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September 15, 2010
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otroligt finaReplyDelete
perfekta skor, ja.ReplyDelete
jag letar och letar, men hittar aldrig.
får jag fråga vart du har köpt dem?
herregud vilka fina, vart är de ifrån ?ReplyDelete
carita & jenny: dessa hittade jag på ebay! jag skulle tro att det finns fler kvar också. jag har letat så otroligt länge efter något i den här stilen utan lycka, så jag blev verkligen glatt överraskad när jag kom över de här.ReplyDelete
- Bianca15 September, 2010 21:47
I love vintage shoes (all vintage things, really), & these look great photographed against the wood. This picture makes me think of lives forgotten or put away. Did you use a Polaroid?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 September, 2010 23:23
Oh, I love them. I am finding similar ones, but here in our country (Slovakia) it is a quite difficult.ReplyDelete
I really got the same ones on at this moment, but a bit darker ones. :)ReplyDelete
I've got them from London from the "4feet"-Store, I think. And you?
they're awesome!ReplyDelete
I love them!ReplyDelete
They look pretty perfect!ReplyDelete
These are lovely. I'd like to make a drawing out of this, if it is ok with you. (:ReplyDelete
bianca: all vintage things are lovely. there's so much attention to detail in vintage items, regardless of what it is, and I love that. and yes, it is a polaroid :)ReplyDelete
schwerkraft: I got these on ebay! I haven't had any luck at all when it comes to finding something similar in stores here in sweden, except for h&m's ugly versions, haha.
7ucille: absolutely, go ahead! :)
In completely agreementReplyDelete
I have shoes kind of like those, but they're white.ReplyDelete
jap, they're perfect and the shype looks very chick.ReplyDelete
i agree. i've been looking for shoes like that for over a year now. those i've found were false leather or waaay too expensive >__<ReplyDelete
I like these too, I've been wanting to get some in faux leather, but the material usually looks too fake... I don't want to wear real leather.ReplyDelete


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Talk to anyone who's gotten a tattoo, and chances are they'll say their ink is a meaningful work of art. In light of a reported rise in the popularity of tattoos, a Cleveland-based nonprofit for the tattoo community has announced a new service to preserve those works of art— long after the bodies that hosted them are laid to rest.
The National Association for the Preservation of Skin Art (NAPSA)— a group of tattoo enthusiasts, artists and advocates— announced Tuesday, Sept. 1 that it would start offering members the option to preserve their tattoos post mortem and designate a beneficiary for their art.
"We want to provide resources and support [our members] may not otherwise have access to," Charles Hamm, NAPSA executive director and chairman of the group's board, said in the news release, which references a 2012 Harris Interactive poll that suggests one in five American adults has at least one tattoo, a 14 percent increase from the Nielsen group's 2008 survey.
According to the release, removing a tattoo from one of its member's deceased bodies involves "a chemical and enzymatic process that permanently alters the chemical structure, thus permanently fixing it against decomposition (while preserving the integrity of the art)." The group said the final product isn't classified as tissue and isn't toxic.
"This process rejuvenates the art and brings it back to essentially its original look," the group said in the release.
The tattoo removal process begins within 18 hours of a member passing, whereby the designated beneficiary alerts NAPSA, which sends paperwork and a package with the removal kit to the member's funeral home overnight. Within 60 hours, a mortician that agrees to participate follows provided instructions to remove the tattoo, placing it in a nontoxic, temporary preservation compound, and returns it to the NAPSA. The organization then preserves the art and sends it to the beneficiary, who receives a certificate for his or her participation, within six months.
To encourage beneficiaries to comply with the deceased's wishes and follow through on the preservation process, NAPSA also offers a $2,000 cash benefit for members ages 18 to 49 or $1,000 for members ages 50 and older at the time of registration.
NAPSA's $115 initiation fee and $60 annual fee allows for the free preservation of one tattoo. Each additional preserved tattoo costs $100, depending on size, according to the release.
The group said there's no limit on the number, size or location of tattoos that a member can have removed, as long as he or she consents personally and is at least 18 years old, and as long as the tattoo is not on the face or genitalia.
"You would never burn a Picasso or any piece of art you invested in and had a passion for," Hamm said in the release. "Your tattoo is also art with a unique story, just on a different canvas."

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The vast majority of posts on social media sites produce no engagement, according to a study by SocialFlow, which analyzed 1.6 million organic posts on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ by ordinary users, media companies, publishers, and marketers. On the positive side, however, SocialFlow also found that organic (as opposed to paid) posts still generate substantial reach.
Among the 1.6 million posts analyzed by SocialFlow, 99% produced little or no engagement, and 95% produced no engagement at all. The posts that produced high engagement — meaning more than roughly 20,000 interactions per post — tended to come from big entertainment or media companies, SocialFlow noted. Meanwhile marketers in other industry verticals "tend to have content that falls somewhere on the long tail," the report went on.
Turning to specific posting strategies, SocialFlow found higher engagement rates for "data-driven" posts, referring to posts targeted to certain audience segments based on predictive algorithms taking into account their behaviors, when they are active, and trending topics, outperform ordinary posts by a large margin.
The study also found that "real-time" posts — for example about breaking news, celebrity gossip, and the like — can benefit media and entertainment companies, but have little benefit for marketers in categories like technology, retail, fashion, healthcare, and non-profits.
Finally, SocialFlow also had good news in terms of reach: even though the engagement level for most posts was low, the posts analyzed still reached a total 361 million people and produced 1.5 billion social interactions (presumably thanks to the small number of high-engagement posts).
Thanks, Erik. Of course what everyone most wants (SocialFlow included) is to understand the business benefits beyond reach and engagement. An important takeaway from this study is that (a) people are using social to drive real business benefit; and (b) not every post has to be a "home run" in order do do that. For most marketers a consistent, thoughtful, data-driven approach yields much better results than trying to "swing for the fences" for a Oreo Dunk-in-the-Dark moment.
Jim and Erik Comments and Social Posts are all still VERY useful. Even when you have a bunch that are not engaged with it is with those stories and content that have engagement that we can create new definitions and understandings for better content to be created around it. The World Wide Web was created to share ideas in managed places. Thus Commetns and Posts are part of the orginal fabric of the WWW. Jim, I would love to hear more about SocialFlow...see what we are doing with Comments and reach out as it fits.
In short, we focus on the Real Time business benefits by analyzing the data through Artificial Intelligence, Machined Learning and Natural language Processing and pushing back new meta data around the Content dynamically generating new key words for SEO and Ad Delvery Networks. All of this can enhance RTB markets...thus take on the Oreo Dunk-in-the-Dark moments...


