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Locally Owned & Operated in White Plains
Located 1 mile north of downtown White Plains, 101 Mobility proudly serves the Lower Hudson Valley area with superior accessibility equipment and solutions. We are conveniently located, just minutes from White Plains Hospital, Burke Rehabilitation, Westchester Medical Center, Westchester Jewish Community Services, and Blythedale Children's Hospital. Our comprehensive showroom allows you to try before you buy.
Serving the Lower Hudson Valley:
Our team of dedicated Mobility Consultants and Specialists proudly serve the entire Lower Hudson Valley area. We don't just stop at White Plains, but cover areas from New Rochelle and Bronxville, to Suffern and Katonah. We have a great central location that is close to area hospitals and rehab centers, and we are ready to help offer more accessibility to your life. Take advantage of our free consultation to find out how you can live your life to the fullest, doing the things you enjoy.
More About This Location
We greatly enjoy helping people — and that is reason we come to work every day. Our success is measured by helping our people and businesses in our community. Our team enjoys problem solving, finding new alternatives and the best solutions to meet your needs and your budget. One of our clients was about to buy a new SUV, vehicle lift and scooter. We showed him how just a scooter that comes apart easily and was not too heavy could fit in his current vehicle. Another client was considering spending a great deal of money on the site preparation for an exterior vertical platform lift. We showed her how an interior elevator would be more convenient, less impacted by weather, and less expensive. Let us help you solve your mobility, access and safety concerns. We pride ourselves in providing solutions that are best for you.
101 Mobility of White Plains Team. Making a difference in our community.
Helping our Clients get exactly what they need. Nothing more, nothing less—True Customer Stories
Helping a young boy and his family…
We were called in recently to help a 12 year old brain injured child. He cannot walk. His grandmother called us desperately looking for a solution, as he is now too big to carry up and down the stairs, particularly when he is not cooperating. His family applied for and received a grant of $60,000 to do a home modification that would enable him to get upstairs to the main floor of his home. Plans were drawn up and three contractors bid on a vertical platform lift that would go from their backyard to the deck off the kitchen of the main floor. With extensive site preparation and the various home modifications needed for this solution, all three bidders came in over $75,000. The project could not go forward because the family lacked the $15,000 deficit.
101 Mobility looked at the problem and noted the proposed solution would not be weather protected and would require overcoming snow and other weather related challenges to get this young guy from home to school and back. We proposed an elevator rising from the protection of their garage to the main floor at a total cost of $35,000. No wind, rain, or snow to contend with, and completely able to transfer by driving into the garage and transferring to the elevator. A better and less costly solution. They are now rewriting the specs to our specifications.
Helping to transport a scooter around town..
A gentleman came to us looking for a vehicle lift that would be fully compatible with a new car he wanted to buy, and a new scooter he needed to get around. He had a total budget of $75,000 for all three items. We showed him how a scooter that met his needs could easily come apart into lift-able pieces and fit into his existing vehicle without the need for any vehicle lift nor any new vehicle. We went over his home and had he and his wife pick up the pieces, take apart and put together the scooter. He spent $1,500 of his $75,000 and got exactly what he needed.
Every need is different…
We represent a variety of access, safety and mobility product categories with multiple manufacturers that enable us to find the best solution without being married to any specific product category or any one manufacturer. In this case and in many others, that really makes a very big difference – the 101 Mobility difference.
Some might say we left money on the table – we think we helped this client get exactly what he needed – nothing more and nothing less. My guess is the VA might appreciate that difference.
Meet Our Management Team
Robert Antonecchia
Robert ("Bob") Antonecchia resides in Yonkers and has over 25 years of experience at The Wartburg Adult Care Community in Mount Vernon. While there, Bob was responsible for facilities operations including patient, resident and employee safety and security. From planning and overseeing the construction and completion of new facilities, to renovations, capital projects, and compliance, Bob was entrusted with all aspects of safety for everyone at The Wartburg.
Among facility administrators around our area, Bob is best known for his informative educational and certification programs, often held at the Wartburg. He is committed to safety, comfort and security, and has encountered almost every challenge, obstacle and condition imaginable in his 25+ years at The Wartburg.
He also grew up with a severely disabled father who consistently overcame his limitations and led a very active life, including commuting daily from Westchester to lower Manhattan. With his father as a role model, Bob remains dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and handicapped people with the greater independence, safety and comfort that 101 Mobility solutions provide. Bob will provide residential safety inspections for local residents at no charge—he holds several safety certifications.
Glenn Shapiro
Glenn is a resident of White Plains and is a Certified Senior Advisor and attorney with an MBA, who has produced training events and published professional training materials for over 30 years, including many safety and compliance topics. His passion for helping others is best evidenced by his pro-bono activities at the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, where he was awarded the New York State Bar Association's Presidents Award – 9th Judicial District — for his pro bono work with elders and those with special needs. He is also Executive Director of WISE Services, offering practical experiential learning to high school seniors in many schools throughout our area, and around the country. Glenn served as a Board of Education member for 8 years, and serves as Treasurer of County Tennis Club in Scarsdale. His genuine empathy for handicapped individuals stems from his two years of being wheelchair bound as a child, his deceased best friend's muscular atrophy condition, who traveled the country in his power chair and customized van with Glenn, overcoming various obstacles wherever they went, and his father's long debilitating battle with dementia.
To learn more about this branch, contact our friendly staff today. We can discuss your specific mobility needs and schedule a free consultation to find the perfect mobility solution to keep you active and independent. Call us today to learn more.
Accessibility Products and Services
Look to 101 Mobility of White Plains for a wide range of mobility and accessibility equipment. We sell, install and service accessibility products from only the top manufacturers in the industry. Ask about our rental options on many products. Want to see our products up close? Please stop by our showroom so you can see and try out our mobility solutions first hand. If you prefer, you can fill out our web form or give us a call and we will set up a free consultation at your convenience. We look forward to helping you find the best mobility solution for your needs and budget.
