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Are you looking for custom web development? If so you should definitely make sure you pick the best option. This can provide the site with the look and feel you want. This is important to make sure the site has the right features and functionalities.
Why Websites Are Important
You might be wondering why you should consider hiring the services of a company specializing in customized websites. There are various reasons but one of the main ones is the great importance of having an eye-catching and unique website.
Today there's over one billion websites on the Internet. Many of the websites are ecommerce sites so websites can be an effective channel for selling products. This highlights the need to have an online presence. Besides that you should also build and maintain a website that will help to boost leads and sales.
It's not really enough just to have a website. The site should be innovative to help boost web traffic to the site. If you do that then you'll be on the right track to boost conversions and sales. That should be the ultimate goal if you have an ecommerce site.
Building a customized website is a good option because it can help with areas like brand identity. The ultimate goal should be to turn leads in sales, and customers into repeat customers. If you achieve these goals then you're on the right track to making your website and company more successful.
There's tons of online competition today so it's critical to make sure you have an edge over the competition. There are various ways you can do that including ones like products and prices. However, another important way to achieve that goal is by launching and maintaining a website that's customized.
What Is Custom Web Design/Development?
This is a major question to ask related to your company's website. Having a website is the first step since it will help to keep up with rival companies. However, it's a better option to have a customized site instead of a cookie cutter one. A site that has pre-made templates will give you the same look and feel of many other websites on the Internet. That's why it's better to have a customized site.
Why should you consider the hiring the services of a professional web development company? The main reason is the company has the knowledge, experience, and tools to build a website from scratch. Besides that they can include the features and functionalities you want included, which is definitely a plus in terms of building the website you want.
A website that's built using WordPress templates, for example, is just the start. It's better to have customization that includes features like ecommerce functionality, responsive web design (RWD) and others. This will make the site one that features the various features you want, which can help to give you an edge over the competition.
Key Features for Customized Web Development
How can you find the right source for customized web development? There's many sites to pick from so it's important to know which features are the most critical ones. Here are some of the ones to look for:
1. Experience
This is one of the most important features our company can offer you. That's because we've already designed/developed hundreds of customized websites. That includes many kinds of designs, features, and functionalities. When picking a company to design customized websites our company is the best option because we have tons of experience building many kinds of websites.
We're a better option than startup companies, for example, that are just getting started in the industry. It's better to pick a company that has experience building many kinds of websites. This helps to provide better results because if there are any bumps along the way it's likely an issue we've dealt with before. You won't have that assurance if you pick a startup or inexperienced developer.
2. Options
We can offer you many kinds of features when designing your website. That includes ones like web design, ecommerce, content management systems, digital marketing advice, SEO optimization, and others. These are all important factors that can improve the quality of your website. We offer a wide variety of options to improve the overall quality and flexibility of the website. This is definitely a plus to provide our customers with the customized site they want. This is one of our top priorities because we know that each customer has their own needs in terms of features/functionalities.
3. Design/Redesign
Whether you're starting from scratch or want to give your website a reboot can do provide both types of services. In some cases companies are starting from the ground-up and want to design a customized website to launch.
However, in other cases companies want to give their website a new look and feel. In that case we can also help to give your website the appearance and aesthetics you want even if it's a brand new look and feel.
4. Quote
We offer a free price quote so you'll know the cost of our company delivering a customized website to you. This is important to make sure you'll know the bottom line if you want a custom website. We provide this service because we don't want any surprises about the price tag of getting the customized website your company wants. We prevent this potential issue by offering a price quote.
The price quote is free because we want you to have the option to learn how much a customized website from our company would cost you without requiring you to spend any money before we provide services for you.
We think you'll pick our company when you learn about what we can offer you when designing/ developing a customized website. That's why we're offering a free price quote so you don't have to spend any money when consider our company's web development services.
5. Contacts
We offer a wide range of ways to contact us. That includes landline, email, chat, and social platforms including Facebook and Twitter, and Google+. We offer several ways to contact our company to make the process easier for people to interact with us. This is important because we want potential and current customers to have an easy time contacting us. This will make it easier to ask a question, share a concern, or get a problem fixed.
These are all important issues and they should be handled as quickly as possible. The process of contacting us will be much easier to get issues resolved as quickly as possible. We also make a point to respond to queries as quickly as possible. We take this approach because we know how important our customers are and we make customer service one of our top priorities.
6. Portfolio
You can visit our site to see some specific examples of past work we've done. The reason is we don't think it's enough just to claim that we can offer this or that to customers. It's more important to see actual work we've done. You can visit our website to see examples of websites we've built in the past.
Why is this important? It can give you a better idea about what our company is capable of doing. You might see some work samples that are similar to the custom website you want to have. Browsing the portfolio can give you an idea about what kind of look and feel you want your website to have.
Benefits of Customized Websites
You might be wondering why you should consider customized websites instead of one's built with templates. It's important to think about the requirements of an excellent website. Here are some of the key features to include:
1. Easy Navigation
It's important for visitors to your website to experience easy navigation. This will make it easier for them to browse your site and get the information they need. Make sure that clicking through the site isn't difficult. Visitors should know where they are on your site and what the web pages are all about. If that's the case then the overall navigation of your website will be better. This can be achieved by customized web design that's built to improve the navigation.
2. Responsiveness
When designing a website another benefit of customization is you have the ability to make your website more user-friendly. This is especially important today. A few years ago Google changed its algorithms so it gave priority to websites with responsive web design (RWD). This is critical because it provides visitors to your website with the same user experience. That's the case whether they're accessing your website using a desktop, laptop, or tablet.
3. Eye-catching
Make sure that you build a website that will increase web traffic because people want to visit the site to read content, buy products, etc. However, visitors will be more likely to take those steps if your website has aesthetics that will boost web traffic. When people click through your website they should know where they are on the site and what your website is all about.
4. Scalability
It's important to have the ability to scale up your website if necessary and that's more likely if you have a customized website. This makes the process easier since it's designed with more flexibility. There are even times when you might want to scale down your website. What's important is for your company to have that ability and it's possible with a customized website.
5. Fast Load Times
Here's another key feature to include. Today's netizens don't like slow load times and especially for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. That's a situation you should avoid because websites with slow load times have higher bounce rates. When customizing a website you can deal with this issue in order to give visitors a better experience.
6. Usability
This is another key feature of customized websites that you should consider before you start designing/developing your website. This is one of the most important issues to consider in order getting the best results from your website. It's about the overall functionality of your website. Building a customized website can help to improve the overall usability of the site.
7. Flexibility
It's another of the major benefits when making your website customized. That's because you can make changes as needed to improve the website's form and function. Meanwhile, when you use templates to develop websites there's less flexibility. That in turn will have a negative on the overall experience of visitors, which is something you'll want to avoid.
Key Offerings for Website Customization
When picking a company specializing in website customization it's important to consider the various offerings of the company. There are various possible ones and here are some the main ones to look for:
1. Innovation
This is one of the main things to look for when picking a company. That's because it will help to set your company apart from rival companies. There's a lot of web design companies but not all of them are high-quality ones. Our company can provide your business with the innovation you need in order to set your company apart and give it an edge in areas like market share and sales.
2. Product Development
Our company offers web development solutions that can help with your product development. This is important because products are one of the most important components of any company. Our company specializes in customizing websites to improve your online product development. This will help to get the word out about your company whether it's in your home country or abroad.
