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Why Ross & Cromarty? The obvious reason is that it's where I live. By good chance, it is also an area that teems with history within a superb and varied landscape - the Northern Highlands of Scotland. I live on the Black Isle. My gt-gt-grandparents, both Macleods born in Assynt, Sutherland, lived in Coigach. Therefore, a bias to these areas is apparent on this site, which should be rectified soon.
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34 Daesh Fighters Side With Islamic Emirate
34 members of Daesh joined the Islamic Emirate on Monday in the eastern province of Nangarhar, a local official said on Monday.
These Daesh fighters were present in the Spinghar and Koot districts.
The provincial intelligence director, Dr. Basheer, said that tribal elders mediated between the Islamic Emirate and Daesh affiliates.
"34 members of Daesh who were active in the Koot and Momandara areas joined the Islamic Emirate," he said. "The tribal elders decided that if anyone violates the tribal codes, their houses will be set on fire."
In Afghanistan, Daesh first emerged in late 2014 in Nangarhar.
"I call on those who are in Daesh to come and join the Islamic Emirate and play your role in the construction of the country," said Rashid, a member of the group that crossed over.
"The Islamic Emirate showed us a lot of respect and told us that we should not violate the conditions, and should focus on improving our country," said, Gul Dad, a former member of Daesh.
According to the provincial intelligence department, at least 149 members of Daesh have so far switched allegiance to the Islamic Emirate.
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March Madness: Arkansas Basketball Escapes Oral Roberts
Bywaldoterrier
March Madness saw its Cinderella bow out as Arkansas basketball pulled it out late against Oral Roberts.
March Madness has lived up to its name this year, with the Sweet Sixteen looking much different than anticipated. That included the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles becoming just the second 15 seed to advance to the round of 16. However, Arkansas basketball overcame their third-straight double-digit deficit in the tournament to make the clock strike midnight, edging out ORU 72-70 to get to the Elite Eight.
Davonte Davis hit the game-winning jumper with 3.1 seconds remaining. Jalen Tate led the Razorbacks with 22 points, while Max Abmas shined one more time for Oral Roberts with 25 points. He got a great look from three as time was expiring to try and win the game for the Golden Eagles, but it bounced long off the rim as the clock hit zero.
1) Arkansas basketball crashed the glass in the second half
These two teams met well before March Madness, with Arkansas getting an 11-point win five days before Christmas. The Razorbacks trailed Oral Roberts by ten at halftime in that game, and they trailed by seven in this game. However, just like back in December, Arkansas eventually used their size to gain an edge. The Razorbacks won the rebounding advantage overall 46-35, but the bigger advantage was on the offensive glass, as they won that 18-6.
Arkansas basketball started to get second and third-chance opportunities in the second half as they slowly made their comeback. They also forced their way inside the paint, continually getting to the rim, even if not everything was falling as easily as they would've liked. To Oral Roberts' credit, they played a pretty great game defensively. However, you can only do so much against size before it eventually takes over. It did just enough for the Razorbacks tonight.
2) Oral Roberts was inches from history
Perhaps the most heartbreaking part of this game for Oral Roberts isn't that they missed a shot at the buzzer that would've won them the game. Instead, it will be that the Golden Eagles controlled this game for almost 37 minutes. It wasn't until the game's final few minutes that the teams traded buckets before Arkansas hit their game-winning mid-ranger. ORU defended well and contested just about everything Arkansas put up. Meanwhile, Abmas got more help from his supporting cast, with Carlos Jurgens scoring 13 points and Francis Lacis scoring 11. You couldn't have asked for a better team performance.
Meanwhile, head coach Paul Mills had the perfect inbounds play for the Golden Eagles to have a shot at a miracle. He ran a few guys through Arkansas basketball defenders around half-court before Abmas cycled behind them, receiving the pass going towards the basket at midcourt. He was able to drive down the sideline and create space for a somewhat contested, but decent look from beyond the arc at the right extended elbow. It looked good from the TV angle, but was just off the mark, bouncing off the front of the rim and towards the left side of the court. Oral Roberts fell short, but hats off to them for a fantastic run.
3) Arkansas basketball plays from behind again
It's already been touched on, but Arkansas has been the cardiac kids during March Madness. The Razorbacks faced at least a ten-point deficit in each of their first three games. They were down 14 to Colgate, 10 to Texas Tech, and 12 to Oral Roberts at one point tonight. It's not an ideal way to keep advancing, but so far the basketball gods have been on the Razorbacks' side. The question is whether or not they can continue that trend and win a national title in the process.
Baylor will be Arkansas' next opponent, and it would be wise not to dig a hole against the Bears. Colgate and Oral Roberts were solid mid-majors, but eventually size won out. It may be fair to say that Arkansas will have a size advantage on Baylor, but the Bears reminded everyone just how good of a backcourt they have in their win over Villanova earlier today. This will by far be Arkansas' toughest test of the season. They better come prepared.
Featured image courtesy of Arkansas Basketball (@RazorbackMBB) on Twitter
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Looking at life through the lens of faith
Posted on January 23, 2017 by Corinna Nicolaou
On the night of the election, Marianne sat with her two daughters watching the vote results on television. Marianne, born in 1970, lives in San Antonio with her family. Eventually they all fell asleep on the sofa, the TV still going.
Marianne believed with 100 percent certainty that Clinton would win the election. Even in the moments before drifting off with her daughters, she was convinced that somehow the early returns favoring Trump did not provide the full picture and that Hillary would pull ahead. She had voted for Trump, although she preferred other Republican candidates to him. She thought hers was more of a protest vote than a real one.
Marianne is Catholic. Before settling down in Texas, she served in the military, rising to the rank of officer and living the nomadic life associated with that profession. She has a special-needs child. These characteristics are probably the most important contributors to her vote. She required a candidate who would promote a pro-life agenda, honor and protect the military, and come up with a healthcare model that is more affordable than the Affordable Care Act. She says when she was stationed in Australia she admired that country's universal free health coverage but is unsure if such a system would be realistic here. She felt that of the two candidates, Trump would best represent these interests.
Marianne's social circle—both online and in person—leans decidedly anti-Trump. The friend she and I share in common is particularly outspoken against Trump.
In the weeks leading up to the election, Marianne wanted to be honest with our mutual friend and everyone else about how she was voting. Silence felt like untruth in that it allowed others to assume her vote was for Clinton. She posted on Facebook what she believed was a respectful explanation of her choice. She wasn't trying to convince anyone her vote was right; she simply wanted to be transparent.
The comments attached to her post began to roll in. She was called a racist, bigot, and woman-hater—and that was just by her brother. Suffice it to say, many people were unpleased with her. She believes several "unfriended" her because of that post.
She had to search her heart and decide what kind of role model to be for her daughters. She wanted to be the kind of woman who stands by her convictions even if doing so is difficult. She believed a demonstration of being a strong woman is more important than simply casting a vote for a candidate you disagree with because she's a woman. Still, it is painful for her to realize people she considered friends thought less of her for her honesty or, worse, no longer wanted her in their lives.
