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Following in the footsteps of Google, Facebook is working with Taiwan-based outfits such as Quanta to design its own servers, but these machines are manufactured in Shanghai, on the Chinese mainland. According to Amir Michael — the Facebook engineer who oversees the design of these machines — the server market is gradually shifting from Taiwan to China, in much the same way it once moved from the US to Taiwan. Server manufacturing has already moved to the mainland, he says, and server engineering — the engineering operations that actually design the machines — is following.
And wherever it goes, Facebook is following.
Google, Facebook, and other giants of the internet demand something very different from the standard servers sold by the likes of traditional manufacturers Dell and HP. And because they purchase such a large number of machines, they can afford to design their own in tandem with original design manufacturers (ODMs) in East Asia. These ODMs are the same companies that build machines for Dell, HP, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). In essence, Google and Facebook are cutting the Dells and the HPs out of the equation, causing a major shift in the market.
With Facebook “open sourcing” its server designs under the aegis of the Open Compute Project, giving them away to anyone who wants them, more and more companies are exploring this direct-to-East-Asia route, including not only large internet companies but also financial outfits, biomedical companies, and other outfits that require large numbers of servers. Goldman Sachs, for instance, is one of the big names leading the Open Compute Project.
For the past two years, Amir Michael and a handful of other Facebook employees have worked directly with engineers from several companies across the globe to fashion servers for use in the company’s data centers, rethinking everything from motherboards to motherboard fans to power supplies. Once these designs are completed, parts are manufactured in various locations in Asia and shipped to Shanghai. In some cases, these parts originate in Shanghai. Facebook works with the California-based Power-One to design its power supplies, for instance, and these supplies are built at facilities in Shanghai.
Once Facebook’s machines are pieced together, they’re shipped to a company in Fremont, California known as Synnex. Synnex spent thirty years buying and selling computer hardware across the globe, and in recent years, it has started working directly with internet giants such as Facebook and Rackspace. This year, the company created a new division, known as Hyve Solutions, to serve such “large-scale internet companies.” When Facebook’s servers arrive from China, Hyve technicians in Fremont slot them into Facebook’s custom-designed racks, plug in the necessary network cabling, test the machines, and then ship them to Facebook’s new data center in Prineville, Oregon.
Hyve Solutions says it will also work directly with internet outfits and other companies to design new servers. This is how Hyve works with Rackspace, a San Antonio, Texas-based company that competes with Amazon’s web services, offering up virtual processing power and storage space via the net. Rackspace requests certain designs from Hyve, and Hyve then work the ODMs to put the machines together.
Facebook released its first Open Compute server designs in April, and now it’s on the verge of releasing version 2.0. Prototypes have already been shared with companies interested in using these designs, including Nebula, a startup that’s selling appliances that run OpenStack, an open source platform that mimics Amazon’s increasingly popular EC2 and S3 web services.
According to Hyve, several companies have already placed ordered for the version 2.0 designs, including at least one big internet name.


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For the last 20+ years, the Martin Attorneys have helped 6500+ families get a fresh start through bankruptcy. We understand the toll that financial pressures can cause to personal and family life, and we strongly support Congress' laws to help people get relief with a fresh start. Holly Martin is a CPA as well as an attorney, she and the other attorneys regularly collaborate to provide a holistic view to our client's problems. Each client may need a different approach and we try to give that.
After more than 20 years of working with families in NW Arkansas, our attorneys have the experience of more than 6,500 bankruptcies.
Bankruptcy--in re: Richard S. and Norma L. Brinkley, 5:03-bk-76509, which addressed whether life insurance proceeds were property of the bankruptcy estate.
Family Law--Escobedo v. Nikita, No. 05-315, Supreme Court of Arkansas, which established that a biological father has no rights to a child born without his knowledge if he fails to take "positive steps" to legitimize the child.
The first visit is always free and does not have a time limit. The visit ends when all of the client's questions have been answered and we have been able to explain how we can help.
Almost all bankruptcy cases are fixed-price, and often the court sets the fees and payments are made to the court. We are happy to help all clients, whether they have a case with a fee set by the court, or a case where we give them the flat fee in writing, in advance. We strongly advise every person considering Bankruptcy to get the advice of a competent Bankruptcy attorney. Our first visit is free, but no matter whom you choose; please get the advice of a Bankruptcy Attorney.
Most Bankruptcy cases are a flat fee. Get the advice of a competent Bankruptcy Attorney. Usually the first visit is free.
Bankruptcy and family law are very closely linked. Both create stresses in our lives that are financial, social, spiritual and economical and can be devastating to our family life and our well-being. Our goal is that every single client's life is better after they leave our office, than when they first came to see us for help.
We encourage all our clients to stay involved in their case and to ask questions about anything they don't understand. The law is a very complex matter and individual research can sometimes give us an incorrect picture of the issues in a case. We are committed to helping our clients, and that means answering all their questions so they understand all of the issues in their case. While we believe that educated clients ask us better questions and understand what our advice is more quickly, nevertheless bankruptcy law is complicated and we strongly advise clients to get the advice of an attorney right away.
The courts in NW Arkansas are not encouraging of clients who represent themselves. We work with our clients to find a way to provide them with the services that will most help them in court. That might mean setting up a payment plan so that we can help them. We strongly encourage everyone who is having trouble paying bills and who is or might have to consider bankruptcy to consult with an attorney who practices in Bankruptcy court often. We have seen too many clients come in the door having made wrong decisions that hurt them, or their family, because they did not understand the complex bankruptcy laws. These decisions include selling property, taking out a consolidation loan, paying the wrong creditors, etc. We strongly advise seeking competent legal advice immediately.
The first visit with us is always free and we are happy to meet with any prospective client, even those who want to represent themselves. When we meet with clients, we are able to fully evaluate their case and answer all their questions. Sometimes, a client who is hoping to represent themselves realizes that their chances for success are greater when they are represented by an attorney. Then we are able to work out a plan that makes it possible for us to go to work for them and help them in their difficult time. However, we cannot emphasize enough that every person who is researching Bankruptcy should consult a competent lawyer right away.
Holly had worked for two years with a large firm in Tulsa and was ready to take the step of working as a solo attorney. She worked alone for about a year and, as her business and work as an attorney grew, she added an assistant and ultimately a second assistant. After three years as a solo attorney, the work demanded another attorney. From the very beginning, the firm focused on bankruptcy, family law, personal injury and wills and probate. The presence of another attorney in the firm allowed Holly to focus her work as an attorney on the larger, more demanding cases. Holly worked on the more complex family law cases and business bankruptcies.

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We are so glad to share our special corner of Vermont with you. With fun, exploration and romance in mind, we have created a handful of bespoke packages for you.
Our thoughtfully designed packages can be booked online or you can call or email us to make or upgrade your reservation today!

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I often hear from photographers, who are typically strong individualists, that they are stuck, or have hit a wall. Yesterday I led my third #Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk in my town. Based on feedback it was a great success for the mid sized group of folks who came out. One of the most telling things I saw was the breadth and scope of images that were being made by the walkers. Many commented that they made shots that they would not normally have considered doing, but by simply being out with other photographers, they were encouraged to get out of a comfort zone, to try something new, and to shoot subjects that they would not normally consider.
Yes I did plan the walk and knew where we would go and had some information to share, but I really think that it was the people getting out to shoot together that made the day successful. Certainly we had great weather, and we had the surprise opportunity to shoot the fire truck helmed by Anne of the McCaffrey Street Fire Station, but everyone who came out really played off each other.
So if you think you are getting stuck, gather a few folks from your local camera club, or photographer friends and just go somewhere to shoot. It may amaze you what you see and discover, and the doors that this kind of thing can open up.
I am very grateful to the hard work done by the folks at KelbyOne to make the worldwide walk happen, and I really feel for them as the registration system let them down in the last few days. They do great work, but you don't need a global initiative to go do a walk, just go, but go with other photographers to see the possible.