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Windows was designed to be user friendly, and this convenience directly contributes to its success. The drawback is that the more convenient something is, the more potential there might be for things to go wrong. However, there are steps you can take to keep your computer running smoothly and fast throughout its lifespan.
Installing Windows
Make sure you have a good set of hardware to meet minimum requirements.
Have a large capacity HDD and RAM. Also, realize that all of the information on the drive that your current operating system is installed on (probably your C: drive) will be destroyed during this process. If there's anything you want to keep, you should back up the drive to keep files. To install:
- Boot from the Windows DVD or USB device.
- Wait for Windows Installation files to load.
- Wait for Windows Setup to finish loading.
- Choose your language and other preferences.
- Choose appropriate action and wait for Windows setup to begin.
- Accept the Windows license terms.
- Choose the type of Windows installation to complete.
Choose your partition size.
While partitioning the drive for installation, choose about 70GB of HDD (Win 10), or the appropriate size for the type of Windows OS you are about to install. Divide the rest into 3 partitions.
- One consideration is how much you'll game. If you are not an avid gamer or just a casual gamer, you can just divide the rest of HDD after 70GB for Windows in 3 equal parts. However, if you'll play a lot of games, you might want 600 GB or so for that alone; this is because games today take up anywhere between 20GB to 70GB for a single game.
- 70 to 100 GB for Windows (essential).
- Name one partition Games, one Programs, and one Others. If you are a Gamer like me keep 600 GB drive partition for games and name it Games.
Finish installation:
- Wait while Windows is installed.
- Wait for Windows setup to complete.
- Wait for Windows to prepare your PC for first use.
- Wait for Windows to check your PC's video performance.
- Choose a username, computer name and password.
- Enter your product key. This was given to you at the time of purchase.
- Choose time, date, and zone.
Wait for Windows to start.
Congrats you are finished with installation!
Starting Up and Cleaning Up
Install the drivers for all your hardware.
All the drivers you need are provided with your hardware in a CD or DVD, like for motherboard, graphics card, etc. Install all the drivers in your Windows main drive (normally C: drive).
- Some manufacturers include bloatware, like Acrobat Reader's inclusion of the manual.
- Driver installation is easy. Just follow the instructions. Some of manufacturers include overclocking software. Only install that if needed.
Remove unnecessary apps and services.
This is the first real step to speeding up your system.
- Windows 10: Go to Settings > System > Apps and Features. From there, remove any unwanted apps.
- Windows 7: Go to Settings > Add or Remove Programs and remove any bloatware if you have purchased the system from a vendor (eg: antivirus or other trial ware).
Remove the Windows programs that you do not need.
This will help your startup time. For example, if you are planning to use another browser like Firefox or Opera, you may remove Internet Explorer from here. If you are using media players like MPC-HC or VLC media player, you can remove media features. You can also remove Windows games like Solitaire and Minesweeper from here.
- Go to start and in Windows search. Type Turn Windows features on or off.
- Be very careful what you remove here. Some of the programs listed here are important for your computer.
- To remove a program, just uncheck the tick box of features you want to remove. Then click and wait for the prompt from Windows to restart. Click to restart for changes to take effect. It is not drastic but the startup times will improve a bit.
Update Windows.
It's a necessary step. All these are automatic and require minimal effort from the user.
Adding Essential Software
Understand what "essential software" is.
Essential software programs are those needed for the secure and smooth operation of system like antivirus and firewall programs, and those for cleaning and de-fragmentation. User software, on the other hand, is anything that you use personally, like browsers Firefox), gaming software (Steam, Uplay), or multimedia software (MPC-HC, VLC, Photoshop, etc).
Install essential software on a separate drive partition.
This is advised because Windows and all programs by default use the main Windows drive partition (C > Program files) for installation of all programs, and that congests the drive. This means that you endure longer load times when you start up, if all of the programs are on that same drive. Windows has to look through every software file at startup, including 100s of GB of other data from installed programs, downloaded data and user created files.
- If you created your partition at installation, as described above, no problem. If not, you can create a partition and reinstall old programs even now.
Go to your Programs drive.
Create new folders for each type of program. You might include:
- Internet (for browsers like Opera, Firefox, Utorrent, and other download managers)
- Multimedia (for Photoshop, GIMP, AutoCA, Autodesk Maya, MPC-HC, VLC, Steam, Uplay, etc)
- Office Utilities (MS office, Libre Office, etc)
- Programming (Qt, Code::Blocks, etc)
- Security (Bitdefender, AVAST, etc)
- Tools & Utilities (WinRAR, Foxit Software, C-Cleaner, 7Zip, ausdiskdefrag, etc)
- Portable (for any portable apps)
In your "Others" drive, create a folder called Downloads.
Yes, you guessed it; you will be using this for only downloads from browsers and torrents.
Change your installation destinations.
During installation software by default use C > Program Files > xyz as the destination, but almost all programs allow the user to change the destination folder. Use your new folders as your destination during installation.
- This process doesn't add any data to the main drive of Windows, and allows startup and performance to be smoother throughout the system.
- Software like Steam and Uplay can also be installed the same way, but they do need more setup after install. Uplay and Steam by default uses the same folder they're installed on for installing games. Change this in the Settings panel, to move games to the Games drive you created.
Maintaining Your PC
Save downloads from browsers, torrents, and so on to your "Others" drive.
This will stop the main drive from getting cluttered. All programs with downloads allow users to choose their destination folder easily in the settings. Save videos, audio files, and similar downloads to your Others drive.
- Copy and paste any downloaded attachments and files, large or small, to the Others drive. Library items like Video, Music, Pictures, Documents, and Downloads are all part of C drive, so restrain from adding any items to those.
Adjust browser add-ons.
Some add-ons to browsers save files directly to library items. One must immediately remove and paste them to other folder. Doing this frequently will avoid fragmenting your C drive.
Install an antivirus software.
Viruses, malware, and many other malicious programs can install themselves automatically in your system. It is a serious threat not only to your security but also, since these programs run in background, to your processor power and RAM. This can slow down your computer considerably.
- Some popular antivirus systems are Windows Defender (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) and Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows 7).
Use a firewall.
If your computer is connected to Internet running Windows XP or another previous Windows operating system, it's better to use Firewall with both inward and outward bound protection. Search online for more firewall options.
Use cleaning software.
Following the above steps does not guarantee you stay 100% free of clutter. Windows also saves a lot of unneeded information in its prefetch and temporary folder. This can be cleaned automatically with software like CCleaner.
- If you have Nvidia Ge Force, you may have to manually remove some old driver installation files. Information on this can be obtained on the net. Alternatively, you can also use Windows Administrative Tools.
Defragment occasionally.
Defragmentation is also important. However, you can now do it less frequently since you won't be adding any files to the main drive which will also extend the life of your hard drive.
Stop extra processes and services.
For example, if you install security tools like AVAST or Avira security with built-in firewalls, you need to stop Windows Defender, as the antivirus task will be taken by the other security tools. This will free RAM and processor power for other tasks.
- Do not stop Defender if you are only using specific tools, like only an anti-virus program. Defender is a firewall and malware scanner, so don't stop it if your security program doesn't handle both of those tasks.
Keep Windows up to date.
Be diligent in checking for updates to your Windows operating system.
Make sure your system can handle any upgrades before you install them.
Most software and hardware manufacturers list the system requirements to use their products. Whenever you're planning to do a hardware or software upgrade, always make sure your system has the necessary resources and can handle the upgrade.
Adjust your power settings to cool your system.
Cooling your system is tough and depends on lot of things. This small step will allow you to reduce processor temp up to 7 degrees without decreasing performance. To do this:
- Go to "Control Panel" and click "System & Security".
- Click "Power Options" and check "Balanced".
- Click on "Change Power settings".
- Then click on "Change Advanced Power settings".
- In the menu double click on "Power Processor Management".
- Double click on "Maximum Processor State" and change from 100% to 98%.
- The above step will not affect performance.
- Installing multiple antivirus or anti malware software will overload your computer processor and use a lot of RAM. To run more smoothly; stick to only one anti-virus software which will require low resources or only the Windows's Defender antivirus, since it's lightweight and is built-in.


