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King of Prussia
King of Prussia has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with highs averaging in the 80s and lows averaging in the 60s. Summer temperatures occasionally rise to the 90s or 100s. Winters are cool to cold, with highs averaging in the low 40s and lows averaging in the 20s. Winter temperatures can occasionally drop down to 0 degrees or lower. Spring and fall can be variable, usually with milder weather. King of Prussia averages 48.49 inches of precipitation a year, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The area does see snow in the winter months, with some winters seeing only light snow and other winters bringing large snowstorms. In the warmer months, the area does experience thunderstorms, some of which can be severe. King of Prussia is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes from the Atlantic basin in the late summer and early fall, but typically only receives the remnants of such storms as they typically weaken by the time they reach this latitude.
Get in
By carThe Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) provides access to King of Prussia from Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76 to the west and I-276 to the east) toll road provides access to King of Prussia via the Valley Forge interchange from points west such as Harrisburg and Pittsburgh and points east such as the northern suburbs of Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City. U.S. Route 202 provides access to King of Prussia from West Chester to the south and from Norristown to the north. U.S. Route 422 provides access to King of Prussia from Pottstown, Reading, and other communities along the Schuylkill River to the northwest.
If you are coming from Center City, Philadelphia, get on I-676 (Vine St Expressway), then go I-76 towards Valley Forge. Stay on I-76 for about 30 minutes. After proceeding on I-76 get off at the King of Prussia exit. If you want to go to the King of Prussia Mall follow the exit signs for Mall Boulevard. If you are coming from the suburbs of Philadelphia, take the Pennsylvania Turnpike towards Harrisburg, then proceed to the Valley Forge exit.
By planeFly into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft or rent a car. The trip from there to King of Prussia takes 30 minutes. King of Prussia is 26 miles from Philadelphia International Airport.
By busThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides bus service to King of Prussia. Many of the buses stop at the transit center adjacent to The Plaza at the King of Prussia Mall. There are two routes that connect King of Prussia with Center City Philadelphia. Bus 124 provides service to Center City Philadelphia and to Chesterbrook, with a stop at the King of Prussia Mall transit center. Bus 125 runs from Valley Forge National Historical Park and the King of Prussia directly into the Center City Philadelphia. You can catch it along Gulph Road and at the King of Prussia Mall transit center. You will arrive near the train station at 30th St and Market St; from there, you walk a few feet to the station itself and get on the eastbound subway towards the Old City and other attractions. The base fare for the 124 and 125 buses is $2.50. The buses run every 20 min during peak hours and every hour off-peak, during the weekdays, and the trip takes around 40 min. While taking a bus may seem inconvenient, you will save time and hassle by not driving into Philadelphia yourself. Relax and let the bus driver fight the traffic. You will save even more time and money since you don't have to find a place to park your car in the city. In the reverse direction, the last bus leaves Philly (again at 30th and Market) at about 10PM, on weekdays. The 124 and 125 buses also run on Saturday and Sunday.
There are several bus routes that connect King of Prussia with nearby suburbs. Bus 92 connects the King of Prussia Mall with West Chester and Exton in Chester County Monday through Saturday. Bus 99 connects the King of Prussia Mall transit center with Norristown and Phoenixville daily. Bus 123 connects the mall with the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby daily. Bus 139 connects the King of Prussia Mall with Limerick Monday through Saturday. The base fare for all these bus routes is $2.50.
Check the SEPTA website for additional information.
By trainThere is not a train station close to the King of Prussia Mall. The nearest train stations are in neighboring Conshohocken, at Washington Street and Harry Street, and Norristown Transportation Center, at Schuylkill Avenue and Dekalb Street. The Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line will take you to the city center from these stations. The train ride takes about 30 min. The weekday fare is $6.00 in advance/$7.00 on board one-way and $12.00 in advance/$14.00 on board round trip. The evening/weekend fare is $5.25 in advance/$7.00 on board one-way and $10.50 in advance/$14.00 on board round trip. Check SEPTA's website for timetables. The stations have a park-and-ride lot, but spaces may not be available to tourists. SEPTA's Bus 99 provides service from the Norristown Transportation Center to the King of Prussia Mall.
SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, which runs between Norristown Transportation Center and 69th Street Terminal, also serves the King of Prussia area, with the Gulph Mills station located at Trinity Lane and Crest Way near Gulph Road southeast of the mall. However, it would be a long and dangerous walk from the mall area. Buses 124 and 125 connect the Gulph Mills station with the King of Prussia Mall.
By bicycleThe Schuylkill River Trail provides bicycle access from Philadelphia to King of Prussia and Valley Forge, following the Schuylkill River. Access from the trail to King of Prussia and Valley Forge is provided by a bicycle/pedestrian bridge called Sullivan's Bridge across the Schuylkill River at Valley Forge National Historical Park. The Schuylkill River Trail also provides bicycle access to the area from points along the river to the northwest. The Chester Valley Trail provides bicycle access to King of Prussia from points in Chester County as far west as Exton.
Get around
It is easiest to get around town by car. SEPTA buses can also be used to get around King of Prussia, with service to most major points of interest such as the King of Prussia Mall, Valley Forge Casino Resort, and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
phone: +1 610 354-8899Operated by the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association, The Rambler is a community shuttle around the King of Prussia area, serving residential areas, shopping centers, the King of Prussia Mall, medical facilities, the Upper Merion Senior Center, and the Upper Merion Township Municipal Building.
There are three companies that provide taxicab and limousine service in King of Prussia:
phone: +1 484 985-9724Provides taxicab service to King of Prussia, Valley Forge, and Upper Merion Township along with service to airports in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York.
phone: +1 610 265-3050Provides limousine service to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, and beyond.
phone: +1 610 272-1000Provides taxicab and limousine service to Villanova, Ardmore, and King of Prussia along with service to airports in Philadelphia and Newark.
Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft can be used to get around King of Prussia.
Within Valley Forge National Historical Park, you may drive, hike, bike, or travel by shuttle to see the points of interest within the park.
The Revolutionary Shuttleaddress: 1400 North Outer Line DrGet on and off this free shuttle at any indicated stop during operating hours. Bicycle racks are provided on every shuttle. Shuttles begin running from the Visitor Center and Washington's Headquarter's at 9AM, with the last shuttle leaving at 5:40PM. Shuttle Stops: A. Visitor Center- Lower Parking Lot B. Washington Memorial Chapel C. von Steuben Statue/Varnum's Parking Lot D. Washington's Headquarters. Hours 9AM- 5:40PM frequency: 20 minutes. Operating 7 days a week during the summer. The Trolley Tour and The Revolutionary Shuttle are wheelchair accessible.
Valley Forge National Historical Parkphone: +1 610 783-1000address: 1400 N Outer Line DrThe focal point of Valley Forge attractions is the 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park. It was here that General George Washington forged his Continental Army into a fighting force, during the difficult winter encampment of 1777-78. Of all places associated with America's War for Independence, none conveys the suffering, sacrifice and ultimate triumph more than Valley Forge. No battles were fought, no bayonet charges or artillery bombardments took place. Nonetheless, some 2,000 soldiers died - more Americans than were killed at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown combined. Valley Forge is the story of an army's epic struggle to survive against terrible odds, hunger, disease and the unrelenting forces of nature. Today, the park is a lush, 3,600-acre expanse of rolling hillsides dotted with flowering dogwood trees. Washington's original stone headquarters has been restored and furnished; log huts have been reconstructed; and statues and monuments throughout the park remind visitors of the American national heritage. Among them are statues of General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and Baron Friedrich von Steuben; and the Monument to Patriots of African Descent. Stop at the Visitors Center at the junction of Rt 23 and N. Gulph Rd. Open daily, it features exhibits, artifacts, a gift shop and an 18-minute film. Rangers will be leading "Following in their footsteps" tours to discuss the life of everyday soldiers. The actual walk is a quarter mile. Walks begin every day at 11:50; 12:50 and 1:50. Please meet at the park theater 10 minute prior. Free. Bus tours available from the weekends in Sep and Oct at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM. Tours also available on Thanksgiving weekend and Dec 27-31. Prices range from $5 (Children under 12) to $10 per person Reservations for bus tours required - call +1 610 783-7503. Valley Forge National Historical Park contains 28 miles of authorized trail that are popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding" Also activities include: running,horseback riding, bird watching, fishing and bicycling throughout the large park. visitors can have a picnic using tables and benches found throughout the park. Bicycles are available for rent, depending on season. Also, there are ranger-led Interpretive programs, which are usually free and good for all ages, as well as seasonal trolley tours.