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A project to get a fence built around railroad tracks won top honors. Back row, from left, the students are Lourdes Rosales, Gabby Gallegos, Nayeli Lara and Taylor Dehaeseleer; in front are Christopher Reyes, Guillermo Orizaba, and Theresa Carriveau.
Gifted students from West Chicago won first in the state for their project to get a fence built around railroad tracks near their elementary school.
Pioneer Elementary School fifth and sixth graders are set to compete in June with students from around the world - but their cash-strapped school district can't afford to send them.
"We're very determined that we're going to go," said teacher Kathy Grogan.
The eight students in the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) class need to raise approximately $7,000 to attend the International Future Problem Solving Competition, June 9-14 in Wisconsin. The students won top honors in their division in the community problem-solving category for Illinois.
The class project was to get fencing or warning signs in English and Spanish put up around the tracks, which run through a field where children often play. A 3-year-old girl was struck and killed there two years ago.
The students researched pedestrian-train accidents in Illinois, collected signatures and put together a detailed proposal for the fence. As it turned out, plans for a 5-foot-high cyclone fence were already underway, part of the city's settlement after the Canadian National Railroad's merger with the EJ&E. But the youngsters' efforts were recognized with a $500 Do Something grant and a $200 donation from ABC 7, which will be used to buy the warning signs.
Students from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Great Britain and Canada as well as 32 states will compete at the five-day event on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
This is the third year Grogan's students have qualified for internationals. Last year, her students took first in the state for their Hug in a Bag project to help the homeless. The previous year, Grogan's class took first in the state and third internationally for a playground-improvement project at Pioneer.
This year, though, the state's financial crisis has left West Chicago Elementary District 33 forced to make budget cuts. And next year, District 33 is focusing on math in its gifted program, so the class will no longer be able to do the community-solving project, which was part of the gifted reading curriculum.
"This will be the last time we're going to be able to do this," Grogan said.
Her students are working to raise money through bake sales and other efforts, and are also looking for sponsors. The class is also working on the DVD, display and scrapbook required for the international competition.
The eight students are sixth-graders Gabby Gallegos, Lourdes Rosales and Nayeli Lara and fifth-graders Theresa Carriveau, Taylor Dehaeseleer, D'riah McCarroll, Guillermo Orizaba and Christopher Reyes.

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The Custard TV: Benedict Cumberbatch shines in challenging 'Patrick Melrose'.
Benedict Cumberbatch shines in challenging 'Patrick Melrose'.
Meet Patrick Melrose. He’s a smart and sophisticated well-dressed guy who’s about as quintessentially English as one could be. Oh and he’s also a heroin addict. Yes, the eponymous character of Sky Atlantic’s new drama is an unusual protagonist, but a spectacular performance from Benedict Cumberbatch makes him as real as you and me.
We meet Patrick during one of his drug-induced dazes when he’s informed by telephone call that his father (Hugo Weaving) has died. The subtext suggests that Patrick is not as upset about this as one would’ve thought he would’ve been. And there’s a reason for his lack of emotion. As Patrick goes to New York to pick up his father’s ashes, his troubled relationship with Daddy Dearest comes to light.
Yes, Patrick Melrose is a story of childhood trauma, and it’s lasting effects. But what’s interesting is how the show manages highlight these issues in a very witty and clever way. The series employs voiceover to highlight Patrick’s internal struggles, which works well because Patrick is one hundred percent the kind of person who would speak to himself internally. Moreover, he’s had to keep his thoughts to himself all these years. The voiceover technique is something that I can find quite irritating if not used correctly (I’m looking at you The City & The City), but it’s truly wonderful here.
As for genre, it’s pretty hard to say what Patrick Melrose is because in all honesty, I don’t think even writer David Nicholls knows what it is. At its heart is a story about a troubled individual, but one that’s not confined by typical genre conventions. If the story requires humour, then it shall have it. If it requires several graphic scenes of its protagonist taking heroin while delivering an interior monologue, then so shall it be. It’s an odd show, but that makes it all the more engaging because it’s unlike anything else on television.
Patrick Melrose is intense, to say the least. With more humour than one perhaps thought possible for a storyline of this nature, the show manages to expertly jump between comedy and drama in seconds. One minute you’re empathising with Patrick and his problems, the next you’re laughing profusely.
As for Cumberbatch, there simply aren’t words to describe his performance in this. He’s electric. Whether our protagonist is crawling along the floor or sitting in the back of a taxi going through withdrawal, we’re experiencing everything with him. The ease at which Cumberbatch switches from one emotion to another is truly spectacular. There’s no doubt in my mind that his name will be mentioned in award conversations because he is truly sensational in this.
The first two episodes are so starkly different, but yet each harrowing in their own way. The first deals with Patrick head on, and this in itself might make you crave a break from him. You get said break with the second episode, which fills in the blanks as we learn why Patrick is the way that he is. Watching them back to back is almost like watching two different shows, but yet at the same time they’re both so related to one another.
In an era where everything on television is so very much the same, Patrick Melrose manages to be different — and in the best possible way. I already find myself craving the next batch of episodes so I can find out what he gets up to next. Do yourself a favour and get acquainted with Patrick Melrose. Trust me, this one is special.
Patrick Melrose is simulacast at 2.00am on Sunday 13th May or shown in regular slot at 9pm on Sunday on 13th May on Sky Atlantic.


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Bondfit White is a white colored all purpose thread sealing compound with which leakproof sealing can be done on threaded connections.
It gives lubrication while tightening of threads, seals and protects threads in an extensive variety of plumbing & threaded G.I. pipe connections over a wide range of services, temperatures and pressures.
It prevent rusting of threads & joints made with this can be opened easily ,It is Non-toxic & will not destroy the seals of valves . It can be cleaned easily by use of thinner wetted cloth from users hand . Joints sealed with Bondfit white will be ready for use just after 10 minutes from application. It is an excellent product for domestic & industrial pipe joint sealing applications.

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About Zone – Zone Enterprises Inc.
Founded in 2000, Zone Enterprises Inc. has provided a number of Internet and advanced-media services for clients in Los Angeles, New York City and London. Zone Enterprises Inc. is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO with an active office in New York, NY.

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Welcome to Tricky Trickster's Magic Castle!
Childrens indoor play center in Naas Co. Kildare (Near to Dublin) Come on in and have a look around!
Ireland's only indoor Bumpy Boats!
In our indoor water area children can enjoy Ireland's only Bumpy Boats attraction! This can also be transformed into a Laser Tag party!
Tricky Trickster's Magic Castle hosts Ireland's only Laser Tag & Bumpy Boats parties! Book Now!
Birthday Parties of all sizes!
We cater for groups of all sizes. If you are a teacher or school representative - enquire about our school rates!
Discount rates for Groups and School Tours!
5 Stars for “The Play Safe Stay Safe” concept!!
5 Stars for a magical experience!!
Just a note to thank you for the fantastic Laser Party. Oisín and all his friends had a brilliant time! I’m sure you’ll be receiving a few enquiries from them for future parties!
My son Peter had his 9th birthday party at Tricky Tricksters today. I wanted to compliment the staff that were on duty today. They were very helpful, friendly and efficient. Well done to all of them.
Tricky Tricksters is a fabulous place to take children whether you are on a school tour, birthday party or a day out. The staff are very friendly and helpful and they really do make a conscious effort to entertain the children. The facilities are great and the children had great fun. Also the rates are reasonable – an important factor if you are taking a large group of children. I would definitely return here. Many thanks.
I thought it was fantastic, the children had a wonderful day and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Great day had by everybody. First tour in a while that the teachers could fully relax while the children remained thoroughly entertained throughout.
Warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere and lovely food. The children had an amazing time. The boats were a great success and the children had super fun in the play structure. Great place for a tour and we will surely return.
Thank you so much for a fantastic day. From the minute we got here we have all been treated so well. Both children and especially team leaders have had a great day and will highly recommend you for future tours. Many thanks.
Tricky Tricksters magic castle is an absolutely fabulous experience for children of all ages. We came here last year with third and fourth classes and they loved it so much that we returned this year with first and second. It is safe and very well organised and the feedback has been great from both children and parents. I would definitely recommend Tricky Tricksters as a place for a great day out.
We visited tricky tricksters on the 22nd June. Our boys from Askea BNS had a fantastic day. The staff were friendly and excellent with the children. Teachers were treated to scones and coffee while the children were entertained. The boys loved the play area and the magic show. I would highly recommend Tricky Tricksters. It promises a fun-filled day for the kids and a stress-free one for the teachers. I give Tricky Tricksters 10/10.
Really enjoyed our trip here. Only suggestion would be to have clearer sign-posts to get here.
5 Stars for “The Play Safe Stay Safe” concept!
5 Stars for a magical experience!


text: It will cost you more to park at Missouri’s busiest airport in the near future. Fees at Lambert-St. Louis Airport are going up, and an airport spokesman says the fees for shuttles, limousines and taxis will also go up for the first time in 14 years. However, before it happens the St. Louis Board of Aldermen must approve the fees.

