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'Rectangle with Rounded Corners' Part 5: The Mocking Begins
Sep 17, 2012 5:00 AM PT
Well the ear-splitting din emanating from the neighboring Apple territories last week may have made conversation difficult for a few hours here in the Linux blogosphere, but it seems safe to say that the temporary discomfort was a small price to pay for the lively and entertaining discussions that have followed ever since.
Where else, after all, could Linux and Android fans find such ripe fodder for all manner of jokes, barbs and thinly veiled scoffing?
Just by way of illustration, for example, there was this gem posted on Google+ by OMG!Droid.
Then, too, there was this little -- or, rather, big -- beauty making the rounds, followed by this even Bigger and Better version.
And let's not forget all the sheep!
'Disappointment and Anger'
"Apple, the iPhone 5 and A Case Study in Reputation Decline" was the headline over at Forbes.
Computerworld's Richi Jennings, meanwhile, put together a nice sampling of reactions under the header, "iPhone 5 -- Disappointment, lust and anger."
And who could forget this now-classic video from Jimmy Kimmel Live on YouTube?
The success of the Big Event was far from clear, in other words, bringing no end of glee to FOSS fans recovering from *way* too many rounds of the Apple iPhone 5 Event Drinking Game.
'It Still Lags Behind Android'
"The iPhone 5 was exactly what everybody expected," mused Google+ blogger Linux Rants, for example.
"Tim Cook's claims that Apple was going to double down on secrecy turned out to be either a bald-faced lie or a symbol of his own impotence," Linux Rants opined. "Everybody knew what was going to be in the device, and Apple's attempts to continue the 'Age of Steve' failed.
"The device itself is acceptable for this day and age, but is far from revolutionary or innovative," he added. "It's an iterative release at best, and far from setting the bar, it still lags behind its Android competition in virtually every way."
Now, "iFans will have to wait for the iPhone 5s and hope that Apple breaks its developing trend of less-than-exciting devices next year," Linux Rants concluded. "Of course, Android phones will probably be miles further ahead than they already are by the time Apple gets around to boring us again next year."
'All Hype and Bluster'
Blogger Robert Pogson took a similar view.
"I have pretty well written off Apple for innovation," Pogson told Linux Girl. "They are using cheap Chinese labor like everyone else but charging a premium price for the same stuff."
In short, "Apple is all hype and bluster and no substance," Pogson added. "Innovation is happening elsewhere, and we really don't need that much innovation anyway at a premium. Stuff put out by second and third tier makers has the same software people love: Android/Linux."
'Apple Is Not Particularly Innovative'
"I think that when a company or product 'jumps the shark,' what we mean is a tipping point," Google+ blogger Kevin O'Brien suggested. "Apple hit a tipping point when they started enforcing ridiculous patents that everyone knew were bogus, such as rectangles with rounded corners.
"Judge Alsop knew enough about programming to call BS on this; Judge Koh seems somewhat clue-deficient," O'Brien added.
"But when Apple goes down this road they invite closer scrutiny, and it leads the general public to start noticing what many of us noticed before: that Apple is not in fact particularly innovative," he concluded.
'Completely Inexcusable'
Indeed, "I have never been fond of Apple products for myself, but I never minded suggesting to my less techie friends that they should get one," consultant and Slashdot blogger Gerhard Mack began. "But since the lawsuits, I have found myself actively disliking Apple products and doing what I can to turn my friends toward some other product."
With the original iPhone, "Apple managed to make a step above the industry, but they did so standing on the shoulders of those who did so before them," Mack explained. "Suing Android makers while borrowing features from Android is completely inexcusable.
"The worst part of it is that Android has provided an incentive to keep Apple innovating," he added. "While copying has gone both ways, the philosophies behind each OS are different, so there is no actual cloning going on."
In fact, "it is hard to mistake one product for the other," Mack concluded.
'Apple Will Fail to Impress'
"Have you noticed that Apple is increasingly looking like MS?" Google+ blogger Alessandro Ebersol observed. "MS, after the blunders of ME and Vista (add to those wp7 and 8), is received with disregard and fails to make waves?"
The iPhone 5 may have some nice features, "but, all in all, nothing to write home about, and, as some colleagues from the free software community told before, the special features of iPhone 5 have been already done before, and better, by Android," Ebersol opined.
"I believe Apple will fail to impress even its worshipers," he predicted.
'The Best iPhone Ever Built'
Robin Lim, a lawyer and blogger on Mobile Raptor, wasn't so sure.
"People are disappointed with the new iPhone? It is the best iPhone ever built and does a good job of playing catch-up," Lim told Linux Girl. "Really, for the past three releases it has been that way, with Apple playing catch-up.
"What were people expecting, some unheard-of piece of hardware?" Lim wondered. "Apple does not make the hardware it uses in the iPhone."
In fact, "I think the disappointment might simply have been the presentation," Lim suggested. "No 'reality distortion field' this time."
'You Cannot Expect Leaps and Bounds'
In any case, "if I owned an iPhone 4S, I would chuck it out the window and buy this one," Lim said. "Larger display, industry standard 16:9 aspect ratio, panorama option in the camera, better low light photography, and finally, over a year late, a HSDPA 21.1+ radio and LTE."
The mobile phone is "now a mature platform," he added. "You cannot expect leaps and bounds each year, whether from Apple or Android and Windows phone manufacturers.
"Looking for hardware innovation? It is things like the oddball Samsung Galaxy Note series and Google's Project Glass," Lim concluded.
'Apple May Be a Victim Here'
"One of the biggest problems infecting the industry is an emphasis on innovation for itself," suggested Chris Travers, a Slashdot blogger who works on the LedgerSMB project. "We have seen this in Unity, GNOME 3, and then Windows 8."
Changes like these "generate hype and publicity, but they also alienate consumers," Travers told Linux Girl. "In the end, if the worst you can say about the iPhone 5 is that it is just an incremental upgrade, then that says something positive."
As for more specific complaints about the iPhone 5, "some of the gripes actually looked interesting to me," Travers said.
"First, the fact that 4G is so fragmented is not Apple's fault, but Apple may well be a victim here after setting expectations it cannot meet for everyone," he explained. "Secondly, the gripe about not integrating well with ipods struck me as an issue which suggested that some forms of innovation might actually be left for Apple to pursue here, in terms of ensuring that Apple fans (who often buy multiple devices from Apple) get to use those together in a well-integrated way."
'It's a Status Thing'
Last but not least, "I have to admit I just don't 'get' the whole iPhone thing," began Slashdot blogger hairyfeet.
"With every gen the battery gets worse, so you practically have to carry a charger with you 24/7 to actually use the thing; the contracts are a total ripoff; and with this one, 4G is hit or miss, depending on where you are," he explained. "Okay...why? Why would you want this? Why would you want a phone with a powerful CPU but no battery able to feed it, and no way to replace it with a better one?
"In the end of course we all know the REAL reason: fashion," he asserted.
"It's no different than how we saw all those people lined up for the new iPad...while playing with their current iPad," hairyfeet pointed out. "What I wouldn't have given for a reporter to simply walk up and ask these people, 'What is wrong with the iPad in your hand? What has it failed to do that the new one does?'"
The truth is that "it's a status thing, nothing more," hairyfeet concluded.