3. Web application maintenance
Here's another major service we offer. This helps to make sure your online business system is continuous and stable. We offer several offerings including user interface upgrades, problems analysis/resolution, and others. It's important to learn about the different offerings in this area to find the best solutions for your company. We have several services related to web application maintenance. So it's important to learn about them so you can find out what our company is offering.
4. Ecommerce
It's important for a web development company to help solve your web-related business problems. The key is to build a website that's based on your requirements in order to get the best results. The key is to use the latest technologies and techniques to provide the best results when designing a website. That's the approach our company takes.
We know that there's a lot of online competition in today's business world. That's why we offer customized web design. This can help you to stay competitive with rival companies and even have an edge over them. This is an important step in order to produce the best results.
5. Technologies
Our company uses a wide variety of different technologies to build our websites. They include ones like PHP, Java, HTML, and C++. This helps to make sure we offer the best customized websites for our customers possible. These are some of the top programming languages used for building today's websites. We use them because we want to deliver the websites our customers want based on their particular needs and requirements. It's definitely one of the main benefits of our website.
6. Software as a service (SAAS)
This is another type of service related to customized websites. We offer custom SAAS solutions that can help meet your business requirements. It's one of the many web customization services we offer. It's certainly a key feature because it helps to provide your company with custom software. This can help your company to meet its goal and objectives through customized software.
How to Pick Web Development Companies
You might be wondering how to pick the bet web development company. The key is to know what to look for so you can make the right choice. Here are some of the features to consider:
1. Awards
Look for companies that have won awards for their web design/development. This is important because it shows the company is an industry leader, which is something to look for. If a company has one various awards in the industry then it's a sign that it's an innovative company and one of the ones you should consider for your own customized websites. This will help to make sure you're getting the best website possible when hiring a web development company.
2. Quality
Look for companies that offer high-quality websites. This should be one of the main goals to look for when picking a company to build your customized website. It's a critical step in order to get the best results. It's better to look for a quality company in order to get the best results. It might take some time but it's worth the time and effort. On the other hand if you pick a sub-par company it can affect the results you get.
Key Features of Customized Websites
What should you consider when building a customized website? There are many issues to take up but here are some of the most important ones:
1. Requirements
This is one of the most important issues to consider. IT's important to know what the customer wants in a customized website. This should be contained in requirements document. It should be as specific as possible in terms of what features the customer wants in the website. This will help to provide them with the best website in terms of what they want. It all starts with the requirements document.
2. Design
The design of the website is one of the most important features in the process. This is the blueprint of the website so it's an important part of the process. This helps to produce the best result when the website is developed. However, it's critical to make sure the design is done properly.
3. Development
This is the main part of the process of building a website. If your company did the design process effectively then the development part will be easier. This is critical to product the customized website the customer wants. Make sure to include all the details they're looking for so you can deliver the exact website the customer wants in terms the user interface (UI), ecommerce, navigation, and other issues.
4. Testing
The testing phase is an important part of building a customized website. Make sure enough testing is done in order to produce the best results. This is an important part of the process so it's critical for enough testing to be conducted. There are various types of testing but what's important is that the website is fully functional before you go live.
5. Debugging
Here's another key process in building a customized website. It's important to remove as many bugs and errors as possible. This will help to make the website more functional. Our company's developers can help to make the debugging process as effective as possible. This is important in order to get the best results.
6. Estimate
We offer an estimate because we want our potential customers to know the approximate cost of the work they want done in developing a customized website. That's why we offer a free price quote. This will give potential customers an estimate about the cost so they'll know what to expect. There might be some variance once the work is done but they'll know approximately how much they should budget for the web development.
7. Server
When the design/development/testing stages are done then it's time to mitigate the code to the server. This in turn will prepare for the website to go live. IT's the last stage in the process but it's very important.
If you're planning to launch a new website you should definitely consider a customized website. This can provide many benefits over a traditional website. Our company can help to deliver websites with all the features and functionalities our customers want. This will help to provide them with the best site so they can enjoy benefits like more traffic, leads, and saleStart A Project
Today, virtually everything is done online. Even if you're not selling goods directly over the internet, people look online to find all about you. As a result, it's important to have a web presence. Of course, if you're going to be online, why not ensure that your own personal space is important as it can be? A great website can do many things. It can ensure a strong brand identity, it can give your customers and visitors a place to return to and, over time, all of this can generate a loyal following and big success. Likewise, you also need to consider your competition. When a user has to choose between different sites, the more unique, visually appealing and responsive website will often win. In this manner, a website can be seen as a strong, important investment that is, in many ways, as important as marketing. What's the point of drawing people towards your site if the final product isn't up to their expectations or level of satisfaction? So, if you're looking for a new, modern design, get in touch with us about our custom web development service!
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Dr. Michael VanKeulen is CoFounder and Partner in Open Path Resources. With 28 years of experience in education, as teacher, administrator, board member, and founder of several schools, he has been an influence in shaping educational change across the United States. He has worked within the East African community of Minnesota for the last 17 years and traveled in East Africa, Turkey, Asia, and Western Europe for his work. He recently served as a Hubert H. Humphrey Policy Fellow 2013/14 within the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of MN. He was named an Education Policy Fellow for 2015/16 Center for Policy Design (St. Paul, MN) and the Institute for Educational Leadership (Washington D.C.). Click HERE to read more about his experience.
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If you want to ensure you next paint spraying job will be easier with a better result, you need to look for a good spraying gun. Depending on the project you want to accomplish you need to look for spraying guns which will deliver the result to your needs.
Different types of paint sprayers
When you decide you want to use a spray painter you need to consider what is available and which options are the best for your needs. There are four basic sprayer categories to choose from:
Air sprayers
Air sprayers have been used by skilled users for high quality finishing such as car spraying or furniture spraying. Due to the air-powered system you need an environment which is sealed. If you want to spray paint a whole care with an air sprayer you need to mask the environment and make sure you are safe distance away from neighbors. Check with local authorities to see what these limits are in your municipality. In most cases you will need to dilute the paint for a proper finish.
Airless sprayers
Airless sprayers are perfect for larger surfaces as they can deliver quick results over a large area. They are best for interior or exterior surfaces. The sprayers can use a wide variety of paints. You can even spray stains using the high pressure sprayer.
HVLP sprayers
The HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) sprayers come with a constant flow of air. This will allow for the paint droplets to stick to the surfaces. These surfaces can be aimed at a high quality finish. Most HVLP sprayers will work with paint but if you can pay the price for an industrial version you could even use varnish la lacquer.
Cup sprayers
The best solution or small scale project or crafts, cup sprayers are characterized by manual spraying. They use the gravity to bring the paint from the cup to the gun. Because they come with a cup, you have a limited storage space for paint. But the sprayers can compensate on portability as only a few models come with a cord.
You should also remember that each of these sprayers come with its own safety concerns. You should always read the user`s manual before using a new sprayer. You should make sure you skin, eyes and breathing is protected from the paint. If you inject some paint or varnish into your skin you could introduce dangerous toxins into your body. You should call the emergency line immediately. If you have decided on which gun to use, you should consider some of the best features to look for when buying a sprayer.
The best features of a sprayer
When looking for a new best paint sprayer for furniture you should consider some features will determine the overall usability and even the final results. Here is a small list of the best features to look or when purchasing a new sprayer:
Flexibility – because you probably won`t be using the sprayer for a single job you need to ensure you get a flexible option. This flexibility is seen in how the paint is delivered to the surface. The level of thickness is one of the most important features of the sprayer. This can be controlled through volume or speed. One of the best ways to approach flexibility is to look for a sprayer which allows you to change the setting in accordance to the surface you are about to spray.
