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What every best Pressure Washers has:
- A power level that suits your needs.
- Maintenance requirements you can handle.
- An adjustable water spray.
For those with tough household cleaning jobs, the Simpson MSH3125-S MegaShot is a standout choice. Driven by a high-quality Honda engine, this pressure washer is more than powerful enough to tackle any residential task, including stripping paint. Its layout makes it one of the easier machines to set up and use, reviews say. It's easy starting, too, and it includes five spray tips to deliver the right power and cleaning action for any household task. Big, 10-inch pneumatic tires aid stability and maneuverability. See our full review »
Reviewers say the Ryobi RY14122 is a great electric pressure washer for washing cars, decks, masonry and siding. It's got more than enough power for most household tasks, though not as much as you'd get with a gas model. Three nozzles give owners the ability to select the right spray for the task at hand, and there's on-board storage for accessories for added convenience. An on-board detergent tank is another plus. The three year warranty is one of the best we've seen for any pressure washer. See our full review »
Capable pressure washers don't come much less expensive than the Sun Joe SPX1000. It's not very feature-rich but it provides reliable operation and enough power for light to medium cleaning tasks such as cleaning decks, patio furniture, cars, barbeques and more. The adjustable wand can deliver anything from a gentle 45 degree spray to a pinpoint zero degree blast. Assembly and use are simple, too. The compact size, 6-inch wheels and light weight make the Sun Joe easy to maneuver and store. See our full review »Buy for $77.70
A pressure washer (also called a power washer) can be the perfect tool for blasting through your outdoor cleaning chores and saving you the time and hard labor of scrubbing. It's far more effective than a garden hose on cars, boats, lawn furniture, play equipment, decks, masonry and siding. Some can even remove algae, mold, mildew and mulch stains. Pressure washers work by means of a pump powered by an electric motor or a gas engine -- so your work is mostly confined to pulling the trigger on the spray gun.
These are the most powerful type. If you have some big jobs to do, a gas power washer may be a good investment. They are more expensive than electric pressure washers and you'll incur additional expenses because they need oil and gas. They're also noisier and not as easy to use. However, if you regularly rent pressure washers for things like power washing your entire house, a big deck, cement driveways or pool decks, or do a lot of paint prep, the unit will pay for itself very quickly. And you can work at your own pace, without the stress of a rental return hanging over your head.Electric Pressure Washers
Electric pressure washers are great to have around for everyday cleaning. They may not be able to blast stains off the driveway (although some can), but electric pressure washers are affordable, easy to use and are great for a wide variety of tasks. Many owners say they use them to clean the inside of their barbeque grills, remove rust and dirt from bikes, and even refresh dingy outdoor toys.
A pressure washer's power is specified in pounds per square inch (PSI), which is the force of the water, and gallons per minute (GPM), which is the amount of water the unit uses. The pressure washer's cleaning power is calculated by multiplying PSI by GPM. Keep in mind, however, that a higher PSI pressure washer isn't always the best choice, as some surfaces and products can be damaged by high pressure. You can vary the impact of the water by using fan spray patterns, changing the angle at which the water hits the surface and other techniques, but experts recommend that you match the size of your unit to your outdoor cleaning tasks for the best results.
Years ago, it was common for many homeowners to borrow a pressure washer or rent one for the day when it was time for spring cleaning. Manufacturers now offer many highly affordable consumer-grade models, making pressure washers a more popular product to own. Prices start as low as about $80 for an electric pressure washer and about $225 for gas models. More expensive models often use high-grade components for a longer life span, but reviewers say reliability and quality aren't always included with a high price tag.
For heavier jobs, or more regular use, a commercial pressure washer might be worth considering. These commercial models feature the best build quality and higher water pressure than consumer-grade pressure washers, up to as much as 5,000 PSI. At the same time, these models can be relatively pricey; figure on at least $1,000, and some can cost $2,000 or even more. If you use a pressure washer regularly, they can very much be worth that kind of investment, but, on the other hand, they can be overkill for typical homeowner use.
No matter what pressure washer you choose, keep in mind that, because of their ability to shoot out water in an intense and powerful stream, pressure washers can inflict injury. We read several reports of significant lacerations by owners who let their fingers get in the path of the stream. According to this free-to-the-public article in Consumer Reports, the danger is greatest if the wand tip or nozzle is set at its zero degree setting, which focuses all the pressure washer's power into a "pinpoint blast." Ed Perratore says that the danger of using a zero degree nozzle or setting "outweighs the utility because the spray can cause severe damage in a short amount of time," adding "And higher-degree nozzles can get the job done." Because of that, Consumer Reports does not recommend any pressure washer that will produce a spray of less than 15 degrees, regardless of how well they otherwise perform.
While we don't adhere to that guideline, it goes without saying that extra care should be taken when using the highest power nozzle or wand setting. And regardless of the nozzle setting, owners should wear protective clothing and goggles and be sure to keep an especially close eye out for children and pets, too, whenever using a pressure washer.
And while we're on the subject of outdoor cleaning, now may be a good time to spruce up the look of your home in other ways as well. If painting is on your list of chores, be sure to check out our reports on exterior paint and interior paint. A pressure washer is a great tool for pre-paint prep!
To find the best electric and gas pressure washers, our editors first turned to testing-based expert reviews. Among those, we found the most helpful feedback at Consumer Reports, Popular Mechanics, Family Handyman, Your Best Digs and others.
Next we scoured thousands of user reviews covering hundreds of pressure washers to find what owners say about each unit's performance, features and ease of use. The results of our research are our picks for the best performing and best value electric and gas pressure washers.
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I have a GH4 with the first MFT to EF speedbooster and I've been very impressed. It allows the amazing GH4 to perform with great cine primes and EF stills. I just got the update that allows for autofocus and let me tell you; this is a killer combo.
The speedbooster, if you don't know, is a reverse teleconverter that gets you more width and more f/stop (.78x and +1 f-stop) as well as being an electronic MFT to EF adapter. Previously you had aperture control in camera for EF lenses, and with the new firmware (1.7) you get AF control too.
- its slower, that's a consequence of phase detection lenses on contrast detection bodies...nothing new here
- It wont autofocus in video mode. Bummer, but not a deal breaker
- It doesn't power IS in the lens (if it has it)
That being said, I'm really impressed for what it is. I've tried it with a 70-200 non-IS, a 16-35 L, a 24-70 L and the 100mm f.2.8 macro and they are all fast, and accurate. These were all shot and are strait out of camera in a 5 minute walkaround today. Low light is a little slower, but not much.
Very impressed with the speedbooster (original, not S or Cine) and the update. It means I can invest in Canon glass and Panasonic bodies. Win/Win.

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In a Cuttus Interruptus, tool tracks are a nightmare. So far, for me, the lightest of touch and the sharpest of tool cannot send tool tracks to the cornfield. If anyone can advise me, much appreciation. Note: Shear Scraping has been tried. This next pair of Montages (Montagi?) illustrate the tilting-at-windmills that the process of removing tool tracks with tools can become. There comes a point where one has to resign oneself to the sandpaper, lest one remove too much material. That comes later.
Then, comes the sanding. I went to 400 grit, and I can see this wood starting to sing.
Thus ends this short Blog on the process. The next entry will begin with turning the Thing aroung in the chuck and seeing what comes of the top/inside. That'll wait til daylight and sobriety. The time now is 0230, Friday.
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A Day At Camp
No day at our summer camp is the same as another. However, we follow a general schedule for each day.
Typical day at the camp consists of:
- 2 sports sessions (kids have to choose 1 out of 3-4 activities), or 1 sport and 1 Leadership session
- 1 craft session
- 1 art/dance/show session or themed event (for instance, theater performance, fashion show, treasure hunting, etc.)
