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MUSICAL CENTRE IS LIKELY TO SHIFT; Approaching Sale of Carnegie Hall Will Compel Building in Another District. PHILHARMONIC AND OPERA Directors Will Work in Harmony With a Possibility of Sharing Use of New Structure.


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We have already reviewed TetherMe and MyWi jailbreak tweaks for iOS devices which enables Wifi Internet Tethering for users who want to set their devices as personal Hotspot without doing much efforts. Now, we have just come to know that Apple has approved one of the most demanding internet tethering application called iTether for iPhone has already hit the appstore.
Tether is an application that allows your Mac and PC to take advantage of your smartphone’s data plan, providing you access to the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your smartphone. Tether is easy to install, easy to use, works practically anywhere, and is very cost-effective.
This move is itself very surprising as it was officially never allowed by Apple and actually require a jailbroken iPhone in order to get the similar functionality through Cydia tweaks or applications. In order to install iTether on your iPhone as well as PC and Mac, all you have to do is search it on Appstore which is available at a price tag of $14.9. Once found, download it 9 and the plug your iPhone with PC or Mac through USB cable.

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Google is a bundle of surprises and we are the receivers of such tech-rich goodies! Google’s platform innovations are always anticipated among the android app developers and hence the Google Developers Group in Ahmedabad was pretty excited to watch the live screening of GOOGLE I/O 2014 Extended Event. Needless to say, when the events are held at LetsNurture, the excitement doubles up!
The event was organized on 25th June 2014 at 7:15 pm and several developers became a part of it. The registration of the event started at the LetsNurture office around 7:15 pm. As soon as the registration was done, a welcoming speech was given by Paresh, the head and organizer of GDG Ahmedabad and Utpal, the Project Manager at LetsNurture. Paresh gave a brief speech on the expectations from the event and Utpal acquainted the developers with LetsNurture and it’s commitment to nurture ideas and technologies.
Before the live streaming of the event commenced, the senior developers of LetsNurture; Priyank, Dhananjay and Pratik gave some incredible inputs through their presentations.
Priyank and Dhananjay gave a live presentation on Beacons and Beacon app development along with how its implication is influencing thousands of tasks. Pratik’s powerful presentation on ChromeCast followed next. His views on how ChromeCast can be the future of TV was quite intuitive.
It is quite a known fact that the people of Ahmedabad are food freaks. And when Pizza is added to tempt their tastebuds, there can’t be a better way to party! Everyone at the event gave in to their temptations by having delicious Pizza. Various news and views were discussed among the who’s who of the IT industry. Quite obviously, Google’s I/O Keynote live streaming was the talk of the party. After the small treat, the live streaming of event began at around 9pm.
Android technology is omnipotent and everyone is aware about it. In the beginning of the event, Mr Sundar Pichai, the senior vice president of Google opined that Android has around 1 billion active users. The event initiated with the launch of ‘Android One’ program. This program is aimed at unifying the android experience for the smartphone developers and users.
Android’s L version was launched which featured a new cross platform UI known as Material Design. This version has offered precise tools to the developers so that they can make customized typography, colour as well as grid changes. It will also enable the designers to make smooth animations through 60 fps by using Polymer, which is a prototyping tool.
Google made a presentation of its Android Wear SDK to flaunt some functionalities of Android wearables. The touchscreen user interface will enable the users to swipe across Google Now cards as well as other supported applications from their paired smartphone, and give the “Ok Google” prompt for creating reminders, making notes, setting alarms, making calls and more. As soon as the user will install app from the play-store of one’s smartphone, a wearable counterpart will be installed on their smart watches and the features will get synced.
The Android Auto technology, which is a voice-enabled technology was also announced. It can be utilized by the users to connect the devices while driving.
So when one connects the driver’s smartphone with Android Auto car, it will offer shortcut to different locations and will give suggestions for seamless navigation. This technology will be released at the end of this year.
Entertainment is now sure to get a twist through Android TV which will enable the viewers to watch live TV and YouTube clips. What’s more is people will be able to use remote control as well as smart watch for controlling the TV.
To enhance the gaming experience of the users, Google has made it possible to get the Playstore on Android TV!
Gone are the days when you had to be on the same Wi-Fi network for casting content to ChromeCast! One can now search the nearest devices by connecting on cloud. In case ChromeCast does not identify your device, it will ask for your pin.
Android technology has now become robust enough to send notifications to the Chrome book for giving a perfect user experience. It will be compatible with Chromebook including Evernote, Vine and Flipboard.
Google also announced that in order to optimize app crafting and testing, it has acquired Appurify which is a mobile test automation service. With such fascinating announcements from Google, the event couldn’t get better! Here’s ending with a small note of gratitude to everyone for being present at the Google I/O 2014 Extended event hosted by LetsNurture.
You can share your thoughts by following us on @LetsNurture. Or you can write to us at info@letsnurture.com to know more about the services we provide.


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is a common use of police power for the government to limit and control the uses of land.
All major American counties and cities have now adopted zoning ordinances (except Houston, the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in America). Zoning ordinances specify the precise types of uses and activities permitted by the jurisdiction on each piece of land. Zoning categories commonly include residential, apartment, commercial, office and institutional, agricultural, and industrial.


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In the age of digital transformation, innovation has become profoundly impactful and crucial for the future of public and private sector organisations in the UK.
Industry leaders embrace the digital journey and explore uncharted opportunities through innovation, transforming their organisations. However, there are different organisational archetypes where different types of innovation are effective.
In this webinar, Geoffroy de Lestrange from Cornerstone OnDemand shared the insights from the survey of over 1,900 HR, IT and organisational executives from across Europe and explores four key ‘innovator archetypes’.