Power – you can power a sprayer in different ways. Because you control it with your hands, the sprayer often needs a connected power source. This can be anything from the classical electric source, fuel source or you can even find a cordless sprayer. You may need to purchase a power compressor for some models. This will not replace the power source but will run alongside it.
Portability – because you will hold the sprayer and need to move it around you need to make sure you find an ergonomic model which is easy to handle. You could choose a sprayer which comes with wheels and can be moved around on a flat surface or an option which would fit like a backpack.
Cleaning process – the most important maintenance done on a sprayer is cleaning. This process doesn`t need to be too complicated. You can attach a garden hose whenever you can to flush-clean your sprayer. In some instances you need to take apart what you can for a thorough cleaning.
Some of these features will only come with certain brands. But you could even find a sprayer which good characteristics on all of these features as long as you have the patience to look for it.
How to choose accessories?
Whenever you purchase a sprayer you need to consider the whole process and what you will need for a successful and stress-free job.
- Extensions
some of the best extensions are not cheap to find. Because you will be handling a lot of power you need to make sure you buy quality extensions which are made by reputable manufacturers. You need to take everything into consideration. Often times you might be spraying a surface outside or in a shed and thus you need an extension long enough to cater to your needs. Some extensions come with frame and wheels which will make it a lot easier to maneuver.
- Hoses
when it comes to versatility you need to find the best versions for your hose options. You can even buy a selection of hoses for different purposes. You may find yourself painting a fence and thus you`ll need a longer hose. Make sure you store the hose in a good position which will not impact it`s maneuverability. You also need to make sure your hose is strong enough to resist high temperatures, especially during the summer time when they could be under direct sunlight for the whole day.
- Filters
high quality finishes require quality filters. They will also make sure you don`t get any impurities on to the painted surface. They will also work against clogging. When you look for filters make sure to get the best deals by buying in bulk. You also want to make sure the filters are easily unpacked as you may need them in some quick situations. The best filters are always the ones you have on yourself so make sure you get them stored next to your working location.
- Protectants
when you buy an expensive sprayer you need to make sure you take good care of it. One of the best ways to safely use the sprayer for a long time is to use a protectant. This will act against corrosion or sticking and will keep your sprayer working for a longer period of time. Make sure you organize your paints from protectants in their original packaging with the labeling on them so you make the clear distinction and don`t mix them with varnish or lacquer.
Many of these accessories come with protective equipment. When deciding on any of these accessories you need to make sure you have all the protection that is necessary right from the pack. You don`t want to be paying extra for protecting the accessories or the sprayer. Usually most stores will list all components which come in the pack. If this is not the case, make sure to ask a store representative about the content of the pack and about any protective equipment.
You may even need some additional equipment. For example, when painting a wooden surface which hasn`t been previously painted you can use the back-brushing technique to improve the result. This technique entails you paint another layer of paint on top of your sprayed paint for a deeper coating. This way you can get paint on deeper level than the surface. Some people prefer to do this with a brush, but depending on the quality of the finish you may want to go with another spray layer or add a lacquer.
How to use a spray painter in any situation
It may seem simple to use a sprayer but if you are new you might struggle to get an even result. One simple technique is to try and cover pieces of paper of pieces of cardboard evenly. When you manage to get a good result which doesn`t come with imperfections you are ready to paint the final objective.
There are a few tips which would also benefit your new skill. Temperature plays a major role in the result of the painting. You should not paint on very cold or hot days. If you decide to paint inside make sure the temperature is constant and above -70F.
Above else, you should not paint on hot days as the drying process will be too fast. The pain will not have enough time to stick to the surface. When you use paint you should make sure it has the temperature of the nearby environment. Cold paint may attract impurities while warm paint might not stick enough to the surface.
Once you`ve gone through the tips you are ready to start painting. Before you release the paint make sure you have the motion in place. You should not stay still with the sprayer as it will cause unwanted pain droppings. You want to make sure you cover the surfaces evenly, with fluid and controlled motions. This will keep your paint from running and will create an even and pleasant-looking surface.
When it comes to runny paint you need to make sure you keep the correct distance from your subject. You can read the manual of the sprayer to see the manufacturer`s recommended distance to the subject. To avoid runny paint you need to keep your distance from the subject.
As a general rule it`s always better to have thinner line of paint to a thicker one. This will create more control and a better result. Some professionals use the arch movement which means you`ll end up with thicker paint in the middle and thinner paint on the edges.
Other professionals use a vertical movement from left to right until they get an even result. Others consider painting horizontally a better option for a good finish. However, you should always experiment for yourself. Some techniques might be good for a limited number of painters, but you might prefer something else. A good rule is always choosing the technique which is most comfortable to you.
How to maintain and clean a sprayer
Apparently most owners have problem with clogging. As this is the biggest concerns, many manufacturers have started to design their sprayers with a protective tip guard to prevent accidental injection with potentially hazardous chemicals.
This guard will need cleaning to prevent bond. Ask at your local shop for the best cleaning solution and the right protective gloves to handle them. You should also treat cleaning solution like regular paint and keep them away from direct sunlight and heat sources. You should also keep all equipment and paints away from the reach of children. Best practices can include a locked room for all utensils.
You may find the sprayer can connect to a standard gardening hose which is good enough for a thorough cleaning. If your sprayer doesn`t come with this connector possibility you should take your sprayer apart and clean it by hand. If you fail to clean a clogged tip you can turn it and point it to a piece of paper and cardboard and push the trigger until clean.
When looking to improve you knowledge on the pin sprayers you need to take into account all the process with its accessories and cleaning demands. If you manage to handle all of these variables you will find that even acceptable sprayer can handle well if you know how to use them and find the right technique. For high-quality finishing however, you will need good sprayers which are capable of delivering smooth results and in most cases you may even need to connect them to a compressor and a power source.


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Let's Build!
Curious George
Welcome Teachers! Get set for Let's Build!, a dynamic educational program for grades K-1. This program features the fun and entertaining children's character Curious George, whose second season on PBS KIDS starts in September 2007. Let's Build! will develop students' skills and engage their natural curiosity to build and create.
- Understanding what a plan is and how it is used to build something.
- Understanding how to recognize and name geometric shapes; learning counting and categorizing skills.
- Understanding the difference between natural and people-made objects, learning different properties of objects and make comparisons.
Lesson 1: Following Plans
Lesson 2: Shapes and Tools
Lesson 3: Types of Things
Lesson 4: Bonus Activity: Build a House
Take-Home Activity Reproducible: Bird Feeder
Classroom poster
Reproducible 1: Following Plans
Reproducible 2: Shapes and Tools
Reproducible 3: Types of Things
Bonus Activity Reproducible: Build a House


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Prof and Consultant on Organizational Innovation, U. Minho, SisConsult
President of IPBPM, since 2007, Managing partner at SisConsult, since 1996, Member of the Advisory Board of CIONET Portugal and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Portucalense University (UPT). Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Minho and at the University Portucalense, since 1993. Collaborates with BPM summer school of Utrecht University. Jorge's experience is related to BPM strategic and operational management consulting projects, like business process management, information systems planning and implementation, business planning and strategy deployment, change management and management training, in many business sectors and public administration. In the past, Jorge was in charge of IT department at Porto Office of Price Waterhouse (1990-94) and Organisation Manager, IT and Management Control at Central Region of Portuguese Post Offices (1979-1990).
