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Perfect reality. Be the first to experience the new era of picture quality with Samsung QLED 8K TV. The Q900R is our best TV to date that combines real 8K resolution with intelligent AI upscaling to ensure you can immerse yourself in the most incredibly lifelike picture. 8K resolution provides you with 4 times more detail than 4K, thereby offering more clarity than you have ever experienced before. Intelligent AI upscaling technology displays the content you love in 8K so that you can enjoy your favourite TV in a new level of clarity. Combining 100% colour volume* with HDR 4000 and Direct Full Array Elite technology, QLED 8K delivers our best picture quality to date, a high accolade from the most awarded brand for picture quality 4 years running**. With over a billion colours that are true-to-life, QLED 8K is the ultimate movie screen illuminated with the highest HDR brightness levels contrasted with the ultimate QLED black levels. Redesign your living space and see nothing else than a TV with an elegant, minimalist design that blends into your home. With QLED you can place your TV anywhere in the room, and replace the messy cables with just the One Near- Invisible Cable. It also features our best Smart platform yet, another great achievement from the most awarded brand for Smart capabilities 4 years running***. And the Premium One Remote Control, a single Smart remote, is powerful enough to control all your compatible devices.
Real 8K Resolution
Experience perfect clarity wherever you want to sit watching the big screen. QLED 8K plunges you into the most detailed perspective with even deeper depth that makes you feel like you are living the scene. Now immerse yourself in a large screen experience where you can enjoy the picture rather than see the pixels. Instead, you can get closer with enhanced colours, texture and skin tones that makes every seat the best in the house.
8K AI Upscaling
QLED 8K intelligently upscales your favourite shows to 8K resolution. Samsung's AI upscaling technology analyses the source video and recreates accurate information about each pixel, so it can upscale every detail to 8K resolution. Furthermore, using machine learning, the technology is able to rapidly compare the image data it is receiving with millions of picture formulas that are stored in its ever updating Formula Bank. It then recreates the image texture, edge definition and level of detail at a much higher resolution of up to 8K. Now you can experience a new era of picture quality with incredible clarity and depth like never before.
Quantum Processor 8K
Let your TV do all the thinking for you. Powered by AI, Samsung's very own incredible processor not only intelligently optimises picture quality and sound, but also connects to other home devices and provides new TV viewing suggestions and experiences.
Q HDR 4000 powered by HDR10+
Witness unimaginable depth and detail intensified with the brilliance of HDR4000. Only Samsung delivers exceptional detail as the creators intended with incredible HDR brightness. Never miss the nuanced detail in the dark shadows of a horror movie, or the bright sun filled scenes of the latest sci-fi. QLED technology delivers the highest brightness levels from any TV to date. With HDR 10+ each frame of your movie or show is optimised to ensure the picture delivered to your screen is as detailed as in the real world.
Direct Full Array Elite
Finally a TV with ultimate contrast night and day. Uncover details and exceptional contrast with our outstanding picture quality, produced through precise backlight control. Direct dimming technology divides the screen into a series of tiny zones, with each able to independently adjust colour and brightness to deliver the ultimate QLED black levels. With almost no light reflectivity, QLED 8K TVs deliver an incredible picture and impeccable contrast. Never miss a moment of your favourite sport, even with the sunlight streaming
through the window. Brighter whites and deeper darker blacks make every colour pop on screen.
Q Colour
See full colour in the latest movies. Only Samsung QLED is certified to deliver 100% colour volume*, making movie nights spectacular and enabling you to experience the sport as if you're in the stadium. See over a billion colours and shades brought to life. Samsung's QLED technology, unlike other technologies, is able to transform light into breath-taking colour without degradation over time.
* 100% colour volume measured to DCI-P3 standard, certified by VDE
Ambient Mode*
Make your TV disappear. Finally a TV that removes the big black screen, seamlessly blending into the room with Ambient mode*. Ambient Mode elevates your living room with decorative content, useful information, your own photos and can mimic the texture of the wall behind it. It can even play a bit of light background music if you want it to.
*Some features of Ambient Mode require a compatible Android or iOS phone and sufficient space around the TV to operate; it will have varying results on complex wall designs, patterns, and/or unusual colours.
One Near-Invisible Cable
Only Samsung allows you to design your space free from clutter with one near-invisible optical cable for all your connections, so you can place your TV anywhere you want it in your room. QLED TVs make wall mounting a breeze with just the One Near-Invisible Cable connected, there's no longer a mess of wires to hide. You can even plug all your multimedia devices into the One Connect Box shut in a cupboard, leaving you with a stylish, minimalistic living space to enjoy.
One Connect Box
Hide all your devices out of sight with the One Connect Box and enter the minimalist living space of tomorrow. Say goodbye to messy cables and the clutter caused by multiple devices. Hide the box from view, connect all your devices and inputs then control them via Bluetooth even when they're shut away in a cupboard.
3600 Design
Gorgeous minimalistic design from every angle. Discover a boundless 3600 design with our most impressive TV yet. Experience minimalistic style from every angle with a stunning clean back and a near bezel-less design that pushes your picture to the limit. Every inch has been thoughtfully crafted from premium materials.
Premium One Remote Control
Control all of your compatible devices and content with the Premium One Remote Control in a metallic finish. You no longer need multiple remotes lined up on your coffee table. Your One Remote allows you to multi-task with simplicity, changing channels on your set-top box, playing the latest blockbuster on your Ultra HD Blu-rayTM player, ramping up the volume on your Soundbar or simply surfing the web on the big screen.
Smart Hub
Easy access to all your content and connected devices from one place*. Discover must-have entertainment through Samsung's intuitive 2018 Smart Hub. From late-night Netflix marathons to bingeing on UHD box sets, you're only ever 3 clicks from your favourite content. Experience Samsung Smart TV, the most awarded TV brand for user-friendliness in 2017**.
*The Samsung Smart TV platform is used by Content Providers to make apps available. Content Providers may remove apps from the Smart TV platform or stop supporting them at any time. When new Samsung Smart TV products are launched, there may be a delay before the apps become available on those products.
**Source: Cision (most awards received from a set list of TV/AV media titles between January and December 2017)
Universal Guide
Finally a TV with everything in one place. With Smart TVs, there's just so many shows to choose from. But don't waste time surfing through everything. Our Universal Guide recommends popular shows and content tailored just for you, meaning you can watch more of what you love. Spend less time searching, more time viewing.
SmartThings App
Watch your shows on the go and when you get home, pick up where you left off on your QLED TV. Effortlessly connect your compatible mobile device with your TV to stream the latest viral sensation*. Take your entertainment with you as you move around the house. Sync and share your content to your mobile, TV, and even your refrigerator and across all your Samsung Devices via Samsung Cloud. Control your home IoT devices direct from your new QLED TV**. Got laundry on the go? A pop up message on the corner of your TV screen can tell you when it's done. You can even search for your favourite content without disturbing what you're watching. So relax and enjoy the show.
*Compatible phone and app required.
**Exact functionality may change at any time and be withdrawn from the product without notice.
Easy Set-up
Only Samsung can offer comprehensive set-up in just a few simple steps. Your TV and mobile* will automatically connect and your mobile will share your Wi-Fi link with the TV. If your mobile is linked to a Samsung Account, it will automatically be shared with your TV: no additional login required. On your mobile, choose the apps** you want to see on your TV's Smart Hub, share and you're done!
*Compatible phone and download required of SmartThings app **Limited apps integration will be available from launch
Voice Assistant
Our intelligent voice assistant now enables you to interact with your TV. Holding the dedicated microphone button on your Premium One Remote Control allows you to control a plethora of features on the new QLED. Simply ask it to change channel, volume or even search YouTube for the latest viral sensation.
Samsung TV Plus
Experience easy access to the latest UHD movies via your TV guide in addition to all your traditional TV channels. Now you have access to great UHD content right out of the box. Whether you're searching for UHD content or browsing for the latest Hollywood blockbuster, expand your viewing options through a wealth of additional Smart channels with Samsung TV Plus.
