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48 Go Pro Cameras Shoot Unique Footage of Pro Surfer Mick Fanning
The GoPro® 3D HERO System first grabbed my attention when I was looking for a small, portable video camera to attach to my Moto-cross helmet during a ride in South Africa (Enduro Africa 2009). I wanted something small, lightweight, easy to operate and tough.
I actually ended up going with the Contour HD which at the time shot 720p HD at full resolution, 30fps or standard definition at 848 x 480 but at 60fps (great for slow motion footage). I was happy with the results but it seems that Go Pro have been producing the goods and created a superior product with their new range of helmet/wearable cameras.
When I first saw some footage from a Go PRo HD camera, I was quite taken aback by the quality of crispness and colour. I then saw that the accessories available were plenty including a cool underwater housing that fit quite snugly which would also act as a robust casing for protection.
Today, I saw for the first time, just how creative you can get with not one, but 48 of these amazing little cameras!
Tim Macmillan of Time-Slice Films placed 48 Go Pro HD cameras in a line on a mobile set up that allowed him to produce some of the coolest footage I have seen…creativity at its best which you can see below. The hours that it must have taken to sort out and render this footage is incredible:
HALF MOON BAY, CA (October 10, 2011) – GoPro, the world's leading activity image capture company, today released a new video for international surf brand, Rip Curl, that uses the first ever mobile, waterproof 48 camera array to capture never-before-seen perspectives of two time world champion surfer, Mick Fanning, doing what he does best in the warm waters of the South Pacific. The video highlights the capabilities of the Go Pro HD Camera Array that was used for Rip Curl's upcoming marketing campaign for its Mirage Boardshort and was shot in conjunction with the pioneers of camera array photography, Tim and Callum Macmillan. Additional videos for the Rip Curl campaign featuring this new GoPro Array technology will showcase Rip Curl surfers Owen Wright, Matt Wilkinson, Dillon Perillo and Dean Brady.
"At GoPro we're always looking for new ways to use our cameras, new ways to leverage them to do something that's never been done before in digital imaging. As an example, GoPro is the first consumer camera company to enable people to combine multiple like-cameras together to form a new type of camera. We first did it with our 3D HERO System which allows you to combine two Go Pro HD cameras together to form a 3D camera, and now we're experimenting with combining 48 cameras into a unique multi-camera array that enables entirely new forms of content capture. The results are stunning and it's another great example of how the HD HERO truly is the world's most versatile HD camera," said Nicholas Woodman founder and CEO of GoPro.
Beyond the Third Dimension – The GoPro Array
Since the original inception of GoPro's 35mm film HERO Camera, a wrist camera for surfing, GoPro has been changing the way people use a camera during their favourite activities. GoPro created a new category of image capture with its professional quality micro HD cameras and myriad of mounting accessories that make it easy to mount the cameras to anyone or anything imaginable. GoPro's now famous image quality coupled with this versatility has led it to become not only a bestselling consumer camera but also the world's top selling small form factor HD camera for professional production.
Other notable innovations include the 3D HERO System, an expansion kit for Go Pro HD camera users that allows a filmmaker to connect two 1080p HD HERO cameras together with a synchronization cable to essentially genlock the cameras together for 3D video and photo capture. This same camera synchronization technology that is core to GoPro's 3D HERO System makes it possible to connect and combine a potentially unlimited number of GoPro cameras into a GoPro Array of cameras. The potential is limited only by the imagination and the number of HD HERO cameras on hand.
After GoPro's much anticipated release of its 3D system in April, GoPro teamed up with two experts in the field of camera array systems and began experimenting and pushing the limits of its 3D HERO syncing technology. Tim and Callum Macmillan, endearingly known as The Brothers Slice, were challenged with creating a handheld underwater camera array system for the launch of Rip Curl's upcoming "Mirage" boardshort campaign.
"We are always looking to lead the way when it comes to camera array effects and identifying new ways to push the limits for creativity and to acquire unique shots," said Tim Macmillan of Time-Slice Films. "We've been waiting for the ideal camera technology to come along to do the video array. It's like waiting for a wave. You see the wave coming, you start paddling before everyone else and then it hits you and it is GoPro."
The result was an astonishingly innovative development – the Go Pro HD Array. The world's first video array, which could be submerged underwater, operated by one man, and withstand the enormous waves at Cloudbreak, Fiji.
"The results and footage compiled from this campaign shoot is unlike anything anyone in surfing has ever seen before," declares James Taylor, Rip Curl's Global Creative Director. "We had the best surfers in the world surfing one of the best waves in the world in the ultimate performance boardshort and all captured by the most versatile water cameras in the business. It was an unbelievable experience!"
"No other camera could have enabled this shoot," continues Tim Macmillan. "What makes the GoPro Array revolutionary is shooting actual video, not still pictures arranged sequentially. Multiple cameras shooting 720p at 60 frames per second all synched together opens up a multitude of possibilities."
GoPro is fast becoming a standard in professional content production, with technologies ranging from it's well known cameras and mounting accessories to its GoPro Cineform codec, an industry standard intermediary codec widely regarded as the best codec for streamlining post production workflows. Increasingly, GoPro is enabling many of the production industry's most innovative content creators.
About GoPro
Based in Half Moon Bay, California, GoPro is the world's leading activity image capture company. GoPro's HD HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used by more consumers and video production professionals than any other camera in its class. GoPro's products are sold in over 60 countries, in specialty sports retailers, Best Buy, and at gopro.com.


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Having IBS is a bit of a sucker and being a die-hard foodie makes it even worse because I find myself eating it anyway and suffering with the consequences afterwards.. oops. Finding something yummy that also doesn't mess around with me is such a nightmare... and then came along sweet potatoes!
Since I first tried sweet potato fries I was obsessed (it's currently joint first with mac'n'cheese - which does me no favours) and now nothing excites me more than getting home and preparing some spicy wedges! What makes my unhealthy healthy obsession even more amazing is the fact that they are actually good for you..
"wait, what?" I hear you say..
That's right... sweet potatoes are good for you
If you still don't believe me read what Health.com has to say..
One baked, medium-sized sweet potato contains 438% of your daily value of vitamin A (a white potato contains 1%), 37% of your vitamin C, and some calcium, potassium, and iron too. All this at just 105 calories!
So in honour of my crazy love for sweet potatoes I've decided to share my recipe - papa bear approved!
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
1kg Sweet Potatoes
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Cayenne Chilli Pepper
1 teaspoon Cumin
a sprinkle of Salt + Pepper
Preheat oven to 180C
Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise in half, then cut into quarters
Wash potatoes in a large bowl and drain, placing back into bowl
Combine Coconut and Sunflower oil, along with the all of the spices and mix well
Arrange potatoes on a baking tray in a single layer and pop in the oven
Bake for around 20-30 minutes (depending on how you like them, I usually leave them for around 40 mins total as I prefer them quite crispy and brown) turn wedges over and repeat
and finally... Serve!
Did I mention it's the best when you're having a lazy day watching Netflix in bed - snacking never felt so good!
Does anyone else have a crazy obsession with sweet potatoes, and what other recipes would you recommend? I'm dying to try something new!

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ORLANDO, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL), the leading grassroots advocacy organization is preparing to host it's 10th annual Defending the American Dream Summit in Orlando, FL on September 2nd and 3rd at the Orange County Convention Center.
"If anyone can show us how to build and lead a winning team, that would have to be former Florida State Football Coach, Bobby Bowden," said state director, Chris Hudson. "Coach Bowden has been a proven leader on and off the field, so it is a real honor to have him be a part of our team of speakers at the upcoming Defending the American Dream Summit in Orlando in September."
From 1987 to 2000, Coach Bowden and the Seminoles finished every season with at least 10 wins and in the top 5 of the Associated Press College Football Poll. Coach Bowden led his teams to two national championships in 1993 and 1999.
Registration for the 10th annual Defending the American Dream Summit is only open for a limited time. Visitwww.defendingthedream.com to register today!
For a full list of confirmed speakers, visit DefendingTheDream.com
Any media who would like credentials to attend can email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Last year Mangapolis was first introduced at Films from the South and the response from the audience blew us away! The Mangapolis anime program at the film festival last year was very well attended and one of the anime movies on the porgram, Wolf Children, even won the audience award.
Because of this fantastic response from the audience Mangapolis could return to this year´s Films from the South Festival with confidence that anime was well liked and worth screening. And once again the audience blew us all away; an even bigger audience visited the Mangapolis program this year than last year!
Because of our fantastic audience Mangapolis will carry on and continue trying to meet audience demands for anime on the big screen.