Marianne tried to accept that some friends would be lost to her. But a small handful she couldn't bear the thought of losing. She sent them private messages saying she hoped they could stay friends. She wrote, "All I think of when I think of you is love." In their replies, they told her not to worry, that they still loved her.
The night of the election, Marianne awoke on her sofa in the wee hours to see the television screen declaring a Trump victory. She says she couldn't believe her eyes.
A similar scenario played out in my own house. I, too, had gone to bed thinking the results would seesaw toward Clinton, only to check my smartphone at 3 am. I was equally shocked by the headlines in my news feed.
Marianne shook her daughters awake and showed them the outcome. In the privacy of their own living room, they indulged in a moment of celebratory hugs at the unexpected victory. But even in this brief display of jubilation, Marianne was aware that the source of her joy would be cause for heartache among many of the people she loved. Before, hers had been the losing candidate and now he would be president. This shift demanded that she take even greater care in how she handled inter-personal relationships. She would need to dig into her deep reserves of compassion, which was another behavior she could model for her daughters.
Meanwhile, in my home, I set my phone face down on my nightstand and tried to go back to sleep, dogged by a sense that the world outside my bedroom possessed a haunting unreality. I thought of my own family and friends who had voted for Trump. I wanted to find a way back to the love I had for them.
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Well, I cried when I read the results early in the morning on November 9th. My husband was sickeningly shocked as well.
I'm wondering about these women you've been writing about, Corinna. I wonder how they feel now, after realizing that Obamacare is going to be dismantled and probably will kill – yes, I said KILL – many innocent victims. I wonder how they all feel after listening to that narcissistic asshole brag about the crowds (that weren't there) who listened to his pre-war speech.
I cannot read anymore tales from tRump's women, Corinna. I'll be trashing any further ones that come in.
Corinna Nicolaou says:
And miss out on all the fun?!
Patricia Witherspoon says:
Before she voted for Trump, and with her current worries about being a role model for her daughters, she should have taken into consideration what kind of role model Trump is for them. Would I leave a daughter alone in a room with Trump? NEVER. I am glad she is trying to deal from a perspective of love and being transparent. What she did was still wrong. Always will be. Unfortunately, some of us will be left to live with her choices.
Sandra Hutchison says:
I think this is a really interesting project. And probably needed. And I'd love to see you check back in with these folks in two years.
Hi Sandra, Yes! I'm hoping to follow up.
Oh, and P.S. Corinna – I hope you marched on Saturday! I was in Halifax, in solidarity with my awesome American friends! 🙂
Of course! My town was expecting 400 and got 2,500 instead. My sign said "Respect" because I believe we need much more of that.
Frank Maitoza says:
Unfortunately this is what we're left with. It's too soon to really see Congressional action of any kind. We saw American action in the marches which should be sending a message to Congress. We wait and see. We're in that difficult place where we are saying, "Hurry up and do something!" and we wait. How will America handle narcissism in its highest demonstration. Our culture is partly to blame because much of it has gradually become narcissistic itself and thus has given birth to such a President. Narcissism will either work or terribly implode. I find it somewhat scary. I think Marianne does too especially with the loss of friends and a realization that she has contributed to the scariness using one of narcissism's tools….manipulation.
Tim C says:
Marianne is a perfect example of the price we pay for a total lack of political education in this country. People think you can tinker with the U.S. government like it's a 1985 Astro-van. Trump is already showing his complete ignorance of government operations, and can do potentially irreparable damage. Her "protest" vote may well doom her children to a dystopian future where they'll have to claw their way back from late 1800's Gilded Age social Darwinism. How anyone can consider a Trump vote in terms of a moral life is a mystery to me.
And, yet, I feel like the "moral" factor is a reality for many people and part of my struggle here is wrapping my head around it because if I can't see it then I can't really understand the full picture.
Lori Ammons says:
I think of all the women you have interviewed so far I have the most respect for Marianne. She looked at the things that were important to her and voted her conscience. I think that is the most you can ask any of us to do. Time will tell if her vote was well placed. I am curious as to why she is concerned about the cost of ACA since, as ex-military, she has access to healthcare.
Hi Lori, Good question. I think her opinion was formed based on friends who rely on ACA.
Beck says:
I always loved reading about your explorations and the comments people made while exploring religion. I learned so much. But i have to say i'm kind of with Carmen on this one. I really feel, i can't, and won't ever be able to understand a vote for Trump, other than total sucker and uninformed. Especially a woman that is a mother?? How is that even possible? Anyway, perhaps there is one positive from this election.And that is that it unites us more and we truly begin to understand "people have the power."
My interests are much better served in this way and i plan to spend my time marching and educationing myself and protecting the planet and the human race. Sorry to say i'm not interested in understanding the Trump vote. I too, have family that voted for him and i can only continue to have a relationship with them if we stay miles away from this topic.
Hi Beck, I understand that it's not easy to try to understand "the other side" in any situation and particularly not in this one. I think part of what created the result we're seeing here is the unwillingness to acknowledge the existence of another point of view so that a large group of people felt angry and as if their experiences and opinions weren't important to those in power. However, this particular project won't last forever…I'm over half way through.
Unfortunately, Corinna, sometimes there really aren't two sides to a story. There just isn't a way to morally justify voting for someone who is so obviously lacking any kind of moral center himself. How does Marianne feel now, after a week in which he's wasted energy debating the size of his inauguration crowd, implementing a media blackout at the EPA, threatening the press, and now wasting taxpayer money on a witch hunt for non-existent illegal voters? Like Carmen and Beck, I can't understand why someone would vote for Trump because itself is objectively indefensible on any moral, ethical, or patriotic level.
I hear ya, Tim.
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ELIZABETH CITY - Jeffrey Theodore Ballance, 50, of Okisko Road, Elizabeth City, NC left a temporary home on Monday, December 10, 2018 to a more permanent location. He was born on September 27, 1968 to loving parents the late Earnest E. and Ann Armstrong Ballance, in Jeffrey's words, "The best Mom and Dad ever." A dedicated and active member of New Life Assembly of God Church, he enjoyed working in all areas of the kid's ministries and assisting as needed where needed. He enjoyed having a long career with the North Carolina Department of Transportation as Assistant Resident Engineer.
In addition to his mother, he leaves behind his wife of thirty-one years, Laurie Etheridge Ballance who with God has been the strength that kept us strong in every way; and two daughters, Crystal Ballance of Wilmington and Kimberly Ballance of Elizabeth City, two of the greatest blessings a man could ever have. "God put together these three people in my life. Just for me...only the best."
Other family members he leaves are brothers, Cliff Ballance (Cricket), Henry Ballance (Belinda) all of Elizabeth City and Mike Ballance (April) of Florida; mother in law, Laura Etheridge of Powell's Point; sister in law, Tammy Mikell (James) of Norfolk, VA; also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts.
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Ross Stewart says the belief in the Ross County dressing room is what allowed them to come back and earn a point against Dundee United.
The Staggies struggled to establish a foothold in the game for large periods, and went behind thanks to a first half goal from Pavol Safranko.
