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Presentations by ISC representatives will describe the new opportunities that have been created for geospatial visualization and analysis by recent changes in the industry. Specifically, they will examine the impact that consumer map services including Microsoft Virtual Earth™ and Google Maps™ have had on the demand for advances in geospatial visualization and analysis.

Benton Belcher will present “Hybrid GIS - Consumer-based Mapping and a GIS” at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 21st. This presentation will focus on the next level of spatial data visualization, analysis and management using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Silverlight 2.0. Having seen the integration of consumer-based mapping services with GIS for over two years, Mr. Belcher will focus on how .NET developers can build rich smart client and Web applications with Microsoft's newest presentation technologies. Using these technologies, we'll focus on the importance of vector tile overlays in dynamic thematic mapping, controlling tile cache sizes, and decreasing server load.

Click here to read more… Personal Genesis Publishing announced this week that Ron Hornes ground-breaking new book Forgotten Faces -- A Window Into Our Immigrant Past" is now available to the public via Wal-Marts online bookstore. This development marks the continued growth of the books popularity and availability with online retailers. Fueled by the acceptance of the public library systems as the most comprehensive reference book available on the neglected but beautiful art of photo-ceramic memorial portraiture, Forgotten Faces" is now represented by every major distributor of books to academic, public and private libraries across the nation. As the first book ever published emphasizing the artistic merit and historical significance of photo-ceramic memorial portraits on tombstones, Personal Genesis Publishing projects library sales to grow exponentially and become its major market in 2005.

A feature article in the San Francisco Chronicles June 19th Bay Area Centerpiece marked the books publication. At that same time, Amazon.com highlighted the book as the most popular on its subject matter. In September of 2004, the book was evaluated by the San Francisco Public Library System and selected for purchase for all of its 27 branches. Impressed with the books originality, compelling photographs and comprehensive research on this previously unexplored subject matter, Laura Lent, Adult Collections Coordinator for the Main Branch issued this formal recommendation Forgotten Faces eloquently expresses California's immigrant roots. With well researched essays and moving portraits, I highly recommend this beautiful and unique book."

Other assessments of the book were highly complimentary as well. Jim Kerr, News Director and Host of On the Town" for ABC/KNCOs radio (8/2/04) called Forgotten Faces a fascinating book, beautifully presented." Kim Carrow, book reviewer for Odyssey Books and The Union" newspaper (7/17/04) said of Forgotten Faces - Brimming with rare photographs and historical commentary, this book is captivating."

In October, 2004 as Barnes and Noble added Forgotten Faces" to its on-line listing, this first-of-its-kind book emerged on the wholesale library market. Proclaimed an important addition to the study of both cemeteries and immigrant life in the U.S." by Gary Collison, Editor of the prestigious journal Markers, Journal for the Association of Gravestone Studies" the book became recognized as the foremost reference to examine the origins, history and popularity of photo-ceramic portraits as a new record of the immigrant experience. Mr. Collison, in his review published in Art & Antiques magazine article (12/03) also emphasized the books appealing presentation of portraits stating Forgotten Faces is a stunning gallery, filled with haunting echoes of the past. ... a wonderful selection, beautifully photographed , intimate and captivating images. It gives the reader an Ellis Island experience"

With an original collection of well-preserved examples affirming this neglected art form, Personal Genesis Publishing, entered into separate marketing agreements for the distribution of Forgotten Faces" to the top four library wholesalers and distributors in the United States. Leading this influential group was Baker & Taylor, Inc., the second largest book distributor in the United States and the largest distributor to libraries in the country. The publisher agreed to partner with Baker & Taylor for national distribution of the book including publication of the title in B&Ts respected catalog and superannotation listings.

Next, Quality Books, a leader in library distribution added the book to its catalog and placed a significant initial order. Emery-Pratt, a wholesaler specializing in academic, public and private library sales for over four decades, also initiated a direct marketing program focused on Forgotten Faces." Concurrently, Midwest Library Service, synonymous with superior service to libraries for over forty years, also placed a substantial initial order and represented the book in its listings

The inclusion of Wal-Mart.com as another prominent retail outlet just prior to the holiday season marks another milestone in interest generated for this innovative publication. The series Forgotten Faces -- Americas Lost History," represents a completely new photo-history of American immigration. This landmark first book, A Window Into Our Immigrant Past," provides a break-through in the study and documentation of American immigrant history. Presenting a collection of 350 memorial portraits of immigrants from 28 different nations during the period 1900-1945, Forgotten Faces" reveals the beauty and importance of this neglected art form and exposes the continued loss of these national heirlooms from our countrys heritage.

