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FreedomPop also launches new OTT (over-the-top) Android app that provides free calls, texts and voicemail to the millions of U.S. Android device users
FreedomPop, America's free mobile service company, today announced its official shift to Sprint's LTE network with the launch of its LTE phone lineup including the Samsung Victory, Galaxy S3, and the Galaxy S4. All new LTE devices will come with the same free service that hundreds of thousands of Americans already enjoy, which includes 500 MB of data, 200 voice calls and 500 texts free each month.
In addition, the company also announced the launch of its new "Unlimited Everything" plan for $20 per month providing unlimited talk, text and data. Free tethering will also be included on all new LTE phones so that they can easily and affordably be used as hotspots as well. After 1GB of data has been used for the month, LTE speeds will be limited to 3G speeds.
The company also announced the launch of its free, over-the-top (OTT) communications app on Android. The app allows any android user to take advantage of FreedomPop's free voice and text services, while providing a new phone number, voice calls and texts – free. It is also the first OTT app that will allow users to port an existing number. Get the new Android app here http://fpop.co/app.
"Now that we have complete access to the most expansive wireless network, we are able to fully upgrade our device portfolio to the high-end smartphones that our customers want," said Steven Sesar, FreedomPop's COO.
The high-end Samsung smartphones join the growing list of mobile phones and devices available to FreedomPop users since its launch including the iPhone 5 and a number of other Android smartphones and wifi hotspots. To order one of the newly offered Samsung phones on FreedomPop and to sign up for service now, go to http://www.freedompop.com
Coverage Highlights
Free phone service FreedomPop unveils $20 'Unlimited' plan
By Lance Whitney
May 22, 2014
Sprint MVNO FreedomPop launches $20 LTE plan, adds Samsung phones to lineup
By Phil Goldstein
May 22, 2014
FreedomPop Expands LTE, Adds Unlimited Everything Plan
By Joseph Pelanchar
May 22, 2014
FreedomPop joins the ranks of carriers offering limited "unlimited" data plans
By Kevin Fitchard
May 22, 2014
$20 FreedomPop 'Unlimited Everything' plan includes 1GB of Sprint LTE, limits
By Zach Honig
May 22, 2014
The Next Web
FreedomPop approaches 250000 subscribers for its free mobile service
By Josh Ong
May 23, 2014
FreedomPop Adds Three LTE Samsung Phones to Lineup
By Eric Zeman
May 22, 2014
FreedomPop Launches $20 Unlimited Everything Plan, LTE Phones, Android App
By Ben Munson
May 22, 2014
FreedomPop unveils new LTE phones, unlimited mobile plan
By Joan E.
May 22, 2014
You Can Now Get Totally Free Voice, Texts, and Data on a Galaxy S4
By Ashley Feinberg
May 22, 2014
FreedomPop Adds LTE Phones To Arsenal
By Jeff Baumgartner
May 22, 2014
FreedomPop Unveils Free Voice And Text App, New $20 'Unlimited' Plan With Access To Sprint LTE, And More
By Bert King
May 22, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 29, 2014 – FreedomPop, America's fastest growing mobile service company, today introduced the first free mobile service plans for the Apple iPhone. FreedomPop, which launched the world's only free mobile phone service late last year on select Android devices, is now adding the popular iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 models to its growing portfolio of smartphone service plans. The company also announced the launch of its new iOS app, FreedomPop Free Voice and Text, which will provide any iOS device user free voice, text and voicemail.
"With iPhones now making up almost 50 percent of the US smartphone market and their users burdened by expensive service plans, supporting iOS is a top priority for us," said Steven Sesar, COO of FreedomPop. "Adding the iPhone and launching our iOS app allows us to deliver our free service to a market desperate for a break from high-cost plans."
Since launching its free mobile service plan, FreedomPop has experienced a momentous response, signing up hundreds of thousands of new customers. The company also offers customers the ability to bring their own device, and is continually adding eligible phones to its device portfolio, including the iPhone 4 and 5 models announced today. FreedomPop will sell the iPhone 5 directly through its website for $349. Customers can bring their existing iPhone 4 device and activate on the website upon signing up for service. Both devices are offered the same low-cost, disruptive pricing plans as its other smartphones. The free plan will include 200 voice minutes, 500 text messages and 500 MBs of data per month. Unlimited voice, text and data plans will start at under $5 per month.
With the launch of its new iOS app, FreedomPop allows any iPhone user stuck in an existing contract to save hundreds of dollars per year by downgrading their voice plans and leveraging FreedomPop's free voice and text service directly from their existing phone. Today, any iPhone, iPad or iPod user can download FreedomPop's new communication app, which provides free calls, texts and voicemail. Customers also have the option to port their existing number to FreedomPop or select a new one. For the new iOS app, visit our page on the iTunes store (http://fpop.co/ios).
To order the iPhone 5 or activate your current iPhone 4 on FreedomPop and to sign up for service now, go to www.FreedomPop.com/iphone
Here are some of the articles that appeared around the news:
CNN Money
Virtual operator FreedomPop brings its freemium service to the iPhone
April 29, 2014
FreedomPop to Sell First Apple Devices, Offering iPhone 5 With Its Free and Low-Cost Plans
By Ina Fried
April 28, 2014
USA Today
FreedomPop goes to China to upend U.S. smartphone market
By John Shinal
April 28, 2014
USA Today
Smartphone refurbishing is going mainstream
By John Shinal
April 28, 2014
PC Magazine
FreedomPop Adds iPhone to Lineup
By Chloe Albenesius
April 29, 2014
Free iPhone use? FreedomPop proves it's possible
By Don Reisinger
April 29, 2014
Virtual operator FreedomPop brings its freemium service to the iPhone
By Kevin Fitchard
April 29, 2014
FreedomPop's free mobile service comes to the iPhone
By Roberto Baldwin
April 28, 2014
FreedomPop Unveils New Free iPhone Voice, Text, and Data Plans
By Alan Henry
April 29, 2014
You can now use the iPhone for free, as long as you don't mind old gear
By Jon Fingas
April 29, 2014
Get Free Data, Talk and Text When You Buy an iPhone from FreedomPop –
By Bill Snyder
April 29, 2014
FreedomPop announces free voice and data plans for iPhone
By Jason O'Grady
April 29, 2014
Now You Can Get Totally Free Voice, Texts, and Data on Your iPhone
By Jamie Condliffe
April 29, 2014
FreedomPop to sell refurbished LTE iPhone 5 for $349
By Mike Dano
April 28, 2014
FreedomPop to sell refurbished LTE iPhone 5 for $349
By Mike Dano
April 28, 2014
Light Reading
FreedomPop Gets LTE iPhone, Free iOS App
By Dan Jones
April 28, 2014
FreedomPop Extends Free And Low-Cost Service To iPhones
By Joseph Palenchar
April 29, 2014
You can now get completely free calling, texting and data on your iPhone
By Zach Epstein
April 29, 2014
FreedomPop adds iPhone 5, taps into Sprint's LTE network
By Dan Meyer
April 29, 2014
FreedomPop offering iPhone on free service plan
April 29, 2014
FreedomPop launches refurbished iPhone 5 on its calling plans
By Shane McGlaun
April 29, 2014
Overnight Recap: MacBook Air Price Cut, FreedomPop iPhone, Re/code Event
By J.R. Bookwalter
April 29, 2014
9to5 Mac
FreedomPop now supports iPhone 4/5 on its free wireless plans, launches iOS app for free voice & text
By Jordan Kahn
April 28, 2014
FreedomPop Adds iPhone 5, iPhone 4 To Its Free No-Contract Plans
By Joe White
April 29, 2014
Pet Rescue Saga was launched on mobile devices June 14th, allowing users to have the same great cross-platform experience they've come to enjoy with Candy Crush.
Tommy Palm, Games Guru of King, was at E3 along with Consort's own Paul Brady, meeting with media to brief them on the news. What follows are a few of the stories that appeared from their hard work in LA.
