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OUR Response to the ACCC's Interim Report into The Australian Dairy Industry
(Note: The full ACCC Interim Report of their inquiry into Australia's dairy industry can be found here.)
31 January 2018
Mr Rod Simms
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
GPO Box 3131
Dear Mr Simms,
Re: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's Interim Report into the Dairy Industry
By way of background, Dairy Connect is an industry body representing the value chains of the Australian dairy industry, including but not limited to dairy farmers, processors, vendors and other industry stakeholders. We also work cooperatively and collaboratively with other agricultural and dairy bodies to ensure that the best outcome is obtained for the dairy industry in Australia.
For the sake of clarity, this response has been broken down into the eight points noted under 'Interim recommendations' in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Interim Report released for public comment in November 2017.
Recommendation 1 & 2 - Milk supply contracts should be both easy to comprehend and condensed into a single document, enabling farmers to fully understand the terms of the agreement which they are signing.
Dairy Connect agrees that the first step in creating fair contracting practices is ensuring that all parties are made fully aware of the terms stipulated in such agreements.
The ACCC finding at page 169 of the ACCC Interim Report stating that Milk Supply Agreements are often extensive, difficult to understand and spread over many documents, is in line with the experiences of our producer members. Their response has been very positive toward creating a simplified, compiled document which clearly states the key terms of a contract, such as supply, timings, delivery method, milk quality testing, etc.
It is submitted that this would create contracts that are easy to understand and can be easily referred to by both parties in the event of dispute. The current system utilising multiple documents including Supplier Handbooks and Milk Supply Agreements causes confusion, particularly when it comes to calculating / forecasting receivable farmgate milk prices.
Dairy Connect also supports the need for a confirmation signature, thus indicating agreement, from both parties in the event that changes to any documents relating to milk supply should be made, prior to any changes coming into effect. This means that any documented modifications to the expected practices involved in milk supply will be made known to farmers, to ensure they are in agreement with the proposed changes, which can then be implemented.
Given the inequity in the power relationships between the parties and the high cost to obtain independent legal advice on such contracts, it is suggested that a program be implemented to allow producers to obtain such advice from their industry bodies or an independent single body established by, or funded by, the Government.
For your assistance, Dairy Connect has previously raised the issue of 'milk labelling' and the 'quality of milk testing' with the Senate and a copy of that letter is attached. We would request that you consider its contents for your final report.
Recommendation 3 - Contracts should not restrict farmers from switching processors
The Interim Report acknowledges that the bargaining power processors have over farmers is related to problems that arise with milk supply contracts, in particular those that shift the risk of milk supply onto farmers and impose clauses which act as barriers for farmers to switch between processors (pages 21-24)*. Dairy Connect supports these findings and agrees that supply clauses which restrict the ability of farmers to transact with third parties via exclusivity measures should be removed from milk supply contracts**. It is our opinion that these changes should be immediately implemented via the revised changes to the voluntary code of conduct and through an introduced mandatory code for milk supply contract negotiations as recommended by the ACCC (See Recommendations 7&8).
Should this recommendation be followed and a non-exclusive supply model be implemented, there would be issues such as farmer notification times, logistics management and risk distribution that would all need to be recognised and implemented through a better regimented code of conduct. Dairy Connect recognises the magnitude of this task however feels that ridding the industry of supply exclusivity issues would be a great step toward long-term milk supply resolutions.
Attached to the submission is a 'dual supply model' that has been endorsed by the Farmers Group of Dairy Connect and which provides a mechanism for consideration by the ACCC as a way forward.
*Dairy Connect would like to query however, that on page 112 of the interim report the ACCC noted that "past or existing clauses are unlikely to have substantially lessened competition among processors". It is our opinion that this view may leave the door open for processors to be able to circumvent ACCC recommendations by leaving the potential for explicit exclusive supply clauses to remain in supply agreements. Most farmers lack the bargaining power to negotiate non-exclusive supply agreements with processors, and should the final report not recognise this there is a threat that the industry may remain as 'status quo'. Farmers would still bear all the risk of processor decisions, would have no bargaining power to gain access to price risk management tools, and would not be able to generate competition for their milk for the majority of the year.
**Further, as per page 112 of the Interim Report, it is stated that many processors submitted that exclusivity clauses provide benefit to farmers, including certainty that milk will be collected, be properly tested for quality assurance, and that collection and sampling processes are performed efficiently. We would submit that the above benefits can be delivered through other mechanisms, and that they don't need to be tied to the sale of the milk. For example, in theory a farmer could have a logistics provider that ensures pick up/ sampling / testing, but with that milk still being able to be sold to a number of buyers.
Recommendation 4 - Independent body(ies) should be able to mediate contractual disputes
The role for an independent body to act as a mediator and a binding arbitrator in relation to farmer-processor contractual disputes is a further positive initiative proposed in the Interim report and is supported by Dairy Connect. At bare minimum, Dairy Connect would agree that detailed dispute resolution clauses should be included as part of all contracts as highlighted under Recommendation 4.
In regards to feedback as to the most appropriate body to establish a dispute resolution framework, Dairy Connect would be pleased to be involved in further discussions to find an appropriate model. For instance, we could consider the current method of dispute resolution in the horticultural code of conduct, linked here (https://www.accc.gov.au/business/industry-codes/horticulture-code-of-conduct/dispute-resolution-under-the-horticulture-code).
It is our understanding of the Horticultural Code that the establishment of 'Horticultural Mediation Advisors' has been a useful, independent party to intervene in dispute resolutions should the initial dispute resolution process fail to settle the issue. By establishing an external independent body fair negotiations of price and quality can be ensured, and this would pose an alternative of lesser financial cost to producers as opposed to taking legal action.
Recommendation 5 - Farmers should fully consider the implication of contracts with processors
Dairy Connect firmly supports the statement made in the Interim Report that farmers should fully consider the contracts that they enter into.
In continuation from Recommendation 3, it is vitally important that unfair bargaining power cannot be leveraged during discussions between farmers and other parties; thus ensuring open and transparent negotiations of each contractual agreement. In addition, the adoption of Recommendations 1 and 2 would mean that simpler, 'plain english', compiled agreements are established to enable the thorough consideration of supply agreements by farmers.
Given the Interim Report's findings that farmers do not, in general, seek professional legal advice in making contract decisions, independent industry organisations are in a positive position to act as a general advice body to these producers. This would signify, for instance, Dairy Connect adding an additional branch to our current member services, and similarly to the services offered by our fellow industry bodies. Given the importance of this recommendation there would be merit to allocating additional industry or government funding to help facilitate this process.
Recommendation 6 - Processors should better publish pricing information
Dairy Connect is in strong agreement with the need for greater transparency in the ways in which processors determine farmgate milk prices. This has been a recurring issue raised by members and dairy farmers with our Farmers' Group, with many highlighting the processing and calculations required to determine even a singular price estimate takes too much time and effort. This no doubt results in many producers bypassing or 'skimming' over such important functions to determine the profitability of their farming enterprise.
A further issue with the current methods of pricing is that the contract pricing terms are presented very differently between the various processors. This means that comparison between processors is difficult for farmers, and can be viewed as a hindrance to basic market transparency and hence anti-competitive.