Here's some info to get you started:
We sell, rent, install and service stairlifts from the leading manufacturers. Our stairlifts come with extended warranties for parts and a one year warranty on all labor costs. You can ride before you buy in our showroom, and we offer free no-obligation and no pressure in-home evaluations. We also look for other solutions, including vertical platform lifts and home elevators, that may be more effective given the physical conditions of the user(s) and the home.
We'll design a ramp configuration that meets your needs, while providing safe and practical access. We look for the best solution to keep costs down while maximizing convenience. Our ramps are modular and durable non-corrosive aluminum construction to provide a lifetime of safe and reliable passage over steps and thresholds. Our custom configured ramps include important safety considerations including non-skid surfaces and continuous handrails. We never charge for an on-site evaluation, and we do not provide any pressure to purchase.
Platform Lifts
Whether access is needed to a porch, from a garage, inside or outside, we offer vertical platform lifts (VPLs) designed to provide safe lifting access without a large "footprint." VPLs are often the best solutions where long ramps are needed to provide a safe slope. We keep a vertical platform lift in our showroom so you can see what it looks like, and how it feels to ride in one. Why not come out and get a vertical platform lift test ride today?
Patient Lifts
We offer patient lifts and slings in various configurations, including portable lifts from Hill-Rom / Liko and Handicare, as well as ceiling lifts. These lifts can provide transfers within a room and between rooms for improved access. Patient Lifts are designed for the safety of both the user and the caregiver, preventing injuries from unsafe patient lifting. We can sell or rent patient lifts to provide the needed access in your home.
Commercial Products
We offer commercial ramps, stairlifts, vertical platform lifts and pool lifts that meet ADA requirements. Whether for sale or for rent, these products are available for interior or exterior use. Complete specs, drawings and architectural resources are available at no charge.
We install, deliver, service and uninstall as needed, at reasonable prices. We will also buyback products you no longer need, or help you donate your used unneeded equipment to a worthy cause.Our product selection includes:
101 Mobility offers the widest selection of commercial accessibility solutions from the most trusted brands in the industry to make your business or public space accessible to all.View All Commercial >
Commercial Stairlifts
A staircase should never come between you and your patrons. 101 Mobility offers a wide selection of commercial stair lifts from the most trusted brands in the industry, each one promising safe and easy navigation up and down your business's stairs.View All Commercial Stairlifts >
Home Elevators
Home elevators are an elegant & reliable solution to facilitate easy travel between floors. View products from our elevator.View All Home Elevators >
Indoor Wheelchair Ramps
101 Mobility's indoor wheelchair ramps for home provide safe and reliable room-to-room access for users with walkers, wheelchairs, powerchairs, and more.View All Indoor Wheelchair Ramps >
Patient Lifts
101 Mobility can help you choose from a wide variety of patient lifts, including Hoyer / hydraulic, manual, portable, and ceiling-mounted lifts.View All Patient Lifts >
Platform Lifts
Platform lifts from 101 Mobility ensure access to raised porches, decks, and other elevated areas for commercial and residential applications.View All Platform Lifts >
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As a Certified Senior Advisor, we are knowledgeable in the area of senior health, social and financial issues, which better equips us in helping seniors live more independently and stay in their homes as they get older.
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Local Hospitals
- Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern (914) 368-5000
- Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt (914) 734-3611
- Lawrence Hospital Center, Bronxville (914) 787-1000
- Montefiore Mount Vernon (914) 664-8000
- Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (914) 632-5000
- Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco (914) 610-4849
- Nyack Hospital (845) 348-2000
- Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow (914) 366-3000
- Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel (914) 279-5711
- St. John's Riverside Hospital, Yonkers (914) 964-4444
- St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers (914) 378-7000
- Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla (914) 285-7017
- White Plains Hospital, White Plains (914) 681-0600
Local Rehab Facilities
- Burke Medical Research Institute (914) 597-2551
- Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Programs:
- Burke Main Campus – 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains (914)597-2200
- Burke Purchase – 3020 Westchester Ave., Purchase (914) 597-2133
- Burke Mamaroneck – 703W. Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck (914) 597-2556
- Burke Bronx – 2826 Westchester Ave – Bronx (718) 515-2400
- Burke Somers – 325 Rt 100 #106 – Somers (914) 597-2890
- Burke Yonkers (Ridge Hill) – 73 Market St Suite 1789 – Yonkers (914) 597-2882
- Fieldhome – Cortlandt (914) 739-2244
- King Street Rehab – Rye Brook (914) 937-5800
- Northern Westchester Hospital – Chappaqua (914) 465-3145
- Phelps Memorial Rehabilitation – Sleepy Hollow (914) 366-3717
- Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care – Croton-On-Hudson (914) 271-5151
- Somers Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center – Somers (914) 232-5101
- Sprain Brook Manor Rehab – Scarsdale(914) 472-3200
- The Enclave at Port Chester Rehabilitation – Port Chester (914) 937-1200
- The Grove at Valhalla – Valhalla (914) 681-0600
- United Hebrew – New Rochelle (914) 632-2804
- Westchester Center for Rehabilitation – Mt Vernon (914) 699-1600
- Westchester Medical Center – Valhalla (914) 493-7000
Local Home Healthcare Agencies
- ArchCare at Home (914) 810-2500
- Cabrini Certified Home Health Care – Dobbs Ferry (914) 693-6800
- DATAHR/Family Care – Mount Kisco (914) 242-1903
- Elderserve Certified Home Health Agency (914) 368-5550
- Lawrence Home Care of Westchester (914) 961-2818
- Metropolitan Jewish Home Care (914) 328-8822
- Montefiore Hospital Home Care Elmsford (718) 405-4400
- PTS of Westchester, Inc. White Plains (914) 949-5150
- St. Joseph's Hospital Homecare (914) 375-3300
- United Hebrew Geriatric Certified Homecare (914) 632-2870
- Visiting Nurse Service of NY Rye Brook (914) 946-1023
- Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley (914) 666-7616
- Visiting Nurse Service in Westchester & Putnam (914) 682-1480
- Wartburg Certified Homecare New Rochelle (914) 278-9131
Local Adult Day Programs
- Bethel Nursing Home Ossining (914) 941-7300, ext. 266
- Bradhurst Community Center Hawthorne (914) 592-6441
- CenterLight Healthcare White Plains (914) 683-1600
- Club Wartburg Mt. Vernon(914) 699-0800, ext. 472
- Edna Lillian Roker White Plains (914) 761-3885
- Guidance Center of New Rochelle/STEP Program (914) 613-0700
