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Google Web Toolkit
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|Original author(s)
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|Linux, Windows, OS X, FreeBSD
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|Ajax framework
|Apache License 2.0
Google Web Toolkit (GWT /ˈɡwɪt/), or GWT Web Toolkit,[1] is an open-source set of tools that allows web developers to create and maintain JavaScript front-end applications in Java. Other than a few native libraries, everything is Java source that can be built on any supported platform with the included GWT Ant build files. It is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.[2]
GWT emphasizes reusable approaches to common web development tasks, namely asynchronous remote procedure calls, history management, bookmarking, UI abstraction, internationalization, and cross-browser portability.
GWT version 1.0 RC 1 was released on May 16, 2006.[3] Google announced GWT at the JavaOne conference, 2006.[4]
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In August 2010, Google acquired Instantiations,[5] a company known for its focus on Eclipse Java developer tools, including GWT Designer, which is now bundled with Google Plugin for Eclipse.
In 2011 with the introduction of the Dart programming language, Google has reassured the GWT community that GWT will continue to be supported for the foreseeable future, but also hinted at a possible rapprochement between the two Google approaches to "structured web programming". They've also admitted however that a number of engineers previously working on GWT are now working on Dart.[6]
In 2012 at their annual I/O conference, Google announced that GWT would be transformed from a Google project to a fully open sourced project.[7] In July 2013, Google posted on its GWT blog that the transformation to an open source project was complete.[8]
Development with GWT[edit]
Using GWT, developers can develop and debug Ajax applications in the Java language using the Java development tools of their choice. When the application is deployed, the GWT cross-compiler translates the Java application to standalone JavaScript files that are optionally obfuscated and deeply optimized. When needed, JavaScript can also be embedded directly into Java code, using Java comments.[9]
GWT applications can be run in two modes:
- Development mode (formerly Hosted mode): The application is run as Java bytecode within the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).[11] This mode is typically used for development, supporting hot swapping of code and debugging. In 2014, the classic implementation of Dev Mode was rendered unusable by browser updates[12][13] until its replacement with the more compatible Super Dev Mode, which became the default in GWT 2.7.[14]
- Production mode (formerly Web mode): The application is run as pure JavaScript and HTML, compiled from the Java source. This mode is typically used for deployment.
Several open-source plugins are available for making GWT development easier with other IDEs, including GWT4NB[15] for NetBeans, Cypal Studio for GWT[16] (an Eclipse plugin), and GWT Developer for JDeveloper. The Google Plugin for Eclipse handles most GWT related tasks in the IDE, including creating projects, invoking the GWT compiler, creating GWT launch configurations, validation, and syntax highlighting.
The major GWT components include:
- GWT Java-to-JavaScript Compiler[17][18]
- Translates the Java programming language to the JavaScript programming language.
- GWT Development Mode
- JRE emulation library
- JavaScript implementations of the commonly used classes in the Java standard class library (such as most of the java.lang package classes and a subset of the java.util package classes).
- GWT Web UI class library
- A set of custom interfaces and classes for creating widgets.
- Dynamic and reusable UI components: programmers can use pre-designed classes to implement otherwise time-consuming dynamic behaviors, such as drag-and-drop or sophisticated visual tree structures.[19]
- Simple RPC mechanism
- Browser history management
- Support for full-featured Java debugging[4]
- GWT handles some cross-browser issues for the developer.[4]
- Unit testing integration
- Support for Internationalization and localization
- HTML Canvas support (subject to API changes)[20]
- The developers can mix handwritten JavaScript in the Java source code using the JavaScript Native Interface (JSNI).
- Support for using Google APIs in GWT applications (initially, support for Google Gears)
- Open-source
- The developers can design and develop their application in a pure object-oriented fashion, since they're using Java (instead of JavaScript).[19] Common JavaScript errors, such as typos and type mismatches, are caught at compile time.
- The JavaScript that the GWT compiler generates can be tailored to be either unobfuscated and easier to understand or obfuscated and smaller to download.[19]
- A number of libraries are available for GWT, by Google and third parties. These extend GWT's features.[19]
Available widgets[edit]
As of version 2.4 (September 2011), GWT offers several widgets[21] and panels.[21]
Many common widgets not found in the GWT have been implemented in third-party libraries.
Enterprise usage[edit]
GWT uses or supports Java, Apache Tomcat (or similar web container), Eclipse IDE, Internet Explorer,[22] and internationalization and localization. Java-based GWT RIAs can be tested using JUnit testing framework and code coverage tools. Because GWT allows compile time verification of images, CSS, and business logic, many common development defects are automatically discovered without need of the manual testing commonly required by RIAs.
Google has noted that some of its products are GWT-based:[23] Blogger, AdWords, Flights, Wallet, Offers, Groups, Inbox.[24]
GWT 2.0[edit]
On Dec 08, 2009 Google launched Google Web Toolkit 2.0 with Speed Tracer.[25]
Version 2.0 of GWT offers a number of new features,[26] including:
- In-Browser Development Mode (formerly known as Out Of Process Hosted Mode, OOPHM): prior to version 2.0, hosted mode used to embed a modified browser to allow running the bytecode version of the application during development. With version 2.0, hosted mode, renamed "development mode", allows using any (supported) browser to view the page being debugged, through the use of a browser plugin. The plugin communicates with the development mode shell using TCP/IP, which allows cross platform debugging (for example, debugging in Internet Explorer on Windows from a development mode shell running on a Linux machine).
- Code splitting: with the developer providing "split points" in the source code, the GWT compiler will be able to split the JavaScript code into several small chunks instead of one big download. This will lead to reduced application startup time as the size of the initial download is decreased.
- Declarative User Interface: using an XML format, the new feature known as UiBinder allows the creation of user interfaces through declaration rather than code. This allows clean separation of UI construction and behavior implementation.
- Resource bundling: the ClientBundle interface will allow resources of any nature (images, CSS, text, binary) to be bundled together and transferred in one download, resulting in fewer round-trips to the server and hence lower application latency.
Since the new development mode removed most platform-specific code, the new version will be distributed as a unique archive, instead of one per supported platform as was the case with previous versions.
As a general framework for making web apps, GWT is also capable of being used as a framework for making mobile and tablet apps, either by making the needed widgets and animations from scratch, or by using one of the mobile frameworks for GWT. An HTML5 app written in GWT can have separate views for Tablets and Mobile phones.
See also[edit]
- Dart (programming language)
- Google Plugin for Eclipse
- Google Code
- Comparison of JavaScript frameworks
- Comparison of web frameworks
- Emscripten for converting C++ into JavaScript or WebAssembly
- JavaCC, GWT compatible[27] parser generator, implement client-side (JavaScript-based) parsers in Java.
- Pyjs (formerly Pyjamas), a port of GWT to Python
- Vaadin - License ASLv2 for core and commercial
- Sencha GXT - License GPLv3 for first version and commercial
- Errai Framework RedHat - License ASLv2
- J2CL Future GWT front (JS) engine - License ASLv2
- ^ "GWT Name Use Policy". Google. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
- ^ "Google Web Toolkit License Information". Google. February 23, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
- ^ "Google Web Toolkit Release Archive". Google. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
- ^ a b c Olson, Steven Douglas (2007). Ajax on Java. O'Reilly. p. 183. ISBN 978-0-596-10187-9.
- ^ Ramsdale, Chris. "Google Relaunches Instantiations Developer Tools".