Congrats team!Sirius XM – Unlimited LivesE3 Day 2 RecapBy Mary IampietroJune 14, 2013http://unlimitedlivesxm.tumblr.com/ MashableHands-On With Our Favorite Apps From E3By Emily PriceJune 17, 2013http://mashable.com/2013/06/17/apps-e3-hands-on/ ExaminerCandy Crush Saga on Kindle Fire HD? Game on top free apps for Android, AppleBy Matt CoudenJune 17, 2013http://www.examiner.com/article/candy-crush-saga-on-kindle-fire-hd-game-on-top-free-apps-for-android-apple Laptop MagazineHands-on with Pet Rescue Sage: Your Next Mobile AddictionBy Sherri SmithJune 14, 2013http://blog.laptopmag.com/pet-rescue-saga GameInformerPuppies, Dungeons, And Siberia – This Week's Mobile RoundupBy Matt AkerJune 14, 2013http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/06/13/puppies-dungeons-and-siberia-this-week-s-mobile-roundup.aspx Consumer Electronics Daily News"Pet Rescue Saga" Game Now Available for Mobile PlayJune 14, 2013http://www.cedailynews.com/2013/06/-pet-rescue-saga-game-now-available-for-mobile-play.html AppleNApps (Article and Video)E3 2013: 'N Action Video: Pet Rescue Saga – From Makers Of Candy CrushBy Trevor SheridanJune 14, 2013http://applenapps.com/special-event/e3-2013-n-action-video-pet-rescue-saga-from-makers-of-candy-crush.html AppAdviceKing's Social Gaming Saga Continues On iOS With Block-Blasting Pet Rescue SagaBy Aldrin CalimlimJune 14, 2013http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/06/kings-social-gaming-saga-continues-on-ios-with-block-blasting-pet-rescue-saga JayIsGamesPet Rescue SagaBy John BardinelliJune 13, 2013http://jayisgames.com/archives/2013/06/pet_rescue_saga.php AndroidPoliceMega-Popular Game Pet Rescue Saga Scurries Into The Play StoreBy Ryan WhitwamJune 12, 2013http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/06/12/new-app-mega-popular-game-pet-rescue-saga-scurries-into-the-play-store/ Game VortexPet Rescue Saga Goes MobileBy Robert PerkinsJune 14, 2013http://www.gamevortex.com/gamevortex/news.php/1607 San Francisco ChronicleHoping for Another SagaBy Benny EvangelistaJune 13, 2013 USA TodayKing.com unleashes 'Pet Rescue Saga' onto mobile devicesBy Mike SniderJune 13, 2013http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2013/06/13/kingcom-pet-rescue-saga-mobile/2418019/ BusinessWeekKing games hopes for a 2nd big 'Saga'June 13, 2013http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201306131555KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_19109_26456-1¶ms=timestamp%7C%7C06/13/2013%203:55%20PM%20ET%7C%7Cheadline%7C%7CKing%20games%20hopes%20for%20a%202nd%20big%20'Saga'%20%5BSan%20Francisco%20Chronicle%5D%7C%7CdocSource%7C%7CMcClatchy-Tribune%7C%7Cprovider%7C%7CACQUIREMEDIA%7C%7Cbridgesymbol%7C%7CUS;MSFT&ticker=MSFT MashableKing's 'Pet Rescue Saga' Launches on MobileBy Emily PriceJune 13, 2013http://mashable.com/2013/06/13/kings-pet-rescue-saga/ VentureBeatPet Rescue Saga Goes MobileBy Evan KillhamJune 13, 2013http://venturebeat.com/2013/06/13/pet-rescue-saga-goes-mobile/ TheNextWebCandy Crush maker King expands its 190M-user gaming kingdom with Pet Rescue Saga for iOS and AndroidBy Josh OngJune 13, 2013http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/06/13/candy-crush-maker-king-expands-its-190m-user-gaming-kingdom-with-pet-rescue-saga-for-ios-and-android/ The DrumPopular Facebook game Pet Rescue Saga launches on mobile and tableBy Angela HaggertyJune 13, 2013http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/06/13/popular-facebook-game-pet-rescue-saga-launches-mobile-and-tablet The GuardianKing hopes Pet Rescue Saga will be a Candy Crush Saga-sized mobile hit By Stuart DredgeJune 13, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/appsblog/2013/jun/13/pet-rescue-saga Pocket-LintPet Rescue Saga unveiled by Candy Crush Saga maker: hands-on previewBy Mike LoweJune 13, 2013http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/121669-pet-rescue-saga-unveiled-by-candy-crush-saga-maker-hands-on-preview UberGizmoCandy Crush Developer Releases Pet Rescue Saga On iOS, AndroidBy Daniel Perez June 13, 2013http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/06/candy-crush-developer-releases-pet-rescue-saga-on-ios-android/ AndroidGuysKing releases latest highly addictive game in Pet Rescue SagaBy SCOTT WEBSTERJune 13, 2013http://www.androidguys.com/2013/06/13/king-releases-latest-highly-addictive-game-in-pet-rescue-saga/ Android RundownPet Rescue Saga, King's Newest Addictive Puzzle Game, Launches on AndroidBy Carter DotsonJune 13, 2013http://www.androidrundown.com/blog/pet-rescue-saga-kings-game-launches-android/ Pulse 2.0Candy Crush Developer King Launching Pet Rescue Saga MobileJune 13, 2013http://pulse2.com/2013/06/13/candy-crush-developer-king-launching-pet-rescue-saga-mobile-87897/
If you're in San Francisco for the Games Developer Conference, you've probably seen King's new branding in the JCDecaux kiosks and have seen the King candy mascots handing out Candy Crush Saga branded candy around the Moscone Center. You probably have noticed King in the press lately too.
Last October, we threw a party at Bluxome Winery in San Francisco to celebrate the upcoming launch of Candy Crush Saga on mobile. By November, the game was available on iOS, followed by Android a few days later. Four months later, Candy Crush Saga is the Top Grossing App on iTunes. Not only that, it is also the #1 app on Facebook – which means it's not only the biggest game but it also is more popular than Spotify, Skype, etc.
King dropped the "dot.com" from their name as they are now a multi-platform company, not solely reliant on the web for usage. Indeed, they now have more than 108 million monthly players on all platforms – desktop and mobile – and 50 million daily players. With this growth, they are closing the gap on Zynga and people are noticing.
Check this sample of the huge amount of press they received:
It's that time of the year when you might be thinking about losing a couple of inches, or eating a bit healthier, or making that date-night promise a reality. Well, sometimes a little peer pressure is the secret to accomplishing goals. NBC's Los Angeles affiliate spotlighted Astrid, the best social productivity app you'll find for your smartphone. Make a list of the things you want to do and invite your friends, colleagues, and/or family to give you props or smack downs. I like to use it as a friendly reminder for my peeps. Saves me from doing the dirty work and makes us all look good. Give it a spin at Astrid.com or follow them at @weloveastrid
With more than 2.5 million downloads on Android, today Astrid brings its leading social productivity app to the iPhone. Astrid lets you update your To Do lists via email, text and voice as it provides you with statistics on the whether your tasks are active, completed, inspiring others to finish a job or simply something you've supported with comments.
I'm so excited, as I can now use Astrid to gently poke and prod my peeps with Astrid's playful reminders that will make the team smile as they get things done (I'm sure they'll enjoy it more than my barrage of emails at all hours of the day and night). You see, it's one thing to set up your own to-do list. But it's another thing when you also rely on others to get things done. Have you reviewed that press release yet? Queued it up on PR Newswire? Have you guys pitched the release to x, y, and z? Now I can set up my list of To Do's for the team and see who's been naughty and who's been nice. Of course, the team can also see when I've been slacking off and falling behind on my list as well (hmmm, better make this post short as I gotta get back to my Astrid list…).
Astrid is backed by Google Ventures, Jump Ventures and Nexus Venture Partners and is available at www.astrid.com. Follow them on Twitter at @weloveastrid.