- Hebrew Hospital Home Valhalla (914) 681-8696
Relevant Associations and Non-Profits
- Adaptive Sports Foundation (518) 734-5070
- ALS Association Greater New York Chapter (212) 619-1400
- Amputee Coalition (888) 267-5669
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (800)-782-4747
- Alzheimer's Association (800) 272-3900
- American Academy of Neurology (800) 879-1960
- American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345
- American Epilepsy Society (860) 586-7505
- American Heart Association (800) 242-8721
- American Lung Association (202) 452-1805
- American Stroke Association (888) 478-7653
- Brain Injury Association (800) 444-6443
- Brain Injury Association of New York (518) 459-7911
- Brain Trauma Foundation (212) 772-0608
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (800) 225-0292
- Challenged Athletes Foundation (858) 866-0959
- COPD Foundation (866) 316-2673
- Foundation Finance – Home Improvement Financing (855) 241-0024
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome/Chronic Inflammatory (866) 224-3301
- Mesothelioma (800) 692-8608
- Michael J. Fox Foundation (800) 708-7644
- Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (800) 532-7667
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (800) 225-6495
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (800) 352-9424
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society (800) 344-4867
- National Parkinson Foundation (800) 473-4636
- National Spinal Cord Injury Association (800) 962-9629
- National Stroke Association (800) 787-6537
- Parkinson's Disease Foundation (800) 457-6676
- Restorative Neurology Clinic – Burke Medical Research (914) 597-2111
- United Spinal Association (800) 404-2898
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By Laramie Martinez
This issue of Conan felt like a deep breath after a sprint. We've seen non-stop action for the past few issues and this one takes an opportunity to slow things down and reset. We've reached a plateau here, even so, the comic still delivers a decent amount of action. That being said, I think this issue is a little too Conan-centric. How is that possible in a series titled "Conan"? You can find out how below.
The major issue I have with this issue is that Conan takes up a bit too much space in this story. I know its weird to say, but when you have a main character as unstoppable as Conan, he shouldn't always be the one driving the narrative. Throughout this arc we've seen Conan develop a friendship with an up and coming ruler, Taraslan. I expect this issue to be the moment when he takes up the mantle of rule and finally does something well … regale. Instead, he stays out of frame while Conan essentially does his work for him. I think the story would have been better served if Taraslan had more agency. Without agency, I don't see him as a character worth caring about and when you have a protagonist as unbeatable as Conan it's important for him to develop relationships in order to raise the tension. If Conan builds a relationship with someone he has something to care about and as readers so do we. What makes a story interesting is the level of danger we feel for the main character. If that character is established to have no real physical threat, then we need to feel the tension somewhere else. Giving a side character more agency and thus making us, the readers, feel more invested in their struggles provides that tension without sacrificing any of the main character's established strength.
The art in this issue is once again solid. The team doesn't have as much action as the previous issues, so there are no grand splash pages to showcase the action. But there are a few panels bloody and lit by flames which should satisfy any want for barbarian gore. We get to see a couple of different monsters as well so that's always good to see in this series.
My final word on this issue is that it's a decent comic, if you're following the series you'll need to pick this one up and you won't regret it too much. I do think some of the character development could have been done a little better, but it does seem like, Cullen Bunn is looking to either make a sacrifice out of him or bring him into power.
Score: 3/5
Conan the Slayer #4
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Sergio Davila
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

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text: By now you should know my life rule — travel lots, and travel often. My trip this past weekend to celebrate my old college friend of Tiffany's wedding was no different. Due to the fact that Boulder Startup Week coincided with the weeding, I had to make some scheduling magic to make both of them work. This scheduling magic ended with me only having a 22 hour trip to Utah (still not beating my record of 20 hours set last year). Want to know more about the trip, watch the video!


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Congrats to all 90+ Honorees
Thursday, October 12, 2017, was the 11th Annual 90-Plus Recognition Day Ceremony at the Hudson Water Club in West Haverstraw. Honorees received recognition for all their milestone achievement! The event … Continue reading
Rockland Culture: the GARNER Arts Center
Rockland County has many historic landmarks with an artistic touch. One of many of the cultural scenes is right in our own backyard; the GARNER Arts Center. Rockland Culture features … Continue reading
A Taste of North Rockland
The Taste of North Rockland was a big success! Thank you to the North Rockland Lions Club and North Rockland Rotary Club for co-sponsoring the fundraiser event. A full house … Continue reading
Unsung Hero: Mike Miller
Mike Miller, one of our DPW employees, was commended for his dedicated service with the Thiells Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter by the Rockland County Times. Mike has many … Continue reading


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Labor Representative Geoffrey Garfield
Geoffrey L. Garfield is a native New Yorker, who graduated from the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School; majored in marketing/journalism at Alabama State University; and was a Fellow of the Graduate School of Political Management (George Washington University).
Mr. Garfield is a veteran consultant/campaign manager, who has overseen well over thirty political campaigns under his watch in major markets the likes of Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, San Jose, and New England. He is also an expert in government operations, having worked in the New York State Senate, New York City Council, Detroit City Council, and Los Angeles City Council (Chief-of-Staff to Dennis Zine). Among his more notable and recent successes was his involvement in the stunning upset-victory that garnered Bennett Kayser the LAUSD School Board in 2011.
Geoffrey was the Assistant Deputy Mayor for Pubic Safety in the first term of the Richard J. Riordan administration where he oversaw police, fire, emergency operations, Cultural Affairs, as well as Recreation and Parks. Mayor Riordan awarded him one of the Angel of the City Medals for his role as first responder to the Emergency Operations Center in the first minutes of the Northridge Earthquake. He was recognized for his efforts running the Mayor's Desk for the 15-day response period at the time.