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Florence City Council has decided to comply with House Bill 422 which will go into effect on July 15, by tailoring its code enforcement board's regulations with those set by the General Assembly in the aforementioned bill. At a special meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Diane Whalen read the new ordinance for the first time which repeals and amends several existing ordinances to conform with the provisions of the House Bill, which made extensive changes to the statutes authorizing and governing code enforcement boards.
"It doesn't change a thing," said Whalen, after the meeting. "It gives us a recourse to follow, and gives more teeth to the rules. The fines look severe, but what this does is cap the fines, instead of compiling day-to-day fines. We are in the forefront of the state in complying with this."
Councilman Mel Carroll suggested that the city receive a 90-day, and possibly a 180-day report on how the new program is going, because he felt there would be reaction from the public. Mayor Whalen agreed to feedback in 90 days. She also said that recent cases scheduled for the code enforcement board have been postponed until after this ordinance goes into effect to lessen confusion.
Council passed the second reading of the $33 million budget which will begin on July 1, and Whalen confirmed that it is about 5 percent higher than last year, due to uncontrollable items such as healthcare, pensions, and salaries.
"It is the best use of city funds," said Whalen. "It is very conservative."
Council also passed an ordinance amending the 2015-2016 budget which reflected several items including a change in the hazardous pension costs, replacement of the HVAC system in the garage, an increase in the general fund revenue due to a power cot grant received by the fire department, increased overtime expenses in the fire department, the addition of a line item to the city project section relating to the demolition of the Florence Inn, and golf course expenses.
Another ordinance was passed which amends prior ordinances relating to personnel policies, job descriptions and the pay plan. Some of the amendments were the elimination of the temporary lieutenant in the fire/EMS department; creating a CFO/HR position; adding a 1 percent cost of living raise to the pay plan; and a condition that paramedics who are promoted to lieutenant will start at step 2 of the captain's pay scale.
A municipal order passed which approves a revision to the interlocal cooperation agreement for the Northern Kentucky Regional Ethics Authority. This revision happens when new cities join the authority, and Independence and Ludlow have just joined.
Mayor Whalen announced that the position of Community and Business Development Director, formerly held by Josh Wice, has been filled by Josh Hunt, who has been at the city since 2001. Hunt lives in Verona, and has three children.
She also announced that City Clerk Joe Christofield, who has been with the city for fourteen years, will be leaving to take the position of Community and Public Relations director in Erlanger. Christofield will be at Florence through July 8.

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MARRT extends membership to non-practicing individuals with an interest in the profession of respiratory therapy. These include students, inactive RRTs and others associated with the profession.
To cultivate a collegial spirit and gain practical knowledge of their chosen profession, students of an accredited educational institution are encouraged to participate as student members. It's easy, and best of all it's free. Students may register at the Registration with MARRT page.
RRTs that are no longer actively practicing, may maintain their membership in MARRT. These candidates typically meet all other criteria for licensing save for the required minimum hours of practice. Inactive RRTs are not licensed to practice. The annual membership fee for Inactive RRTs is $150.00.
Individuals with a continuing interest in the profession may apply for an Associate Membership by visiting the Registration with MARRT page. Annual membership fees are $150.00.


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This winter I am going working on songs & recording a CD and star a podcast for music & my songs.
I guess I should say something about myself .
I first pick up a guitar when i was 18 years old when working my way throw chef college.
That is when my first wife past away at 21 years and that is where a lot my feelings to play the blues come from.
I leaved in to may city & place to talk about them all .
I meet Danny Beck in Toronto and started learn guitar. Ended up playing a mouth organ for a long time .
Then moved out west in 1980 with my second wife Esther and then ran into Mike Buckingham I went to chef school with and started playing guitar again and had great Sunday morning brunches .
But never ever work on my rhythm . Quick note to everybody learn rhythm first then the chords please please do it.
We played for many year never any thing serious then two hot knife higher.
When stared thinking about retiring I was about 60 years old .
My wife had a customer that played at the Metchosin market .
His name is Jesse Roper .
The first time we ever set down in a lesson .
He clapped his hands together in a rhythmic pattern and had me repeat it many time.
He said that rhythm you have to learn that first .
That what i did for 3 steady years and still working on every single day .
There are some other people that help me to. Josh Mansfield guitar teacher& Char sing coach (Jesse friends ) Then I seen another sing coach and song writer Jessica Benini .

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Sertu ile teng sorti. Nos ki teng mofinedja.
He certainly is lucky. It is us who are unlucky.


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Khourys & Associates was founded 30 years ago, as a vision of Charles Khoury, with the desire to provide Accounting, Taxation and Business Advice and Services to the local community.
The Khourys & Associates vision has since grown and now with three offices conveniently located in Punchbowl, Parramatta and Liverpool staffed by a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals works to best serve the needs of our widely spread and diverse clientele.
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were ambushed by a posse of officers, who riddled their car with bullets, killing both criminals in May 1934.
Bonnie and Clyde have been mentioned together in their roles as notorious criminals, in the movies and even in pop music. But they still remain separated in death, and their surviving relatives would like to see them buried together, WFAA reported.
Clyde Champion Barrow and Bonnie Elizabeth Parker were shot to death in an ambush by officers on May 23, 1934, near Sailes, Louisiana, according to the FBI’s website. That ended a nearly three-year crime spree that made the pair two of the most wanted criminals in the United States during the Great Depression.
They are buried in separate cemeteries in Dallas, about nine miles apart. Barrow is buried at Western Heights Cemetery in West Dallas, while Parker is interred at Crown Hill Memorial Park.
“Their desire was to be buried side by side. I think that’s the way that it should be,” Parker’s niece, Rhea Leen Linder, told WFAA. Linder, who is 84, is Parker’s last blood relative, the television station reported.
After the couple was killed, Parker’s mother demanded that her daughter be buried separately, the television station reported.
“I can’t blame my grandmother for saying no at the time," Linder told WFAA. "I think any parent would say no, that was enough. But it’s been 84 years."
However, getting Bonnie and Clyde back together is not that simple.
The owner of Western Heights Cemetery told WFAA that he does not oppose the idea, but said the disinterment of a body is a legal issue and that Linder would have to get a court order.
For now, the plot next to Clyde Barrow’s in West Dallas remains unused.

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text: Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Pousada Namuncurá offers accommodation in Arraial d 'Ajuda, 1.2 km from Eco Park. There is a games room on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a TV. Rooms come with a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Mucuge Beach is 2.1 km from Pousada Namuncurá, while Pitinga Beach is 3.9 km away.

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This webinar will be presented by Richard de la Rey.
Rare Earth Retreats is a portfolio of luxury safari lodges, country houses and boutique coastal hotels which stretch from the Pafuri region in the far northern Kruger National Park wilderness to the most beautiful Cape of all, and all the gems in between.
Truly connect with nature. Experience something Rare. Remember it forever. This is Rare Earth.

