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Other sources of information
The National Railway Museum is not the only organisation to hold information on railway history.
If you're looking for NRM-related resources and archives, see our online research tools page.
- The National Register of Archives will tell you what records a particular organisation holds.
- Access to Archives will provide you with the catalogues of collections held at different archive centres, so you can check before visiting that the information you are after actually exists.
- The Archives Hub enables you to search across descriptions of archives held in over 200 UK institutions.
- Local public libraries and archive centres can be a rich source of information if your interest is more localised in scope. The National Archives ARCHON directory.
- Search Engine staff have created a directory of useful websites for researching railways on social bookmarking site Delicious.
- Brunel University's Transport History Collection.
Notable railway collections
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
1 Birdcage Walk
London SW1H 9JJ
Tel: (+44) 020 7973 1274
Fax. (+44) 020 7222 8762
Library enquiries: firstname.lastname@example.com
Archive enquiries: firstname.lastname@example.com
Institution of Mechanical Engineers website
Ken Hoole Study Centre
Information on railways in the North East of England
Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum
North Road Station
Tel: (+44) 01325 734125
Fax: (+44) 01325 287746
email: email@example.com
Ken Hoole Study Centre website
London Transport Museum
39 Wellington Street
Covent Garden
London WC2E 7BB
Tel: (+44) 020 7565 7280
London Transport Museum website
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
Liverpool Road
Manchester M3 4FP
Tel: (+44) 0161 832 2244
Fax: (+44) 0161 833 1471
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester website
The National Archives
Runs of timetables, railway staff records and Great Western Railway wagon and locomotive records. Their catalogue is searchable online.
Surrey TW9 4DU
Tel: (+44) 0181 876 344
The National Archives of Scotland
Railway-related holdings and an online catalogue
H M General Register House
2 Princes St
Tel: (+44) 0131 535 1314
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The National Archives of Scotland website
The National Tramway Museum
Derbyshire DE4 5DP
Tel: (+44) 01733 852565
Fax: (+44) 01733 852326
email: email@example.com
The National Tramway Museum website
Public Records Office of Northern Ireland
66 Balmoral Avenue
Belfast BT9 6NY
Northern Ireland
Tel: (+44) 028 9025 5905
Fax: (+44) 028 9025 5999
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Public Records Office of Northern Ireland website
Railway Studies Collection
Passmore Edwards Centre
Market Street
Newton Abbot
Tel: (+44) 01392 384012
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Science Museum Library & Archives
Imperial College Road
South Kensington
London SW7 5NH
Tel: (+44) 020 7942 4242
Fax: (+44) 020 7942 4243
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Science Museum at Wroughton
Hackpen Lane
Tel: (+44) 01793 846 222
Fax : (+44) 01793 815 413
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Scottish Business Archive
University of Glasgow
13 Thurso Street
Glasgow G11 6PE
Tel: (+44) 0141 330 5515
Fax: (+44) 0141 330 2640
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Governor Corbett Announces Solar Innovations, Inc. Expansion in Schuylkill County
Jul 11, 2013, 10:27 ET from Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 11, 2013 Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Solar Innovations, Inc. will move forward with an expansion which is projected to support the creation of 18 jobs and the retention of 116 positions in Schuylkill County.
"Keeping my administration's commitment to moving our economy forward continues to send a strong message that Pennsylvania is serious about job creation," Corbett said. "As a result of this commitment companies like Solar Innovations are reinvesting and creating jobs in Pennsylvania."
Solar Innovations, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier for custom commercial and residential glazed products including, but not limited to doors, windows, skylights and greenhouses, will acquire a 62,000-square-foot office building in Pine Grove Township. The company will invest more than $1.1 million in the project that is projected to create 18 new jobs and retain 116 existing employees.
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) will provide a $520,000, 15-year low-interest loan at 1.5 percent to the Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation on behalf of Solar Innovations.
In 2013, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved $40.6 million in low-interest loans that have resulted in $70.3 million in private investment and supported 9,500 jobs.
PIDA provides capital for building acquisition, construction and renovation work, primarily for manufacturers, industrial developers, research and development firms, agricultural processors and employers looking to establish national or regional headquarters in Pennsylvania.
For more information about the Department of Community and Economic Development and other job creation initiatives in Pennsylvania, visit www.newPA.com, follow us on twitter @newPAnews, or call 1-866-466-3972.
Media contact: Lyndsay Frank, 717-783-1132
SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

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text: The Case Files: A Rare Case of Labial FusionPrahl, Robert DO; Gebhard, Michelle DO; McGerald, Genevieve DO; Klein, Richard MDEmergency Medicine News: February 6th, 2014 - Volume 36 - Issue 2A - p doi: 10.1097/01.EEM.0000444013.98038.68 The Case Files Author Information Dr. Prahl is a fourth-year emergency medicine resident at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, NY. Drs. Gebhard and McGerald are emergency physicians and Dr. Klein is a gynecologist there. An 85-year-old woman presented to the emergency department complaining of lower abdominal pain and the inability to urinate for two days. The patient was previously seen in the emergency department for urinary difficulties and diagnosed with labial adhesions and urinary tract infection; she was discharged with a prescription for ciprofloxacin. Her review of systems was otherwise negative on this visit. She was taking oxybutynin for urinary incontinence but denied use of any other medications. The patient had suprapubic tenderness with a palpable distended urinary bladder. Genitourinary exam revealed loss of labial folds and a smooth, flat surface overlying the vaginal introitus consistent with labial adhesion. Management included blunt puncture of the overlying membrane performed with a cotton-tipped applicator. The urine was drained by Foley catheter placed through the puncture site. The patient was started on estrogen cream, and discharged home to follow up with her gynecologist. Labial adhesions, or labial agglutination, result from atrophic, irritated epithelium of the labia minora that subsequently adhere together. This condition is related to decreased tissue estrogen and local inflammation. The incidence of labial adhesions in prepubescent girls is 1.8 percent, but it is a rare finding with no previously estimated incidence in postmenopausal women. Postmenopausal women have decreased circulating estrogen, which when accompanied by irritation of the vulva or genitourinary tract can lead to labial adhesion formation that results in urinary incontinence, voiding difficulties, and recurrent UTIs. Complete labial agglutination or labial fusion results in obstruction of the entire vaginal introitus, causing urinary retention. It is important to keep this rare cause of urinary retention in mind when evaluating postmenopausal women who present with urinary incontinence or urinary retention. This case also emphasizes the importance of performing a thorough physical exam for early detection of this condition to prevent progression of labial agglutination to complete labial fusion. Figure Risk factors for complete labial fusion include recurrent UTIs, local inflammation, sexual inactivity, or local trauma in the presence of estrogen deficiency. Cases have also been described in postmenopausal women with hip joint disease. This leads to limited hip joint movement resulting in difficulty maintaining adequate feminine hygiene, which then leads to local inflammation. Definitive treatment includes topical estrogen or steroid cream and sometimes surgical correction. Recurrence of labial fusion is common. Estrogen cream is an important part of the discharge plan as a sole treatment or as a pre-operative medication because the adhesions will persist despite proper hygiene without appropriate definitive treatment. Prevention counseling includes improving hygiene to prevent local inflammation as well as regular sexual activity as a mechanical means to prevent adhesions. Any type of urinary retention can lead to post-obstructive renal failure. Many elderly patients already exhibit compromised renal function, and knowledge of proper treatment and preventing a recurrence of this disorder are important for appropriate disposition.Copyright © 2014 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.


