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Rachelle Ann Go, Eric Santos Make Their Musical-theater Debut in Atlantis Productions' The Little MermaidBy Gibbs22manila @gibbscadiz
Atlantis Productions, which recently staged the hit musical "Next to Normal" and will soon open the Elton John/Tim Rice pop rock musical "Aida," has found its mermaid Ariel and Prince Eric for its upcoming staging of the Broadway musical "The Little Mermaid," which runs November 18-December 11, 2011 at the Meralco Theater.
Rachelle Anne Go is one of the most awarded singers of her generation. She was the grand winner of "Search for a Star" in 2004 and won the Silver Medal that same year at the Shanghai Music Festival. She currently appears in GMA-7's "Party Pilipinas" and is managed by Viva Entertainment.
Singing champion Erik Santos will likewise make his professional musical-theater debut as the Prince in "The Little Mermaid." Erik shot to fame when he won the first "Star in a Million" competition, since then becoming a multi-awarded recording and concert artist and a mainstay of "ASAP XV!"
Based on one of the most beloved Disney films of all time and the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the stage adaptation of "The Little Mermaid" will feature the movie's most popular songs--including "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl" and the Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, "Under the Sea"--by the renowned songwriting team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as 10 new songs by Menken and Glenn Slater, plus a book by Tony-winning playwright Doug Wright.
Atlantis' production of "The Little Mermaid" will be directed by Bobby Garcia and Chari Arespacochaga, who were in Hawaii last year to take an Asian puppetry workshop which they will apply in creating many of the production's sea creatures.
Garcia says, "We are thrilled, once again, to bring another beloved Disney classic to the Philippine Stage. Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' started the renaissance of Disney's animation department and has some of the most memorable songs written for an animation classic. We are creating a 'Little Mermaid' unlike any other. It will be an exciting fusion of East-meets-West elements. Our underwater kingdom will be completely Asian in theme and our above-water world will be Western, representing two different worlds. We will also be using traditional forms of Asian and Western puppetry including Wayang shadow play, bunraku, nang kaloung and Western hand puppetry. We can't wait to begin!"
A complete cast will be announced at a future date. Atlantis Productions' staging of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is made possible through a special licensing agreement with Music Theatre International.
With choreography by Cecile Martinez, set design by Lex Marcos, costume design by Erik Pineda, lighting design by Jay Aranda, puppetry design and execution by Liz and Benny Batoctoy and Sam Fuentes, and vocal coaching by ManMan Angsico.
Tickets on sale now! For more information, call Atlantis Productions 8927078 or 8401187.
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From James Madison to William Pinkney, 9 December 1808
Washington Decr. 9. 1808
Dear Sir
The October Packet having arrived before the sailing of the one bound from New York, Mr. Erskine has detained the latter a few days on that account. It enables me to add the gazettes containing a report of the debates &c. in Congs. subsequent to the dates already forwarded to N. York. Questions have not yet been taken in the House on the Resolutions which were agreed to in the Committee. It seems to be generally understood that the vote of the House will not materially, if at all, vary from that of the Committee of the whole.
I have already mentioned to you that your private letter of [ ] together with one from Genl. Armstrong, were confidentially communicated to Congs: with the reasons which led to that liberty, particularly with yours. I had thought it impossible that the deposit could be unsafe in their hands; speaking for itself, as it did, its manifest & irresistable claims to confidence, and going, as it did under that solemn injunction from the President. You will find nevertheless, among the proceedings of the House, an elaborate effort to convert the conditional property it had in the communications, into an absolute one, and to defy all the palpable & serious objections to a disclosure of them to the world. Fortunately the effort failed by a majority which justified the reliance which had been put on the honor and discretion of the Body. I feel inexpressible mortification however in being obliged to add that both have been, most unexpectedly violated by an individual member, who as you will see by the inclosed paper, has taken on himself, to write the substance of both letters to correspondents, who have had the folly or the wickedness to send it to the newspaper, with both their names & the name of the writer. Whether the House will take any steps for vindicating its honor by punishing the offender I can not say. Having failed to do it in other cases, where the breach of confidence was chargeable to the worst motives, it is the more improbable, that they will be rigorous in a case not marked by mischeivous views, and where the publication appears to be the act of the receivers, not of the writer of the letter. But whatever course may be taken by Congs., I find myself unable to express my concern at what has happened, or to offer an adequate apology for ye. unauthorised step on my part without which it could not have happened. I can only throw myself on your goodness, and appeal to the happy impressions made within doors, both with respect to the public & yourself: and which, if the publicity were confined to our own Country, would as far as the difference between the original & Mr. Sawyer's abstract will permit, be equally happy without doors. Mr. Erskine has of course a diplomatic eye to the publication, and will transmit it of course to Mr. Canning. He is aware however that a newspaper is no authority of any sort, and an abstract, probably from memory, by any individual, no authority for the contents of the original. And so far as any of the observations ascribed to you, may be offensive to the British Govt., it is certainly true, that they ought to be less so, than the tenor of Mr. Canning's public letter of the 23 Sepr. justly is to this Govt.
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One of Salem's most distinguished old families was the Peabodys. There were several noteworthy early Peabodys here, including Joseph Peabody, Joseph's son Francis (the industrialist and preservationist) and George Peabody, born in Peabody.
One of Salem's most distinguished old families was the Peabodys. There were several noteworthy early Peabodys here, including Joseph Peabody, Joseph's son Francis (the industrialist and preservationist) and George Peabody, born in Peabody.
The City of Peabody and Salem's Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) both honor the contributions of George Peabody of Peabody, born in 1795, while the younger Francis Peabody's name is often associated with the Lead Mills site on the Forest River near the Marblehead line. There, Francis converted a tidal grist mill to white lead production to manufacture paint and pigments, in the Old Dutch manner.
Francis who married Salem's Martha Endicott (1799- 1891) is additionally credited with helping to design the wonderful stone Gothic Revival First Church of Salem in the 1830s, and with restoring Salem's 1670s Quaker Church, now a valued PEM attraction. Francis Peabody also developed the spectacular country estate in North Salem called Kernwood, now the site of the Kernwood Country Club.
In addition to having multiple Salem properties, the Peabodys acquired properties further inland in what is now Danvers. The Danvers Historical Society explained: "During the War of 1812, Joseph Peabody, [Francis Peabody's father and] the wealthiest Salem shipping merchant of his day, bought a twenty acre Danvers property with a dwelling house described as "in every respect well calculated for a gentleman's seat." From this initial…purchase [the Peabody family's beautiful Glen Magna] property grew to over three hundred and thirty acres, enduring as the summer retreat for the family for [over] one hundred… years."
Joseph Peabody and his second wife Elizabeth raised three noteworthy Peabody sons (Joseph Jr., Francis and George born in 1804) also one daughter, Catherine E. Peabody (1808-1883). Francis's brother George Peabody (1804-1892) married Clarissa Endicott of Salem (1807-1892) and resided also in the great Salem brick mansion at 29 Washington Square North now known as the John Bertram House assisted living facility.