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This small ceiling fan light with size 32 inch is suitable for small room space around 5~8m2, widely used as childrens ceiling fan and reading room ceiling fan etc.
It features a black finish, Black wooden blades, and light fixture with opal frosted glass, relies on a silicon steel motor with dual capacitor to provide powerful, quiet circulation. It also features three fan speeds and a reversible switch for customized comfort. Run the ceiling fan counterclockwise to stay cool in the summer, or run it clockwise to recirculate warm air in the winter and eliminate cold spots. This unique ceiling fan with light is controlled by remote control.


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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he ordered a heightened military presence in the restive Niger Delta region to deal with a resurgence of attacks on oil and gas facilities, a day after yet another pipeline explosion. British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond warned on Saturday military action would not end a wave of attacks in the southern swamps because it did not address rising anger among residents over poverty despite sitting on much of Nigeria’s oil wealth.
According to euronews.com, the rise in attacks in the Delta in the last few weeks has driven Nigerian oil output to a more than 20-year low, worsening a drain on public finances. A group calling itself the Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for several sophisticated attacks.
Speaking at a meeting with Shell’s upstream head, Andrew Brown, Buhari said he had instructed the chief of naval staff to reorganise and strengthen the military Joint Task Force to deal with the militancy. “We have to be very serious with the situation in the Niger Delta because it threatens the national economy,” Buhari said in a statement.
“I assure you that everything possible will be done to protect personnel and oil assets in the region,” he added. Nigeria had several times announced army reinforcements to the Delta but diplomats said the military has achieved little as militants were operating in small groups and hiding in the hard-to-access swamps.
“Mr. Brown had appealed for an urgent solution to rising crime and militancy in the Niger Delta,” the presidency said. An industry source told Reuters that major oil firms warned Vice President Yemi Osinbajo this month that a military crackdown was actually fuelling dissent in the Delta.
The presidency statement also quoted Brown as saying Shell would not pull out of Nigeria despite the violence and that it was in talks with state energy firm NNPC for new oil and gas projects. Their was no immediate comment from Shell, but its country chair said in an interview published on Sunday the firm was committed to long-term investment in the West African nation.
Buhari’s comments came after locals said a gas pipeline operated by NNPC was attacked late on Thursday. The pipeline, which connects the Escravos oil terminal to Warri, supplies gas to different parts of the country. Eric Omare, a spokesman for the Ijaw Youth Council, a youth umbrella, said the attack occurred near the village of Ogbe Ijoh, near Warri, “on the pipeline belonging to NNPC.
Resident James Dadiowei said he heard a “loud bang” at the pipeline, but an NNPC spokesman was unable to confirm the attack. On Thursday, intruders blocked access to Exxon Mobil’s terminal exporting Qua Iboe, Nigeria’s largest crude stream. And, earlier this month, Shell workers at Nigeria’s Bonga facilities were evacuated. In February, the Avengers claimed an attack on an undersea pipeline, forcing Shell to shut a 250,000 barrel-a-day Forcados terminal.
The group also claimed responsibility for blasting a Chevron platform in early May, shutting the Warri and Kaduna refineries. Power outages across Nigeria worsened as gas supplies were also affected. The army said on Sunday it had arrested several suspected members of the Avengers, but locals said they had been freed. “They were released on Wednesday evening,” Omare said.
Residents said the military had described them as Avengers but locals had protested they were Chevron pipeline inspectors who had shown the soldiers arresting them their identity cards. Militant attacks have spiked since authorities issued in January an arrest warrant for a prominent former militant leader who with other rebels in 2009 agreed to stop blowing up pipelines in exchange for cash, a plan Buhari has trimmed as part of an anti-graft drive.

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Our re-branding to Sustainable Australia represents a coming of age for our community movement.
We've been bowled over by the response to the change.
To celebrate our new name, on 1 November 2015 we're holding launch parties on the greens around Australia.
Please roll up and join our grassroots movement for a fun social event!
Events range from 1-3 hours, between 12pm and 5pm, depending on the location.
Hi, may I remind everyone coming to the Melbourne event at Elsternwick Park, you can buy drinks at the bar but its BYO food. Forecast is for possible later thunderstorms so luckily we are finishing mid afternoon.


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text: Pouring mediums are used to increase the flow of acrylic ink and fluid acrylic colour so that they can be used for pour painting. This exciting technique involves pouring pre mixed acrylic and medium over a canvas or board to create stunning, oscillating waves. Choosing a pouring medium is important in deciding what effect you’re going for and combining separate mixes on your substrate can also lead to interesting effects. Most pouring mediums dry to a clear, glossy, waterproof finish.


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Here we show how one can use TransVar on human hg19 (GRCh37).
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One could provide input based on transcript ID, e.g NM_006218.1:p.E545K and TransVar would automatically restrict to the provided transcript.


text: The term ‘Support After Suicide‘ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered contact info is P.O. Box 136 Penrith, NSW Australia 2751. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.


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This video is part of a bonus DVD accompanying Tafelmusik's Beethoven Symphonies 7 + 8 recording, released on October 14, 2008 on the Analekta label.
Filmed at Torontos George Weston Recital Hall on April 2, 2008 by Mercury Films, this footage features Bruno Weil conducting Canadas award-winning Tafelmusik Orchestra performing the 4th movement, Allegro vivace, from Beethovens 8th Symphony in F Major, Op. 93.
The Beethoven Symphonies 7 + 8 CD is available at CD retails stores and online at iTunes.

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Burris Black Diamond Titanium Rifle Scope Review - Features of the Burris Black Diamond Titanium Rifle Scope.
Artists Proofs and Limited Edition Collections - In recent years, fine art collectors have increasingly focused on acquiring quality limited edition photo prints deriving from work carried out in the pre-digital era.
Ipod Movies and Music Downloads - Where to get safe and legal downloads for your iPod on the cheap.
The Top Ten Reasons I Hate Wine Number One The Unconscionable Expense - A humorous examination of the many problems faced by a wine lover who is not a wine snob and has a limited budget.
Finding free kids games - Online internet games are the number one source that kids these days are interested on; even teenagers love to play online.
Cross Country and Nordic Skiing - Cross-country, or Nordic skiing, originated in ancient Scandinavia, where the Norse people adapted to their wintry homeland by using skis to travel, hunt, and defend themselves from invaders.
Missing the AK Poker Flop - What do you do? Great hand pre-flop turning into a scarey hand when someone puts in an even scarier raise.
Mountain Bike Holidays Adventurous and Exciting - Mountain bikers don't just like ordinary vacations - they want to take mountain bike holidays, where they can get out and try out trails that they don't often get the opportunity to try out.
Interesting Chess Facts - Dating back some 5000 years ago, chess is one of the world's most ancient and popular games, known by everyone and played by millions.
The Robertson Panel The CIA Considers UFOs - With World War II came better, faster airplanes and more experienced pilots.


