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Website load testing is a technique used to determine how your site will behave under various conditions. We are all too familiar with stories about websites crashing due to excessive traffic and use. Thousands of potential visitors and revenue can get lost when your website is down.
Did you know that a one-second delay in your web page speed can be enough to cause your visitors to become disconnected? Your user experience is an important part of converting visitors to profit. You need your website to operate instantaneously. Especially if you have a website that requires heavy data transfer, such as streaming or shopping sites.
There are many reasons to have your website load tested. Maybe you are planning on unveiling a new version of your software to clients, or providing a much-needed update. Perhaps you are expecting a large influx of traffic due to a new marketing strategy, or streaming new content. All of these scenarios are perfect times to consider website load testing.
Think of your website kind of like a bridge. Your site can only handle so much traffic before it is going to have delays and, in worst case scenarios, reach the point of failure. Now, under normal conditions, traffic flows to and from your site with little stress. As your traffic continues to grow, you will have to make adjustments and upgrades to compensate for the added workload.
If your traffic spikes uncontrollably you can easily end up with traffic jams due to bottlenecking. Bottlenecking is when you have more traffic than your site can process. This causes delays and inconsistent data transfer speeds. Too much traffic can cause your server or software to falter. In the worst case scenarios, just like a bridge, too much traffic can cause your website to collapse.
This is where load testing comes in. Think of load testing like sparring with your website. If you don't practice, the chances of being caught off guard grow. The more you train with your website, the more confident you will become in its ability to operate under stressful conditions. Website load testing lets you see where and when weak spots occur. It will also notify you if these are caused by faulty hardware or bad software coding. This will help you make improvements and adjustments accordingly.
Mobile computing is the fastest growing sector in the market today, and it can take up a considerable amount of your website's resources. Mobile load testing can help determine how well your site can handle the increasing demand.
Load testing works by sending an HTML script replicating heavy traffic and use scenarios. For example, you can load test your shopping carts. You could then see how they would react with say, 50 people checking out, all at once. Another strategy would be to see how many visitors can simultaneously download a file before your server locks up.
Load testing examines a wide range of different scenarios. These tests are critical if you want to avoid future headaches, while continually growing your web presence. The end goal is to see where your software and hardware can be improved. There are a number of different load test providers available online. Here a couple of the most popular:
· Loadimpact.com – You can run a free stress test here.
The majority of website load testing tools allow you to test on demand. Higher end applications will even let you automate testing throughout your website's lifecycle. Providers, such as Apica, use a convenient pay-as-you-go pricing strategy. If you plan on heavy use, you can always get unlimited testing at a fixed price.
Website load testing is a great way to see how your website's back end behaves under normal and peak conditions. This is especially helpful when preparing to launch web- and mobile-based apps. You can then use these test results to plan for traffic spikes. If your website incorporates any of the following examples, load testing might be a good option for you to consider:
· eCommerce/retail
· News/blog/publications
· Streaming/media entertainment
· Gaming
· Mobile
· Banking
· Social media
· Additional apps
Once you have chosen a load testing provider, the rest is easy. Simply register for whatever package fits your company's needs. This will require you to answer some basic questions about your website and business model. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email within minutes. Click the email to enter into the portal and you can begin testing.
Recently, there has been a recent uptick in load testing technologies, with many providers offering 24-hour monitoring services. This is a great option as it will let you see when peak performance is achieved and where improvements will be necessary.
These 4 helpful tips can make your load testing experience more successful.
Website load testing
1. Build up to your fault points. You want to start your load testing under regular conditions. Slowly increase the load until you begin to see areas of improvement. This gradual process will help ensure you are attacking your load problems correctly.
2. Carefully analyze your results. When you receive your test results you will notice categories such as hits per second, response time, memory, and latency. Don't jump to conclusions. Run multiple tests then compare your results. This will help you narrow down you're the areas that require attention.
3. Automate your tests. It is important to put your website on a testing schedule. This will help regulate any new issues and give you the necessary time to check adjustments.
4. Know your scenarios. When creating load tests, it is important for you to understand what you are testing for. For example, if you expect a large amount of global traffic you should be testing for latency. Always try to be as specific as possible. This means knowing what regions provide you with the most visitors. Any analytics program can be used to help you better understand where your traffic originated from.
Thanks to increasing technology and a recent price drop, website load testing has now become a realistic option for the majority of website owners. Don't let your site suffer from slow load times and crashes. Take the time to ensure a pleasant user experience. This is how you continue to grow your business online.


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text: In celebration of all things adorable and swoon-worthy, allow me to share some happy snaps from the Robintail Easter photo shoot! This limited edition capsule collection includes the Bow Peep Vintage Skirt & Suspenders, Coco Top, and Love Lucy Headwrap (in sweet yellow and pink); and the Vintage Bunny Playsuit with Matching Bonnet (in pretty floral and linen). *Love!


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Five Critical Improvements to Riot's Behavioral System (from somebody who has never been punished)
Anybody who sticks around these boards long enough may notice a trend of folks either being punished and therefore having all sorts of ideas of how they'd "fix the system" (read: alter it in such a way that they wouldn't get punished), or having accounts in good standing and generally supporting Riot across the board. I'd like to offer an alternate perspective: I've never been punished and do generally agree with how Riot handles things, but I'd like to create a list of reasonable improvements they should consider. Please feel free to point out any flaws with my reasoning. **1) Honor level 0 SHOULD NOT EXIST.** Honor level 0, in its current form, is purely a "fuck you" to toxic players. And while I have little sympathy for individuals who drop down so low, the fact that honor level 2 is required to have an account in good standing means that the only difference between levels 0 and 1 is how much grinding a player needs to do to recover their account. This discourages reform by creating a needlessly large obstacle towards honor progression. As deplorable as some of the behavior is that currently earns a drop to honor 0, nobody deserves a prison sentence over a game of League, no matter their behavior. **2) We need more feedback on our behavior.** As has been demonstrated and confirmed by Riot, honor level growth within the current system can be delayed or halted due to substantiated reports against one's behavior, even when those reports aren't enough to trigger a chat restriction or ban. _Why don't we receive these reports?_ It should be simple for Riot to give us a pop-up notification saying something like "Recent reports against your behavior have been found to be accurate. When you exhibit negative behavior, your honor level progression can slow or stop, and you may even be issued a chat restriction or ban if this behavior continues. The following logs were found to be negative/unsportsmanlike. If you have any questions, please ask for clarification via a support ticket (link) or on the Player Behavior boards (link)". This would go a long way towards teaching players what they shouldn't be doing, rather than letting them learn through harder punishments. **3) We need more feedback on the results of our reports.** Riot's party line regarding punishment notifications is that they're inconsistent for privacy reasons and/or to prevent headhunting. To which I say... screw that. There is currently zero faith among much of the community that our reports do anything, because we almost never see it actually working. Even worse, this can lead to players assuming behavior that they've reported is acceptable, and then engaging in that behavior themselves (as evidenced by plenty of threads on these boards). I'm not asking for a list of every account we're responsible for punishments against, but we need consistent reinforcement that our reports do or do not matter. I see no evidence that headhunting or privacy violations would actually happen, nor do I see any compelling reason why either would be so bad. **4) 10-game chat restrictions should NOT result in a loss of honor level.** People get heated and make mistakes. It happens to plenty of us. For many players, their first indication that their chat usage is incompatible with Riot's behavioral guidelines takes the form of a ten-game chat restriction. Restrict away, by all means, but give players the benefit of the doubt that they'll adjust after seeing where the line is, and don't punish them beyond those ten games. **5) Improve rewards at high honor.** Honor rewards are nice, but they're not enough. Anybody with a Freshman understanding of psychology knows that positive reinforcement is the way to go, and handing out the occasional free skin should barely scratch Riot's bottom line. Give people a better reason than fear to improve their behavior. Unique skins or free skins would help tremendously.
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'super fresh' cookbook's beach buddha bowl
favourite restaurant comes out with a diary detailing step by step, ingredient by ingredient, how to make their coveted recipes.
If you have been around the block in Toronto you better have been to one of Fresh's 4 locations; the holy place for vegetarians to nom on everything from super food salads with sprouts and micro greens to crispy-fried onion rings with curry mayo.
Fresh was juicing knobs of turmeric and milking almonds before it was insta-worthy, and as far as I'm concerned they invented the mile high buddha bowls we enjoy so often now.
I picked up a copy of the latest book by Fresh's owners Ruth Tal and Jennifer Houston over a plate of 'green poutine' with Peter last week and have wasted no time trying several of their craveable recipes. 'The Beach' buddha bowl which I made for you is a cult favourite and inspired me with its summer-fresh flavours and simplest of sauces.
- 6 slices sweet potato
- 6 slices red bell pepper
- 6 slices zucchini
- 6 slices avocado
- 3 cups dino kale, chopped
- 4 cups brown basmati rice
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1.5 T olive oil
- 1 t tamari
- 3 T tamari
- 4 T extra virgin olive oil
- 3 T fresh lemon juice
- 3 T water
- 1 clove garlic
- optional spices: oregano, basil, marojam, dill, thyme, rosemary, sage (pinch of each)
- Brush sweet potato, red pepper, zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Broil for 10-15 minutes, flipping midway through. (watch your oven carefully because temperatures vary) Sweet potatoes may take a couple extra minutes
- Cook the kale: In a medium saucepan heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on medium. Add kale and 1 teaspoon tamari and cook for a minute or two, until kale is softened. Set aside
- Divide cooked rice between 2 large bowls and drizzle with 1/2 of the beach sauce.
- Arrange broiled vegetables, kale, sunflower seeds and avocado on top
- Finish with another splash of the beach sauce and serve.
- I made a few changes to this recipe based on taste and what I had on hand.
- Subsitutions: instead of sunflower sprouts that were suggested, I used wilted kale.
- The sunflower seeds were my own addition.
- The dressing I swapped out the dried herbs for some fresh garlic and lemon juice.


