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While some experts ponder whether Google is ready to make an even bigger splash in the travel industry, a recent eMarketer study highlighted a big reason why the search engine giant is content with its current role. Digital ad spending by the US travel industry will reach $4.15 billion in 2014, a sharp increase over 2013's numbers ($3.42 billion) that reflects the improving health of the overall US economy and rising profits in the industry. Continue reading
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The State of the Online Travel Industry in 2014
State of Digital recently released a Travel 360 report after collating the viewpoints and analysis of experts, thought leaders and key commercial players of both the hospitality and travel industries. The report aims to act as a marker of the level of integration between travel brands and the various online channels within digital marketing.
The key trend throughout this report is the idea that companies must be able to adapt their business and marketing models in an attempt to future-proof their businesses. Facilitating ongoing relationships and interactions with travel consumers has now become critical to survival.
The following are seven key points highlighted in this report that you should keep in mind going forward. They address challenges facing businesses today, and the holistic approaches and angles that will provide real value, strategy and insight to your brand.
1) Communicating a holistic brand message, consistently across all channels, is now very important to a brand's long-term prospects. Consistency is crucial when planning your marketing strategy. It is important that your message is the same whether consumers see it on your website, in e-mail blasts, on a mobile site or from a third party site (OTAs, vertical marketing sites, metasearch engines, etc.)
2) Brands need to install a startup culture and nurture a digital experience that runs through the business. Word of mouth is a great way of advertising to dozens of people, but those numbers will not sustain your business over the long haul. "Rewriting the rule book" should not be seen as a negative experience, but rather as growing with the always-changing digital landscape.
3) Storytelling helps the digital travel industry to get the right customers in the right way. Honest, authoritative and local content, infused with quality storytelling is the future of travel content. The millennial generation is looking for a unique experience when planning a getaway. Capturing that audience by telling your own unique story will be an important marketing tool going forward.
4) Storytelling, marketing, PR and outstanding content will inspire loyalty and provide long-term success to a brand. Brand loyalty has recently taken a step back to deals when consumers are planning to travel. Re-establishing brand loyalty with quality content and marketing is a key to survival in the future.
5) There is going to be an increasing trend towards personalization and the creation of more unique experiences. As noted earlier, this is precisely what a new generation of traveler is looking for. Millennials are willing to spend the money if they believe their experience will be unique
6) Mobile is the biggest growth area in terms of sales. Recent projections by PhoCusWright predict that U.S. mobile bookings will almost double in 2014 to $24.3 billion, up from $12.3 billion in 2013.
7) Mobile has led to the rise of the 'always connected traveler' and the possibility of in-experience interactions with brands. Social media allows guests to provide feedback and interact with a company in a way that has nearly usurped the role of the on-site concierge. Travelers use their mobile devices for everything from getting directions to their accommodations, to finding a restaurant or tourist attraction during their stay.
To download and read the full State of Digital Travel 360 report, click here.
Are Metamediaries the Next Big Thing in Travel?
Extensive online travel agencies (OTAs) have played a large role in the hospitality industry for the past decade, but the outcomes have not necessarily been positive for all parties involved. They are a costly distribution channel for hoteliers, and have become a direct siphon for traditional travel agents.
The ultimate question to ponder at this time is what the next distribution giant will look like in the travel space.
Disruptive Forces
John Burns, president of Hospitality Technology Consulting, says that he does not see much change in hotel distribution in the near future. Burns notes that OTAs have evolved over the past decade, incorporating loyalty programs into their business model, but these agencies are now fighting to compete with metasearch engines like Kayak and TripAdvisor as well.
What happens when a larger force, or a bigger name enters the travel arena? How will this affect the traditional travel agent and OTAs?
The Big Names
Whereas Burns sees the current model remaining unchanged in the near future, Bonnie Buckhiester, president of Buckhiester Management, believes that OTAs could eventually become the "little guys" in the travel industry as larger companies emerge.
Buckhiester believes that OTAs like Orbitz, Hotels.com and Booking.com could struggle to keep with what are being called "metamediaries" – companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple – entering the landscape and creating their own category of intermediary.
Competition with these major names will be difficult because of one key factor: money.
Buckhiester points out some eye-opening numbers when talking about market capitalization of these companies. Marriott, a well-known name is the hospitality industry, capitalized at $13 billion, while Facebook is $60 billion, Google is $300 billion and Apple is $400 billion. If these companies enter travel in a serious way, their presence will be overwhelming.
Where do Traditional Agents Stand?
Traditional agencies still have a very good relationship with the managed business travel sector of the industry, with hotels working hard to maintain these relationships.
Complex travel arrangements will also cause consumers to turn to a trusted travel agent when planning a trip, but niche sites including One Fine Stay, which books lodgings like castles, private homes and apartments, are trying to capture their own unique segment of the travel population.
Predicting the Future
Ultimately, it is up to the travel agents, both online and traditional, to continue to reinvent themselves and show their value. Average commission costs that range from 15-25% across the market may require adjustment in order to keep pace when big names like Google, Apple and Amazon enter the travel space in a serious way.
Push Mobile Marketing – What You Need to Know
Are you getting the most out of your marketing campaign? Do you have a portion of your marketing budget dedicated to mobile marketing? Is it making a difference or are there improvements you could make to increase your ROI?
A recent Marketing Land column takes a closer look at the difference between push and pull mobile techniques, and how push mobile marketing may be the answer in connecting with guests both on- and off-site.
Defining Pull Mobile Techniques
When customers or consumers are proactively trying to attain the goods or information they need, this refers to a pull mobile technique. Accessing a responsive mobile website or mobile application allows a traveler to compare availability and rates, but this is not the only way they can acquire this information.
Effective Push Mobile Marketing Techniques
If pull mobile techniques involve a user-driven model, than it makes sense that push mobile techniques originate on the business side of things. It is important for companies to develop a conversation with consumers, hopefully allowing this to blossom into full-blown brand loyalty.
Mobile applications are a great way to send push notifications to travelers who have already downloaded your app, and getting users to download your app successfully is the first step. App alerts are a great way for brands to inform consumers of any new app updates or features, as well as notifying users of promotions or other activities.
One thing to keep in mind with app alerts is that all push notifications can be turned off. Consumers with dozens of apps on their smartphones tend to avoid being inundated with annoying alerts by disabling one or two push notifications. Depending on the smartphone, push notifications could be disabled as a default setting. Unless consumers are enabling this feature on their own, your message may not reach them.
Another way to reach consumers is the use of mobile messaging. Here are three keys to building the right mobile message for your brand:
-Decide whether your message requires a short message service (SMS) involving just text or a rich message service (RMS), which also includes some type of media (photo, videos, etc.) as well.
-Make sure your message is timely (90% of text messages are read within three minutes of delivery)
-Include a strong call to action. If you are offering a deal or promotion, include a deadline to increase the urgency of the consumer.
Regardless of what type of push mobile marketing your business is using, the key to its effectiveness will be a continued development of a more personal relationship with potential buyers. This will help to increase brand loyalty, and should result in future business down the road.
Bidroom Utilizing Reverse Auction Model
Auctions are a great place to find amazing values on goods or an object being sold to the highest bidder, but what happens when this model transitions into the hospitality and travel industries? A new hotel booking site, Bidroom, is attempting to re-create the current Online Travel Agency (OTA) model by introducing the reverse auction model.
You may be asking yourself, what is a reverse auction model? Well, instead of a group of travelers bidding on a vacation accommodation, these individuals are asked to fill out the basic details of their stay (arrival/departure dates, number of rooms required, etc.). This information is passed along to local hotels in real time, inviting them to provide their best offer, essentially bidding against other properties for a customer.
A 24-hour countdown clock helps both the traveler and hotel stay focused on making a deal. Typically, these prices are lower than those offered by big booking sites and hotels are receiving direct bookings in the process without a commission charge.
As if the bidding process were not innovative enough, Bidroom is attempting to wipe the slate clean by being the first to offer this model to travelers FREE-OF-CHARGE.
