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There are wall tiles,floor tiles,elevation tiles and tiles used in parking area which are checkered floor tile, block tiles, paver floor tiles & cobalt tiles.
Wall tiles can be fixed on kitchen platform, bathroom, passage, toilet & above or near the basin. These tiles comes in different sizes. Their size is mentioned in inches.
Wall Tiles:- 08-12
Floor Tiles:- 12-12
In flooring there are two types of tiles: Ceramic tiles & vitrified tiles.
Vitrified tiles always come in bigger sizes.24-24,32-32 and 1m-1m . Ceramic tiles come in smaller size. Branded tiles like Johnson & Johnson, Somany Ceramics, Kazaria Ceramics & Asian Tiles are very good & preferred by all Indian Home Owners.
Also check Kajaria page with products recommended by Contractorbhai.com team here
Difference between Vitrified tile & Ceramic tile
Ceramic tile is fired & there is glaze over it. In vitrified tile the base material that is sand is different. Upper surface is polished as we polish marble & kota.
On ceramic tile the layer of depth is of 1mm while the depth for vitrified tile is 6-7mm. In vitrified tile specific colours like blue, yellow or brown they are made of one material(full body)
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''Dancing With the Stars'': The judges blitz Jerry
On ''Dancing With the Stars,'' the judges pile on Jerry Rice, who could get a sympathy vote from the viewers; meanwhile, Stacy the Natural can do no wrong
"Dancing With the Stars": The judges blitz Jerry
The judges, producers, and whoever else is behind Dancing With the Stars really, really want Jerry Rice out of there. The things the judges said to persuade us not to vote for him ranged from polite comments like Len Goodman's "not good enough," Bruno Tonioli's "I really respect the effort," and Carrie Ann Inaba's "nice attempt" to Len's later flat-out declaration: "You're the worst, and I'm sorry about that." Yes, Len, you're positively spilling over the brim with sympathy. Way to sugarcoat it.
What's more, when I went to ABC's website to spell-check the judges' names, there was a photo of Stacy Keibler and partner Tony Dovolani in the overpowering "Vote Now" graphic. Now, I personally don't vote because I'm the poster girl for the term "unbiased reporter," and also because I don't really think my vote will matter. (Hey, Democrats! People like me are the reason you keep losing.) But this blatant favoritism made me mad. Would it have killed them to showcase the entire group there? Very subtle, ABC — almost as subtle as Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke's impromptu field trip. Hey, everyone at home: Go to Disneyland! ABC would really love it if you all went to Disneyland. So go to Disneyland.
Despite the judges' efforts to get rid of Jerry, I'm not so sure the plan will work. His partner, Anna Trebunskaya, said of their accompaniment during their first dance tonight, "It wasn't a proper tango; it was Blondie for God's sake," and her criticism seemed to really resonate with the crowd, although they could have just been scared of her, like me. And one of Len's criticisms of their tango was that "Jerry Rice was Jerry Springer" (i.e., the former football player bounced too much when he danced). Ooh, good one, Len, except that the people voting for Jerry are now probably even more likely to support him because of your bullying, and because "Jerry Springer" is finally a reference they understand.
Honestly, though, to leave Jerry in the game instead of Lisa Rinna, Drew, or Stacy's legs would be criminal. Boy Wonder and the Natural definitely had their moments tonight, but Lisa impressed me the most — the judges were right to call her the most improved dancer of the season, and in doing so further underlined that we should all vote Jerry out. We get it: Leaving the familiar, popular, athletic Jerry in the competition despite his general inability to dance would be like letting Michelle Kwan stay at the Olympics despite the debilitating injury to her groin. They both really wanted it, but maybe someone else should get a chance at the immortal glory that a win would provide. Oops, maybe I'm taking the Olympics a bit too seriously.
Stacy, who it's really not sarcastic at this point to call "Little Miss Perfect," continued to pull high scores from her lapdogs. I thought her and Tony's quickstep was a little blah, probably because you couldn't see the Legs in that atrocious pink dress. Their cha-cha, to an excruciating cover of "Since You've Been Gone," was more theatrical, but the usually technically sound Stacy kept forgetting what her arms were doing in favor of trying to look angry (during a song I've always considered to be triumphant). The dramatic face slap she had rehearsed barely registered.
That was weird, and so is the way she and Tony never, ever look at each other while they're dancing. During their quickstep, I almost thought they were engaging in a little competition between themselves to see who could crane the neck further away from the other in order to better gaze into space. (Is that proper ballroom form?) Their accompaniment, a low-energy cover of the Supremes' "You Can't Hurry Love," didn't do them any favors, not that they need any at this point.
Drew and Cheryl scored fairly well on their foxtrot but really raked it in during their Latin dance, the rumba, with two perfect 10s and the night's highest single score. Both dances were fun, but I actually liked their foxtrot better. The choreography was great, especially when the two going to opposite ends of the stage and then moving toward each other while doing the same steps. The studio audience really responded to this dance, as it did to both of Lisa's, especially when she shimmied around during a cringe-worthy version of "Material Girl" in a decidedly material-lacking diaper costume.
The night ended with Drew and Stacy tied at 55 points; Lisa is close behind with 53; and Jerry is trailing badly with 41. Remember: You can vote for whomever you'd like, but if you don't vote for Stacy, Hulk Hogan will kill you in your sleep.
What do you think, dancing queens? Who deserves to move on? What would you rather listen to, the house band's music or a constant loop of Drew's hip popping out of its socket? And which couple will go all the way…to Disneyland?

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This year's theme, which Christopher is leading, is how to improve the robustness of herbal medicine in this country, by reducing dependence on international trade and by working with Nature on our doorsteps.
The 19th September is a Sunday. Entry is by ticket only (£10 paid before 1st September, £20 after 1st September, £30 on the day), to cover costs of admin., seating, speakers etc. You can book online by clicking this link or at email@example.com or by telephone 01572 757440
Please note that we are NOT providing food, so please remember to bring your own food! Various teas and coffee etc will be provided during the day.
If you would like to bring a tent, or camp in a cowshed, please let us know by email in advance. Only very basic washing and WC facilities are available!
We are also hoping to bring a leading member of the biodynamic farming community to talk to us about the growing biodynamic vision for our medicine and our world.
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For solo cruising, the passenger rest provides a slick look similar to our original Gunfighter saddle design. When you wish to carry passengers, just fold up the rear pad to reveal a generous passenger seating area complete with backrest. Of course the passenger seat and backrest pad are constructed with our exclusive Comfort Cell® foam to give excellent support and riding range. This is the most versatile seat design available for your VTX. On the rear of the seat we use painted panels in colors to match your Honda paint job for a truly classy touch (sorry, solid colors only... no two-tones).
Naturally, the Rumble Seat is designed for excellent rider comfort up front and is also built up of our exclusive Comfort Cell® foam. Our foam material feels firm when you first ride it, but this firmness is what gives you the ability to ride great distances in comfort... long lasting support! The front seating area is ergonomically contoured to provide a larger area of body contact and excellent weight distribution. The fold down passenger rest adds extra seat height to give you additional back support (seven inches total) and longer riding range. Passenger seating is generous and perfect for short to mid-range rides with the backrest in the flipped up position.
We also offer an option of heated rider seating for your Rumble seat design. We incorporate a heater unit under the leather seating and a switch on the left side of the saddle (so you can turn it on without removing your hand from the throttle). Just flip the switch to the low or high position and the seat will warm up and maintain temperature automatically through an integrated controller. A true bit of luxury for those chilly morning rides! Corbin's heater wires connect easily into your stock fusebox with all wiring and adapters included.
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Synchronization is simply the coordination of events to operate a system in unison. We all need to have our lives synchronized with God's plan for us. This is the right reason why I write and express myself today. My plan is to reach out to everyone and let them know that God had a plan for them even before creating them. The main question today remains "are you living your God's predestined life?"
Ephesians 2:10 says
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
A story is told of a lady who despite having a disastrous life, got saved and moved to a new church far from her original home place. She joined a new church and began her service to God. Years passed and when the time for her to get married, no signs of any possible suitor where seen. The pastor of the new church, noted this and after days turning to months still in prayer, he had to go for days of fasting and prayer and seek Gods intervention of the matter.
Just as he was about to complete his fasting period, the answer finally came. God through a vision passed the message to the pastor which was rather shocking. According to heavenly records, the lady appeared to be married. Very shocking, right?
The pastor soon passed the information to the lady who confessed to him that days before she got saved, she had made out with various people. It then appeared that her past was still connected to her. The past was dominating in her new life.