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The Best Wonder Woman Party Supplies for a Superhero Bash
Whether you're planning a Diana Prince–themed party or just want to add a touch of girl power to your decorations, you can never go wrong with Wonder Woman party supplies! We've searched high and low for the best decorations, suggestions, and recipes to celebrate the Amazon Princess. The list below is the perfect guide for a Wonder Woman party, but you might also find some Wonder Woman party supplies perfect for any occasion.
Wonder Woman Party Supplies: Decor
Wonder Woman Wall Decal
This Wonder Woman wall decal makes the perfect party decoration. And after the party, it may just make the perfect all-the-time decoration.
Wonder Woman Party Sign
If you're planning a Wonder Woman birthday party, one of these age signs is a perfect addition to your decorations.
Customizable Wonder Woman Banner
If your Wonder Woman party is celebrating someone in particular, you've got to check out this customizable banner.
Wonder Woman Party Backdrop
Every good party needs a backdrop! This Wonder Woman backdrop will make any wall look festive, and it's the perfect spot for a photo booth.
Wonder Woman Shield
This Wonder Woman shield is a perfect prop for party photos, and it's fun! Just don't take anyone's eye out with the shooting stars.
Wonder Woman Balloon Bouquet
This balloon bouquet is the perfect touch for a festive Wonder Woman party.
Wonder Woman Party Supplies: Food and Recipes
Wonder Woman Cookbook by Susan Gray
Make your event a Wonder Woman dinner party with these recipes, including Justice Gnocchi, The Godkiller Salad, Amazonian Pasta, and more.
Wonder Woman Plates and Napkins
These are must-have Wonder Woman party supplies. Your Diana Prince party won't be complete without them.
Wonder Woman Cupcake Rings
It's a cupcake topper! It's a ring! It's both! These Wonder Woman cupcake rings are perfect for decorating cupcakes or other small treats, and they make a great party favor.
Cranberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry Wonder Woman Pie
The red, blue, and golden pastry of this pie is perfect for a Wonder Woman party, but you can also use the crust idea on any recipe to add a festive touch.
Feta and Puff Pastry Stars
They're Mediterranean! In a star form! This one is a no-brainer for any Wonder Woman party.
Wonder Woman Cocktails
These rum cocktails inspired by the Amazon Princess are perfect for any party guests…or at least guests of legal drinking age.
Wonder Woman Funfetti Cake
Everyone knows that funfetti plus sparklers equals Wonder Woman.
Printable Wonder Woman Popcorn Boxes
Turn your popcorn into superhero fuel with these printable popcorn boxes.
Wonder Woman Cookie Cutters
Make any cookies instantly cooler with these Wonder Woman cookie cutters.
Wonder Woman Party Supplies: DIY
Wonder Woman Crown
Glittery Wonder Woman crown you can make at home? Count me in!
Printable Wonder Woman Invitations
These customizable invitations will set the perfect tone for your Wonder Woman party.
Wonder Woman Crown and Bracelets Crochet Pattern
If you've got the yarn and the skills, you can whip up these Wonder Woman accessories that will stun your guests.
Wonder Woman Wreath
A themed door decoration will give your guests that Wonder Woman vibe from the moment they arrive.
Printable Wonder Woman Banner
A banner you can easily print and hang at home? Gimme.
Lasso of Truth
All you need is some rope and gold spray paint to create your very own lasso of truth! Although we can't promise that it will help you unveil any dark secrets from your party guests.
Wonder Woman Clock
You'll want to leave this DIY clock on the wall long after party time is over.
Wonder Woman Party Supplies: Party Favors
Wonder Woman Slap Bracelets
Make your guests feel invincible with these slap bracelets.
Wonder Woman Glitter Tiaras
With these tiaras, anyone can be a hero for a day.
Wonder Woman Bubble Wands
These bubble wand party favors are good, clean fun.
Party Favor Bags
If you're going to hand out Wonder Woman party favors, you definitely need the bags to match.
Wonder Woman Stickers
Everyone loves stickers! Need I say more?
Wonder Woman Hair Ties
Because sometimes you've got to pull your hair back before you can fight the bad guys.
We hope these Wonder Woman party supplies helped you plan the perfect superhero bash! If you're looking for more Wonder Woman swag, check out these lists:
30 of the Most Badass Wonder Woman Leggings
Wonder Woman T-Shirts for Book Nerds


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Interview Nightmare: Lens Crappers
Quite a while back I attended one of my college alumni career fairs and happened to talk to a company that we'll call "ACME Lenses". I talked to a recruiter for the parent company and she was pleasant with me and while I wasn't exactly looking for a retail opportunity she convinced me to give her my resume and said she would forward it to the local store in my local job market.
Six months later I get a phone call from a representative of ACME Lenses and the girl I spoke with said she had just been faxed my resume and was willing to interview with me. She was very coy regarding what the position would be, she only said they had part-time and full time positions. Clearly not thrilled about the lead off with a part-time positions after having years of professional office experience and a newish degree, I set up the interview at a retail mall location in the area (but not the store I'd start at). The interview was for 2p.m.
I ended up wearing a suit because she was so coy about the open position and as they say dress for the job you want. I showed up about 10-15 minutes early figuring that naturally it is good to be punctual, and you never know how retail works.
A good couple of minutes pass before someone even acknowledged my presence in the store (which was odd, because I had walked the mall a bit, and I was the only crazy guy wearing a suit). Oddly he didn't even try to sell me anything but I told him I was looking for the Manager and he told me she had just left for lunch.
I about hit the roof on the second story of this mall. I asked if he knew when she would be back, and he said that he had no idea, but he would leave a note that I was here at 2pm and he invited me to walk the mall as I waited.
Eventually I circled back to the retail store about 25 minutes later, and was told that the manager still was not there. I walked around a little longer and came back nearly an hour after my original interview slot and low and behold the manager is just strolling up to the store. She eventually realized that we did have an appointment and we proceeded to have an interview in the middle of the mall courtyard area. It was already the strangest and probably most unprofessional interview when the interview seemed to switch to less of an interview than a date. It was a total waste of time.
Needless to say after about 45 minutes of odd questions there didn't even seem to be a part time job in the store. The whole thing was frustrating, and needless to say if I ever need glasses one day, I will not be going to Lens Crappers.
Have an Interview Nightmare you'd like to share with us? Send us your story at [email protected] or send us some tweets #interviewnightmare to @careerpurgatory.