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Vocabulary | FLUTTER
What is the meaning of the English word… FLUTTER?
(verb or countable noun) small, quick movements; such as those of a bird's wings, or of eyelashes
- She fluttered her eyelashes, playfully. (verb)
- At about four months into a pregnancy, a woman should start to feel the baby move. In the beginning, it feels like a little flutter. (noun)
- The bird fluttered its wings, uncertain about landing.
- The rose petals fluttered to the ground.
- Hundreds of butterflies fluttered near the flowers.
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Nona Mounir
Nona Mounir had an interest in being a travel professional from early adulthood.
"When I first got out of high school, I was shopping with my grandma and we walked by a travel agency. I got very excited. I wanted to get a job in that field, but couldn't find one without experience—and how do you get experience if no one will hire you?"
Fast forward through a career as a legal assistant, and Nona found her chance.
In 2005, Nona and her husband, Walt, traveled to Costa Rica for their honeymoon. It was Nona's first trip outside of the United States. "I absolutely loved it, and got bitten by the travel bug!" When they returned, Nona continued to work as a legal assistant, but the commute and work environment were stressful—so she started shopping around for a work-from-home opportunity. "I stumbled upon a destination wedding and honeymoon travel franchise, did my due diligence and purchased the franchise in 2006."
While the franchise Nona and Walt purchased specialized in destination weddings and honeymoons, she notes, "I've fallen in love with the travel industry in general and have branched out into general travel." Nona has continued to work as a legal and executive secretary, and transitioned from the franchise to a role as an independent contractor with Divine Destination Weddings/Travel by Divine, in Sacramento, California.
Part of the joy in her work comes from helping others have great experiences: "I'm passionate about our planet—getting to know and see as much of it as possible. It's exciting to help young people who have never traveled out of the country." And travel consultants, she adds, have some pretty cool tools at our disposal: "I can do more for them than an app can! When people come back, and they've had a wonderful time, they're thankful for my hard work and they want to go again!"
As a new travel consultant, Nona relied on the expertise of fellow franchise owners to answer questions. "I attended every training I could get my hands on."
Nona learned about ASTA , signed up, and got in touch with Sacramento Chapter Director Lucille Carter about ASTA benefits and involvement. "I started attending meetings and got more involved, beginning with greeting people at the door at meetings and eventually working with the leadership team, assisting with membership drives, event planning, and other areas. I am up to my ears in ASTA and I really love it."
Her advice to fellow travel professionals? "If you're going to be in ASTA, focus on growing your community and being active in your local chapter. Get involved!"
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WCCC 1st Annual Auto Swap Meet and 4th Annual Show N' Shine
CALAIS _ It is time to do some serious spring cleaning in your garage, basement or shed to collect all those motor parts that have been sitting around for the past decade. Once you are done, load up your trucks and trailers or just throw some stuff into a backpack and come to the Washington County Community College's 1st Annual Auto Swap Meet and 4th Annual Show N' Shine.
The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. The rain date is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. The event will be held in the back parking lots at the college. Car, truck, trailer or table space rental will be $15 a space. Two spaces will be $25. "You can sell it out of your trunk or off the back of your truck, or set up a table," said organizer Carleton Barnes of Calais.
And don't just restrict your collection to automobile parts, because the swap meet is open to vehicles and parts alike including motorcycles, powersports parts, lawn mowers; you name it. "It is not just vehicles, it is about parts. If you have a bunch of motor parts that you want to trade out and swap well that is the time to do it," Barnes added.
Let your imagination run wild. Are you a remote-controlled car/plane/helicopter aficionado? Well, bring them to the meet. Do you have old pistons or brake drums sitting around? Well, "Come on down!"
You can sell, swap or just barter whatever you need, so everyone is a winner. "Bargaining is the name of the game. We want people who come to bargain. I am bringing a whole trailer full of stuff including tires, motor parts, chrome bumpers and grills," said Barnes.
Barnes said there is a lot of interest. He recently received a telephone call from a gentleman who said he was bringing a 14-foot truck. "He said he was going to load it up," he added.
There also will be a corral where vehicles including cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, etc., will be on display. "People can go into the corral and start it up and run it and make sure everything runs. If they decide they want to buy it, once the show is over they can take it out of the corral and test drive it," Barnes said.
In addition to the swap meet there also will be one of the finest antique cars and bike shows imaginable also going on that day.
Antique vehicles from both the United States and Canada will be on hand for enthusiasts who want a peek at the past. Barnes said he also has contacted several motorcycle groups who are eager to bring their hogs to display. There will be prizes for various categories and trophies made by the WCCC Automotive Class.
"They are one of a kind, they are very unique," Barnes said of the trophies. "They could be made out of pistons; they could be made out of connecting rods. They could be made out of anything automotive," he said. The Show 'N Shine part of the day will be run by organizer Ron O'Brien who is the college's automotive instructor.
"We are going to have a fun, fun time," Barnes promised.
WCCC President Joe Cassidy agreed. "It is going to be a fun day and we are pleased that this major event is being held here at the college. The college belongs to the residents of Washington County and this is just one of the ways they can enjoy our beautiful campus," Cassidy said.
Barnes said anyone who would like to rent space to sell or swap can contact him at 214-2440. Those who wish to enter an antique vehicle can contact O'Brien at 454-1065.


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Euro International Communication offers 3G/4G mobile data SIMs for 3G/4G Broadband, M2M applications and IoT ( Internet of Things). Various Business friendly tariffs for low data applications, as well as High data use applications.
There are number reasons why a business would use 3G or 4G Mobile Broadband with instead of a fixed line internet Connection?
- When a requires a connection for certain devices such as CCTV to secure a project site for a limited period of time or there is requirement for a temporary office and fixed line contract term is too long. For instances, Construction, project based offices, etc.
- When there is requirement of a back-up, in case the fixed line broadband connection fails and the business needs access to the internet in order to operate.
- Where a business does not operate on fixed location, such as mobile shop, ambulances, services vehicles, services events or there is need for internet service to be mobile to for use in laptops, tablets, etc.
- In case there is urgency and a business requires rapid deployment of internet services. For example, fixed line installation has been delayed and internet connect is required for the gap.
- Where fixed line installation in either impossible, for any reason, or very expensive.
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- Fixed Public, Fixed Private or Dynamic IP Address
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With graduate degrees in architecture and structural engineering, Corey Griffin is an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture at Portland State University, teaching design, building science and structures courses. His research focuses on the intersections of structural systems and green buildings with an emphasis on integrated design, multi-performance structures and resiliency. He is a co-founder of the Research-based Design Initiative at Portland State, through which his students generate building science research in collaboration with professional practice. Professor Griffin has been the Principal Investigator on over $1,400,000 in grants and sponsored research including a US Fulbright Scholar grant, a NSF grant (#1356679) and a NCARB Grant for the Integration of the Academy and Practice. He is also the co-PI on a recently awarded NSF grant (#1563612) that will focus on architectural and structural issues related to mid- to high-rise mass timber structural systems in seismic zones. At Portland State, he has been awarded the University's Excellence in Teaching and Sustainability Award as well as the College of the Art's Kamelia Massih Outstanding Faculty Prize.
Professor Griffin is the director of the Building Science Lab to Advance Teaching (BUILT), funded by a $300,000 grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation. The mission of BUILT is to (1) expand active learning in undergraduate building science courses through interdisciplinary, hands-on quantitative research, (2) provide resources and training for faculty members to develop research-based exercises for their courses, and (3) encourage a more rapid integration of green building strategies, materials and systems by conducting student-led simulations or postoccupancy analysis of existing buildings and applying this research to projects currently under design through collaboration with Portland architecture and engineering firms. The lab supports over 200 students annually to develop research skills and generate critical building science research for professional practice.
Vander Poel, K., Griffin C. (2017). Aligning the design intent with the actual use of a garden in a pediatric hospital. In Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah, 14-17 June 2017.
Griffin C.T. (2016). Multi-performance retrofits to existing buildings. In Proceedings of the Civil Engineering Research in Ireland Conference (CERI2016). Galway, Ireland, 29-30 August 2016.