Many many thanks to our audience and eternal gratitude from us in Mangapolis to you all for making this possible and inspiring us to carry on with the Mangapolis project. You made this possible. Once again: Arigatou!


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Las Vegas beyond the Strip
Looking for new cheap thrills and chills in or around Vegas? Ever wondered what else lies out there in the desert? Afraid of withering away the rest of your vacation spending cash in a casino with only a cheesy t-shirt to bring home? Well, the next time you're in Sin City, crank it up a notch with a day trip to a rarely explored local hot spot. Or try adding a twist to one of the most popular tourist haunts, like Hoover Dam, and explore its inner workings. Trek out through the striking surrounding scenery of Lake Mead or the Grand Canyon by helicopter or jeep. Away from the glittering allure of the Las Vegas strip, lies a world of fun and adventure waiting to be explored.
What better way to nurture your inner sci-fi geek (or lure a trekkie away from a convention), than by taking the tour that will expose those ugly truths hidden by the government to the harsh light of day. If you're lucky, you just might spot some little green men trying to hitch a ride back to Vegas.
Less than an hour from Vegas, Lee Ski Canyon is a quaint little hideaway nestled inside of the Toiyabe National Forest. Although it lacks the amenities of a posh ski resort, you can rent your ski equipment and spend the day swooshing down the slopes for about a hundred dollars. You can also bring your own gear and buy a season pass for under $600 and come as often as you like. Most of the slopes are steep and not the best place for beginners to get their feet wet, but seasoned veterans will find the no-frills ski experience enticing enough.
An alternative to spending the day at the slot machines – get your adrenalin rushing while rafting down the Colorado river.
Revisit the old southwest before the bright lights of the strip were ever lit, by taking a tour through the ghost town of Oatman, Arizona and nearby gold mine.
Looming high above the hustle and bustle of the strip, Mount Charleston's cooler, tranquil climate lures both thrill-seekers and nature-lovers with it rock climbing and skiing facilities, as well as its startling scenic backdrop. Explore the alpine trails of the mountain and nearby Kyle Canyon without breaking a sweat by taking a tour by jeep.
Not only nature buffs will marvel at the colorful, eye-popping vistas of the Valley of Fire, even city folk will be enchanted by the rock formations you get to explore in this tranquil yet fiery landscape.
Before planning your next vacation in Vegas, shop around (there are hundreds of travel packages offered by travel agents and sites alike) and spice things up with a little side adventure.


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Vegetarianism and veganism have become popular fads in the diet scene. If religious compulsions once used to be the main reason for such diets, ethical and environmental concerns are driving the new age dalliance with these drastic diets. Everybody has a right to his/her own convictions, but a vegetarian diet in general is both unsustainable and unhealthy for the very reason that humans have evolved as omnivores. We are meant to derive our nutrition from a mixture of animal proteins and fats and easy-to-digest plant parts.
Our dentition, as well as the anatomy of our gastrointestinal tract, clearly shows that we are adapted for an omnivorous diet. We do not have large rumen or caecum for storing plant materials and getting them broken down by millions of microbes. We neither chew cud like cattle, nor eat our own excreta like rabbits, for a second chance at digestion and absorption of nutrients contained in the partly digested plant materials.
There are several people who toy with vegetarianism/veganism for a while and then start adding back animal proteins one by one. In case of adults, most of the dietary deficiencies get resolved within a short period, but their impact on children can be far reaching. The natural development of children and young adults can be stunted for life even with a few years of protein deficiency. It is not fair to put them at risk of mental and physical development problems.
It is not nutritionally superior
Many people shift to vegetarian or vegan diet thinking that they are nutritionally superior. There has been a general feeling that foods of animal origin are harmful to us because they contain cholesterol. We have been sensitized to the cholesterol issue and its cardiovascular implications so well that even meat-eaters think that vegetarian diet is far better than what they eat. Another misconception is that vegetarians live much longer.
Animal proteins are complete proteins because they come from tissues very similar to ours. They contain all the essential amino acids in the right proportions. These amino acids are required not only for building up our muscle tissue but for many metabolic functions as well. Vegetarian sources of proteins include legumes and nuts. But they are not complete proteins because they do not have all the essential amino acids. So you need to have a combination of pulses and grains to get all the nutrients that you require. You need to do a lot of homework and planning to bring a vegetarian/vegan diet nutritionally comparable to omnivorous diet.
About dietary cholesterol
There have been a lot of misconceptions regarding dietary cholesterol. Animal tissue contains cholesterol because it is an essential component of all animal cells, including those of humans. That means our body needs cholesterol. It is required in the cell membranes; it is part of steroids and hormones; you need it to make vitamin D.
Too much cholesterol in the blood may cause atherosclerosis or deposition of fats on the walls of the blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The cholesterol carrying lipoproteins are of two types: the high density lipoproteins (HDL) and the low density lipoproteins (LDL). High levels of LDL causes their deposition on the arteries, but the HDL cleans up these blood vessels. The aim should be to keep LDL low and HDL high.
Body has a natural mechanism to make the cholesterol it requires. Abnormalities in this mechanism can result in an elevation of blood cholesterol whether you are a vegetarian or not. Dietary cholesterol may not matter as much as we think. Some types of animal fat, especially the omega 3 fatty acids in oily fish is particularly useful in increasing the good cholesterol (HDL).
Reduced bioavailability of nutrients
The vegetables and fruits in the vegetarian diets are valuable for the water soluble vitamins in them. They are full of many other nutrients that our body requires, but they are not that easily absorbed into the body. Their high fiber content and the difficulty in digesting the plant materials are to blame.
While vegetarians get some amount of proteins from dairy products, vegans are almost completely dependent on legumes. Both these foods are poor in the bioavailability of nutrients and cannot compare to animal sources of wholesome proteins such as fish, meat, chicken and egg.
Heavy dependence on soy protein
Where do vegans get their proteins? We cannot do without this macronutrient. Heavy dependence of protein supplements, a majority of them derived from soy has been the mainstay of vegan diet. This magic bullet was earlier considered the healthiest food available, and was processed into umpteen food supplements, including soy bacon for those who still missed meat. But that was until the negative effects of soy on hormonal balance came as a shock.
Soy was among the traditional foods of the Chinese and the Japanese for ages, but it was mainly used in its freshly cooked or fermented forms. As the highly processed soy flour from the dry soy beans contain phytoestrogens that mimic the estrogen produced in our body, it can wreak havoc with our hormonal balance. This can be particularly dangerous for children.
Presence of antinutrients
Apart from soy products, vegetarian/vegan diets contain large amounts of grains and pulses. They are both seeds that plants produce to continue their future generations. They are usually very high in anti-nutrients such as phytates.
Lacking in important nutrients
Vegans as well as vegetarians are prone to several nutritional deficiencies such as B12, calcium, iron and zinc. They miss out on the fat soluble vitamins such as A and D, and highly beneficial fatty acids EPA and DHA.
·Vitamin B12
B12 deficiency is a great concern in vegetarians and vegans because 83% vegans and 68% of vegetarians are found to have this problem. This vitamin is important in DNA synthesis and red blood cells formation. Since it is essential for healthy myelin sheath covering of nerve fibers, its deficiency can result in memory loss and lethargy, besides anemia and general weakness.
Children who experience vitamin B12 deficiency during the first 6 years of life may not recover from the resulting cognitive and memory problems even after they take animal products later.
Fermented soy, seaweed, brewer's yeast and spirulina are considered possible vegetarian sources of B12, but they actually contain cobamides that are analogous to B12, but not the same.
·Vitamins A and D
These vitamins are fat soluble, and are found in abundance in animal products such as eggs, seafood, dairy and organ meats. Carrots are generally thought to be a good source Vitamin A, but in reality, they only have a precursor of the vitamin known as beta carotene. To help the body make sufficient amounts of the vitamin from carrots, you may need to have 2 cups of carrots a day. On the other hand, just a weekly serving of liver would provide enough of the vitamin.
As for Vitamin D, it is essential for proper calcium metabolism and immune functions. It has cancer protecting and anti-inflammatory properties. Certain types of mushrooms are found to be an excellent vegetarian source of Vitamin D, but their availability is not be dependable.
·EPA and DHA
These long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are known to have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular function and protection from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Seafood, particularly oily fish and shrimp are rich sources of the above.
Although short-chain omega-3 fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) found in plant foods such as flax seeds can be converted to EPA and DHA, this function is extremely inefficient in humans, more so in men than in women. So vegetarians and vegans have to consume a lot more of omega-3s to derive the same benefit.