But a late charge in a last-ditch effort to get something from the match eventually saw Jamie Lindsay convert to save a point, and maintain County's five-point gap at the top of the Scottish Championship.
Stewart says there was always a confidence in the team that they could hit back against United.
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"The crowd is always going to help, but as players you know that in the last five or 10 minutes you've got to make a push.
"I think in terms of how the game panned out, it's a great point.
"Considering we went behind, Dundee United made it really tough, and I think it just shows the character and the belief in the dressing room to keep going and get the equaliser in the 94th minute.
"We know we've got players who can change a game any second, and right at the end it's a bit of a scramble in the box but it's fallen to Jamie and he's done really well to put it away.
Stewart was the man who got the assist for Lindsay, stretching to knock the ball back to the midfielder.
It was a split-second decision that paid off in style, even though it may have gone against the striker's instincts.
"My first instinct was 'could I get a shot away', but it was a bit behind me and I saw Jamie there behind me asking for it," Stewart explained.
"I just tried to help it towards him, and it's sat up perfectly for him.
Tomorrow night's home match against Dunfermline will be County's fourth in 10 days.
The club's co-manager Stuart Kettlewell attributed fatigue from their recent run – in particular last week's Highland derby – to the Staggies' slow start against United on Saturday.
But Stewart has pointed to the depth of the squad as the way they will get through the other side.
"We're just grinding them out at the minute," he said.
"The fixtures haven't fallen kindly in terms of how many have come so quickly, but that's what happens.
"As a squad, we've got to prepare in the right way, we've got boys who can come in and do a job.
"We've got a really big squad with a lot of quality, and this is the reason why.
"When you're down to the nitty gritty, not everybody is going to be available, and you've got to use everybody who is.
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By Deseret News Jun 5, 2013, 12:00am MDT
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Arthur Meeks CooperOctober 14, 1922 ~ June 4, 2013Arthur Meeks Cooper, born October 14, 1922 in Bicknell, Utah, was the youngest of the six girls born to Matilda Nielsen and Robert Arthur Meeks. The sisters were affectionately known as "the Meeks girls": Cora, Romania (and Frank) Wise, Margaret (and Jim) Huber, Gladys (and Wallace) Mathis, Mary (and Clayton) Bishop. Her father, Robert Arthur Meeks, was a cattle rancher in Wayne County, Utah. After six girls and no sons her father blessed her with his name. Her mother, Matilda, was known for her faith and her amazingly delicious cooking. Arthur and her sisters attended BYU. When World War II broke out she worked in Salt Lake City, first at the State Capitol, and then at the Denver Rio Grande Railroad Station, where Gordon B. Hinckley was the efficient station master. She was living in the Beehive House in Salt Lake City when she met Lester Thomas Cooper, just before he shipped out to the Pacific Theater. After his return they were married 26 January 1946 and lived in Flagstaff, Arizona over 50 years. Arthur and Lester had two children: Judy Cooper Greer (deceased) and Larry Lester Cooper. Arthur is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities including as a Relief Society president for the ward and stake. After Lester's death Arthur began spending winters in Mesa with her daughter Judy and son-in-love Paul Greer and summers in Orem with her son Larry and daughter-in-love Catherine. She is remembered as a kind, positive, and gentle person with a quick wit. She loved animals, especially Boston terriers.Arthur passed away peacefully at home in Orem, UT June 4, 2013. She was 90. Her funeral will be June 5th at the Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem Utah. The viewing will be at 6:00 p.m. and the funeral at 7:00 p.m. Arthur will be remembered for her commitment to family, friends and community. She will be buried in Snowflake, Arizona, beside her husband.


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Julia Roberts Thinks George Clooney's Engagement is "Sublime"
Julia Roberts and George Clooney have one of those Hollywood close friendships that seems impossibly glamorous. What could they even talk about? Do they compare notes on Steven Spielberg's various estuaries? Giggle about that one time Nicole Kidman mispronounced "celery"? At various times, the two have been romantically linked in the press (Sandra Bullock recently joked that the two of them, according to the tabloids, "share custody" of Clooney) and their chemistry is sparkling (their joint interview on the set of Vanity Fair's "2014 Hollywood Issue" cover shoot is truly marvelous).
So, naturally, when Roberts showed up on Ellen DeGeneres's show this week, the host asked Roberts about her pal Clooney's engagement. It turns out Roberts has not yet met Clooney's fiancée, human-rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, but she seems to be very excited for her longtime friend: "I think it is sublime," she said. "[Alamuddin] is beautiful and smart and [Clooney] is happy and that's what matters to me." Aww. DeGeneres proceeded to begin to ask Roberts a mildly juicy follow-up question ("Because no one ever thought, and people even close to him . . . ?"), but Roberts was saved by the projection, as it were, as a vaguely unflattering picture of Roberts simultaneously went up behind their chairs, causing the audience to laugh and taking the pair off the subject.
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Subject: trail of kilo laversec: part the second
The time has come the walrus said to speak of many things: of Guats, and rats, and ceilings fans, of garbage piles and things. still no direct word of the whereabouts of kilo laversec, but the trail gets warmer as I find myself (or at least attempt to do so) in antigua guatamala. this is a colonial city that was once the capital until enough earthquakes and lava convinced those in charge to fold their tents and silently sneak away. what is here is a tourist oasis of beautiful one story buildings (after a few earthquakes people tend to build short,) and wide cobblestone streets. the rest of guatamala is a different story.
To backtrack; took a boat up a river to make the transition fromMexicoand might as well have been boating on the styx. the villages in northernGuatemalaare stark and barren. the lush jungle around belies the fact that these people have next to nothing. showing my ignorance of this countries history, I said at the outset of my trip that it was my goal to find out why the mayans disappeared. the truth is that they live in great numbers, speak numerous authentic mayan dialects and wear bright (I mean bright) colors. for example, if a mayan man were to walk the streets of Canada in a business suit made in the color abundance they wear here, he would have a houndstooth jacket (red and cobalt blue), pants striped yellow and purple, a shirt in orange with green polka dots, a paisley tie of powder blue and black, cowboy boots and a cowboy hat. this is normal.