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One especially for my American audience….
Reese's Pieces' embroidered wrapper complete. This marks the 12th completed piece in the series and, for now, the completion of this phase of work in my visual explorations of discussing an eating disorder. Potentially another 2 designs are drawn up for their embroidered execution, but I am as yet unsure whether to proceed to those or to concentrate on a slightly shifted focus.
It was surprisingly difficult to source the original of this particular wrapper here in the UK. Supermarkets seem to stock 'Reese's peanut butter cups', but not this version. I finally found success in my university shop of all places, which can also boast the peanut butter flavoured M&Ms allegedly banned throughout the UK for their artificial additives.
The above shows this piece with the background padding prepared for the gold couching. I blunt a lot of scissors cutting the intricate strings of lettering out of felt, not to mention the damage cutting all the metallic threads do. Hence I usually have several pairs of small embroidery scissors 'on the go' at once, reserving the sharpest for snipping threads and the not-so-perfect ones for hacking away at acrylic felt.
I've also recently started a page for 'Hanging By A Thread Embroidery' on Facebook – please be sure to 'like' me on there and stay up to date with where these go!


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Physical Activity for Cognitive Effects - NEW RESEARCH STUDY
A new protocol is open at the Pediatric Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute for children, ages 8 to 17 years, who have had a brain tumor that was treated with radiation at least 2 years ago. This study is evaluating whether a novel home physical activity program improves cognitive late effects, which may include difficulties with attention, memory, and processing speed. Previous research has shown that increases in physical activity can result in improvements in brain function and cognitive skills.
This study will involve a pre-study evaluation at the NIH (a short cognitive evaluation, fitness testing, and a blood draw), a 12-week home physical activity program (using an activity monitor and website to track one's progress), and a follow-up evaluation at the NIH. Eligible children will be randomly assigned to either a group getting the physical activity program or a group doing their usual physical activity. After completing the follow-up evaluation, the group first doing their usual activities will then do the physical activity program while the other group will be asked to continue doing the program for 12 more weeks on their own. All will complete a final brief cognitive assessment. We hope that the home program, which we will plan to fit to your child's favorite physical activities, will help to improve cognitive functions, as well as physical health, and be fun to do. We also will offer a small compensation for children who complete the study, and they will get to keep their activity monitors.


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|Mr Vinayak (4th from left) and Mrs. Meghna (3rd from Right) with the residents .
How many of us actually understand our responsibility towards society and environment? How many of us actually follow the rules and regulations that would make our living easy? How many of us actually do something which is right, but difficult to follow? How many of us actually leave the comfort zone and take the initiative that is for the goodness of human beings?
There is one group of people, who belong to a building which is in a society, who are thinking about the environment. They live in a society, which is not yet formed, but that is not affecting them from carrying out their responsibility towards Nature. They are carrying out simple activity, which every individual are aware of and every school going children are taught. But their small act is very helpful towards nature. They are simply carrying out what we call as 'Garbage Recycle'.
Sarita Vaibha, a society which was formed in 2003, is yet to be recognized as a Co-Operative society, is located on Singhgad Road. In the proposed plan, the society is having 12 buildings, but the builder was stopped after 9 buildings as PMC didn't allowed building more. This makes this society 'yet-to-be-formed' and don't come under Co-Operative Society Act. Due to this, this doesn't come under any Law. To avoid further problems, each building formed a management to look after all the 28 flats in respective building and maintain it.
Vinayak Chatre, a software company owner, who lives in Building number A1 is secretary for that building. He says, "The builder and Municipal Corporation are having legal issues due to which the proposed plan is not yet complete. We decided that at least, we should have committee to safeguard the building and look after all the problems of the flats and resident residing here in each building. With this intention, we have formed an individual committee in each building". Builder has provided them with the 'Garbage Recycle Pit', but this was not in use for many years.
This building, which has 28 flats, thought of using this pits and recycle the garbage. The initiative was taken by two ladies, which was then followed by other residents. Meghna Chatre, a Senior Research Officer in CWDRS and Aarti Tadwalkar, a housewife, thought of starting this. "We are ladies and if we won't care about garbage then who will? It is our responsibility to take care of these small things", says Meghna. Ladies are those who normally hand over the garbage to the garbage collector. They are the one who looks after it. "We are being said and taught and we all know that we need to segregate dry and wet garbage but we somehow don't do that. While collecting it, we just need to pay little attention and that can help is in various ways", says Aarti.
They were the first to start and think about the concept of using those pits that were there for their building. "We went and met different people who can guide us for this activity. We collected data who were doing this and took the initiative to go and visit them and learn from them about the procedure", adds Meghna. While taking out information and visiting different people, they came across Shrishti Eco- Research Institute (SERI). They happen to meet Dr. Sandeep Joshi, the Environment Technologist, who guided them on this 'Garbage Recycle'. "Mr. Joshi helped us every possible way he could. He guided us on how to work on this and what all things needs to be keep in mind while carrying out the activity", says Meghna.
The procedure is very simple, as they explain. "We have a person who collects the garbage from every flat. He makes sure that the residents are segregating the garbage into 'wet' and 'dry' while handling him the waste matter. Then, he give away the wet to the municipal corporation garbage collecting wan and keeps dry one into the pits that are made", says she. Initially, it was problem for the collector as residents were not having habit of segregating the garbage but then he used to remind them about it. It went for almost a week but by then residents had a habit of it and this made the job easier.
They have completed their one year this 15th August. "We are been doing this since a year and it went well. After a year we will be opening this pits and will be taking out what we call as khaad. This is really nutritious for the plants and they are very much natural so they won't cause any harm to the plants", says Meghna. On being asked about how they are feeling about this, Aarti says, "We are feeling very good. We have done something right and we all are feeling proud that we have contributed to the nature in some way".
Starting this a year back was not so easy. Recollecting the experience, Vinayak Chatre, the secretary of A1 building says, "Initially, when we came with this concept, luckily, people didn't oppose it. They accepted this concept but while executing this, we did face a little trouble. As said before, people are not in a habit of segregating the wastage; we need to pay attention to that". The man who was collecting it was instructed to note down who are following this and who are not. During meetings, they all were remind about the activity and were checked. "We tried to follow this religiously, which was important and which is the only reason we happen to complete one year. Without this, it wouldn't have been possible", says Vinayak.


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Halloween is officially only ONE week away...
can YOU believe IT?!
I've never been a BIG costume 'dresser-upper' myself BUT I always get a kick out of others who do.
I LOVE seeing what people come up with....
ESPECIALLY when COUPLES dress up together!
Here are some CUTE. FUN. & CLEVER costume ideas I've found lately:
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Two. Big. Boobs.
It does not GET any funnier than that people.
IF Joe and I WERE to dress up....I'd do this one.
It is HILARIOUS to me!!!
My brother-in-law and his wife dressed up with some pretty clever costumes a few years back.
SHE wore a robe with newspaper clippings on her shirt and she was a
'News' flasher.
HE wore cereal boxes all over his shirt with knives sticking out and he was a
'CEREAL' killer.
|Dishfunctional Designs
For any of my MALE readers....this one is PERFECT and oh so simple!!
All it takes is GRAY paint samples from Home Depot.
Clever, no?
Hawaiian Punch girl.
Can you STAND the CUTENESS of this little boy dressed up as the
"UP" old man from the movie?
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If you're not a fan of dressing up....this costume is for YOU.
Jon Krawczynski dressed up as 'FACE' book.
Jon Krawczynski dressed up as 'FACE' book.
What are YOU and YOUR little ones dressing up as this year?!?