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What are flash games?
People usually play Flash Games & Online Games by using Adobe Flash player in a website browser. These games came into existence ever since people have started to use computers extensively. The Best Flash games have gained tremendous amount of popularity. The best about these games is that they are compatible with any operating software. Companies started developing online games after web browsers were developed. Initially very simple single player games were created using Java, PHP and MYsql. Flash games became complicated after technologies like Flash and Java were developed; in fact the name Flash game was developed from these technologies. Popular games like Pac-Man and Frogger were developed in 1980; and were later upgraded to be compatible with a webpage and that is when the use of a flash plug in came in.
The evolution of Flash Games & Online Games
The flash games today are much superior to their predecessor as they come with cool features and so they become instant favorites with the gaming buffs. As a gaming enthusiasts you will never run short of choices as there are thousands of games available on the internet; in fact you will come across websites that are solely meant for video games. From adventure games, action games, simulation and role playing games these websites have them all. The themes of all the games are very gripping and usually have very interesting titles that your attention very easily. The customer base for these games run into millions and the gaming industry is now worth billions. Surveys have revealed that people are completely addicted to these games. Now people can download these games from the internet in the shortest time possible. You can even make your own games using the adobe flash game maker
Flash Games & Online Games are stress relievers
You got that right folks! Flash games help with stress. A couple of games a day for an hour or so can surely help us relax quite a bit. These games are played by people of a wide age group. You can play these games by using a keyboard, mouse or even a joystick. Young kinds are often encouraged to play games that involve solving puzzles; these games are known to train kids into thinking out of the box and deal with difficult problems. Flash Games & Online Games increase concentration levels.
As user you do not have to install any special software what so ever; all you need is a good flash player and you can get started right away. The newer versions allow you to save your progress at any point of time and you can start from where you last played the game. Since the variety of available games is so huge you can pick and choose which ever game you want. Certain websites will ask you to sign up with them and will also give you free access to certain games. You may also have access to certain level of selected games and will be required to pay for the full game.
At the end of the day these games are quite thrilling to play, so you can simply call over some friends and have a great time.

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1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
6 oz tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup bourbon
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, finely grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
smokehouse black pepper (to taste)
shredded sharp cheddar (optional-for sprinkling)
In a large saucepan, saute the garlic, onion and carrot in olive oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and saute until brown, stirring to break up the meat. Add water, bourbon, tomato paste, and all of the spices. Simmer, stirring occasionally 20-30 minutes until thickened. Serve on buns and sprinkle with cheese.
Yield: about 6 servings
Note: While it is tasty on a sandwich, I also think it would be fabulous on a hot dog as an alternative to chili.


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This week in Best of Publib updates:
The PubLib listserve conversation, ironically, delved into the problems subscribers are having posting to the listserve. Numerous subscribers complained of sporadic service and postings that essentially have ended up in the void. We do not have a record of the postings that never happened, but we are sure that many great topics were potentially discussed. We will review the content regarding the topic of problems with the listserv and add it to technology/software.
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Learn how to contact each ARDA department.
Click here to view ARDA's staff by name.
by Catherine Reynolds, RCI
In terms of travel and tourism, China is leading the race! Over the
last two decades, the volume of international trips by Chinese travelers grew
from 10 million (in 2000) to 83 million (in 2012), and domestic tourism
reported 3.3 billion trips in 2013, according to the United Nations World
Tourism Organization (UNWTO). When you consider that travelers from China are
the top source of tourism spending in the world, it's no wonder that travel
industry leaders are focused on this hotspot.
Several factors have fueled this significant growth: rapid
urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and the relaxation of government
restrictions on foreign travel. In fact, the Chinese government has a five-year
plan focused on the travel and tourism market and aims to double leisure
spending to $886 billion (5.5 trillion yuan) by 2020.
This is all excellent news for the vacation ownership industry! The
percentage of qualified households that own a timeshare rests at less than 0.3
percent, making for a nearly 20 million household opportunity (ARDA's
International Foundation 2013 World Wide
Shared Vacation Ownership Report). Timeshare development in the region is
growing and poised for a supportive business environment—given the government's
direction to develop new business models for the travel industry.
The only challenge continues to be China's few vacation days offered to
workers. However, that, too, is slowly changing. The government adopted new
regulations in 2008 offering more public holidays and paid annual leave. And,
as the needs of China's travelers are growing, the vacation ownership industry
stands ready to create luxurious vacation experiences for a new class of world
By Kathyrn Mullan, ARDAFebruary 19, 2016
ARDA World
2016 is going to be chock full of informative sessions, networking activities
and personal growth opportunities. We hope you are planning to join us from May
1-5 in Hollywood, Florida, for what's sure to be another big, exciting
convention for our industry!
There are a
few important deadlines we want to be sure are on your calendar:
February 19, 2016Early-bird
registration ends today! You can save
$400 simply by signing up early.
March 4,
2016Deadline for attendee list
inclusion; Last day to cancel registration
April 11,
2016Hotel cut-off for
discount room rate (Diplomat $249/night; Crowne Plaza $209/night)
And read about all of the
2016 ARDA World events and activities in the February issue of Developments Magazine!
-- Peter Roth, ARDA Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Industry Relations
The March 2016 issue of Consumer Reports delves into whether timeshare vacations are a good value. They examine the costs of vacationing at the Disney World Polynesian Village Resort in Orlando, Florida from two perspectives: renting and owning. They find that after a certain number of years, owning a timeshare pays off.
Read the full Consumer Reports article.
In a sister article, "The Timeshare Comes of Age," Consumer Reports reviews the changes our industry has seen through the years, including becoming more consumer-friendly and transparent. Looking at the demographic shift to younger families, the article quotes Howard Nusbaum and makes the case for what to consider when buying.
As you know, Consumer Reports serves consumers through unbiased product testing and ratings, research, journalism, public education, and advocacy. This kind of unbiased assessment of timeshare is a testament to the product our industry already knows and loves for better vacationing.
Copyright 2014. American Resort Development Assoc. All rights reserved.