I too have been forced into wearing Guatemalan attire, since at my first visit to the laundry mat they lost my pants, the replacements are too tight and too short. welcome to travel. spent four days living way beyond the edge with a crazy american mahogany dealer. fromfloresin the north we drove jungle back roads at speeds that would have made us competitive in a rally race. old joke: "what's the difference between a rental car and a four-by-four?" a rental car will go anywhere. we had a rental four-by-four. in coban we were stopped at an intersection and received the mandatory obsessive honking from behind. mahogany man put the truck in reverse and rammed the car (I have to admit I have wanted to do that from time to time, but thats the difference between living over and just short of the edge: people such as mahogany man who are over the edge do such things). following standard justice procedures here (no one has insurance on their vehicles) mr. crumpled hood was paid $300u.s.at roadside. if the parties can't agree on a price or liability police are called in to settle the dispute and of course they take their cut. we have to remember that this is a country where more than 200,000 people were killed, 1,000s left homeless and untold others disappeared in the civil war that "ended" just two years ago. I get the feeling that its not over yet. however, theres a pretty standard gringo trail through central america with such highlights astikal(mayan ruins set in the jungle) and diving in the reefs off the Caribbean coast ofhonduras. perhaps i'll get tohondurasand those reefs (I know kilo was there). indeed, life is what is happening while I'm busy making other plans. talk to you soon. john
Sent: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 12:57:16 -0800
Subject: of turtle eggs and twin otters
Recently picked up a copy of the hitchiker's guide to the galaxy because it makes the most sense out here. I'm still looking for a place that serves a pangalactic gargleblaster (the best drink in the universe according to that guidebook) and a bus that works on improbability drive. indeed, the chicken buses here inGuatemalaare damn close to that: trips are not measured by the distance you cover, but rather by the time it takes to get there. maybe there is something to be learned from that.
as withMexico, logic has to be tossed to the wind, but in addition reason and punctuation are gone inGuatemala. this is the first computer I've found with such punctuation as :z' () and–. so I thought I'd better use it. what is important about carrying the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy goes way beyond the helpful tips it offers (for example how to catch a ride on a passing starship, or what bars don't play vogon poetry–the worst in the galaxy); most importantly, the guidebook has the comforting words "don't panic" written in bold print on the back cover and those are the most helpful words for the traveler. I will provide an example. last week spent four days on the pacific coast engaging my favorite sport down here (body surfing). for those of you who haven't tried it yet it is important to remember that it is a contact sport with no padding and no equipment. once you get by that, the rest is relatively simple: don't panic. there are two points in body surfing where it is important to remember those comforting words. the first is less difficult than the second. the first arises when you catch a big wave (usually bigger than you hoped) and fail to get ahead of it. this sport is about timing and patience: if you realize that you can't get in front of the wave, then its best to wait until the next (the ocean is remarkably full of the things) . unfortunately, eagerness always- outweighs _patience, so more often than not I find myself jumping aboard late and that means the wave can say "gotcha." what happens then is that there is only a brief moment to panic (that is why this situation is less difficult than the second situation) before the wave slams you onto the sand with a triumphant "kablooie."
the second situation is different. it occurs when you are having a bit too much fun and forget that your body gets tired, suddenly as you swim to shore it is getting further away. That's when the helpful words on the back of the guide really help. by the way, the place where I found the most difficult waves I've ever swum is a place called montericco: black, volcanic sand and a village that is so caught in time that the pigs run free. just an update on my spanish: up until my latest set of lessons I thought I a of turtle eggs and twin otters was being funny when I'd tell people here that "I speak spanish like a child of two years." unfortunately, the pronunciation between "alto" and "ano" is subtle but important. the latter means asshole. so what I was saying was that I spoke spanish like a child with two assholes. fortunately, the problem with my pronunciation was corrected before the new year, when people say "feliz nuevo aio."
I could give you more details on the day to day happenings, but let it. suffice to quote jimmy buffet from "he went toparis:" its a summary of a fella's life who went toparisto find answers to questions that bother him still ("some of its magic and some of it's tragic, but its been a good life all the same").
Just so I don't leave you with the impression that all is a cake walk here, I'll mention the girl I met in "the town where pigs roam free" who had just come back from getting a rabies shot. turns out a bat bit her while sleeping and that lots of people in the village had the same problem. makes me wonder if the Transylvanian tourist company is involved somehow. before I tell you about turtle eggs and twin otters, I just want to note that I'm stuck in the film "Casablanca." like the people there, I'm waiting for a "letter of transit" in the form of a bank transfer. what this emphasizes is the way travel highlights the day to day choices we make and their effect on our destiny. while I'm waiting, I'm contemplating a flight toquito, equador instead of continuing on improbability drive buses toHonduras. point is that one decision splays out into a myriad of different experiences; "I took the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference."
Now about those turtle eggs. turns out that there's a turtle hatchery near "the village where pigs run free" sponsored by donations from around the world. problem is that the Guatemalan guys who run it are getting very wealthy while the turtle population is dwindling. further, many of the poor folks who walk the beach to raid the turtle nests refuse to give up more than one dozen of the six or seven dozen eggs in each nest. the rest are sold in markets in the cities as a sex stimulant (I wasn't sure how to spell aphrodisiac). this summarizes the unfortunate day to day living necessitated by abject poverty.
And twin otters? as you may know the twin otter is made in Canada and it turns out that it is not only one of the premier planes for skydiving (climbs fast and carries 23 jumpers). at the private airport where "pigs run free" there are many twin otters landing to refuel and perhaps unload part of their precious cargo from Columbia. not only are the pigs running free in montericco. don't forget to let that old force be with you and run through you. also remember that "everybody loves somebody sometime" and "keep those cards and letters coming in."
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"This website is dedicated to the many people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who have suffered and died."
The writer was a journalist, prosecutor, and Canadian soldier who is now trying to help the people who live in the DR Congo.
The photographs and the commentary here are solely those of the writer and his pet dog named "Bark." The United Nations and MONUSCO have nothing to do with this website.
Similarly, the township of Puskokum in eastern Tennessee is equally not interested.


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"How a TV Show Helped Connect Me and My Teenage Son"
I could see what drew my ADHD son to this TV show, a series about a guy who hides his true self to fit into a world where he struggles to connect with others.
By Frank South
"Somehow it's reassuring knowing I'm not the only one pretending to be normal."
– Dexter Morgan from Dexter, Episode #105, Writer: Melissa Rosenberg
As you may know, I have ADHD and so do our two kids. That's everyone except my wife, Margaret, and Danny Boy, the dog. And we're not too sure about him.
How Margaret deals with all of us is some kind of miracle that you'd have to ask her about. But just because she's not ADHD, doesn't mean she doesn't have crazy ideas. For instance, this summer's travel extravaganza.
Okay, I thought it was a good idea, too, but I am doctor-certified crazy, so I have an excuse. Anyway, after a particularly stressful spring, Margaret and I decided to push the envelope of our mental and financial endurance this summer and spread the whole family all over the map — physically, emotionally, and maybe psychically too.
Three of us have been all over the mainland — me in L.A., where I did my show and stayed with family friends for two months. My wife and daughter on a road trip reconnecting with relatives in Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware (where they met up with me at my parents' house for the Fourth of July). Our son stayed home with our dog, house sitting — and going through his own interior journeys with alcohol and responsibility.
In the end, Margaret's plans all turned out great, but toward the end of the travels, everybody's nerves were frayed. We were all exhausted and well, touchy. Or maybe it was just me.
I got back to Hawaii and our son, Harry, two weeks before my wife and our daughter, Coco. So Harry and I spent a couple of weeks getting the house cleaned up for their return and talking. I was, as I've said, on edge. I wanted to talked some things out with my son, but I couldn't find a way that didn't fray my nerves more than they were — and make Harry pull away and shut down.
Then, finally, we talked about something else to talk about what I wanted to talk about — his growing up, our relationship, his friends, his life goals, and things like that. The conversational duck-blind we used was Dexter, a TV show he's passionate about. During our two weeks alone, he showed me all the episodes he'd saved, and during this Dexter marathon I began to see what attracted my ADHD son so strongly to the show.
