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How to decorate our home for a children's party
The children's birthday parties are ideal time for our children to share and enjoy with friends while having fun and eat candy without any adult can restrict the amount. Prepare for everything.
If you are thinking of having the party at your home, in this article we explore how to decorate the house for a children's party and especially how to make it attractive for children.
Decoration for children's parties
Place balloons
How to get started with the decor? First, placing balloons: the decoration of children is not such without balloons and much less if you are missing colors and obviously candy. You can place different types of balloons, colors, different shapes and especially various models that harmonize with the style or theme that has been decided.
That is, if the child themed party is about Cars (the movie for children), then the balloons could be printed the film's protagonists. If you do not have much budget to do it, then places colored balloons representing the film such as red.
Choose the subject
The balloons go first because they always have to be but their colors can opt after choosing the theme of the decoration for a children's party. With this choice will be much easier to start and finish decorating our home.
If it comes to girls, issues of princesses and pink colors seem to be the best option, as cookware, decor and other details should be in a feminine color. While the choice of blue and green is for children. On the other hand, regardless of a boy or a girl, a great idea is to organize a pool party (obviously, if you're lucky enough to have a pool in your house).
Table decoration
The centerpiece decoration for a children's party is not only necessary because it provides excellent appearance and complete the decor, but it can be a great attraction for kids especially when made with candy and other goodies.
On the other hand, if it comes to decorate the table for the party of your child, then you can choose a table centerpiece made of flowers of different colors and shapes in vases. This will give you more naturally to the house.
Get the materials we use and start decorating the space-time is very important. You must arrange a schedule to decorate your home for a children's party and end time with the preparations.
Want ideas for decorating themed children's parties? Want to organize and decorate a party for teenagers? Good luck with these preparations!


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Applications for MyDeposit 2018 is open
First House Deposit Financing Scheme or MyDeposit is introduced by the Government to help the middle class (M40) group to own their first home. The Government has announced an allocation of RM200 million as a contribution to the deposit payment for the purchase of a first home by one household. The MyDeposit Scheme was launched by the Government through the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT). The MyDeposit Scheme application was officially opened on 6 April 2016. This scheme is one of the Government's initiatives to encourage home ownership by Malaysians.
Application Terms and Conditions
- Malaysian citizen.
- Aged 21 and above.
- Purchase of first home for one household. Households refer to husband or wife only. The spouse or spouse who owns a home for that household is NOT ALLOWED.
- Household income must range from RM3,000 to RM15,000.
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- Licensed new housing projects from licensed housing developers only.
- Purchase price of RM500,000 and below.
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14 December, KUALA LUMPUR – The applications for the First House Deposit Financing Scheme or MyDeposit for next year will open today (15 December) until Feb 15, 2018.
Deputy Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique said the public could register online at sprn.kpkt.gov.my
"At the tabling of the 2018 Budget, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak agreed to continue the MyDeposit scheme with an allocation of RM25 million," she said when replying to a question from Senator Datuk Abidullah Salleh on the amount of aid channeled through the MyDeposit scheme and the number of recipients to date, at the Dewan Negara sitting today.
Since it was opened from April 7, 2016 until last October, 1,469 applications were approved with a payment amounting to more than RM39 million.
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Day 131. Tue, September 08 2009
Tshcüss Linz. Hello London.
Summer tank donated by Eliza, vintage suede bow from Treehouse Brooklyn, vintage belt from Etsy and slouch boots from eBay.
ammakke tagged this charming
Welcome to London Uniform Project! Enjoy Your stay ...U look nice'n simple in today's outfit
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Scully tagged this London Calling
Beautiful! I love the red door as your accent. Outfit is again unique, intrepid yet subtle.
Posted 3792 days ago.
Beth tagged this Cute
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PL tagged this Cute
Welcome to England! I'm so glad you're in our timezone (: I love the socks.
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Katrina tagged this great
Very elegant!
Posted 3792 days ago.
Jolly M tagged this Cute
Hi sheena you look simple & elegant in this outfit. You both are very welcome to England.Hope you 'll enjoy your stay & that our "weather" 'll give you a better treat than today!!
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@marycray tagged this Cute
LIKE this combo. Love the belt.
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annie tagged this one of the best
oh wow...this is my new favorite...love all the blend of neutral colors. Bravo Sheena!!
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sara tagged this Cute
i love the bow, very discrete!
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Scotsman tagged this Cute
Greetings to Sheena & Eliza. Great to see you both in London. Wish u a successful mission. Really nice outfit today.
Posted 3792 days ago.
Sorry, I can't see the summer tank, unless it's under the dress and the collar is showing. Is that it? Love the belt, socks, and boots. Also, it has been nice having different colorful backdrops - enhances the beauty of the outfits.
Posted 3792 days ago.
Okay, you are ah-dor-able! No matter what you wear you'll still look pretty.
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Mariah tagged this bronx tunes
Terrific blending of accent colors and textures.
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Mariah tagged this Cute
Oops . . . put the CAPTCA in the "rating" box. Rating was "CUTE" -- not "bronx tunes."
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Darby tagged this Cute
I love this! the socks are a nice touch.
Posted 3792 days ago.
This may be my favorite thus far :):)
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neet,very slick. I like it!
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Stella tagged this Try Harder
la berraquera
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holly tagged this sweet'n'saucy
My web browser opens each morning to your page; I love the anticipation of what you will come up with. This is lovely. Keep rockin!
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I enjoy potatoes
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abigail tagged this nice
natural.....looks fab on u......
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Anonymous tagged this Adorable
This is absolutely adorable!
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Austen tagged this Cute
this outfit makes me happy :D well done
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Anonymous tagged this Cute
First of all, I love this blog. But I'd love to see more close-up photos. The detail on this tank and the bow look cute from here, but I really want to see them up close. maybe some more close-ups to come?
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Mariah tagged this Donate!
$13K !! Congrats on the milestone, re helping more children.
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Katie tagged this Cute
Aww, sweet!
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Irene tagged this plain and simple
I really like that belt. I feel that today's outfit just doesn't stand out, but it's still nice. Oh and I really like how you have the red door to make all your light neutrals stand out.
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Payal tagged this Hot
Knee socks with boots...you're awesome! Love the look...so effortless and classy!
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Krystyna tagged this Cute
Oh to be this slim, cute and exotic. Love the boots and slim belt
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theinstitute tagged this institutional
lovin' the shit out of it. xx
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elizabeth tagged this Cute
way cute!
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yobe tagged this OK
I like the boots but the whole is no greater than the sum of its parts.OK but not great
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Ln tagged this Wow!
I love how you adapt your look to the place you are visiting! These last few looks were just fantastic!
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illustratrix tagged this Cute
Totally addicted to your site for two weeks now! Love the concept, love the fashion, it's a big round of applause from me. Right I'm off to donate...
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miranda tagged this Cute
love the socks and boots combo. the pretty little collar sticking out gives the dress a little extra femininity uumph.
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Karina tagged this Hot
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Anonymous tagged this Hot
effortlessly cool. love it!
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Sam tagged this Cute
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love the elfin look. and the background. great colours today!
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hhh tagged this Cute
I love everything about this. Not too sure about the socks though - they're cute and the color is nice, but they look a little stretched and worn at the top. Nice outfit though otherwise
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megintosh tagged this Cute
So cute, totally my style and very European! The tiny belt and stocking are perfect... looks like you're ready for an Shakespeare poetry lecture.
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Cynthia tagged this lolita grows up, a little
ohhh sweet!
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Cassy tagged this Cute
Wow! this outfit is really nice. it has that vintage cutesy look to it and its just adorable!
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Lindsay tagged this Hot
I LOVE those sluchy boots.
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?? tagged this Cute
good ideas??
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Anonymous tagged this Cute
Love it.