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Drowsy driving is dangerous—how can you stay alert on the road?
Talking, texting, and drinking are all common car-crash causes, but there's a lesser-known accident culprit: fatigue. The struggle to stay awake while driving may be more common than you realize: 37 percent of people have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation.
Fatigued driving isn't worth that risk: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 803 reported fatalities involving a drowsy driver in 2016.
Late night drivers, workers who had a long day, or those who haven't slept well should heed warning signs. If you're yawning, blinking a lot, or nodding off—or if you can't focus—think twice about getting on the road.
Steps to stay alert
To help reduce your chances of falling asleep behind the wheel, follow these common sense steps to stay alert and safe on the road:
- Get enough sleep at night. Drivers who sleep less than six hours each night are at an increased risk of getting into an accident as those who get at least eight hours. It's even worse for those who sleep five hours or less.
- Pull over. If you feel bored, restless, are having a hard time concentrating or have tired eyes, you need a break. Pull over to a rest stop, stretch, take a short nap or switch drivers. Take a break every two hours.
- Adjust your car's settings. Stay more alert by keeping the temperature cool, playing loud, high-energy music, turning off the cruise control, and placing your seat back in an upright position.
- Wear sunglasses during the day. Bright sunlight can cause you to squint, making your eyes tired.
- Watch what you eat and drink. Caffeine and sugary products don't ensure mental alertness. Instead, opt for water or juice, and high-protein foods rather than heavier fare.
Smart tech combating sleeping behind the wheel
Though it's no replacement for a good night's rest, current automotive technology can help pinpoint signs of drowsy driving and help prevent collisions.
- Fatigue warning systems track your steering, blink rate duration and other behaviors and will alert you if they suspect sleepiness.
- Lane departure warning and prevention systems monitor your vehicle's position and react if you're in danger of drifting into another lane.
- Forward collision warning systems use sensors to follow vehicles in front of yours and may engage automatic braking to prevent accidents.
Drowsy driving can impair your skills, leading to potentially disastrous consequences. Learn more about the dangers of distracted driving.


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The other morning, Lilly's dad sent me this picture. It's a view of the shuttle launch from his home. He took it using a 30 second exposure and a 300mm zoom lens. The picture got me thinking about the space shuttle and how we take for granted all that NASA does. It wasn't too long ago that there was no space program. It was only 50 years ago that Dwight D. Eisenhower established NASA in response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik.
When most people think of NASA, they usually just think of astronauts walking on the moon or flying in space shuttles. Did you know that NASA's space programs have helped advance medical technology as well?
There's a lot you can learn by visiting the NASA site. As a matter of fact, there's an entire section just for students in grades K-8 with games and homework help, too! After you visit the NASA site, come back here and leave a comment. Did you learn anything new? Did anything surprise you? Did you find anything useful that you can use again in the future?


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text: To deliver agile outcomes, you have to do more than implement an agile process- you have to create focus around what matters to your user and rigorously test how well what you're doing is delivering on that focus. Driving to testable ideas (hypotheses) and maximizing the results of your experimentation is at the heart of a high-functioning practice of agile. This course shows you how to facilitate alignment and create a culture of experimentation across your product pipeline. You'll understand how to answer these four big questions: 1. How do we drive our agility with analytics? 2. How do we create compelling propositions for our user? 3. How do we achieve excellent usability? 4. How do we release fast without creating disasters? As a Project Management Institute (PMI®) Registered Education Provider, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business has been approved by PMI to issue 20 professional development units (PDUs) for this course, which focuses on core competencies recognized by PMI. (Provider #2122) This course is supported by the Batten Institute at UVA's Darden School of Business. The Batten Institute's mission is to improve the world through entrepreneurship and innovation: www.batteninstitute.org.


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Through our employees, we will continuously strive to provide quality products and services. In doing so, we will become a successful industry leader in secondary operations involving various types of metals.
Our Vision and Values Statement:
We envision profitable growth with uncompromising quality. We value our social and environmental obligations. We value empowerment, training, safety, and the health of our employees.


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Johnson City, Tenn. - The East Tennessee State University athletic department announced the signing of Jerald Fields to a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the Bucs. Fields, who signed his NLI at the Southeast Boys and Girls Club in Gainesville, Fla., becomes the first student-athlete to sign during the early signing period which began on Nov. 10.
Fields, a 6-6/240 pound forward, is beginning his senior season at Gainesville High School. As a junior, Fields averaged 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as Gainesville won the Florida State Class 5A Championship and posted a record of 28-5. Fields has led Gainesville in rebounding, blocked shots, and field goal percentage for the past two years. This past summer, Fields was a member of the Florida Addidas (AAU) team that competed in tournaments at the University of North Carolina, Duke and in Maryland.
"Jerald is an outstanding player who comes from a great high school program that won the state championship last year," said ETSU Head Coach Ed DeChellis. "He can play either the three or four and will provide help in the frontcourt. We look for him to have an outstanding career in the Southern Conference."
"I really liked the coaching staff, the city and the family-like atmosphere when I visited ETSU," said Fields. "The coaches told me that I will have a chance to get a lot of playing time."
"We had an opportunity to have an in-home visit with Coach DeChellis and Coach Jerry Pelphrey and we were impressed with how upfront they were about the academic requirements that they expect of Gerald," said Wayne Fields (Gerald's father). "Jerald's description of both the school and the atmosphere, in addition to the opportunity for him to contribute immediately, make this a good mutual relationship."


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The insurance industry in Colorado has a significant impact on the state's economy that extends well beyond its responsibilities to collect premiums and settle claims. It employs licensed professionals, pays taxes, owns municipal bonds and serves people in their times of greatest need.
U.S. Department of Commerce data show the insurance industry provided 57,975 jobs in Colorado in 2017. The Colorado insurance industry accounted for about $4.4 billion in compensation in 2017.
The insurance industry contributed $6.7 billion to the Colorado gross state product (GSP) in 2016, accounting for 2.05 percent of the state GSP.
Premium taxes paid by insurance companies in Colorado totaled $256.2 million in 2017.
Direct premiums written by property/casualty insurance companies in Colorado totaled $12.3 billion in 2017. Premiums written by life/annuity insurance companies totaled $13.5 billion (including life insurance, annuities, accident and health insurance, deposit type funds and other considerations).
The surplus lines market, a group of highly specialized insurers, exists to provide coverage that is not available through licensed insurers in the standard insurance market. For the many thousands of businesses that rely on some level of surplus line protection to keep their doors open, surplus lines is an important segment of the market. The Colorado surplus lines market accounted for $806.9 million in gross premiums written in 2017, according to a survey by Business Insurance.
Insurance company claims payments help ensure the economic security of individuals and businesses and help sustain a number of related industries. In 2017 these payments in Colorado as measured by direct property/casualty incurred losses, were $9.2 billion. Life insurance claims and benefits payouts in Colorado totaled $8.0 billion in 2017.
The insurance industry plays a vital role in helping individuals and businesses prepare for and recover from the potentially devastating effects of a disaster such as a catastrophic storm or wildfire. Wildfires and tornadoes landed Colorado as second among the states by insured catastrophe losses in 2016, with $1.5 billion in insured losses.
Below are tables showing the state's leading insurance companies, based on market share, and links to state by state comparison tables.