Harry had been on me for over a year to watch this show with him, but I resisted. My god, the hero of the show is a serial killer. Nearly every week someone gets butchered by this guy. He pointed out that I read tons of thrillers and murder mysteries. But I said they don't glorify violence like that, and besides, they're books. Books are better than TV. Well, in this case, he was right — and I was wrong. Every once in a while being wrong happens to a parent — admitting it is the hardest part.
But like I said, I could see what drew Harry to this series about a guy who feels like he's wearing a disguise so he can pass as being normal in a world where he struggles to find real connections to others. He identified with him, and as we watched, I identified too.
Yes, Dexter definitely is way out there, but the character is struggling constantly with questions of morality, right and wrong, and the responsibilities of love. So, episode after episode, night after night of this very bloody TV horror show, Harry and I found a way to communicate about him, his life, and on a different level — but just as frightening — the horror of growing up.
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Report: WWE rehires Shane Helms and Dave Finlay as producers
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By Josh Nason | @joshnason | Nov 25, 2020 6:29 pm
Even as they continue to make changes to their front office, WWE has reportedly rehired two of its recenlty furloughed producers in Dave "Fit" Finlay and Shane "Hurricane" Helms, first reported by PWInsider's Mike Johnson.
Both men, along with most of the producers and a large amount of in-ring talent, were let go as part of the April pandemic related cuts as the company had to stop all of their tours.
The 62-year-old Finlay had been with WWE for the better part of two decades as a wrestler, trainer, and producer. Johnson reported that Finlay was present at Wednesday's NXT TV tapings.
After multiple runs in WWE, the 46-year-old Helms kicked off his producer run in January 2019. Johnson reported that Helms was backstage at WWE's Survivor Series and was also at Raw Monday. Helms recently made appearances for AEW in the Elite Deletion match at November's Full Gear and on the Talk'N Shop a Mania II pay-per-view as a reporter.


ePo 4.0.0 crashed. I tried to reinstalled it but it didn't work.
I tried to uninstall it several times but it doesn't work.
MSI (s) (EC:20) [14:25:10:506]: Product: McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator -- Removal failed.
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Have fun, make stuff and don't forget to Make Your Mark!
This is only part of the stash I made for this project!
I must make Azur, the Blue Wizard's Rings! The jewelry artist and children's book author in me is going nuts! Mark Montano, Magician at large! Who knows? You could be a character in book IV!
I would be making the same amount! I have no self restraint!
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I might try this with polymer clay instead of resin.
Can you use glitter in the opal.
Might give a different effect but you should try!
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Aristotle's Principles for Modern Economic Science
Crespo Ricardo F.
This paper is an attempt to illuminate today's economic science with the light of Aristotle's philosophy of economics. The author first describes Aristotle's thoughts about the economy. Then, he distinguishes and discusses three Aristotelian principles: (a) economics should be a classical practical or moral science, (b) economics should not look for an unlimited wealth, but for the wealth necessary for the good life, and (c) economics should be aimed at the common good.
Aristotle economics chrematistics economic science wealth moral science good life common good
International Étienne Gilson Society
IAE Universidad Austral and CONICET, Argentina
Aquinas, Thomas. In Libros Politicorum Aristotelis Expositio. Torino: Marietti, 1951.
Aristotle. Nicomachean Ethics. Translated by Sir David Ross. London and New York: Oxford University Press, 1954.
Aristotle. Politics. In The Politics of Aristotle, edited and translated by Ernest Barker. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1958.
Barker, Ernest. "Introduction." In The Politics of Aristotle, edited and translated by Ernest Barker, xi–lxxvi. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Barrera, Albino. God and the Evil of Scarcity. Notre Dame, Ind.: University of Notre Dame Press, 2005.
Boudon, Raymond. "Théorie du choix rationnel, théorie de la rationalité limitée ou individualisme méthodologique: que choisir?" Journal des Economistes et des Etudes Humaines 14, no. 1 (2004): 45–62.
Crespo, Ricardo F. A Re-Assessment of Aristotle's Economic Thought. London: Routledge, 2014.
Crespo, Ricardo F. "Aristotle." In Elgar Handbook of Economics and Ethics, edited by Irene van Staveren and Jan Peil, 14–20. Cheltenham and Northampton 2009.
Crespo, Ricardo F. "Aristotle on the Economy." Philosophia 70 (2010): 39–68.
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Crespo, Ricardo F. Philosophy of the Economy: An Aristotelian Approach. Dordrecht: Springer, 2013.
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July 5: Newfoundland and Labrador has one new COVID-19 case on land, 12 more on the water
A dozen crew members of a vessel anchored in Conception Bay confirmed positive and self-isolating
Atlantic Briefs Desk | Posted: July 5, 2021, 2:30 p.m. | Updated: July 5, 2021, 5:40 p.m. | 1 Min Read
The 12 new cases abroad the ship anchored in Conception Bay, included in the Department of Health and Community Services daily COVID-19 update, are being closely monitored.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Public Health announced one new case in Newfoundland and Labrador Monday, July 5, as well as 12 cases onboard the ship anchored in Conception Bay.
In a July 5 daily COVID-19 update, public health officials said all crew members have been tested onboard and are isolating on the vessel. The province is working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Earlier this year, the province faced a similar situation when the Federal Montreal cargo ship sat anchored in Conception Bay with much of its crew infected.
The other new case reported on July 5 s a female in her 40s in the Eastern Health region and is related to travel within Canada.
With no new recoveries, the total number of active cases is 17 — 16 in Eastern and one under the Central Health authority.
To date, 161,510 people have been tested.
Some returning to Newfoundland and Labrador will find the homecoming bittersweet
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Keith Aberdein
Wild Horses (1982)
Smash Palace (1981)
Ray Foley
The Last Tattoo (1994)
Utu (1983)
Middle Age Spread (1979)
The Paper Man (1992)
Last Dragon, The (1985) -- (Movie Clip) The Shogun Of Harlem
Inconvenient Truth, An (2006) -- (Movie Clip) I Used To Be The Next President
Last Dragon, The (1985) -- (Movie Clip) How Did You Know?
Starlift (1951) -- (Movie Clip) You Oughta Be In Pictures
Inconvenient Truth, An (2006) -- (Movie Clip) I Had A Professor
Writer (TV Mini-Series)
Editing (TV Mini-Series)
The Last Frontier (1986)
Inconvenient Truth, An (2006) -- (Movie Clip) I Used To Be The Next President The opening from former Vice President Al Gore and producer/director Davis Guggenheim, from the influential Academy Award-winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, 2006.
Inconvenient Truth, An (2006) -- (Movie Clip) I Had A Professor From his lecture tour and the acclaimed documentary by producer/director Davis Guggenheim, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore discusses his first exposure to the science of climate change, in An Inconvenient Truth, 2006.
Last Dragon, The (1985) -- (Movie Clip) The Shogun Of Harlem During a raucous Harlem screening of Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon, the suitably outrageous entrance of Julius Carry as "Sho 'Nuff," with his crew, intimidating all except mild-mannered martial arts master "Bruce-Leeroy" Green (Taimak), in the Berry Gordy-Motown box office hit The Last Dragon, 1985.