Traditional vegetarian communities have a relatively high intake of dairy products that protect them from calcium deficiency, but vegans are not so lucky. Leafy vegetables such as spinach are thought to be rich in calcium, but its bioavailability is very poor. For instance, you may get more calcium from a glass of milk than you would from 16 spinach servings. Moreover, antinutrient substances such as phytate and oxalate may further reduce its assimilation.
Meat, particularly organ meat such as liver, is a great source of iron, but vegetarians and vegans miss out on this important mineral. Not only that, if they are taking calcium supplements, it can further reduce the absorption of iron.
Is it unethical to eat animals?
It is a question that can only be answered by our personal sensibilities. The crowded and inhuman conditions in which animals are reared and slaughtered on large-scale farms are despicable by any measure. Killing animals for sport is condemnable, but what about imprisoning them for our entertainment, be it in circus, zoo, equestrian sports or as pets?
Most cultures consider killing for food as part of survival; it is about playing our role in the food web. But people who find it unacceptable have the choice of embracing vegetarianism or veganism, but they have to be extra careful about their nutrition. Be aware of potential deficiencies and include necessary supplements to safeguard against them.
Not as environment-friendly as you think
Vegetarianism reducing environmental impact of food production is myth. People who are into sustainable living and making their own food know this very well. You have better chances of meeting your nutritional needs if you keep some chickens and a cow along with growing vegetables and food grains in your limited plot of land. The stories of early settlers or homesteaders of the American prairies are typical examples. Even when they had 10 acres or more of land to cultivate, they often had to go hungry until they saved enough to buy livestock who could provide them with eggs, milk and occasional treats of meat.
We could say that all the land used for grazing cattle can be converted into agricultural land for growing more vegetables, grains and pulses. The reality is that, we cannot convert plant materials into energy as efficiently as herbivorous animals can. So our place in the food chain comes after them. Foods of animal origin are concentrated forms of nutrition; a little goes a long way. A vegetarian/vegan has to consume a lot more food to make the same amount of nutrients available to the body.
If a vegetarian/vegan requires additional food supplements such as sea weeds extract to minimize their nutritional deficiencies, it increases their food miles.
Do you live longer with vegetarian diet?
There are some studies that show vegetarians to be enjoying longer life spans. But that may not tell the whole story. Some communities insist on their members following a vegetarian diet for religious reasons. They may not have higher life expectancy unless they have rituals that promote healthy lifestyle as well.
People who consciously choose a vegetarian/vegan diet are generally health conscious. So their other health promoting lifestyle measures such as moderation in eating, abstinence from smoking and drinking, and regular exercise may reflect in their longevity. Statistics comparing them to equally health conscious omnivorous people may not show any significant difference in longevity.


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Chauvet DJ – Festoon RGB
Provides a vintage look and feel of standard party light strings
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Festoon is a dynamic outdoor-rated party décor light featuring the vintage look and feel of standard party light strings, but is completely pixel-mappable for ultimate show and programming creativity. Built in automated programs also create complex looks in seconds. Festoon comes with a 15-meter strand of 20 LED bulbs and is expandable up to 3 strands per controller. The unit features D-Fi USB compatibility for wireless Master/Slave or DMX control. Non-DMX control is possible in Standalone mode from the digital display or optional IRC-6 remote. Eyelets are on every lamp holder and a variety of 3rd party décor options such as paper lanterns can be clipped to Festoon to increase deign flexibility. Fits best in the CHS-50 gear bag.
Specifications: https://www.chauvetdj.com/products/festoon/
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Writers generally don't have to worry much about website design and layout when they write. Where mobile content is concerned, however, design is a major consideration and giving some extra thought to the wording and structure of content is imperative toward creating higher quality content for the reader.
It's Like Fencing
If you need an easy way to think of how to write mobile friendly content, think of fencing. Lead with the point. Mobile devices have screens of varying size, but they're all much smaller than a computer monitor, obviously. This means that you want to craft your content so that it can be easily broken up into small pieces. If you have any experience in journalism, this should come easily.
The article referenced above, from Site Point, mentions the "inverted pyramid" style of writing used by news reporters. It's a particularly useful way to structure content designed for a mobile device.
The inverted pyramid style is characterized by putting the most relevant piece of information first. Supporting information follows. Here's a quick example to drive the point home, no pun intended. The first example is not in the inverted pyramid style, the second is.
- A charming Italian bistro located in one of the most fashionable parts of town, Corleone's offers affordable eating in the 6th Avenue Business District, located at the corner of 6th and Main.
- Corleone's is located on 6th and Main. It is a moderately-priced restaurant serving Italian fare.
The first example would be great for a regular screen, as the reader has plenty of room to read the content and the few extra seconds it might take for a longer article to download isn't an issue. On a mobile device, however, a reader is probably just looking for the address and wants it fast. Again, lead with the point, and then expand as you include more content.
Consider what They're Doing
Mobile internet users are oftentimes in distracting environments. As Sticky Content points out, it's a good idea to consider them as being on the move when they're reading the content.
Cut down on your words whenever possible. Remember that the screen is small and that they're probably looking for some specific information, not reading the Internet as a way to relax or entertain themselves. While adding a bit of style and a unique voice is important to creating good content, remember that you are, essentially, speaking to someone who has a lot of other things around them that are probably just as interesting, or more so. Take that into account and write short, concise sentences. Think Hemmingway, not Faulkner.
Work Those Headlines and Subheadings
Mashable gives a very good piece of advice where headlines for mobile content are concerned: think like you're tweeting. That means writing short headlines that get the point across in a few words.
Your headlines and subheadings are vital to compressed content. They let the reader know what's in the paragraph that follows and whether or not it's relevant to them. Make sure your subheadings serve this purpose. It prevents readers from wasting their time and, of course, it's more likely to catch their eye in a distracting environment.
A Great Example
The Sticky Content article referenced above is linked to from a Twitter account. The tweet provides a great example of how to craft something that is short, to the point and that makes you want to follow the link. It reads:
"Writing mobile friendly content: Top tips"
To put it directly, that's perfect. It tells the reader exactly where the link goes and, if they follow it, it delivers. This is what mobile content, when done correctly, looks like. It's most important feature is that it doesn't waste the user's time, their bandwidth and the user can easily and quickly scan it and see that it's what they're looking for.
Lists are great for mobile devices. They tend to encourage the type of writing that plays well on such devices. They're also easy to scan through, which is what most users are going to be doing when they look at content on a mobile device.
Lists also make it possible to keep messaging consistent without getting too wordy. For example, an auto repair shop that advertises certified mechanics, guaranteed work and the best prices on parts as their principal message to customers could convey that entire message in very few words. In list form:
- Certified Mechanics
- Best Part Prices
- Guaranteed Work
That might seem simple, but for a mobile device user it means that the page loads fast and it gets straight to the point. For the business owner, it means that the potential customer is less likely to look for a different site out of frustration that theirs doesn't load quickly enough.
Throw Away Your Thesaurus
Keep the language simple and to the point. Avoid overly long words and, remember, writing content for mobile sites is not an occasion to show off your command of the English language. Again, being concise counts for a lot, but that means more than just choosing your words carefully.
Some of the best writing is done by cutting away what's been written rather than adding to it. This is doubly important when writing for mobile sites. If a paragraph can be put to the ax, then do so. Get rid of it. Replace it with something more relevant and useful.
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If you're vexed by this, take a look at Purdue's guide on writing in the inverted pyramid style. While newspapers may be fading into the past, newspaper writers also had to struggle to fit information into very limited space, so this style of writing is particularly useful. It keeps everything focused on the point at hand and it makes it very easy for people to get the information they need. If they want to dig deeper, they can, but if they just need information and need it fast, they won't be frustrated.


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Stuff it, ChinaPosted March 7, 2008 in News • Tags: China
Björk has gotten into a spot of trouble in China:
… singer Bjork caused controversy by shouting "Tibet, Tibet" at a Shanghai concert. … China's culture ministry said the outburst "broke Chinese law and hurt Chinese people's feelings" and pledged to "further tighten controls".
"Hurt Chinese people's feelings"? Hold on while I vomit…. There, back now. One would think Chinese people's "feelings" are hurt more by their illegitimate government's detainment and torture of their countrymen who do things like… advocate freedom for Tibet. Foreigners get off with a warning and perhaps banishment; natives disappear.


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Archive for the 'inglourious basterds' Category
Jan 22
|Hot Toys Lt. Aldo Raine Collectible Figure
Hot Toys is delighted to present the 1/6th scale Lt. Aldo Raine collectible figure from the Inglourious Basterds movie. This is the first-licensed collectible figure of Brad Pitt which fully realizes his likeness in the movie. Read more/discuss. Thanks to Gabriella.