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This is your opportunity to place your campaign and organization in the spotlight.
As part of this site, we wish to feature articles from a variety of organizations that are or have been involved in a capital campaign. Our hope is that organizations like yours will contribute stories from the front lines. We know that capital campaigns can be full of twists and turns and we want to hear about your experiences.
Tell the story of your greatest success! Or, describe a disappointing setback and explain how it was addressed. Is there something that you handled in an unusual way? What was it? What did you do and what was the outcome? What were some obstacles to your success? And was easier than you thought it would be? If there was one thing that you could describe as the key to your organization’s success, what it is? Why?
Use your imagination and don’t hold back. Many of the organizations who will use www.capitalcampaigns.com as a resource will be interested in what it’s really like to conduct a capital campaign. Your story might just address the very thing they need to know.
Please submit your article to Bill Krueger at: bill@capitalcampaigns.com.
Articles should contain your name and phone number as well as the name and location of your organization.


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Through this LiveLab, focussed on VMware exam VCP6DC: VMWare Data Center Virtualization, you will receive basic hands-on experience regarding data center virtualization. By performing tasks in a real VMware environment, you will improve your practical knowledge and skills on the various exam subjects.
You will perform practical exercices with regards to Role-based Access Control, clusters, single sign on, dvSwitch, ESXi Host, Fault Tolerance, Physical Workloads and far more.
After completing this lab you have basic experience regarding data center virtualization.
No specific knowledge is required. It is a plus when you have competed the training course VMWare Data Center Virtualization VCP6DC.


text: Today I’m sharing a poem by Hollie Holden because it touched my heart. When something actually brings tears with its simplicity and beauty it’s worth sharing even though it’s not mine. So thanks to Hollie for capturing what so many of us feel every day.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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Left-back Emilio Izaguirre has returned to Celtic on a one-year contract.
The 32-year-old spent last season with Al-Fayha in Saudi Arabia but the Honduras defender now returns to Parkhead.
Manager Brendan Rodgers said: "When he was here, Emilio was exceptional as a professional. When he is asked to play, it doesn't matter the gap from when he last played, he comes in at a really good level."

industry_corpus2: Sports


text: Boston, Page, 2nd, 1916, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Black & white photos. 307 pages. Pencil marking to some pages, still solid reading copy.. Hinges cracked Previous owner's signature, name sticker.


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Havana’s glory days are back and this beautifully restored luxury boutique hotel in Cuba represents the best of the island’s glorious history as well as its promising future. We like the elegantly preserved architectural features and the atmospheric interior design that infuses Old Cuba with vibrant new life.
Located in the heart of the stylish Vedado neighborhood just minutes from Old Havana and near some of the towns best restaurants, museums and sites, this luxury boutique hotel in Cuba offers a unique opportunity to experience this vibrant city’s past and present.
Built in the early 1900’s, this former private mansion resides in an area that takes you back in time for a glimpse into a world of gentility and comfort.
Restored and styled by a local family whose world travels and years in the hospitality business prompted them to create an authentic Cuban experience, the hotel features many unique details. An oval reception room with Carrara marble flooring functions as a meeting and private dining room and the wood paneled library and lounge is the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the local rum and cigars.
With just eight suites, the hotel is intimate and homey with a quiet sophistication and an eclectic selection of both old world and vintage modern style. Decor ranges from hand made Italian furnishings and lighting to traditional and contemporary Cuban art with soft pastels, Carrara marble and original hand crafted tiles.
The hotel’s Eclectico restaurant offers a fusion of Italian and Cuban cuisine where you can dine inside, on the terrace or in the orangerie.
The rooftop garden is the place to relax and beat the afternoon heat with a cool drink while you enjoy the sunset and the stunning views of Avenida Paseo.
24 hour concierge, room service, personalized tour and security services. Housekeeping and laundry services, top U.S. standard anti-allergy mattresses and fine linens. Wifi throughout. 24 hr valet parking.
Surrounded by expansive promenades and majestic architecture dating back to the 19th century, the Avenida Paseo is located in the stylish and culturally rich Vedado neighborhood. Extending through the heart of the city it leads directly to the main port and seawall avenue of the Malecon. Just minutes from historic Old Havana (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the hotel is perfectly placed to enjoy this special city. Nearby are the famous Obispo and Mercaderes Streets as well as the Capitol and the entire downtown district with shops, restaurants, markets and plazas. From Baroque to Neoclassical, Colonial and Art Deco there is a rich cultural history to discover and explore. Plaza Vieja, The Great Theater of Havana, The National Museum of Bellas Artes, The National Museum of Fine Arts and many more are within walking distance.
Restaurant / self catering Restaurant Eclectico, where Cuban and Italian signature cuisine meet.


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We were hired to write a catchy song for our friends at Sick Luggage---the sickest in portable personal public audio---what? It's a a super hi fi digital blue tooth boombox AND our brand new banger "Karina" sounds real good on the Shaboom Box! Enjoy!
I’m gonna lay you down to the beat of a different drum.
I’m gonna break your heart like no one else has done.
In a rented tuxedo and a rented El Camino.
Watching infomercials in the Motel El Cerrito.
She’s my boombox queen if you know what I mean, Karina.
I am the pilot and I deliver the message.
Stow your sick luggage in the overhead compartment.
If anybody’s seen her, send her to me, Karina.


text: Grasp with agility and an imposed manner. Splash the will of speed. Start with passion and thorough dedication toward the goal of glory. With marks of profound success to shock all. Road, is broadened.