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Becky Petteys, MathWorks
Simulink enables engineers to model systems in multiple domains (such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other physical domains) through its interactive graphical modeling environment. Simulation, design, and code generation are all performed in a single environment, allowing engineers to focus more on engineering tasks and less on maintaining their corporate simulation platform.
In this presentation, MathWorks engineers use product demonstrations to show how to:
Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for engineers who perform modeling and simulation using programming languages such as C or Fortran in a corporate simulation environment. Prior Simulink knowledge or experience is not necessary.
About the Presenter: Becky Petteys is a senior application engineer at MathWorks specializing in modeling in Simulink and model verification and validation.
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Imagine having instant, easy access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations and all of your stored music, any time you want it. You could kick-start your morning with the perfect high-energy playlist, enjoy Internet radio stations through TuneIn as you whip up dinner or add some ambiance to your evening. The SoundTouch 20 wireless speaker—Refurbished brings it all home, packing enough clear, robust sound for bedrooms, kitchens and most other rooms. To stream a world of music, just install the free SoundTouch app on your device. Then follow these simple steps:
Plug the speaker in
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Control it all with the app
Less effort, more music
With SoundTouch, we've put a lot of thought into taking the thinking out. You can listen whichever way you want, without worrying about which technology is best. This compact wireless speaker lets you play music directly from a phone or tablet using Bluetooth®, or connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi® network for instant in-home listening, without the need for your phone.
You want to fill your room with music, not equipment. The SoundTouch 20 wireless speaker is just what you're looking for. While it has a small footprint, it's engineered for exceptional sound. Not only will you get the most from your music—you'll also get our obsession with delivering better sound.
SoundTouch speakers give you wireless access to popular music services like Spotify® and Deezer and your stored music library.
Made for the way you live. And the way you listen.
Fill an apartment with sound or flood a home with music. SoundTouch speakers are made for the way you live—and they're made to grow with you, too. Once you have one, you can add more at any time. They all work together. So as you go from room to room, your music goes along with you. Use them to play different music in different rooms or the same music in every room.
Fast, simple control of all your music
Experience your favourite music from your SoundTouch speaker with the SoundTouch app. SoundTouch lets you take total control of your listening experience, right from your smartphone or tablet. Browse popular music services like Spotify® and Deezer, Internet radio stations through TuneIn or your stored music library. Easily personalise presets for one-touch access to the music you love, and control one or many SoundTouch speakers around your home.
Bose + Voice. Now you're talking.
Play music. Turn it up. Or even ask what's playing. Without lifting a finger.
Enjoy hands-free voice access to your music on SoundTouch speakers using any Alexa-enabled device—like the Amazon Echo Dot. Just open the Alexa app. Search for "Bose" under the Skills menu. Then follow the simple one-time setup.
So, what can you do? Plenty. Start your funk playlist in the kitchen. Turn the volume up or down. Change tracks. Find out what's playing. And even control where it's playing—from the speaker in your kitchen to the speaker in your bedroom.
"Alexa, play some dance music in the Living Room."
"Alexa, turn up the volume in the Kitchen."
"Alexa, pause the Office."
"Alexa, next track in the Bedroom."
Only SoundTouch lets you save your favourite music with six preset buttons for instant listening, so you don't have to waste time searching for your favourites. Assign a preset for your best Spotify party playlist, another for the Internet radio station you recently discovered through TuneIn and a third for all of the tracks ever recorded by that artist you love. You can set presets to your music library, podcasts, albums etc.
- System:18.8 cm H x 31.4 cm x 10.4 cm D (3.2 kg)
- Remote:11.4 cm H x 4.4 cm W x 1.3 cm D (50 g)
Inputs and outputs
- Aux input
- Ethernet port
Additional details
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming
- OLED display
- Wireless network compatibility: 802.11 b/g/n
- Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless
- SoundTouch 20 wireless speaker—Refurbished
- Power cable
- Remote control
What is a Bose Refurbished product?
Refurbished products are a great way to enjoy Bose performance at outstanding value. A Refurbished product is one that's been returned to Bose, for any reason.
It's then thoroughly inspected, tested and serviced to meet strict Bose sound quality standards—the same as a new product. Appearance is closely examined; products occasionally have minor, nearly imperceptible blemishes. All Refurbished products have the same warranty as new products. And are available only from Bose. Quantities are limited.
What is needed to set up my SoundTouch speaker?
All you need is a home Wi-Fi network and a smartphone or tablet. Everything else required is included in the box.
What Internet streaming services can I play?
SoundTouch speakers let you play Internet music services like Spotify®, Pandora®, iHeartRadio™, Deezer, TuneIn, SiriusXM and Amazon Music. (where available)
Can SoundTouch speakers be used in a public Wi-Fi® spot (airports, coffee shops etc.)?
No. Although most of these networks are free to use, their sign-up/sign-in processes differ from the SoundTouch app set-up process. SoundTouch products are designed for use at home, not on the go.
Can I play music stored on my computer?
Yes. SoundTouch speakers can play music stored on your computer that is managed by iTunes or Windows Media Player.
How many speakers can I have on my network at one time?
It depends on the bandwidth of your home Wi-Fi network. For most homes, we expect you can have up to four speakers connected wirelessly. For more than four rooms, we recommend using Ethernet wired connections to some of them.
Can I stream different music to different rooms?
Yes, if you have multiple SoundTouch products, you can stream different music in different rooms, the same music in every room or customise zones to play what you want where you want.
What operating systems are compatible with the SoundTouch app?
The app is compatible with Windows® 7, 8 and 10; 64-bit Macs running OS X 10.8 and later; any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8.2 and later; and Android devices running Android 4.4 and later.
What are the differences between the SoundTouch 10, 20 and 30 wireless speakers?
Even though the SoundTouch 10, 20 and 30 all offer Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth® connectivity and effortless one-touch presets to access your favourite streaming music, they each provide different levels of performance for different-sized rooms in your home. The SoundTouch 10 is our smallest SoundTouch speaker that delivers full, rich sound and Bose performance that seem to defy its size. The SoundTouch 20 is a compact, wireless speaker that delivers clear, room-filling sound. The SoundTouch 30 is our best performing, one-piece wireless speaker with Bose waveguide speaker technology that produces deep, rich sound to fill your largest room. Another difference is that both the SoundTouch 20 and 30 display in-depth song, artist, station and connectivity information on an OLED screen, whereas the SoundTouch 10 displays simple connectivity information via four LEDs on the front of the product.
Can I play stored music from a NAS (network-attached storage) drive on SoundTouch speakers?
Yes, SoundTouch speakers are compatible with selected NAS drives, including Synology's DiskStation, Passport + and Western Digital's My Cloud™, so you can stream your personal music library even while your computer is off.
Can SoundTouch speakers stream AM/FM radio or TV audio from one room to another?
Yes. SoundTouch speakers can stream Internet radio stations through a TuneIn app integration.
Does the speaker support Bluetooth?
Yes. Users can wirelessly stream music from a Bluetooth device to listen to even more sources, such as YouTube.
Can I stream music from multiple computers using SoundTouch speakers?
Yes, as long as each computer has the SoundTouch app installed on it. Each computer appears as a separate library on the app's source list.
Does the speaker have a battery?
No, it does not have a battery.
Do the speakers support near-field communication?
No. SoundTouch speakers support Bluetooth connectivity pairing via the physical buttons on the speaker or the controller app.
Does the speaker support AirPlay?
No. The current speakers no longer support AirPlay. However, previous-generation SoundTouch 20 and 30 speakers will continue to support it.
Can SoundTouch speakers be used together?
Yes. Any one of these systems can be used with another system (from the current series or from a previous series) to create a multi-room audio system.
What can I do with the Bose Skill?
With the Bose Skill, you can play music on your SoundTouch speakers by talking to any Alexa-enabled device, like an Amazon Echo Dot. For example, say "Alexa, play my jazz playlist in the Kitchen", and the playlist will begin to play on the SoundTouch speaker named "Kitchen". You can also control the music that's playing—for example, say "Alexa, pause the music in the Kitchen", "Alexa, resume the music in the Kitchen", "Alexa, turn up the volume in the Kitchen", "Alexa, skip to the next song in the Kitchen" and so on.
Which SoundTouch products are compatible with the Bose Skill?
The Bose Skill is compatible with all current-generation SoundTouch speakers (SoundTouch 10, SoundTouch 20 Series III, SoundTouch 30 Series III, the SoundTouch 300 soundbar, Wave SoundTouch IV, the SoundTouch SA-5 amplifier, the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter and the Lifestyle 600 and 650 home entertainment systems) and previous SoundTouch speakers/systems that support Bluetooth connectivity.
Which music services work with the Bose Skill and SoundTouch?
The music services that currently work with the Bose Skill are Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, SiriusXM and iHeartRadio.
Do I always have to say a speaker name with the Bose Skill?
Yes. Alexa will not know where to direct your commands unless you include the speaker name in your requests/commands.
Does the Bose Skill let me play music on multiple speakers at the same time?
No. There is currently no way to play music on multiple speakers using just your voice with the Bose Skill. However, you can still create groups in the SoundTouch app as normal, even if the music was started through the Bose Skill.
What is the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill for Alexa-enabled devices?
The Bose SoundTouch Control Skill for Alexa-enabled devices enables Bose SoundTouch customers to control elements of the SoundTouch experience through Alexa by speaking to an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Tap or any Alexa-enabled device.
What can the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill do?
With the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill, you can ask Alexa to:
Play music set to a SoundTouch preset. For example, "Alexa, ask Bose to play Preset 1".
Play content in a specific room. For example, "Alexa, ask Bose to play Preset 1 in the Living Room".
Play/pause/resume and skip tracks. For example, "Alexa, ask Bose to pause".
Adjust volume. For example, "Alexa, ask Bose to turn this up".
Play the same music everywhere. For example, "Alexa, ask Bose to play this everywhere".
Find out what's playing. For example, "Alexa, ask Bose what's playing".
Turn a system on or off. For example, "Alexa, ask Bose to turn off".
How will existing customers be able to access the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill?
The Bose SoundTouch Control Skill will be available to all existing SoundTouch owners through a free software update. The Skill itself is free, and it is enabled through the Skills section of the Amazon Alexa app. An Alexa-enabled device like an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot is also required to use the Skill.
Which SoundTouch speakers are compatible with the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill?
The Bose SoundTouch Control Skill is compatible with all Bose SoundTouch speakers.
Where is the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill available?
The Bose SoundTouch Control Skill is available in the US in English only.
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LONDON -- Nicolas Mahut, loser of the longest match in tennis history, has been granted a wild card for Wimbledon.
The French player lost 70-68 in the fifth set to John Isner in a first-round Wimbledon match three years ago that stretched over three days.
Mahut received a wild card entry Wednesday for the tournament starting June 24.
Mahut and fellow Frenchman Michael Llodra lost in the French Open doubles final last week to Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan.
Also receiving wild cards were Australia's Matthew Ebden, who won the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open in January with Jarmila Gajdosova, and Germany's Andrea Petkovic.
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It appears Google has been tweaking the display of Google News content in its search engine results pages, occasionally showing a new design for certain keyphrases.
The different layout, shown below, features a gray bounding box around the Google News headlines, creating more differentiation from Google's standard organic results. The box also consistently appears at the top of SERPs. This is an improved position for news content, which frequently had a standard result above it.
Additionally, the box features:
-A smaller, 14-px font that shows the headline and source publication equally.
-A longer character limit that's approximately 83 characters.
-A gray newspaper icon with a "More News" link in lieu of a link at the top of the box containing "News for" plus the search term.
-The new design seems to reliably display three headlines, whereas the old display showed different amounts, usually between one and three.
It's unclear what triggers one display versus another, though adding the words "news" or "news about" to a topic more commonly yields the new display. Some keyphrases that currently trigger the new box include "Kobe Bryant news," "Orlando news," "Syria news," "Fort Worth news" and "Dolphins news" (though "Miami Dolphins news" does not trigger the display).