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Present: Jimmy, Charlie, Elvira, Isobel, Eileen, Priscilla.
Previous Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of Tuesday 10th January 2012 were accepted as being an accurate record.
Treasurer’s Report: Isobel presented the monthly summary for the year to date. The balance shown is £8832.43, but with the account from Oliver (Joiner) for the work done in the kitchen having been presented the balance in fact is £4111.57 less. As the books are currently in the hands of the auditor in readiness for the AGM, the payment to Oliver will be slightly delayed. The sum in the account is therefore £4720.86.
Burns Supper: An excellent evening’s entertainment, much enjoyed by all present. Numbers (28) right for the evening. Thanks to Wendy and Mike, Derek, Joyce and Stuart for their superb contributions. Quantities of food about right; perhaps too much cheese.
Maxton Meets - Rowley Duncan: Superb talk, very well attended (41).
Maxton Meets - Kate Warner: Monday 12th March. Charlie will set hall, Jimmy look after teas.
AGM of Maxton 21 and Maxton Neighbourhood Watch:Monday 19th March, Maxton Village Hall 7.30pm.
Charlie will prepare draft Annual Report for Jimmy in advance.
Coffee Morning and Plant Sale for Hall Funds: Saturday 19th May.
Provisional date for Strawberry Tea to be cancelled. Consideration to be given to raising funds for Maxton 21 “Charity for 2012” Margaret Kerr Fund by other events. Car boot Sale tables in summer, “Everything Apple” event in autumn. Ideas still wanted.
Hall Report: The account from Oliver (Joiner) has been received. Questioned whether the water heater problem has been dealt with. Check with Douglas Oliver.
Ante-room ceiling being repaired this week, then up to SBC to arrange the dates for the re-painting of both ceilings.
New cooker and floor covering to be sourced for the kitchen.
CBAVH meeting queried licences for music. We are up to date. John Brown to come to inspect the work in the kitchen.
All working and up to date. Recent guestbook entry from Colin Sykes formerly of the village.
Neighbourhood Watch: Nothing further to report. Co-ordinator attended the meeting with the Community Police Constable on Sunday 19th February.
HMS MAXTON: Latest copy of “Ton Class News” in Hall. Two books about the Minesweepers to be published in the summer.
Letter of thanks from Borders Holiday Group for our efforts and contribution to their funds as a result of them being our “Charity for 2011”.
The AGM of Maxton 21 and Maxton Neighbourhood Watch – Monday 19th March in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. Normal meeting to follow.

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Displayed in the beautiful historic conservatory annex coach-house of the neighbouring Westhove Castle, the exhibition concentrates on the origin of the landscape of the province of Zeeland, and to its rich natural scenery. The information is varied and is meant for all ages. Special discovery questions and game elements for children can be found in several places.
The first room shows the development of the land and the first habitation of medieval Zeeland. Beautiful scale models picture scenes of life in that period. What did the first settlements of the 11th century look like? This exhibition gives us a notion. Large aquariums in this room show life in the waters of Zeeland.
The second room shows the ever increasing role of humans in the shaping of the land. A lifelike surveyor from the 17th century is studying his maps, working on new dams. Each next generation took care of the reclaiming of new parts of the salty coastal area. Habitable islands were formed through the ages, which gradually merged into the larger living areas of today.
The force of the sea has often destroyed the reclamations. Over 100 villages, scattered across the province, were drowned. Sometimes the surrounding area was never reclaimed again, causing them to be located outside the dikes, forever submerged in the mud. Part of the exhibition is dedicated to these drowned villages of Zeeland, with some beautiful archaeological finds from these places.
The wonder cupboards in the final exhibition room are also very interesting. They contain all sorts of extraordinary things. Have you ever seen the fossil skull of a giant deer? Or an angelfish in formaldehyde? Or the skeleton of a mega bat? They are all here!


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AGRO-VETERINARY NIGERIA : Agribusiness, Agriculture,Cassava Flakes And Veterinary Medicine.: Exposure to pig farms and manure fertilizers associated with MRSA infections.
Exposure to pig farms and manure fertilizers associated with MRSA infections.
Exposure to pig farms and manure fertilizers associated with MRSA infections.Researchers have found an association between living in proximity to high-density livestock production and community-acquired infections with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA. Researchers from Geisinger's Henry Hood Center for Health Research and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found an association between living in proximity to high-density livestock production and community-acquired infections with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Their analysis concluded that approximately 11 percent of community-acquired MRSA and soft tissue infections in the study population could be attributed to crop fields fertilized with swine manure. The study examine the association between high-density livestock operations and manure-applied crop fields and MRSA infections in the community.

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Name the social media accounts you’re focusing on in your social marketing right now. We bet you listed off some obvious ones: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. You might be using Instagram or Pinterest if you’re with a visual-based business or adventurous. You might be using a few other outliers – is Google+ one of them?
Depending on how you work well with SEO, Google+ results will show up first on search results pages. Say you’ve got a blog you’re really proud of that gets shared on various social interfaces and sites. For this example, say it was shared on Facebook, LinkedIn and the original blog post itself. It was also shared on Google+ – guess which will show up first on the results page?
Facebook is actually more likely to show up, but Google+ comes in at a close second. Despite not being a frequented social site by millennials, it’s still one that Google is paying attention to as a large social media power house, even though it might be a biased decision.
When content is shared on Google+, it’s very likely that it will show up at least once on the first page of Google search results, and this is important. While the importance of posting to bigger social sites like Facebook is obvious, Google+ might also be something to add to your social repertoire because of its first page power.
This may surprise some readers – you’ve probably read more than one article predicted the death of Google+ like it’s on a celebrity death list. “This will surely be the year that Google+ kicks the bucket,” they say. “It’s been going on way too long to not be dead by now.” And yet it still persists as a social media powerhouse with a lot of SEO power.
This is especially good news for blog writers. If you have a business that has a blog, you can easily get more and more exposure from sharing on Google+ as well as other social circles. Just like with other social media accounts, Google+ users can easily click a button you provide for them in order to share the content on Google+, giving you a lot of extra views.
So this goes back to the obvious question – is G+ worth investing social time in?
Google+ is a social media account that obviously has a lot of sway with Google’s results output. It’s great at pumping content to the top of the charts, but is it worth putting a lot of time, effort and money in when that’s all it may be doing for you? While Google+ obviously has a purpose and value, it’s not as big a social platform as Facebook or Twitter, and that’s where a lot of your views are going to come from.
Google+ has a lot of accounts under its belt, but many of these can be accredited to forced signup. Sites like YouTube and some apps require G+ accounts in order to work, so many users create them as if they have a gun to their head. Think about this in terms of statistics – when you hear about how many accounts have been created and how active the site is, a lot of this traffic comes from second-hand logins and uses through other social platforms.
This doesn’t help you get views.
The good news about social media is that it’s a cheap tool to utilize. When you ask if Google+ is worth investing in, the answer is “sort of” because while it doesn’t have a lot of expansive value, you also aren’t going to have to invest too much into the site. You can get most of your use out of social media sites like Google+ by simply creating one and using G+ share buttons on your content and pages. Users who do believe in the power of Google+ will use these and you’ll reap rewards.
You’ll also find it easier to get these views on your own if you go ahead and share your content on G+ yourself. You may not have to invest a lot of time in getting your content visible – at least not as much time as you invest in sites like Twitter that require a lot of strategy management.
In the end, it’s great if you have a Google+ account – you should have one in case the tides shift again, anyway. Twitter and Instagram are the kings of the Internet right now, but tomorrow that might change. Just don’t feel like you’ve got to log in every day and use it as your foremost form of social media. It’s worth a small investment and you’ll get your rewards easily, but it’s certainly not a social account made for putting all your eggs into its basket.


text: Dry Gulch carries many gorgeous beaded rosary chains. All of our beaded chains are designed by Dry Gulch and made in East Asia. The crystals were created from glass and faceted, glass pearls were lacquered and polished, and stones were cut and polished. Then everything was brought together and finally made into our one of a kind Dry Gulch exclusive chains. Keep checking back often as we have new chains available all of the time!


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Apple May Launch iPhone 7 on September 6: Earlier this week a leaker Evan Blass from @evleaks has tweet on twitter about about release date of 2016 iPhone 7 as whole web is filled with leaks of iPhone 7 and releasing date make us more thrill about it. As earlier Blass tweeted that iPhone 7 will released on 12 September and will be on the hand of user on September 16.
Earlier this week a leaker Evan Blass from @evleaks has tweet on twitter about release date of 2016 iPhone 7 as whole web is filled with leaks of iPhone 7 and releasing date make us more thrill about it. As earlier Blass tweeted that iPhone 7 will released on 12 September and will be on the hand of user on September 16. As now Blass has pointed that pre-order date of iPhone 7 will start on 9th of September. As from these he suggested that iPhone 7 will make it’s launching date at September 6 or may be 7 as Apple release their product on Tuesday or Wednesday. And pre-order will happen two-day after launch.
As till now there no media invite from Apple or any official announcement of this special event. Apart from these Apple may expected to launch new Apple Watch or Watch 2 and may refresh Mac lineup.