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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the department, the City Manager, City Council and citizens of the community. The board advises and consults with Council on matters affecting Parks and Recreation policies and procedures.
Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings will resume via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Nick Aceves
(704) 638-5299
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
The City of Salisbury Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The Advisory board meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 1 pm unless otherwise noted. Location varies per meeting.
The City of Salisbury has 15 active, standing boards and commissions created and appointed by Salisbury City Council.
Board terms are staggered for 2-year or 3-year terms and most end on March 31. Applicants must be 18 and a Salisbury resident, with some exceptions.
Applications, both online and print, are accepted on a continual basis and kept on file for consideration in the event a vacancy occurs. Application for the Police Citizens Advisory Board can be found here.
Online Application
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Book: Plastic Viking Helmets
Coming back soon:
The Solongasitgetsmethere
This person does not know and does not want to know anything about how the car works, or what kind of condition it is in, or whether it has any fuel. That button there either opens the bonnet or puts on the wipers, not sure. The Solongasitgetsmethere knows that there is a spare tyre, but thinks it is the front one on the right, because there are some cars which only have one on the front, so the other front one must be the spare. This person could not tell a Rolls Royce from a Mini, because all cars are classified as either red, blue or white.


text: Home Insights Analysis Luxury Auction House Christie's Taps Into Region's Real Estate Boom The Christie's name will soon be facilitating the sale of more than just art and watches in the UAE. by Robert Anderson November 15, 2014 On the eve of Christie's latest auction, all attention was focussed on the contemporary art, and watch collections set to go under the hammer. The auction house was combining a bumper collection of modern and contemporary Arab, Iranian and Turkish Art with the largest sale of watches in the Middle East for its 17th sales season and interest was at fever pitch (with combined sales reaching $15.8 million by the end of proceedings). But behind the scenes, another less prominent event was taking place, the launch of the auction house's property wing, Christie's International Real Estate's, latest affiliate. The company, which specialises in connecting ultra high-end property with ultra wealthy buyers (many of whom regularly participate in Christie's auctions) has chosen a start-up for its new Dubai unit, headed by Brian Etemad, a licensed Attorney at Law from New York, former MD at Hamptons International Real Estate Middle East and legal council at Emaar Properties. "Very frequently, we will find an established company with a long term track record that we're happy to invite in. In some markets, however, it works better having a start-up," said Joachim Wrang- Widén, SVP and regional director for Europe, Middle East, Russia, India and Africa, Christie's International Real Estate. Etemad, who is representing the likes of Armani House, Polo Homes and Dubai Hills, will be working to facilitate the sale of penthouse apartments, villas and even the off-plan property of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNW), with an expected transaction value of $3 million to $5 million and above. The sale of a $99 million Arabic palace is one of the first properties the unit will be handling from its office on the seventh floor of Emaar Business Square. Christie's International Real Estate will not be taking an equity stake in the entity or participate in its day-to-day operations, but will provide the unit with a global marketing and PR platform and a network of affiliates in 46 countries for referrals. In explaining the real estate arm's Dubai entry, Wrang-Widén said there are six key metrics he looks for in a market – capital import, capital export, capital transit, capital management in terms of wealth management and private banking, whether the auction house has a local operation and if there is a strong local residential market. "We are not in the business of putting flags on maps. If someone can afford to pay us but we don't think we'll make a difference to the market, we probably won't go to entry," he said. But while the Dubai property boom now appears to be subsiding, with sales prices for apartments and villas slowing 1 per cent and 4 per cent respectively quarter on quarter in Q3 2014, according to real estate consultants Asteco, the SVP is not concerned about Dubai's long-term prospects. "This type of peak, trough and regeneration is very good for the market itself because you need to move through two or three cycles before you get the fundamentals right," he said. "I would not want to have an affiliation in the market if I had any concerns about its long term sustainability and solidity." The executive is also not coy on Christie's International Real Estate's plans for the region, having previously revealed to Gulf Business in London the firm was eyeing three to four offices, with Bahrain a potential target. "Obviously we would like to grow our business in this part of the world, we think its sensible to start in Dubai and the UAE for obvious reasons but we do keep a close eye on what goes on in other markets as well." But coming back to our meeting in London we will have more offices in the Gulf, definitely." 0 Comments Share Tweet Share Share


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"Riot" - 5/28/20
On one of the darkest days in American history
I did not hear from you
And in that silence it was impossible
Not to wonder
Were you in darkness too?
Were you sitting on the edge of your bed
Paralyzed with overwhelm
Unable to put down the phone
Unable to turn off the anti-static
Were your lips ice-blue in the unrelenting brokenness?
Faith has come close so many times to admitting
"I can't do this" but closer many more times
To assuring us "we'll get through this"
Every day gurus endow the world with
Pretty words encouraging love
But oppression's always questioned
What if intention is simply not enough
To quell this kind of kerosene between
Unfathomable and duplicitous distance?
The future whispers seductive secrets
In time's left ear even as it fills insurrection's right
With doubt and now's ears are bleeding
As the atmosphere around it screams aloud
For justice and against pain for illumination
Through the purest gust of wind that doesn't stop
Until movement proclaims satiation
But not so much that tempests flood
Or untethered objects drift away, decimated
The weather in my heart is getting so thick
Some days I see lighthouses but today was light-licked
In such a moment of awe of wondering of worry
Of sadness of indignity's cardiac arrest, armed
Where are hope's loving hands to sift desecration
From piles of madness crumpled siren-cries
Deafen mellifluence every time injustice sets sail
For somewhere far beyond this situation
If I can't reach you what is our destination I'm reaching
To remember better days but remembering's raw
It wants to polish every memory anniversary of
Almost what if maybe but for complicity's cracked cause


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This three day course is a continuation of the SampleManager Forms course which provides the basis for adding C# coding to Forms to enhance their capabilities. This course is an essential part of becoming a SampleManager Forms expert.
Delivered in a classroom style by one of our expert education consultants, the course uses a hands-on approach with real life data where appropriate. You will receive a certificate on completion of the course, and comprehensive course notes that can be used as reference material.
Please note that in 2023 this course may be attended in a virtual mode or in person mode in North America. When registering please note your preference of attendance: Virtual or In-person.
Please Note:This course assumes that you are already familiar with, and have programming experience in C#.
- Experienced SampleManager users
- Students wishing to customize SampleManager
We provide a hardcopy of the training manual. For attendees who complete the class, we also provide access to an online copy of the book.