Sadly, none for Brad, but Inlgorious Basterds got nominations for DIRECTOR (Quentin Tarantino) and SUPPORTING ACTOR (Christoph Waltz), plus ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY, CINEMATOGRAPHY and PRODUCTION DESIGN. Read full list, here.
Jan 18
|"Inglorious Basterds" unique award winner
Inglorious Basterds had bad luck at Golden Globes, only winning its BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE for Christoph Waltz of the four nominations it got. Congratulations for the fantastic work! Read more/discuss.
As expected, Brad didnt show up, but his "Inglorious Basterds" won three of the nine nominatios it got: Best acting ensemble, best supporting actor (brilliant Christoph Waltz), and best original screenplay (for Quentin Tarantino). Read more/discuss.
Jan 09
|Brad pre-nominated @ BAFTA Awards
Over 6000 members of the Academy vote in three rounds to decide the winners of the Orange British Academy Film Awards and the Long List is the result of Round One of voting. With 220 films entered this year, this first round reduces the entered films down to fifteen in each category. Round Two voting […]
Jan 06
|Nominees List of 2010 PGA Awards Unveiled
James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" will compete against Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" and award season favourites "The Hurt Locker" and "Up in the Air" for the Producers Guild of America's top movie prize. Clint Eastwood's "Invictus", "Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire" and animated film "Up" were also among the 10 movies – […]
Dec 19
|Inglourious Basterds nominations
Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – C. Waltz Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – D. Kruger Thanks Natlc.
Dec 15
|Inglourious Basterds nominations
The awardshow season is approaching and nominations are coming in for Inglourious Basterds as followed: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Christoph Waltz Best Director – Motion Picture: Quentin Tarantino Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: Quentin Tarantino Thanks Natlc. Critics' […]


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Halloween Party Amazonia Club
Posting ads for 10 years
Check out this years most frightening night...AMAZONIA CLUB QAWRA on creepy Friday 31st October, doors open at 10pm. Don't miss the special setting and atmosphere FEATURING THE FABULOUS CECIL McCARTHY.
Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most original idea and scariest couple.
Free transport available to and from the Venue. See schedule at http://www.artlabmalta.com.
TICKET OUTLETS : MATCH MUSUC STORES - outlets: Valletta, Sliema, Bay Street, Hamrun & Fgura
FRANKS PERFUMERIES - outlets: The Plaza Sliema, Bay Street, St. John's Street Valletta, Energy Complex Valletta, Poala Square Poala, Topline Megasroe, St. Andrews, Concept Store Mosta.
MECCA CARNIVAL & TOY CENTRE - outlet St. Paul's Bay.
Dress Code: Halloween Costume / Black
Admission: €12 (Lm5.15) / Ticket Hotline: 99243680 / 79201002


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Matching & Comparing Flatware Patterns Between Brands
Flatware is a commodity item that nearly every restaurant needs. It is often an afterthought, but it is a critical component to a successful eating establishment. Problems arise, however, in that keeping a complete set of flatware is virtually impossible. Knives and forks invariably get tossed away with the trash or sprout legs and walk away.
So what do you do when your supply has dwindled and you need to replace it? Do you want to keep the same pattern? What do you do when that pattern is discontinued by the manufacturer? What do you do when your business is booming and you want to upgrade your 18/0 stainless with sturdier 18/8, but you know that your pattern has played a role in establishing your popular atmosphere? Maybe your restaurant is struggling and you want to keep your pattern, but you realize you can trim some costs by replenishing your stock with 18/8 rather than 18/10 stainless.
Below, you'll find a reference to help guide you through your initial purchase or your replacement pieces to make sure you get the right flatware to suit your needs. We've taken fourteen of our most popular flatware design types to allow you to see how they compare among vendors, so you can match existing flatware or décor with ease:
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|WincoToulouse (18/0)
|Update InternationalShelley (18/0)
|Bon ChefKings (18/10) Silverplated
|World Tableware Harbour (18/0) / Calais (18/8)
|WincoDots (18/0) / Deluxe Pearl (18/8)
|VollrathBrocade (18/0)
|Bon ChefSombrero (18/10) Silverplated
|Update InternationalPearl(18/0)
|BrowneContour (18/0)
|World Tableware Classic Rim(18/0) / McIntosh (18/0) / Priscilla Silverplated
|WincoShangarila (18/8) / Continental (18/0)
|BrowneConcerto (18/0)
|Bon Chef Tuscany(18/10)
|Update International Regal (18/0) / Regency (18/8)
|World TablewareFreedom (18/0)
|WincoLafayette (18/0)
|VollrathQueen Anne (18/0)
|Update InternationalChelsea (18/0)<
|World TablewareHigh Society (18/0)
|WincoVictoria (18/8)
|BrowneOxford (18/0)
|Bon ChefPrism (18/10)
|Update InternationalImperial (18/8)
|World TablewareBaguette (18/0)
|WincoStanford (18/8)
|Bon ChefMonroe (18/10)
|World TablewareLinda (18/0) / Lady Astor (18/0)
|WincoElegance (18/0)
|VollrathThorn Hill
|Update International Claridge (18/0)
|World TablewareDominion (18/0)
|WincoDominion (18/0)
|Update InternationalDominion (18/0)
|BrowneDominion (18/0)
|World TablewareWindsor (18/0)
|WincoWindsor (18/0)
|BrowneWindsor (18/0)
|Update InternationalWindsor (18/0)
|World TablewareBoston Common (18/0)
|WincoHouston (18/0)
|Bon ChefLiberty (18/10) Silverplated
|Update InternationalConrad (18/0)
|World TablewareColony (18/0) / Salem (18/0)
|WincoWinston (18/0)
|Update InternationalWashington (18/0)
|World TablewareMetropolitan (18/0)
|WincoPeacock (18/8)
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Benito Juarez
Peace is the respect for the rights of others.
Benito Juarez, a Zapotec Indian, was born and educated in the state of Oaxaca and practiced law there from 1834 to 1846.
In 1847, Benito was elected governor of Oaxaca. Juarez joined the liberal movement, which sought constitutional government, reduction of military and clerical power, and the redistribution of the church's huge landholdings. The dictator Santa Anna exiled Juarez in 1853.
In 1855, Juarez returned to Mexico and became the minister of justice. He had the Juarez Law enacted, which reduced the power of the army and of the catholic clergy. Juarez led the liberals as their provisional president in a civil war against the conservatives and clergy known as the War of the Reform (1858-1860). When the liberals won, he was elected to the office of President of Mexico in 1861.
He found that the government was in serious financial difficulty, and stopped the payment on all European loans for two years. The French used this action as an excuse to invade Mexico and to install Archduke Maximilian as Emperor of Mexico. Juarez directed the war for freedom against France. Then in 1866, the United States all but ordered the French out of Mexico. The French troops withdrew in 1866 and 1867 Juarez' forces then captured and executed Maximilian and his wife, Carlotta.
Juarez again became the President of Mexico in 1867. He then separated the church and state, established religious toleration, and altered the land system. In 1871, Juarez ran once more for the presidency. Since no candidate received a clear majority at the polls, the Mexican congress decided the issue by re-electing Benito Juarez as President.
Due to the many reforms, which Juarez put in place, he is sometimes called "The Lincoln Of Mexico."
Source: http://www.salazargallery.com/Mexico/Room21-30/Room22/Room.htm
Quotes by Benito Juarez
- Among individuals, as among nations, peace is the respect of others' rights.
- Entre los individuos como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz.
- I think we all need to be more conscious of others and their rights in order to make life a little more co-operative.
- It is given to men, sometimes, to attack the rights of others, to seize their goods, to threaten the lives of those who defend their nation, to make the highest virtues seem crimes, and to give their own vices the luster of true virtue. But there is one thing that cannot be influenced either by falsification or betrayal, namely the tremendous verdict of history. It is she who will judge us.
- Let us direct all our efforts now to obtain and to consolidate the benefits of La Paz (Peace). Under its auspices, the protection of the laws and the authorities for the rights of all the inhabitants of the Republic will be effective. That the town and the government respect the rights of all. Between the individuals, like between the nations, the respect to the other people's right is La Paz.


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Scripture makes it very clear.
Jesus came to restore mankind back to our original position with God the Father. He restored us back into right standing with Him as well.