Q Style Accessories
Personalise your experience. Effortlessly mount your QLED TV flush to your living room wall using the No Gap Wall Mount in no time at all. Alternatively, use either of the uniquely iconic Samsung Tower or Studio stands to display your QLED TV proudly*. Design your space to suit your style and embrace entertainment like never before.
*Wall mounts and stands sold separately.
Supreme Motion
Samsung's Supreme Motion technology provides our best motion yet meaning there's no juddering of footballs, just beautiful goals. You will never miss the on-screen action again.
Ultra Black Elite
See every detail with spectacular black levels. Ultra Black Elite divides the screen into a series of tiny zones, analysing each one independently to adjust colour, brightness and contrast. Experience incredible shadow detail when watching your favourite films or indulging yourself with the latest box sets.
10 Year Screen Burn Warranty
Screen burn is a permanent defect on the TV display that is caused by having static images on the screen over a period of time, sometimes even as little as one hour. Content that might cause this could be channel logos, news tickers, black bars from movies or head-up displays on games. Only Samsung can offer a 10 Year Screen Burn Warranty*. QLED TVs are composed of inorganic material that provide consistently bright and vivid image quality for years to come.
*Participants must register for the 10 year screen burn warranty within 90 days of purchase, Terms and conditions apply. See www.samsung.com/uk/screen-burn for details.
Q Viewing Angle
Make every seat a great seat with amazingly wide viewing angles. Enjoy watching the game, ensuring everyone gets a great seat. From the middle of the sofa to the armchair in the corner, everyone's seat delivers a great view.
Stream and play world famous games in an instant on your TV with cloud gaming, steam link and with optimised game modes. Access the latest titles and play old favourites through cloud gaming without the need for a console. Use Steam Link to take your PC gaming to the big screen and use gaming modes that have our lowest lag times to date. Turn your front room into your own personal arcade, and take gaming to the next level!
Seamlessly recognise and listen to any background music. Whether it's a catchy tune on an advert or a soundtrack in a movie, our QLED TV is smart enough to seamlessly find the name of a song and the music service where it's available from.
Twin Tuners and Pause Live TV functionality
Take control of how you watch TV. Samsung's Pause Live TV functionality*. And with twin- tuners, there's no more arguments over who watches what - simply watch one channel whilst you record another.
*To use Pause Live TV functionality additional purchase necessary of an external memory device is required
*100% colour volume measured to DCI-P3 standard, certified by VDE
**Source: Cision (most awards received from a set list of TV/AV media titles between January 2014 and December 2017)
***Source: Cision (most awards received from a set list of TV/AV media titles between January 2014 and December 2017)
Tech Spec
|Samsung TVs
|Screen type
|Screen resolution
|7680 x 4320
|Screen size
|85 inches
|PQI (Picture Quality Index)
|Is it 4K?
|Yes, 8K
|Yes, Q HDR 4000
|Backlit or Edgelit
|10 Bit Panel
|Curved screen or soundbar
|Is it 3D?
|Television tuner
|Twin Freeview HD, Twin Freesat HD
Inputs and Outputs
|HDMI connections
|4 in
|Optical connections
|1 in
|USB connections
|Is it Smart?
|Compatible with Sky Q?
|Web Browser
|Screen Mirroring
|Catch Up services
|BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4OD, Demand 5
|Pay video services
|Mubi, Netflix, Amazon, NOW TV
|Internet services
|DLNA (stream from your own computer), Deezer, Facebook, Internet Radio, Napster, Spotify, Vimeo, YouTube
|Gaming services
|Remote Control
|Remote control included, Apple app available, Android app available
|Stand included
|Wall bracket included
|No, optional bracket available
Power Rating
|Energy Rating
|To be confirmed
|Dimensions with stand (W x H x D)
|1905.2 x 1155.6 x 398.5
|Dimensions without stand (W x H x D)
|1905.2 x 1094.2 x 36.3
|Weight with stand
|Weight without stand
|Boxed dimensions (W x H x D)
|2092 x 1252 x 260
|Gross boxed weight
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Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Publication Date: March 01, 2018
Binding: Kobo eBook
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Nearly 120,000 people are in need of healthy organs in the United States. Every ten minutes a new name is added to the list, while on average twenty people die each day waiting for an organ to become available. Worse, our traditional reliance on cadaveric organ donation is becoming increasingly insufficient, and in recent years there has been a decline in the number of living donors as well as in the percentage of living donors relative to overall kidney donors. Some transplant surgeons and policy advocates have responded to this shortage by arguing for the legalization of the sale of organs among living donors. Andrew Flescher objects to this approach by going beyond concerns traditionally cited about social justice, commodification, and patient safety, and moving squarely onto the terrain of discussing what motivates major and costly acts of human selflessness.
What is the most efficacious means of attracting prospective living kidney donors? Flescher, drawing on literature in the fields of moral psychology and economics, as well as on scores of interviews with living donors, suggests that inculcating a sense of altruism and civic duty is a more effective means of increasing donor participation than the resort to financial incentives. He encourages individuals to spend time with patients on dialysis in order to become acquainted with their plight and, as an alternative to lump-sum payments, consider innovative solutions that positively impact living donor participation that do not undermine the spirit of the National Organ Transplant Act of 1984. This book not only re-examines the important debate over whether to allow the sale of organs; it is also the first volume in the field to take a close look at alternative solutions to the organ shortage crisis.

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Just Cause 2 Wiki Guide
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Southend On Sea hotels
So much more than just the seaside alone, Southend On Sea is a must-visit destination in Essex. When you stay in one of our Southend On Sea hotels, you'll have access to all this area has to offer, including it's adventure parks, child-friendly activities, museums, eateries and picturesque beaches. With so much to see and do, Southend On Sea is a great destination to visit all year round – regardless of the weather. Whether you choose to stay a weekend or longer, you'll never run out of things to do and see.
Book hotels in Southend On Sea
Book one of our hotels in Southend On Sea and enjoy exploring this area's attractions, including Adventure Island - a fun-filled amusement park positioned just over a mile from our Southend On Sea hotel. It's a great place to take the children and also, those who are young at heart. Cliffs Pavilion is also close by, positioned under 12 miles from our Basildon Wickford hotel. It's here you'll be able to enjoy live performances including concerts, musicals and comedy, plus a fine dining experience with dramatic views of the city. Alternatively, if you're looking to switch off and enjoy the area's scenery, a trip to Thorpe Bay is a must, especially on a sunny day.
Things to do in Southend On Sea
When you stay in one of our hotels in Southend On Sea you'll find yourself at the centre of this vibrant parish. When in the area, a trip to Chalkwell Beach is a must, especially if you're looking for an idyllic spot to get stuck into a good book. Hadleigh Castle is also nearby and is a great place to visit if you're looking to learn more about this area's rich heritage. If you're after a bit of retail therapy, then a visit to the Victoria Shopping Centre is a must. Here you'll find over 40 stores and cafes with both high street popular brands and local independent shops.


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This weekend, my sister and I took a trip to the capital, for a couple of days of eating, drinking, shopping...and more eating.
We had no plans as such, no show to catch or tourist attraction to see - just a relaxing(well, as relaxing as London can actually be...) trip to basically, do as we please.
Having made a pact to walk everywhere - basically to justify what we were imminently about to eat and drink - we set off from Kings Cross, suitcases in tow to find our hotel. We had booked a room at the London Covent Garden Travelodge, and praise the lord that we decided to pay for an early check in because a suitcase + the streets of London, is not ok. In the slightest. Paying £10 to dump our bags 3 hours earlier was definitely a better bet that trying to weave in and out of 705623 people, especially on a Sunday...
After leaving our bags in the room, which admittedly, was rather snug although exactly what we needed (we weren't exactly planning to stay in the room for that much), we headed to Covent Garden completely ravenous having gotten to 12:30 without eating. I mean, it's just not acceptable at all.