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Coco tagged this PERFECT
It was my 20th Birthday and i like it very much! YEAH
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sawa tagged this Cute
love da socks and da bow!!!
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So Beautiful! Really like this one
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Manon tagged this =)
London... <3
Posted 3644 days ago.
Love the look. gta rapidshare
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Fiona tagged this Cute
Cute. I love your socks.
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Nice SocksGta RS and Rapidshare Games and Video Rapidshare
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When it comes to sales tax in Arizona, you might be confused. First of all, sales tax is really the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), which is what the government entities in our state charge retailers doing business in Arizona. Those businesses are allowed to pass that charge along to customers, and consumers usually just call that the sales tax.
Some retailers might include the tax in the advertised price of an item. They still have to pay the state, and the price does take into account that they have to pay it. Have you ever encountered a sale where the ad claims no sales tax? That just means that the store is having a sale with discounts of 10 percent or whatever the rate at the time is. They are still paying the required TPT.
Sales tax often causes confusion for other reasons. It varies significantly from state to state. In Arizona, there's the amount that the state charges, but then there's also have the amount that counties charge and the amount that cities charge. So, every time you buy toilet paper, a smartphone, or anything in between, the tax charged has those three components.
But not everything in Arizona is taxed the same way. Services, such as hotel stays and car rentals, are taxed at different rates than retail products. And even retail products vary. Higher priced products, such as a Maserati, might not have the same sales tax rate as your dog's favorite stuffed animal. Food ordered at restaurants are taxed, but food purchased for home consumption from the grocery store might not be taxed in your city. If it is taxed, you should probably be paying only the city portion (usually about 2 percent or less), since the State of Arizona and Maricopa County don't charge tax on food intended for home consumption. What about the pharmacy store that sells aspirin, cosmetics, and socks, but also sells cereal, ice cream, and fruit juice? In theory, in most Maricopa County cities, they should be charging you different tax rates on the different products.
So, to sum up, sometimes it is tough to tell what kind of sales tax you should be paying when you shop. On the other hand, sometimes it is easy. If you go to a hardware store and you buy a hammer, you pay the total combined tax rate for the State of Arizona, the county, and the city. If you eat in a restaurant, you likewise pay the total combined tax rate.
Let's say you eat at fast-food restaurants often, and you always frequent those places within the same city limits. You know, by using the Maricopa County sales tax chart, how much tax you should be charged. For example, the sales tax rate in the imaginary City of Blabberville, located in Maricopa County, is 9.3 percent. Everywhere you eat your burgers and fries in Blabberville, they charge 9.3 percent tax. Except for this one place. Yes, they are definitely located in Blabberville, but they are charging you 9.8 percent tax. You ask the sales clerk why, and you get a glazed look. The staffer tells you that it's built into the system and they can't change it. What do you do? You have four choices. You can:
- Shrug your shoulders and ignore it. It was probably only four cents, or some other small amount, more than you should have been charged. Move on.
- Go ballistic in the store, yelling at the manager and demanding a refund of your four cents. While overcharging is always totally inappropriate—how many customers are they overcharging four cents on a daily basis?—it's probably not the best option.
- Contact the corporate headquarters of the restaurant and request clarification.
- Submit an inquiry to the Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDOR).
How to File a Complaint or Submit an Inquiry With AZDOR
The Criminal Investigations Unit of the AZDOR handles various types of reports of tax fraud. There are two options you can choose between.
- You call and report by phone. You may or may not be able to speak with a human representative at this line.
- You can send an email. This is your best bet. If you are computer savvy and can scan your receipt and attach it to your email, that's even better. You should provide the name and address of the retailer, as well as your own contact information in the email.
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From buying coffee to unlocking the office door, it seems like everything these days is as easy as a swipe of a card. But what if that technology was in your body? That's the experiment several companies are performing: they're implanting the same microchip tech that powers your credit card inside their own employees. What does this mean for the future of the workplace?
Microchipping — So Hot Right Now
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RFID Explained
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Biosimilars Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies And Forecasts, 2017 To 2025
Biosimilars Market – Growth, Share, Opportunities, Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017 – 2025, the Biosimilars market was valued at US$ 3.52 Bn in 2016, and is expected to reach US$ 25.83 Bn by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 23.1% from 2017 to 2025.
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Katchafire is a reggae band from Hamilton, New Zealand. They present an infusion of the roots reggae lineage with an undeniably Maori sound. They feature Logan Bell (Guitar, Vocals), Jamey Ferguson (Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals), Haani Totorewa (Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals), Grenville Bell, (Lead Guitar) Ara Adams-Taratewa (Bass), Jordan Bell (Drums), and Leon Davey (Percussion, Harmonica, Vocals). From humble beginnings 'jamming' in a garage Read more on Last.fm
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Nothing makes me happier than photographing a couple who is in love. These two made my job so easy! They celebrated their 1 year anniversary this past Summer & decided to celebrate with a photo session! How sweet is that? Leo & I were friends way back in the day, but lost touch throughout the years. I loved meeting his beautiful wife Anahis! She is so incredibly sweet & they are the perfect match. Take a peak at their anniversary session!
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You'd think that once you got past the December holidays, it would be possible to skate by for a while without having to craft any themed decorations. You would be wrong. For DIY bloggers and people who actually get enthusiastic about vaguely pagan cultural holidays (like Halloween), Valentine's Day is a reason to deck the halls with red, white, pink, hearts, and chocolate.
What does St. Valentine have to do with hearts and cupid wings? About as much as St. Patrick has to do with green beer. Some sources say that Valentine's Day is a holiday commemorating the martyrdom of St. Valentine; others say that it is the Christianization of a Roman pagan holiday that celebrated fertility. In either case, written Valentines showed up in the 1400s, and it became a popular holiday celebrated by the common folk in the 1700s. So, all of you who will be enjoying boxes of chocolate on Feb. 14 have a Christian martyr (possibly) or a Roman pagan fertility holiday (possibly) to thank for your candy. And if you want to red, white and chocolate it up, then it's a perfect time of year for another DIY project made from recycled materials!
DIY wine cork heart: I hope you've been saving your wine corks for DIY projects! This project is an artistic rendering of a heart shape, done in painted wine corks and framed. It was thought up and posted by Kristen, from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, who exercises her handyman skills near San Diego, and blogs about her projects.
Peppermint Valentine hearts: You know that bag of red and white peppermint hard candies that is sitting in your desk drawer getting stale? Now's the time to turn it into something cute. This project involves melting peppermint candies in heart-shaped molds.
Painted Valentine rocks: This project rocks! (I couldn't resist.) You know how your kid insisted on bringing home a bag of rocks from the beach last summer, which he has never once opened to play with? If you stamp them with letter stamps dipped in craft paint, they will look like something expensive and romantic, except they are only rocks.
Upcycled X-mas decor Valentine's wreath: You're about to be transported to glue gun heaven. Whatever decorations you have hanging around from Christmas can be artistically glued to a heart-shaped wreath. Are you feeling the love yet?
DIY metalwork Valentine: This involves all kinds of cutting metal and a lot of epoxy. It's time to get ready for some heavy metal love.
Chaya Kurtz originally wrote this story for Networx.com. It is reprinted with permission here.
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Ojai, California | 4th Talk in the Oak Grove 26th April, 1936
Question: Do you not consider philanthropy an important element in creating a new environment leading to human welfare?
Krishnamurti: If we understand philanthropy to be the love of man and the effort to promote his happiness, then it will have value only in so far as we consider him as a unique individual and help him to realize that in his own hands lie his happiness and the welfare of the whole. But, I fear, this would not be considered as philanthropy; for most of us do not realize that we are unique, that the process of creating ignorance and sorrow lies within our own power, and that only through the comprehension of ourselves can there be freedom from them. If this is fully and deeply comprehended, then philanthropy will have significance.