- ^ "Google Web Toolkit Blog: GWT and Dart". Googlewebtoolkit.blogspot.com. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ^ Vaadin to Support Google Web Toolkit (GWT) Development. vaadin.com (2012-06-29). Retrieved on 2014-05-15.
- ^ Google Web Toolkit Blog: GWT News. Googlewebtoolkit.blogspot.com (2013-07-15). Retrieved on 2014-05-15.
- ^ "Coding Basics - JavaScript Native Interface (JSNI) - Google Web Toolkit — Google Developers". Developers.google.com. 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ^ GWT mission statement
- ^ Debugging in Development Mode
- ^ "Development Mode will not be supported in Firefox 27+". firstname.lastname@example.com (Mailing list).
- ^ "GWT Developer Plugin no longer works with Chrome on Linux". firstname.lastname@example.com (Mailing list).
- ^ "Super Dev Mode".
- ^ Cypal Studio for GWT
- ^ "com.google.gwt.dev.Compiler".
The main executable entry point for the GWT Java to JavaScript compiler.
- ^ "com.google.gwt.dev.jjs.JavaToJavaScriptCompiler".
A base for classes that compile Java
JProgramrepresentations into corresponding Js source.
- ^ a b c d Perry, Bruce W (2007). Google Web Toolkit for Ajax. O'Reilly Short Cuts. O'Reilly. pp. 1–5. ISBN 978-0-596-51022-0.
- ^ "GWT Javadoc Canvas".
- ^ a b "Widget List". Google. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^ GWT Project. GWT Project. Retrieved on 2014-05-15.
- ^ "Google I/O 2012 - The History and Future of Google Web Toolkit". GoogleDevelopers. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
- ^ Toubassi, Garrick. "Going under the hood of Inbox". Official Gmail Blog. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Introducing Google Web Toolkit 2.0, now with Speed Tracer
- ^ "GWT 2.0 milestone 1 announcement". Amit Manjhi. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ "Building parsers for the web with JavaCC & GWT (Part one)". Chris Ainsley. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
- Dewsbury, Ryan (December 15, 2007). Google Web Toolkit Applications. Prentice Hall. p. 608. ISBN 978-0-321-50196-7.
- Chaganti, Prabhakar (February 15, 2007). Google Web Toolkit: GWT Java Ajax Programming. Packt Publishing. p. 248. ISBN 978-1-84719-100-7.
- Geary, David (November 17, 2007). Google Web Toolkit Solutions: More Cool & Useful Stuff. Prentice Hall. p. 408. ISBN 978-0-13-234481-4.
- Hanson, Robert; Adam Tacy (February 7, 2013). GWT in Action (2nd ed.). Manning. p. 643. ISBN 978-1-935182-84-9.
- Cooper, Robert; Charlie Collins (May 12, 2008). GWT in Practice. Manning. p. 376. ISBN 978-1-933988-29-0.


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DIY Cardboard Playhouse Ideas For Kids
Kids try to copy very quickly this is a natural behavior. As well as cartoon channels and other channel who play some special programs for kids they shows some playhouses for kids in those shows or cartoons. Kids wants to try this at home. I think you make a kids play house at home this is much loveable rather than an expensive toys. You can do this very simply at your home. I have seen lots of ideas and projects related to kids play from last two months because in up coming month my little baby her age is 4 year on 10th of this month so i want to give a surprise on her birthday. I will going to make a beautiful diy cardboard playhouse for my beautiful little doll. I am sure she is jumping to see this because its really nice for her. She love to play in a playhouse. So if you have kids and you want to do some surprising for him/her you should make a beautiful diy cardboard playhouse. This not much expensive project you need cardboard big size. Perform some diy and art on cardboard if you have creative mind this will become more easy for you.
As the picture you can see here beautiful playhouses show made with cardboard. IF you have no idea about it how to make this you can choose some ideas and design from here and give entertainment to your kids on very low cost. This is also a very enjoyable task for you. You can also enjoying this art and craft. Make a beautiful diy cardboard playhouse for your kids.


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Police are warning people in East Dunbartonshire to be on their guard - particularly vulnerable residents - from a conman trying to trick his way into homes.
Officers say they are investigating complaints of a man attempting to gain entry to homes by pretending he is an emergency worker from the water board.
He has been telling residents he needs to gain access to the main water supply. He then asks householders to turn on their taps, distracting them, while he tries to make off with what he can.
A police spokesperson said: "We are advising people not to let anyone into their home without proper identification and checking with the utilities company if it is not a scheduled appointment."


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From the late 80's through to 1999, I was leader and percussionist of the trio TUU, playing a music which became part of the UK's then emerging post-Rave Ambient scene.
Originating from my duo with actor and flautist, Richard Clare of the mid-80's, I met Mykl O at a point where I was looking to expand the palette of wind/percussion and electronic drones of the duo. Mykl's intuitive approach to electronics and musical experimentation led us straight into a number of performance and multi-speaker installation projects together, which we themed around Mykl's phrase "music from the edge of dreams".
Bringing these two strands of work with Richard and Mykl together, formed the first incarnation of TUU.
I had been running a cassette label called SoundImage for a few years, mainly producing compilation tapes of underground electronic music.
It was the exchange of work with numerous artists around the World which led to my first contacts with the enigmatic Dusseldorf musicians, Konrad Kraft & Dino Oon, who also ran the label, SDV Tontrager.
Before our music had been identified with any particular musical scene, TUU were operating in a genre-limbo, though one which to our minds mixed equal parts ECM with Popol Vuh, Brian Eno and Indonesian Gamelan. SDV's altruistic offer to release our first recording, "One Thousand Years" was the boost we were waiting for. The CD duly appeared in 1993 as a limited wood & aluminium edition and a regular jewel box version, both designed by SDV's house designer, Jorg Willich, who at that time was studying at the Royal College of Art in London.
One Thousand Years
1994 was the year when the word Ambient was rehabilitated and became used to describe the work of many artists whose output previously inhabited this vague territory outside of a conveniently defined genre. Suddenly we were part of a scene ! Our circle of performance venues revolved around The Big Chill at Union Chapel, Islington, the parachute sets at Whirl-Y-Gig's deluxe Shoreditch venue, Club Dog and our "home" venue of Windsor Arts Centre.
Our CD release had yet to gain overground distribution, so I had built a circle of independent music shops that I would supply directly on a monthly "paper round" around London. It was while dropping off a new box of CD's at Rocket Ron's, Ambient Soho in Berwick St. that I began chatting to another supplier with a bag of CD's even larger than mine. This turned out to be none other than Mike Barnett of Beyond Records, who at that time was most definately owner of the label with "the vibe". Beyond's "Ambient Dub" series had established the label as being bang in tune with the early 90's Zeitgeist.
Our second album "All Our Ancestors" was released on Beyond in 1995, following the label's release of the Richard H.Kirk "Electronic Eye" album and Max Eastley & David Toop's "Buried Dreams".
Beyond had just set up a sister label, Waveform to release it's catalogue in the USA, so "Ancestors" gained it's stateside release the following year. Sales across both labels went beyond anything we could have imagined.
All Our Ancestors
By this time, Richard Clare had left to pursue his acting career and Rebecca Lublinski joined us playing a variety of flutes, bansuri and pipes. We began working with booking agency Chain Reaction in Brussels and had a stream of performances at home and now also around Europe. Our idylic Sunday afternoon set in the Whirl-Y-Gig tent at that year's WOMAD, playing to 1000 people all laying flat on their backs, was surely a defining moment for us.
