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The Westchester County Business Journal has it that Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana is opening a branch in Yonkers, New York.
"This will be our first venture outside our home base of Connecticut," said Kenneth Berry, chief operating officer of Frank Pepe's Development Company. He said the company hopes to build three or four more restaurants in Westchester over the next four to five years. William Fonte, of Trifont Realty, said the business partners are looking at sites in New Rochelle, Rye, North White Plains and Port Chester.
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"The only two differences between what we do now and what Frank Pepe did in 1925 is that we have air conditioning and refrigeration," Berry said. The pizzeria's sausage still is supplied by the original sausage-maker, another family business in its third generation in New Haven.
"Our menu is very simple," Berry said. "It's pizza, beer, soda and wine." In Yonkers, the testimonial-garnering Pepe thin-crust pizzas will be baked in a 14- by 14-foot, 30,000-pound oven custom-built on the premises that replicates the oven installed by Pepe in New Haven in 1938.
Hmm. That's not conclusive as to whether the replica oven will replicate the coal-burning process. I'll put in some calls and report back when I get word. [via Small Bites with a tip o' the hat to Walter Barrett]
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The Symposium Think tanks as agenda setters took place at Stockholm University's Department of Media Studies in June 2016. Organized by Professor Sigurd Allern and Vice-Head of Department Ester Pollack, and sponsored by the Leading Research Environment "Global Media Studies and the Politics of Mediated Communication" (Director: Miyase Christensen), the Symposium addressed the role of think tanks in transnational politics.
The Symposium's opening brought together three internationally recognized researchers in the field of think tank studies: Professor Marie-Laure Djelic (ESSEC Business School and Research Center on Capitalism, Globalization and Governance), who presented a historical case study of the neoliberal think tank Atlas Economic Research Foundation (Atlas) and discussed its role in the establishment, coordination and integration of an expanding transnational neoliberal community; Doctor Dieter Plehwe (Inequality and Social Policy Research Unit, WZB Berlin Social Science Center), who introduced a study of the positions of networks of European think tanks regarding austerity discourses as compared with the position-taking of the party foundations with which they are connected to; and Associate Professor Adrienne Sörbom (Stockholm Centre for Organizational research, SCORE), who introduced a study of the World Economic Forum that combines an ethnographic approach and an organizational perspective in order to investigate how the think tank brokers ideas and knowledge for their transfer to other actors. The keynotes were followed by a panel in which Daniel Suhonen from the Swedish think tank Katalys, Magnus Mardal from the Norwegian think tank Manifest and Professor Christian Christensen (Dept. of Media Studies, Stockholm University) discussed the issues raised in the keynotes. For more information about the seminar, see http://leadingresearch.se/think-tanks-as-agenda-setters-symposium/
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Rife with marvelously rich vocabulary reminiscent of the early superhero era (e.g., "Holy unanticipated occurrences!") and amusing glimpses at the world from the point of view of Ulysses the supersquirrel, this book will appeal to a broad audience of sophisticated readers. There are plenty of action sequences, but the novel primarily dwells in the realm of sensitive, hopeful, and quietly philosophical literature.--School Library Journal (starred review)
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In "Flora and Ulysses," longtime fans will find a happy marriage of Mercy Watson's warmth and wackiness and Edward Tulane's gentle life lessons. In Flora, they will find a girl worth knowing, and one they will remember.--The New York Times Book Review Full of Ms. DiCamillo's dry, literate wit and bursting every so often into action-packed comic-strip sequences illustrated by K.G. Campbell... [a] funny, eccentric novel.--The Wall Street Journal
[L]augh-out-loud funny, tender, difficult and hopeful all at once. ... Cynics beware, this book is meant for those open to joy, wonder, loyalty and friendship of all stripes.--The Huffington Post Kate DiCamillo's newest book ... is that rarest of all treasures, a truly inventive and appealing children's middle-grade novel.--The Boston Globe
[A] fast-paced, funny tale. ... Like all of DiCamillo's books, Flora & Ulysses is filled with adventure, but also plenty of humor and soul. ... DiCamillo has seamlessly blended comic-book elements and a zany cast of characters into a thoroughly original, heartwarming tale.--BookPage This is a fun and clever tale of an unlikely hero uniting an even more unlikely cast of characters. Kate DiCamillo strikes again. Each character is well-drawn, the story is packed with fun references and asides. It's a perfect blend of poignancy and magic.--Fall 2013 Parents' Choice Book Awards
DiCamillo does here what she does best, which is tell a deceptively simple story that elucidates big truths. ... And though the ideas are sophisticated, the storytelling is engaging enough to lure in a reader who might be put off by a doorstop of a novel. This slim volume also features illustrations by K.G. Campbell... [which] jell seamlessly with DiCamillo's prose.--Austin American Statesman
Beautifully written... The accompanying illustrations and cartoons are enchanting, and the remarkable DiCamillo demonstrates she has storytelling power to spare.--The Chicago Tribune Though their adventures are wild and wacky, the heart of the story is about a girl adrift and how she finds her way home. Pencil illustrations and comic book panels by K.G. Campbell complement Kate DiCamillo's text perfectly. After reading "Flora and Ulysses, " you'll be asking when the next installment is due.--NPR Books
Much like its furry hero, this swiftly paced tale is full of bold leaps and surprising turns. ... K.G. Campbell's occasional drawings supplement the narrative and brilliantly interpret the characters, from the partially bald Ulysses to chain-smoking Mom. As with her previous big-hearted novels, DiCamillo proves once again that "astonishments are hidden inside the most mundane being," and gives us another fantastic story.--The Washington Post
Beautifully written... The accompanying illustrations and cartoons are enchanting, and the remarkable DiCamillo demonstrates she has storytelling power to spare.--The Chicago Tribune (syndicated from Tribune Newspapers) Brilliantly written and graphically engaging, it's filled with adventure, poetry, and compassion. Worth reading, and equally appealing for kids and adults.--The Boston Globe, Best of 2013
Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including "The Tale of Despereaux," which received a Newbery Medal; "Because of Winn-Dixie," which received a Newbery Honor; "The Tiger Rising," a National Book Award Finalist; "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane," winner of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; "The Magician's Elephant"; and the best-selling" Mercy Watson" series. Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis. K. G. Campbell is the author-illustrator of "Lester's Dreadful Sweaters." He was born in Kenya, raised in Scotland, and now lives in southern California.