Charity merely becomes a compensation, and with it go all the subtle and gross exploitations to which man has become so accustomed.
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The monumental season of 10 works from Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch is nearing its end — and what a five weeks it has been. People have come from all over Europe to see this famous company dance the group of pieces known as the "World Cities" series, which their founder choreographer made in the second half of her career, from 1986 until her death in 2009.
Queues have snaked around the block for returns; people have been bidding on eBay for tickets; the talk in the stalls is of how many shows people have seen and how they compare; each performance is greeted with a standing ovation.
Yet amid all the excitement there have been dissenters. The doyen of dance critics, Clement Crisp of the Financial Times, wrote a brilliantly angry two-star review of the first work, Viktor, which accused Tanztheater of being a clichéd bore that used up all the air in the world, and ended with the exhortation: "Breathe freely. Avoid Tanztheater!" My colleague Mark Monahan was equally dismissive.
I admire them both and very often agree with their opinions. Yet here I have to differ. I do not think each work in this season at Sadler's Wells and the Barbican has been of equal merit, but I have found every one utterly fascinating, thought‑provoking and worth every second of its immense running time. Just as in the 19th-century classics, there are occasional longueurs, but the overall effect is mesmerising.
In the end, such judgments come down to a question of taste, for which there is no legislating. The thing I value in Bausch is her ability to make an image that can be interpreted in many ways. In Nefés, for example, inspired by Istanbul, Fernando Suels Mendoza, the only dancer to appear every night of the season, comes on stage and sings a song of lost love. He then begins to dance, sweeping his legs in circles, folding his body into the floor, in movements of overwhelming grief.
Now he might be crying for a girl, or shaping the sadness of life itself, or mourning a loss. Or he might, given the way Bausch worked by asking her dancers questions, be describing the dark brilliance of the Istanbul sky. We aren't told anything; it is left to us to decide what the moment and the movement means.
Sometimes this studied neutrality can generate a certain blankness. Bamboo Blues, prompted by Kolkata (Calcutta), is one of the most beautiful works in the series, with the girls in jewel-like costumes, designed by Marion Cito to give a perfect weight of colour to every scene. It is full of extended sequences of gorgeously rich dancing, but it didn't say much to me. Yet Luke Jennings, another critic I admire, loved it.
This was exactly what Bausch hoped to achieve. She loved it if audiences all responded differently to what they had seen: and this openness, the strangeness of the way that three people seeing the same three steps can draw three entirely different conclusions, is one of the valuable lessons of this epic run of works. It explains how we all respond to art.
The other conclusion I have drawn is that when people talk about Bausch's style, they generally underestimate just how much her work altered and developed over the years. It is true that you could draw up a list of props likely to appear: bentwood chairs, a bottle of water, dirt or hay, a piece of fruit. But it is equally the case that the use to which those props are put will vary from piece to piece.
There is a scene in Wiesenland, which will conclude the run next weekend, where two dancers very slowly crawl through a tower of those chairs; in Nur Du, on the other hand, a dancer is loaded with them. They carry different meanings and significance all the time.
Equally, there is very little resemblance between Viktor, set in Rome, which contains only the odd moment of social dance, and …como el musguito en la piedra, ay si, si, si…, Bausch's last work, which is pure dance. The thing they have in common is the sensibility that made them, which sees both life's humour and its pain, and a gravity of purpose in their creation. Perhaps these are the things we should call Bauschian.


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Scanbuy Growth Continues
New York, NY – October 17, 2013 – Scanbuy, Inc., the world's leading mobile engagement solutions provider, today released its quarterly trend report showing that it processed nearly 24 million mobile barcode and NFC scans in Q3 2013, demonstrating continuing strong growth in usage and interest by mobile consumers.
Scanbuy's Trend Reports analyze the traffic on the ScanLife mobile app, the most popular mobile engagement app in the world. Highlights from the Q3 2013 report include:
- The most popular type of content accessed in mobile engagement campaigns was video, product information, app downloads, customer relationship management and news
- The most "liked" brands by the ScanLife community were CVS Pharmacy, WB entertainment, IHOP restaurants, GameStop and MTV
- Industries who saw the most scans included food and beverage, consumer electronics, retail, media and wireless
- 64% of scans came from Android OS devices compared to 34% on Apple iOS devices
- The top profiles of Android scanners included value shoppers, catalogue shoppers, casual and social gamers, social influencers and entertainment enthusiasts
- The top profiles of Apple iOS users included value shoppers, casual and social gamers, auto enthusiasts, music lovers and social influencers
- 77% of users were returning users with men ages 35-44 composing the highest percentage of that group
- The average scan per user was 3.7 with women ages 35-44 scanning more than any other demographic
"Once again the latest trend report shows continuing interest by mobile consumers in accessing digital information via QR Codes and other proximity-based triggers like NFC in the real-world," said Mike Wehrs, CEO and president of Scanbuy. "With the holiday shopping season at our doorstep, we look forward to partnering with marketers on how to best reach the mobile shopper through mobile engagement campaigns that deliver results and actionable analytics, whether it's through QR Code, NFC, Microsoft Tag or any combination of input triggers."
Thousands of scans that were generated from the ScanLife app or the ScanLife Mobile Engagement Platform were analyzed in this study. The traffic analysis was performed on all ScanLife processed user activities providing a detailed view across numerous verticals and geographies. These results are statistically significant and representative of all codes scanned as ScanLife is the largest commercial resolver of codes.
To access the full Mobile Trend Report infographic click here: http://www.scanlife.com/trend-
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Scanbuy is the global leader in developing mobile engagement solutions that power intelligent connections between the physical and digital world. The ScanLife suite of products consists of a cloud-based platform used by a wide variety of industries including retail, CPG, and media to create, manage and monitor dynamic mobile engagement campaigns. The ScanLife mobile app is used by tens of millions of people around the world to discover new information and is available for all major platforms including Android and iOS.
ScanLife processes millions of mobile barcode scans, mobile URL requests and NFC engagements from over 150 different countries and is headquartered in New York City with local offices throughout North America, Europe and Latin America. Scanbuy has the largest and oldest patent portfolio of any company in the industry, owning 19 patents globally and licensing more than 40 patents to cover our entire solution. The company's investors include Motorola Solutions Ventures, Google Inc., and Masthead Venture Partners. For more information, visit us at www.scanlife.com.


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Janine Lewis has more than 15 years of experience in genetic counseling and 7 years of experience in a senior leadership position with a number of genetics projects for the Office of Rare Diseases Research, National Human Genome Research Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Library of Medicine. She is a project manager of the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) funded by the Office of Rare Diseases Research and the National Human Genome Research Institute. Ms. Lewis is a certified genetics counselor; a Diplomate, American Board of Medical Genetics; and a member of the American Society of Human Genetics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors. She is also on the Professional Advisory Board of the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
Ms. Lewis has an M.S. in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College.


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On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at approximately 1:00 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 229.
Preliminary investigation shows that a Honda Accord, operated by Ashley Ridenour (31) of Reedsport, was traveling southbound on Hwy 101 when for unknown reasons crossed the centerline and struck a Dodge PU towing a travel trailer, operated by John Bohmfalk (72) of Coulee Dam, WA.
Ridenour sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Bohmfalk and his passenger, Vicki Bohmfalk (68) of Coulee Dam, WA. sustained minor injuries.
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OSP was assisted by North Bend Ambulance, Coos County Sheriff's Office, North Bay Fire Department, Hauser Fire Department, Bay City Ambulance, and ODOT.


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Hey friends, lets know about the process of Checking the PNR status of IRCTC. This is the main thing to know, when we decide to go for a long journey through Train. In this post we will be seeing about what is PNR ? and all the different ways to know the PNR status.
What is PNR ?