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So in this committee—I remember,
we were meeting one night, oh, several days before the Duke-Carolina
game—we had been told, the committee had been told, that
there would be a sit-in, or a sleep-in. That's what it was
going to be. It was going to be a sleep-in, or a sit-in, whatever, after
the game. And we were urged to hurry with our
recommendations so that we could take care of everything. Well, we had
just begun working, and there was no way that we could get our
recommendations out in that time. We were meeting on the second floor of
Lenoir Hall. That was the dining area at that time. And we suddenly were
aware that there was chanting going on outside the dining room. You have
to remember that this was the time of marches and protests, and students
felt very free to make placards and march on anything. So we went to the
windows, and there must have been 500 or 600 students, outside our
window, chanting something. We had a hard time figuring out what they
were chanting, and we finally discovered they were saying, "The
arb is closed," meaning the arboretum.
[laughter] So that was their message to us. That the
arboretum is cold, and that's the only place that we have to
go right now to visit. So Dean Cansler, as I recall, was chair of the
committee, and he talked to the students. They said, "We want
something by this weekend." That was a good example of our
being able to say, "We're working on this. Give us
time. We understand what you're saying. So, please, stay with
the rules a little bit longer, and then we'll see what will
come out of that."
- But you were able to indicate that the University was taking their cause seriously.
- Yes. And again, you see, we had students on our committee who went to the window, as well, and said, "Now, just ease up. We know what you want. We understand it, and we're working on it. So give us a little bit more time."
- Who chose the students, do you know? What was the selection process?
- I don't know whether Dean Cansler as part of the Student Affairs Office—I don't know where the recommendations for all of these committees came from.
- I'll see if I can find that. I would think that the credibility of the student representatives of these committees would be crucial.
- Yes, that was very important. One of the great benefits to me was getting to know the students from across campus, both the young men and the young women that I met throughout these four or five years of committee work. We learned a great deal about each other. We learned to respect each other. Frankly, the one to one knowledge or experience made us all much more aware of the sincerity, and the intensity, and the reality of the students' feelings. I would also say that, at this time, a number of student-faculty retreats were established. I remember going, oh, for at least four years in the fall with different students that had been selected. By whom, I'm not sure. But again there would be people from the administration, people from faculty, and people from different student groups who would be there. And we talked about problems. This was the time that many students were also going to a communications center up in Maine—I can't remember what that was—and they were learning confrontational techniques. This was the time when they were rebelling against authority, and they decided everybody had to be on a first name basis. Remember that?
- Absolutely, absolutely.
- So when we went to these retreats, we were all on a first name basis, and most of us operated pretty much under the student—the way they wanted them run.
- That's very interesting.
- But anyway, there was a lot of very positive interaction. As a follow up to our being marched on—and that was really a unique experience—we turned around from the window to go back to our meeting, and we realized that ten students had slipped into our meeting room [laughter] and were sitting there waiting with their own questions. They asked if they could stay, and as it happened, we said, "Yes." So they stayed and heard what we were doing. But after two years of that deliberation—and believe me, we did deliberate—we listened to a variety of people and we examined the pros and cons. Needless to say the recommendations by the students ranged from complete openness of all dormitory rooms….
- Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
- That's right, to no openness. There were people who wanted the privacy of their rooms. In all of our deliberations that really was something that we had to take into consideration. That there were young women who wanted to be in a room with women and did not want someone else's boyfriend being entertained, and the same is true of young men. So we tried to make recommendations concerning that. I'm not sure we did it so well. I'm not sure how well we handled it. I think that still remains a problem from what I've heard from students over the last twenty years—that that still is a problem. But we did make the recommendations, that within given time frames, there should be some opportunity for students to visit. One of the great questions that we spent weeks on was the "open door" policy.


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Home Run
The Game: From the great American pastime to the great Atari pastime, the sport of baseball is boiled down to its bare essence in this early game for the Atari VCS. One or two players can play. In a one-player game, players start as the pitcher/outfielders (selecting different game variations will provide a different number of outfielders; the default is a single pitcher/outfielder), while the second player starts as the batter in two-player games. The rules are simple: three strikes mean you're out, three outs mean it's time to change sides, the player who gets more little digital dudes across home plate wins. (Atari, 1978)
Memories: In the context of RCA's Studio II Baseball cartridge, Home Run is actually quite the improvement. Rather than abstract rectangles and squares, Home Run's baseball players actually look, well, humanoid. But much like its predecessor, it doesn't take long to figure out that Home Run wasn't that much of a home run. Read More


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The Village Where Nothing Ever Happens
Shackleton in Spain in 2008 demonstrated the power advertising on Pay TV channels with a campaign promoting tourism in Miravete, the village where nothing ever happens (El pueblo en el que nunca pasa nada). The campaign was developed for El Consejo Especialista en Canales Temáticos, CONECT (Specialised Council of Thematic Channels).
To test the efficiency of Pay TV the agency had to choose a product that was unknown and had never been advertised on television. The campaign would need to be launched only on Pay TV, with a clear call to action related to the product and its web site. They needed to set up variables that could be measured before, during and after the campaign: knowledge, awareness, site traffic and sales. At the end of the project Pay TV would be accredited for the experiement's success in a public way.
Shackleton chose to invite people to do nothing in Miravete, a tiny village with 12 residents in the province of Teruel, Spain. Four television commercials starring Miravete's twelve inhabitants were broadcast exclusively on Pay TV channels, inviting the viewers to the village and its web site. "Here nothing ever happens. How long has it been since nothing happened to you? Come to Miravete, at www.thevillagewherenothingeverhappens.com
The site included a 3D virtual tour through the the village led by its eldest inhabitant Cristobal. An online reservation office allowed visitors to book a room in the "Priest's House" or in the rural hostel. Participants were invited to take part in the village's most common activity, goat milking. Replicas of the 12 inhabitants were made available for sale, along with free ringtones, screensavers and campaign materials. A donations facility allowed donations to buy tiles to restore the church's roof.
During the experiment the thematic channels increased their advertising market share by 5.05 percent in value, maintaining their volume against a decline of 7.5 % in general television stations. The site received 517,000 web visits. The two village bed and breakfast businesses found themselves booked solid for four months. The campaign received 650 online links and references at sites like YouTube (see the Miravete channel) and Facebook.
The campaign won seven Lions at Cannes International Advertising Festival 2009: 2 Direct Gold (Use of Media Direct Response Broadcast: TV, Radio & Infomercials, Product & Service Publications & Media), 2 Direct Silver (Use of Media Direct Response Digital: e-commerce, online advertising & brand awareness, and Best Integrated Campaign Led by Direct Marketing), 2 Promo Silver (Best Integrated Campaign led by Sales Promotion, Publications and Media) and 1 Promo Bronze (Best use of TV in a Promotional Program).
Un Paseo por Miravete (A Walk Through Miravete)
86 year old Cristobel Sanguesa provides the narrative. "There are no cars or traffic lights here, the only work is going to buy bread, check the kitchen garden and the hens". Click on the image below to play the video.
12 Inhabitants
We're introduced to the 12 inhabitants one by one. In reality there are usually 47 people staying in the village over the winter, with many more arriving in the summer. Click on the image below to play the video.
A game of cards and a coffee in the local tavern. Click on the image below to play the video.
Guijarro (Pebble)
Two men in the village retrieve a rock from the local stream. Click on the image below to play the video.
The Village campaign was developed at Shackleton by general creative director/copywriter Juan Nonzioli, executive creative director/copywriter Juan Silva, copywriters Carlos Janini and Carlos Alvarez, audiovisual production manager Manuela Zamora, producer Cristina Cortizas, account managers Luz Gonzalez and Lucia Angulo, account supervisor Eva Galán, PR account manager Elvis Santos, PR copywriter Lara Garcia, interactive executive creative director Enric Nel-Lo, digital copywriter Xavi De La Cruz, digital art director Jaume Leis, digital production manager Carlos Wassmann, digital programmers Daniel Rocasalbas and Carlos Jimenez, digital account manager Joaquin Garcia Morato, account executive Marta Selles, art director Pablo Gonzalez De La Pena, copywriter Irene Vidal, digital art director Jordi Ramon.
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Malaga C. F. (Club de futbol) stadium
In the north of Malaga is football stadium Estadio La Rosaleda which offers space for nearly 30.000 spectators. Since 1941, this stadium is the home to the local Malaga CF. The club was founded in 1904.
Before the construction of the stadium, the competitions were played near Baños del Carmen. During the World Cup of 1982 in Spain, the Estadio La Rosaleda was one of the football stadiums where competitions were played.
Achievements football club Malaga
Since the foundation of the club Malaga C. F. they played in the first division, second division and the third division of Spain for four years. From 1999 Malaga C. F. played for 7 years in the 'first division'. During this period the club played European football for the first time. By winning the Intertoto Cup (the first international prize) Malaga CF was qualified for the UEFA Cup. Between 2006 and 2008 the club had to take a step back and came out in the 'second division'. After that Malaga has become a big club and plays against football clubs in the top division. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani of Qatar becomes in 2010 the owner of the club. Since his arrival, famous players, including the Dutch Ruud van Nistelrooy, played for Malaga C.F. ,in the 2011-2012 season, with a fourth place in the Spanish league, enforced participation in the Champions League. Though the good performance, the club does have during this last period to handle with a difficult financial situation.
Museum and stadium tour
In the museum of Malaga CF is so much to see about the history of this club. It gives a good picture of how the club was created. There are photos and videos from competitions, where you can see (old) players and coaches of the football club. Although the trophy cabinet is not filled as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, but there are some impressive trophies. Especially 'Trofeo Costa del Sol ' is very impressive. During the stadium tour you can visit areas where you normally are not allowed to enter. Such as the press room, the room where football stars and coaches tell their story about a played game to the press. You can feel a famous footballer for a moment and take a seat behind the desk with microphones. You see the dressing room of the players, where original shirts of famous players hang against the wall. In the dugout you get an idea of the view that coaches and reserve players have from the sidelines on the field. Although the club is not the biggest of Spain, it has a beautiful history. For football fans, it is worth to participate in this stadium tour.
From the historical center you can be reach the stadium in different ways
• By foot
• By foot
The stadium is half an hour walk from the center (about 2 miles).
• By bicycle
By bicycle is easy and fast (15 minutes). You can rent bikes near Plaza de la Marina
• By bus
At the busstation, you can take a number of buses:
- Bus 17 to La Palma (stop Avenida Dr. Maranon.)
- Bus 26 to Algeria de la Huerta (stop Rosario Pino)
- Bus 2 to Ciudad Jardin (stop Jorge Silvela)
There are buses leaving every 10 minutes and stop at a few minutes walk from the stadium.