This brings me to the idea that either our past or our current ways which we might be living maybe different from what God's intentions truly are.Is God aware that you are dating or married to someone? (I truly had to use this as my topic for the essay.Am pretty sure the answer is far much surprising). Does he know that you are looking for a job? Well, you are a student,right, does He know that you need wisdom and knowledge? Have you informed Him of the scholarship you applied last week and you are hoping for the best? You are missing school fees and are stranded on what to do, is God aware?
We might be living completely different from what God expects of us. I attribute this to the lack of coordination between us and God. We are fast to doing what we want even before seeking His rightful view. The phrase 'put God first' seems to no longer apply. We no longer submit our plans to God. Though we pray, we assume that God know whatever our plans are and shall guide us through.
What would you feel if you went to heaven today and God shows you the kind of life that you would have lived while you were on earth. Would that have been the same kind of life that you are living today?
What is God's plan for your life? This brings us to a new issue.The Bible clearly states that there is a way that seems so right to man but in the end, it really ends to destruction.If you want to know how a car works, see the manufacturer. The manual can come in handy as well. If you want to know what is your ideal purpose in life, you have to seek God and let Him direct you. The Bible, being the manual to the complete ways which man should live to, should be your key guide.
Remain strong in prayer and be constantly seeking Gods ideal purpose for your life. The Bible says, trust in God and do not lean on your own understanding. At each moment, let God be part and parcel of your plans.
Sometimes we tend to take it for granted when all things work well nothing seems to be of trouble. Well, at such times, I bet we need God the more. Let us strive to seek Gods guidance at all times and let the Holy spirit guide us in all our undertakings.
Let His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.


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Career Opportunities
DFW Painting isn't your ordinary paint contractor. We're painting experts. In fact, it's all we do. It sounds simple, but our focus has allowed us to become one of Dallas/ Ft. Worth's leading paint contracting companies specializing in residential and commercial tenant painting. Unmatched customer service, uncompromising high values and unsurpassed attention to detail are why we are a much sought after partner working directly with homeowners, interior designers, commercial property tenant and management companies.
The proprietary systems of DFW Painting provide an indisputable competitive advantage. They've served to establish our brand and set us in a class of our own. These proven methods serve as a solid foundation to every aspect of this organization, enabling DFW Painting to seamlessly integrate into projects in virtually any industry. We've been the trusted paint contractor for tightly controlled high-security data centers, governmental projects, acclaimed museums, national retailers, and corporate offices belonging to some of Fortune's most admired companies.
High Standards
At DFW Painting, we pledge to deliver work of the highest quality that our clients and we can be proud of!
To ensure confidence in our company, we use only top grade materials. Our professional staff is trained in the DFW Painting way of doing things.
We offer customers a Three Year Workmanship Warranty. It's our commitment to both clients and employees. This commitment to excellence fosters a synergist environment and consistent standards that are critical to your success. Customer referrals and repeat business are a few of the rewards that follow this agreement.
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DFW Painting has weathered a few storms since opening our doors in 2004. A volatile economy, industry highs and lows, and a crowded market have never slowed us down. Poised for an exponential increase our future is certain. Leverage the strength of an established and growing organization with unlimited potential.
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Family Law Education
Understanding Family Law
There is more to Family Law than just divorce. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing the best legal representation in Montana, no matter what you need help with, a restraining order, a parenting plan, an adoption/guardianship, or another family law service.
Let's take a look at a brief overview of some of the most common Family Law questions, issues, and situations:
Before Filing for Divorce
Before you file for divorce, it's important to ask yourself a few questions:
- What are your goals?
- How long will achieving your goals take?
- Are you ready to move forward?
- How cooperative do you expect the other party to be?
These questions will help prepare you for your initial consultation with a family law attorney.
Do You Need an Attorney?
Many people want to try to resolve complex family law matters without an attorney. You absolutely can do this, but you should be honest and ask yourself if you think you can:
- Reach your goals in an acceptable amount of time.
- Avoid creating hostility or problems that need to be repaired later.
- Make sure you obtain everything you are rightfully entitled to.
- Understand the law well enough to avoid mistakes with all of the above.
The unfortunate reality is that many people make the mistake of trying on their own without an attorney first, only to make a mess of the situation.
It can be very difficult (and expensive) for an attorney to clean up such a mess.
The Danger of Not Hiring a Lawyer
Without attorney representation you run the risk of:
- Complicating the lives and living situation of your children
- Exacerbating property and money disputes
- Allowing the other party to hide assets or sell off assets without your knowledge
- Wasting your valuable time
Investing in an attorney at the beginning of the divorce process will allow you to outline your goals, and create a realistic timeline for achieving them. Similarly, when an attorney is hired right away, there is no need to "clean up" or resolve issues that occur without an attorney.
Maintenance, Alimony and Child Support
Financial security after a divorce is very important. Ensuring you maintain the necessary standard of living for yourself and your children can be a complicated problem to solve. Every case is different, but here are some things you should know:
Maintenance is what Montana Courts call alimony. It is not child support. This is money that is paid by one spouse to the other for living expenses and can be either temporary or permanent. It can also be changed over time.
Individual cases can become very complex and it is not uncommon for a spouse that will owe maintenance to start hiding assets and not claiming sufficient wages in an attempt to manipulate a maintenance award.
Only an experienced attorney can guide you and ensure you receive a maintenance award that you deserve and that is fair. At the Judnich Law Office, we can investigate to confirm that no assets are being hidden.
Child Support
In Montana, child support is guided by calculations that are set by state law. Child support can be changed from time to time, depending on whether changes in the financial status of one of the parents has occurred.
When we calculate child support we usually:
- Interview children and parents
- Review financial statements and records
- Use child support calculation software
Mediation and Trials
In Missoula, every family law case must attempt to be resolved with a mediator prior to it actually going before a judge for a trial. A mediator is a non-involved attorney that will listen to both sides of the matter and attempt to get both parties to agree on all issues.
In the event mediation fails, many cases do proceed to an actual trial at the courthouse. Negotiation can always continue, but our office is very proud of our history of winning cases and not backing down.
Trials can take a lot of time and are quite expensive. Many people say that they want their "day in court." Anyone can have their day in court, but consider the costs of such a position. Having a contested trial before a judge means that hours upon hours must be devoted to the preparation of the case to ensure a sought after verdict.
Witnesses must be interviewed and evidence must be prepared and documented. This can take quite a bit of time. Not to mention that an actual trial may take days as well. Keep in mind the costs of hiring a lawyer when you think about getting your day in court.
About the Judnich Law Office
The Judnich Law Office offers very aggressive representation with a history of trying and winning cases. However, we are here to achieve your goals, not generate billable hours.
If we can achieve your goals without a trial, then that is the way to go.
There is a very old and wise saying that we impress upon any client – cases only go to trial when at least one party is being unreasonable.
Keep that in mind.
When You're Ready, We're Here to Help
We've been helping couples come to peaceful resolutions for over 15 years.


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Channel Q
A series of interviews with, and talks by, artists around the breadth their diverse careers.
Audio on Channel Q includes:
- Film maker Stuart Croft, on what is expected by collectors interested in moving image, and what factors affect the price of the work. Stuart also put together a page of questions & answers about selling moving image work,
- Artist and arts marketing specialist Binita Walia, on why Twitter can be so useful to expand your network, and what is the right & wrong way to use it. You can find Binita at @Tspaceinbetween
- Binita has also drafted a few tips to make your starting up on Twitter as simple as possible.
- Artist Alexandra Parry, a member of Collaborative Research Group and the RARA co-operative workspace in London on collaboration and other ways of working together. See also Alexandra's tips on collaboration.
- Emy Gray of BRIXI on selling work, including tips on selling.
- Sarah Rowles of Q-Art explaining how to get the most out of a crit, both as a presenter and a member of the audience.
- Artist Emily Speed talking about negotiation, and how she works to get the best deal for all parties in the projects she works on.
- Ami Clarke, artist and director of Banner Repeater looked at the benefits, practicalities and challenges of running an artist led space.
- Photographic artist Marc Wilson on his successful crowdfunding campaign to complete a new body of work (The Last Stand), and his reflections on whether he would use this platform again.
- Lynn Harris, co-funder of AND Publishing, on the pros and cons of making art books using print on demand platforms.
- Medeia Cohan Petrolino, former curator of University of the Arts London collection and gallery, on how students and young graduates can price artwork.
- Artist Jessica Voorsanger on websites, blogs and social media in order to keep her audience up-to-date with her work.
- Artist and educator Cath Hawes on working with galleries: for workshops, talks and events for a variety of audiences.
- Visual artist and events curator Alex Julyan on rates of pay: hourly rates and calculating fees for preparing and researching work.
- Giles Dixon, founder of The Contract Store, on using written contracts and why this is important.
- Artist Will Clifford on running a peer mentoring group.