It means " Passenger Name Reservation ". This is used to check your seat conformation in the waiting list of IRCTC's booking system. It is the 10 digit unique number provided by the Indian Railways for every train ticket. So, this code is used to check IRCTC PNR status in the list of reservations in Railways
If you buy the ticket from Railway stations, then you can find this number on left top cornner of the ticket. Where as for Electronic Slip, it is available at top middle of the slip. Actually this number is very useful and important because, it helps you in two ways. To know the reservation conformation in the waiting list and also it helps if you lost the Train ticket.
How to Check PNR Status with Various Methods?
You can check the status of PNR by almost 5 ways, which are through online, sms, mobile application, enquiry at Railway station and through direct phone call. In every method you can know all the details of your ticket . You can select any method from these, which one to go on the basis of availability and requirement.
1. Through Online : This is the simplest form of all the methods to check IRCTC PNR status. To check through online just go to the link here.
Once you open the link you can see a empty box, enter the 10 digit PNR number and click on get status. That's it, now you can know the status of your ticket in the Reservation list of Railways.
2. SMS : To know with this process you need a mobile and below listed are the four numbers which are provided by Indian Railways for PNR enquiry. You need to send the 10 digit PNR number to the below listed numbers. It is also one of the simplest method and it is very helpful when internet is not available.
How to send message to IRCTC PNR status enquiry numbers ?
Open an empty message in your mobile and send it as any of the following numbers listed below.
- PNR space IRCTC PNR NO to 139 or 5676747 or 54959 or 57886
3. Phone call : A toll free number is provided by the Indian Railways which is 139. Once you dail that number, you which hear IVR instructions. Follow them accordingly to know check the status of IRCTC PNR number.
4. Enquiry in Railway station : Just go to the nearby railway station, there you will be having PNR status checking machines. The interface of the machine will be very simple and you can check the status easily.
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This method helps you to check through mobile application, all that you need is a smartphone which any major operating system. This app is available for Android, IOS and Windows in there respective stores, which available completely for free.
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There are so many upsides to being a pro cyclist, and some downsides, but we won't talk about those. In the last few days I've experienced quite a few of them and would like to share.
First of all it's all the great people you get to meet. I've been fortunate to be surrounded by some incredible people. I think that is one of the most important things on a team is who are you racing for and with. Because you will be spending a lot of close time together. This week I got to travel with my dad, Will, and Todd. A great crew and we've had a bit of fun on our travels out here. Here they are enjoying the evening after a day of driving while I was out working.
These guys are great and they only harass me a little. Mostly deserved and mostly correct observations but most wouldn't mention. That is what makes them great. They did going riding with me yesterday and that made me feel better.
Next is the food. When you're burning a few extra calories as we are, eating a pancake or two that is slightly oversized is no biggie. Not only that but adding chocolate chips and peanut butter just means you have to ride an extra 10 minutes, which is a bonus because we all love to ride more then we enjoyed the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
Next is the travel to foreign areas. It's a great experience to ride places you don't get to ride. I have a hard time trying not to ride to much as I want to explore the area and enjoy all the nice roads. I have a bad habit of trying to pick out climbs to ride. Normally not a big deal, but when it's before a stage race it may not be the smartest thing. I guess if I lived in an area with a climb over a half mile I wouldn't have that obsession. I found this beauty in southern New Hampshire. That's right New Hampshire. I even rode to a different state to find one.
Couldn't realize why it was so hard to get a straight picture till I looked down at my Garmin and saw I was climbing at 13%.
Doing my best Will impression with taking pictures of myself with the timer. If you ever read his blog, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.
Another bonus is the equipment. Who doesn't love new cycling equipment? Check out these sweet TT rigs that we will be using for the first time this week. It looks fast. We will be looking to making them go fast on Sunday.
Of course Mercury 85's and disc wheels (clearly not shown) will make it even better.
The best part hasn't even started yet and that's the racing. Starts tomorrow at 3:30. I've won this race one time, seems like a very long time ago, maybe I'll be able to again, or at least help one of my teammates do it.
Breeze On


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The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed work days for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace eye injuries cost an estimated $300 million a year in lost productivity, medical treatment and worker compensation.
These injuries range from simple eye strain to severe trauma that can cause permanent damage, vision loss and blindness.
The most important thing you can do to protect your vision at work is to always wear appropriate protective eyewear, which can prevent more than 90 percent of serious eye injuries.
"As Ben Franklin once said, 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,'" said ophthalmologist Anne Sumers, MD, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. "It takes very little effort to protect yourself from on-the-job hazards that can cause blinding eye injuries. We strongly advise workers and their employers not to let their guard down when it comes to eye protection."
Common causes for eye injuries are:
There are three things you can do to help prevent an eye injury:
Wear protective eyewear whenever there is a chance of eye injury. Anyone working in or passing through areas that pose eye hazards should wear protective eyewear. This is particularly true of workers involved in welding, which poses a high risk of on-the-job eye injury.
The type of safety eye protection needed depends on the hazards in your workplace and should be compliant with OSHA regulations for eye and face protection. OSHA also provides information about the types of filter lenses required for specific welding and cutting activities (PDF 181 KB), and cautions about the danger of eye irritation from welding fumes (PDF 405 KB) as well. If you are working in an area that has particles, flying objects or dust, you must at least wear safety glasses with side protection (side shields). If you are working with chemicals, you should wear goggles. If you are working near hazardous radiation (welding, lasers or fiber optics) you must use special-purpose safety glasses, goggles, face shields or helmets designed for that task.
Always be sure your eye safety wear is OSHA-compliant and has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to meet their eye protection standards.
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It was wonderful to be back on Punahou campus to work with the K-1 community. I taught 12 different classes in two days, with 8 classes for 30 mins each and 4 classes for 45 mins each.
It was such a wonderful experience to try out the program. The workshops utilize visual media, songs, movement, and classroom instruments. The students and teachers respond very positively. The music teacher also thought that the 30-min program was just enough to introduce the art form and spark their interest. The students also get to experience a little bit of hands-on music-making exercise.
It's been almost 4th months since I moved to Torrance, LA. I certainly miss Hawaii a lot. Hopefully I will get to visit again soon. Looking forward to bring this program to other schools as well!


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Thames Valley Berkshire @ MIPIM UK 2014
Stand C 02
15th-17th October, 2014
Olympia, Kensington, London
EVENT SUMMARY – Thames Valley Berkshire arrives in London.
Held in London, MIPIM UK is the 1st UK property trade show gathering all professionals looking to close deals in the UK property market: investors, developers, local authorities, occupiers, corporate end-users, hotel groups, agents and business service providers. MIPIM UK works closely in partnership with a distinguished Advisory Committee comprised of leading industry professionals.
Following the success of the Thames Valley Property Forum, Thames Valley Berkshire LEP, Reading CIC, Slough Borough Council and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, supported by Barton Willmore, Development Securities, Haslams and RCVP have teamed together and created a stand under the banner of Thames Valley Berkshire. This unique conglomeration of public/private sector will promote and generate interest in the Thames Valley and the various projects which are being developed across the region, recognised as one of the most successful in the UK.
Come and find us on Stand C 02
Come and find us on stand C02 MIPIM UK Floor plan
For full details visit the on-line MIPIM UK programme of events
Wednesday 15th October
8am MIPIM UK doors open
10:00-10:30am Boris Johnson Key Note, Blue Room
11:00-11:30am Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Networking Session Stand C02
13:00-14:30 Investors Lunch arranged by MIPIM UK, Invitation only Apex Room
15:00-15:30 Reading UK CIC, Networking Session Stand C02
17:30-19:00 MIPIM UK Opening Cocktail Party, open to all
19:00 Reading Dinner in conjunction with 3Fox, Invitation Only
Thursday 16th October
8am MIPIM UK doors open
10:30-11:00 Slough Borough Council, Networking Session Stand C02
11:30-12:15 Business Showcase organised by Thames Valley Berkshire LEP open to all Business Showcase
12:45-14:00 Occupiers Lunch, organised by MIPIM UK, Invitation only Apex Room
14:00-14:45 More than tenant:What does an occupier really want? Organised by UKPF, Open to all, Red Room
17:30-19:00 MIPIM UK Awards Ceremony, Open to all.
