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Hello there! Thanks for dropping by this Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-592G-71ZL review. Chances are you are searching about this laptop or landed here for a question of yours. Either way, we have something about this laptop you want to know. Just read on.
This new laptop from Acer is targeted at heavy users. Yes, people who need some power to be able to do their everyday tasks. This would suit the light user just fine but will be overkill in most of the scenarios. If you are a heavy user, then this notebook should be on your shortlist. Dive in as we discuss the specs and find out if this thing is any good for you.
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There is no significant change in the design, but the laptop has been given an entirely different paint job. It comes in full black (except the hinges), and if you are someone who racks up everything in black, then you don't want to miss this.
Other than that, you get all the design elements you would expect in an Acer laptop. When you open the notebook, you are greeted with a full keyboard. The keys are well spaced and have decent travel. The trackpad is standard stuff and nothing to get excited about.
This laptop weighs in at 5 pounds. This is light when compared to a lot of laptops in the same size category. You can take it with you as it won't add a lot of weight to your bag. Overall, this is a good design and very usable in every way possible.
Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-592G-71ZL Specs
One of the best features of this Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-592G-71ZL laptop is the screen. You get good real estate in the 15.6-inch LED-backlit screen, and it comes with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This is an excellent screen, and it is best suited for watching full HD movies, playing games and any other kind of media consumption.
This widescreen is also perfect for work as it can shoot your productivity up. The only gripe with regards to the display is the fact that it is not a touchscreen. Other than that this is a fine display that will help you along the way.
The processor that powers this laptop is the latest i7 6700HQ chip from Intel. This new Intel Core processor is based on the Skylake architecture and comes with a clock speed of 2.6GHz. The 6MB cache is perfect for doing simple tasks as the processing is super fast in those cases.
The processor is perfect for heavy users and can handle anything you throw at it. It is made for heavy applications, and the benchmarks prove just that. You can be content with a processor like this as this can future-proof your laptops for years to come.
Another advantage of having Skylake processors is that it can support DDR4 RAMs. In this laptop, you get eight gigs of DDR4 memory that are way better than the DDR3 ones in terms of performance. If you are a multitasker, then you will find this memory very useful.
Another good thing about the memory is that it is upgradeable. There is another slot on the motherboard, and the laptop supports up to 32GB of DDR4 2133MHz RAM. This is great if you want to max out the memory in this machine.
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M is the graphics card here. This is a dedicated graphics card, and it comes with 4GB of GDDR5 video memory. This graphics card is excellent if you are a gamer. You can play even the latest and the greatest in good settings and still get excellent frame rates. It is a good thing that Acer has made this laptop with gamers in mind as well.
The only disappointment in this otherwise brilliant machine is the hard drive. Yes, it is a spacious one with a storage space of 1TB. But the fact that is a slow drive with a speed of 5400RPM dampens the spirits right there. Acer could have at least included an SSD to even up things which they didn't. So if you have the option to go for a solid state drive or a faster hard drive, take it with both hands.
Windows 10 home edition is the operating system here. This is new and is liked by a lot Windows users. If you are dreaded by the Windows 8 or 8.1 OS, then you will love what this new OS has to offer. There are excellent connectivity options that will keep you connected to your devices and friends.
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That's the end of this Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-592G-71ZL review. We hope you got a glimpse of what this machine is capable of. This is one well-built laptop that is suited for a heavy user. If you are one and are searching for a device that will remain relevant for years to come, get this one.


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In The Martian, a science-fiction film based on the best-selling book by first-time author Andy Weir, a resourceful, tech-savvy astronaut (played by Matt Damon) is left for dead on the Red Planet and must figure out how to re-establish communications with NASA, then survive until a rescue mission can be mounted.
The U.S. space agency is among the movie's biggest boosters, inviting Weir, Damon, and director Ridley Scott to tour the Jet Propulsion Lab and participate in a panel discussion. (JPL photo, right)
And why not? Some of the far-out technology already exists or is being developed by NASA for a manned mission to Mars in the 2030s, according to this Space.com article. Check out these nine current NASA technologies spotlighted in The Martian – from habitats like these depicted in the film and real life, to water recapturing systems, explorer vehicles, and space gardens.
Meanwhile NASA is exploring the use of 3-D printing to build habitats on Mars and accelerate production of a rocket engine for a manned mission to Mars by the 2030s. Forbes magazine quotes Marshall Space Flight Center propulsion engineer Elizabeth Robertson as saying "the megathrust engine, and similar 3-D-printed metal projects, can now be completed significantly more cheaply and quickly," than traditional manufacturing techniques.
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Sofie Gråbøl on the Andrew Marr Show
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We weren't lying when we said Sofie Gråbøl had been everywhere recently and this is further proof. Gråbøl appeared on The Andrew Marr show on BBC One last Sunday. The actress was primarily there to promote her highly commended performance in The James Plays, currently on show at the National Theatre, but she did find time to speak about The Killing.
When asked by Marr about the possibility of a fourth season of the beloved Danish show. "I think the writer can't see it and I definitely can't see it. I think it wouldn't feel dignified, it would feel a bit like milking it. It felt very finished when it was finished, in a good way".
She also spoke openly about her recent battle with breast cancer saying that her first UK stage appearances have been "like a fairy tale after a very day year".
You can watch Sofie's entire interview with Andrew Marr on the iPlayer now. Just click on the image below and fast forward to the 29 minute mark.
Sofie Gråbøl's current film The Hour Of The Lynx is now available on DVD.


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With Christmas fast approaching, I'm still on the look-out for creative gifts for my loved ones. The other day I bumped into this vintage photography, which gave me an idea. The Grizzly Bear Chair apparently was a gift for American president Andrew Johnson in 1865 by a hunter and frontiersman named Seth Kinman.
This weirdo with beardo must have had a very morbid sense of humour — he also made a fiddle out of the skull of his favorite mule and gave it to Abraham Lincoln. Hmmm. There surely is a limit to creativity in present making. Isn't there?


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WATSON — Watson residents bombarded a Southern Aggregates representative with questions and concerns Friday night over a proposed gravel pit that could be located within a short distance of their homes.
The company plans to excavate sand and gravel for commercial sale on a 238-acre site just north of the Oak Hills subdivision, off La. 16 about 2 miles north of Live Oak High School, according to a public notice issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on July 14.
Residents from Oak Hills and the surrounding community met Friday night in the Live Oak High cafeteria to ask Southern Aggregates representative Kevin Black why his company wants to mine so close to their homes and what steps the company would take to alleviate the dust, noise, vibrations and health and safety concerns.
A petition opposing the project has about 400 signatures from residents, organizers said Friday. The petition will be sent to area legislators as well as the Corps.
Gravel pits, even large ones, are not new to the area, particularly in the mostly undeveloped tracts near the St. Helena Parish line. The land north of Weiss Road, which is about 3 miles north of the proposed new pit and about half a mile below the parish line, is riddled with craters in various stages of excavation.
But this latest proposal would put Southern Aggregates' mining site within 200 feet of residents' properties. The proposal would include excavation from three mining areas spread across the site, as well as desanding plants, a material processing plant, an office, truck scales and multiple road access points.
In a tense and heated series of exchanges Friday night, Black tried — to no avail — to assuage the community's concerns.
One man among the crowd of more than 100 expressed support for the project, saying the property owners should not be prevented from making money from their land, despite neighbors' complaints. Paul Saltaformaggio Jr.'s comments were met with hostility from other residents who argued the pit's impact on their community would be devastating.
Oak Hills resident Douglas Bowen said it isn't just about the negative impact on property values and tax revenues, which he and other residents said would be significant, but about quality of life.
"We have a child in our neighborhood that's autistic," Bowen said. "Loud noises scare him to death, and he just turns inward."