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CHARLEY REESE'S column about striking back at terrorism's sponsors is the undeniable truth.
During the Iranian hostage crisis I wrote to the Sentinel praying that the American people would elect a leader strong enough to handle such a situation.
We got him. But now he also is crumbling and weakening because he lacks the support from Congress and all the other weaklings who constantly have our country slapped about.
We must fight for the respect that is needed to secure peace.

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The other day, I wrote about possibly adding a couple of books to my bookstack next year that ‘novelize a novelist’s life’. Today, I’m sharing a post which highlights three novels that reshape factual events into fiction. I’ve not heard of these books and will probably add at least Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez to my stack.
How History Becomes Story – Three Novels.
History is written by the victors, Winston Churchill famously said. Fortunately for readers, story does not obey the same constraints. Fiction lets us explore many different perspectives, including that of the vanquished, the heterodox, the peculiar, or the deviant. Historical novels, in particular, allow us to relive the past without the neatness of history, and with all the complexity of the present. But how do novelists take history and turn it into story? What choices do they face in trying to transform real people into people of paper? In addition to creating complex characters, choosing an original and convincing point of view, and building a good plot, historical novelists must also transport us into another era, with its specific social norms, its cultural mood, and, above all, its idiosyncratic language. Here are three novels that successfully transform fact into fiction.
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Vippa is the brand new street food market in Oslo. And just to get it out of the way: This is going to be a smash hit!
Located in what is the prime rib of Oslo’s waterfront, Vippa is off to a good start. The concept is simple. Food stalls from all over the world, a bar that holds liquids and plenty of informal seating options, both indoors and outdoors. This concept is copy-paste from the famous Copenhagen Street Food in Papirøen, Copenhagen.
A rustic, former sugar storing hangar, on pier 40 serves as location for the concept.
So far there are nine food stalls and one drink booth. More will come.
Well, they serve duck.. The slow roasted and pulled kind. And fries. Duck comes in different dishes, but the most popular is the burger.
This is a hot dog stand from northern-Norway. Tromsø, to be more precise. The only Norwegian joint. They do currywürst and more plain stuff, in buns with toppings. Sausages made of reindeer, beef and pork.
Italian guy from Bologna serves up his childhood in this colorful stand. Pizza comes in different styles and shapes. From classic thin crust, to more home style rustic twists.
Veggie place with a heart for Vietnam. Noodle soups, spring rolls, phó and banh mi.
Dumplings; the fried kind. They make it with pork and with spinach.
Wok with inspirations from Thailand and Vietnam. Hot stuff, served in classic packages. They do smoothies as well.
It’s food in bowls, basically. Sushi, acai, umami and the Korean bibimbap.
Middle Eastern Food. Shawarma, falafel and tabbouleh come in different styles in this place. Chéf makes the food like he used to do when he was doing it in Aleppo.
Chili Con Carne, served with rice or nachos. Hot and cool sauces to go with it.
There's one drink stall. Beers, wine, sodas etc. Whatever you desire. There is a nice seating option on the outside, with a lot of potensial if the summer sun delivers.This will be packed on warm days.
Don’t get me wrong, Mathallen is still great (best butcher – best fish shop in Oslo), but they set out to be a market for great produce and ended up being a collection of eateries. Most people who came to Mathallen was looking for what Vippa now offers.
Next year they will open a roof section as well. Vegetable garden and more seats. Pretty cool.
Colonialen have for years been leading the culinary scene i Bergen, on Norways west coast. With two restaurants, a couple of cafés and a bakery, they are rock solid present. Their fine dining experience is legendary, but what about their more casual option; the Brasseri at Litteraturhuset..?
It's a normal Saturday in March. One would think that getting a table, on the same day, could be tricky. It isn't. Not at all. In fact you could get a table for your whole family, your neighbour, his mother in law and still some.
We're on a mission to understand the strange culinary scene in Norways second biggest city. And this just adds to the picture. Because the image holds only a handful of decent restaurants and we've been speculating why. Extreme rental prices has been mentioned, but what about traditions? How are people from the west coast, when it comes to dining out? Because you need people to use the restaurants in order to sustain a stable eat-out-culture.
So far it's not looking promising.
Colonialen Brasseri is located in Skostredet in Bergen. A small and hip area of the city. A spacious dining area, set in two rooms, with an open kitchen in the middle.
Nice lighting and cozy ambiance sets the tone for the evening.
The menu is an A'la carte experience. Pic and choose. There is also a three course alternative, with elements from the menu.
Have you ever wondered why there are so few Norwegian waiters? And so many from Sweden, for instance. And why being a waiter, by some, is seen upon as submissive?
knighted, when wealthy enough. So the nobility have been big, strong and present for centuries in Sweden and still is. In Norway, on the other hand, since the mid 14th century the real king ruled from Denmark, so he had all his nobility there. When we got our own king, we got a figurehead, but without nobility. All this has lead to a class distinction, still present today. In Sweden, Denmark, France, England and most of Europe, serving others like being a waiter has been respected as an important trade. While in Norway, and only in Norway, this has been looked down upon. Because of traditions, going centuries back.
Now...why is this important? Well, as I'm sure you would agree upon, the success of a good dinning experience comes down to more than just the food. A good waiter can be the deal breaker for how your evening turns out.
In Colonialen Brasseri we where blessed with several good waiters. Good knowledge, presence and skilfully trained.
Our waiter presented the menu and we set out for a tree course meal, with a fantastic start from Normandy, France. They had fresh oysters...!
We kicked off with the remaining five oysters in stock. Freshly served, with pickled cucumber and parsley oil. It's one of the best appetizers you can have. And if you pair it with a Muscadet Sur Lie from the northern part of the Loire valley, you're in for a treat. By far one of the best wine combinations there is. Skip Champagne and feast on this magic combo.
First dish in the course set menu was a patê of pork. Served on butter toasted sourdough bread, with onion marmelade, crisp bacon, raw mushrooms and pickled red onions. It's excellent! Really good flavours, with nicely combined components. To me, better than a Foie Gras. Tricky to pair with wine. We went with a red from South Africa and the excellent produser Adi Badenhorst. But our wine waiter, Jonatan, suggested a white alternative from Austria.
The bio option from producer Meinklang in Austria proved to be a far much better option. A slight sweet approach, handled the fat in the dish on a much better level.
The main course was fresh plaice, with butter, peas and nuts. Provided was also a burnt lemon to squeeze over. Absolutely outstanding.
We got recommended a 2010 Anjou, from northern France. After some decanting, this rare flower opened up to smells of apricots and honey. Stunning with the butter feast of the plaice.
Finishing the meal was a combination of chocolates, ganache and raspberry sorbet. Exciting textures and flavourful combinations made this a fun finale.
A tricky plate to pair with wine. The waiter chose this Moscato from Italy. Smart choice with bubbles to help clean the palette. Easy to drink with low alcohol and great acidity.
Bergen, on Norways west coast, the second largest city in the country, is a strange affair when it comes to dinning out. Literately situated in the middle of a plate, the city holds an impressive slim selection of good restaurants. Colonialen, Lysverket and this baby; Bare Vestland, pretty much makes up for what's worth eating at.
The strange dinning scene in Bergen has been a topic for years. High quality restaurants have surfaced, only to remain breathing for a short period of time. Extreme rental prices has been given as the main explanation to their short lives. But this can not be the whole picture. So while we investigate this, we might as well try the scene for ourselves. Starting with Bare Vestland.
This cozy little joint is centrally situated close to the famous fish market. It's a basement restaurant with a spacious seating area, spread over several rooms. An open kitchen solution and a small bar area.
The main concept for this restaurant is tapas style sharing plates, dished up with local ingredients. They both have a lunch option and a larger dinner one. Decent size wine list and a good selection of beers. Prices are not bad.
We decide on the 4 course menu and an excellent bottle of rare white wine from Eric Texier, Rhonê France. Too bad for us, they just ran out of the wine and we head for a known friend; Matassa. The Cuveé Marguerite 2014 is a white, low alcohol nature wine affair, which could be good with most things on the menu.
Service is quick and food starts coming in fast. First up is propper sour dough bread and whipped butter with chicken fat and mushrooms. Stupidly crazy good. This is comfort food at it's best. Stop before you hit a classic "brød smell" - as we say in Norway.
First main dish is a vegetarian option. Leek, celeriac and hazelnut. Fermented and served on a delicious green mayo. Light, fresh and elegant brunt tones makes this a supreme start. This is Nordic cuisine at it's best. This is what the Noma revolution a few years back was all about. Well done!
Second dish is smoked pigs knuckle, with fermented cabbage, leek and crisp rye. Again; superb! Simple tastes combined in a very tasty plate. Also here we find nice burnt tones and slightly fermented cabbage leaves. The pig is elegantly smoked and dressed in crisp rye. Well done!
Third dish sets out on a serious mission to fill us up. "Plukkfisk" is white fish, mixed in a potato puré and soaked in butter. Add crisp bacon and bacon fat, and you're in for a polar expedition meal. You can go for days on this stuff. Some fermented vegetables provide a slight sour addition, and blend nicely with the dish. Bacon is super crisp and provide the propper crunch for this massive bowl of food. I mean, it's good; just a lot! This dish alone would be more than enough for the whole meal.
Fourth course is meat loaf and baked celeriac. It's served with saved horseradish and meat broth. Clean tastes and super juicy bits of celeriac, makes this a delightful finish to the meal. We don't have to eat for a couple of days, but that's not on the list of complaints. Our bottle of Matassa worked surprisingly well to all four dishes. A marvellous wine!
Bare Vestland received a mention in the Nordic White Guide 2017 - Michelin Guide for the Nordic Countries. And that's well deserved. This is a comfort food experience and if there was something to say, it would be that all the dishes look pretty much the same. It's a bowl of food, holding a surprise at the bottom. But tastes are nice and service is good.
All in all a very good dinning experience and well worth the 1800kr bill. Check it out!
Lyon, verdens gourmethovedstad, og kanskje vår favorittby i Frankrike. Ikke så rart egentlig. Rett nord ligger Burgund og rett sør ligger Rhoné. Med andre ord noen av verdens beste viner rett utenfor bygrensa. I tillegg finner du noen av Frankrikes beste jordbruksområder like i nærheten og historisk sett har alle soknet til Lyon for å selge sine vare, enten det var vin, kjøtt, oster eller grønnsaker. Dermed er forholdene ideelle for restaurantnæringen, noe som vi lagde sak på i 2013 da vi var her sist.
Da fokuserte vi på de klassiske Buchon-restaurantene, de som viser den klassiske og hjemmekjære franske maten. I år var vi innom en ny restaurant, mer moderne i stilen og med et sterkt fokus på vin.
Vi ankommer lunsjavtalen vår spente på hva vi har i møte. Det første vi legger merke til er det elegante interiøret. Mørke, duse vegger, elegante bord som er dekket til fest og i midten en stor bar, med stoler som faktisk ser behagelige og innbydende ut. Eier og daglig leder Vincent Galy tar imot oss med et smil og byr oss et glass champagne. En raritet, Egly Ouriet på 100 % Pinot Munier-druen. Som oftest blir denne druen brukt for å gi champagnen struktur og det er heller sjeldent at man finner en flaske med bare denne druen. Men denne gjør seg virkelig. Elegant og fruktig, bærer den sine 42 måneder i kjelleren med glans.
- Vin skal stå i sentrum for vår restaurant, forklarer Vincent. Jeg har jobbet med vin hele livet og da vi ble enig om å starte denne restauranten ville vi ha en restaurant som likestilte vinen med maten.
- Dere holder til midt i Lyon, verdens kanskje beste restaurant-by, hvordan var det da å starte en ny restaurant? Var dere nervøse for hvordan dere ville bli tatt imot?
- Egentlig ikke. Her hvor vi ligger vil du finne mange gode Buchon, men vi ville være noe helt annet. En mer moderne restaurant. Vi har selvsagt samme fokus på lokale råvarer som du finner i alle restauranter i Lyon, men vi har også latt oss inspirere av stedene vi har besøk. Setter du deg i baren for eksempel vil du kunne nyte en tapas-aktig meny, men med lokale retter. Ellers i restauranten har vi en tre retters meny til 40,- euro.
Bite size grillet ostesmørbrød. Tykk Pariser style skinke, sennep og Maasdamer ost. Utsøkt!
Posjert egg med puré av petit pois og aspargestopper. En real vindødare, men fantastisk sammen med Champagnen.
- Hva kjennetegner et måltid hos dere?
- Vi tar utgangspunkt i vinen når vi velger vår meny! Når vi har valgt vinene, setter kokken, somelieren og meg selv oss ned for å finne ut hvilke retter som vi vil servere til vinene, basert på årstidens råvarer. Det var ikke lett å få en kokk med på akkurat det, som oftest vil de ha fullt fokus på maten, men heldigvis har vi funnet både kokk og somelier som jobber perfekt som et lag. Det har vært viktig for oss.
Grillet entrecote av fransk kveg fra Alpene. Nydelig marmorering og supersaftig.
Capusine Julin er assisterende daglig leder for restauranten og hun bekrefter at lagarbeid er viktig også for de som jobber her.
- For oss er det viktig å kunne samarbeide godt med både kjøkken og vinkelnere. Da får vi de beste resultatene. Men kanskje viktigst da får vi den beste stemningen. Det er virkelig met andre hjem dette, jeg gleder meg til å gå på jobb hver dag. OG det er på grunn av det gode arbeidsmiljøet vi har her. Det tror jeg også merkes for kundene som kommer her.
Sentrum av Brugge er på den berømte Unesco World Heritage Sight lista. En liten og nydelig by. Og som de fleste poppis-byer er det en lysløype, som man bør styre unna. Restaurantene som omkretser de største severdighetene og markedsplassene er fryktelige, for å si det rett ut. Vi har plukket noen favoritter utenfor lysløypa med sjarm, stil og personlighet. Disse har #KulTour-kvalitet så det holder. Vi starter med en Bistro.
I Meestraat 9 ligger en pitte-liten perle med Chéf Bruno Timperman bak kasserollene. Her er livet deilig.
Som de fleste moderne oppdaterte restauranter er det lokale råvarer som gjelder. Dette kan vi i dag regne som en selvfølge og det ligger derfor begrenset med spenning rundt dette. Det faller derfor mer på Chéfen og hvordan han tryller med det han har i hatten sin.
Chéf Timperman er glad i ur-smaker. Det smaker rett og slett mye natur av rettene hans. De kunne vært hentet rett ut av skogen, fjellet eller fjæra. Dette er naturlig mat på sitt gøyeste. Lekent og personlig. Vi får en følelse av at chéfen tøyser og eksperimenterer på kjøkkenet hver dag. Det føles nytt og spenstig, som rett fra et test-kjøkken. Rettene er kult presentert og smaker masse.
Se da vi møtte verdens mest eksentriske sjokolademaker i Brugge.