- 2 swimming sessions (before and after lunch)
For the evening, there is a planned program every night that alternates between big Camp Special Events, shows, movies, disco, campfires with marshmallow roasting, night trip and game nights.
Each day at camp is packed full of activities! The staff will encourage children to participate in activities that they believe is the best fit for each camper's personality.
Meals Plan
We eat 5 times a day, a menu like home. Three nutritional meals plus an afternoon and evening snacks are provided daily. Each meal is prepared with fresh ingredients. Drinking water is readily available throughout the campsite and its quality has been approved by the government.
For Breakfast, we usually serve pancakes/sandwich/hotdogs/scrambled eggs with bacon/cereals; fruits, dessert (cookies/wafers/muffin), and hot beverages. Oatmeal is offered almost every day as a healthy alternative or as extra.
Lunch includes a bowl of homemade soup, a main course like mashed potatoes/fries/rice/pasta, and sausages/chicken nuggets/whole meat/hamburgers served always with fresh vegetables or pickles; dessert (cookies/sweets/wafers), and soft drinks.
Afternoon snack might consist of cinnamon rolls/donuts/grain bar/ice cream, and fruits/juice/iced tea.
Dinner is the main course like pilau /pierogies/grilled sandwich/hotdog served always with grilled or fresh vegetables, and dessert with soft drinks or hot beverages.
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|John Miller
|10/23/2017 02:18 am
I am trying to download a webpage (just the singe webpage) and not a whole site
The webpage has embedded soundcloud player. When I download the webpage, the soundcloud player does not work.
Could someone recommend what settings I need to use to download a single webpage, i.e.
and at the same time keep the files size to the minimum possible?
How many levels and what file filters should I use?
Thank you
|Oleg Chernavin
|10/24/2017 06:22 am
I tried several ways, but didn't manage to make the player work offline. They are using their server to render sounds. Without the server, it is not working at all.
Best regards,
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|10/24/2017 08:03 am
|Thank you for the reply in any case. I haven't managed to do it yet also.
With some extensions in Chrome/Firefox, the page can be saved and the soundcloud player works (the media is treamed directly from soundcloud). I prefer to find a way in offline explorer though, if its possible.
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Wood species / Trade name:
Bibolo, Bibolo / Bibolo
- German: Bibolo
- French: Bibolo
Botanical name:
Lovoa trichilioides Harms
Character / Color:
Highly uniform flitch with spotted figure against elegant brown tone. Sliced veneer as quater cut.
Log Nr.: 1591/A
Origin: Africa
Quantity: 2,600.61 m²
Main length: 3.15 m
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Bangalore Travel Blog Part 3
This is part 3 of my travel blog on my current business trip to Bangalore, India. The two previous parts are here and here. In this article I want to talk about the various communications challenges we have in working with globally dispersed teams and in particular with the one here in Bangalore.
The main purpose of my visit to Bangalore has been to enhance communications. To meet all the people I regularly talk to on the phone or exchange e-mails with. I've met several team members you have spent time in Vancouver already, so this has been my turn. Meeting face to face certainly provides the best medium for communications. Face to face is the most reliable mechanism, especially when you can discuss things over a period of time (in this case I had two weeks). But the trip to India is quite grueling and it's a long way from home. So practically speaking we need other ways to enhance communications for the rest of the time. A key part of face to face visits is to learn who knows what, so in the future people know who to talk to.
Communications Breakdown
One of the big reasons for this trip was to solve a number of lingering problems that just didn't seem to be getting solved. We would think decisions were made and then a few status calls down the road they would resurface as open again. Generally it appeared communications between the various teams on this project were facing some serious challenges. Most of the discussion in this posting isn't specific to these particular teams or to teams in India. They could equally apply to teams in different cities in North America, or even sometimes teams on different floors of the same building. But since I'm writing this in Hong Kong airport on my return from Bangalore, some of the items might have an Indian flavor to them. I talked about some of these issues in my blog posting on the umbrella ceiling which was to do with working remotely, but I think this topic deserves more discussion.
Roots of the Problem
I think the biggest root of this problem is that either people are trained that its best to be self-sufficient and try far too hard to solve things themselves rather than ask for help or people just don't realize that there is someone else who knows the answer that they can ask.
Another cause might be politics between different companies when the teams work for different companies and there is some higher level interference because management wants things to look better than they really are. The paradox here is that if the team did ask for help, then things would be able to get better. By not asking for help, maybe you can create a short term perception of super-human ability, but this then just falls apart when the first milestone is missed.
Similar to the last paragraph, project time pressure also leads to a certain amount of bad decision making in this regard. Programmers under the gun will just work on their short term deliverables with all their effort and ignore e-mails, not read Wikis, etc. Doing this saves a bit of time in the day, but costs dearly if a key piece of information was communicated but not received.
Technology is Not the Answer
There are all sorts of great technologies to enhance communications. Video phones like Skype, all sorts of IM clients, very fancy telepresence setups, Wikis, blogs, etc. People are almost always connected these days to the Internet, so even with terrible time zone differences like between North America and India, communication can still be fairly immediate. But this all depends on people actually using the tools. A lot of times people see all these tools as a distraction and tend to avoid them.
The really hard problem here is how to disseminate important information that people will pay attention to. If there is too much information, then it's just treated as spam and ignored. If there is too little then there are communication problems or people don't bother checking for it. Add to this the problem that usually a new piece of information needs to be communicated three times in order to be absorbed.
Most Programmers are Introverts
Independent of where a programmer lives or works, whether it's Canada, South America, India, Asia or where ever, there is a pretty good chance that programmer is an introvert. This usually means that the programmer almost has a physical repulsion to picking up a phone and calling someone. This usually means that the programmer is not going to arrange a telepresence session on their own initiative. This usually means the programmer won't arrange a remote desktop session to work with someone to solve a problem.
Using e-Mail to Delay Communicating
E-Mail is often used as a way of delaying communications, especially when different time zones are involved. A good way to put off communications is to just send an e-mail. Often you won't have to deal with the answer until tomorrow. It's common to see a question e-mailed one day, then the next get a response asking for clarifications, then send the clarifications, then the next day get back an answer to the wrong question, then send further clarifications, etc, so that a simple question takes a week to get answered even though people are being fairly prompt with responding to e-mails.
E-mail is also a continuous interruption. Managing how you answer and manage your e-mails can be a big productivity booster. Certainly turn off audible alerts when you receive e-mails and don't let them ruin your concentration on your real job. Perhaps set aside specific time slots for answering e-mails.
Special Problems to India
People often list language as a problem when speaking to India. One thing to keep in mind is that India actually has 1,652 languages. Even in Bangalore where the common local language is Kannada, many people working in the high tech industry have migrated from other regions of India. This means that often the only language in common between team members in India is, in fact, English.
Development groups in India tend to be quite large. Often communication problems aren't limited to overseas. Often you get worse problems communicating things just to the whole team at the India location or just connecting the right people together who in reality sit quite close together.
Of course there is the 13½ hour time zone difference, and then the fact that it's such a long flight to get to India. Visiting has gotten easier over the years, but it can still be challenging for westerners.
Communications is always a challenge on any large project. As a project increases in size, the number of communication channels increases exponentially. Enabling effective communications on a large project can be helped by technology, but is really a people problem and has to be continuously managed.
And so concludes my blogs while on my Bangalore trip. Perhaps not a true travel blog, but I like to blog on the issues I'm dealing with and this trip provided some good topics. Anyway I'm back in Vancouver now and life returns to normal.