Visit www.PersonalGenesisPublishing.com or www.ForgottenFaces.org for more details.



Author Information

Ronald Horne
PERSONAL GENESIS PUBLISHING

I’m not sure what I’m more sad about, judging by cover most would say PHP developers are smart individuals….I like how they indirectly say I was spitting lies.

<impl> I don’t think there should be arbitrary age restrictions on drugs
<cmanns> Maybe govt could say you abuse by selling so much non taxed, but you’d pass out from being baked before you could at all nearly overdose off weed
<feti> cmanns: yes you can.

^Oh so you can overdose (or did he mean abuse?) marijuana, oh okay these guys are gonna be fun.
<aka-> cmanns: just fyi there is never a need to notify us when you are or not on topic.
<cmanns> They had to inject rats or w/e with insane ammounts of thc to cause them harm, theres never been a documented fatality from weed
<aka-> feti: you can abuse weed just like you can abuse food
<feti> Just like you can abuse alcohol.
<feti> What he said was pretty stupid.
<aka-> yes
<cmanns> yeah but alcohol’s going to poison you when you “abuse”
<feti> cmanns: Anything can be abused without moderation.
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<aka-> to assume death must accure for something to be considered abuse is retarded
<cmanns> and regardless getting drunk is bad for your body anyways
<impl> I dunno, potheads are pretty fucking dumb.
<feti> cmanns: I’m pretty sure every time you toke, abusing or not, you’re poisoning yourself.
<aka-> smoking weed is NOT good for you
<aka-> wtf
<feti> cmanns: Another stupid statement. Maybe it’s time to think before you open your mouth
<aka-> ^^ good idea
<cmanns> Wow a threat
<feti> cmanns: A little ejumakation ;d
<feti> That wasn’t a threat.
<cmanns> Well first off matey
<feti> That was a statement.
<cmanns> Smokign anything is never good
<feti> No shit?
<cmanns> but thc it’s self is harmless and a natural substance animals eat
<impl> but you could vape
<aka-> I love how weed smokers act like smokign weed is good for the body
<cmanns> Well I’d be in pain without it
<aka-> ok take thc pills then
<feti> I feel like a pirate now.
<feti> Yarrrrrrr.
<Two9A> Don’t pills cost more?
<feti> Shiver me timbers.
<cmanns> and the problem with pills
<cmanns> ugh
<Two9A> feti: Arr.
<impl> VAPE
<impl> VAPE
<impl> VAPE
<sth_> pills are like 50p a pill
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<aka-> we are talking about smoking weed… not THC specifically you fucking idiot
<Two9A> That went well
<sth_> pills are amazingly cheap
<aka-> it never does
<cmanns> I’d vape but cbf
<cmanns> sth_, weed pills?
<Two9A> I doesnae have the PEUWAER
<aka-> why can’t most weed smokers argue the use of weed without making shti up
<aka-> THC pills not weed pills
<feti> aka-: ABUSE! DUH!
<cmanns> Same shit man stop nit picking
<feti> Not really.
<aka-> no it is noit
<aka-> not
<aka-> at all
<aka-> god you are fucking stupid
<cmanns> its thc extracted from weed
<cmanns> Now shall I go on to say it’s not weed it’s marijuana you fucking idiot
<cmanns> hey i sound like you pricks now
<cmanns> bye
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One of the things I hate most in the world is ignorant people. Smoking anything, ingesting anything could potential have cancer causing effects. It’s not 100% proven but many scientists believe pot aids against cancer, some believe it has a low risk of causing it (and is still beneficiary as no direct links to it causing cancer) but as with smoking anything there is carcinogens and such. In laymans terms marijuana compared to a cigarette smoking and you’re a straight edge non drinking non smoker. Compared marijuana user and non-maryj user, you may find the two could be similar, or one a slob bag wasting his life. It all depends on how you do life, you can’t just pound away any substance however you won’t be ending up in the Emergency Room for smoking one too many blunts; may find yourself waking up on the kitchen floor with every box of cereal and a empty jug of milk at the worst….