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorialphone: +1 610 265-1063address: 170 Allendale Rd.Located adjacent to the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company station, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial pays tribute to the September 11 attacks in 2001, remembering the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon along with the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The memorial consists of the 9/11 Monument, the World Trade Center Patio, the William C. Daywalt Sr. Memorial Gazebo, and the Entrance Pathway and Stairs. The 9/11 Monument has a circular base commemorating the Flight 93 crash, a granite pentagon commemorating the attack on The Pentagon, and stainless steel tops of the World Trade Center remembering the attacks on the Twin Towers. The monument consists of two steel beams from the World Trade Center that were recovered from Ground Zero. The World Trade Center Patio shows the layout of the site of the World Trade Center.
phone: +1 610 595-4359address: 290 Goddard BlvdIndoor skydiving facility. Available for group events. Has a conference facility, party rooms, and catering.
phone: +1 610 666-7673address: E-520 N. Circle Drive, OaksMinutes from King of Prussia is the area's first and only full service rock climbing facility, offering introductory classes, teambuilding, outdoor adventures, day passes, group rates and event rentals.
phone: +1 610 283-2230address: 243 Crest Way
United Artists King of Prussia Stadium 16 IMAX & RPXphone: +1 610 337-0282address: 300 Goddard BlvdMovie theater with 16 screens offering first-run movies in IMAX, RealD 3D, and RPX. Amenities include stadium seating, digital projection, game room, concessions, listening devices, mobile ticketing, and ticket kiosk. Wheelchair accessible.
phone: +1 610 354-8118address: 1160 First AveThis casino resort offers 600 slot machines, 50 table games, 23 blackjack tables, 4 craps tables, 4 roulette tables, and other assorted carnival games. Sports betting is avaliable at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino Resort. In addition to gambling, Valley Forge Casino Resort has five casual dining restaurants and two fine dining restaurants offering a variety of food such as steaks, burgers, pasta, and sushi. The casino resort is also home to the Valley Forge Casino Resort Music Fair, which attracts big names in music and comedy, along with a variety of other nightlife offerings. The Valley Forge Casino Resort has about 500 hotel rooms in the Casino Tower and Radisson Hotel and offers a spa. The resort is also home to the Valley Forge Convention Center, which offers 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Also available at the Valley Forge Casino Resort on a seasonal basis is the Valley Beach Poolside Club, which offers an outdoor pool with beach chairs, an outdoor bar, and live entertainment.
Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Parkphone: +1 610 783-1074address: 1000 N Outer Line DrTake the Valley Forge experience home with you. Shop a wide selection of Revolutionary War books, unique gifts, reproductions, and toys.
phone: +1 610 265-5727address: 160 N Gulph RdThe largest mall in the country in terms of leaseable retail floorspace, consisting of over 400 stores. Anchor stores at the mall include Lord & Taylor, Dick's Sporting Goods, Primark, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's and Bloomingdale's. King of Prussia Mall caters to many tastes and styles and provides both upmarket luxury stores as well as middle end stores, ranging from high-end international retailers to the usual American mall shops and includes everything from shoes to jewelry and business suits. The mall has four food courts and over 40 restaurants including casual and fine dining and offering a wide selection of international dining options. Mall amenities for visitors include valet parking, currency exchange, and a concierge offering a coat and package check.
phone: +1 484 231-1762address: 155 Village DrThis town center development consists of Wegmans, Nordstrom Rack, Ulta Beauty, REI, LA Fitness, and a downtown area with several dining, retail, and service establishments. The downtown area features a Town Square with green space surrounded by water features and a 60-foot fire wall where patrons can gather.
phone: +1 610 337-1800address: 480 N. Gulph Rd.Refined contemporary, yet casual, American specialty restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from an a la carte menu and a buffet breakfast and lunch. Saturday seafood buffet.
Desi VillageA casual Indian/Pakistani restaurant on Gulph Rd south of Dekalb (near the mall). The food is good and there are vegetarian offerings.
phone: +1 610 992-1152address: 160 N Gulph Rd Suite 101Fresh grill and wine bar offering a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list.
Sullivan's Steakhousephone: +1 610 878-9025address: 700 West Dekalb PikeSteaks, seafood, hand-shaken martinis and live music.
Maggiano's Little Italyphone: +1 610 992-3333address: 205 Mall BlvdItalian style cuisine.
Ruth Chris Steak Housephone: +1 610 992-1818address: 220 North Gulph Rd
Stirling's Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Valley Forgephone: +1 610 265-7500address: 260 Mall BlvdExperience the culinary talents of award-winning chef Mark Spaulding.
Cafe Soleil at Radisson Hotel Valley Forgephone: +1 610 337-2000address: 1160 First AveBright and cheery café serving made-to-order eggs and omelets by Chef for breakfast and burgers, sandwiches and wraps for lunch. Enjoy pasta to your liking at popular Pasta Bar.
phone: +1 610 265-2550address: 499 N. Gulph RdChef John Talbot offers a diverse selection of fresh fish, seafood and steaks along with a raw bar menu. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights in the bar. Reservations suggested.
phone: +1 610 491-1900address: 500 Mall BlvdUSDA Prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, hand picked vegetables and home-made desserts served in an elegant, club-like setting. Open for dinner nightly, private Boardroom dining available.
phone: +1 610 992-1818address: 220 N. Gulph RdOversized USDA-prime steaks, live lobsters and fresh seafood are accompanied by 10 varieties of potatoes, fresh vegetables and salads with homemade dressings. Reservations encouraged. Private rooms available for groups. Valet parking available.
phone: +1 610 265-7195address: 150 Allendale Rd, Suite 2100This unique dining experience offers an assortment of fondue, cooked at the table by the guests.
Peppers Italian Restaurant & Barphone: +1 610 265-2416address: 239 Town Center RdExcellent food made to order. Is known for large food and drink portions with good prices. Voted best Italian Restaurant Readers Choice five years in a row. Locally owned and operated.
phone: +1 610 265-3265address: 130 Town Center RdBest of Philly award; Jewish-style deli/restaurant featuring jumbo deli sandwiches and 500 different brands of cold beer.
phone: +1 610 337-2000address: 1160 First Ave - Radisson Valley Forge HotelChumley's sports bar, with 10 high-definition televisions, features traditional favorites like burgers and wings, as well as frosty cold beers. Juicy steaks and delicious seafood served in the dining room.
Blue Grotto Italian Bistro & Barphone: +1 610 265-1500address: 1210 First Ave - Scanticon Hotel & Conference CenterRomantic candlelit dining room. Perfect for an escape to the Mediterranean. Ask about The Cove, a popular and romantic table.
phone: +1 610 992-3333address: 205 Mall BlvdOften said to be reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy, Maggiano's blends the tradition of family, good times with friends, and authentic Italian cuisine.
phone: +1 610 491-9822address: 320 Goddard BlvdCaribbean food.
Legal Seafoodsphone: +1 610 265-5566The Court at King of Prussia Mall. Over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish available throughout the year as well as an award-winning wine list.
Cheesecake Factoryphone: +1 610 337-2200The Plaza at King of Prussia Mall. Cheesecake and a selection of food from the Thai lettuce wraps for an appetizer to handcrafted burgers.
phone: +1 610 337-1500address: The Court at King of Prussia Mall, 470 Mall Blvd.
phone: +1 610 962-0922address: 211 Mall BlvdCable & Satellite system with 40+ televisions, 24 draft beers, 50+ bottled beers, premium wine & spirits, upscale billiards-games of skill. "We throw a cocktail party 7 days a week."
phone: +1 610 933-9958address: 264 Canal St, Port ProvidenceSnacks, lunch, dinner and drinks on a deck overlooking the historic Schuylkill Canal, or on a glass enclosed porch. Daily and weekend specials, weekly entertainment. Paddle boats, Canoe and Kayak rentals.
phone: +1 610 337-1800address: 480 N. Gulph RdSnacks and sandwiches. Comfortable bar serving a full line of spirits, wine by the glass, domestic and imported beers.
phone: +1 610 337-1200address: 301 DeKalb PkSports bar atmosphere and casual dining with 44 beers (8 on tap).
Screwball Sports Bar & Grillephone: +1 610 337-3888address: 216 W Beider Rd. #600
MainStay Suites - King of Prussiaphone: +1 484 690-3000address: 440 American AveAn all suite hotel with 69 rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast buffet daily. Fully equipped kitchens with spacious dining, living and bedroom areas. Free high speed internet access. Indoor pool, exercise rooms. Pets welcome.
phone: +1 484 690-2000address: 440 American Ave78 rooms. Complimentary breakfast buffet daily, in-room coffee maker, iron and board, two line phone, and free high speed internet access. Indoor pool and exercise room.
phone: +1 610 962-0700address: 550 W. DeKalb PkComplimentary Continental breakfast, newspaper, HBO, free high-speed wireless internet, fitness center, data ports, iron and board, coffeemaker, hairdryer. Refridgerators available. Adjacent to the King of Prussia Mall. AAA/AARP discounts. Silver Award winner.
phone: +1 610 962-8111address: 530 W. DeKalb Pk147 rooms. Multi-purpose rooms for meetings and functions. Free business and fitness centers. Group rates. Free deluxe breakfast bar. King deluxe rooms with microwave and refrigerator available. Free local calls.
The Fairfield Inn Philadelphia-Valley Forgephone: +1 610 337-0700address: 258 Mall Blvd80 rooms.