Friday 17th October
8am MIPIM UK doors open
16:00 MIPIM UK ends.
Thames Valley Berkshire: Europe's Transport Hub
As the debate on the future of aviation in the UK crystallises, what are the implications for the Thames Valley's global connectivity?
A key note presentation will be given by Nigel Milton, Director of Policy and Political Relations at Heathrow, followed by a stimulating Q&A session with an expert panel comprising: Jamie Renison, Senior Director DTZ; Ruth Bagley, Thames Valley Berkshire LEP 'Western Rail Access to Heathrow (WRAtH)' lead & Kim Cohen, Partner, Barton Willmore.
Thursday 16th October, Business Showcase, 11.30am – 12.15pm
Click here for information and to book your place
Thames Valley Berkshire Facts and Figures
High performing
• Thames Valley Berkshire is the best performing Local Enterprise Partnership area when ranked on ten key indicators of economic success and wellbeing.
Excellent connectivity
- On the doorstep of London and less than an hour from Heathrow Airport, the world's business airport.
- Significant investment in transport (including Western Rail Access to Heathrow,
- Southern Rail Access to Heathrow, Crossrail and improvements to the M4 motorway) over next five years will further reduce travel times to London and Heathrow.
- Good rail and road links across the sub-region (14 minutes from London to Slough and25 minutes to Reading by train).
Strong history of attracting investment
- Thames Valley Berkshire has consistently been one of the UK's top locations for inward investment.
- There are over 200 European or global HQ operations in Thames Valley Berkshire.
- The region is home to the UK headquarters of some of the world's largest companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, Vodafone, Adobe and Telefonica.
Businesses thrive here
- A high proportion of Thames Valley Berkshire firms are 'fast growing' in employment terms.
- Thames Valley Berkshire has the highest proportion of small businesses significantly increasing their turnover over a three year period of all sub-regional areas.
- A vibrant population of over 40,000 SMEs.
Sectors and clusters
- Thames Valley Berkshire has high concentration of firms and employment in the following sectors: Telecommunications; PC and IT hardware; Software; Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare; Energy and Financial and Business Services.
- Sub-regional clusters include:
– Mobile phone related businesses in Newbury
– Data centres in Slough
– HQ services in Slough
- Thames Valley Berkshire has the 2nd highest business start-up rate outside London.
- Thames Valley Berkshire has the 5th highest rate of patents per residents of all Local Enterprise Partnership areas.
Talent pool
- A talented and well-educated workforce, with 43% residents educated to degree level or above.
- A large pool of individuals with specialist IT skills.
• Economic growth and business expansion are fuelling an increasing number of business relocations across the Thames Valley region.
Quality of life
- There are excellent schools across the sub-region. Slough and Reading are in the top 10 local authorities in England for GCSE and A-level results respectively.
- In addition to attractions such as Windsor Castle and Legoland, the racecourses at Ascot and Newbury provide excellent venues for corporate events.
Reference data – Population
Bracknell Forest 116,600
Reading 159,200
Slough 143,000
West Berkshire 155,400
Windsor and Maidenhead 146,300
Wokingham 157,900
Thames Valley Berkshire 878,400 (Source: ONS, Mid-year Population Estimates 2013)
Thames Valley Berkshire has a GVA of £30bn (Official data is not available at a local authority level.)
Networking session Wednesday 15th October, 15:00-15:30 stand C02
Facts & Figures
- Best performing large economic area in the UK (PWC/Demos)
- One of the highest employment rates in the UK
- 5th best qualified workforce of all UK major towns and cities
- Home to one of the world's top 1% universities
- Over a fifth of all University of Reading graduates stay in the local area after graduation
- Over 200 trains a day link Reading's new £900 million station with London
- Crossrail is due in 2109 and electrification of the GWR line by end of the decade
- Ranked 10th in Europe for Foreign Direct Investment
- 5th highest start-up rate in the UK and is in the top 10 for patents granted
- 2nd highest density of SMEs in the UK behind London.
- Knowledge-intensive business services make up 40% of central Reading businesses and tech businesses are heavily represented on local business parks.
- Reading and Wokingham are ranked 8th and 1st in the UK as a tech employment cluster
A Selection of Projects and Investment Opportunities
- Station Hill mixed use development by Stanhope / Benson Elliot
- R+ office development by M&G Property investments
- Thames Tower office development by Landid / Brockton Capital
- Forbury Place office development by M&G Property Investments / Bell Hammer
- Chatham residential development by Muse Developments
- Green Park Reading business community developed by Oxford Properties
- Thames Valley Science Park developed by University of Reading
- Investment in Winnersh Triangle Business Park by new owners Patrizia
- South Reading Growth Areas including Reading Gateway
- Reading Civic Offices site to be developed by Kier
- Boultbee Brooks recent purchase of Kings House new offices
- Reading prison site, major town centre site with world-class heritage following closure
- Royal Mail site, north of Reading Station to be developed by Hermes Real Estate
- Taylor Wimpey and David Wilson Homes to develop major residential scheme of 1350homes to the south of Reading at Shinfield (close to Junction 11 M4) in 2014
Networking session Wednesday 15th October, 11:00-11:30 stand C02
Facts & Figures
- Key location for highly-skilled workforce and professional staff
- Location of choice for many high-value businesses including Adobe and 3 Telecom
- Excellent residential and river lifestyle
- Links to Royal Palaces offering a world class cultural and heritage experience
- Connectivity via Crossrail to London, proposed WRAtH link to Heathrow and GWR electrification upgrade to the west of the UK
- First class education and Olympic standard sporting facilities based at Eton
- Access to training through the region's excellent universities, including Oxford, London and Reading
A Selection of Projects and Investment Opportunities
- Windsor Business Quarter developed by Salmon Harvester Properties
- The Point office development by Kames International / Capella Estates
- Maidenhead Town Centre Redevelopment by London + Aberdeen Group
- Upgrade of the Maidenhead station by Network Rail for arrival of Crossrail
- Maidenhead Waterways opportunity led by RBW+M
- West Street redevelopment area
Networking session Thursday 16th October, 10:30-11:00 stand C02
Facts & Figures
- £9billion contribution to the UK economy by Slough
- 7th best GCSE results in the country and highest transfer of 18 year olds into university in Berkshire
- Highest concentration of HQs in the UK
- Third most productive town per capita in UK and 2nd highest business start up rates, outside of London
- High cluster of telecomms, data, biopharma, precision engineering, automotive, film and HQ services businesses across the Slough region
- Largest trading estate in single private ownership in Europe and available office stock
- Simplified planning zone to encourage growth and investment
- Excellent connectivity via Crossrail to London, proposed WRAtH link to Heathrow and
- GWR electrification upgrade to Bristol and the West
- Mass Rapid Transit scheme to proide a transport service link across Slough and potentially to Heathrow
- Simplified planning zone to encourage growth and investment – on average only 9 months from agreement to occupancy of a building
- Biggest data hub outside of London, enabling data to travel to NYC in 34 milliseconds
- Self sufficient power and clean water supply
A Selection of Projects and Investment Opportunities
- 300,00sq ft Brunel Place major office development by Development Securities
- £400million Heart of Slough Regeneration Project in partnership with Slough BC
- Canal Basin mixed use development by Slough BC and partners
- £600million SEGRO Trading Estate with industrial, office, hotel and leisure opportunities
- Upgrade of Slough station by Network Rail for arrival of Crossrail and WRAtH
- 1000+ dwellings to be constructed


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text: My friend's great aunt hand pieced the fans of this quilt, and my friend has had them in a bag ever since. She asked me to do something with it, so after collaboration, this is what we came up with. Finally finished it a few minutes ago, and she's coming to get it later this evening. Lots of marking for the crosshatch, but I'm pleased with the end result.