On the way, there was the usual street performers but this one, pictured above, blew.my.mind. Can someone please tell me how this guy isn't touching the floor? Is this humanly possible? I don't understand...
We went to a place in the centre of Covent Garden, called Le Pain Quotidien for brunch and it was exactly what we both had in mind. I chose eggs, salmon and sourdough bread, with a skinny latte to wake me up after an early start. It was so so good, I couldn't recommend it enough and I'll be doing a full review (of all the places we ate) soon.
With full stomachs, we then did the only thing that you should do: shop and drink. My sister convinced me to try on a jumpsuit in H&M that usually, I would never ever have picked up and I'm so glad she did, because I loved it! I also bought a few headbands a la The Little Magpie(get link) because I just love her. Her style is just on.point.
We then headed to Soho and settled down at Cookhouse Joe.
We didn't actually realise it was happy hour...
...but we weren't complaining.
Bellini's all round!
Having gotten to around 5ish, we were a little peckish and knew we wouldn't be eating until late, so decided to take the opportunity to try out Inamo, the restaurant I had heard about with the interactive menu. It was so cool - I can't wait to tell you all about it in my review soon!
After a couple of dishes of sushi and a glass of wine each, we headed back to the Travelodge to get ready. It was a gorgeous day, so I decided to wear the jumpsuit I had bought that day, with a pair of white thick heeled shoes I bought from Office last summer - v weather appropriate.
I'd heard so much about The Burger & Lobster that we just had to go, and despite the 1hr wait, which was helped along by fitting in another sneaky bellini, it was so worth it. The lobster really was incredible.
After a tad
I have no words - always helpful for a blog post, I know - it was worth every single calorie.
But to be honest, the guilt soon subsided as we preceded to walk 9 miles within the day, heading first to Leicester Square, then along to Trafalgar Square...
..which was pretty picturesque in the sunshine...
It was time then, to head to South bank...
...with my idea of heaven below the bridge...
...was first met with a very large tub of gelato which was pretty fabulous, and just what was needed after a long walk in the sun along the Thames.
With a few hours before we needed to head to the station and very sore feet, the only thing in order was Pimms and watching Wimbledon on the big screen at The Refinery at Bankside Mix.
I'm thinking of heading to Shoreditch next, apparently it's *the* place to be for food and drink now, according to a local?
P.s if anyone knows where I can get some new feet, that would be great.


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Crowd 2.1 is out. It's even chunkier than Crowd 2.0, with almost 230 votes satisfied.
There's a new, comprehensive REST API. If you're integrating your applications with Crowd, you'll love it. It makes supporting nested groups simple, and supports far better search capabilities than the SOAP API. The SOAP API won't be disappearing, but the REST API is far easier to use.
We've rewritten the Apache and Subversion connector in C. It's now far faster, uses less memory, and handles SSO and nested groups for you. Grab it from the Plugin Exchange.
LDAP is also significantly faster – we've moved caching into the database instead of in-memory and implemented connection pooling. This means that caching will work for larger userbases than before, searching is more performant, and Active Directory over SSL is now as fast as without SSL.
We've also prepared for the end of the internet by adding support for IPv6.
Read the full release notes, or just grab the bits. Once you've had a play, be sure to let us know what you think.


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Android smartphones winning over 'app' makers
Google is the new darling of software wizards out to cash-in on the world's love for customizing smartphones with fun, hip or functional applications.
Developers once obsessed with "apps" for Apple's hot-selling iPhones are touting creations tailored for smartphones built on the Google-backed Android platform.
"In the past seven months, Android has become the de facto second platform out there that people are developing for," AppNation chairman Drew Ianni told AFP during the gathering of software entrepreneurs this week in San Francisco.
"I think there is a general wait-and-see interest regarding platforms outside of Apple iOS and Android," he added.
Mobile platforms being watched by developers include BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows Phone 7 and Hewlett-Packard's webOS.
Ianni expected smartphones based on Microsoft or HP software to increase in allure as they gain traction in the market.
"We need a third platform that is viable, otherwise it is going to be the Android show," Urban Airship chief executive Scott Kveton said after taking part in an AppNation panel.
"Android is growing at a phenomenal rate," he continued. "I'm afraid it is going to be Android running away with it."
Urban Airship provides tools that help developers make money from smartphone programs. Early in April the Oregon-based company added a feature allowing people to make purchases inside Android applications.
"Increasingly, people are finding it a good investment to build for Android and build for tablets and we are trying to support them," Google director of mobile Americas Jason Spero said after an on-stage chat at AppNation.
Android's share of the US smartphone market has surged this year while BlackBerry's sunk, according to recent figures from industry tracker comScore.
Android commanded a third of the market, while BlackBerry ranked second with 29 percent and Apple third with 25 percent, comScore reported.
"Almost everyone developing for iPhone has moved on to Android," said Mario Tapia, director of mobile products at application store GetJar and coordinator of a Mobile Mondays social group for developers in Silicon Valley.
"At the end of the day, it is about distribution," he added. "You move to where the audience is."
Apple had slightly more that 333,000 iPhone applications in its App Store in March, but Google's Android Market boasted 206,000 "apps" and was growing fast, according to figures from industry tracker Distimo.
"The Android Market is going to take over as biggest application store in terms of quantity of apps in about five months," Distimo researchers concluded.
Distimo predicted that Apple's App Store would be relegated to second place, followed by Windows Phone 7 Marketplace and BlackBerry App World.
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace had about 12,000 applications in March while Nokia Ovi Store had 30,000 and BlackBerry had 27,000, according to Distimo.
Distimo expected Windows 7 Marketplace to leap ahead of BlackBerry and Ovi by October.
"If Apple has 150 million iOS devices out there it is almost a no-brainer, you write for iOS," said analyst Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies.
"You see Android coming up the line, and that is almost a no-brainer," he continued. "Where it becomes tougher is making the next step to go after webOS or BlackBerry or whatever with limited money and talent."
Independent application operations typically have only a few, if not just one, software developer, according to Bajarin.
Finding ways to get noticed and make money in a sea of more than 600,000 smartphone applications were hot topics at AppNation.
Attendance at the event grew to 1,700 this year from 1,100 at its premier in San Francisco last year. The number of exhibitors grew to 210 from 80.
Opera Mobile Store that spans more than 200 countries launched an "Appcelerator" program at AppNation to help developers promote and profit from software creations.
"The apps here are great," said Opera Software consumer mobile executive vice president Mahi de Silva. "You are seeing the tip of the iceberg in innovation."
Advertisers are increasingly tuning into the potential to target consumers on smartphones and tablet computers.
"There is no question that ultimately, this is probably the most powerful vehicle for ads that we've ever had," Bajarin said. "Television was obviously significant but if I can do location-based services tied to ads this changes the dynamics of advertising completely."
Mobile ads are more effective for advertisers and can translate into more money for developers, according to Lisa Abramson, director of marketing at mobile video ad network Rhythm New Media.
"Consumers love free and the best way to monetize that is through advertising," Abramson said.
Developers can also make money from in-application transactions, selling virtual goods, or simply charging for software.
"It becomes a collage of monetization mechanisms," Spero said. "Each developer has to be an expert on what their audience has a tolerance for."
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Here's an honest question: Does anybody care about Madden anymore?
No, seriously. I know that Madden 12 sold five million copies or so. But do you know anybody who owns a copy? Do you even know anybody who is going to buy a copy?
Although I loathe the NFL as a corporate entity and also loathe EA's use of the franchise as a club against its competitors, I'm not trying to hate on Madden here. The game itself is still quite fun, and I don't even like watching televised football. It's not my favorite kind of game but it's still a solid, fun experience.
But at the same time, I picked up a copy of Madden NFL 12 to write this article from a yard sale, still in the wrapper, for five bucks.