The Peabody's family estate in Danvers came to be a part of Danvers's Endicott Park. Perhaps this was because early Endicott land holdings were in the part of early Salem that became renamed Danvers. Noteworthy Endicotts also married into Salem's Peabody family as well.
One "Endicott" Peabody was William Crowninsheld Endicott (1826-1900). He became a George & Clarissa Endicott Peabody son-in-law after he married George & Clarissa's daughter Ellen Peabody. William was a direct descendant of the 17th century Massachusetts Governor John Endicott. He additionally served as America's Secretary of War in the early 20th century, and became an influential figure improving U.S. coastal defenses.
Another "Endicott" Peabody was Clara Endicott (Peabody) Sears who founded the world class Fruitlands Museum complex in Harvard, MA. A grand-daughter of George & Clarissa, she ventured on family outings from Salem out to the "Peabody Farm" at Glen Magna in Danvers.
Following Clara Endicott Sears's footsteps and old Native interests, many from Salem will be heading out to Endicott Park in Danvers this weekend to enjoy a very special new celebration of Native American culture and heritage. This is because the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA) will host its first Summer Moon pow-wow at Endicott Park in Danvers on July 20 and 21, 2013.
On June 30th, Burne Stanley-Peters, a co-founder of the MCNAA, announced, "Our annual Summer Moon Pow-wow will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st at Endicott Park, 57 Forest Street, in Danvers, MA." This family friendly pow-wow will feature the Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers as well as Triple Tribal Native American Singing Group, the Lumbee Flute Player Fred Javonis Pedro, and an interactive cultural-educational workshop conducted by educator Claudia Fox Tree. In addition there will be inter-tribal dancing, dance demonstrations, traditional craftmaking, storytelling, and Native games in front of the tipi.
Vendors will be selling arts and crafts as well as Native foods that include buffalo burgers, fry bread, Indian tacos, salmon sandwiches, corn soup, and more. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Admission will be $5 per person.
As we approach 2014, the centennial of the grand 1914 opening of Clara Endicott Sears's Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA, let us celebrate and honor Native culture at Endicott Park - on Clara's old Peabody family property in Danvers.


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The Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has dissolved the State Executive Council. A statement issued on Saturday evening by the Secretary to the State Government, Etekamba Umoren, said the commissioners were to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their ministries. No reason was given for the decision.
The statement said, "The Governor expresses his deep and profound appreciation for the contributions of the EXCO members to the development of the state, and wishes them success in their future endeavours."
Most of the sacked commissioners were inherited from the government of former Governor Godswill Akpabio.
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Right now I have Phonak V50 UP. I am not really biggest fan of digital since I am used with analog for a long time. I was told that if I want analog sound, audiologist can put calm situation as single program only then add linear instead of prescribled, will it work? Second question, do people use filter or without filter on ear hook? Thanks.
I never wore analog other than when I got some cheap "Siemens" aids on ebay when I had a mild loss. I was curious about them and asked my audiologist at Costco what they were like. She quickly programed them on my 4th program. She'd been around in the analog era. I just noticed that was a bit sharper. So yes, it is possible to get somewhat close to how they perform.


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Callous Remploy closures could have been avoided using existing EU laws
This weekend's news about the closure of Remploy factories was devastating. With the Tory-led Government choosing to close 36 factories straight away – including the sites at Chesterfield, Leicester and Worksop in the East Midlands – nearly 1,800 workers will lose their jobs. Over 1,500 of these are disabled workers who rely on Remploy for their livelihoods.
The remaining 18 factories, including the Derby site, will be assessed for possible sell-off soon afterwards.
The vital support provided to these workers at Remploy sites is not available elsewhere. Because of this, when a number of factories closed in 2008, many workers found it difficult to find new employment even three years later. But the support available at Remploy is not only work-related; as a former GMB Organiser representing Remploy workers, I know that for many of them Remploy also helps to form social and community networks.
So the Government's idea that all of this can simply be replaced in 'mainstream' employment – particularly at a time when unemployment is at a historic high – is ridiculous.
I wrote to the UK's Minister for Disabled People last year to raise concerns about the 'consultation' process that took place before the closures. Far from giving the workers a say, the exercise seemed designed to exclude as many voices as possible – particularly in my own East Midlands constituency where not a single consultation event was planned. Given this, it is perhaps unsurprising that the Government has ignored their voices and gone ahead with these shocking cuts.
Labour MEPs, along with their Socialist colleagues in the European Parliament, fought hard for the importance of supported employment to be recognised in EU law. Thanks to their campaigning, the EU laws which govern the awarding of public contracts (or public procurement) allow some contracts to be reserved for organisations such as Remploy, so that they can receive enough work to be viable.
Whilst this should have helped to secure the future of the Remploy factories, many were in fact operating at just 50% of their full capacity, leading the Government to deem many of the sites "not viable." This could have been avoided if public authorities had been encouraged to take full advantage of EU law and grant more contracts to Remploy. This would certainly not have happened overnight, but it could have led to a more sustainable solution for both the factories and their workers.
Public procurement is now being discussed once again in the European Parliament, as the European Commission has proposed new Directives to replace the earlier 2004 laws. High on the agenda is 'social procurement' – the idea of ensuring that social and economic concerns, such as the provision of quality employment, are considered when awarding public contracts. Remploy is a prime example of how social procurement could make a real difference to thousands of workers.
Given the recent focus on social procurement, the Conservative-led Government has recently hastily jumped on the bandwagon. But after the disastrous Thameslink decision, and now the callous and short-sighted decision to close Remploy factories, we would be right to question their commitment to it. Rather than allowing the Government and public authorities to look only at the bottom line, my Labour colleagues and I want to see social goals taken into account in every public contract. We will continue to fight for this – and for the future of Remploy in the UK.
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Caradak sires first winner in Spain
SPANISH-BASED first-season sire Caradak was represented by his first winner on Sunday when his first runner, the bay filly Fearside, won a 5f maiden on the Spanish Oaks card at La Zarzuela.
Fearside is the first foal produced by the Peintre Celebre mare Fear To Tread, from the family of Pistolet Bleu and a dual 1m3f-1m5f winner in Britain for John Dunlop.
A son of Desert Style, Caradak won eight races including the Group 2 Celebration Mile from Killybegs and the Group 1 Prix de la Foret, in which he beat Linngari and Welsh Emperor.
He is out of the Shahrastani mare Caraiyma, a sister to Group 3 Meld Stakes winner Cajarian.
At the conclusion of his racing career Caradak joined the stallion roster at the Dehesa De Milagro in Navarra, Spain.


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NZ Slips In World Competitiveness
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May 4, 2004.