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What does over-the-counter drug mean?
Definitions for over-the-counter drug
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word over-the-counter drug.
Princeton's WordNet
over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicine(noun)
a drug that is sold without a prescription
over-the-counter drug(Noun)
A medicine that may be sold without a prescription.
Over-the-counter drug
Over-the-counter drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription. In many countries, OTC drugs are selected by a regulatory agency to ensure that they are ingredients that are safe and effective when used without a physician's care. OTC drugs are usually regulated by active pharmaceutical ingredients, not final products. By regulating APIs instead of specific drug formulations, governments allow manufacturers freedom to formulate ingredients, or combinations of ingredients, into proprietary mixtures. The term over-the-counter may be somewhat counterintuitive, since, in many countries, these drugs are often located on the shelves of stores like any other packaged product. In contrast, prescription drugs are almost always passed over a counter from the pharmacist to the customer. Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter, but may only be dispensed by a pharmacist after an assessment of the patient's needs and/or the provision of patient education. In many countries, a number of OTC drugs are available in establishments without a pharmacy, such as general stores, supermarkets, gas stations, etc. Regulations detailing the establishments where drugs may be sold, who is authorized to dispense them, and whether a prescription is required vary considerably from country to country.
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"Jonah H. Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Which is, of course, how everyone else does it.
I happen to agree with your conclusion but this line of argument is exceptionally unconvincing. In fact in this crowd you'll tend to turn people off and lose people if you say things like that rather than convince anyone of anything. > Even pages from the last checkpoint would be a killer. Hm that's an interesting thought. We only really have to check pages that would have received a full page write since the last checkpoint. So if we made turning full page writes off still record the page ids of the pages it *would* have written then we just need the code that normally replays full page writes to check the checksum if the page data isn't available. I can't see how that would be a killer. No matter how large a system you're talking about you're going to tune checkpoints to be occurring at about the same interval anyways. So the amount of time the wal replay checksum checking takes will be more or less constant. In fact we're already reading in most, if not all, of those pages anyways since we're replaying wal records that touch them after all. Would we even have to do anything extra? If we check checksums whenever we read in a page surely the wal replay code would automatically detect any torn pages without any special attention. That also makes it clear just how awful full page writes are for scalability. As you scale up the system but try to keep checkpoint intervals constant you're less and less likely to ever see the same page twice between two checkpoints. So as you scale the system up more and more of the wal will consist of full page writes. > All of the databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) have a way to perform a > database corruption check which does go out and verify all checksums. Which is pretty poor design. If we implemented a fsck-like tool I would be far more interested in checking things like "tuples don't overlap" or "hint bits are set correctly" and so on. Checksums do nothing to protect against software failures which is the only kind of failure with a good rationale for being in an external tool. -- Gregory Stark EnterpriseDB http://www.enterprisedb.com ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend


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(Survey of Young Adult Fiction)
Jim Kjelgaard employs a clear and direct style to tell his story. He brings the many scenes of nature to life through the use of precise and apt nouns and modifiers. His language appeals to the senses: "Crisp, frost-curled leaves crackled underfoot when they entered the beech woods." Kjelgaard saves more elaborate figures of speech to lend color to the often-idiomatic dialogue, especially the lines spoken by Ross, and to emphasize the key thoughts and feelings of the characters. For example, he writes at one point that, to Danny, Mr. Haggin's estate—and by implication Danny's dream of owning a dog like Red—was "like a mirage . . . unattainable as the moon."
The basic theme of the book is Danny's coming-of-age, which Kjelgaard explores in three ways: Danny's relationship with his father, Danny's ability to survive in the world of the Wintapi, and his ability to move beyond that world and prosper in the new world offered by Mr. Haggin.
Danny has a close, interdependent relationship with his father at the beginning of the book; they work as a team. When necessary, they consult on what jobs have to be done and who should do them, but often each simply sees what has to be done and does it—whether it is cooking breakfast or felling trees for firewood. In addition to the great love that they feel for each other, Danny respects his father's judgment in general and his knowledge of the woods in particular. In turn, Ross respects Danny, who under his tutelage has turned into an able woodsman in his own right. Ross does not try to impose his will on the young man; even when he disagrees with Danny, Ross lets him make his own choices.
When Danny meets Red, this relationship is tested. Danny sees in Red something more than he has ever seen in the hounds that his father has raised, and he instinctively knows that Red should not be trained the way in which...
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Gold, silver nanoparticle dyes give fabrics a rainbow of unexpected coloursJune 14th, 2008 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers in New Zealand have shown that adding nanoparticles made of pure gold and silver to fine Marino wool can help create a rainbow of unexpected colours, something that may be of interest to high-end, couture fashion designers.
The researchers demonstrated the first scarf dyed with gold nanoparticles at the Nano Science and Technology Institute convention in Boston last week.
"We want to create a fashion icon, like Louis Vutton or Gucci, where the logo will speak for itself," Discovery News quoted James Johnston, the lead researcher from Victoria University in New Zealand, as saying.
"You could say that you are clothed in pure gold or silver," added Johnston.
The researcher revealed that upon being dyed with gold nanoparticles, any fabric could obtain colours ranging from purple to yellow and everything in between.
On the other hand, they said, silver nanoparticles could create bright yellows, greens and oranges.
The researchers even said that it was possible to combine and mix colours to create new ones.
According to them, varying the amount of gold or silver nanoparticles determined the shade's intensity.
They said that the colour of the wool would depend upon the type of precious metal used, the size of the nanoparticles, and in some cases, their shape.
A red wine colour is created by spherical gold nanoparticles about 10 nanometres, and as their size increases to 100 nanometres, the colour turns red, then purple, blue, and finishes off in various shades of gray. (ANI)
Tags: bright yellows, discovery news, dyes, fashion designers, fashion icon, gold and silver, gold nanoparticles, james johnston, louis vutton, nano science, nanoparticle, oranges, precious metal, pure gold, red wine, silver nanoparticles, size increases, technology institute, university in new zealand, victoria university


text: IAAS, Lamjung Campus was established in 1975 as an agriculture training centre with the non-academic JTA program. This campuse was upgraded to two-year I.Sc.Ag. program in 1990. Later on, initial two-year program of four-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc.Ag.) was started in 2002 (2059 BS) in this campus. Recently, this campus was upgraded to full-fledged B.Sc.Ag. program in the year 2012.


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- An example of to introduce is a co-worker meeting your wife for the first time.
- An example of to introduce is adding coffee grounds to a compost mixture.
- An example of to introduce is to start a speech with an overview of what you are going to be talking about.
- An example of to introduce is bringing a friend to your favorite coffee shop.
To introduce is defined as to present, put in, begin or bring in.
transitive verb-·duced′, -·duc′ing
- to lead or bring into a given place or position; conduct in
- to put in or within; insert: to introduce an electric wire into a conduit
- to bring or add as a new feature into some action, composition, etc.: to introduce a humorous note in a speech
- to bring into use, knowledge, or fashion; make popular or common; institute: space science has introduced many new words
- to offer (a new product) for sale
- to make acquainted; present (to another or others or to one another): please introduce me to your friend
- to present (a person) to society, a court, the general public, etc.
- to present (a performer) for a public appearance, as on stage or television
- to give knowledge or experience of: to introduce a freshman to campus life
- to bring forward; bring to notice formally: to introduce a bill into Congress
- to start; open; begin: to introduce a talk with an anecdote
Origin of introduceClassical Latin introducere from intro- (see intro-) + ducere, to lead: see duct
transitive verbin·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing, in·tro·duc·es
- a. To present (someone) by name to another in order to establish an acquaintance.b. To present (a performer, for example) to the public for the first time.c. To make preliminary remarks about; preface: introduced the slide show with a brief talk.
- To put forward (a plan, for example) for consideration; propose.
- To provide (someone) with a beginning knowledge or first experience of something: introduced me to weightlifting.
- a. To bring in and establish in a new place or environment: exotic plants that were introduced into gardening; a disease that was introduced into the Americas.b. To bring into currency, use, or practice; originate: introduced the new product in several test markets; introduced the tango into their circle of friends.
- To put inside or into; insert or inject: introduced a catheter into an artery; introduced realism to crime fiction.
Origin of introduceMiddle English introducen to bring into from Latin intrōdūcere intrō- within ; see en in Indo-European roots. dūcere to lead ; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.
Related Forms:
- in′tro·duc′er
- in′tro·duc′i·ble
(third-person singular simple present introduces, present participle introducing, simple past and past participle introduced)
- (of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
- Let me introduce you to my friends.
- To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.
- The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.
- Let me introduce our guest speaker.
- To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.
- Various pollutants were introduced into the atmosphere.
- To bring (something) into practice.
- Wheeled transport was introduced long ago.
From Old French, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros ("inner, what is inside") and Proto-Indo-European *dewk-.