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When setting up emails in Elvanto, there's a few things you need to do:
Elvanto sends emails on your behalf, but because we don't have access to your email passwords (and we won't ever ask for them!), we are not authenticated. As a result, some email servers will block the emails. To prevent this from happening, you need to verify your domain.
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Kara was born on the Planet Krypton and is the daughter of Alura and Zor-El. She had a happy childhood and admired and deeply loved her parents. Kara and her family were known to go visit numerous planets for family hoildays. However, Kara's life changed forever when the Planet Krypton was destroyed, her parents managed to save Kara and her baby cousin Kal-El, allowing them to escape the Planet's destruction and go to Planet Earth. Kara's parents instruct Kara to protect and raise Kal-El. However, when Kara escaped the Planet's destruction, the pod she was in went off course and for years she was stuck in the Phantom Zone. Later, the pod containing Kara managed to break free and she eventually made her way towards Earth only to learn Kal-El grew up and has already become Superman.
Kara is sent to live with the Danvers family, close allies to Superman and they become her adoptive family consisting of Jeremiah, Eliza and Alex. Kara was forced to keep her powers a secret from the public and tried to grow up and have a normal life for herself. While Kara struggled to hide her powers and live on Earth, she came to adjust with the support of her adoptive family and developed a close relationship with Alex. However, Kara still deeply misses her parents, but still loves the Danvers for all they've done for her.
Mon-El is Kara's new main love interest in the second season of Supergirl. Kara and Mon-El first met on the first season finale of Supergirl when Mon-El's escape pod from the planet Daxam arrived and crashed landed on Earth. However, Mon-El was in a comatose state and Kara originally believed he was one of the last survivors of Krypton as he held the same powers as herself and Superman. Later, Mon-El had awakened, but shock by his surroundings and newfound powers, he quickly escaped from the DEO and later tried to get into contact with his home planet to return home. While tracking him down, Kara eventually discovered the truth that Mon-El is actually a survivor from the planet Daxam and instantly believed him to be a bad and untrusting person as both the planets Krypton and Daxam never got along with each other. Kara believed him to be the alien assassin who was attempting to kill the president upon learning of his true origins. Mon-El tried to explain himself, but upon seeing that Kara has already judged him, Mon-El refuses to further speak with her.
Eventually, once capturing the true culprit, Kara freed Mon-El and apologizes for misjudging him and reveals the tragic truth that Daxam was destroyed alongside Krypton. Throughout the season, Kara helps Mon-El to adjust to life on Earth and how to properly control his powers and begin to grow close. However, they still face issues as Mon-El has different views and opinions on what he wants for his life on Earth and Kara constantly judges him whenever he appears to be selfish or spoiled. The bad history between their two planets also doesn't improve their relationship as occasionally it has caused serious issues. However, they both learn to overcome their differences and gradually they start to become friends. Mon-El and Kara also help influence the other as Mon-El helps Kara to relax more and Kara encourages Mon-El to become a hero and use his powers to help others. Kara and Mon-El grew even more closer together when they were both captured by Cadmus.
Eventually shortly after being rescued, Mon-El began to developed romantic feelings for Kara. Everyone soon became aware as his feelings for Kara were obvious, but Kara remained completely oblivious until her adoptive mother Eliza revealed her awareness of his growing romantic feelings. When she learns of this, Kara tries to speak with Mon-El regarding his feelings although he denies her claims, Mon-El collapses from an alien virus before they further talk of their situation.
Unknown to Kara, her feelings for Mon-El began to grow as she became extremely worried about him when he was dying from a fatal virus created by her father that can kill any alien except Kryptonians. Kara felt an extreme guilt for what was happening to Mon-El and their feelings ultimately escalated when Mon-El kissed Kara. Kara was shocked and surprised and wished to speak with Mon-El about the kiss only to discover he apparently doesn't remember. However, unknown to Kara, Mon-El does remember, but is afraid and nervous to speak with Kara in regards to how he really feels about her and her own feelings in return.
Later upon accompanying Kara to an alien slave world to save several humans who were kidnapped, Mon-El finally decided to become a hero, thrilling Kara. They began training and their first mission was facing off against Livewire who somehow managed to escape from Prison. However while Kara told Mon-El to keep the citizens safe, he jumped to help protect Kara when she came close to being severely hurt, leading to one civilian becoming hurt and finally discovering James is Guardian. Kara became mad at Mon-El and begins to believe he only wants to be a hero to work alongside her due to his feelings and once again confronts him of his real feelings towards her. Once Livewire is gone and the real criminals are defeated, Mon-El meets with Kara and reveals he does remember the kiss between and finally confesses his true feelings for her. However, Mon-El understands and accepts Kara doesn't feel the same, but still wishes for them to continue to work together.
While Kara originally did not feel the same way towards Mon-El, Kara comes to realize she feels the same way about him after his confession, but attempts to distract herself. When Alex realizes Kara's struggle and approaches the subject, Kara finally admits that despite her denial, she does return Mon-El's feelings. However, Kara also reveals she is afraid to start a romantic relationship as she has somehow almost always gotten hurt. Alex assures and encourages Kara to give Mon-El a chance to have a relationship together. Taking Alex's advise, Kara attempts to confess her feelings, only to discover and become jealous when she learns Mon-El and Eve have started dating.
While it appeared that Mon-El had moved on from Kara, she learned from Eve that they are not romantically together as Mon-El still harbours strong feelings for Kara. When Kara confronts Mon-El about lying of the true nature of the relationship between him and Eve, he realizes she is actually jealous and tries to confront Kara regarding her real feelings. However, Kara refuses to confess the truth and instead avoids the topic. Later, Kara invites Mon-El to her apartment and begins to admit that despite their differences, Kara begins to confess her true feelings and admits that she was unsure if she could still be Supergirl and have a romantic relationship. However, since meeting Mon-El, she begins to think it may work, espically since he has managed to prove himself time and again and has become a better person than what she originally thought. Kara and Mon-El are about to kiss until they are interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Mxyzptlk, an extra dimensional being who suddenly arrives at her home, declares his love and desire to marry her.
Although Kara refuses Mr. Mxyzptlk romantic advances and refuses to marry him, he still continues to pursue her and even attempts to make threat to force Kara to marry him. Mon-El becomes extremely jealous and eventually everything worsens as it causes serious arguments between Kara and Mon-El. Mon-El attempts to stop Mr. Mxyzptlk himself before he can cause anymore harm, but is nearly killed himself until Kara arrives and agrees to marry Mr. Mxyzptlk. Later, Mon-El arrives at Kara's apartment and tries to apologize for the night's previous events and to convince her not to go through with the marriage. Kara refuses claiming marrying Mr. Mxyzptlk is the only way to stop him and that using his powers might help fight against evil. Kara further admits that it was wrong to think that they could begin a romantic relationship. Heartbroken, Mon-El leaves Kara's apartment.
Later at the Fortress of Solitude, Kara meets with Mr. Mxyzptlk, once again expressing her refusal to marry him and after a brief fight, she manages to trick him and send him back to his dimension. Mon-El visits Kara, congratulating her on defeating Mr. Mxyzptlk and again apologizes for how he acted. Mon-El once again expresses his feelings, admitting Kara is his Kryptonite and how he has never felt so strongly about any woman before until now.
Mon-El cares about Kara so much he is willing to leave her alone and attempts to leave until Kara stops him. Kara reveals she didn't mean anything she said before, revealing, she only said those things to protect him while she faced Mr. Mxyzptlk herself and wanted it to sound believable as he could possibly over hear them with his powers. Kara assures Mon-El and they finally begin a romantic relationship and share a passionate first kiss, marking the offical start of their romance. While they had a somewhat rocky upstart to the beginning of their romance, they quickly form a strong and loving relationship. They continue to make each other better as Mon-El understands Kara can take care of herself, but remains protective of her and becomes a better listener in regards to her well being and wants. However, while their love for each other remains strong, they soon encounter a serious problem that threatens their entire relationship.
Kara discovers that despite the destruction of Daxam, Mon-El's race survived including his parents and learns the shocking truth that he is actually the Prince of Daxam. Kara begins extremely hurt by his lies and is more upset when she learns the true story about how he escaped the destruction of his planet, involving the death of a Kryptonian. While Kara's family and friends know Kara has the right to be upset with Mon-El, they also encourage and advise Kara to speak with Mon-El about the reasons why he kept the truth from her and to try and see from his point of view. Mon-El constantly apologizes to Kara, revealing how he is happy she has made into a better person and declares his love for her. However, believing she doesn't know Mon-El anymore and refusing to forgive him, Kara breaks off their relationship much to her own heartbreak.