NZ Slips In World Competitiveness
New Zealand has slipped two places to rank 18th on the just-released world competitiveness scoreboard. And the gap between us and Australia has widened with Australia moving up from 7th to 4th place, behind USA, Singapore and Canada.
New Zealand retained its 13th place 2003 ranking amongst smaller countries with populations of less than 20 million, but slipped behind Taiwan and Malaysia in both the Asia-Pacific region and the worldwide ranking. New Zealand was 4th on the Asia-Pacific scoreboard last year. We now rank 6th out of 15 regions listed.
The 2004 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook ranks 60 countries on their ability to "create and maintain an environment that sustains the competitiveness of enterprises". The New Zealand data, compiled in partnership with the New Zealand Institute of Management, reveals strengths, weaknesses and some serious challenges for the local economy.
On the upside, New Zealand ranks highly on exports of commercial services, gender income ratio, per capita arable area, education spending, start-up time for new business, females in management positions and in parliament and the level of our Government surplus/deficit. But our stock market index, indirect taxation, current account balance, exports, direct inward investment flows and R& D spend are all well down the international competitiveness scorecard.
The nation's challenges for the year as identified by NZIM for the survey include: encouraging foreign investment by reducing corporate tax rates ; encouraging access to foreign markets through free trade agreements (China, US); diversifying our business product base and increasing added value components; expediting government and private sector commitment to education strategies and retaining skilled workers and improving business growth prospects by reducing legislative impediments and compliance costs.
The biggest development in world competitiveness is the emergence of Asia, globally, as a dominant competitive force, according to IMD's, Professor Stephane Garelli. "The structure of the world economy is different now," he said.
A new breed of competitor is emerging, mainly from Asia but increasingly Central Europe. These enterprises are not just manufacturing for the West but creating their own brands. These nations, says Professor Garelli, are quickly absorbing world standards in management and technology which are spread by off-shoring activities. "They will assail Western markets, as Japan did before, but on a much wider scale."
"Our relatively poor showing in this latest IMD survey again highlights the need for New Zealand organisations to lift their management capability and performance," says NZIM National Chairman Tony Hassed. "But it also point out that in some areas we are again legislating against efficiency."
"For instance, the survey now ranks us at 55th place for introducing new legislation that restricts the competitiveness of enterprise. It also suggests that our investment incentives are not attractive to foreign investors (53) and that our real corporate taxes discourage entrepreneurial activity (45). And we rank dead last (60) for our environmental laws and compliance which hinder competitiveness."
"Having said that, we are top when it comes to Government Efficiency on issues like price controls, we have none, protectionism in the economy and we have no subsidies that impair economic development. We are also number one when it comes to ethical business practices."
"We should also note the enterprise changes in Asia and take on board their willingness to embrace world management standards. New Zealand has such as lot going for it," said Mr Hassed "that I'm convinced that if we could get our top managers to perform to the best of their ability and help them to lift the competence of the rest of their management teams we would start to turn some of these indicators around."


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The Importance of Release
In this series, we've addressed the importance of flexibility within boundaries and the maturity to distinguish between rules and principles. That brings us to the importance of release – transferring responsibility and control – toward independence. Imagine a toddler who has never crossed a room independently. Rather than exercising his legs to crawl then walk,…Read More
Why a Ministry to Deaf Children?
From our Mailbag: "576 Deaf people die each day…570 without knowing the Lord Jesus Christ." – D.P., Illinois Dear D.P., Thank you for sharing your insights with us. These truly are staggering statistics, and the reason for our existence as a ministry. With the advancement of Cochlear Implants and Mainstream schooling, the situation for deaf…Read More
The Invisible Disaster
What a couple of weeks! A glance at the news informs us that the northwest third of the US is on fire and the southeast third is underwater. A glance at the calendar reminds us that sixteen years ago, our generation came face to face with its own Pearl Harbor experience. Once again, the lines…Read More
The Importance of Maturity
Previous articles, The Importance of Flexibility and The Importance of Boundaries, address the need to relax our rules while holding to Godly principles. Where does one learn the difference? Maturity. Children still exploring their world don't know yet how to evaluate alternatives or predict dangerous consequences. They need growth, guidance, instruction, and tighter boundaries than…Read More
The Importance of Boundaries
Imagine driving in heavy traffic, and each vehicle squeezes around any way they fit. Edge lines, solid lines, and yellow lines are all ignored as drivers "flex" their way through. Can you imagine the chaos? While The Importance of Flexibility warned against sorting people into "good" or "bad" based on appearances, it's equally important to have boundaries. Salvation…Read More
The Importance of Flexibility
Have you considered how much easier life would be without options and the layers of decision they require? Think of a world where everyone wakes, showers, and dresses at their appointed time. The entire household progresses through their preparations in order, each person donning a simple uniform of the same color they wore the day…Read More
Deliverance and Healing for all
We recently received the following comment, and it brings up some points worthy of clarification. I believe that Deaf people need deliverance and healing. Jesus said that those who believe in me will place their hands on the sick and the sick shall be healed. Jesus always healed the deaf and the blind, and he still does…….Read More
It's not about the numbers.
We were recently asked what a "perfect" deaf ministry size would be within a hearing congregation. Ministry is not about numbers — it's about people in relationship with God and one another. A perfect ministry, Deaf or otherwise, is a place where the body of Christ can gather for community and serve others through welcome,…Read More
Help! I don't want to lie.
Dr. Wonder and the Workshop team teach about living lives that honor Jesus. A fan recently asked for pointers on how to stop lying. Here's our response: Lying to get out of trouble is among the first things we all learn. This makes it one of the hardest things to stop doing, but as we trust Jesus…Read More
"Interpret for me?"
Um. Er. Well — This seems a simple binary-answer question — "Yes" or "No" — yet all too often the answer ends up being "maybe" or "sorta." The problem lies in a grey zone between professional training with legal certification versus an adequate measure of bilingual competency for the situation. I'm quite capable of supporting my friend in the…Read More


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I just found out i won The Youth Week film comp
I win a 5 thousand dollar prize pack which is really awesome! Including a really good camera.
Plus if you haven't seen it i just released 'Into The Galaxy'
I have been working on a film originally made for 'Youth Week' film competition. It's called Robot Rock and is a bit of a music video and tribute to daft punk's 'digital love'. Unfortunately for the competition it could not be over 2.5 min. and had to be about 'Youth saving and using money effectively and the effect that can have' I had to work this idea in with 80's robot, synthesizers, love, dancing music and daft punk. When i finished animating the film i realized it was about 4.5 min instead of the 2.5 min which it was meant to be. SO i had to cut it down tonnes. I have put the 2.5minute version on youtube. Bear in mind that not only is it way too short and almost doesnt make scence cause its almost impossible to do anything good in 2.5minutes with a story which really need 4.5minutes to be told, but that i never even had time to the finish this version(their are some graphics left out). Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNw4T7t 8T1Q
I will sooon make a full finished version of the whole 4.5 minute film. I will submit this to Newgrounds. That wont be for a month or 2 though, i hope you can enjoy this shorter version in the mean time.