Best Western Inn at King of Prussiaphone: +1 610 265-4500address: 127 S. Gulph Rd167 rooms. Deluxe Complimentary Continental breakfast, heated outdoor pool, spa and fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suitesphone: +1 610 768-9500address: 260 N. Gulph RdThree Diamond AAA rating. Complimentary Express Start Breakfast, USA Today newspaper, HBO,CNN,ESPN, High Speed Internet access, and fitness room with whirlpool. New two-room suites. Discounts at local restaurants
phone: +1 610 265-7200address: 815 W. DeKalb Pk170 rooms. Free local calls. Accepts small pets. All children under 17 stay free, morning coffee, pool and guest laundry.
phone: +1 610 337-2000address: 1160 First Ave328 over-sized guest rooms, business club level, three restaurants, over 3,000 sq. ft. fitness center, redesigned fantasy suites, three fabulous ballrooms, ICE Nightclub, on-site Budget Rent-a-Car.
Park Ridge Hotel and Conference Center at Valley Forgephone: +1 610 337-1800address: 480 N. Gulph RdDedicated conference center for up to 600 people. 265 guest rooms, outdoor pool, tennis, fitness center, adjacent golf course. 24-hour room service, restaurant, sports tavern. IACC approved.
phone: +1 610 337-1200address: 301 West DeKalb PikeFeatures 327 guest rooms, a health club, outdoor pool and gift shop.
phone: +1 610 265-7500address: 260 Mall BlvdThis hotel offers 225 guest accommodations, restaurant with lounge, two elegant ballrooms and state-of-the-art amphitheater. IACC approved.
Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel & Conference Centerphone: +1 610 265-1500address: 1210 First AveA top choice for meetings, with multi-purpose general sessions for 15-90 and breakouts from 5-15. 160 guest rooms. IACC member.
Hyatt Place Philadelphia King of Prussiaphone: +1 484 690 3000address: 440 American AveContemporary hotel with well-designed living space.
Stay safe
Traffic in this area is thick and fast-moving, especially during rush hours (7-9AM and 4-6PM). Expect the interchanges to be backed up to the point where there are lines of cars winding around the nearby neighborhoods. Try to familiarize yourself with the traffic flow before you try driving in it, because if you are in the wrong lane trying to get onto one of the freeways, you will probably not be able to move over and will have to go the wrong direction and take a detour. Gulph Rd and Schuylkill River Rd are winding, steep, and have surprisingly high speed limits even though there are houses on them. Watch out for hidden driveways and sudden stops.
Be careful walking around the town. There are few crosswalks or pedestrian signals. Near the mall, you will be forced to jaywalk if you want to get anywhere on foot. It is not a pedestrian-friendly area by any means.


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Avene Cleanance Gel Review – Cleansers play a very important role in summer daily skin care routine. Avene Cleanance Gel is a soap free cleanser which is specifically formulated to take care oily, acne-prone skin. It is enriched with Avene Thermal Spring Water which has soothing and softening properties and it instantly provides soothness to irritated skin. This Avene Cleanance Gel also contains 'Monolaurin' which is known for its oil controlling properties. Normally the face washes that are made for oily skin types tend to contain strong cleansing agent to get rid of excess oil from the skin, and as a result, our skin gets dehydrated and dry over time. But this Avene Cleanance Gel is one of the most gentle face washes which claims to remove the extra oil from the face without any dryness.
Avene Cleanance Gel Review
Avene is a famous French skin care brand that has different skin care ranges to cater to all kinds of sensitive skin. Avene Cleanance Gel is from their skincare range which is formulated for oily and sensitive skin. I have used the Avene Cleanance Mask in the past and it has worked wonders for my sensitive and acne-prone skin. Avene Cleanance Gel is one of Avene's most raved about products and I had my eyes on it since long. However, I was in slight dilemma as to how it would work on my combination skin which is oily on the t-zone only. I feared that it might worsen the condition of my already dehydrated skin. But finally I gave into my temptation and bought this cleanser a month ago. Check out my Avene Cleanance Gel Review below and find out how it worked for me.
Price of Avene Cleanance Gel :
Rs.1199/- for 200 ml
Direction for use : Apply morning and/or evening to wet skin, work up a lather, rinse thoroughly and then pat dry. If needed, finish with a light mist of Avene Thermal Spring Water, gently pat dry and apply a suitable skin care.
Avene Cleanance Gel Ingredients :
Shelf life : 3 years
Color : Transparent blue
Smell : Mild and pleasant
What Avene Cleanance Gel claims
Cleanance Soap-free Cleansing Gel gently removes impurities from the skin and helps reduce excess sebum thanks to Monolaurin. Avene Thermal Spring Water provides soothing and anti-irritating benefits. It leaves the skin clean, clear and refreshed.
My experience with Avene Cleanance Gel
Avene Cleanance Gel comes in a transparent plastic container. The white cap has an unique twist mechanism that reveals a small opening when you twist the cap anti-clockwise. The small opening controls product flow very nicely, as well as shuts the bottle securely to prevent leakage and/or spillage. The back of the bottle carries all the product details. The packaging is very much travel friendly.
Its a aqua-blue colored gel face wash which appears almost colorless when you pour it into the palm. Avene Cleanance Gel has a mild yet very refreshing fragrance. Just a tiny amount of cleanser is required per wash. Being a soap free cleanser, it doesn't foam much, but effectively takes excess oil, dirt, sweat and makeup residue off the face. And it doesn't dry out the skin at all. Avene Cleanance Gel is specifically formulated for oily, acne-prone skin, yet it has worked really well on my combination skin. The gel based cleanser deeply cleanses the pores and leaves the skin feel clear, clean and refreshed, just what it claims.
It removes the excess oil from my T-zone without making my skin dry or stretchy at all. Avene Cleanance Gel is very helpful in controlling breakouts. It also works well to reduce the existing acne and clears off small zits really fast. However, it doesn't help much to get rid of the really big ones, but it soothes the irritation to a great extent. The formula is hypoallergenic and non comedogenic, hence can be used safely by those with sensitive skin. It has become my HG face wash for summer.
Overall, Avene Cleanance Gel is one of the best face washes for combination-oily skin, specially if you have sensitive skin and you are prone to breakouts. This gel based, soap-free cleanser effectively removes excess oil from the face and leaves the skin feel squeaky clean and fresh without any dryness. It also effectively controls the frequency of breakouts and doesn't take much time to clear off tiny breakouts. Highly recommended!
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Good about Avene Cleanance Gel
- Awesome packaging
- Beautiful aqua-blue color
- Mild, refreshing fragrance
- Soap free formula
- Hypoallergenic and non comedogenic
- Deeply cleanses the skin
- Doesn't make skin dry at all
- Skin feels fresh, clear and soothed
- Controls break outs
- Clears off small zits fast
- 200 ml bottle going to last for months
Bad about Avene Cleanance Gel
- None for me
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Dungeness, in late autumn, was everything I expected it to be. A windswept and seemingly barren landscape, punctuated by power lines and quirky houses, with a nuclear power station backdrop. I loved it.
Some readers may be familiar with the status of Dungeness as the only desert in the UK. It was one of the facts I thought I knew about the area but the Met Office refuted it a few years ago. Evidently it gets too much rain! However Wikipedia provides plenty of alternatives for fact lovers. Did you know Dungeness comprises one of the largest shingle areas in Europe, has over 600 different types of plant or was the location for a Soup Dragons video in 1990?
Dungeness beach
Armed with the aforementioned knowledge we explored Dungeness via a Discovering Britain walk. The 3 mile route starts from the car park by one of the lighthouses. If you visit at the right time of year (generally summer and school holidays) you can climb the tower. We were out of luck so contented ourselves with a view from the bottom.
With our backs to the nuclear power station we followed a boardwalk across the shingle towards the sea. Down on the waterfront waves crashed against the stones. It's not a beach you'd head to for a bucket and spade holiday but there were plenty of people fishing by the shoreline. Warm water pumped from the power station evidently attracts small creatures, acting as bait for fish. I wonder if they glow in the dark too?
We backtracked along the boardwalk, walked along the road for a bit and then headed off towards the beach again. Although it is rather hard to distinguish exactly where the beach starts and ends as the whole headland is covered in shingle. The shingle is home to a mix of shipping containers, rusty machinery and abandoned fishing nets and boats, some seaworthy, some not. It's a Mad Max kind of place.
We stopped for the obligatory photo at Derek Jarman's house, Prospect Cottage. Although the film director died in 1994 his famous shingle garden continues to be maintained and is still one of the major draws at Dungeness.
Despite the shack like appearance of some of the houses others look like they're straight out of Grand Designs, with price tags to match. We saw one in a local estate agents for just under a million pounds. These designer boxes mingle with converted railway carriages and coastguard cottages although I do wonder how many are residential properties compared to holiday rentals.
After lunch at The Pilot Inn we looped back towards the car park, across yet more shingle. Our route followed a long line of wooden posts, a delineation between the nuclear power station and the railway track which brings day trippers from Hythe. With such a close up view of the nuclear power station it was hard not to think of our recent TV viewing, Chernobyl. Fortunately our return to the car park passed without incident!