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I've said it many times with clients, at speaking engagements, and in my blogs, but the key to really connecting with a sales prospect or building on current relationships is to always remember: It's NOT about YOU. Ever.
The simplest way to reinforce that behavior is to come equipped to any meeting at any stage in the selling process (or with any business relationship you are looking to improve) with lots of questions. By their very nature, questions tell a person you are interested in what they have to say, and they put you second. That is immediately engaging, because people love to talk about themselves...it's just our nature. But here, you are putting your own interests aside to hear about theirs.
That said, questions need to also tell someone you're not just barraging them for information, but that, based on what they're telling you, you're getting to the heart of their interests, their concerns, their pain points. Smartly done, they build on what you've heard already, and tell your client or prospect that you've truly been listening to them.
So let's look at the stages of selling, and see what questions will get you to closing, and build a solid, trusting relationship along the way.
This is the first step in selling that everyone agrees is the most key, and it's where you gather information to determine if a company or client is a good fit for what you are offering. Their current place in the market, their size, their apparent needs, competition, opportunities — all of it — is information that will help you formulate the questions that tell them you've been doing your homework, and leading them to a conclusion that YOU are the person they need to work with.
Everyone is different, so questions should be customized, but should also fall under these basic formulas:
• What is your biggest pain point?
• What do you think this problem is costing you? (time, productivity or money)
• Have you tried to solve this problem in the past?
• What have been the obstacles that have prevented you from solving this problem?
• What would it mean to you personally to get this problem solved? How much better or different would it be for your business
Ideally you may already have these answers already if your research prior to the first meeting was thorough, but notice that none of these questions, or those to follow, will lead to a yes or no answer. That's the point, because you can't afford to be cut off at this stage.
As you determine whether or not you have the right person in front of you to get you closer to closing, your questions get more pointed. Still, they show an authentic interest in solving their problem and can lead you to the right connections to make the sale.
• Who is generally involved in the decision making?
• Where does this problem fall in the priorities for your company?
• How soon do you want to get this problem resolved? (Look for answers that are fairly specific. "Soon" is too vague, but "in the next 4-6 weeks is better.)
• What's the best way to communicate with you and anyone else that is involved in the process?
• What will happen if the decision does not get made?
So you've listened to what the customer says they need, but during the presentation phase, you really need to make sure there isn't something else that needs to be addressed or solved first. Perhaps the real problem isn't that they need better marketing to sell their product, but that they aren't responding appropriately to their competition because they lack awareness of who their competition really is.
So in turn, the customer gets to know you better as well, including what your company is about, how well you can work with them based on your interests and goals in the market. Your questions will help reveal the real issues, leading your customer to realize what next steps they need to take, and having also heard how your offering can help get them there, build a stronger trust.
• What's important to you when making a buying decision on a product/service?
• Who do you feel is your biggest competition?
• What do you know about (name of other competitors)?
• How much do you know about our company?
• What have you found the most compelling about working with our company?
• What are your greatest concerns about working with our company?
Generally done together, this is your opportunity to show your customer or prospect what you've got that they can't do without. So while you're doing the demonstrating, also keep them engaged and feeling like you're no longer selling (push), but they are buying (pull).
• How do you see this fitting in with your needs? Building your business?
• How have other (similar) products or services fallen short?
• What other applications can you see for this product?
• Given a trial period with this product/service, how could we help set you up for success?
• What obstacles can we help you overcome in purchasing this product/service?
The popular saying is A-B-C...Always Be Closing. If you've done your best with the above steps, closing should be much easier, but never depend on it or assume anything. This is your final chance to make a great impression and if you're still talking with this customer, you don't need to oversell, but still show that it isn't about you, but about solving their problems. While we've been shying away from yes or no answers, Dale Carnegie talks about getting the yes from someone to start of on a positive footing. This leads them to more yes answers as you continue to ask questions and builds on a feeling of partnership and goodwill rather that one of hard selling.
• Are you still committed to solving this problem?
• In reviewing everything we've talked about, did you feel more strongly about using product X or product Y (or both)
• How did you feel about the fit for this product/service within your company?
• It does seem that our product or service will solve your problem, and I know delaying a solution is costing you money/time/productivity. How soon did you want to get started on resolving this pain point?
• How else can I help you?
• Who will need to review the contract?
As you build your own arsenal of questions, asking them early and often throughout the sales process becomes a natural habit. Think about it...as children we asked hundreds of questions in a day, but somehow grew out of that. This is an exercise in rebuilding your own curiosity about others, really, and you may find it uncovers that desire for discovering answers that help broaden your whole world, and not just the world of your business.