Another resident has only one lung and would have difficulty with any dust that might drift from the mining operation to his home, Bowen said.
Several community members asked Black why the company would want to locate so close to their homes, knowing the residents are so vehemently opposed to the mining operation.
"We have to go where the gravel is," Black said. "It doesn't come to us."
Black said the site near Oak Hills has been deemed a viable mining site, and he predicted the operation there would last, at maximum, eight years.
Southern Aggregates uses a wet process to reduce dust, he said, and would create vegetative berms around the site's perimeter to remain within the 85-decibel noise limit set by parish ordinance.
But resident Arif Qureshi, a practicing physician, said that noise limit still could cause hearing loss over a period of years.
Black also addressed residents' concerns about potential flooding and stormwater runoff, saying the pit would use ponds to keep the water on-site and typically would discharge water only under stormy conditions.
Bill Sellers said he could not trust Black's assurances, noting the gravel company was cited just last month for violating Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality regulations regarding water discharges from another of its gravel pits in the Denham Springs area.
"Whether or not it was biblical rains, whether there was animals getting on a boat two-by-two, this order says there was no stormwater control measures in place," Sellers said, holding a copy of a June 27 letter from DEQ. "If you're not going to do that, what makes me think you're going to do anything else you're saying?"
Residents also were angry to learn that Southern Aggregates had applied for its permits about seven months ago but did not inform residents of the plans until three of the 224 households in the neighborhood received the Corps' public notice letter July 16.
"The problem is a trust issue," Danny Andrepont said. "You want us to trust what you say is true, but you knew seven months ago this was a possibility and never once contacted anyone to talk about the issues. Why wait until it's 20 days to the (public comment) deadline, you're hearing grief and now you want to talk to us?"
Parish Councilman Jim Norred, who lives in Oak Hills and sponsored a resolution at Thursday night's council meeting opposing the new pit, said he was shocked to learn the Corps had set such a tight deadline for public comments.
Norred also said Friday's meeting, while held at Black's request following residents' complaints, did not qualify as the kind of public meeting required under federal law.
The lack of proper notice or public hearing is one of several reasons Norred cited in his resolution for opposing the project's permits. The resolution passed with unanimous support of the council.
While the parish does not have zoning regulations in place, a master plan the council adopted on May 23, 2013, designates that area for agricultural or single-family homes only, giving the council some footing for formally opposing the project, Norred said.
Norred was joined Thursday by Councilmen Chance Parent and Ricky Goff in saying the gravel pit is a prime example of why the parish needs to enact zoning regulations.
"It's only going to get worse if we don't," Parent said.
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Typhoon Haiyan: Aid arrives but more help needed
Comparisons are odious but aid workers and the media seem intent on asking how Typhoon Haiyan compares with previous disasters.
Well, Ormoc City reminds me of the Indian Ocean Tsunami days for sure, except it goes on for hundreds of kilometres inland – the desolated landscape, the decimated power lines, and the destroyed hospitals, schools, houses, and shops.
600 food kits packed and distributed
We arrived at our packing centre at 9am on Sunday and began packing emergency food kits. Two hours later we have 600 kits packed – each one enough to feed a family of six people for one week.
By the end of Sunday afternoon we had distributed these to the community in the Baranguay of Kadaohan outside Ormoc city. Apart from one government distribution, they had received no other aid.
From what I saw, I'd estimate that 90% of houses and buildings were badly affected. Most people in this village are sugar cane workers. The sugar cane landowners had not been seen since the disaster struck and had not assisted with any aid.
Separate queues to serve older people first
When we got there, several hundred people are queuing. We immediately request that those over 60 form a separate line and they get served first. We see several people in the other line who we approach and ask if they want to come forward, and are struck by their honesty as they say: "No, I'm only 59."
Shelter more important than money
Norma Comade, 64 and Guellerma Calome, 63, are some of the first to receive their food packs. They tell us: "We live next to our children and grandchildren, but all our houses have been severely hit. What is most important right now? Houses are more important than money, because without shelter we can't be well enough to work, especially when it rains. We have started building small shelters with whatever scrap is lying around after the storm."
Food distribution is a big help
Haimy Alligey, 73, tells us: "There's no roof on my house now. I've been busy the last few days making repairs. I live with my children and their family and they look after me well. They're sugar cane workers but not working right now. They usually earn 55-100 pesos a day, but no work means no money. The owners live far away and haven't been to see the damage, or us, yet. This distribution will be a big help to us."
"Please send more help"
Solidad, 71, said: "Our house has lost most of the roof but we are still here. My husband is here in bed and very ill. He had a stroke several months ago. Our children and grandchildren live next door but it was also hit badly.
"Thank you so much for this food, but we need so much more. Please send more help."
She breaks down and cries...
Priority is food, then shelter
Antonio Dutullo, 65 is retired from the army so gets a small pension (we can see that Antonio's house is a better quality than most others in the village). Parts of the roof are gone and water is dripping everywhere. "The priority for everyone in the village is food. Forget clothing. Food, then shelter, then work.
"Once the national authorities fix the irrigation channels we can start working in the sugar cane again but who knows how long that will take. We also plant rice and vegetables and planting starts in January to it would be useful to have rice and vegetable seed and seedlings. For now we are just so happy to receive this food. Thank you so much!"
On Monday morning, the team were out again and distributing another 600 food kits to 3,600 older people who were relieved to get them. Without sounding like a PR woman the fact we were to do all this is really was down to two things: Firstly, our amazing local partner COSE whose links across the Philippines meant we could get to work relatively quickly and, secondly, the access to DFID UK's rapid response facility and funding from the German government which allows us to kick start the response immediately.
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Our sister organisation, Age International, has launched an emergency appeal to support older people affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
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Our sister organisation, HelpAge USA, has launched an emergency appeal to support older people affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
If you live outside the UK and the USA you can donate to support older people affected by Typhoon Haiyan here.
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Kalpataru Behera
It's a great support and big hand to the affected elderly peoples by Typhoon Haiyan.
Tim Boersma
We are reacting to this disaster as well, using it to help in recovery efforts after future mega disasters. We are developing facial recognition software for use in helping families local to the disaster and abroad find each other, we have a campaign in the technology section of indiegogo, "Where is My Family". We also are contributing to this project for helping Ormoc City. Thing is we have family in Tacloban and worried until yesterday to ascertain where they were alive or dead. The aftermath of these storms is unimaginable. As a people I hope we come away from such events with a sense of what is really important, other people!, not gadgets, luxuries or possessions, values can change. Ormoc City our hearts go out to you, May you be overwhelmed with support.


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text: German TV channel ZDF will present a miniseries of short pics based on stories of Polish sci-fi author Stanislav Lem.The pubcaster has produced six episodes of 15 minutes based on the adventures of cheeky space traveller Ijon Tichy from Lem's "Star Diaries." Tichy is played by Oliver Jahn, who also wrote the script and directed together with Dennis Jacobsen and Randa Chahoud. The presentation will be today at 3 p.m. in ZDF's lounge at the Grand Hyatt. Lem died last year, his most recent major adaptation for film was Steven Soderbergh's "Solaris," which ran at the Berlinale 2003.


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As Stanley contemplates the children's angry faces, the world splits open and blood pours out. A huge winged monster comes out of the crack in the earth and asks Stanley who he is. Stanley answers, and the monster goes off to generally wreak havoc on the landscape with all of the other gods. Shit continues to get real, and we see the oceans rise up and flood the landscape. Buildings fall, fire is everywhere. As part of this we see a truly gigantic turtle stomping skyscrapers to the ground and just generally fucking things up. As a result of all of this, many of the children are killed and others maimed. Dirty, injured refugees are everywhere. Stanley tries to ask the few remaining children what the hell is going on, but he realizes that they don't really know much more than he does.