Whilst working on our third album, Rebecca became less available for our recordings, so we called in Nick Parkin, who I'd recently met while working on the Stillpoint project with Lights In A Fat City's Eddy Sayer. With Beyond reeling from the impact of the way independent labels are treated by the music business machine, we signed that year with HOS/Fathom Records who released "Mesh" in the USA in late 1996.
Although our most short lived line up, memorable performances included supporting Daevid Allen's Gong in Belgium, where the man himself sat at the side of stage while we played, commenting afterwards "You've created a continuum". Looking back now, I can see how rich his concise comment was.
We had been invited to do some performances in Italy, organised by Stefano Musso/Alio Die over the Summer. The duo material that we generated during our performances in Italy and Belgium became the second Fathom Records release, "Terma".
I'd written a number of solo compositions using the gongs and metal instruments in my TUU set up, which I developed further while working on a commission to produce the soundfield for ceramic artist, Nikki Coe's "Calls From The Rock" exhibition. Mykl had just left the UK for what was to become his new home in New Zealand, and so these final recordings of the TUU era came to be released by the Italian, Amplexus label in 1999 as "The Frozen Lands".
The Frozen Lands
May 2010:
I've just looked out some old scans of our original black & white photo session, taken by photographer, Val Rylands which feature, our flautist, Rebecca Lublinski.
These images must have been taken some time around 1994, during rehearsals for "All Our Ancestors". I recall we were doing quite a lot of performances during that time, and we set up all of our gear in the small Theatre space at Windsor Arts Centre one Sunday, and played whilst Val stalked around us looking for the angles.
I'm not going to put these in a page gallery, but if anyone wants to have a look at them, they're 1600×1200 just uploaded to the server here.


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Pictures of me and my horse
Well, as promised, here are a few pictures of me and my horse during our weekend ride!
Actually, there aren't many good pictures of me actually riding. For one thing, my look of concentration is not at all attractive. For another thing, my husband is still learning to use the professional-grade camera his brother gave him, and I think moving targets might be a little bit beyond him.
But here are a few good pictures that he did get, as I was tacking Panama up and just after I mounted.
Panama looks super cute in this picture, doesn't he?
This one has the look of a very intimate moment between us, which I like:
Finally, this picture was taken shortly after I mounted. You can tell in Panama's expression that he was in a good mood yesterday, possibly even looking forward to the ride. So I like the picture even though I think my bulky sweatshirt and my too-big jeans (more comfortable for riding) make me look fat!
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Russellville, Arkansas
Welcome to the Natural Choice in the Natural State. Welcome to Russellville, Arkansas. Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, this family-friendly community is surrounded by forest-covered mountains and crystal clear streams.
The Hospital
Saint Mary's Regional Health System is a 170-bed facility, accredited by the Joint Commission. Saint Mary's has been serving the Arkansas River Valley for more than 75 years and currently has 77 active physicians on the medical staff. Saint Mary's offers a wide range of medical services, including Women's and Children's Services, Cardiac Catheterization, Diagnostic Cardiac Services, Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Outpatient Therapy Center, Sleep Study Lab, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Senior Services, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, MSICU, and 24-hour Emergency Services.
Saint Mary's Board Chair: A Great Corporate Citizen…
The Community
Downtown Russellville has benefited from a major redevelopment program in recent years, and the city now serves as the business, government and cultural center for the Arkansas River Valley. The revitalized downtown area features a newly restored historic Downtown Depot, with a Visitor's Center and railroad museum. Each October, the Main Street Russellville Downtown Fall Festival is celebrated, and Valley Fest, held in June, attracts more than 25,000 people for food, games and music. The Potts Inn Museum is one of the best preserved stagecoach stations on the Butterfield Overland mail route. Education is an important part of community life. The Russellville School District has more National Board Certified teachers than any district in Arkansas. The city is also home to Arkansas Tech University, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of academic disciplines.
Located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Russellville offers abundant opportunities for the outdoor and recreational enthusiast. It's all here: mountain bike riding, water skiing, hiking, horseback riding, hang gliding, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming, camping, rock climbing and more! There are 12 city parks and three golf courses, and four state parks are located within 30 minutes of the city.
Lake Dardanelle State Park features numerous waterside campgrounds and recently opened a new Visitor's and Aquatic Center, a $2.4 million, 10,000-square-foot facility with four large aquariums. Covering 34,000 acres, Lake Dardanelle is famous for its bass fishing, hosting over 50 tournaments annually. At 1,350 feet, Mount Nebo delivers breathtaking views of the Arkansas River Valley. Fourteen miles of trails encircle the mountain, which is part of Mount Nebo State Park. There are 35 campsites and 14 fully equipped cabins. Passing through Russellville is State Highway 7, designated as part of the National Forest Scenic Byways and offering beautiful mountain scenery and fall colors.
Local Points of Interest
Ozark Mountains – offer abundant opportunities for mountain bike riding, water skiing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming, camping and rock climbing
Lake Dardanelle State Park – home of Lake Dardanelle, famous for its bass fishing, and a new $2.4 million Visitor's and Aquatic Center
Mount Nebo State Park – 14 miles of trails that offer breathtaking views of the Arkansas River Valley
Potts Inn Museum
National Scenic 7 Byway
Bona Dea Trails & Sanctuary
Historic Downtown Russellville
Distance To Major Cities
Hot Springs, Arkansas — 72 miles
Little Rock, Arkansas — 74 miles
Fort Smith, Arkansas — 84 miles
Memphis, Tennessee — 205 miles
Community Facts
Russellville is located in west central Arkansas on the banks of the Arkansas River between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains and is 1.25 hours east of Little Rock and 3 hours from Memphis.
Russellville – 26,014
County — 54,469
Service Area – 66,746
Average annual rainfall: 49″
Average snowfall: 1.8″
Average temperature in winter: 45°
Average temperature in summer: 80°


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Event in Review: Savanna Bazaar Ground Breaking & Community EventVibrant [vahy-bruh nt] Moving to and fro rapidly; vibrating. Pulsating with vigor and energy: the vibrant life of a large city. Vigorous; energetic, vital: a vibrant personality. Exciting; stimulating; lively: vibrant colours; a vibrant performance. Vibrant is the word being used to describe the up-coming, open-air, market-style retail centre, Savanna Bazaar, which is being built in one of Calgary's new North East communities, Saddle Ridge, Savanna. Boom Goes the Drum was onsite on June 17, 2018, to produce Savanna Bazaar's Ground Breaking and Community Event in partnership with Daughter Collective, which acted as an introduction for Royop Development Corporation to the Savanna community, and also afforded the opportunity to discuss the unique space. The 92,000-square-foot project is modelled after traditional bazaars in South East Asia and the Middle East, with an exciting opportunity for businesses to own their own retail space instead of leasing it. Community members were hosted with a day of free family fun and entertainment at the Savanna Bazaar construction site. To kick-off the event, Royop Development Corporation executives; ward 5 Councillor, George Chahal; and future Savanna Bazaar business owners broke ground with golden shovels and articulated the importance of having a gathering spot that brings together the vibrancy of a multicultural community and shopping destination for all of Calgary. Savanna branded drawstring backpacks were passed out and filled with balloons, snacks, and swag. Guests were treated to lunch from one of the largest food trucks in North America, Kurry Up, serving the most delicious butter chicken (truth be told, we're still pining after it). Understanding that this space would be a family-focused, community venue meant...