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Descartes (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes has over 220,000 connected parties using its cloud-based services. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a dynamic, growing organization? We are looking for an individual to join our team and be a part of the excitement and growth at The Descartes Systems Group Inc. Working as part of a fast-paced, experienced team, you will be responsible for processing shipment and trip information received from customers.
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- Monitor work queue and organize workload to facilitate the timely submission of data to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Review shipment documentation to identify or interpret data to be entered into Descartes' proprietary software application.
- Monitor work queue to ensure shipment acceptance by regulatory authorities.
- Interact with customers by phone or email to resolve issues and/or questions that arise.
- Monitor work queue and contact customs brokers based on the shipment's estimated time of arrival (ETA) at the border.
- Handle other work assignments in other related Descartes departments as needed.
- Customs-related education or training – CCS qualification would be an asset
- Ability to perform shift work that includes both Saturdays and Sundays, and rotate between morning, evening and overnight shifts and Statutory Holidays
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- Good analytical, clerical and organization skills.
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- Willingness to work a limited amount of overtime.
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I'm sure there many people who still have their turkey carcass with a little meat on it sitting in their fridge after Thanksgiving last week. Mine was there until yesterday afternoon when I cut off as much meat as I could. Then I made a basic turkey stock with the carcass.
If you've never made basic stock before, it's very easy. Here's what to do.
- Put the carcass in a large pot.
- Cover the carcass completely with water.
- Add carrots, celery, onion and two bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer and allow to simmer on the stove top for 2 hours.
- Pull out carcass with tongs, then strain the broth with finest sieve you have.
- Pick through the carcass and what is in the sieve for good meat. I got about another cup and half of turkey that had been in nooks and crannies that I couldn't get to with my knife. After two hours in the pot, however, it fell right off the bones.
- Discard the vegetables and bones.
- You should end up with something that looks like this picture:
- Notice I didn't add any salt, pepper or other seasonings (except the bay leaf). You can add them while making stock, but I prefer to add them when I turn the stock into soup or whatever else I'm using it for.
- Some people put cheesecloth in their sieve to get their stock completely free of small pieces. I don't mind the little pieces, but it's one method that some people use.
- You can use vegetables past their prime to make stock. I used the smaller pieces of celery that usually don't get used, some older mini carrots that had gotten dried out in the fridge, and half an onion that I'd cut open sometime last week (plus one whole new onion).
- Unless you've got a lot of freezer room, plan on using the stock sooner rather than later. I don't have enough room in my freezer to keep stock so I'll be making turkey soup tonight.
- Turkey tends to dry out in the freezer. If you have leftover turkey that you want to freeze, take a little of the stock and pour it over the turkey before you freeze it. It will help keep the turkey moist.