The bare minimum revision to the way in which processors present their milk pricing terms should be to create an industry-standard format, to at least provide farmers the ability to compare and evaluate their offers with a sense of clarity. "We need to be able to compare apples with apples" one Dairy Connect member has commented.
The Interim Report's idea of the use of an interactive online price modelling system is an interesting one and Dairy Connect encourages the viability of such a system to be explored further. A few comments regarding this proposal would be the need to make sure the site is as user-friendly and easy to navigate as possible, as well as the importance of strenuous road-testing of the pricing models to make sure they will not be giving producers misguided forecasts.
Recommendation 7 & 8 - The Voluntary Code should be strengthened, whilst a mandatory code be seriously considered.
Dairy Connect and our members agree that it is absolutely necessary for the voluntary code to be strengthened. After its release in 2017, Dairy Connect had concerns regarding its structure, and as we said upon its release, time will tell whether or not a voluntary code is sufficient to address the core industry issues.
Almost a year on and it is our opinion, as well as the findings of the Interim Report, that the voluntary code as it stands is not sufficient. The two proposed additional obligations and one 'other change' are agreed with by Dairy Connect, as we have highlighted earlier through our responses to Recommendations 1, 3, 4 and 6.
It is our hope that by making these positive amendments processors may be more willing to adopt the voluntary code, but it is our concern that without a form of market or consumer pressure, the voluntary code by nature will continue to allow processors to bypass its recommendations and continue to hold the unfair and unconscionable negotiating power.
In which case, intervention in the form of a proposed mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry would be supported by Dairy Connect. It is our belief that the return to a form of 'regulated dairy industry' may be one mechanism to provide a sustainable way forward, should there not be appropriate response by processors (and retailers) to the voluntary code of conduct. A mandatory code of conduct, as highlighted by the Interim Report on page 26, could permanently remove the negative contracting practices which currently result in terms that impede competition and distribute greater levels of risk to farmers.
In the event that a mandatory code be considered as the correct direction in the long term for the dairy industry, Dairy Connect would urge the importance of collaboration in establishing such a code. We would be willing to be involved in any industry wide discussion of the contents of a mandatory Code for the dairy industry.
Concluding Remarks
Might we also indicate our support for the development of a commodity milk price index (Index), which had begun its development but was then terminated by mutual consent between the parties. Might we strongly indicate that mechanisms that may assist the producer make informed decisions regarding farm gate price should be encouraged by industry and the Government. The concept of the Index was firstly raised by the then Minister for Agriculture, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP and then subsequently endorsed for development by the Office of the recently commissioned Minister for Agriculture, the Hon David Littleproud MP. We are indicating our continued willingness to participate in the development of the Index.
In conclusion, the dairy industry has been under sustained pressure over the past years and it is evident that systemic and fundamental change is required to ensure the continued viability and sustainability of the dairy industry into the future. It is submitted that the dairy industry may be seen to be at 'crossroads' with a 'once in a generation' opportunity for positive collective change to occur.
Over the years there have been many reviews into the dairy industry but the comprehensive review by the ACCC and its interim recommendations, which we state should become part of its final Report, are a mechanism to provide guidance and direction for the industry as a whole and for industry bodies to embrace and support their implementation.
Failure to do so may result in the decline of the dairy industry's importance to the economic vitality within Australia and elsewhere throughout the world where Australian dairy produce provides sustenance to growing nations.
Dairy Connect compliments the ACCC on its Interim Report and Recommendations. Dairy Connect is willing to augment its comments, if required.
Yours Faithfully,
Shaughn Morgan
Chief Executive Officer


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Theater J 2018-2019 Season: Around Town
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You gotta love having fresh organic produce delivered to your doorstep on a rainy Portland afternoon!
A while back, I signed up with Organics to you and every second Tuesday they drop off a cardboard box of lovely, local, organic produce right at my door. It's full of fruits and veggies that I probably wouldn't typically buy...which forces me out of my cooking ruts.
Take bok choy, for example...baby bok choy to be exact. I'm sure I've passed these cute little guys countless times at the supermarket. I've been missing out. Not only are these guys adorable they taste great and are good for you too! Bonus.
Couldn't you use a little bok choy in your life? Need a recipe? here.


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Chef Bryan Burke has given the Joy Bisto menu a much-needed revamp.
JOY BISTRO (884 Queen East, at Booth, 416-465-8855) Complete dinners for $50 per person ($25 lunches/brunches), including all taxes, tip and a glass of Ontario plonk. Average main $20/$10. Open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11:30 am, for dinner nightly 5 to 11 pm. Brunch Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 4 pm. Licensed. Access: barrier-free. Rating: NNN
If it's tinseltown glitz 'n' glamour you're after, Leslieville isn't the first neighbourhood that comes to mind.
Sure, chrome-dome condo king Brad Lamb declared Queen East the new Queen West 10 years after the fact, and this formerly down-at-the-heels east-side nabe is home to some of Toronto's most adventurous trats. Still, the stomping grounds of champagne-swilling A-listers? We think not.
But that's all about to change now that Leslieville's Joy Bistro is officially a TIFF "hospitality partner." Joy, that sleepy low-key brunch spot by the park, has joined the ranks of Sassafraz and the Drake and will be partying hard until 4 in the morning every night of the fest.
How did this happen? Well, it helps that one of the team who recently bought the long-running bistro,John Young, is a TIFF corporate fundraiser, and his partners Peter Brauti and Scott Manicom own 2 Cats and the Kitchen. A third, Steve Pelton, managed Wayne Gretzky's. Throw in ex-Jamie Kennedy sous Bryan Burke as chef and watch the celebutantes and fabulosi flock.
This isn't the first time Joy Bistro has attempted to go upmarket. Just two years ago, former owner Ted Koutsogiannopoulos hired whiz-kid chef David Chrystian to turn it into one of Toronto's top dining destinations. The marriage lasted nine months. Seems Joy's conservative clientele balked at $16 burgers and $30 main courses, everyone else stayed away and Chrystian soon hightailed it to Le Germain Hotel's Chez Victor. And so Bistro went back to Benedict.
No fools, the new crew still do brunch. But it's first-time headlining chef Burke's reasonably priced comfort-food lineup that's going to win Joy an even wider audience.
At this moment, though, other than a vacationing Edward Levesque, we have the patio to ourselves this balmy Tuesday evening. Once word gets out that the house's exceptional three-course prix fixe dinner goes for 25 bucks Sunday through Wednesday, the joint will be packed with more than Film Fest schmoozers.
We start with a summery gazpacho. Dressed with chives, shaved parmigiano and a crouton made from Fred's ancient grains, the pulpy purée needs assertive spicing (garlic? basil? pepper?) to make it more than a very pleasant cold tomato soup. But a heap of ridiculously fresh organic arugula tossed with parmigiano and doused with a fruity honey-balsamic vinaigrette quickly puts the kitchen back on track.
Many restaurants put pasta primavera on the menu as a cheap way to keep vegetarians happy. But Burke's take - renamed Pasta Provençal - is so much more than boiled noodles topped with grilled leftover salad. Here, it's a tasty tangle of house-made tagliatelle layered with zucchini, sweet roasted bell pepper and caramelized red onion.
Tonight, the carnivore option is a meaty slab of smoked pork ribs glazed with tangy barbecue sauce plated over spaetzle, leafy rapini, shiitake mushrooms and shredded pork-shoulder confit. A keeper!