Last Dragon, The (1985) -- (Movie Clip) How Did You Know? After a martial-arts silhouette-with-music credit sequence, leading man Taimak (as Leroy Green) executes some muscular tricks and is surprised when his master (Thomas Ikeda) tells him they're done, in Motown mogul Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon, 1985.
Starlift (1951) -- (Movie Clip) You Oughta Be In Pictures Visiting the hospital at Travis Air Force Base, Doris Day (before her song), Janice Rule (as fictional movie star Nell Wayne) and Ruth Roman do schtick with the airmen, then the tune by Dana Suesse and Edward Heyman, in the Warner Bros. all-star Korean War home-front patriotic feature, Starlift, 1951.
Hand, The (1981) -- (Movie Clip) Now That I Control You Joining writer-director Oliver Stone's opening credit sequence, using Big Bear lake as Vermont, Michael Caine is introduced as comic strip artist Jonathan Lansdale, Mara Hobel his daughter, Andrea Marcovicci his wife, in The Hand, 1981, from a novel by Marc Brandel.
Harper (1966) -- (Movie Clip) Disciples For Supper William Goldman's script from Ross MacDonald's Lew Archer novel The Moving Target, L-A private eye Paul Newman (title character) and client's daughter Miranda (Pamela Tiffin) visit mountaintop guru Claude (Strother Martin), in Harper, 1966.
Journey Of Natty Gann, The (1985) -- (Movie Clip) Chicago, 1935 Opening the popular Disney adventure saga, Meredeth Salenger is the young title character, Ray Wise her dad, Jordan Pratt and Zachary Ansley her pals, Jeremy Paul Kagan directing from the original screenplay by Jeanne Rosenberg, in The Journey Of Natty Gann, 1985.
Drowning Pool, The (1975) -- (Movie Clip) Your Wife's Amorous Activities L-A P-I Harper (Paul Newman) visiting his client and one-time lover Iris (Joanne Woodward, of course Mrs. Newman) who summoned him to her Louisiana manor home, where she explains her problem, early in The Drowning Pool, 1975, from the Ross MacDonald novel.
Drowning Pool, The (1975) -- (Movie Clip) Are You Slant Drilling Me? Out-of-town detective Harper (Paul Newman) has been invited at gunpoint to meet Louisiana oil-man J-Hugh Kilbourne (Murray Hamilton), who seems to know all about the case at hand, in The Drowning Pool, 1975, Stuart Rosenberg directing from the Ross MacDonald novel.
Drowning Pool, The (1975) -- (Movie Clip) The Door Was Unlocked Paul Newman as the title character, an L-A detective based on Ross MacDonald's Lew Archer, having learned that the client who flew him to New Orleans was an ex-lover, heads for his motel across Lake Ponchartrain, meeting teenage Schuyler (Melanie Griffith), and cop Richard Jaeckel, early in The Drowning Pool, 1975.
Harper (1966) -- (Movie Clip) You've Got Cops' Eyes Private eye Harper (Paul Newman) tracks down has-been heroin addicted singer Betty (Julie Harris) in an L-A night club, gets punished then rescued by Taggert (Robert Wagner), the eager private pilot for the man he's hunting, in Harper, 1966, from a Ross MacDonald novel.


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The tibialis posterior (TP) tendon is one of the major stabilising structures in the foot. It runs behind the bump on the inside of the ankle (the medial malleolus) and inserts into one of the bones of the instep (navicular). The main functions of the tendon are to support the arch and keep the foot turned inwards when walking. The TP can become damaged by wear and tear or acute trauma.
Initially, pain is felt along the length of the tendon (behind the medial malleolus), but as the problem worsens deformity becomes apparent and the foot flattens and turns outwards. Pain may develop on the outside of the ankle and if the deformity continues to worsen over time the joints in the hind foot become affected and can become arthritic. The surgical treatment is complex and depends on the location and severity of damage.
In most cases the tendon itself is debrided of damaged tissue and repaired but it also needs to be strengthened by using another tendon, flexor digitorum longus (FDL). This tendon lies alongside tibialis posterior at the ankle and bends the small joints of the toes. Other tendons also help to carry out this function and so the tendon is not really missed when it is used.
To improve the biomechanics of the tendon transfer, the heel bone is moved towards the inside of the foot (calcaneal osteotomy) and held with one screw. In addition, a plug is inserted into the outer portion of the foot (sinus tarsi) to assist in supporting the arch. The plug and screw are generally removed in a second operation once the transferred tendon has become strong. This is usually around 6 months after the first operation. This is a small day case operation and recovery is usually swift.
In more advanced cases, up to three of the joints in the foot can become arthritic. These joints (subtalar, talo-navicular, and calcaneo-cuboid) held in place with a series of screws and fused using bone graft taken from either the heel or the hipbone. This is known as a triple fusion.
The recovery from tendon reconstruction or fusion surgery is lengthy. You will spend 6 weeks in a cast and then undergo a rehabilitation program that often requires the assistance of a physiotherapist. After 3 months (once swelling has settled), new insoles are usually required to assist in supporting the arch.
No surgery is risk free. The risks and complications will be assessed and discussed with you. There is always a small risk of infection, blood clots and anaesthetic problems and measures are taken to reduce these.
Specific risks include tendon re-rupture or progressive arthritis requiring further surgery, nerve damage resulting in numbness of the foot, wound or bone healing issues, and failure to relieve pain. Despite these risks, a good outcome is expected in 90% of cases.


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import astropy, astropy.io.fits as pyfits
import sys,os,inspect
sys.path.append('/u/ki/awright/InstallingSoftware/pythons')
from import_tools import *
curfile=os.path.abspath(inspect.getfile(inspect.currentframe()))
FileString=os.path.basename(curfile)
args=imagetools.ArgCleaner(sys.argv,FileString)
try:
	filter,run,ending,chips=args
	chips_list=asarray(chips.split(),dtype=int)
except ValueError:
	filter,run,ending=args
	chips=" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10"
	chips_list=arange(1,11)

print "filter,run,ending,chips=",filter,run,ending,chips