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Stanley goes to space to talk to the gigantic turtle, who was one of the main participants in the destruction of the cities. The turtle is off-duty now, and he is just chilling out at home. He's taken his shell off, and is just sitting around wearing a wifebeater and a hat. He smokes and drinks constantly, and basically looks like someone's cranky old grandfather. They sit and talk about the destruction of the world, and why the turtle participated. He tells Stanley that he took part in the apocalypse just out of a general love of destruction, and plus he kinda hated America for sending astronauts into his home (space), where all they can do is die and fall back to earth. Stanley realizes that the turtle isn't going to be able to help him.
Stanley and the turtle go to meet the Buddha to see if he can restore the world. Buddha is huge, fat, made of bronze, and is stuffed into a suit that is slightly too small for him. He has an office to match. He wears a cross around his neck, oddly enough. His manner is initially something like a used car salesman or overly phony politician, and he tries to make light of the situation. Stanley is not amused, and gets angry. Eventually it becomes clear that Buddha is actually incapable of restoring the world. Stanley is despondent but determined to fix the world somehow.
Stanley, as interpreted by Desperado Bones
Stanley remembers his father's power to create, and he starts to wonder whether he has the same ability. He stands in a desolate and empty landscape. Initially he is hesitant to try creating anything for fear that he won't do it right, but eventually he musters the courage and starts to talk and move slowly. He starts by creating the home he wishes he'd had as a child - a pretty little village by the ocean, surrounded by giant trees, populated by friendly and gentle people. He loves this vision and feels comforted by it.
He then begins to recite the names of the dead in an attempt to bring them back, and is surprised that it works. As soon as people come back into the world, though, the simplicity of his vision gives way to all of the complexities we associate with modern life - cities, cars, businesses, etc. The world becomes hectic and busy, but he is still pleased with what he has created.
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Stanley stands and watches the world he has created, waiting for his father. His father appears, and is much older and more frail than he was when he was last seen. His father is proud of him, and they have a short conversation about where Stanley found his faith. Stanley recalls the monkey from chapter 1, and jokingly says that he couldn't possibly have screwed it up as badly as his father did. His father laughs and agrees. They talk more about who Stanley is and his role in the world, and spend the day together talking and joking. As Stanley is taking over his father's godlike role in the world, his father begins to age and fade as his own power disappears. Stanley carries his father to bed, and at this point his father is very decrepit. As his final act, his father brings Stanley's mother back. As Stanley and his mother laugh and embrace, the father crumbles into dust.
Stanley and his mother discuss his role in the world. Mom thinks that he's still basically living out the story that his father laid out for him, while Stanley thinks that he now has the ability to determine his own destiny. Finally, Stanley lays his head on his mother's lap and falls asleep. When he wakes up the next morning, the sun is shining and everything is beautiful.
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Thanks again to Dan "mofolotopo" Warren for sharing his labor of love with the SA Forum Goons. Animators and illustrators, get in touch with him so the completed version can amuse pundits and scandalize birthers in 2012!
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Does the library purchase multiple copies of books and other materials?
For example, if a large class needs to read a book on reserve, will the library buy two or more copies?
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The library acquires two copies of books written or edited by Trinity University faculty members (one copy for special collections and one for the circulating stacks), but generally speaking, it does not buy more than one copy of a given edition of a book, video, CD, etc. If there is evidence of unusually high and ongoing need for a particular item, additional copies may be bought on a case-by-case basis. The library also does not usually add donated materials which duplicate items already in our collection.
Exception: Duplication of content sometimes occurs when both the print and electronic versions of a book are bought. This duplication is not intentional, and the library makes every attempt to minimize such duplication.


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Quitting smoking is a most popular New Year's Resolution. Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to the body so every year more and more smokers promise to and successfully quit the habit.
Secondhand smoke can cause allergic reactions and asthma in some people and stop healthy development of lungs in kids.
Therefore, smokers should not smoke in the presence of kids and people with health problems.
Also scientists talk about thirdhand smoke. What is it? It is what tobacco smoke leaves on surfaces, upholstery and a variety of porous materials. We may feel thirdhand smoke in the car when someone smoked, in someone's house or from someone's clothes.
Like secondhand smoke, thirdhand smoke is connected to allergic reactions, asthmatic symptoms and other physical responses not only in people but also in pets.
Many years the Florida Department of Health has worked to reduce tobacco exposure rates in the state. Now they are concentrated on reduction of tobacco exposure on multi-unit housing, where air containing secondhand and thirdhand smoke can involuntarily be shared by neighbors via ventilation systems, cracks in walls and so on.
Apartments where lived a man who smoked indoors usually have a strong tobacco odor and nicotine discoloration on floors, walls and window which demands great cleaning or replacement before a new man can move in and feel himself comfortable there.
Apartment communities having policies that restrict tobacco use in indoor spaces, are become popular. Such policies do greatly improve air quality and keep maintenance costs down and besides this they reduce the risk of fire.
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This was my first fully in-the-round 3D carving, as opposed to the relief carvings I had done up until this point.
This is Mick Doohan on a '91 Honda NSR500 in classic Rothmans colours which is, in my humble opinion, one of the best paint jobs ever seen on a race bike. Mick had to climb over the front of the bike to get as much weight over the front as possible to help it steer as the Honda at the time was well known for wanting to go in a straight line. The Suzuki 500 and especially the Yamaha 500 were know for their handling but the Honda was the fastest but just didn't want to handle. This shaped the way Mick rode and produced that iconic style of his, having to muscle his bike into doing what he wanted it to do.
This was my first attempt at a realistic figure and didn't work too well. This is where I first came across all the considerations of carving in the round and the pitfalls and complications of juggling all the elements together. It is tough, but it is also so rewarding. As it was carved in pine wood, there isn't a great deal of detail but in my defence I never knew how it was going to end up or how far I could go with it. I was pleased at the time though. The painting of it with acrylic paint hid a lot of the shortcomings of the carving.
Most people who saw it at the time had no idea it was carved in wood or that I had even made it! They thought it was a cast object and that I'd bought it.
You don't have to look too hard to see how rough around the edges it is. After this, I used Lime for the next bikes and it made such a difference. This pictures below are of the next bike carving I did, Eddie Lawson on the Cagiva C591 carved in Lime and you can see how much tidier and crisper the carving is, especially in the out of the way places.
These pictures illustrate the different riding styles of Eddie and Mick.
This was carved in Pine wood, which I think isn't good wood to carve with. It doesn't hold detail very well, it is very hard to get tight straight lines as the different qualities of the dark and light grain of the wood makes it hard to cut accurately.
The darker element of the wood is very hard and the grain can change direction around it so you can be carving a line and all of a sudden, what was going with the grain suddenly changes and becomes against the grain and so the wood tears. You then have to recut the wood to get rid of the tear. This can cause problems especially if you are doing a relief carving as you'll have to go over a lot of the carving again to get an even depth over the surface, and the more you recarve to even off the surface, the more opportunities the wood has to misbehave and change direction on you again.
This may not be too important unless you are doing a piece where accuracy and clean surfaces are important. If you're going to paint it, it may be possible to use filler to hid some of the inconsistencies.
You can see how simple the carving of the Mick Doohan is and how the painting of it hid how simple it is. You can compare it to the Eddie Lawson pictures above and see how much better Lime is for details and crispness. It is also a much nicer looking wood and could be left unpainted and oiled whereas the Pine Mick Doohan carving doesn't really work without the paint. The great Rothmans paint scheme definitely helps raise the finished look of it as well.


