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Towards Peace for Gaza by Ending Deceit

May 25, 2021

By Stuart Rees

Following the ceasefire after the latest Gaza carnage, media commentary included claims that life in that besieged, bombarded strip could return to normal. This insulting observation is one more verbal absurdity in cowardly refusals to speak truths about the colonisation of Palestinians and cruelty towards them.

Returning to normal is couched in assumptions that in this latest Gaza cruelty, Israeli forces showed restraint and tried to avoid targeting civilians. Speak of restraint to the families of hundreds killed including over fifty small children. Since when did slaughter and destruction become restraint?

If reality replaced false claims, if the international community, including the EU, the US and Australia, ceased to collude in false stories about the rights of Israelis and the deserved plight of Palestinians, a just peace could prevail.

False claims started with the 1917 British government’s Balfour Declaration which promised a homeland for Jewish peoples but not at the expense of Indigenous Palestinians. That set the standard for a deceit which became policy and has frightened politicians to speak otherwise.

Protest in Gaza in 2020 against the British Balfour Declaration
Protest in Gaza in 2020 at the 103rd anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. Photo credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Shutterstock

Israel’s right to defend itself is the next lazy cliché which precludes any thought as to what defend actually means. Responding to Hamas rockets is the stereotype explanation.

Slaughtering thousands of Gazans, destroying hospitals, homes, water and sewage plants is then converted into defence activities achieved by the most moral army in the world. Is that a sour joke? Stop being deceived.

Then there’s the automaton-like repeat about returning to negotiations and the peace process, a giant con job in which the Americans pretended to be the honest broker but are one sided, their constant rearmament of Israeli forces exposes them as the fake peace makers they are. Stop being deceived.

Palestinian leaders took part in the fakery. WikiLeaks cables revealed that in so called peace negotiations, the Israeli representatives did not take them seriously and the Palestinians were poorly represented. The Oslo Peace Accord produced a diet of masochism for the Palestinians. In an alliance against their own people, the Palestinian Authority agreed to cooperate with Israeli forces in order to achieve security. Anyone might worship ‘security’, but stop being deceived.

The lying Netanyahu defies credibility, but as long as Hamas is depicted as wanting to destroy Israel, he can be regarded as the best of two evils. To consider the stereotype picture of the Gazan government, let’s try to demystify Hamas, though one freedom of speech tradition in the west warns, “don’t comment on that, it’s too dangerous”.

As soon as the well conducted 2006 election resulted in the election of Hamas, the siege of Gaza began. Since then, there’s little evidence of any regular and vigorous dialogue with Hamas. Even a semblance of justice cannot be achieved without dialogue.

As soon as the US labelled Hamas terrorist, it became criminal to have a conversation with them. As someone who has met Hamas leaders to discuss the desirability of unified Fattah/Hamas government, I witnessed their spokespersons demanding an end to Israeli dominance and to the siege. Their comments sounded like ambit claims, not unusual in the first stage of meetings.

The word terrorist to label Hamas is used to hinder any other way of thinking about Israel’s alleged number one enemy. Try having a conversation with them but don’t be deceived.

Palestinian children playing in the ruins of a building after the 50 day war in Gaza
The cycle of bloody wars and bitter disputes stretches on, Palestinian children playing in the bombed out ruins of a building in the Gaza strip after the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas in 2014. Photo credit: Nick_Raille_07/

Then there’s the media’s deceptive but lazy use of the word militant. Militant Hamas, militant Palestinians, militant families whose loved ones have been killed or injured, even militant refugees imprisoned for life in wretched camps. This adjective polarises into good versus bad, Israel besieged by militants where the victims of murder and destruction become the perpetrators. No room for honest, courageous commentary from the media because ‘militant’ serves deception as easily as ‘security’ and ‘terrorist’.

A final nail in the coffins of deceptions is that peace in the Israel / Palestinian conflict is complex, far too difficult to achieve. One state, two states, a Middle East federation, the rights of Israel achieved by entire elimination of the Palestinian people, just postpone the issues, put them in the too hard basket. It is all too difficult.

Assumptions about complexity and difficulty ignore the possibility that a solution should be easy. There is a phenomenon called international law which demands Israel return to agreed 1967 borders to give Palestinians as much as 22% of historic Palestine. Recognition of international law depends on ending the deception and false claims dictated by the US and Israel, albeit with the collusion of the EU, the Palestinian Authority and a supine media.

Media collusion in deceitful stories is also maintained by saying nothing. On Saturday last, massive demonstrations occurred in Australian cities to protest the destruction of Gaza and to demand basic human rights for Palestinians. On Saturday evening’s television news, the ABC, SBS and commercial stations ignored these events. Too frightened to show public anger. Happy to comply with years of concealment and deceit.

Protest for a free Palestine in Sydney 22 May 2021
Sydney protest organised by Palestine Action Group Sydney, 22 May 2021. Photo supplied

Adherence to the edicts of international law could be achieved by an alliance of countries which say they believe in justice and in pressures exercised by open, non-violent pressure, not by behind-the-scenes diplomatic game playing to achieve nothing. Such an alliance would say, no more arms exports to Israel, let’s have vigorous dialogue with Hamas, end the siege of Gaza and the brutal military occupation of the West Bank.

An alliance of influential countries could achieve that, could give security for Israeli citizens and at last human rights and freedoms for all Palestinians. If deception and false claims are replaced by speaking truth to power, an end to conflicts is around the corner and need not be considered complex.

Only if deceit and false claims are abandoned might the people of Gaza stand a chance of slowly returning to normal.

Stuart Rees

Stuart Rees OAM is Professor Emeritus, University of Sydney, recipient of the Jerusalem (Akl Quds) Peace Prize and author of the new book “Cruelty or Humanity”. A human rights activist, poet, novelist, and Founder Director of the Sydney Peace Foundation.

Feature image: Looking at this picture it is hard to believe that Israeli forces showed restraint and tried to avoid targeting civilians. Photo credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Shutterstock

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Align Clinic, The Woodlands – TX, is a leading orthotics and prosthetics office. In a recent update, the team mentioned how children could benefit from custom orthotics.

The Woodlands, TX – In a website post, Align Clinic, The Woodlands – TX, announced how they could help children with their custom orthotics.

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Museum window project calls on local residents to make history at home: Alan Bennett Window

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Museum window project calls on local residents to make history at home

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It was the weekly wartime showcase that put centuries of Leeds history in the frame.

Now Leeds City Museum is giving local residents the chance to put their own curatorial talents to the test and create a city-wide network of wonderful windows inspired by the museum’s remarkable collection.

With council-run museums and galleries currently closed as part of efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, the new Museum Window project will see the museum team select and highlight a different object from their huge array of exhibits every week.

Residents will then be invited to create their own display at home on the same theme, using anything from family heirlooms, ornaments or items they have made while self-isolating before placing them in a window and sharing their efforts online using #MuseumWindow.

The idea was sparked by a project which first began in 1933, when Leeds City Museum hosted its own weekly window display.

At that time the museum was located on Park Row and every week, an object was chosen to be displayed in one of the building’s windows facing the street. An accompanying story about the objects on show was also featured in the Yorkshire Evening Post. The project continued until the 1950s, even though the museum’s main building was destroyed by an air raid in 1941.

Displays already created include one themed around Yorkshire playwright Alan Bennett and another looking at local sports clubs and activities.

Leeds Museums and Galleries’ project curator Catherine Robins, said: “The original Museum Window project was born from the idea that people from all walks of life could engage with the collection by doing something simple as walking past a window.

“While our sites are closed, we’re still really keen to connect with visitors so we thought we’d bring this idea back for the first time in more than 60 years and help people with a shared love of history connect with each other in a different way.

“We’d love to see people across Leeds creating their own Museum Window for themselves and others to enjoy while they also help Leeds City Museum collect some new stories during this extraordinary chapter in our local history.”