Free Service
How can the company expect to make any money it the service is free? Co-founder Mark Bradshaw explained that because Bidroom is a platform, rather than a typical travel or booking agency, the running costs are much lower than those of a traditional OTA.
In the future, Bradshaw hopes to consider following the lead services like Gmail, Skype or Facebook, whereby small advertisements run alongside the content or the webpages. Ultimately, he expects to keep the core service free of charge.
Why the New Business Model?
Over the past decade, the presence of OTAs has grown considerably. Many hoteliers recognize their marketing benefits and find them to be a great way to fill rooms. However, high commission rates and a lack of loyalty from direct bookings make it a challenge to compete in such a busy online marketplace.
Bradshaw believes that if hotel prices through Bidroom are 10% cheaper than a traditional OTA, both customers and hotels will be better off, and his independent platform will grow.
Roomer Travel: The Resale Marketplace Dynamic
Have you heard of StubHub and EBay? These well-known sites provide a secondary marketplace for buyers and sellers of valuable products. What would happen if there were a secondary marketplace for hotel rooms bought in advance, that need to be sold because of unforeseen circumstances? Welcome to the idea behind Roomer Travel.
Richie Karaburun, Roomer Travel's United States Managing Director, was recently on the Emerging Market Trends Panel at the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) conference, and he discussed the business model behind the startup.
Here is how Roomer Travel works: travelers who have booked, and prepaid, for a non-refundable room can put their room up on the site, where they can re-sell it to another person.
On the surface, there is some fear from hoteliers and room suppliers that "hotel scalping" will become the norm, creating a potential disruption in the hotel supply chain. For example, what is stopping a person from buying a room at $100 six months in advance, and then selling in later when the Best Available Rate is higher than the price originally paid – thus making a profit? Shouldn't this profit be going to the hotel whose inventory is being re-sold rather than the customer?
Karaburun pointed out, the average discount they have seen on their platform is 37%. He claims this is a far cry from scalping, and more of a way to help customers with not having to eat the cost of the pre-paid hotel room when plans change.
The main goal of the company is to connect sellers – traveler who can no longer use their hotel reservation, but do not want to pay the cancellation fee – with other travelers who are willing to buy the reservation for them. This creates value for the hotels – which do not need to re-market the room and sell it for less (the hotel still gets the full price for a reservation). Hotels also have the opportunity to capture the incremental revenues (WiFI, minibar, etc.) which would be lost if the room is not re-sold.
Four Immediate Challenges Facing Roomer Travel
1) The true size of the market remains uncertain. Although Karaburun estimated that there are 80,000 hotel daily no-shows in the United States in an NBC News interview, this may be a slightly exaggerated figure. The key here is that not all hotels are offering a resale market option, and some of these rooms may not be non-refundable.
2) Unlike airlines, hotels allow name changes on a reservation now. If a consumer finds himself or herself unable to use a prepaid reservation, he or she can reach out to others using social media to see if anyone is interested in using a room.
3) Hotels may resist using Roomer if they believe it will have a negative effect on their revenues.
4) Simple convincing hotels to participate in this new marketplace will be a tough sell. Roomer could find it difficult getting branded hotels to participate. An easier angle to work may be independent hotels, but this reaches a limited consumer base.
Hotels Expand Mobile Check-In Options
As you have seen in many of our recent posts, a number of key trends and tips in the hospitality and travel industry focus on the expansion of multi-channel travelers. Everyone is traveling with a smartphone or tablet, and hoteliers need to recognize how important a tool these devices can be throughout the travel process.
The recent boom of mobile websites and applications allows travelers to book rooms with the click of a button. Now, because of a growing demand from tech savvy travelers, properties need to incorporate mobile check-in options to help guests avoid the front desk lines.
A recent Business Travel News article took a deeper look at what some brands and individual hotels are doing to make checking in an easier and faster process for travelers worldwide.
While check-in kiosks and other methods of avoiding the front desk line in recent years have become the commonplace at hotels, there has been a slow integration of mobile technology into this sometimes tedious process. There has been a greater adoption of mobile technology across some major hotel brands.
At the same time, some third-party technology suppliers are providing tools for hotels and distributors to offer mobile check-in.
Major Brands Getting Involved
Marriott Hotels will offer mobile check-in at all 500 of its hotels globally during the first half of 2014. Guests who are members can check in via the Marriott Mobile App from 4 p.m. on the day before arrival. When these guests arrive, their key card is waiting for them at a designated mobile check-in desk.
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has a similar process at select hotels, with kiosks available for incoming guests to retrieve keys.
Another big name, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, has taken a slightly different approach with nine properties currently piloting the Smart Check-In program. Guests receive a Starwood Preferred Guest Card and, on the day of their arrival, receive a text message telling them their room number. From this point, they can head straight to their room and use the SPG card as their key.
To learn more about third party technology suppliers that are providing mobile check-in options, and to read the full Business Travel News article, click here.
Understanding the Third Space and Your Property
The third space describes the place where people meet outside of the home (first space) and office (second space). Engineering parts of your hotel as flourishing third spaces will play to your advantage for higher occupancy levels and hotel cache.
Whether you have heard the term "third space" before or not, it is something that should be given some thought going forward. Recent shifts in consumer behavior dictate that you fully understand this concept and its potential to enhance your property's atmosphere.
The term third space was originally coined by the sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his book "The Great Good Place" to describe a public or neutral center for community building, civic engagement, intellectual discourse, peer encouragement and group validation.
Some examples of third spaces in your community may include cafes, markets, bazaars, pubs, bars, clubs shopping malls, barber shops, recreation halls and even post offices as long as they are designed correctly. Third spaces, in essence, are places where people can unleash their inner social animals by exchanging opinions, stories and theories to the benefit of everyone present.
Starbucks provides an excellent example of a third space. Over the past two decades, the franchise has experienced exponential growth thanks to superb products, but also because of the atmosphere the store exudes.
The vibe surrounding this java haven is not one of "grab and get out as quickly as possible." Instead, Starbucks uses warmly colored furnishings and humble décor to encourage customers to sit and enjoy their beverages and snacks.
Why Care?
You may be asking yourself, why should I care about promoting a part of my property as a third space? Third spaces are almost as important as the home and the offices because they are the places that individuals frequent to enrich their lifestyles.
Working in the hospitality industry has to mean more than just looking at the numbers. Property owners and hoteliers should aim to nurture guests and offer them a common area to develop their own identities. This quality is not captured in accounting ledgers, but will certainly have an emotional impact on your guests. You will see this impact with increased loyalty and positive word of mouth.
Because more people are working from home – thus combining the first and second places – there is a developing desire to offset the monotony of a single space. Visiting a local hotspot, for example, can service the need for the external, novel stimulation. People want to be where the action is.
Why Now?
In addition to this tech-dependent trend (as digital communications have accelerated the merger of first and second spaces), neutral third spaces such as cafes, bars and restaurants are now much more likely to double as hosts for casual business meetings and interviews.
You have probably already seen some sort of shift in consumer behavior that corresponds to the rise in buying power of the Gen X and millennial generations. More surplus cash equals increased spending and more time allotted for public gathering, and both of these outcomes make these two demographics key proponents of the third space, especially as they continue to mature.
These groups are also most associated with Internet fluency, electronic communications and social media usage. All of these digital interactions are forms of social discourse and provide numerous platforms to speak out in this ever-increasing social world.
Smartphones and other mobile devices play a significant role in our collective culture. Any individual who is accessing the Internet for social discourse in a neutral setting is, in today's standards, a third-space participant. They could be on their device anywhere, but they choose to be in, and contribute to, a social ambiance. With greater smartphone proliferation comes a greater need for third spaces.
Third-Space Criteria
It is your job to ensure that different parts of your property are optimized for a third space. It is not necessary to meet all of these standards, but the more you can check off, the better your chances will be or creating a hotspot in your hotel.