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At a meeting of the D.C. Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Robert Ivy, the new CEO of the national organization and former editor of Architectural Record, said architects are already expanding their offerings beyond traditional building design to "supplemental services." Eventually, architects may even become "creative consultants" to a wide range of industries, particularly given the drop-off in building work with the economic downturn. Business schools around the country are now promoting the benefits of "design-thinking" and architects may be uniquely positioned to "intuit, analyze, and solve problems in different ways." Perhaps much the same can be said for landscape architects and other design professionals though.
The economic landscape has changed in the past few years. Just in 2008, at the height of the economic boom, architects were "cult figures." It was the "era of the star, with Frank Gehry on billboards and Zaha Hadid on the cover of magazines." Architecture was seen as "fantastic formalism." Now, there's a "different economic landscape. Projects are on hold, and the practice is also shifting."
Indeed, architectural practice may be shifting in some positive ways. Ivy believes "sustainability is now widely embraced, and has been embedded into our designs. This is now our accepted way of working." This new sustainable approach to design is crucial because of the dire pressures facing the planet. The global population is expected to grow to 9.4 billion. In the U.S., the population will hit 450 million by 2050. There has been an "assault on nature," and architects must come up with design solutions to those environmental challenges. With increasingly cataclysmic weather events and earthquakes, "architects and engineers" (but not landscape architects or planners?) are central to "avoiding losses of life." While designing aesthetic and inspiring buildings is important, perhaps designing safe buildings that can hold up in earthquakes is "more vital considering human life is at stake."
Ivy sees the rise of cities as a largely positive phenonemon because urban living is how countries will create low-carbon societies. However, he argues all urban residents need to have a good quality of life, which will be a major challenge given two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities by 2025. He quoted Peter Calthorpe, who said in a recent interview: "urbanism is the foundation for a low carbon future," and the most cost effective solution to climate change, even more so than renewable energy. In addition, David Owen's arguments in "Green Metropolis" (see an interview) are used to emphasize the idea that "dense urban living is the most sustainable form of human organization." Shanghai is cited as an example of the growing trend of the megalopolis, a collection of cities around a central city. While rural areas can be connected to cities via information and communication technologies (ICTs), cities themselves are still very important and the source of "knowledge and human innovation."
Providing infrastructure for all these growing cities will be a huge area of opportunity for design professionals. India alone is expected to invest more than $300 billion in its infrastructure systems over the next five years. Infrastructure is critical to ensuring urban density works and enables efficiencies.
Another area architects must better focus on: designing for health. "Architecture must go beyond public zones, get into typologies, and areas of need." Even within the health realm, there is a "palette of needs" that must be addressed. Unfortunately, architects still can't point to the quantified benefits of more healthy designs, although Ivy said the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has commissioned major research in this area. "Rationally-based design decisions need proof." Data is needed to ensure "built environments actually enhance human wellbeing," and medical facilities become "places for healing."
In the end, architecture, like the other major design fields, must help accomplish many goals related to mitigating and adapting to climate change, easing social inequalities, and creating healthy human habitats, but also "poetize human experience." Buildings provide a "frame for human existence and offer different ways of seeing." Architects, with their unique "spatial knowledge and ability to manipulate or control the physical world," can either use their powers to "facilitate or mix," or create "hierarchies that continue to exclude."
Image credit: San Francisco Federal Building / Morphosis. Image credit: Nic Lehoux


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World of Warcraft isn't the only game to get the treatment, but it's a good place to start!
Molten Core: for consoles
Heavily trading on fond gamer memories of Atari's Adventure, Blizzard brings us the console version of its popular 40-player raid dungeon Molten Core. The game's site features screenshots alongside concept art, and a trailer, even, with an 8-bit, pixelated version of the company's logo. We won't spoil the show for you, but the best bullet point for the game has to be 'Has sound'. Check it out and wait for your chance to pre-order!


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Down and down we go.
I wish I couldn't correct
Anything of yours.
Complications are
To be expected, but I
Can't take this guilt.
All I needed was
Somebody who understood.
Can't wish for too much.
Those signatures are
Serving their purpose, but they'll
Never be enough.
The smile you drew
Stands permanently as a
Warning, nothing more.
His brother stays as
A fill-in, but there's nothing
Like the real him.
Generations of
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New! Satmap and National Geographic have teamed up to release select TOPO! maps in an exclusive SD card format for use in the Satmap Active 10 GPS unit. The Active 10 and TOPO! SD cards give you the hardware, software, and route planning tools you need to get out and explore the great outdoors.
Designed with the user in mind, the Active 10 is a rugged GPS with a large color screen that shows your exact position on a real map, in any weather, day or night. TOPO! maps feature five layers of the best data availablefrom National Geographic Atlas maps to the most detailed USGS topographic maps.
Plug your chosen TOPO! Map SD card into the Active 10 device and you're ready to go. No computer or additional equipment is neededthis stand-alone system is ideal for all levels of outdoor adventurers.


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Being mobile doesn't mean you have to be less productive. In fact, with the range of apps serving thousands of functions available on all mobile platforms, it's possible that being on the go could actually make you more productive.
Here, the CRN Test Center presents the first five of the top 10 apps it reviewed for keeping mobile workers as productive as possible, including ABBYY Business Card Reader, Utter! Voice Commands for Android, Weather Flow, Worldictionary and Summly for iOS.