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Actor-comedian Aziz Ansari won the most effective Performance by AN Actor during a tv Series – Musical or Comedy for Master of None at the seventy fifth Golden Globe Awards, creating history for AN Asian.
“I genuinely didn’t suppose I’d win as a result of all the websites aforesaid i used to be planning to lose. Also, i’m glad we tend to won this one as a result of it’d have very sucked to lose 2 of those during a row,” Ansari aforesaid in his acceptance speech at the gala on Sunday night.
“The solely reason my acting is sweet in this show is as a result of everybody else holds American state up,” Ansari quipped.


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I've seen some great rolins and then I've seen some not so great rolins. Does anyone have any first-hand experience with a rolin? If so how good is the leather and what would you compare it to? and How does it perform?
I have a Rolin, and I'm very happy with it. However, its a shelf queen, not a gamer. So I can't speak to its performance. But the leather feels very nice, and I have no doubt that it would hold up to quite a bit of use. I don't see any flaws on mine. Its worth noting that there are two levels of leather, sort of like Rawling Gold Glove versus HOH, and I have the higher level. I forget their names. I have no experience with the lower level. I might be messing up details, but someone like JC here on the forum can set things straight if he sees this.
To me, the really great thing about Rolin is the customizability. No other company can give you so many options at such a good price. I pretty much told JC exactly what I wanted (many customizations) without even looking at an 'options' list, and they were able to do every single one, spot on.
So in summary, if you are looking for the highest quality leather for the money in a standard gamer...it will come down to preference, and I can't tell you if you will prefer their leather over others or not... But if you want to build a unique glove, they are the company to go with.
Thanks for the input. Really helpful. I recently ordered a Vekoa glove its my first custom and its a great glove.