- Accessibility – Consumers must be able to find your neutral space, and that means making your restaurant, bar or lounge convenient for everyone. A spot in the lobby, within sight of the front desk and elevators provides maximum visibility, and appropriate signage helps consumers identify your space. Extended hours and a reduction of barriers (cover charges, membership requirements, dress codes, etc.) help promote belonging and equality of conversation.
- Ambiance – It is important to strive for an informal, unassuming manner in your overall décor. Excessively dim lighting and loud music do not allow guests to gather for work or casual purposes. Try to aim for a playlist that inspires a lighthearted spirit. Additionally, you can consult an interior designer to learn some more clever ways to induce a steady flow of conversation.
- Stylish yet Ergonomic Seating – Try to give your patrons comfortable, upright chairs positioned around tables large enough to spread out a few papers or laptops. An abundance of these set-ups allows a large group to congregate. It is also important to allow for a reasonable amount of people watching.
- Quality Food and Beverage – Good dialogue and a great experience can be enhanced by quality food, coffee, craft beers and mixology. The third-space lubricants of yesteryear were pints of ale. Today, you must weigh the positives and negatives or libations in your third space. Alcohol and food are not mandatory, but it can certainly help set the tone for a great atmosphere. Fascinating cuisine and cocktail choices can also make great conversation starters.
- Tech Support – People are not hanging out "alone" in the 21st century. Everyone has a device they are traveling with whether it is a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Power outlets should not be sparse or hidden, even if that means running a few extra wires around the place. If you are really looking to create a bustling area, make Wi-Fi free!
- Savvy Staff – The final main characteristic of a modern third space is the presence of regular patrons. Just like the hit TV show "Cheers" pointed out, sometime you just want to go "where everybody knows your name." The wait staff at your third space provides the connective glue to nurture stead guests and convert first-timers into long-standing "regulars". You cannot just hire anyone for this role. Staff members need to be socially smart, remember who regulars are, be thoroughly knowledgeable on all menu items and receptive to inducting newcomers by opening conversation.


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Why I love it: One of the early games I ever played on the Playstation, Rayman is nice and simple about a cute little guy with no arms to connect his hands to his body as he fights off various villains. He was cute and I had a lot of fun. If you didn't play this back in the day, you probably recognize him from those Rabbid games. But believe me, he's way better without those idiots.

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Alice Has to move to BelleVille New Jersey After her parents kicked her out and moves in with her uncle. What happens when she meets new people at a new shcool?
Alright let's see how good I can write a story for you guys. I hope you all injoy my first story writen. =)
Waking up at 3 in the morning to catch a bus is never fun. I got out of bed and grabed my suitcase hand bag and back pack and headed for the stairs. As I reached the last step I heard my parents talking.
"Were doing this for us. She can't keep thinking she can get away with all of the shit shes doing." I heard my dad say. "I know shes a hand full, but its not like we couldnt handle her." I smiled as I heard my mother say this.
"Oh well. Shes just gonna have to live with it. She is not living in my house with her bullshit. Its not going to happen!" My dad argued.
I walked into there conversation. My dad smiled and asked me if I was ready to go. I glared at him. How could he act like nothings wrong but once I turn my back hes saying how horrible I am. I just looked at him and nodded. I gave my mother a hug and kiss goodbye told her I loved her and left for the car.
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The ride to the station was quiet. I hated being alone with my dad he never said anything to me it was like he was on sleep mode or something. I just sat there though thinking about everything that has happend in the past week. Got into a fight at school got suspended again. Went to a party on a school night, come home drunk got yelled at. Told my dad he was shit got kicked out. Now they sent me to live with my uncle rene in BelleVille. My dad is the one who sent me, my mother on the other hand wanted me to stay. My mother and I were always close, I guess you can say that im a spitting image of my mom when she was my age. When she was 16 she loved to party and have fun just like me. She never was the best student either but she made it by. My father on the other hand came from a family whom was perfect you would say. they cant have a default in there perfect family... And that default is me. I suposably make our family look bad. And thats why there sending me to my uncles on my Mothers side of the family.
when we finaly arrived to the bus station my dad finaly spoke. "Im doing this for you hunny." It discusted me. "Yeah sure... Its not at all because you need to keep a clean rep for your family!" I yealled and left the car and went to the bus that would take me to my new home, my new life.
During the bus ride I got a call from my best friend Tory. "Hey Babe! What's up?" I answered in a suprising good mood. "Alice! Your gone! I tried to get up early enough to come see you but I slept through my alarm. Im so sorry!" She odviously felt bad for not showing up. But maybe it was better this way instead of the loving tears that would have been shared. "Tor don't even feel bad. Its not like well never see eachother again. soon... I think..." I really didnt know when I would see any of my friends again. There were chances that I would never see them again. I couldnt stand thinking of that. "Look Tor im tierd and I want to get as much sleep as I can before I get to my uncles, Can I call you later?" "Ofcourse you can miss you and love you!" I felt like I was going to cry. " Yeah tor I love you too and miss you too." And with that I hung up my phone and Fell into a deep sleep.
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I woke up as I felt the bus slowly stop. I rubbed my eyes and looked out the window. As soon as I looked I seen and 18 year old guy with the same blueish black hair as mine and the same Hazel eyes as me. I was excited to get out of the bus. I hurried grabbed my hand bag and backpack and left to get my suit case outside. Once I got them all I ran to that boy.
"Rene! Oh my god I've missed you!" Yeah thats right. My uncle Rene was 18. Thats why my mom picked who I was going to live with. He was more of a best friend then an uncle. "My Alice!" He said as he gave me the bigest hug ever imagined. "Its chili out here. Get in the car and I'll grab your bags." I gave him another quick hug and got into the car and waited for him.
"I cant believe your here! When your mom called me and asked me if I had the room for you I just couldnt say no! That asshole of a dad of yours was going to send you to a private school!" When he informed me of this I was pissed. "That fucking retard! You know I cant stand him right? Like have you ever seen him! He walks around like hes all that! Fucking ass hole!" "Whoa! There Alice. Atleast you'll never have to see him again. Hes over there and your over here. Im going to take care of you, better then that asshole ever could."
We continued our converstation of my horrible father then caught up on things. We rolled into a long drive way and there infront of us was my future home. Rene got out of his car and walked around to open the door for me. "Here are the keys go unlock the door I'll grab your bags." I did as I was told and walked up the stairs and unlocked the door leaving it open for him to come in. "Here follow me I'll show you your room." I followed him up the stairs. We passed two doors when he kicked open the third to reveal and beautiful painted room. I sat in awe. The walls were mainly black and pink but on the bigger wall were there were no windows, Was the most beautiful painting of me and Rene. I recalled the picture because I had the picture in a frame but now it was painted on my wall. The picture was taken when I was 13 and he was 15 I was sitting on a swing and he was pushing me. We were both laughing and happy.
"You like?" I heard rene ask from behind me. "I love it!" "Well good but im going to get some rest" And with that he left I walked over to my new bed and laid there looking at the master piece on my wall. I soon later fell asleep.


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Born Free USA Leads Initiative to Protect Vermont Bears
Vermont Is One of Only Six States Left With Largely Unrestricted Sale of Bear Gallbladders
Throughout the United States, bears are killed for their gallbladders and bile. Born Free USA, a leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, is urging Vermont lawmakers to join the majority of states in the country that prohibit the trade in bear gallbladders. Vermont is one of only six states (Maine, Rhode Island, New York, Wyoming and Idaho) that freely allow the trade, which encourages bear poaching, puts bears everywhere at risk, and compromises bans already in place in neighboring states.
Born Free USA has helped draft a landmark bill introduced late Wednesday, Jan. 11 (House Bill 528) that would protect bears from poaching and profiteering by prohibiting the commercial trade in bear gallbladders and bile in Vermont.
"We need Vermont to join the majority of states in banning this trade once and for all," said Adam Roberts, executive vice president of Born Free USA. "Bear poachers and gallbladder profiteers avoid prosecution by simply claiming that their wildlife contraband came from a state where commercialization is legal — like Vermont. The Vermont Legislature should act responsibly and without delay to protect bears and help wildlife law enforcement across the region. In nearby Maine, there are recent documented cases involving illegal commercial trade in bear gallbladders. Conservationists and law enforcement officers across the country know that the bear gall trade is an ongoing problem."