P.S: my film 'Fine Meats' was screened at the 'Night Of Horror' international horror film festival. I was the youngest in the festival and one of the 2 films from Australia.
I just uploaded Poor Joshua Verde to newgrounds! Check it out! http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/
And Vote 5 :)
Well i won trop jr which was really exciting. There's been tonnes of media stuff happening, its pretty awesome i've been in a tonne of papers and on the news on a few channels. I put together some of the photo's from the day here
And here's some thing that was on channel 7 news. I won a camera and 500$ along with a few other things. Ill update everyone later about other things on the festival!
I have been nominated as a finalist in Trop Jr which is a big short film festival here in Sydney Australia. I was on the news and in the paper and its pretty awesome. Here's an article on the finalists and another here
EDIT: this is me and a picture of 3 of the 8 finalists. i am the guy in the middle.
This is something very different to what i have produced in passed works something very original i think check it out! http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/
Comming February 2008!
Here's the first pic of my up comming project. It probably won't be on newgrounds until next year because i am making it for another compition. It gonna be half stop motion half 2d animation. The characters will be stop-motion animated and the backrounds all flash. Ill update you thorugh the process.
I just sumbitted CD- SAW 2! I spent a few weeks making it i think its pretty funny, perhaps better then the first. So go watch it and vote 5!
Here's the first pic from the sequel. I've done about 30 secs of aniamting for it, animating should be finished over this weekend, and then editing will go on for a few days and i will proabbaly release it in about a week or somthing. I dunno what to name it though, 'cd- saw 2' but it's not clock day so i dunno!
Also its gonna be anti-clock.


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Russian propagandist El Murid wrote on Facebook, Censor.NET reports.
"If these pictures are taken by our journalists, then it looks like they've screwed up. One can clearly see chemical weapons containers against the background of the destroyed hangars. It does not matter much that they might be old and lie there for several years. What is important that they are Syrian and they were being stored at the same airbase the West claims," he wrote.
On April 7, U.S. warships launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian government airbase following a chemical airstrike in the province of Idlib blamed on President Assad.
UNICEF confirmed at least 27 children had been killed in the attack in Idlib.
The United States' Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, said the response was "fully justified" and warned that the U.S. was prepared to do more but hoped that it would not come to that. "The United States will not stand by when chemical weapons are used. It is in our vital national security interest to prevent the spread and use of chemical weapons," Haley said.
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Advanced Clinical Named to Crain's Chicago Business' Fast Fifty List
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Deerfield, IL, June 6, 2016 – Advanced Clinical is proud to announce to be named on Crain's Chicago Business' 2016 edition of their Fast Fifty list. Each year, Crain's ranks 50 Chicago-based companies determined by gains over a five-year period. In 2015, Advanced Clinical reported rapid growth in revenue, resulting in a 228.4% increase over the last five years.View News Post
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Deerfield, IL (June 6, 2016) — Advanced Clinical welcomes two new members to the Clinical Operations leadership team through the appointment of Cheryle Evans to Senior Vice President, Clinical and Medical Operations and the addition of Sheri Madrid as Executive Director, Clinical Operations.View News Post
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Deerfield, IL (June 1, 2016) – Advanced Clinical, a clinical development organization providing full-service CRO, functional services, quality and validation, patient recruitment and retention, and strategic talent acquisition services will be collaborating with the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) at the 2016 DIA 52nd Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA for a second year in a row.View News Post
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text: one of the things i got for fathers day was a gosm,(not the big block) that my dad had picked up at the local dirt cheap. thing is it has no racks or chip pan,or water pan. just the burner,regulator and and the smoker with controls. i know between extra stuff i have laying around, and can get i'll have a pretty good lil smoker here. my question is i've never fooled with one and nobody around here has any to look at, does anyone have some good pics of where the chip pan and water pan are suppose to be? does it use a drip pan? if i can get a look at one it'll help me figure out how to rig this one up. thanks for any help


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Download Lock screen(live wallpaper) apk 4.5.3 free for Android smartphone
Posted by App Free Studio in Tools | Oct. 18, 2016 | 220 Comments
Apk file size: 4.8 MB
A beautiful Lock Screen with live wallpaper theme for Android devices.
The best feature and what makes this app different from others is the 'Screen Lock Style',
you can switch three different live wallpaper themes from settings,including Galaxy raindrop live wallpaper,
Snow live wallpaper and Galaxy star live wallpaper theme.
1. Simulate the galaxy raindrop falling animation,snowing effect and flashing stars in the sky.
2. Support unlock sound settings,you have ten nice ringtones to choose.
3. Support set pin password via keypad lock screen for lock security.
4. Support customize unlock text,device name and operator name.
5. Support customize wallpaper.
6. Support slide to unlock including both 'slide up to unlock','slide down to unlock','slide left to unlock'
and 'slide right to unlock'.
7. Support display notifications such as unread messages ,unread mail,missed call and so on in lock screen.
8. Support display widget in lock screen(Recommend music widget).
9. Support Pattern lock for lock security.
10. Support change clock/date text color,text size and text fonts.
11. Support swipe to remove notification.
12. Support change themes for setting background.
13. Blur wallpaper with unread notifications.
14. Support random keypad or password to enhance the security for your phone
15. Support unlock animation.
How to use?
1.open this app's settings,then this Lock Screen will start to work.
2.You can preview the lock screen by clicking the 'preview' option when you change any settings.
3.You can switch live wallpaper theme by clicking the 'Screen Lock Style' and select the corresponding live wallpaper option.
(note: three live wallpaper themes including 'Galaxy raindrop live wallpaper','Snow live wallpaper' and 'Galaxy stars live wallpaper' theme)
4.You can change the unlock ways by clicking the 'Slide to unlock style' option and select the corresponding option.
Q:How to uninstall?
A:Settings-->Security-->Device administrators,Deactivate the application,then you can uninstall normally.
Q: What should I do if I encounter double lock screen?
A:You can click 'Disable System Screen Lock' option to close system screen lock or set to none.
Q:When I turn on the notifications,it talks back to me while operating my phone.
A:Please turn off 'Talkback' in Accessibility of System setting.
Q:This lock screen sometimes not work?
A:It means this lock screen had been killed,This happens when the system is in low memory while you are playing games or you start too many applications. In order to avoid this you can toggle on the 'Advanced Settings' to tell the system not to kill it when on low memory.
Q:Some apps can't display notification in screen lock?
A:Only some commonly used apps are enabled to display notification in screen lock,such as unread messages ,unread mail,missed call etc,other apps may not enable to display notifications in screen lock by default,you can
click the 'Notification center' option to enable what app you want to display notification in lock screen.