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Charles McCathieNevile wrote: > > What would be interesting is to use some metadata tools to provide bits of > metadata about the photos. That way you can find out who made what statements > about them, and then get the descriptions from the person you trust. > > Charles McCN > > On Fri, 12 Nov 1999, Gregory J. Rosmaita wrote: > > Claude wrote: > quote > Such audio tapes can provide an interesting perspective, but I am glad I > don't have to depend on someone else's "opinion" as my only source of > information. > unquote > Sure an approach would be very helpful to anyone, but especially to someone who has no vision. Having one or more sighted individuals validate descriptive text (audio) is ideal, but such assistance is the exception, not what generally occurs in the real world. I would like to target in on an individual who has vision problems and is attempting to access an Inter or Intra net page that uses graphics to convey information. Would we normally expect someone with full vision to be assisting the individual who has vision problems? The question is "Would this level of effort be expected by everyone who is creating descriptive text to define and explain the use of EVERY graphic image on a web site?". To be an effective tool, simple and reasonably objective text must be produced so the non visual user will achieve a level of communication equal to the benefit experienced by a sighted person viewing the same information. Is this possible to achieve 100% effective communication 100% of the time even with the best trained observer, most experienced html programer, and very creative web page designer? I have been told that the ability to visualize images from descriptive text depends on when the lack of vision occurred - at birth to some period later in life after the individual has had a chance to acquire language skills and associate actual visual images with descriptive words. How can a sighted person measure the effectiveness of their efforts to write triple A descriptive text? Claude Sweet Education Technologist "Each day provides a another opportunity to acquire new knowledge and perspectives."Received on Friday, 12 November 1999 11:54:02 UTC
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Week 14: Start 'Em
RB Lamar Miller, HOU
It seems that everyone that follows the NFL knows that the Dolphins should have been using Lamar Miller more often this season, but for some reason the Dolphins coaching staff had a man crush on Daniel Thomas and refused to hand the reins to Miller. Nothing like an injury to change that and force the coaches' hands. Last week (in the first game with Thomas out), Miami handed the ball off to Miller a career 22 times. Unfortunately it only went for 72 yards. It should be noted that he did this against the best rush defense in the NFL, the NY Jets, who are only giving up a paltry 77 total rushing yards per game. With Thomas done for the season, look for the Dolphins to continue to feed Miller the ball. If you need help at RB2 or flex, don't hesitate to get Miller in the game
RB Giovani Bernard, CIN
The Bengals are doing everything they can to keep both of their running backs fresh and healthy for the stretch run and the playoffs, and due to this, Giovani Bernard has not had the breakout season some were hoping for. That being said, he is still on pace to finish with over 1100 total yards and nine total touchdowns, not too shabby for a guy splitting touches with BenJarvus Green-Ellis. This week Bernard and the Bengals face off against the fifth worst rush defense in the league, making this a really good time to start Bernard as either a flex or RB2.
RB Bobby Rainey, BAL
Bobby Rainey had a breakout game (in the first game after Mike James' injury) with 163 yards and two touchdowns. Since then he has been very quiet, putting up only 98 total yards in his last two games, but that likely had more to do with facing two of the better run defenses in the NFL than his ability to produce. This week Rainey should have a much easier time finding holes to run, as Tampa Bay hosts the Bills who have the ninth worst rush defense in the league. Rainey makes for a good flex start this week and if you are weak at RB2 he could be worth a look there as well
WR Kendall Wright, CHI
Kendall Wright has definitely flown under the radar this season. Barely anyone talks about him, especially if you aren't in a point per reception league and that is just a mistake. Over the first 12 games Wright has already caught 71 passes for 840 yards, but has only scored two touchdowns, which might be why some aren't so high on him. Again, a mistake. Wright has been the model of consistency so far this season. Since week 2 he has only caught less than five passes once, and only had less than 55 yards once. Wright has been a lock starter in PPR leagues for some time now, but now it is time for non PPR owners to take notice, dust him off and get him in your lineup this week as he faces a Denver Broncos defense giving up 284 yards per game through the air. Wright makes for a good WR or flex start in all leagues.
WR Dwayne Bowe, ---
In what seems to be a repetitious theme from year to year, Dwayne Bowe continues to disappoint fantasy owners as he falls short of their somewhat overly optimistic projections or hopes. Bowe looks on pace to put up one of his worst seasons since joining the league. All that being said, Bowe has been on a little bit of a streak the past four weeks, where he is averaging 4.75 receptions for 57.75 yards and 0.5 touchdown per game. While those numbers definitely don't jump out at you, they are still solid numbers (especially for a flex starter, which is what he should be for all owners this week). Bowe has a good matchup vs. the Redskins, so if you need help at flex, give Bowe a look.


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Extensive Guide to App Store Optimization (ASO) in 2015 – Part 1: Apple App Store
It goes without saying that the importance of organic and non-incentivized downloads should be recognized. General app store browsing is the most common way apps are discovered, up to 53% actually. With that said, you are up against over 1.5 million apps in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Source: Trademob
As shown above, 100,000 downloads are needed to break into the top 10 overall apps in the US, and with average CPI of $3.30 USD in the region, this campaign will set you back around $330,000 (USD).
How can I compete with brands and developers that have hundreds of thousands in advertising budget?
App store optimization (ASO) is your best bet to gain low-cost app exposure, resulting in boosted app downloads, a higher number of quality users, and increased revenue. To explain briefly and concisely: ASO is the process of increasing the visibility of a mobile app in an app store through various tactics.
Let's start by highlighting some of the core components of App Store Optimization in general:
- Name
- Description
- Localization
- Icons
- Screenshots
Off-Site Factors
- Number of downloads
- Ratings and reviews
- Tracking and optimizing keywords
Due to the difference in search algorithms, it's necessary to have a separate look at the two main app stores, so this two-part guide is separated into the following sections:
- Apple App Store Optimization (below)
- Google Play App Store Optimization (available here)
App Store Optimization: Apple
The Apple App Store has an easy-to-predict algorithm that is based primarily on downloads. However, other factors are involved too, so our guidelines regarding Apple Store Optimization will focus on the following components:
- Keywords
- Visuals
- Off-site factors
Let's first talk about the most important aspect of ASO: Keywords
This is arguably the most important aspect of ASO. It is essential to understand the difference between targeted search queries and keywords. Keyword research, like in SEO, should take a significant amount of time. Start with brainstorming relevant and rising-in-interest search queries with next to no competition.
Make use of the Google Keyword Planner and Google Trends in the beginning to get a general idea of the keyword. Once you get the hang of it, move on to SensorTower or AppAnnie. These tools help with keyword suggestions, tracking, as well as competitor analysis (or spying).
Always remember: you are looking for the highest search volume with the lowest competition.
The App Store gives you 100 characters to list your keywords, here are some quick tips:
- Don't use spaces, use commas (don't include a space after your commas, this list is not visible to users and works without using spaces)
- Repetition of keywords has no effect.
- Use numbers (3) instead of typing them out (three).
- Users tend to search for shorter keywords in various combinations.
- Don't worry about pluralizing.
- Get rid of stop words (the, on, at).
- Make use of all 100 characters.
Keywords in the app name have the biggest impact on app store search rankings. MobileDevHQ sampled keywords and looked up the top 25 ranking apps and calculated the weight of keywords on rankings.
Source: MobileDevHQ /kissmetrics.com
The 10.3% increase in rankings is significant and proves that there should be a focus on this. Here are some other things to note:
- The first 25 characters are the most crucial, as they are displayed while scrolling in search results.
- Avoid special characters, they might not be indexed by Google.
- Keywords that match an existing app may be flagged for duplication.
- Don't include category names in your app name. For example, don't use 'free puzzle games' because both 'free' and 'games' are already a category and are included as a factor when you list the app in the aforementioned categories.
- Be aware of keyword cannibalization, in which overuse of one keyword results a lower ranking as it delivers the impression of spamming.
What about category, publisher and in-app purchase (IAP) display names?
These names do not have a great impact on rankings but should not be overlooked. Publisher names can be searched in combination with your app name or keyword, but having a publisher name that matches a keyword isn't a good idea. Category names like 'free' and 'games' for free apps and gaming apps respectively are already used, so don't repeat them. Recent updates changed in-app purchase names to only have an effect if it is an exact match with keywords.
What do I have to take into consideration with the description of my app?
The description found in the Apple Store is not indexed in search but it is a good way to sell your app. It should go without saying that an engaging description will result in more installs than a boring one. Here are some things to note:
- This is a good area to do some A/B testing.
- Only the first 3 lines are displayed as a preview – make it count.
- Include press releases and updates in the 'What's New' section.
- Present your app's main benefits and features: why should it be downloaded?
Don't forget to localize your keywords!
Localizing your keywords for different locations is proven to boost downloads by 767%. This may seem like common sense but many companies overlook this. This method is useful for keyword ranking as well as user experience.
Important for branding: choosing the right visuals
Visuals do not directly affect the ranking algorithms but they do play a major factor in branding and giving them an idea of your app. This is crucial, you want something that draws users in and stops them from scrolling past your app while browsing the app store.
Your icon should stand out as well as represent what the app is. When exploring different options in the app store, your icon is your first and sometimes only impression. It is also a good idea to make the icon design consistent throughout the app as well as with your website.
Besides the icon, the first two screenshots are most important, as they are the ones displayed in search results. Don't just use the screenshots as a place to place some pretty images. Describe the best features of the app and consider using words to describe what is happening in the images. Treat these as advertisements and if possible, tell a story.
A bit challenging: off-site factors
The good news: there are further important factors that can increase the visibility of a mobile app in an app store. The bad news: you can not control them directly. The so called off-site factors can only be controlled through external promotional sources.
Is there a relationship between number of downloads and the Apple App Store ranking?
In short, yes, and it has a large effect on ranking. The graph below was based on number of ratings since only developers and the App Store know the exact number of downloads. The data from the graph is based on the assumption that the number of ratings is correlated to number of downloads. Note the amount of downloads required for competitive niches as opposed to niches with less competition.
Source: MobileDevHQ /kissmetrics.com
In order to achieve a top 10 rank in the Apple App Store, an app will need to have a large amount of downloads in a timeframe of 72 hours (with the biggest impact from the first 24 hours). There are several factors which will help achieve the desired amount of downloads. Reviews and ratings, social media and press presence all contribute to this. However if you are looking at an entry into a highly competitive niche (such as gaming), buying downloads will be your best bet.
A closer look: ratings & reviews
Why are these important? Well, as shown above, there IS a relationship between ratings and rankings, and also users will not install an app with a low rating, fearing a poor experience. With this said, asking for ratings and/or reviews is a double-edged sword, you want the review, but not bad ones. Here are some simple guidelines to follow to receive positive feedback and ratings:
- Don't ask when they are in the middle of something, you're killing their user experience.
- Don't ask for feedback as a crash report, that's literally asking for negative reviews.
- Ask users if they would like to provide feedback, rather than begging.
Source: Circa News
Stay on the ball – it's a continuous flow of tracking and optimizing
After successfully doing everything mentioned above, App Store optimization doesn't stop there. You're just getting started, but the rewards speak for themselves! You have already put your app in a position where it can be organically discovered, but ASO is a continual process. Keep track of your rankings for certain keywords, and make use of the tools now in your arsenal (Google Trends, Keywords, Sensor Tower etc.). Now is the time to test which keywords work and which don't (remember to exclude blacklisted keywords). Do some competitor research, check what they are ranking for and try to recreate it. To be honest, it is a tiring process, but it's worth it – and with our guide, it's easily done!
Now that you've learnt all there is to ASO for the Apple App Store, you're half way there! Take a look at our post on Google Play ASO here. Sign up for our newsletter on the Trademob website or check out the rest of our blog.
This guide on app store optimization was written by Jacky Chou and Albert Liu, Junior Campaign Managers at Trademob. Jacky is an engineer, digital marketer and has extensive experience with a Stapler. He founded Indexsy, SEO and Digital Marketing Consulting, providing a no-nonsense SEO resource site as well as a place to market his digital marketing services. Albert dedicates his time to crafting user acquisition campaigns and navigating the stormy waters of the Apple Store and Play Store.