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But T-Mobile and AT&T have launched RCS messaging, right? Yes. But their versions don't work with Google's (Sprint's) RCS. And AT&T's RCS messaging doesn't work with T-Mobile's, and vice versa. And there's no indication that this will change any time soon. While both T-Mobile and AT&T have signed on to the GSMA's soon-to-be-published intercompatible RCS messaging standard, carriers seem much more interested in making "advanced messaging" a carrier feature rather than the universal SMS replacement it was developed to be. "Come to AT&T, our Advanced Messaging(TM) offers features others don't!" (read: "Don't leave AT&T or you'll lose the unique features we've built into our messaging client that don't work on other carriers"). Verizon, for its part, hasn't even committed to using RCS at all (update: it is apparently a signatory on the GSMA Network2020 Universal RCS Profile, but AT&T weirdly isn't) - the carrier has its own proprietary messaging platform not based on RCS, and that doesn't work with any other services.
And so we have competing strategies. Google would prefer everyone just support its RCS client, based on the GSMA's universal profile, and allow users on any carrier to utilize its features, and carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile would rather see the development of a negotiated "universal profile" that allows cross-compatibility of core features, but not necessarily for all features, just the ones the carriers can agree are important enough to need, but not that they'd maybe like to keep to themselves as "value-add" incentives for their subscribers to stay on the network. So, you could (and likely will) end up with a basic, universal RCS profile, but there's a very real possibility that business interests will gimp that universal profile with a more limited feature set. And let's not forget: the US's largest smartphone manufacturer by sales, Apple, has absolutely no reason to adopt RCS ever.
RCS is also hobbled on carriers by limited device support. Right now, a smartphone specifically must support the carrier's advanced messaging features to work, and that means support is explicitly limited to devices branded by those carriers. As far as I can tell, only Samsung and LG phones - and only a subset of those - support advanced messaging on T-Mobile and AT&T (T-Mobile doesn't publish a list). Carriers really are just getting their feet wet with RCS messaging right now, and it doesn't seem they're in a rush to make interoperability a prime directive, even if the GSMA wants them to.
So, while today's news that Sprint is adopting Google's "universal" RCS client is certainly a step in the right direction, fickle carriers in the US have every reason to make this an uphill battle for Google's standard. RCS isn't a clear panacea for our messaging woes, and if there's money to be made on RCS - and more specifically by hoarding some of its capabilities as "carrier exclusives" - you can be sure the likes of Verizon and AT&T are very carefully considering their next moves, not jumping to open the Pandora's box of democratizing it.
For now, we'll have to wait and see what happens with RCS. And we could be waiting a good, long while.


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There are very few times I find words can’t adequately explain a performance. Togetherish is a fascinating, highly entertaining dance playing at the Factory Theatre Mainspace as part of the 2015 Toronto SummerWorks Festival that genuinely defies description.
Sitting in the theatre with a small audience, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when two dancers began tying up the black stage curtains, revealing everything: black boxes, costume racks, speakers, all the exits. According to the program, Togetherish was originally developed as a quartet in a warehouse space, then became a duet for a gallery installation, and has been adapted for the theatre in its SummerWorks iteration.
I wish I could have seen every version of this dance. The choreography and direction by Meg Foley of Moving Parts felt like a natural extension of the theatre, fully removing the fourth wall in a way that I thought was brilliant. There’s no attempt to poke and prod at the relationship between the performance space and the audience. Instead, I felt like someone invited into a rehearsal where the performers were both serious about their work but also happy for the company.
Jungeun Kim and Drew Kaiser are amazing. Between their chemistry, energy, and stage presence I was swept away. When the show ended, I was surprised because it felt like no time at all.
What Togetherish really capitalizes on is the fun in live performance. Kim and Kaiser occasionally put on and turn off music, sometimes they request light cues from their technician, and at other moments they mumble lines to themselves and the audience. It’s both hilarious and striking because it really makes you look at the dance as part of the moment. I don’t think there’s a better way to describe it than an instant where everything comes together.
I doubt Togetherish will be everyone’s cup of tea but in my opinion, it’s a piece that needs to be seen.


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We have CI process in place. Our CI tool is handling build and deploy of our applications. We also have tools monitoring performance of our platform.
It would be useful for the monitoring tools to know about any release so we can draw connection between performance and code changes. Communication with monitoring tools is possible through API.
There is possibility that the API of monitoring tools won't be accessible and also the requests to the API are sometime taking longer to run which might slow down the deployment process or even cause it to fail.
The solution of this problem has 3 parts. If you can think of different/better solution, you can design your one, considering the problematic areas.
To finish the task ahead of you, you should have server capable of running the parts of your solution. Working with virtualized environment is preferable. If you will run the machines (and how many machines you will use) using your computer or you will use some external cloud provider is up to you.
You should create simple script which will be run by the CI tool and which will send information about the deployment. As we don't want to have many different technologies installed on the CI Linux server, this script should be as simple as possible, preferable in some scripting language (e.g. bash). If you would like to use some higher language, please explain why.
These will be given to script by CI tool and in future we might want to add more attributes so it should be easy to extend.
To run the script you should prepare your own environment. For the purpose of this test the script can be run manually from command line, in production flow it would be started by our CI tool Bamboo.
Because of possible problems with the monitoring tools API we want to have some message queue system which will be highly accessible but occasional lost of messages in queue is not a huge problem. Select some of the current messaging systems and write down reasons for your choice. Open source tools are welcomed. If you are able to, install the messaging system and use it for the application. Otherwise, mock the messaging system in some way.
On the other side of message queue system should be application which will be waiting for new messages and sending them to the APIs. If the message won't be accepted by the API, the message should be re-queued and tried again later.
As this interface between the API and queue system will be developed and maintained by multiple developers in future it should be in versioning system (GIT is preferable). Our company is mostly working with PHP code, so this application should be therefore also written in PHP, but if you are more comfortable with other object oriented language you can use that one.
It is possible there will be more APIs with different formats in the future, this should be considered in the application design. For designing this application use Object Oriented Paradigm.
Even small application like this can always use testing on any level (unit, integration,...). All of this could be probably done in couple of PHP files, but think of benefits of using some micro framework.
The actual API can be mocked in any way (simple address which will deny/accept any request, mocking of request sending in application,...) as it is not part of this task.
If you don't know what to do with any part of this task, don't panic! Write down or draw how you think the solution should look like and we can talk about the actual implementation.
Good luck, looking forward to see your solution!


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Damian de Paul Albert (AKA ‘Sonicdruid’) has been DJing professionally since 1997. The primary music styles he currently plays are: Deep, organic, intelligent electronica, infused with hints of techno. Playing a wide range of electronic music throughout his career has added a sophisticated level of versatility and passion to his music; one that is evident when he’s spinning his magic behind the decks. Each Sonicdruid set has been specifically designed for every event he performs at, keeping true to his sound.
Damian's love of music surfaced at the early age of 15, with regular trips to Bizzare Extension; where he bought mixed vinyls to fill his hunger for more diversity and inspiration. His ambition and love for music and entertainment made it further apparent in his early teens, when Damian and his friends threw small house parties; pinching their parents’ turntables, from stack hi-fi systems and tape decks, for mixing. He grew up to the influences of Acid House and Detroit Techno; a love that has never receded. Between 1996 to 2000 he started playing gigs at venues such as Mia Casa (1996), THC (1997), Technics DJ Mix Club (1998), Morgans Cat (1998) and Club Sublime (1998) mixing, for the most part, on vinyl. As a 5-star member of the Technics DJ Mix Club, Sonicdruid entered the DMC DJ competition in 1998 and was placed second. In 1999 he got a regular slot at Stonewater, one of the most etablished ‘superclubs’ in Johannesburg at the time. Some of the legendary DJs he played alongside there, were DJ Smila, Steve Strange, DJ Adrian, DJ Dizzy and Jason AKA The Fool from Technics DJ Mix Club, to name a few. In 2001 Sonicdruid started a production called Deep InTouch with childhood friend Brian Alderson AKA Nokken - Techno DJ and Producer. Catering for the underground dance scene, they threw several parties over the years and played solo underground gigs around Johannesburg until the production sadly came to an end in 2006.
In 2007 Sonicdruid was born. After attending numerous Psy Trance events, Damian’s love for Psychedelic Trance came into full swing. Later that year he joined forces with Red Eye Productions; a Psychedelic Trance Production and Record Label- founded by DJ and Producer Bennie Koorts AKA-Killer B (Amoeba Records) (Looney Moon Records). Having discovered a Production that shared the same passion and unique sound, Sonicdruid found his place with Red Eye.
Over the years Sonicdruid has played alongside DJs such as Krushed 'n Sorted, Vinni Da Vinci, Pepsi, G-Force, Ian Pooley, DJ Adrian, tHe FoOl, Dogstar, Tamarac, Patrick Talmadge, Mikey Dredd, DJ Fresh, Killer , Zen Mechanics, Chris Palmer, Tim Duster, Bernz, Highstyle, and Electrypnose, to name a few. He has also made appearances on Mix FM, Motswedi FM, YFM, UJFM, and at the SABC Randshow Stage.
2011 marked the start of Stereo Fiction; an exciting collaboration between Sonicdruid and Killer B. With a combined passion for Techno and Psy Breaks, the duo went on to perform at various clubs and festivals over the years to come; offering audiences a mixed bag of fun and surprises with diverse, experimental and playful sets- tailored to a market yearning for something different. In 2012 Sonicdruid founded his own production, Funkadelic, and hosted several events under this new banner throughout 2012 and 2013. 2013 brought about the birth of High Fidelity, a new series of themed events also presented by Funkadelic. 2013 was an exciting year and new chapter for Sonicdruid as the first South African label DJ to join Zenon Records an underground label based in Australia, the labels sound can be described as “deep and intelligent with strong lashings of musicality and futuristic sound design a sound that has been a favourite of Sonicdruid for some time now. July 2014 was the birth of Wizards of Trance an underground based event held in Jozi and co hosted by Sonicdruid, Psyco Elf and Sabine Kroll. The event has a magical flavour that is very unique to itself, showcasing some of the best talent around the country but at the same time giving newer artists the chance to be creative and showcase themselves. Wizards of Trance aims to create a comfortable and safe environment where we can all dance as a family while forgetting about our daily blues; letting the ecstatic combination of good people, positive vibrations, elating beats and feet stomping dance take us away with the faeries.