Sponsored by Representatives Kate Webb (D-Shelburne) and David Deen (D-Westminster), the bill would make it illegal to buy, sell or receive bear gallbladders or bear bile or their derivatives. Transporting or delivering these products with the intent to sell them would also be prohibited. Lawful hunters would still be able to legally possess one bear gallbladder per season. As the majority of bear hunters in Vermont leave the gallbladder in the field, banning the trade would not impose a burden on the lawful hunter. At the request of the Vermont Department of Fish and Game, the bill also prohibits the intentional feeding of bears, an issue that also imperils black bears throughout the state.
"This bill is narrowly crafted to aid law enforcement with another tool to protect wild bear populations and successfully prosecute violations. It sends a strong message that we do not want poachers to come to Vermont to profit from their illegal activities," Webb said.
Bear gallbladders and bile are highly sought after in the black market wildlife trade. The parts can sell for thousands of dollars on the black market here and abroad. Because the Asiatic bear is endangered, poachers turn to the United States to supply market demand. Bear gallbladders and bile have been increasingly found for use in non-medicinal applications such as shampoos and hemorrhoid creams. While American black bears are poached in the wild to supply the gallbladder trade, Asiatic black bears are kept in coffin-like cages, constantly "milked" for their bile. There are reportedly as many as 54 known herbal substitutes to the use of bear gallbladders and bile that still conform to traditional medicinal applications.
Roberts added: "It is time for Vermont to create a sensible policy against the trade in bear gallbladders and bile. We commend Representatives Webb and Deen for their leadership on this important issue."
Born Free USA is a nationally recognized leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation. Through litigation, legislation and public education, Born Free USA leads vital campaigns against animals in entertainment, exotic "pets," trapping and fur, and the destructive international wildlife trade. Born Free USA brings to the United States the message of "compassionate conservation" — the vision of the United Kingdom-based Born Free Foundation, established in 1984 by Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, stars of the iconic film "Born Free," along with their son Will Travers, now chief executive officer of both organizations. Born Free's mission is to end suffering of wild animals in captivity, conserve threatened and endangered species, and encourage compassionate conservation globally.
More at www.bornfreeusa.org; on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bornfreeusa; and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BornFreeUSA.
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Detroit Police shot a 19-year-old man as he pointed a shotgun at them, yelling "Just shoot me," according to investigators.
The man was in serious but stable condition at Sinai-Grace Hospital today, a family member told the Detroit Free Press.
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Maybe if you weren't so tasty, we would stop eating you. Now go cut yourself so I can make me some steak.
IM gonna make this emo kobe! (that means beat the shit out of it!)
you have the right to be TASTY- now get on my grill, cow.
Dude… highland cows are awesome… they're all over Scotland.
We cook you because you cry.
The funny thing is, nobody cooks Highland cows – they cross breed them with Limousin or Charolais and then cook the offspring because the beef is better. Highlands are great at handling cold weather and poor pasture but the carcass doesn't yield the cuts of meat the consumers want.
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It's that time of the year. We struggle and struggle to find the right gifts for the people on our list. We'll, I'm going to try and help you as we go over a bevy of potential gift items I've been accumulating the past few months. All tech and some sports-tech related.
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Posts tagged Soyacide
I did a great job that resulted in a purple butthole. I really like this gif. Plus, my earrings are pizza slices.
(via sadisticsgirl)
Me favorite lass. Quick sketch of Soyacide. Did my best to capture her beauty but no pencil could ever recreate her. Jus sayin.
Go out looking cute. Come home a hot mess. I am a fraud. All smoke and mirrors.
p.s. Where the fuck my eyebrows at? lol
SO! I made a post about the GuySpeed SG of the Year contest on a message board that I frequent. This particular message board is full of the strangest people you'll ever run across…
Anyway, I came back to my topic today and found this "fan art" and thought it was hilarious. I'm assuming it was meant to be mean to me or something, but the hotdog feet just slay me. It is now my default photo there. I thought I'd share it with you all.
"I'm putting this on my blog. Do you want me to credit you in any way?"
Artist- "haha. It doesn't matter to me. I'm just really high."
Ohh, internet.


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Protecting Multi-Tenant Data Centers
Security challenges run the gamut from terrorism to tornados
Identity-based and biometric applications such as iris eye scanning devices are being installed to secure the privacy of individual customer suites within the data centers. Iris scanning was perfected in the early 2000s and uses algorithms to identify the number of concentric circular outer boundaries of the iris and the pupil, which is unique in every human. Iris-scanning devices are so secure that they are even employed at government immigration check points and airports.
In response to rising terrorist threats, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented an Enhanced Critical Infrastructure Program to periodically survey the nation's data centers. Data centers must comply with a checklist of DHS requirements, and participate in follow-up reviews. Physical security components of the review include, but are not limited to: fences, parking, security lighting and vehicle access. Personnel security, background investigations and critical infrastructure dependencies such as electric, water, waste water and telecommunications also are considered when developing a terrorist protection program.
In addition to customer demands, data centers must combat the ever-increasing threat of terrorist cyber-attacks. Most data center companies now develop anti-terrorism training guides to safeguard customer data against cyber intelligence attacks. These guides, updated regularly, share information with customers on best practices that enhance the safety of their mission-critical data.
Data Center Compliance
While DHS is focused on cyber-attacks, the Obama administration is focused on storing classified data more efficiently. In 2009, the White House announced the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative that will close 800 out of 2,094 government-owned data centers by 2015. The initiative aims to increase the overall IT security posture of the government and shift to more efficient computing platforms and technologies. Specifically, the initiative will reduce the overall energy and real estate footprint as well as the cost of data center hardware, software and operations. The move allows private data centers to obtain federal contracts, and, in turn, forces these companies to meet strict federal security guidelines for storing classified data.
In order for data centers to become compliant, they must physically separate government data systems from all other customers and often separate federal data from similar federal data on an agency-by-agency basis. In addition, federal data must have separate storage, backup systems and tapes than unclassified tenants. Further, only cleared personnel are allowed to enter government suites to perform routine operations. These staffers must meet or exceed background investigation requirements as determined by each federal customer. Finally, the facility that houses classified data must have defined wall upgrades, conduit accesses and access control systems.
Facility Hardening
Data center security personnel must also contend with Mother Nature. This spring, much of the Midwest and Southeast experienced the deadliest tornado season in 50 years. As a result, many corporations have invested in off-site data storage in facilities that can withstand severe weather.
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and harsh winter weather often result in power loss, frozen or broken pipes, tainted water supply, equipment malfunctions and building damage. Ultimately, natural disasters provide an opportunity for physical security breaches and risk the safety of data center personnel responsible for the uninterrupted operations of the facility.
Therefore, chief security officers are challenged to meet physical requirements, such as wind and flood resistance, plus emergency plans to ensure the safety of employees and privacy of customer data. A typical Business Continuity Plan (BCP) will include emergency contacts for pre-selected vendors, essential operations personnel, local emergency officials and relocation plans.
Last spring's tornado activity was a stark reminder of the ever-increasing number of risk factors that impact both the logical and physical security of data centers. The security community must meet these ongoing challenges by working both individually and together to combat threats, develop new strategies and react to the growing security needs of the organizations whose people and mission critical data we protect.


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Before & After: A Xeriscaped Front Yard
Eden Makers Blog
Using water wisely is one of the most sustainable choices you can make. A trend in landscaping is xeriscaping your yard with plants that need very little water to conserve resources and create beautiful look. This cottage was transformed with a new landscape. Check it out after the jump.
Shirley describes the plantings and landscape techniques used to achieve this look:
Tall berms and a dry stone river along the bottom helped to" break up" the deep void left after the lawn was taken out. We used a 70/30 soil blend that incorporates 70% topsoil and 30% organic amendments to keep the berm from "deflating" after watering. Medium sized boulders punctuate and accent the gardens. Yellow, "gold coin" groundcover will knit together and contrast with the burgundy Phormium.