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Boston Celtics' 15th Man: Should They Keep Von Wafer or Tony Gaffney?September 15, 2010
ESPNBoston.com ran a decent piece yesterday on the three contenders for Boston's 15th and final roster spot.
The Celtics will be bringing 17 contracted (15 guaranteed) players to training camp later this month, but Celtics president Danny Ainge says that it is very much an open competition. He stressed that the 15 best players would be on the opening day roster.
You would almost have to assume that 14 of the 15 guaranteed contracts are set in stone. Semih Erden, Luke Harangody, Avery Bradley and Delonte West should have nothing to worry about. Those O'Neal boys should be pretty safe as well.
This leaves the battle for the final roster spot down to three players—Oliver Lafayette, Tony Gaffney and Von Wafer. This much you could have gotten from Chris Frosberg.
Here's comes the good part.
I'm already eliminating Lafayette.
Lafayette is a very good scoring guard, but at just 6'2" with a non-guaranteed contract on a team that already has Nate Robinson, Delonte West and Avery Bradley ahead of him on the depth chart, this is a non-starter for me. Oliver, I wish you luck elsewhere.
Okay, so now we have a two-horse race—Wafer and Gaffney.
Here are some important facts about each player that will weigh heavily in my mind when Ainge calls and asks my opinion.
Wafer, despite putting up good numbers in his freshman year at Florida State, was suspended during the early part of his sophomore year before becoming buried on the bench by the end of the season. He then declared for the draft against all common sense. During a pre-draft workout with the Phoenix Suns, Wafer, apparently irritated by a fellow draft hopeful, intentionally elbowed the cat in the face, then walked off the court and ending his workout.
The Lakers used a throw-away pick deep in the second round on him anyway. In between D-League assignments, Wafer appeared in 16 games with the Lakers before being waived at the end of the season.
Wafer next spend one week with the L.A. Clippers in 2007, appearing in just one game. Two more quick stops (Denver and Portland) followed before Wafer had his "breakthrough" season with the Houston Rockets in the 2008-2009 season. He earned a starting role after Tracy McGrady went down with an injury and produced reasonably well, averaging almost 14 points per game as a starter.
All was not well with Von though, he had quite a little dust up with the coach of the Rockets while on the bench in a playoff game. The always present questions about his attitude resumed with a vengeance.
Wafer fled to the greener pastures of Greece, signing a two-year, $10 million contract Olympiacos. For reasons unknown, Wafer was waived by the team one month into the season.
My impressions of Mr. Wafer? Petulant. Disruptive. Steaky shooter who might not handle a limited role off the bench.
Tony Gaffney was born in Boston, Mass.! Okay, I like him already, but I'll continue.
Gaffney, 6'8" and 205 pounds, was the Atlantic-10 Defensive Player of the Year in his senior season at the University of Massachusetts. He accounted for over 100 blocks and 50 steals that season. He considers defense to be both his passion and his calling card. He has boldly declared that he can defend any NBA player at four positions (at least he's willing to try). He has said that he will die trying to make the team, and that no one will work harder.
The one affectionately known as "TG" (okay, I just made that up) was the final cut by the Lakers last season, reportedly praised for his passionate play on defense. Phil Jackson has a pretty good understanding of what a good basketball player looks like.
Well, that's enough for me.
We have a lanky, bulldog of a kid willing to do anything it takes (including filling Tony Allen's defensive stopper role) to realize his childhood dream of making his hometown team, versus a player who has been a bit more trouble than he's worth at several stops along his career fighting to cash in with any NBA team willing to pay him.
No contest. Give me Gaffney.
The Celtics do not have a pressing urgency for points off the bench from perimeter players. Robinson can score. West can score. Marquis Daniels can theoretically score. Heck, even Bradley might be able to score.
Boston does, however, have a pressing need for perimeter defense. Outside of Daniels, who off the bench is capable of guarding the small forward position? I know Paul Pierce is invincible, but even he might get tired and need an occasional break.
Do you want a precious roster spot to go to a kid who seems to define himself by playing time and points, or to a kid who will bleed to stop the opposing team from scoring?
I think the answer is easy.