Geoffrey Garfield served as Political Strategist/Communications Director for the Los Angeles Police Protective League handling the Rodney King riots, the OJ Simpson trial, and the Rampart Scandal over an eventful seven year period. He has since served in similar capacities consulting the Engineers & Architects Association and the Los Angeles Housing Police Association.
He was the Executive Director of the Elected Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission that successfully revised the 75-year old city constitution that created Neighborhood Councils, Finance Department, Emergency Management Department, and Area Planning Commissions among many other historic initiatives.
Garfield is also the Producer of the award-winning Showtime/Paramount film "Keep the Faith, Baby" (2002) the story of the legendary Harlem Congressman Rev. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. starring Harry Lennix and Vanessa Williams. He also managed members of rap group, the Wu-Tang Clan, where he also wrote, produced, and directed numerous music videos as well as toured the nation and Europe.
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Jesus had ascended into heaven and made some promises about Something to come
Before we talk about that, let's look at some of the things said about the Holy Spirit by Jesus
John 14:26
In verse 16-17, Jesus begins talking about the Holy Spirit as the Helper. In verse 26, He says that the Helper will also be a teacher and a guide.
This is a means of God living in us. We are given the Holy Spirit as a means of helping us to navigate this world.
2 Timothy 1:7 gives us an idea that we are given even more. We are not given a spirit of fear, but of power and love and sound mind. That means that we don't go through this world in fear…but in this world with a power like no other.
This power is what brings me to Acts.
First, let's look at Acts 1:8. Jesus is telling us that we will receive POWER when the Holy Spirit comes upon us…power to do His work!
Acts 2:1-8 – this shows the POWER of the Holy Spirit as He fell on the people.
What I want you to hear from this scripture is that they were given the POWER to speak the Word of God so that everybody heard the message. Everyone was able to hear the message in their language and the Word was spread as a result. The Power was given, not for edification of the people, but for advancement of the Gospel
So, let's look at just a few of the things that the Holy Spirit does:
1 – Helper – give us aid to live for Him and do the right things
3 – Guide – Helps us to navigate this sinful world as a light shining bright for Him
5 – Empowers us to be WITNESSES – so that we can tell others what it means to follow Him
Go…and Do…with the POWER and DIRECTION of the Holy Spirit!


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Introduction to the Art of Costume Design
Date: Thursday May 2, 2019 / Friday, May 3 2019
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Location: Fire Station Education Studio
Costumes give the audience clues and insights into the characters in film, theatre, dance and performance art. Costumes such as those created by Kazimir Malevich, insert the viewer into a world based on his Futurist philosophies. Through a brief lecture and design exercises exploring how stories are told through costume shape, colour, and texture, participants will gain a deeper understanding of costume design.
Esther de Veuve is a Fashion Design Professor at VCUarts Qatar with extensive experience in theatre costume design and fabrication.
Masterpieces that showcase the trajectory of Malevich's life from the collection of the State Russian Museum are on view as a legacy of Qatar Russia Year of Culture.
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Halloween cakes offer limitless opportunities for cake makers to get creative and indulge their cake making fantasies. We have a super cute selection of cakes for kids this spooky season starting with the brilliantly crafted witch on her broomstick (above left) by Het Bonte Taartje. While witches … [Read more...]
Creepy Cakes for Kids
Car Cakes & Tutorials
After the last two weeks of doll cakes and princess castle cakes, it's time to turn our attention to cakes for boys. There's no better birthday cake for a boy - whether a little one or a grown-up one - than a fantastic 3D car cake. And we have two of the best above with a snazzy red Lightning … [Read more...]
Vintage Doll Cakes
A beautiful doll cake is one of the most delightful cakes you can make for a little girl on her birthday. Alessandra Frissoni has created the spectacular vintage doll cake display above - an enchanting collection to delight children and grown-up doll fans alike. A close-up below shows the … [Read more...]
Kitty Cat Cakes for Cat Lovers
Puddy cat cakes and kitten cakes can make the most fabulous gift or birthday surprise for cat lovers and feline fans. Whether as a cake topper, a shaped cake or a sculpted cat cake, there are endless ways to incorporate "cattiness" into a beautiful cake design. The masterpiece sculpted cat above … [Read more...]
Golf Cakes
With Father's Day on the horizon, we have more Dad cakes this week especially for golfing dads and other golf fans. The Designer Cake Company have created the super cool golf cake above left with a tartan number topper and golf ball themed lettering for a chic and creative birthday cake design. … [Read more...]
Superhero Cakes
With Father's Day coming up in the UK on June 15th, there's no better way to show your admiration for your Dad than to present him his very own superhero cake! We have a terrific "Superman bursting out of his shirt and tie" cake by Peru's Tortas Late above left - a brilliant piece of animated cake … [Read more...]
Wafer Paper Flowers & Tutorials
Wafer paper flowers have taken the cake decorating world by storm this year thanks to the fabulously creative and contemporary floral designs by Stevi Auble at Hey There Cupcake in San Diego. Stevi's work has inspired decorators the world over and Craftsy now have three classes dedicated to wafer … [Read more...]
Book Cakes – Part 2
Book cakes make great birthday cakes for little bookworms, and bigger bookworms too. It's a simple novelty cake to create, yet always looks impressive. (You'll find tutorials and tips in our earlier feature Book Cakes- Part 1.) A baby book is a beautiful idea for a christening cake or naming … [Read more...]
Bride & Groom Cake Toppers
Sugar-crafted bride and groom wedding cake toppers continue to be hugely popular with young couples getting married and go really well with novelty style wedding cakes or funky designs. Aside from the classic sugar-crafted style cake toppers, "peg-style" cake toppers are also very much on-trend at … [Read more...]
Circus Cakes
Circus cakes are a great all round cake design for birthdays - they work as boy's cakes, girl's cakes and right up to 21st cakes. We have a beautiful selection of designs below, from simpler styles to more dramatic creations to inspire your own circus cake design. The fabulous feature cake above … [Read more...]