Boon, C., Griffin C., Papaefthimiou, N., Ross, J., & Storey, K. (2015). Optimizing spatial adjacencies using evolutionary parametric tools: : Using Grasshopper and Galapagos to Analyze, Visualize, and Improve Complex Architectural Programming. Perkins + Will Research Journal, 7(2), 25-37.
Griffin, C.T. (2015). Research-based design as translational research between the academy and practice. In Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2015 Conference. Chicago, USA, 6-9 April 2015.
Boon, C. & Griffin, C.T. (2015). Evolutionary parametric analysis for optimizing spatial adjacencies: A generative tool for architectural programming. In Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2015 Conference. Chicago, USA, 6-9 April 2015.
Griffin, C.T., Douville, E., Thompson, B.A., & Hoffman, M. (2014). Using multi-performance criteria to evaluate long-span structural systems in schematic design. In Sustainable Structures: The Intersections of Structural Systems and Green Buildings, the proceedings of the 5th Annual School of Architecture Symposium. Portland, OR. 17-18 April 2014.
Griffin, C.T., Bynum, L., Green, A., Marandyuk, S., Namgung, J., & Burkhardt, A. (2013). Comparing the embodied energy of structural systems in parking garages. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structures & Architecture (ICSA2013). Guimaraes, Portugal, 24-26 July 2013. pp. 945-952. ISBN: 9780415661959
Griffin, C.T., Douville, E., Thompson, B., & Hoffman, M. (2013). A multi-performance comparison of long-span structural systems. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structures & Architecture (ICSA2013). Guimaraes, Portugal, 24-26 July 2013. pp. 1668-1676. ISBN: 9780415661959
McWilliams, H. & Griffin, C.T. (2013). A critical assessment of concrete and masonry structures for reconstruction after seismic events in developing countries. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structures & Architecture (ICSA2013). Guimaraes, Portugal, 24-26 July 2013. pp. 857-864. ISBN: 9780415661959
Sedor, M., Griffin, C.T. & Konis, K. (2013). The role of structures in daylighing retrofits for existing buildings. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structures & Architecture (ICSA2013). Guimaraes, Portugal, 24-26 July 2013. pp. 1748-1790. ISBN: 9780415661959
Schmidt, J. & Griffin, C.T. (2013). Barriers to the design and use of cross-laminated timber structures in high-rise housing. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structures & Architecture (ICSA2013). Guimaraes, Portugal, 24-26 July 2013. pp. 2225-2231. ISBN: 9780415661959
Griffin, C.T. (2013). Urban Filtration | Architecture as Watershed. In Proceedings of the Annual ACSA Conference. San Francisco, 21-24 March 2013.
Griffin, C.T. (2012). The Paddington Terrace House: An Example of Incrementally Accommodating Change from the House to the City. In Proceedings of the EAAE/ARCC International Conference on Architectural Research. Milan, Italy, 7-10 June 2012.
Knowles, C., Theodoropoulos, C., Griffin, C., & Allen, J. (2011). Oregon design professionals views on structural building products in green buildings: implications for wood. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 41(2), 390-400.
Griffin C.T. (2011). Ordering the structure of light wood framed row houses to sustainably accommodate change: San Francisco's Sunset District as a cautionary tale. In Gibson M, Kendall S, editors. Architecture in the Fourth Dimension: Proceedings of an International Conference of CIB W104: Open Building Implementation and CIB W110: Informal Settlements and Affordable Housing. Boston, MA, 15-17 November 2011. pp. 146-154. ISBN: 0937994448
Griffin C.T., Knowles, C., Theodoropoulos, C., & Allen. J. (2010). Barriers to the implementation of sustainable structural materials in green buildings. In: Cruz P, editor. Structures and Architecture: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Structures & Architecture (ICSA2010). Guimaraes, Portugal, 21-23 July 2010. pp. 1315-1323. ISBN: 9780415492492
Griffin, C.T., Reed, B., & Hsu, S. (2010). Comparing the embodied energy of structural systems in buildings. In: Cruz P, editor. Structures and Architecture: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Structures & Architecture (ICSA2010). Guimaraes, Portugal, 21-23 July 2010. pp. 1333-1339. ISBN: 9780415492492
Griffin, C. (2009). Integrated design: Collaboration and experimentation in Le Corbusier's Immeuble Clarte. In: Rizzuto T, Welty, C, editors. Le Corbusier: Architecture, Urbanism and Theory: Proceedings of Le Corbusier - The Annual Dean's Symposium 2009. Atlanta (GA): Southern Polytechnic State University. pp. 137-145. ISBN: 0974672483
Griffin, C. (2007). Defining permanence: Structuring housing for incremental change. In Proceedings of the Sixth China Urban Housing Conference, Beijing, 26-28 March 2007. pp. 541-552. ISBN: 9787507418453
Reports and White Papers
Griffin, C., McWilliams, H., and Dacey, A. (2013) Using Infrared Thermography of Existing Masonry Walls to Target Retrofit Efforts and Lessons for Future Additions.
Griffin, C. (2005). Sustainability, Performance and Mix Design of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete. Master's thesis, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Griffin, C. (2005). Defining permanence: Structuring housing for incremental change. Master's thesis, Architecture, University of California, Berkeley
Griffin, C. (2004). An introduction to biophilia and the built environment. RMI Solutions. 20(1): 7-11.
Leveraging University/Industry Partnerships to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Buildings. National University of Ireland, Galway - Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant, PI, 2016-2017, $44,000.
Energy Efficiency Validation of Smart Apartments. OregonBEST, PI, 2016-2018, $250,000.
Achieving Sustainable Urban Buildings with Seismically Resilient Mass Timber Core Wall and Floor System. NSF Award #1563612, CMMI, co-PI, 2016-2019, $410,000.
Research-based Design Teaching Laboratory. W.M. Keck Foundation, PI, 2015-2018, $300,000.
Interdisciplinary, Research-based Engineering and Design (IRED) Green Building Scholars Program. NSF, S-STEM Program, DUE, PI, 2014-2019, $630,978.
Research-based Design and Education. Van Evera and Janet M. Bailey Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. PI, 2013-2018, $100,000.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Research-Based Design. NCARB Grant for the Integration of Practice and Education in the Academy. PI, 2012-2013, $16,000.
NCARB Award: Through Students' Eyes - Portland State University
Extending Research Capability for Evaluation of Multi-performance Building Systems. Facility Investment Grant, Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Center. Co-PI, 2010-2011, $82,000.
Documenting Multi-performance Structural Systems to Reduce Cost and Increase Green Building Outcomes. Faculty Enhancement Grant, Portland State University. PI, 2010-2011, $8,370.
Sustainable Structural Materials: Gap Analysis Research in Support of Continuing Professional and Graduate Education. Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Center and Oregon Forest Research Institute (OFRI). Co-PI, 2008-2009, $60,000.
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According to information provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), more than 17 million adults in the United States are unbanked. This means that millions of U.S. citizens age 18 or older choose to manage their finances without the use of a checking account, savings account or other types of traditional bank offerings. An increasing number of people are turning to non-traditional methods that include using check cashing services, using money orders to pay bills and using debit cards that are not associated with traditional bank accounts.
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Boomcycle retains a 100% US-based Virtual .NET Development Team, featuring a C# and VB.NET-savvy PM, two F/T developers and three P/T developers.
Our .NET team recently completed the conversion of a large Visual Basic legacy enterprise system which controls the client's entire business operation, including accounting, manufacturing and client relationship management. The system talks to an MS SQL 2008 R2 database and makes use of the Infragistics 12.x controls.
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A Boomcycle .NET client was staring into the abyss of a VB6 migration. In altering the VB language from VB6 to VB.NET, the Microsoft juggernaut had indifferently rolled over on this industrial enterprise, rendering their large base of VB6 code — developed over the course of the past 15 years — obsolete. Having put off the migration from VB6 to .NET for several years, our client finally decided to confront the looming end-of-life date for the technologies upon which their enterprise was based. They were understandably wary of further unilateral changes by Microsoft.