Great planting choices along with a bright shutter color have transformed this facade completely. Find out more at Eden Makers Blog.
(Images: Eden Makers Blog)
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Cute yard, but why you would leave trees directly in front of the only windows that provide light is beyond me. They should have been moved to the corners of the house or right beside the stairwell, and pulled further away from the house, they appear quite close.
Really not my style, especially for the climate/location. I agree that the trees are poorly located. Too close to both the house & the windows.
Great intentions!
Having lived in a hot, tropical climate, I would definitely have chosen to plant trees in front of the windows. In moderation, the sun is wonderful. Too much of a good thing, however, is brutal.
Nicely done.
Not sure why I don't like it at all. Maybe the the shutters totally clash with the door?
sweet! I love the shutters!
Hi Allison,
Thanks for sharing my landscape project with your readers.
It looks like the makeover has mixed reactions and I appreciate them both, especially for the issues that they bring up.
@JBerickson & Queen of the Fall- Your observations about the tree placement:
The Tolleson's Weeping Juniper (penudulous tree) is a very slow growing tree and grows deep roots (as most Junipers do) that does not pose a problem by it's proximity to the house foundation. In many landscape applications, it can be used as a foundation plant depending on the design intention and can be planted in large containers! It behaves like a large shrub, rather than a tree.
What is fantastic about these trees is that they have a dramatic, twisting trunk that is meant to be revealed by stem pruning.
This tree is being used as a "living sculpture" and the bottom 6-8 foot branches will be "laced" and pruned when the tree grows taller. As the trees grow, the two trees higher branches will then be "trained" to cascade over the entrance for a weeping arbor effect. This is why we planted them in close proximity to the steps.
The cypresses are "Monshel" a dwarf cypress that grow 3 feet wide and about 10 feet tall.
The house bakes in the sun all day with the southern exposure so a little sun filtering is called for.
Due to the very small yard, all of the plants were selected for their compact growth, year-round interest and low water needs.
FYI- I don't like the front door screen, but the homeowner wanted to keep it. You can't tell by the photo, but the door is the same color as the shutters!
Allison, thanks again for sharing. Let me know if you have a special garden story in mind, I have hundreds of projects that fall under the green-sustainable category.
Shirley Bovshow "EdenMaker"
I like the change. The house went from BLAH to interesting.
love it! well done :)
the trees will be so beautiful when they grow out they way they are planned to That I'd love to see! When I own my house I plan to do something like this but for a NY house so different plants probably i'd like a garden for my whole front yard filled with plants that need little attention because they would die if they need too much, i kinda kill them... :(
For a rental property I say "Well done!" Just the fact that your landlord allowed you to plant anything is a miracle! And, with that in mind, it is quite obvious that you had to contend with several factors beyond your control: like being careful to not pour too much money into a house you don't own & will have to leave it all behind someday when you move, like the landlord calling some of the shots, because it is his/her property after all, like thinking about what is appropriate for the climate, the neighborhood, the future tenants, how much maintenance you have time or inclination to upkeep....
I don't know about the naysayers, but I saw the "For Rent" sign immediately & wondered what you would be permitted to do with the property and the lawn! I am both amazed and impressed!!!
I love the rocks!! No need for water, won't grow too high, they don't invite pests, never needs chemicals, no mowing... I am not a fan of lawns- all that work and water for a patch of grass that no one uses anyway, is really only their to placate the neighbors. But those same neighbors will call code enforcement to complain about if it grows over the "legal height limit"...
The only thing I would add, for movement and balance, is a small water fountain. I'd get one that ran on solar power. It would invite birds to your yard.
But overall, a very good job and oh, I love the popping color of the shutters!
I agree 100% with ecuadoriana1. The whole thing is absolutely wonderful, and I'm somewhat in shock that a rental would be that cute out front!
We're the ones who maintain our rental, and I would love if we could just have a little garden like this one.
All we get to play with are the window boxes.
Hi All,
This yard makeover was actually authorized by the owner of the rental home because she was tired of paying for water utilities for a lawn that no one took care of!
My design partner and I proposed the lawn removal and replaced with interesting plants that have year round interest.
We seemed to have started a trend on the block as a few other homes adopted the "no lawn" design style. In this area of Los Angeles, the sun is relentless and the water restricted by the utilities department to watering 2x per week!
The yard is in compliance and the home is a "renter's dream, no vacancy!
Shirley Bovshow
Love it! As a neighbor of renters, I'm always delighted when renters take charge of a property and landscape it with this much attention to detail. It looks lovely, and is a welcome addition, I am sure, to the neighborhood.
While I appreciate that grass requires a certain amount of maintenance, having a front yard that does nothing but reflect heat back at the house must require a good deal more cooling (read as: energy) than a simpler front yard without heat-reflective textures.
Always hard to judge a landscape right when it's installed. I think this is adorable and perfect for LA.
This is pretty cute. I would have liked to see a higher ratio of succulents or drought-hardy herbs to gravel, though. Visually and functionally cooler than reflective rock.
Being in a similar climate here in Australia I can see why a bit of shade in front of the windows is welcomed rather than disdained for blocking sunlight. I think I might have gone with something that was more open/lacy than a cypress but I totally understand the drive to work with what was there.
Really impressive for a rental, and much cuter than what was there before.
The nice thing about adding succulents is you can divide them many times over and incorporate them into this new garden a bit at a time, too.
Much better looking than before. And much better looking than the last, sad post with a gravel front yard and a gun command center.
I think the change is wonderful. I'd love to see photos once everything has grown in.
Joejeep, you're just plain rude.
I live in AZ where we see a lot of xeriscape. Some attractive, some not so much. I do like this, and I'm sure it'll be absolutely gorgeous when everything grows up and fills in. :)


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HolyLiaison said...
I told you that you could check all my other parses on World of Logs. But since you're to lazy I'll help you out:
Lich King: http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/af7tdlai2dy3h6oq/details/3/?s=9485&e=11378#tab-auras
Putricide: http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/af7tdlai2dy3h6oq/details/3/?s=2476&e=2763#tab-auras
Deathwhisper H: http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/84b3b9405y8nfsdw/details/5/?s=5342&e=5696#tab-auras
Everyone of those I'm top Healing/eHPS, with Seal of Wisdom as my top mana gainer. Those fights are not gimmicks for Paladins either, requiring lots of movement etc. There are others too like Morrowgar, Sindragosa, Rotface that are the exact same thing if you want to look at those as well.
You can keep denying it all you want, but if you're not using Seal of Wisdom as a Paladin you're not playing your class to the fullest extent possible. You just lose out on too much mana return.
Now, let me say again: it's not possible on EVERY fight, there are some fights it's not possible to use Seal of Wisdom on, but they're few and far between.
Blood Coucil/Queen, and Saurfang are the only ones in ICC10/25 it's not possible to do on, at least not with out putting yourself or other people at risk of dying. And Dreamwalker for obvious reasons.


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New Video: The Story of the White House Garden
The White House released an inspiring new video this week, starring First Lady Michelle Obama, Chef Sam Kass, and the Bancroft Elementary students who helped plant the kitchen garden. Click through to watch ... there's a cool time lapse video of the garden's growth and historical footage from a 1944 "Victory Gardens" film.
• The Story of the White House Garden, from the White House Blog
Related: Kitchen Garden Harvest at the White House Today
(Image: The Official White House Photostream)
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I love that she planted a garden. Awesome.
Must be some sort of commie plot.
(That's a joke, btw)
Why does the chef guy keep talking about "adding amendments" and "spreading amendments"? An amendment is an abstract thing, you MAKE an amendment, you don't buy a bag of it and empty it on your garden. Silly.
Also, can AT do something about these "users" who use the comments section to advertise, like the Nike schill above? It looks so cheap and nasty, and I see it quite a bit here.