#IndustryInterview: Calgary Show Services*Sponsored Boom first began working with Calgary Show Services (CSS) back in 2016, when they came alongside us as the audio visual partner for the Wyne & Godfrey Wedding. Besides helping us create a gorgeous, award-winning wedding experience, Kris Benoit and his team also showed us that they value partnership and collaboration above all else, something we repeatedly look for in suppliers. We recently sat down with Kris, the owner and production manager of CSS, to talk about his experience in the AV and lighting world, and what makes him tick. Thanks so much for sitting down with us, Kris! My pleasure! We've worked with your team on some great projects over the years, but we only connected in 2016. How old is Calgary Show Services? Well, we've been around since 2009, so that would make us 9 years old. Every time we chat it feels like you're jumping into a new project. I know your team is really busy and working on lots of things, but I'm curious if there is a project in the last year or so that you felt particularly excited by? That's a hard one… I'm not sure if excited is the right word, but I think I'd say it was the celebration of life that we were asked to support on at the Boyce theatre. It was someone who wanted to honour their father and really tell the story of his life in a way that would do it justice. They wanted visuals, lighting, recording, streaming, multiple speakers, and a live band, so it was a pretty complex show. I felt a lot...
#EventInReview: The Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA) – 2018 Rosie AwardsAt 44 years old, the Alberta Film and Television Awards, or the "Rosies" as they are affectionately known, are the oldest film and television awards show in Canada, dating back to 1974. This past weekend on May 12, 2018, Boom was pleased to produce the awards, which marked a defining year for Alberta: "100 years of cinema in the province". The epoch film, Until They Get Medirected by American director Frank Borzage's and released in 1917, was the first film shot in Alberta. A cut from the original film was screened in honor of the century marker. The Rosie Awards fall into two category streams – 27 class awards, presented for productions produced or co-produced by an Alberta production company, and 33 craft categories for craftspeople who lived in Alberta for the 2017 calendar year, summing 60 award categories presented. The awards are determined on a submission basis, and a total of 686 class and craft entries were submitted to be judged this year. Alberta has an impressive resume of media production, including one of the most currently successful and anticipated television shows of all time; Game of Thrones shot on location near Banff for three seasons, and Alberta's own Heartland filmed in and around the Albertan town of High River, and which has aired for an impressive eleven seasons. Distinguished Hollywood blockbusters Inception, Brokeback Mountain, Legend of The Fall, The Borne Legacy, and The Revenant were all shot in Alberta. With anticipated sector growth in media production in Alberta, and growing international recognition as a major production destination, it is no surprise that Alberta celebrates the best and brightest accomplishments of...
Driven by Vision: How to Elevate Any Brand's StoryWhen beginning a project it's easy to feel like your doggy paddling in an ocean of logistics, feebly attempting to catch a glimpse of a lighthouse to guide you to shore. Most projects have massive lists of necessary to do's, but without a clearly defined vision, tackling them effectively can be a struggle. Ultimately, this is a struggle between the "how" and the "why" of your project, which prompts the question: how do you bring purpose to your campaigns and build focus amongst your clients and partners (while still getting stuff done)? Boom was asked to tackle this question in a recent piece for Moments Magazine. It hardly took any brainstorming at all to arrive at how we wanted to communicate this; for the last few years Boom has been using an approach called The Nesting Principles to help brands elevate their campaigns from the "what" to the "why". The five Nesting Principals are a strategic approach to creating purposeful plans, and are an incredibly useful tool for event and communication professionals who are trying to create campaigns that are driven by vision rather than tactics. The principles are meant to be approached like your grandmother's old nesting doll set: Tactics, the smallest "doll", nests inside Strategies, which nests inside Objectives, which nests inside Goals, which, ultimately, nests inside Vision. The idea is that your biggest principal, Vision, holds all of the other principles together, and should be the biggest priority for your team. Noteworthy is the fact that tactics, while perhaps the biggest time consumer, is actually the smallest principle in this approach, and is nested inside and...
5 Communication Trends for 2018 and BeyondWe believe that, at heart, we're all storytellers. Whether we choose to tell those stories through live experiences or through narrative-driven content, it doesn't change the fact that in almost everything we do we are either telling or hearing a story. This fundamental idea is important to reflect on when we look at communication trends and how our world is rapidly changing, and remember that while the way people want to be communicated with may be changing, that desire to be communicated with stays the same. With this in mind, we've spent some time trawling the web to see what you can expect from communication trends for 2018 and beyond. Hint? You're probably going to need to up your data plan. 1.Visualize Your Data Information is power- but how do you get people to care about your information in the first place? Organizations are increasingly turning from charts and spreadsheets to infographics in an attempt to translate raw data into engaging content. You just need to look at interactive visualizations created by big media companies, like the one below from The Wall Street Journal, to understand how data can be presented in an appealing way. and on that note… 2. Prioritize Video. Not much new here; video is still the dominant content trend. Not convinced? The average person watches 32 videos per month, and there's a 74 per cent increase in understanding when someone watches a video. If it isn't already, video should absolutely top your communication docket for 2018. 3. 5G Mobile Internet 5G is the 5th generation of mobile communication, which is capable of providing a data...
Get to Know: Alena SchockWe're thrilled to welcome Alena Schock, B.A., to the Boom team this month! Alena comes from the world of international relations, and brings with her a plethora of experience from both the marketing and business world. In the time it would take most people to start and complete their pilot's license (which she's still considering) Alena has already taken the event and communication's world by storm; she's co-produced a volunteer-led fashion show benefitting the Heart and Stroke Foundation, accepted a position as board member for ILEA (International Live Event Association), and – in case you forgot- become Boom's Communications and Special Project Coordinator. If you want to say hi, shoot her an email at email@example.com, or if you're a bit on the shy side, you can get to know her better by perusing the interview below. 1) You have an impressive pedigree: a bachelor in business with a double minor in international business and political science. So how did you end up in events and communications? I had the opportunity to study international marketing in Hong Kong a few years ago. When I came back I had all this inspiration and wanted somewhere to put all that positive energy. My mom had heard of this fashion show called "The Heart Truth" and recommended I use my positive energy for a good cause by volunteering. Working on that event I remember having a moment where I just stopped and went, "Oh my God, I really love doing this." I think that was one of the first times I felt really empowered, but I didn't really have a word for it. The...
#BoomGoesOut: The Edison OpeningThe landscape of corporate Calgary is changing. Sure, renovations are great and new skyscrapers are a welcome addition to the skyline (and job market for that matter), but that's surface level change. City's attempting to undergo the kind of transformative change that revives and renews urban life understand that this takes time, energy, and honesty. The Edison is answering this call for inner business transformation by creating "uncommon areas" for collaborative work environments. Top talent is attracted by company culture and The Edison is breeding it by shelving traditional office space and leaving it in the history section. Aspen Properties announced the official renovation grand re-opening of The Edison on March 22, 2018, after over a year of construction and an interior over haul led by Gibbs Gage Architects on the main, 2nd and 3rd floors with MAKE Design Lab Inc. designing interior finishes through the rest of the building. The Edison has taken shared work spaces a step further by inserting collaborative elements into each floor and shared spaces of the building. Additionally, it's the first dog friendly office building in downtown Calgary, provides local brews on tap for tenant exclusive events in common areas, and has a basketball area. In short, the hard task of corporate introspection, in this case, seems to have paid off. Arriving at The Edison for their grand opening we were treated to two larger-than-life, landmark art installations called 'Emergent', which define the plaza area they now call home. A revolving door slips guests into a warm lobby with soaring ceilings, and a den-like seating area is equipped with Instagram-worthy furniture and a...