One of the most significant differences in the legacy code and modern .NET data access techniques is the data access syntax. Boomcycle proposed LINQ but our client was concerned about the durability and performance of this technology and even more concerned about the learning curve it presented to their internal developers.
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Scope of the conference
Following the first edition in 2015, the goal of the workshop is to follow up visions and opportunities in Atomtronics: Atomic quantum matter, like Bose-Einstein condensates, manipulated in electric, magnetic, or optical circuits of very different spatial shapes and intensity. We intend to bring together experimentalists and theorists active in the field. Conceptual and applicative aspects of atomic circuits for diverse exploitations will be covered, both to extend the scope of the existing atom-based quantum devices and to devise platforms for new routes to quantum technology (quantum information, quantum simulation, quantum metrology, etc.)
The Benasque workshop will offer two-three seminars per day from the invited speakers. Working groups, self-organized and chaired discussions are a part of the Benasque Center working mode and will be encouraged. Offices/desk space will be available for the participants upon request. A poster session will be also organized.
Confirmed Invited speakers
- Veronica Ahufinger UAB (Spain)
- Dana Z. Anderson, JILA (USA)
- Natan Andrei, Rutgers (USA)
- Aidan Arnold, Univ. Strathclyde (UK)
- Mikhail Baranov, Innsbruck (Austria)
- Jerome Beugnon, LKB (France)
- Jean-Philippe Brantut, ETH (Switzerland)
- Alessia Burchianti, INO-CNR & LENS (Italy)
- Charles Clark, NIST (USA)
- Adolfo del Campo, UMass (USA)
- Alessio Celi, ICFO (Spain)
- Rainer Dumke, CQT (Singapore)
- Mark Edwards, Georgia South. Univ. (USA)
- Denis Feinberg, Neel (France)
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The Monthly Mouthful
Savour the moment, savour the mouthful.
This month's featured mouthful is Red Chilli. Situated in the splendid suburb of Taradale, Napier this tasty spot is well worth the time to stop in and savour the authentic flavours of India brought right to your table. Located in the heart of Taradale's shopping centre it is an easily found dining spot for foodies to delight in.
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Game Of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1 Putlockers
Category: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Actor: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Release: 2019
Country: USA
Run time: 60 minutes
Director: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
Imdb rating: 7.5
Quality: HD
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.


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8 Things of Note
Every week we run across a surprising fact, a gorgeous image or something we just can't wait to share. (We can't help ourselves!) This is a compilation of things of note to check out if you're in an Internet surfing mood! Happy clicking – have a great weekend!
Spring is on its way! Why not knit your own DIY tunic from Wool and the Gang in preparation for its arrival?
We are a great many things. A gorgeous essay on what it is to be a woman who cannot be pigeonholed.
People are surprisingly honest when they're out for a run. Loved this video.
Jerry Seinfeld's genius parenting analysis.
This room spray brings the outside in (spring, are you listening?)
An ode to the floor-sweeping cardigan.
The simplest kale salad.
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The Accidental
The Accidental is a 2005 novel by Scottish author Ali Smith.[1] It follows a middle-class English family who are visited by an uninvited guest, Amber, while they are on holiday in a small village in Norfolk. Amber's arrival has a profound effect on all the family members. Eventually she is cast out the house by the mother, Eve. But the consequences of her appearance continue even after the family has returned home to London.
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The novel was received positively by critics. Jennifer Reese of the American magazine Entertainment Weekly praised the book, writing that "while The Accidental does not add up to much more than a clever stunt, Smith pulls it off with terrific pizzazz."[2] The novel was shortlisted for the Orange Prize, the Man Booker Prize and James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and it won the Whitbread Award.[1][3][4][5]
Ali Smith is a Scottish author, born in Inverness in 1962.[5] She was a lecturer at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow until she retired after contracting chronic fatigue syndrome, to concentrate on writing books.[6] Smith's first book, Free Love and Other Stories, was published in 1995 and praised by critics; it was awarded the Saltire First Book of the Year award.[5]
Set in 2003, the novel consists of three parts: "The Beginning," "Middle" and "The End." Each part contains four separate narrations, one focusing on each member of the Smart family: Eve, the mother, Michael, her husband, Astrid (12) and Magnus (17), two children of Eve's from a previous marriage (to Adam Berenski). Opening and closing the novel, and between each part, we have four sections of first-person narration from 'Alhambra' – who we can assume is Amber, the Smarts' uninvited house-guest.
The novel opens with Alhambra telling us of her conception in 'the town's only cinema'. We then come to "The Beginning", which consists of a third-person narration focused first on Astrid, then Magnus, then Michael, then finally Eve. Through each character we obtain a different view of how Amber came into their lives, and who they believed her to be, when she arrived unannounced and uninvited at their Norfolk holiday home, claiming her car had broken down. Through "The Beginning", we learn of Astrid's obsession with video-taping her life, seemingly as proof it existed; of Magnus' involvement in a school prank which resulted in the suicide of one of his classmates; of Michael's affairs with his students (he is a university lecturer); and of Eve's writer's block.
The second first-person narration we have from Alhambra is altogether different from the first – here we are not offered her history, but rather a history of 20th century cinema – a past which she seems to adopt as her own, as if she were each of the characters in those films. "The Middle" deals, again, with each of the family members' experiences of Amber: she throws Astrid's camera off a bridge into the road, she seduces Magnus, and reveals flaws in Eve and Michael's relationship. "The Middle" ends with Eve throwing Amber out of their holiday home.
The third first-person narration from Alhambra follows, which is much the same as the second. We then have "The End", which takes us to the Smart home once they return from holiday. The house has been emptied of all possessions – we must assume, as the family do, by Amber – leaving nothing but the answering machine, which contains messages forcing Magnus, Michael and Eve to face up to their past. Magnus and Astrid seem freed and excited by the experience of losing their possessions, their past – Michael also seems to find some redemption. Eve, however, runs away from the family, embarking on a round-the-world tour – eventually ending up in America, where she goes in search of her old family home. "The End" ends, ominously, with Eve seeming to take up Amber's mantle, arriving at someone's house as an uninvited guest. The book then finishes with a short section from Alhambra, reinforcing her connection to the cinema.