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GLENDALE, Ariz., March 23 (UPI) -- Raffi Torres gave Phoenix a 3-0 lead late in the second period Thursday and the Coyotes held on to defeat Colorado 3-2.
Phoenix moved into the lead in the Pacific Division, one point in front of Dallas. The Stars suffered a 2-1 loss to Vancouver earlier in the evening.
Daymond Langkow and Kyle Chipchura scored for the Coyotes in the first period and Torres gave Phoenix a seemingly comfortable advantage with 3:05 to go in the second.
After shutting out the Avalanche through the first two periods, Mike Smith was touched for scores by Ryan O'Reilly and Paul Stastny in the final stanza.
Smith held on, however, to pick up the 100th win of his NHL career. He finished with 39 saves.
The three Phoenix goals were scored against Semyon Varlamov on 25 shots.


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The burgers are ENORMOUS !!! only $6-$7 with as many toppings as u like- even bacon (free) I could only eat 1/4 of it!!!!
Nicole, Caledonia MI
Best pizza in town! Awesome burgers, awesome food, and a great atmosphere!
Maaike, Grand Rapids, MI
Great place to stop for dinner on the way to Gun Lake Casino! Although to stopped for lunch! Sports bar/ Applebee's: type atmosphere with a wide and varied menu. I had the traditional nom-breaded wings with 24 karat sauce. Mild on the heat, big on the flavor! Great recommendation! I always appreciate the full setup too: bone plate, extra napkins, and wetnaps!
Brad, Fort Worth, TX
Pleasantly surprised to find a decent eatery and bar attached to the Baymont inn i happened to be staying at. Had drinks and appetizers here over 3 nights. Good prices on beer, quick friendly service, and particularly excellent salsa made the restaurant the best part of my stay.
AJ, Chicago, IL
This is a very cool place! In terms of food, it reminded us of a favorite pub back home in suburban Chicago. It was hot, good, and served up very quickly (I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap while my wife had a chicken quesadilla). The prices were affordable. The wait staff was friendly. The selection of on-tap beers was great, including local favorite Bell's.
Kevin, Geneva, IL
First time to the 84th and I was pleased. The hostess kept track of open tables making my wait minimal. Our server, Abi, was spunky and funny but did her job quickly. I appreciated her being so pleasant. The second time around, I was ecstatic! Their salads are cut in house and prepared at time of order. I can't say I see that often. The manager can around and chatted with us. Our server, a different gal, was just as pleasant.
Sarah, Wyoming, MI
I could smell their grill from my hotel parking lot and couldn't resist giving it a try. Great food, plenty of tvs and big bar.Open until 1 am.
Morris, Little Rock, AR
There was server who handle our to go order. Joe handled our order as if we were his best friend or family. He was one of the best waiters I have ever dealt with. He also kept us entertain while we waited on our food. Very Excellent service rendered.
CM, Indianapolis, IN
Went there, the people were awesome, the food was very good. Prices were excellent.We had a wonderful time. Went back a second time.
Nadine & Tom, Boston, MA
Good consistent food. Soups are very good and homemade. Onion rings are awesome. The club is the local favorite. Nice atmosphere. Went there with my girlfriend and we gabbed so much, it took us forever to order and the waitress was very patient and nice and attentive at just the right times.
Ann, Allendale, MI
Stayed at the connecting Baymont Inn as they have a casino shuttle on Friday and Saturday nights. Casino was packed so by 9:30 we were back at the hotel and stopped in for cocktails and Club Keno. Great selection of draft beers and drinks were reasonably priced. We had the 7 layer dip appetizer and it was tasty. Friendly staff, great service, good food and a nice atmosphere.
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Happy Park™ - Best Theme Park Game for Facebook and Twitter
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Can you start with an simple Ferris Wheel and turn it into a World Class Theme Park?
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- Build Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Gentle Rides, Dark Rides and much more!
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UConn football: Huskies clubbed by Cincinnati
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CINCINNATI -- Brendon Kay followed one of his best games with an even better one, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another on Saturday as Cincinnati pulled away to a 41-16 victory over winless Connecticut.
The sixth-year senior was the American Athletic Conference's Offensive Player of the Week for a three-touchdown performance in a win over Temple. He had a hand in four first-half touchdowns on Saturday, helping the Bearcats (5-2, 2-1) take control on a cool, rainy afternoon.
Kay tied his career high with the four touchdown passes -- each to a different receiver -- and was 17 of 24 for 300 yards.
UConn (0-6, 0-2) had a tough time overall in what amounted to a homecoming for interim head coach T.J. Weist, who took over after Paul Pasqualoni was fired after four games. Weist was an assistant at Cincinnati the last three seasons under Butch Jones, who left for Tennessee.
One of Weist's first moves as interim coach was elevating freshman Tim Boyle to starting quarterback. In his second start, the 6-foot-4 pocket passer was under constant pressure and threw an interception that helped the Bearcats take control late in the first half.
Deven Drane tipped Boyle's pass and picked it off, returning it 41 yards to the 2-yard line. Kay ran the final few inches on a keeper with 1:31 left in the half.
Boyle was sacked by Silverberry Mouhon as Cincinnati forced a punt, and Kay completed three passes, including a 32-yarder to Max Morrison for another touchdown with 17 seconds left in the half for a 27-3 lead. Boyle was 22 of 39 for 310 yards with the three interceptions, one of them in the end zone.
Connecticut managed only 156 yards while falling behind 34-3 against a defense ranked sixth nationally in yards allowed and fourth in pass defense.
Kay slightly injured the wrist on his throwing arm when it hit a teammate's helmet on a follow-through in the second quarter. He stayed in the game and threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Blake Annen on the next play, hitting the closely covered tight end in stride.
Kay got his fourth touchdown pass on a quick flip to Anthony McClung, who went 28 yards in the fourth quarter. It was the third time in his career that Kay threw for four TDs.
Jordan Luallen, a running quarterback who comes in for wildcat packages, threw his first career touchdown pass on Cincinnati's opening drive of the second half. He faked a handoff to Kay, who stayed in the game as a receiver and went in motion, and lobbed the ball 27 yards to a wide-open Chris Moore.
The Bearcats nearly had another touchdown in the third quarter when safety Mike Tyson returned an interception 87 yards, but was stripped of the ball at the 7 and fumbled it out of the end zone for a touchback.