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California’s Fisker Automotive has already unveiled the production version of its Karma plug-in hybrid but at the 2010 Paris Auto Show this month the niche automaker will debut the first factory-built version.
This is an important milestone for Fisker and it’s also a sign that the car will be available for sale in showrooms very soon. In fact, Fisker will also use the Paris event to announce details about the expansion of its dealer network, which in the U.S. is expected to be selling the cars in February 2011.
Featuring a proprietary ‘Q-Drive’ electric powertrain, the Karma will have an all-electric range of 50 miles. After the all-electric 50 miles, a gasoline-powered 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected GM Ecotec engine turns a generator to charge a lithium-ion battery. Essentially, the Karma is a range-extended electric vehicle just like the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.
With this balance of electric and gasoline driving, Fisker estimates that most Karma drivers who charge the vehicle overnight and commute less than 50 miles per day will be able to achieve an average fuel economy of 100 mpg per year.
There is also a roof-mounted solar panel for additional charge capacity of 0.5kWh per day. That's just a drop in the bucket of the 22.6kWh battery pack that the Karma is fitted with, however. The solar panel system can operate in any of three modes: auto, climate, and charging. When in climate, the power from the solar array is directed to the climate control system. Charging mode sends the sun's power directly to the batteries, and Auto mode, which is the default setting at power-on, allows the computer to select which is optimal based on current usage.
Drive comes from two electric motors with a combined output of 408 horsepower and a monstrous 959 pound-feet of torque, which is enough to send the vehicle to a top speed of 125 mph and push it from 0-60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. Those are impressive figures considering the 4,560 pound kerb weight of the car.
The vehicle also features two modes: stealth and sport. In stealth mode, which is the Fisker name for electric-only mode, the car has a max speed of 95 mph, while in sport mode the internal combustion engine joins in and takes the top speed up to the 125 mph mark. A third mode, called HEV, for hybrid electric vehicle, operates in a similar manner to a typical 'strong' hybrid: cutting the engine during deceleration, shutting the engine down at a stop, and using auto-start and electric take-off capabilities.
First shown as a concept back in 2008, it’s pleasing to see that Fisker has kept most of the original show car’s dramatic lines for the production version. Underneath the pretty sheet metal is an all-aluminum spaceframe made in cooperation with Norsk Hydro. The exterior body is a combination of aluminum panels and composite panels.
One point to note is the lack of a tailpipe despite there being an internal combustion engine. To optimize cooling and aerodynamics, the exhaust pipe from the engine is routed directly out behind the front wheels. A small functional side vent releases the hot air when the engine is turned on.
The 2011 Fisker Karma is being assembled by independent vehicle manufacturer Valmet in Finland. Annual volume is anticipated to reach 15,000 cars, with half of these expected to be sold in Europe. Pricing in the U.S. should start around the $87,900 mark.

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In other words, if we don’t start educating our children until they reach kindergarten, we’re too late. The first years literally offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lay the foundation for a productive life as a contributing member of society.
At least 30 percent of respondents reported challenges in finding care that was affordable, high quality, convenient, had open slots, was available on an emergency/sick child basis or available outside Monday-Friday daytime hours.
25 percent report having reduced regular work hours due to child care problems. The same percent report having turned down a new job offer as well as further education or training.
55 percent have missed a full day of work because of child care problems.
Jenny Wing Harper, Council for a Strong America’s Vice President of Federal Policy and Strategic Communications, views the issue as both an advocate and someone who experiences it on a daily basis. “I’m in it,” says the mother of a four-year-old and a two-year old.
“But companies can’t do this on their own,” Kalli Krumpos, the organization’s Senior Associate, Strategic Planning and Development, adds. “We need bigger solutions.” She notes that two-thirds of U.S. children under age 6 have all available parents in the labor force.
Harper concurs. “It’s relevant to everyone who has kids, and to every employer whose employees have kids.” That’s why, as the report emphasizes, child care is a workforce issue.
The crisis has ramifications for spheres of American life that are not, at first glance, tied to child care. For example, 71 percent of young Americans between 17 and 24 are ineligible to serve in the United States military. Studies show that the main causes of ineligibility—inadequate education, criminality and obesity—can all be alleviated by quality early-childhood care and education. This looming personnel shortage brought about by failing to act could be devastating to our national security.
Council for a Strong America’s commitment to changing the child care landscape builds on newfound momentum around an issue that matters to Americans regardless of their party affiliation. Bipartisan consensus has already resulted in real victories. In 2018, funding for the Child Care Development Block Grants (CCDBG) program went up to $5.226 billion, an increase of $2.37 billion over the previous year, doubling the program’s discretionary funding.
Harper believes one explanation for the progress is that more legislators have personal experience with the challenge of finding reliable child care. A record number of women are in Congress, and the average age of Congressional representatives is starting to come down.
Dillon points to Louisiana’s tax credit for early-childhood workers as an example of an affordable measure that states can implement. As a result of the program, more children from low-income families are participating in high-quality child care and teachers are building their skills, as evidenced by sharp increase in credentials.
Mark Swartz writes for and about nonprofit organizations. He lives in Takoma Park, MD, with his wife and two children.


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Chanelle completed a 4-year Bachelor degree of Health Science, Master of Podiatric Medicine at University of Western Sydney.
She is registered with AHPRA and has a solid knowledge base in sports and biomechanics, general podiatry care, high-risk foot, diabetes, surgery, along with massage and dry needling.
Jason completed his masters in Podiatric medicine and Bachelor of Health Science at Western Sydney University in Campbelltown.
Jason has extensive experience working all over Sydney and theIllawarra region.He uses a holistic approach to achieve thecorrect diagnosis and management of a wide range of lower limb issues and has akeen interest in lower limb biomechanics. His main goal is providing thehighest quality of treatment to improve the patient's quality of life.

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I pride myself in creating visual memories that encapsulate the love and union of two becoming one, and I hope to have the honor of capturing your day.
Stonestreet Weddings is a destination wedding cinematography collective that features the work of Stephen C. Stonestreet and his team of visual creators. For other works by Stephen, go here.
Thank you for reaching out! I look forward to responding to your message and serving you with timeless visual memories that you and your loved ones can enjoy for years to come.


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We have validated a change on our systems against O365 settings and have positive results. We have deployed this change to Excel Micro accounts over the weekend. This change is now in place and any pending messages will be delivered. If there are any customers with pending messages please let us know.
Sonian has received reports from some customers that if their TLS configuration for journaling to Sonian is set at the strictest level in O365 it may lead to journal queuing and eventual non-deliverables. It appears that a change on the O365 TLS validation was made earlier in the week. No change was made on the Sonian side. The Sonian certificates are valid but the configuration is failing a certificate validation check.
We will keep you updated when the permanent solution is in place.


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Isabelle Rorive is professor at the Law Faculty and at the Institute for European Studies of the ULB (Université libre de Bruxelles) where she teaches comparative law, non-discrimination law, legal methods and contemporary issues in mobilising fundamental rights.
Isabelle Rorive holds a PhD in Law (ULB, 2000), a Master of Studies in Legal Research (University of Oxford, 1998), a Master and BA in Law (ULB, 1994). She was a Research Fellow of the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (PhD, 1995-1999) and a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford (Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, 2001-2002).
Between 2012 and 2018, Isabelle Rorive was the director of the Perelman Centre and she is now serving as the president of the Centre. As the advisor of the Vice-Chancellor and the President of the ULB for the equality and diversity policy, a senior expert member of the European Equality Law Network and a member of the Berkeley Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law Study Group, Isabelle Rorive pursues many of her research projects in a European or international setting with a multidisciplinary approach. With Emmanuelle Bribosia, she launched the Equality Law Clinic (ELC) in the framework of the Human Rights Integration project.
Isabelle Rorive’s research and the PhD thesis she has been supervising focus on theoretical and practical developments of the right to equality and non-discrimination in a comparative perspective, the migration of legal concepts and the imprint of legal cultures on the development of law, as well as on the contemporary challenges that human rights are facing in a global and numerical world. Her last books are: Governing Diversity. Migrant Integration and Multiculturalism in North America and Europe (PUB, Brussels, 2018) and Human Rights Tectonics. Global Dynamics of Integration and Fragmentation (Intersentia, Cambridge, 2018).