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We came across bad time on cancellation of our 40th Green Half Marathon and 10k on 5 November 2017 due to the rejection of road closure by Sha Tau Kok Rural Committee ( STKRC ) from an unresolved traffic problem. We suffered a financial loss up to one hundred thousand dollars from the cancellation of event. Up to the end of November, we completed the payment refunding work for 400 registered participants.
We sincerely thank to our sponsors’ and runners’ understanding and special thank to Olympic Travel Services Co. borrowed the office space for our refunding of payment work.
We will strive our best to coordinate with STKRC and relevant Government Departments to re-organize our 40th Green Half Marathon and 10k at the same course in November 2018.
The HKDRC 42nd Mount Butler ( Heritage ) Race 2018 will be held on 1 April 2018. We are proud to have Swire Coca-Cola HK c/o Aquarius Water to be the drink sponsor of our event.
The HKDRC 42nd Mount Butler ( Heritage ) Race 2018 is an important annual event to running athletes in Hong Kong. The Mount Butler Race stands for its history ( 1976 -2018 ), it owns a unique course mixed with hills, trails, road and steps and the distance is long enough and challenging which no other races can compare. The Mount Butler Race provide 70% uphill and downhill course distance for you to test your capability and to achieve a sense of satisfaction. Completing the Mount Butler Race will make you feel gratitude.
The entry fee for each individual application is HK$230.- and for team of 4 runners is HK$920.- Your entry fee has included Shuttle Bus Fare for transportation to the race venue. The time limit for finish the run is 3hours. Attractive prizes are set for awarding to 9 Individual Divisions Winners and 6 Teams Winners ( Men/Women/Mixed ).
Up to 7 items Green Souvenirs will be given to each participant. These Souvenirs are Sustainable and Reusable ( T-shirts, Towels, Finisher Medals, Environmental Cutlery Sets, Luck Man吉祥公仔，Foldable Water Bottles and Gift Bags ).
Green Work for Green Race - We are moving forward to support waste reduction and recycling at the community level. We will coordinate with Swire Coca-Cola HK team to collect back the plastic water bottles from runner at the race venue. The collected plastic water bottles will be delivered to the Community Green Station ( CGS ) 綠在區at No. 30,Oi Shun Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong for recycle.
Green Work for Green Race – We support the Government project on development of Hiking and have done 40nos HKDRC’s Green Running and Hiking Routes covering all Urban areas of Hong Kong and Macau. All routes descriptions and scenic photos can be viewed at our web site www.hkdrc.org Green Work for Green Race.


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All applicants are required to demonstrate Korean language proficiency through the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Grade 3 or higher (Grade 4 or higher for Korean & Korean Literature majors) or its equivalent and to belong to one of the following categories.
Overseas resident or foreigner who has completed an education package equivalent to a combination of primary, secondary and tertiary education programs in Korea.
All documents must be notarized and translated into English or Korean before submission if original language is neither English nor Korean.
None of the documents or records submitted to an institute of recommendation shall be returned.
Those who submit false documents or fail to submit all required documents shall be exempt from screening or have their acceptance cancelled.
Those who submit copies of required documents shall have them compared and verified against the original version by the relevant institute of recommendation.
The content of the Personal Medical Assessment must be true and valid and if the physical health of a successful applicant is deemed inappropriate to pursue academic studies during the medical checkup conducted by the school, the applicant’s acceptance shall be canceled.
Under no circumstances shall a successful applicant change schools once acceptance to graduate school is confirmed.
Demikianlah informasi mengenai KGSP Graduate Scholarships, Daejeon University, Korea semoga berguna bagi anda.


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Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson celebrated the launch of her new eyewear line at the luxury eyewear store, Grueneyes, in East Hampton. Guests sipped sparkling pink liquor by Nuvo and enjoyed pink cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, lollie pops and licorice while checking out Betsey Johnson’s hot new designs.
OMG! I can't believe I missed this! Betsey is my inspiration and my hero. I love her!!!


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Pairing artificial intelligence and the blockchain might be what you would expect from a scammer looking to make a quick buck in 2018.
The two concepts, after all, are two of the most buzzed about and least understood ideas in the tech universe.
And the blockchain, the database design introduced by bitcoin, has lately been the most popular route for anyone looking to raise money for an idea that sounds too good to be true.
Despite how easy the combination is to mock, the idea of applying the blockchain to AI is attracting a growing roster of serious entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, many of them with impressive academic credentials.
Dawn Song, a computer science professor at UC Berkeley, and Ben Goertzel, the chief scientist at Hanson Robotics, have been among the big names arguing that the blockchain could be a crucial way to push back against some of the most worrying trends facing the field of artificial intelligence.
Many AI experts are concerned that Facebook, Google and a few other big companies are hoarding talent. They also control huge troves of online data that are necessary to train and refine the best machine learning programs.
Song, Goertzel and other entrepreneurs say they believe blockchain could encourage a broader distribution of the data and algorithms that will determine the future development of AI.
“It’s important to have machine learning capabilities that are more under the user’s control, rather than relying on these big companies to get access to these capabilities,” Song said.
The startups working toward this goal are applying blockchains in a number of ways. At the most basic level, just as the blockchain allows money to be moved around without any bank or central authority in the middle, AI experts are hoping a blockchain can allow artificial intelligence networks to access large stores of data without any big company controlling the data or algorithms.
Several startups are setting up blockchain marketplaces, where people can buy and sell data.
“Blockchains are incentive machines — you can get people to do stuff by paying them,” said Trent McConaghy, one of the founders of Ocean Protocol, who has been working in AI since the 1990s.
Ocean is working with automakers to collect data to help create the AI of autonomous cars. All the automakers are expected to share data so none has a monopoly.
Another startup, Revel, will pay people to collect the data that companies are looking for, like pictures of taxis or recordings of a particular language. Users can also let their phones and computers be used to process and categorize the images and sounds — all in exchange for digital tokens. Over a thousand people already have put their computers to work.
These sorts of marketplaces are only the outer layer of the blockchain systems that are being built to handle AI data.
One of the biggest concerns that people have about the data being collected by Google and Facebook is the access it gives these companies to the most private details of our lives.
Song is working on a blockchain, known as Oasis, that will use advanced techniques to secure the data being bought and sold, so that no one — not even the company using the data — will get a copy of it.
In the Oasis network, all data moving through the system will be locked into encrypted bundles. Researchers will be able to run the data through their machine learning algorithms — and prove that the calculations were done correctly — without ever actually seeing the underlying data.
One project building on top of Oasis, known as Kara, will allow medical researchers looking at the behavior of specific diseases to train their machine learning models with data from actual patients, without the data ever being exposed.
Oasis has already raised $45 million from several big-name venture capital firms, but they have competition from another startup created by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, called Enigma.
Enigma got started before Oasis and is working with partners like Ocean Protocol to ensure that people contributing data to marketplaces can set the exact terms under which their data can be used.
Other startups are using blockchains to open access to the AI models themselves. Goertzel has created SingularityNET, a blockchain that will serve as a link among AI services around the world. If one AI module is unable to come up with an answer, it can consult with others, and provide compensation if one of the other modules is able to get it right.
Hanson Robotics is planning to use SingularityNET to feed information into its humanoid robot, Sophia. Unlike Amazon’s Alexa service, which answers questions using services approved by Amazon, Goertzel wants Sophia to reach out to other AI providers if she can’t find the right answer.
Nathaniel Popper is a New York Times writer.