Author of the MLearn methodology (a strategic organizational approach based on a system oriented organizational architecture model that approaches the organizations in terms of virtual self-directed teams, solving the silo thinking issues and assuring the strategic alignment) and co-author of the books:
1. Coelho, Jorge. "BPM and Continuous Improvement". In Finger, Peter. "In Search of BPM Excellence", Tampa, Meghan-Kiffer Press, 2005
2. Coelho, Jorge. "Arquitectura da Empresa centrada nos Processos: o factor determinante para o alinhamento estratégico dos SI". In Luís Amaral e outros, "Sistemas de Informação Organizacionais", Edições Sílabo, 2005.


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Celebrate 60 years of bundt cakes with this anniversary edition pan
Sixty years ago the world changed… for the better. One day the world was dark, somber, gray, and boring. Then one day a new cake came out of the oven. Poodles jumped for joy, housewives rejoiced, and little kittens began playing with balls of string.
Now you can celebrate this glorious event by throwing your old Bundt pan into the recycling bin and buying this special edition pan. It's got the larger original dimensions, handles for easily removing it from the oven, and a beautiful non-stick finish that leaves sharp edges on your cake.
You can still get the older finish with pretty colors to make these fabulous cakes.
Bundt Cake Bliss: Delicious Desserts from Midwest Kitchens has a veritable plethora of Bundt cake recipes.
Betty shows you how to level that curvy cake:
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Courtesy of Rockwell Software
By Khris Kammer, Commercial Program Manager, Rockwell Automation & Technical Committee Chair, MESA
From meeting strict compliance regulations to staying profitable in a highly competitive industry, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers don't have it easy.
But that's not to say their job can't be made easier.
Information software, tightly integrated with production control systems, can play a multifunctional role in helping manufacturers in the life science industry improve and refine their operations. A manufacturing execution system (MES) can automate the production work flow and conduct real-time electronic batch recording (EBR), which is vastly more efficient than paper-based reviews and enables management to review by exception. Enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software can provide a single version of operational truth, developing metrics, and real-time alerts and reports based on the vast amounts of data streaming from control devices, and production and processing equipment.
As we approach the start of INTERPHEX 2015 in New York, two pharmaceutical industry success stories that were shared at the 2014 Rockwell Automation TechED event illustrate the power of information software.
EMI for Global Asset Transparency
Following years of mergers and acquisitions, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has grown to become the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company.
As you might expect, that growth came with challenges. The company manages a variety of drug production facilities and processes in 175 global markets. In order to supply top-quality products and maintain profitability, Pfizer needs to use its production assets as efficiently as possible. As reporting applications naturally localized across more than 56 production sites, it became challenging to consistently measure performance across facilities and identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, it was difficult for managers to get a grasp of global asset performance and comparisons since it was necessary to connect to each location to gather reports on individual facilities and lines.
"We needed to improve access to information," said José Medina, senior analyst and intelligence manager for Pfizer. "We needed to provide a better understanding of the information. We needed the ability for users to create their own report scenarios. And we needed the ability for users to run trends for live and historic data."
The company tapped FactoryTalk® VantagePoint® software from Rockwell Automation to develop a global EMI solution called VisionPoint. The software provides a single, standardized view of global production assets, both in real time and trend reports.
Pfizer operators and business leaders can now access the data they need to perform line-to-line comparisons and drill down into root causes for product variability. Not only does the solution drastically reduce hassle, its eased compliance and helped boost productivity across plants.
MES With EBR Cuts Batch Review Time in Half
The second story shared at the Rockwell Automation TechED event was from Ferring Pharmaceuticals. The Switzerland-based company has production facilities in Europe, Asia and South America, and its products are distributed in more than 70 countries.
Recently, the company decided to transition to an EBR system to replace its completely paper-based system and help reduce its manufacturing lead time.
"An EBR solution is the GPS of manufacturing operations," said Jerome Repiton, associate director of the Lean Six Sigma program for Ferring Pharmaceuticals. "It guides the user to the desired destination, finds the shortest trip, alerts one to dangers, and feeds them back in real time."
Beyond the EBR capabilities, Ferring Pharmaceuticals was looking for a number of additional capabilities in its new software suite. These included, among other things, accurate maintenance of recipe data, tighter control of production processes, enforced GMP compliance, and the elimination of manual data-entry tasks to increase operator productivity.
The company chose the PharmaSuite™ system, and worked with Rockwell Automation specialists to tailor the software to meet Ferring Pharmaceuticals' specific needs.
With the system in place, Ferring Pharmaceuticals has improved its lead time by cutting its batch review time nearly in half. And in a five-year period, the company has increased its number of batches processed from 7,000 to 11,000.
It probably goes without saying, but these kinds of success stories are why we exist. The challenges of pharmaceutical production aren't going away, but software solutions are making them much easier to deal with and increasing productivity in the process. We will be at INTERPHEX to share these stories and more best practices from across the industry. The Rockwell Automation Learning Center will be located at Booth CP-3, next to the registration counter.
Learn more about the single source for complete biopharmaceutical manufacturing solutions that gathers 12,000 industry professionals each year.


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This is my first week participating in these weekly challenge. My favorite songs are usually cheerful with a danceable beat. I also the rock and alternative genres.
I thought it wise not going to clunter my post with youtube videos images. If you want to list to the songs you can click on the provided links.
Some of my normal music:
Ace of Base - Beautiful Life
Owl City - Fireflies
Selena Gomez & The Scene - Love You Like a Love Song
OneRepublic - All the Right Moves
Jordan Sparks - One Step At a Time
The Corrs - Breathless
RuPaul - Main event
Some foregin music:
Secret - Starlight Moonlight
Kara - Secret Love
Seven Days - LUV
CRAYON POP - Saturday Night
SNSD - Chocolate Love
Jay Chou - Princess Syndrom
For my super sweet days:
Patrick & Eugene - Don't Stop
Norah Jones - Chasing Pirates
The Cranberries - Dreams
Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
For my darker days:
Nightwish - Phantom of the Opera
Within Temptation - Angels
Rasputina - Transylvanian Concubine
Other Lolita Blog Carnival participants this week:
Commercially alternative ❤ Dollhouse diaries ❤ Geisha Baby ❤
Hello Batty ❤ Kira kira shoujo ❤ La petite princess ❤ Le boudoir ❤
Parfait doll ❤ Päivänvarjon alla ❤ Pop Princess ❤ Princess Palace ❤
Puppenschloss ❤ Ramble rori ❤ Stranger and stranger ❤ Sweet lolita doll ❤
Sweet and simple ❤ Swirly purple and green crayons
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Harry Potter: No Spoilers!
As much as I might be a bit tempted to see how it ends, I would rather wait until Saturday to find out after reading the whole thing, and I am very disappointed that some people have tried to ruin that. I talked to a friend who accidentally read part of what is supposedly book seven when browsing through a friend's wall on facebook.
I don't want to know yet unless the whole book shows up on my doorstep (which, it won't, because I didn't preorder one, but reserved one for the midnight party at the local bookstore). My internet activity is going to be pretty limited for the next few days to make sure I don't accidentally read something I don't want to, and I talked to one friend who is refusing to go online at all until she's read the whole thing!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Harry Potter: Books vs. Movies
The movies, however, are another story. I have seen all of them within the first week. It was not, however, until the fourth one that I learned to really like them.