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Most countries have an unpredictable future; Russia has an unpredictable past. That old chestnut has cropped up often this year as the Kremlin has struggled to find an appropriate official way to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution.
Manipulating history for political ends is not unusual — see the Trump administration and the Civil War. But in Russia, invoking history has long been a way of proclaiming political or ideological affiliation. The "Great October Socialist Revolution" was the founding myth of the Soviet Union; Nov. 7 (Oct. 25 on the old Russian calendar), the date of the uprising that brought the Bolsheviks to power, was the national holiday, on which tanks, missiles and high-stepping soldiers swept through Red Square.
The history of the revolution — and of the czarist past, and for that matter of the entire world — was written to fit the myth of Soviet Russia as the vanguard of civilization, and woe to those who tampered with the official version. Unless they were the guardians of the official version, to whom it fell now and again to rewrite and update that history — like when Stalin went abruptly from demigod to footnote.
The end of the Soviet Union in 1991 set history adrift. The collapse of a totalitarian dictatorship that had overthrown an absolute monarchy forced Russians to confront a painful task of choosing what to glorify, what to condemn, and what to gloss over. Impassioned debates over what role of "liberalism," "democracy" or "elections" might have had a century ago are really about today.
Those who pine for a powerful state, President Vladimir Putin among them, have come to blame Lenin for the territorial costs he incurred for quitting the war with Germany and to credit Stalin with putting it together again (until it was dismantled anew by Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin). The last czar, Nicholas II, is alternately seen as a weak master who either foolishly allowed the autocracy to founder or who failed to ride with a democratizing tide. The Russian Orthodox Church has canonized him as martyr of an idealized, God-fearing past.
The fall of Communism is the onset of freedom for some, the collapse of empire for others, and simply irrelevant to many Russians under 35, who, according to public opinion polls, simply don't know much about 1917.
The revolution doesn't fit comfortably into any of the competing narratives. The very concept of "revolution," sanctified in Soviet mythology, changed radically after the chaos and impoverishment of the 1990s, until today the overwhelming majority of the Russian population, across all categories, declare that "whatever happens, a revolution in the country cannot be allowed." That, too, is a sentiment Mr. Putin fully shares, though his reason may be less a fear of chaos than of losing power the way his Ukrainian neighbors did in their "color revolutions."
The history Mr. Putin has sought to write is one in which his Russia is a continuation of a great and powerful Russian state that has existed over the centuries, under the czars and the Bolsheviks. In this vision, revolution is a foreign-instigated setback. The chairman of the official Russian Historical Society, Sergei Naryshkin, who is also head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, said as much when he spoke to the organizing committee charged with the 100th anniversary of the revolution about "those centers, primarily beyond the ocean, where the decisions to fund coups d'état are made."
The Kremlin could not simply gloss over the Russian Revolution, so Mr. Putin has played it down. The official government order for commemorations referred only to "the revolution of 1917 in Russia" — not Great, or Russian, or Socialist, or October, or any other adjective that would imply glorification or disparagement. And the lesson Mr. Putin stressed was the need for reconciliation — "the strengthening of the social, political and civic consensus that we have managed to achieve today." No major national events were scheduled.
The official silence doesn't mean there's been no excitement in this jubilee year. A movie called "Matilda," about a relationship between Nicholas II when he was still heir to the throne and a dancer named Matilda Kshesinskaya, set off a nationwide furor long before it was released. One legislator demanded that it be banned for demeaning the image of a sainted czar, Orthodox Christian extremists tried to set fire to a theater showing it in Yekaterinburg, where the czar's family was killed, and the premiere last month required heavy security. There's no controlling the past.


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SALT 2018 April Calendar // FREE Wallpaper
The Salt Design 2018 Calendar is here – a homage to our most loved modern artists and art movements.
April – by Hannah
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most prolific and acclaimed artists of the 20th century. While he was best known for his Surrealist work, Dali had an expansive artistic repertoire which also included film, sculpture, and photography.
As an apt homage to Dali, our Salt Calendar design for April turns things upside-down – drawing inspiration from the melting, spiraling elements of the artist's most popular work, The Persistence of Memory.
One of the most distinguishable aspects of the Surrealist movement and of Dali's work was revealing unexpected juxtapositions and exploring everyday objects in an highly imaginative and somewhat abstract manner.
I particularly love Dali's unique perspectives and symbolism, his slowing of time, notion of weightlessness and how he could bring his unconscious/dreams to life through his art.
Whilst walking alongside the river Thames during a visit to London in 2007, I had my own slightly 'surreal' encounter when I stumbled upon a tribute to Dali (The Dalí Universe: London). The bronze sculpture was such a striking contrast juxtaposed in front of the stunning London cityscape, complemented by the ornate lamp posts that lined the sidewalk of The Queen's Walk. The piece embodied all that I love about Dali's work – right down to the manner in which I discovered the artwork. It is a fond memory I hold to this day!
How wonderful to know Dali is as inspirational to me and other art lovers today as he has ever been!
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1. Dali portrait. 2. The Persistence of Memory. 3. London Eye. 4. Dali sculpture. 5. The temptation. 6. Lobster Telephone 1936.


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Halloween is a great time to try some really amazing makeup. With the different types of Halloween makeup, it can be tricky to decide which ones to try. We've created a makeup tips and tricks guide to make your Halloween makeup creations easier!
Grease Makeup
Grease makeup is the go-to makeup choice for professional clowns and the like. This medium provides true opaque coverage and can be applied with a sponge or your fingers. What some don't like about grease makeup is how heavy it feels on your face or wherever applied. If you choose grease makeup, be sure to set it with powder to keep it looking fresh all night.
Cream-based Makeup
Cream-based makeup is similar to grease but has a thinner texture. This can be applied with either a sponge or your fingers, but due to the thin consistency we recommend using a sponge. This medium is lighter on the skin and is more comfortable that grease. Cracking can occur with longer wear. Again, be sure to set your makeup with powder to extend the wear.
Latex Prosthetics
I'm sure you've seen these at every Halloween store and if you've never tried them you should! Latex prosthetics are realistic and have a soft skin-like texture. To apply latex prosthetics you'll need Spirit Gum adhesive and Spirit Gum Remover. Latex prosthetics can add scary elements to your costume or a touch of whimsy depending on the kind you pick out.
Make sure before you apply the makeup of your choice that you have a cleanser, adhesive remover, cold cream, and plenty of cotton pads for easy removal!
Reminder Halloween is the only time it is okay to be something else! The other days of the years being your true self is the best!
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Mather Lifeways is a small to midsize elderly community based in Evanston, IL. They brand themselves as a "Life Plan Community" reframing the experience of retirement to be exciting, fun and rewarding. They continue to be recognized for their advance technology and research. It's not surprising that their marketing is modern, high-end and follows their positive, lively narrative of growing old.
The mailer shines as the light reflects of the bubbles coated with gloss UV coating. Solid branding with the a rich PMS orange. A circular cut tab complements the bubble theme and practically helps you open the mailer. Imagery features well-dressed, active, happy elderly people in various states of enjoyment. Instead of retirement they call it "Repriorment" – another great use of advertising portmanteau. The center spread provides some more inspirational copy and a perforated reply card. I'd definitely be drawn to give them a call if my parents were ready for retirement.
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|Die Cut; Score; Perforate; Fold; Spot Glue; Inkjet; Sort, Tray, Mail


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Guide to python's function decorators
Testing Django Projects at Scale
Talk given by Ash Christopher
Testing in Django
Published on Mar 12, 2012
Carl Meyer
A deep dive into writing tests with Django, covering Django's custom test-suite-runner and the testing utilities in Django, what all they actually do, how you should and shouldn't use them (and some you shouldn't use at all!). Also, guidelines.