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Another successful year has come to an end, which means it's time that we share with all of you the biggest retail trends that the Kimco team foresees in the coming year. As North America's largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air shopping centers, Kimco is uniquely positioned, both in our geographic reach and dealings with retailers large and small, to identify key factors that will have an impact in the retail real estate landscape.… Read More
Last October, Amazon grabbed headlines by leasing space in New York City, with reports swirling that it would be the online behemoth's first retail store as well as a hub for its same day delivery service, giving NYC shoppers instant gratification, an advantage that brick-and-mortar stores still have over e-commerce.… Read More
This Thanksgiving season, Kimco and the greater retail industry have a lot to be thankful for. The National Retail Federation predicts that 2014's holiday sales are going to increase 4.1 percent over last year, totaling approximately $617 billion. 25 percent of shoppers are projected to start their holiday shopping early.… Read More
With redevelopment a crucial aspect of Kimco's growth strategy, we wanted to create a central place where our stakeholders can find detailed information on the projects in our pipeline. We've just added a new page on our website where you can read about the plans and status of Kimco's redevelopment projects.… Read More
Despite the economic challenges that have continued to impact the retail real estate industry this year, we've also experienced positive developments that have strengthened our businesses, reduced some concerns, and given us optimism about continued growth in 2014. This upward momentum has impacted organizations throughout the industry — REITs, retailers, and institutional investors alike.… Read More
In most cases, becoming an entrepreneur is like becoming a parent. No one prepares you for it. And while Rudy Gonzales didn't get a manual when his two daughters were born, he was able to get support and guidance when he launched his new business that was inspired by his children — Build-It Workshops.… Read More
Glynnes Pruett has been selling comic books with her dad at industry trade shows since she was six. They imagined having their own comic book store one day, and often talked about what it would be like, what they'd sell, and who would come enjoy their comics.… Read More
Like many retailers, Unleashed by Petco is focused on engaging its community through unique local events. But while community engagement events are typically centered on building customer relationships, we recently helped Unleashed by Petco take this a step further and foster cotenant relationships as well during its Summer Snow Day event at Kimco's Westlake Shopping Center.… Read More
The startup years are the most exciting time for many first-time entrepreneurs and new business owners. But it's also the most critical period of survival of any new venture, with challenges both known and unforeseen.
To help entrepreneurs successfully navigate their startup years, Kimco has launched a business incubator program called the Kimco Entrepreneurs Year Start (KEYS).… Read More
Retail is an extremely fluid industry, constantly shape shifting as a reflection of our changing culture and economy. Style trends, eating habits, health and wellness, and thought leaders can heavily influence the success and failure of the close to 4 million retail establishments in the United States.… Read More
Small business optimism reached its third highest level since the Great Recession last month, in spite of harsh weather conditions that pummeled much of the country this winter. That resilience is promising for the economy, and underscores the importance consumers place in small shops as they continue to patronize these retailers and businesses.… Read More
Last month, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market opened its doors in our North West Square shopping center in Columbus, Ohio. The grocery chain, a full-service specialty retailer focusing on healthy and organic offerings, is on an aggressive expansion throughout the Midwest and chose our shopping center as its first location in Ohio.… Read More
The only consistent thing in retail real estate is change. Unlike other real estate sectors, the vibrant world of retail changes dramatically as new concepts pop up, existing concepts reinvent themselves, and outdated concepts fade away. And while change can sometimes be disruptive, we think it creates a great opportunity.… Read More
NAREIT recognized Kimco last week by honoring us with a 2013 Leader in the Light Award. These preeminent awards recognize NAREIT members that have demonstrated excellence in sustainability and energy efficiency. Kimco was the sole recipient in the Retail category.… Read More
Krystina Cabrera has always enjoyed getting massages and facials at the spa. But it wasn't until she was 37 that she decided to go back to school and turn her passion into a business. Today, that passion has helped make her one of the first Kimco KEYS tenants, with the opening of Bella by Krys Day Spa in Kimco's Melrose Village Plaza in Vista, Calif.… Read More
Kimco has long been in the corner of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our latest major initiative to support them is our Kimco's KEYS program, which we launched in May 2012.… Read More
Partnering on an event can be a great way to promote your business and drive foot traffic to your location. Each organization involved can gain the benefit of one another's branding and marketing. And when you do something fun, your audience is often more receptive to learning about and trying your products and services.… Read More
Sherrie Ammirato is used to seeing dozens of furry tails when dog owners bring their four-legged friends into her Doggie Bag store to shop for doggie treats, toys, and apparel. But this week, she's also paying close attention to the tail-end of the holiday shopping season in the run-up to Christmas.… Read More
The New Year will usher in new trends poised to change the retail industry and its direction. While many current themes in the retail real estate world will carry over, here are the top five new trends sure to mark the industry in 2016:
- Value as a focal point for retail.
According to a recent report from JLL, America's diverse consumer base, continued income growth, and strong economy have attracted 175 international brands in 19 top retail markets coast to coast.
In 2014 U.S. retailers also posted their best holiday sales season in more than a decade, giving a strong case for the growing strength of the domestic retail market.… Read More
10 km, 13.1, 26.2. To some individuals, those are simply numbers. To runners, those are milestones to strive for throughout their careers. But to retailers like The Brass Tap at the Mesa Riverview shopping center in Arizona, those numbers translated to some of the biggest profits of the year.… Read More
Online retailers have generally focused their businesses on digital channels. They've known that they can attract customers through online advertising, email marketing, search engine visibility, social media promotions, and mobile marketing. The brick-and-mortar channel has traditionally been far from online retailers' radar.… Read More
Specialty grocers are carving deeper inroads into the retail industry, with small to mid-size brands such as Sprouts, Fresh Thyme, The Fresh Market, Fairway, and Aldi expanding their presence amid established players including Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.… Read More
Two new women-owned businesses have come to Southern California, supported by the Kimco KEYS business incubator program. Glynnes Pruett has opened Comic Book Hideout at Kimco's Fullerton Town Center in Fullerton, Calif.; and Krystina Cabrera and her mother, Julie Crumidy, have opened Bella by Krys Day Spa at our Melrose Village Plaza in Vista, Calif.… Read More
Many Kimco tenants hosted special events in October to raise awareness for breast cancer as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One tenant taking part in the activities was SouthWest Bicycles, located in our North Valley Shopping Center in Peoria, Az.… Read More
In the REIT business, there's always a transaction that stands out in your mind for being special, unique, or exceptionally rewarding on a personal level. For many of us at Kimco, that special transaction is our agreement with Opportunity Village, one of Nevada's largest and most well-known charitable organizations.… Read More
Many of today's Hispanic grocers have decades of experience as small, family-owned markets; convenience stores; and bodegas. But they're now starting to couple this background with fresh and aggressive expansion plans, creating tremendous opportunity to develop new retail concepts and ignite local economies.… Read More


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The Gloucester County Department of Economic Development is committed to helping you succeed, whether you're considering opening a new business here or thinking of expanding your existing business Gloucester County offer's a desirable combination of a low cost of living, high quality of life, a labor force that is unsurpassed, top quality education, and affordable housing opportunities. In addition, the staff of the Gloucester County Department of Economic Development work hard to bring these benefits to new and existing businesses.
FY17 Small Business Grants
Gloucester County offers 5 Small Business Grants. Read more here.
Facade & Interior Grants
The Main Street Peservation Trust offers grants to help qualified small businesses to offset costs of facade & interior improvements. The program supports Main Street businesses & property owners. It is an annually funded matching grant. Application deadlines are typically in March.
For guidelines visit gloucestervillage.com/grants.
Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)
USDA offers grants to help support technical assistance & training leading to development or expansion of small private businesses in rural areas. Funding ranges from $10,000 to $500,000 with applications excepted on a continous basis.
For more information visit rd.usda.gov.