## Now the difference images from ctcorr!
endingX=ending+"X"
for chip in chips_list:
	fls_diff=glob("/u/ki/awright/data/%s_%s/SCIENCE/IM_diff/SUPA*_%i_diff.fits" % (run,filter,chip))
	for fl_diff in fls_diff:
		basename_diff=os.path.basename(fl_diff)[:-10]
		fl_ending="/u/ki/awright/data/%s_%s/SCIENCE/%s%s.fits" % (run,filter,basename_diff,ending)
		if not os.path.isfile(fl_ending):
			raise Exception("PROBLEM with input file to correct:\nfl_ending=%s\nINPUT args are:\n\tfilter=%s\n\trun=%s\n\tending=%s\n\tchips=%s" % (fl_ending,filter,run,ending,chips))
		flX="/u/ki/awright/data/%s_%s/SCIENCE/%s%s.fits" % (run,filter,basename_diff,endingX)
		im_diff=pyfits.open(fl_diff)[0].data
		im_diff=asarray(im_diff,dtype=float32)
		print "%s: min=%.1f mean=%.1f max=%.1f " % (os.path.basename(fl_diff),im_diff.min(),im_diff.mean(),im_diff.max())
		# nanmin(ma.array(logdivXC,mask=logical_not(isfinite(logdivXC))))
		# nanmax(ma.array(logdivXC,mask=logical_not(isfinite(logdivXC))))
		im_ending=pyfits.open(fl_ending)[0].data
		head=pyfits.open(fl_ending)[0].header
		head['CTCORR']=True
		im_ending=asarray(im_ending,dtype=float32)
		imX=im_ending-im_diff
		hdu=pyfits.PrimaryHDU(imX,header=head)
		hdu.writeto(flX,overwrite=True)


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SEO and Intent 2020: New Study Reveals True State Of Search
Home // Blog // SEO and Intent 2020: New Study Reveals True State Of Search
January 30, 2020 By John E Lincoln
We analyzed 500+ searchers to find out how they search and what impacts their decision to click. Here's what we found out.
We recently surveyed over 500 respondents, aged 25-60, to find the answers to these questions:
What do searchers look for in the search results, and how accurately do those results reflect search intent?
The majority of respondents are not receptive to ads in the search results. Most (85.2%) preferred to click on organic results, and 66.7% responded that if Google added more ads to the results, they would want to use the search engine less.
Written content is still king. Despite the growing emphasis on video and image production, 55% still prefer to see written content in the search results.
Web privacy continues to be a concern for users. In the case of ad targeting, 62.1% had no idea why Google was targeting them for certain ads.
Ranking #1 isn't everything. Yes, ranking higher is better, but most respondents looked at more than three search results before deciding to click.
Brand awareness matters, but it's not a deal-breaker. The slight majority, 55%, said that they would only click on a brand they knew in the search results, while 44.9% would still click regardless of they knew the brand.
Meta descriptions remain a crucial SEO element. When asked which factor has the most significant impact on their decision to click a result, 62.9% responded it was the description.
Good news for Google: most searchers are satisfied with the search results. When asked, 72% replied that the search engine was mostly accurate at matching their queries will search results.
Most Feel that SERP Features Are an Improvement to the Search Results
The majority of respondents, 55.5%, think that Google is improving the search results by including featured snippets and SERP features.
Marketers need to change the way they think about visitors.
In some cases, they can no longer separate visits from impressions. If a website gets an impression in a Google SERP feature, that should be included in a report.
Going forward, we are going to see impression counts in native platforms like Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bing and more on the rise. Visits to websites will go down. However, conversions should remain the same.
Additionally, Google will be using this data to create audiences that will be excellent for advertising.
Overall, we see that this puts much more emphasis on SERP features and connecting users directly with Google.
Most Searchers Think the Search Results Have Improved Over the Past Year
Fifty-nine percent of respondents are more satisfied with the Google search results as of January 2019 then they were in January 2018.
While only slightly more, consumers generally like what they see in the results.
This means more features, local pack results, and curated HTML pages are well received, which is great for SEO professionals. We want people to keep using the search engines, after all.
Study Reveals That Adding More Ads to the Search Results Would Cause Users to Use a Search Engine Less
Sixty-eight percent responded that Google adding more ads to the search results would make them want to use the search engine less.
It seems Google is putting too many ads in the search results, and users aren't happy about it.
In the results page, we now see new local service ads, four text ads at the top, and ads at the bottom. Users feel this is overkill, and this should be a warning signal for Google to pull back on the ads.
Searchers Still Prefer to Click on Organic Listings Rather Than Paid
When asked if they preferred to click on ads or organic results, the majority (85.2%) preferred to click on an organic result.
This is a massive number.
To see that over 85% of people still prefer to click on organic results shows just how powerful it is to rank high in the search engines. Consumers see it as validation.
It also adds to the theory of ad fatigue that we covered in the last point. It seems that additional ads in the search results aren't encouraging more users to click on them; in fact, it appears to have the opposite effect.
For marketers, it shows a focus on ranking high organically will pay off more in the long run than a quick boost through paid search.
"Studies like these are great additions to the field — they don't always reveal the truth of how people use the Internet, but they do show perceptions about how people *believe* they use the Internet, and that can be fascinating and useful as well. In particular, I was struck by the degree to which people say they dislike ads and prefer organic results in spite of Google's attempts to make ads more subtle and the increasing click-through rates we know happen on Google's search ads." – Rand Fishkin, Sparktoro
Most Don't Understand Ad Targeting and Why They Are Shown Certain Ads
When asked if they understood why Google decides to serve them certain ads, 62.1% had no idea why Google was targeting them for specific ads, while 37.9% felt that they understood.
This shows the lack of transparency and education around how Google targets people, which has become a major issue around web privacy.
It also signals that while ad targeting has come a long way, it's still far from perfect.
Searchers Prefer Written Content in the Search Results
When performing a search online, 55.1% preferred written content, followed by 29.1% who preferred images, 13.8% who preferred video, and just 2% who preferred audio content.
There is so much hype lately about other types of content like video killing the demand for the written word. Clearly, text still wins!
This is an invaluable point for marketers. Though it's important to keep a tab on newer trends and techniques, the value of written content can't be understated.
Those looking to rank higher in the SERPs will need to continue to focus heavily on their content marketing strategy to get ahead.
"I was a little surprised to see that the majority of folks prefer text-based content. With Google putting more video content, images, and even podcasts into the search results, I thought that it would be more like 60/40 multimedia vs. text." – Brian Dean, Backlinko
Users Aren't a Fan of Competitor's Running Ads Based on Other Companies Branded Search Terms
Of those surveyed, 66.9% thought other companies should not be able to run ads based on other companies' branded search.
This has been a major issue for brands.
Google has been forcing brands to pay for their brand name advertising and making millions of dollars from it.
Consumers agree this should be a practice that stops. This will likely soon be a topic in the courts as well.
According to Searchers, Quick, Thorough Responses Are the Most Important Factors in a Search Result
When given an example search of "How to fix the kitchen sink," respondents were asked how important specific elements were in the search results. Here are the results:
It answers my question quickly: 48.9% rated it very important
It is a very thorough response: 40.3% rated it very important
It has a video: 24.2% rated it important, and 24.2% rated it very important
It has FAQs: 26.1% rated it important, followed by 25% who rated it very important
It has pictures: 30.9% rated it very important
It sources information: 30% rated it very important
It has share buttons: 36% rated it not at all important
It has an author bio: 31.9% rated it not at all important
The page loads quickly: 40.9% rated it very important
It has a date on the page: 25.5% rated it important, while 23.6% rated it very important
We can see that when it comes to content, the user wants it all.
This response shows these are all important elements on a page. However, we see that a quick answer is the most important, along with a thorough response.
We also see that sharing content isn't a priority, as the majority rated share buttons unimportant.
And, though most want to see information sources used on a page, including an author bio was rated not at all important.