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This Committee aims to collect information from health authorities and the tourism industry in order to keep properly updated to the media, business partners and members of industry on the state that holds the activity state's tourism in a systematic way against the possible health risk.
The Tourism Committee is headed by the Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo, and is formed by the Ministry of Health, the City Mayors of the municipalities of the State, as well as Hotels Associations, Chambers, Airport Authorities, National Institute of Immigration Taxi drivers' Unions, Consulates and the State Destinations Tourism Promotion Boards. The State Health Department reported that to date, Cancun, Riviera Maya and the various tourist destinations in the Mexican Caribbean are free from the contagion of the outbreak of human influenza that has been presented in the center of the country.
The various preventive measures implemented in recent days are: The tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, theme parks, shopping malls, marinas, buses and taxis are used for prevention and sanitation measures to prevent this serious virus affecting the general population and tourists. Green Angels and delegations of the Red Cross throughout the state distribute information related to influenza, which includes a list of symptoms, what to do and whom to go in case of any of these symptoms.
The destinations of the Mexican Caribbean have all the medical personnel, hospital facilities and medicines appropriate for providing timely care in the event of specific symptoms in a tourist or a citizen.
The hotels associations of the state reports submitted their occupation, to be held in percentages above 50 per cent general, occupancy is projected to remain next week. Similarly, reported that all accommodation establishments and tourist services are operating normally, including all restaurants.
Cancun International Airport reported at the close of the day April 30 that a total of 276 airport operations, of which 183 were international flights to 93 domestic flights, reported only the cancellation of 6 flights.
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Xcaret, Xel Ha and all the theme parks across the state are operating as normal and usual schedule. By federal authorities dispositions all archaeological sites and museums are closed and are expected to reopen soon. All restaurants in the tourist destinations in Quintana Roo are open to the condition of operating at 50 percent of its capacity to prevent agglomeration and following the highest hygiene measures. Bars and clubs are installed outdoors may operate under these same conditions, while those that are located in closed spaces will remain closed until further notice.
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I need a hero. What makes a hero? We all have our club favourites and legends who we talk about and reminisce over. Those moments you were there to witness and regale over a pint and that bond us as fans. There are those moments of history off the field that are debated on the terraces and talked about in the pubs. They inspire pride and passion and are generally considered personal to each club. However, there are some heroes who have straddled rival clubs and some may consider them turncoats these days. Back in the early days of the football league, the mindset was different. And there is one colossus figure who is claimed as a hero by both Manchester clubs.
William Henry Meredith is really a superhero. Wherever he played he left an indelible mark. Born July 1874 in Chirk, Wales Billy naturally followed family tradition and started working down the mines. The ever-popular recreation of football would become a way of life for him.
He Came From Down The Mines
Aged 18 he made his debut for Chirk Amateur Athletic Association Football Club and was instrumental in helping them win the Welsh Cup in 1894. As an amateur, he could also play for the English club Northwich Victoria where his talents were noticed and he signed for Ardwick FC in that capacity too. At first, he continued working down the mines and commuting to Manchester. Ironically, one of his early appearances for the team that became Manchester City was a 5-2 defeat to Newton Heath, the team that became Manchester United.
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Standing out from the crowd both on and off the pitch, this lanky Welshman was asked to captain City in his second season at the club. He was only 21-years-old. Very soon the fans were heard to be singing, "Oh I wish I was you, Billy Meredith, I wish I was you. I envy you, indeed I do", around Hyde Road. I mean, he was their top scorer after his first season. He was unmissable playing with a toothpick between his teeth to aid concentration and a waiting partner for his legendary crosses.
His first partner was Pat Finnerhan who decided to play for Liverpool. But, in 1897-99, his partnership with William Smith – known as "Stockport Smith" – saw City become dominant in the Second Division. With the signing of Meredith's hero, Jimmy Ross, City were promoted to the first division.
Sometimes experience is needed to bridge a gap. Meredith himself became that figure despite his youth. He was very sure of himself and his abilities and City was seen as being a one-man team. The fans' song didn't seem to reflect that as the lyric says, "But it's those centres that you send in which Turnbull then heads in." It was his ability to read the game and influence in attack that made him such a popular figure and an exciting one to watch.
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This early team was "typical City" and the defensive flaws meant City started life going between the first and second divisions. I guess that this is what is known as history in the making, but Meredith captained City to an FA Cup victory in 1904 and scored the only goal of the match. Controversy follows brilliance and Bolton have always maintained he was offside. What ensued can only be described as that.
City were contenders for the League title the following season. It was a last day battle for the title and City had to beat Aston Villa if they were to take it from Newcastle. There was no fairytale ending as City lost 3-2. The ending became a nightmare as Sandy Turnbull and Villa's captain Alex Leake clashed. This was not the clash of two men passionate about the sport, but two men fighting like animals and literally slinging mud and two-fingered gestures. This escalated into fisticuffs and with the subsequent FA investigation, Meredith would enter the arena of scandal.
A Scandal In Football – Who'd have thought?
Alex Leake claimed that Meredith had offered him £10 to throw the game. Meredith was suspended without pay for 18 months. I would imagine that this caused him more consternation than the FA fines and a ferocious national scandal. A man who was said to have known his worth would have felt that he was abandoned by his employers and he decided to blow the proverbial whistle.
If Meredith had offered that bribe, it was on the management's orders. He was not going to be a scapegoat. The resulting scandal also revealed that City had been paying players more than the £4 weekly maximum wage. In fact, some players received up to £7 for their achievements. A further 17 players were banned from playing as a result.
Blue Turns Red
United's manager Ernest Mangnall took advantage of this and strengthened his newly- promoted squad with four of these stars. Herbert Bannister, Jimmy Turnbull, and Sandy Turnbull signed for United. Meredith also became a Red and his debut was New Years Day 1907, rather ironically it was against Aston Villa. He provided Sandy Turnbull with the assist for the sole goal of that match. United finished the following season as champions of 1908 for the first time in their history. They won the FA Cup the following season but Meredith was suspended for the month of January after he kicked a player.
Courting Controversy Once Again
Prolific and influential both on and off the pitch it would only be a matter of time before the nation read about him again. With the maximum £4 weekly wage as a top priority, he chaired a meeting of some 500 players to discuss a players union and campaign for a more fair system.
His reasoning was:
"They congratulate me and give me caps but they will not give me a penny more than men are earning in the reserve team. Some of them perhaps do not trouble themselves to improve themselves and don't worry about taking care of condition. If football is a man's livelihood and he does more than others for his employer, why is he not entitled to better pay than others?"
With that, the Association Footballers Union was formed and strike action was threatened.
Most clubs responded by threatening to cancel players' registration and the majority of players left the union. The entire Manchester United squad did remained, however, and could not participate in the game.
They renamed themselves "Outcasts FC" and continued to train. A compromise was reached and they returned to the league. As a former miner, he campaigned for workers rights but the unions did not see footballers as workers in the traditional sense and therefore no need to improve conditions. The Union was recognised and a bonus payment system was agreed. Capped wages continued.
So did United's success. With 303 appearances and 35 goals, Meredith is definitely a club legend. He helped them win two First Division titles and an FA Cup. He also is the oldest player ever to play for United on 7 May 1921, at 46 years and 281 days. I doubt he will ever lose that title. With 339 appearances and 129 goals for City, he is considered a legend there too. He returned to City and in his last match against Newcastle in the semi-final of the FA Cup, at the age of 49 years and 245 days, it made him the oldest player to play for City. Do you think he will lose that honour?
Honour is something he prided himself on. A champion of workers rights and a proud Welshman who had 48 caps for his home country. He actually received over 70 call-ups but he was not often released – another thing he campaigned for. The last cap was won when he was aged 45 years and 229 days and it was when Wales beat England 2-1 to win the 1920 British Home Championship. I am sure this was one of his proudest moments.
In an age where playing for rival teams was less controversial, Meredith shone for both clubs and is claimed by both City and United as a hero. He died in April 1958 at the age of 83 and was buried in an unmarked grave. He certainly played the game with some 750 senior appearances so eventually City, United, the PFA, and the Welsh FA eventually decided to pay for a headstone and its upkeep. He didn't need one as he knew his own worth.


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This was my first time to have an organ technician perform work on my organ. When I first received the organ back in 2009, I had a guy check out my organ as it would randomly turn off. He didn't do any actual work (he was quite elderly). He took the top off, looked inside, said he couldn't help, and left. Amazingly, I have not had that particular problem since that day!
I had procrastinated about having work done to the organ since then. With it being from the 1970's, I didn't want to risk making the problems worse. Also, I had received an estimate that seemed high. And it felt like it was a challenge to find someone willing to come to Adrian. In hindsight, I realize I could have identified a church in Adrian with an electronic organ and found out who they were using for maintenance and service. I could still do this! I was encouraged by a lady I met at the AGO convention in July to have my organ serviced.
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"Not as far as I know." She got to her feet and padded across the stone floor.
"Wait." Grumbling, he pushed up from the cozy warm couch, slipped his socked feet back into his boots, and clomped toward her. "Best let me answer the door since we don't know who's waiting on the other side."
She slowed her pace to allow him to catch up with her. "This castle is huge. By the time we get to the door, the visitors may be gone." She giggled.
"Way to keep in shape." Chuckling, he kissed her. "Apparently, my cousin made the original great hall into their family living space."
He smiled at the thought. "Besides, I didn't hear you complain last evening when you thundered through the castle for a couple of hours on four paws."
"That was different. My wolf needed the exercise, and you didn't want me to go outside." Her lips formed a pout that he found irresistible.
"Didn't want to spring you from a trap." He turned his attention out the window where the snow swirled in the howling wind. "Besides, who in bloody hell would be calling at this time of night and in this weather?"
She raised an eyebrow and shrugged. "Only one group of individuals I know."
"Oh, no. I'm on leave. They didn't know where I was going. Besides, they wouldn't expect me to be here." The ancient wooden door groaned then made a squeeing sound when Killian yanked it open. "What in tarnation are you doing here?"
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And let's not neglect the fitness fad which created a huge surge in sales of legwarmers , with teen ladies even wearing them over their denims. It may seam to be sensible however fanny packs are simply the worst 80s style development for males. And it confirmed in individuals's preference for more and larger (especially when it came to hair, make-up and clothing). Whereas not every eighties trend for women was nice, the era is unquestionably definable by the clothes girls wore.
Some makeup strains were additionally designed to match the clothes, so neon dominated the day for a short time till women determined that all those vivid colours have been perhaps just a little too bright, in any case. According to Pinterest's in-home analytic staff, the '80s trend isn't about to die down. The 80s was the last decade that model forgot – or, it forgot me, anyway, as I raced by every new pattern with gusto, never conscious of whether or not the look suited me. If it was 'in', I just needed to have it. So off I might go to Bury market to pick up the latest 'tendencies'.
Ah, '80s trend. John stays warm and trendy on chilly fall days by wearing a crew neck over a flannel collared shirt impressed by the '80s on Sept. Drew Barrymore is all grown up now, however again in 1982 as Elliott's little sis Gertie in E.T., she nailed the function of a trendy '80s tot along with her collared blouses, corduroy overalls, and yarn-tied pigtails—and one piercing scream that would freak out even an alien.
But they've been a part of vogue for a very long time too, and previously year have made a comeback, particularly amongst women. There was extra to preppy type for girls than Keds and dresses made with puffy sleeves and many fabric, though these have been important components to the preppy eighties fashion. Most people, at the moment, wished to put on low-upkeep clothes with extra fundamental colors, as the worldwide recession happening at the time stored extravagant clothes out of attain.