- Artist Gordon Cheung on self promotion and how to build audiences for your work.
- Curator and head of grants at SPACE studios Hannah Liley addresses the question of finding funding for exhibitions, looking mostly at Arts Council England and other public funding.
Channel Q gathered audio from our Self Assembly series of talks and added interviews recorded specifically for online distribution.
Self Assembly was a regular series of talks, running from February 2009 to May 2013, showcasing the different paths artists take to sustain their practice while still paying the bills.
Most artist presentations talk only about the professional side of practice – the exhibitions, residencies and other opportunities gained throughout a career; the bits that make an artist into a professional artist. Self Assembly sought to lift the lid on how artists actually manage their time and money, balance the demands of work and life, and still get round to making work.
As the internet developed and services like SoundCloud became more popular, our focus moved from providing practical advice via events to producing audio specifically for online distribution. Audio recorded during Self Assembly became the basis for Channel Q, with over a dozen interviews, talks and presentations on the practical elements of an artists life. The full list of over 150 interviews and recordings from all our talks and events is on SoundCloud.
Stuart Croft was Senior Tutor in Moving Image and leader of the Fine Art School's Moving Image Route at Royal College of Art. Sadly Stuart Croft died unexpectedly in March 2015. The Stuart Croft Foundation (registered charity no 1163676) was established to build on Stuart's legacy and increase public understanding and knowledge of contemporary moving image practice.


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With "Right Now", Malik Ninety Five propose a track with a perfect production, drawing inspiration from the genre's roots while proposing something modern and fresh. The track, which deals with questions about the present and about what life can bring, is super catchy and offers a smart mix of hip-hop and chill deep house that is, by the way, reminiscent of GoldLink or Rome Fortune's sounds. Malik Ninety Five's unique genre definitely places the young artist as a rising act to put on your radar for 2017.
"Right Now", as well as the previously released single "Link Up", should both be featured on "The Paradise Project". The LP is set to be released in April 2017, via Empire distribution.
Connect with Malik Ninety Five on his official website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Soundcloud.
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This weekend, I left GH&E and Boomer in the care of one of my brothers, and took a little two-and-a-half day holiday to Houston. I was pretty excited about being able to deliver a half dozen of GH's farm-fresh eggs to a friend of mine. Hopefully in a few months I will be able to deliver some home grown veggies to my three favorite neighbors. More on them later.
On Sunday morning, I went to the Canino Market in central (ish?) Houston. The front of the market is just an ordinary farmers market, but they will crack your pecans for you which is pretty cool.
The real treat is the back of the market… giant mangos, peeled and speared with sticks to eat them like lollipops, bags of coconut milk with straws stuck in them, avocados 2 for a dollar, cucumbers, peppers, giant tubs full of spices and beans and dried flowers. Even herbs mixtures to make concoctions for desiro sexual y ovarios infermos.
If you've got a farmers market in your town, even if it's a small one (like the one in my town), take a trip there and pick up some fresh produce. You'll be supporting your local growers and you'll probably save some money too.


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We are located in Vaajakoski, Jyväskylä. Our office/store is right here, where the trails begin. The versatile environment gives the best set for our customers to test our bikes. This will be our first summer here and we are excited to explore all the possibilities the nature offers us. You are the most welcome to visit us anytime, just give us a call before. After a ride we might brew some dark roasted coffee for you and have interesting conversations about mountain biking.
Contact us
Konttisentie 8 (Door E3)
Vaajakoski Finland
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- about 1.5h (60km) north of Kuala Lumpur
- can be combined with excellent food at seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor (river view) and feeding monkeys on Bukit Melawati
- easiest way to get there with own car
- tours from Kuala Lumpur are widely available but usually overprices
Wikipedia: What is a Firely?
Journeymalaysia.com: Story of a Firefly Trip
Firefly Park Resort
How to get to Kuala Selangor by bus:
It is easier and more convinient to get to and around Kuala Selangor with a car. But if you don't have a car and don't wanna pay for a pricy tour, there is also way to get to Kuala Selangor by bus, which will take 1.5 - 2hours to get there.
from Puduraya Bus Station
Take Selangor Bus no.141 from platform 24. Tickets can be bought on the bus. Departure half hourly starting from 6.30am. Tel:+6013-6650013 .
Klang Bus Station (next to Pasar Seni LRT station, near Chinatown)
Transnational Bus No. 156 and Cityliner Bus no.100. Tel: +603-5551 1590 / 5512 9434.
Boat rides along Sungai Melaka are offered in Kampung Kuantan and in Kampung Belimbing (Firefly Park Resort, Kampung Bukit Belimbing, Phone: 03-32891208). The villages are about 5km from Kuala Selangor.
Location Map of the 2 Firefly Parks, Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor Nature Park and the Seafood resaurants:
View Fireflies / Kuala Selangor in a larger map
view from Bukit Melawati to the Straits of Malacca and the Kuala Selangor Nature Park
man feeding silverleaf monkeys with green beans, this is the highlight of visiting Bukit Melawati.
a trip to Kuala Selangor usually includes a seafood dinner at one of the restaurants at Selangor River in Pasir Penambang before heading out to see the fireflies after it gets dark
seafood dinner
Firefly Parks
Unfortunately, we don't have any photos to show you of the mesmering spectacle of the firefly colonies blinking in the mangrove trees. It is not possible to capture it on a camera, don't even try (as some people stubbornly do taking pictures with a flash during the boat ride. The fireflies are more impressive if it hasn't rained shortly before or if it is not a full moon night.
There are 2 Firefly Parks that offer river boat rides on Sungai Selangor (Selangor River) to see fireflies (Malay: Kelip-Kelip):
Kampung Kuantan Firefly Sanctuary
The boats at Kampung Kuantan are small wooden boats that are steered manually by a boatman. The place is managed by the state government.
Operating Hours: 7.30pm - 11.30pm
price: RM50 per boat (max.4 pax), means if you are 4 people on the boat you pay RM12.50 each
putting on swim vests at Kampung Kuantan
Firefly Park Resort, Bukit Belimbing
The fiberglass boat are electrically powered and can take up to 15 passengers. The Firefly Park Resort is privately managed. View website
operating hours: 7.40pm - 10.30pm
price: RM15 per person
The Firefly Park Resort also offers 12 chalets for accommodation. More information see the brochure below.
Kuala Selangor (Fireflies) Tours:
Tour to Kuala Selangor to visit Bukit Melawi, have seafood dinner and after dark take a boat ride on Selangor River to see the magic of the fireflies... more
This daytrip includes a visit to Batu Caves, the Elephant Conservation Centre and the Fireflies Tour... more
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Firefly Park Resort, Kuala Selangor
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Taman Negara Tour
Kuala Selangor Firefly Tour
FRIM Tour
Travellers Palm Lodge
One of the last remaining small and personal hostels in town. Located right in the middle of Bukit Bintang. Run by owner Suzy for almost 15 years.
Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur
Federal administrative capitol of Malaysia 30km south of KL that was built from scratch since the 1990s with billions of ringgit - an architecture lovers dream
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka
Cheng Hoon Teng is the oldest traditional Chinese temple (Taoist temple) in Malaysia. The temple was built in 1645 (and extented in 1704 and 1801) and served as the main place of worship for the Hokkien community.


text: Pete84 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2004 I just got a pair of Seagate ST336704LW 36Gb drives and have been trying to get them to 'work' with my Adaptec 19160 SCSI card. So far a single drive has been recoginized, I think. I have the IDs set for #s 4 and 5, with 4 on the header closest to the cart and five on the end of the cable. On boot, the Adaptec BIOS comes up, and picks up a drive on channel 4, and that is all the data that it gives. Any idea as to what I am missing? This is my first time with SCSI, and the PDF files that Seagate and Adaptec have don't seem to help my out much . . . Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: Dirk, a Certified Financial Planner®, has approximately 26 years experience in the industry, with at least 16 years as an Independent Financial Planner. He started off his career with Southern Life. Along this journey, he felt driven to find a solution for clients that would meet their expectations and offer them a degree of certainty as to the outcome of their financial plan in the long term. To this end, he embraced the lifestyle financial planning philosophy around 16 years ago and has since been assisting clients to "live their dreams"!


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As Zaha Hadid died on Thursday, the world has lost a visionary in the field of architecture and design. She was 65 when she died of a heart attack in a hospital in the United States.
Her company Zaha Hadid Architects confirmed the news by saying "It's with great sadness that she died suddenly in Miami, Florida, in the early morning of Thursday. She had bronchitis earlier this week and then had a severe heart attack while she was under treatment in the hospital."
The President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Jane Duncan, said that "Dame Zaha Hadid was an inspirational woman and a kind of architect that one could only dream of being. She was not only a female architect, she was a visionary and she was highly experimental. She leaves behind her work from buildings to cars, furniture to footwear, that delight people around the globe."