No fiends for caffeine, we're not as buzzed about Burke's unconventional mocha crème brûlée, but his lemon trifle alternative with "local berries" - both of them - fondly reminds us of pudding cakes of yore.
The problem with Bistro's corned beef sandwich isn't its contents - shredded house-made brisket, melted Swiss cheese and sour dill pickle on panini-pressed caraway rye - but its name. Call it a Cubano and those expecting deli won't be disappointed. Better yet, stick to the house burger (both $9), a good quarter-pound of medium-rare ground round garnished with pickles and pepper chutney. Side both with the day's soup - a tarragon-nipped cream of cauliflower, say - or a pile of crispy frites with bourbon-spiked aioli for only 2 bucks.
Burke's slow-braised beef cheeks in a rich Cabernet Sauvignon demi-glace from the à la carte card ($20) are the real stars of the show. Since cows only come with two (four if you count rump roasts), cheeks are a rare treat, indeed, and so tender here that you only have to look at them and they virtually dissolve.
Too bad they're served alongside a mound of overcooked gnocchi mixed with al dente green beans and wilted spinach. Better: plate the gnocchi in the reduction under the beef with the veggies as a separate side.
And Levesque's verdict?
"The beef cheeks are great," says the irascible Leslieville restaurateur.
"But the gnocchi needs salt."


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2015 State Cup in Pictures
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Top 10 Referees
Returning for a second year, in order to develop the next generation of referees, the State Referee Committee has established the Grade 8 Power Rankings, which recognizes those Grade 8 Referees under the age of 25 in the state that … Continue reading
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Distraction burglary, often called 'bogus calling' is a crime primarily targeted at vulnerable older people. Offenders may pose as officials, such as council workers, police officers and utility workers or pretend to be a person in urgent need of help, in order to gain access to homes. Once inside the victim is distracted and the burglary is committed.
How to keep your house and belongings safe
Here's a quick reminder of some of the things you can do to improve the security around your home:
- Locks - Keep all of your doors and windows locked, even when you are at home
- Stop - Are you expecting anyone, do they have an appointment? Make sure the back door is locked. Some thieves work in pairs with the other one sneaking in the back door whilst you're at the front door.
- Chain - Put the door bar or chain on before you open the door.
- Check the identity carefully. Ask for ID card. Close the door and check using a phone number from the phone book or a relevant bill, not the one on the card.
- Bogus callers, often work in pairs; be aware of one person distracting you while the other steals your property.
- Never employ trades people who call at your door. Only use people recommended by someone you trust.
- Password – Some water, gas and electric companies operate a 'password' facility. Contact your local branch for details.
- If in doubt, keep them out particularly if you're on your own. Ask them to make an appointment or come back later when someone else is around. Genuine callers won't mind. If you are suspicious, report the incident to the police. You may help prevent them from burgling someone else.


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The Grand Lodge Office
2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 (click for Google Map)
Local: (503) 357-3158
Fax: (503) 357-1815
Toll-Free: (800) 970-9920
Office hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. Closed on major holidays.
Located 28 miles west of Portland in Forest Grove, the Grand Lodge is used for the offices of the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and staff to serve the 106 constituent Masonic Lodges in the State of Oregon. It is also a friendly port for Sojourners from throughout the nearly 3 million member world-wide fraternity. The office also houses the Grand Lodge Library and Museum, both of which are open to the public during office hours.
The Grand Lodge office is adjacent to two additional properties which house the Jennings McCall Continuing Retirement Community (owned and operated by the Grand Lodge of Oregon and the Order of the Eastern Star) and the original Masonic home now being occupied and operated by McMenamins Inc., as a popular neighborhood gathering spot and hotel.
Rick Komraus: Grand Secretary
Extension 555
- Masonic questions, Lodge procedures, Ritual or other related subjects are directed to the Grand Secretary
- Secretary Seminar
- Appointments to study the full Ritual
- Membership completion letters for transfers and dual memberships (In-state)
- Out-of-state membership transfers/dual memberships, certificates of standing, withdrawals, demits, courtesy work, waivers of jurisdiction
- Grand Master dispensations
- Welfare investigation requests
- Lodge of Excellence Achievement Award (LEAA)
- Grand Master's Blue Lodge Proficiency Award (BLPA)
- Membership completion letters for transfers and dual memberships (In-state)
- Out-of-state membership transfers/dual memberships, certificates of standing, withdrawals, demits, courtesy work, waivers of jurisdiction
Kristen Steltenpohl: Receptionist/Clerical Support
Extension 500
- Front desk coverage and receptionist
- Change of addresses
- Labels
- Supply orders
- Past master certificates
- Hiram awards
- Life memberships
- Lewis Jewel applications
- Dues card reprints/replacements
Erin Evans: Communication Specialist/Grand Master's Secretary
Extension 504
- Publications and booklets including, but not limited to:
- The Oregon Masonic News
- Annual Proceedings
- Directory of Lodges
- The Codebook
- Grand Master's itinerary
- Grand Master's correspondence
- Grand Master dispensations
Tiffany Cook: Senior Project/Program Manager
Extension 505
- Payroll
- Accounts payables/deposits
- Accounts receivable
- Report building
- Annual Communication prep
- Life Membership recordkeeping
- Annual billing
- IT & website support when needed
- Database technical support
- CAP program tracking and processing
- Lodge Restoration and Repair application processing
Molly Todd: Financial Controller
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- Oversees the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements for the Grand Lodge and Masonic and Eastern Star Home.
Tammy Vanderzanden: Executive Assistant/MESHCare Program Manager
Extension 508
- Donation correspondence
- Annual Communication prep
- Research Requests regarding history of Masons or Home Members
- MESHCare Program Manager
- Life Care Liaison
- Educational Assistance
- Amendments to Lodge By-Laws
Danielle Christopherson : Director of OutReach Services
Extension 509
- Plan and direct OutReach Services program including policies, procedures and budget
- Coordinate resources and support services to members in need
- Initial evaluation and assessment to determine psycho-social, financial, and care needs
- Conduct annual assessments, home visits and service plans
- Offer the following when appropriate: information and referral, care management services, advocacy and financial assistance
- Manage OutReach resource database
- Giving Tree program
Heidi Burch: Clerical Support/Receptionist
Extension 511
- Maintain membership records (In-state)
- Change of addresses, monthly reports, petitions received (Form 108's)
- Membership completion letters for transfers and dual memberships (In-state)
- Roster printouts
- Labels
- Quarterly reports
- Open and distribute mail
- Supply orders
- Front desk coverage and receptionist
- Traveling certificates
- Proficiency card printing
- Membership longevity awards (50, 60, 65, 70 & 75 years)
- Sojourner lists
Marissa Douglas: Marketing Manager/MMSAP Coordinator
Extension 524
- Communication and marketing strategy and initiatives
- Social media management
- Program development and support
- Web development, management and support
- State of Oregon Masonic Model Student Assistance Program Coordinator


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
American Girl's Newest Historical: Caroline Abbott
I must confess, I was hoping for a brunette instead of a blonde, but I do love her eye color. It appears to be a true gray-green like mine! Her dress doesn't really stand out as much as I hoped it would. I've found more exciting Regency dresses through some of my eBay purchases.
I would still love to see Caroline in person, and I'm interested to see the rest of her collection and what it will be.