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"Always remember, never forget"
Originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo served as home to missionaries and their Indian converts for nearly seventy years. Construction began on the present site in 1724. In 1793, Spanish officials secularized San Antonio's five missions and distributed their lands to remaining Indian residents. These men and women continued to farm the fields, once the mission's but now their own, and participated in the growing community of San Antonio. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty.
An amazing piece of history. I imagine this spot means more to those from Texas than it does to out of state visitors but it is still a must see for all visitors. I recommend watching one of the Alamo movies before you come. It really helped my kids appreciate the visit more.
yes, this is a great piece of history. But realistically it's underwhelming. There's only one piece left of the original fortification, and it's roofed over, which it wasn't at the time of the famous battle.
If you're in San Antonio take a stop by, but it won't take long.
Yes, that Alamo. The one from the Pee Wee Herman movie. Centrally-located in San Antonio, you can visit this historic fort by bus, train, trolley or car. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are fine. You should remove your hat before entering, out of respect. No food or drinks are allowed and you're asked to turn off cameras and cell phones when you're inside.
Lots smaller than you think it would be - in the middle of the city hustle and right there at Riverwalk (must do if in town) if you see this one you must go see the other missions in the area. Also see Brakenridge park!!! ride the kiddie train and see the Japanese Tea Gardens - expect to be in awe for at least an hour there!
We did the free tour or you can may for the audio tour. Nice quick tour of a historical site. Sad we couldn't take pictures inside. We got picked up at the Emily Morgan hotel. Nice gift shop...try the fudge!
Have to agree with Rubicon7, if you are unfamiliar with the Alamo, hit up Netflix or RedBox for a documentary of it's history.
Don't be fooled, there is no basement.
Very cool place to see! Free and a amazing part of history. Could easily spend half the day here to experience it all. Check out our Youtube chanel E4 of Flatlander's Revolt that includes the Alamo and other things in the area we visited. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXfThedUmiM&t=719s
parking was ridiculous, and difficult. overall boring. not kid friendly. at least we didn't have to pay.
Lots of history and love that the entrance is free. Take advantage of the audio tour. We bought two online but we really could have just used the one and pass along between us. However you get more out of the Alamo with the audio tour.
I first saw this place as a child when we came to SA for the world's fair in 1968. Came back many times since, but now that I live in SA I don't go much unless company comes.
Yes, it's not that big, and it's in the middle of downtown, and most of the original mission grounds have been built over; but remember that this is the site of a famous and important battle, and that it sat unloved for decades after that; and remember that it was saved from destruction by a bunch of society ladies who thought it was valuable long before preservation became fashionable.
For history buffs and scholars, it's a significant artifact. For most people, it's just a kind-of-pretty old building stuffed with a lot of meaningless artifacts, and a gift shop. You should make your kids watch either the 1960 or 2004 movies, (neither of which is accurate but who cares) then bring them.
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Lenovo K5 Note has two RAM versions – 3GB and 4GB and has the price charge of Rs. 11,999. Meanwhile, it is launched with 3 GB priced at Rs 11,999 and 4 GB RAM with a Price Tag of Rs 13,499. It is now available to purchase from the Flipkart and is currently available in three color options- Gold, Silver, and Black.
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What is the history of the American Revolution? The answer is not simple.
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Episode 166: Freedom & the American Revolution
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Episode 162: David, Dunmore's New World: The Revolution and the British Empire
Episode 161: Smuggling and the American Revolution
Episode 160: The Politics of Tea
Episode 159: The Revolutionary Economy
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Episode 157: The Revolution's African American Soldiers
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Between 1763 and 1848, revolutions took place in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. But why is it that we only seem to remember the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Haitian Revolution?
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Our exploration of what the American Revolution looked like within the larger period known as the "Age of Revolutions" continues as Janet Polasky, a professor of history at the University of New Hampshire and the author of Revolutions Without Borders: The Call of Liberty in the Atlantic World, guides us through the period to explore answers to these questions.
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Top Five: CookbooksTuesday, September 15, 2009
My name's Jennifer and I am a real-life friend of Tonya's who also happens to be an admirer of her blog and its endless supply of creative and crafty ideas. She is the queen of Do It Yourself, while I'm more of a Don't You Want to Just Do It For Me? type, but that's why our friendship works. Well, the margaritas help too!
"Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love." Craig Claiborne, Craig Claiborne's Kitchen Primer
I adore cooking. It combines creativity, community, and best of all, getting to eat. So when Tonya asked me to contribute a guest post for her Top 5 Series, I decided to share my favorite cookbooks. Then I realized how difficult it would be to narrow the list to just five.
As I deliberated on my selections, I walked into my kitchen to consider my collection of books. There are the ones stashed on the top shelves of cabinets, likely not to be seen until the next time I move. There are the pretty ones arranged neatly on the counter, their covers spotless and their pages still crisp. And then there are the ones with dog-eared pages splattered with tomato sauce or pan drippings. The more I thought about this assortment of titles, the more I realized that cookbooks are like one's friends. Some come and go, some never quite live up to your expectations, and others stand the test of time.
I've always believed that a woman needs a variety of friends in her life, and these same categories can be applied to the cookbooks you need. So without further adieu, here are my top five cookbook categories.
Note: Just like friends, you really can't have too many cookbooks - as long as you have enough storage space. But maybe Tonya can devote some of her do-it-yourself genius to building us all some new shelves.
1) The Old Faithful
Just as you have friends you can rely on to tell you the truth, even when it hurts (yes, those pants do make you look fat), you need cookbooks that you can depend on for straightforward advice. For me these include The Joy of Cooking and the Better Homes and Garden Cookbook. Need to know how long, what temperature, or the difference between chopping and dicing? These are your girls.
2) The Soulmate
That friend who gets your odd sense of humor? Who underdstands both your sarcastic wit and your sappy side? She knows where you're coming from and who you're striving to be, just like this category of books that mirrors your food philosophy. Some people favor French and fancy. Others want short and simple. I myself like fresh ingredients, flavorful dishes, and classic techniques. Two of my favorites from this category are The Art of Simple Cooking, by Alice Waters, and Back to Basics, by Ina Garten (better known as The Barefoot Contessa).
3) The Man Magnet
Everyone knows a girl who attracts more than her fair share of attention from the male species. You probably don't want to go out with her all the time, but she certainly serves her purpose when needed. Similarly, there are cookbooks guaranteed to pique a man's interest. In my house, the best example would be Bobby Flay's Grill It!, whose recipes have inspired many a great meal - prepared by someone other than me!
Everyone knows a girl who attracts more than her fair share of attention from the male species. You probably don't want to go out with her all the time, but she certainly serves her purpose when needed. Similarly, there are cookbooks guaranteed to pique a man's interest. In my house, the best example would be Bobby Flay's Grill It!, whose recipes have inspired many a great meal - prepared by someone other than me!
4) The One Who Remembers When
Shared history is one of the most beautiful parts of friendship. The inside jokes, the funny stories, and the memories. Seeing old friends instantly brings back this history, which explains why cookbooks make such wonderful mementos of travels and times in one's life. My most recent purchase in this category was from Magnolias, in Charleston. Whenever I flip through the gorgeous glossy pages, I am reminded of my family's wonderful week at the South Carolina shore this summer.