RSPB Dungeness
Our next stop was RSPB Dungeness reserve, a couple of miles away. Here we found flooded gravel pits and er, more shingle. At the visitor centre you can use the pre-erected telescopes to spot wildfowl on the water; alternatively pick up a map and head out to one of the hides dotted around the reserve.
The teens, avid wildlife watchers that they are, decided to stay in the car whilst we walked round. Two of the species I hoped to spot were the, admittedly elusive, bittern and bearded tits. I didn't really hold out much hope for the bittern but the bearded tits were a different matter. Despite hanging around their special feeding posts our luck was out on both counts. Next time!
Denge sound mirrors
After leaving the reserve we drove to Lade Pits, another RSPB site. Aside from birds most visitors come to see the sound mirrors, huge concrete structures built between 1928 and 1935. These were constructed to pick up sounds from enemy aircraft approaching over the English Channel. However the introduction of radar technology meant they quickly became obsolete.
The sound mirrors are on a small island, accessed via a swing bridge on special opening days only although you can get close enough to see them without crossing to the island. Don't make the same mistake as us; the late afternoon sun makes it impossible to take good photographs so visit earlier in the day.
Romney Marsh Church
Our final stop of the day was a race against the setting sun. Low lying Romney Marsh is famous for its churches. I'd seen a photograph of St Thomas à Becket church in the 'lost village' of Fairfield on the front of our OS map and was determined to visit.
After parking in a small lay-by we crossed a small field full of sheep, and copious amounts of sheep poo, to reach the church. The church sits on a small grassy island, surrounded by ditches and a stream. If we'd have been earlier, and more organised, we could have picked up the key to unlock the church from a nearby farm.
Instead we contented ourselves with a sunset view and then picked our way back across the poo covered field.
Dungeness was a worthy entry on my UK bucket list. I'm happy that I finally managed to visit, although I am also glad that we decided to stay in nearby Rye rather then Dungeness itself!


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When you create an application using the SocketTools 11 Library Edition DLLs and you're ready to deploy it, you must ensure the libraries you're using are initialized correctly. This is done by providing a runtime license key to the initialization function for each of the SocketTools APIs you are using. It is important to note your runtime license key is not your product serial number.
If you have an evaluation version of SocketTools, you will not be able to redistribute your application until you have a runtime license key. During the evaluation period, your software will only work on the development system where SocketTools has been installed. After you've purchased a development license, you'll be able to create a runtime license key and redistribute your application.
Library Initialization
Before you call any other functions in the library, call the initialization function and pass the runtime license key string as the first argument. The second argument is a pointer to a structure, and if that information is not required, you can simply provide a NULL pointer.
Each SocketTools API has its own initialization function. For example, if you are using the FTP API, call the FtpInitialize function. If you are using the HTTP API, call the HttpInitialize function. You should always check the return value from the initialization function to ensure the library has initialized correctly.
You can generate the runtime license key using the License Manager utility included with the software. Select License | License Key from the menu to display the runtime license key, or use License | Header File from the menu and then choose your language from the dropdown list to generate a file which contains the key.
Additional information about licensing can be found in the documentation, including the Licensing Information section, Initialization in the Developer's Guide and the specific initialization functions in the Technical Reference.
When redistributing your application to another system, you have two options. One is to include the SocketTools DLLs in the same folder as your application executable. The other is to install them into the Windows system folder. Because the libraries come in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, it's important you redistribute the correct version to match the application's target platform.
When considering your application's target platform, it refers to the CPU architecture selected when compiling the application. An application built to target the x86 platform (32-bit) will run on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. An application built to target the x64 (64-bit) platform will only run on 64-bit Windows.
If your application is 32-bit, you can only use the 32-bit SocketTools libraries, regardless if your application is being installed on a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. If your application is 64-bit, then you can only install it on 64-bit versions of Windows and can only use the 64-bit libraries.
If you are deploying your application to a system running the 64-bit version of Windows and installing the libraries into the Windows system folder, you should install the 32-bit libraries in the \Windows\Syswow64 folder, and the 64-bit libraries in the \Windows\System32 folder.
If you are using the logging functions in your application, such as FtpEnableTrace, you should also include the cstrcv11.dll library with your installation package and install it in the same folder as the other SocketTools libraries your application is using.
Your installation software should always perform version checking to ensure it's not overwriting a newer version of a library with an older version. If the software you're using (e.g.: InstallShield) creates a 32-bit executable and you're deploying a 64-bit application, the installer must be capable of detecting it's running on a 64-bit system and can disable filesystem redirection to ensure the 64-bit libraries are installed in the correct location. Consult the documentation for your installation software to determine if it's 64-bit compatible.
Redistributable versions of the SocketTools libraries can be found in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\SocketTools 11.0 Library Edition\Redist\x86 (32-bit)
C:\Program Files (x86)\SocketTools 11.0 Library Edition\Redist\x64 (64-bit)
If you installed SocketTools on 32-bit Windows, the default installation will be in C:\Program Files instead of C:\Program Files (x86). If you changed the default installation path, then the Redist folder will be found where you installed SocketTools.
Installer Packages
To help simplify deployment, we've created MSI (Windows Installer) packages you can use to install the SocketTools libraries on end-user systems:
cstools11_library_x86.msi (32-bit)
cstools11_library_x64.msi (64-bit)
If you're redistributing a 32-bit application, then all you need is the x86 installer package. If you're redistributing a 64-bit application, then you need the x64 installer package. The installer packages will make sure the SocketTools libraries are installed in the correct location and will perform the appropriate version checking.
If you have your own installer for your software, then you can redistribute those MSI packages with your installation and use the msiexec command to perform the installation. For example, this would install the 32-bit libraries with no UI displayed:
msiexec /i cstools11_library_x86.msi /qn
For the complete list of command line options for msiexec, refer to
See Also
SocketTools Installer Packages
Creating a Runtime License Key
SocketTools 11 .NET Redistribution
SocketTools 11 ActiveX Redistribution


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Need to check some Windows 8 logs? Use the Event viewer to do that.
Windows 8, similar to Windows 7 and previous versions of windows, provides an easy access to monitor the CPU performance, speed and glance at other important issues to optimize the system performance. Now there is a new category in Event Viewer named the Applications and Services Logs that has various sub categories to track down the CPU speed and performance. Debug, analyse and study the data to know more about your system. Here is a simple way of viewing logs in event viewer:
1. Step Initiate Run by pressing the Windows Hot Key + R Now type eventvwr.msc and press Enter on your keyboard to launch the event viewer application.
2. Step When Event Viewer opens up you can look at the left pane and view the logs regarding the specific action on Windows 8.


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Aryty: Productizing Remittances Through Cell Phones
Remittances are a big deal–from an economic standpoint, a development standpoint, and a business standpoint. A lot has been written about the magnitude and impact of cross-border financial flows, both on NextBillion and elsewhere. The concept of productizing remittances–sending goods instead of cash–has not, on the other hand, been discussed very much outside of a few excellent posts here on NextBillion. Despite the lack of mainstream coverage, I believe that Bal Joshi, AnnaLee Saxenian, and Bill Kramer are right when they describe productized remittances as economically and socially more powerful than traditional cash flows.
I think Nils Johnson would agree. Nils (left) is the founder of Gorilla Mobile, and CEO of Gorilla's new subsidiary, Aryty (as in "All righty" in text-message lingo.) His is an interesting story; he founded Gorilla, an international telecom firm, at the height of the tech boom. Soon after starting the company, the market crashed, and Nils was forced to find his niche: US mobile subscribers? international calls.
A few years later, Gorilla Mobile had developed a big customer base, including many Filipino expatriates who used the service to keep in touch with family and friends back home in the Philippines. When Nils visited the Philippines for work, he couldn?t help but notice that the country truly was "the text message capital of the world." Filipinos send, on average, seven texts per day, and the big domestic carriers (Smart and Globe) were eager to grow their market share, including a reach downmarket to the BOP. So they developed a way for people to transfer tiny increments of pre-paid airtime between each other, creating the capacity to consume. (WRI produced a business case study of the Smart Communications BOP business model in 2004.)
Nils quickly realized that a highly valuable market was right in front of his eyes. If his Gorilla Mobile customers want to call the Philippines, wouldn?t they want to receive calls or text messages too? And wouldn?t they want to send prepaid airtime? So Nils looked at Thamel Dot Com as a model–productizing the remittance–and went from there. Instead of creating a remittance platform centered on locally-produced and delivered gifts, as Thamel did, Gorilla created Aryty to serve as a platform to send and request prepaid airtime.
Aryty allows expats to remit pre-paid airtime, or "load" as the industry refers to it, to friends and relatives back home. Aryty users are not sending money; they simply send pre-paid airtime to the recipient's phone in the Philippines.
Sending load is a meaningful gift from the US to the Philippines. With communications, there's an urgent need–families back home are constantly running on empty when it comes to the phone, just topping up only what they need. So $10 worth of airtime per month is a significant gift, and very meaningful. Furthermore, there's no transaction cost because Aryty buys airtime at wholesale prices and then re-sells at retail; the difference is their profit.