Small Business Jobs Grant Fund (SBJGF)
The Small Business Jobs Grant Fund Provides funding to offset costs of hiring 5 or more new employees. Funding ranges from $500 to $2,000 and is issued 90 days after employees placed on payroll. There is no application deadline.
Contact Duc Truong at 804.786.1648 or email@example.com.
Existing Business Program
The Department of Economic Development has an Existing Business Program to serve the needs of our business community. The overall goal of our program is to enhance communication, to facilitate access to resources and related services and to remain the liaison between local government and the business community.
Business Resources
The commonwealth of Virginia and a number of private organizations offer many opportunities for new businesses to receive counseling, technical assistance, training support and more.
For More Information
If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact the Economic Development Office at 804-693-1414.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Gloucester County Economic Development
6489 Main Street
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
Higher Education Facilities
Old Dominion University
College of William and Mary
Christopher Newport University
Hampton University
Bryant & Stratton College
Stratford University
Rappahannock Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences
The Gloucester County Department of Economic Development provides support services to businesses and access to employment opportunities for citizens. The agencies and businesses listed below represent a resource database for current job postings by employers and placement services for job seekers.
· Site Plan Review includes a team approach with all departments involved in reviewing and approving plans including: Engineering, Planning and Zoning, and the Virginia Department of Transportation;
· The Building Plan Review includes the same team approach with Fire/Safety, Building Construction, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical;
· Customized site and building inspections including structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical, and erosion & sediment control.
· Certificate of Occupancy issued at the conclusion of the project.
As value added service to the project, we will assign a project manager, as well coordinate multiple design conferences with your architecture and engineering firms throughout the design phase to ensure codes, regulations, materials and specs meet our ordinances. Our goal is to help eliminate your risks!
For more see Site Plan Development Process
Creditworthy companies seeking to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of industrial and commercial facilities can obtain long-term financing at favorable interest rates and terms through the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority's (VSBFA) Industrial Development Bond Programs. Taxable and Tax-Exempt Industrial Development Bonds are available to assist borrowers with securing favorable interest rates through this program, which are often more attractive than found through conventional financing.
Loan Guaranty Program
The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority's (VSBFA) Loan Guaranty Program is designed to help Virginia's small businesses obtain the funds to start, enhance, or expand their operations and thereby creates new jobs for citizens of the Commonwealth. The VSBFA guaranty reduces the bank's credit risk and helps the business qualify for financing that would not otherwise be available.
Virginia Capital Access Program
The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority's (VSBFA) Virginia Capital Access Program (VCAP) provides access to capital for Virginia businesses by helping banks in Virginia to make loans to businesses that may have difficulty obtaining a conventional loan without a credit enhancement. Unlike typical government guaranty programs, which provide a guaranty of a specific loan, VCAP utilizes an insurance concept on a portfolio of loans. VSBFA establishes a loan loss reserve at each participating bank, which is funded by enrollment fees paid by the Borrower/Bank and matching fees paid by the VSBFA. Because the participating bank determines what loans to enroll without VSBFA's involvement, VCAP is a flexible, non-bureaucratic tool to assist banks in meeting the financing needs of Virginia's businesses.
Environmental Compliance Assistance Fund
The Environmental Compliance Assistance Fund is a direct loan from the VSBFA to a business that seeks to finance equipment that will have quantifiably less impact on the environment or the business is seeking to implement voluntary agricultural best management practices (BMPs) . Bank participation is not required.
Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF)
The Virginia Economic Development Loan Fund was established to facilitate capital investment in eligible Virginia communities (as established by the Economic Development Administration) by providing qualifying borrowers direct loans which fill the gap needed to meet equity or conventional financing. The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority can finance up to 40% of the project cost or a maximum of $1,000,000.
Child Care Financing Program
The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority's Child Care Financing Program (CCFP) is designed to assist Virginia child care providers in obtaining financing for fixed asset needs and educational materials. The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority offers direct low-interest rate loans to regulated child care providers for quality enhancement projects or to meet or maintain childcare standards.
After considering the project scope, Gloucester County will customize an incentive proposal for a new or expanding business. The County will also assist with obtaining participation from the Commonwealth of Virginia, which can often further assist the company in areas such as workforce training, site improvement, construction of industrial roads, or railroad access.
Typically, Gloucester County incentives come in the form of direct grants to the company or public infrastructure improvements, as may be necessary for a particular project or site. Most incentive offerings are based on the performance of the company, and are solidified by performance agreements memorializing the commitment of both parties. Examples, on a case-by-case basis can include:
· Utility Extension / Connection Fee Consideration
· Site Preparation Assistance
· Site Acquisition Assistance
· Public Private Partnership Fund
Using established guidelines based on capital investment and job creation, local funds are available to offset direct site and building expenditures required by a proposed project that meet certain minimum criteria. Grants can include an amount up to 36 months of qualified local tax revenue. Specifically, Gloucester County targets light manufacturing, information technology, and service industries with above-average wage rates. The program is administered by the Gloucester County Economic Development Department.
Right-to-Work State
Virginia has one of the lowest average net costs for Worker's Compensation in the country as well as one of the lowest Unemployment Insurance Rates.
Typical commute to work is 30-40 minutes.
Civilian Labor Force
Extended Labor Market Area – 823,851
County of Gloucester – 19,757
Civilian Unemployment Rate (June 2015)
Regional/MSA – 5.1%
County of Gloucester – 4.8%United States – 5.3%
Exiting Military – Each year over 13,000 military personnel retire or are discharged from area military bases and seek employment.
Military Spouses – 30,000 military spouses residing in the area seek full or part-time employment opportunities.
College Students – over 90,000 students attending area colleges and universities are available for full or part-time employment opportunities.
Seasonal Workers – the region's tourism industry creates over 10,000 seasonal jobs during the summer months. These seasonal workers provide an additional labor pool to companies with personnel peaks at other times of the year.
Building Permits should be obtained from the Building Official and are required prior to beginning any of the following activities:
Construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion or demolition of a building or structure, including the installation or altering of any equipment regulated by the USBC. When there is a change of occupancy of an existing structure and a new certificate is required by the USBC, removing or disturbing any asbestos containing materials, or movement of a lot line that can affect the safety of an existing structure.
New businesses locating in Gloucester County must obtain a business license within 30 days of the day it begins business operations in the County. A business license can be obtained from the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office who is responsible for assessing the Business Professional Occupational License (BPOL) tax on businesses operating in Gloucester County. The BPOL tax is levied on gross receipts from a business and does not apply to manufacturers.
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County operates and maintains a public water distribution system.
System is supplied by a surface water reservoir and conventional water treatment plant.
Groundwater treated by a reverse osmosis membrane plant.
Total reservoir storage capacity: 1,460 million gallons (MG)
Treatment Plant Capacity: 2.1 million gallons per day (MGD), surface plant: 2.0 MGD RO Plant
Average consumption: 0.84 MGD.
Maximum safe yield of the supply: 3.0 MGD (Reservoir) and 2.0 MGD Reverse Osmosis Wells
Sewer Collection and Treatment
Waste-water is collected by Gloucester County and conveyed to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District for treatment.
Solid Waste Disposal
Provides pickup and conveyance to the Middle Peninsula Landfill for disposal
Recycling Center
Local and long distance service provided by Cox Communications and Verizon.
Cellular and digital services provided by Cox Communications and Verizon.
The Gloucester County Department of Economic Development offers an extensive array of information and services that are designed to assist international and domestic businesses with establishing new facilities, relocating existing facilities, or expanding current facilities in Gloucester County.