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Toward More Effective Disaster Philanthropy
Dr. David Abramson
Deputy Director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University
Steve Dozier
Vice President for Corporate Services, Walmart
Bob Ottenhoff
President and CEO, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Tony Pipa
Deputy Assistant to the Administrator,
Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Learning, USAID
Joe Ruiz
Director, The UPS Foundation Humanitarian Relief Program
Moderated by:
Lori J. Bertman
President and CEO, Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation
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Following a natural disaster, philanthropy plays a vital role in aiding affected communities and can have an equally critical role in building long term community resilience. As private entities, philanthropists can operate with flexibility across sectors and creativity that generates unique contributions across the lifecycle of disasters—from preparedness to recovery. CSIS and the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation hosted an on-the-record panel discussion exploring how to move toward more effective disaster philanthropy.
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"The Royals didn't go down in order until the fifth inning."
In the words of Mr. Jason Collette,

Hellickson is an unmitigated disaster these days with a heavy dose of self-inflicted damage
— jasoncollette (@jasoncollette) August 26, 2013

Jeremy Hellickson only lasted two-and-two-thirds yesterday, matching the shortest outing of his career and allowing five runs in that span. Cesar Ramos picked up where Helly left off, giving up five runs in his three innings of relief, while Wesley Wright was the best pitcher of the day, only conceding a solo homer as the lone hit and run in his two-and-a-thirds to close out the game.
The Rays just couldn't find a way to win against Kansas City this season, going 1-6, with three of the losses going to Helly; who has not lasted five innings in five of his past six starts, posting an 0-5 record and a 9.00 ERA.
Per Marc Topkin, neither Joe Maddon nor Hellickson are sure what's going wrong this year:
"We feel very confident about him," Maddon said. "It's just been difficult or exasperating to try to get him to get back where he had been. And we're turning over every stone trying to figure it out."
Maddon said he's been "racking my brain" trying to help Hellickson, poring over reports only to find out "there's nothing definitively different about him."
Hellickson doesn't have any answers, either. He feels physically fine and said Monday was actually the most consistent he has been with his command the past five starts.
For the full recap, including Wil Myers' day at the plate and Maddon's ejection, scope Danny's postgame words.
Tonight the team opens up a three-game set against the Angels, then hit the road for a 10-game West Coast road trip against Oakland, Los Angeles and Seattle.
- Matt Harvey. Torn UCL. Heartbreak for baseball fans everywhere.
If that didn't make you sad enough...

Attention Matt Harvey fans. Since 2010, 4 pitchers have torn their UCL and returned to the majors. None did so in fewer than 11 months.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 27, 2013

Thanks, for the ole salt in the wound, ESPN.
- A view, from a KC perspective, of Myers' return yesterday afternoon.
- The Marlins released Casey Kotchman. Who wants him?
- A new site dedicated to the art of pitching? Check it out.
- The Astros may be on pace for 108 losses, but according to Forbes, they're on pace to bring in approximately $99 million dollars in operating income this year. The Astros are denying this report.


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Pebble smartwatch reaches 275k sold, 1m app downloads
The Pebble smartwatch is on a kick, and it's been a raging success so far. The company initially raised over $10 million on Kickstarter and have since been the talk of the town. Most recently, Pebble revealed that they have sold 275,000 smartwatches so far, and they're having trouble keeping up with demand, as some Kickstarter backers still don't have their own units in yet.
However, the company is slowly catching up. They've shipped over 93,000 Pebble smartwatches since January, and they said that any remaining Kickstarter backers that haven't received their watches yet will receive them in the next week or so, except for Germany, where Pebble is citing customs problems for the delay in shipments.
Furthermore, one million Pebble apps have been downloaded from Pebble and its developers, which is quite the milestone for the company, and they only expect for that number to grow exponentially once more apps become available and more Pebble watches start to ship out to customers.
Pebble says that their focus "is now shifting to supporting third-party developers," and the company says that there has been an "active community around the Pebble SDK." Pebble is also promising to expand its API for a "deeper" and better user experience and improve the communication between the smartwatch and smartphone.
Pebble is also bringing Gmail and IMAP notification support to the smartwatch, which put a smile on almost everyone's face, seeing as how Gmail has a huge user base. The support will show up in an upcoming update for the Pebble iOS app. In the long run, we should be seeing a lot of third party content with support for Pebble, so late-comers to the Pebble game won't have anything to worry about except for an even better experience.
SOURCE: Kickstarter


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The first decent Android tablet has been officially announced by Samsung today. The Samsung Galaxy Tab, which we were very impressed by when we got some hands-on action with, will be available for all four major U.S. carriers, as well as Rogers in Canada.
As you've likely heard before, the Galaxy Tab sports a 7-inch, enhanced TFT display, and not the Super AMOLED display that we've seen from the Galaxy S smartphones that have saturated the four major U.S. carriers already. The Tab also ships with Android 2.2 Froyo, Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS on board.
Unlike many upcoming Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab will have the Android Market and we're very happy to see its presence. Samsung got the go-ahead from Google since the Tab is basically just a big phone and we're not complaining. What we are complaining about is because it's a large phone it will likely be tied to a carrier for the time being, and no WiFi-only option will be available upon first launch (although one will be coming later, Samsung said).
The new Android tablet should be a killer device that gives the Apple iPad some serious competition. The Android tablet comes with a front (1.3 MP) and back (3.0 MP) facing camera, something that the iPad lacks. Also looks for a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, 16 GB of internal memory and about 7 hours of battery life with the 4,000 mAh battery.
The Tab also supports Flash playback, something that the iPad will never support – depending on how you look at it, Flash support can be considered a great win, or a hindrance. But then again, the Flash player is an application that you can uninstall yourself, so it likely won't be an issue.
If the Tab has similar success as the Galaxy S smartphones, which Samsung predicts to ship 5 million Galaxy S phone by the end of the year, the Galaxy Tab may be quite the hit. We're happy to hear that Rogers customers will be able to grab one as well in the coming months. Now that we finally have word that T-Mobile will carry the tablet, we know that Samsung is doing something right with launching their devices on all carriers in the US. Maybe some of their competitors will follow suit?