However, shortly after their breakup, Kara and Barry Allen both encounter an extra dimensional being known as the Music Meister, placing both of them in a comatose state. He places them in a musical illusion world where they have to play out the storyline to escape and free themselves. They discover their respective love interests, Mon-El and Iris are romantically together in the musical world and must keep their love a secret from their families who at war with each other. Kara and Barry must help them to get their families to accept their love and in the process, both discover they were facing the same problems within each of their own relationships. Kara came to realize her mistake, realizing she wasn't listening or trying to understand the reasons why Mon-El chose to keep his true identity a secret. Kara also acknowledged that one of the main reasons why he didn't confess the truth was because he was afraid of how she would react.
Later, both Barry and Kara were severely injured and came close to death until both Iris and Mon-El entered the musical world to free them. Both couples reconciled, declare their love and share a kiss, awakening Kara and Barry. Upon regaining consciousness, the Music Meister reveals that despite his methods he was actually helping Barry and Kara. He gave them both a lesson in love to help reconcile with Iris and Mon-El and reminding them that although they are superheroes, they also need to be save as well. Kara and Mon-El ultimately reconciled and got back together.
Later, Mon-El is forced off of Earth as a result of a lead bomb created by Lena Luther in order to get rid of the invading daxamites and dominators. Mon-El disappears for several episodes before he is discovered at the bottom of a lake in a space pod. While on Kara's Earth it has been approximately 7mths since Mon-El left, for him, who has been living his life several centuries in the future, it has been 7yrs. He is revealed to have since married a woman from the future Imra (Im-ruh)
James OlsenEdit
James Olsen was originally Kara's main love interest in the first season of the series. In the beginning of the second season although Kara and James attempt to start a relationship, Kara decides it's better they remain friends as although she held strong feelings in the beginning, she no longer desires anything more between them.
Winn SchottEdit
Winn is Kara's best friend and former co-worker at CatCo Worldwide Media. Ever since Kara first arrived at CatCo, Winn instantly developed strong romantic feelings for her, but Kara remained unaware of them and only saw Winn as her best friend. Since she began working at CatCo, they developed a strong friendship, but Kara remained completely unaware of Winn's feelings as they grew stronger over the years.
Adam GrantEdit
Adam Grant is the oldest son of Kara's boss, Cat Grant and a brief love interest in the first season. Kara and Adam used to date until Kara called off the relationship.
Promotional PicturesEdit
Season 2Edit
- In the first season, Kara's original main love interest was James Olsen.


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Following is a speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mrs Rita Lau, at the 10th GS1 Hong Kong Supply Chain Management Excellence Summit today (November 5):
Mr (Joseph) Phi, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good morning! It gives me great pleasure to join today's summit organised by GS1 Hong Kong. To our guests from overseas and the Mainland, I would also like to extend my warmest welcome and hope that you will have a most fruitful stay in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is one of the world's leading trade and logistics hubs. We have achieved encouraging success in the past decades because of our unique geographical position, efficient infrastructure and well-trained and highly qualified workforce. But we need to continually improve if we are to sustain our leading position. With our collective wisdom, we can surely identify areas that we can do even better. So "Revitalising our Supply Chain to Accelerate Growth" is a very timely theme for this summit.
Our industries have vigorously adopted innovative technology to enhance supply chain efficiency and to maintain competitiveness. Technologies such as RFID and sensor networks are widely used in tracking the location and conditions of goods along efficient international supply chains. I am sure that the experts at this summit today will share how the latest technologies can enhance your company's supply chain, making it more flexible, cost-effective and responsive.
International trade involves a network of global logistics operators, who deal with functions such as ocean shipping, air freight, land transport, warehousing, and third party logistics. Domestically, we need to make it easy for traders to connect to logistics networks. This depends on factors such as business-to-government (B2G) trade procedures, information communications technology infrastructure, and trade-related support services. Let's have a look at how Hong Kong fares in these areas.
First, improving B2G trade procedures. Port transhipment cargoes have contributed significantly to the growth in throughput of Hong Kong in recent years. In 2009, just over 50% of throughput was accounted for by transhipment. This includes 20% of throughput that consisted of transhipment between Hong Kong and the Mainland of China. Hence there will be significant efficiency gains if transhipment cargoes can be examined just once, either when entering or when leaving Hong Kong. The Government implemented the Road Cargo System in May this year. With this system, industry stakeholders can submit electronic cargo information in advance, so that custom risk profiling can be done before trucks arrived at the land boundary. As a result, except for those cargoes selected for inspection, traders can enjoy seamless customs clearance at the land boundary. We intend to extend this approach to air-to-land transhipment in the fourth quarter of this year. Cargoes carried under this facilitation scheme will normally be examined only once. This initiative will greatly enhance Hong Kong's position as a trade and logistics hub.
Second, enhancing ICT infrastructure. Hong Kong has one of the most sophisticated and successful telecommunications infrastructure in the world. We have almost 100% broadband coverage, with an average access speed twice as fast as Asia's other leading port city. There are over 12 million mobile service subscribers, representing one of the highest penetration rates in the world at about 178%. Among these 12 million subscribers, over four million are 3G/3.5G service customers. We have more than 8,900 public Wi-Fi hot spots in the city, and free Wi-Fi services are available for public access in 380 Government premises. Hong Kong's world renowned telecommunications infrastructure is a key enabler for the trade and logistics industry.
As Asia's World City, Hong Kong has established a solid ICT foundation, which includes among others excellent infrastructure and facilities, such as the Cyberport, the Science Park and the Hong Kong Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Research and Development Centre (LSCM). These facilities in turn are crucial to supporting and sustaining our economic growth, not least the growth of our logistics and supply chain industry.
The Government also encourages co-operation among research and development centres, scientific institutes and industries in the Mainland and Hong Kong. For example, Innovation and Technology Commission and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology co-hosted a Technology Standards Briefing Session (內地與香港技術標準簡介會) in Hong Kong just two days ago. I am also delighted that both GS1 Hong Kong and the LSCM have been participating in the Guangdong Province RFID Standardisation Technology Committee (廣東省無線射頻識別(RFID)標準化技術委員會) established in December 2009.
Third, fostering trade-related support services with the use of innovative technology. The Government has taken the lead in supporting the introduction of trade-related support services, such as the Government Electronic Trading Services and the On-Board Trucker Information System. The Government is also firmly committed to promoting applied research and development, and support technology transfer for the provision of trade-related support services. For example, the Innovative and Technology Fund provided financial support for the development of GS1 Hong Kong's ezTRACK service, which is an online track and trace platform to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility for global businesses. Such support services further enhance the industry's efficiency and competitiveness in a globally connected world.
Trade logistics performance is directly linked with important economic outcomes, such as trade expansion, diversification of exports, and growth. Both within and beyond the three factors I have just mentioned, namely trade processes, ICT infrastructure, trade-related support services, I believe we can do more and do better. With both the Government and the industry joining hands, we can surely revitalise our supply chain to accelerate economic growth.
Last but not least, may I extend my congratulations to the award winners of the Hong Kong RFID Awards 2010, who will share with us some of their experiences today. Their wonderful yet practical designs and applications will no doubt accelerate the growth of our industries, as well as enhance Hong Kong's overall competitiveness. Well done! And thank you.
Ends/Friday, November 5, 2010
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Here is a list of games that are similar to Fashion and Design Stylist.
Movie Star Planet
You can now become a movie star thanks to Movie Star Planet. Get the roles, get the respect, get the money, and get the love! You have all of this without sacrificing your personal style and taste, too. Be yourself while still being the celebrity and top movie star that everyone adores.
Lady Popular
You really are little miss popular in Lady Popular. You have the job, the friends, the boys, the style, and the personality. You have it all. As you improve, you can start to make progress through the story, see more of what you can do, and reach the limits of what is possible in this amazing world.
Spark City World
Spark City World is certain to spark your imagination. You can shop in the mall, go explore, make friends, personalize your avatar, and decorate your place. It is full of options for the fashion forward and the social butterflies. Whether you want friends or personalization, it is here and better than ever before.
Stardoll Game
Choose your celebrity, choose the outfit, and make the best look you possibly can in Stardoll. It is entertainment for all. You can become a stylist to the stars, essentially, making every celebrity look their best with your own personal twist on fashion. It is one of the best dress up games available.
Dream Mining
Bring dreams to life in Dream Mining. You are going to have fashion and entertainment, as always, along with stories that make the most out of it all. Choose the character and help her to live her dream. It is fun and it gives you way more than the basic dress up games could ever match.