Cache Side Channel Attacks: CPU design as a security problem
End of May I had the opportunity to present my research on cache side channel attacks at the "Hack In The Box" conference. After my presentation with Nishat Herath last year at black hat I published my private comments to that slide deck and that was well received. I had decided to do that again for "Hack In The Box", unfortunately it took me a little longer to translate my comments into something human readable. But here they are. Since the comments relate directly to a specific slide in the slide deck you'll probably want to have the slide deck open when reading this blog post. You can find them here: https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2016ams/materials/D2T1%20-%20Anders%20Fogh%20-%20Cache%20Side%20Channel%20Attacks.pdf
Writing online multiplayer game with python and asyncio
Splitting up the settings file
If you use a source control system (CVS, SVN, …), or want to publish your application on the web, it may be a good idea to move sensitive or machine/user specific settings like database passwords and such out of the main settings.py file.
As discussions on the django-developers mailing list have shown everybody has different requirements and ideas how to do this. This page is meant to collect some of these ideas for future reference.
One thing to keep in mind is that Django's config files are pure Python. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to handle configurations the way you think is best. Or to quote Adrian Holovaty:
We don't need a default solution for this. It's not within the scope of this project to tell people how they should organize their settings files. Take that opportunity to showcase your individualism.
Argparse, Docopt and Click
Comparing Python Command-Line Parsing Libraries – Argparse, Docopt, and Click
About a year ago I began a job where building command-line applications was a common occurrence. At that time I had used argparse quite a bit and wanted to explore what other options were available. I found that the most popular alternatives available were click and docopt. During my exploration I also found that other than each libraries "why use me" section there was not much available for a complete comparison of the three libraries. Now there is – this blog post!


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Sony Pictures Entertainment has issued an apology over a controversial scene in its new film "Peter Rabbit," during which a character with an allergy to blackberries is attacked with the offending foodstuff. "Food allergies are a serious issue," wrote representatives for Sony Pictures Entertainment, reports The New York Times. "Our film should not have made light of Peter Rabbit's archnemesis, Mr. McGregor,
being allergic to blackberries, even in a cartoonish, slapstick way." "We sincerely regret not being more aware and sensitive to this issue, and we truly apologize," the statement concluded. The new film "Peter Rabbit," based on Beatrix Potter's children's book of the same name, was released on Feb. 9, but soon began receiving backlash on social media over its treatment of the allergy-afflicted character. READ MORE


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Best European Ski Resorts by Interest
If you want to ski at the best ski resorts in Europe, you first have to qualify what amenities and features make a resort the "best." For instance, if you want to ski at a resort with your family, finding one that offers a wide variety of attractions and family-friendly events would probably make the most sense. Similarly, if you're skiing on a tight budget, you may want to find the best resorts for inexpensive skiing. Learn how to find the best ski resort in Europe for whatever it is that you're looking for.
The Best European Ski Resorts
Rugged Sports Enthusiasts
If you're a true sportsman or woman, the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc resort in France offers some of the most rugged terrain in the world. Not only can you enjoy a 12-mile ski run, you can also enjoy extensive backcountry terrain, hang gliding and ice climbing.
Activity Variety
The Courchevel resort in France offers the largest ski area in the world and includes four separate villages with a wide variety of activities on and off the slopes. Half of their ski terrain is geared toward beginners, so it's appropriate for children and families. If you don't want to spend much time on the mountain, you can shop, head to the spa, go bowling, take in a movie or even go ice skating.
Skiing Variety
Head to Switzerland to take in the Gstaad resort area for the most skiing variety. If you purchase the "Ski Gstaad Pass" you can access six resorts spread out over the mountains, all connected through a series of ski lifts. All-in-all you'll be able to access approximately 150 miles of snow-covered slopes with a single ski pass.
Do you want to feel like you're really special when you head for the mountain? You may want to plan well in advance for your ski vacation to the Lech Zurs resort in Austria. Only 14,000 tickets are issued a day, which may sound like a lot, but pales in comparison to the admittance of most ski resorts. This low admittance guarantees short waits to load onto lifts and quiet trails.
Cross Country Skiing
If what you really love to do is get your heart rate pumping while skiing flatter terrain, small hills and dales, head to St. Moritz in Switzerland. You can ski over 117 miles of trails including well-lit trails for night skiing.
If you and the one you love find nothing more romantic than cozying up after a long day of skiing, book your trip to Megeve in France. You'll find quaint cottages, cobblestone streets and horse drawn buggies awaiting you, setting the perfect scene for romance.
If you're bringing your brood with you when you head to Europe, you may want to book your trip for the Les Gets resort in France. This resort received the "Famille Plus" rating for quality family access, guaranteeing activities for all ages and rates that have been adjusted to accommodate skiers from young to old.
Booking Your Vacation
When booking your European ski vacation, check for special deals available through the resort's website or through websites like Ski.com, Ski Europe or Europe Mountains. Keep in mind that in addition to the cost of accommodations and skiing, you're going to have to travel to Europe and pay for shipping your luggage and ski supplies. It may actually cost less to rent equipment while in Europe rather than taking your equipment with you. For the absolute best European ski vacation, you want to feel like you spent your money wisely while still having a great experience.


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What Can We Learn from Non-Profit Social Media Campaigns
"Just Do It." They say. "I don't care how much it costs."
Well, that's all very well and good when you are a brand name or a for profit company that has a marketing budget. However when you don't have that luxury you have to be a bit more creative, and I am often inspired by how non-profits with limited advertising budgets use social media to create successful marketing campaigns.
Customized Content
Remember last summer when ALS broke social media records with the Ice Bucket Challenge. It was on every social network. That's when we really noticed that social media was the perfect medium for non-profits to get exposure with almost no cost. It was the creating of a customizable social campaign that worked. It was adapted to each viewer and changed the way they saw fit, allowing them to impart experiences and thoughts, and it's this that made it go viral.
Empower the Fans
The United Nations World Humanitarian Day campaign managed to get 1 million views by empowering their fan base. They asked fans to sign-up and share a pre-populated post that could also be customized. The post was released to all fans at the same time giving the post more muscle than the average post. It was one that went viral immediately.
It comes down to this. Who do you believe? A trusted friend or a company talking about its product? Social media platforms allow for others to make recommendations or participate. If I receive a letter asking for a donation, I might forget it, but if I receive a request on Facebook, especially one that is circulating several times around, I will probably pay more attention. This is called social validation and it is worth a lot, so you always want to expand into new audiences.
Find Partners
Finding a marketing team to help can significantly increase the success of the campaign. Both corporate and non-profit should look to leverage their network o get mutual benefits.
Bottom Line
Yes, there are many lessons to be learned from a non-profit. As they say, you can't just throw money at something and expect it to work. Using social media to market takes creativity and keeping in mind these simple ideas that have worked for non-profits, even without a large marketing budget.


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White space (the absence of text and graphics) is vital to graphic design. The key is to add just enough white space so the eye knows where to go and can rest a bit when it gets there.You can control white space in the following location: margins, paragraph spacing, spacing between lines of text, gutters (the space between columns), and surrounding text and graphics.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Design Tip
Posted by Madhukar B Raju at 4:10 AM
Labels: tips
Tips on principles of Design
four principles of design: balance, emphasis, rhythm, and unity. Below are some tips on the same.
- Repeat a specific shape at regular intervals, either horizontally or vertically.
- Center elements on a page.
- Put several small visuals in one area to balance a single large image or block of text.