By the way, about Sailor Moon and other manga/anime that is geared towards girls (shoujo), there was a character, Zoisite who was heavily edited due to his relationship with another man, Kunzite (or Malachite for the US version). Now, the US version rewrote Zoisite as female, HOWEVER, he had long, wavy hair, long eyelashes, was much shorter than many of the male characters, was constantly surrounded by pink petals, has crossdressed, and tended to put his pinky to his mouth, like Dr. Evil of Austin Powers fame, only in a more dainty fashion, like how we used to make fun of rich people sipping tea when we were younger. I personally think that this is more insulting to gay men than just rewriting him as a woman. In the manga, Zoisite did crossdress, but was drawn to look a little more masculine and did not have a relationship with Kunzite.

As for Haruka and Michiru (Amara and Michelle), Men and women stopped in their tracks to admire their beauty throughout the series. I found it quite annoying, as if the only purpose of lesbians was to be admired for your beauty and your partner's beauty. Michiru had medium-length, flowing turquoise hair, adored arts and music, and spoke and acted eloquently like a princess. Haruka had short dark blond hair, was stoic, loved cars and racing, wore a boy's uniform to school (in Japan, you can't really dress in the uniform meant for the opposite sex), and spoke in a deep voice, loudly and clearly. So, I can certainly tell that Haruka and Michiru are pretty much a stereotype of a heterosexual relationship. In the manga, Haruka was drawn as VERY masculine when she did not transform. It was even told that Haruka was "both a guy and a girl", when I know that it originally meant "androgynous". I hate how people who've only watched the English version get a bad reputation. Anime is expensive and until recently, hard to come by. But not all computers can download bootlegged episodes.

Utena does have shoujo-ai/yuri as its main focus, and it does have its stereotypical moments (Utena dislikes dresses and skirts and is bossy and even lashes out at authority figures; Anthy is passive and a 'trophy', always in a dress), however, Utena's desire to be a prince is because she was rescued by one, which means that because she was helped, she now has a strong desire to help others.

I see someone beat me to Azumanga Daioh, but I honestly can say that it's one of my favorite aneime/manga series. The thing I like best is that the character designs look much like real people, with the exception of the classic big eyes and heart-shaped face as well as idealized bodies. But, all the teenage girls have different breast sizes, the biggest, being Sakaki, the smallest being Osaka. And it has no impact on their characterization whatsoever, although there is some gentle teasing among the girls. I'm relieved that the reason why Miss Yukari, and English teacher (Yukari is her given name, but she's called 'Miss Yukari' sometimes), is a bad driver is not because she is a woman, but because she's absolutely crazy. Even her best friend, Ms. Kurosawa, a gym teacher is wary of letting her borrow her car. I like how the series plays on the insecurities of teenager girls in a non-negative way most of the time. Sakaki is tall with big breasts, but feels uncomfortable about it, especially around Chiyo-chan, the 10-year-old prodigy in her class. Yomi (Koyomi), who has a body much like Sakaki's only shorter and slightly smaller breasts is obsessed with her weight to the point where she gets defensive about her classmates eating what they want, or getting too full easily. Now, this kind of annoys me as clearly, Yomi isn't fat. Everyone knows how fat women are portrayed in anime. But I have to laugh anyway, since she goes as far as to take off her glasses to make sure the number on the scale stays as low as possible. The only real problematic character is Mr. Kimura, who is a pervert who admires high school girls, even Chiyo-chan ("High school is high school!"), but thankfully never gets what he wants.

I'd have to reccommend Angelic Layer, which is actually shounen, but it has much more appeal to girls than boys, IMO. The main character, 12-year-old Misaki gets lost in Tokyo when she first moves by herself, then discovers the game, Angelic Layer. This might remind you when you were little, and you probably played with Barbies/Bratz, and yes, most of the characters who play this game are female, but most of the players are teens. Only one little girl is a serious competitor. There is one teen male enthusiast of the game, though. Each of the characters has her (or his) own reason to play Angelic Layer. Misaki wants to prove that age and size don't matter when you're having fun playing a game; that she can accomplish anything despite her short stature and young age.