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Laura Hannah necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 80 diseños de 18 diseñadores freelance.
netTrekker is a leader in the educational technology market - we've been around for 10 years. We sell an educational search tool to K-12 schools and districts. Our product delivers safe, easy access to educator-approved websites and other digital resources to use for research and school projects. Our end-users are teachers and students. The people we sell to are generally school level or district level administrators - think principals, or district Technology Directors who buy our product for their school or district. Because we're in the education technology industry, we try to maintain a current, fresh, "Web 2.0" look to our marketing, while at the same time reflecting a company that is reliable and trusted by educators and students.
K-12 Educators. This e-card will be sent to our customers and prospects, who are generally school district administrators - technology directors, library directors, curriculum directors, principals. This audience is generally a bit more sophisticated and business-savvy - so although they are all "educators" they are not generally classroom teachers (some were in their past). So, things you might normally associate with education like apples, and crayons, and pencils are not the right fit for this audience. They are generally tech-savvy and have embraced many different technology devices - iPhones, laptops, etc. Again - think "Web 2.0."
Looking for a fully designed holiday e-card mock up. We will do the html code for e-card and deploy through our email marketing provider, Exact Target. PSD format preferred - unflattened.
The e-card should reflect a "holiday" theme, but should be holiday-neutral.
The design should be fun, and interesting, and stand out in someone's in-box. It should incorporate some happy, smiling kids, maybe in a winter setting, ethnic diversity a plus. It should reflect our commitment to helping kids.
See examples of the types of photos we like at the links below. If stock photos are used, please include links to photos that would need to be purchased. We like iStock Photo and have account there already.
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Other resources that might help.
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There is a moment, towards the end of your wedding ceremony, when you are pronounced spouses for life. You are welcomed into the first moments of your marriage.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review
The most complete digital communications device known to man?
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The new S Pen is also more sensitive compared to the original and can now distinguish between 1024 different levels of pressure. You can feel and see the difference this makes and you now get extremely fine control over line thickness.
Superb video player
How does it work as a phone? Superbly, thanks to a size that puts speaker and microphone closer to ear and mouth than smaller devices can manage and very good active noise cancellation. Also, that huge and removable battery proved capable of more than eight hours of HD video playback, and an easy 60 hours of call and data intensive general use.
To conclude on some peripheral features the loudspeaker is powerful and composed and put my Nexus 7 to shame when it came to listening to music or video sans headphones. The MicroUSB port supports HDMI-out and USB OTG and you get a very nice pair of earphones. To cap it all, the Note 2 also comes with 48GB of Dropbox storage free for two years.
Winning combination: the Note 2's mix of handset and tablet works out well despite being a large form factor
For a pound less than a 16GB iPhone 5 with its piddly 4in screen, terrible maps app, dodgy Wi-Fi reception and scratch-prone body, the Galaxy Note 2 is something of a bargain if you are after the ultimate mobile phone. It has the physical presence of an A380, the power of Concorde and the stamina of a U-2, and is packed with more features than a Swiss army knife. ®
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Roaches Run Amuck On New Jersey Bus
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Riders on a New York City-bound bus from New Jersey are reporting an invasion of cockroaches.
A passenger on a Manhattan-bound bus from Atlantic City tells WABC-TV (http://bit.ly/ZGlkaD) that roaches started coming out of the vents inside the bus just 15 minutes into their Friday afternoon journey.
The passenger reports roaches could be seen crawling on seats, windows, side panels and even on people.
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I had also planned on seeing Gimnastic Tarragonna v Girona during my visit. However, disaster struck this morning when they changed the day of their game from the Sunday to the Saturday. This clashes with the Barca v RCD Mallorca match and so I've had to write it off. Whoever decided to change the day of that game needs putting in a sheep pen.
Luckily, help is on hand in the form of the Segunda B Group 3. I have a choice of the following three matches on the Sunday:
Badalona v Ontinyent
Barcelona Atletic v Benidorm
Terrassa v Alzira
Barcelona Atletic v Benidorm
Terrassa v Alzira
Not sure which one I'll pitch up at yet, I guess I'll decide on the day. Just to add that I've updated the 'Your European Football Weekends' section. We have new photos in from:
Holland, Italy, Germany, Greece and the Rest of the World.
I arrive back in Blighty on the 6th January so until then Feliz Navidad and thanks again to all of you who have logged on to read any of this nonsense in the last 12 months.