The series has actually been on a slide lately, in terms of sales. Madden NFL 12 moved less than six million copies total, which is not great for a franchise that three years ago was edging eight million. In fact the franchise has been losing a million in sales or so every year since Madden 10 came out.
Part of that is the dents and dings of a gaming industry suffering the end of a console cycle. Not even Madden can survive gamer apathy.
But part of me wonders if solely gamer apathy is to blame, or if people just get sick of buying essentially the same game over and over, every year. EA has been making noises about free-to-play being "the future"; Madden seems inevitably headed in that direction. I can't help but wonder if that will kill the franchise: It might put just what EA's doing to the series in sharp relief.


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Army To Get 'Enhanced' Akash Missiles
Akash can fly at supersonic speeds ranging from Mach 2.8 to 3.5
Global tender for surface-to-air missiles cancelled
The Akash surface-to-air missile defence system is once again in the news with the Army looking to order another batch, despite having previously discarded the idea in favour of Israel's quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles (QR-SAMs).
Confirming that a new order is in the works, a Defence Ministry official said the missiles would be "greatly enhanced" to perform to their fullest capability.
"Akash can fly at supersonic speeds, ranging from Mach 2.8 to 3.5, and engage aerial targets up to a range of 30 km. The kill probability of the missile is 88 per cent and can be increased to 98.5 per cent by launching a second missile after five seconds of launching the first. These features will enhance the system," said the official. The indigenous missile was officially inducted into the Indian Army in 2015. Though the Army initially planned to add additional Akash batteries, repeat instances of the system not meeting operational requirements as it failed mobility tests, led the Army to announce in 2016 that it would not order any more batteries.
Ministry Order
The decision dealt a body blow to state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which designed and is developing the missile. However, last year, the Defence Ministry cancelled a global tender for surface-to-air missile system in favour of the Akash missile system.
Russia's Rosonboronexport, Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Swedish Saab were competing for the tender, with decisions weighing in favour of Israel's QR-SAMs.
At the same time, the ministry also allocated $2.8 billion for the procurement of two regiments of the Akash missile systems for the Indian Army. A regiment has 240/288 launchers and 625/750 missiles.
Developed under the integrated guided-missile development programme (IGMDP), which also involved the development of the Nag, Agni and Trishul missiles, as well as the Prithvi ballistic missile, the Akash missile has an indigenous content of 96 per cent.
"Last year, Akash was tested successfully with an indigenous seeker for the first time. This has given us the confidence to make any type of surface-to-air missile," said a DRDO official, pointing out that it is the first indigenous weapon system developed by the DRDO to get production orders worth more than ₹25,000 crore.
As of now, 8/8 squadrons of Akash missile systems have been delivered and inducted into the IAF. "All Akash systems are independently operated by the IAF and the Army," the official said.


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Audio Transcoder
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Audio Transcoder is an intuitive program that allows users to convert files between a wide variety of audio formats. It's not the fanciest program we've ever seen, but it's easy to use.
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So, I completely missed February. Between trying to pay the bills, a huge proposal I had to write, and starting a second company (more on that in a future post) the time just got away from me. Nothing has changed, since I'm writing this on my iPad while walking so I don't get behind in the Great Archaeology Step Challenge over on FitBit. Maybe I need to move to Mars. That extra hour or so every day would really come in handy.
The Question
Doug's final question for the blogging carnival is: Where are you/we going with blogging, or, where would you like to go?"
The Answer
The simple answer is that I would like to see blogging become a jumping off point for conversations in different mediums and among different people. Good blogs should turn into TV shows, documentaries, books, and podcasts. Start the conversation on the blog and continue it elsewhere.
Some blogs already do this in various ways. A few are syndicated on larger websites and some bloggers have been asked to write for larger media outlets. My own blog is coming out in a few weeks as a book from Left Coast Press. Well, part of a series I did, anyway.
So, where should we be going? We should be using our blogs to engage with the public. Some bloggers seem to write for others in thier profession. To me, this is a little like preaching to the choir. I understand it in many cases, but, I think we need to spend more time explaining what we do to the public. After all, our job is only half done when the research is finished and the report is written.
We'll be talking about some of this at the Blogging Archaeology session at the SAAs this year. I'm hoping to have a meetup with four of the panelists from the CRM Archaeology Podcast where we can continue the discussion. I'd like to buy a few more microphones and a mixer so we can do a live recorded question and answer show too. If you find value in what we do, click through to the website, if you're not already here, and click the donate link. Every amount helps and you'll be entered into a drawing for the book I mentioned above.
Thank you to Doug for organizing this blogging carnival! I think it's been a rewarding and insightful experience for everyone involved.
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My child has Autism. Sailing the seas can be rough at times. There are storms, obstacles and problems navigating. Autism in our world is a lot like piracy. It robs. It hijacks. It leaves you battling for your vessel and your child's new path. Autism also presents you a world of discovery, hidden treasure, and challenges you realize you're up for. Life is a balance, and it's no different with a child on the Spectrum. Autism Pirate is a blog devoted to discussing the good, the bad and the ugly.
Monday, May 7, 2012
A letter from Mom...May 8, 2012
Happy 9th Birthday. I can't believe that you are growing up so fast. Mommy and Daddy love you so much. I can't believe it has been nine years since my life changed forever. I remember it like it was yesterday. Your delivery wasn't easy but the minute the doctor put you on my stomach I knew you were special. My heart snapped a shot of you laying there and I will never forget it. My heart grew three sizes that day and it continues to grow a little bit everyday of your life.
I hope when you are older you can read this letter and understand how completely amazing you are. I hope you are able to look back and understand how hard you have worked from the beginning. When Dr. Kanne told me you had autism I knew instantly it wasn't going to stop you. I knew no matter what you would be fine. You have always been fine, your dad and I are the ones who worry.
We have had nine fabulous years and here are nine things you have taught us:
1. Sometimes things need order. It is best when life if predicted and planned. In reality this helps all of us. It is okay that you like your world to be this way. Thanks for giving me a reason to FINALLY get organized!
2. Silence is comforting. Sometimes it is okay and completely fabulous to take a moment and be completely wrapped up in yourself.
3. It is okay to like what you like even if others think it is weird. Be who you are and let your freak flag fly!. I will ALWAYS love this about you.
4. "The force" does exist. Sometimes it is the strength we all need but can't find. I'm so glad it will always be with you. You believe it and we believe it too!
5. Having "lots" of friends isn't necessary. As long as you surround yourself with people who love you and understand where you are coming from it is comforting. Approval of the masses isn't necessary.
6. Red really is the best color. I love it, you love it, and being BOLD is completely awesome and brave.
7. The ability to be completely accepting of others is a gift. I see you at Special Olympics and Challenger Baseball and I will forever admire your ability to see a person not a disability.
8. The ability to see what you want to see. The ability to take a moment to view life from a positive perspective. There are no inhibitions. There are no concerns about the judgement of others.
9. Unconditional love is the most amazing gift of all.
Thank you for loving us and opening your life to us in a way that is not always comfortable for you. We love you and we will never doubt how much you uniquely love all of us.
Happy 9th Birthday Rye!
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This is beautiful, Tara! He is a special boy, with very special parents! You are blessed to have each other! I think we all have an inner "freak flag" waving :-) HaPpy BiRtHdAY !!!!ReplyDelete
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thanks Norma! Let it fly lady, let it fly!!Delete
- AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 7:04 AM
what a wonder-filled and heart felt letter to an amazing soul - many birthday blessings to you, Rye! Thanks for all you give to me!ReplyDelete
Thanks Leanna and thanks so much for all you do for us!!!Delete


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Alliance chair to speak at Greenbelt
The biblical character popularly referred to as 'The Woman at the Well' is not usually described in leadership terms.
But Kate Coleman, who became chair of the Evangelical Alliance's Council in March, will be speaking at Greenbelt festival later this month about her and how God challenges our preconceptions when He inspires and affirms leaders.