- Use one or two odd shapes and make the rest regular shapes.
- Lighten a text-heavy piece with a bright, colorful visual.
- Leave plenty of white space around large blocks of text or dark photographs
- Offset a large, dark photograph or illustration with several small pieces of text, each surrounded by a lot of white space.
- Repeat a series of similarly shaped elements, with even white spaces between each, to create a regular rhythm.
- Repeat a series of progressively larger elements with larger white spaces between each for a progressive rhythm.
- Alternate dark, bold type and light, thin type.
- Alternate dark pages (with lots of type or dark graphics) with light pages (with less type and light-colored graphics).
- Repeat a similar shape in various areas of a layout.
- Repeat the same element in the same position on every page of a printed publication such as a newsletter.
- Use a series of evenly spaced, square photographs next to an outlined photograph with an unusual shape.
- Put an important piece of text on a curve or an angle while keeping all of the other type in straight columns.
- Use bold, black type for headings and subheads and much lighter text for all other text. Place a large picture next to a small bit of text.
- Reverse (use white type) a headline out of a black or colored box.
- Use colored type or an unusual font for the most important information.
- Put lists you want to highlight in a sidebar in a shaded box.
- Use only one or two typestyles and vary size or weight for contrast throughout the publication, presentation, or web site.
- Be consistent with the type font, sizes, and styles for headings, subheads, captions, headers, footers, etc. throughout the publication, presentation, or web site.
- Use the same color palette throughout.
- Repeat a color, shape, or texture in different areas throughout.
- Choose visuals that share a similar color, theme, or shape.Line up photographs and text with the same grid lines.
Posted by Madhukar B Raju at 3:31 AM
Labels: Design, Principles, tips
The Psychology of Color
Color -- Associations
Reds -- Energy, Passion, Power, Excitement
Happy, Confident, Creative, Adventurous Oranges --
Yellows -- Wisdom, Playful, Satisfying, Optimistic
Greens -- Health, Regeneration, Contentment, Harmony
Blues -- Honesty, Integrity, Trustworthiness
Violets -- Regal, Mystic, Beauty, Inspiration
Browns -- Easiness, Passivity
Blacks -- Finality, Transitional Color
Reds -- Energy, Passion, Power, Excitement
Yellows -- Wisdom, Playful, Satisfying, Optimistic
Greens -- Health, Regeneration, Contentment, Harmony
Blues -- Honesty, Integrity, Trustworthiness
Violets -- Regal, Mystic, Beauty, Inspiration
Browns -- Easiness, Passivity
Blacks -- Finality, Transitional Color
Posted by Madhukar B Raju at 3:24 AM
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Marleta Childs
P. O. Box 6825
As Edith Wagner, publisher of the distinguished Reunions Magazine, stated in a news release last year: "Reunions aren't just picnics anymore. Many reunions last three days to accommodate members who travel great distances and provide a brief vacation for those who live nearby. Accommodations, food, tours, entertainment, tournaments and games--something for everyone--are all part of what organizers must consider to make a memorable reunion...."
To help people keep their New Year's resolution to plan a reunion, Wagner recently published the new 8th edition of her REUNIONS WORKBOOK. The colorful 37-page guide will be useful to individuals who are just beginning to make plans since the booklet provides the steps and checklists needed for a successful gathering. Even persons who have planned reunions for years will find the manual offers worthwhile suggestions, new ideas, and checklists to keep everything moving smoothly. REUNIONS WORKBOOK is free to subscribers of Reunions Magazine ($9.99 for one year or $17.99 for two years). Non-subscribers may purchase a copy for $10 from Reunions Magazine, Box 11727, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211-0727 (phone 414-263-4567; fax 414-263-6331; e-mail email@example.com).
Thanks to Ray Parker Fouts of Cocoa, FL, for this interesting item about debtor's prison that she found in the 15 July 1830 issue of the North Carolina newspaper Edenton Gazette and Farmer's Palladium (formerly the Edenton Gazette). Her source of information is North Carolina State Archive Microfilm Reel EdEGw-2, Edenton Gazette, Jan. 12, 1819 - Dec. 21, 1831.
"Imprisonment for debt.--A Providence (R. I.) paper of the 31th {sic} of May, says: 'Saturday last being return day, upwards of twenty persons were committed to jail in this town for debt, on executions. Among the debtors are many of our most worthy fellow citizens. One of them, Capt. Samuel GODFREY, is now eighty-six years of age, with the loss of hearing, and nearly bent double by infirmities. He is committed too not for a debt of his own, but for having been an endorser. Many of those thus cut off from active employments, were just re-commencing business, after having given up all they possessed, with a fair prospect of supporting themselves and families.'"
K. Crisman, 713 South 7th, Memphis, TX 79245 (e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com) is looking for information on Bertha Safronia CRISMAN, born 10 Dec 1890 in Tarrant Co., TX, and died in the 1960s? Her parents were Elisha Fain "Doc" CRISMAN and Frances Bartow "Frank" ALEXANDER. Her siblings were George Henry, John Virgil, William Alexander, James Elisha, Jennie, and Jessie CRISMAN.
Between 1915 and 1920 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX, Bertha S. married her first husband, William STEVESON, who was born about 1880 in TX. They disappear from records after 1930.
Bertha's second husband was J. S. SATTERWHITE. In later life she may have lived in Arkansas. She had some children but it is not known which of Bertha's husbands was the father.


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Souvenir plates like this were manufactured by Vernon Kilns predominantly from the 1940's through the 1950's. This 10 5/8" transfer ware plate features the historical town of Danville, Virginia. Known as the "Last Capital of the Confederacy" the Confederate Memorial Library (which still stands) is one of the featured areas. The city of Danville was also well known for the Dan River Cotton Mill which was the largest single-unit textile mill in the world. The mill offered textile jobs for a great percentage of the town's population and sold cotton fabrics nationally. Two views of the mill are featured on the plate. The plate also shares other historic scenes from the tobacco auction market, Stratford College, Averett College, and the city's Memorial Hospital.
The plate is in Excellent Condition. It was created by Vernon Kilns as a promotion by the Belk-Leggett Department Store. The Belk store was massive in the small downtown Danville and became known as "a shopping center" all on it's own.
"Scenes of Danville, Virginia" Vernon Kilns Transferware Plate
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Duration:Approx. 4 hours
Features:Famous Peking Roast Duck dinner, Beijing Acrobatics Night Showmore info >>
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Features:Beijing Jinshanling & Simatai Great Wall Hiking Day Tour - this tour is featured by hiking Beijing Jinshanling & Simatai Great Wall for about 8 hours. Tourists will have a Beijing hiking bus day tour for great fun at great value price. more info >>
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Features:Beijing Kung Fu Night Show Tourmore info >>
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Duration:Half Day
Features:Beijing Night Show Tour - the taste of crispy and aromatic Peking Roast Duck is memorable forever; enjoying graceful Peking Opera is listening to vivid Chinese romances. Besides, appreciating the Kungfu Show in Beijing is also wonderful experience; you could enjoy the greatness and beauty of Chinese Kung Fu.more info >>
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Features:Beijing Classic Day Bus Tour - this tour is featured by taking comfortable coach to see the Beijing best and highlights for one day with shared tour guide and other tourists from various countries. You will visit the Tian'anmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, etc. more info >>
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Oh, Autumn! Beijing is showing its best with the crisp, clear morning skies and stretching warm afternoon sunshine, while we'll take you to the off the beaten track sites to dig into the locals. Experience Beijing differently!