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I got to thinking today about happiness and joy. What is happiness and how do we find it? And beyond just being happy, do we feel real joy in our lives or do we settle for finding worth simply in being busy, which gives us a sense of importance and accomplishment. Most of us fill our lives with things that keep us busy but do we know what really makes us happy? Many of us believe that happiness is a future state that we’ll experience when any number of criteria we set for ourselves are finally met. Do we ever stop to notice the happiness that exists in our everyday lives or do we make joy an ultimate destination?
I think there are two key elements to happiness and joy. The first is to be present in your own life every day. Of course you’re there, but are you worrying about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow or are you taking in the wonder of each day and actively finding things to cultivate joy? Do you notice the small things around you and appreciate their presence? The second is an attitude of gratitude. Are you chasing the things you don’t have right now in order to create a feeling of accomplishment or success later on or are you able to appreciate what you have right now and be grateful for everything that brought you to where you are in your life at this moment?
Here are a few thought starters that all of us could use as ways to both cultivate and recognise the joy in every day life.
Try something new. It doesn’t matter what it is or if you’re good at it. It matters that you’re brave enough to try something that you’re curious about.
Get outside. Spend an hour in the sunshine and fresh air instead of in front of the TV or on your mobile phone and notice the trees, the birds, the flowers and the other incredible sights and sounds all around us.
Reconnect with an old friend that you haven’t seen for a while, face to face. If they’re in another city or country, surprise them with a call.
Pay a compliment to someone and notice their reaction. This is especially cool if you pay a stranger a compliment, but the trick is to always be authentic.
Volunteer your time and talents somewhere. There is always an opportunity for all of us to use these two things to help improve the life of someone or something else.
Listen to your favourite band or artist. Even better, turn it up loud and sing along.
Go somewhere new. Even if you don’t have money to travel, there are loads of places around that you can visit within the town or city you live in without it costing you a fortune.
Spend time with a pet. If you don’t have a pet of your own, spend time with a friend’s pet. Animals have an incredible way of grounding us and showing us what unconditional love and acceptance looks like in action.
Raise your heart rate. Not all of us are athletic, but all of us can benefit from something as simple as a brisk walk.
Hand write someone a thank you note. This is a meaningful gesture that rarely ever happens anymore in our technologically driven world.
Carve out time each week just for yourself. Amongst the busyness of everything else that goes on in our lives, whether you’re able to book a spa treatment or just spend time each week reading a good book, creating the space for self-care is a critical component of long-term wellness.
Spend an afternoon with a senior citizen. Ask them to share some of their favourite memories. Spoil them with something you know they love.
Print and frame a special photograph and place it in a prominent place in your home to remind you of that moment.
Share a piece of inspirational content with someone and let them know why you’re sharing it with them or why it reminded you of them.
Find ways to create laughter every day. Laughing is an incredible way to relive stress so whether it’s spending time with close friends or watching a favourite funny movie again, remember that it’s hard not to feel happy when you’re laughing.
Challenge yourself over the next week or two to try one new way of deliberately cultivating joy by trying one new thing each day. Notice how it makes you feel and the reaction of people around you. Before you know it, happiness and joy become a habit and that’s a great way to live life!
Be better at being better.


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SVM Glasgow - January News!
2016 is now well underway and SVM are back hard at work for another year that we hope will be as challenging and exciting as 2015. Although the parties of the festive season are over, there is plenty to look forward to in the months ahead for everyone at SVM.
New projects arriving early this year include some design for station gateline installations and some external lighting works for Railway Bridges. We have also been asked to return to our old stomping ground at Haymarket for two separate schemes requiring design advice on lighting and power and approach a new phase of works at Dundee Station. In the commercial sector we are looking at some new hotel works both close to home in Glasgow and in Argyll and Bute where site visits have already been undertaken. Looking towards the future, we have also tendered several bids this month for works including railway stabling sheds and subway locations both at home and in London.
There are of course several ongoing projects this month with the large scale works at EGIP, PARR and Motherwell North Signalling Renewals progressing nicely and approaching submission. Also running smoothly are our ‘access for all projects’ at Railways locations across Scotland and LED replacement works at various Scottish stations. We are currently involved in works with several Railway Depots with sites located in the Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perthshire areas under the instruction of various different clients and works include external lighting, boiler works and design. Below ground our site supervision for some of Glasgow Subway’s stations is ongoing and well under control. Stepping off the train, our non-railway projects make for a nice stopping place with Heartlands oil related manufacturing development winding down and works in our neighbouring office buildings winding up while our CAD specialist continues to field any new educations suites requiring 3D modelling.
Looking to the past successful year we are very pleased to have worked with all our clients and collaborators and hope that a fruitful relationship continues into the year ahead. We are all set to make 2016 the best year yet and if you would like to be a part of it, please send an email with your CV to Elise McLean elise.mclean@svm-glasgow.co.uk. Here’s to a Happy New Year.
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TASS, April, 8. Apartment buildings in bright colors, graffiti, “smart” lights and transformed public spaces – designers and urban specialists are using them to make Russian Arctic cities more attractive and comfortable. At times, in the Arctic days may last for 30 minutes, and the polar night is more than 100 days long.
Artists, urban specialists, city officials and activists say they have to think about best design solutions, at the same time minding that construction of houses and parks is in the severe climate conditions and has to be done real promptly. TASS tells about how interesting projects and technologies change the Arctic.
“Houses should be mostly in warm colors to give a balance with the cold coming from snow and with grey overcast days,” Arkhangelsk’s City Artist Mikhail Treshchev told TASS. “This way, we make a more positive emotional background.” A design code, low-rise buildings, and navigation across the city must be everywhere, and first of all in the Arctic. “A combination of comfortable environment, the city’s image, the tourist navigation will give good results,” he added.
The Murmansk Arctic State University shares this opinion. The University’s specialists have launched a big project, dubbed Creative City – Development Territory. “Long winters and the polar night require close attention to choice of color and light,” the University said.
The experts also point it is necessary to focus on local identity, culture and the cities, many of which are located on grounds of the North’s low-numbered indigenous peoples. “What is the basic identity of a city like Murmansk? The sea, the military, keepers of the North, enthusiasts, romantic people, the Northern Lights, legends, the Pomors, the indigenous, the culture, the areas of power,” the University’s experts told TASS.
Another Arctic region, Yakutia, uses alike approaches. Local architects say cities there are built and develop under the standards and norms, which, for example, are applied to Russia’s midland regions, though they reflect the specific northern climate and national features. For example, on the permafrost, most houses are built on piles. Thus, the so-called ground floors are 2.5-3 meters above the ground.
Light is no less important for northern settlements, where winter is the biggest part of a year. An example of successful projects is the city lights in Naryan-Mar, the city’s Mayor Oleg Belak told TASS. “We have made lights on Local History Museum, the Central Library, the Central Mai Office, the Epiphany Cathedral, the regional administration and the Marad Sei Square,” he said. “The equipment is water-proof and frost-resistant – it can work even in minus 50 degrees.” The “smart” light turns on automatically as the natural light dims out.
The Arctic Phenomena lights installations – “light pillars” and “pearl clouds” – decorate the Semenov Lake in Murmansk. The installations make images of the unique natural phenomena, which can be seen in the Far North only. Another town in the Murmansk Region, Polyarnye Zori, which every year is cut off the Sun light for one month, also has upgraded the lighting system. In addition to using new-generation lamps, the local authorities plan to host in December a festival of lights and the first congress on lights design.
Cities in the Russian Arctic zone participate in the National Program – Formation of Comfortable Urban Environment. For example, Naryan-Mar organized in 2018 three centers of attraction. “We have made two new parks – one literature park by the administrative building, another park is for those in love – next to the marriage registration office, and also an observation deck at the Sea Port,” the city’s mayor said.
Yamal’s Labytnangi within two years managed to make a few icons: the Yamal Gates recreation facility’s entrance, light pillars on the Arktika open stadium, the Jubilee park with a descending cascade of stairs, light arches and lit letters, which make the word “Labytnangi.” The city’s Mayor Marina Treskova stresses, every new attraction’s concept is that Labytnangi is a warm city, where everyone feels comfortable.
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