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#116 In which our hero talks about random junk.
Blah. This is about the fourth time I've started a new posting, but got bored halfway through it and started over. I enjoy Web sites that have longer, coherent stories with a beginning, middle and ending... but I'm discovering that my mind works in spits and spurts, and isn't always conducive to this kind of thing.
So, to make my mind happy and to alleviate my guilt in not posting in more than a week, I present a virtual grab-bag of stuff.
There's a little boy at the girls' daycare named Loki. Yeah, Loki. As in the Norse god of mischief. Anyway... he's a little older than Lily and they have become fast friends. But, for whatever reason, Loki has become the scapegoat for just about everything that bothers Lily. For example, if she's walking and trips and falls, she's say, "Daddy, Loki pushed me down!" I was a little worried that this kid was trouble, because every little bruise or scratch was because, "Loki kicked me!" or the like.
This came to a head yesterday. I was changing a nasty diaper when we had this exchange:
LILY: Ow, daddy!I mean, of course it isn't true. But still, it was just about the most alarming thing I've ever heard come out of my child's mouth.
ME: I'm sorry, does that hurt?
L: Yeah!
ME: What hurts, honey?
L: Loki put his finger in my 'gina.
ME: Loki put his finger in your vagina?
L: Yeah!
ME: Dear god, I hope that isn't true.
Our shower has some of the little girls foam letter shapes in it right now, left over from the last mommy-daughter shower. The Scientist and I took turns spelling things and letting the other discover them during their shower. Since the selection was just W, G, N and U, the combinations where limited. I was pretty proud of my WUGZ (turning the "N" sideways so it looked like a "Z") until the next day I saw that my wonderful wife had turned the U upside-down (so it sorta looked like an "A") to spell WANG.
When I got into the shower this morning I saw that the shower wall now read MY JUNK. I accused The Scientist of purposefully bringing in specific letters, but she swore that it was just a random handful before the last shower. This excuse was given a little credibility when I noticed that there was a leftover V and G.
I, of course, took this opportunity to alter her message to say MY GUNK. And to really drive home the point, I positioned the J to be violating the V.
This is why our marriage works.
And in an odd synchronicity, just as I was racking my brain for one more item to fill out this posting, I came (again) across this tagging/meme thingy, (most recently here), and figured I'd jump on the bandwagon, too.
Four jobs I've had:
- Busboy
- Water-treatment plant worker (which was exactly as glamorous as it sounds)
- Phone customer service drone
- Chef garde manger (threw that in just to sound fancy)
- The Incredibles (which is fortunate, since Lily demands to see this flick at least once a day
- Streets of Fire
- The Shawshank Redemption (which makes it seem like I'm copying Midwesty, but I'm a sucker for buddy movies anyway... add in a little anal rape and I just can't resist)
- Napoleon Dynamite
- On the campus of The Ohio State University
- Near the campus of The Ohio State University
- Grandview Heights, OH
- Cleveland, OH
Four TV shows I love:
- My Name is Earl
- Battlestar Galactica
- How I Met Your Mother
- Survivor
- Allegany National Forest Reserve, PA
- Various North Carolinian beaches
- Honolulu, HI (honeymoon counts, right?)
- Richmond, VA
- Pfaltzgraff diner plate (Heritage pattern)
- Pfaltzgraff soup tureen (Heritage pattern)
- Pfaltzgraff "cereal lovers" bowl (Heritage pattern)
- Pfaltzgraff large platter (Heritage pattern)
- Google (homepage)
- Defective Yeti
- Laid-off Dad
- Home, playing with the girls
- Home, hanging out with my wife
- Home, trying to finally finish Pharaoh
- The BP on the corner, picking the Mega-Millions Jackpot winning numbers
- None; papa don't play that.


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Midea -- best known for selling washing machines and air conditioners -- offered 115 euros (then $130) per share for Kuka, one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial robots, in June.
It valued Kuka at 4.6 billion euros and was a near 60 percent premium to Kuka's closing price before Midea announced it was increasing its stake in the German firm in February.
As of Wednesday, the offer had been accepted by holders of 43.74 percent of Kuka's shares, the Chinese company said in a statement on the Shenzhen stock exchange, where it is listed.
Read Also: China's Midea set to take 52.8% control at German robotics firm Kuka
Adding the shares it already owns, it said it had "approximately 57.25% of the issued share capital and the existing voting rights of Kuka".
Beijing has pushed Chinese companies to "go out" and invest in foreign targets to increase their technological capabilities and seek new markets as economic growth slows at home.
But the Kuka deal has raised concerns in Europe about the transfer of high-end technology to China, with European media reporting officials in Brussels and Berlin oppose a Chinese takeover of the firm -- allegations denied by Berlin.
The powerful IG Metall trade union has also sought to find different buyers for Kuka shares, pushing for a 25.1 percent stake previously owned by technology company Voith to remain in German hands -- but no competing buyer came forward.
Voith sold Midea its shares for 1.2 billion euros last week.
On Thursday, Midea closed up 0.25 percent to 24.44 yuan in Shenzhen before the announcement.


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The Foundry
The goal of the Foundry program is to connect students who have entrepreneurial drive with research-based intellectual property with commercial potential through a licensing framework.
The Foundry program is a joint initiative developed by the Office of Partnerships and Innovation (OPI) and the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (DDQIC).
News: A convergence and mobilization of opportunities to match students with resources and intellectual property at Queen's
How does the Foundry program work?
Are you a Queen's researcher with an idea or invention that you think is ready to be commercialized? Please complete either the Invention Disclosure Form or the Software Invention Disclosure Form or the Idea Form below and deliver it to the appropriate contact in the OPI, as indicated on the front page of the document.
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Software Disclosure Form (Word, 94 KB)
Are you an undergraduate student interested in entrepreneurship and joining the Foundry program? Please visit the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre's website for more information on the summer program, how to apply, and deadlines for application to the Foundry.


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Matrix Revelations: A Thinking Fan's Guide to the Matrix Trilogy, edited by Steve Couch (Damaris, 2003)
What is The Matrix? Groundbreaking, innovative and much imitated, The Matrix trilogy represents the most talked about cinematic experience in recent years. Unrivalled in uniting serious philosophical thought with serious box office, The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions occupy a unique place in popular culture.
Matrix Revelations: A Thinking Fan's Guide to the Matrix Trilogy examines the Matrix phenomenon, with in-depth analysis ranging from the science fiction and comic book influences to the philosophical and religious themes that underpin the films. If you love The Matrix and don't just fast-forward from one action scene to the next, then open up the pages of this book and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes.
Matrix Revelations: A Thinking Fan's Guide to the Matrix Trilogy is the first in our Thinking Fan's Guide series. We believe it was the first book to be published covering the whole trilogy – our publication date of 11 December 2003 was just 36 days after The Matrix Revolutions was released in cinemas across the world!
The writers/directors Andy and Larry Wachowski used a powerful story to raise very big questions from beginning to end of the Matrix trilogy (despite the failure of some film critics to realise this). This book enables you to identify and consider those questions.
Here is a book that intelligently and thoughtfully analyses the worldview of the Matrix trilogy.
Brian Godawa, Hollywood screenwriter and author of Hollywood Worldviews
This stimulating and challenging book enables us to identify and evaluate the multi-textured references through all three Matrix films.
Anthony Thacker, author of A Closer Look at Science Fiction
A multi-faceted, rich, illuminating and serious exploration of the Matrix film trilogy, and the major ideas behind it. This book not only engages with the material in a helpful, Biblical and robust way but also avoids the temptation of reducing the films simply to sources of evangelistic illustrations.
Mark Greene, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity
Part One: The Films
- The Architects (Caroline Puntis and Peter S Williams)
- Down the Rabbit Hole: The Matrix (Steve Couch)
- Everything You Know is Wrong: The Matrix Reloaded (Clive Thorne)
- It Ends Tonight: The Matrix Revolutions (Steve Couch) (read this chapter on CultureWatch)
- Everything That You Don't Have To Do: The cultural impact of the Matrix trilogy (Steve Tilley)
Part Two: The Ideas
- The Architects' Foundations (Peter S Williams)
- This is the Construct: Postmodernism and The Matrix (Tony Watkins)
- The Second Renaissance: Men, machines and a posthuman future (Clive Thorne)
- Chosen or Caused? Morpheus versus the machines (Peter S Williams)
- Do You See What I See? Religion in the Matrix trilogy (Anna Robbins)
- The Matrix Redeemed: Love and redemption in the Matrix trilogy (Tom Price)
- Red Pill, Blue Pill: conclusion (Tony Watkins)
- The Systemic Anomaly (Tony Watkins)