Kate is the founder and director of Next Leadership, former president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (2006/7), and associate pastor of a church plant. Recognised as one of the most influential black Christian women leaders in the UK (Keep The Faith magazine issue 38, May 2008), Kate is a popular author, preacher, teacher, speaker, lecturer and strategic advisor.
Greenbelt is a Christian event which takes place every year over the August Bank Holiday weekend and brings together artists, musicians, speakers and performers alongside 21,000 festival goers at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Kate said: "My appreciation of Greenbelt has grown over the years. It provides a unique and creative space in the world of Christian events for stretching the parameters of Christian reflection and activism.
"Thankfully, I haven't had to camp out in order to enjoy it! At this year's Greenbelt festival I will be contributing to the Sunday morning service and giving a separate talk on leadership based on The Samaritan Woman, aka The Woman at the Well.
"She is seldom thought of in leadership terms; indeed, she is popularly considered an outcast, a woman of dubious morals and questionable credentials.
"However, the biblical evidence suggests she is simply yet another example of how God breaks the mould of our preconceptions by engaging, inspiring, affirming and releasing leadership, from unexpected contexts and under surprising circumstances."
Kate joins a wide range of speakers at the event, including comedian Frank Skinner, Anglican priest Giles Fraser and Times religion correspondent Ruth Gledhill, as well as Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne.


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AUBURN, Ala.— Nitrate toxicity in cattle is a growing threat across southeastern states battling drought. An animal scientist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System says drought is increasing the chance for livestock forages to develop elevated nitrate levels.
Dr. Kim Mullenix says that nitrates can accumulate in forages when plants are stressed by low soil moisture, high temperatures or low humidity. She says producers should check their forages' nitrate levels. Learn more about nitrate toxicity and how to take samples in this story from ExtensionDaily.com.
Learn more about sampling different forages and the testing process in this fact sheet. Watch the Extension video, How to Pull a Hay Sample, to learn how to properly collect a representative forage sample. Find the forage testing form here.


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Even if you do not have a backyard, organic gardening is something that everyone can do. Whether you live in a condo or apartment, you can do it when you use organic gardening containers. Despite their limitations, organic gardening containers have several advantages. For example, they may serve as decoration when they are placed on a patio or balcony. The containers can be brought in indoors easily when the weather is bad or during the winter. In addition, you will not have problems that gardeners have in most traditional gardens like insects, weeds, or soil-borne diseases which are all deadly for garden plants.
Always use a premium potting mix when you buy organic gardening containers. Potting mix is a better choice rather than using soil because it is much lighter and it is the most suitable for providing the right amount of draining for whatever type of plants that you are growing. More than likely, you will also have to add nutrients to your plants to make them healthy. When doing so, be sure to follow the instructions because adding too much organic fertilizer will burn the roots of plants and cause damage.
Watering The Contain Plants
In contrast to a regular backyard garden, organic container plants require more water. To avoid drowning your crops, watering should be done again in small amounts 30 minutes after the first initial watering. This way, your plants will get the adequate amount of water they need. If possible, hang them instead of putting them on the ground. Make sure that the container has a sufficient number of holes and go ahead and make a few if there are not any. Since the summer months can be blazing hot, it is also a good idea to add much to prevent your plants from drying out.
There are several types of plants and herbs that you can grow successfully in organic gardening containers. Some examples include:
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- Peas
- Capsicum
- Bush beans
- Eggplant
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
Strawberries also grow well in containers. If you want to find out more information, do your own research online or ask someone at a local gardening shop.
An adequate amount of sunlight is required for plants inside organic gardening containers. The ideal amount of sunlight exposure per day is 6 hours; preferably in the morning. If the area where you will put your plant containers is quite windy, it is a good idea to group them together with the tallest ones placed closest to the walls so that they will provide cover for the shorter plants.
Searching For Gardening Container
When searching for the ideal gardening container, there are several choices to choose from. Containers are made of wood, clay, or plastic. No matter what material is used to make them, the important thing to remember is that they must be able to drain the water. If not, your plants will die. Containers also come in different sizes so if you are starting with a seedling, get a small pot.
The basis for choosing a container is the average root depth and the diameter of the plant. If the plant grows 10 inches wide and has 6 inch deep roots, the ideal organic gardening container that will match perfectly should be 10 to 12 inches wide and 8 inches deep. There should be some room for allowance since the plant will continue to grow larger and probably take up any extra space.
Organic gardening containers are excellent for growing your own food right at home. You can do it anywhere to include an apartment or condo. You do not have to spend your money buying organic vegetables and fruits when you can just go right out to pick food on your balcony or grab what you want from your window.
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Where Difficult Decisions Abound!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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(Note: Potential readers should be made aware that this is the third book in the Mercy's Embrace series, and that it is necessary to read book 1 and 2 prior to reading this one.)
Elizabeth Elliot, suffering from a lack of financial freedom, enduring the scorn of malicious Bath gossips, and feeling the bitter betrayal of her closest friend and confidante, finds herself impelled to make a decision about her future. One thing is for certain, she must marry. Elizabeth is tired of being a burden to her sister Anne, and since her father can no longer support or provide for her she must find someone who can! The question is: who should she marry? Should she risk her heart and marry for love? Or should it be a marriage of convenience and mutual disdain? The Lady Must Decide…
Meanwhile, Lady Russell is having second thoughts about her madcap mission to save Sir Walter from his creditors. Will Sir Walter appreciate the great sacrifice she is making to save his hide? Is this undertaking worth the price of losing her loyal and devoted butler? Once again, The Lady Must Decide…
Back in Bath, Charles Musgrove has suddenly become aware that the inclinations of heart don't tend towards his wife. Should he spend the rest of his life living with a woman who doesn't possess his heart? Or should he forsake honor and duty and pursue the woman who does? Yet again, The La- er…I'm mean The Gentleman Must Decide…
As you can see, there is a profusion of trials, turmoil, and dilemmas in the third installment in Ms. Hile's Mercy's Embrace series. In The Lady Must Decide you will find the answer to all these question. Furthermore, within these pages you will encounter a lot of mishaps and chaos that will have you laughing out loud. Just imagine a scene with an immaculately attired Sir Walter, large food hampers, a boat dock, and the Thames River! (What do you think happened?) In addition to many comedic moments, The Lady Must Decide contains a captivating and tender romance story. Elizabeth must decide between two men, both whom she has declared to hate. However, both men want her and will resort to dueling to win her if need be. I greatly enjoyed these scenes where William Elliot tries to contend with Admiral McGillvary. (Go Team McGillvary!)
This novel was entertaining and satisfying in many respects, the only area I found lacking was its conclusion. I wish that it did not end with so many unanswered questions. Yes, there is resolution, but not for every story. I'm curious about: What will happen with William Elliot and Penelope Clay? Will Cleora McGillvary be forced to leave her father? And what is Sir Walter's fate? It felt as if there was a scene or two missing. Perhaps this isn't a three-part story after all! I see on Ms. Hile's website that she is working on a novel titled Mercy's Hard Bargain, let's hope this wonderful saga continues!
How I adore this series! Elizabeth Elliot has undergone such a gradual yet praiseworthy transformation that she has completely won my approbation and admiration! If someone were to ask me who my favorite Austen heroines are Elizabeth Elliot would be right up there with Elizabeth Bennet and Catherine Morland! This series is a magnificent gift for those who want to revisit the world of Persuasion and see their favorite characters brilliantly rendered! The Mercy's Embrace series has it all: clandestine affairs, misguided elopements, diverting nautical cant, nefarious scoundrels, and it is all written with a sparkling wit! I give this series my highest recommendation! Brava Laura Hile!
This is my fifth completed item for the "Everything Austen Challenge II" hosted by Stephanie's Written Word.