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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Coyotes goalie Mike Smith lowered into a crouch as the odd-man rush developed in front of him. The puck went to the left wing and he followed, lodging his skate against the post. A one-touch pass sent the puck across the front of Smith's crease and he slid over in a flash, whipping his right leg out for a sprawling pad save, setting off a collective Oh!' from fans lining the glass behind him. NHL players on the ice, competing hard, fans cheering them on -- it almost felt like a real game. Of course, it was only a scrimmage in front of a couple hundred people at the Coyotes' practice facility, but as the NHL lockout drags on, fans -- and the players -- will take anything they can get. "This is awesome," said Jane Pittet of Scottsdale, who left work to catch Thursday's workout at the Ice Den. "I wish it were the real thing, but this is fun to watch." The Coyotes have been holding informal workouts at their practice rink since the NHL lockout started and this week were joined by more than a dozen players from around the league for what amounts to a lockout minicamp. Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby, San Jose forward Patrick Marleau, Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller and Dallas forward Brendan Morrow are among the players who have made the desert the hockey destination this week by skating with the Coyotes. Players from teams across the country have gotten together for workouts in their home cities, but this week is a chance to face a step up in competition and play against someone other than their teammates, not to mention feel at least a little pressure playing with people watching. "It was fun to be out there and, OK, I've actually go to stop this puck," Miller said. "I kind of tried to pretend I was back in front of the home crowd and had to make a stop, so it was good." The Coyotes have had good turnout for their player-organized workouts, skating with a dozen or so players who haven't gone to play overseas or for minor league teams, while a handful of players from other teams have occasionally joined in. Crosby, trying to work his way back from a series of concussions, helped organize a couple of gatherings in Dallas and Vail, Colo., and the group headed to Arizona this week to join the Coyotes. Phoenix captain Shane Doan sent word that there would be a minicamp of sorts this week, luring more players to Scottsdale. About 30 players have participated in the workouts this week, separating onto two rinks for drills before coming together for 40 minutes to an hour of scrimmaging. There isn't any hard checking or an overwhelming intensity to the workouts, but it is a chance for the players to get out and play at close to game speed. "We've had a pretty good group here the whole time, and we added about 15 guys, so that made it to where you can play a full game," Doan said. "That makes it so it's 5-on-5 and there's a little bit of a break, not every other shift. Gives you a chance to really play. It just picks up the competitiveness, and everyone wants to prove that they're capable of playing, and it's a lot of fun." For now, camps like this and informal workouts with teammates are all the players have. The NHL lockout reached 75 days on Thursday and had already led to the cancellation of more than 400 games, including the New Year's Day Winter Classic and All-Star weekend. Federal mediators joined the talks between the NHL and players this week, but the sides appear to still be far apart. "I thought I knew what to expect, but here we are -- it's almost December and we're talking in Phoenix," said Miller, who lives in Los Angeles and has been working out with Kings and Ducks players. "It's very frustrating that we can't have a true partnership in the sense that the game was doing well. If it needed a tweak or two, we were more than willing to listen, but it seems everyone's on guard and no one trusts the other party. It's been going like that for years. It's tough." Camps like the one this week will help them vent some of their frustration, but it's just not the same as playing in games that matter.
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The Asda Baby Event* is in full swing online (although it doesn't hit stores until Monday) and this weekend only you can get an extra saving on all those baby bedding and clothing supplies!
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The Master and Margarita in Oxford
April 7, 2012
From July 28, 2012, to August 4, 2012, the Oxford University organises a Summer School for Adults aiming to understand and enjoy Mikhail Bulgakov's novels A Country Doctor's Notebook, The White Guard and The Master and Margarita.
By careful reading and detailed discussion of these works, the students will learn more about the literary art of Bulgakov and learn about the history, society and culture of the early Soviet period from the Civil War to the 1930 from unexpected angles.
The week will be devoted to detailed discussion of A Country Doctor's Notebook, The White Guard, and The Master and Margarita. Issues to be discussed will include Bulgakov's narratives skills, his dramatic perception of scenes, his inventive moving from genre to genre, his exploration of the Civil War in Kiev in 1918, the recreation of the Pilate story, the cultural history of Moscow, the historical and social context for each novel.
The tutor will be Karen Hewitt. She has published extensively on English literature for Russians.
The only entrance requirement is enthusiasm for the subject, as well as a commitment to attend all classes and undertake the required assignments before and during the summer school. And some money on your bank account, for it is not cheap.
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Making Cidah
Cider (or cidah here in Maine) is one of Mr Chiot's favorite fall treats. In Ohio, we had a local press we purchased gallons and gallons of cider from each year. We have yet to find cider as good as there's here in Maine, so we usually get 8-10 gallons for our freezer when we're back in Ohio for Thanksgiving. Lucky for our, our neighbor was given a cider press and we had an abundance of apples.
We have lots of different varieties of apples here, probably around 15, of which 8 are ready to be used right now. We have no idea what varieties they are, some over 120 years old. We're hoping to figure out what they are here one of these days. We picked two of each variety and I made juice, which we tasted to see what flavor profiles they each had. It was amazing to taste the difference between them all, some where sweet, some were intense, others were watery, and still other were astringent.
After tasting the various juices, we started picking apples into big totes. Each tote holds around 2 bushels of apples, we picked three totes and a bushel. We picked for an hour or two and then loaded them up in the car to head down to our neighbor's.
He was ready to roll, the cider press was fixed up nicely and on the front porch. After a little tweaking we were in business putting the apples through the crusher and making our first batch.
After a few hours we had all of our containers filled and tons of apple mash. Some went to his chickens, some went to our chickens, some went to a local farmer for their pigs.
Overall it was a really fun day, ending up with a lot of cider wasn't so bad. The cider ended up being delicious, next year we might tweak our recipe a bit, but it's still better than any of the cidah I've purchased from any of the local orchards. We were pleasantly surprised by how quick and easy the process was.
Have you ever been a part of a cider pressing day? Do you like apple cider?Filed under Edible, Fruit, Harvest Keepers Challenge, Make Your Own | Comments (12)
Friday Favorite: Preserving the Harvest
Our apple trees are loaded with fruit this year, there are so many we could never eat/use/preserve them all. Luckily, we have friends that can use some and they have been. We've been eating them out of hand and I've been making applesauce and dried apple slices. We're hoping to make cider next weekend as well.
One of the things I love about dried apples is that they store in the pantry, there's not much work involved in prepping them. I simply core and slice each apple into 8 sections, yes I leave the peels on. They are layered onto racks in my oven and set to dry at 150 degrees until dry and leather, usually 6-8 hours depending on how full the oven is.