5) The Inspiration
We all need a friend who makes us want to be better. Maybe she has a talent you would like to develop or a personality trait you admire and strive to emulate. The books in this category are the ones whose recipes you wish you could make. Maybe you will and maybe you won't, but just reading them makes you believe that any feat of culinary genius is possible. For me, these include almost anything by Martha Stewart (honestly, I just like to look at the pictures and dream of a day when I would have enough time to go grocery shopping for all the ingredients, much less the patience and panache to whip them into something fabulous for a dinner party of fifty of my closest friends) and Julia Child. I will not be deboning a duck anytime soon, but I would love to master the perfect Boeuf à la Bourguignonne and Charlotte Malakoff aux Fraises. A girl can dream!
P.S. I forgot one category - the one you whose beauty and style you envy just a little bit. I found this stunner in the bookstore today and feel certain it needs a home on my coffee table rather than my kitchen.


text: Under the artistic direction of composer Matthias Pintscher, the 31-member ensemble lent its "bracing expertise" (The Guardian, London) to two programs of 20th-century gems on November 6 & 7 in a concert sponsored by Cal Performances. Included in the concert programs were the American premiere of a new work, We met as Sparks, by Music Department faculty composer Franck Bedrossian, (part of his cycle of pieces inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson). In addition, Berkeley faculty member Edmund Campion premiered a new work with live video, and the ensemble's founding father Pierre Boulez was represented with sur Incises, his magnificent reimagining of his solo piano piece Incises, for three concurrent trios of piano, harp, and percussion. While at Berkeley, they did readings of student compositions and participated in composer colloquia.


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Mazda CX-8 may add fourth SUV to line-up
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Mazda is gearing up to add a fourth SUV to its range in the form of the CX-8.
While not official – for now the CX-8 is reserved for Japan – Mazda insiders suggest the move to bring the six- and seven-seat model to Australia is a done deal.
To slot between the CX-5 and CX-9, the new CX-8 would give Mazda a large diesel-powered SUV to compete with the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.
The news comes as Mazda confirms some minor CX-9 updates, picking up G-Vectoring Control that apportions slightly more drive to the outside wheel in corners with the aim of improving dynamics.
The CX-9's cabin is claimed to be quieter courtesy of minor tweaks, including revised sound deadening in things such as the roof lining and floor.
There's also some changes to seats, including a middle-row seat that tilts further forward and a third row that incorporates a second child-seat tether point.
BMW speeds up
Things are heating up at BMW with the imminent arrival of the brand's fastest model, the new M5.
Using an updated version of the previous car's 4.4-litre V8, the new M5, due in March, pumps out 441kW and 750Nm.
Like the rival Mercedes-AMG E63, the M5 will switch to four-wheel drive, boosting the chances of getting all that V8 grunt to the ground.
The combination makes it the fastest-accelerating BMW ever produced, launching to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds.
A new Haval
Fledgling Chinese SUV brand Haval is set to expand its range with the arrival of the H7 early in 2018.
To be priced from about $40K, the new seven-seat SUV will tackle the mid-sized seven-seat SUV segment that includes versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo – like other Havals it requires premium unleaded – making a hearty 170kW/350Nm.
Sitting between the H6 and off-road-focused H8, the H7 joins a line-up taking on the traditional SUV players locally.
On the wagon
Despite the slump in wagon sales in Australia, Subaru is expanding its Levorg line-up.
Based on the previous-generation Impreza, the Levorg now comes with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine option as part of a tweaked line-up that includes fresh bumpers and more features.
With 125kW/250Nm it's well down on the 2.0-litre WRX powerplant used in other Levorgs (197kW/350Nm).
But with pricing starting from $35,990 it makes a tempting alternative to the mid-sized SUVs so popular in the suburbs.


text: South West London singer songwriter Izzy Bizu's new single "Give Me Love" has the feel of a classic soul record and the freshness of something released today. The singer is influenced by greats like Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Amy Winehouse and Adele and that is evident to see on the song. "Give Me Love" was released today and is available on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.


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Mighty Minis Find Foes
Vertical flight vehicles enable operations in tight spaces to locate hidden snipers, traps.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) unmanned micro air vehicle (MAV) performs a hover-and-stare maneuver at a contractor test facility in New Mexico. Successful in-flight testing moved the program toward advanced concept technology demonstration tactical operations with soldiers in Hawaii.
Diminutive but potent, a versatile unmanned micro air vehicle leaps tall buildings to look for rooftop shooters or hovers and stares through windows to search within for hidden enemies. New applications continually tumble forth for a 14-pound ducted fan vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This nascent platform rapidly is being recognized for its important platoon-level infantry and cavalry reconnaissance capabilities.
Within the next few months, if all goes as planned, this micro air vehicle (MAV) could be en route to
Developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA),
This vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAV provides endurance of 40 minutes at altitudes of 5,500 feet and great flexibility for small combat units. Generally, however, MAV operates at altitudes between 100 feet and 500 feet above the ground. Moreover, MAV can climb at a rate of 25 feet per second, transition to horizontal flight and fly to an objective at a 50-knot airspeed, Tousley points out. MAV also can take off and land in 15-knot winds and can fly in 20-knot winds and rain with a service ceiling of 10,500 feet.
Collectively, MAVs have made several hundred flights during the past two years and are scheduled to go to operational users in the 25th Infantry Division for more extensive assessment this October. Earlier advanced concept technology demonstration (ACTD) experiments with the same Hawaii-based division unfolded in an urban combat training environment late last year. MAV, with limited upgrades and improvements, is scheduled to return to
Successful applications on a range in
As the MAV program manager, Tousley is demonstrating the technologies for a manpackable, vertical-lift UAV system suitable for dismounted soldier, U.S. Marine Corps and special forces missions. Earning a master's of science degree and a doctorate in electrical engineering from the
The possibility also exists to arm the UAV with small missiles or to equip it with a variety of sensors such as hyperspectral devices to locate IEDs and other concealed targets. In a parallel IED detection effort, a Defense Department task force is working with prime contractor Honeywell Aerospace to conduct experiments in
In addition to a hover-and-stare mode, the versatile UAV also operates using a perch-and-stare technique functioning as an unattended ground sensor system, Tousley reveals. This application greatly conserves fuel while the platform's inherent flexibility allows it to relocate to other positions or to take off to track targets as they move.
It is the lift-augmented ducted fan propulsion technology that provides MAV's unique capability. Powered by a small gasoline engine and a fan that acts as a propeller, and enclosed by a duct, MAV draws air through the duct and ejects it out the bottom to generate sufficient thrust to function as a helicopter.
Tousley also relates that DARPA is competitively developing a larger, 150-pound version VTOL UAV for use by company-size combat units. This developmental effort is known as the Organic Air Vehicle (OAV) II program. While MAV developmental funding is approximately $50 million, OAV II is "times two," or about $100 million, he explains. OAV II flights are scheduled to begin in mid-2007 at the Army's
DARPA conducted a series of studies circa 1995 concerning MAV programs that included industry involvement to examine both fixed-wing and other flight concepts. That effort included augmented ducted fan technology, Tousley continues. By 2000, ducted fan technology split into two paths—one to develop a small ACTD vehicle and the other to continue exploring size and performance issues to meet various military requirements. In 2003, the ACTD program was restructured and Honeywell Aerospace,
Last year DARPA also recompeted the larger OAV II program, focusing on specific requirements for the Army's Future Combat Systems as a company-level platform, Tousley discloses. This program calls for developing the larger ducted fan UAV for diverse missions in complex environments—reconnaissance and surveillance missions, path finding for both robotic and manned vehicles and targeting for non-line-of-sight operations. Honeywell also is developing the OAV II platform, competing against Aurora Flight Sciences,
Tousley compares the size of the two UAVs, noting that MAV weighs 14 pounds wet, or fully fueled, is 21 inches wide and has a 13-inch duct diameter. The OAV II's duct diameter is 33 inches. Whereas the MAV carries strap-down forward- and downward-looking cameras, the OAV II is being equipped with a fully gimbaled day-night sensor system and a laser target designator. MAV design requirements mandate that the aircraft be small enough to be carried in a backpack. This 40-pound load is split between two soldiers. Vehicles, however, are necessary to move an OAV II.