What Aryty does is technically simple. They built a comprehensive IT platform to conduct real-time international transactions. Their differentiator is customer service. According to Nils, "No one wants to be in the small transaction business because customer service costs are exorbitant. So our strategy is to build a great product and make it properly, and not to cheat customers with hidden fees. If you do that, then there aren?t any complaints or needs for assistance." It sounds simple, but in the world of international phone calls, hidden fees and poor service are the norm.
The model is classically BOP–low cost and high volume. Their biggest challenge is customer education–building awareness about the value of sending load. By offering free trials (you can send up to 150p for free) and instant verification on the receiving end, they?re on their way. Aryty is building credibility through a partnership with Globe Telecom, with whom it shares TV ads. As remittance recipients trust Aryty, they ask their relatives in the United States to send load. This bottom-up approach keeps marketing costs down and builds trust. As Nils told me, "People won't be comfortable sending $20 worth of load if they?re not comfortable sending $3."
Aryty also reaches a younger demographic than its more traditional competitors. They've gone Web 3.0, building a Friendster widget. A what? A widget: Aryty's got a button that users can install on their Friendster pages (in the Philippines, Friendster is the leading social networking site, with over 4 million Filipinos on the site). Called the "A-List," the button allows Friendster users to send load to their contacts through the site's existing interface, along with a quick note or comment. This is an innovative way to reach the younger demographic through a credible partnership, building customer trust along the way.
As of December 2006, the average Aryty recipient receives load worth about $10 per month. So we're talking significant transaction volume and size–and the company is still growing.
Nils and Aryty understand that mobile phones are a killer application with huge growth potential. What sets Aryty and Thamel apart from other remittance systems is their steadfast, almost cultish commitment to customer service. And it is precisely this commitment that leads me to believe that productizing remittances is here to stay.
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European Commission backs Elminda's breakthrough in Depression Treatment
Multi Million Euro Award by European Commission Will Support Deployment of Elminda's 'BNA-PREDICT' to Improve Depression Treatment Effectiveness
Herzliya, Israel – March 5, 2019 – – Elminda Ltd, a leading brain technology company, was awarded by the European Commission multi-million € to bring its breakthrough technology to European patients suffering from depression. Over 50 million Europeans are suffering from depression, a devastating disease with significant social and financial impact on the European community. Depression is the number one cause of disability and accounts for more than 30% of the total cost associated with brain related diseases. Depression is one of the only diseases with increasing mortality rates.
Selecting the right treatment for depressive patients presents an enormous challenge for doctors and success rate is less than 50%. Elminda's brain analytics product, the BNA-PREDICT, was developed to predict responsiveness to both antidepressants and neurostimulation treatments and help physicians select the most effective anti-depressant treatment and monitor treatment effect directly in the brain for patients suffering from depression. The use of BNA-PRDICT increases treatment effectiveness, reduces healthcare costs as well as reduces mortality from the disease.
The two-year award was granted to Elminda through the prestigious Horizon 2020's phase 2 Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) instrument, which targets ground breaking innovations that have the potential to profoundly impact the EU economy and global healthcare. Phase 2 requests had a success rate of 3.6%.
The award will be used to solidify further development of Elminda's BNA-PREDICT technology and product, as well as to deploy a multi-center clinical study focused on optimization of anti-depressant treatment decisions for patients suffering from depression. The clinical study will be conducted in collaboration with leading research and clinical centers in Israel, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
"We are excited by the continued vote of confidence of the European Commission," said Ronen Gadot, CEO of Elminda. "This award will allow us to strengthen our collaboration with clinical key opinion leaders and industry partners, with the goal of further solidifying the clinical utility and cost effectiveness of BNA-PRDICT in improving the practice in the treatment of mental disorders".
The EIC supports top-class innovators, start-ups, small companies and researchers to scale up internationally. Between 2018 and 2020 the EIC pilot will provide €2.7 billion to breakthrough, market-creating innovations via four programs (including the SME Instrument); opportunities for networking, mentoring and coaching; and strategic advice to upgrade the innovation ecosystem in Europe. The SME Instrument is part of the EIC pilot, providing about €1.6 billion in funding over the period 2018-2020 and available to SMEs only.
About elminda:
elminda is an emerging biotechnology company dedicated to paving a path to better brain health by integrating big-data repositories AI and machine-learning algorithms with its proprietary BNA platform. BNA is an electro-physiology based functional brain mapping, imaging and monitoring technology for the early detection of potential abnormalities due to aging or incidence, as well as for monitoring the progress and impact of interventions, including lifestyle changes. elminda's BNA technology is enabling the creation of new standards for the assessment and treatment of brain disorders such as AD, Depression and chronic pain. BNA is available for commercial and clinical use in the U.S., EU, and Israel per specific intended usage per region.
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Why it's so much better to have one
With apologies to new writers I have worked with through the years, I'm going to create my own version of the sort of early samples I read from beginning storytellers who have a passion and even a talent for the craft. See if you can figure out why a scene like this doesn't work.
Hint: I blame TV and movies for this problem.
Chip Farren walked into the pizza shop. A college student, he wore a tan jacket with patched elbows over a Tron t-shirt, and also wore comfortable blue jeans and cheap tennis shoes.
A waitress approached, an attractive brunette wearing short-shorts, a dark top, and a short apron. "Hi, Hon. Good to see you again," she said in a thick Hoosier drawl. "Just one today?"
"Yes, Laverne," said Chip. "I'm on my way home from classes, but I can't wait to start programming on my video game."
The friendly waitress led Chip to a table covered in a red and white checkered tablecloth.
"Now, Chip, you really should concentrate on your school work. I think you could be a brilliant programmer if you just apply yourself."
"You're probably right, Laverne, but I just can't help myself. Video games are my life, and the one I'm making with my roommate Phil is going to rock."
Laverne waited with her pencil poised over her order pad. "What can I get for you?"
"Just the usual, Laverne."
Laverne jotted into her notebook. "Large pizza, all the meats. Got it. Will you be bringing the leftovers home to Phil?"
Chip flashed a smile. "You know me too well, Laverne."
"I'll throw in some breadsticks, too. I know how much Phil loves breadsticks from Smittie's!"
"Oh, you don't have to—" Chip began to protest.
"No charge for my favorite customer," she said, and walked away into the kitchen.
So….what's wrong with this scene? (Those in the know will struggle to find anything right about it.)
Let me first point out the obvious. First of all, everything here is visual and communicated through obvious, stilted dialog. It's like the writer set up a video camera in the corner to frame the room, and we're watching the scene as performed by a pair of awkward amateur actors. What is not visually explained is spoken aloud in (really bad and unnatural) dialog. It bears a closer resemblance to a (bad) screenplay than prose fiction.
Now let's dig a little deeper. Who's the point of view character in this scene the student or the waitress?
That's a trick question. There is no point of view. Technically, it's third person, a sort of dull omniscient narrator, unwilling to commit to either character.
Now think how the scene would be different if written from a point of view. Doesn't matter which one, but for discussion's sake, I'll pick Chip's point of view. Do you suppose he has an opinion about this restaurant? Would his other senses engage as he walked in? To pick an obvious one, what sort of aroma would greet him as he walked in?
Tune in for part two. In the meantime, here's some optional homework. How would the scene play out if you put yourself into one of the character's point of view? Include sights, sounds, smells, touch, internal thoughts, and opinions, where relevant. (Hint: feel free to change the dialog –a lot.)
If you're brave, post your version in the comments. Tomorrow I'll present my version, and we'll examine what changed, and what makes it work better. Have fun!


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A healthy climate for Swiss homes: The medicalisation of indoor climate in the late 19th century
Indoor climate gained attention in Switzerland in the late 19th century as a means to preserve human health.
This section includes all articles that are not part of the Special issue.
Indoor climate gained attention in Switzerland in the late 19th century as a means to preserve human health.
Developed in West Germany in the 1960s, the SIEMENS type SUR-100 zero-power reactor was designed both for educational purposes and as a demonstration object for an engineering discipline still in emergence.
This article historicizes the rise of the Texas wind industry using the 2010 construction of the Roscoe Wind Farm in West Texas as a case study.
This article explores a short-lived but major natural gas boom in the area of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The discovery and exploitation of natural gas resources often displays a boom and bust cycle characterized by a rush of investment and production followed by resource exhaustion and falling pr
At its birth in 1924 the French state endowed the Compagnie Française des Pétroles (CFP) with a quarter share of the Turkish (later Iraq) Petroleum Company. A joint venture between the big four American and British oil companies, IPC struck oil in Iraq three years later.


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Tanya Jenkins
Education Programme
Tanya Jenkins has her own Environmental Education and Promotion Consultancy and is also secretary for the Environmental Education Support Group. For further information on the Environmental Resource Directory published by the EES Group see the Resource Directory page.