I love using my oven as to dry things because it fits so much more than a dehydrator. A few years ago, I purchased extra racks so I could fill it completely. This batch produced 3 half gallon jars filled with dried apple slices. Mr Chiots will certainly appreciate them for delicious and healthy treats during the winter. I'm not a huge fan of dried apples, well of apples in general. I do love dried pears however, which reminds me I need to read up on pears this winter because I'll be planting pear trees in the spring.
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Friday Favorite: Strawberry Season
Last night we have our first flush of ripe berries from the garden, they were delicious!
I planted these last year, we have 'Sparkle' Junebearing strawberry plants and everbearing 'Seascape'. I wanted to give overbearing a try to see how they did. Last year they didn't produce very many berries but it was their first year. We will see how they do this year.
We enjoyed the berries on strawberry shortcake, one of our favorite summer meals. If you'd like the recipe I posted it a few years ago on this post.
Next year we should have even more strawberries, our plants produce lots of runners. I'll be moving all the ones that come this year to a new spot in the garden. Strawberries do well if they are moved to a new location every 3 years. I plan on adding a new section in the garden before the old one is exhausted so we alway have lots of berries.
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A Sweet Harvest
On Monday, I harvested my first fruit from my 'Hardy Chicago' fig tree. I've been keeping my eye on it for a while, watching and waiting for it to come ripe. Since I've never grown figs before, and my eating of them has been mostly reserved to the dried kind, I wasn't exactly sure when it was ripe.
Somewhere, I read that once they start to droop and crack you know they're ready to harvest. Mine was turning a beautiful shade of purple and was slightly soft, I figured it was time.
I took it inside and cut it open to reveal it's beautiful jeweled interior. It was perfectly ripe. Mr Chiots and I each enjoyed half, the typical crunchy seeds reminiscent of the fig newtons I ate as a kid, but much less sweet and so much better. I think this may be the first ripe fig I've ever eaten, I cannot recall ever having one. There are still 4 or 5 figs on this tree, and a few on the fig tree I purchased at Monticello last summer. I hope these still ripen with the weather turning colder.
Figs are such a wonderfully exotic fruit, they remind me of many of the different fruits I ate during my childhood in Colombia, especially guava. I certainly miss the tropical flavors I became accustomed to during my youth, it can be tough to find a good mango, papaya, maracuya, or guava here in Ohio.
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A Taste of Summer
Yesterday we picked our first three strawberries. As you can imagine – we're super excited about the flush that will follow most likely next week through the end of June. I see a lot of strawberry shortcake for dinner in the coming weeks!
I have five different kinds of strawberries growing in my edible gardens.
'Yellow Wonder' – a yellow alpine strawberry that produces small yellow pineapple flavored berries all summer long. Compact, about 8-10 inches tall and very lush, perfect for edging gardens. Do not produce runners. (source: started from seed a few years ago originally from Baker Creek)
'Sparkle' – The best berry for jam and freezing, Sparkle has been known for flavorful, high-quality, attractive fruit for over 60 years. Do not allow the bed to become too thick, and you'll be rewarded with a nice crop of tasty, medium-sized berries. An extremely vigorous variety, Sparkle is an excellent choice for home gardeners and PYO operations in northern climates. (source: plants from Nourse Farms)
'Allstar' – Allstar produces a good crop of very large, light-colored, sweet berries. Glossy, firm fruit makes this variety excellent for fresh eating. This widely adapted variety has performed consistently well from the East to central Midwest. It is highly resistant to red stele, with intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt. (source: plants from Nourse Farms)
'Earliglow' – "Wonderful strawberry flavor" is this variety's trademark. Earliglow's fruit has a very firm, glossy skin, firm flesh, and medium size. Its sweet flavor makes the variety excellent for fresh eating and freezing. Fruit size tends to decrease as the season progresses. Earliglow plants are very vigorous and runner well. This variety has good resistance to red stele and intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt. Recommended for beginners. (source: plants from Nourse Farms)
'Tarpan' – Starts producing abundant, 1-1 1/2″, deep rose flowers in about 85 days. Plant in a hanging basket, container, or in the ground. The bright red, small to medium-sized fruit are plentiful, tasty, and will produce from midsummer to frost. Produces runners. (source: seeds from Johnny's)
I'd also love to add some 'Tri-Star' berries to my gardens someday. I've heard good things about them and I like that they're everbearing. I'd love to have a few strawberries to add to my salad every so often.
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I am interested in getting a swift, but since it is not the sort of thing you can amble into your local Zeller's and pick up, I might have to order it. Knit Picks has one at $62.50 -- wooden, 26.5" in diameter and 26" tall. Does anyone have any experience with this particular swift? Is it a good one?
They also have a ball winder which holds up to 100 grams for $39.99 Is that a standard size? Price?
FInally they have a Yarn MEter that gives you yardage as you wind your ball through it. Anyone have it?
I would be really interested in hearing opinions about these products, pro and con. It is hard to buy from a catalogue and know what you are getting. There is a picture of it here if you want to look. http://www.knitpicks.com/Knitting_Supplies.aspx?key=swift
Thank you very much. I appreciate any advice and comments.
the swift, check around
the swift, check around ebay, I've seen some for decent prices, the ball winder 40 bucks is about right. but, the Yarn Meter LOL I had one that my room mate for me. just head on over to the local outdoor sports store, you can pick up a fishing line counter for 10 bucks or so, the rest i just wood that you can easily make, my roomie made 2 big eyelets out of metal and put them in the board as guides. I'll try to get a picture of it from the person I gave it to. But the counter they use is a fishing line counter and they are cheap and easy to get your hands on. Certainly not worth the 50 bucks they want for them in my opinion.
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I bought my swift at
I bought my swift at Joann.com for 49 dollars and am quiet pleased with it. It is made of hardwood and is very useful as well as being a nice quality piece of equipment.
I've looked at the same
I've looked at the same swift on Knit Picks so would also be interested in comments regarding it.
Hey! There's a place in
Hey! There's a place in Stoney Creek, Ontario, that sells swifts, called Grand River yarns. They have a website, www.grandriveryarns.com. They have the listed on their website for $29.95, seems like a pretty good price to me.
that is a good price,
that is a good price, thanks! I'll have to go check it out.
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Saw the sequel to the sleeper hit of 2003. It's a decent movie, but so painfully obviously the tough "middle part" of a trilogy that it's at times awkward to watch.
Not a bad movie by any means, but far less entertaining than it could have been. The lead actors repeat their roles from the first part – Johnny Depp still hams it up as Captain Jack, but hasn't really added anything to the character since the last outing. So, it's Mr. Davy Jones who ends up leading the pack – Bill Nighy's great as the drowned sailor who has ended up an imitation of Cthulhu, with an octopus for a beard.
Plot-wise this resembles a video game, in uncomfortably many ways. The main storyline is a haphazardly put together quest from one location to the other, and it's neatly supplemented by visually excellent action scenes that are easily translatable into an interactive form. And the whole thing just reeks of the venerable LucasArts' Monkey Island tetralogy of adventure games.
The third, and probably final part of the movie will be out next summer. As far as Disney is to be trusted, the two were shot back to back.
The movie has a long credit sequence, and the ten seconds of additional movie footage is not really worth it. Unlike X3, which supposedly has a very significant add-on post-credits.