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Back when we announced the sale of the "You're With Me, Leather" T-shirts, we promised a free post for whichever reader was able to feature the shirt on national television. But we — obviously — never dreamed it would be the host of TRL.
In the wake of yesterday's terrifying appearance of the shirt on MTV, we have been alternately confused, amused and all together bewildered. But today, we have the story behind the shirt's appearance, and, along those lines, the award of the free post.
The full tale is told by Joel Solomon, a commenter around here by the name of "TripleHandsome" and, amazingly, a former writer at "TRL." He explains it all, with his free post, after the jump, even chiming in with a fantastic Berman sighting of his own. Enjoy ... if you dare.
I used to be a writer at TRL and became very good friends with [TRL host] Damien [Fahey]. A few years back we went to the MLB All-Star Game in Chicago because he was hosting the Celebrity Softball game. While there, we went to a players' party at a "cool" lounge place; there were pretty much no players there. We tried to go to the bar to get a drink and saw this crowd of super hot women surrounding someone. As we got closer, it was this giant beast of a man wearing a Hawaiian shirt; that man ... you guessed it, Chris Berman. We had finally found the said "players." I remember the room was pretty cold, and yet somehow this guy was sweating like Patrick Ewing at the free throw line in crunch time. The guy was talking up all these chicks, sweating like he just raced for the cure and there were no other guys with him. I went up to Boomer and said.
ME: "Hey man, I'm a big fan. Looks like you've got your hands full."
CB: (points finger at girls) "I could go home with any one of these girls."
ME: "Um, okay."
CB: "You guys wish you could be where I'm sitting, because the view is (looks around at the women) GOOOOOD!" (laughter)
End of conversation.
Damien and I were in total shock. Babe Ruth could have walked in for an exclusive interview with him, and this guy was more interested in what color the carpet was underneath the leather. We kept laughing about it throughout the weekend, and even after that, whenever we saw him on ESPN. He just seems like the kind of guy that would smoke at a salad bar.
Flash forward to 2006. The famous YWML story breaks on Deadspin, and I post the above story, saying how I had a run in with Berman and how I think the YWML story is totally legit.
So when I saw YWML t-shirts were for sale, I knew this was a natural fit. Payback's a bitch Berman! (Forgot to mention at the Cleveland/Florida World Series, when I was 16, he blew me off for an autograph and then again at the Super Bowl this year in Detroit).
Ordered two YWML t-shirts and then it was just a waiting game. This would have gone down sooner, had Gawker not taken like eight weeks for the shirts to ship. Damien actually saying YWML was just icing on the cake; his improv, I can't even take credit for that.
Keep up the great work.
As Always, You're With Me, Leather.
Joel Solomon
As for my post, here are Ten Things that will never again see the light of day on Deadspin.
10) Craig Kilborn is the greatest entertainer of my generation. He is one of the best Sports Center anchors of all time, had a huge hand in getting The Daily Show off the ground and hosted a tremendously funny Late Late Show that will never get the respect it deserves. There's '5 Questions,' which every show under the sun tries to duplicate and an amazing cameo in Old School that showed off the range his acting chops. Looking forward to Craiggers in Full Of It, proud of you!
9) Next year is the 20th anniversary of the release of the greatest album of all time, Appetite for Destruction. For this event, the original line up of Guns 'N Roses needs to get back together; not think about it, actually do it. I would assume they'd open up with Welcome to the Jungle, but my only request is that the set list includes "Pretty Tied Up" and "Get in the Ring."
8) Time Travel. While it does not exist now, it very well may in the future, and here is where I'm headed, Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS. This game led to the downward spiral of Pittsburgh Pirates history, and if I could do anything to prevent Sid Bream from scoring, I'd do it in a heartbeat. (Mark Cuban please buy this team already!)
7) Rob Crabbe is a great guy.
7a) Takka Takka is the best band you've never heard of.
6) Mischa Barton is ridiculously overrated. The actresses on Laguna Beach are better than her, and although she might be hot for a model, is heroin-chic already retro cool? My friend BT thinks otherwise, sorry man.
5) If there are any NFL coaching vacancies, let me recommend one man. I went to Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, the same high school Curtis Martin went to. His head coach there was a man named Mark Wittgartner; the guy is a creative genius that would make Norm Chow's playbook look like Sponge Bob Square Pants paint by numbers.
4) Greg Weiss, my agent. You can reach him at Brookside Artists Management; he's shopping my screenplay and a pilot that would make any network who buys it a lot of money.
3) If anyone knows a unicorn breeder I would like to purchase one for my girlfriend.
2) Kurt Angle is just one of many reasons why you should watch professional wrestling. The guy is the Bo Jackson of his sport; he's an NCAA champion, won an Olympic gold medal, the WWE title and will eventually win the ECW title. I've used his signature move the Ankle Lock at work several times, and no one has been able to break it.
1) People at my Bar Mitzvah I forgot to thank: Mom, Dad.


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The passPORT features a female pass-through connector that attaches to any in-car iPod integration system to support charging for the iPhone 3G and newly introduced iPod models. With the recent release of these products, many users find that their accessories will not support charging for their device. Scosche's passPORT will allow the iPhone 3G and newly released iPod models to charge with existing iPod integration systems.
Compatible with: Several aftermarket head-units as well as Acura, Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mercury, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Suzuki, Toyota, Volvo and VW. (not compatible with select Pioneer head-units that use the CD-iB100 or CD-i200 iPod to IP-Bus adapter. Call Scosche technical support for details (800) 363-4490x3) Note: the passPORT is specifically designed to fix the charging error associated with several iPod and iPhone accessories. If the accessory you are intending to use does not initially support the audio or video functionality of the iPod or iPhone , the passPORT will not enable these features.


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'Comfort' Suite for 6 people on the ground floor
The suite is a part of a pleasant apartment house located in a quiet residential area in one of the most sought-after Prague locations near Kajetánka Park, Břevnov Monastery and Petynka Swimming Pool. Malá Strana and the Prague Castle complex are easily accessible by public transport or on foot if you want to explore the city at a slower pace. Yes, the best of Prague can also be discovered from affordable accommodation.
There are four single beds and a double bed, a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a seating area in this ground-floor suite with skylights. In the suite, there is no kitchen where you could cook, however, there are basic conditions to satisfy your hunger whenever you get hungry. There are free toiletries in the bathroom with the toilet. Free Wi-Fi in the whole premises is a matter of course, too.
Let yourself be pampered and order breakfast directly to the suite, private transport from the airport as well as to trips or souvenirs from your trip for your loved ones!
Nothing to complaint, comfortable beds, clean everything, not in City center, but very good public transportation, it was very nice.
The apartment is located on silent suberb of Prague, 30 minutes on walk to city center - is very good communicated.
Přespali jsme pouze 1 noc, ale byli jsme velmi spokojeni se zajištěním - předáním klíčů- vše bez problémů. Ochotný mladík na telefonu nás o všem podrobně informoval aporadil. Čisto, klid, pohodlí, měli jsme štěstí i na zaparkování přímo před domem.