industry_corpus2: Artificial Intelligence


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Take a look at Honduras travel guide and read what other travelers wrote about main destinations, culture, entertainment and general information.
If you have been in Honduras, tell us what you liked best, so other tourist will have the chance to enjoy Honduras's beauties and spend pleasant and relaxing holidays in Honduras.
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama.


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and thus will not be used by the rest of the code.
+     * @param loader FuncSpec for load function to use for this load.
+     * @param plan logical plan this load is part of.
+     * schema is unknown.
+        // TODO get schema from LoaderMetadata interface.
+ * for a given script.  Note that it contains only realtional operations.
+ * operators.  That will be handle by the various Patchers.
+     * Add a relational operation to the plan.
+     * the new operator will be a root.
+     * be in the plan.
+     * new operator will be a root.
+     * are not in the plan.
+     * Add a relational operation with multiple outputs to the plan.
+     * operator should already be in the plan.
+     * Add a relational operation with multiple inputs to the plan.
+     * how the nodes are connected in the graph.
+     * operator should already be in the plan.  before should not be null.
+     * @param beforeToPos Position in before's edges to connect newOper at.
+     * @param beforeFromPos Position in newOps's edges to connect before at.
+     * @param afterToPos Position in after's edges to connect newOper at.
+     * @param afterFromPos Position in newOps's edges to connect after at.
+     * successor(s) and patching up the plan.
+     * @param op operator to be removed.
+     * @throws IOException If the operator is not in the plan.
+            // operators that have multiple inputs and multiple outputs.
+            throw new IOException("Attempt to remove a node with multiple "
+        // Disconnect and remove the given node.
+ * A visitor for logical plans.
+     * Get the schema for the output of this relational operator.
+ * Schema, from a logical perspective.
+     * Get number of nodes in the plan.
+     * Get all operators in the plan that have no predecessors.
+     * an empty list if the plan is empty.
+     * Get all operators in the plan that have no successors.
+     * if op is a root.
+     * @throws IOException if op is not in the plan.
+     * For a given operator, get all operators immediately after it.
+     * if op is a leaf.
+     * Remove an operator from the plan.
+     * remove an operator that is still connected to other operators.
+     * edge lists that the from and to edges are placed.
+     * Connect two operators in the plan.
+     * Disconnect two operators in the plan.
+     * @throws IOException if the two operators aren't connected.
+     * @param plan for this walker to traverse.
+     * Begin traversing the graph.
+     * @param visitor Visitor this walker is being used by.
+     * @throws VisitorException if an error is encountered while walking.
+        // This is highly inefficient, but our graphs are small so it should be okay.
+        // list.  It then unwinds itself putting each of the other nodes in the list.
+        // nodes in the graph twice.
+            // We haven't seen this one before.
+     * @throws IOException if an error is encountered while walking.
+     * Accept a visitor at this node in the graph.
+     * @param v Visitor to accept.
+     * Get the plan associated with this operator.
+     * Add an element to the map.
+     * will not replace the existing value (as in a standard map).
+     * @param value value to store.
+     * @param pos position in the arraylist to store the new value at.
+     * Positions are zero based.
+     * for the key, then remove the key too.
+     * @param key Key to remove the value from.
+     * @param value Value to remove.
+     * not exist.  Positions are zero based.
+ * (such as LOVisitor).
+     * Guaranteed to always point to the walker currently being used.
+     * Entry point for visiting the plan.
+     * @throws VisitorException if an error is encountered while visiting.
+     * @param p OperatorPlan this visitor will visit.
+     * @param walker PlanWalker this visitor will use to traverse the plan.
+     * the newly passed walker as the current walker.
+     * @param walker new walker to set as the current walker.
+     * walker.  This will drop the reference to the current walker.
+     * this case the current walker is not reset.
+     * @param p Plan for this walker to traverse.
+     * not yet have a 'this' pointer to send as an argument.
+     * Return a new instance of this same type of walker for a subplan.
+     * walkers without knowning the type of walker their subclasses used.
+     * @param plan Plan for the new walker.
+     * @return Instance of the same type of walker with plan set to plan.
+ * a given RuleSet is never returned to.
+ * Each rule is has two parts:  a pattern and and associated transformer.
+ * Transformers have two important functions:   check(), and transform().
+ * look for the pattern filter(join) (meaning a filter followed by a join).
+ * would need to decide whether the filter that it found was pushable or not.
+     * returns true as well, then Transformer.transform is called.
+ * A listener class that patches up plans after they have been transformed.
+ * Rules describe a pattern of operators.  They also reference a Transformer.
+ * both x and y are leaves.
+ * plan, the pattern would be LOFilter(LOJoin).
+     * @param p Pattern to look for.
+     * may want to choose how to instantiate the transformer.
+     * always return a fresh one with no state.
+     * defined by this rule.
+     *        return the original plan.
+         * operator and its sub-tree. This algorithm only search and return one match.
+         * of two, so that the matched subsets don't share nodes.
+     *        point to the same objects as the plan to be matched.
+     * @return true if the transform should be done.

industry_corpus2: Programming


text: An efficient scheme for representation of the shape of anatomical and pathological structures is required for intelligent computer interpretation of medical images. We present an approach to the extraction and representation of shape which, unlike previous shape representations, does not require complete boundary descriptions. It is based on the `Delaunay triangulation' and its dual the `Voronoi diagram.' Our method of using this dual leads to both a skeleton description and a boundary description. The basic step in the algorithm is that of deciding whether to treat any pair of neighboring points as adjacent (lying next to each other on the same boundary) or opposite (lying on opposing sides of a skeleton separating two boundaries). The duality of the skeleton and boundary descriptions produced means that the splitting of one object into two separate objects, or the merging of two objects into one, can be easily accomplished.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


text: Find a Train & Rail trip that explores UK And Great Britain. There are 10 tours to choose from, that range in length from 5 days up to 13 days. The most popular month for these tours is September, which has the most tour departures.