Here are some of the greatest and most unique creations of 'The Queen of Curve' that will remain incomparable throughout the history:
The MAXXI
The MAXXI or The National Museum of 21st Century Arts is the first Italian public museum that was solely dedicated to contemporary arts and architecture, which is located in Rome. MAXXI not only exhibits art, but it is a place where design, cinema, fashion, and art and architecture meet.
MAXXI integrates itself with its surrounds, re-interpretation urban grids to create its own geometric complexity. MAXXI Art and MAXXI Architecture – two museums with this one space – flank a large high-reaching lobby, from which access to all galleries, auditoria, cafeteria, shops, and services are provided.
Guangzhou Opera House
The Guangzhou Opera House is a construction that rises and falls at the foot of Zhujiang Boulevard, making Guangzhou as one of Asia's cultural centres.
An approach promenade is cut into the landscape – an internal street beginning at the proposed museum site at the opposite side of the central boulevard and leading to the Opera House. To one side of this promenade, a café, a bar, a restaurant and some retail facilities are constructed.
Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion
The Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion is first of its kind infrastructure that combines the engineering infrastructure and architectural elements.
The Bridge Pavilion covers a surface area of over 6,500 metres and is 280 metres high. It is located near the River Ebro and is the only inhabited bridge in Spain.
1000 Museum
'The Queen of Curve' has built many mid-rise buildings, but very few towers, including the 1000 Museum.
It is a 66-storey tower, with 83-unit, and is super luxurious. It is located at Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, United States. This tower represents a line of research in high-rise construction, which explores a fluid architectural expression consistent with engineering for the entire height of the structure.


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Kawasaki ZXR 400 Model Design
With the Kawasaki ZXR 400 of the Japanese motorcycle, manufacturer Kawasaki brought in 1989 another supersport motorcycle on the market, which was originally intended primarily for distribution in Japan. Who wanted a Kawasaki ZXR 400 buy, which could therefore do until two years later, this in Germany. The popular model was produced until 1999.Therefore, currently there is only the possibility of Kawasaki ZXR used 400 to acquire.
Smaller version of the Kawasaki ZXR 750, the ZXR 400 only has a displacement of 398 cc and is compared to the larger model with 185 kg (fully fueled) also significantly lighter. Among the most significant features of the Kawasaki ZXR 400 belong to the striking rear spoiler and the Ram Air vacuum cleaner hoses.In addition, the Kawasaki ZXR 400 has an upside-down fork and a finger lever. This means that the valves are activated by a cam follower and not the tappets.
Kawasaki ZXR 400 exists in eight different series. From 1989 to 1990, the ZX 400-H1 was, in 1991, the ZX 400-L1, L2-400 ZX 1992, ZX 1993, the 400-L3, L4-400 ZX 1994, 1995 to 1996, the ZX 400-L5, 1997 ZX 400-L7 and from 1998 to 1999, the ZX 400-L8 produced. The individual models differ only in minor technical innovations and mainly through the design and decor as well as the type and color of paint.
There are very many people who buy the Kawasaki ZXR 400 new – and certainly not without reason. Because as has been found in the Kawasaki ZXR 400 test, thrilled the model. Due to excellent handling and a good wind inlet The driver is also the "folded" seating position of the passenger sitting on the Kawasaki ZXR 400 very athletic, even if the Kawasaki ZXR 400 test occasionally be faulted. Furthermore, the Kawasaki ZXR 400 test has shown that the front double disc brakes are very snappy and effective. In the leisurely pace the driving experience is, however, affected a little by the too hard guessed rear suspension. This shortcoming was compensated from the year 1992 with a new strut damping.
Generally it can be referred to 400 as a racing machine, the Kawasaki ZXR who wants to be driven and therefore more comfortable on the highway feels than in the turmoil of the city.The very sporty motorcycle has a top speed of 207 kilometers per hour. The acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour takes place in 4.9 seconds.Kawasaki ZXR 400 E10 compatibility on any statements can still be made. Until the studies on the Kawasaki ZXR 400 E10 compatibility are completed, the manufacturer recommended fuel the conventional fuel.


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- "Nobody move. This is a holdup."
"Oh, right, my mistake. Nobody move, this is a coup."
- ―Han and Leia Organa Solo
Plan Delta was a coup in 44 ABY against Chief of State Natasi Daala by the New Jedi Order so as to end her increasingly tyrannical rule over the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances. It was invented and presented by Jedi Master Corran Horn and it ended up with Daala being deposed and arrested as well as the institution of a ruling Triumvirate introduced.
Since the end of the Second Galactic Civil War, Alliance Chief of State Natasi Daala had spread a wide sentiment of anti-Jediism, convinced that the Jedi were no better than the Sith. This had led to a war of wills between Daala and the Jedi Order, especially as a mysterious illness had started to make many Jedi go mad and had often ended in destructive rampages.
Another arising problem in the galaxy stemmed from the slave revolts. Since the Klatooinian uprising against their Hutt masters, many other revolts had occurred. Despite widespread support for the abolition of slavery and a growing support for the Jedi as Daala's regime grew even more draconian, Daala was intent on crushing the slave revolts, feeling that order and stability were more important than freedom for the slaves. For that purpose, she assigned Mandalorians to end the revolts. This controversial action led the Jedi to take side with the slaves and send a fleet of StealthXs as well as many Jedi Knights to assist the slaves against the Mandalorians, such as during the Blaudu Sextus slave revolt. The Jedi's action led Daala to suspect that the Jedi themselves were responsible for the slave revolts and for her to brand them as her sworn enemies and declared that she was at war with them. The Jedi decided it was time to end her reign before more crimes were committed. Acting Grand Master Kenth Hamner wished to try and convince Daala about the misunderstanding on Blaudu Sextus, but Saba Sebatyne felt that it's time that the Jedi stop kowtowing to Daala. In the midst of the argument, Han Solo revealed that Hamner had made a deal with Admiral Nek Bwua'tu in hopes that he could convince Daala to be reasonable, and was purposely stalling his fellow Masters, lying to them, in the vain hope that the admiral would awaken from his coma. This outraged the Jedi Council, who forwarded a vote of no-confidence and relieved Hamner of his position. Nonetheless, Hamner tried to stop the Order from launching StealthX to assist Luke Skywalker but died in the attempt. As a result, the Council elected Sebatyne to lead them until Skywalker returned.
The Imperial-Alliance conspiracyEdit
Unbeknownst to both Daala and the Jedi, a large number of highly powerful political and military officials of both the Galactic Alliance and the Imperial Remnant had plans that also involved removing Daala from power. Led by Kuati Senator Haydnat Treen and Moff Drikl Lecersen, they wanted to unite the Remnant and the Alliance so as to reform the Galactic Empire. However, for their plan to succeed, they needed to remove Daala as Chief of State of the Alliance. In a bid to have their people in position, they organized an assassination attempt on Admiral Nek Bwua'tu, the Head of the Galactic Alliance Defense Fleet, so as to have him replaced by Admiral Sallinor Parova who was also in charge of Fleet Security. As a bid to get her close to Daala, the conspirators staged a poisoning of conspiracy members Lecersen and General Merratt Jaxton so as to discredit Galactic Alliance Security so that Daala would have Fleet Security insure her safety.
Plan DeltaEdit
Jedi Knight Seha Dorvald was sent in undercover by the Jedi Council to gain access to the Senate Building as a pilot named Sela Dorn. There, she seduced GAS Lieutenant Javon Thewles so that she could unload her cargo, supplies as well as Masters Kyp Durron and Octa Ramis. The two would therefore be able to act as sleeper agents for Plan Delta.
Meanwhile, the Imperial-Alliance conspirators used these turn of events to their advantage. Blowing Dorvald's cover, they made Daala believe that this was the beginning of a Jedi attack against her. Daala called for the arrests of both Thewles and Dorvald. In case of Dorvald, Daala thought Dorvald become another mad Jedi, while in fact she was safely in the Jedi Temple. Acting Grand Master Saba Sebatyne then asked Organa Solo to persuade Dorvald to turn herself to Daala. Unbeknownst to both the conspirators and Daala, this was another part of the Jedi plan: getting an agent in the lower levels of the Senate Building, namely the detention blocks. Thewles's supposed involvement led to Daala assigning her protection to Fleet Security and Admiral Parova, who were both a part of the conspiracy. To throw Daala even more into paranoia and madness, the conspirators used recently captured Klatooinian terrorist Grunel Ovin, allowing him to escape and allowing him to cause the explosion of the CC-7700 frigate Fireborn in the planet's orbit. In response, Daala ordered the eradication of the gathering of freedom fighters on Klatooine by way of the Mandalorians.