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Bronx hospital offers cuddling service for preemie babies
When Crystal Luciano had to leave her premature son Noah in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) because she had to return to work, she felt better knowing that someone would be caring and cuddling her child.
Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York has a program that allows staff and medical students to become certified cuddlers. Their job is to hold premature babies in order to aid with their recovery and development.
"Just the feeling of having the baby look up at me and smile was just breathtaking," Jenny Wang, a medical student, said.
Sicker babies that can't be picked up also get attention from nurses who make sure they get human contact.
Other hospitals around the country have similar programs. UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Cuddler Program in Sioux City, Iowa trains volunteers to hold premature babies, read books or sing songs to them.
"It's often hard for parents to be here 24-7," Cindy Running, nurse manager of St. Luke's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, told the Sioux City Journal. "This is a program intended to give that patient a little more one on one time as an extension of the nurse and giving them a chance to be cuddled at the bedside by a specially trained volunteer."
A 2008 Canadian study published in BMC Pediatrics showed that cuddling babies born as early as 28 weeks reduced stress levels for them, especially during medical tests, the BBC reported.
An April study in Pediatrics showed that lullabies and "songs of kin," or parents preferred songs, performed by parents and therapists increased feeding and sleeping in premature infants in NICUs. Playing music through devices called Remo ocean discs (a cylinder with metal beads inside) and gato boxes that mimicked two-tone heartbeat womb sounds and other "whooshes" helped as well.
Medical student Kaitlin Williams said that the infants aren't the only ones that benefit from the cuddling.
"Part of what makes you feel so good is being able to do what you can to make them feel better," Williams said.


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SKF to launch upgraded Explorer four-row tapered roller bearings at METEC 2015
2015 June 17, 13:00 CEST
New SKF Explorer four-row tapered roller bearing design for work rolls in rolling mills makes open and sealed bearing variants completely interchangeable for greater design freedom and improved performance
Gothenburg, Sweden, 17 June 2015: At METEC 2015, SKF will launch its new SKF Explorer four- row tapered roller bearing design.
Featuring open and sealed variants that are identical, both dimensionally and in terms of load-carrying capacity, upgraded SKF Explorer four-row tapered roller bearings set a new standard for interchangeability, between open and sealed bearings and provide unprecedented freedom to match bearings to work roll application demands.
"Selecting open or sealed bearings for work rolls has often involved some compromise between load carry capacity, reliability and service life," explains Mr Jacek Hudzikowski, SKF Metals Industry Business Engineer. "Thanks to their new design, upgraded SKF Explorer four-row tapered roller bearings are identical, both dimensionally and in load carrying capacity. This means that steel mills can choose the most suitable option to help boost performance, reliability and cut maintenance costs without compromise."
The new compact seal allows a unified bearing design resulting in better performance compared to the previous versions. Made with a heat- and wear-resistant material, the seal offers better performance with lower friction, operating temperature and wear. Even the open bearings will have no cage protrusion. This makes handling the bearing much easier whilst reducing the risk of damage both during handling and operation. Designed to provide optimum stress distribution over the roller/raceway contact, SKF Explorer four-row tapered roller bearings can handle higher loads than previous designs. The four separate outer rings also allow better, more even load distribution and, consequently, longer service life.
Due to their spacer-less design, new SKF Explorer four-row tapered roller bearings are also easier to mount and dismount.
METEC is the Metallurgy industry's largest Exhibition, held once every four years. It takes place at the Trade Fair Center (Messe Dusseldorf) in Dusseldorf, Germany, on 16-20 June, 2015. Visitors to the event will find SKF at Hall 4, E20.
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Press Relations: Monique.Turner; +1 267 436 6836; +1 215 801 8722; firstname.lastname@example.com
SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 15,000 distributor locations worldwide.
Annual sales in 2014 were SEK 70,975 million and the number of employees was 48,593. www.skf.com
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You compile with -O or -O2 or similar. The functions are defined as inline macros, and will not be substituted in without optimization enabled, causing unresolved references at link time.
You use ioperm(2) or alternatively iopl(2) to tell the kernel to allow the user space application to access the I/O ports in question. Failure to do this will cause the application to receive a segmentation fault.


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It's different here. There's not a cubicle in sight. You won't find any One Size Fits All Business Plans or formulas to follow here, either. We see self-employment as an opportunity to share our unique gifts, passions and eccentricities with others so every citizen proudly creates a one of a kind enterprise that is a perfect fit for them.
We're a peace-loving tribe. We spend no time trying to convince others to quit their jobs and join us. We're delighted to be ambassadors, but we're not missionaries. Staying inspired is a daily practice here. We're not big on competition, although we love to collaborate.
Here are a few other things to know about Joyfully Jobless Land:
Citizenship: Voluntary
Language: English spoken, along with every other language on Earth, but you'll seldom hear words like can't or shouldn't. You will hear lots of conversation about ideas and encouragement.
Currency: We operate with multiple currencies, of which money is one; other popular currencies include satisfaction, laughter, joy and innovation.
Priorities: We place a high value on independence and creativity and urge every citizen to thoughtfully consider what matters most to them and to build a life that supports those things.
Mission: To leave it better than we found it.
Dreamers Welcomed.
Whiners? Not so much.
Listen in…
Barbara talks to Maureen Anderson on her Air America show Doing What Works about the importance of connecting with others. She includes tips on how to do just that.


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Medina Centrale is known fondly as the Town Centre of The Pearl-Qatar; a unique blend of residential, shopping and leisure experiences. With a traditional design, cleverly combining the nostalgic style with modern convenience, Medina Centrale boasts over 160 retail stores and 40 restaurants welcoming both casual and fine diners.
Offering our tenants a vast range of diverse retail services conveniently at their doorstep, Medina Centrale – a pedestrian-friendly district during weekends - offers a mix of F&B, community services, entertainment and leisure facilities such as a world class, state-of-the-art cinema complex and a number of other brand new exciting outlets.
Come visit us at The Oyster, Sunday - Thursday, 07:30 – 17:30, Saturdays, 10:00 – 16:00, located near the entrance on the pearl on the right hand side prior to reaching Porto Arabia.
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Picking the perfect dance school using your 5 senses
Remember that moment when your son or daughter looked up at you with big puppy dog eyes and said "I want to start dancing"? It has been at the forefront of their imagination and nag-ation (that's not really a word but it means constant nagging) and now you're convinced that it's what they really want to do. This article addresses how your five senses can assist in choosing the best dance school for them.Read more
4 tips to staying healthy and fit over the Christmas holidays
Here are the top four tips to staying healthy over the Christmas holiday. 4. Stay Active - There are things to do over Christmas that don't just involve a couch and a glass of wine. Try to stay as active as possible. Even play with your kids and their new toys as that is a low intensity exercises that burns fat. What's not to enjoy about that?Read more
5 reasons not to run away to the circus
Hey kids – don't run away to the circus, just join your local circus school! Gone are the days when learning to juggle or fly through the air on a trapeze meant leaving your family behind to tour with a circus. These days, most major cities and regional centres offer recreational circus classes as a great way to have fun, get fit and learn amazing new skills.Read more
Amusement centres for kids
Spend more time with your kids! Amusement centres can be a great place for you to be with your kids effortlessly.Read more
Yoga for Kids
Calm your kids down with a session of soothing yoga!

It is also a great way to get fit and improve your kids' posture!Read more
Calisthenics for kids
If your kids love gymnastics and dancing, try calisthenics!

A great kids activity designed to improve kids fitness and agility!Read more