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5 en marzo 01, 2011
Our December 2010 stay in this lovely historic homestead was a joy to experience. The gracious hosts, Don & Caroline go above and beyond the expected. Caroline's fare is truly exceptional... beautifully presented and "mouth-wateringly" delicious!!! Our bedroom was huge with wonderful high ceilings and every comfort one could desire. The Mellingers
4,2 en enero 14, 2011
As their website makes clear, the owners have done an outstanding job of restoring this important landmark in Charlotte. Woodwork and fireplaces are especially noteworthy. It meets all standards of historical restoration while providing modern comfort. Everything works: the beautiful wooden blinds block out the morning light effectively, the transom over the bedroom door closes if one wishes to block the soft music in the hallway, and the room temperature was perfect even on a cold January night. We were the only guests, but there appeared to be just one bathroom on our floor for four bedrooms, so one should ask about that before booking. This is the first place I have stayed in many years that did not provide a hair dryer, and we almost ran out of shampoo. One of us had difficulty in the free-standing tub because the shower-head attachment was positioned too high. The complimentary hors d'oeuvres consisted of greasy frozen foods from the grocery store, so we did not return for them the second night. Owners are pleasant but not chatty.
5 en noviembre 30, 2010
My stay at this Victorian mansion was truly a memorable one. With the decor and furnishings in this home, it allowed me "go back in time." The room was very clean and "warm." The dining was excellent. The owners (Don and Caroline) made our stay even more enjoyable with their hospitality and willingness to share their stories in providing the accounts of the history and the restoration of the home. I have stayed at numerous Bed and Breakfasts, but I will put this one at the top of my list.
5 en noviembre 16, 2010
We stayed the weekend of Novmeber 12-14, 2010 and it was the most wonderful experience! Everything was perfect. This was our first time at a bed and breakfast and Don and Caroline spoiled us to pieces. The home is gorgeous, they take such great of you and it's spotless. We wanted to move in! If you go anywhere else, you will certainly miss out! We loved the Alexander Homestead!
5 en noviembre 09, 2010
Truly a magical setting for any bride, this breath-taking example of Victorian architecture was lovingly brought back to life by her innkeepers; a couple who exemplify the meaning of a happy marriage. Caroline and Don are wonderful hosts and truly go out of their why to ensure their guests are happy. I will defiantly be returning at some point in time!
5 en junio 25, 2010
We had to travel to Charlotte for a medical emergency. We found this location at the last minute and were lucky to have found a room due to a last minute cancellation. Caroline and Don were aware of our situation upon arrival and were extremely gracious when welcoming us to there Inn. The rooms were spotless and had unique décor set in. Our room had an old fashion fan with all original parts still fully functional. Before leaving for the hospital we noticed the TV was working funny, so Don ran out the next morning to provide us with a BRAND NEW TV. The water pressure in the bathtub was fantastic. The best detail is the original hand painted title surrounding the fireplaces. As an avid B&Ber it is pretty normal to see a flaw or two with in the homes and it has come to be expected. When I searched for those flaws here I was left empty handed. While all of these details should to convienece you to book a stay here the one piece that doesn't convey in pictures is the warmth and kindness that you will find in people who will work in ensure you have a wonderful stay. When our medical emergency situation took a turn for the worst we found a place of refuge. When we returned from the hospital with broken hearts we were welcomed to the kitchen table with open arms. The Inn keeper Edwin and his wife were having dinner with Don and Caroline that evening we were invited to stay and rest our heavy minds. The meal feed our hearts, bellies and souls. As a side note our friend who we came to see had been in an extremely bad car accident and at the time of our visit we were told she had zero chance of survival. Today she has exceeded all medical expectations and is improving every day. We are still in communication with the Inn keepers and just feel that the entire journey has been one of God's miracles.
5 en junio 12, 2010
WOW! We recently enjoyed a visit at the Alexander Homestead and it was WONDERFUL. Stepping into the home it feels like you are taking a trip back in time. From the beautiful furniture to elegant decorating, it was all just gorgeous. The grounds were very beautiful as well. We especially enjoyed sitting on the beautiful wrap around porch at night, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The food was also just fabulous. The Naysmith's really know how to make you feel special. We looked forward to each meal and always knew it would be delicious. We strongly recommend the NS Alexander House! We have stayed in many Bed and Breakfasts, and this was by far our favorite. We will be back again for sure!!!!
4,8 en junio 06, 2010
From the moment we arrived, Don and Caroline were outstanding hosts. The house and grounds are gorgeous, and we thoroughly enjoyed looking at photos and news articles about the restoration and history of the property. Breakfasts included things like smoothies, baked pancakes, fresh fruit, and home made scones. We are recommending a stay here to all of our friends, and looking forward to returning ourselves when we can.
4,6 en mayo 19, 2010
The N.S. Alexander was a wonderful retreat; a piece of Heaven on Earth. Don, Caroline and Edwin were excellent hosts and made our stay a relaxing, blessed experience. We look forward to going back and highly recommend it!
5 en abril 24, 2010
We were priviledged to be the very first guests to stay at the historic Alexander House and it was a wonderful experience. It is a beautifully restored home and the Naysmiths were happy to have us "snoop around" at our leisure to enjoy the character of the home and the antique furnishings. We stayed in the newly built carriage house apartment which was lovely, private, and very commodious. I believe it was designed to be a bridal suite and it certainly would suit that purpose. The bedroom was lovely, but the bathroom was a special treat for us. There is a large Jacuzzi tub and lots of candles sitting around so it can be as romantic as you want! Breakfast was served in the main house in the formal dining room and it was all first class. I always appreciate it when we go to a B&B and the food is a bit out of the ordinary. I can do "ordinary" at home and in motels. The different items they served were delicious and new to us. Don and Caroline Naysmith are very warm and gracious hosts and it was a very, very special stay. We would highly recommend it! We have stayed at a number of B&B's throughout the years and the Alexander House ranks up there with the very best.


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a life-as-travel blog about a floridian who flocked to the midwest
by nicole a. willis
I don't think I'm at Joann's anymore. (Taken with Instagram at Artists Frame Service)
Perhaps my new favorite brunch spot. @prasinoeatgreen (Taken with Instagram)
Lunch break. (Taken with Instagram at The Loop)
This girl has officially joined the Chicago bike scene. (Taken with instagram)
As quickly as the mayhem seemed to begin, the NATO Summit is finally coming to a close tonight after a tumultuous weekend. However, the day is not over and as the protesters likely aren't leaving the city til tomorrow, a ceremonious closing might occur tonight that doesn't involve fireworks or a green-clad fairy soaring through the sky on a wire cable.
weekend segments | feb. 17-20
a friend who happens to be a fledgling consumer advocate encouraged me to write the designer of my unfortunate ellen tracy winter coat; see exhibit a.
ms. tracy, could you provide an outer covering that won't make me look like i robbed a build-a-bear workshop? thank you.
to rev up this thing, but it really is happening this time. i've been adventuring and seeing and being seen and tripping and getting lost and being found throughout the crannies that is Chicago for three-quarters of a year now, and i'm going to share it with you.
in the words of a very wise man, forgive me if it goes astray.
it might've taken me a while…
one skill that needed honing in preparation of moving to a big city. very important.


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Nicole: I Was Knocked Up By a Waterfall
Nicole Kidman says there really was something in the water in Australia ... and that led to her pregnancy.
Kidman reportedly had trouble conceiving when she was with Tom Cruise, so they adopted two children. Soon after she married country crooner Keith Urban, she got pregnant while filming her latest movie in Western Australia. She told Australian Women's Weekly: "Nothing happened in a small way on this film ... we had heat and torrential rains and equine flu and then I got pregnant.
"Seven babies were conceived out of this film and only one was a boy. There is something up there in the Kununurra water because we all went swimming in the waterfalls, so we can call it the fertility waters now."
Are you buying it?
Are you people idiots? why not wait to read the entire article before acting like fools or trying to make her look like one. You read one article that has excerpted a quote and then you take it from there She was making a JOKE, you know a FUNNY. Something that causes one to go haha hahaha ha ha, get it?