They are nothing like the books. Of course, they have to cut a lot of stuff out to fit these books into 150-minute movies, but I often disagree with their editing decisions, not in the least because I have friends who have not read the books, only seen the movies, and there are parts that they don't understand because of it. One friend who I saw the fifth movie with didn't understand about banning Weasley products because it was not fully explained what the Weasley twins had been doing.
However, once you stop comparing them to the books (but keep in mind what you already know about the story as it will fill in the gaps nicely), the movies are really quite good. The action and special effects are exciting. The casting was done fairly well, and the actors do their parts nicely (I was especially pleased with Luna Lovegood in the fifth movie!).
Strictly as movies, they're pretty good (if maybe a bit confusing). Compared to the books, however....Not quite so much. What do you think?
Monday, July 16, 2007
Interesting Links
Two interviews with author Zoe Trope: Here and Here. I haven't read her book, as I just got interested in it from the interviews, which I really enjoyed! I'll definitely post a review when I do get a copy and read it. (Read them in order as the first interview tells more about who she is and about her book).
Here's an interesting article about how people don't see children's writers as being on the same level as those who write for adults.
Galley Gallery has pictures of authors with their books!
And this one isn't exactly book-related but it is kind of cool. On , you can use the google-powered search and they pick random searchers to win prizes, from a $5 Amazon gift certificate to a new car! I was kind of skeptical but I know people who have actually won things. And if you win that Amazon gift certificate you can buy a book, so it is book-related!
Harry Potter: Thoughts On Characters
Harry Potter: Yes, I know he's the protagonist. I'm supposed to love him. He's the hero, after all. However, I've always found him to be kind of annoying. He's stupid and whiny. Especially in book five (although they didn't show that as much in the movie). I love JK Rowling, but I hate Harry Potter.
Fred & George Weasley: These two are pretty much interchangeable. They are not real characters; just comic relief. They say funny things, but are not developed as actual people. I love them anyway, I just wish we knew them better!
Lee Jordan: Here's another one I wish we saw more of. I've always enjoyed what little bit of him is in the books (his quidditch commentaries are hilarious!), but he's barely there. More Lee Jordan would be nice!
Luna Lovegood: She's good for a bit of comic relief, too, but she's also a real character, or more real than Fred and George, at least. I quite enjoy her eccentricity!
Sirius Black: I was a bit teary when he died. He's always been one of the more interesting characters, that's for sure. Actually, that whole generation seems more interesting than the current one (Lily, James, Sirius, etc.). I'd like to see a prequel about them, but I don't think that's going to happen. Anyway, Sirius has always been a favorite of mine. He is much more interesting than many of the main characters, and I don't really think whiny Harry deserves him as a godfather.
Dumbledore: I know it's a bit blasphemous these days, but I'm not a big Dumbledore fan. Sure, he was a great wizard and all, but not the greatest guy ever. Especially in the more recent books, he kind of bothered me. I can't put my finger on why. But I wasn't too upset when he died (I don't think that's a spoiler anymore with book seven so close).
That's it for now. Anyone care to share their own thoughts about the characters?
Tell An Author You Care
Tell An Author You Care Day: Tamora Pierce
In fifth grade, my teacher had shelves and shelves of books. That year I discovered quite a few favorites. Stargirl was a big one. The Giver. However, the best of all? Tamora Pierce. The Song of the Lioness quartet.
I loved those books! I read them so many times that year. It was those books that made me the book lover I am today. Sure, BSC got me reading. I enjoyed some other books--the Little House books, for one. I read Harry Potter in third grade, and I loved it (but it didn't become an obsession until book four!). But when I think about why I have shelves and shelves of books, why I have books I read until their covers fall off (and then I buy new copies!), why I LOVE books so much, I think about Tamora Pierce. It's also why I love fantasy so much! I am always looking for fantasy that's as good as Tamora Pierce's.
Later, I read the Immortals books, the Circle of Magic, the Circle Opens, Protector of the Small, and so on, as new books came out, up until now (The latest? Terrier). I have loved them all, read them all multiple times. I think that Tamora Pierce's writing has improved since those early books (her stories were always great, though!). I still read her new releases faithfully. My favorites in the "Circle" universe are Street Magic and The Will of the Empress. My favorite Tortall books are Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen. So far--I know she'll write so many more great books!
So if you haven't read anything yet by Tamora Pierce, get yourself to a library or bookstore, now!
Tell An Author You Care Day!: 8 Things
1) Ann M. Martin, for writing the Babysitter's Club. When I discovered these books in the first grade, after not being much of a reader for the past couple of years (I did know how, I just didn't like it), I started to love it!
2) Francine Pascal! Later in Elementary school, I really loved the Sweet Valley books, and in about sixth grade I read the whole Fearless series. This was a big chunk of my reading back then!
3) Tamora Pierce.
4) Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. She was fourteen when she published her first book. I really love her books, but it's more than that. She showed me that it's possible to actually write, and write well, as a teenager! Before reading her books, I thought writing was something grown-ups did.
5) JK Rowling. I don't think she's the most awesome writer ever. I do love the books, though. And I think Harry is a major reason for this "golden age of YA lit," so I'd love to thank her for that! I am also very impressed with how well thought-out even the most complex parts of the (complex) plot are.
6) Lisa Klein, for Ophelia. I wrote a gushing review, and I absolutely can't get enough of this book. It definitely in my top 5, maybe my all-time favorite.
7) Gail Carson Levine, for writing some of the most awesome heroines ever in kid lit!
8) All of the other authors whose books I adore: Brent Hartinger, Meg Cabot, Bennet Madison, Garret Freymann-Weyr, Stephenie Meyer, Rachel Cohn, David Levithan, Scott Westerfeld, Cecelia Ahern, Pat Murphy, Curtis Sittenfeld, John Green, Sarah Dessen, Clive Barker, Isabel Allende, Maureen Johnson, Mary Hoffman, Gloria Whelan, Justin Somper, Rick Riordan, John Marsden, Sarah Grace McCandless, Eoin Colfer, Lara Zeises, Meg Rosoff, Margaret Petersen Haddix, Pam Munoz Ryan, Jerry Spinelli....
Yeah, so that last one makes it more than eight. They're all great, though!
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Depressing Statistics
Each day in the U.S., people spend 4 hours watching TV, 3 hours listening to the radio and 14 minutes reading magazines.
Harry Potter!
So, to celebrate the countdown, I'm going to try and do Harry-related posts every day until The End. I'm also rereading the books. I read the first three over the past few days and I'm now reading number four. I've never really liked the first chapter of number four, so I put it off for awhile. I know I could just skip it, but that feels like cheating.
Anyway, here's a fun Harry Potter quiz:
Find out your Harry Potter personality at LiquidGeneration!
And then (just because) I took it again and got:
Find out your Harry Potter personality at LiquidGeneration!
And then I took it again with the same answers as the second time and got Harry Potter, which I forgot to copy and paste but it said something like: "You can be a jerk, but, hey, if we were locked in a closet until we were ten, we'd have anger issues, too." Which, frankly, I found hilarious. And so true. I've never really liked Harry. He's sort of whiny and annoying. Yes, I do love JK Rowling and hate Harry Potter.