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Blog Archives
Food Review – Mylai Mami Samayal Food Festival at Regenta Deccan
Should food festivals revolve only around continental cuisine……? No not necessary proved the recent food experience at Regenta Central Deccan's Olives restaurant where Chef Arun and Kumbakonam Mrs. Prema Nambiraj ( Kumbakonam Prema mami) presented us with vegetarian nostalgic delights as a part of the Mylai Mami Samayal festival. The festival is on till May 6th – more details at the end of the review.
The immediate thought that came into our head was that of a relief that Chennai does celebrate its own cuisine with pomp and show. Very often, we face situations where people from outside Tamilnadu visit Chennai and request us to give them the option to have local food in home style. It was always a tough call and we end up hosting them in friends' places. Regenta Deccan must be applauded for bringing in Mrs. Prema from Kumbakonam for this festival.
Food Review – Asian Aroma at Chetpet
Asian Aroma is an Asian Vegetarian restaurant where we had specialty Asian dishes including rotis, and choice of north Indian subjis. The term Asian somehow rings Chinese to us and though they had mouth watering Chinese dishes, it was the Roti and Tawa Paneer along with Paneer Tikka that stole the show. It is located on Mayor Ramanathan Road in Chetpet closer to the Eco Park.
We went there for a review and the food was interesting and being a vegetarian, a place serving only vegetarian food is a big plus. Asian food and vegetarian, we do not have a lot of options. So vegetarians out there, this is a nice place to try out different cuisines that includes Indian food too.
Vegetarian Restaurant Review: Prems Graama Bhojanam – A Different Culinary Experience
On Valentine's Day this year and being a Sunday, it was time for a day out. Day out to us as a family means a lunch or dinner to a place of popular choice. This day being celebration of all sorts, we were too thoughtful to venture into malls or places we are sure to find crowded. After lot of speculation, we decided to try out the one awaiting our consent for long – Prem's Graama Bhojanam at Adyar. It is a vegetarian restaurant known to serve traditional village food using millets.


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You will use a resistance band, a resistance band loop and a small inflatable ball throughout the MUTU program. A strong cotton strap is also helpful for those all important stretches at the end of your workout.
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What makes you feel beautiful?: What makes me feel beautiful is honestly my husband when he gives me this certain look and its makes me feel so beautiful. But
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Getting back in shape, sort of
During the injury phase of the last few years, I did my best to maintain strength and flexibility through physical therapy and gym work. I was limited in my capacity to really progress forward with certain movements, so mostly I was just trying to prevent other injuries and reduce the potential for muscle imbalance. Fortunately, I was able to keep my hips and glutes fairly strong enabling me to run the distances I was despite the rib injury.
In terms of running and swimming workouts, I probably executed 50% of my run workouts and 25% of my swim workouts. These are terrible percentages for a person accustomed to nailing 95% of workouts. The failed workouts were due to pain and the inability to breath; the workload on the ribcage required by a hard swim or run was too much most of the time. Since I had an injury that seemingly had no fix, I decided that I needed to try rather than cry, so I approached each workout with an optimism not quite befitting my situation.
Before surgery, I was in shape, by virtue of the fact that I could run a lot of miles and swim quite a few meters, but I was out of shape when measured against peak performance ability.
Now that I am feeling much better and my body is healthier post-surgery, I have been able to run and swim at a level I could only dream about a few short weeks ago. I am working on getting back in shape. And, by that, I mean, running and swimming at a higher level on a more consistent basis.
Initially, my workouts showed an almost instantaneous improvement – no doubt, my times were faster. Unfortunately, I did not have the muscle endurance to support this new found speed. Somewhere toward the back end of each workout I would blow up spectacularly. One workout in particular, I had to pick up pieces of my legs and lungs off the pavement. On Sundays, I dragged myself through the last few miles of my long runs. My quads burned, my glutes ached, and my back throbbed. Muscles that had been dormant suddenly awakened. In the pool, during VO2 max swims, I would push off the wall and my arms would just lock up rendering me unable to complete a stroke.
Each workout, though, I noticed I could get further along before the inevitable rigor mortis set in until this week when I finally completed entire workouts without shuffling or floating to the finish. My ability to take this step up in training comes in parallel with my improvement in the gym where I have finally been able to accomplish movements and exercises that were off limits when I was injured.
Getting back in shape has been a challenge offset by the fact it has been enjoyable. It feels good to feel good again.
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This is a program/app that can be used to improve our understanding of maths. It's packed with fun games and activities. You can even challenge children in other countries to compete against you in a maths quiz. Every child in the school will have their own 'log-in' and they can earn rewards and certificates if they use the site regularly. Look out for further details next week.


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The financial outlook for the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund is dire, a representative of the Transportation Construction Coalition has stated, and immediate action is needed to prevent a substantial shortfall in these funds.
John McCaskie, chief engineer of Swank Associated Companies, testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development that if highway investment and construction does not get the money it was guaranteed, many projects will have to be put on hold.
"When Congress enacted the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users—or SAFETEA-LU—in August 2005, guaranteed funding for the federal highway program was set at the highest annual levels for fiscal years 2005 through 2009 that could be supported by projected Highway Account resources," McCaskie said. "Not only did the bill spend all the projected revenues into the Highway Account through 2009, it also spent down the accumulated cash balance in the Highway Account, envisioning virtually no cash reserve when SAFETEA-LU expires on September 30, 2009."
Overly optimistic revenue projections have led to the Highway Account's expected revenues being $3.7 billion below budget in fiscal year 2009, McCaskie said. The Bush administration's solution is to cut the budget from $41.2 billion to $39.4 billion, and let the Highway Account borrow the remaining money from the Mass Transit Account, he added.
"The administration's proposal is a band-aid," McCaskie said. "Unfortunately the patient needs surgery. Their plan fails to address the core issue of insignificant Highway Account revenues. The Transportation Construction Coalition opposes it because it perpetuates a zero-sum mentality by transferring resources from one mode of transportation to another.