Dear Lord in heaven, what is wrong with you people? And they say celebs are the silly ones, bloggers take the cake!
She's a nut. Always has been. Always will be. I doubt she even had that baby.
Gee Amy, defensive much? What's wrong with you? The story has been circulating all over the net.
IMO, Nicole Kidman is the one acting like a fool. For someone who says she wants privacy, she sure talks about the history of her uterus every time she has a movie to promote.
I FIRMLY believe that she was NEVER even pregnant..way to thin. I have never enjoyed her and this just tops it off.


text: We will be having our next Chicago GNOME Hackfest and LUG meeting this Saturday, March 23rd at 12 pm at Pumping Station: One (3519 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618). Joel Luellwitz will be giving a talk on Linux utilities, technologies and best practices concerning authentication and security. Sten Turpin will be giving a talk about how he rolls back system changes with yum, LVM and Btrfs. [edit: Sten just sent an email saying he will not be able to come this weekend, so he will be giving this talk at our meeting next month. Joel Luellwitz will be speaking as announced.] Hope to see you there :)


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Music and Technology
Christine Southworth, Lecturer and Composer
The Music and Technology seminar series presents weekly lecture/demonstrations by twelve prominent sound and multimedia electronic artists, who stretch sound-making to new dimensions. Their work explores mechanical experimentation, algorithmic modes of composition and performance, playful and improvisatory processes and the material, spatial, and kinetic properties of sound. With these lecture/demonstrations as a point of creative departure, students in the course design original instruments, software and compositions. The series culminates in a marathon concert featuring five-hours of genre-blending and experimental new music and a demonstration of the glass instruments created in collaboration with Visiting Artist Mark Stewart.
Design Across Scales
Neri Oxman, Sony Corporation Career Development Professor of Media Arts and Sciences
Meejin Yoon, Associate Professor of Architecture and Director of the Undergraduate Program in Architecture
Inspired by Charles and Ray Eames' canonical "Powers of Ten," the course explores the relationship between science and engineering through the lens of design. It examines how transformations in science and technology have influenced design thinking and vice versa. It offers interdisciplinary tools and methods to represent, model, design and fabricate objects, machines, and systems. Structured as core lectures and lab sessions, the course is organized by "systems": Design of Information, Design of Fabrication, Design of Intelligence, Design of Play, Design of Organization and Design of Innovation. World-renowned designers, scientists and engineers contribute guest lectures, as students learn to design things both material and immaterial. Students learn new computational and fabrication tools, develop methodologies for design research of interdisciplinary problems, and practice what it means to think, live, and breathe design.
Check out student projects from Design Across Scales
Mechanical Invention through Computation
Daniela Rus, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of CSAIL
Erik Demaine, Professor of Computer Science
Chuck Hoberman, Hoberman Transformable Design
Featuring Visiting Artist Chuck Hoberman, the inventor of many folding toys and structures, this hands-on class considers the creation of mechanisms with a focus on the inventive process itself. Topics include kinematic analysis & synthesis, self-actuated form-creation through origami and other means, and the design of transformable structures that change size and shape. The class explores various techniques to conceptualize these innovative devices. Student groups organize semester-long projects to develop interactive software applications to facilitate "invention through computation," and to enable the fluid, intuitive development of surprising and unique mechanisms.
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Furniture Projects - Perspex Fabrication - Acrylic Fabrication
Inplas have created a wide variety of furniture and are always looking to push the boundaries of furniture design. Our skills and modern fabrication techniques enable us to match plastics and acrylic with wood, stone and metal to create contemporary furniture - including perspex dining tables, coffee tables, lamps and curtain poles - which are perfectly suited to modern living. Our commitment to quality speaks for itself.
Dining Table
This stunning 8 seater Perspex dining table was designed and installed to complement the contemporary decor in a private client's Belgravia mews home.
Dining Table
Another stunning clear Perspex dining table for a private client.
Dining Table
Inplas created a large 8-seater dining table in clear Perspex for a private client.
Reception Area Tables
Inplas created two bespoke coffee tables for the reception area of a Scottish company. The table tops were fabricated in 25mm clear Perspex with 100mm solid clear Acrylic legs.
Split Level Coffee Table
Inplas created a bespoke split level coffee table for a private client. The table top and shelf were fabricated in 20mm clear Perspex with 100mm solid clear Acrylic legs and finished with colourful coasters cut from vibrant fluro edge Acrylic.
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Another bespoke coffee table for a private client. The 25mm clear Perspex top and 75mm square legs were highly polished with flawless jointing for a stunning contemporary look.
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Inplas designed and fabricated these custom 10mm clear Perspex wine racks for a top London hotel. Our wine racks can be fabricated in any width and height for domestic or commercial environments.
Contemporary Dining Table
Inplas fabricated a stunning eight-seater clear Perspex dining table to form the centrepiece of a client's new kitchen area. The table was designed with our unique removable leg system, enabling our fabricators to install the table with minimul fuss and the fantastic contemporary style was everything the client was looking for.
Contemporary Coffee Table
A stunning 5 foot square coffee table in highly polished clear Perspex, with 25mm top and 75 mm square legs. A project for one of our many interior design associates.
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Clear perspex dining table. Designed with removable legs for ease of installation and removal.
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Defeat spam with Postgrey by greylisting and whitelisting incoming mail
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Vendors continue to develop new defenses against spam, one of the Internet's most notorious pests. In this article, we integrate Postgrey with the Postfix mail server for a greylisting and whitelisting solution.
Spammers flood mail servers with unwanted email every second of every day just as fast as their software allows. Ham (solicited email, as opposed to unsolicited email), on the other hand, is conservatively estimated to be only around 5 to 10 percent of the email on the Internet as a whole (depending on which study you believe). Spammers continue to send unsolicited email because there's something in it for them – namely, profit gleaned from recipients who unwittingly click on links in email messages and then buy pharmaceutical products and the like. It's been said that if no one clicked, no spam would be left.
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Taytayflan said...
I am not a fast leveler, and am wondering if there are any low traffic spots that are good for leveling? I play on a PVP server, and a lot of Alliance happen to be higher than me, and enjoy beating my Rogueish face in.
Instances are as "low-traffic" as you can get, so try those for levelling if you haven't yet.
Although, I'm a rogue on a PVP server and haven't had a lot of trouble with level 80 Allies. Did you just start levelling in one of the starter zones? Ganking may be more of a problem now. I'm in Dragonblight at level 74 and moving quickly through quests. Questing is much faster XP than grinding. See if anyone else in the area needs to group together to avoid gankers. Even if they die, they may give you time to vanish and escape the enemy... hey, that's what rogues do.


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X-Rays on Slowey's right wrist are negative
Twins righthander Kevin Slowey left Thursday's game after being hit on the right wrist by a line drive off the bat of Chicago's Juan Uribe.
The Twins have announced that Slowey has a right wrist contusion, and he's on his way to HCMC for X-Rays. Update: The X-Rays were negative. We'll have more for you after this crazy, heart-attack inducing game is over.
Slowey left Thursday's game after being hit on the right wrist by a line drive off the bat of Chicago's Juan Uribe with two outs and the bases loaded in the fourth inning.
The ball deflected toward the third base line, but Slowey tracked down the ball and threw wildly to first, and the ball skipped toward the White Sox bullpen.
Ken Griffey, Jr. scored from third, Alexei Ramirez scored from second and A.J. Pierzynski scored all the way from first as Slowey walked back toward the mound with his right arm dangling from the side.
Twins trainer Dave Pruemmer rushed out to help Slowey while manager Ron Gardenhire walked out and signaled to the bullpen for righthander Matt Guerrier.
This could be a huge blow to the Twins if Slowey needs a week or so to recover. I was told before the game that Slowey would get the ball Tuesday if a one-game playoff at Chicago was necessary. That, of course, is in doubt now.


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Penne with Sweet Peas and Prosciutto
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- Calories: 541
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated fat: 13g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrate: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 1mg
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 (10 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return to pot. Toss pasta with oil to prevent sticking.