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Friday, April 13, 2018
Summer Sunsets and Murder on the Rocks by Shawn Reilly Simmons
Shawn Reilly Simmons is helping us get ready for summer by matching her latest Red Carpet Catering Mystery, Murder on the Rocks, with the perfect drink. Shawn has worked as a book store manager, fiction editor, convention organizer, wine rep, and movie set caterer. She serves on the Board of Malice Domestic, is a member of the Dames of Detection, and is an editor at Level Best Books.
Cooking behind the scenes on movie sets perfectly combined two of her great loves, movies and food, and provides the inspiration for the Red Carpet Catering series, published by Henery Press. Now lets hear about her new novel and that drink...
If you're anything like me, you're longing for summer. Winter hasn't taken the hint over here on the East Coast. She's the last one at the party, worried we'll forget about her over the next eight months while we're sitting on the beach sipping fruit-forward cocktails. Luckily we have Drinks with Reads to distract us from the frigid temps!
The fifth book in the Red Carpet Catering Mysteries is Murder on the Rocks, and just happens to feature a cocktail-themed cover. This time Penelope Sutherland and her movie catering crew are working on a film set in the mountains of Vermont. The co-directors, the Truegood brothers, are determined to keep the carbon footprint of the production to a minimum, which means Penelope's team can only use locally sourced produce, much of it from the Truegood's own garden, or get supplies from locally owned farms in the area. The tranquil setting is shattered by attacks on a tennis pro consulting on the film and other members of the crew.
For a unique cocktail recipe to pair with Murder on the Rocks, I turned to my best friend of over thirty years, Julia Brugh (who happens to be a published author herself!). One of Julia's many talents is creating vintage cocktails by putting her unique spin on traditional recipes. She's also a Master Gardener, so it's not surprising many of her creations feature fresh and in-season fruits and vegetables. It's also fitting she chose to use a Vermont-based vodka that sources from honeybees, which are featured in the book. I'm beyond thrilled that Julia created a signature cocktail to pair with Murder on the Rocks, the Summer Sunset (recipe below). And I don't care how cold it is outside, I'm pouring a shaker of these right now.
Summer Sunset
1½ oz. Barr Hill Vodka (or Vodka of your choice)
½ oz. Jalapeno Simple Syrup (*recipe below)
¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
2oz. Peach Juice (*Instructions below)
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or champagne glass (or flute).
Top with a splash of Prosecco or Club Soda (Optional).
To make simple syrup:
Combine one cup of water and one cup of sugar in a saucepan. Add half of a jalapeno pepper.
Heat until the sugar is dissolved, lightly mashing the pepper with a wooden spoon at the same time. Allow to cool, with the jalapeno in the syrup. Once cool, remove the pepper, and store in an airtight container.
To make the peach juice:
Peel and dice 2 fresh peaches and process in a blender or food processor with water until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until time to use.
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I love the title of this book - Murder on the Rocks! What a great summer drink. I think any of us could use some summer at this point.ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree! It was sunny and 80 here yesterday (we went to a baseball game!) and today it's rainy and will be near freezing overnight. Can't wait for summer!Delete
What a great book cover and a great series. I'm excited to read this latest installment.ReplyDeleteReplies
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10 Best string trimmer in 2019 | Ultimate Reviews for Professional Choice
- 1 Top Ten String Trimmer at a glance
- 2 Top 10 Best String Trimmers Reviews
- 2.1 BLACK+DECKER LST136W String Trimmer
- 2.2 ECHO CST-58V4AH 58-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless String Trimmer
- 2.3 EGO Power+ ST1500 string trimmer
- 2.4 GreenWorks 21362 G-MAX 40V 14-Inch Cordless String Trimmer
- 2.5 Hitachi CG23ECPSL 22.5cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered string trimmer
- 2.6 New Husqvarna 525LS String Trimmer 2 Cycle Gas Powered string trimmer
- 2.7 Husqvarna 115iL Brushless String Trimmer
- 2.8 Makita XRU02Z 18V LXT String Trimmer
- 2.9 Ryobi RY40210 Electric 40V Cordless String Trimmer Edger
- 2.10 Tanaka TCG27EBSP 2-Cycle Gas String Commercial Grade Trimmer
- 3 Best string Trimmer: Knowledge Base
- 3.1 Type of string trimmer
- 3.2 How to maintain a string trimmer
- 3.3 History of the String Trimmer
- 3.4 A little about my string trimming
- 3.5 Conclusion
Top Ten String Trimmer at a glance
- Best Gas Powered
- Best Cordless
1. Hitachi CG23ECPSL Gas Powered string trimmer
2. Husqvarna 525LS Gas Powered string trimmer
3. Tanaka TCG27EBSP Gas String Trimmer
1. BLACK+DECKER LST136W String Trimmer
2. ECHO CST-58V4AH String Trimmer
3. EGO Power+ ST1500 string trimmer
4. GreenWorks 21362 G-MAX String Trimmer
5. Husqvarna 115iL String Trimmer
6. Makita XRU02Z 18V LXT String Trimmer
7. Ryobi RY40210 String Trimmer Edger
Top 10 Best String Trimmers Reviews
Today we are going to assist you in making an informed decision when it comes to selecting the best string trimmers for your home. To help in making the most appropriate choice, we have prepared a list of the top 10 best weed eaters reviews to get you started.
BLACK+DECKER LST136W String Trimmer
This model offers you with an impressive 36V lithium ion battery that offers you with a steady supply of run power for up to one hour. If you are looking for a trimmer that is not only affordable but also lightweight to carry for an extended period, then this model might suit your needs.
The model comes with power command dial that offers you the opportunity of choosing between the max power to deal with thick weeds as well as maximize the runtime.
Another great feature that comes with this model is the automatic feed spool that adjusts commercial grade 2-cycle engine the line automatically so that you do not have to bump.
ECHO CST-58V4AH 58-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless String Trimmer
This is one of the best weed eaters for individuals who are looking for a powerful trimmer to use in dealing with tall and thick weeds in their lawns.
Unlike other models on the market, this model comes with a unique brushless motor that has the ability to provide superior power and extended runtime.
Featuring a variable speed trigger, you can either adjust the speed for max speed to deal with thick weeds or reduce the speed when dealing with soft grass, extending its runtime.
Similarly, this model comes with adjustable cutting swath that enables you to deal with tough weeds and grass with ease. We also love the revolutionary echo speed feed line advancement that allows for quick and easy refilling.
Although the model comes with a high voltage battery, it manages to keep its weight down, so you do not have to worry about carrying a heavy trimmer. The model is also well built to enhance its performance and durability.
EGO Power+ ST1500 string trimmer
Doing yard work can be difficult especially if you do not have the best string trimmer. However, you can simplify using this trimmer, which also acts as an edger.
This model comes with advanced features and ergonomic design making it easy to use for both professional and home use. Featuring a 56V battery, this trimmer will offer you with all the power you need in dealing with stubborn weeds within a short time.
The powerful battery also extends its runtime, meaning that you do not have to keep recharging it.
Another excellent feature that comes with this weed eater is the extended shaft that allows it to get into tighter spaces as well as the ergonomic handle, which is very comfortable to hold.
Some of the other features that make this one of the best weed wacker include dual feed twist line, a high-efficiency brushless motor that has a variable speed as well as weather resistant construction. Additionally, this model is compatible with EGO power arc lithium batteries.
GreenWorks 21362 G-MAX 40V 14-Inch Cordless String Trimmer
When it comes to high-quality power tools, products from GreenWorks are reputable. This is another great model from this manufacturer that is designed to make it easier to trim your lawn.
When comparing it with other models on the market, this model comes with advanced features that you cannot find on other trimmers within its price range.
We were impressed bit the brushless motor that had the capability of delivering greater torque, allowing you to trim your lawn within a short period.
The brushless motor also allows for quieter operation as well as higher battery efficiency. The model also comes with an innovative design that accepts various attachment including those accepted in gas operated models.
We also love its ability to start within seconds and lower maintenance. Additionally, this model is constructed with sturdy yet lightweight materials to ensure that it lasts for long, while giving you a service that you can depend on.
Hitachi CG23ECPSL 22.5cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered string trimmer
If you prefer having a gas powered string trimmer this model from Hitachi will not disappoint. The model comes with all the features you need to make your trimming and edging exercise simple.
Starting with the 22.5cc pure fire two-stroke engine, this model offers you with great performance while producing minimal emission.
Another great feature that comes with this model is the 69.6 inch lengthens that plays a major role in reducing fatigue from fatigue.
To minimize fatigue further this model comes with ant vibration system that reduces the vibration, allowing the user to use the machine for longer without much hand fatigue.
Similarly, this model comes with an s-start recoil starting system reducing the force that you need to use when starting the engine. Moreover, this model is backed by an extended warranty so you can stay with peace of mind knowing that your investment is safeguarded.
New Husqvarna 525LS String Trimmer 2 Cycle Gas Powered string trimmer
If you are one of those people who does not like using electric and battery powered models because they are not strong enough, then choosing the Husqvarna 525LS will meet your demands. Choosing this model gives you with enough power to tackle the toughest lawns.
To boost its performance, the manufacturer has addressed most of the problems that are found in most gas-powered models.
This includes making it lighter and ensuring that it does not require any mixing of oil and gas.