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Displacement in a theoretical world
East African artist's life connections show up in distilled forms
By Cate McQuaid | GLOBE CORRESPONDENT NOVEMBER 12, 2013
You could call Dawit L. Petros a man without a country, or a man with many. He was born in Eritrea in 1972 during that East African nation's conflict with Ethiopia. His family moved to Ethiopia, where they were briefly imprisoned. Over the years, they lived in Kenya, Sudan, and England, before they settled in Canada. Now Petros lives in New York.
The artist filters his story and questions about identity, through a modernist lens in "Dawit L. Petros: Sense of Place," now up at the Museum of Fine Arts. It's the second small show the museum has mounted this year spotlighting a graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts; Petros got his MFA there in 2007.
Petros makes smart, finely tuned photos and a video with undeniable visual panache, but the head-to-heart ratio is off. The incisive ideas entwine almost too nimbly, with no ragged edges or soft spots. His own compelling story gets distilled into abstraction, and trades its humanity for some whizz-bang intellectual sleight of hand. Despite its dazzle, it is arid and detached.
Petros's art is a conceptual sandwich, layered with slice upon slice of encoded meaning. Some springs from culture and place, some from art theory.
His basic building block in many of the works is a barella, a gurney of sorts made of two poles supporting a slab, used in the developing world to move goods by hand. Petros stylizes the barella into a painting-sculpture hybrid: A boldly painted square suspended between two wooden bars. All at once, it's modernist, minimalist, contemporary, and even trendy.
In his crisp "Barella & Landscape" series of photographs, he throws landscape into the mix. He goes out into a field in Osbourne, Kan., or to the waterfront here in Boston, and places the barella so that one edge of the square lines up with the horizon. In one fell swoop, he co-opts the landscape — whether it's the flat, grass-swept field or the weathered diagonals of planks on a pier — into a modernist grid. It's rather ingenious.
He's there, too, standing behind the barella, nearly disguised by it and up to his hips in grass in "Barella & Landscape #3, Osbourne, Kansas." All you see gripping either side of the olive green square are his brown fingers. Enter into the equation the artist as performer. Those fingers magnetize the eye; he's human and real, if almost hidden. Add, too, freighted questions of race. There's much going on in this relatively simple image.
For this show, Petros made a video, "Notations for a New Pan Africanism." In it, he carries four of his painted barellas, one at a time, each a sunny tone reminiscent of African textiles, through four Boston neighborhoods. It has the same effect as in the photos. Jersey barriers, warehouse walls, and more whirl around the clean center of a bright orange or green square as if it were the eye of a hurricane.
The short video has a brisk pulse and street noises in the soundtrack. When it transitions from one neighborhood to the next, the screen bathes luxuriantly in the color of one of the enamel-painted barellas, reflecting sky and shadows in the shimmers of orange, green, yellow, or blue. You can see the tiny dimples in the paint.
More than anything else, this contemplative attention to texture takes Petros out of the art theoretical world and into the real one. Yet that's where he missteps, as if he's not at ease there.
"Addischrome No. 4, 24 Ready found colour and exterior walls on the way around the boundaries," a four-by-six grid of photographs, features, in the vein of Aaron Siskind, close-up images of stained, painted, and deteriorating walls. Petros took the photos when he returned to Ethiopia, after 30 years away.
You can sense a would-be Proust in this piece, searching for his madeleine in the grit of rusty, crumpling metal, or a snaggle of red yarn on a shelf of tired concrete. It's a gorgeous array, yet the cumulative effect befogs. Does he really connect emotionally with any of these images, or are they just sharp aesthetics?
This evocation of Ethiopia might be anywhere. The title places us in Addis Ababa, but also around the boundaries. There but not there. With this alluring degree of physical detail, however, that wavering is elusive and exasperating. It feels like intellectual gamesmanship.
Also on view is a wall installation of Petros's painted barellas, which reads more like a souvenir for coming to the game than a fully realized work of art.
Maybe, because of his history, Petros simply can't land in a particular place, and that lack of attachment leaves his very smart work without sentiment. Instead, he sifts some highly charged themes through theory, and they come up bright, even crystalline, but drained of their juice.


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Tired of Angry Birds? Try this new Android game that get 50 k downloads in one month
In Mac 2012, Accurve Solutions has published a game called Where's My Chicken for Android. This game seems simple but somehow has attracted a lot of interest till it manage to get 50,000 downloads in matter of a month.
To me, this is a huge achievement especially for a game that is developed by Malaysian.
After the success of Les Copaque in animation industry, I believe Malaysia can break the limiter wall in gaming industry too. Maybe this is the beginning.
What's so good with Where's My Chicken?
Feeling curious…??
Well… just install the application in your phone and try it yourself. I am sure you will sunk into the game.
These are other interesting Android applications made by Accurve Solutions.
Space Express - Space Express is a physics game with an exciting twist. Launch humans, rats and even anvils into space as you race to deliver packages as fast as possible. Match different packages with different thrusters to reach the orbiting space stations. Try to save money and experiment to reach even higher scores while competing with your friends.
Rhythm Bot – Do you fancy yourself as musically talented? Have you ever thought a Musical Genius lurks beneath your unassuming exterior? Why don't you pit your musical abilities against Rhythm Bot and find out?
Check them out here.
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Yes, it's simple yet nice to play when you have plenty of time to kill while in the train! hehe..


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Kings Creek Retreat
This inspiring Group Glamping Experience is a great way to plan a group getaway. Kings Creek Retreat provides unique accommodation for 8 to 20 people and being an exclusive facility, your group will have sole access for your special occasion.
Stay in your choice of furnished tipis, bunkhouse, bell tent, or retro van, all with comfy beds and linen provided. Enjoy the convenience of fully equipped kitchen, lounge area, games room, swimming pool, all weather campfire and outdoor entertainment area as you experience country living in a private parkland setting.
Participate in the unique farm stay activities including the pony paint ceremony where kids get to paint Hopi the miniature pony. Create your own drumming circle, play music, lawn games, explore the creek walking trails and cook in the wood fire oven. You'll delight in what the tariffs cover, and be inspired by what you'll discover in the Great Lakes Hinterland.
Secure your dates & plan your escape. Your next adventure begins here.