Critics have noted the ways in which this is a postmodern novel that "raises questions about the nature of representation".[7] Richard Bradford, for instance, plays particular attention to Smith's use of language and the disparate discourses voiced by distinct characters. Eventually, as he points out, "the relatively secure borders between each character's third-person space begin to break down with voices echoing in and out of each other".[8] As a challenge to the realism of traditional Scottish fiction, "at one point the book itself appears in danger of fragmenting, as words and letters collapse out of regular typeface and collapse across the page."[8]
The critic John Sutherland also comments on the novel's "remarkable narrative obliquity"[9] He notes also the intertextual and "intergeneric" nature of the book, the way in which it references the Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1968 film Teorema in which, likewise, "a mysterious, beautiful stranger [. . .] arrives from nowhere into a family and, simply by virtue of what he is, destroys their merely 'theoretic' coherence".[9] Sutherland also stresses the ways in which Amber is "the offspring of cinema".[9]
The book received positive reviews from critics. Gail Caldwell of The Boston Globe called it a "thoroughly charming and melodic novel," adding that it was "small and glistening, one confident little shooting star instead of a cumbersome light show."[3] American magazine The Atlantic Monthly praised the book, writing that "[the book] is an enormous technical accomplishment that reminds us of the difference between linguistic hocus-pocus and real writing; more important, it casts a spell."[10] Adam Begley of The New York Observer called it "A delightful book," adding that it is "a satire that's playful but not cuddly, tart but not bitter, thoughtful but not heavy."[11] Publishers Weekly commented "so sure-handed are Smith's overlapping descriptions of the same events from different viewpoints that her simple, disquieting story lifts into brilliance."[11] Michael Schaub of San Francisco Chronicle wrote "as dark as the novel can be, there are genuinely funny moments as well," adding that "the last sentence of the book manages to be enlightening, confusing and almost destructive in its simple power."[4] The Times Literary Supplement wrote that the book is "original, restless, formally and morally challenging."[12]
Jeff Turrentine of The Washington Post praised the book, writing "though The Accidental is not a conventionally funny novel, readers may find themselves laughing – in surprise and delight – at the way Smith takes a literary trope and riffs on it until she's turned it inside out, the way a great jazz musician might."[13] Noel Murray of The A.V. Club praised the book, commenting that "though The Accidental is more spectacularly messy than brilliant, it has a strong perspective on what it means to be alive in the early '00s, and constantly tugged at by the disturbingly similar feelings of guilt and self-righteousness."[14] In a positive review by The Guardian, Steven Poole notes that "The Accidental has an infectious sense of fun and invention. The story goes through some surprising reversals and arrives at a satisfying conclusion, which is also a beginning."[15] Kirkus Reviews called the book "Dazzling wordplay and abundant imagination invigorate a tale of lives interrupted."[11] The Christian Science Monitor wrote "the writing brims with wit, humor, and energy."[11] In a mixed review by 'Bookslut,' Eoin Cunningham wrote "The Accidental ends up more an exercise in cleverness than a story. Equally, the reader's enjoyment of The Accidental will be inextricably linked to their appetite for such an exercise. If you aren't swept away by Smith's undoubted way with words, and you rely on the bones of the story itself, you will be disappointed."[16]
The novel was chosen as the winner of the Second Annual Tournament of Books, presented by The Morning News in 2006.[17]
- ^ a b The Accidental. Google Book Search. 2005. ISBN 978-0-241-14190-8. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ Reese, Jennifer (January 6, 2006). "The Accidental (2006)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ a b Caldwel, Gail (January 22, 2006). "Perfect stranger". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ^ a b Schaub, Michael (January 8, 2006). "Surprise visit upends a family's vacation". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ a b c "Ali Smith". Contemporary Writers.com. Archived from the original on 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ "ALI SMITH (1962-)". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ Bradford 2007, p. 72
- ^ a b Bradford 2007, p. 73
- ^ a b c Sutherland 2006, p. 127
- ^ Joseph, O'Neill. "New fiction". The Atlantic Monthly. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ^ a b c d Begley, Adam. "The Accidental". Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-04-07.[dead link]
- ^ Ratcliffe, Sophie (May 20, 2005). "Life in sonnet form". The Times Literary Supplement. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ Turrentine, Jeff (February 26, 2006). "When a Stranger Calls". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ Murray, Noel (February 21, 2006). "The Accidental". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ Poole, Steven (June 11, 2005). "The Accidental". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ Cunningham, Eoin. "The Accidental by Ali Smith". Bookslut.com. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ http://themorningnews.org/tob/2006/
- Bradford, Richard (2007). The Novel Now: Contemporary British Fiction. Malden, MA: Blackwell. ISBN 1-4051-1385-5..
- Sutherland, John (2006). How to Read a Novel: A User's Guide. New York: St. Martin's. ISBN 978-0-312-35988-1..


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Classic FM's More Music Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau 6am - 9am
26 August 2015, 22:46 | Updated: 16 December 2016, 16:09
From Vaughan Williams to video games, when you've counted almost three million votes over two decades, some interesting trends start to emerge. Listen to the Ultimate Classic FM Hall of Fame countdown from 9am-9pm on 28-31 August.
Aaron Copland said that listening to Vaughan Williams's music is like "staring at a cow". You might have thought the same when the Classic FM Hall of Fame began in 1996. But Vaughan Williams has well and truly captured our hearts since then. It took 12 years for The Lark Ascending to reach the top spot for the first time. Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis hovered around the 30s, 40s and 50s in the early days, before reaching No.3 in 2008. But Vaughan Williams's 5 Variants of Dives and Lazarus has had the most spectacular rise: it first entered at No.208 in 2000, rising to 39 in 2014.
He may have only been No.1 in the Classic FM Hall of Fame for one year – with the Clarinet Concerto in his 250th anniversary year of 2006 – but Mozart is tops every time when it comes to what matters: the number of works in the chart. He has no fewer than 20 compositions in the Ultimate Hall of Fame.
You don't have to be more than 150 years old to be a classical composing superstar. The Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar (b.1946) has stayed in the Classic FM Hall of Fame since it first appeared in 2000. And a good number of contemporary composers became immediate favourites after we first played them, including Karl Jenkins, Einaudi, Arvo Pärt, Marquez and John Rutter.
It took a jeans commercial (above) to first get Handel's Sarabande into the Hall of Fame in 2003. Karl Jenkins's Palladio was first heard in a commercial for DeBeers' diamonds and Saint-Säens must be thanking TV's supernatural detective Jonathan Creek for the steady rise of Danse Macabre in the Classic FM Hall of Fame over the years.
Music from Final Fantasy VII at #16 on the Classic FM hall of Fame? What?
— James Heathcote (@Heathcote121) April 9, 2012
Nothing has generated more controversy over 20 years of the Classic FM Hall of Fame than the arrival of videogame music into the chart in 2012. No piece from the genre has been more popular than Uematsu's Final Fantasy which made it as high as No.3 in 2013. Jeremy Soule's Elder Scrolls and Grant Kirkhope's Viva Piñata – inspired by Elgar and Vaughan Williams – have also captured our imagination, and made us realise that these composers are really something special.
It's commonly thought that most 20th century classical music is really difficult to play and even harder to listen to. But loads of works composed between 1900 and 1999 are up there amongst our all-time favourite pieces: think The Lark Ascending, Barber's Adagio and Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. Even Stravinsky's challenging The Rite of Spring is a Hall of Fame favourite.


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Really great pieces that will spruce up any outfit. I recommend wearing with a very plain top, and great handbag and super cute flip flops. :)


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The pair were caught red handed in Longfellow Road in the early hours of Monday 10th March (that would be late on Sunday night to you and me) hiding amongst foliage in a back garden next to a shed.
The police received a call from a local resident just after 2:30am after seeing two men trying to open door handles in Beaumont Drive on the Hamptons before heading into Portland Close. Officers arrived on the scene and closed in when O'Neil and Watson activated a security light behind Sherbrooke Way. Officers found a BMW with its interior light on and the glovebox open with the contents spread over the passenger seat.
O'Neil and Watson could then be heard by officers climbing over fence panels in gardens along Portland Close and Beaumont Drive. The Dog Unit called to the scene found O'Neil's Blackberry mobile phone in one of the gardens. The dog tracked them to Longfellow Road where O'Neil and Watson were arrested for theft from a motor vehicle.
Watson was wearing a rucksack when arrested. One victim found that his Nike rucksack which contained a white towel was missing. The rucksack that was in Watson's possession contained a white towel.


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Tashkent, September 29: Former world No2 Qualifier and Vera Zvonareva of Russia and senior tour pro Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine will clash in the singles semifinals at the 19th edition of Tashkent Open WTA Championships being played at the Olympic tennis School in Tashkent.
Starting early today after rains forced cancellation of play yesterday, Zvonareva upset sixth seed Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia 6-4,6-3 in 1 hour and 29 minutes , while Kateryna Bondarenko overcame her roller coaster game to get the better of Japanese Kurumi Nara 6-2,5-7,6-4 in a 2 hr 12 min quarterfinal.
Zvonareva played solidly and used all her experience to keep Krunic on the move from the very first game, the 308 ranked Russian making a comeback on the tour took the first set 6-4 in 33 minutes.
In the Second set the 33 year old Russian raced to a 4-2 lead, before the 56th ranked Krunic displayed some brilliant footwork to break Zvonareva in the 7th game and reduce the deficit, but the Russian who is on mission to climb the ranking ladders broke back Krunic to go up 5-3 and held her serve to wrap the match in two straight sets winning 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour 29 minutes.