How about you? What do you think of the newest American Girl?
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I love her! But it stinks, I promised myself that I would buy Mosi but now.....I see Caroline and I am still wondering if I should buy her. She is so beautiful! I hate myself for loving you! xD But seriously, AG needs to stop making cute dolls that I want. :)
- August 1, 2012 at 1:08 PM
- Elaine said...
Thanks for the heads up! I think 1812 is a great year for a historical character. I hope she will be as good as past American Girls!
- August 1, 2012 at 1:13 PM
- Lauren said...
She is pretty, but I was hoping for something a little bit more original...Like curly red hair:). I can imagine coming up with some fantastic styles for her hair, though! Since I'm a seamstress, I don't always care if I don't like the dress, but I'm not to impressed with her meet dress. Hopefully her collection will impress though:-) I'm just excited to have an American Girl doll from 1812!
- August 1, 2012 at 2:03 PM
- Cassandra said...
I was a little suprised by her hair color too. I was expecting it to be darker
- August 1, 2012 at 4:16 PM
- beastsbelle said...
Thanks for all of the comments, everyone. :) It's always fun hearing everyone's thoughts.
- August 1, 2012 at 4:24 PM
- Bama said...
I love the time period, and the doll is cute, but she just looks like a blonde Felicity to me. In person she may look different. I was really hoping for a new face sculpt. I am surprised that her hair is so blonde as well. Her name is almost the same as mine, so I guess I was thinking dark auburn-ish hair and green-brown eyes. LOL!
- August 2, 2012 at 5:52 AM
- Alice xox said...
I think she's adorable. She probably won't be coming home with me though, as I already promised my Elizabeth she could have all of Caroline's clothes. :P
- August 2, 2012 at 6:52 AM
- beastsbelle said...
I agree, Bama. The dress doesn't help...it's very similar to Felicity's.
Lucky Elizabeth, Alice! ;)
- August 2, 2012 at 9:42 AM
- beastsbelle said...
Elizabeth makes a great Regency gal, too. :)
- August 2, 2012 at 9:43 AM
- Jen said...
There's a lot of dolls AG makes, like Lanie or McKenna, that I have no intention of ever buying, but still get an "ooh cute" reaction out of me. Caroline...just didn't impress me at all. I don't know if it's her hair or the dress-like-Felicity's, or just the combo of "long blonde hair, blue eyes, pink ruffly dress, HEY TARGET MARKET here you go!"
Hopefully she will have a cool collection!
- August 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM
- beastsbelle said...
Lol...I have to admit I had similar thoughts, Jen. I think they wanted to be safe and go with a doll that would be a big seller for their target age. I don't necessarily have anything against pink, but I have to confess I was picturing something a little more Jane Austenish. I mean, I know her characters are older than 10, but still...
- August 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM
- Jen said...
I totally agree that they wanted to play it safe - especially after Cecile and Marie-Grace, since it's fairly obvious that those two underperformed in sales.
I think I was having the same issues as you re: Austen! After months on end of seeing the seamstresses over on AGPT, modeling elegant Regency gowns on perfectly pincurled and updo-ed Elizabeth dolls, I was taken aback by Caroline's short dress and loose hair!
(Drat - now I'm hoping Caroline DOESN'T have a nice collection, because now I'm sorely tempted to get an eBay Elizabeth and a #55 and make them Jane and Lizzy...)
- August 4, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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Oh yes...#55 and Elizabeth both make perfect Regency girls!! :D I've purchased several Regency dresses on eBay and through an online seller, and they're way niftier than Caroline's meet dress. ;) So unless she has something in her collection that really "wows" me, I think I'll be sticking with what I have.
Hmm, you gave me a good idea for a photo shoot, though. Hayden and Emma in Regency attire. :)
- August 4, 2012 at 5:35 PM
I am very dissappointed by this doll. It is so Barbie-like: long blond hair and a nondescript pink dress. I spend more on the AG dolls for my daughter because the dolls had a unique look. Lately, though, it is all going into Mattel pink and purple. It is specially sad because that period has so much to work with as far as inspiration for dresses, hats and hair. Also, if you are going to label a doll as historical, then the outfit should be somewhat closer to what a girl would wear at that time. I'm not sure a short, thin, pink dress and loose hair is historically accurate...
- September 5, 2012 at 10:59 AM
- beastsbelle said...
Hi Anonymous, thanks for commenting. :) I was equally disappointed with the pink meet dress and some of the other parts of her collection that seemed historically...um...interesting. ;) However, after having a chance to see her in person, I'm totally sold on the doll herself. I'd just make her a modern doll. I have heard positive feedback from the quality of a lot of her collection, and I like her non-pink stuff. I wish they'd done something different with her hair style...I'd love to see it up in curls. And blonde isn't my favorite hair color in a doll, but at the same time, my youngest daughter (who is also a blonde) is thrilled every time another blonde doll is released. ;) Caroline's unique eye color is another thing that is convincing me that this doll is pretty cool. They are a beautiful blue green, a completely different color than any previous American Girl doll.
I do still think they could have done some things better with her collection, but overall, I'm not as disappointed as I was initially. ;)
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Just a quick post of a wonderful website I stumbled upon doing a bit of background research for a point I needed to make in the chapter I'm currently working on (yes, Googling a dissertation!)
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ORLANDO, FL, USA, July 3, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SubscriberWise, the largest issuing CRA for the communications industry and the nation's leading advocate for children victimized by identity fraud, today announced a personal plea from SubscriberWise founder and FICO global GOAT David Howe to President Trump concerning the federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The plea is for an Executive Action to immediately expand the existing ECOA laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity as a protected class.
According to the industry magnate and FICO global superstar, the expansion of the decades' old law would serve not only as an important and eternal national honor to the Pulse Nightclub victims – America's sisters and brothers from the Orlando LGBTQ community who were tragically and senselessly murdered on June 12, 2016 – but also as a guarantee that no citizen, including President Trump who just happens to have the dominant heterosexual orientation, will ever be victimized by discrimination with respect to any aspect of a transaction involving credit because of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Related: SubscriberWise Donates $2500.00 to Orlando Mass Shooting Victims and Their Families While Urging Members of Congress to Imitate Victims' Strength and Courage (http://www.prweb.com/releases/subscriberwise/lgbtq_orlando/prweb13490751.htm)
"One year after the horrific massacre at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, the United States of America continues to have a federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act that remains incomplete and inadequate," argued David Howe, SubscriberWise founder, national child guardian, and the worldwide highest FICO Achiever since Alan Turing - the phenomenally complex and persecuted gay genius whose contributions to humanity are so far-reaching and so profound they can never be fully contained or appreciated by mere mortals - invented the computer. "And what a sad indictment this is for the U.S.A. because expanding the existing ECOA is one of the most immediate and obvious ways our government can continue to right the wrong of this nation's long and disgusting behavior involving intolerance and discrimination against our LGBTQ sisters and brothers.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The annual Cleveland's Finest Hors D'oeuvres competition, to benefit Our Lady of the Wayside is set for 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Terrace Club at Progressive Field.
Every year, chefs representing a range of Northeast Ohio restaurants trot out their best appetizers to woo the crowd – and try for top prize in a judged contest.