New Writing Contest
Tip: If you can't think of any popular fairy tale you want to retell (Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, etc.,), try reading fairy tale books, because there's a lot out there that you've probably never even heard of!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
July 16th: Tell An Author You Care Day
Children's writer Emily Beeson has declared July 16th to be Tell An Author You Care Day! If you tell an author you care in one of these ways and leave a comment on Emily's blog telling what you did, you can even win an Amazon gift card, to buy more great books from great authors! Here's what you can do:
"1. Write a letter or email to a favorite author. I think JK Rowling and Stephenie Meyer recieve plenty of fan letters. Think of an author you love that may need a little boost.
2. Write a positive review on Amazon and, if you want to, link to it in your blog.
3. Buy a book by a favorite author and give it to someone who will enjoy it.
4. Profile an author in your blog. I'm not talking just another review. Tell us a little about the author and mention at least one of his/her books that you love."
I'll definitely be participating, and so should you!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Review: Feels Like Home by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
Six years ago, Mickey's older brother took off, after the horrible accident that turned the whole town against Danny. Now, after her father's death, Danny is back, and looking to reconnect with his sister. Or at least he's been told to take care of her. And he is making an effort, just not exactly succeeding.
Mickey's having trouble forgiving his abandonment of her, understandably. She's also having trouble reconciling the brother who used to read from THE OUTSIDERS to her with the brother who is hated by almost everyone in town after a night six years ago when everything changed. Mickey was there that night, but she can't quite remember what happened. She can't move on.
FEELS LIKE HOME is a powerful story about home, family, and dealing with the past. It is a well-written novel with strengths in its lifelike characters and good setting, one that is certainly worth reading.
Four Stars
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Review: Boy Toy by Barry Lyga
When Josh was thirteen, something happened to him that changed his life drastically. A woman named Eve wrecked his life. And even though it's supposed to be a secret, everyone in town knows about it.
Five years later, Josh is still dealing with what happened when Eve is released from jail, blowing the whole thing open again. He's also wondering about Rachel, the girl who was part of revealing the truth years ago, and who seems to want to be back in his life now, for some unknowable reason. And, of course, he's got the stresses that any high school senior does on top of all of that.
To finally be at peace with it all would help. To finally understand what happened, the way everyone else seems to think they do. They can't understand, but they like to think they do. If only Josh really did understand. If only he could figure it out, and straighten out his life. If only it were that easy.
In BOY TOY, Barry Lyga's wonderful second novel, he shows himself to be a brilliant author (one whose first book I'll be looking for!). I was a little surprised at the serious subject matter dealt with in this absorbing story—for some reason I had expected something fluffier, I guess—but that made no difference once it had grabbed me (and it did so right away). The characters populating the novel are well-developed, and their relationships with each other were also very well done. This is a book that could easily fall into the pretentious-sounding category of "literature," but I mean that in a good way here! Well worth reading, BOY TOY is highly recommended to anyone looking for an engaging and well-written book that defies the expectations of people who think all young adult books have something in common with the likes of GOSSIP GIRL.*
Four 1/2 Stars
*I personally think that sort of book does have its place, but it's not what we who love young adult books want to show as a good example to people like what's-his-face who said YA lit was going down the toilet or something. If you know who I"m talking about (I don't remember the name), please tell me!
Review: Secret Society Girl by Diana Peterfreund
Amy Haskel, a junior at fictional Ivy League school Eli University, thinks she's sure to be tapped for Quill & Ink, a not-exactly-secret literary society. She can't imagine that any more prestigious society would be after her. Especially Rose & Grave, the oldest and most notorious secret society in the country. After all, Rose & Grave doesn't tap women. And even if they did, it wouldn't be women like Amy. Right?
Apparently, wrong. That year is the first that Rose & Grave taps women. Including Amy. But where does she fit in? She's not a legacy, or a leader, or a genius. She's just...Amy Maureen Haskel, from Shaker Heights, Ohio. Editor of the school's lit magazine. Good student. But nothing special.
Taking her the advice of her friend (with benefits) Brandon to not overthink something for once, she says yes. And before she knows it, she's part of the most powerful secret society around. With the society name Bugaboo. But that's just the start of it.
I wish I'd picked up SECRET SOCIETY GIRL sooner! Once I did, I was hooked. The world Diana Peterfreund creates in this novel is totally different from mine, and maybe a little far-fetched, but still completely real once you start reading. Her characters all step right off the page—even the most minor background characters are three-dimensional. Peterfreund really breathes life into her protagonist, though! Amy's voice is witty and funny and perfectly suited to the character that the (rather brilliant) author creates.
I've been gushing about the characters so much this sounds like a character-driven book with no plot, but that would be the wrong impression. SECRET SOCIETY GIRL is nothing if not a suspenseful page-turner! There's not a dull moment in this book. I couldn't put it down! This smart, wickedly funny novel is a new favorite of mine.
I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel, UNDER THE ROSE. Diana Peterfreund's promising debut novel can only be the tip of the iceberg where this incredibly talented writer is concerned.Five Stars
Review: What I Meant... by Marie Lamba
Fifteen-year-old Sangeet's life has pretty much gone down the toilet since her lying, stealing aunt moved in with them. Thanks to Chachi, Sang's family thinks she's a bulimic lying thief. On top of that, she's having boy troubles (not the least of which is, she's not allowed to date!), and her best friend, Gina, isn't speaking to her!
Sang's got to set things straight—and bring Chachi down.
WHAT I MEANT... is an engaging and funny first novel from a talented author. In Sang, Marie Lamba creates a three-dimensional character with her own unique voice that she just can't make people hear over the lies of her Chachi. The rest of the colorful cast of characters populating this novel are equally well-developed.
WHAT I MEANT... is an easy, fun read that I almost managed to read in one sitting (if only life didn't get in the way of reading!). It's not going to be on my list of all-time favorite books, but it is certainly worth reading and well-written, with its relatable protagonist (who, by the way is half Indian and half Italian—but this is not an "issue" book about being biracial, it's just a good book about a regular fifteen year old girl who happens to have that background) making this novel quite enjoyable.
This is why I urge you all to help Marie Lamba! Because of low preorders from chain bookstores, the initial print run of this book has been cut, and there will be no paperback and no sequel! I for one really want to know what happens to Sang, and will be very disappointed without a sequel. So go! Bother the people at your local Borders, Books-A-Million, Barnes & Noble, whatever. Get all your friends to do the same! Even if you don't buy the book (which you should, but maybe can't afford to), get them to order copies (say you want it, and they'll order it, but they can't make you buy it).
Four Stars
Important: New Rating System
I've decided to try the more traditional 5-star rating system for awhile rather than rating books out of ten. I kept going back and thinking, why did I rate that so low/high? Oh, because I have no set guidelines! So, here's exactly how it's going to work:
Five Stars: New favorite book! Rush out to buy this one right away! It's fabulous!
Four Stars: Great book! Put it on your list!
Three Stars: Pretty good, or at least fun. Don't rush out for it, but don't hesitate to read it if you come across a copy!
Two Stars: Meh. Maybe sort of entertaining. If you have nothing else to do. I guess.
One Star: Stay away. If for some reason you absolutely must read this book (like, it was written my your cousin's friend's sister and you feel obligated to read it, or something), check it out from the library.
No Stars: My eyes are bleeding!
And when I post my reading list, I'll just put the number of stars next to the title.
I Wrote That!
Review: Ana's Story by Jenna Bush
I do believe that Jenna Bush's intentions in writing this young adult novel were good. She volunteered with UNICEF and wanted to write a novel based on a girl she met while volunteering, to share important messages about HIV/AIDS with children and young adults.