Weighing about 13 pounds, this model is lighter than most of the other gas powered models. The model also features a smart start system that is coupled with an air purge system, minimizing the start effort; this means that you do not need to deal with frustration when starting the trimmer on.
Similarly, this model comes with an s-start recoil starting system reducing the force that you need to use when starting the engine. Moreover, this model is backed by an extended warranty so you can stay with peace of mind knowing that your investment is safeguarded.
Husqvarna 115iL Brushless String Trimmer
Constructed by one of the most trusted brands in the string trimmer product category, this model comes with an excellent motor, commendable cutting width as well as an ergonomic design.
The combination of these features makes this best string trimmer hard to find. One of the other things that set this product from the competitor is the fact that it lighter.
This is a great choice for individuals who are looking for a light model that they can carry for an extended time without any problem.
Another feature that made us include this product in our list of the best weed eaters is its save mode feature that allows you to maximize the runtime, enabling the motor to work more efficiently.
Next is the brushless electric motor that comes with an innovative design that does not only allow for increased efficiency but also maximizes the runtime while extending the life of the tool. We also love the telescopic shaft that makes it easy to adjust the head as well as remaining in a comfortable working position.
Makita XRU02Z 18V LXT String Trimmer
The Makita XRU02Z 18V is another great trimmer that is designed to allow you to trim your lawn effectively. Constructed by one of the trusted brands in the world, this model guarantees you with the best features you can get as well as durability.
The first feature that set it apart from other models in its price range is the high-quality motor that has the ability to deliver up to 7,800 RPM.
This ensures that you get a faster cutting speed, saving you a lot of time and energy. Another unique feature that comes with this model is the ergonomic and well-balanced design, weighing only 6.4 lbs.
For those who are looking for the best weed wacker that comes with a compact size which is ideal for precise edging, you can go wrong with this model.
The compact size allows you to trim tight spaces where it would be otherwise impossible to get into while using other models. We also love the telescoping shaft that makes it easy for the user to adjust the length of the tool for an optimum cutting position.
Ryobi RY40210 Electric 40V Cordless String Trimmer Edger
Anyone searching for an edge that is more powerful will really enjoy using this model. The Ryobi RY40210 comes with enough power to help you in plowing through the toughest thicket and clearing the most stubborn weeds.
The trimmer features a relatively strong battery that offers you with enough power to trim your lawn effectively. You will also love the cordless design that allows you to carry the trimmer to tackle the furthest corners with ease.
When it comes to its weight, you do not have to worry about carrying something that feels like a burden.
In fact, this is one of the lightest trimmers available. The model is also very silent when in operation so you do not to wear ear protection. This means that it will not also disturb your neighbors. .
We would recommend this model for anyone hunting for an affordable weed eater without sacrificing the performance.
Tanaka TCG27EBSP 2-Cycle Gas String Commercial Grade Trimmer
A commercial grade trimmer is a great choice for anyone who has a big lawn or has a lawn maintenance company. With this product, you do not have to worry about the machine breaking down when dealing with thick weeds or tough grass.
The trimmer comes with a commercial grade 2-cycle engine that ensures maximum reliability and durability.
Being one of the best string trimmers, this model also comes with an aluminum clutch housing that prevents the clutch from overheating.
Another great feature that makes this model one of the best weed eater is the lined solid steel drive shafts that reduce the vibrations drastically to enhance the user comfort.
Besides, the model comes with as spindle lock that eliminates the need for tools when changing the cutting attachment.
Our Recommendation
Although the selecting the best weed eaters depends entirely on personal preference, we would want to share some of our thoughts. If you have a wide lawn which needs you to keep the weeds downs constantly, then we recommend you to use a gas-powered trimmer.
On the other hand, if your lawn is small and lives in a populated area a corded model is the best. Electric models are not only great for maintaining a modest lawn but also have a silent operation, so you do not have to worry about disturbing your neighbors.
Lastly, if you have many trees in your lawn, a battery-powered model is the best to use, as they are lightweight and very portable.
Best string Trimmer: Knowledge Base
A soft buying guide of professional's
Best Weed Eater, Best String Trimmer, or Best Weed Wacker?
Between the weed eaters, weed wacker and string trimmer, which is the best? This is one of the main questions that most lawn owners have at the back of their minds. However, the tree terms usually refer to the same equipment.
The Weed Eater usually refers to the brand of the first string trimmers. Most of the time people use the words string trimmers and weed eaters interchangeably just the same way that most individuals refer to facial tissues as Kleenex. Remember Kleenex is only one brand of facial tissues.
Other names that are used to refer to a string trimmer include a weed wacker, weed whip as well as a line trimmer. As you can see all these terms refer to the same product, which uses a monofilament line cut the grass and weeds near objects.
Type of string trimmer
Corded models
The corded models are usually powered by electricity. These models are also light in weight, usually weighing less than 10 pounds.
These types do not need regular tune-ups and are easy to start. They feature a cord meaning that you have to fix them on a power source for them to operate.
Gas powered
As the name suggests, these are other best string trimmers that are powered by gasoline. This model usually weighs between 9 and 13 pounds. Although the modern gasoline powered trimmers are eco-friendly they are loud and require the user to wear some sort of hearing protection.
Cordless trimmers
Batteries power these trimmers and run either on NiCad or lithium ion batteries. Most individuals since they are very portable and do not remove any fumes prefer these models.
Commercial trimmers
These trimmers are usually more powerful and come with advanced attachments to handle a variety of tasks. They are not only durable and versatile but also perform well in both small and large gardens.
Wheeled or Walk Behind
These models are a cross between a lawn mower and string trimmer. These models are powerful and easy to navigate around your yard. They deal with tall, thick grass as well as unyielding weeds easily.
How to maintain a string trimmer
For your string to operate well you, need to ensure that you maintain it properly. Some of the basic care includes inspection, cleaning, and line replacement.
After use, ensure that you clean them properly and allow them to dry before storage. Doing this will reduces the chances of the tools rusting and wearing out. You also need to inspect them closely before use and repair or replace any defective part.
Gasoline trimmers require several engine maintenance including spark plug change, air filter changes and some require oil changes. The battery powered does not require much maintenance although you can change the battery over time.
History of the String Trimmer
In the 1970s, George Ballas constructed the first ever string trimmer. Ballas loathed the idea clipping grass by hand. While at a car wash, George was intrigued by the way the spinning nylon brushes cleaned his car without damaging the finish.
This mechanism inspired him and decided to come up with a string trimmer that used similar working mechanism.
With this in mind, George concocted the trimmer prototype using some nylon fishing line, a tin popcorn can, and the rotary on his lawn edger. The fishing lines sliced through the weeds cleaning giving an impressive finish.
So the knownledge of my string trimmer, you can avoid the portion if you're in hurry
Mowing a lawn is simple, but when it comes to trimming and edging, it is a hassle especially if you do not have the right trimmer. Our neighbor was an avid gardener, used to have all sorts of plants, and flowers in his the compound.
Most people were inspired by his work and visited his home to learn how they could improve their lawn. Despite the fact that he had a beautiful lawn, he struggled to trim the edges.
In fact, I noted that he trimmed the edges using a manual edge and it could take days for him days to complete the work. So, I decided to ask him why he didn't consider using a string trimmer.
To my surprise, he had very little knowledge about the trimmer, but he promised that he would try using one. Even to this day, he has always shown gratitude for helping him to find a machine that could save him a lot of time while making the lawn immaculate.
A little about my string trimming
I bought my home after renting an apartment for close to 10 years (well, that a long time). I used to envy my friends when I visited them on the weekend and found them mowing their lawns.
After buying the house, I was eager to manicure my lawn with all kinds of exotic trees and beautiful flowers.
When the lawn was fully developed, I purchased a lawn mower, and I could not wait for the weekend to do the job. After finishing mowing the lawn, I was not pleased with the results. The edges near the pavements and the trees look shaggy.
Probably because of my dumbness, I took hedging scissors and decided to cut the grass. I felt embarrassed when my neighbors started laughing when they found out what I was doing.
After a while, my neighbor came with his string trimmer and finished trimming all the edges in less than ten minutes. If I was to continue trimming the edges with the grass shears, it could have taken more than a day. Well, the String trimmers were a lifesaver.
For those who are dumb as if I was, I just shared some of the useful information about getting the best string trimmers that can help you to save a lot of time and energy.
Guy, please do not follow my mom's footsteps. You would not want to share your beautiful lawn with rodents and other nasty insects. Go through our listed best string trimmers compare the features and select the model that suits your needs best.