This year's competitors include…
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– The Clifton and Tree House Gallery (Chef Genevieve Larson)
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- Horseshoe Casino The Spread Buffet (Chef Mike Miller)
– Spice Kitchen & Bar (Chef Ben Bebenroth)
- Progressive Field/Delaware North Companies (Chef Bill Conn)
- Tartine Bistro (Chef Chris Monjot)
– The Woods Restaurant (Chef Salvatore Grillo)
- Zack Bruell Restaurant Group (Chef Zack Bruell).
This year's event takes over the Terrace Club. Admission – $80 per person – includes two floors of beer samplings provided by Mill St. Brewery and wine selections from Tom Gore Vineyards. Dessert creations will be presented by Becker's Bakery and Wasted Bakery.
In addition to grazing, the evening – this year, hosted by "New 102″ FM's Desiray Cross, Jen Toohey and Tim Richards – will include entertainment by singer-songwriter Nate Jones and acoustic music by Rick De Witt of the Half Naked Monkeys.
A Chinese raffle, 50/50 raffle and silent auction are also on the agenda.
The event supports Our Lady of the Wayside, a not-for-profit organization based in Avon, which provides residential, respite, transportation and adult day programming services for over 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities. The agency manages nearly 70 homes in over 30 communities throughout Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties.
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{baby christa partying it up on new years eve}
Doesn't that picture scream 80s to you?! I'm in my old school walker, hoarding all the toys and rocking those shades! My mom said that I stayed up all night hanging out with my parents and their friends.
I don't remember
I love looking through old pictures and remembering the happiness of the day. I have distinct memories all the way back to when I was 3. I try to think about them often so I don't ever forget them! I think my earliest memory was going to the "fire engine park" with my Grandma Jane and cousin Jessica. Grandma Jane pulled us in the wagon and we took turns driving the truck.
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Annual Lemont Strawberry Festival brings community together
Here's a sign that summer is on its way: strawberries.
The 35th annual Lemont Strawberry Festival takes place from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday at the Village Green in Lemont.
The festival features various strawberry-based foods, fresh strawberries from Mark Kurtz Farm, lemonade and shakes in commemorative cups, homemade cakes, pony rides, live music and "speeder" rides. In addition, the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania will be hosting art activities for children.
"It's a family oriented celebration of community and strawberries, plus lots of other food and activities," said Sue Smith, chairwoman of the Lemont Village Association. "We've been involved since 1981 when it started. Back then we picked the strawberries, hulled them, and it was held in the Spring Creek Presbyterian Church Community Hall (in) Lemont and outside."
Smith says the festival is more about community than strawberries even though the fruit is the focal point.
"(It's about) getting people together, meeting neighbors, having a good time, riding ponies, donating cakes and getting involved," Smith said.
Live music begins at 3 p.m. with a performance from The Dystractions, playing a blend of reggae and classic rock. ESP takes the stage at 5 p.m. Additionally, there will be tours of the grain elevator.
"It was built in 1885 to collect and store grain from local farmers," Smith said. "The grain was elevated to the third floor and went down chutes into railroad cars, which came into the adjoining building to be transported throughout Pa. The other part of the operation was the delivery of coal into the railroad building, which was dropped through the hoppers into bins below the railroad building into the coal sheds for people to pick up and deliver throughout central Pa."
"Speeder" rides are available from the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society.
For those not in the know, "speeders were the small railroad vehicles used to repair railroad tracks," Smith said.
Pony rides will begin at 5 p.m.
Smith believes the festival will put a smile on anyone's face.
"(It's) fun, low key, inexpensive and delicious," Smith said.
The event will take place rain or shine.
- What: Lemont Strawberry Festival
- When: 3-7 p.m. Saturday
- Where: Village Green, 133 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont
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Now this is something different. Facebook have launched Poke, a new messaging app which lets you send messages, photos and videos which only appear for up to 10 seconds. So basically your messages self-destruct after 10 seconds.
It was rumoured Facebook were launching this app very recently and it's become true. The app apparently only took 12 days to build, 12 days! That's pretty amazing when you think about it.
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I don't think I'll ever become as important as Gandhi.
I mean, never say never, right? But being realistic, I think that my altruistic ambitions might have been left too late in life to reach the scope that his heart, his soul, intelligence, compassion and wisdom did. I am not interested in fame or fortune or any of that malarkey, but I have always wanted to help. It's probably not as benevolent as it sounds and rests in the fact that there is very little in this world that feels as good as genuinely connecting with another human being. It fills your life, makes sense of everything and reduces us to the core of our being. It is like sitting at the hem of the ocean; like tasting the night sky. You are reduced to beautiful insignificance and all makes sense. It's a matter of scale; knowing your place in the universe and realising that the universe is tiny compared to the scope, the compassion of humans.
I don't think that there is anything on this grand, green earth more worthwhile than helping others. I don't mean to say that I am above anyone or that anyone is below me. I have very little, but the very little I have makes me incredibly privileged indeed. I live in a country of good fortune. I have a roof over my head. My family eat regularly. When it turn a tap, water comes out. When I flick a switch, lights come on. My children sleep warm. When I reach out my arm at night there is a body I love sleeping soundly next to me. There is nothing else I need.
Benevolence, the act of helping others is one of the few actions which can truly sum up the worth of a person. I mean, what else is there to do with your life, what ultimate purpose is there beyond aiding those around us?
I know, I know, it can be quite sickening hearing someone wank on about this kind of thing. It has such a bad, quasi-christian, wet, plum eating connotation to it, doesn't it? It all seems a bit, for loss of a better word, 'soft', you know what I mean? I get it. But it's not. To me it's as hardcore as it gets.
Gandhi? Gandhi was fucking mental! He inspired an entire country, an entire world to look toward higher aspiration, all whilst wearing only a bed sheet. If that's not hardcore I don't know what is. Could anyone ever accuse Malala Yousafzai of being anything less than a human of extreme conviction? If she fronted a punk band, I'd go see them play. She makes Henry Rollins look like a prissy schoolboy.
Before I go reeling off fifty other examples and boring everyone shitless, what i'm saying is that it takes so much more to commit to good than it does otherwise. It's easy to walk the path of least resistance. Easy to do nothing. It is our natural setting. A car doesn't want to move of its own volition, you've got to apply pressure; you've got to put your fucking foot down. It takes a harder soul, a keener mind, a bloodier heart to really give. Caring is not enough. Caring is a passive activity. It is armchair charity. To DO is what matters.
To make trouble. To stir the pot. To poke the hive.
Sitting and lamenting the state of the world or the circumstances of others seems somewhat insulting to me. It benefits no one but our own sense of outrage, as if acknowledging a problem pardons us from acting upon it, makes us something special just by recognising that something is unacceptable.
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Facebook was never envisioned to be a marketing tool. Back in 2004, Facebook started as a social networking channel. Over time, the site has become one of the most widely used social media platforms of all time. According to Statista, Facebook now has more than 1.8 billion active monthly users and was the most downloaded platform for 2016. Also, the number of members is growing all the time.
Not only is Facebook popular for social networking but its marketing potential has also exploded. The site is now one of the most important digital marketing tools available to businesses. Businesses can use Facebook in many ways to promote a company. Marketers use the social media site to reach, engage and retain customers by showcasing new products, offering product giveaways and other promotions.