Tanya has a strong belief in the importance of enhancing children's awareness of their environment. Tanya grew up in Holland and when she arrived in New Zealand she was staggered by New Zealanders' lack of appreciation for what she saw as "paradise". Now she finds that by telling stories of her own experiences and introducing children to the nature which surrounds them, even on a very basic level- for example the trees in the school playground, that children are enthusiastic and eager to discover ways of preserving natural resources. Tanya notes that many young children are unaware that New Zealand possesses some of the purest water in the world but when they learn they immediately want to know how they can help conserve it.
Tanya comments that children are often losing contact with the environment in daily lives which are increasingly dominated by television and computers, and she aims to restore a sense of adventure and an informed understanding of nature. She achieves this not by telling children what to do but by conveying her own interest and enjoyment and encouraging their initiative.
Tanya visits Christchurch schools on request with her mobile caravan (sponsored by the Isaac Wildlife Trust). The caravan has a friendly, surprisingly spacious interior and contains a wide range of information on environmental issues in the form of tapes, posters, videos and brochures. Tanya Jenkins' programme is designed to suit lower primary to Form 2 and she spends on average three days at a school giving an hour long presentation to each class which includes a photographic display, slides, videos and a walk outside in the school playground. Tanya emphasises the practical relevance of what she discusses with the children. Trees for Canterbury donate Tanya a tray of native tree seedlings for each school she visits to plant in the schoolgrounds. Discussion and participation on all topics is a main aim of the programme and all students receive a "Fun Work/Activity Booklet" to take home.
Overall Tanya aims to foster the development of a positive attitude to the conservation of our natural environment and believes that by teaching children she is teaching future policy makers.
Topics discussed include:
All topics discussed link with the "Essential Learning Areas" as outlined in the NZ Curriculum Framework.
Tanya Jenkins' visits are usually funded by sponsors found by the schools themselves, however if no sponsor can be found a fee is necessary from the school. The programme is supported by Isaac Wildlife Trust and Caltex NZ.
If you would like your school to benefit from this
Environmental Education Awareness Programme and have the
caravan display come to your school, please contact:
Tanya Jenkins
The Greenager Award
The Greenager Award, sponsored by the 'Body Shop'in association with 'The Press' and the Canterbury Regional Council, is for any young person or group who have made an outstanding contribution towards the enhancement and/or protection of the natural environment. The award is made monthly and anyone can fill in a nomination form stating the potential greenager's name and why they deserve to be recognised as a "Greenager". The Press will photograph the "Greenager" for an article published in the Christchurch Press. An official presentation is make at the school's assembly or the organisation's meeting, whichever is appropriate. The winner receives an engraved award to keep and a framed certificate.
For further information or to obtain a nomination form please contact the NIE department of 'The Press' or contact the co-ordinator Tanya Jenkins at ph/fax 03 3320099.


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About South Park BMX
The South Park BMX track was started with a lot of help from the Allegheny County Parks Department. Bob Tedesco, of the National Bicycle League (NBL), originally built the South Park BMX track in 1978. It was the sister track to the North Park BMX track that Bob also built and was the first BMX track in Allegheny County. Bob was the Track Director of both these tracks and the indoor BMX track in Schoonamaker Hall at the South Park Allegheny County Fairgrounds for many years.
Many years ago, Mr. Joe Bremmier, Director of the Allegheny County Parks Department, made a great contribution by being instrumental in getting the installation of electric lights and water on the BMX property and the announcing tower.
The South Park BMX track hosted its first NBL National in 1980 and in 1982 was the site of the NBL Grand National with about 2,000 BMX riders in attendance. South Park was the first track chosen to host a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI, the World Cycling Federation) sanctioned International BMX event that was televised around the world. Word spread quickly about the excellence of this track with its natural continuous flow, speed, obstacles and design and became known as the perfect track. The South Park BMX track became a model for tracks around the world. For many years the National races at South Park BMX track were filmed and shown on ESPN2 and ESPN television and it was reported they received the highest ratings for the most watched BMX shows. South Park BMX track was also the site for several ESPN2 televised Xtreme Sports Jumping Contests sponsored by DK Products, Gatorade and Mountain Dew.
The South Park BMX track still has the original track layout as when it was first built. Many times throughout the years BMX publications and professional riders have voted it as the best BMX track in the country and in the world. The location and natural flow of the land is what makes this track so exceptional.
There have been many great parent groups at South Park BMX over the years that have continued this tradition and all have kept the high standards of excellence in rebuilding and maintaining this track. The South Park BMX track has the distinction of being one of the very few BMX tracks that has hosted a NBL National event for the National Bicycle League every year since it was built.
Bob Tedesco and the South Park BMX track will be featured, with story and photos by Keith Mulligan of Transworld magazine, in a display in the Heinz History Center Museum as part of the history of cycling and sports in Western Pennsylvania.


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Ohio Art Company has released Nano Block Hello Kitty and friends this past July 2013. I had the opportunity to review Nano Block Hello Kitty which is a micro building block system and it is very cute and you just piece these blocks to together and your Hello Kitty will take form. Besides what I got they have Chrysler Building, Mustang plane, Sea Assortment which is huge in Japan. If you are not familiar with Ohio Art Company they are the ones who had the Etch A Sketch that you may or may not of had as a child, I know I had one and loved it. This would make a great Christmas Gift and Stocking Stuffers for your child.To learn more visit http://www.ohioart.com/brands/nanoblock
My Opinion: I am a Hello Kitty fan so this is great for me. Reasonable priced .
To learn more visit http://www.mynanoblock.com/
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Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this review and this is solely my own opinion which may differ from yours.


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ImpossibleFX has a powerful API and scripting engine that let you create Dynamic Movie template programmatically by composing and extending movie templates written in the Scene Description Language (SDL).
To use scripts, you need some knowledge of how dynamic movie templates work and some basic programming knowledge, preferrably JavaScript. To learn more about dynamic movie templates and how scripting works, see the Scripting Guide. Also, keep the SDL Reference handy to lookup details of components used in movie templates.
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In this episode of the
Tim Faller Show, Tim and Steve explore some of the more technical aspects of
the remodeling and building industries. In this case, we take a closer look at
moisture control and bring in an industry veteran and well-known speaker, Bill
Robinson out of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Bill is a nationally known construction trainer and presenter. He has demonstrated the proper use of building products in many parts of the country and at dozens of trade shows. Bill's overarching message is understanding, detailing, and managing the building envelope and you can learn more about him and his business here.
As the world battles through the COVID-19 Pandemic, one theme is constant throughout North America; "How do we Recover?" Every area is effected differently and each remodeling company must look at the next 6-8 months and plan accordingly.
This month's webinar features Tim and Doug Howard, taking a closer look at positioning your business to succeed and hitting the ground running as we all emerge from this disruption in the market.
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In 2017 I published my first book on Participatory Heritage – it was an edited volume, in collaboration with Andrea Copeland (IUPUI). It was very special seeing a book come together in physical form and I agreed with Facet Publishing that I should write a book on the subject of one of the chapters, namely on the concept of openness and heritage data.
Three years later the plan has come to fruition and the book, Open Heritage Data, is now lying here next to me in its physical form. The forget-me-not on the cover is highly symbolic of my goal that technology and openness should come to the aid of diverse and varied heritage (and it matches my tattoo). I can't wait to use the book with my students and see what use colleagues around the world can make of it.
It's a blatant lack in our skillset not to be able to understand the machinery that so shapes how we work with heritage in the 21st century. Roued-Cunliffe to the rescue!In praise of the book
Merete Sanderhoff, Curator and Senior Advisor, SMK, The National Gallery of Denmark
Like Sanderhoff, I really believe there is a gap in our knowledge and discourse on heritage data that this book can help fill. In the preface of the book. when talking about all those working with heritage I write:
We rarely have a computer science background and the learning curve can sometimes be so steep that it becomes an impossible challenge. It is this experience that has motivated me to write this book, and a wish to take the reader by the hand and demonstrate the very basics of working with open data in the heritage field. I hope to make the learning curve a little smoother for beginners – because, as this book will illustrate, working with heritage data in an open manner is important for the future and cannot be left to computer scientists alone.(Roued-Cunliffe 2020, p. xviii)
By this I don't mean that having a computer scientist background is not a useful thing in the heritage sector. I just mean that there are so few who do and so many who have a background purely from the humanities. I believe that they should also educate themselves on working with data and openness as this becomes more and more important skills in heritage in general. When I first studied to become an archaeologist and worked on archaeological digs in Denmark and the UK my skills and interest in digital heritage gave me the opportunity take some responsibility for the GPS and digital recording. Few of us were interested in working with this at the time. In the intermittent years, these processes have become more mainstream, and an archaeological dig produces more and more born-digital data now than ever. Therefore, skills in digital registration and data management need to evolve in the profession and have also done so. But we also need to evolve conversations and attitude to open data sharing as well as the skills to analyse and communicate these datasets.
In an attempt to smooth the learning curve and inspire the reader to get stuck in with the datasets I began the book with a chapter called Openness in heritage. This chapter reads very different from some of the later chapters as it follows the historical/thematic evolution of structured heritage work, through early institutionalisation and professionalisation, to the current step of open data. The idea with this was to inspire heritage interested people to work with digital technology, by showing them the historical evolution of openness in their field.