Retreat Facilities:
Fully equipped Kitchen, Lounge Area, Games Room, Furnished Tipis, Bunkhouse, Retro Van, Bell Tent, all weather Fire Circle, Wood Fire Oven, Swimming Pool, Performance Stage, Equestrian Facilities, Toilets & Showers. We provide your linen, LGP gas, fire wood, water & everything you'll need for cooking and entertaining.
This magical property has a wonderful sense of freedom and connection in a parkland setting. There are walking trails, forest lined creek, lagoon, activities to amuse and entertain plus spaces to comfortably experience the elements of Mother Nature. Groups of 8 + people can reserve the retreat exclusively and pay a flat rate per person. It's fun, inspiring and a wonderful space to share with friends and family.
Weekends are reserved for group bookings though couples or families have the opportunity to book individual accommodation Sunday - Thursday and during school holidays. This is great for travellers who who seek an authentic, unique, nature based experience. Go glamping & tipi camping - Your next adventure begins here !
We are located just off the Bucketts Way in Krambach, 10 minutes from Nabiac. We are centrally located 25 minutes from Tuncurry, Gloucester, Wingham and Taree.
The unique activities provide an opportunity for guests to connect with nature, animals and their creativity - Pony Paint Ceremony, Dream Catcher Workshop, Animal Feeding, Indian Head Dress Workshop, Creek Walks & Native Forest Education.
Accommodation Options:
• Lodge Tipi – Sleeps 1 couple + 4 singles
• Lakota Tipi – Comfortable Couple
• Bunkhouse – Sleeps 1 couple + 4 singles
• Retro Van – Sleeps 2 doubles
• Glamping – 5 meter Bell Tent – Cosy Couple
Group Gatherings:
Venue Hire is available for special gatherings. Ask about catering and entertainment options. The best thing about memories… is making them.
Weddings and Functions:
King Creek Retreat is proud to introduce The Barn, an all weather function area. The Barn is able to accommodate 120 sit down guests, and the space is also able to be used for cocktail style events. Picture rustic tin walls, double barn doors, authentic farm decorations, wooden wedding arches, hay bale seats .... a perfect country wedding!
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From Pacific Hwy at Nabiac take Nabiac/Gloucester exit onto Wallanbah Rd (travel 5.5km). Turn right onto Avalon Rd towards Gloucester (travel 6.7km). Veer right onto Mill St (travel 450m), turn right onto Bucketts Way (travel 1.4km). Turn right onto Kings Creek Rd (drive 800m over bridge). Turn right into Number 84 at the Kings Creek Camp sign.
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by Jessie Lane, BLS student
The assignment, for Debby Seabrooke's Contemporary Short Stories class, was to create a personal adaptation of "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid. "Girl" was first published in the June 26, 1978 edition of the New Yorker, and has since been widely anthologized. It is frequently studied in literature and writing classes.
(after Jamaica Kincaid)
Remember that we all are always alone. This is not bad news. This news will lead you to the truth quickly. You can rest assured that there is nothing else in this world to do other than honor your family and to work. Do not worry about forming connections beyond that, this will only waste your time and cause you to suffer. Being alone is honorable—not lonely and isolationist. It is a sign of strength. The only company you need is that of your children. You will understand when you become a mother. But, I'm not sure that I want to become a mother. All other relationships are luxuries, and luxuries make you lazy. The world will make you think that you need people; they will constantly be at battle with your wits on this one. They want you to believe that relationships are a testament to your worth. Beat 'em! Make sure that you prove your worth though production. You must make progress, always and continually. This will help you to continue living life. Money is the key to success. Not riches, mind you, but the constant flow of steady money. Find that and do not waste your time on other pursuits. Well—you can—you are a free person, but if you do you will know great sorrow and depression. Not only, but mostly. Oh, and don't let your softness show, it is unbecoming. Girls are really only anything these days if they act like boys. Don't look like a boy, please…God…look like a pretty, lean girl. But, act like you can kick everyone's ass because you know how to make it on your own. Be tough, dirty, fierce, and blood hungry on the inside and look physically accommodating on the outside. Being one of the guys without them knowing is key to this fight. But I don't know much about fighting. Learn everything you can learn about fighting. This is important. You have got to fight in the war to win. Makeup is your war paint; wear it often, and wear it right. But I can't seem to get used to the feeling of makeup on my face. To be a proper girl, a proper daughter, you must also take care of us parents. There is a special reason that you are the only girl. Let the boys be single-minded. You can do it all. You must, really, if you want to live a life of meaning. You will understand when you have your children. But, don't have children because you don't want to be alone or because you think that you have an unnerving urge to give life and love. These are biological tricks that nature plays on all of us, and it's important to remember that you can always control nature. Have your children because you will need someone to provide for you in old age. You don't even need a man. But, I'm not even sure what I want. You will see, child. You will see.
Jessie Lane is a 28 year old senior in the BLS Humanities concentration and lives in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. She started her college education at age 15 after dropping out of high school in Phoenix, Arizona, running away to Asheville, and enrolling in classes at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She has lived all over the United States and traveled worldwide, including Mexico, South Africa, France, Netherlands, and Spain. She is a passionate percussionist, and plays with groups in various genres all around the Asheville area. She loves dancing and writing.


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In September of 2018 Upton surpassed 6\,000 lifetime performance s. He is a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and appeared at Ca esar's Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival. He has spent th e last 12 years as the opening act for the legendary Johnny Mathis and did multiple shows all over the country with the late\, great Joan Rivers.\n
Upton has also been seen in concert with The Smothers Br others\, Smokey Robinson\, Little Big Town\, Kenny Rogers\, Dolly Parton\, Lewis Black\, George Jones\, Glen Campbell\, Pam Tillis\, Neal McCoy and many others. He writes about everyday life\, a long-term marriage and anyt hing else that pops into his head. He packs more laughs-per-minute into hi s set than nearly anyone in the business.\n


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Yes. Click here to download the FAQs for this model in Adobe PDF format.
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What are the main features of this model?
The DM-420 is a high-quality, high-capacity digital recorder loaded with handy and intuitive usability features as well as support software that can run on both PCs and Macs.
It can record and play files in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) formats. It has 2 GB of built-in flash memory and a card slot that holds one microSD or microSDHC card of up to 16 GB capacity (sold separately). Files can be transferred from the card to internal memory and vice-versa.