In spite of its marketing potential, many businesses especially small ones, are still not using Facebook to promote their brand. In fact, research has found that nearly 49 percent of small businesses don't utilize social media to promote their brand at all. So, why have companies not added Facebook to their marketing arsenal? The reason for this is likely because many businesses do not realize the impact that Facebook marketing can have on a company's bottom line. Here are three reasons why Facebook marketing is critical for any business.
It Can Reach Across Demographics
Facebook is an effective marketing tool because it has managed to establish itself as a popular network across different socioeconomic and age demographics. The site features the largest blends of demographics of any social media platform out there. It provides an excellent way for companies to interact and engage with customers from all over the world.
Offers a Great ROI
As is evident from the statistics above, Facebook is a hugely popular online platform. It provides the ability to reach a large number of people. No other type of advertising can reach the same number of people that Facebook does—and at such a low cost. Facebook advertising is cheaper than both Google and YouTube advertising. Putting these factors together means that you get a high ROI on your advertising dollars.
Live Videos
Facebook Live, introduced last year, is turning out to be a valuable marketing tool. This feature allows users to record live videos and share them with people. Businesses can use Facebook Live to promote special events, answer customer questions and demonstrate how to use their products.
In spite of the many advantages of Facebook, it should not be the only marketing tool that you use. Although it is a pretty robust marketing tool, it has limitations. When included in your overall marketing strategy, Facebook has the potential to improve your bottom line.


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Following on from my previous blog, Introducing ongoing engagement strategies into your organisation, which focused on engagement action by HR and L&D professionals, this blog takes a look at how management and peers can reinforce engagement in their teams.
There are many ways that managers and peers can work closely with colleagues to improve engagement and reinforce an organisations commitment to its staff. Of course no single model of engagement can be applicable across diverse organisations – in fact a key message is that your engagement practices need to be tailored to your organisation and correlated to your performance management system. One size definitely does not fit all.
A CEO blog on organisational developments, or of course blogs from the whole senior management team. Organisations recognise the positive effect of this type of communication but also acknowledge the huge effort required to keep them fresh.
Cross-Functional Working
Managers providing opportunities for cross-functional working as a development tool, we have even come across an 'internal' apprentice scheme.
'Ask the Senior Team'
A great welcome inductions for new starters coupled with departmental visits (this proved so successful in one organisation, they extended it back for people who had joined in the previous two years and then continued with monthly events for every staff member).
Internal PR
A new internal PR team to improve communications with representatives from each department / discipline, internal social media systems – the lesson learned in practice of this was that it was vital to determine a variety communications systems that worked for everyone.
Flexible Working
Managers becoming really accountable for making flexible working arrangements work – conference call meetings for home workers, shorter working weeks, flexible term-time arrangements etc.
Job Specific Info
Departmental and job specific information as part of recruitment and induction websites – often 'a day in the life of…'.
Performance Reviews
Managers accurately reviewing performance and focussing on development needs and career aspirations.
Manager coaching or making coaching or mentors available, especially in relation to career advancement.
Creating Workplaces
Managers facilitating development of inspiring and creative workplaces, and rest and meeting areas.
Introduce initiatives like starting every meeting by recognising one person for a recent accomplishment or holding meetings outdoors for a change of scenery and fresh air, even 'walking' meetings.
Social Engagement
A huge range of arrangements to facilitate social 'engagement' – conferencing, social media, functions, parties.
Departmental Planning
Managers genuinely involving employees in departmental planning.
Information 'space'
Use examples of creative work, case studies, updates etc., as a catalyst for feedback and a source of knowledge.
No Email
Managing a regular 'no-email' day.
Managers recognising milestones in employees' lives, such as births of children, weddings and professional or private life achievements.
Try introducing some of these examples for engagement into your organisation, but don't forget to track their success to see what works well for you.
Nigel Walpole, MD, Bray Leino Learning
In my series of blogs I'll talk through my thoughts on some of the key issues facing managers in the workplace - lessons learnt, tips for success and general musings.


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Outback Release Multi-Brand Automatic Steering Solution
Hemisphere GPS announced the release of eTurns, an automatic turn solution available for multiple brands of farm machinery. Designed for Outback eDriveX, Hemisphere GPS' high-performance auto-steering system, eTurns enables farmers to automatically execute a turn at the end of a row, increasing efficiency and reducing driver fatigue. With the eTurns feature, growers simply press a button and eDriveX will automatically make the turn and steer down the next row.
eTurns offers users the option to operate with a fixed turn configuration or change the configuration in real time for individual turns, allowing users to skip specific rows if necessary. Users can view the projected turning path on the Outback S3 display and once a turn is started, can view the actual path as well. After turning, eTurns improves line acquisition ensuring accurate row spacing from the start of each row, an especially important function in row crop applications. To see eTurns in action, visit www.eDriveX.com.
"eTurns functionality provides farmers with another tool to become more efficient and maximize their yields," says Kip Pendleton, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Agriculture, for Hemisphere GPS. "eDriveX has been a tremendous advantage to farmers and each new piece of functionality we add makes the product that much more attractive to current and future customers."
Outback eDriveX with eTurns functionality and all other Outback Guidance products are available now through Outback Guidance Centers and through Hemisphere GPS distributors worldwide. Visit http://www.outbackguidance.com for more information.
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Wolters Kluwer Health Announces Lippincott Advisor Mobile App for Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions
Mobile Access to Lippincott Advisor Helps Clinicians Find Answers to Tough Questions Fast -- Wherever and Whenever They Want
Apr 07, 2014, 08:38 ET
PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced availability of a Lippincott Advisor App for institutional customers who use Lippincott Advisor, one of the leading online clinical decision-support software solutions used at the point-of-care. The new mobile application allows hospitals and other healthcare institutions to give their nurses, clinicians and staff full access to Lippincott Advisor from any mobile device including both Android and Apple smartphones and tablets.
Institutional users of Lippincott Advisor now have fast, mobile access to vital evidence-based clinical information both online and offline, which is critical in situations when the Internet is unavailable. The app includes information on Diseases and Conditions, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests, Treatments, Hospital-acquired Conditions, Core Measures, Care Plans, and Drug information plus access to all of the customized content developed by users' own institutions.
The Lippincott Advisor App provides the same user-friendly features found in the online PC-based product including fast, intuitive search, bulleted text, helpful tables, icons for frequently used features and full-color art. It is available as a free download and can be unlocked with a clinician's existing institutional login information. Users also receive all of the quarterly online content updates that equip Lippincott Advisor with the most up-to-date clinical information available.
"Advances in technology are continuing to deliver vital clinical information faster and closer to the patient, in other words, where clinicians need it most," said Judith McCann, MSN, RN, Chief Nurse, Wolters Kluwer Health, Professional & Education. "Lippincott Advisor has always been a point-of-care solution. With this app, it becomes a true bedside companion that travels with clinicians wherever they go and is right there to assist whenever needed."
Lippincott Advisor includes more than 10,000 collective entries of critical, evidence-based information spanning diseases, treatments, diagnostic tests, drugs, signs & symptoms, nursing care plans, core measures, hospital-acquired conditions, national guidelines and patient education. Using a proprietary synoptic search, the product delivers the appropriate entry within seconds of a clinician's inquiry.