The story itself is heartfelt. Ana is a girl who has lived all her life with HIV, and it has been a hard life. She was only a small child when her parents died. She was abused by relatives. She was taught that people would treat her badly if she told them about her illness. Her story is not uncommon.
I admire Jenna Bush for being able to actually finish a 200+ page novel. However, this is not something that should have actually been published.
While the author's intentions and message were good and heartfelt, the writing itself was too simple for a book aimed at eight year olds, much less one targeting high school students. As I read, I kept thinking, "show, not tell!" Isn't that pretty basic for novelists? Haven't we all heard that? If Jenna Bush has heard it, it's not advice she cared to follow.
Her characters are flat. The dialogue is wooden. The novel actually contains sentences such as these:
"Ana understood now that the truth was always better than secrets or lies."*
"Ana started to develop more serious feelings for Guillermo."*
The first sentence seems like it belongs in a book for small children with heavy-handed morals. Either Jenna Bush really thinks in such small words and simple sentences, or she is really talking down to her intended audience of ages 14 and up (as it says on the back of the book). The second is a perfect example of "show, not tell." Neither one is particularly unique in its badness, and neither one belongs in a published novel for which the author is rumored to have gotten a six-figure advance. That HarperCollins would publish this trainwreck of a first novel seriously lowers my opinion of the company. Don't waste your time on this one.
The photography was nice, though. And there will be color pictures in the finished book. I enjoyed that part. If you just flip through and look at the pictures, it's a very nice book!
Rating: 3/10
*Note: These quotes are from an uncorrected ARC and may differ from the final book.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Contest News
Teens Read Too always has lots of great contests.
YABC has two great giveaways going on this month for copies of Strays and Earrings of Ixtumea. Plus, you can always win free books by participating in discussions on the forum!
Check out The Shady Glade's July contest to win an ARC of Kim Ablon Whitney's The Perfect Distance.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Saturday Review Challenge
I've decided to participate in the Saturday Review of Books Reading Challenge! My six books that I've decided to read:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Boy Heaven by Laura Kasischke
Inexcusable by Chris Lynch
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Penny From Heaven by Jennifer L Holm
Dancing Queen by Erin Downing
Keep a look out for reviews. And check out the challenge!
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Quantum Prophecy #01: The Awakening by Michael Carroll
Fast-forward ten years. Mystery Day is still, well, a mystery. Now, though, it's celebrated with action figures and parties. The age of superhumans is pretty much over. Or so everyone thinks, until thirteen-year-old Danny Cooper saves his friend's sister from being hit by a bus....From much too far away, in a matter of seconds.
His friends are, to say the least, suspicious. And when Colin Wagner, Danny's good friend, starts exhibiting his own signs of weird powers, things really get exciting.
THE AWAKENING is packed with fast-paced action that reluctant readers, especially boys, will really enjoy. It's not a particularly brilliant or well-written book, but its strengths are in the action and strong characters. Fans of superhero comic books, too, will certainly enjoy this fresh take on the subject! It's not exactly my kind of book, but I was still sucked into the action enough so that I'll definitely pick up the next book in the series!
Rating: 8.5/10
Monday, July 02, 2007
Review: Harley, Like A Person by Cat Bauer
Reading this, though, I didn't feel it was a story about Harley searching for her past so much as Harley searching for herself and finding out who she really is. It's not the plot that drives this wonderful novel, but the amazing characters.
Cat Bauer is brilliant in that she doesn't put everyone and every situation into a neat little box. Every time you think you've got it figured out, something is revealed that means you're wrong. I don't mean it's suspenseful; I mean, if you think that a specific character is exactly this stereotype and will do this...you're wrong. But the characters' actions still fit in with the story. It's amazing. It's real. Real life doesn't fit into a box, but so many authors don't translate that into their stories. Cat Bauer does.
The writing style of this novel is excellent. I absolutely loved Harley's voice, and her take on the world. HARLEY, LIKE A PERSON is a powerful story, and I can't wait to get into Harley's mind again in the sequel, HARLEY'S NINTH.
Rating: 10/10
Review: Celebrity Skin by Liane Bonin
I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by Liane Bonin's novel! It is an amazing book. I'm not quite sure how to say what made this celebrity story so special, except that maybe, despite its subject matter, it is very real.
CELEBRITY SKIN is about Taylor, a young starlet who may have been thrown into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood (and the unbelievable pressure that comes with it) too fast for her own good. Erin, the story's narrator and Taylor's best friend since her days as a middle-school dork, is watching her friend self-destruct, too afraid to say anything...Until it may be too late.
I love both Erin's fresh, honest voice and her unique perspective on Hollywood. Liane Bonin is a talented writer, to be able to make such an overused subject as Hollywood and celebrity life into a brilliant novel. I can't wait for number two!
Rating: 9.5/10
Help Out An Author
I wanted to let you know of my current publishing woe. My first YA novel WHAT I MEANT...(Random House, July 24th) is currently in trouble (found out 2 days ago, less than a month pre-publication) because presales from chain bookstores are too low. Based on this, they are cancelling the paperback, and my already-written and accepted sequel and printing less than anticipated of the hardbound. I'm hoping to turn this around by raising awareness of the book and asking everyone to preorder immediately and stock the shelves with WHAT I MEANT...
Big chains and corporations shouldn't make great reads, writers and readers, and of course librarians should. The book is getting nice reviews and is a summer pick soon on cosmogirl.com so it isn't the book's quality that is a problem.
I'm moving this to the top of my stack to read & review, and I hope some of you will consider ordering the book to help her out, if it sounds like your kind of thing.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
June 2007 Reading List
My Top Pick:
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
The Runners-Up:(Yes, six again)
Sammy and Juliana In Hollywood
In The Garage
The Straight Road To Kylie
The Silenced
The City, Not Long After
Harley, Like A Person
Here they are! Asterisks mean a rating of 9 or above, and plus signs mean I bought them in England and think they may 0nly be available there. Or maybe they have different titles. Or something like that. At least, I haven't been able to find them here.
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood by Benjamin Alire Sanz*
Dating4Demons by Serena Robar
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin*
Amber in the Over World by Jonathan Fesmire
Let The Snog Fest Begin by Louise Rennison*+
The Silenced by James DeVita*
Missing You by Meg Cabot*
The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine
Boy Toy by Barry Lyga*
Celebrity Skin by Liane Bonin*
Boy Proof by Cecil Castellucci*
Feels Like Home by eE Charlton-Trujillo*
Harley, Like A Person by Cat Bauer*
Prom Nights From Hell by Kim Harrison, Meg Cabot, Michelle Jaffe, Stephenie Meyer, and Lauren Myracle
Girl, 15, Flirting For England by Sue Limb+
Tripping To Somewhere by Kristopher Reisz*
Invisible Lives by Anjali Banerjee
In The Garage by Alma Fullerton*
The Wereling: Wounded by Stephen Cole
Cruel Summer by Kylie Adams (reread)
Bling Addiction by Kylie Adams
Beautiful Disaster by Kylie Adams
The Straight Road to Kylie by Nico Medina*
Beginner's Luck by Laura Pedersen*
Surf Ed by Karol Ann Hoeffner
A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson*
The Princess Diaries: In Love by Meg Cabot*+
A Place Called Here by Cecilia Ahern*+
The City, Not Long After by Pat Murphy*
Harry Potter
As for now, I've been tagged by Alyssa! Sorry this is in bold but it's being stubborn and not letting me change it.