The DM-420 introduces Recording and Playback "scenes" - configuration templates - that make it easy to enable an array of preferred settings via a single menu selection. Three of the Recording scenes are pre-set with optimal settings for specific recording conditions; another three can be customized by the user. Five Playback scenes are available.
There are five folders for organizing recordings and seperate folders for storing Podcasts, music files and audio content purchased from Audible.com® The Music folder holds WMA or MP3 music files transferred from Windows Media Player® or iTunes®.
The ZOOM microphone incorporates DiMAGIC® Corporation's DVM (DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone) technology for directional recording, and DiMAGIC's Euphony psychoacoustic technology for enhanced playback in the recorder.
The DM-420 also includes accessabibility features designed to help the visually impaired. The Voice Guide speaks aloud menu items as they are selected in any of 19 languages.ą The recorder's buttons feature ridges and grooves to make them more identifiable by touch.
After transferring the files to a computer via the bundled USB 2.0 cable, the included Olympus Sonority software can be used to manage, archive and edit WMA files made with the recorder on Windows and Mac platforms. (The ability to edit MP3 files is available at additional cost via the Olympus Sonority Plus upgrade.) The software also enables subscription to and download from podcast URLs. The podcasts can be transferred to the recorder's Podcast folder for playback at the user's convenience.
The bundled NiMH batteries can be charged in the unit while it is plugged into a computer's USB port, so you can keep them conveniently topped off while you work with your files.
ą The default languages are English, French and Spanish; however, other languages may be uploaded to the recorder from a computer by using Olympus Sonority software.
What are Recording Scenes?
Recording scenes are essentially sets of recorder settings that can be enabled all at once by making a single menu selection. This selection is located in the Rec Menu as Rec Scene.
The DM-420 has six recording scene options. Three are pre-set out of the box; each is optimized for recording in specific conditions. The other three are reserved for User Settings, allowing for customization to suit your preferences. To enable a User Settings scene, select one of the available User Settings options and then choose Scene Save. The recorder's current configurations will be saved as a scene.
The table below shows the menu settings that are applied in each of the preset Recording scenes as well as the default settings when Rec Scene is set to Off. Only the listed functions are affected when a User Settings recording scene is saved.
What are Playback Scenes?
The DM-420 has an option for the user to create up to five Playback Scenes to setup the recorder to preset playback scenarios. The settings that can be saved as a Playback Scene are Property, Noise Cancel, EUPHONY, Voice Filter, Play Mode, Play Speed, Skip Space, Backlight and LED.
To create a Playback Scene, first configure the recorder with the desired settings. Then, in the menu, go to Play Scene > Scene Save and select a User Setting option. Finally, press the [OK/MENU] button to save the scene. The recorder will save the settings of the functions listed above as a Playback Scene. To create another scene, create a new mix of menu settings and repeat the process.
To select a saved Playback Scene for use, in the menu go to Play Scene > Scene Select and choose the desired User Setting. Press the [OK/MENU] button to activate the scene.
What is the function of Noise Cancel?
Noise Cancel can be enabled to reduce background noise in recordings made in noisy surroundings. In effect, the function treats the loudest sounds as the most important and reduces other sounds to make the dictation clearer.
The Noise Cancel options are OFF, LOW and HIGH. The options are set in the recorder's menu. The Low or High settings remain valid until Noise Cancel is set to OFF. Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter is set, and it cannot be used during Slow Playback or Fast Playback.
What is Euphony?
The DM-420 features EUPHONY MOBILE - a psychacoustic surround sound system that combines bandwidth correction, expansion technology, and virtual acoustic source technology to allow the listener to alter the audio dynamics when playing back recordings. EUPHONY creates a natural, expansive feel so listeners are less prone to experience a closed-in feeling or grow tired over extended listening sessions, such as when playing audio books. The options are: OFF, Natural, Wide and Power.
EUPHONY is only applied during playback and cannot be used when recording.
What is VCVA?
Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that configures the recorder to record automatically only when sound is detected at a pre-set level, and stop when the sound drops below the threshold level. The purpose of the function is to eliminate "dead air" during recordings, thereby conserving memory and shortening file times.
VCVA is enabled in the recorder's menu. In the DM-420, the VCVA can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder is to sounds. At the highest level, even the faintest sound will activate recording.
What is the function of the LowCut Filter?
The recorder has a LowCut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors, and other types of "white noise."
What is the purpose of the Voice Filter?
The Voice Filter cuts low- and high-frequency tones to create a playback frequency range encompassing the tones in the human voice, thereby making the playback of dictation recordings clearer. Voice Filter works in all playback speeds.
What enhancements do the upgrades to Olympus Sonority offer?
Purchasing the upgrades adds the following features to the version of Olympus Sonority that is bundled with the DM-420:
Plus Edition
Music Editing Plug-in
To add the Music Editing Plug-in, Olympus Sonority must first be upgraded to the Plus Edition.
What are Index Marks and Temp Marks?
Index Marks are digital tags that can be inserted while recording or during playback. They are used to skip forward and backward in recordings to pre-selected points. Up to 16 Index Marks can be added to a single file.
Index Marks cannot be placed in files created on machines other than Olympus digital voice recorders. This means that they cannot be placed in podcasts. Instead Temp Marks can be placed in podcasts to temporarily remember desired locations. Up to 16 Temp Marks can be added to a single file.
Both Index Marks and Temp Marks are inserted using the [INDEX] button on the recorder. Index Marks and Temp Marks cannot be added to files in the Audible folder.
What is the purpose of the Audible folder?
The Audible folder (a sub-folder of the Music folder) is present to download and play audio content from the Audible.com® website (http://www.audible.com). Audible.com is a source for audio books and audio newspaper and magazine articles. Audible also has web sites for the United Kingdom, France, and Germany for content in other languages.
Audible files are not managed by the Olympus Sonority software. When users purchase a subscription to Audible.com, they receive Audible Manager software. The DM-420 is listed in the Mobile Device listing in Audible Manager. Audible Manager is used to download audio content from the Audible.com web site and transfer files to the recorder's Audible folder.
When the Audible folder is selected on the recorder, the recorder automatically switches to the Audible mode. The Audible mode is able to play the downloaded Audible files in any of the three formats used by Audible. When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a .pos file is created to record the playback position of a file. This allows the recording to take up where it had left off during a prior listening session.
What music file formats does the DM-420 support?