The department is actively involved in the following economic development initiatives:
Business referral services and related technical assistance
Existing business retention and expansion programs and services
New business recruitment and location assistance
For more information about the services of the Economic Development Department, please contact one of our representatives:
Sherry Spring - (804) 693-1414
Vacant - (804) 693-1415
Local and state organizations that assist the Department of economic Development include:
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission
Throughout the United States, Economic/Industrial Development Authorities assist new and expanding businesses in securing tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonds. These bonds provide as much as 100% financing at interest rates that are much lower than those available from other sources. For the past 15 years, federal regulations have restricted the use of these bonds to financing of manufacturing facilities. Bonds are issued when financing these facilities, covering the cost of land, buildings, machinery or equipment. A mortgage or lien on the financed property is then secured and repaid from the revenue of the project. Seven directors appointed by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors govern the Economic Development Authority of Gloucester County, created in 1971. It is authorized to acquire, own, lease and dispose of local properties that will potentially promote industry and develop trade in Virginia.
The Economic Development Authority of Gloucester County meets quarterly. Its Board Members are:


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My husband applied Hartz Ultra Flea and Tick drops for cats > 5lbs on our 8yo Blue Point Himalayan Cat Molly Oct 1, unaware of the toxic and possible lethal effects. He applied the product correctly Oct 1 and noticed Molly was chasing things but did not notice anything else unusual. The next morning he left our cat to go out of town. He felt the cat was ok but noticed the cat did not eat, drink, or use the litter box the entire evening/morning before he left. We returned 48 hrs later to a cat that could not walk, eyes twitching rapidly, mouth foaming, and 14 areas of bilious vomit throughout our house. The litter box, food and water left out for the cat was not touched. I immediately took the cat to the emergency vet explaining the situation. They repeatedly told me how toxic Hartz Flea and Tick products are for the cat as well as my 4 yo child!!! My cat was kept overnight and given IV fluids as well as IV Meds to control the vomiting. His dx was pyrethroid toxicity (HARTZ product). It is now OCT 17 and several return vet visits, overnight stays, multiple medications for continuous vomiting, drooling, 2.5 lb weight loss in my 12 lb beautiful cat, lethargy, food aversion, we have been referred to a vet specialists 1.5 hrs away. My cat now has a feeding tube and is fed 4-6 times a day to assist him in regaining his health. She meows for food and stands around the kitchen but cannot make herself put the food in her mouth. THIS IS HORRIBLE TO WATCH. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS BEFORE THEY BUY THIS PRODUCT. WE DID NOT KNOW THE DANGERS AND PLAN ON SPREADING THE NEWS TO THE LOCAL NEWS, PETCO WHERE WE PURCHASED IT,ETC. We did contact HARTZ and they said there is no way the cat should still be effected by their product this far out. They said they did not know their product caused animal harm but then said most of the animals effected are treated at a vet for 48-72 hrs after application. When asked about this website they would not comment. HARTZ DOES NOT CARE! THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO HELP ME OUT AT ALL-THEY ONLY WANTED TO PUT BLAME ON US! I am ashamed to say my vet bill is $3200 but I cannot put a price on my cat's life. He has never been ill until this product was applied.
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Do NOT USE THIS product. My fiance brought it home to put on our 3yr old cat and 6 month old kitten. It really caused problems with our kitten, very tired and lethargic. Luckily severe problems did not occur. It appears that dogs really have a horrible reaction with this. It was very weird, I started getting sick at work the day my fiance put this on the cats. I just left work and it was a good thing that I did. I wish that I would have looked into this before my fiance took it upon himself. I am always leary about things that are OTC, especially for animals. I trusted my fiance being a science major that he read up on this. I talked to my vet and they said that this medicine was concentrated flea spray that is extremely dangerous. I too would like to join the quest in getting this off of our counters. It should be illegal. Just because its an animal does not mean that they don't count. Thanks for this site.
the blame lies completely with the hartz company, no doubt about that. i just wanted to point out that you have learned an important lesson (the extremely heart breaking and expensive way): always stay with your pet for at least 24 hrs when giving him/her any type of new medicine or product. ideally if i have any new meds, i give it to my little ones on a weekend when i can stay with them. if that's impossible, i make sure my mother-in-law checks on them while i'm working.
believe me, i'm not trying to make you feel bad – this IS NOT YOUR FAULT, of course it's not. i just want to make people aware. our babies depend on us to look out for them, so you really can't trust any new product that your pet hasn't had before. even if it's considered a "safe" one from your vet, you never know because your baby might be allergic. it is our job to advocate for the ones who cannot speak for themselves…
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I live in Israel. In one of her trips to US, my wife bought Hartz Advanced Cure Flea & Tick Drop Plus PLus. I used it on my Cat"s Neck. She was fine until few days ago and since three days ago stopped eating and drinkink (a few days before that I felt that she feels heavy) and aslo vomitting. She is now at the hospital. My Her doctor thinks that after such amount of time this can not be related to the product but he sayd that you never know. I need your halp. Please send me the name and the telephone number of your cat/dog doctors so can he contact them.
I also have a US phone number over web. It is 646-546 5252. It counts as a local call for you.
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Clint Eastwood's Hereafter to Close the 2010 New York Film Festival
The full lineup was announced this morning.
You knew that David Fincher's The Social Network was the opener, and that Julie Taymor's The Tempest was the centerpiece, but the full slate for this year's 48th annual New York Film Festival was announced this morning — and now we also know that Clint Eastwood's Matt Damon–starring, Peter Morgan–scripted Hereafter (which "unfolds three intersecting stories as it entertains the idea that alternate realms of consciousness might exist apart from the life we all know," says the official synopsis) will close the fest. Also notable: Jean-Luc Godard's Film Socialisme and Mike Leigh's Another Year. Click for the complete lineup.
Opening Night
"The Social Network," David Fincher, 2010, USA, 120 min
"The Tempest," Julie Taymor, 2010, USA, 110 min
Closing Night
"Hereafter," Clint Eastwood, 2010, USA, 126 min
Official Lineup
"Another Year," Mike Leigh, 2010, UK, 129 min
"Aurora," Cristi Puiu, 2010, Romania, 181 min
"Black Venus" (Venus noire), Abdellatif Kechiche, France, 166 min
"Carlos," Olivier Assayas, 2010, France, 319 min
"Certified Copy" (Copie conformé), Abbas Kiarostami, 2010, France/Italy, 106 min
"Film Socialisme," Jean-Luc Godard, 2010, Switzerland, 101 min
"Inside Job," Charles Ferguson, 2010, USA, 120 min
"Le Quattro Volte," Michelangelo Frammartino, 2010, Italy, 88 min
"Lennon NYC," Michael Epstein, 2010, USA, 115 min
"Meek's Cutoff," Kelly Reichardt, 2010, USA, 104 min
"My Joy" (Schastye moe), Sergei Loznitsa, 2010, Ukraine/Germany, 127 min
"Mysteries of Lisbon" (Misterios de Lisboa), Raul Ruiz, Portugal/France, 272 min
"Of Gods and Men" (Des homes et des dieux), Xavier Beauvois, 2010, France, 120 min
"Oki's Movie" (Ok hui ui yeonghwa), Hong Sang-soo, 2010, South Korea, 80 min
"Old Cats" (Gatos viejos), Sebastian Silva, 2010, Chile, 88 min
"Poetry" (Shi), Lee Chang-dong, 2010, South Korea, 139 min
"Post Mortem," Pablo Larrain, 2010, Chile/Mexico/Germany, 98 min
"Revolucion," Mariana Chenillo, Fernando Embecke, Amat Escalante, Gael Garcia Bernal, Rodrigo Garcia, Diego Luna, Gerardo Naranjo, Rodrigo Plá, Carlos Reygadas, Patricia Riggen, 2010, Mexico, 110 min
"The Robber" (Der Räuber), Benjamin Heisenberg, Austria/Germany, 90 min
"Robinson in Ruins," Patrick Keiller, 2010, UK, 101 min
"Silent Souls" (Ovsyanki), Alexei Fedorchenko, Russia, 75 min
"The Strange Case of Angelica" (O estranho caso de Angélica), Manoel de Oliveira, Portugal, 97 min
"Tuesday After Christmas" (Marti, dupa craciun), Radu Muntean, Romania, 99 min
"Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall Past Lives" (Lung Boonmee raluek chat), Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2010, UK/Thailand, 113 min
"We Are What We Are" (Somos lo que hay), Jorge Michel Grau, Mexico, 90 min


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In the last three years, blog marketing has become part of the mainstream media and the most popular blogs have a built a huge amount of influence over people's perception of brands.