"The transportation construction industry is concerned we may be facing a 'perfect storm' set of conditions that could lead to a substantial downturn in the construction of highways, bridges, transit and other transportation facilities," he added.
McCaskie said that the best way to deal with the deficit would be to inject additional revenues. He spoke of a three-part plan, introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Republican Charles Grassley (IA), called the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act, S. 2345. The plan would compensate the trust fund for emergency highway spending since 1998, suspend exemptions from the federal motor fuel taxes for six months and reduce motor fuel tax evasion."The proposal would generate an estimated $5.1 billion for the Highway Account between now and the end of FY 2009, which would be sufficient to support a $41.2 billion federal highway investment in FY 2009 as called for in SAFETEA-LU and possibly provide a small cash cushion for the SAFETEA-LU reauthorization process," McCaskie said. "We strongly support this proposal, even though it is temporary, and urge all members of Congress to support enactment of the Senate Finance Committee proposal."


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Someone near me was crying. I wished she'd shut up before we all got in trouble. I knew it was too late. I heard the man's footsteps behind me, making his way over to her. I stared hard at the wall in front of me. I flinched when he hit her. He'd already hit me so many times—the sound was too familiar, the sting on my cheek. So many blows they all began to blend together. Already I was growing numb.
There were six of us. All girls. Crammed in the back of a U-haul. Four blondes, two red heads—I suppose we were the most desirable—and a man. He was some big burly guy I had never seen before. His job was to keep us in line. Keep us from making any sounds as we drove around. Even bound and gagged I suppose we could have made enough noise to draw attention. Maybe all six of us together could even have taken our lone guard. Maybe even the driver. But I had seen the other girls. I had seen their dull expressions as they forced us into the truck. I had seen their slumped posture. Bruised bodies. Deadened eyes. These girls had given up long ago. Maybe I had too.
It had started at the mall. It was the first time my parents had let me go just with my friends. Jessica, Madi, and I. I having just turned 16. Jessica and Madi were only slightly older.
There was a man. Madi saw him first, watching us from across the store. We were browsing earrings in Hot Topic or some other—I don't remember. "Look Kayla," she had said, "you've got yourself a fan-club." I smirked, though the man made me uneasy. I could feel his piercing gaze, even through his aviators.
He was a smooth guy, I'll give him that. I suppose he had to be.
"You're a very beautiful girl," he said. Just straight up like that. I should have ran right there. I should have smashed his face in. Madi and Jessica were just a step away. I tried to reach out to them, turn to them for help, he held me back by my elbow. A strong grip, and yet so relaxed in his posture. I should have yelled. Madi was smiling. A cocky smile. It scared me. "Listen," said the man, "I can hook you up. I can make you famous." He nodded at the Victoria's Secret on the other side of the mall. "Wouldn't you like to be like that." The front of Victoria's Secret was plastered with larger than life posters of models. All very beautiful women. "You could be like them. You're a very beautiful girl."
"I can't," I said. "I have to go." Madi looked disappointed. Jessica looked at her feet.
Madi moved closer to me. Please save me. "Could I be like them?" Madi asked. I pulled away from the man.
He smiled. "Yeah," he said. "Yeah, I think… Actually, why don't all three of you come with me—I'll hook you up." It was a very wide smile. Too calculated.
Madi pushed me to follow the man. "You're being ridiculous," she hissed at me. "Didn't you hear about Katy's sister? She was discovered at a mall too. Actually, I think it was this mall."
Jessica nodded. It was true after all—I had heard that story repeated many times in school. I thought then that maybe I was being ridiculous. I thought a lot of things.
The man was leading us to the nearest exit. He told us his coworkers were waiting there. They could get us a contract. It was one of the lesser used exits of the mall. We passed only a few onlookers.
His coworkers turned out to be men like him. Older than us, but still young enough to be attractive. The fattest of them looked up as we approached. "Let's go out to the car," he said. "I've got some forms you can look through."
It was dark outside. Cold, and quite deserted. I tugged Madi's arm, but she only scoffed at me. The hell were we getting ourselves into?
The men asked our ages and seemed uneasy at the responses. One of them said we should have been older, but the one who had "discovered" us silenced him with one word: "Rico."
I did not know who Rico was then, but I do now. Rico was driving the U-haul with six unwilling passengers. I was staring hard at the wall of the truck. There was nothing else I could do.
When the truck stopped and the back thrown open a hoard of burly men jumped aboard. They grabbed us and pulled us into a building—some warehouse, I think. I did not struggle as I had before. None of us did. We were broken.
I don't know how many days we were kept in the warehouse. There were no windows in the warehouse, only flickering fluorescent lights somewhere far above us. Half of them were dead and had never been replaced. The large open space was divided into steel cages. Like for cattle. I had one all to myself and it was all I knew of my surroundings. I had no idea how big the building was, nor how many of us were trapped there.
They fed me hardly anything. Just enough white bread with Cheez Whiz to keep me alive. They must have drugged me too, though I don't remember them actually administering anything, because I started to hallucinate. A lot. On good days I hallucinated my parents. They had come to save me. Or Liam Neeson, though I had never actually seen Taken. I wished I had, maybe it would have taught me something. Probably that I am an idiot. Anyway, I doubt it's that realistic—it is Hollywood after all. But it doesn't matter, I'll never see it.
I was woken up suddenly. A rough hand clamped under my armpits, dragging me to my feet. I could hardly stand, but it's not like I needed to—the hands dragged me all the way. Another U-haul, but this time I was alone with my guard. Thankfully, he seemed very bored and uninterested in me.
At the next stop I was given a bath. The hands had to wash me as I could barely do it myself. I can't believe how much grime I was covered in—I think most of it was my own fecal matter. I just didn't care anymore. I was also given a full meal, tons of makeup, and a set of clothes—some skimpy miniskirt and a tank top. Soon I could think clearly again.
This time I was given a ride in a car. I don't know anything about cars, but it was a really nice one. Leather seats and I don't even know. There was a guard sitting next to me, but he was wearing a suit. A really nice suit. When the car stopped, he jabbed me. "Smile," He grunted.