That's not just great enough; prepare to be inspired by exploring the wild northwest China - Xinjiang, Gebi Desert, and the Horse racing. The spotlight is to hike the world's 4th largest desert, Badain Jaran Desert, a paradise for adventure hiking with peculiar peaks, echoing sands, numerous lakes, holy springs and ancient temples. - Becoming a nomad, riding camels and camping under the starry night sky. It'll be an ultimate experience you'll talk about for many years!more info >>
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Features:'China Golden Triangle + Tibet mysterious Fairyland Discovery' - a quintessential China tour: explore historical and cultural capitals-Beijing & Xian; 'roof of the world'-Tibet; Giant Panda's home-Chengdu; and shopaholic's paradise-Shanghai.more info >>
Duration:15 Days & 14 Nights
Features:Beijing-Xian-Dunhuan-Ancient Silk Road-Great Wall of Han Dynasty-Turpan-Urumqi-Kashgar-Shanghai. Experience both historic wonders and natural marvels, especially from ancient Silk Road Visit the legendary royal palace and museum – The Forbidden City View the ancient life size Terra-Cotta Warrior Corps Stroll on Huangpu River Bund and view modern constructions at Shanghai. more info >>
Duration:15 Days & 14 Nights
Features:This China Culture Tour visits some of the most significant sites of the imperial age and offers the opportunity to learn various kinds of Chinese culture !more info >>
Duration:15 Days & 14 Nights
Features:This tour package mostly takes part in the southwest of China, where you will experience an adventure of a lifetime in Tibet. Guilin is also a site of tremendous natural beauty,while Beijing and Xian provide a glimpse of the wonders of ancient China, while both Beijing and Shanghai showcase China's rapid development. more info >>
Duration:11 days & 10 nights
Features:This sample tour consists of China's best of best. You will have a deep encounter with China's splendid history by touring two ancient China's capital cities - Beijing and Xian. And you will visit the most prosperous Chinese city - Shanghai, the most scenic Chinese city - Guilin. You will see how how different its cities are!more info >>
Duration:12 days & 11 nights
Features:Beijing-Guilin-Yangshuo-Kunming-Lijiang-Shanghai-Mt.Huang-Shanghai. China is a country with one of the most diverse terrain in the world. The natural sceneries on this land are of all kinds with some of the most unique landscape that unseen elsewhere. This tour will bring you to the most breathtakingly beautiful places of China, where are the masterpieces of the Mother Nature. more info >>
Duration:12 days & 11 nights
Features:Visit rice terrace fields to explore the unique agricultural lifestyle of the ethnic minorities living in China's remote mountain area;Cruise down the picturesque Li River featuring crystal clear water and unique-shaped Karst hills along the way;Visit adorable baby pandas at Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, and Challenge the toughness of your tongue by trying the hot-spicy Chuan food;Climb the magnificent Buddhist mountain – Emei, and marvel at its holiness。 more info >>
Duration:10 days & 9 nights
Features:Chengdu is the hometown of Giant Pandas! Experience a unforgettable memory with cute pandas! During the whole trip, you will get lost in he treasures of Chinese culture and history!more info >>
Duration:12 days & 11 nights
Features:Beijing, Jilin, Beidahu Ski Resort and Harbin are the ideal tourist destinations of China in winter. This tour package is perfect for you to explore the winter highlights of China: skiing in Beidahu, Great Wall hiking, 2013 Harbin ice and snow festival, and many more.more info >>
Duration:10 Days
Features:This private tour features to explore the Beijing and Shanghai metropolis. Besides, out of bustling and vibrant Shanghai, we will take you to some contrastingly beautiful and tranquil cities nearby. One is Hangzhou with its 'paradise on earth' West Lake. Other destinations include the elegant gardens in Suzhou, Taihu Lake in Wuxi and the Mingxiaoling Museum in time-honored Nanjing.more info >>
Duration:11 days & 10 nights
Features:This 11 days tour focusses on the natural landscapes of Hunan province. From the towering limestone peaks in Zhangjiajie National Park to the tranquil Zuolong Gorge, to the dizzying cable car ride to the top of Tianmen Mountain, you will be impressed by the majestic beauty of this area. Then combine them with must sees in Beijing and Shanghai. You will return home with one unforgettable memories!more info >>
Duration:12 Nights & 13 Days
Features:This specially designed tour combines the highlights of China's most attractive historical sites with a chance to get close to the cute Pandas! It will make for an amazing experience with various excitements.more info >>
Duration:12 days & 11 nights
Features:One who has returned from Wu Yue (Five high mountains)thinks nothing of other mountains, and he who has been to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), thinks nothing of other high mountain.more info >>
Duration:14 days & 13nights
Features:The capital of the Yunnan province is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau on 1900 meters above sea level. Because of the all year round pleasant, spring like climate Kunming was nicknamed "The Spring City". Whether exploring the city by bus, taxi, by bicycle or on foot, visitors will find Kunming a rather easy and pleasant city to get around… Enjoy the diversity of natural wonders in this province: fertile valleys, tropical rainforests, tranquil lakes, thundering rivers, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, nurturing two of the world's great rivers, the Mekong and the Yangtse.more info >>
Duration:14 Days & 13 Nights
Features:'China Golden Triangle + Guilin Breathtaking Natural Scenery + Luxury Relaxing Yangtze Cruise' - experience China's best of best in one go: China's history and culture, cosmopolitan metropolis, gorgeous natural scenery, and exotic river cruise. more info >>
Duration:12 Days & 11 Nights
Features:'China Golden Triangle + Guilin Breathtaking Natural Scenery' - experience China's contrast: history and culture, modern development and spectacular landscapes.more info >>
Duration:13 nights,14 days
Features:Start your Best of China tour from Shanghai. A seamless blend of tradition and modern, as well as east and west is waiting for you. Then travel to Yunnan Ancient villages will let you know how 52 ethinic minorities live together harmoniously. The essence of Chinese culture, landscapes and people is all in one!more info >>
Duration:11 days & 10 nights
Features:This package combines 3 charming cities: Beijing, Guilin and Shanghai. Explore city highlights then experience Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages in China are the most representative local-style residences in southern Anhui Province. They both listed as World Heritage. more info >>
Duration:10 nights & 11 nights
Features:On your journey, you explore bustling bazaars; spend quality time with local Uighur residents; immerse in the awe-inspiring isolation of the Taklamakan Desert; explore Karakul Lake and its surrounding lush alpine forests; dine in a beautiful vineyard; and encounter the sheer magnificence of the Flaming Mountains. more info >>
Duration:13 Days & 12 Nights
Features:As the name suggests, this tour is designed for the first-time visitor to experience the majestic Yangtze River. Discover for yourself the incredible gorges, mountain villages and breathtaking scenery. Be fascinated by the Three Gorges Dam project; this amazing feat of engineering needs to be seen to be believed. more info >>
Duration:11 days & 10 nights
Features:Known for its landscape and legendary Buddhist sites, Sichuan - this mountain kingdom will certainly delight all who visit. It has three places on the UNESCO World Cultural and World Heritage lists; Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou), Huanglong Valley and Mt. Emei. The name Jiuzhaigou refers to the nine Tibetan villages that are situated within the valley. Huanglong Valley has some of the most stunning scenery in the world and Mt. Emei is regarded as one of Buddhism's most sacred and China's most remarkable mountains.more info >>
Duration:10 days & 9 nights
Features:Xishuangbanna is the most tropical area in China, so if you are looking for a warm place and something different,this trip is for you. You will discover Bai, Hani, Yi, Yao and other minorities villages, you will be surrounded by nature and tea plantations and go as far as the border of Myanmar. The population of the Xishuangbanna is composed by 30% of Han and 70% of minorities.more info >>
Duration:10 days & 9 nights
Features:A perfect private tour to explore the three most attractive cities of China: Beijing, Lhasa and Shanghai. You'll experience some totally different lifestyles and landscapes in mordern cities and isolated areas, which may provoke deep thought.more info >>