Upon learning this and unwilling to let Daala's megalomania have other massacres occur, the Jedi immediately executed Plan Delta. Using the Solos and the Millennium Falcon to infiltrate the Senate, Saba Sebatyne, Corran Horn and Jaina Solo made their way to the Senate chamber where the Senate was gathered. The Solos themselves headed for Daala's office in guise of having a meeting with them. As a way to distract Daala, Sebatyne had Bandy Geffer rescue Dorvald from her cell and cause a simulated attack in the detention block. At the same time, Parova and Fleet Security were about to have Daala deposed when the Solos took the waiting room hostage when they were refused access to Daala's office. During this time, Sebatyne, Horn and Solo reached the Senate chamber where they intend to inform the Senators of Daala's arrest.
Senator Treen realizing that their plan had failed, talked privately to Sebatyne and offered to form a coalition transition government. Realizing that this would win support in the Senate, Sebatyne agreed.
During this time, Daala attempted to escape with her Fleet Security escort only to have them stun her in the back. Parova then surrendered to the Solos and presented Daala, claiming that she had accidentally been stunned by one of Solo's bolt.
The Senate suspended the office of the Chief of State and instituted a new transition government, a Triumvirate comprising of Sebatyne, Senator Treen and General Jaxton so as to uphold the interests of the Jedi, the Senate and the military. They had Daala imprisoned in the Armand Isard Correctional Facility and Wynn Dorvan was charged with finding a world that would give Daala a fair trial.
The coup also ended Luke Skywalker's sentence, so he could return to the Jedi Order and Coruscant whenever he desired.
Jedi and non-Jedi InvolvementEdit
Jedi MastersEdit
Jedi KnightsEdit
Jedi ApprenticeEdit
Not long after the coup, Daala, with help from Boba Fett, escaped from prison and set about having revenge against those who deposed her.
Jaxton was soon relieved as Triumvir and replaced by Wynn Dorvan. The abolition of slavery was also accepted.
- Fate of the Jedi: Vortex (First mentioned)
- Fate of the Jedi: Conviction (First appearance) (First identified as Plan Delta)
- Fate of the Jedi: Ascension (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: Mercy Kill (Indirect mention only)


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McDonald's Hispanic Marketing Case Study
According to the McDonald's Web site, in 1940 Dick and Mac McDonald opened a restaurant in San Bernardino, Calf. called McDonald's Bar-B-Que. It was a drive-thru and offered car hop service. In 1948, the restaurant was shut down for renovations and reopened with a smaller menu. This consisted of hamburgers and cheese burgers, potato chips, pie and beverages like soft drinks, milk, coffee. At the time, a hamburger cost 15 cents. The french fries and milkshakes were added a year later in 1949. The famous founder, Ray Kroc, visits the McDonald's restaurant and learns that the owners are looking for a nationwide franchising agent. He gives up his job as a multimixer salesman and joins the McDonald team, turning it into the largest fast food restaurant chain in the world. The first McDonald's restaurant opened in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955. The first day sales on April 15 were $316.12 (McDonald's History). "In 1961, Kroc bought out the McDonald brothers for $2.7 million" (McDonald's Corporation). And by 1965 there were over 700 restaurants, The current McDonald's mission is to "be our customers' favorite place and way to eat." Our worldwide operations have been aligned around a global strategy called the Plan to Win centering on the five basics of an exceptional customer experience – People, Products, Place, Price and Promotion. We are committed to improving our operations and enhancing our customers' experience (McDonald's History).
McDonald's is a publicly traded company (NYSE: MCD) and according to Hoover's "nearly 80% of the restaurants are run by franchisees or affiliates." (McDonald's Corporation). Some of McDonald's competitors include Burger King, Wendy's, Subway, Chick-Fli-A and YUM! restaurants international which runs A&W, KFC, Long John Siver's, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. According to Hoover's, McDonald's leads the industry in annual sales ($23,522.4 million), employees (400,000) and market cap ($64,149 million). It also leads the industry in gross profit margin (37.55%) and net profit margin (26.87%) (McDonald's Corporation). It is able to stay ahead by offering consistent quality food products at it's franchises, no matter the location. It is also always developing new menu items. It's most recent the Southern-style chicken biscuit in breakfast and sandwich form and it's widely publicized and advertised McCafé (McDonald's Corporation). Unlike other industries, quick-service companies are thriving. According to McDonald's most recent quarterly earnings press release, there was a "10% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend rate and brings the total quarterly dividend payout to about $600 million" (McDonald's Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 10%).
One of psychological competition facing the quick-service restaurant industry is the criticism of large obese population in the U.S. It is especially true of the value meals which provide extra large portion sizes of unhealthy foods. The nutritional value of quick-service restaurant food have sparked campaigns and legal action. According to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, On January 22, 2008, the Board of Health approved an amendment to the Health Code that requires certain food service establishments (FSEs) to post calorie information prominently on menu boards and menus (Calorie Posting Regulations). Other criticize of McDonald's occurred after the documentary Supersize Me was released in 2004. The documentary involves filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and his quest to eat nothing but McDonald's for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a month. He has to eat everything on the menu once and has to supersize his meal anytime he is asked. His health is documented and tracked and the results are astonishing. The documentary does not paint McDonald's or the quick-service restaurant industry in a good light (Super Size Me (2004)). One of the biggest outcries was about the soc-economical reasons behind the combination of inexpensive fast food and the obesity rates among people below the poverty line. This is especially prevalent among two targeted publics, Hispanic and black populations, who have a pre-disposition to obesity and heart disease. "McDonald's continues to be a target for critics who charge the company's food lacks nutritional value and may be contributing to increasing rates of obesity, especially among children. In response, McDonald's has introduced healthier menu items and shifted its marketing towards children to show a more active Ronald McDonald" (McDonald's Corporation).
McDonald's provides fast-food products and friendly service to consumers. According to Hoovers, McDonald's is a part of the fast food and quick-service industry (McDonald's Corporation). It was one of the first of it's kind and led the way for other fast food franchising chains like Burger King and Wendy's. And have influenced it's competitors with innovating ideas like the dollar menu. McDonald's is also making strides when it comes to incorporating a diverse workforce. According to McDonald's.com, "more than 55% of [its] headquarters and U.S. company workforce are members of a racial or ethnic minority, and approximately 61% are women. More than 40% of [its] U.S. owner/operators and an even higher percentage of the people in training to become owner/operators are minorities and women." They also "purchase more than $4 billion a year in food and paper products from U.S. minority and women-owned businesses." Because of their diversity initiatives, McDonald's has been awarded a number of awards including Among Top 50 Places for Hispanic Women to work in 2004 by Latina Style, Among 50 Best Companies for Minorities in 2003 by the National Hispanic Corporate Council and Top Company for Hispanics in 2005 by Hispanic Business Magazine (People). Furthermore, "McDonald's Hispanic franchisees, when combined, represent the largest single Hispanic business in the country" (Diversity).
Furthermore, with the Hispanic population growing in size, McDonald's has focused some of it's marketing towards the ethnic group with the campaign "Me Encanta." It is the literal Spanish translation of McDonald's global slogan, "I'm Lovin' It." According the VPE Public Relations, the Hispanic specializing pr agency that works with McDonald's, "In 2004, the country's estimated 40 million Hispanics are spending nearly $700 billion on goods and services. If this country's Latinos were a nation, its gross domestic product (GDP) would rank ninth in the world, just below Canada. By 2008, researchers predict that Hispanics' buying power will be about $1 trillion per year, representing an astounding growth rate of over 450 percent since 1990. Latinos are the largest and youngest ethnic minority group in the United States. By 2050, one of every four Americans will be Hispanic, a number that will exceed 100 million" (Hispanic Snapshot).
According to VPE Public Relations' Web site, "since 1992, VPE has played an instrumental role in strengthening McDonald's standing as the favorite quick-service restaurant of Hispanic families. VPE works hand-in-hand with the company's Communications and Marketing departments to adapt national initiatives in a meaningful way to the Hispanic market. Examples of successfully executed assignments include national concert tours for artists like Enrique Iglesias, Alejandro Fernandez and Molotov; major events like Fiesta Broadway and Calle Ocho; national promotions like Monopoly and Happy Meals; corporate responsibility initiatives like Go Active!; and sporting events such as World Cup, Olympics and All-American basketball. VPE has also worked closely with Ronald McDonald House Charities in establishing its HACER Scholarship Program as the country's largest serving Hispanic high school students" (McDonald's). Alma DDB, an integrated advertising agency specializing in the Hispanic market is also working on the Me Encanta campaign since 1994. According to Alma DDB Communications Manager, Olimpia Del Boccio, they "managed all the communications in terms of advertising and image for the Hispanic Market." The agency has produced many things for McDonald's including TV, print, radio and interactive ads. These campaigns and advertisements have won a number of awards including National Gold, District Silver, Local Silver and Local Gold at Addy Awards. They have also won Silver at the Best of Ad Age, Gold at Ad Age Hispanic, Gold at CRESTA and more (Awards).