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why do we celebrate cinco de maya
While most of us know how to celebrate, the why is a little murkier. Why do we celebrate every year on the 5th of May? With Cinco de Mayo almost upon us, we wanted to shed a little light on how this beloved holiday came to be and what the big celebration is all about. ItБs not. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is NOT a celebration of Mexican independence. Rather, it is a celebration of MexicoБs victory over France in the battle at
during the Franco-Mexican war (1861-1867). MexicoБs defeat over France in the battle at Pueblo came as a surprise, due to the small militia Mexico employed in contrast to the heavily outfitted French militia, which had 2,000 more troops than the Mexican Army. Although the Mexican militia won the battle they would go on to lose the war. Napoleon III, then leader of France, instituted his relative, Archduke Maximilian of Austria as the ruler of Mexico. Maximillian was executed by firing squad 6 years later, when the US forced France to remove their troops and President Benito Juцrez took leadership of the country. The battle at Puebla however, remained a source of great pride for the country, and is still celebrated as a state holiday in Puebla and Veracruz. The holiday of course is known as Cinco de Mayo. Why did France invade in the first place?
In 1821 after a battle for their independence from Spain, Mexico broke free and descended into years of internal political takeovers and wars including the Mexican Civil War and the Mexican-American War. After years of war and struggle, as Mexico attempted to find its footing since being annexed from Spain, debts began to accumulate, sharply. By this point Mexico was heavily indebted to Spain, England, and France. All three countries wanted their money back and sent naval forces to Veracruz to demand repayment. Spain and England were able to negotiate with Mexico upon learning of FranceБs true intents and peacefully withdrew their forces. France, however, under the rule of Napoleon III wanted to expand their empire and saw this as the perfect opportunity to do so. Napoleon IIIsaw the conquest of Mexico as a step not only towards expanding his empire but also towards establishing a link to the United States where he planned to support the confederate army in an attempt to keep the U. S. split into two less powerful entities. Mexico was broke and France was moving in. WhatБs the US got to do with it? While all this was going on in Mexico, close by in the U. S. the Civil War had begun and it looked like the confederacy was winning.
Only a year into the war and the confederacy had already expanded into New Mexico and Arizona, headed for California, or more specifically Los Angeles. As the war raged on, Latinos in the western states grew more and more concerned that slavery was coming for them. In response, large populations of Latinos in California enrolled in the U. S. Army, organizing cavalry in California and New Mexico. In both the U. S. and in Mexico, wars were being waged for freedom, democracy and equality. Latinos in the U. S. felt both wars acutely. Their home country of Mexico had overturned slavery 50 years earlier and was running under a democratic government that was now being threatened by France. As LA Times writer, David E. Hayes-Bautista put it, БCinco de Mayo was made in America, by Latinos who proudly bore the U. S. and Mexican flags to show their support for both the Union and its values and for the Mexican victory over the French, who sought to undermine those values. Б The battle at Puebla was a significant victory not only for the underdog Mexican army and their fight for independence, but also because it closed off a major access point to the U. S. that Napoleon had hoped to take advantage of in order to further his support for the confederacy during the U. S. Civil War.
One final reason why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with such veracity in the U. S. is the Б Б which President Franklin Roosevelt enacted in 1933 in his first inaugural address to encourage and improve relations with Latin American countries. Cinco de Mayo became a popular celebration of Mexican heritage and picked up steam in the United States during this period. So there you have itБthe history of Cinco de Mayo. Now you have all the knowledge you need to impress your friends at your next Cinco de Mayo celebration. Happy Cinco de Mayo! People in the United States celebrate their country\'s of July. Many people believe Cinco de Mayo (Б5 of May\" in Spanish) is a celebration of Mexico\'s Day. But they\'re wrong! Mexico\'s Day is actually September 16. So what is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that recognizes the of the Mexican over the French on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. Led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguцn, the poorly equipped Mexican made a stand against French forces near the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe. The Mexican provided to the Mexican and became a source of for the Mexican people. Despite being outnumbered by the French, who had about 8,000 men to the Mexicans\' 4,000, the Mexican destroyed a French that was considered the best in the world at the time and had not been defeated in nearly 50 years.
Although the was short-lived Б the French would capture Mexico City and take over the country within a year Б it represented a for the Mexican. It came to and in the unexpected of a clear. Today, Cinco de Mayo is not that important in Mexico and mainly celebrated only in the state of Puebla. In Mexico, the Day celebrations of September 16 represent that nation\'s most important holiday. In the United States, though, Cinco de Mayo has become a celebration of Mexican and heritage. In areas of the country with large Mexican-American populations, such as Portland, Denver and Chicago, large festivals are held. People of all backgrounds celebrate the holiday with parades, parties, and traditional Mexican music, dancing, and foods. Researchers estimate that more than 150 locations in the United States have official Cinco de Mayo celebrations each year. Cinco de Mayo banners and traditional Mexican symbols, such as the, are prominently displayed during events. If you get the chance to check out a Cinco de Mayo celebration, be sure to try out some traditional Mexican foods. Also keep an eye out for Mexican dancers and bands!


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I've spent years honing my craft, and being a total dork. In high school and college, I busted my ass and worked harder than I have ever worked. Doing it all, balancing everything from sports, to newspaper, to my own DIY zine, to a radio show, to planning a monthly party, to maintaining a blog daily, etc., I was a very busy lady. Now that I'm 24, several years out of college and currently unemployed, I can't help but feel like I've hit a huge plateau in my career. I felt confident that I earned the title of a writer, and now I feel like it's slowly but surely being taken away from me and my lack of motivation and productivity. The reality is, with writing, if you don't do it every single day, you will lose it. I don't know what is going to happen next, but I know I certainly don't want to lose it.
I had a job interview last week that required me to wear a full pantsuit. I don't own anything remotely close to the business professional category. I borrowed one of my mom's suits and had friends tell me I looked like I was signing up to be a mob boss. But while I find that unfair, I will admit I did look a little bit ridiculous all cleaned up, wearing heels with pinstripes and trying to fake it 'til I make it in the business professional world. (At least for this one opportunity, I did my best).
With the writing that I do, especially for various online publications, the name of the game is to adopt and know your audience. For this particular job, the audience was a large, intimidating crowd of faceless figures to me that made me want to fall silent and shuffle out of the spotlight. I tried to be confident in displaying my skill set, but there was a voice in the back of my head telling me this might not be the position for me.
If you don't know your audience or know where to begin, the right words won't come to you. Just gets me thinking - just how far do I have to compromise what I'm really good at to find a job that will pay me? Is a technical writing job my next step? Am I going to have to kiss blogging goodbye to pay my bills? A lot of job openings in the media field seem to all fall into marketing, which I don't have much experience in. Again, all about how you adopt.
As it stands, my dream job is still to work on an established magazine working on feature articles and interviews with interesting, creative souls. And I am thankful that my time to search for the right opportunity hasn't expired just yet. Onto the next one...


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I am so excited to finally have bathroom #1 finished!
Here is a closer look at what my naughty one is doing while I am taking pics.
Do you love the walls? I know there are a ton of tutorials out there on them, but later this week I will show you how we did the shelves. My husband is pretty great! Oh, and sign tutorial found here.
Here's a couple of befores:
This is the sub-floor after my little one flooded the toilet. Yes, that is mold underneath.
Here is the BEAUTIFUL linoleum. So sad to see it go. The cabinets are primed here...
|But this was their original color. Honey oak or whatever you want to call that builder grade beauty.
Total cost - under $300. No JOKE! I'll give you the low down with the shelf tute later in the week! And did I mention the little one flooded my other bathroom, too? Can't wait to show you that one. We're going a little more modern in that one...grey's, silver and black.


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They say that planning a wedding is stressful, and it is. Unless you're used to organizing events for hundreds of people, no bride (or groom) is prepared to plan a wedding. If you're trying to save money, it gets even harder.
Fortunately there are plenty of us current brides in the midst of our own planning who are happy to share what we've learned throughout this process. These tips apply to those who are throwing a backyard bash or those having a 200 black-tie affair. Whatever your budget, you can find ways to save.