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As you may (or may not remember) my subject matter will center around my navigation through severe Mtf Gender Dysphoria.
The whole weekend is beginning to come together for Liz and I. A week ago we secured a hotel reservation at a nice venue close enough to the campus to provide a free shuttle service. Then, a couple days ago reserved a rental car for the two hundred mile trip to and back from Cincinnati to Columbus for the symposium. Which saves extra wear and tear on the only high mileage car we have left. The other self destructed a couple weeks ago when the timing belt broke. Plus, we won't have to worry about an untimely breakdown on the trip.
Now I have to concentrate on "fleshing" out the workshop proposal I sent. Fortunately, a trans friend of mine brought back a helpful little booklet I could use from the "Keystone Conference" in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania not long ago. It's a great "cheat sheet" or for those of you who remember, a version of"Cliffs Notes" on transgender issues.
I really need to do a better job of presenting this year than last year...no crying!

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I’ve been reading some interesting emails concerning names in an Scrum environment. Backlog in particular seems to generate energy.
Several valid points for change have been made. Backlog felt negative to one team, and they wanted to use a positive term. Another participant mentioned that “backlog” was difficult to translate into his language. Yet another argued that Agile is more about what you DO, than what you name what you’re doing. I think these points have validity.
Take a step back and ask, “What is the purpose of language?” What did you come up with?
1. We can learn from each other’s experiences.
2. We can share (and help create) knowledge.
3. We can co-create a co-reality.
The explanation is contained in Getting to Language.
As Kelly Waters points out when you choose to use different words, translation trouble occurs. George Dinwiddie and I recently had a discussion about a Scrum Project. Since we share a common Scrum vocabulary, we discussed the project owner, product backlog and sprints with no explanations. We didn’t have to say “OK, by product owner, I mean the person who ….”.
I wouldn’t say they’re wrong. If we argue, the team will become more entreched. And I don’t believe the team is wrong.
I would avoid discussions about “The One True Way”. Agile (and Scrum) are about providing working software and business value. I’d prefer to use the same words other teams use (especially if they mean the same), but that’s not the major goal.
Acknowledge the feeling that “backlog” seems negative. It’s how the team (or some portion of the team) feels.
Explore with the team WHY they think “backlog” is something negative. Are all backlogs negative? Is it possible for some backlogs to be positive? Could it be that backlog is both positive and negative?
Based on the exploration, I’d try to get an experiment approved where we used “backlog” for a set number of sprints, and then revisit the issue. This is the “Trial Run” Pattern from Fearless Change.
I suspect that after three sprints, the concern about “backlog” being negative will disappear being replaced by other concerns about delivering business value via working software.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Get to grips with the gravel and enjoy a high-octane driving experience with a difference! You’ll spend 15 minutes behind the wheel of a competition-spec Toyota GT86, receiving expert advice from an experienced instructor as you take on a specially designed rally course at the famous Brands Hatch circuit. Your heart will race as you learn skills including handbrake turns and left-foot braking, as well as negotiating hairpin bends and adverse camber! You’ll even receive a high speed passenger ride and get a certificate to take home with you!
Your voucher is valid for 10 months. This voucher is for one person. This experience is available on selected weekend dates all year round. Minimum age is 18 and all participants must have a full driving licence which they have held for at least a year. Driving licence must be presented on the day (photocopies not accepted). Minimum height is 5’2”; maximum height is 6’7”. Maximum weight is 18st. Personal accident and cancellation insurance is included. Spectators are welcome to attend. All dates are subject to availability.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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At Soundfirm, you get the best of both worlds.
Soundfirm is home to the most dedicated on-site sound post production team in the country. When you come to Soundfirm we will assemble the perfect crew for your production, based on almost thirty years experience across a broad range of projects.
We are also thrilled to boast strong partnerships with the best freelancers in the business, some of whom have worked with us since our inception.
Together, our on-site team combined with Australia’s most respected freelancers guarantees that you will receive a sound mix that is the very best this country has to offer.


text: Natalie highlights events, boutiques, and people that make Boston such a great place to live on The Boston Day Book. Born and raised in Boston, Natalie adores every corner of this city, from the cobblestoned streets of Beacon Hill to practicing her chopstick skills in Chinatown. She can often be found snapping photos around the city or taking sunrise walks with her husband and Portuguese Water Dog, Weber.


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Mangaluru, June 08, 2017: City police arrest three persons in connection wit the bag snatching case in city on June 08, Thursday.
The accused arrested are identified as Vijay of Suratkal; Koushik Devadiga of Kadri and Rakshit Kotian of Bejai. Goodsworth lakks were recovered from them in five differnt cases.
A police team headed by Mangaluru East PS PI Maruti Nayak, PSI Harish, ASI Shashidhar Shetty, HCs Venkatesh, Umesh, Prashant and Ashit, and PC Ravi nabbed the accused who were involved in five cases, of which three cases are registered in East PS, one at Bantwal Rural PS, and another at Manipal Police station.