Virtual PopStar
You can now become a pop star thanks to Virtual PopStar. You will have the chance to build up your group of fans, to develop your skills, to explore yourself as an artist, and to have fun. There is always a way for you to grow your fame and to become a powerful pop star.
Our World
Our World gives you the best social experience you will find. Fashion is one of the key parts here, of course. You can style up your avatar and make it look fabulous. Afterwards, go meet the other players. Make friends, talk about fashion, talk about your individual styles, and enjoy the company.
Style Me Girl
Style your doll up in Style Me Girl. You have so many choices for clothes and appearances, making it easy to have the best looking doll. Play with dresses, accessories, and whatever else you want to use. Make it look like you or make it look completely different, whatever you prefer.
Liv World
After collecting one of the dolls, you can go to the Liv World website to put in the included code. This gives you access to special content, interesting stories, and so much more. You can have fun with your brand new doll in a lot of amazing ways, and it is all really easy to do.
Oh My Dollz
Dress up and look your best in Oh My Dollz. There are so many clothing items available here, even more so than you will use. With so many options, you can let your creativity fly as much as you want. Go cute, go dark, or go whatever other type of design that you prefer for your doll.
Fashion Designer
Get all of the pieces and put together an outfit unlike any other in Fashion Designer. Show off your skills, show off your style, and show off the outfit that you put together. You can become the best designer in the world with ease here, and even have some fun along the way.
Jojo's Fashion Show – Paris Tour
Become a top fashion designer by playing Jojo's Fashion Show – Paris Tour. In this installment of the popular fashion game, you will go to Paris. This is where fashion truly does rule, and you will have the chance to show off your own skills and win over the hearts of all.
It Girl
Become the center of attention with It Girl. You really are going to become everyone's main girl, the person everyone respects. You will have the friends, the job, the style, and the boys. Your life here is perfect and there is nothing that can tear you down. It is so much fun from day one.
Elite Dollz
Fashion, friendship, excitement, and much more are in Elite Dollz. This is a world full of style and wonders that you will have the chance to explore. There is always a new way to show off how stylish you are, to enjoy this universe, and to fall in love with everything that is available to you here.
Mall World
Mall World gives you it all. Shopping, a boutique, fashion, and so much more. For any fashion fan out there, or anyone who wants a fun new way to enjoy fashion, this is the game you want to pick up. It always has something for you to do and a way for you to enjoy yourself.
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Langonnet overviewA stop at places like Chapel of Saint-Herve de Gourin and Musee de L'Abeille Vivante & La Cite des will create some memories. Langonnet is an inviting destination that has something for everyone.
Where to stay in LangonnetWhether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Langonnet has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Langonnet with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Langonnet hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Langonnet hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
How to get to LangonnetFly in to Lorient (LRT-Lorient - South Brittany), 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from downtown Langonnet. Quimper (UIP-Quimper - Cornouaille) is the next closest major airport, 33.9 mi (54.5 km) away.
What to see around LangonnetSome recommended places to see include:
- • Chapel of Saint-Herve de Gourin
- • Musee de L'Abeille Vivante & La Cite des
- • Musee du Faouet
- • Parc Aquanature
- • Carhaix Golf
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- January-March: 55°F day, 38°F night
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- October-December: 64°F day, 41°F night
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HYATTSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Prince George's County police say they have arrested and charged the daughter of a 94-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death in the Hyattsville area with her murder.
Police say they have arrested 60-year-old Michelle Miriam Davis and charged her with first- and second-degree murder. Davis is accused of stabbing her mother, Margaret Ellen Wells, to death.
Police were called to a home on the 6400 block of Knollbrook Drive in Chillum around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. When officers arrived they found Wells suffering from stab wounds. Police say Wells was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say they believe Wells and her daughter had an argument prior to the stabbing.
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Riderwood Announces Hiring of Jennifer Hill to Realty & Moving Services Team
Many folks who move to senior living communities of all sizes have lived in their homes for twenty, thirty, forty or more years. The process of downsizing, staging and packing can be a challenge, but retirement communities such as Riderwood have made the transition much simpler with programs that put new residents in touch with preferred moving and realty professionals. They can also receive hands-on guidance from employees like Jennifer Hill, who is featured in the article below. It's another example of the senior living industry keeping pace with a new generation of customer.
Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, announced the hiring of Mrs. Jennifer Hill to its highly successful realty & moving services team.
Mrs. Hill will serve as a personal moving consultant, joining Diane Thometz in that role in the community's Department of Sales & Marketing.
Her main responsibility is to assist clients in staging their houses to get top dollar with the least amount of time on the market. She will provide curb appeal resources and refer preferred Realtors® with proven success in the community.
In 2014, nearly 93 percent of new residents at Riderwood utilized components of the realty and moving service program; there were 210 individualized home appointments to clients located in Maryland and out-of-state.
Providing professional advice on downsizing is another service offered in the program. Mrs. Hill will present a detailed review of a client's new Riderwood floor plan, helping to select furnishings and belongings to be moved and offering support for the sale, storage and donation of remaining personal items.
Additionally, she will assist in the moving process by offering a timeline for packing and partnering with highly skilled senior move managers.
A resident of Columbia, Maryland, Mrs. Hill has served as a teacher and volunteer with the Howard County Public School System. She holds a marketing degree from Virginia Tech University and supports the United States Naval Academy Parent Program.
In its independent living neighborhood, Riderwood has 1,842 one and two-bedroom apartment homes in a variety of custom floor plans and pricing options.


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In addition to publishing on this site, many students, faculty, and alumni from the Marketing Program at Century College blog about marketing and hobbies elsewhere on the internet. Below is a listing of blogs where our talented community members get down to the business of publishing content that matters!
Student Blogs
Learning Mobile Marketing – by: Shelly Wagner
UG Legends (Music You Don't Know You Love Yet) – by: Sam Koshiol
This Empty Nest – by: Jean Wendt
Food For Thought MN – by: Christine Byrd
Sneakaholic (a blog about shoes) – by: Drazen Piljic
Classic Hair Care – by: Selena Schaefer
davantage33 (a blog about Blizzard Games) – by: Andrew Tosager
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Our 9-1-1 program is our emergency connection to police, fire and/or ambulance.
9-1-1 is for police, fire or medical emergencies when immediate action is required: someone's health, safety or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan administers the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answer Point (PSAP) program on behalf of our Central Okanagan communities as well as eight other regional districts in the Central and Southern Interior. Our 9-1-1 service is contracted to E-Comm 9-1-1 who provides this 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) service to 88% of British Columbia. E-Comm is where our initial 9-1-1 call is received.
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Phone: (250) 470-6212 Fax: (250) 470-6348 Address: 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 3Z4 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday
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Damon Fox: vocals, organ, mellotron, synthesizers, piano, guitar
Ace Mark: lead & rhythm guitars, slide guitar
Duffy Snowhill: bass
Froth: drums & gong
Flaunting a style that is unparalleled, Bigelf have forged a sound all their own: heavy pop rife with epic guitars, maniacal keyboards and rich, sophisticated harmonies laid over a foundation of hallucinatory hard rock. Working within their carefully constructed pop framework, they have injected a diabolical sound quality with quasi-psychedelic overtones, where demonic timbres are mingled with explosive experimental passages. Bigelf is a cutting edge, musical experience unlike anything else out there today.
Although they're based in L.A., the band have already blown open the European market where they've developed a fanatic following. Now the band is primed for an assault on America. And with bands like The Darkness, Jet and The Mars Volta striking a nerve with young music fans, the time is right for these black-dressed long-haired prophets of doom.
"Today's music is too mechanical and homogenized," says lead singer and songwriter Damon Fox. "Songs are vacant of human feeling and real musicianship, they're just cut up in the studio with Pro Tools. I think people are drawn to Bigelf because we make real music." That "real music" emanates from vintage equipment Fox has been collecting since he was a teen growing up in Laurel Canyon.
Live, the band is completely over the top. Once a listener recovers from the initial shock of seeing how much equipment the band hauls onstage for a live performance, it's easy to understand how this Brit-pop-crazed quartet achieves its gargantuan sound. Fox's massive keyboard setup is strewn out in Baptist-chorus-sized proportions; his mighty C3 histrionics, majestic Mellotron soundscapes and lashes of fat modular synthesis meld with the heavy down-tuned Gibson guitars and mesmerizing solos supplied by Ace Mark. Froth's herculean drumming on his classic Hayman kit is underpinned by the propulsive basslines of Duffy Snowhill, thundering out of his princely Acoustic 360 cabinet. Their bludgeoning live performances boast theatrics reminiscent of rock shows from the 70s. Fox sings with so much intensity and conviction that "sometimes I'm so into it, I lose my voice" he says. "I went to a vocal coach and he said, you can't sing every show like it's your last. But that's exactly what I do, I can't fake it."