Now available on all devices, Lippincott Advisor, part of the Lippincott Nursing Solutions suite, is sold as a group subscription to hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The Lippincott Advisor Institutional App is available immediately at no extra cost to current Lippincott Advisor institutional subscribers. The app can be downloaded from iTunes for Apple iPhone and iPad devices and from Google Play for Android devices. Users simply use their existing facility usernames and passwords to open the content from the app. An abridged version of the app also is available in both stores for individual purchase for $29.95.
To learn more, visit LippincottSolutions.com/Advisor, or call 855-695-5070, and follow Lippincott Nursing Solutions on Twitter @NurseSolutions.
About Wolters Kluwer Health
Wolters Kluwer Health is a leading global provider of information, business intelligence and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry. Serving more than 150 countries worldwide, clinicians rely on Wolters Kluwer Health's market leading information-enabled tools and software solutions throughout their professional careers from training to research to practice. Major brands include Health Language®, Lexicomp®, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Medicom®, Medi-Span®, Medknow, Ovid®, Pharmacy OneSource®, ProVation® Medical and UpToDate®.
Wolters Kluwer Health is part of Wolters Kluwer, a market-leading global information services company. Wolters Kluwer had 2013 annual revenues of €3.6 billion (US$4.7 billion), employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, and maintains operations in over 40 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Follow our official Twitter handle: @WKHealth.
Tom Kivett
Managing Director
Kivett & Company Communications
Robert Dekker
Vice President, Communications
Wolters Kluwer Health
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App Review: Battery Go! by collegekidapp.com
July 10, 2009 by Dorothy
Filed under Daily App Reviews, Utility
We have all been in a similar situation watching something or browsing the Internet on your iPhone, when suddenly a battery warning pops up on the screen. You only have 20% of the battery left. You check your watch and there are still 2 hours left on your flight. Uggghh… Now, you begin to wonder how you can make that last 20% of your battery last. There is no real way to tell how long it will last, as the battery usage often depends on what you are doing.
Over the weekend, Battery Go! by collegekidapp.com was released in the iTunes App Store to help out with just such a situation. This app, simple as it is, gives you a snapshot of your battery charge and what it is capable of doing with what is left. There is not much to the app. It only really consists of two screens, but that seems to be enough to convey the needed information. When you launch the app, it pulls up a screen that shows the percentage of battery life left on a sliding scale. Underneath this slider, the app displays the amount of time you have for each of four functions on your device. These four things are web, phone, music, and video. Obviously, on an iPod Touch, the values for the phone portion are always N/A. If you want to know how much time you have at different battery levels, you can even move the slider right or left to find out. When using this app, though, keep in mind that accuracy is only guaranteed to be within 5% of the actual levels.
I was curious to see what the values were at the ever annoying 20% and 10% battery remaining that my iPod always gives me warnings at. I was a little disappointed to find that at 10% the values all zero out and less than 10% it just says "Battery Life Dangerously Low." I think that battery levels in that range are probably most likely to make you curious about how much time you have left to use your iPod or iPhone. You just have to remember to check the battery before it gets that low.
The second screen on the app is accessed through the small "i" in the lower right corner. This screen provides some simple tips for making your battery last longer. Many of them are similar to those given by our very own Rob in his post on improving your iPhone's battery life. His tips include turning off things like the WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3G when they are not in use. Battery Go! is a handy little app for figuring out what that little battery indicator in the top right corner really means in terms of use for your device. It eliminates at least some of the guesswork.
Battery Go! is $0.99 in the iTunes App Store.
Developer's Website: http://www.collegekidapp.com/
How To: 5 Tips to Improve Your iPhone Battery Life
July 3, 2009 by Rob
Filed under Daily App Reviews, Tips Tricks and How Tos, iPhone Operating System
This will be my second post in a new series of how-to posts here on AppChatter.com. The first post dealt with removing Apple app icons from your springboard a la Parental Controls. In this post, I will discuss a much debated topic: iPhone battery and improving the iPhone's battery life. So while I recognize that my approach here will be scoffed at by many, I'm sure others out there will welcome the tips. I will preface that not all the tips offered here will work for everyone, obviously, so to each his own (or however that goes).
If you're a heavy user like me, then battery life is likely a limiting factor with your iPhone. Likewise, if you're not a really heavy user, but just looking to eek out as much battery life on each charge cycle as you possibly can, then the pointers below will definitely help you out as well.
I moved up from a first-generation iPhone to the 3GS, partly because I thought it was high-time to upgrade but mostly because the new features found in the new device were just too much to pass on. So here I am over a week later on the new iPhone 3GS and all my biggest complaint so far is: battery life sucks! That's right, under iPhone 2G I could browse the web all day (albeit over EDGE), listen to music, pull email from 5 email accounts (mostly google mail), and test app after app after app (this is an app review site, afterall!). At the end of the day I would regularly have 30-50% battery left.
Since moving to the 3GS, I can do about half of what I used to do on my old phone before reaching the 20% battery warning. I now carry a battery cable in my car for just this, since now when I leave work my phone is nearly dead.
So what can you do to improve your battery life? Well, turns out, there's a lot you can do. Since any new feature that Apple puts into the iPhone ultimately costs battery life, some of these more battery intensive features can be disabled at the cost of omitting that function. So, here we go:
- Probably the biggest battery eater on your new iPhone is the 3G network. While significantly faster for data connections it eats battery like no other function can. So, if you're always near WiFi for data, or don't ever use your phone to browse the web, or simply don't mind the slower data speeds of EDGE, then you can disable 3G. Go to: Settings (you'll go here for all of these suggestions) -> General -> Network and turn off 3G. Your battery life just improved dramatically.
- One of the long-anticipated features of the new iPhone OS 3.0 is push notifications. Unfortunately, this is also a feature that will contribute to a quicker battery drain. If this feature isn't important to you, here's how to disable it: Settings->Notifications, now turn it off. If you're using apps such as Textfree with notification, disabling this feature will cause that you are not notified when your friends text you, or when AP Mobile app needs to alert you to the death of another Hollywood star.
- Don't ever use WiFi? Turn it off. Turning off another radio on your phone will only improve your battery life. However, don't turn it off in lieu of using 3G, since that will be taking a step backwards in terms of battery life. If you use WiFi and are in WiFi area, then see #1 above. To turn this one off, go to Settings->WiFi and tun it off.
- Bluetooth is another radio in that device of yours using up power, albeit not much. However it is using power to scan devices in its vecinity if BT is enabled. So if you don't use BT for anything, turn it off. Settings->General->Bluetooth.
- The final radio to disable is your GPS or Location Services. Since you can't just disable the GPS radio you have to actually disable the service altogether. Doing so means that Google maps will no longer display your location, and any location aware app (a lot of them) will no longer be able to determine your location. However, once again, it's another radio taking juice so if you're main focus is a long battery then this will help. Settings->General, turn off Location Services.
- [Updated] This post really should have been the top 10 ways to save battery because undoubtedly I'll get to 10. But here's one that was overlooked in the original post: Dim the light. That's right, turn down that brightness and turn on auto-bright. The light used to illuminate your screen is a big battery killer, so if you can tolerate a lower brightness then this will help eek out some battery juice. Settings->Brightness then slide the slider.