In the other unfinished quarterfinals, Kateryna Bondarenko looked all set to wrap the match winning the first set 6-2 and leading 5-1 in the second. However the Japanese girl Nara clawed her way back to win six games in a row and win the set 7-5 and force the third set. Bondarenko served poorly in the match serving 7 double faults.
In the third set Bondarenko raced to a 3-1 lead, but Nara made her way again leveling the scores to 3-3 and held her serve to go up 3-4, Bondarenko then picked up her gears and hit winners at will to take three games in a row and win 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 and make it to the semifinals and clash with Vera Zvonareva for a place in the finals
Following are the results (Quarterfinals Singles)
Q. Vera Zvonareva (Rus) bt [6] Aleksandra Krunic (Srb) 6-4, 6-3Kateryna Bondarenko (Ukr) bt Kurumi Nara (Jpn) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4
Date of Birth: 01 Sep 1994
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Plays: RIght-handed
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Food, Wine & Nightlife
Bali Full-Day Traditional Village Sightseeing Trip with Lunch
Most popular Bali full day tour is a tour package including expensive entrances ticket at visited objects and no extra hours charge with an impressive experience to visit Kintamani with their breathtaking view of an active volcano and lake, Balinese culture with their majestic heritage, nature with their tropical plantation, also to see the making of many beautiful handicraft which is made by local people. This tour is very enjoyable with our professional Tour Bali Driver who always do outstanding for guest satisfaction. transported by full air-conditioning comfortable car and served with delicious lunch and afternoon tea on the way of the trip. You may also skip some objects if you wish to spend more time on specific objects,
• 10 hours
Transfers & Ground Transport
Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel
Save time and money and book your transfer services before you go! You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This is the ideal way to start your holiday or business trip.
• 1 hour
Day Trips & Excursions
Bali Tour: Mt Batur, Sacred Monkey Forest, Spa Treatment
Full-day Tour visit Volcano, Ubud City, Monkey Forest, Terrace Rice Field, Tampak siring temple of Hindu, Luwak Animal,and more.We will finish the tour continued with Spa & Treatment (Balinese Therapist).
• 11 hours
Kid Friendly
Bali Quad Bike Adventure
Here you will find an awesome Quad Bike or ATV trek that is exotic and fun. The natural environment is gorgeous and a picturesque panorama. You will get an amazing experience riding on all-terrain vehicles (quad bike) on a long and challenging track along the rice fields, jungle, rivers, and a natural Bali traditional village. It's safe and suitable for a beginner or a professional. It's time for you to try out the challenging track. You won't regret or forget this experience. A visit to coffee plantation and taste several Balinese coffee also including on this trip.
• 6 hours
Transfers & Ground Transport
Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport
Save time and money and book your transfer services before you go! You will be met at your hotel and transferred to Denpasar Airport. This way you will be assured of not missing your flight - arrive at the airport on time and relaxed.
• 1 hour
Cultural & Theme Tours
Half-Day Electric Bike Tour of Ubud
Tour Ubud on an electric bicycle! See the majestic rice terraces, explore local villages and temples.Our experienced guides will take you through a wonderland of sites and offer their insights into the local culture. Finish the trip with a delicious Balinese lunch.Experience true freedom on an electrical bicycle. Pedal as much, or as little, as you want!
• 3 hours
Cultural & Theme Tours
Private Full-Day Tour: Ubud Tanah Lot
Bali has many temples and wonderful scenery and this tour will show much of it. You will see beautiful rice fields, artists and their works, and visit a gorgeous temple by the sea. This is a great way to get an overview of some of what Bali has to offer.
• 8 hours
Sightseeing Tickets & Passes
Waterbom Bali Theme Park Day Pass
Rated Asia's number one water park by Tripadvisor.Beyond Waterbom Bali's world-class slides, built and maintained to strict international safety standards, lies a carefully landscaped sanctuary of gardens and water systems proudly representing the beauty of Bali.Waterbom Bali spans 3.8 hectares designed to provide memorable experiences for our range of guests from thrill seekers testing their mettle on Asia's steepest slide- The Climax, to families enjoying the expansive Kids Area or those wanting to relax and soak in the day away from the bustling world outside.
• 1 day
Private & Custom Tours
Private Tour: Ubud and Tanah Lot Day Tour
See the best of Bali on this full day private tour of Ubud and Tanah Lot. You will see the art centre of Bali, rice terraces, a monkey forest, coffee plantation, Royal Taman Ayun Temple and Tanah Lot Temple. You will see the traditional Balinese way of life as well as seeing a magnificent temple while the sunsets.
• 10 hours
Private & Custom Tours
Private Full-Day Tour: All About Ubud
If you wish to receive a better understanding about the popular Ubud Village then the "all about Ubud" private full-day tour is a great choice for you. Your tour will take you into the Ubud monkey forest, Goa Gajah, rice fields and to enjoy the taste of coffee Luwak in Ubud. You will also visit sub villages in Ubud to get a better understanding of the local arts and crafts which are blended with the culture of Bali. Hotel pickup and drop off included at majority area of Bali.
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Time to dust off my poor, neglected blog! After a month of silence, I'm glad to be back—moving and freelance writing assignments have been keeping me busy. And what better way to come back to manga blogging than with a super-sized review of Vertical's new Twin Spica?
The story: For as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Asumi has wanted to become an astronaut. But, since her mother died a few years ago, she's reluctant to pursue it as a career, lest she leave her dad alone.
But, when she's selected for further testing by the new astronaut-training high school program, her dad tells her to follow her dreams. Can Asumi and her team survive the mentally and physically exhaustive examination process?
Reaction: Take one part astronomy, add a sympathetic heroine determined to persevere and round it out with a compelling cast of supporting characters, and you've got Twin Spica. Kou Yaginuma has created a fascinating alternate future for Japan, where tragedy becomes the foundation of both the protagonist's story and her country's entry into the space race.
While I didn't care for the glossed-over physical violence between Asumi and her father (it further complicates their already-strained relationship), I was pulled in by Asumi's classmates and her mysterious friend, Mr. Lion; the bits of scientific fact peppered throughout; and Asumi's back story.
By volume's end, I found myself wanting to see Asumi deal with more hardship. Not out of some misplaced sense of sadism, but because she has an amazing ability to overcome even the toughest of hurdles. She's a really remarkable character, even in comparison to the oft-used shojo trope of down-on-their-luck, yet-plucky heroines overcoming adversity.
Deep thoughts: In my real-life work, I've had the opportunity to work with astronomers, influencing my reading of Twin Spica. About a year ago, I interviewed a San Diego State University professor about his research on the death of a large star; Asumi's passion for the stars reminded me of my conversation with Doug Leonard (embedded below).
Of course, the main tragedy in Twin Spica also reminded me of the Challenger explosion years ago; the incident has continued to influence space exploration efforts in the United States, much as it does in this story.
Artwork: Yaginuma's character design is his greatest strength; from the petite Asumi to the self-assured Shu Suzuki, the cast here is wide-ranging in looks and personalities.
There's a dichotomy of settings in this story, with the main storyline taking place in a sterile, one-room environment, in comparison to Yaginuma's expansive backgrounds of space and its role in his characters' imaginations. He's also deft at portraying the emotional hardships the teams experience during testing. Lastly, flashes to Asumi's personal tragedy throughout the story help build an unexpected emotional crescendo.
The verdict: Highly recommended. There's a lot of heartfelt emotion balanced with space-based science in this tale of a young girl's desire to visit the stars. Asumi's single-minded dedication to her childhood dream is admirable, with a promising ending to this introductory volume. As soon as I finished this book, I found myself already longing to read more. Twin Spica will be available in the U.S. from Vertical.
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Canvas Storage Bags are perfect for keeping a collection of soft toys handy. The bags are also light enough so that young children can carry them around the house easily.
1.Half Moon// 2.Triangles// 3. Plus// 4.Letters// 5.Graphic// 6.Grid// 7.Triangles// 8.Zigzag// 9.Bunny//
These square shaped canvas bags have a more mature feel to them and can be part of an older child's room
There are so many designs and shapes to choose from, there is also this option of a storage bag that be transformed into a carrier bag and allows easy transport – lets say for a sleepover.