This first chapter also introduces the Open Heritage Data (OHD) model, which is a set of five questions that can be used to evaluate how open a particular heritage dataset is. It should not necessarily be the goal of every institution or private person to add an API to the heritage material they publish online. How far one wants to go on the scale is highly dependent on the type of use and users the material is aimed at.
The second chapter looks at how we can share heritage data in a way that is legal. This is an important topic, again much too important to leave to lawyers with no interest in or knowledge about heritage. I make it very clear several times in the text that my words should not be uses as legal advice in any way. However, I do believe that it is very important that the heritage sector is educated and involved in the making and development of the laws that concern them. I have identified these in relation to open heritage data as: 1) heritage laws, 2) Data protection laws, and 3) copyright laws. Instead of answers, each section is followed by a series of questions the reader can use to understand how these laws affect heritage in their jurisdiction. One of my biggest worries in regards to open heritage data is how fear and uncertainty about these laws and their use can result in stagnation and in the long run, that a more rich and diverse heritage gets forgotten.
The following chapters in the book take on a more practical approach. In the third chapter I illustrate how it is possible to publish heritage data, through case examples from around the world. In the fourth chapter I look at how different groups and institutions have made use of heritage datasets of varying openness. These two chapters can be seen as an inspiration catalogue.
Chapters five, six and seven are the most technical, with tutorials that take the reader through very simple reuse of open data on a website, all the way to some simple data science techniques that can be used for historic research.
Finally, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me and this book along the way. It has been long underway and is a combination of what I feel were the best lessons learnt from my studies, work and recent research. Please enjoy!


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My friend broke up with me via snail mail
I pride myself on being a good friend.
And not just a good friend, but an over-the-top-will-do-anything-for-you friend. I send handwritten letters, birthday gifts, Valentine's Day cards, comic strips of little cartoon-versions of us dancing around the pages, everything. I text and Snapchat and call on the phone. I'd probably send my friends carrier pigeons if that were still a thing.
But my best relationships are actually the ones that don't require this constant contact. I still do those things (because I'm what you call "extra"), but my best friends are the friends that I rarely see or hear from. Most of my closest friends live anywhere from 500-2,000 miles away from me. One of my best friends and I only talk on the phone every six weeks, and she'll get a surprise greeting from me shipped to her front door in Minnesota once a year.
I'm telling you this because I had a friend back in college who we'll call Hillary.
Hillary and I met during our sophomore year of college when we were roommates in the dorms. Hill was chipper and a little eccentric, both qualities that I liked in roommates. We took turns doing the dishes and bonded over our then-boyfriends' immature behaviors. We took photography classes together, and loved to go to the dining hall on weekends and load up on whatever food glared back at us from behind the sneeze guards.
At the end of the semester, we both wanted out of the dorms. We were sophomores, after all, and we were kind of annoyed that girls down the hall kept getting wasted and puking in the shared showers. Hill moved to a one-bedroom apartment across from campus, and I moved to a little house with some improv friends.
We stayed in touch throughout college, had wine and cheese nights, and attended each other's poetry readings and comedy shows. When I got dumped by my boyfriend of nearly five years, I went straight to her apartment, banging on the door at 2 a.m. in total agony. She was the first person there for me. She was my friend.
After we graduated in the summer of 2014, Hill decided to move to Portland, Oregon. She'd recently split from her boyfriend as well, and she wanted to experience something new and exciting. I supported her decision and helped her pack up her Subaru, then waved goodbye with little happy tears falling down my cheeks.
During those first few months apart, I sent greeting cards, tiny notebooks, and weird knick-knacks to her new home in Portland. We Skyped every few weeks and she updated me about her coffee shop job, her new roommates, and the growing tension in her family; her parents were getting divorced after her father's infidelity came to light. It was really tough on her; I remember calling her just to listen — in the car on my way to work, late at night, on a lunch break. I wanted to be there for her even though I physically couldn't be.
Then, in the fall of 2014, my head exploded. A cerebral brain hemorrhage landed me disabled and hospitalized. After my surgery that October, Hillary came to my hospital room with a tiny white buffalo stuffed animal and a smile. Again, she was there for me immediately.
Months later, she had her own medical emergency that required surgery. I rushed to see her at her hotel room, hours away from where I was living, as she prepared for the upcoming operation. I was scared; it was one thing for me to be sick, but it was entirely different when it was a close friend.
Time went by, we both recovered, and she was back in Portland doing her thing. She got a new job and a new boyfriend. Last summer while on a road trip, I stopped in Oregon so I could meet up with her and the new boyfriend.
Everything felt easy — she was still in my life, even if at a distance. Then life got crazy for me, and the calls stopped.
I was working 80 hours a week as a high school teacher, I had major depression, and I was still dealing with the symptoms of a head injury in my day-to-day life. Hill didn't call either, and I was okay with that. I knew that she'd started full-time at her writing job, and she and her boyfriend were getting more serious.
I was active on her Instagram, liking her posts and thinking to myself, I need to call her one of these days. I wondered how she was doing. Then, suddenly I saw a post of a ring. Engaged!
I was so excited for her; I wanted to call her right away. I texted instead, hoping to set up a phone call soon. She responded with a thank you and nothing else. Weird, I thought. I wondered if she was going to call me to tell me all about the engagement.
Cut to a few weeks ago. I was at my parents' home in Denver, Colorado for a long weekend and a half marathon.
"There's a bunch of mail for you in Dad's office," my mom said, pointing to a large stack by the printer. (I haven't bothered to change my address with the United States Postal Service. I'm always moving every six months to a year anyway, so I figured there wasn't a point. I haven't "adulted" hard enough to call any one place home. I'm in flux, and my parents don't mind).
At the very bottom of the stack was a letter addressed to me from Portland, Oregon. It didn't have Hillary's name on it, but I knew it was from her. I ripped the envelope open in excitement. Maybe it was a wedding announcement or cute greeting card.
My heart sank as I read her curvy hand-written words on a small piece of paper, edges frayed after being ripped from a notebook:
Dear Mimi,
I hope this letter finds you well and that you are doing okay. I am sorry to say that we are no longer friends. We need different things now and we have grown apart. I'm sorry if this hurts you. I wish you the best in life.
"What's new with Hill?" my mom said absentmindedly as she dried a dish above the sink.
"Not sure," I said. "But I think I just got friend dumped."
I was shocked. We need different things now? I didn't "need" anything — except for maybe an explanation as to what had gone wrong. I tried calling Hillary on the phone, but she didn't answer. I left a voicemail. I couldn't say much since I was still processing waves of disbelief, but I told her that I was confused and that I was sorry if I'd done something wrong.
Hillary hasn't called me. It's been about a month now, and a lot has happened in my life that I wish I could share with her. I wish I could tell her that my book is getting published (she's in the acknowledgements). I wish I could tell her what dating is like in New York, about living in a giant house in Brooklyn with 15 roommates. Most of all, I wish that I could tell her that she didn't need to rip a paper from her notebook and tell me that it was over.
For a while I tried to wrack my brain for what I'd done to hurt her. Was I not supportive enough of her move to Portland? Should I have kept sending letters? I wished her a happy birthday this year… But it was useless. I practically started inventing reasons why I'd wronged her. And none of them were true.
The truth is that I feel sorry for her because I'm the kind of friend who sticks around. I stick to my friends like gorilla glue. Sometimes I can be too aggressively present as a friend when I feel like I need to be. I won't blow up your inbox all the time or I might not always call you, but I'm going to stick around. I'll admit, sometimes I write to friends who will never open my letters. I leave a lot of unnecessarily long voicemails that might not be listened to.
But I'll never stop doing these things for my friends, because no matter how much time passes, I know the real ones will come back around, ask me how I've been, and update their address books with my newest place of residence. We'll talk like we never stopped and embrace each other more tightly every time we're together.
That's how friendship works. It defies time and distance.
I guess I'll never know what happened to Hillary; if she felt betrayed by my distance or if she was insecure about something. Maybe her new fiancé hated me. I'll never know.
And I don't need to.
All I know is that I'm going to keep loving my friends, my family, and the random dogs I meet on the subway. I'm going to be open and honest and vulnerable. I'm going to buy a lot of stamps and stationery and send them to people who I care about most.
So, to the United States Postal Service, thank you for delivering a heartbreaking goodbye so that I could make room for more friends in my heart. And to Hillary, for whatever reason you dumped me, I hope you know that there will always be a handwritten letter for you if you choose.
Mimi Hayes is an ex-teacher turned author and comedian living in New York City. When she's not cracking jokes about her former students and her head injury on stage, you can find her wandering around Prospect Park looking for cute puppies to talk to. Look for her debut memoir, "I'll Be Okay, It's Just A Hole In My Head," in Fall 2018 and follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Read her blog at mimihayes.com


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Latin American leaders welcomed Cuba and touted their independence from the United States during a two-day summit in Brazil that began on Tuesday.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez remarked on Cuba's integration into the Rio Group Tuesday, saying the country's presence at the meeting is a strong signal that Latin America no longer answers to the U.S.