- While pasta is cooking, heat 1 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until it's translucent, 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes. Add peas and cook for 3 minutes.
- Toss mixture with pasta in pot, along with remaining 5 Tbsp. butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper and lemon peel. Heat through.
- Serve pasta with more cheese if desired.
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Davecat met his future wife, Sidore Kuroneko at a goth club in 2000, so the story goes. The less romantic but perhaps more true version is that he saved up for a year and a half to buy her online. She cost about $6,000.
Sidore is a RealDoll, manufactured by Abyss Creations in the shape of a human woman. She is covered in artificial skin made of silicone, so she's soft. These high-end, anatomically correct—even equipped with fake tongues—love dolls (or capital-D Dolls) are ostensibly made for sex. But 40-year-old Davecat (a nickname acquired from videogames that he now prefers to go by) and others who call themselves iDollators see their dolls as life partners, not sex toys. Davecat and Sidore (or, as he sometimes calls her, Shi-chan) obviously aren't legally married, but they do have matching wedding bands that say "Synthetik [sic] love lasts forever," and he says they're considering some sort of ceremony for their 15th anniversary.
Davecat considers himself an activist for synthetic love, and the rights of synthetic humans, such as Shi-chan. He's active online, with an iDollator blog, "Shouting to hear the echoes," that he updates regularly, and has appeared on TLC's show My Strange Addiction, as well as in a BBC documentary called Guys and Dolls.
According to the backstory of Davecat's relationships, his Doll mistress (and Sidore's girlfriend), Elena Vostrikova, saw Davecat and Sidore in Guys and Dolls and moved from Russia to be with them. Davecat purchased Elena, or Lenka, in 2012, and the three of them now share a one-bedroom apartment in southeastern Michigan.
I spoke with Davecat over email about the ups and downs of synthetic relationships.
When and why did you purchase your first Doll? Were you thinking of companionship at the time, or was it just for sex?
I bought Shi-chan back in 2000. Admittedly, my reasons for purchasing her were 70 percent sex, 30 percent companionship. I've always been attracted to artificial women such as mannequins, and especially Gynoids, which are robots made in the likeness of human females. In late 1998 one of my best friends, showed me the RealDoll website, as she knew I was keen on artificial women. I thought they were gorgeous creations, and having one would not only dispel loneliness, but be excellent for sex as well. And I was right!
When did you start feeling like Sidore was not just a sex toy but someone/something you were in a relationship with?
It actually didn't take me too long to regard Shi-chan as a synthetic person, and not simply a thing; it occurred pretty much when I opened her crate for the first time. I was immediately stunned by her lifelike beauty, and after I mentally collected myself, extracted her from her crate, and sat her down on the couch, I just held her in my arms for a while. It felt so right and natural, if you'll pardon the pun. It seemed perfectly normal for me to treat something that resembles an organic woman the same way I'd treat an actual organic woman.
Part of the (sexual) appeal of synthetics is how much they look like their organic counterparts. If you have a robot shaped like a refrigerator, that won't have as much draw as a robot in the shape of a human; people will be more willing to interact with the human-shaped one. Further still, if that humanoid robot has artificial skin and sounds like a human, most people dealing with it are more than likely to even have a moment where they forget it's a robot. With Sidore, her draw was instantaneous. There was never a moment when Shi-chan—or any Doll, for that matter—was merely an object to me.
Have you always been interested in dolls, and if so, was it always in a sexual way?
I've always been fascinated by the idea of artificial people, specifically artificial women. Before I knew Dolls existed, I'd long identified as being a technosexual, even before I knew there was a word for it. A technosexual is someone who is attracted to robots. Like any subculture, there's many shades within the term. Some technosexuals prefer their organic partners to dress as robots; others are attracted to robots who don't necessarily have a humanoid appearance, such as R2-D2. My preference is for humanoid robots that are covered in artificial flesh, so they look organic upon first glance; both Geminoid-F and the Actroid series of Gynoids by Hiroshi Ishiguro are excellent examples.
Obviously, I'm sexually attracted to synthetic humans, such as Gynoids and Dolls, but the much larger part of their appeal is that they're humans, but they don't possess any of the unpleasant qualities that organic, flesh and blood humans have. A synthetic will never lie to you, cheat on you, criticize you, or be otherwise disagreeable. It's rare enough to find organics who don't have something going on with them, and being able to make a partner of one is rarer still.
In your episode of My Strange Addiction, you talk about how you're perfectly aware she's a doll, and you're not trying to pretend she's a person. Yet you consider yourself married to Sidore, a marriage/relationship being something that is inherently two-sided. How do you reconcile those two things in your head at once?
Both Sidore and Elena have two backstories. One in which Sidore is the daughter of a Japanese father and an English mother, and was born in Japan and raised in Manchester, England. Elena's is similar; she grew up in Vladivostok, Russia. The other backstory they have is that they're Dolls. Self-aware Dolls, but Dolls nonetheless. In one backstory they have favorite foods; in the other, they don't eat, becaus they don't have digestive tracts... because they're Dolls. You get the idea.
I've had that dichotomy for as long as I've had Shi-chan and Lenka, and it doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. As I write their characters, they each express themselves through the Internet; they both have their own Twitter feeds, and Shi-chan has a Tumblr. Playing up the Doll aspect allows me to get comedy from the situation, such as when Sidore wonders why I don't just remove my sinuses when my allergies flare up, but writing detailed histories for them exercises my creative writing skills, and makes them more 'human'. Like I said, the dichotomy probably won't be solved any time soon.
Have you ever been in a relationship with a human woman, and would you want to in the future? Do you find yourself attracted to human women?
I'd been in relationships with organic women prior to, and after, having Shi-chan enter my life. When I say "relationships," I really mean "affairs where I was the other man;" I've never been in a situation where I was with an organic woman who didn't already have a boyfriend.
I don't consider myself to be a very persuasive person; when I was growing up, my father was always pushing me into doing things that I didn't want to do, and as a consequence, I didn't ever want to be That Guy Who's Being Aggressively Persuasive. So instead of asking whatever lass I was with to consider me as a boyfriend, I simply wouldn't force the issue.
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audiomess' MLG stash. Well done.
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Our first product with the world's largest competitive video game league, Major League Gaming, with colors and surface voted by the MLG community.
SteelSeries Sensei MLG Edition: http://steelseri.es/mlgsensei.
MLG's new profile on Halo legend, Tom 'Tsquared' Taylor.
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I'm ultra pumped about our announcement today regarding the SteelSeries / MLG partnership. I have been involved in competitive gaming for more than a decade - and no other tournament organizer has impressed me like Major League Gaming. The way they think, operate and execute is just lightyears ahead of the other tournament/event organizers.
Really amazing things are in the pipeline under this partnership. The future is bright! :)
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TUESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- An injection of local
anesthetic can be made much less painful if it is warmed
beforehand, Canadian researchers report.
They reviewed 18 studies that included a total of 831 patients
and found that pre-warming injections led to a "clinically
meaningful reduction in pain," regardless of: whether the
anesthetic had been buffered or not; whether the shot was
administered subcutaneously (under the skin) or intradermally (into
the skin); or whether the amount injected was large or small.
The injections were warmed a number of ways, including
controlled water baths, incubators, fluid warmers, baby food
warmers, a warming tray and a syringe warmer.
There are anecdotal reports that some emergency doctors use
their hands to warm injections, according to the study published
online Feb. 8 in the
Annals of Emergency Medicine.
"Warming an injection is a cost-free step that emergency physicians can take to reduce pain from a shot," lead author Dr. Anna Taddio, of the University of Toronto, said in a journal news release.
"Patients often dread the sight of a needle, but doing something as simple as warming the injection to body temperature can make a painful part of an emergency department visit more tolerable," Taddio explained.
She said future research should look at the effects of warming
local anesthetics for dental procedures and child-specific
"This is an area where a small change may make a big difference for a patient," Taddio said.
More information
The Nemours Foundation offers tips for
surviving shots.
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