The DM-420 can store and play WMA (Windows Media Audio) files with bit rates of between 5 and 320 kbps as well as mp3 files with bit rates between 8 and 320 kbps. Variable bit rate files may not play properly.
The DM-420 is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM 9 but not with DRM 10.
What operating systems support the DM-420 digital voice recorder?
The DM-420 is supported on the following Windows platforms:
The DM-420 is supported by Macintosh OS X 10.4.11 ("Tiger") - 10.5 ("Leopard").
How much dictation recording time is available in the DM-420?
The amount of potential dictation recording time available in the DM-420 depends on several factors, including the selected quality mode and whether the recorder is configured to use internal memory or a removable memory card (sold separately).
When a quality mode is selected, several audio file properties are put into place. These properties determine the level of detail of the saved file data. A higher-quality recording saves more-detailed information and creates a larger data file that uses more memory. A lower-quality recording makes a less-detailed data file, so the memory lasts longer. Podcast and Audible files use up portions of the recorder's built-in flash memory, as do files saved on the recorder when it is used as a USB flash drive (aka "thumb drive"). This usage will reduce the amount of memory available for recording new files.
The table below shows the maximum dictation times possible using the built-in memory (assuming there are no other files saved in the recorder).
Using removable memory media can expand the recording capacity of the DM-420. The table below shows the potential recording capacity of the recorder with different sized microSD and microSDHC memory cards.
What are the maximum recording times per file?
A maximum recording time per file is set for each quality mode. Even if a recorder's memory is not exhausted, a single file cannot continue beyond the limit.
How is the recorder turned off?
The recorder is turned off by sliding the [POWER/HOLD] control on the right underside of the recorder downward and then releasing it. The switch should then be moved upward to the HOLD position to prevent accidental activation of the button functions.
Which recording quality mode should I use?
Different quality modes save the digital record of a signal with different levels of faithfulness to the original sound. The ST XQ and ST HQ modes are recommended for music, drama, or interviews that may be made for broadcast because they make very detailed digital records of the sound and use a very wide frequency range.
Lower-quality modes, such as SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play), make a less-detailed digital record of the signal and use a narrower frequency range so they will use up the available Flash memory much more slowly. these modes are best used for audio note taking or recording college lectures or seminars - situations in which large content capacity is more important than high audio quality.
How do I select which type of memory to use?
The selection of built-in memory or removable memory card is made in the menu. When a microSD or microSDHC card is inserted in the card slot for the first time and the recorder is turned on, the option to select the memory mode is displayed on the start-up screen. Thereafter the selection needs to be made in the Device Menu through the Memory Select function.
The available options are Built-in Memory and microSD Card. MicroSD and microSDHC cards from 512 MB to 16 GB can be used. For optimum performance, it is advised to format the card the first time it is put in the recorder. If the card is being used for dictation and files are frequently erased, it is advisable to routinely download all of the files to a computer and format the card to keep it free of a build-up of artifacts of previous files. Occassional formatting of the built-in memory using the menu Format function is also advised.
One advantage of recording to removable media is that multiple cards can be used to organize content (e.g. one can hold podcasts and another can hold a music library).
How is the recording volume controlled?
By default, the DM-420 records automatically at 100% volume level to prevent accidentally recording with the volume set too low.
The recorder has three levels of microphone sensitivity:
Microphone sensitivity is set via the MIC SENSE option in the recorder's menu.
How is the playback volume controlled?
The playback volume is controlled during playback by using the [+] (plus) and [-] (minus) buttons on the circular pad on the face of the recorder. Pressing [+] increases the playback volume. Pressing [-] reduces the playback volume.
How is the playback speed controlled?
The playback of files in the DM-420 can be changed to between 50% and 150% of the default playback speed in increments of 0.05. The tone of the file will be adjusted digitally without changing the pitch so that the recording sounds natural.
The playback speed is changed in the recorder's menu, under Play Speed. The options are:
S. Play and F. Play are not available while Noise Cancel is enabled. During fast/slow playback, stereo files will be played in monaural even if they were recorded in stereo.
Can I rename my files when they are displayed on my computer?
Files in the DM-420 should not be renamed when displayed in a computer's file-browsing software (e.g. My Computer) because the recorder's file-management software may not be able to find a renamed file.
How does the Zoom Mic option work?
The Zoom Mic menu option employs the DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone™ (DVM) audio pickup system that allows more dynamic recording by focusing on sound from selectable directions. It enables expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording using the DM-420's built-in microphones.
The options available in Zoom Mic are: Off, Wide, Narrow and Zoom.
The Zoom option has the narrowest angle of reception and records only in monaural.
Because DVM technology is tailored to the recorder's microphones, Zoom Mic is incomaptible with Olympus accessory microphones and third-party microphones.
How are files erased from the recorder?
Dictation, Audible, Podcast and Music files can be erased from the recorder by selecting the file and pressing the [ERASE] button. The LCD screen will highlight Cancel. While Cancel is highlighted, press the [+] button to select File Erase, and then press the [OK] button. The LCD will display the File Erase screen with Cancel highlighted. Press the [+] button to select Start and then press the [OK] button. The LCD will then display Erase Done.
To erase all of the files in a folder, use the same procedure, but select Files in Folder instead of File Erase.
Note: Locked files and files that are set as read-only cannot be erased using this function.
I want to clear my recorder of all files. How do I format the recorder?
The recorder should be formatted only by using the internal FORMAT function found in the menu. Formatting using the computer may corrupt system files neded to run the recorder and may delete the Voice Guide data and Audible system files. When the recorder is connected to a computer, individual files can be deleted using its file-browsing program (e.g. My Computer) without negative effects.
How do I charge the recorder's rechargeable batteries?
The two bundled BR-401 NiMH batteries can be charged in the recorder via a USB connection to a computer. The USB cable should be plugged directly into a computer USB port and not into a USB hub. USB hubs split up the USB current and the battery may not fully charge through a hub connection.
To charge the batteries through a USB port, first connect the USB cable bundled with this recorder to a computer. Next, press the [STOP] button on the recorder while plugging the other end of the USB cable into the recorder. Charging will be displayed in the charging indicator at the top of the LCD screen and the orange LED will be lit. The LED will go out when charging is completed.
The batteries can also be charged using the optional AC Adapter A-514, which has a USB plug on its cable. To set up the recorder to charge from the AC adapter, in the menu go to USB Settings > USB Connect > AC Adapter and press the [OK/MENU] button.