In May 2007 Engadget, the popular technology blog, posted a rumour that the Apple iPhone would be delayed until October.
The rumour came from a trusted source but was confirmed to be totally incorrect just 20 minutes later.
Unfortunately by then the story had already reached the stock market, causing over $4bn to be wiped off Apple's market cap before the story was corrected.
At the same time, blogs are an extremely effective marketing tool if used in the right way. A company whose product is featured on a popular blog can expect a huge amount of sales and goodwill, assuming the review is positive.
Some companies such as Stormhoek are blogging themselves in an attempt to build brand loyalty through information.
Stormhoek, a winery, used to sell 40,000 crates of wine a year until they started blogging. That figure is now up to 40,000 crates a week, according to a recent article on Search Engine Guide.
Businesses with a blog have an easy avenue to publish company news and press releases as well as a way to respond to both positive and negative press.
The internet is a conversation and it's far better to take part than to sit back and listen.
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Blogs are, in essence, content management systems. Whether they succeed as a business tool or not is all abut how you use them. If you're regularly providing useful content of value then you can build trust and confidence with visitors, educate them and remove the barriers blocking a sale. Google quite likes them too.
The tactics behind business blog are now being adopted by the new wave of 'content marketing'. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about content marketing as more people realize how ineffective interruption style advertising is on the internet and that a better way is possible.
You do need to think about blog marketing but using them to understand and engage with consumers means taking a holistic view and considering all social media (blogs, forums, usenets, audiovisual sharing media, social networks, podcasts, microblogging sites, social news sites etc).
Having a company blog is great if created and managed properly but there are myriad social media where your brands, products and organization are already being discussed, many with more traffic, links and influence than your blog.
The right combination of technology and human analysis makes listening to consumers on the internet possible and can provide proactive insight that is fast, candid and less expensive than reactive MR as well as customer engagement opportunities.
You certainly cannot control every web comment but you definitely need to perceive before you can protect, participate and project.


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-4 Slices of quality bacon
-2 TBSP olive oil
-1 pound of Brussels sprouts
-Salt and Pepper
1- Preheat oven to 375 F
2- Cook bacon in a skillet until it begin to brown, but it's not crispy. Let drain and cool on paper towels
3-Remove the outer leaves and cut the Brussels sprouts in half. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Make sure they are evenly coated.
4- Pour 2 TBSP of bacon grease over the Brussels sprouts and stir to coat
5- Chop cooled bacon and stir into the Brussels sprouts mixture.
6-Pour Brussels onto a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes to ensure even browning, we don't want any burnt Brussels!
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Making an e-commerce Website Smarter.
December 5, 2012
One of my goals in project 'simplify', was to not only make the KillerVideoStore simpler to use … but also smarter.
What is a smart e-commerce website?
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- Let's people interact with the store in a way that enhances the store for everyone.
- Makes it easy for people to find what they are looking for.
Creating a store 'smart', is much more about making it simple and useable … rather than trying to add all kinds of fancy whiz-bang technology to it. But technology is part of the equation as well.


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10 Best Motorcycle Providers Published by bestofluxury.com for December 2013
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bestofluxury.com has reported the December 2013 edition of the rankings of top motorcycle & bike consultants. Luxurious living consultants are placed through an analysis process through to benchmark and compare them to competitors in the industry. The independent research team analyzes market and industry trends in order to stay informed of the most critical developments which affect the performance of motorcycle & bike consultants. Businesses access the ratings online at bestofluxury.com in order to find luxurious living consultants which have been tested by an independent third party dedicated to the industry.
The 10 top motorcycle manufacturers for December 2013 are:
1. Suzuki Hayabusa
2. Nera Concept Bike
3. Harley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail convertible
4. Kawasaki Ninja 1000
5. Honda Gold Wing Airbag
7. Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale S Tricolore
8. MTT Turbine Superbike
9. MV Agusta F4CC
10. ECOSSE Titaniium Series RR
The bestofluxury.com independent research team spends time investigating luxury motorcycle manufacturers by taking a methodical look at key strengths and competitive advantages of contending affluent living manufacturers. The rankings are produced through the use of a set of evaluation verticals. The five verticals used to benchmark and compare luxury motorcycle manufacturers include performance, service, safety, handling, and customization. Affluent living manufacturers are put to the test to ensure the best manufacturers are featured to assist businesses in selecting the absolute best luxury motorcycle manufacturers to meet their specific requirements.
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(FootballSTL) -- On a day when Tavon Austin shredded the Indianapolis Colts, a star continues to emerge on the Rams defensive line. Robert Quinn is quickly becoming a NFL game changer.
On the 6th play of the game in the Rams 38-8 win over Indy, Quinn broke through the Colts line and ripped the ball away from quarterback Andrew Luck. The sack caused a fumble that bounced into the hands of Chris Long, who rumbled 45 yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Quinn picked up 2 sacks on the day, and now has 12 on the season. Quinn also led a Rams defense that forced 5 Indy turnovers.
When the Rams drafted Quinn with the 14th overall pick in the 2011 draft, there were a number of questions surrounding the talented end out of North Carolina. Even though he was widely viewed as one of the 5 or 6 most talented players in the draft, Quinn came into the league with both character and health issues. Quinn missed his entire junior season at Carolina after he lied to the NCAA about receiving improper travel accommodations and jewelry. Quinn also slid down draft boards because he had brain surgery as a senior in high school.
However, Quinn's quickness and explosion off the edge has never been in question. Over the last 3 seasons, Quinn had 5 sacks in his rookie year in 2011 and 10.5 sacks in 2012. Quinn has rolled up 12 sacks this season, and may have a trip to the Pro Bowl at season's end.
An up and down Rams defense has received a steady dose of speed off the edge with Robert Quinn establishing himself as one of the NFL's feared pass rushers.
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text: Rescued This Kemp's ridley sea turtle was found stranded on Corporation Beach in Dennis, MA, on November 28, 2010, and was transported to the New England Aquarium and treated for cold-stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. Kemp's are the most endangered and the smallest of all the sea turtle species, which makes them particularly vulnerable to severe changes in water temperature. After the turtle was stabilized, it was transported to the National Aquarium on December 22 with several other cold-stunned turtles for long-term rehabilitation. Rehabilitated Frosty underwent treatment for a blood infection, fungal pneumonia, and several deep lacerations and abrasions associated with the cold-stunning, including treatment for significant damage to the tips of the front flippers. Frosty is the largest of all the turtles in rehab, and is also the lightest in color. Frosty shared a pool with Rudolph during rehab, and enjoyed a daily diet of capelin, squid, shrimp, mussels, and soft-shelled crabs. Released Frosty was released at Maryland's Point Lookout State Park on June 26, 2011, along with four other rehabilitated Kemp's ridley sea turtles: Donner, Blitzen, Buddy (the Elf), and Rudolph, named after winter characters, due to their arrival at the Aquarium around the holidays. Because Kemp's ridley sea turtles commonly inhabit the Chesapeake Bay during the warm summer months to feed on an assortment of jellies and invertebrates, Aquarium officials felt this was the best time and location to release the turtles. The turtles are expected to stay in the mid-Atlantic region or head north for the summer, before eventually heading south again in the fall. Tracked Prior to release, Frosty was outfitted with a small satellite transmitter that allows us to track the location and speed of the turtle. These tags help researchers learn more about sea turtle migration and travel patterns. The information is gathered until the adhesive fails and the tag falls off. Learn more about the importance of animal tracking here. From June 26 to September 8, when we received the last satellite transmission, Frosty traveled more than 700 miles! Back to the Top


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Long lines of visa applicants have for years been a fixture outside the offices of the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana, hub of one of the busiest American consular districts in the world. This week, the lines have suddenly vanished, even if the activity hasn't.