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Touted as “America’s most-planted privacy tree”, Leyland cypress trees grow very quickly, up to 5 feet vertically per year. They also thicken well to essentially create a living privacy fence. Unfortunately, they require a great deal of trimming and maintenance to keep them healthy. As they get taller, they become increasingly likely to uproot during storms or windy conditions, but that is not the worst of their characteristics… The center of the tree can become a dry, twiggy fire hazard, so much so that they are now advised against in many areas.
Lindens are slow-growing and grand deciduous trees that can reach up to 130 feet in height. Linden trees grow beautiful and pleasantly fragrant flowers in the summer, which unfortunately are like a magnet for bees. Many people who live around lindens also take exception to the fact that for about a month, these flowers drip a sweet sap which doesn’t discriminate about where it falls, be it on cars, driveways, etc.
Another fast-growing privacy tree, Lombardy poplars grow up to 6 feet per year and can make excellent windbreaks. Well, at least for a short time… these trees are susceptible to a number of pests and diseases that can turn them from a beautiful border to an eyesore in short order. The running roots of these trees are also very invasive to surrounding plants and difficult to get rid of.
Also known as a silk tree, mimosas are known for their beauty, with frilly leaves and puffy pink flowers. Despite their beauty, however, mimosas are weak-wooded and produce high numbers of extremely invasive seedlings. Mimosas also dump their pretty flowers and leaves as far as they can, making them less than popular among nearby neighbors.
Mulberry trees are amazing shade trees. In fact, they can shade areas so efficiently that grass and other plants underneath them have about no chance of survival! Furthermore, the fruits of a mulberry tree can get quite messy and lead to highly invasive seeding. Mulberry trees also tend to develop a lot of large and extremely shallow roots.
If you were to ask a horticulturist whether you should plant a quaking aspen in your landscape, you’d likely get a response of “Well, you could… but…” These trees are beautiful, grow quickly, and have gently vibrating leaves which turn a beautiful bright yellow in the fall. The downsides of these trees is that they tend to have shallow roots that shoot up obnoxious sprouts. While the root system of quaking aspens can be invasive and near impossible to keep underground or eradicate once established, the trees themselves are not likely to last terribly long. Quaking aspens are prone to disease and can be rather short-lived compared to other hardwoods.
Another variety of hardwoods that can be problematic is the silver maple. While large, fast-growing, and a great shade producer, silver maples can have weak wood that can create issues during storms and wind. The shallow root system of silver maples and their tendency to seek out moist environments also makes them a nightmare for sewage systems and drainage pipes. The roots are also notorious for cracking up nearby driveways and sidewalks.
While beautiful on the outside, willow trees are also extremely water-hungry and can absolutely destroy drain fields, sewer lines, and irrigation systems in a home landscape. The lifespan of a weeping willow is also rather short, only lasting about 30 years. Further, the wood can be weak and very prone to cracking upon maturation. While not a particularly valuable landscape addition, certain varieties of willows are essential for the natural preservation and restoration of stream and river banks.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text: I like your style. It's quirky and relaxed, but filled with complexity. Good read!


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It’s no accident you just typed in a search term related to search engine optimization or SEM and and found us here in the Maskell search results – we used specific strategies and technical maneuvers to increase our visibility here in search engines.
Over 80% of consumers use search engines to find local businesses, and 90% of searchers never go past Page 1 of Google. Also, 94% of people will click on Organic Results rather than paid advertisements, and trust organic results more than ads which increases avg conversion rate. Without good SEO you are losing over 90% of all Maskell prospects searching online for the exact products and/or services your business provides.
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is basically the process which gets your business to show up as the #1 result on Google (or other search engines) when someone searches for the products or services your business provides in Maskell. Our SEO agency knows the proper steps to get your website in the top Google results no matter the location or size of your business.
SEO is an acronym for Search Engine Optimization. The major search engines such as Yahoo, Bing, and Google all display the most relevant websites at the top of their search pages. This process is free, and this is why the content of a website can have a direct influence on its popularity. The result of proper SEO is an increase in the quantity and the quality of organic search traffic.
Look at SEO as a large banner that you view every day as you head into town in Maskell. Consider SEO in this same fashion, after seeing a billboard multiple times on the highway, you may be interested to stop in the store. This is exactly how SEO works. Internet users looking for a certain topic will be encouraged to check out a business that consistently appears in their search results.
Search engines use crawlers to collect information from the internet and an index to rank the various webpages in their database. Optimization is about crafting the titles and the meta descriptions of web pages. There are millions of people using search engines on a daily basis to seek for information, and businesses are always tweaking their websites so that they can really benefit from SEO. Listed below are a number of the reasons why both large and small businesses should invest in the process of SEO.
For example, a customer trying to find an eatery to eat in Maskell will select all from the ones that come up in the first rankings page and not the others. Remember the fact that running a successful firm needs investments.
Premier SEO professionals make sure to improve your rankings, in addition to make your website better from functional standpoint. The source code, hosting part and flaws on the site can all be addressed.
A perfectly functional website is not enough to grow your business and attract new clients. It is possible to gain an online presence if you have a deep advertising budget, however, SEO is going to ensure that your online content is getting to the searches it is designed for. If you are looking to gain leads and clients, it is necessary that the website is up to date and has very good sales copy.
Using an SEO service is going to help grow your site over time. The consequence is that it will continue on generating traffic. While search engine marketing can get you on the first page, your ads will be gone the very moment you stop your payments. Whereas organic searches will last indefinitely and turn into a long term investment.
Mobile phones have become the device of choice of millions of internet searchers. Considering how convenient mobile devices are, it really should come as no surprise. Mobile users tend to rely more on organic search results than on paid ads. This is so since natural results are more personalized and offer more advantages. For businesses who rely on mobile traffic, SEO is a key investment.
The use of mobile devices for accessing the internet can also be a consequence of the rise of social media platforms. Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp are commonly used for business purposes, as well as for leisure, learning and entertainment as well as solving some urgent problems. When a user is hunting for a solution to their problem, it is necessary that you’re there right on the top of the page. If your establishment’s site has reliable information, you are assured of getting recommendations from these internet users.
It is easy to bypass the significance of SEO marketing when driving a small startup. However, these small firms have a lot to benefit from SEO since most of the searches look for answers that are near their location. For instance, visitors in a city searching for a nice restaurant to dine in will use their mobile device to find the most popular restaurants in their neighborhood that serve their favorite dishes. Any business on top of the search may reap the benefits of such searches. Moreover, keep in mind that most people write reviews of businesses they’ve used, thus helping build your credibility.
Local establishments in Maskell have a lot to gain since they can easily get good reviews from clients who are dedicated to their enterprises. If you were thinking SEO would be only a financial burden to your company, remember that people are constantly moving into new areas or searching for new experiences.
It’s very difficult for small businesses in Maskell to draw in clients from established brands. SEO provides them an affordable solution to become available for their potential customers, and to obtain fast results that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. There are many big businesses who are not concerned with SEO and it is allowing smaller businesses to sneak in a get a much bigger piece of the pie. In the long run, trust is built, and prospects become seasoned clients.