To help those creating their own window display, the museums team have put together a guide including tips for how to display objects safely, share your story online and how to make your own object labels like those visitors would find in a museum.

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POGOs drive office space demand in Philippines in 2019

The Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have overtaken the business process outsourcing industry’s demand for office space in the country this year, driving take-up to a record high, according to Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC). David Leechiu, chief executive officer at LPC, said office space take-up this year reached a record high of 1.7 million square meters, with POGOs driving demand and accounting for 738,000 square meters, 296,000 square meters of which were in Metro Manila, mainly in the Bay Area. Leechiu said the aggressiveness and the interest of POGOs to operate in the Philippines have contributed to the increased demand for office space. Meanwhile, the IT-BPM industry accounted for 573,000 square meters of space, a drop of 14%, with 428,000 square meters located in Metro Manila, the property firm said. Leechiu noted that the short supply of locations accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is likely to make the country a less attractive destination for IT-BPM companies seeking expansion. He added that there is a need for more PEZA-accredited buildings if the country wants to continue being a preferred destination for such firms.

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Len Kravitz, professor of Exercise Science in UNM Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences (HESS) was awarded a Delegates Choice 2021 International Presenter of the Year Award from the Canadian Fitness Professional organization (canfitpro).

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“To be recognized for your work by your peers is most empowering. The Delegates Choice International Presenter of the Year Award is a sincere endorsement from my colleagues that they highly appreciate my science-driven presentations,” Kravitz said.

Canfitpro is a large provider of fitness education in Canada. It offers certifications, memberships, and more. Canfitpro also holds various fitness events both virtual and in person. The 2021 delegates choice award honors outstanding presenters.

Kravitz has researched various aspects of fitness such as the metabolic and cardiovascular effects of certain exercises. He has advanced the fitness industry by conducting evidence-based research and scientific literature reviews that aim to find better ways to train and stay healthy.

“UNM has been incredibly supportive of my research and career,” Kravitz said. “The Exercise Science faculty and students welcome my research and writing projects, and many have enthusiastically collaborated with me on them.”

UNM’s Exercise Science Program gives students a foundational understanding of human functions and movement. The program supports research, education, leadership, professionalism, and certification. It also collaborates with other UNM programs, research institutions, and the community at-large.

Already this year, Kravitz has co-authored several research reviews in two leading professional peer-review journals, working alongside UNM graduate and undergraduate Exercise Science students. The topics have focused on important factors for improving muscular fitness including intensity of exercise, types of exercise, volume of exercise, exercise sequence, training status and program design.

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The number of COVID-19 infections in Vanderburgh County has jumped by more than 200.

In numbers reminiscent of pre-vaccine times, the Indiana Department of Health recorded 203 more infections in the county.

The Wednesday dashboard also showed 75 new cases in Warrick County, 36 in Gibson County, and 14 in Posey County.

No new COVID-related deaths were added in southwest Indiana.

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Tinnitus Cure May Lie in the Brain

Scientists were able to eliminate tinnitus—a persistent ringing in the ears—in rats by stimulating a nerve in the neck while playing a variety of tones. The finding gives hope for a future tinnitus cure in humans.

Tinnitus is usually a high-pitched tone in one or both ears, but can also sound like a clicking, roaring or whooshing sound. While tinnitus isn’t fully understood, it’s known to be a sign that something is wrong in the sound processing system. Something as simple as a piece of earwax blocking the ear canal can cause tinnitus, but it can also come from a number of health conditions—for example, from hearing loss after being exposed to loud noise.

There’s no known cure for tinnitus. Current treatments generally involve masking the sound or learning to ignore it. NIH-funded researchers set out to see if they could develop a way to reverse tinnitus by essentially resetting the brain’s sound processing system.

The researchers used vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), a technique known to release chemicals that encourage changes in the brain. They paired it with the playing of different tones other than the tinnitus frequency. This technique, the scientists reasoned, might induce brain cells to tune to frequencies other than the tinnitus one.

The researchers played various tones during VNS to noise-exposed rats with tinnitus 300 times a day for about 3 weeks. Both the rats’ behavior and brain activity tests showed that their tinnitus had disappeared.

“The key is that, unlike previous treatments, we’re not masking the tinnitus,” says Dr. Michael Kilgard of the University of Texas, one of the lead researchers. “We are eliminating the source of the tinnitus.”

VNS is already used to treat people with certain other conditions. The scientists are now planning to conduct clinical studies of VNS paired with tones in tinnitus patients.


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Dedicated internet exchange point means faster internet for Scots

The internet in Scotland is to become faster and more efficient thanks to the launch of the country’s dedicated internet exchange point (IXP) – IXScotland.

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, John Swinney, announced the new IXP, which will go live this week, during the Convention of the Highlands and Islands conference today (October 28).

The new IXP will mean that it will be easier and quicker for Internet Service Providers in Scotland to pass traffic to each other and could reduce internet ‘lag’ time by up to 75 per cent.

Currently the vast majority of Scotland’s internet traffic goes through London, which can result in delays for people and businesses.  Most internet traffic to/from and within Scotland goes through one of three UK Internet Exchange Points (in London, Manchester or Leeds). The biggest of these is LINX (the London Internet Exchange), which is spread over several data centres in the London Docklands area.

The dedicated Scottish internet exchange point, based at the Pulsant data centre in Edinburgh, has also been set-up by LINX.

Mr Swinney said:

“We are delighted to welcome the establishment of a dedicated Internet Exchange Point for Scotland which will speed up internet access for businesses and individuals.

“This industry-led IXP will allow internet service providers to securely pass traffic to each other in Scotland, enhancing the digital offering both within and outside of Scotland.

“I also want to recognise the key contribution of LINX, who have worked with the industry and Scottish Government to make this happen.

“Along with our investment in next generation broadband and measures to increase digital participation, this investment represents a further step on Scotland’s journey to becoming a world leading digital nation by 2020.

“Central to this will be development of future-proofed infrastructure that supports high quality connectivity on any device, anywhere, at any time. To achieve this we are investing over £240 million to extend next generation broadband access to 95 per cent of premises in Scotland by 2017/18.”

John Souter, CEO of LINX, which established the Scottish internet exchange point – IXScotland, said:

“IXScotland is a real step forward for the internet community in Scotland and the UK as a whole.

“The exchange will allow networks to stop ‘tromboning’ traffic to London and back again, and will help increase resilience by creating a new centre for interconnection in the UK.

“We are grateful to Pulsant for hosting the exchange.”

The second annual digital strategy progress report and update 2013 has also been released today at

The report is presented as a microsite with information on progress made in the last year across all four main strands of the digital strategy.

The microsite contains more information on the establishment of the Internet Exchange Point for Scotland and provides an update on progress towards transforming Scotland into a world leading digital nation by 2020.


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Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba without power

Cuba’s electrical grid collapsed late Tuesday evening in Havana. In the aftermath of the hurricane, the whole island was left without electricity within hours of Hurricane Ian. This hurricane devastated the western side of the island with flooding and violent winds.

Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba without powerIt was reported by Reuters, citing state-run media, that Lázaro Guerra, Technical Director of the Electric Union of Cuba, said that a failure in the national electric system, which was in part caused by the storm, had affected infrastructure. According to Guerra, the union will work through the night and early Wednesday morning in an effort to restore power to the area.


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WASHINGTON – The unemployment rate jumped almost half a point to 9.7 percent in August, the highest since 1983, reflecting a poor job market that will make it hard for the economy to begin a sustained recovery.

While the jobless rate rose more than expected, the economy shed a net total of 216,000 jobs, less than July’s revised 276,000 and the fewest monthly losses in a year, according to Labor Department data released Friday. Economists expected the unemployment rate to rise to 9.5 percent from July’s 9.4 percent and job reductions to total 225,000.