One of their services including the entire "Me Encanta" Web site. The Web site is easy to navigate and is in both Spanish and English. Some of the videos however, such as the Tips from Missael Espinoza, from the Mexico Soccer team in only in Spanish and does not contain any subtitles unlike the rest of the videos. The links are relevant and sort the information into four categories: Your Music, Scholarships, Mexican National Team and Latin Pride. The Scholarships tab is the only one that leads to a bigger Web site designed to inform Hispanic students and parents about college and applying for scholarships. The Web site is only for consumer use.
McDonald's slogan or campaign theme of "Me Encanta" is clever and shows that although McDonald's is marketing towards Hispanics, the population is still part of the general population. Sometimes campaigns designed around a certain racial or ethical group will distinguish their differences instead of their strengths, morals and values. The public members (the Hispanic community) will relate to the theme and will enjoy that their material is available in both English and Spanish.Some of the video clips are available in Spanish and then in an accented English. McDonald's also uses the phrase "Mi Lado Latino" which means My Latino Side. This campaign is to promote Latino pride by providing consumers with computer wallpapers, t-shirt iron-ons, stencils, etc. with both the slogan and the McDonald's logo. While the idea is great, there isn't anything behind the campaign. There should be some information about Hispanic organizations, National Hispanic Month and things people could be proud about rather than just brand placement.
From a media standpoint, there isn't any links talking about what McDonald's is doing through its Hispanic marketing (Me Encanta). Surprisingly, the media center at McDonald's.com did not contain a general McDonald's press kit including a fact sheet or a backgrounder. The only material was pertaining to specific campaigns. And does not have that many press releases and none dealing with Hispanic marketing and campaign programs. It did have information on it's African-American Campaign 365Black and their work for Black History month. There were nothing about Hispanic History Month or the Me Encanta campaign (Electronic Press Kits Archive). The news releases that were found about "Me Encanta" were hosted on Web sites like PRnewswire.com and were pertaining to scholarships giving to Hispanic students. The majority of these documents concentrated on who received the money and how much money McDonald's had donated so far. There were also a number about college workshops being hosted in a number of high schools across the country. The documents concentrated on the scholarships rather than the restaurant (McDonald's Hispanic news on PRNewswire.com). However, on the general McDonald's Web site there is an electronic press kit for the entire McCafé campaign, and includes an fact sheet in Spanish (McCafé Perks Up Coffee Lovers Coast-To-Coast).
McDonald's also does not release information about their planning or marketing procedures. Attempts were made to contact representatives via phone calls and twitter and both times we were directed to the McDonald's Web site. The contact us student section states, "If you cannot find the information you are looking for on our website, then the information is either not available or it is considered proprietary/confidential. As such, we would not be able to answer your questions. And it went one to say "oftentimes, students ask very specific questions about McDonald's sales, business strategies and product information. However, due to the highly competitive nature of the quick-service restaurant industry, we simply cannot respond to questions of this nature" (Contact Us: Students). Contacting a representative from VPE Public Relations was also unsuccessful and as previously stated Alma DDB would only tell us what type of work they do for McDonald's. Therefore it is hard to find what particular planning measures that were taken prior to the launch. It is hard to know what type of research was conducted prior to the launch of the "Me Encanta" or "McCafé" campaign. However, because McDonald's is working with an agency and firm who specialize in the Hispanic market, it is general "Me Encanta" advertisement, which are merely the normal ads translated into Spanish. Having the English version of the Hispanic advertising spoken with a Spanish English accent was good move because it shows that many Hispanics speak English and that you don't have to just market only Spanish. It also shows that there are more to Hispanic culture than just the language (McCafé - Your search). And it is estimated that McDonald's McCafé campaign "is expected to receive an outpouring of more than $100 million fanned out across TV, print, radio, outdoor, Internet, events, PR and sampling" (Allison, Melissa). For the execution of the general McCafé campaign, McDonald's offered "Mocha Mondays" where they would give free samples of either their Iced Mocha or Hot Mocha beverage (McDonald's(R) Anticipates Giving Away an Estimated 10 Million Samples). They were also hosting a contest "McCafé Your Day" during the launch of the product, in including a grand prize of a $50,000 Visa gift cards (Perking Up This May, McCafé). Without information provided by McDonald's or the agency/firm, it is hard to tell if any evaluation was conducted after the launch to see if it was a success within the Hispanic markets. However, McDonald's is up for Ad Age's Marketer of the Year and received a lot of press on it's big McCafé advertising push (Vote for Ad Age's 2009 Marketer of the Year).
Overall the "McCafé" campaign was well planned and executed. Some of the strengths of the campaign was that it had it's own interactive Web site in Spanish and English just for the Hispanic market and was able to play off their cultural and societal values. It also created advertising in both Spanish and Spanish accented English just for the Hispanic Market. Some of the weaknesses was that there didn't seem like a lot of articles picking up on the specialized and specific Hispanic marketing initiatives that McDonald's. And other than the Web site or advertising McDonald's didn't appear to have particular promotions or contests involving the McCafé in the Hispanic community. It would have been a good idea to have McCafé sponsor events or concerts centering around the Hispanic community. An opportunity for McDonald's is their upcoming sponsorship of the 2009 Latin Grammy's concert tour. They would have given out free samples and information at these events across the country. A threat for McDonald's is the importance that coffee and espresso products play in Hispanic culture. McDonald's is truly trying to bring society awareness that a fast food company can provide coffee products at low prices without compromising the quality. Strategies and tactics that work well with this audience is making things family and music orientated and quality at a low price. McDonald's does this through it's McCafé section on Me Encanta, where it plays a Latin "Café" song and talks about the quality ingredients that goes into the product (McCafé - Home). Also by creating McCafé coffee shop it is promoting an atmosphere were the entire family can enjoy McCafé products.
Competitors in the quick-serve food industry are also jumping on the Hispanic marketing bandwagon. Burger King is "putting ads in such publications as Poder and Hispanic Enterprise" (Del Valle, Elena). According to the Director of MultiCultural Marketing for BKC, Alexandra Galindez, "Burger King Corp. is committed to engaging Hispanic consumers in a meaningful and relevant way" (Burger King). Burger King's main Hispanic campaign is "Futbol Kingdom" an interactive Web site with games and information about their "Futbol Kingdom" city tour (Futbol Kingdom). However, Burger King has made some "offensive" advertising for the European market, including one depicting a "little bit" Mexican man wearing the Mexican flag and promoting the Texican Burger. (Mexico protests Europe Burger King Texican Whopper advertisement's use of Mexican flag). Another quick-service food industry competitor is Wendy's. However, their site offered even less than Burger King's even though it references Vidal Partners for handling their Hispanic advertising (News). At the top right hand corner you could change the Web site from US English to US Espanol. However, this just translated the already present material and cut down on some of it's content. It removed the news & offers, ads and about us sections (Wendy's). Out of the three quick-service restaurants, McDonald's definitely not only had the most available for Hispanics when it came to advertising and interactive Web sites but also researched the market so not to offend the Hispanic market and community. Neither Wendy's nor Burger King had Hispanic oriented social media. Although they both had a general twitter (@theBKlounge, @therealwendys) and a facebook pages. This is the same as McDonald's (@McDonald's) and perhaps a spanish-only assumed that not much research had to be conducted for this particular campaign and that the agency/firm were familiar with Hispanic culture, society and values. As for the tactics, the goal of the campaign is to increase awareness and sales of McDonald's new coffee line, McCafé. And furthermore, to create positive attitudes of Hispanic consumers towards fast food coffee and espresso products. For the "Me Encanta" and "McCafé," McDonald's hosts interactive Spanish-English Web sites. According to the Alama DBB Web site, "Hispanics have a cultural relationship with coffee; they can sense when it isn't fresh or when it's been watered down. They trust their senses and know when something is real because they can see it, feel it, hear it, smell it and taste it. That's why our ideas was to take consumers to experience McCafé coffees with their 5 senses. We created www.meencanta.com/McCafé, a site with a great variety of activities that give consumers a space to interact with the product while stimulating their senses, using their webcam, microphone, headphones, mouse and keyboard" (McCafé).
Also the advertising for McCafé are made specially for Hispanics compared to the
facebook and twitter account will be soon implemented by the fast-food giants.