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When it comes to gardening, it's essential to understand the different amounts of water that each vegetable needs. Over or under watering your plants can cause them to die or start to wilt. So, every gardener should ask themselves, "How often should I water my vegetable garden?".
Many elements go into monitoring your vegetable garden. While water is essential, some factors impact how much water your garden will need. Understanding these factors can help you better water your vegetable garden with ease.
We've taken the time to research the various methods for watering vegetables. Listed below are our top tips for ensuring that your vegetable garden thrives this upcoming year.
How Often Should I Water My Vegetable Garden?
As a general rule, you'll want to water your vegetable garden at least two inches per week. The frequency and amount of water, though, will depend on several factors.
Factors That Affect Your Plant's Water Needs
Rainwater Collection: A Complete Guide to Collecting Rainwater
Soil Quality
A healthy foundation is key to having a thriving garden. When soil quality is terrible, your plants will start to die no matter how much water they receive. That's why you must have good soil quality before you even plant your crops.
An excellent way to ensure that your soil is nutrient-rich and healthy is to use compost. Composting before planting helps improve the soil quality and prevents your vegetables from dying.
Using ¼ quarter-inch compost each passing season can help improve your soil's quality. The more nutrient-rich your soil is, the more likely the soil will hold onto water. If your soil quality starts out bad, you can instantly tell. Land that is dry and falls apart in your hands requires nutrients and water.
However, if the soil quality is already decent, then you can quickly grab onto a bit of soil, and it will stick together. Ensuring that the ground doesn't become completely dry is key to keeping your vegetable garden healthy. Although, you'll want to ensure that you're not overwatering the soil either.
Another key element to knowing how often you should water your garden is to know the climate. Each climate requires a different amount of water due to the weather.
Sunny and dry climates tend to require more water, while ones with frequent rain may only need a bit of water each week. If you live in an area with lots of sunlight, then you may only need to water your soil once per week. Any more than that and you may risk over-watering your plants.
When vegetables receive too much water, they will begin to have similar symptoms as when they are wilting. On the other hand, places that receive less sunlight and tend to rain more will only require watering once every two weeks.
The key to climate-based watering is always to check the soil quality first. Even if you're living in a place with plenty of rainfall, it's a good idea to check the soil's moisture levels.
Types of Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs You are Growing
Knowing the types of vegetables in your garden can help you understand how much water they need. The frequency of watering will also change depending on what kind of vegetable you're growing. In general, there are a few different factors that you should keep in mind, such as:
It should go without saying, but the size of the plant will influence how often you should water it. More abundant vegetables will require more water than smaller ones. Additionally, larger vegetables will need to be watered frequently.
Vegetables that have root systems will be more efficient at absorbing the surrounding water. This may require the plants to be watered less frequently.
We always recommend checking the type of plant to ensure you're giving it enough water. Some plants even require daily watering.
Potted vs Outdoor
You may not realize it, but potted plants need to be watered less than outdoors. The main reason is that any plant placed in a pot without drainage at the bottom will continue to hold onto water.
Water that isn't absorbed will just sit at the bottom of the container and can cause the plant to become over-watered if continuing to give more water than necessary. That said, vegetable types play a huge role in how much water is needed.
A root vegetable may need more water during the first few sprouting months, while a fully grown berry bush may only need a bit of water periodically depending on the rainfall in the season.
It all depends on what type of plant you have. Doing your research on each vegetable can help ensure that you're not over or under-watering.
The frequency of sunlight will profoundly impact the amount of water your garden needs. If you live in a naturally bright climate, you may need to make adjustments to your vegetables.
Creating shade and blocking out some sunlight can help assist with soil quality. Plants in your garden will start to dry out if they are exposed to too much sunlight.
An excellent method to test the sunlight exposure is to water your plants. If, by the end of the day, the soil feels dry to the touch, then we recommend adjusting the frequency you water your vegetables.
Remember, sunlight changes depending on the time of year and weather. While some days it may be very bright and humid, others may be cloudy and dry. It highly depends on what region you're living in. Taking this into account can help save you from accidentally over or underwatering your plants.
Ways to Measure the Amount of Water Used
Pipe probe to check moisture
Using a pipe probe can help you keep track of how much water you're providing the plants.
Moisture meter to check soil's moisture
A moisture meter may come in handy as you can also use some of them to check the light as well as the pH level of the soil. We use the Hydrofarm 3-Way Meter. (I bought it at my local Ace Hardware though it's available at other home improvement stores as well as Amazon.) Monitoring the amount of water can help prevent how much water the plant needs.
Some young vegetables may only absorb so much water per day. Ensuring that they have enough water will help optimize their growing speeds.
Another method to measure water is to water the vegetables via an overhead sprinkler. Take a bucket or small container and place a few around the garden. Water your plants as usual and, by the end of the day, measure the remaining moisture.
Placing multiple containers helps give you a more accurate reading. Plus you'll want to measure the water by either gallons or inches. When the containers reach one inch, that means one inch of water has been applied to the garden.
Factors Affecting Water Level Measurement
While the methods can give you an accurate reading, you will still need to watch for a few factors that influence the measurements, including:
Ground Angle
Ensure that your garden isn't tilted or placed on uneven ground. When gardens are built on a hill, then the water will start to run downhill. This can affect the amount of water that each of your plants gets.
Sun Exposure
Always monitor the amount of sunlight and if any fixtures are in the way. Gardens placed partially behind buildings or around trees may get less sun exposure, which could affect water absorption.
Current Season
Each season will affect the absorption rate of water. It's not uncommon for vegetables to need different amounts of water depending on the season.
Pot Used
Any plants placed in pots or containers will need less watering. Unless they have built-in draining pots, chances are they will become overly watered if watered daily.
Plant Wilting or Drying
Any plants displaying wilting or dying symptoms may actually just be over-watered. It is a good idea to monitor how much water you're giving a plant. If you cut back on the water and the plant goes back to normal, then you can assume that the water was the issue.
In addition, use the exact name of what is growing and do some research. Find out what signs of leaf distress mean for that plant. In this way, you will learn whether you are over-watering or under-watering.
What Tools Can Help Water My Vegetables?
The traditional hose with a spray attachment is generally the best method if your garden isn't that big. However, medium-sized and larger gardens could benefit from using a built-in sprinkler system.
These systems often allow you to customize the amount of water released each day. Some even come with built-in timers to help manage the frequency of watering.
Does Time of Day Impact How Much Water My Garden Absorbs?
The best time to water your vegetable garden is early in the morning. This is when there is less sunlight, and more of the water is likely to be absorbed. If watering during the middle of the day, sunlight may cause some of the water to evaporate.
If you can't water your plants during the morning, then the best alternative is during night time. The late afternoon or the early evening will optimize how much water is absorbed by the soil. As long as you wait until the sun is setting, you'll be able to ensure your vegetables get enough water.
Should You Mulch?
If all else fails and you notice that your vegetables are losing water or showing signs of wilting, then there is one alternative. Mulching is a technique that helps the soil conserve water. This is best for climates with less than 40 inches of annual rainfall.
Mulching is a technique where you take a material and spread it over the surface of the soil. This technique helps prevent moisture loss on the surface of the ground. It also prevents water loss and keeps the surface of the soil regulated.
How often should I water my vegetable garden?
Crops tend to vary in frequency and amount of water needed to keep them alive. Vegetables are extremely variable on the amount of moisture necessary to stay alive. Many plant types tend to absorb water at different rates depending on their stage of development. Using our tips can help you avoid under-watering or over-watering the crops and prevent water loss.
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