I was pulled out of the car and handed over to another man in a hoodie. I guess he had already given them some money. I don't know how much.
The new man led me into a house. From the outside, the house was just an ordinary house. It looked no different than any of the other houses on the street. Even the lawn was freshly mowed and the garden was well-tended to. I was led inside and immediately to the basement. There I was tied to a wall and left for a few hours. It was dark in the basement, so I couldn't see anything, but I could smell and it smelled bad, I can't even describe it—it was unlike anything I had ever smelled before. Also, the wall I was tied to was quite cold and sticky, but these were the only observations I was able to make.
When the man returned, he had with him several more men. They were all hooded, though this time not in sweatshirts. They were actually wearing full length cloaks—like monks or the KKK, except black cloaks. It sounds stupid, but in real life, in the dark basement, it freaked me out quite a bit.
The monks or Klansman or whatever the hell they were began to move around the room lighting long candles supported on metal stands. As the room slowly began to be illuminated I first could make out that the walls were almost completely covered in shiny red splatters. I suppose that would explain the stickiness. On the floor in front of me were two stone tables. One was quite large and the other rather small. Another hooded man appeared coming down the staircase. He was carrying some animal, which I could soon tell was a goat. The man placed it on the smaller of the stone tables and his associates help him to bind the goat to it with chained shackles. The goat barely struggled during the whole process.
I was observing how perfectly designed the small table was that the goat fit perfectly within the grooves and shackles, when I realized the larger table was meant for a human. In other words, me.
But whatever ritual or whatever the men were preforming started with me still chained to the wall. The men drew pentagrams on the floor, set things on fire, and chanted in languages I didn't recognize. The room grew smoky fast and I began to fade back into my usual hallucinations, but just before I went out completely I made out one of the men raising a dagger high in the air. After a moment he brought it down swiftly in such a way that blood splattered the walls once more. The goat was gone and I, mysteriously, was still alive.
When I came to, the basement was dark again. From what I could tell the basement had been cleared out of all animal carcasses, pentagrams, and other humans. I was to stay tied to the wall for a few more days. The man who had bought me fed me every couple of hours, but other than that I was left alone. He rarely talked but I was able to learn from him that his friends had decided I was not ready yet. I was also pretty sure he was trying to fatten me up. Obviously, his plans for me were very different from those who had held me before.
One day (or night—I couldn't tell) I could hear a lot of commotion upstairs. I knew this was it. I was so far gone I didn't care anymore. It was simply a fact of life. However, when someone finally came down the stairs he was not wearing a cloak, nor was he carrying a goat. He was carrying a large black flashlight and wearing a police officer's uniform. Another hallucination of mine, I knew it.
"Hello?" said the hallucination. "Anyone down here?"
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So you want to learn how to save money by couponing? You have come to the right place. Here at Happy Money Saver we are passionate about coupons, saving money and getting great deals! I'm sure after seeing Extreme Couponing on TLC, you want to know, "How do they do that?!" First off, just know that not everyone who coupons is "extreme". Making a goal to save 50%-60% off your grocery budget is absolutely something you can accomplish and be proud of. I cut my grocery budget in half once I started and you can too – watch one of my local news segments where I did one of my shopping trips on video here.
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Use coupons on sale prices and stock up!
If you want to save money you must learn this #1 basic principal in the art of couponing. When an item in a store goes on sale, that is when you use your coupons on those items and stock up! If you just try to use coupons to save money only, you will only save the $1.00 or so per coupon. But if you wait for your products to go on sale, and then use your coupons too, you will be saving a lot more. Stocking up is very important as well because most stores follow an 8-12 week sales cylce which means that if something is on sale this week, it will usually not be on sale again for another 8-12 weeks. You will want to buy the items when they are on sale using coupons and buy enough to stock up for an 8-12 week period of time.
Example: Spaghetti sauce is regularly priced at $3.50 per jar. It goes on sale to $1.50 per jar and you have a $1.00 off coupon. So you will only pay $0.50 per jar ( a savings of $3.00!). If you go through a jar a week you would usually pay $42.00 without coupons over that time period for 12 jars. But if you use coupons and this sale price you will only pay $6.00 for 12, a savings of $36! Stocking up and using coupons on sale prices can save you a LOT of money!
Store Coupons + Manufacturer's Coupons = Stacking
So there is a difference between Store coupons and Manufacturer's coupons. And because of this difference you can use both of them at the same time. Store coupons are often found in the stores weekly ads. These are coupons that do not say "Manufacturer's" on them, but say the name of that store (example: it would say "Safeway coupon". You can usually find these in the store, sometimes in the Sunday Paper, through your emails /online and by signing up for store shopper cards. Manufacturer's coupons come from the manufactures (like Kelloggs, Kraft etc.) and the store gets reimbursed for the full face value of those coupons. You can use both a STORE coupon and a MANUFACTURERS coupon on one item!
Example: At Safeway Scott toilet paper is on sale for $2.99 for a package. You have a manufacturer's coupon for $1.00 off Scott toilet paper and a store coupon for $1.00 off Scott toilet paper. Use both of the coupons on one package and you will get it for $0.99!
Where to get coupons:
- Sunday Newspaper Coupon Inserts – The Sunday paper carries little coupon booklets in them called inserts. These inserts carry TONS of coupons in them. There are 3 main types of inserts that I get in my area: SmartSource (SS), RedPlum (RP) and Procter &Gamble (P&G). They look like this:
I recommend having a subscription to the Sunday paper for as many people as there are in your family, even babies so you are able to STOCK UP when things go on sale. For Example..I have a family of 6 so I get 6 Sunday papers to meet my couponing needs. But if there is just one of you.. get one Sunday paper. This is probably the hardest thing to do for some of you..buying 6 Sunday papers? You are probably thinking..is this lady nuts? Will I save enough money buying all these newspapers? But I can tell you — YES it is worth it. I have saved over $3,000 in just 6 months of sale shopping with multiple Sunday newspaper coupons.