Save Where You Can
My fiance and I decided early on what was important to us (food, music, venue) and what wasn't (an expensive dress, lots of decorations). If your resources are limited, then you have to prioritize. Luckily for us, most of what we wanted aligned. But if you want a $2,000 dress and your fiance doesn't want to spend more than $5,000 on the entire wedding, then you need to figure out a compromise.
Find friends who can help
I've heard of people whose aunt's best friend's step-mother owns a beautiful 12-acre wildflower garden that she'll let you use for your wedding. And while most of us probably don't have access to beautiful and large venues, your circle of friends might have more resources than you think. A friend of ours offered to take engagement photos and do our invites as her wedding present. One of our officiants is my fiance's uncle and the other is a close friend.
Even if you don't have people in your life who can help save you a buck, they might have references for affordable vendors or offer to help setting up. I've known other friends who have done day-of-coordinating as part of their wedding present (if you go with this option, make sure it's your most responsible friend that does this).
Paper is expensive
I'm glad our friend offered to create custom invites for us. When I looked at the prices of wedding invitations, my heart nearly skipped a beat. Keep in mind that if you're sending out save the dates, invitations, thank you cards, the cost adds up fast. Stamps are 49 cents now and even a modest wedding can cost you hundreds of dollars in printed materials.
To save, we sent out electronic save the dates through MailChimp. Using an online service allowed me to see who didn't open their email so I could contact them personally. We're also doing RSVPs through our wedding website, so we don't have to print and pay for postage on RSVP cards. If your guests are tech-savvy, this is an easy way to save.
You probably have enough stuff, opt for a fund
Due to living alone before getting engaged, my fiance and I already have most of what we need. So instead of signing up for lots of kitchen goods and bath wares on our registry, we created a honeymoon registry. We love to travel together and figured asking people to help fund our honeymoon was more "us" than asking them for a Le Creuset pan. We did set up a small traditional registry in case some people preferred to give physical gifts. If you are worried you can't afford a honeymoon, try doing a honeymoon registry and making sure that people know that's what you really want.
Don't be afraid to ask for discounts
Since we're getting married in late April, I assumed we wouldn't qualify for any off-peak prices. But many wedding vendors consider June-August to be their high peak times and we saved hundreds by having our spring date. If you book a less popular time, then you're more likely to have the vendors you want be available for your date.
Book your vendors early before wedding season ramps up
We booked many of our vendors early, before they released their new 2015 prices. Since we were sure of which ones we wanted, we didn't mind making deposits early. Some will only let you hold the cheaper price with a deposit, so be prepared to pay up if you want to save. One vendor raised her prices by almost double, so I was glad I had already signed that contract! Some venues even charge $1,000 the next year. Once you make up your mind, send that check.
Dig around for hidden fees & hidden savings
When I was looking at venues, I only asked them how much the rental fee was. The first place we looked at allowed you to hire any caterer and bartender you wanted, so we were free to buy booze from Costco and use a friend with a liquor license. But then we switched venues to one with a list of approved caterers (none of whom we liked) and who required the caterer to serve the alcohol. I hadn't factored that difference into the decision and was shocked when I found out how much their approved caterers cost. Luckily it still fit into our budget, but it was still a nasty shock.
Costco is your best friend
An easy way to save money is to do your own flowers. Costco can be a great resource for buying large quantities of flowers and even Whole Foods can sometimes make your centerpieces for about half the cost of what normal florists charge. If you can buy your own alcohol, use Costco. They'll take back anything that you don't use.
Beware of DIY
One of the top tips you'll see for saving money on weddings is to DIY your decorations. Unless you DIY things normally, I would advise against this. Getting supplies can be expensive and if you don't know what you're doing, you might spend more money fixing your mistakes. If you decide to make your own decorations, choose simple ones or scour Craigslist for ones from past weddings.
It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're wedding planning. When you set up your budget, make sure to allocate more money than you think you'll need. Things will always come up that you don't think of and it's better to overprepare than be surprised that your budget has been ripped apart. Do lots of research of average prices, ask friends for their budgets and make sure to be realistic, not optimistic.


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Believe me, I have made every excuse in the book for not getting a workout in. It's too late. I'm tired. Too sore. Back's out. Did it yesterday. On the road. Need some quiet time to myself…the list goes on.
When Resolution Season came around this year, I took a good hard look at Me– inside and out. What I found in the mirror was a somewhat lumpy, mostly out of shape 40-something mom who was very uncomfortable in her own skin and altogether too comfortable in a steady diet of baggy sweatpants. But I knew, looking at myself that day, that I had absolutely no good excuse for not getting healthier. Cancer treatments done ✔. Back and hips in place ✔. Know how to eat right ✔. Support group in place (MPC had 10,000 fellow Peakers in place at that time, so that's like elimination station right there!)✔.
The one box not checked: Ready (and Willing) To Do It.
The truth is that checking the Ready & Willing box hadn't happened because admitting that I was perfectly capable of getting fit and healthy was a commitment I wasn't sure I was ready to take. It was that action– that little flick of the wrist–that gave me pause, and that pause became a failure to act. A wise friend reminded me that in truth that pause was a failure to assume responsibility for my own destiny. And she is right. The only person in control of me….is me.
And so I decided to get to work. I can't say that I exercise every day. I don't have that kind of time, energy or drive. But I am making exercise a greater priority. In fact, its one of my top 5 priorities. Whether its walking the dog our full 3-4 mile circuit, going for a run, heading to the gym or chrome casting my favorite Beachbody workout, I am checking that box way more often than I did last year. And guess what? It feels great! I am doing it with joy. I am doing it with a sense of determination and accomplishment. Its a fantastic mental release. I am a better person from the inside out. In fact, it feels so great that both me and my muscles are bummed on the days I don't get some form of exercise.
Its especially easy to not prioritize exercise when you are too busy to get out of the house, the weather stinks or you are on the road. Don't let that stop you–in fact, you might just find that your living room, hotel room or local park becomes your favorite way to burn some calories and break a sweat.
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They are totally effective, totally fun and perfectly portable, even in a carryon. With these accessories, and a little self realization, you too really don't have an excuse.
- Resistance Bands Use them to stretch. Use them in place of weights. Use them for PT. They weigh just ounces and travel in a purse. And they are very cheap on Amazon or in the exercise gear section of Marshall's. There are a gazillion tutorials about using bands, but I used Autumn Calabrese's 80 Day Obsession workouts to learn my way with a band, and I spoke with my genius Physical Therapist Stacey Fletcher, DPT about some key moves. Here are 33 resistance band moves you can try.
- Jump Rope This little gadget you remember from Jump Rope for Heart in elementary PE is one of the best cardio exercises you can do. Low impact, heart rate raising, calorie burning, full body exercise that is mentally and physically challenging. T0 make it even more so, consider buying the bands with the weighted handles. Some systems offer severa different interchangeable weights. Just Do it!
- Suspension Trainer (with Door or Fence anchor) My kids and I love our TRX system, which we attach to doors at home or in hotels and even to fence posts or trees at the park. The suspension system allows for an endless variety of moves that use your own body weight to build strength, flexibility, mobility, and cardio endurance all at a level of intensity that works for you
- FitDeck Its been a long winter with a lot of indoor time. When the kids are restless and I need to work out, we sometimes reach for our Fit Deck, a stack of cards with different exercises on each. Its great fun to see what each unique card will entail–what will be easy, what will be hard, where we cruise and where we are challenged. What we love most is that no equipment is needed, you can do it anywhere (we've even done them in airports) and inevitably we end up laughing a lot. There are SuperMan fit decks for kids, military style cards, body weight, vertical jump, core and just about every other specialty area you can come up with. Again, no excuses. If you can't buy a deck of these super cool cards, just make your own!