- Pink// 2. Panda
Another very chic and hip storage solution are these Kraft paper storage bags. They are very sturdy despite their light material, and the kids just love them!
- Cloud// 2.Plus// 3.Small Panda// 4.Bear I// 5.Stars// 6.Small Plus// 7.Bear II/ 8.Batman// 9.Eyelash// 10.Heart
Last but not least, this cute Panda Canvas Storage Bag
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Coram Voice is looking for volunteers who will champion the rights of vulnerable children and young people. Whether you are currently studying, recently graduated, working part-time, retired or between jobs, volunteering with Coram Voice is a great opportunity to make a difference and gain experience of working for a national children's rights charity.
Through our specialist training, resources and the support of our Helpline Supervisors, we support our volunteers to develop valuable skills and knowledge. In addition, we offer you up to £20.00 travel expenses and £5.00 contribution towards lunch. Above all, we value the contribution of our volunteers and you will be a member of a dedicated, supportive and fun team.
We believe this role will be of particular interest to anyone looking to develop a career involving giving advice, advocacy, children's and human rights, legal work, social work or youth work; or for experienced professionals interested in sharing your valuable experience of working in such careers to support the work of a children's charity.
Coram Voice's Always Heard Helpline Services provides direct advice and advocacy support to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in, and on the edges of the care system. Our volunteers are integral to this work, taking calls and listening to the concerns that children and young people have. Our volunteers advise young people on their rights and empower them to speak out about the decisions being made about their care.
If you are able to commit to volunteering for us for a minimum of 1 day a week (with the option to do more) for a minimum of 1 year we would love to discuss this role further with you and answer any questions you may have. To discuss this role further please contact email@example.com
To apply, please click on the "apply" link to complete the application form. When writing your supporting statement, please address the person specification and indicate your availabilities.
Please be aware that we won't be shortlisting for our next round for interviews until early September 2019
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Helpline Training: Dates to be confirmed
All posts are subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and successful candidates will not be able to work unsupervised with children or young people until the completion of this process. Coram Voice - working towards quality through equality and the development of a diverse workforce.
We ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this position.We have chosen to recruit directly as this helps us to minimise our recruitment costs, ensuring that valuable funds aren't diverted from the children and young people we help.
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See the place and its portraits this weekend
See the results at CalvART Gallery and Wimsey Cove
Put your hand where Nodosaurus tred
b.b. Bistro's Carla Lucente returns in Brandon Stalker's new cafe
Books — and Bay Weekly — in Bloom at Calvert Library
From one waterfront restaurant comes another
Paddlers join together to help kids with disabilities
In Short, if you love falafel, try this place. If you've never had falafel, start here with a place that does it right.
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Letters: Flying Israeli flags is offensive to rule of law
Even with a heart of stone, one could not fail to be moved at the killing of innocent men and women, but especially children, in the Israel onslaught on the people of Gaza.
During the Troubles explosives and arms were often found in schools and homes, and church grounds were used to launch attacks on our security forces who never attacked those sites as the Israeli forces are now doing in Gaza.
That is because the world's most professional army acted within the rule of law, unlike the Israelis today.
Two questions arise. Firstly why is there no condemnation of the disproportionate violence in the illegal collective punishment of the Gaza population by our church leaders?
Secondly, why are many "loyalists" flying the Israeli flag on their social media sites and elsewhere? What is it they admire about Israel?
Contempt for the Geneva convention and international law: their illegal occupation of Palestinian land; internment without trial: collective punishment of the guilty and the innocent; or the denial of human rights? This really does tell us a lot about their psyche.
To fly the Israeli flag alongside the Union flag which represents the rule of law or indeed alongside flags representing the RUC or any British army regiment is profoundly and deeply offensive and those who do so have much of which to be ashamed.
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Ronnie Crawford
by email
Rally is for men who carried out terror atrocities
In Northern Ireland we tend to keep in mind past events that are noteworthy.
However, we are not exclusive, narrow or insular in our remembrance. We recall the Twin Towers bombing, the appalling London bombings and now the horrific downing of Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine: dates, with others, that go down in infamy.
Due to our recent history there is much sympathy for those who have also suffered at the hands of terrorists; individuals often lauded as martyrs and heroes.
Sinn Fein's planned commemorative rally on August 3 in Derrylin to glorify IRA hunger strikers is in line with admiring the evil men who carried out the above atrocious acts — there is no difference. Only a political party deprived of all that is decent would want to venerate men guilty of horrendous terrorist atrocities.
Robin Newton MLA
DUP, East Belfast
In praise of our pride and glory
Here's to our hero,
Here's to young Rory,
King of the fairway,
Our pride and glory!
Rob Murray
by email
UK citizens and foreign conflict
It's concerning to read of the recruitment of dozens of British citizens to fight alongside Israeli forces in the latest military confrontation between Israel and Gaza.
I wonder do our security services have the same concerns they have for the hundreds of Britons fighting in Syria who could, as one national newspaper alarmingly put it, "return [home] to emulate attacks such as the London bombings and 9/11"?
I also wonder did our security forces have the same concerns regarding the SAS operations in Iraq which amounted to dressing up as Arabs and planting car bombs to stoke sectarian hatred?
Louis Shawcross
Hot weather can be dangerous for animals too
With the arrival of warmer weather, we should be reminded that animals suffer and die when temperatures rise. Dogs die quickly in hot cars and they should not be left inside them even for very short periods. Opening a window a few inches is not sufficient.
Other animals suffer, too. Rabbits must not be left in a hutch in the glaring sun. They need a cool, shady place where the air circulates, and where they are able to move freely. A hot rabbit can be kept cool by applying cold water gently to his ears. Should your rabbit become listless, or start breathing hard through an open mouth or go limp, get him to a vet immediately. Rabbits must also be checked daily throughout summer months for signs of flystrike.
Smaller animals, like hamsters and gerbils, can be kept cool by opening windows and closing curtains, using a fan, refreshing water and providing a frozen water bottle, wrapped in a towel so that it cannot be chewed.
Kate Fowler
Animal Aid
Carson brother's family tree plea
My name is William James Carson, a brother of the late entertainer Frank Carson. I am in the process of completing a family tree. To the best of my knowledge we have relations by the name of Thompson who live or have lived in the Shankill Road district of Belfast.
I remember one of them as my Uncle Pedlar who wore a white silk scarf and sold newspapers on the corner of the library.
If you have any information with regard to the Thompson family would you please contact me through the following email address: email@example.com
Thank you.
by email
Belfast Telegraph


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Letter from Pastor Reggie
A Brand New Year! Wow! What an opportunity to see God work in our lives in 2013! Philippians 2:13 says, "For it is God which worketh in you both to will and do of His good pleasure."
God wills good and great things for each of us! You are no exception; God wants to bless you, encourage you, work things out for you and allow His favor to flow into you. What will your answer be?
Isaiah asked the children of Israel whose report would they believe? (Is. 53:1) I choose to believe a good report; I choose to believe the report of the Lord!
We all have opportunities to get disheartened at times. I'm no exception. This year has been challenging, actually. Bea had major surgery that was complicated. Yet, I see God at work in Bea and me, our family and our church.
So, I declare 2013 to be a time of great increase: increase first spiritually, increase physically, and increase in ministry!
My Bible says all things work together for GOOD to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. I believe I qualify. Do you love God? Are you called according to His purpose? Then you qualify also!
We have some great things planned for 2013 to advance the Kingdom here at FWC and around the world. Let's start out together with fresh vision and a renewed heart to love God with all of our heart, our soul, our mind and our strength.
Come Sunday night the 6th at 6:30 so we can agree together for your new year to be the best one yet! Let's allow the Holy Spirit to work big time in our lives in 2013 – a Blessed New Year! 2013 is starting – Choose to believe!
Pastor Reggie