Duration:12 days & 11 nights
Features:This Chinese Traditional Medicine Tours perfectly combines sightseeing to the major sightseeing places in China with traditional Chinese medicine study including acupuncture, tea ceremony, Chinese traditional massage and herbal medicine.more info >>
Duration:12 days & 11 nights
Features:Explore China's major historical attractions like the Great Wall and Summer Palace during the day and in the evening take part in various social and nightlife activities as you visit some of China's most exciting clubs, fun-filled karaoke houses, unique pubs and relaxing massage parlors and spas. Do it all! See the Terracotta Warriors, tour Shanghai, witness the beauty of China's ancient water towns, and enjoy the best of China's nightlife! more info >>
Duration:10 Nights, 11 Days
Features:Within 11 days, an overall picture of China will be vivid in your mind. Covering the most visit-worthy and symbolic attractions of China, you will not just see China but touch the soul of this land with legendary history, outstanding culture, and extraordinary landscapes. more info >>
Duration:11 nights & 12 days
Features:Begin your China tour from Chinese capital city-Beijing which offers you an opportunity to explore most highlights of China.While enjoying leisurely vacations and impressive outdoor adventures,you will also visit interesting ethnic groups in Guilin.more info >>
Duration:10 Days & 9 Nights
Features:Our 'Glories of China' will truly captivate you – be enthralled with the culture, history and beauty of this immense land. Wander through the streets of picturesque Yangshuo, marvel at the mighty Terracotta Warriors in Xian and be astounded by ancient sites in Shanghai and Beijing. Many of your fondest memories may be of the simple things on the tour. more info >>
Duration:11 days & 10 nights
Features:This luxury kids-friendly tour allows you and your kids experience the best of China by visiting hottest sightseeing spots while doing tons of family friendly activities! It will leave you and your kids unforgetable memories!more info >>
Duration:11 days & 10 nights
Features:Begin with Beijing, where is the must-seeing city in China. The following are ancient town Lijiang, amazing Shangri-La, and the breathtaking natural Guilin. With us, you will experience a unique and memorable China honeymoon tour. more info >>
Duration:13 Days & 12 Nights
Features:It is a photographer's dream tour. Pack your camera, your tour will begin with a highlight tour to Beijing. Then you fly to historic Chengdu, where you will find a wealth of historic, architectural, natural and performance subjects for your camera. Continue your wonderful tour to Huangshan, which gain the reputation, derives from its significance in Chinese art and literature.more info >>
Duration:11 days & 10 nights
Features:This tour provides you with an opportunity to discover the perfect East-meets-West culture.While experiencing a great mixture of China's past and present, you can also enjoy leisurely vacations and impressive outdoor adventures.more info >>
Duration:14 days & 13 nights
Features:Exploring the majestic and colorful culture of 26 ethnic minorities, marveling Exploring the majestic and colorful culture of 26 ethnic minorities, marveling at the diverse and wild landscape, and experience the rapid changes from the ancient to the modern in the golden triangle cities –this China tour is the most COLORFUL!more info >>
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Duration:5 Days & 4 Nights
Features:Can't imagine summer vacation without a visit to the beach? eureka! This Beidaihe beach tour is right up there. Beidaihe is the best beach of northern China, and one of nine famous sun-rise watching spots in China. Beijing Changhe River boat crusie is another spotlight and never miss out on the season of fun! more info >>
Duration:7 Days & 6 Nights
Features:Trace the history of China by taking this trip. Walk through the time-locked Pingyao, and you'll find yourself wandering in the past as real among those 14th-century Chinese style grey houses mixed with red lanterns. Appreciate Yungang Grottoes, the ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong.more info >>
Duration:5 Days
Features:A whole heap of must-sees in just three days and cool off to the gorgeous Longqing Gorge. People often say Longqing Gorge is a small Li River in Guilin, but it is more beautiful than Li River; it is a small three gorges on the Yangtze River, but it is more dangerous than the Three Gorges.more info >>
Duration:7 Days & 6 Nights
Features:Beijing side trip to Chengde - an out of ordinary itinerary, taking you to explore the Chengde summer resort, which was the second palace of Emperors spending their summer vacations here. Besides, a boat cruise to Summer Palace is a spotlight of this tour. more info >>
Duration:9 Days & 8 Nights
Features:Ancient Treasures Tour offers a great chance to discover the best-preserved ancient towns in China and experience the traditional life style of the locals.more info >>
Duration:5 days & 4 nights
Features:Plan a Beijing tour in 2013 winter? Beijing has so much to offer in winter, such as the ski resort, ice lantern festival, spa vacations, etc. This private tour is perfect for you to explore the Beijing highlihts in this winter, besides, you will have one day to ski in the Nanshan Ski Resort and one day to have a spa tour in Chunhuiyuan after the Mutianyu Great Wall hiking.more info >>
Duration:5 days & 4 nights
Features:Cruising down the Yangtze River, you may feel that you are going into a beautiful Chinese painting. The beauty of the Three Gorges and legends of the tourist sites along the river, and the consistent high-quality service on the ship must highlight your Yangtze River tour. Choose this magnificent cruise tour, and you will enjoy the unsurpassed beauty of the Yangtze River cruise.more info >>
Duration:8 Days & 7 Nights
Features:4 days Visting Beijing's highlights including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden city, Great Wall, Ming tombs, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs, Summer Palace etc. + 4 days exploring Xi'an's Best including Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum,Huashan Mountain,etc. more info >>
Duration:7 days & 6 night
Features:Travel from Beijing to Xian, Travel by Trains! This private tour is perfect for you to not only have a lifetime train experience in China, but also explore the two ancient cities of China: Beijing and Xian.more info >>
Duration:7 days & 6 night
A Must trip for photographers! This is the best tour for you to marvel at the beautiful but harsh landscape of the holy lake Namtso with perfect view of the ice-capped Nyenchenthangla Mountains. Moreover, a train experience in the highest altitude of the world will astonish you.more info >>
Duration:6 Days & 5 Nights
Features:travle to Lanzhou city and Qinghai Province is really cool! Go to the northwest of China does not only means escape from the heat. It is a unique experience to explore the start of the silk road, as well as the Yellow River. You will not only have the chance to discover the last gem of Chinese history and culture, but also get close to the local minority people's life. more info >>
Duration:6 days & 5 nights
Features:This gourmet package showcases the many facets of Beijing and Chengdu. Visit these two cities and begin to realize the surprising diversity of China. See ultra-modern skyscrapers and infrastructure as well as ancient historical sites. You will leave with wonderful pictures, an appreciation for the delicious food, and many lifelong memories!more info >>
Duration:6 Days & 5 Nights
Features:It is our classic seniors' route and has been successfully-operated for many years. Marvel at the wonders of Beijing and be enthralled at every turn.more info >>
Duration:5 Days & 4 Nights
Features:We are excited to create this route for our elderly travelers. It's not just grandma travel, while it allows to see the best of Beijing with zest, comfortably and safely.more info >>
Duration:5 days & 4 nights
Features:Beijing Family Tour Package for 5 Days - Beijing is a perfect destination for a family tour with kids. In this tour, all family members will have a splendid experience by visiting Tian'anmen Square, the mysterious Forbidden City, grand temples and beautiful parks. But for kids, they could say good morning to the lovely Giant Pandas in the Zoo and learn how to fly wonderful kites in Tian'anmen Square. Kids and parents enjoyed a wonderful time for this tour.more info >>
Duration:6 night & 7 days
Features:This tour combines some of the most famous minority areas of Guizhou with the attractions of Guilin and Yangshuo. If you don't have time to take one of the longer tours, this trip enables you to see some of the best scenery while still learning about the different ethnic minority groups. more info >>
Duration:5 days & 4 nights