#BoomGoesOut: Six Reasons Why the DJD Annual Black and White Ball Needs to be on Your CalendarWhile a Ball may seem reserved for the evil step sisters of the world there is a Ball for those who care more about meeting fundraising goals than meeting a prince. This Ball feels more Gatsby than anything and after all, the enchantment and allure of ball is to play amongst the champagne and the stars. If you haven't heard by now, the Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Black and White Ball is a night of entertainment, fashion, art, fundraising, jazz, and – of course – dance. Here are 6 reasons why this year's event was a smashing success (and why you can't afford to miss out next year). Location, Location, Location What the Fairmont Palliser does very well is reflect the energy desired for a ball; high ceilings, rolling bannisters, and statuesque pillars all showcase the impactful drama of a crowd dressed entirely in black and white. The venue used a few well placed touches of green here and there to nod to the Patty's day celebration setting the tone for a high-society party devoid of any pretention. Pre-Parties Being that the DJD is held at the Fairmont Palliser downtown, there is an excellent opportunity for hosting guests pre-party in an upstairs suite or at one of the esteemed restaurants in the building. This means the venue is buzzing with anticipation long before doors open. If a venue change is important for you and your guests, the plethora of restaurants and bars in the area provide no shortage of options to get your own pre-party off on the right foot (or glass...
#EventInReview: HeartsOut2018Last week one of Calgary's oldest arts institutions, The Youth Singers of Calgary, hosted their second annual fundraiser, Hearts Out. The event raises support for their programming, which provides young Calgarians with access to musical and performing education. Boom was pleased to once again be the production sponsor for this event. Since it's inception in 2017, Hearts Out has become the organization's most successful fundraiser, securing over $250,000 in revenue to support children and youth in the arts. The event was hosted at one of Calgary's favourite venues (and one very aptly chosen for this event), Arts Commons' Jack Singer Lobby. Youth supporters, arts aficionados, and an impressive range of sponsors all descended on the lobby for an evening of musical delights. The fundraiser began with the much-anticipated and always sold-out Allegro Auction; a reverse auction, where guests win donated prizes (with an average value of over $400). The catch? When your name is called you have just 30 seconds to race to your item and claim it before someone else does. Our talented host – and Youth Singer dad- Ken Lima-Coelho guided guests through the process with some help from our 'auction correspondents', Steve Nagy and Mike Morrison. They don't call it an "Allegro" auction for nothing- over 80 items were claimed in just under 40 minutes. Planning on attending next year? Pro tip: choose the ballet flats instead of the heels and arrive 15 minutes early to scope out the best prizes- they go fast and having a heads up on where they are in the room is your best bet on landing your top choice. After the auction,...
Boom Feature: Alberta Meeting and Event Guide – Reinventing the Gala FormatIt goes without saying that when producing a fundraiser you need to create an experience that entices guests to walk through your event's doors; but what about before they step foot in your venue? Check out this piece we did for the Fall/Winter issue of the Alberta Meeting and Event Guide, where we talk about audience engagement before and after an event, and the key to long term donor relationships! Link: https://www.meetingsalberta.com/magazine/ ...
Don't Be Late For Alberta Ballet's The NutcrackerTonight is the opening night of Alberta Ballet's The Nutcracker we would like to share some of the reasons to come early! Our recommendation is to arrive an hour before the show to experience magic of the Sugar Plum Parties and strike a pose in a truly festive scene and finish (or start) your Christmas shopping at the Nutcracker Boutique. SUGAR PLUM PARTY Sugar Plum Party activities are located throughout the Jubilee lobby and begin one hour before the performance start. Watch for the Nutcracker characters who will lead Storybook Corner Klara's Closet is back, giving children a space to dress up in costumes from past Nutcracker productions, and also featuring a costume activity: learn about the dazzling Sugar Plum Fairy costume and take home a colouring page inspired by Alberta Ballet's Nutcracker costumes. It's all added fun at no extra charge, thanks to the Nutcracker Production Sponsor, TD. STRIKE A FESTIVE POSE With everyone dressed in their holiday finery, consider commemorating the outing with a special Nutcracker group photo taken by a professional photographer. Proceeds from the photo booth go to the School of Alberta Ballet. Complete with a Victorian-era sleigh fit for four people and an old-fashioned gas lamp, the photo booth will also feature a lovely Snow Tsarina during intermission. THE NUTCRACKER BOUTIQUE Find a special something for yourself or for someone on your Christmas list. The Nutcracker Boutique is filled with gifts and memorabilia, including dress up accessories for children who want to play roles of mice, soldiers, or princesses! The Nutcracker is running from December 15 – 17 and 20 – 24th at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium...
Event in Review: Mercedes-BenzIt's not every day that you get the opportunity to turn a state of the art car dealership into an event hot spot with an attendance of 450 guests. We were honoured to work with Mercedes-Benz Country Hills on October 26 for their exclusive Grand Opening. Focal points of this event were a-plenty as guests got to see the newest line up of luxury vehicles, with a special focus on two gorgeous vehicles; The G 550 4×42-squared in Electric Beam Metallic Yellow and the GTR in a jaw dropping Green Hell – both rare, hard-to-get, exclusive vehicles. Unfortunately, we couldn't quite convince management to let us take them for a test drive! The lighting provided by Orange Frog transformed the space from "office" to a brilliant beacon of intrigue as guests pulled up. Once inside the stunning building, guests were greeted with champagne and deliciously delicate hors d'oeuvres from Hotel Arts, which they nibbled as they explored through the space. It's been a while since ice sculptures have made their way across the event circuit, but we decided to revisit the idea for this event, as it was a must-have to serve ice cold martinis that were neither shaken or stirred. Working collaboratively with Lea Romanowski of Designing on the Edge and Frozen memories, together we gave a classic, new life and brought it back to the modern age. Guests gathered around to hear Managing Partner Colin Gingell and Jim McManes, owner of McManes Automotive, share their stories of how it all came to be. Before things really kicked into high gear, there was the much anticipated official...
#BoomGoesOut: The Rec Room Grand OpeningThe Rec Room had its grand opening event last week, where they invited Calgarian's to explore their 50,000 square foot home. The venue, which occupies two floors of Deerfoot City, has just about everything you could want from an event space, including dining, amusement, and live entertainment experiences. Add to that a massive arcade room, and you know where the Boom team is going to be every weekend for the rest of 2017. Featuring two separate dining options, the Rec Room can provide a fun, interactive, quick-service style menu with The Shed, or guests can take advantage of their upscale casual restaurant, Three10, which features Canadian-inspired cuisine with innovative cooking techniques. Perhaps the most popular part of the night (besides the aerialist who served champagne from, quite literally, the air) was the opportunity the Rec Room gave for guests to experience "The Yard"; their 9,000 square foot arcade featuring over 100 amusement games. This gaming oasis had all the classics like Buck Hunter and Mario Kart, and some impressive new contenders, like a digitally manipulated climbing wall and a game featuring a 3D hologram. We were especially impressed with the RFID bracelets which tracked credits and points digitally, which you could use to redeem for a variety of prizes. By incorporating technology into their experience, the Rec Room created a smooth, seamless interface for their guests to interact with- a must in the increasingly digital world of event experience. With events moving more and more towards experience-gamification, The Rec Room provides Calgary with a great, interactive, fun-driven space for the young and young at heart to enjoy. It...