Q:Don't like live wallpaper theme,just want a easy lock screen,How to disable live wallpaper?
A:You can click 'Screen Lock Style' option and select the 'None' option.
This 'Lock Screen(live wallpaper)' has been tested on latest devices such as Samsung Galaxy S3/S4,Nexus 5/7,HTC one and Sony Xperia Z.
Please contact us if your device is not supported.
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Sowmya Arun
Superb I like the options and the varities in lockscreen. There could be one more option. The content of messages from apps is not seen. That can also be included
Terryjane Duszik
Not what it says Can only get to see the preview. Doesn't show up when screen is in lock position. Don't know how to set it.
Amanda Magdalena
Yeahh I want to give 5stars but seems it have a problem and i dont know why it happens most of the time. Mostly, it can be disabldme just like that.ughh
Tarun S. Prabhakar
Average performance!! It does not work sometimes nd the system can be accessed without the password. No probs exept for that.
Adam Neewooth
It's good but... When you try to set a pass code it won't show when you tap on the numbers PLEASE FIX THIS.
frankie rodriguez
Great app It's great and my brother likes it to he thinks it is cool and I think its fabulos
Shilpa Gorantla
"Disable system screen lock " and "color" does not work. Some times when I unlock I get only system screen lock or system screen lock too after lock screen app lock.. More features you can add.. Drops size., falling frequency., drops response with touch.. App is good.. Nice options to configure.. But some times it's not effective.. So only 3 rating..
Panda Boo
Samsung galaxy s 2 Don't listen to any one else. Best app
John Sneddon
S4 Mini Would be 5 stars but choosing own wallpaper and crop doesn't work and would be nice to see charging status on lockscreen for battery with charger :(
Great app I have downloaded other lock screens from you and it's just as great, have no problems and it runs smoothly
Beril Arguner
Update I like the app but the update ruined the a future that I really liked I had not only the live wallpaper but I also had my Samsung lock screen as well but after the lasted update it got rid of my two lock screen ?? can you pls gives us the options to keep the system lockscreen to pls like before enabled to like before I liked having two lockscreens wish I hadn't updated the app ? otherwise I wouldn't have this problem now
Fiza Shahid
App's great, but the glitch that lets you into the phone isn't that great. Also can we manage music from the lockscreen like on Apple devices? It'd be more convenient. Thanks :)
ali noor
wow i rrly love it cz it made my phone samsung look liyk iphone
Jess Wheeler
I was really looking forward to this app But its just rubbish how can I set everything and set it as my password I just don't understand someone please help
Monida Kong
It's was really good until... When I got the app, it was great. I loved the freedom of customization. But then I realized I could only see my preview and not actually use it as my real lock screen..if you could tell me how that'd be great!
Alexis Payne
Awesome It's way cool I love how u can change the colors to the time and ur notications!! It is what I love to have
Martin Stylker
I really love it This is the best app lock screen for me
Yuliza Chombo
This is the best screen lock u could get You should really get it , it is da best!!??
Vasanth Kumar
Nice app.... Really cool app easy to use and colourful......
Julie Watson
Awful don't download Kills battery and it is now impossible to deactivate. I have to reset my phone to factory setting but first I have to get a memory card to save my many many baby pictures.
jamaul harris
Its cool Haven't had any problems so far
Maia Tripplett
Awesome Makes me feel like I have an iPhone even though I have an android
Ashley Ann
Stupid ads So I had high hopes when I downloaded it as the previews all look good. Could not get past the initial ad once I selected the app. After every click of the x it would pop up again after a 3 second delay. I'm uninstalling. Not worth it
Alan Kszywanos
Love it It took a bit to set up to how I like it and looks just like my ipod lock screen just a few different things! Would be cool if it was able to do the drop down notification menu but it's still awesome
Daniel Littlefield
Sniper This is soooooo cool is does everything and anything best ever
Santosh Yadav
Superbbbbbb This is very nice lock screen i just loveeeeeeeeee it.
Carlos Rodriguez Jr
LG OPTIMUS F60 Need to fix app. U can still access phones drop down menu when app locks phone. Also need to update notifications to show only how many messages u get n not show actual message. Thx.
Haliyah Marcelle
Worse app in history I hate this stupid app i hate it
Crisan Evans
Stop making things that are not useful This thing don't even work kmt
Very very gud This is the best app i ever had
Yeshwanth Shetty
It's awesome I installed it came it's very good than the other
Ajit Tiwari
K type nth to gud but taking more dn 4% power
Aaron R
One problem Every time i go on my phone and unlock it it goes stright to the app but i like it:)
Sampurna Kundu
Pretty app Lovely wallpapers and excellent display in the lock screen...
Matt Romano
Just what I wanted. I was looking for a cooler look for the s5. I got it along with a lot of options.
Carol Yang
Application with best features for unlock screen I love this application. I can customize my own stuff.
Albert Pribadi
Great apps Its like having an iphone lol
A Google User
Amazing All works and the app is amazing .. thank u
Robert Dougherty
SCREEN SAVVER LIVE Great Tool if you like outting a large Variety of options. and VERY easy to use.
Zena Marks
Soooooooo Cooooooool The app is soo cool cause keypad unlock screen thing looks like an iPad or IPhone!!! But may you guys please put more wallpapers on. Thanx
Marticia Gordon
Really like the fact that you can have a live wallpaper as a lock screen but dont like that i cant pick the theme i want to use like it said we could. Can you please do something about that and once its done i will change my Rating.
Leroy Thomas
Perfect all it needs is more locking options All this app needs now is more locking options and status bar customises like to scramble the lock pin so it's harder for someone to guess your unlock code
Space Kitten
Doesn't work half the time. It only usually works when you turn off your phone for a certain amount of time or if you turn off your phone while in the app. I would really love it if it was fixed. I'll then rate it 5★.
Faizan Tahir
Awsome security lock U can edit its all features like name date color wallpaper security password notifications access and many more ?☺
Luka Djordjevic
It Works And I Don't Usually Rate Apps U just need to reset your phone amd it works. I love it and recommend it to everyone. I would like more effects like lightning or something. Maybe some more cool backgrounds...? Anyway the app is a 5 for me :-) .
stephanie diggs
I ? this app because the fierce2 don't let u personalize ur lock screen so it's perfect for my phone ? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s
Susan Campbell
Still get default screen It shows live screen then when it disappears you have the default screen ... So you end up with two screens. Will only show green with waters even though I chose the country scene, several times. Did not work correctly. Graphics are beautiful though. I would love to see it fixed.
Yeimy Lopez
Its ok BUT dont know how to put it in as my lock screen
Chandrima Das
Cool! Rain drops look awsome... i want more wallpapers to be upadated
Taslima Khanom
Not sure Sometimes this doesn't work!!!