The rise in the jobless rate was partly due to the government finding that more so-called discouraged workers renewed their search for employment last month. That boosted the size of the overall civilian labor force, which usually happens as a recession winds down and optimism about finding work grows.

But as long as Americans remain anxious about their jobs, consumer spending isn’t expected to rise enough to power a rebound from the recession.

And analysts expect businesses will be reluctant to hire until they are convinced the economy is on a firm path to recovery. Many private economists, and the Federal Reserve, expect the unemployment rate to top 10 percent by the end of this year.

If laid-off workers who have settled for part-time work or have given up looking for new jobs are included, the so-called underemployment rate reached 16.8 percent, the highest on records dating from 1994.

But earnings rose and the number of hours worked stayed above a recent record-low. Average hourly wages increased to $18.65 from $18.59, the department reported. Average weekly earnings increased to $617.32.

The number of weekly hours worked remained at 33.1, above the low of 33 reached in June. That figure is important because economists expect companies will add more hours for current workers before they hire new ones.

The recession has eliminated a net total of 6.9 million jobs since it began in December 2007. There are now 14.9 million Americans unemployed.

Job cuts remain widespread across many sectors. The construction industry lost 65,00 jobs. Factories cut 63,000, while retailers pared 9,600 positions. The financial sector eliminated 28,000 jobs, while professional and business services dropped 22,000. Even the government lost 18,000 jobs, as the U.S. Postal Service cut 8,500 positions.

Health care and educational services was the only bright spot, adding 52,000 jobs.

And the pace of layoffs is slowing. Job losses averaged 691,000 in the first quarter and fell to an average of 428,000 in the April-June period.

Other economic data released this week has been positive. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group, said Tuesday that the manufacturing sector grew in August for the first time in 19 months. On Thursday, the ISM said its service sector index rose to 48.4 last month, the highest level in nearly a year. Home sales, meanwhile, have increased for several months and prices are stabilizing.

Federal Reserve policymakers said in minutes from an August meeting that they expect the economy to recover in the second half of this year. But labor market conditions are still “poor,” the Fed minutes released Wednesday said, and many companies are likely to be “cautious in hiring” even as the economy picks up.

Some economists credit the Obama administration’s $787 billion economic stimulus package of tax cuts and spending increases, along with the Cash for Clunkers program, with contributing to a recovery. But they worry about what will happen when the impact of the stimulus efforts fades next year.

Vice President Joe Biden defended the stimulus package Thursday against Republican critics who say it is too costly.

“The recovery act has played a significant role in changing the trajectory of our economy, and changing the conversation in this country,” Biden said. “Instead of talking about the beginning of a depression, we are talking about the end of a recession.”

Republicans criticized Biden’s speech. “The Democrats’ rhetoric on their economic experiment doesn’t match with the reality of millions of Americans remaining unemployed,” said Republican Party chief Michael Steele. “The stimulus was an economic experiment that failed Americans.”

More job cuts were announced this week. Washington-based manufacturer Danaher Corp. said it will lay off about 3,300 of its roughly 50,000 employees, an increase from the 1,700 cuts it announced in the spring. American Airlines said it is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue.

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Digital Inclusion Is Critical to Ensuring That Every Community Has Access to Broadband

On November 20, 2019, Next Century Cities’ Executive Director, Francella Ochillo, participated in a digital inclusion webinar hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. Policy experts from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, Spectrum’s Digital Education Program, and the Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray shared insights on how digital opportunities impact civic engagement, workforce development and census participation in Asian American communities.

Francella was invited to discuss digital equity and ways to help close the digital divide. As opportunities continue to migrate online, digital equity and inclusion strategies are vital components of NCC’s work to connect every community to broadband. Importantly, broadband connections must be both affordable and accessible for residents to enjoy the benefits of high-speed connectivity.

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Birding On The Belt

KEN HALL IS A SELF-TAUGHT naturalist and fourth-generation Coloradan, introduced to birding by his grandmother near the banks of Clear Creek. PHOTO COURTESY KEN HALL

The Clear Creek Greenbelt, which runs between Golden and Denver, offers 300 acres of open space for recreational activity including walking, running, cycling, gold panning, fishing and horseback riding. Beginning in the Continental Divide, Clear Creek runs 66 miles from Loveland Pass, cascades down through Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and carves a path through Clear Creek Canyon and then into Golden and Wheat Ridge. The Creek then flows east and becomes a tributary of the South Platte River. The South Platte flows into the Platte, to the Missouri then Mississippi, and into the Gulf of Mexico. Amazing to think about!

The area running through the heart of Wheat Ridge is not only beautiful, but boasts one of the best riparian habitats in the metro area. Mature trees, dense brush and wetlands provide sanctuary for wildlife, bees and butterflies, and is a relaxing respite for viewing birds.

To learn more about birding along Clear Creek, I interviewed Ken Hall, who is a fourth-generation Coloradan and a self-taught naturalist. Ken was introduced to birding by his grandmother near the banks of Clear Creek, and began a journey which yielded viewing and documenting 100-plus species of birds.

We met for a birding “wander” around Bass, Tabor and East lakes in early October when the last monarch butterflies and bees were enjoying the copious yellow blooms of rabbitbrush before migrating. He pointed out a red-winged blackbird flitting in the branches above Bass Lake and related fascinating stories from his many birding wanders.

We all are historians of sorts; we’re always documenting, noticing patterns, and the shifts and changes through the passage of time. I asked Ken about changes along Clear Creek that he’s witnessed over the years. He recalls seeing pheasants among the fields of grasses and hearing the morning songs of meadowlarks in brush. The meadowlarks, not fond of loud sounds, have moved onto quieter areas as did the pheasants and lark buntings.

However, when the abandoned gravel mining pits used to make I-70 near Youngfield were reclaimed, they were subsequently filled with water and stocked with fish, and now make up West, Bass and Tabor lakes. Conservation efforts in the area have given way to support refuge for wildlife such as deer, fox, coyote, beaver, muskrat and bobcat, as well as nesting grounds for waterfowl.

Ken says, “Nature amazes me”, and that it is fascinating to watch bird species interact with one another. Ken recalls watching a family of wood ducks meandering in Clear Creek and noticed something unusual: a single red-headed duckling riding on the back of a wood duck hen. Observing this phenomenon over a few days he discovered that merganser ducks occasionally drop their eggs into the nests of wood ducks, to be raised.

Cormorants moved in and claimed the island on Tabor Lake to nest, and share their nests along with the herons. Ken recalls seeing the herons lay their eggs, then watch the fuzzy-headed babies emerge to be fed. He captured an incredible image at Tabor Lake of a heron spitting out a household goldfish into its baby’s beak.

 “My passion for birding and nature photography is it allows us a reprieve from a busy world around us,” said Ken. “An escape if you will. To connect with the immense beauty of our surroundings is humbling. Also, it’s something for everyone. All ages. It forces you to slow down, yet is tremendous exercise.”

We are living in a fast-paced world where most everything seems to be easily had in an instant. Observing birds, however, requires a great deal of patience, slowing things down, and taking the time to connect with nature. We can stop and hone into our senses, listen and observe the nuances and study the simple and subtle dynamics of the natural world.

Birding is a great way to entice children to get outside and engage with nature. Ken suggests creating a scavenger hunt for children to teach them to collect data and look for clues, which can be as simple as listening and learning different bird calls. Also, with practice bird identification via observation of markings and color patterns makes for a fun scientific study.

The best times of the year to observe are in the spring and fall during the migratory season, when a greater variety of species can be found. The winter months provide a great opportunity for birding. As of date, migratory birds have left and are flying south to warmer climates; sepia-toned birds such as chickadees, house finches, hawks (red- tailed and Cooper’s), and great horned owls can be spotted lurking in the trees. Mallards, shovelers, hooded mergansers, and common goldeneye are some of the waterfowl that can be found as well. Those who keep bird feeders in their yards may notice that goldfinch ellipse from a brilliant yellow from the summer months to an olive gold during the fall and winter months.

The Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield entrance, just south of West 44th Avenue, is often overlooked in our busy lives. It is widely recognized as a prime viewing spot by the Denver Audubon. If a relaxing and nature-filled afternoon sounds appealing, this opportunity should not be missed.

Check the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website ( and click the bottom link “Wildlife Viewing” for additional details and tips.

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NI4OS-Europe National Capacity Building Training in Serbia

Presenting the latest Open Science developments in Serbia

NI4OS-Europe National Capacity Building Training in Serbia was organized on 6 November 2020, as part of the third edition of Open Science Days, a biannual event presenting new developments in all areas of Open Science (OS) in Serbia. The event was organized in a virtual environment (Zoom sessions and live streaming on YouTube) by the University of Belgrade, a partner in the NI4OS-Europe project. It focused on local developments and all presentations were in Serbian.

During the first day of the Open Science Days, the audience could hear about recent OS developments in Europe and Serbia, the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, the development of Open Access policies for research infrastructure in Serbia, responsible research and innovation, local and European efforts to make Article Processing Charges more transparent, Serbian Citation Index as Serbia’s major Open Access journal publishing platform, the development of academic repository networks (a, b), citizen science projects as an emerging trend in Serbia, striving to develop a sustainable research assessment, and the first comprehensive manual on OS in the Serbian language.

The NI4OS-Europe session, held in the morning of the second day, outlined a broader framework for all these efforts and achievements. The main goal of the capacity building training was to inform OS stakeholders in Serbia about the role, tasks, and outputs of the NI4OS-Europe project and to raise awareness of EOSC, to highlight the importance of interoperable infrastructure and services, FAIR principles, open research data management and openness throughout the research lifecycle. NI4OS team members from the University of Belgrade Computer Centre and the Institute of Physics (University of Belgrade) sought to explain the complexity of EOSC as a concept and an undertaking (Milica Ševkušić) , highlighting the importance of policy harmonization, standardization and regional and pan-European collaboration (Biljana Kosanović). The two-hour session included six presentations. Particular focus was laid on the tangible benefits for the stakeholders embodied in tools (NI4OS Catalogue, License Clearance Tool, repository policy generator, and NI4OS vs. Covid-19 – Dr. Branko Marović), computing infrastructure (EOSC virtual research environment – Dr. Dušan Vudragović) and services (cloud computing – Dr. Slavko Gajin), and best OS practice (application of open-source software in open data visualization – Vladimir Otašević) defined and/or developed under the NI4OS-Europe project.

The FAIR principles, present in each segment of the two-day conference, were additionally underscored in the session dedicated to the EOSC co-creation project Boosting EOSC readiness: Creating a scalable model for capacity building in RDM.

The audience of NI4OS-Europe session included 64 attendees on Zoom and 20 participants watching live streaming on YouTube. Most attendees were researchers (about 50%). The audience also included librarians, students, representatives of research and e-infrastructures, and science promoters. According to the feedback received so far, the topics were relevant and most attendees were highly satisfied with the presentations. They highlighted the complexity of the topics, especially in technical terms, and expressed their interest in participating in further training on Open Science, EOSC and Research Data Management.


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This 2.5 storey century home is finished on all levels and offers over 3,000 SF of living space. It is loaded with original finishes and charm with the hardwood floors with inlay, trim, pocket doors and crystal hardware. The welcoming foyer leads you into the living room with beautiful lead glass windows and pocket doors that lead you into the large dining room with coffered ceiling. The kitchen offers granite counters and good storage space along with a new dishwasher and stove (2022). The hardwood stairs lead you to the 2nd level where you will find 4 bedrooms including one with its own deck. The 3rd level loft is finished and offers so many possibilities – play room, home office, family room or master bedroom retreat! There is a side entrance to the basement that is fully finished with a rec room, bedroom, lots of storage, laundry and 3 piece bathroom. Additional highlights of this home include a 4 car garage, lots of driveway parking, sheathing and shingles (2020), large front porch and rear deck and beautiful pond with perennial gardens. This home is situated in the sought-after St. Clair/Blakeley area and walking distance to beautiful Gage Park. Don’t be TOO LATE*! *REG TM. RSA. (id:40227)

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MLS® Number H4151791
Property Type Single Family
Amenities Near By Hospital, Public Transit, Schools
Equipment Type Water Heater
Features Park Setting, Park/reserve, Paved Driveway, Level
Parking Space Total 11
Rental Equipment Type Water Heater

Bathroom Total 2
Bedrooms Above Ground 5
Bedrooms Total 5
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Window Coverings, Garage Door Opener
Basement Development Finished
Basement Type Full (finished)
Constructed Date 1922
Construction Style Attachment Detached
Cooling Type Wall Unit
Exterior Finish Brick
Fireplace Fuel Electric
Fireplace Present Yes
Fireplace Type Other - See Remarks
Foundation Type Stone
Heating Fuel Electric, Natural Gas
Heating Type Baseboard Heaters, Radiant Heat, Boiler
Stories Total 3
Size Exterior 2134 Sqft
Size Interior 2134 Sqft
Type House
Utility Water Municipal Water

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Land Amenities Hospital, Public Transit, Schools
Sewer Municipal Sewage System
Size Depth 140 Ft
Size Frontage 40 Ft
Size Irregular 40 X 140
Size Total Text 40 X 140|under 1/2 Acre

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Second Level 4pc Bathroom 7' '' x 7' ''
Second Level Bedroom 11' 5'' x 11' 1''
Second Level Bedroom 11' 6'' x 11' 1''
Second Level Bedroom 12' '' x 10' 6''
Second Level Bedroom 12' '' x 10' 9''
Second Level Foyer 6' 5'' x 7' 6''
Third Level Primary Bedroom 51' '' x 24' ''
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Ground Level Eat In Kitchen 10' '' x 15' 2''
Ground Level Dining Room 13' 2'' x 13' ''
Ground Level Living Room 16' 4'' x 13' 1''
Ground Level Foyer 11' 1'' x 9' 1''

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Inawera Mango

A delicious and juicy Mango that carries similar tastes between nectarines, oranges, and pineapples. Tropical paradise at your disposal.

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Types of Courts in Nigeria & Functions

The Nigerian judicial system is one of the federal government’s three arms or branches. This branch of government applies the country’s laws to individual circumstances and resolves all issues that come before it via the courts. Nigeria has a number of different sorts of courts, totaling eight.

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These courts are arranged in heirarchical order, meaning they are ranked by decreasing order. All of these courts have different tasks or roles that are clearly defined in the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s constitution. The hierarchy of Nigerian courts is described in this article, along with their varied jurisdictions and purposes.

The many sorts of courts in the country are listed here, along with their responsibilities.

Nigeria’s Supreme Court is the country’s highest court. When Nigeria became a sovereign nation in 1963, it became operational. The Supreme Court, as amended by the 1999 Constitution, has both original and appellate jurisdiction. The Supreme Court of Nigeria is Nigeria’s only court with the competence and jurisdiction to consider Court of Appeal appeals.

All subordinate federal courts and the highest state courts in the country are subject to the top court’s appeal jurisdiction. Furthermore, the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s decisions are binding on other Nigerian courts, with the exception of the Federal High Court.

Nigeria’s Supreme Court is currently headquartered in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

The country’s top court is made up of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and 21 other Supreme Court justices. They are selected by the President on the National Judicial Council’s proposal and must be confirmed by the Senate. They must retire when they reach the mandatory retirement age of 70.

The Court of Appeal follows the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the Nigerian judicial hierarchy. Nigeria now has seventy-two (72) courts of appeal located across the country’s six geographic zones.