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|Separate WC's
|3,229 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|1 - 7 nights
How about watching the sea and listening to the relaxing sounds of the waves as soon as you wake up in the morning?!! Our villa with heated swimming pool is situated in the waterfront centre of the village Mirca, right on the beach.
Villa Mirca can accommodate 14 to 17 persons in 7 bedrooms, 4 of which are located on the sea side of the house offering sea views right from the beds! Open space ground floor features a big living and dining room, kitchen, laundry, a small gym with some devices for workout and a pool table room for fun. Terrace and 28 m2 heated swimming pool are positioned only few meters from the sea. On the terrace is also an outside dining area in the shade of pergola and oleander trees, and a number of deck chairs around the swimming pool. In the back yard is another roofed patio with table tennis and a big grill. Villa Mirca has parking place for 3 cars and high level of the equipment and service: wireless internet, safe, cable TV, air conditioning, every day cleaning and towels change, linen change 2x a week, concierge and excellent chef service on request.
End of September, October, April and May in Villa Mirca are ideal for those seeking for an active holiday in a peaceful environment! BONUS: after an active day relax in a heated pool or on a beach which is out of the main season very quiet and almost private just for you!
Send us and enquiry and together with our friends and local providers we will put together a perfect active week tailor made for you!
ADVENTURES AND SPORTS- mountain biking, road biking, trekking, hiking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, sailing, tennis - or just soft walking in the nature or yoga classes...
LOCAL EXPERIENCES - olive picking, fishing, herbs collecting, wine tasting, traditional games & local food or cooking classes...
Hi! My name is Sanja and together with my family I own and run three holiday villas in the charming seaside village of Mirca on the island Brac: Villa Mirca (7 bedrooms), Villa Gumonca (6 bedrooms) and Villa Maruka (3 bedrooms). We have been working in tourism and hospitality for many years, but most importantly, island of Brac is our home and we are passionate about sharing our love for it with our guests and friends. After some years of living in big city, I now live full time in Mirca and will be happy to share my firsthand local knowledge with you! If you choose our Villa Mirca for your holidays with family or friends, I will be there to welcome you and help you discover the best of our island, recommend my favorite restaurants and local food, things to see in the area and experiences you should not miss. I am dedicated to making your time spend here the most memorable.
I look forward to meeting you in Mirca!
Yours sincerely,
Sanja Sinovcic
We were 14 people, 8 adults and 6 children (age 7-14) who spent the last week in May on beatiful Brac, and stayed at Villa Mirca. Villa Mirca really lived up to our expectations, the villa it self was great, newly renovated with large bedrooms, nice bathrooms and a new kitchen. The property of the villa was also very nice, surronded by beautiful flowers, and situated right on a small beach.
Mirca was a small, charming and quiet village, with only one small supermarket, and a local restaurant which only served drinks as it was early in th tourist season. But it was only half an hour walk (or 7 min by car) to Supertar, a nice small town with restaurant and shops.
The manager of Villa Mirca, Sanja Sinovcic, was very nice and always helpful, and arranged our transport from Split airport to the villa, as well as chef service at the villa and car rental.
I organised for 14 ladies to stay in the villa for a long weekend for a Hen celebration. Sanja was very very helpful, she took a lot of the stress from me and organised things like, transfers, a private chef, Yoga and was always on hand with any questions.
Her welcome was very warm, she made Cherry cake from the cherry tree outside and gave us a guided tour!
The villa it self is Fantastic, modern and clean. 2 long tables 1 inside and 1 out so we could decide where to eat, the pool was lovely, with enough beds for us all to sunbathe and all the bedrooms and bathrooms are great!
The kitchen is a great size, has a pizza oven and there is even a pool table and a Ping pong table.
We used the BBQ outside and the cleaner came every day.
We all loved every moment and would Defiantly go back!
Our family of 14 were all extremely pleased with our stay on Brac. The luxury of the property exceeded our expectations. Sanja was a perfect hostess and available at all hours with expert advice to help us with our questions and our planning. We especially enjoyed the chef coming to our home for a superb birthday dinner for one of our family members. I would highly recommend the property and the professionalism of Sanja, part of the owner family, to anyone interested in a fabulous vacation on the Island of Brac.
We had a wounderful week in june-july 2015 in this large Family villa. We were total 13 People from 5 to 71 years. We all loved the pool, the sea so Close to the house, the very Nice bedroms, that it was clean, the service from the housekeepers, the service from Sanja. Everething actually was fantastic, and we absolute want to come back sometime :)
We had a great time at the house, hosted nicely by Sanya and her team. The luxury of being directly on the beach and daily house cleaning was well invested.
Villa welcomed us as described in the offer! Spacious bedrooms ( lovely linen) cool pool area, pool table, practical kitchen, fitness room , barbecue area, wonderful bathrooms, deck chairs and very nice service, sanja the owner accompanied us the whole week!
The plans for this trip was made one year ago. We were six pairs adults with five children on the journey. Thus, there were several requests we had before leaving. All our mail was quickly answered by the always available to help owner Sanja. When we arrived in Croatia, we found that all our requests were met and more. Transport from the airport and adaptations in the home with children beds etc was just as we had requested. The house was lovely and despite all the children and adults, there was a sense of very good space. We had everything we needed with kitchen, entertainment room (table tennis / pool / billiard table) and large dining area where everyone could sit together. We had three course dinner serving in the house which was an fantastic dining experiences and it was nice to be served food after long days in the sun. The beach is literally right outside the fence. During our stay, any request was always greeted with a desire to help, and there is probably nothing Sanja can not fix or get organized! The house was cleaned and the beds made daily by a sweet lady, and needs for ekstra towels or soap was granted with a smile. Villa Mirca met all our expectations and more! We are already looking forward to going back!
Villa Mirca is situated right on the beach in the centre of village Mirca, 3km west from Supetar, which is the port for ferries connecting the island Brac with the biggest Dalmatian town Split. The ferries go often and the journey takes 50 minutes.
The villa is handily place for exploring the island of Brac and its charming seaside towns or traditional inland villages, hidden historic treasures, beautiful beaches and the unspoiled nature. One can also take the ferry back to Split for one day shopping and sightseeing in the Split old town formed in the magnificent 1700 years old Roman palace.
The nearest restaurant and a coffee bar are only some 50 meters from the villa. Nearest grocery shops are also within the walking distance, 300 meters and 800 meters from the villa. Bigger supermarkets, souvenir shops, green and fish market, pharmacy, hospital, bank, ATM, gas station, more restaurants and bars, all can be found in the town of Supetar, just 5 minutes drive from Villa Mirca.
AIRPORT TIPS: Our closest international airport is Split airport on the mainland**. Split airport is connected with most of the major European airports, in summer with direct flights. Some low cost companies like EASY JET, GERMAN WINGS, WIZZAIR, JET2com, NORWEGIAN, Vueling, Transavia also fly to Split. We can organize for you transfers from the airport to the villa by minibus (via Split ferry port) or by private speed boat directly from the airport to the pier in front of the villa in Mirca.
AIRPORT TRANSFER TIMES: from 1h45min by car/minibus (via ferry); 45 minutes by private speed boat or motor yacht.
**There is also a smaller international airport on our island Brac. Brac airport can be used for charters and private planes!!!
Zadar international airport is also not far! Only 1h35min drive to Split ferry port! Zadar airport is Croatia's RYANAIR base connecting Dalmatia and 16 European cities on low cost direct flights! Dubrovnik airport is 3h30min drive from Split. Minibus transfers available from these airports as well!
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Quiet season 2018
2 Jan 2018 - 11 May 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
May 2018
12 May 2018 - 25 May 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Beginning of summer 2018
26 May 2018 - 8 Jun 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
June 2018
9 Jun 2018 - 29 Jun 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
High season 2018
30 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Beginning of September
1 Sep 2018 - 7 Sep 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Mid September 2018
8 Sep 2018 - 14 Sep 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
September 2018 second half
15 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
October 2018
1 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
|Stay tax
|£0.67 per night, per person. This amount will be due to the owner upon arrival. Does not apply to children under 12 years.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: every day cleaning, every day towels change, final cleaning, free WiFi, air conditioning, concierge service, swimming pool heating between end of April and end of October.
Additional services that can be arranged: chef service/catering, massage at the villa, car/scooter/bike/boat rentals, laundry (washing+ironing), baby sitting, boat or coach excursions, wine tasting, sports and adventure excursions, airport transfers etc.


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Aluminium Foil Roll for Chocolate Packaging
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|FOB Price
|US $3,000 / Ton
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Product Description
Description Of PA/PE Laminated film with Printing
Product name
PA/PE Laminated film with Printing
1.Food bags for coffee,tea,chocolate,candy,seafood,noodles,rice,snack, fast food,etc.
2.Pet bags include pet food bags and pet cleaning bags for pets such asdogs,cats,birds,fish,etc.
3.Commodity bags for commodities such as washing powder,cosmetics,toilet paper,diaper.etc.
4.Special bags for food storage,seeds packaging and so on.
5.Available bag style:stand up,zippered,heat sealed,heat-cut,cold-cut,with handle or valve,etc.
6.These bags are no harm to health,high temperature resistant, corrosion resistant and anti-aging.
7.We can print any color on the bag with our advanced machine.
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As per customer's requirement.and up to 9 colors print.
Logo and print
according to customer's requirement
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In carton or as per customer's requirement.
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Competitive price with good quality.we are looking forward
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|T/T 30% in advance, the balance should be paid before shipment
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