- Slide Board or Core Discs Like the resistance bands and a jump rope, the slide board or discs go everywhere and work on any hard or carpeted surface. And they are so much fun! If you want abs and booty of steel, or a total body workout you can do on your living room floor that is hard on your muscles but easy on your joints, then consider the sliders. Your hamstrings, quads and glutes will scream. Your core will be rock hard. And when finish, you will have this intense self satisfaction and pride that you made it! Along the lines of a slide disk is my 5a. choice, the ab wheel. Love it!
- Wobble Cushion for Core Stability. The wobble cushion is a tool I first used in PT, but now I have one at home that I frequently use for making squats, lunges, plies and other basic moves even harder. Again, whether you are exercising alone or with your kids, the wobble cushion makes your workout that much more challenging and that much more fun. You can find cushions that deflate for travel on Amazon.
- Super Feet– these are shoe inserts, typically purchased at a running, ski or sports store. I absolutely cannot live without them. I first discovered Super Feet years ago when I worked in a ski shop and customers bought them for their ski boots. Then last April I acquired acute foot pain and the general sense that my feet seemed so tired I couldn't take another step. Around the same time, I was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis and my podiatrist suggested an insert to support the arch of the foot. Seriously, Super Feet changed my life. Use them even if you don't have foot tiredness or pain now, because they can help prevent foot, ankle, calf and back problems later. There is a Super Feet insert for every occasion (athletics, dress, flats, etc.), but I use the running type and switch them into different shoes. ($50 at Fleet Feet Sports in Annapolis Harbor Center)A curb, bench, chair or playground slide
- Strassburg Sock– this sock is not the sexiest thing you are ever going to wear. In fact, its dreadful. But if you have foot, ankle or calf pain, its your new best friend. Especially if you have plantar fasciitis, or if you even think that you do, go out and get this sock! Look at the palm of your flat hand. Put two fingers on the heel of your hand, near the wrist. Then curl your fingers. You can feel the tendons tightening as you curl your fingers. Well this is the same thing that happens to the tendons in your foot when you have plantar fasciitis or weak arch muscles. At night, your toes curl (as do the fingers) and the tendons tighten, causing pain when you first get out of bed, and throughout the day. The Strassburg sock holds the toes in place so they can't curl. Above all, if you have foot pain, don't forget to stretch your calves as often as possible throughout the day.
- Foam Roller or The Stick I am not a fan of the foam roller, mostly because it hurts, and I'd rather have a massage. But it is essential. Most hotel gyms will have at least one. Regular gyms will have many because they know how important it is to work the lactic acid, tightness and soreness out of large muscle groups. The Stick is an ingenious little tool found at running stores that you press against a muscle. Essentially the same idea of a foam roller, but a little less painful. You could always use a tennis ball for these self massages too.
- My Fitness Pal An online site or a free app on your favorite device, My Fitness pal is a convenient hub for keeping track of what you eat, what you burn and what you do. You can sync it to your favorite fitness tracker (i.e. Fitbit, Garmin, etc) and your favorite tracker apps (i.e. Map My Run, Stravo, etc). You can pay to access information, but I've found the free version to be perfectly fine for tracking calories, macros and more. The act of tracking what you do and what you eat is one of the easiest and effective ways to maintain your Peak Streak. Whether you write it in a journal, take notes on your phone, or use a ready made tool like My Fitness Pal, find something and commit to doing it. www.myfitnesspal.com
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Janurary 18, 2013 • By William Sweet
"Look both ways before crossing the street."
It's a lesson that most of us learn by the age of 6. But according to Leah Thompson '15, who spent this past summer studying pedestrian behavior, it's also a lesson that many adults have managed to unlearn or ignore.
The culprit, in many cases, is the smartphone.
In a study published in the current issue of the peer-reviewed journal Injury Prevention, Thompson and a team of researchers discovered that almost a third of the people crossing the street were distracted in some way, often by their phones or MP3 players. "This is the first published observational study with sufficient power to examine the impact of texting on real-world pedestrian behavior," Thompson wrote in the article.
People who write text messages while crossing the street are almost four times more likely to violate the commandments drilled into every preschooler. They don't obey the lights, they cross mid-intersection, or they fail to look both ways. People texting or talking on the phone walk more slowly. People listening to music generally walk faster. Everyone tethered to technology tends to ignore traffic and traffic lights.
Thompson, who was lead researcher and author for the study on behalf of the University of Washington's Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, said that personal technology seems to magnify what she calls "pedestrian arrogance," the assumption that you're safer than you actually are while crossing the street.
"They don't set out and say, 'I'm going to do this stupid thing,'" she said. "It's inattention; it's preoccupation. When you first get your license, you're super-careful, right? And then you get more used to driving, and it becomes more automatic. We all learn to walk when we're really young, so walking is just as automatic a thing for us."
This can make for some slapstick—Thompson admits that sneezing-while-distracted once sent her rolling down a hill—but distraction in traffic can be deadly. An estimated 60,000 pedestrians are injured by cars each year, and 4,000 are killed. A study in Vancouver, British Columbia found that around 15 percent of car-pedestrian fatalities are attributable to pedestrian behavior.
While there is extant research about the dangers of driving while texting—the National Safety Council estimated last year that at least 1.6 million car crashes in the U.S. involved cell phones and texting—Thompson's work breaks ground in the study of pedestrian distraction.
She said the researchers hope that this study will start conversations similar to those that have resulted in states banning or restricting cell phone use in cars.
Thompson, a Portland resident on a pre-med track, started her summer gig at Harborview setting up research for a study on football-related concussions. But because the actual research phase would not start until Thompson was back at Amherst, her supervisor, Dr. Beth E. Ebel, directed her toward studying pedestrian distraction.
Thompson and two other students staked out 20 intersections in Seattle during the heaviest times of day for traffic, selecting crosswalks with the highest rates of pedestrian injuries. Armed with timers and notepads, they took notes on more than 1,100 people crossing the street.
To avoid tainting the research, they attempted to interact with people as little as they could, with varying degrees of success. When some of the people approached them and found out what the project was—the researchers kept it vague—they responded positively, and many remarked that they or their friends had either been hit by cars while walking the street or had had close calls. Indeed, the researchers observed a few close calls themselves, Thompson said.
While most of the pedestrians obeyed the lights, two-thirds of them—with and without phones—failed to look both ways. Age and other demographic factors didn't seem to play a role in who chose to ignore the rules. Technology and, surprisingly, gender did: Texters were almost four times as likely to do something unsafe, and women were twice as likely as men to forget to look before crossing.
Thompson has no explanation for why women were less likely to look, but the risk of texting is fairly clear: it just eats up much more of your attention.
"There are two components of the distraction: There's cognitive distraction—your mind has to think about what you want to say in the text—and then there's the physical demands of moving your thumbs and holding the phone and looking at it," she said.
Thompson said she is particularly troubled with how people her age seem to have become increasingly compulsive about checking their smart phones. "It's becoming more socially acceptable to be distracted by technology while you're interacting with other people," she said. This has worrisome implications even beyond the crosswalk. "People are more likely to be texting or half-listening your conversation, and are less likely to be focused on each other honestly, giving people the attention that they deserve."
She sees such distraction as a problem in academia as well. "Respect is fundamental to good student-teacher interactions, and I really think technology, laptops and things, are creating a barrier. Technology ultimately diverts your attention."
As new technologies are developed to satisfy this now-constant need for stimulation, public safety policies will have to keep up, Thompson said. A ban on texting while walking would be hard to enforce, however, so fostering safety will also have to include changing individuals' attitudes, she added, citing how societal perceptions of smoking and drunk driving have evolved over time.
As you might expect, Thompson's research has had an effect on her own cell phone use—to a point.
"I never use my phone when I walk across streets anymore," she said. "I'm very good about looking left and right."
"But," she confessed, "I still do text when I'm on the sidewalk."
Note: for more about the study, follow these links to stories by USA Today, ABC News, NBC News, NPR News and Bloomberg News.
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