The appeal court’s jurisdiction includes hearing and deciding any election-related question. Other areas of jurisdiction include the president’s and vice-periods president’s of office, and further governors and deputy governors in the country.

The country’s appeals court is chaired by a president, and rather than trying issues, it evaluates how matters were tried by trial courts to ensure that the case was correctly tried. Its operations center are in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone.

The Federal High Court is the Nigerian judiciary’s third appellate court, behind the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

The court is headed over by a Chief Judge, with a number of Judges working under the National Assembly’s directions. It can be found in over fifteen (15) states across the United States.

At minimum one Judge of Court is required for the Federal High Court to operate normally. It has constitutional authority over civil issues and matters pertaining to the Federal Government of Nigeria’s revenue, including taxation, customs, excise charges, banking, admiralty, and citizenship, to name just some.

State high courts are similar to federal high courts. They were constituted under the amended Section 255 of the 1999 Constitution. The statute allows for the establishment of a High Court in every one of the federation’s states as well as the Federal Capital Territory.

A chief judge serves as the head of each state’s top court. The composition of judges on the State High Courts is determined by the State Houses of Assembly and, in the case of the High Court of the FCT, the National Assembly. Under the 1999 Constitution, they have jurisdiction over civil and criminal disputes, and they can take legal action from Customary Courts, Area Courts, Magistrate Courts, and other courts.

In 1976, Nigeria founded the National Industrial Court to look into economic laws. It was established with the goal of resolving trade grievances involving workers and employers, workers and workers, trade unions and workers, and trade unions and trade unions. It has a president in charge.

The NIC possesses all of the powers and appellate jurisdiction of a state’s high court. Its main headquarter are in Area 3, Garki, Abuja, at 11, New Bussa Close. There are also a handful of National Industrial Courts located throughout the country.

The Sharia Court of Appeal is a Nigerian central government appellate court. It is a federal court that is a component of the consolidated courts system that operates in the northern half of the country, particularly in the north-east, in which Sharia is practiced.

The conventional and regular laws of other Nigerian areas are not interpreted by this court. Since its appellate jurisdiction is primarily limited to reviewing and interpreting civil issues concerning Islamic law, this is the situation. The Sharia Court of Appeal is led by a Grand Kadi, with a handful of Kadis ensuring the court’s proper functioning.

A Customary Court of Appeal is led by a president and other judges appointed by the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly to operate alongside him.

The FCT’s Customary Court of Appeal is established by Section 265 of the 1999 Constitution, whereas any State’s Customary Court of Appeal is established under Section 280.

In civil disputes relating to matters of customary law, the court operates and has monitoring and appellate jurisdiction.

Magistrate courts, also referred to as District courts in some states, is a lower division court under the State Authority.

The Federal Republic of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution does not allow for Magistrate and/or District Courts; instead, the State Houses of Assembly create them by legislative orders. Brief decisions are rendered by these courts even without participation of the concerned parties.

The only distinction between Magistrate and District Courts is their names. These courts deal with civil law, and then each region has its own system of regulations.

That’s the view of the types of Courts that are in the Nigerian judicial system. These courts performs their respective functions which distinguishes themselves. We tried to cover all these information as we highlighted these courts in hierarchy in a decreasing order. We believe you learnt something from this list of courts in the country and their respective functions. That’s the length of this write-up.

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13 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Terrorists Ambush as Insurgents Resurge in Africa’s Sahel Region

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13 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Terrorists Ambush as Insurgents Resurge in Africa’s Sahel Region

Thirteen Nigerian soldiers were reported dead in a gun battle with insurgents when a military convoy was ambushed by terrorists linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province Group (ISWAP) in Gazagana village, in the north-eastern state of Yobe on Saturday.

Heavy gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades hit the military convoy, reports said.

The Nigerian military confirmed the incidence, even though it initially said that only one soldier died and 28 jihadists were “neutralized”.

ISWAP had carried out series of attacks on soldiers in Yobe and Borno states.

Earlier on Friday (January 8), Boko Haram militants have killed 14 people in an overnight attack in the town of Mozogo, in Cameroon’s Far North region.

The jihadist group has in recent days staged several attacks in the same region despite the government’s claims of success against them.

The mayor of Mozogo, Boukar Medjewe, said local residents started fleeing to a nearby forest as soon as they heard that the attackers were approaching the town.

A suicide bomber who hid among the fleeing civilians detonated explosives killing 11 people on the spot, before gunmen shot dead three others.

The mayor said the military responded quickly but couldn’t shoot at the militants who had mixed with the civilians.

Many Cameroonians are questioning the government’s claims of almost defeating the Islamist group.

Earlier on January 3, suspected Islamist militants attacked two villages in Niger Republic, with reports of dozens of civilians killed.

Reuters reported that about 49 died and 17 injured in the village of Tchombangou, while another 30 died in Zaroumdareye – both near Niger’s western border with Mali.

The BBC reports that there have been several recent violent incidents in Africa’s Sahel region, carried out by militant groups.

It said Niger’s Tillabéri region, which lies within the so-called tri-border area between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, has been plagued by jihadi attacks in recent years.

Travel by motorbike has been banned in the region for a year, as part of efforts to stop incursions by Islamic militants, who often launch attacks from the vehicles.

Areas of Niger are also facing repeated attacks by jihadists from Nigeria, where the government is fighting an insurgency by Boko Haram.

Last month, members of the group killed at least 27 people in Niger’s south-eastern Diffa region.

The latest attacks in Tillabéri come amid national elections in Niger, as President Mahamadou Issoufou steps down after two five-year terms.

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New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

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New Jersey to Receive Additional Support for Hardest Hit Homeowners

For Immediate Release:
October 6, 2010
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New Funding Means $300 Million for Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – The Christie Administration announced today that New Jersey will receive an additional $188 million in federal funding for anti-foreclosure assistance to help struggling homeowners. The additional funding means that $300 million is now available for homeowners facing foreclosure.

The allocation will be distributed to the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) through the Hardest Hit Fund, a federal foreclosure prevention initiative. The HMFA has designated this funding for the New Jersey HomeKeeper Program, which will launch in January 2011. The program is designed to assist unemployed and underemployed homeowners make their monthly mortgage payments for up to 24 months.

"We're pleased the U.S. Treasury Department has expanded the Hardest Hit Fund initiative, which will serve as a gateway toward stabilizing New Jersey's housing market," said Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lori Grifa and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Board Chairperson. "With this additional federal support, New Jersey homeowners hardest hit by economic realities will be able to make their mortgage payments and remain in their homes."

Last month, Governor Christie announced New Jersey would be receiving $112 million in federal Hardest Hit Fund support for foreclosure assistance initiatives. Since the beginning of the economic downturn, foreclosures have skyrocketed nearly 200 percent in the Garden State. To date, one in every 450 homes have received a foreclosure filing in New Jersey.

"Helping families fight foreclosure is a critical part of our plan to strengthen New Jersey’s communities and our economy," said HMFA Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta. "This award will enable the Agency to provide vital resources to New Jersey homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments or who are at risk of losing their home."

The HMFA, an affiliate of the DCA, was created by the New Jersey State Legislature in 1983 to provide a strong, unified advocate for the production and financing of homeownership and rental housing that is affordable to lower income residents of the State of New Jersey. As part of its mission, the HMFA provides a variety of fixed interest rate mortgages and down payment and closing cost assistance programs to assist homebuyers and homeowners. For information on HMFA's existing foreclosure programs, as well as all other HMFA programs, log on to


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Bobby Bandiera is a Jersey music icon, his music credentials are impressive, performing with Southside Johnny for years, an eight year stint touring the world and playing guitar with Bon Jovi and was the musical director in Jon Bon Jovi’s Kings of Surburbia Band.

He’s played at the White House and shared the stage with legends Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton just to name a few.