After 47 years in the same location near the Caliente Racetrack, the U.S. government has moved across town, on Monday opening offices in a $120 million gated compound built near the Otay Mesa border crossing. The imposing stone structures — with more than 100,000 square feet of space in the main building — are intended to offer both greater efficiency and tighter security at a time when the consulate's role has grown increasingly complex.
"We're not a traditional consulate that you might have thought of ten or 20 years ago," said Steven Kashkett, the consul general, a 53-year-old career diplomat who oversees a staff of 50 Americans and 100 Mexicans operating out of the Tijuana facility. "We are now basically a mini-embassy representing the U.S. government in this part of Mexico."
High-volume consulate
Some average annual numbers from the Tijuana consulate, which serves the Baja California peninsula.
-- Visas processed annually: 190,000
-- U.S. population (est.): 250,000
-- U.S. citizens arrested annually: 2,000
-- U.S. deaths reported: About one death a day, most of natural causes
Source: U.S. consulate
Issuing visas and providing services to American citizens abroad are the stock-and-trade of consular offices worldwide. Kashkett said much of the work at the Tijuana consulate now also involves reporting on regional counternarcotics efforts, as well as political and economic issues on the border. The consulate, he said, "is much more of a facilitator between the two governments than it was in the past."
While the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City serves as the State Department's main representation in Mexico, the U.S. government also maintains nine consulates across the country, with Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez being the largest and busiest. In Tijuana in recent years, growing numbers of U.S. agencies have begun operating out of the consulate's office, and now include Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the Department of Commerce.
"Clearly in a country like Mexico, where U.S. interests are so multi-faceted, in a city like Tijuana that is such an important element of the national fabric, the consulate assumes a role that a consulate in Lyon, France, might not," said Jeffrey Davidow, a former U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
The Tijuana consulate had long ago outgrown its rented facilities in the city's upscale Hipódromo neighborhood, and in recent years found itself forced to open a visa annex a few miles away in the city's Río Zone, where lines of applicants carrying documents could be seen standing outside throughout the day as they waited for appointments.
The new facility commands a sweeping view of the city, and sits surrounded by vacant land on a large plot known as La Pechuga, so-named because its shape resembles a chicken breast. The setting and structure meet U.S. State Department security standards for diplomatic facilities worldwide established following 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania that claimed 220 lives.
Though less centrally located than the old facilities, the opening of the new consulate consolidates all of the operations in one location. Shaded areas with benches inside the compound allow for a more comfortable wait.
The Tijuana consular district, which oversees U.S. government affairs in Baja California and Baja California Sur, has an estimated 250,000 U.S. citizens living within its jurisdiction, a figure that does not include the millions of others who cross each year for tourism, jobs, family, and business.
More people are arrested here than in any other U.S. consular district, about 2,000 annually, according to consular figures; drug and weapons charges are among the most common. At any given moment 250 U.S. citizens are behind bars, though any definitive tallies are difficult because some may hold dual citizenship and not identify themselves as U.S. citizens.
On average, one U.S. citizen dies each day in the district, in the majority of cases of natural causes, the consulate reports. While most of last year's 66 non-natural deaths were homicides, they also included car accidents, drownings and seven suicides.
"We are the highest volume, most complex American citizen services post in the world," said Kashkett, whose previous posts have included Halifax, Port-au-Prince, Beirut and Jerusalem.
While the consulate can help those who lose their passports, are victims of crime, and recommend attorneys to those who face charges, "Americans need to understand that they live in a foreign country, the laws of the foreign country apply," Kashkett said.
Some find the help invaluable.
A recent high-profile case brought consular staff to San Felipe earlier this month after the sinking of a charter fishing vessel in the Gulf of California with 27 U.S. citizens aboard. David Levine of Bodega Bay, said the 19 survivors had lost everything, including passports, drivers' licenses and medications. Consular staff, "went out of their way to do whatever they could for all of us down there," Levine said. "They made sure we got back across the border without passports, that we were OK to drive."Copyright © 2018, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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MANAGUA, NICARAGUA — Rev. Ernesto Cardenal, Nicaragua`s culture minister, said late Monday that Pope John Paul II has formally suspended him from the priesthood because he refused to resign from his government post.
``It is with profound pain that I have received an official communication from Rome that imposes the canon suspension, suspending me from exercising priestly duties,`` Father Cardenal told a press conference.


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Just as the butterfly goes through the process of metamorphosis,
so too do our lives. There's only one thing that is guaranteed
in this life…it will change.
We will Change!
Are you looking for positive change in your life?
Are you going through changes and experiencing
the stress that often accompanies it?
Change…the one thing we can always count on (whether we want it or not). All of us experience change. In fact, change is an ongoing process. It is transformation.
In addition to being a transformational life coach, I am also a potter. The process of making pottery is such a great illustration of transformation. The various stages that the clay goes through will take you on a journey from a ball of clay to a work of art!
I've come to believe that personal growth, as well as business growth comes from the willingness to change. At the times when we think life couldn't get any better, or any more uncomfortable, something happens to bring us to the next level of our growth, and we realize that it all had to unfold exactly the way it did. Everything happens for a purpose, and for the greater good. I believe there is a divine plan for each of our lives. We can either paddle upstream, resisting change all the way, or we can "grow" with the flow.
Dictionary.com defines transformation as "change in form, appearance, nature or character." We all have experienced change, I guarantee it. We are no longer experiencing life in the same body that we did when we were 10 or 20 or for some of us, even 40. The experiences of our lives have transformed us in 5 key areas: Physically, Spiritually, Relationally, Emotionally and Financially.
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Saturation in device categories such as tablets and smartphones will result in subdued growth in the Saudi consumer electronics market over 2015-2019, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3 %. We anticipate that the market will remain highly lucrative to vendors due to high incomes and a fashion-conscious domestic consumer base. The mid-to-high-end consumer electronics devices market will experience strong value growth during our forecasting period to 2019 as incomes rise, especially for public sector workers. The low end of the market may be constrained due to the exit of a considerable number of migrant workers under the governments' Saudisation' policy.
Headline Expenditure Projections
Computer Hardware Sales: Set to decrease from USD2.36 in 2014 to USD2.35mn in 2015. The desktop and notebook market is forecast to remain stable, but a decline in tablet volumes will act as a drag on overall value growth as the market continues to adjust to the initial rapid diffusion of ownership among the core user group.
AV Sales : USD1.637bn in 2014 to USD1.643bn in 2015, up 0.4%. The latest flat-screen TVs and soundbars will boost market value despite relatively low volumes due to the high average selling price of UHD TVs, giving them disproportionate impact on overall market value compared with volumes sold.
Han dset Sales : USD5.7bn in 2014 to USD6.0bn in 2015, up 5.1%. The handset market will return to stronger growth after a combination of the Saudisation policy, smartphone market saturation and price erosion resulted in a market contraction in 2014.