How should the recorder be disconnected from a Windows computer?
Any USB device should be disconnected from a Windows® computer using the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon located in the Taskbar in the lower right corner of the Desktop screen. The icon features a green arrow suspended above a device and pointing to the lower left.
Any open files should be closed before starting the disconnect process. Simply removing the device from the USB port without using the recommended disconnect procedure can result in corruption of files or firmware.
Double-clicking on the (Safely Remove Hardware) icon opens a dialog box to shut down the USB connection so that the device can be safely disconnected. Select the device to be disconnected by clicking once on its name, and then click on the [Stop] button.
Clicking on the [Stop] button lauches another dialog box to confirm the devices that are to be stopped. Clicking the [OK] button closes the USB connection.
The Desktop screen will display a message balloon above the Taskbar indicating that it is safe to disconnect the hardware.
How should the recorder be disconnected from a Macintosh computer?
Any USB device should be disconnected from a Macintosh computer either by clicking on the EJECT button or dragging the drive icon that represents the device to the Trash.
Will using an accessory microphone with an extended frequency range improve the quality of my recorders?
Using an accessory microphone with an extended frequency range may not improve the quality of the recordings in the DM-420. The recorder has an overall frequency response of 40 - 20,000 Hz, but the different quality modes modify the detail of the saved file data by saving some frequencies and discarding others. This is how the recorder is able to vary the potential recording time and use the built-in flash memory more efficiently.
The table below shows the overall frequency response in each recording mode:
Is there an AC adapter available for the DM-420?
The DM-420 is compatible with the optional A-514 AC Adapter. The adapter can be used to power the recorder and also to charge the rechargeable batteries bundled with it.
The A-514 AC Adapter can be purchased directly from The Olympus Store by clicking here.
I formatted the recorder using my computer and the Voice Guide data is gone. Can I restore it?
If you format the recorder and erase the Voice Guidance data by mistake, or if you want to change its language, the Voice Guidance data can be copied from the Olympus Sonority software to the recorder via either of the following procedures:
The battery ran out while I was recording a file, and now I can't find or play the file. Why?
When a recording session begins, a file is created to contain the incoming audio content. This file remains open throughout the session until the recording is manually stopped. If the recorder lasts longer than five minutes, the recorder will save the audio content at five-minute intervals.
If the battery runs out during a recording session, only the portion of the recording that has been saved will be available for retrieval. For example, if a recording session is interrupted by power loss at the 37th minute, the audio file of the recording will contain only the first 35 minutes worth of content. The remaining two minutes worth of content is not available because it was never saved to the file. In the case of recordings that are shorter than five minutes, the entire recording will be lost because the file is not able to close due to the lack of power.
It is crucial to change the battery once the battery indicator shows only one hash mark of power remaining. Removing the battery while the recorder is in use may also corrupt a file.


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International news operator Al Jazeera has acquired Al Gore's Current TV in a move that will give it significant access to the US market.
The company, which had previously been attempting to ramp up distribution for its Al Jazeera English news network in the US, will replace Current TV with new channel, Al Jazeera America.
The move comes after Gore and his business partner and Current TV chief executive Joel Hyatt put the broadcaster up for sale last October. The deal was reportedly worth $500m.
Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, director general of Qatari-based Al Jazeera said: "By acquiring Current TV, Al Jazeera will significantly expand our existing distribution footprint in the US, as well as increase our newsgathering and reporting efforts in America."
"We are proud and pleased that Al Jazeera, the award-winning international news organization, has bought Current TV," said Current TV cofounder and chairman Al Gore.
Al Jazeera America, which will feature 60% local programming with the remaining content sources from its Al Jazeera English station, will be available in around 40 million homes.
However, Time Warner Cable, one of the largest cable operators in the United States, will not air the channel after triggering a change-of-ownership clause.
"Our agreement with Current has been terminated and we will no longer be carrying the service," Time Warner Cable said in a statement.


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I have a great amount of data from the recent NestleFamily twitterstorm. Luckily, I was able to see the storm coming. As a few of the attendees began tweeting about meeting up a few days prior to the start of #NestleFamily, I could see that there was going to be some fallout. My interest had been piqued a few months earlier with the Nestle "What's for Dinner" junket that received some backlash (which I was a part of, albeit briefly).
Even though I was prepared for it, I doubt anyone saw the enormity and longevity of the community's outrage. The tail of it is still going. This was a key happening on Twitter, and it had far more impact than the Motrin Moms speedbump. I would argue that Twitter's community has morphed again as a result. Focus on the types of junkets mommy/daddybloggers who call themselves "PR friendly" accept, and what it says about who they are doesn't happen in a vacuum. There were real responses from the community. Many negative. This great post by cynematic discusses this responsibility further.
My research
I manually copied thousands of tweets using the #NestleFamily hashtag. I also created an online survey that people were invited to complete during the twitterstorm. I'm very excited to have that data. The 66 completed responses are authentic, grabbed at the time it was all happening, and the qualitative survey responses are about as true to real emotion as you can get – people were telling me what they were doing at the same time as doing it. That's not easy to get when questioning people about their about online activity. When I write it up it will be a chapter in my thesis, and probably a paper/conference presentation as well. I'm going to write up a short version of the results and post it here on my blog soon.
The most positive outcome has been the amazing work done by Annie, aka @PhDinParenting, who took the opportunity to ask some very pointed questions of Nestle. Nestle has been responding to her questions, so good on them. And Annie has posted their responses in the best, most transparent means possible. She then adds her own analysis and research, with links that are exhaustive, informed and inspiring. It is her work that represents the future of real journalism. It's why I say that the future of journalism is social.
My question to Nestle
I kept largely out of the limelight on this twitterstorm so as not to taint the data I was collecting. I did, however, want to find out Nestle's views on the dismal rate of breastfeeding in the USA. Nestle promotes its substitute milk in the USA, and with the USA's very low rate of exclusive infant breastfeeding at 6 months of age, I wanted to find out what they thought about it all. I submitted the question as follows:
As a premier substitute baby milk manufacturer and marketer in the USA, I'd like to know what your opinion is about the fact that the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the USA lies at just 12%, when the WHO says it recommends 100% exclusivity for the first six months.
Your Nestle site states that WHO is the "gold standard" so I'm assuming you would agree this statistic is troubling.