Bobby’s a good friend of mine and one of his attributes is his compassion for others. Bobby spearheaded his Hope Concerts benefiting many New Jersey based charities including Parker House, Mary’s Place, Fulfill Foodbank, Autism Speaks, and 180 Turning Lives Around.

I had the pleasure of hosting the Hope Concerts which included Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Gary U.S. Bonds, Southside Johnny, Darlene Love and so many other legends all coming together because of their association with Bobby Bandiera. The Hope Concerts raised millions of dollars for those in need.

So here we are today, saddled by a virus that has literally wiped out live entertainment here in New Jersey affecting all the musicians and the workers and purveyors of the bars, clubs and theaters where our fine New Jersey musicians showcase their talents. Many of those musicians who are affected by the loss of revenue are full time musicians. They’ve been entertaining us for years and have no other revenue source.

Bobby wrote a song to pay tribute to those fighting for others who have fallen victim to the virus on the front lines. It’s a tribute to all of you hard working people. Bobby played this song for me at my house this week when we were self distancing. He prefers self distancing even when there is no virus threat!

I wanted to share his song with you and thank those who are on the front lines. Thanks Bobby for sharing your talent.

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H&M names Helmersson new CEO as Q4 profits look strong

Jan 30, 2020

H&M’s quarterly profits are always big news, but Thursday’s report was overshadowed by the announcement that the company has a new CEO. Helena Helmersson is taking over from long-time CEO Karl-Johan Persson, who will become chairman, taking over from his father Stefan Persson who has held the post for 20 years.

It’s a watershed moment for the business that’s one of the biggest fashion retailers globally and has moved during the chairman’s tenure from being a single brand company to owning nine labels in total.

While the chairman change will happen in a few months, Helmersson, who’s an H&M veteran and has been COO for a year, takes up her new role immediately.

Born in 1973, she started at the firm in 1997 as an economist at H&M’s buying department and held various roles within buying and production. Importantly, she was sustainability manager for five years, and after that production manager based in Hong Kong.

The outgoing chairman said: “It is a natural change, after 20 years, to hand over to Karl-Johan, who has been CEO for more than 10 years. I will continue to be a committed owner, just as today, but from a different position. In addition, the timing is favourable for making this change now since we have gradually improved profits and have a strong position with many well-established brands, millions of customers worldwide and good financial strength”.

He added that “Karl-Johan and the team have done an amazing job to secure the future of the H&M group. I am fully convinced that he will do an excellent job also as chairman. I feel confident in handing over the CEO role to Helena, who is an experienced and great leader who embodies our values. Helena will continue to work on the plan that we have adopted for 2020 and onwards”.

The company also said that its Q4 pre-tax profit in the period to the end of November rose to SEK5.4 billion (£432.6m) from SEK4.35 billion. That was significantly more than the SEK4.78 billion that analysts had been predicting. The group’s profit after tax increased to SEK4.212 billion from SEK3.543 billion.

That came as its net sales rose 9% to SEK61.694 billion. In local currencies, net sales rose 5% and in the period since the end of the quarter, they've risen by 5% in local currencies too.

The company said the cost of markdowns in relation to sales is estimated to fall by around 0.5-1 percentage point in Q1. And it added that “online and physical stores are being increasingly integrated with continued optimisation of the store portfolio”.

Developments this year will include both physical spaces and webstores. Around 200 new stores are planned to open in 2020, mainly in growth markets, but there are also around 175 planned store closures, mainly in established markets. Australia is scheduled to become a new H&M online market in the second half of 2020 and H&M will be launched on the e-commerce platform SSG.COM in South Korea this year.

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June 5, 2009 at 8:27 am (life) (, , )

sO many things to dO…sO lil time..haishh… (scratching my head ala zOey style)

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August 27, 2008 at 4:28 am (hOt mama, life) (, , , , , , )

I am TIRED. hee. Who knew taking care of my baby bucuk yg getting more adorable everyday would take so much energy and time.

Basically below are my daily activities on week days :

4.50am – wake up
5.50am – go to subang to hantar zOey
6.30am – arrive at subang and eat breakfast courtesy of mama 😛
6.45am – go to work from subang to beat the traffic
7.10am – arrive at office in menara telekom
8am – 5.30pm – wOrk wOrk wOrk
5.45pm – yusnO pick me up from work
6.20pm – arrive at subang
6.45pm – dinner courtesy frm mama again 😛
7.05pm – go back home
7.45pm – arrive at Kajang
8.00pm – mandi
8.30pm – main main with zOey sambil basuh kain(if applicable.I dont do laundry everyday)
9.30pm – salin nappy and kasi zOey minum susu
9.45pm – tidOrkan zOey (this normally would take from 15 minutes to longest 40 minutes)
10.30pm – kemas kemas apa yg patut for tomorrow.
??? pm – tidOozzzzz

and tomorrow is the same thing all over again. The only bright side is there is no traffic from kajang to subang and vice versa because of the highway. But i am quite worried with the constant travelling and plus minus the penat factor, takut accident je nanti. If i drive I am quite confident I won’t be sleepy la. But if my hubby drive, aku yg lebih lebih risau. Mana tak. tgk kadang kadang tgk macam dah nak tertido je drive tu. Isk isk. dangerous. In the end aku yg lebih stress kalau dia drive.

I just wish there is more time in a day and some leftover energy for me to do something else other than work and travelling. Feel like moving to usj je..Reduce sikit time and energy problem. But what the heck are we going to do with this current house. hehe.. Rumah sekarang lawa & besar. Macam sayang la pulak 😛

God give us strength to get through this phase of my life safely and stress free. Amin.

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The author’s views are entirely his or her own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz.

Whether speaking to senior management or just trying to figure out what direction our SEO strategy should take next, as SEOs we often find ourselves asking the same question: “but what could I get from this?”

Particularly when we’re prioritizing work across different keywords, it can be hard to know:

  1. What rank we can expect to achieve (rather than just assuming position 1 for everything).

  2. What we could get from that ranking in terms of traffic/conversions.

  3. What that means in terms of additional traffic or revenue

It can really trip us up if any of our predictions are based on wild rankings we could never achieve, or if we accidentally include traffic we’re already getting anyway!

So, what’s the solution to solve all of that, and ensure we focus on getting the biggest bang for our buck? Introducing Aira’s Keyword Opportunity Estimation Tool.

Get your copy of Aira’s Opportunity Sheet here.

What is Aira’s Keyword Opportunity Estimation Tool?

Built in Google Sheets, the focus of the tool is to:

  1. Identify the highest probable ranking position for different keywords.

  2. Estimate what that could achieve in terms of traffic, conversions, and revenue, etc.

  3. Highlight the best opportunities so you can prioritize your efforts. This is done by subtracting current estimated traffic, conversions, and revenue from the estimations if you were to rank in the highest possible position.

The sheet takes a top-20 report from a rank tracking tool and:

  • Allows you to enter a list of domains you determine you are unable to outrank.

  • Removes any ranking positions for domains you’ve listed as those you are unable to outrank.

  • Allows you to toggle on/off a list of commonly hard-to-beat domains so you can quickly cut down the list.

  • Removes instances where you might be trying to compete with competitors on their own branded terms.

  • Automatically picks out where you’re ranking currently to see how much more traffic/conversions you might be able to get on a given keyword.

Here’s an example output:

Let’s dive into an example

Imagine you’re doing SEO for a new flight site. Let’s call it BrainAir.

You know that you can probably rank for quite a few “flights” terms, unless there’s a comparison site like expedia.com already ranking. So, you add expedia.com as a domain to remove and now the sheet will find the best possible ranking you could get for each keyword except for positions where Expedia is already appearing.

In the example below, skyscanner.net and expedia.co.uk are both listed as domains to remove. In this case, position 2 is the highest potential ranking position, as this sheet only removes the specific ranking positions for the domains listed. This means you can still get a better position if that is available.