Representatives from 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries gathered at the Costa do Sauipe resort in Bahia state.
The summit, which excludes the United States and Canada, is aimed at deepening economic and political ties in the region. Leaders also are working to bolster integration and development as they look at ways to survive the economic crisis.
During Tuesday's meeting, several leaders blamed developing nations for the global economic crisis.
Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, whose country recently defaulted on a foreign debt payment, called for a stronger regional development bank to deal with the credit crunch.
The heads of state of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay convened separately Monday for the Mercosur regional trade bloc meeting, which Cuban President Raul Castro attended as a special guest.
Mr. Castro discussed his willingness to hold talks with incoming U.S. President-elect Barack Obama over the decades-old trade embargo against Cuba.
On Tuesday, the trade bloc was not able to agree on a reform to eliminate dual tariffs on imported goods.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.


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Business storage continues to be driven by two revolutions: one is storage systems–based and the other software-based. The former is focused on NVMe (nonvolatile memory express) networking technology that is accelerating the adoption of all-flash storage systems. In the latter case, software-driven innovation has become a driving force among virtually all major storage vendors.
One vendor that is making notable progress in both areas is IBM. On the systems/network side, i.e. NVMe-oF (NVM over Fabrics), IBM now supports Fibre Channel in addition to InfiniBand. Additionally, the company's new Storwize V7000 Gen 3 has been architected for NVMe at the storage array level as well, joining the FlashSystem 9100 family (announced in July) with NVMe inside of the storage array. On the storage software side, IBM has just introduced Spectrum Discover as a new product in its IBM Spectrum Storage portfolio. Let's examine these additions in a little more detail.
IBM continues to push the NVMe revolution
NVMe has two basic functions. NVMe-oF is the network side of the house and improves the performance of moving data between a host and a storage array. IBM initially enabled NVMe-oF for storage networks that use InfiniBand interconnects but now supports NVMe-oF with storage networks that use Fibre Channel (FC) to improve application performance and data access. This functionality runs in conjunction with the company's Spectrum Virtualize through a straightforward, non-disruptive software upgrade. FC NVMe uses existing 16 Gb FC adapters and supports SVC (Model SV1), FlashSystem 9100, FlashSystem V9000 (Model AC3), and Storwize V7000F/V7000 Gen 2+ and Gen 3, and VersaStack that uses those storage arrays. This is likely to be important for users of those systems, as many of them likely have a FC SAN (storage area network).
IBM also continues to push NVMe at the storage device-level. Recall that the FlashSystem 9100, IBM's enterprise-class entree in the virtual storage infrastructure space managed by Spectrum Virtualize was the first IBM storage system to offer NVMe at the device level. (See https://mesabigroup.com/ibm-flashsystem-9100-the-importance-of-nvme-based-storage-in-a-data-driven-multi-cloud-world/ for more detail.) Now, the new Storwize V7000 Gen 3–also managed by Spectrum Virtualize–offers the same NVMe end-to-end capability. That includes the use of the same version of IBM's well-accepted FlashCore Modules that the FlashSystem 9100 pioneered.
Although the Storwize V7000 Gen 3 is technically not an all-flash solution (as users have the option to have some HDDs, such as for supporting non-performance-sensitive data), it can be configured as an all-flash system, and with the notable growth of all-flash arrays over the past few years, Mesabi Group expects a high percentage of them to be all-flash configurations. Since only flash (not hard disks) can benefit from NVMe technology at the device level, IT can maximize its use of a Storwize V7000 Gen 3 by having as much of its storage as feasible reside on flash storage modules (the new Storwize V7000 supports both IBM's FlashCore technology as well as industry standard NVMe SSDs) instead of HDDs. If they do, Gen 3 offers up to a 2.7x throughput performance improvement over Gen 2+ as a key benefit.
IBM Spectrum Discover drives additional value from oceans of unstructured data
IT must get the most out of its investment in its physical architecture. For storage management purposes, that includes how storage arrays work in conjunction with the servers that demand services through a storage network. IBM's storage management software, Storage Insights, is an AI-based tool that is offered through IBM Cloud to help users better manage their storage environments. For example, the latest version diagnoses storage network "gridlock" issues often referred to as "slow drain". That gridlock occurs when a storage system attempts to send data to a server faster than the server can accept it; this is not a good thing! IBM storage technicians (who can monitor systems on behalf of clients who authorize it) are notified by Storage Insights of the problem as it is identified by AI technology. The technicians then review the situation and work with the client to resolve it.
Now, while Storage Insights deals with the physical side of storage as a storage management tool, recently announced IBM Spectrum Discover is an in-house data management software tool that targets the voluminous, and ever-rapidly growing amount of data, such as that created for Internet of Things (IoT), AI, and Big data analytic applications. Spectrum Discover works with file data managed by IBM Spectrum Scale or object data managed by IBM Cloud Object Storage, and enables users to get more out of their data for analytical, governance and storage investment purposes (IBM will also support Dell/EMC's Isilon offerings in 2019).
How does it accomplish this? On the analytical side, getting to useful and actionable insights that would not be discovered otherwise within a data ocean of unstructured data rapidly is facilitated by such things as its ability to orchestrate machine learning and MapReduce processes. On the governance side, mitigating business risks by ensuring that data is compliant with governance policies and speeding up investigation into potentially fraudulent activities obviously may be of great value. On the investment side, the ability to facilitate the movement of "colder" (i.e., less frequently-accessed data suitable, say, for archiving) data to cheaper storage and to weed out and destroy unnecessary redundant data is financially advantageous.
The heart of Spectrum Discover's power revolves around its metadata management and related processes. Any search and discover tool needs good data about data (i.e. metadata) to succeed. Spectrum Discover uses both automatically-generated system metadata at the time of data creation and custom metadata tagging that adds extra intelligence that is needed at analysis time. All that leads to automatic cataloging with the creation of an index where large quantities of data can be searched extremely rapidly for discovery purposes, thus reducing data scientist and storage admin preparation time and costs associated with that.
Although for different purposes (and not totally similar technologies) as an analogy, think of the search and discover capabilities of a public Internet browser for speed and flexibility for publicly-available data in contrast to the private data that Spectrum Discover deals with. Accompanying search and discover functions are a number of features and capabilities that greatly facilitate the use of the tool, including policy-driven workflows, a drill down dashboard, and an Action Agent that manages data movement and facilitates content inspection.
In essence, IBM Spectrum Discover is designed to significantly simplify and speed the data and storage processes required for analytics and AI processes. That should provide notable benefits for enterprises that aim to maximize the effectiveness and value of their advanced analytics investments.
Mesabi musings
You would think that storage innovations would show signs of slowing down after all these years, but the opposite seems to be true. In fact, IBM continues to be at the forefront of storage progress.
As illustrations of its continuing leadership, IBM has introduced the new NVMe-enabled Storwize V7000 Gen 3 on the systems side of storage, Spectrum Discover on the software side as a data management tool, and enhanced Spectrum Insights as a storage management tool.
Overall, IBM customers should be pleased with the progress IBM is making with NVMe technology, a fundamental storage systems underpinning technology on the hardware side, while Storage Discover, on the software side, continues the push toward extracting additional value from up to oceans of unstructured data.


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Syracuse, NY, August 12, 2009 - Polaris Library Systems, a leading provider of library-automation technology, announced today that Baltimore County Public Library has selected the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS). The Polaris ILS will replace the library's TLC CARL system.
"The Baltimore County Public Library is excited about the possibilities in working with Polaris," said its director, Jim Fish. "We look forward to a very productive relationship, one which will yield a great library experience for our county's residents."
Baltimore County Public Library offers patrons a variety of programs that encourage early literacy, summer reading, and library use by K-12 students, as well as information literacy. The library also provides numerous programs that hold informational as well as entertainment value for its patrons. With over 480,000 patrons and 1.5 million items in the collection, the library services a large geographic area with its extensive materials.
"Baltimore County Public Library is dedicated to allocating its collections and services around the diverse needs of its community," said Polaris President & CEO Bill Schickling. "We're thrilled the Polaris ILS will play an integral role in helping the library achieve their goals."
About Baltimore County Public Library
The Baltimore County Public Library came into being as a library system in 1948. Before then, library service in the county was provided by a growing number of independent libraries run by women's clubs and other civic organizations in the community. Since then, much has changed, and new technology and services have been added. The Baltimore County Public Library system now includes seventeen libraries and four bookmobiles. For more information about Baltimore County Public Library, visit http://www.bcplonline.org/.
About Polaris Library Systems
For thirty years, Polaris Library Systems has served libraries with time-saving technology, from its first circulation system in the mid-1970s through its third-generation Polaris Integrated Library System. In addition to its library automation systems, Polaris Library Systems offers work-flow analysis, database enhancement, wireless access, and network services to libraries. For more information about Polaris Library Systems, visit http://www.polarislibrary.com/.