Valentina Scarcelli
Nice app! I'd like to read all the preview message!
robin leonard
Rate app!!! Was very pleased to see all the different wallpapers and themes. But I'm deleting the app. Can not get any lock screen to change to any thing but the green drops. sad app. Sorry wish it worked righht. Get the bugs fixed and I believe it will be an AMAZING app.
Ashutosh kumar
Must be Yaa i love it....bcse it working in my LG g3
Andrea Morales
If I could give it negative stars I would When I try to change the wallpaper it won't let me and then it won't let me uninstal pleas fix this!!
Daisy Diaz
It's so cool It's cool because you can pick your ringtone
Greg Logan
Very good app but stops working sometime when my phone checks for problems or to speed up other apps ?
Malcolm Weat
Nice Its cool and you can put a password on your lock screen,the best part is if u had a pin on your phone its like a 2nd lock
Anju K.Raju
Pls let me know how to set as this my lock screen..there is no option for how to use
Kiran Salu
Awesome app Recommending to everyone. Nice design and themes. Hoping to get more themes
Joel Torres
Joel To me this is the number one ios customizable lock screen on the play store . I'll give you one more star if you can make the display settings a little bit smaller like battery , signal,operator name ect just the top panel, but besides that this app is perfect for those who like to customize their Android ios style ,keep up the good work
Hayley Smith
Problem I don't like how it wont let me set a password
Patricia Uchiha
Graphics are good but can't change the theme
Aaliyah Angeles
I gusse it is ok It says on the lock screen that it is half battery and when I unlock it is almost dead ?
Heidi Martinez
I love it It really works ?
michael goff
Impressive Does exactly what it says on the tin
Maggina Wong
Sooo cool and really easy to use
Eldose Jacob
Very gud app...likd it
Akash Saini
Nice app It works good i love it
navadeep kalita
Nice one It worked as expected... But sometimes it fails which leaves my phone with no lock guard..
Delilah Rodriguez
3d effect Flower wallpaper This app is Amazing! They have the most beautiful pictures and always let you know when there's a new arrival I love them all! Wonderful app!
Amit Arora
Good More expectations from this app
Chloe Evans
Chloe I love it xxx
Alisa K
Couple of kinks... Greatest app for lock screen so far, but there are a couple of issues that need to be solved- 1) it will randomly turn off my notifications 2) it has WAY TOO MANY ads. However great personalization/display
Sana Siddiqui
Best lock screen app This is a great apps instal easy to use and many more beautiful wallpap
BJ Mendez
Disliked 1.) Doesn't run at boot, I have to launch it from the app drawer to run. 2.) I don't like the persistent notification at notification drawer. 3.) Memory hog. Consumes almost 100MB RAM. 4.) I would like a changing lockscreen wallpaper feature.
Mitesh Makwana
It's ok to used But sometimes it will Automatically opened here. So this is not a bad..
Kenicia Brathwaite
Wow I've tried a whole bunch of lock screens, but this the best.
Rahbert L
Great Lock Screen App Really works great. It has great Features. I had this on another Phone years ago, and really enjoyed it. Decided to get it again on my New Phone.
TEEHEE person
Nah It doesn't work *_* i've tried unlocking to see but nothing appears..
Cory Christianson
Pretty good I like it a lot. it does everything I want my only concern is I get double notifications... Two notifications for every one thing that happens....... one text to notifications on the lock screen
Sing Sing
Horrible app. If i off my screen and turn it on again it wont appear. fck
Jalaj Patel
Okkk Sometimes does not work
Raul Marrero
Great app Like it but every now and than it disables the smart lock.
lerato phago
The best app ever ????? I highly recommend it to anyone that wants the best phone lock.. ?????
T.A Luther
Best minimal lockscreen app. A lot of customization and very fast and responsive. If you want the best ios lockscreen, this is it, just add your choice of wallpaper.
Leroy Thomas
Needs to support finger print scanning There just needs to be a finger print scanner feature for phones supporting finger print love the app otherwise but would be amazing to have the finger print as I'm used too swiping my finger to unlock ?
Meghna Mishra
loved it...realllyy just what i wanted...thank u it is the best
Kenny kok Teong
Awesome Cool, is there a way to pay to remove ads?
Vivekaa Sharma
Its ok Used but stopped after sometime
Natalie Rigley
Really good but sometimes doesn't work
Harshil Prajapati
Awesone Its nice notification pannel is good
Ekampreet Kaur
It's Great!!!!!!! It is a really good app and it is very easy to use
Emon Jaber
LoVeD It somuch Awoesome App
Jhon Martz
Just what i wanted A really nice app with a lot of features and its totally free.
Benjie Katly
Nice Nice app but needs more polishing. The menus can use more streamlining. But at least, it works with Lollipop.
Kimmi Chow
Ok I hate it because i cant delete it its ok because the wallpaper is nice so i think you should waste time danloding this app
Tarun Sharma
Nice app..... i really lke it...
Pradeep Yadav
Nice Nice app ..its really good looking .
Jane Meeks
I love it! I would recommend this app to anyone!
Maria Andrade
Cool Has alot of images
Shelly Tebele
great one of the best app..I highly recommend it
Anthony Warneke
Love it Full customization. Beautiful UI.
aiman naqiyah
Loved it! Im very satisfy with this apps! Goodjob!!
Jasmine kaur
I want to save live wallpaper only on my lock screen. This app made it possible. I really like it!!!?
Debs Blair
Screen Lock Really good app. Sharp pictures. No fancy extras which clog your phone and you never use. Does exactly what it says on 4he tin x
Madison Peters
Poor This is the worst app ever I have got it before and it does not work at all?????
Anil . B.Falgunia Falgunia
Nothing to say. It's orsom. .....
Dominique Datang
Looks like iphone I love this app
Tim Watson
Nice Just getting used to it but a huge amount of customization here!
rishabh som
Anugrah I liked this app this app is really good ???
David Beachler
Needs more themes but overall good
Adele Bucknell
Amazing!:-D Greatest app ever!! Really helped and I love the wallpaper.
Arsalan Khaliq
Nice app And this app is very beautiful
Average but many options Simple but cheap looking
Yaadhava Prem
super The application is best and the application features is excellent
Chinki Sahu
Maxy Roy
Awesome Very Nice Lock
Darlene Field
Nice app but changing wallpaper is a challenge. I have to change it several times in settings for it to come into effect
Paula Vargas
Meets my expectations I love love looooved it!!! This is now my most favorite live lock screen wallpaper. It has everything I need & it`s very customizable
David エクササイズ
Recommended. Works wonders. Love how it immediately locks my device after entering (SIM Pin). The is bit of lag now
Paris Van Gorder
BEST APP EVER This app is amazing I loved it. It is super easy to use and has so many cool options and is 100% customizable
Diana Cassar
I love it I simply love it but i cannot give it 5 stars because the app stops working after prolonged usage of other app
Melissa Morgan Morgan
Horable Can not even set the wallpaper on a lg tablet or just dont know how to
paknoosh kaviani
I don't get a part where is the OK button??