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Who needs light rail… when you can JUMP?
First of all, "don't try this at home!" It seems that Phoenician Brian Shaler is quite adept at jumping, leaping, whatever you want to call it. And as shown in Adam Nollmeyer's photo above, Brian's doing his thing during a photo shoot in downtown Phoenix (with the historic City/County Building and Maricopa County complex in the background). Why does Brian do it? Click here for answers!
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Goring, Woodcote & District
Lions Club
With great sadness, we have to report that our Lions Club has closed down. The final day of serving our community was on 30th June 2015.
This ends nearly 35 years of the Lions in our club helping those in our community.
Our Lions Club had been "Serving the Communities" of the villages in our area for nearly 35 years, from Goring to Sonning Common & from Whitchurch to Woodcote. As some of our members get older, they naturally get less active.
After a number of years unsuccessfully trying to recruit new members we had no option other than to close down at the end of the 2015 Lion Year. When the club started we had over 30 members, this fluctuated over the years from between 38 and 9 members. At the time of closing we had 7 Lions in the club and three of those were unable to help in many ways, due to long term illness or age.
To understand a little more of what Lions Club around the world do please spend a few minutes watching the video of The Lions Story.
In the recent past our club help has supported a wide range of projects such as
- Supplied & assisted installation of kissing gates for Chiltern Way footpaths in & near Woodcote
- Supplied & planted Jubilee trees in Goring, Woodcote, Whitchurch Hill & Whitchurch on Thames
- Chrismas Hampers to many in need over the years
- Supplied & installed numerous washing machines, fridges and furniture for a number of families in need.
- Cleared houses & assisted occupants following floods
- Supported numerous Charities, both local and national inlcuding
- Berks|Oxon|Bucks Air Ambulance
- Macmillan Nurses
- Riding for the Disabled
- The RBH Hospital
- Sue Ryder Hospice
- Helen & Douglas House
- Footsteps (Dorchester on Thames)
- Goring & Woodcote and Sonning Common Health Centres
- Woodcote community centre (The Lions Den)
- Goring community centre
- ALL the local schools, including many pre school units
- ALL the local nursing homes
- Local Scouts, Guides, Cubs & Brownie packs
- Hosting Children from Chernobyl
- and MANY MANY more
- Additionally we have supported approved overseas aid projects, usually Lions International ones such as Water Aid, Eye Health Programme and the Lions Clubs International Foundation.
- Our collection of unwanted spectacles for recycling continues and the boxes to accept them are still in the normal places. We will pass these onto the Lions Club of Reading.
We would like to pass our thanks to all the members of the public and ex Lions who have supported us over the years.
If you have need of Lions support, or know someone who does,
please contact one of the following Lions Clubs.
|OR for all the Clubs in South Central England http://www.lions105d.org.uk/
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.