The sonic alchemists of Bigelf are no newcomers to the now-trendy retro rock scene. They have their own identity firmly established through years of developing and modifying their own DNA into a powerful new kind of music in the tradition of the great rock acts from the past. "We're bringing real rock 'n' roll back to the table," Fox explains, "rock 'n' roll the way it used to be made, but with a modern hybrid twist. We're carrying the torch forward for this genre." He continues, "I compare us with Morpheus from the movie, "The Matrix". People today are in a programmed state of listening to music and they are not aware of it. We are trying to wake people up and free them from the Matrix." Welcome to the revolution. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.


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1-28-18 Mount Nebo Grooming Update
No real new snow. Last Thursday's storm only produced about 1/2" :-( . The snow depths for the Mount Nebo Loop remains the same as last week. About 2" at the Nephi trailhead and about 9" at the Payson trailhead. On top there is about 2 feet.
The forecast as of right now for the next 10 days doesn't look real promising. We wont begin grooming until we have at least 18" of snow at the trailhead to avoid damage to the snow cat.
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game of the yearSid Meier's Civilization VI. Firaxis. PC. Rated: E10+. Veteran PC gamers know this series well, and this entry is yet another progression in a tried-and-true formula. Bringing the precise rules and mechanics of a board game into a digital play space and expanding the possibilities to the limit, Civilization VI offers rich, varied game- play. With each session, players choose a nation to lead from the Stone Age all the way into the future. To be successful, players must balance military, political, artistic, religious, and scientific progress as they work to fulfill a victory condition before their opponents. Playable against the PC or human gamers, this title is as addictive as it is intimidating; for all of its moving parts and complex systems, however, it has the mark of a truly great game—it's so engaging you don't really care if you win or lose.
top picksDishonored 2. Arkane. Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC. Rated: M. The sequel to one of 2012's most critically acclaimed games, Dishonored 2 brings gamers back to the gothic-steampunk setting that made the first Dishonored so full of personality and mystery, allowing them to resume the role of the first game's hero, Corvo, or take on the role of Emily, his trainee and the true star of the show. Fighting to reclaim the throne that was stolen from her, Emily uses magical powers and ruthless techniques to weaken her enemies' power and influence. Or she can employ trickery and intimidation, bringing her foes to ruin without taking a single life. Huge levels that allow for any number of strategies give the game nearly endless replay value, and the imaginative setting is not one you will want to leave soon anyway. Pokémon GO. Niantic. Android, iOS. Rated: E. There was no escaping this game this year, even as its popularity waned after a series of updates from developer Niantic that left a sour taste in gamers' mouths. Thankfully, it is on the upswing again, with more features and better performance with each iteration. It's simplistic in nature, and what really sells Pokémon GO is the social experience it delivers: interacting in a physical, social space, forging real-world relationships, and getting outside to explore are rarely an integral part of the game-play experience. Exceptional for its ambition and social innovation. Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Game Freak. Nintendo 3DS. Rated: E. Like all other Pokémon games for handheld Nintendo consoles, this is actually two games released concurrently. Each one offers players a chance to explore a tropical environment, catching and training the "pocket monsters" that we all know and love while competing against other players, but they have different selections of creatures and different possibilities for how the game turns out. Trading Pokémon is possible for players who are in proximity to one another, allowing for the social interaction this series is known for. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will find lots to love here, with unique redesigns of their favorite monsters and a lush new environment to explore. Titanfall 2. Respawn. Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC. Rated: M. The sequel to a game that had amazing potential but a short shelf life, Titanfall 2 delivers on bigger thrills, more exciting game-play, and more heart than its predecessor. The air-tight multiplayer format is back, promising fast-paced action punctuated by awe-inspiring giant mech fights, but the standout here is the single-player campaign. While the original game lacked a mode for offline solo play, this entry in the series more than makes up for it. Telling the story of a rookie mech pilot as he bonds with his new mechanical companion, the game is marked by excellent level design and thrilling moments. The campaign is short but hits all the right marks. This Titanfall is a truly complete package.
honorable mentionsBatman: Return to Arkham. Rocksteady. Xbox One, Playstation 4. Rated: T. Longtime gamers have probably already experienced each installment of this series, but they're worth revisiting—and gamers new to the series won't find a better way to play them. With remastered graphics, Batman's adventures are more visually impressive than ever before. Battlefield 1. EA DICE. XBox One, Playstation 4, PC. Rated: M. Taking the first-person shooter (FPS) genre into the previously uncharted territory of World War I, Battlefield 1 delivers a gut-wrenching single-player campaign that doesn't apologize or pull punches when portraying the brutality and terror of this terrible conflict; this is not the glorified action-movie spectacle of most other FPS games. It also includes the stellar multiplayer combat mode that gamers have come to know and love. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Infinity Ward. Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC. Rated: M. The latest entry in the fan-favorite FPS series goes full-on sf with daring outer space dogfights, zero-gravity engagements, and robots armed with laser weapons. For those who tire of the story-driven campaign, there's also a cooperative zombies mode that features a group of four players working together to make it out of a bizarre theme park teeming with terrifying monsters. Those who pick up the Legacy Edition will also have access to a remastered version of the original Modern Warfare, a classic that set the standard for FPS games. DOOM. id. Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC. Rated: M. The original FPS is back, and it's darker, and scarier than ever before. Fast-paced shooting in wide-open environments makes for a more intense experience than most other modern shooters, and the game doesn't shy away from the kind of shocking violence that a lone warrior fighting against the armies of Hell would experience. For fans of horror, action, or old-school FPS game-play. Killing Floor 2. Tripwire. PC. Rated: M. Just when you thought you had seen everything the zombie genre had to offer, this game delivers something fresh. The first in this series was an addictive, intense co-op shooter that saw a quiet release and developed a cult following; the panic has been raised to new levels in this sequel. Working together in teams of up to four, players must survive wave after wave of grotesque mutants who attack with a variety of weapons and abilities, then take out an immense final boss. Players start out with basic weaponry; weapon and armor upgrades must be purchased with currency earned in combat. Though it emphasizes teamwork and communication, this game is not for the faint of heart. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Nintendo. Wii U. Rated: E. Another reimagined classic updated for high-definition displays and a great game to play in anticipation of next year's Breath of the Wild. Offworld Trading Company. Mohawk. PC. Rated: E. Most real-time strategy games work off of a military theme: players construct bases, train units, and deploy soldiers in an effort to destroy their opponents. Offworld Trading Company is different; players run an economic empire, working to defeat their opponents by way of corporate espionage, forced takeovers, and resource control. Deception and trickery are preferred over aggression and hostility—not that things can't still get ugly. With several different factions to play, there's something for every gaming style.
There you have it: the best games of 2016. As we head into 2017, get ready for another great year in gaming. We'll see the release of Nintendo's new console, the Switch, a sequel to the classic Red Dead Redemption, plus countless other surprises. I'm ready—are you?
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WebFlow is an online solution with authorisation which allows you to retain control of your budget across departments or sites when procuring educational resources.
The set up of WebFlow couldn't be easier. There is no system integration required; just a simple set of questions about who you want to have authorisation and who the users (shoppers) will be across the platform is all that's needed so we can set up your account structure for you and you can start shopping.
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Once your account is set up you simply login on the Philip Harris website and create an order as usual. The shopper/buyer then submits their order request as normal (following the usual checkout steps) but this will then go to an "order held" stage, which will alert the named authoriser (chosen by you) via email to review the purchase. Approval can be done directly from a link in the email or if you want to amend the order you can login your account on the Philip Harris website to adjust and approve.
The WebFlow solution is flexible to suit your needs, so if you wanted every order to be authorised, we can do that, or if you are happy for users to have a maximum spend limit per order before authorisation kicks in, or even by day or week, we can do that for you too.
Communication is managed throughout the process via email, and our in-built messaging system, meaning that if you need to communicate with a buyer or authoriser you can do so within the same system, ensuring that you have a transparent, full audit trail from request to authorisation.
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Andy has a dual role with The Shaftesbury Partnership. He is Head of Operations within our core team, and he also manages one of our ventures: Social Business Partnership.
Andy has a background in education management and international development, and counts School for Social Entrepreneurs and HCT Group among his previous employers. He is an RSA Fellow and a Fellow (alumnus) of On Purpose UK, a one-year leadership programme for professionals who want to transition into social enterprise. He has a degree in Economics and an MSc in International Development from the London School of Economics.