These suggestions are not for everyone, we get that, but if you're trying to figure out how to get a little extra life out of your iPhone then surely there's something in that list that will help. We also intentionally omitted suggestions such as limiting your call time or web browsing time and focused solely on what features of the phone could be disabled in order to extend your battery life. Furthermore, the list is not conclusive. In fact, if there's other things that you've found that you can do to improve your battery life, by all means let us know in the comments.


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Possible Site Downtime for Maintance28 11 14 - 23:18
My host is doing maintance on Sunday, November 30th between 2 and 6am do the site might not work at that time. So, no reason to e-mail and let me know it's not working!
My host is doing maintance on Sunday, November 30th between 2 and 6am do the site might not work at that time. So, no reason to e-mail and let me know it's not working!
AntonioR is working on a project called "If Quake 2 was 2D" and released the old code for his custom game. It's not the latest & greatest code, but he wanted others to have access to it.
He's also got a video showing the latest progress in the game. Awesome! Click "Read More" to watch it!
For more information on the fan game check out his website. You can download the code at Github.Read More
That stealthy sock organized a Twitter-exclusive map jam this weekend. Whether it was to restrict the number of participants or clamp down on excessive JAM HYPE, who knows...
And the mappers are rumored to be:
Go play it!
Thanks to Func_Msgboard for the heads up!
If you're like me and like to see gameplay of something before you give it a shot (except back when I was a kid!) then you'll enjoy this: gameplay footage of Q3KnockOut. One of Instagib (best thing to come out of Epic!) and three of FFA. Click "Read More" to watch the videos. Head to moddb.com to give it a download. For more information head to the Q3KnockOut website.
Q3knockOut changes your Quake experience in a very unique way: Scoring is not done by directly hit and kill your enemy, but by pushing him out of the area into the void or other deadly spots in a map like lava and such. Q3knockOut comes with new weapon and item behaviors, a very fast gameplay, new ways for cool jumps and moves. As maps you should only use very open ones like the space maps. All standard gametypes are supported: Deathmatch, Team-Deathmatch, Tournament and Capture The Flag. Q3knockOut is a server side only modification.Read More
Up until several days ago the fastest anyone ever beat Doom 2 was in 23:25, by a gamer named Looper in 2010. Now it's a long time. Zero Master has beaten the game in 23:03. 20 seconds doesn't seem like much but every fraction of a second counts when you're playing through 30 levels on ULTRA VIOLENCE!
Thanks to chimueloeldragon2011 for pointing this out on idtechforums. You can read the article about it on IGN or you can watch the gameplay video by clicking "Read More".Read More
Hey, a mod where killing doesn't help your score (yeah! I might win!) In Q3knockout you push the other guy in to the viod! :) This is an older mod that has recently been tweaked so all us Quakers can enjoy some new features (and hear about it as I never heard about it). Some new features worth mentioning: Dynamic Bot skill, sticky grenades (vs super bouncy ones) and Quad pickup is announced globally. Click "Read More" to see the 1.5.0 changelog.
It's a server side mod so you don't need it if you just want to play. You can download it on moddb.com or from it's own site.
You can play this new version of Q3knockOut online 24/7 on this server:
"Q3knockOut @4Netplayers"
Back in October I posted about a contest by Q3A mapping contest by Mapcore to celebrate Quake 3's 15th anniversary. We got an update on how the contest is going over at the Mapcore website. They also have a sever up now so the maps in alpha/beta can be playtested. Check them out!
According to the readme, this is the last release before version 1.0. D3 Chaos is a "scary-trashy-remixed tributary version" of the original Doom episode "Knee-Deep in the Dead". Some screenshots have been released with this download, click "Read More" to view them. You can download the mod from moddb.com.Read More
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Graham says he could vote for energy bill, but oil spill requires a 'time-out'
Sen. Lindsey Graham sees himself as a possible 60th vote on the comprehensive energy and climate bill. But the South Carolina Republican doubts the debate will even get that far, at least in the current political atmosphere that includes a ripening battle over immigration and uncertainty over the causes of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. "All I can tell you is everything you need to grow the vote in the last couple of weeks has been missing," he said in an interview yesterday.


text: Hey Ladies, did you know that Barbie is a big Inside Out fan? If you girls are also an Inside Out fan then you can help Barbie create an Inside Out themed outfit in this fun new Barbie's Inside Out Costumes game. Barbie is going to a party and she wants to dress up as one of the Inside Out Emotions. You will have to figure out which character suits her the most, then create her makeup and outfit. If Barbie should be Joy, you need to use blue eye shadow but if you want to create an Anger themed makeup then add red flames above her eyes. If you want to dress her up as Sadness use a dark glittery blue eye shadow, a matching blush and lip color. Once you created Barbie's makeup, it's time to find Barbie's perfect Inside Out Costume. A green dress if you want to dress her up as Disgust, a purple top and a long skirt with star prints to create her Fear costume or a glitzy red dress matched with red hair and high heel shoes if you want do dress up Barbie as Anger. If you can't decide upon one costume you can mix up the different costumes to create Barbie's unique Inside Out look. Have fun playing this new CuteZee.com game called Barbie's Inside Out Costumes!


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Touchstone delivers a wide range of resources in the area of financial controls, including planning and budgeting; cash handling procedures; point-of-sale integration; payroll and accounting support; and comprehensive structuring of all policies and procedures that protect the owner's investment.
Our centralized accounting systems enable us to prepare timely, accurate financial reports in a cost-effective manner, while our cash control systems can be easily installed and monitored. From preparing annual operating budgets for owner approval to establishing reporting systems, we customize our approach to the needs of each golf course owner.
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Patron: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
Don't miss BPA AGM Day at the Leicester Marriott LE19 1SW - M1 J21 / M69 J3. AGM Day programme The Annual Dinner has sold out and the Marriott is full on the Saturday night - but see Go Leicestershire! for other overnight accommodation. The Rhythm & Blues Brothers (pictured), are live from 2145 at the dance & disco plus Scarlet Butterfly (pole dancer). You don't have to go to the dinner to see the band etc and come to the disco. See the AGM day page for more on this day - and night! - to remember.
BPA AGM Day 2013 takes place at the Leicester Marriott Hotel, Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SW - close to M1 J21 / M69 J3. The hotel has superb facilities and is in a central location for this not-to-be-missed event. AGM Day programme Tickets for the Annual Dinner are available price £25 each from the BPA Office, telephone 0116 278 5271. See our AGM Day page for more on what's on offer to make this a day - and night! - to remember.
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Happy Fourth of July!! I hope everyone has a really good and safe one!
Why am I up? well my mom came in my room like 5-6x at 6:30 in the morning for the dogs….and then she decided to vacuum…
Anyhoo, a quick update about moi! Well, I just got a job at Fred Meyer as a Cashier and I begin my training tomorrow. It seems like a horrible job full of customer service and such…. I should have applied to that Page position at the public libraries. Well, we'll see how this goes I suppose. ><
O, and I joined L.A. Fitness with Jane and Anthony. I went to work out last night and it felt great! I forgot how wonderful it is to go to the gym.
This is random, but these are some "PC vs Mac" videos. There are tons more on youtube, but here are a few that I highly enjoyed =) I'm not a huge fan of Apple, but they are a creative bunch. They're also known to be the Most Innovative Company, with Google and Toyota following right behind. I don't know if I would consider them the MOST innovative, but they have definitely wooed the world with its clean, simple and slick designs/features.
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