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Mary was excellent 5 out of 5. It was a day filled with greats sights and helpful knowledge. I would absolutely welcome referring Mary to anyone who is interested in touring this beautiful Country of Ireland. Thank you Mary for a great day!
Our tour with Ray was wonderful, he was incredibly knowledgeable and took us to some great "off the beaten track" places. A few highlights included visiting the Tetrapod tracks and driving through Ballaghbeama Gap; we were thankful that Ray was at the wheel for that one! Although Ray runs his business out of Killarney, we kindly picked us up and dropped us off in Kenmare. If he wasn't a tour guide, he could teach history, I don't think we stumped him with any of our questions.
Mary was delightful to travel with for the day. We had no firmly planned itinerary and we talked about what my husband and I had in mind and Mary built on that. She was very knowledgeable of the area and we talked endlessly about the present day Ireland to give us a better understanding of the lifestyle. Mary had a comfortable car and drove very safely. All in all it was a great day.
We had a WONDERFUL DAY exploring the Dingle Peninsula with Ray. He is warm, friendly, easy to be with, and so knowledgeable about County Kerry and Ireland. He showed us Dingle's stunning scenery and shared its interesting history and culture. At the end Ray drove us around town pointing out the best restaurants and pubs (spot on by the way!), which we relied for the rest of our stay in Dingle. I absolutely recommend taking a tour with Ray. It was a Great Day!
We were stuck in Ireland due to weather and had no tours for this day. I e-mailed Mary the night before we were to dock and she arranged an wonderful tour for the ten of us. She was there on time didn't rush us, was knowledgeable and catered to all of our needs. She made what could have been a nightmare into a wonderful for myself and my family.
Raymond is an outstanding guide whose friendliness is matched with thorough insights to the rich culture and history of Ireland! His sense of humor and easy mannerisms invite wonderful interactions with clients. His descriptive vocabulary and storytelling are quite captivating. As a bonus to his exceptional guiding skills, he transports in a spotless and roomy van that can still navigate the narrow roads toward less crowded sights! We felt safe and enriched beyond expectations! Thank you!
Mary was absolutely wonderful as our Killarney tour guide on our recent trip to Ireland! My 6 year old grandson was with us and Mary's personal touch and immediate connection with him was obvious from the start. Mary's knowledge of Ireland and recommendations greatly enhanced our experience. Definitely a five star recommendation from my family!!
Ray is a fabulous guide! My husband and I had not been to this area before and Ray's itinerary was most enjoyable. His dialogue was very entertaining and informative as he has tremendous knowledge of the country. We appreciated very much our tour and time together. Thanks again Ray!
We spent three days with Mary touring the Wild Atlantic Way. We aren't the easiest group - we changed hotels during our time with her, had more luggage than a group of three should ever have and one of our group had some walking limitations. Mary took it all with a smile and a sense of humor. She is very knowledgeable and clearly loves what she does! She worked with us to make sure we were able to get to the places we wanted to see and made great recommendations for restaurants and local businesses to shop. The Dingle Penisula and Ring of Kerry were amazingly beautiful and we were so happy to have Mary show it to us.
Mary was warm and welcoming. She shared so much knowledge about the land and people. We were taken off the beaten path to places we would have never thought to travel. The landscape was breathtaking! I will definitely book another tour with Mary the next time I am in Ireland!
Mary is an outgoing, considerate, good-humored, and knowledgeable guide. Due to safety maintenance on Skellig Michael, we were unfortunately not able to land the day of our tour. Nevertheless, Mary arranged for us to take a boat to see The Skellig Rocks without the landing. Wow, what a beautiful experience! Mary went above and beyond to show us the spectacular views of the Ring of Kerry and Valencia Island. Thank you Mary for our amazing day!
Raymond is a superb tour guide and did an outstanding job making our tour of Western Ireland highly enjoyable and worry free. He knows the roads, what to point out at every turn, where to park for the best photos, the best dining and hotels. Bottom line: Raymond Walsh is the real deal for an exceptional and memorable road tour of Ireland--always punctual and reliable. His vehicle is brand new, comfortable and easily handles seven.
Mary was an amazing and wonderful guide! We were so lucky to find her. And we were sad to leave her and beautiful Ireland. Mary knows so much of the history of Ireland and took us places we never would have found on our own. We can't recommend her highly enough! 2 Day Tour.
My girlfriend and I booked Ray for a Monday and a Friday excursion in June of 2018. We have never been to Ireland before, did not know much about it or what to do. Thankfully, we had Ray who picked us up at our hotel, Fota Island in County of Cork, and chauffeured us away in his luxury vehicle to the most amazing places and sites. I highly recommend Ray - he is a true gentleman and brilliant host for your tours of Ireland! Fantastic experience with Ray!
Mary and our tour were both wonderful. Mary went above and beyond, making sure we were able to get a landing on Skellig Michael- a difficult feat so close to the date. The entire day she coordinated was peppered with informative and interesting details about the areas we drove through, and on more than one occasion she easily navigated new requests. The details of our tour were executed flawlessly. We highly recommend this tour and Mary who was outstanding in every way.
Our two day tour with Ray far exceeded our expectations. He was amazingly knowledgeable on many, many subjects, and knew the history of every town and building and ruin we encountered. Our days were a perfect mix of riding in his very comfortable vehicle, and walking in towns, castle grounds, ruins and scenic areas. We had convenient down time in the form of a lunch stop each day. We would highly recommend Ray for touring anywhere in Ireland.
I would emphatically recommend Mary's tour of Killarney. It was perfect, thank you Mary! The best part of our trip, we all agree. Mary is warm, friendly and accommodating, and having a tour guide/driver is the best way to see the sights. My two kids (5 and 15) and I took a train from Cork to Killarney where Mary was waiting for us on the platform. We used her booster seat- thanks! We were treated like family and we have no complaints, only gratitude. Both kids were so happy! Hope to see you again one day.
My sister and I from Canada used Mary as our tour guide while in Ireland and we highly recommend her. She was friendly,prompt,extremely knowledgeable,very professional.She provided us a one of kind personalized experience we will never forget!! I hope to come back in the future and will use her again! Thanks Mary! Laury & Lana
I spent the day smiling from the moment Mary met us at our hotel. She is the consummate tour guide: full of knowledge, wit, and accommodating of every sudden stop for a photo op, toilet, or suggestion for lunch. Touring with Mary afforded my daughter and me with the opportunity to venture where the buses aren't allowed, as well as special treatment when places were flooded by bus tourists. "Het, Mary, how's your day? Go upfront" was a common refrain. Perfect.
Mary was exceptional. The weather was not cooperating with our tour plans. Mary helped plan a different day and turned what could have been a huge disappointment into the best day of our trip. Mary is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and loads of fun. She helped my mother meet an old friend of her fathers' in a local pub. Mary created a very special day for us!
Mary was amazing. She knows the country so well and she just moved along on our excursion and took us to some amazing sites. One of our favorites was the "firefighters memorial" remembering 9/11 in New York. If you want an incredible day packed with wonderful and worthwhile stops, book with Mary. She is a gem.
We are SO glad we booked Mary with Tours by Locals for our Blarney Castle & more tour. She was gracious, knowledgeable and interesting, making Irish history come alive for us. I highly recommend this tour.
Ray was an outstanding guide. He tailored the tour to our interests and timeframe. We were on a cruise and had only one day in Cobh. Having an experienced and knowledgeable guide made all the difference in our enjoyment of the area. We saw Blarney Castle and the amazing gardens on the property, the 9/11 memorial garden, the charming town of Kinsale and several points of interest related to the Titanic. Our group of 6 loved the tour. I highly recommend Ray while in Cobh!
Raymond was a terrific guide, and we recommend him to anyone who wishes to explore western Ireland. Fit as a fiddle, he took us on great hikes, always explaining the history and culture of this great landscape. He was a great communicator, from planning to execution. Timely, courteous, and knowledgeable. A great time enjoyed by all in his company.
Ray requested that we meet him from our ship as early as possible so that we could get to Blarney Castle early. Boy, was he spot on! We arrived there just before the tour buses and toured the castle and "kissed the Blarney Stone!" By the time we finished, the long lines had already formed. Great call, Ray! We visited a number of other sites. Ray allowed us to spend as much or as little time as we cared to at each one. He was an easy guide to be with and we had an enjoyable day with him.
Raymond spent the day with us, picked us up at our hotel and gave us a tour of the Dingle Peninsula. Very knowledgeable with the area, he was a great resource of information. He knew all the right places to stop and was always asking if there was anything else we wanted to see or do. He also recommended a great eating place in Dingle, The Grey Lane Bistro. If ever we need a local guide in that area, we would not hesitate to call Raymond.
Three Days with Ray!!! From inquiring about a specialized tour to booking to getting all of my questions answered to our actual AWESOME three-day tour, everything about Ray was incredible and "spot on!" Ray was punctual, knowledgeable, funny, interesting, informative, helpful, and kind. Our tour was everything that I had hoped for and more thanks to Ray. He took us to all the interesting sites and many off-the-beaten path. We felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend. Thanks Ray! We'll be back!
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IRS Says Watch Out For These Tax Scams
The IRS released its yearly list of the top tax scams for 2014. Most are well-known, but have seen an uptick in frequency this tax season. Keep your eyes open for any of these scams.
Fake Charities
'Tis the season for giving. Taxpayers come into some extra money this time of year and many will look for charities to support. Thieves know this. They'll pray on your generosity by devising fake organizations based on current events or causes that stir emotion.
As a general rule, steer clear of cold calls. If somebody calls and it sounds like a charity you want to support, research it on your own and make a donation using the instructions on the website once you're sure it's legit. Don't give financial information to cold callers.
Fake IRS Calls
According to the IRS, scammers making calls claiming to be the IRS are on the rise. These take many forms including calls saying that the person will go to jail if they don't send money now, or they may lose their driver's license. Don't fall for these tricks. Call the IRS at the number listed on its website. If the call was legit, the IRS will give you your options when you call.
Related: Tax Tip: Top Things Families Should Know About Taxes
Declaring False Income
But not all scams victimize the taxpayer. Sometimes the taxpayer is the perpetrator. The IRS identifies the reporting of false information as one of its top crimes this year. Some taxpayers are reporting false income or expenses or using tax credits that don't apply to them. Unless you're a farmer or somebody who uses a lot of fuel off-highway, you likely don't qualify for the fuel tax credit, for example.
The IRS wants people to know that this is a felony and can come with hefty fines or even jail time.
Frivolous Claims
Do you discount the government's right to collect taxes or does your religion prevent you from paying taxes? The IRS wants you to know that the way to fight those battles is through an act of congress—not by refusing to pay. Refusing to pay taxes based on claims such as these are referred to as frivolous and have been thrown out in court. The only battle you will fight in cases such as these is your battle to stay out of jail.
Want to read more of the "Dirty Dozen" tax scam list? Click here to go to the IRS website.
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Work on the boathouse is coming on well too. Electricians are busily working away as are carpenters, plasterers and window fitters.
Friday, 24 June 2016
Boathouse update - Slipway works progressing well
Over the last few weeks the slipway work has been moving on well. All the large piles are now in place and the first of the smaller piles to hold the toe of the slipway have been installed.
Monday, 13 June 2016
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Boathouse update - The barge has arrived
A rather misty start to the day today. The barge and tugs appeared out of the mist just after 11am and the barge was soon pushed in to position.
Once in position it was jacked up clear of the water and the walkway rigged to the shore.
Piling should now start on Monday if all goes to plan.
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Boathouse update - Slipway construction starts Monday
The scene at Peveril Point is going to change somewhat on Monday when the large jack up barge arrives to start the installation of our slipway.
The first job is to install the piles that will support the main body of the slipway. Once that is done the precast concrete cross beams will be installed. After that the steel slipway is lowered in to place and secured.
Here's a note from our builders:
The installation of the piles is unfortunately a noisy activity as it involves driving the tubes into the ground with a large hammer. As such, this activity will be limited to 5:00pm during the week, 1:00pm on Saturday and no pile driving on Sunday.
We hope to install two piles per day, so all being well, the piling works will be completed within the first two weeks of the marine activities. We estimate that it will take around an hour and a half to drive each pile and will be trying to keep these works to the middle of the day.
The jack up barge will be used for all the slipway works so will be on site until around mid-August.
We'll keep you posted on how its going.
We'll keep you posted on how its going.
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Fire protection contractors are specially trained construction staff who provide advice on the appropriate methods for fire protection. These specialists are hired by construction firms and industrial companies who have non-standard needs. Fire protection is a term used to describe a series of technologies that can suppress a fire, minimize the spreading of the fire, or provide advance warning to people of the fire.
There are five main types of fire protection equipment: fire alarms, automatic sprinklers, chemical fire suppressants, fire extinguishers, and hood suppression systems. The design and implementation of these tools is the main task completed by fire prevention contractors. These systems must all be installed or attached to the building structure to function properly.
In order to become a fire protection contractor, employees must have post-secondary training in fire prevention or fire safety. It is not unusual for former firefighters to become fire protection contractors. This type of career is focused on prevention, proper planning, and reduction of risk. People who have seen the damage and loss of life that can occur with an uncontrolled fire would find great personal satisfaction with this type of work.
The primary task of fire protection contractors is to design customized fire suppression systems. Manufacturing companies that require the use of high heat or open flame as part of their process face specific challenges related to the installation of fire protection systems. The contractors review the blueprints of the facility and talk with the site manager. After learning about the specific process, risks, and type of fire, they can provide a quotation or proposal for a fire protection system.
The proposal may recommend one specific solution, but is typically a combination of tools and options. All insurance companies will require evidence of a fire protection system before insuring either the facility or the business. The contractors may be asked to submit the proposal to the insurance company for review and approval before implementing.
Once approved, the fire protection contractors work directly with the construction or renovation team to install the systems to the framework of the building. This type of work requires coordination by multiple trades. The fire protection systems must be connected to the primary utilities through a dedicated channel to ensure that resources will be available when required.
Many fire protection contractors also offer an annual maintenance or inspection service. For a nominal fee, the contractors will visit the work site and review the fire prevention methods in place. A written report is provided to upper management, detailing any issues, weaknesses or concerns. It is important to note that government regulations can change, and it is the role of the consultant to ensure that the company is in compliance.
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editorialesque » gisele bündchen by numéro tokyo
by Jeremy Danté
transformed for the pages of numéro tokyo, brazilian model icon, gisele bündchen appears for the publication's may issue, packed with prada pieces & wigs. playfully chic, gisele appears more camp than ever in this over the top editorial which sees her tapping into an unusually more transformative sense of self. from black curls to a blonde bob, gisele adds another notch of versatility to her belt while decked in marc jacobs, balenciaga & tom ford. platformed sneakers sent shock waves through the fashion industry & just about every magazine has photographed the prada spring collection with enthusiasm. i love that the spread allows another side of gisele to be see; though not her typical supermodel self, the spread is unexpected & thoughtfully executed. the simplified backdrop perfectly balances the outrageous styling. photographic credit to nino muñoz.
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