Which HP Kid Are You?
I tag any HP fans reading this!


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Bill / Resolution / Memorial Project
American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Girls State provides practical application of city, county and state government throughout the weeklong session. This fast paced week culminates with Thursday's activities which are dedicated to state government, including Senate and House of Representative Sessions, courts, and other agencies.
Please take time before arriving at ALA NM Girls State to consider an idea or issue and draft a Bill, Resolution or Memorial for Legislation, whether you plan to run for Senator/Representative or not. All attendees of ALA NM Girls State are required to submit a piece of legislation. This is one of the required items for completing the ALA NM Girls State program. Please choose only one idea or issue - something that you can explain, sell to others, and defend against opposition — remember you will be trying to convince the other Senators or Representatives that your Legislation should be passed. Ideas or issues can be related to Education, Environment, Taxes, Welfare Reform, etc, but make sure that it pertains to the State as a whole not just your individual community or the Nation in general. If you do not plan to run for the Senate or House you will still use these bills/resolutions throughout the week writing your campaign speeches, party platform, and can even work with an elected ALA NM Girls State Senator or Representative to sponsor your work and get your legislation passed.
Don't forget part of the requirement to earn college credits during ALA NM Girls State and be considered as completing the program is your submission of a Bill/Resolution/Memorial, so please make sure you take the time to complete this task.
All ALA NM Girls State delegates will be included in the committee review process of all Bills, Resolutions and Memorials. Submitted legislation will be assigned a committee based on it's topic. All delegates will be randomly assigned a committee to review the bills, resolutions and memorials. Please note delegates may not be assigned to the committee where their bill/resolution/memorial is assigned. During this committee process you will work as a group to review the bill/resolution/memorial for any grammatical/spelling amendments, other suggested amendments, or vote to table a piece of legislation.
When taking time to consider your topic contacting your State Senator or State Representative in your community would be an excellent resource — you might even get copies of legislation for reference from them. Give them a call and let them know you'll be attending ALA NM Girls State and ask that they share their experiences on the legislation they worked on during the recent State Legislative Session. Additionally, you can research current State Legislative committees or what Bills/Resolutions/Memorials were considered during the recent legislative session at https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation_List. Please only use these Bills/Resolutions/Memorials as a guide as the ALA NM Girls State uses a streamlined format to accommodate the condensed timeframe of the session.
Below are further details about Bill/Resolution/Memorial including a description of each, an instruction sheet and examples. You can submit your legislation one of two ways:
Your Bills/Resolutions/Memorials don't need to arrive at registration perfect but please take some time to decide on a topic, do some research on the subject, and write down your Bill. Government Counselors will assist with formatting your legislation for review by the committees and further presentation to the Senate/House for review.
Please note all delegates are required to submit a minimum of 250 words in the following sections when submitting legislation to have the submission be considered for completion on college credit requirements.
Any delegate submitting legislation with less than the 250 word minimum in the above section will have their legislation returned to them for revision.
All submissions must be works of original content. Plagerizing others works is not allowed. If you are interested in sponsoring a piece of legislation from another group this must be in addition to your original content submission of a bill/resolution/memorial. Any sponsored items will not be considered without the delegate first meeting their required submission.
Bear in mind that each Bill is for serious, effective debate and legislation, for the good of our State or American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Girls State, so bring your ideas! Come prepared to participate, work seriously and at the same time have fun in this great learning experience!
|What is a Bill?
|What is a Resolution?
|What is a Memorial?
A bill is used to propose a law. A bill may originate in either the house or senate, but in order to become law, it must be passed by both houses and signed by the Governor.
A resolution is a formal declaration of the legislature concerning some subject that it either cannot or does not wish to control by law. Resolutions require no action on the part of the Governor but some may require they be voted on by New Mexico residents. A resolution can be created for three main purposes:
For the purpose of ALANMGS we will accept resolutions pertaining to the first purpose only which includes proposing amendments to the Constitution of New Mexico.
A memorial is an expression of legislative desire that is usually addressed to another governmental body in the form of a petition or declaration of intent.
For example, a memorial may ask the Department of Transportation to build a road in a certain part of the state or a legislative interim committee to study a particular issue.
A memorial can also be used to recognize people, events, groups, issues without making law. Memorials require no action on the part of the Governor.
Example Bill from NM Legislature
Example Resolutions from NM Legislature
Example Memorials from NM Legislature
|To see examples of legislation from previous American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Girls State sessions please go to the session gallery.


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How to Enter Your Relationship and Family Information into Your Facebook Timeline
The Relationship section and the Family section on Facebook provide space for you to list your romantic and family relationships. These relationships provide a way of linking your Timeline to someone else's Timeline, and therefore require confirmation. In other words, if you list yourself as married, your spouse needs to confirm that fact before it appears on both Timelines.
You can add a relationship by following these steps:
Click the Edit button in the upper-right corner of the Relationship section.
A pop-up window for editing this information appears.
Click the Relationship Status menu to reveal the different types of romantic relationships you can add.
These include Single, In a Relationship, Engaged, Married, It's Complicated (a Facebook classic), Widowed, Separated, Divorced, In a Civil Union, and In a Domestic Partnership.
You can either stop here or choose to link to the person you're in this relationship with. Type the person's name into the box that appears.
Facebook autocompletes as you type. Press Enter when you see your beloved's name highlighted. This sends a notification to that person.
(Optional) Add your anniversary using the drop-down menus that appear.
If you add your anniversary, your friends will see a small reminder on their Home pages on that date.
Click Save.
For many couples, the act of changing from Single to In a Relationship on Facebook is a major relationship milestone. There's even a term for it: Facebook official. You may overhear someone saying, "It's official, but is it Facebook official?" Feel free to impress your friends with this knowledge of Facebook customs.
You can add a family relationship by following these steps:
Click the Edit button in the upper-right corner of the Family section.
A pop-up window for editing this information appears. It is the same menu that is used to edit Relationship information.
Click in the text box for Family Member and start typing your family member's name into that box.
Facebook tries to autocomplete as you type. When you see your sister's or mother's or whomever's name appear, click to select it.
Select the type of relationship from the drop-down menu.
Facebook offers a variety of family relationships ranging from the nuclear to the extended.
Click Save at the bottom of the pop-up window.


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Oded Peled
Misc, Basso
Oded Peled
Misc, Basso
Oded Peled is a mover and groover of the Finnish club scene, since 1999. deep house / house / techno
After many trips to a then booming underground Amsterdam scene, Oded got the idea of starting up Finland's first professional dj booking agency. Together with his big brother Asaf, they started Misc Management in 1999. What was meant to be an office concentrating in promoting and booking Finnish artists abroad, quickly evolved into one of the most active importers of international djs into Finland and its surrounding Scandinavian and Baltic countries. In the past 13 years misc has booked close to 200 different electronic music artists and produced some of Finland's best known events.
Aside from his continuous gigs in Finland, Oded has deajayed in 20 different countries. From warming up Underworld on their Baltic tour, to a teenage packed ice hockey stadium in Murmansk, to a sweaty gay club in Singapore and never forgetting his sunset gigs in magical Bali. Oded has always enjoyed mixing up different styles of unexplainably genred music. He feels best playing what could be called 'Hightech 21st Century Soul".
Oded Peled MiscBehaving Mix
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