When doing keyword analysis, you may also realize there are some terms in your list like “Easyjet iceland flights”. If you don’t think you could beat Easyjet for “Easyjet iceland flights”, you can tick a box and the sheet automatically ignores any time Easyjet is ranking for a search that includes the word “Easyjet”.

Why use this tool?

This sheet can be used to see:

  • How much more traffic you could get from an SEO project in general.

  • How much more traffic you could get from specific keywords.

  • Where you should prioritize your efforts first.

While no estimate is going to be bang on the money, many other approaches will likely wildly overestimate how much traffic you could get in total, as they usually assume a highest position of 1, which is not always attainable.

On top of that, other approaches tend to not look at current traffic estimates, so don’t factor in additional traffic, instead just focusing on total traffic. This leads to situations where you’re focusing primarily on keywords with the highest search volume, as opposed to focusing on the keywords capable of driving the highest amount of potential traffic to the site.

This can help with developing SEO strategies, such as:

  • Prioritizing new page creation/re-optimization based on potential traffic opportunity. For example, if this sheet highlights an opportunity to drive a significant level of additional traffic for specific keywords, you may decide to prioritize building out new landing pages, or re-optimizing your existing content to target those keywords more effectively.

  • Prioritizing technical fixes based on potential opportunity. For example, if a tool such as Little Warden highlights technical issues , then this sheet can help you see the highest potential rank for specific keywords, should those issues be fixed.

  • Seeing which competitors are having the biggest impact on ranking positions for specific keywords/keyword groups. For example, if you see that the same domain consistently appears as one you need to replace in the rankings, then it will be worth investing time looking at their strategies and approaches.

How to use the sheet

Click this link to get your copy of the Opportunity Sheet.

Stage 1: Copy & Paste in your top 20 report

Import your top 20 report into the tab named [Input] Top 20 Ranking Report, pasting into cell A1. You should delete/override the existing dummy data. The top 20 ranking report can come from any rank tracking tool, for example STAT, Rank Ranger, Accuranker, Data For SEO, etc.

At this stage, the order of the columns does not matter.

Stage 2: Selecting which columns to include

Navigate to [Input] Column Selection.

Here you need to use the dropdowns to select which columns relate to:

  • The keyword column

  • The search volume column

  • The rank column

  • The URL column

The table on the right-hand side will automatically update as these different dropdowns are updated with the first six rows.

Please check if the data aligns with the correct columns (or the rest of the outputs are going to look really odd).

Stage 3: Defining which domains you’re unable to compete with

Navigate to [Input] Domain Selection.

The first step is to enter your domain. The example in this case is booking.com

Next, add the domains you feel you’re unable to compete with. These can either contain the protocol or subdomain, or not.

You can find your competing domains by using a tool such as Moz’s Free Domain SEO Analysis Tool. Alternatively you can go to [Output 4] Current Traffic/ SOV Per Domain, which displays all of the domains ordered by total estimated traffic and share of voice.

We would recommend revising this list once you have seen the results, to include any additional domains you hadn’t previously included.

On the right side of the page, you can choose to include pre-defined domains in the list. This includes standard, hard-to-beat domains such as Google and Amazon, or social media domains such as Facebook and Twitter.

Finally, you can decide whether you want to exclude domains that contain target keywords in the domain name. For example, if you don’t think you could beat Easyjet for “Easyjet flights”, tick this box and the sheet automatically ignores any time Easyjet is ranking for a search that includes the word “Easyjet”.

Stage 4: Entering CTR, conversion rates, and average order values

Navigate to [Input] CTR, Conv Rate and AOV.

This section is designed for you to enter an estimated CTR for each position, average conversion rate, and average order value (AOV).

You can access the CTR position data yourself by using Google Search Console. It would make sense to focus on non-branded keywords, as branded keywords would skew these figures.

Advanced Web Ranking also provides an average CTR for each position for different industries based on a sample of sites. This can be found by navigating to the categories tab on this page.

Note: If you leave this column blank, traffic estimates will use the Average Non Branded CTR from Advanced Web Rankings.

The Conversion rate and AOV data can be found using Google Analytics, though it’s worth noting that these figures will vary depending on the type of page. For example, a blog is likely to have a much lower conversion rate than a product page, so it’s worth bearing that in mind during your analysis.

Stage 5: Output 1 — Keyword Breakdown

Navigate to [Output 1] Keyword Breakdown.

Here you can see the top 20 report with just the four columns that were previously selected: Keyword, Search Volume, Rank, and Ranking URL.

There are a number of additional columns:

  • Domain: The domain of the ranking URL.

  • Can our site outrank this domain?: This column tells you whether you “Can Compete” or “Cannot Compete” with each of the domains for their ranking position, depending on whether they are included in the domain list in [Input] Domain Selection.

  • Is it our domain?: This signifies whether it is the domain you have inputted in the [Input] Domain Selection tab.

  • Highest Potential Ranking Position for your site?: This column shows whether the column is the highest potential ranking position for that keyword.

  • Domain Name Mentioned in the Keyword?: This column tells you whether the domain name is mentioned in the keyword.

Stage 6: Output 2 — Keyword Highest Rank

Navigate to [Output 2] Keyword Highest Rank.

Here you can see a summary for each keyword showing you the highest potential rank, estimated traffic, and conversions/revenue, as well as which domain/URL you could conceivably outrank.

There is also data related to your current rankings and potential increase in traffic, conversions, and revenue should you reach the highest potential ranking position.

These figures are based on your previous inputs, so go back and check what you have entered if you feel that any of the figures are noticeably different to what you would expect.

Stage 7: Output 3 — Keyword Highest Rank

Navigate to [Output 3] Keyword Opportunities.

This output provides the top-level summary focusing on the keyword, search volume, and which domain/URL you could seek to replace. The metrics in this output are focused on potential additional traffic, conversions, and revenue.

These figures are calculated by working out estimated current traffic, conversions and revenue based on current rank, search volume, conversion rate, and average order value and subtracting this from these figures should the domain rank in the highest potential position.

Stage 8: Output 4 — Predicted Traffic/SOV Per Domain

Navigate to [Output 4] Predicted Traffic/SOV Per Domain.

This output provides an overview of the total estimated traffic per domain from the top 20 report, which allows you to see which domains are driving the highest amount of traffic across your keywords.

There is also a Share of Voice column, which pulls in the share of voice for each of these domains. The calculation is total traffic per domain/total traffic across all domains.

On the right side of the page, your own domain’s current estimated traffic will be pulled through, alongside Share of Voice.

You can then enter competitor domains into the boxes below, which will provide total estimated traffic and share of voice with a comparison to your own domain.

How does this Google Sheet work?

This tool is designed to allow you to import a top 20 rankings report for your priority keywords, select which domains you feel you aren’t able to outrank within your niche, and optionally enter in CTR figures by position, average conversion rate, and Average Order Value (AOV), if you have access to this data.

Then, in the [Output 3] Keyword Opportunities tab you’ll get a list of the best potential rankings you could get for each keyword, ordered by total additional traffic and revenue you could get from on top of what you are currently getting.

In order to make all this magic happen there is a fair amount of Google Sheets spice happening in the background, so if you’re a Google Sheets enthusiast, you may enjoy taking a look under the hood to see how we’ve pulled it together.

The main formula used is the QUERY function in order to pull specific data from one sheet to another, which automatically updates based on the user’s selection on the [Input] Column Selection tab. This logic is used in all the main outputs.

The domain selection uses REGEX in order to combine together a list of different domains which are used in the different outputs to determine whether a site can rank for a specific domain or not.

Whenever working with rows, we use ARRAYFORMULAs in order to ensure that the formulas are applied to the whole column.

In the example below, we are using the regex above in order to determine whether a domain can or cannot compete for different ranking positions.