This plays heavily into the new emphasis on E-A-T and shows us that while users want to know where their information is coming from, they're not overly concerned with the expertise of the authors themselves.
Searchers Don't Just Focus on the First Result
When asked how many search results they read before clicking a link, 17.4% said they looked at three results, followed by 15.6% who only read the first result, 14.2% who read five, 14% who read 10+, 13.4% who read four, 8.4% who read two, and 7.6% who read six.
Clearly, ranking higher is better. But we can see that most people are looking at results past the top 3.
This is good news for marketers who struggle to claim the top spot. It shows us that searchers are more forgiving, and look at more than just rank when selecting a search result.
The Majority of Searchers Only Click on Brands They Know in the Search Results
Fifty-five percent responded that they only click on a brand they know in the search results, while 44.9% click on the site regardless of whether they know the brand.
To think that the majority of people will only click on a brand they're familiar with is amazing!
This certainly makes a case for branding, as it means over 50% of people will not click on your result if they don't know you.
That said, close to half of the respondents are still willing to give a result a chance even if they're unfamiliar with the brand. This means that by creating quality content that lands itself on the first page can still get you traffic, even if you aren't exactly well-known in your industry.
The Description Plays the Biggest Part in Influencing a User to Click a Result
When asked which factor had the most significant impact on their decision to click a result, 62.9% responded it was the description, followed by 24.2% who said the brand name, and 13% who said title.
The meta description is the most important element and outweighs even the title of a piece.
But too many businesses do not take nearly enough time to optimize it. This shows that those hoping to see significant traffic from the search results will need to put the effort in to ensure their descriptions are optimized and eye-catching.
The Intent of a Search Plays a Huge Part in the Results Users Expect to See
When asked what their intent for a search like "pasta" would be, 52.9% said it would be to find recipes, 14.8% to read various articles about pasta, 14% to learn what pasta is, 7.6% to find a pasta restaurant, 5.8% to look at pictures of pasta, and 5% to watch a video about pasta.
Google has recently refocused search results on intent and now we can see why.
There is a clear winner for this query. Over 50% of people want a recipe.
Google has made it its mission to better understand the intent behind searches and match them to results appropriately. It also means that marketers need to shift their focus towards searcher intent if they want a shot at a high ranking or featured snippet opportunity.
Ecommerce Queries Remain Heavily Sales-Focused
When asked what their intent would be for a search like "bike helmet," 40.7% said it would be to buy a bike helmet, 24.4% to read various articles about bike helmets, 13% to find a retail bike helmet store, 8.6% to learn what a bike helmet is, 8.6% to look at pictures of bike helmets, and 4.8% to look at videos of bike helmets.
Here we see an example of a heavy eCommerce related query. If you were an SEO trying to rank a definition page, you would be in a tough spot. Google wants to show products for sale.
Local Searchers Most Often Want to See Directories in the Search Results
When asked what they prefer to see when performing a local search for a service provider like a dentist or lawyer, 55.7% wanted to see a website listing the top providers in their area, 21.6% wanted to see an article about how to find a top provider in their area, 17.2% wanted to see a website for the top provider in their area, and 5.6% wanted to see a page listing the top providers in the USA.
Here we see a clear winner.
User intent is focused on finding a list, or a directory website, not a single provider.
This is true 55% of the time. This was a big change to the search results with BERT and Google got it right.
For local service providers, this means staying up to speed on citations and local listings will be an increasingly important part of your SEO strategy.
Overall, Searchers Feel That the Search Results Accurately Match Their Search Queries
Seventy-two percent felt that that search engines were mostly accurate at matching their queries to search results. Only 11.8% thought that they were very accurate, while 15.6% responded that search results were not that accurate.
Generally, 72% is a very good number and signals that Google and other search engines are moving in the right direction.
All-in-all, we see that some old ideas remain standbys. Content is still king, ads still prove frustrating to users, and optimizing for featured snippets is still critical for SERP success.
But there were certainly a few surprises in the mix.
Video, for one, may not be the traffic-driver we once thought it was, and impression count may soon matter more than total site visitors in terms of search engine success.
As for the search results themselves, it's most important to users that a result load quickly, answers the given question quickly and thoroughly, and includes pictures and information sources.
Overall, most believe that Google has gotten better at matching intent in the search results, and feel that the results have improved over the past year. This makes sense, as one of the significant changes made over the year was a shift towards intent-driven results.
For marketers, continuing to optimize not just for keywords, but for searcher intent will be a critical component of their SEO strategies going forward.
"My main takeaway is that, even though Google has changed quite a bit over the last few years, the goal from most users is exactly the same: they want a quick and easy answer to their questions. And more often than not, written content does that best." – Brian Dean, Backlinko


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If you want to take your photography business to the next level it is time to build your own website! Learn how to use your business photography to build websites!
Having your own photography website is really important. The site is the foreground of your photography business and the first point of contact for potential buyers and loyal customers. If you want to take your photography business to the next level, not is the perfect time to build your own website. Even though every photographer wants to design his website differently and in his own unique way, there are some details that should always be included. We also recommend you to look some other online photography business in order to give you a clearer idea on what things you should do to improve your own business, for more inspiration click here.
So, are you ready to use your business photography to build websites! Because if you are, we are going to help you move forward with your business goals and show you how to create a modern, appealing, and professional website.
Simplicity – All successful photographers and business owners have understood the value of simplicity and they are all focused on removing the unnecessary details. So, if you have a lot of content on your website, you should focus on organizing everything in a simple people. With a simple design, you won't confuse your visitors or make them leave the website. Simplicity simple helps you prioritize the essential things.
Clear navigation – The photographers usually are concerned with the visual aspects of the website. According to a research, 83% of the visitors leave the websites as it simply takes too many clicks and time to get to what they need. So, instead of worrying about the visual aspects, why not taking care of the navigation. You need to offer a clear and simple navigation. For example, the menu should be placed on the left side or on the top, you need to keep the number of menu items to a minimum, and a quick way to get to the homepage or main menu should always be present to the visitors.
An effective contact page – When building your photography website you should create an effective contact page. That means that you should make your contact information as easily accessible as you can. In other words, simplify the contact form as much as possible so your visitors can understand and know exactly how to contact you.
Blogging – Having your own blog is an amazing opportunity for you to present your best work, to market your products and services, and to promote your creative work. Blogs also have incredible SEO benefits, as they establish a more personal connection with your followers.
Using Google Analytics – It is important to measure the traffic to your website and the best way to do it is if you use Google Analytics. This tool is more than just getting traffic information and statistics. You have to know how to interpret these numbers as they can help you improve your website and attract more visitors and potential clients.
A well-customized theme and bespoke design – If you want to build a strong photography brand online you should be different than the others. You have to be unique in order to attract attention. This can be done by understanding your target clientele and by catering your message to their needs. Going for a well-customized, modern, and responsive theme can really set yourself from the crowd. Make sure to personalize the theme as much as possible.
These are some of the most important features of successful and prosperous photography websites! Follow them and reach the same level of professionalism and website design quality as other professional photographers! It is time to take your photography business to the next level!