Get to Know: Alison DumenkoThe Boom team is delighted to announce that one of our favourite collaborators has joined our team as Manager of Production Services – Alison Dumenko (CSEP). With over a decade of experience in event production she comes to Boom ready to create great, big things for our clients and to support our team with process development. Read on to get to know Alison, and say hello when you see her at the next Boom event. She has two this week – this lady is already on fire. 1) You've been in the event world for longer than a decade. What is it about events that drew you to this field? The first word that comes to mind when I think about what I do is 'orchestration', because it's not just one element, it's the combination of all the instruments working together to make something. The organization, the planning, the people who bring it all together – ultimately I'm attracted to the process of gathering ideas and people together around a single vision. Even after all these years I still get as excited. I get as invested in the event as the client does, and own a piece of that story. 2) If you weren't an events professional, what would you be? Something to do with Emergency Response and Preparedness. 3) What would you say has been your biggest achievement over the last year? The very big, existential, personal answer to that question is that I made big shifts in my personal life and career in order to more fully commit to my professional passions. The easy answer:...
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McDonald's Reacts To Banksy Art That 'Self-Destructed' Right After $1.4M Auction
By Yoon Sann Wong, 09 Oct 2018
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Anonymous British street artist Banksy made headlines over the weekend after one of the creative's most iconic paintings self-destructed mere seconds after being auctioned off for US$1.4 million at an evening sale by major art dealer Sotheby's.
In what many are describing as one of the most brilliant art pranks to date, Banksy's Girl with Balloon painting passed through a shredder concealed within its frame, shortly after the hammer went down.
"It appears we've just got Banksy'ed," said Sotheby's senior director Alex Branczik, who added that its ruin might have, in fact, doubled its value. "It's certainly the first piece to be spontaneously shredded as an auction ends."
Banksy revealed how the artwork destroyed itself through a video shared to the artist's official Instagram account.
As the news continues to amuse and inspire the art world, fast food giant McDonald's Austria has responded to the commotion with this spinoff ad, shown above, made by creative agency DDB, Vienna, which shared the graphic to its Facebook on 8 October.
Update (11 October, 9:10AM PST): Elsewhere in the world, another McDonald's French fries art, shown below, inspired by the Banksy prank was also shared on 8 October. Posted to Instagram by Richard Agius—senior creative director at Malta-based ad agency TBWA\ANG—the creative work comes with the caption, "Going Once, Going Fries, Gone."
The graphic design was reshared to TBWA\PARIS' Twitter account with the words, "Banksy x McDonald's," also included below. The ad agency followed up with the cheeky post, "Oops, looks like DDB Austria found the idea of @TBWAANG x @maltesecreative so great that they decided to do... the same."
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Oops, looks like DDB Austria found the idea of @TBWAANG x @maltesecreative so great that they decided to do... the same 💁♀😉 --> https://t.co/RgQ09zJ6Uf— TBWA\PARIS (@TBWA_PARIS) October 9, 2018
Aus aktuellem Anlass: "Die Kunst des Pommes-Genusses."Posted by DDB Wien on Monday, October 8, 2018
McDonald´s Österreich, Kartoffel in Öl, 2018 Rufpreis (UVP) ab 1,20 Euro
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By some estimates, you would have to walk for seven hours straight to burn off the typical fast-food chain's large "combo meal" with soda, fries and a burger. Think of the upside: If you choose healthy foods, you can "super-size" without the guilt.
Resist Taste-Bud Temptations
Consumers spent a whopping $476 billion eating out in 2005, nearly 5 percent more than in 2004, and spending continues to rise. Is this simply a matter of convenience? The fact is the demand for tasty food drives the fast-food industry to produce high-fat, high-calorie foods. We as consumers have to take responsibility and start listening to our minds, rather than our taste buds.
According to USA Today, Burger King sells around 100 Whoppers for every Veggie Burger it sells, and about 10 Whoppers for every salad. Sadly, fast food junkies prefer fried chicken sandwiches 10 to 1 over grilled chicken. Most fast-food chains conduct heavy consumer testing, and the people have spoken: The greasier, the better.
Some burger chains have gone so far as to plant real people at the drive-through order board to further expedite the handling of your order. Restaurant chains now have special "preferred" parking spaces with dutiful employees running out to deliver your food as you drive up. The problem is that it reinforces a culture of taking the easy way out, both in terms of the food we choose and how much we have to move to get it.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that the average family spends 40 percent of its food budget on fast food. Even though fast food is a fact of life for most, there are still ways to make healthy choices when you're on-the-go. For example, when ordering pizza, load it with veggies instead of meat, and request light cheese. An easy way to incorporate more fruits and veggies is to leave the lettuce and tomato on sandwiches or burgers. While combo meals offer excellent value, the calories are off the charts. Instead, consider ordering a salad with light dressing on the side, a chicken sandwich or even a kid's meal. Be sure to skip the extras like mayonnaise, special dressings, croutons, cheese and bacon, and milkshakes. This way, you can still enjoy your food in a hurry, without the hundreds of additional calories.
Restaurant Dangers
After a long work week, you deserve a treat, right? Many people treat themselves to a nice dinner on the town at least one night a week. Approximately 47 percent of the money Americans spent on food in 2005 was spent at restaurants as compared to 25 percent in 1955, according to the National Restaurant Association. If you're trying to eat healthy, decadent restaurant meals can challenge your will power. But there are nutritious options if you know what to look for. If you show up at the restaurant starving, chances are you'll devour the basket of bread on the table before your meal arrives. Skip the bread, or at least try a whole-wheat variety. If you order a salad, request the dressing on the side, and use it sparingly.
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Since we were at Parker's Maple Barn, and because it's the New England thing to do to visit a sugar house in the sugaring month of March, we did the tour of their sugar house! A perfect early-spring day for doing so too!…cloudy skies, cool and crisp air, and the delicious aroma of wood smoke wafting through the air. Wood smoke is my favorite scent!
Spotted in the parking lot.
Colette and friends!
The bewhiskered man that gives the tour is, in my opinion, a New England classic! Dry wit. Warm sweater. Knowledge and skill. He's got it all! And all the while he's telling us about how it takes 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup, the air is filled with the sweet steam of evaporating sap mingled with the wood smoke aroma. Ahhh…positively delicious!
The wood-fired evaporators need a lot of fuel to keep them going…boiling, and boiling, and boiling the maple sap to syrup.
A delightful spring tradition! The first crop of the season has arrived!


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Your Islamic Future: Non-Infidel Certificates
3 October 2014
I came across this article on the Coptic Solidarity Web site. This is what your Islamic future will look like — even right here in the good ol' U.S. of A.
This document, issued by your Islamic conquerors, certifies that you have passed a course on Islamic Repentance. Therefore, as long as you remain a good, submissive Muslim, you are exempt from being whipped, crucified or raped. Well, isn't that a mercy!
This certificate is perfect if you are a pagan who wants to do whatever it takes to preserve your earthly life. It is equally useful if you are a "Christian" who wants to preserve your earthly life by denying Yeshua (Isa, Jesus).
The major negative aspect of obtaining one of these certificates — besides having to renew it every three months — is that you will be condemning yourself to an eternity in hell, because you are choosing to submit yourself to the demonic impostor-god Allah.
If you truly care about your eternal well-being, you'll avoid this certificate like the plague, and endure the temporary suffering of whipping, crucifixion and rape instead. This is the difficult choice awaiting you in your Islamic future. Choose well!