The estimated traffic, conversions, and revenue positions take the inputs from the [Input] CTR, Conv Rate and AOV tab.In the example below, we are working out the estimated traffic by multiplying the highest potential rank (in column C), looking up the CTR for that position and then multiplying it by the Search Volume (in column B). The same logic applies to the conversions and revenue figures.

Working out the difference in potential vs. current position is done by subtracting the estimated traffic from the current estimated traffic. There is some additional logic in there to catch whether the current traffic is higher than the potential traffic (as we obviously wouldn’t want the potential rank to be lower than the current rank).

These are the fundamentals, but if you are interested further, do make a copy, unhide the hidden cells, and have a good look under the hood.

Final thoughts

Within SEO, it’s critical to focus on impact when delivering results.

When you have a list of keywords, it’s often tricky to know where you could potentially rank, what levels of traffic you can earn, and how this relates to conversions and revenue. Aira’s Keyword Opportunity Estimation Tool tries to answer these questions.

Please reach out on Twitter to let us know how you get on with it!

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Day 10 of the 12 Days of Cookies – Brownie Thins!

This wonderful event, in it’s second year, is the brain child of Andrea of Andrea's Recipes, but this year is being organized and ran by Sandy of At the Baker's Bench.

How I got asked to be involved with this incredible group is beyond me but all the thanks goes to Kelly of Sass & Veracity and after last year I sure earned my way in the hard way! There are 10 of us that have decided to do The 12 Days of Cookies – A bon appétit cookie extravaganza. We will be choosing, baking, tasting, blogging and sharing with you a cookie a day for the first 12 days of December.
These cookies are coming from bon appetit's Holiday Cookie-a-Day Slideshow.

These are my partners in crime. We will all be choosing different cookies and surprising each other. How fun is that???? Be sure to check out their selections for the day!

Andrea of Andrea's Recipes
Claire of The Barefoot Kitchen
Courtney of Coco Cooks
Di of Di's Kitchen Notebook
Kelly of Sass & Veracity
Michelle of Big Black Dogs
RJ of Flamingo Musings
Sandy of At the Baker's Bench
Tiffany of The Nesting Project

brownie thins

For the 10th cookies I decided to make Brownie Thins.  I needed something that was quick and easy and wanted something chocolate.  These should have fit the bill.  Several of my partners in crime had made these so I did know what I was up against.  Some issues with the part of the plastic wrap being used to spread these out so I skipped that part and just used the back of a spoon to spread them out.  I also had no pistachios so I used cashews…

Brownie Thins

  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Pinch of coarse kosher salt
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

  • Position rack in lowest third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter 2 baking sheets. Place butter and chocolate in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high power until almost completely melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Add sugar and egg; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Add flour, both extracts, and salt; stir just to blend. Let batter stand 10 minutes.

  • Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing apart (12 per sheet). Spray sheet of plastic wrap lightly with nonstick spray. Place, sprayed side down, over cookies. Using fingers, press each mound into 2 1/2- to 2 3/4-inch round. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle pistachios over rounds. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until slightly darker at edges and firm in center, about 7 minutes. Cool on sheet 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to rack; cool completely.

  • Would I make these again?  Nope.  These were soooo not forgiving.  I found them to be very bland tasting and not at all what I had hoped.  I even added salt to the tops of the last couple of batches hoping that would make them sing to me.  Too bad too because these were really a fast and easy cookie to make!

    Jamie said...

    A super yummy way to enjoy brownies and an easier way to wrap them up and give them as gifts. Great recipe!

    Di said...

    Mmm, I love cashews. =) I actually made these about a week ago, but was so unhappy with how they turned out, I'm not blogging them. They didn't even rate a re-do, unlike my other problem recipes. Sad, because like you, I was really excited at the prospect of an easy chocolate recipe.

    Pam said...

    Your cookies keep getting better and better...yum!

    Bee Happy!

    kellypea said...

    "So not forgiving..." makes me want to run screaming from the room. Seriously. My patience is zippedy-do-dah about now. Does it count if I think they're beautiful! Funny how all the evil ones look nice. What's up with that?

    Rosy said...

    I'm so glad you let me know this. I will not be making these cookies....Eek!

    Thistlemoon said...

    Oh well! Too bad they didn't taste good - they look like they could have been yummy! And yeah, super easy to make...o'well! :)

    Inspired by eRecipeCards said...

    brownie... THINS???

    what an odd name for these decadent little morsels!

    I have now made two of your cookies. Yesterday, as threatened, I made DAY TWO's Pecan lace. I doubled the recipe, but was still not able to get enough to give away in the neighborhood cookie/beer exchange. So I just made one layer, frosted and then topped with some left over ground Pecan pieces...

    I blogged about the party, and there are a few cookie pictures... This week, i will be blogging the cookie details.

    And speaking of thin... After you are done with the 12 days, you must post what you are doing with all these cookies... I feel like my ass is spread ing whenever I read you... here's my party link

    Bob said...

    Oh no! That's too bad that they didn't come out good, they had such promise.


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An interactive sound and light installation produced in collaboration with Heather Kapplow and featured in the 2015 Illuminus Boston Festival.

Using seven sodium vapor lights and audio recorded the same week from the stage at live concerts by the band Yo La TengoOvation offered everyone the opportunity to feel the swell of enthusiasm that performers like musicians or actors experience when they receive enough cheering and applause to justify an encore or standing ovation.

The piece was set in Boston’s famous Fenway Park, and allowed participants to step out onto the field one by one or in small groups.

Though many of us have given this kind of love to performers or athletes, most of us never have this experience ourselves, so Ovation transfers it back. Just once.

Ovation received invaluable assistance from Ian King, Kevin Micka, Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan and James McNew.


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New service allows music companies, distributors and high net worth individuals to bid on catalog and new music projects on the beatBread platform

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, Oct. 20, 2022 / — beatBread (, the funding platform for independent musicians and labels, has announced an exclusive network of investors adding funding from music companies and professionals, distributors and high net worth individuals to its existing institutional capital pool.

The new feature will allow artists who have received a qualifying offer from beatBread to highlight tour dates, collaborators, marketing partners and other initiatives to a range of pre-approved investors. Investors within the network can use this information to bid on advances on some or all of the royalties associated with an artist contract, giving artists the opportunity to receive better economic terms than those offered by beatBread’s automated process alone. .

Artists who qualify for the invite-only investor network can set their minimum terms, and if no combination of funding offers within the network meet the artist’s threshold, they will be able to accept their original offer of beatBread or go away altogether.

“Simply put, beatBread is on a mission to empower artists, first by expanding access to capital while maintaining control, ownership and transparency, and now with this new feature, leverage to get the best possible conditions,” said Peter Sinclair, CEO of beatBread. “We use algorithms to make investment decisions, but we know that some investors may prefer to use experience, taste and other subjective factors. Both approaches have their place. If our own capital is moved by higher offers from network investors, then we have succeeded in our mission to empower artists, who deserve to have the best options to fund their careers.”

beatBread’s investor network does not accept investment from fans, thereby avoiding the significant illiquidity and brand risks created by fan-based crowdfunding. The investors admitted to the network all have an interest and a demonstrated financial capacity to finance several artists on a large scale. These investors provide additional funds each month to the millions already invested in artists from beatBread’s institutional capital.

Since launching in November 2020, beatBread has leveraged its groundbreaking chordCashAI™ technology to make cash advances to nearly 500 artists and labels across multiple genres, six continents, and a wide range of career stages.

Advances offered by leveraging beatBread’s algorithmic approach range from as low as $1,000 to $2 million per artist, with options for artists to receive large advances on new and unreleased music. Advances within the network can go even further. In either case, advances are repaid from a share of an artist’s broadcast and broadcast revenue, over a period chosen by the artist, giving artists full choice and control of their distribution partners. , marketing and production and ownership of their music.

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