McDonald's currently has a website specifically tailored to the Hispanic community in both English and Spanish: www.meencanta.com. On this website, viewers will see a colorful display with interactive features to keep them enticed. Within that website, viewers will find a page for the McDonald's "McCafé." It also has an interactive display with Hispanic-styled music; the website is in both English and Spanish.
Through McDonald's Electronic Press Kit for their McCafé, viewers will see their mission statement, stating, "McDonald's McCafé espresso-based coffees are available nationwide, giving consumers a variety of customizable beverages that can be enjoyed any time of the day, as morning pick-me-ups or indulgent afternoon treats... McDonald's McCafé beverages include espresso-based coffees such as cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, iced lattes, and iced mochas, as well as hot and ices Premium Roast brewed coffees and hot chocolate." ("McDonald's Electronic Press Kit.") On this website, there are press releases, and promotional images and videos, specific to McCafé. The images they place on this site, not only include the product, but the images are of where the products are from with photographs of coffee farms and coffee beans. This goes to show consumers and the media that McDonald's McCafés are fresh and natural.
Upon entering the Hispanic McCafé website (http://www.meencanta.com/mccafe/index_english.jsp), viewers will be first see the eye-catching layout and then hear the McCafé music, modeled from Hispanic beats. The lyrics to the short music bit repeats: "cafe, caliente, soloso, my cafe," translated to coffee, hot, alone, my coffee. As the view moves throughout the site, they will experience all 5 senses of the McCafé: touch, taste, hear, smell and sight. The first link will bring the viewer to an interactive page where they can "touch" coffee beans by playing around on their keyboard. The second link will bring the viewers to another interactive page that explores the "taste" sense by putting the viewers face within the coffee's reflection. The third link will bring the viewers to a music bit that explores the "hearing" sense through aromatic sounds of brewing, pouring, and drinking coffee. The next and fourth links will bring viewers to a page that allows them to play with coffee foam, which represents the "smell" sense. The final and fifth link that explores the "sight" sense will bring the viewer to two commercials for the McCafé.
In "The Seattle Times" article, "McDonald's outspends Starbucks 4:1 on new ad campaign, reporter Melissa Allison describes how McDonald's is bringing in heavy competition for Starbuck Coffee Company. She says, "Now Starbucks is trying harder, with a brand campaign that launched this week as McDonald's begins an ad blitz for its espresso drinks, which have been rolling out for years but finally reached more than 11,000 stores." ("Coffee City McDonald's outspends Starbucks 4:1 on new ad campaign Seattle Times Newspaper.") The articles says how McDonald's will probably bring in more than $100 million through this new advertising campaign, using television, print, radio, internet, events, PR and sampling means of promotion.
"It's cornered the market on Big Macs, fries, and shakes. And now McDonald's is riding a massive marketing campaign to make gastronomic gains in premium coffee," states "The Boston Globe" in a June 18, 2009 article. ("McDonald's gains ground on coffee rivals Dunkin', Starbucks - The Boston Globe.") Reporter Jenn Abelson describes how with the introduction of the McDonald's McCafé, there is going to be a increased competition in the coffee industry. "McDonald's is 'like a 9,000-pound gorilla,' said Dennis Lombardi, executive vice president of food service strategies for WD Partners, a restaurant and retail design and development consultancy. "They have made a very strong push to build share with its McCafé brand and to show it is an alternative to coffeehouses.'" ("McDonald's gains ground on coffee rivals Dunkin', Starbucks - The Boston Globe.")
ABC News states, "McDonald's Corp. on Tuesday began a more than $100 million marketing campaign including TV, radio, print, online and outdoor ads for its McCafé line of espresso drinks. The drinks are now being rolled out to the chain's 14,000 U.S. locations." ("Coffee Retailers Heat up Advertising, Cut Prices - ABC News.") This article talks about the drop in prices advertising prices as the competition to advertise goes up.
In a blog on HispanicAd.com, Manny Gonzalez describes in detail the four "P" of advertising within McDonald's McCafé Campaign. He states that within the product domain, the McCafé has contributed to about 2.8% increase in McDonald's U.S. sales. He goes on to say that the cause of McDonald's success is their diverse pricing strategy. Within the place domain, what also contributes to this success is the direct relationship between franchises and corporation. Through this direct relationship, McDonald's helps franchises become well-represented ethnically, as the most prominent and successful franchisees are in LA and NY, where many Latinos reside. He then examines McCafé's promotions and concludes that McDonald's marketing is centered around the multicultural aspect. They realize that they need to be marketing to a diverse population. (http://www.hispanicad.com/blog/?p=169)
In "McDonald's Mobile Campaign Targets Hispanics," reporter Mark Walsh says that 10 million samples of the McCafé will be given away on "Mocha Mondays" "as part of its broader push behind the new McCafé coffee line." Working with a mobile ad network, McDonald's, specifically targeting the 2.3 million New York Hispanics, created a mobile text messaging system that will remind users to take part in the "Mocha Mondays," where they will receive a free 7 oz. Iced McCafé Mocha or an 8 oz. Hot McCafé Mocha. ("MediaPost Publications McDonald's Mobile Campaign Targets Hispanics 08/06/2009.")
On May 5, 2009, McDonald's released their "McDonald's McCafé Perks Coffee Lovers Coast-to-Coast press release. It examines the new McDonald's McCafé beverages. In the press release, the slogan "McCafé Your Day" is introduced as well as a contest and sweepstakes where "consumers are invited to visit www.mcdonalds.com/mccafe to submit a story and photo about why they or someone they know deserve a chance to be one of two grand prize winners, each taking home a $50,000 Visa gift card and $500." ("McCafé Perks Up Coffee Lovers Coast-To-Coast.") The news release goes on to explain the enormous launch of the McCafé:
In 2006, McDonald's successfully introduced Premium Roast dip coffee. In 2007, the company introduced iced Coffees to the menu and began testing the full-line of espresso-based specialty coffees in selected U.S. markets. The national introduction of McCafé marks McDonald's largest product launch in 30 years, since the introduction of the Egg McMuffin sandwich to its national breakfast menu in 1977. ("McCafé Perks Up Coffee Lovers Coast-To-Coast.")
The July 9, 2009 press release, "McDonald's Anticipates Giving Away an Estimated 10 Million Samples during the 'McCafé Mocha Monday' Nationwide Sampling Event Starting July 13," introduces the McCafé Mocha Monday, where consumers can get free (specified) coffee each Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating restaurants from July 13 to August 3. This press release states that this is the largest sampling initiative McDonald's has ever taken. Like in the previously-mentioned press release, this release goes over the McCafé Contest and Sweepstakes, as well as a brief overview of the McDonald's brand coffee. (McDONALD'S® ANTICIPATES GIVING AWAY AN ESTIMATED 10 MILLION SAMPLES DURING THE "McCAFÉ® MOCHA MONDAY" NATIONWIDE SAMPLING EVENT STARTING JULY 13.)
Found on Hispanic PR Wire, a press release, "Gavina Coffee Helps Put the Accent on McDonald's New McCafé Brand," goes into a detailed overview of coffee supplier behind the McCafé. It talks about how a family-owned company, known as Gavina Gourmet Coffee of Los Angeles "helped formulate the company's successful line of McCafé specialty coffee drinks recently launched on a national level." ("Hispanic PR Wire - Gavina Coffee Helps Put the Accent on McDonald's(R) New McCafé(R) Brand.") The press release goes into a history and ends with a quote from the owner of the supplier; he says that "McDonald's has given [the company] an opportunity to prove [themselves.]" ("Hispanic PR Wire - Gavina Coffee Helps Put the Accent on McDonald's(R) New McCafé(R) Brand.")
Overall, the media coverage seems to be similar to McDonald's messages. There have not been any controversies around the new McCafé beverage, so there are not different in messages. All the media coverage seems to center around how McDonald's is new competition for other coffee brands and how McDonald's has invested so much into their McCafé campaign. The press releases typically talk about what McCafé is and how it came to be. They also illustrate the different events to help promote the McCafé. The media seems to use this same information about the fact of McCafé in their coverage.
When compared to McDonald's competitors the brand is far ahead when it comes to Hispanic marketing but furthermore, it's outreach allows Hispanic consumers to connect on a deeper level with the brand. It shows effort to produce Hispanic oriented commercials in both Spanish and Spanish-accented English. And their Hispanic oriented Web site, Me Encanta, is impressive along with their specific product interactive Web sites. Hispanics should be proud to know that their consumer buying power is being taken seriously and that companies are specifically adjusting to meet their needs, culture, values and norms.