During its conquests in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State has had to come up with a method to allow all those non-Sunnis who ended up converting to Sunni Islam instead of being killed — the Christians, Yazidis, Shias, who for whatever reason remained under IS territory — to be identified as true and legitimate Muslims.
Accordingly, it has been issuing "non-infidel certificates." Like a driver's license, these certificates have the picture of the one named and explain to any Islamic State soldier that the named is now a Muslim and thus it is now "impermissible to lash, crucify, or rape him" [portion circled in red]. The certificate is good for three months. Its text follows:
To whom it may concern,
We hereby notify you that the one named Na'il Salu bin Basaam of the people of the al-Raqa emirate took and satisfactorily passed a course on Repentance.
Based on this, we hereby grant him this certificate confirming that he is not an infidel [kafir] and that it is impermissible to lash, crucify, or rape him, unless a legitimate reason arises for the soldiers of the caliphate or if it's been established that he has returned to apostasy and wants his freedom.


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A room in The Hague
There is space for twelve children in our roomy mansion in The Hague, all with their own room. The kitchen is the focal point of the house for both staff and children. It is connected to the living room and everyone who enters Bouwlust – be it returning from school, sports or a visit to friends – passes through it.
At around four o'clock we start cooking dinner and from that moment everyone stays to hang out and share stories of their day. The staff prepare the meals themselves and the children are welcome to join in. Both the children and the staff have a great time cooking together and preparing a wide array of 'favourite' dishes. The dining room is used for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening the tables can be used for studying or for a board game.
Between 15:30 and 18:00 the children can quietly study in the living room whilst enjoying a cup of tea and a biscuit. Our staff supervises and lends a hand whenever somebody runs into trouble while making their homework. However, if our staff isn't able to solve the problems the children are having, we will approach tutors who are. This way the children won't ever run behind and this will make sure that they will pass their final exams with flying colours.
In the evening the children can do their own thing, practice a hobby, sports, sit in their rooms or watch a TV show with housemates downstairs. Every child has their own interests and pursuits; in and around Bouwlust are all the facilities to explore those interests to their heart's desire. In Oegstgeest, Leiden and the surrounding areas there are any number of sports clubs, music teachers and dance schools (to name a few) for the children to choose from.
Staff is always present at Bouwlust, be it to spend time with the children or to help them with whatever they may need.
If you are curious and want to get an impression of 'life at Bouwlust', you can always visit. We strongly recommend seeing it with your own eyes!


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JavaFX Scene Builder is a design tool for the JavaFX platform. It allows for the simple drag and drop of graphical user interface (GUI) components onto a JavaFX scene. As you build the scene, the FXML code for the designed application interface is automatically generated. This video will show you how to get started with the Scene Builder.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Cool Stuff - LifePix!!
Application link: http://www.facebook.com/LifePix (click "Go to App")
LifePix turns photo editing and sharing into a creative canvas for your Facebook friends and family. Create poignant or funny e-cards for friends and family, commemorate and celebrate milestone events with photo books or scrapbooks and track everything on your own customized calendar, all with just a few clicks and a little imagination.These printable, social games for photos are as unique as each individual creator thanks to the app's highly flexible tools. Choose to use a template or start from scratch, making your creation 100 percent original!
Here is a look at the super easy control panel and I also created a card from the application. It can be sent to anyone to share some great photo and a glimpse of what you are up to this Autumn! Cards don't always have to be holiday themed, send someone a custom card and brighten their day! note: I could have made this in the photo book or calendar selection as well.
So stop on over at http://www.facebook.com/LifePix (click "Go to App") and have fun!
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Really cool tool Pam!ReplyDelete
I love it! As a busy mom I do not have the time to cut and paste pages into a book. This app makes it so much easier to manipulate the pictures and add some really amazing details to it all within a matter of seconds! Plus you can post your work online and show it off to your friends!!ReplyDelete
- ScrapbookqueenSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Thank you for sharing this new digital scrap booking tool! I have been wanting to get into digital scrap booking for a long time and this looks so easy to use!
thanks for sharing, Pam. great easy to use tool. need to look into this further.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Easy to use resource. Great articel. Thanks.ReplyDelete
Seems like a cool app to try out. Thanks for sharing this.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:37 PM
I love this.I will try this app for sure.It looks like alot can be done with it.ReplyDelete
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Nice looks like a great online resource http://bit.ly/qvvJSDReplyDelete
I like taking pictures and I think this tool can help me a lot. Thanks for sharing. :)ReplyDelete
This is a great way to make cards and keepsakes for you and your family on facebook. http://bit.ly/qvvJSDReplyDelete
- Jon SmytheSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM
This is a neat little app. :DReplyDelete
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- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:42 PM
I have used lifepix and it is awesomeness. I really like that you dont need a expensive program to do cool crafts, love it!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Very cool post. These look like great ideas for Fall!ReplyDelete
- lulushdeplushSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:52 AM
very cool stuff, now is much easy with this. great idea. thank youReplyDelete
Lookit! A way to take scrapbooking to the digital front. Good find.ReplyDelete
I have some many pics that I could use with this! I will pass this along to friends and family!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:03 AM
Thank you for sharing this new digital scrap booking. these look like great ideas for Fall!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:27 AM
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informative, I will try the apps on this siteReplyDelete
Wow! I love editing photos. This is perfect!ReplyDelete
Great! Now I have an alternative to photoshop without the hassle of constantly loading up brushes.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:27 PM
I've been looking for a productive hobby. I think I found it! So many pics online; time to get them organized!ReplyDelete
- Lonera FrederichSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:21 AM
Wow it's cool.. I think i should try this one..!ReplyDelete
Wow! I really like it! Definitely something unique.ReplyDelete
oh,my! this is pretty neat. Thanks for sharing....:) http://bit.ly/qvvJSDReplyDelete
Digital Scrapbooking is so neat. I might give this a try too.ReplyDelete
- kristin mcnealSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM
hey good now maybe i will try this out and see what it looks like i am sure i would find it very interesting as i have not done any scrapbooking at all this will help learn how on the computer . thanks alot!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for shearing the article. Its really helpful.ReplyDelete
Great article with lots of helpful information.I will definitely be trying out the apps.ReplyDelete
- keyacoolSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:15 PM
This was an great post I love thisReplyDelete
Such a cool idea Pammy. I will definitely check it out!ReplyDelete
Nice! I'm going to have to show this to my wife for sure! She is a big 'scrappbooker' and I think she will enjoy putting this to the test.ReplyDelete
Will defnintely try this new, facebook app for digital scrabpbooking because I love to share creative and unique photos with friends and families.ReplyDelete
interesting way to try digital scrapbooking, thank you!ReplyDelete
Nice application.Love to follow.I will try now the new experience.ReplyDelete
Great - thank you for the information. I havent thought of digital scrapbooking. Appreciate your info.
This is awesome, I've actually been looking for a way to scrapbook without having to buy a whole bunch of stuff and have a mess around the house. Great app Pam!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much! I can't wait to try this!ReplyDelete
wow! cool scrapbooking ideas...I could definitely use this..thanks!ReplyDelete
This idea looks really neat! I hope to try this soon!ReplyDelete
What an easy way to scrapbook memories and keep a hard copy of them and an online copy of them. Minutes whereas using gimp, mspaint or any other graphic program it'd take much longer. Thanks pam I will definitely give you a thumbs up.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:39 AM
wow, these scrapping ideas really seem to be useful, i am surely going to give a try for this.ReplyDelete
Lifepix is the S***, nothing else compares to lifepix image editing and card making. I love this application.ReplyDelete


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It also called for states to determine the benchmark of essential health benefits and allow them to apply for waivers to sidestep certain requirements listed under the Affordable Care Act.