The OAV II is designed to take off vertically, transition to horizontal flight, fly out 15 kilometers, hover on station for two hours and fly back. Trade-offs between hover time and range can increase the UAV's distance to 80 kilometers, Tousley allows. The OAV II also is being equipped with an infrared ball turret and will operate with an autonomous laser detection and ranging collision avoidance system to steer clear of obstacles such as telephone lines, tree limbs and buildings. The smaller MAV does not have this capability, relying instead on the operator. The Army's Night Vision Laboratory,
|The DARPA MAV hovers to stare with its sensors trained on a partially open second-floor window during urban combat training. U.S. Army soldiers can learn quickly to operate the UAV effectively, usually within 24 hours.
A small 89-octane gasoline engine is being used on MAV; however, a diesel fuel engine also is in development. The engine is mounted on top of the platform, and the avionics and sensor pods are to either side. A shaft leads down inside to an 11-inch diameter rotor, which directs the airflow in one direction. A series of fixed stators underneath send the airflow slightly in the opposite direction—a counter-swirl effect that acts as a tail rotor on a helicopter to keep the platform from spinning, Tousley points out. Located beneath the stators is a series of box control veins, which are directed by the avionics pod. These veins orient and direct the vehicle in flight.
A small rugged tablet-size computer acts as the observer/controller unit for the MAV system, which includes two of the flight vehicles. A soldier uses a small metal stylus with a touchpad on the screen. The screen provides a small map display and real-time video from the sensors. Preflight mission-planning algorithms also are displayed. "A soldier enters the go command, and the vehicle autonomously launches on a mission," Tousley maintains.
MAV can be dynamically reprogrammed in flight if the mission changes. Flight planning also includes up to 100 waypoints, and as many as 10 preplanned flights can be stored on the groundstation. Horizontal navigation position accuracy is 10 meters with 4-meter pressure altitude accuracy. The system uses inertial navigation and global positioning systems with selective availability anti-spoof module capabilities.
Through shaping and dampening technologies, Honeywell is seeking to reduce the aircraft's noise level to 60 decibels acoustic (dBA) to make it inaudible at 100 meters. Initial operations began at 70 dBA, but that already has been reduced to 63 dBA with the ACTD goal anticipated before the return to
After final checkout at the contractor's facility, nearby flight tests were conducted for vehicle performance validation before deployment. "It was determined that altitude, time on station and forward velocity requirements were being met," Tousley acknowledges. The vehicles were sent to
The sensors are being changed on MAV, Tousley says. "In the first experiments at Schofield Barracks [headquarters of the 25th Infantry Division], we used a commercial off-the-shelf charged coupled device forward- and downward-looking camera with 512 x 512 square pixels in the focal plane. Since then, Sony's new commercially available 10:1 optical zoom camera will fit the size, weight and power requirements for MAV. This new sensor will provide a 27-degree forward-looking field of view and a 54-degree downward-looking capability.
"The optical zoom feature of the Sony camera allows varying the field of view from very narrow to really wide, enabling MAV to hover at low levels for wide area observation or to fly higher and use the narrow optical zoom capability on the forward-looking sensor to stand off from potential threat areas and observe the enemy," Tousley remarks.
The infrared sensor also is being changed to a similar field-of-view system. Soldiers decide before a mission whether to use a podded optical or infrared camera. The infrared device also can be used in daylight to help locate hidden enemies in areas such as tall grass from their body heat signatures.
Based on successful performance verification with the 25th Infantry Division in October, some 50 available flight vehicles being used for tests are likely to be shipped overseas to combat zones, Tousley says. The Army's UAV program manager also is expected to pull MAV into the small unit UAV requirements document.
Instead of having only the Raven UAV, platoon-size units will operate with both a fixed-wing forward-flight platform and with a VTOL hover-and-stare capability. The observer/controller unit will be common for both MAV and Raven. After successful October demonstrations, MAV is slated to enter full-scale production by Honeywell for Army-wide use.
Troops Get Bird's-Eye View
Improved micro air vehicles soon will be delivered to a platoon within the 25th Infantry Division in
Indeed, this tiny unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will again be put to the test by soldiers in urban and complex environments during a variety of tactical operations. The micro air vehicle's (MAV's) ease of employment and ability to hover and stare show promise for numerous missions. These aerial platforms provide the platoon with better situational awareness and thwart confusion during tactical training engagements.
Division soldiers in earlier advanced concept technology demonstrations used MAV instead of sending troops to conduct end-run sweeping reconnaissance missions. They also launched the UAV to conduct aerial observations prior to driving convoy routes and on scouting missions to provide information on the location of opposing forces. During October 2005 tests, soldiers who were familiar with commercial video games found it easy to learn how to operate MAV.
The division selected five junior enlisted men—three privates first class, one private and a specialist—and prime contractor Honeywell Aerospace provided initial training on how to operate and fly the system, according to Lt. Col. Malcolm B. Frost, USA. He commanded the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, during the test period. As part of a transformation, that unit is now the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Deployed to
"The Army's Infantry Battle Laboratory,
"The platoon was made up of cavalry scouts even though the conversion was not final," the colonel relates. "Some 80 percent of the platoon was composed of soldiers right out of basic training, which made it good for test purposes. The unit had two weeks of trial runs, which were full-on missions, and a week of executing tactical operations in reconnaissance of an urban area, assault of buildings, route reconnaissance, convoy escort and as a leader's scouting tool."
MAV also located and identified opposition force soldiers on the tops of or hidden behind buildings. This UAV's capability enabled the platoon to confirm its scheme of maneuver and to avoid surprise or being flanked. The vertical takeoff and landing aircraft also was employed by the platoon to hover and check inside the second and third floors of buildings for possible concealed enemies. MAV was successful in confirming that routes of advance were clear as the platoon maneuvered toward its objectives, the colonel verifies.
"MAV's use also included checking out courtyards and the opposite sides of buildings for enemy presence or obstacles, just as in
While not quite sequential, the colonel continues, two MAVs were employed in near simultaneous use to maximize time on station for the sensor platforms. As one MAV was flying, another was readied for flight. When the first UAV was inbound to land, the second was already powering up for takeoff.
Approximately 25 MAVs were available for testing by the platoon. Some parts problems arose with prototype hardware, and one of the vehicles crashed. However, with the colonel's combat experience and that of Lt. Quevedo, it soon became obvious that MAV could play significant roles in either
"Even with limitations, such as time on station or the sensor's inability to focus in some areas, the UAV has great utility. MAV is a bit bulky and unwieldy for infantrymen to carry, but we were able to cross-level the equipment and carry it," Col. Frost notes. "But that doesn't mean you can't move it in a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle to a designated point, dismount and carry it a couple of kilometers without a problem." He adds that with the improvements being made, limitations should be overcome before division testing resumes within a few months. "I can see MAV being successful in
Web Resources
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Defense Sciences Office: www.darpa.mil/dso/index.htm
Honeywell Aerospace: www.honeywell.com/sites/aero
Aurora Flight Sciences: www.aurora.aero
U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division: www.25IDL.army.mil/index.asp


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The Scent Garden
Designed by head gardener Peter Bonde Poulsen, the Scent Garden was created in 2002 and consists of four rooms divided by woven fencing. The fencing is made from bird cherry harvested at Egeskov and erected by the estate's own gardeners.
The four rooms contain, respectively, Egeskov's collection of scented pelargoniums, a huge selection of aromatic herbs, medicinal plants and schnapps herbs.
The Scent Garden is a tactile area where you are free to touch the plants in order to enjoy the full experience of their different aromatic qualities.