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A search for the living among the dead in the Mediterranean
In this photo taken at the Palermo harbor on April 15 and made available Sunday, April 19, migrants receive relief after disembarking in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. In background, right, is harbored the King Jacob Portuguese cargo vassel, the first ship to arrive near a boat believed to be crowded with 700 migrant in distress, only to see it capsizing in the waters north of Libya, Sunday, April 19, 2015. 24 migrants were confirmed dead, sparking fears for what could become the Mediterranean's deadliest known migrant sea disaster, Italy's Coast Guard and other officials said Sunday. (AP Photo/Alessandro Fucarini)


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I would like to personally thank all of our clients for being so understanding as me and my family have been battling sickness all week. We do our best to take the greatest pride in our work and we know when we are unable to make it out it can make it harder for your pets. So as we start a new year please rest assured that as soon as we are well again we will be back out giving you the top notch service that you deserve. Again thank you for understanding and Happy New Year!!!
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I have learned (and still learning) that in business when you get comfortable, you are in trouble.
This is why I love traveling. It pushes the envelope of exploring, tackling the unknown, creating adventure and memories.
We are not taught by society on how to pivot out of the innate tendency/desire to be comfortable.
I truly believe the path to awesomeness is to be "comfortable" with not being in the comfort zone.
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A forward pull and a backward pull. both tugging for dear life. who you are in the middle, the person you used to be and the one you hope to become , on opposite ends. both tugging and pulling and grasping. Both have the same goal in mind :survival . Neither one wants to give up . neither one wants to die.
Philippians 3:13 . Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,


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The film focused on Queen Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837 and her marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, with Emily Blunt playing Victoria and Rupert Friend as Prince Albert. Princess Beatrice, Sarah Duchess of York's eldest daughter, also starred in the film in a small role as one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting.
The Duchess was one of the film's producers. She worked alongside director Martin Scorsese to develop 'The Young Victoria' which went on to be nominated for three Academy Awards, alongside a Golden Globe nomination for Emily Blunt in the Best Dramatic Actress category.
Although the planning is in very early days, it has been suggested that the sequel will be based on Prince Albert's life. Sarah has apparently had meetings with directors from the American film company 'Relatively Media', who previously produced the film 'Social Network'.
The Duchess is said to have the Queen's blessing for perusing another film based on the royal family. Although he has not yet been formally approached about writing the sequel, Sarah plans on asking Downton Abbey's creator Julian Fellowes to write the screenplay for the film. Fellowes previously wrote the script for 'The Young Victoria.'
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Posts tagged with 'activism'
LGBTQ+ Youth Take Pride in Your Identity
9 October 2017 by Angelica
When we decided to create an embedded engagement space within the Coming Out exhibition, we were hoping that it would be used by individuals and groups to bring their voices and perspectives to the exhibition. It's been wonderful to see the potential of this space realised through over 30 events programmed as part of Coming Out – many inspired and led by members of LGBT+ communities.
Zine Queen blogs on Saturday's free workshop
2 August 2017 by Sarah
This Saturday (5 August), come and explore self-publishing as a creative method of activism in our free workshop on zine-making! Inspired by our Art of Solidarity exhibition, which closes this weekend. Here, Seleena Laverne Daye, who will be running the event, blogs about zines, identity and activism: Read more…
Use Art as an Activist!
31 July 2017 by Stef
As we come to the final weeks of Art of Solidarity, an exhibition of vibrant Cuban posters from the 1960s and 70s showing solidarity with African liberation movements including the opposition to South African Apartheid and Angola's fight for independence, we will be taking inspiration from these revolutionary Cuban poster artists to offer visitors the opportunity to participate in events that aim to further explore the capacity of art forms to be a powerful tool of activism and a means to create dialogue.
For the closing weekend of Art of Solidarity, we will be exploring activism through self- publishing, in an artist-led workshop delivered by Manchester based zine-maker Seleena Laverne Daye.
A zine is a small circulation, self- published work, normally produced very cheaply using a photocopier and distributed through friends, fairs or by sale online. A zine can cover any topic from politics, popular culture, film, photography, history, food to perzines (personal zines), which focus on the individual experiences of the writer. Due to the lack of censorship within this medium, zines can also offer their authors an empowering platform to challenge established narratives and share their views with others, arguably forming an important record of social history that may explore viewpoints that are marginalised in mainstream media channels. Read more…
Activism shapes our collections
16 February 2017 by Mitty
As part of the Sankofa Project we have started to explore Black activism in Liverpool. An activist is a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. These words can definitely be used to describe Chief Bassey Duke Ephraim (also known as Bassey Orok Edem). I first became aware of him when speaking to the Zachary Kingdon , curator of African Collections. Zachary tells us more about Chief Bassey and his connections to Liverpool. Read more…
A warrior with some marker pens, glue and a photocopier!
6 February 2017 by Kay
Our second blog post from one of our excellent speakers from OUTing the Past: The 3rd National Festival of LGBT History conference, which is coming to the Museum of Liverpool on 25 February, is Andrew Dineley. Andrew is the Creative Director of Soft Octopus Design Studio and will be discussing his activism and work designing, amongst many other things, Liverpool's influential first HIV/AIDS public health materials in the 1980s. Read more…
An archive can be your story
16 January 2017 by Mitty
The Sankofa project is looking to support local Black people and communities in highlighting their stories and protecting their histories for generations to come – and we want you to get involved! Heritage consultant Heather Roberts tells us why archives are so important and can be made by anyone:
"Archives aren't just boxes of dusty paper in ye olde handwriting. Archives, basically, are just evidence. They are evidence of something or someone from the past, which you want to remember for the future.
Leaflets and posters of community activist groups and their events are certainly archives. As are minutes of meetings and annual reports of a community organisation. Newspaper clippings about local activism and activists certainly help shape the story, too. Read more…
Activism and archives
23 November 2016 by Mitty
I've been given a really exciting opportunity to work on the Sankofa project, which aims to support Black communities in Liverpool with looking after their precious objects and materials and hopefully making this material more accessible.
This task, as well as being incredibly exciting, is also quite daunting. Many of you might already be aware that Liverpool has the oldest Black community in Europe but what evidence is there of this? And what information do we have about more recent migrations of people of the African diaspora to Liverpool? Read more…
"Unbought and unbossed" – Shirley Chisholm for President.
12 October 2016 by Sarah
Today's blog by Dyana Saad is about Shirley Chisholm, the first African American and first woman to run for presidency. She was endorsed by the Black Panther Party. But not many people know of her. During October, which is both Black History Month and marks the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party, we share her history. Read more…
New Legacies sessions for schools
13 November 2013 by Mitty
We're officially launching a new session for schools. It focuses on the legacies of transatlantic slavery and is designed for key stage 3 and 4 students. It has been a while in the making and has been a real challenge to do but I'm really pleased with the outcome and how the session has shaped up.


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Rentboy.com CEO pleads guilty
The CEO of Rentboy.com Jeffrey Hurant has pled guilty of promoting prostition in a plea deal that will limit his time in prison to less than two years. Federal law enforcement shut down the website and arrested Hurant, saying the site amounted to an online brothel, while many gay activists said the prosecution smacked of homophobia.
Read more from the Associated Press.
A dancer, a princess, and the Indonesian moral crackdown
At BuzzFeed, J. Lester Feder tells the remarkable story of a dancer from a rural village in Indonesia who challenged the rules of his Muslim culture, daring to marry his boyfriend after a shaman told him he was possessed by the spirit of an ancient princess.
Israeli lawmaker pregnant by gay gay friend
A single Israeli lawmaker has announced she is pregnant, with the help of IVF and her gay friend. Merav Ben-Ari says reaction from her constituents has been overwhelmingly positive.
Mass arrests at a gay bar in Cameroon
Police surrounded a gay bar in Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon, on Sunday and arrested everyone inside, according to international gay watchdog site 76 Crimes. Reports say all those arrested were later released. Homosexual activity is illegal in Cameroon.
A gay moderator, and gay thoughts
CNN journalist Anderson Cooper made history Sunday night as the first openly gay journalist to host a presidential debate, pressing Republican candidate Donald Trump on a leaked video in which he was recorded bragging about sexual assault. Meanwhile, another video surfaced of Trump braggin to Howard Stern that he had never had a gay thought in his life.


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Switchblade Monkeys developers explain how Sony has been great to work with and PS4 enabled them to push [email protected], although this isn't certain yet.
Great to hear. Hope that we see more cooperation for future products :)
Many devs have been saying so, which is why the PS4 has much richer indie content compared to Xbone
Sony's always been very friendly to indie devs.
This is why Sony is awesome.
Looking forward to more indie PS4 games
That's good to hear.
I'm happy for them. :)
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animations and style is just amazing.Only this indie caught my eye at e3 2013
For a company that treats indie devs like first-party (a distinct difference from the competition), it's not surprising to see reactions like this. The game looks fab.
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