An anime I really DON'T reccommend is Wedding Peach. The plot centers around three seventh-grade girls who aspire to get married someday. All three of them chase a star soccer player. They all become magical girls whose purpose is to protect love. In this case, love is heterosexual love. The main character, Momoko is introduced when she dreamily watches a wedding video of her mother and father. The only reason she aspires to be like her absent mother is because she married her father. There is a typical love interest who at first bullies the girls then becomes attracted to Momoko and then there are fat jokes in the anime. I had to stop watching it after the first DVD. The manga was pretty weak. Even the opening song, "Dreaming of a Lovely Angel" ("I dream of/full frills/please, a wedding dress") tells you that it's full of heteronormative brainwashing.

It's been a long time since I left the anime fandom and am currently re-entering it, so please bear with me, if any information is incorrect. I'm actually more of a gamer than an anime/manga fan. Though, a lot of the sexism with anime and manga can apply to games, too.

Improved Search Engine Rank: Google Page Rank Misconceptions

July 30th, 2010 | by admin |

Improved search engine rank is attainable through good search engine optimization, part of which is the maximizing of your Google Page Rank through intelligent linking with other web pages. In this first part of 2 on the subject of Google Page Rank, we will look at the argument for attaining high listings through a linking strategy.
Google Page Rank is a buzz term at the moment since many believe it to be more important to your search engine listing than search engine optimization. If we ignore for the moment the fact that Page Rank is, in itself, a form of SEO, then there are arguments for and against that belief.
Before we investigate these arguments, let’s understand some fundamentals of search engine listings. First, most search engines list web pages, not domains (websites). What that means is that every web page in a domain has to be relevant to a specific search term if it is to be listed.
Secondly, a search engine customer is the person who is using that engine to seek information. It is not an advertiser or the owner of a website. It is the user seeking information. The form of words that is used by that customer is called a ’search term’. This becomes a ‘keyword’ when applied to a webmaster trying to anticipate the form of words that a user will employ to search for their information.
A search engine works by analyzing the semantic content of a web page and determining the relative importance of the vocabulary used, taking into account the title tags, the heading tags and the first text it detects. It will also check out text related contextually to what it considers to be the main ‘keywords’ and then rank that page according to how relevant it calculates it to be for the main theme of the page.
It will then examine the number of other web pages that are linked to it, and regard that as a measure of how important, or relevant to the ‘keyword’, that the page is. The value of the links is regarded as peer approval of the content. All of these factors determine how high that page is listed for search terms that are similar contextually to the content of the page.
Without doubt, there are web pages that are listed high in the search engine indices that contain very little in the way of useful content on the keywords for which they are listed, and have virtually no contextual relevance to any search term. However, a careful investigation of these sites will reveal two things.
The first is that many such web pages are frequently listed highly only for relatively obscure search terms. If a search engine customer uses a common search term to find the information they are seeking, they will very rarely be led to a site that has little content other than links, but it is possible. The second is that they contains large numbers of links out to other web pages, and it can be assumed that they have at least an equal number of web pages linking back.
It is possible to find such web pages for many keywords. An example is on the first page on Google for the keyword ‘Data VOIP Solutions’. There is a website there that is comprised only of links. The site itself has little content, but every link leads to either another website that provides useful content, or another internal page full of more links and no content. That is how links can be used to lift a web page high in the SE listings.
Such sites frequently contain only the bare minimum of conventional search engine optimization, but the competition is so low that they gain high listings. You will also find them to contain large numbers of internal pages, every one of which contain the same internal and external links.
It is true, therefore, that it is possible to get a high listing without much content, but with a large number of links. However, is that a legitimate argument for those promoting links against content? Could you reasonably apply that strategy to your website? Could a genuine website really contain thousands of links to other internal pages and external pages on other websites, and still maintain its intended purpose?
In the second part of this article, titled ‘Search Engine Rank: Google Page Rank Misconceptions’ wI will explode some myths about Page Rank, and explain how many people are wasting their time with reciprocal links, and perhaps even losing through them. It may be that a linking strategy is not so much an option, as a choice between the type of website that you want: to provide genuine information or to make money regardless of content.
Improved search engine rank might be synonymous with Google Page Rank, but perhaps only if you want to sacrifice the integrity of your website.

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