The document, which was used in a March 23 meeting between House speaker Paul Ryan, several Trump administration officials and members of the House Freedom Caucus, was obtained by Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and shared with Politico on Wednesday.
Casey, who slammed the list as "sabotage," issued a report saying the document "details how the Administration plotted secretly behind closed doors with Congressional Republicans on regulatory changes to undermine the ACA."
The hard-right Freedom Caucus rejected the initial legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare on the grounds that it did not go far enough, and Ryan was forced to withdraw the legislation one day after the March 23 meeting.
The blueprint shows the administration developed an extensive plan to undermine the law, despite the seemingly haphazard and chaotic push to repeal and replace the healthcare law.
The Republican push to repeal and replace Obamacare has failed in Congress, although many of the executive actions have already been implemented since March.
More than 8.7 million people signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act next year, reaching nearly 95% of last year's level despite a shortened sign-up season and significant cuts in the ad budget.
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On a durian hunting outing during the weekend in Jakarta, Stinky Spikes spotted 2 supermarkets selling durian. In South Jakarta, 2 supermarkets have durian for sale. At GrandLucky, the durian aromas wafts towards you as you walk towards the fruit and vegetable section. The durians are from Thailand and were still in their shells and some of them were already split and open. And there was just one packet of durian for sale.
At thirty two thousand rupiah (RM 11), the durian looked quite ripe and soft, almost mushy. We think that this packet was left out for everyone to see what the quality, color and texture is like. This packet has probably u
ndergone severe molestation by all sort of fingers poking it to see whether the flesh yields. Poor packet. I think it is destined to become pulp and mushed up for a puff, pancake or dodol. If you're there at GrandLucky and have a craving, you can find this whole crate at the back near the fresh fruit section. Quite surprisingly though, you can't smell it until you're almost 5 feet or less away from the entire crate. The reason I suppose, is that all the durians are still in their shells or husks, so the smells are contained and also keeps the fruit relatively fresh. The downside of this though, is that you have no idea what the fruit inside looks like or tastes like until you purchase it. Since Thailand has managed to achieve food SOP consistency, perhaps this isn't as big a gamble as one might think.
All the durians looked to be of even size and very even coloring. I would estimate the weight of each to be between 2-3 Kilos.
It's so funny that each of them had a red sticker around the evenly cut stems, with the telephone number and email address of the Thai company selling them. I suppose it might be because it is direct sourcing from the plantation or agent.
Then we went to Lotte supermarket and while browsing around , discovered that they had a crate of durian too. It must be the Thais getting very savvy at exporting their fruit overseas. Similarly to GrandLucky, they also had the durians in their shells, although there were a few more packets on display. These durians looked a little darker (just slightly) in the shade of their husk and didn't have a red sticker but a green sticker instead.
And, like the ones at GrandLucky, exuded no smell at all. I began to wonder if they were all the new species from Chantanaburi. There is no way that any respectable supermarket in Malaysia would have local durians displayed thus because it would just stink out the entire area.
The durians were quite inexpensive. This 2.28Kg durian costs only 54 thousand rupiah, which roughly translates as 6 USD or less than 25 Ringgit. I can't say about the quality though because we didn't buy any (was not going home yet). And they had this one on display cut open so that shoppers could also see the nice golden pillow texture of the Thai durian. Notice that the husk is quite golden in color. Definitely genetically selected. These durians at the lotte were going for about 10% less than those at GrandLucky.
If anyone decides to fulfil a craving in the city, you know where you can get imported Thai durian. I am waiting to try the local durian selection to compare it with Malaysia's wonderfully tasty species.


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One of my girls has a collection of stuffed elephants. I got my inspiration for today's bento from it, as I wanted to make something other than a bear or bunny in my kyaraben creations. After doing some research online, I was able to find an elephant onigiri that is really cute and is not that hard to make. I still have some leftover sakura denbu from the my melody bento I made last week. That is what I used to give my elephant a nice pastel pink color. To…read more


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Is Your Teen More Irritable Than Usual? Are you Worried About Your Teen's Mood?
It can be difficult to know if your teen is struggling with depression or going through teenage angst. Teens are coping with hormonal and physical changes which can impact mood fluctuations not to mention the stresses of peer relationships. Teen depression is more serious however and impacts 20% of teenagers.
As a parent it can be hard to watch your teen struggle and frustrating to not know how to help or even what to do to bring peace at home. There are some signals to help you recognize that your teen needs help. It can also be critical to get help for teen depression early on before things become destructive.
How to Recognize if Your Teen Needs Help for Depression
The teenage years are times of insecurity and change as teens struggle to build their own
identity separate from their parents. This is a typical aspect of teenager development. Teens may also emphasize peer relationships more, test the limits with boundaries and act out from time to time. However, these changes are typically balanced with other signs of emotional health such as positive friendships, success in school or activities.
Depression may show up as irritability, consistent high reactivity or sad mood, high sensitivity to rejection, failure and perceived criticism, consistent complaints of physical aches and pains, withdrawing from friends, major changes in sleeping and eating patterns, extreme sensitivity to criticism, no longer interested in activities previously enjoyed, self-injury and persistent low energy. Teen depression can also be associated with an eating disorder. If you teen has thoughts of death or suicide, it's important to seek help right away. This could indicate a very serious situation and it's important that your teen is evaluated by a professional.
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Parent coaching can give you the tools you need to effectively communicate and use creative strategies to help your teen succeed. Working together as a team, the therapist, teen and parents devise a plan to ensure success and minimize confusion and powerless feelings. Parent coaching can also help you cope with the changes that surface as your teen matures and develops a sense of their own independence. You may experience sadness, anxiety or fear as you go through these changes with your teen. You may even benefit from counseling to help you adjust to a new role in your life as your teen approaches graduation.
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The first step to helping your teen is to start a conversation. Be open to listening and validate feelings expressed vs. offering advice. You may feel shut out, but be persistent and supportive and continue to express your concern. Your teen may not want to go to counseling or perceive it as a "punishment". You can let your teen know that while they may need to get help for teen depression (not a choice), the choice of who they speak with is up to them. The therapist selected will want to make sure that there is a good fit. Our therapists who work with teens are skilled and experienced in teen counseling and parent training and offer a compassionate and supportive approach combined with practical strategies and solutions.
While medication may be beneficial, it's important that your teen have the opportunity to process their feelings through counseling. In many cases, this may be sufficient in helping your teen resolve their depression. Plus, it provides your teen with greater awareness of themselves and coping tools and resources to handle stressful situations that come up later.
Group Therapy for Teens
We also offer a DBT Skills Group for teens ages 14-19. DBT therapy is a skills-based approach that teaches cognitive techniques to help your teen make healthy and effective choices to create a life they will love and be proud of. DBT therapy can be a very effective treatment for depression and many other challenges teens face.
We also offer group therapy for adolescent girls ages 12-15. We find that group therapy, particularly for adolescents, can be an excellent way to learn social skills and manage the transition to adolescence through support and connection with others.
We're here to help you understand how to support your teen as well as help you teen heal. Talk to us about your questions and concerns.
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