Features:Jiuzhai Valley has therefore earned the title of "Fairyland on Earth", with its picturesque valley stretching more than 80km within a natural reserve in northern Sichuan Province. more info >>
Duration:5 days & 4 nights
Features:This winter tour covers not only all the 'must-sees' of Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Great Wall Hiking, but also the most unique and exciting winter activities, only available in Beijing winter: Skiing, Spa and Great Wall excursion. more info >>
Duration:7 days & 6 night
Features:7 days discovering Beijing's highlights including Tiananmen Square,Forbidden city,Great Wall, Ming tombs,Temple of Heaven,Hutongs,Summer Palace etc. + 3 days visting Xi'an's Best including Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and Big Wild Goose Pagoda,etc. in a more relax way! more info >>
Duration:7 Days
Features:Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town shining like a pearl on the Dianpu River, famous for its well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, ancient bridges, and quaint courtyards. Walking along the zigzag of narrow streets and past the shops in the center of town, you'll see how the locals really live as they go about their daily labors, sit in the sun and chat, or play cards with their neighbors. more info >>
Duration:5 Days & 4 Nights
Features:Beijing Xi'an tour is always the first choice for those who travel to China at the first time. Do you want to know why it is so popular? Just join in the hot tour, you can get the answer by yourself. Don't be afraid of the high tempreture, because your spirit can be higher than that!more info >>
Duration:5 days & 4 nights
Features:Beijing is in blossom in March, April and May. This tour will take you to the most beautiful places to see Beijing in blossom. Besides, the must-sees and must-dos in Beijing are all covered in this trip. more info >>
Duration:5 Days
Features:For those who have never been to Beijing however wanted to get a full picture of the City in just one go - classic tourist attractions and Muslim cultures, this is the ideal tour to pick. Niujie Mosque and Huashi Mosque are the representatives of Beijing Muslim, while Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Great Wall, Hutongs, Olympic Sites...are the classic tourist sites. more info >>
Duration:7 Days & 6 Nights,
Features:This 7 days Beijing-Xiamen package unlocks the secrets of ancient Beijing and relaxing Xiamen. Featuring the most city highlights in the city and you will get to visit the old Chinese villages. more info >>
Duration:8 Days & 7 Nights
Features:This 8 days tour package allows you to experience two of the most impressive cities in China. Adding one day cooking lessons in Beijing, you will leave with full of wonderful memories as well as some local Chinese dishes recipes!more info >>
Duration:5 days & 4 nights
Features:The highlight of this tour is Longsheng Longji Rice Terrace. It is an area where the entire mountain range is covered with terraced rice fields. They were built over more than a thousand years, which are not only a faming miracle for creativity and scale, but also exceptionally beautiful and different during the four seasons. more info >>
Duration:6 Days & 5 Nights
Features:Explore the Beijing ancient imperial college and get inspired by the great Confucius' Moral Education: an in-depth immersion into the Beijing's royal culture and dynastic history. more info >>
Duration:9 Days
Features:This is a long cruise tour along the Yangtze River from Chongqing to Shanghai, taking about 7 days in the cruise vessel. You'll relax yourself by discovering historical relics with wonder mythologies and legends, gorgeous landscapes and unique culture. All of these will definitely catch your eye during the whole cruise tour.more info >>
Duration:6 days & 5 night
Features:Beijing is the capital city of China, the most visited tourist destination of China, while Guilin can be regarded as 'Paradise on Earth' in view of its stunning natural beauty. This short but comprehensive private tour will introduce you to these two amazing cities: Beijing and Guilin. You'll visit all highlights of the two cities. more info >>
Duration:6 Days
Features:6 days discovering Beijing's highlights including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden city, Great Wall, Ming tombs, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs, Summer Palace etc. + 2 days visting Xi'an's Best including Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, etc.more info >>


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Food Dive reported last week that while alternative proteins from algae and insects continue to make headlines, until they become cheaper and more appetizing, an increasing number of manufacturers will ask us to give peas a chance.
Extracted from dried and ground yellow split peas, pea protein is showing up in everything from sports supplements, smoothies and protein bars, to meat alternatives and yogurt. General Mills uses it in its Lärabar and Cascadian Farms brands, UK bakery giant Warburton's recently added pea protein to sliced bread, and it is even possible to buy 'pea milk'.
Beyond Meat produces a vegetarian burger based on pea protein that looks, sizzles and even 'bleeds' like a beef burger, thanks to beetroot juice. Even meat firms are paying attention, as Tyson Foods — the nation's biggest meat producer — has bought a 5% stake in the company. In meat products themselves, companies are adding pea protein to cut fat content and improve texture.
The appeal for consumers is that pea protein is a non-allergenic, non-GMO and environmentally friendly ingredient — especially when compared to other commonly used protein sources like soy and whey. While whey protein is the most popular fortification product on the market, more consumers are considering plant-based protein sources for their health and environmental benefits.
The list of health benefits for pea protein is long. It is cholesterol-free, helps with satiety and blood pressure, and lowers triglycerides and cholesterol. For elderly or ill consumers, it is more easily digested than animal-derived proteins. Major pea protein supplier Roquette has also done research that suggests it is just as effective as whey for enhancing muscle mass gain during weight training.
All of this adds up to a booming market. According to Mintel, the number of new products containing pea protein grew by 195% from 2013 to 2016.
Roquette is banking on rising demand for pea protein in a big way, and recently announced a CA$400 million ($321 million) investment to build the world's largest pea protein factory in Manitoba, Canada, as well as an additional €40 million ($47 million) for its French pea processing site. By 2019, the company expects the two facilities to have a combined capacity of 250,000 tons a year, placing it at the heart of two of the world's biggest regions for pea protein ingredients — North America and Europe — as well as the world's biggest pea supply. Canada provides 30% of the global pea protein total.
Roquette has seen growing demand for protein-fortified products. Meat substitute products grow rapidly as more consumers become interested in vegetarian options.
Part of peas' appeal is the claims food companies can make on-pack — including gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher and vegan. Unlike soy, whey or casein, pea protein is not considered to be a major allergen, meaning foods and drinks containing the ingredient can make low/no/reduced allergen claims.
Pea protein does have potential downsides, particularly when it comes to protein quality.
Soy and animal-derived proteins are considered "complete" because they contain all nine essential amino acids — those not made by the body. Protein from peas is "incomplete," meaning it is low in certain amino acids.
While this may give some athletes pause, it is unlikely to be a problem, according to Melissa Majumdar, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
"As long as someone is not relying on pea protein for their only source of protein, they will likely meet their amino acid and therefore protein needs," she told Food Dive.
"If all essential amino acids are not available or are only available in limited amounts, the body must get them from another source to perform functions in the body needing protein. In other words, amino acids are the protein puzzle pieces and the puzzle is not complete with a missing piece."
She explained that pea protein bioavailability is at 69%. Whey is 99% and soy is 95% to 98%. Apart from its limiting amino acids, bioavailability also is affected by chemicals that inhibit nutritional availability, including tannins and lectin.
"On the other hand, pea protein can be a less expensive form of protein than animal protein," Majumdar said. "Pea protein is not as common of an allergy as whey and soy and as long as the limiting acids are replaced or complemented, pea protein can be a quality protein source."