Naman Mittal
Wallpapers should be updated after some time
Tony Usi
Cool Very good
Matthew Vian
Works well but AD's?
warren gilpin
Good app. I like lock screens and sounds when unlocking. Wish it had more of tone than 1 second. Otherwise great
Shawn Widmer
Relly good and cool There are some glyches, but I like it
Freddi Nugraha
Awesome.. Easy to use..look so great..
Fahad Hussain
its works really good.
Dumpati Neha
Really loved it Awesome...v can put our own wallpaperswid vry gud animations n lock sounds...loving it
Joanne Tvedt
Good Works better than most locks screens and no ads.
nandita sharma
It works better
Emmanuel M
Great app, but Allow longer screen timeout periods Honestly, I like this app. Great interface on the app itself, I enjoy the number of options, and the lock screen locks amazing. I don't even mind the ads. My only issue: the timeout period is too short. My native lock screen turns off after a minute, and locks 5s afterwards. This lock screen locks in 15s. It's annoying having to unlock my phone after merely picking my nose or looking out a window. I'll give you the five stars you deserve once you give me a longer timeout period to pick. Yes, I'm petty.
Link Loyad
Good app But there are bugs that ruin it, lock screen stopped working or every 3s it turned off the screen, even when I'm using it.
Gordon Isaacbophukk
You need this for kitkat Lock screen editor, can only say its very very good.
Joyce Osborn
J. Osborn Very nice app. Thanks guy's & gals, very nice job. Please make more of them. God Bless y'all.
Lucy Loeb
Ok Its Great, but I wish there was more pictures and wallpapers to choose from.
Prince hellyea93
Needs more stability fix App keeps randomly coming off leaving my phone vulnerable for anyone to use the app isn't staying stable I love this app but it needs fixing stability fixes
Karina Vargas
Awesome Awesome and it helps my family to stay off my phone and I love I just love it...
CourageousRedFire Fox
Noice This is so cool i feel like i have an iphone
Satayu Travadi
nice one tried, n see that how to customize ur lockscreen...
Asian Dumplings
Glitches Overall the app is pretty cool with its many options and customizations. However, after using it for a day or so, the app stops working and doesnt show up at all.
mufazzil ali
Wonderful I love it. It is very useful for me.
alice love
This good, but cant work always
Rimsha Yasir
Rimsha yasir Very nice app and very usefull app ,,,,,,,,,,,, ?????amazing,,,
Varalika Sharma
Beautiful Its very useful app i loved it
Luisa Grady
?✨? The best ?✋ I highly recommend it ?
Celicia Porter
The best dont waste time
Rohan Arora
Its a complete lock screen app
sai charan
Sai These apps very useful
Sathyaraj R
Unable to find emergency calling on lockscreen I couldn't find the emergency calling facility on lockscreen even though I have enabled it in the display options in lock screen menu. Otherwise fine
Christine Maria
Love it!! All i want is in here
Asmin sejes
Fabulous Beautiful wallpaper with lock. I like so much.
Load Persona
Sometimes doesn't work fully.
Tina Angela
Wow Beautifully done
adam jones
Brilliant app
Jane Nielsen
Nice It works fine for me!!!
Jessica Grijalva
Awsome Love this app what would be better Iis with emoji though
Ashwani Jha
Nice aap It is a nice aap with variety of wallpaper
K Naresh
Not good but not bad
Moksh Jain
It is so awesome
Anders Eklund
So it's a good app but I'm wondering where the default Android lock screen options are. For example how long the device should stay unlocked and if the power button should instantly lock it or not
Liz Baker
Very Customisable Perfect for unique customizations! Only suggestion would be to add a sound option for locking the phone. Used to be part of my standard lock option that any time I clicked the lock button, it made a click closed kind of sound, and now it doesn't. But everything else is awesome! This app was exactly what I was looking for!
Oh well I liked it up until it malfunctioned and I couldn't get into my phone. Couldn't turn the phone off cause I couldn't unlock it. So I had to take the battery out just to get into my phone.
Clark David Arellano
Amazing This apps make my lock easy and cool lot of exciting design to put and idealistic apps
Anjum shaikh
Fantastic app. all type of pattern lock are present in it
SeptiplierFan. 101
Its the best APP I've ever had!!!
Mecca Howard
Awesome I really like this app
Sheraz Shams nice
Its amazing app
Aasma Rimal
Really good app
Khazie Khai
Easy to use
Emily Lawson
Rakesh Elamaran
Prettygirl Princess
LOVEE ITTT This is like the best app ever its so cool and you will love it because everyone will ask h how did u do that to ur screen ...if ur reading this right now ...DOWNLOAD IT
Prince Lee
Love this app but needs finger print scanner support Needs to support fingerprint unlock scanning it has all the features for an awesome screen locker app just need fingerprint support
Malachi John
Yes yes !!! Awesome I got everything I wanted!! Great app to customize as u like great absolutely love it !
Roth Farrar
Great app! This app is amazing! It does everything it says and has so much customization! Highly recommend.
Damian Hackett
Omg So all some
Jhenny Aparece
Lock screen live wallpapers This app is so good
Gurnam singh Sekhon
Lovely wallpapers app
Night Howlers
App is awesome This app makes my phone's lock screen look way more professional then the lazy android lock screen that looks really bad. Thank you for a awesome lock screen app. There's only two changes I'd like to see with the app is more styles in the options. (snow, rain, etc.) Also a touch effect like ripples or something would look awesome, thank you for spicing up the lock screens of our androids. ~The Night
Kari M
Glitched Every so often, only half the keypad will show up, not enough for me to type in my password. And since I can't shut down my phone from your lock screen, I'm locked out. I had to take out my phone's battery to reset the keypad. This should not be something that is needed for a lock screen. Fix this.
Danalene Azevedo
Awesomeness♡♡♡♡♥♥♥♥♥ So awesome. It makes me want to be on my phone the whole time. I just wish it had buterfly walpaper and could have more walpapers. But it is great and whoever made it is owesome. INSTALL IT NOW.i dear you. Just needs a upgrade. It has good servis just has lots of advertes. Creaters please please make a homeskreen walpaper to. Thank the creaters for makeing a amazing app. Thanks for reading
Elly Chien
My favorite wallpaper app I love this app. It has security,amazing wallpaper,and it has the slide to open my password into my home screen. Before i could not find this kind of app but my dream came true!???