Why do you believe this statistic exists? Do you think it can change? And if so, how?
It took a few weeks (I think Nestle lost my question, and then located it when I enquired again about their response), but their response is here:
Thank you for contacting us. We apologize for the delay in our response and we appreciate your patience.
At Nestlé Nutrition we support the positions of the American Academy of Pediatrics and WHO that exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of age is best. The most recent statistics from the 2008 CDC Breastfeeding Report Card (2006 data) show that the national average from exclusive breastfeeding is around 13.6%, which is below the Health (sic) People 2010 goal of 17%.
According to the CDC Infant Feeding Practices Study (IFPS) II (http://www.cdc.gov/ifps/ , there are many reasons why mothers might stop breastfeeding, ranging from difficulty with sucking and latching to worries about producing enough milk. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/122/Supplement_2/S69#T2
We believe that optimal infant health is truly the goal and we advocate for more infant feeding support and education for mothers, regardless of whether they breastfeed, formula feed or both.
We are encouraged by the improvements reported in breastfeeding initiation and duration and will continue our efforts to educate and encourage mothers to give their babies a healthy start. That includes providing education and resources for her, and if she cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, or chooses to supplement her breastmilk, we provide high quality, iron-fortified infant formula-the only safe and healthy alternative to breastmilk.
Robyn Wimberly RD,LD.
Nestle Nutrition Contact Center
So there you go. I have my own thoughts on this response. The final paragraph, to me, is just disgraceful – it's written very poorly. It seems to be saying that Nestle's substitute formula is the only "safe and healthy alternative to breastmilk." I know that those words "safe and healthy" are definitely not something I agree with. But I'm a breastfeeding advocate, ex-journalist and PR queen, and am used to spin. I have done the research. I know what I know and have made up my own mind. The US Government has initiated the Healthy People plan, but where breastfeeding rates are concerned it is failing – and it doesn't reflect the WHO "gold standard" referred to on Nestle's own site. There are holes all over this response. The last paragraph made me wince. I think Annie does a brilliant job of dissecting these responses and calling out the holes. I'm not going to do that here. I recommend you read all of Annie's work, and if interested in more, you can read my short research blog piece on Breastfeeding in America, see the Ignite presentation, or email me for the full papers to see how the numbers stack up. And then make up your own mind.
So what does all this mean?
Now, I know that this storm has ended up being thrown in the "too hard" basket by many people on both sides of the fence, as well as those who sit on top of that same fence. Statistics are being used pragmatically. Manipulation of data is rife. There's aggravation, and it becomes personal for many who feel attacked by even discussing it. For many, it sucked the 'fun' out of Twitter.
But the fact is, this milestone proved the resilience of the microblogging community. It's opened a conversation that will bind the community even more solidly. It's given us a view of people that we didn't know before. People to both connect with, disconnect from, and understand better, even if they disagree with us. If Twitter were really nothing more than messages about eating candy and frozen dinners, then this storm wouldn't exist. People have taken it upon themselves to get better educated about something they might not have known about before. They were provided links and questions. They had the opportunity to follow up, and go deeper into the issues than they have ever been led by mainstream media, and Nestle ended up without the buffer of media to spin their messages to.
Key Learnings
For the community: Mainstream media is no longer an excuse for not knowing about stuff. The depth of information you have is up to you and your attention span. That's a hard responsibility to own. In Nestle's case, I congratulate anyone (including some attendees) who tried to find out more information or followed it up, no matter where you ultimately sit on the 'issues'. I challenge those who simply sought an easy path and blindly continued tweeting Nestle-friendly inane statements on Twitter, without addressing any of the twitterstorm. It won't, in the longer term, help your credibility in the community. The really influential people in this equation can be easily identified. And that's awesome.
For companies: You don't get to own your messages any more. Social media represents a revolution, not an evolution. It's another tool in your promotional strategy, but you have to be ready for the real conversation. The one where your comments get called on. The one you don't direct. And you will never have the last word unless the community deems it to be okay.


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Think this one is my favorite. 🙂 Go Tyrone!
And couldn't forget the Taco Bell one.
I found this on http://jerkdoublebitch.com/ and had to post them.
Think this one is my favorite. 🙂 Go Tyrone!
And couldn't forget the Taco Bell one.
Happening right now, the main man himself, visionary writer/director of #TheInvisibleMan, @LWhannell is hosting a Twitter Watch Party of @theinvisiblemanmovie today. Started at 6:30 so hurry up and come kick it with us 😎#TheInvisibleManAtHome.
To celebrate our opening weekend, I bought out the 10:00pm showing of clemencythefilm tonight at landmarktheatres because I'm really excited to share this beautiful work of art with you all.
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Coloring with Bleach
Saturday, December 11, 2010
This Technique was fun and it is so very versatile. The ladies were saying how cute it would look and what they could do with different colored card stock. I so enjoy my techniques class with these ladies. This is the card we made...
We embossed our rose image from Fifth Avenue Floral by using Versa Mark ink and black Embossing Powder then we filled up an aqua painter with liquid bleach and wherever we wanted our rose to be bleached out is where we would apply the bleach. Then by adding 2 Way Glue and Dazzling Diamonds it really makes it sparkle. One thing we did learn is that you don't leave bleach in the aqua painter because bleach will loose it's potency, and not react they way you want it to.
CS: Naturals Ivory, Basic Black, Marina Mist
Accessories: Chantilly Lace, Antiques Brads, Top Note Die, Big Shot
Thanks to: France Martin
Here is another card I made using the same technique:Don't you just love these cute little snowmen!!
SS: Holiday Lineup, Many Merry Messages, Serene Snowflakes
CS: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, WW
INK: Versa Mark, Chocolate Chip Craft Ink, WW Craft Ink, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Markers: Baja Breeze and Pumpkin Pie, Aqua Painter, Bleach, Clear EP, Black EP
Top Note Die, Big Shot, Snowflake Punch, Baja Breeze Corduroy Brad (retired)
Thanks To: France Martin
So For Now...
Happy Stamping!!
Christi Pin It Now!
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Enjoy and experiment the great taste of the Luberon and Ventoux wines !
Animation and wine tourism in the Luberon, open year-round in La Tour d'Aigues.
Established for 50 years, Marrenon is synonymous with respect for the terroir and the know-how of the winemakers.
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-Visit to the vineyard with picnic and tasting in July and August.
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