Joyce Osborn
J. Osborn Very nice app. Thanks guy's & gals, very nice job. Please make more of them. God Bless y'all.
Lexi Pirani
Great download it Thus is great I thought it would be bad but it surprised me and wow but ads I dont like them and some of them are not good for kids......but other then that it is great it is amazing:-):-D;-):-);-):-D:-)♥♥♥♥♥♡♡♡♡♡♥♡♡♡♡♥♥
I like it but theres a bug Sometimes after i slide the screen, it becomes messes up.plz fix
Sana Ullah Yaseen
Saba Yaseen My God is one and only Allah It's amazing Wow
ChaTo yolo
Best out there I love it because it doesnt have any bugs, and works incredibly good
Maddie Trinity
Ok i dont know how to put on the dot code
Sumit singh
Waste of time Time is money boss
Can't use my fingerprint Cool app, but you can't use your finger print to unlock the phone.
syed jaffer
Sadiq Good I loved it perhaps this is the one which I was looking for and it is very much compatible for my galaxy grand 2 model
Used to be fine now keeps stopping
Aaron Michael
Very Nice!! Way Cool! The customization is what really takes the stars. Goes perfect alongside the launcher as well!
Nitin Keni
Bull shit Never download this
Krina Adeshra
Really loved it.. Amazing application with great features
Sudhakar Kaliki
Average but good to use
Bharat Mb
Awesome I like it's just crazy
Gourav Mazumder
Really amazing.. I love this app..
Lahari Sajja
I found it awsme..
Yadier Roman
Just like the iPhone Lock screen I love it it's like the iPhone lock sreen
mohak singhal
Best app This is the best lock screen app I downloaded ever
Emmanuel Ntale
Perfect Perfectly does the work and doesn't drain battery so fast
Farah Khan
Go get it Very beautiful app really must have
dennis arnold
Awesome. Best lock screen by far. Keep em coming
Chetan Kumar
Awesome#Awesome# After install the screen looking like amazing
Mani maran
Awesome Very good app. I luv it
Nathi Kheswa
A betta view This app...is super duper.


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This is part 2 of my series on how using Twitter with my travel blog is helping to establish myself as a social influencer, and this part concerns using Twitter apps.
As a brief recap – Twitter is a great social media platform for connecting with people in order to help raise the profile of a travel blog, and it really comes down to a simple equation.
The more followers a person has (A) + the number of (relevant) tweets made (B) = a higher profile (C)
As I want to reach (C) for my travel blog, its a case of looking at the first two factors, and seeing how I can most efficiently and effectively go about increasing these. Before I go any further, I want to make one thing clear – I am not aiming to increase the number of followers that I have at any cost. There are thousands of accounts out there that have tens of thousands of fake followers, and this is not what I am about at all – The whole point is to attract genuine, interested followers who will hopefully interact with what I have to say, and go on to visit and comment on my travel blog. Using twitter with my travel blog is about establishing credibility.
Twitter Apps – Using Twitter with my Travel Blog
So, on to the point of part 2 then! There are hundreds of Twitter apps out there, some of which are pure gold, whilst others are a pointless waste of time. I can't say that I have tried them all, but I can say that I have found the following three Twitter apps to be the most useful when it comes to raising the profile of my travel blog.
Twitter for Android
This official app is almost standard for anyone with an Android phone, and so what, you might ask, makes it so special? Well, the answer is that following people back who have followed you is a lot easier from the Android app than it is from a computer. On the standard website, when you click on the @Interactions button, it will show a tiny image of everyone who has interacted/followed you. You then have to go into each profile individually to see if you already follow them. This kind of sucks. On the Android twitter app version though, you can click the box where these profile images are, and it will then bring up a list of all the profiles. Those shown with a blue tweety bird by the side you already follow, those with a white one show the ones that you currently do not. Simple really, but it saves a lot of time!
An online app that I have recently fallen in love with, is found at www.manageflitter.com . It has free and pro versions, and so far, I have found the free version to be more than adequate for my needs. I suspect that if I manage to grow my account into one with 5000 followers or more, the benefits of a pro version will become more apparent though.
It has a number of features that make it stand out from the crowd, and for me, the main one is the ability to Unfollow people. Why Unfollow people you might ask? Well, Twitter has this weird thing, where it requires you to have some form of balance between the amount of people that you follow and the amount that follow you. It wont just let you go out and follow 10,000 people for example. It will limit it at 2000 until you build up your own following. No one is quite sure of the ratio, but all I know, is that I have to cull certain people that aren't following me back – hence why I find ManageFlitter incredibly useful. You are able to filter the people that aren't following you back into categories such as activity, influence and following and weed out those people or accounts that are serving little purpose. It might sound a little harsh, and to a certain extent, it means that you can't follow huge amounts of celebrities or orginisations, but at the end of the day, I need to take a professional approach to my travel blog if I wish to take it to the next level.
This started life as an independent app before being bought out by Twitter. It also used to be available on smartphones, but in May 2013, Twitter took this away, and now it is just a desktop website client. To some extent, i feel that they dropped a bollock here, as I really feel that they underestimate just how much people use their smartphones. They also removed its support for facebook feeds, which again is a massive error in my opinion.
Apart from that though, what we are left with is a great client that gives so called "powerusers" of Twitter a handy full screen to monitor and interact with their Twitter followers. For me though, the best features are being able to see who my followers are following in real time (a nice way to save time and follow them!), and also to schedule timed tweets. This is quite useful if I want to send out tweets aimed at the North Americans when I am in bed for example! I will be honest here though – TweetDeck as it now is takes a bit of getting used to, and I am not completely comfortable with it.
Anyhow – There we go! Part 2 of my series on How I use Twitter with my Travel Blog to raise its profile is now complete. I hope that You found it useful, and if you have any comments, please leave them, below 😉


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Investing.com - Consumer price inflation rose less than expected in September, official data showed on Friday.
In a report, the U.S. Commerce Department said that consumer prices rose 0.5% in September, compared to forecasts for an increase of 0.6% and after a 0.4% gain in the prior month.
Year-over-year, consumer prices increased 2.2% last month, below forecasts for a 2.3% increase and compared to the 1.9% advance seen in August.
Consumer prices, excluding food and energy costs, increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.1% last month, disappointing expectations for an uptick of 0.2% and following August's 0.2% advance.
Core CPI increased at an annualized rate of 1.7% in September, in line with the previous month's increase but below the consensus estimate for a 1.8% rise.
Core prices are viewed by the Fed as a better gauge of longer-term inflationary pressure because they exclude the volatile food and energy categories. The central bank usually tries to aim for 2% core inflation or less.
After the report, EUR/USD was trading at 1.1851 from around 1.1808 ahead of the release of the data, GBP/USD was at 1.33076, compared to 1.3269 previously, while USD/JPY was at 111.85 from 112.20 earlier.
The US dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major rivals, was at 92.74, compared to 93.07 ahead of the report.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open. The Dow futures added 0.14%, the S&P 500 futures edged up 0.13%, while the Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.20%.
Elsewhere, in the commodities market, gold futures traded at $1,301.56 a troy ounce, compared to $1,294.67 ahead of the data, while crude oil traded at $51.59, compared to $51.55 prior to the release.
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