- Internet Printable Coupons – Online printable coupons are great because you can just print and cut them out. Just know that you cannot photocopy internet printable coupons as it's illegal and each printable has its own tracking code. But you can usually print out 2 legit coupons per household/or per computer of each coupon. Most of the time to be able to print coupons you will need to download their tracking software which has always been safe to do for me. Here are some of my favorite sites to print coupons from : Coupons.com, Coupon Network, Smart Source, Red Plum, and Target. Different companies are also offering a lot of printable coupons from their Facebook pages as well.
- Magazines: The All You Magazine is my favorite magazine for coupons! This one magazine has TONS of coupons inside, including FREE product coupons every once in awhile. You can buy it at Walmart in store or online by subscription. If you have a subscription, you get the issue before it hits newsstands! Plus there are sometimes coupons in other magazines as well, so make sure and check all your magazines for coupons.
- Digital Coupons, eCoupons and Preferred savings cards – You can load coupons to your preferred savings cards at various grocery stores and discount programs such as Safeway's Just For U program, Ibotta, Savingstar, UPromise and more. Check your grocery store to see if they offer ecoupons added to your club card or other programs.
- Inside Products – Check inside packages or boxes of products you buy, sometimes there are coupons inside.
- Find coupons in the store –
- Blinkies are those little blinking machines in stores that spit out coupons. When you go shopping, collect a few of each one as you walk by if you will use them.
- Tearpads are little coupons in a tearpad. Take a few of these if you see them as well. They have these in grocery stores/drug stores as well as gas stations.
- Peelies: These are little peel-able coupons on products. Taking peelie coupons is a gray area of couponing – but I did a survey on my blog and most readers think it is wrong to take them unless you are buying the product it is on.
- Catalina coupons: These coupons print on a receipt-like piece of paper at the register. Sometimes they are for products and sometimes they are $ off any in-store purchase.
- Also keep your eyes out for Coupon Booklets, and coupons on bottles of wine.
Couponing Abbreviations & Language:
Couponing Lingo can be really hard to understand. Its like another language! Make sure and become familiar with all the terms and abbreviations. See a full list of Coupon Abbreviations and Language here.
Get some coupons & get Organized
Now that you know how to save money it's time to collect your coupons, organize them and start saving!! Subscribe or buy your Sunday newspapers (some folks have been able to get them at Dollar stores to save money). I recommend getting one Sunday newspaper per member of your household so you can stock up. Save all your coupons for up to 6 months – often times people throw away those Sunday coupon inserts after a week and some of the coupons inside don't expire for 6 months. Save them – because you never know when that sale will come where you can get the item for cheap or even free. Also start printing off some printable coupons and organizing them. Here are a few of my favorite places to print coupons from: Coupons.com, Coupon Network, Smart Source, Red Plum, and Target.
Organize your coupons
There is no right or wrong way to organize your coupons. I have tried each and every one of these methods below and they each have their benefits. Just find what works for you and stick to it!
- The File Folder Method (I recommend this for beginners)
- The Binder Method (very popular method)
- The Coupon Box Method (what I personally use)
Getting Started with Couponing:
- Pick one or two stores and learn as much as you can about each store! Look up their corporate coupon policies online or call the stores and ask them about what kinds of coupons they will accept. You can also check out my store guides for Rite Aid and Walgreens.
- Join the store's preferred savings or club card programs (for example, Safeway Just for U, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, RiteAid, etc)
- Get a copy of the store's Weekly Sales Ad (either in your newspapers or online) and match sale items with coupons!
- Make a Shopping List, clip your coupons, have a budget & stick to it. Gather up as many freebies as you can!
- Take BABY STEPS! Learning to coupon is a process, the more you do it the better you get at it. Remember every coupon you use saves you money! This is lots of FUN! I'm super excited that you are here and ready to join in this money saving adventure!


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But just as a gorgeous grass enhances your home, one that has some obvious shortcomings will detract from the look of a house and the neighborhood in general. A weed-strewn, scraggly, patchy sod or a sickly plot of grass can bring down the value and it makes outdoor activities less enjoyable. You need to hire a landscape designer and horticultural expert or ornamental scientist to maintain your turf.
Consult your nursery manager and find out what exactly does well in your area. Also find out what the soil lacks and make the necessary additions. This may be in form of manure, compost, granular fertilizer or foliage feeds. Shredded bark can add compost as well as good textures in your landscape.
Maintaining a weed-free patch is not rocket science. It just requires correct repairs done at the right time on regular intervals. The first step is to make sure you have all the tools necessary. Those tools should be in good repair, which makes any job easier. The trick is giving it just the right amount and right balance of nutrients at the right time to help it grow as consistently perfect as possible.
You will not need a degree in chemistry to master the fine art of fertilizing a green, but you do need a basic understanding of the nutrients the grassland needs and how it uses them. Grass type affects fertilizer consumption. For instance, Bermuda grass and Kentucky bluegrass are pretty much hogs when consuming nutrients, while centipede grass and Bahia are light eaters.
When doing lawn maintenance ensure that the grass is cut regularly and correctly. If it is not done well, the patch will have a poor appearance and will invite weeds and pests. Add adequate nitrogen fertilizers. Spread granular types evenly and use the right equipment to spray liquid manures.
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Volvo Cars CIO Klas Bendrik has been promoted to the role of senior vice president, reflecting the significance of technological innovation and disruption within the automotive industry.
The Swedish car manufacturer said that Bendrik, who has been CIO for five years, will support "the key role technology will play for carmakers in future as they develop their connectivity products and services".
Volvo is accelerating its driverless car efforts and is hoping to put autonomous vehicles on public roads by 2017 in a pilot in Gothenburg.
Bendrik's promotion is part of a larger organisational restructure which will create three new business regions - the Americas, Europe Middle East and Africa, and Asia - each led by a senior vice president.
Named the 2014 CIO of the Year by CIO UK's sister title CIO Sweden, Bendrik recently explained the firm's changing attitude to customer data. With increasingly connected cars, Volvo is learning more about driver behaviour than before and the firm is actively forming new policies around the storage and use of that information. A driver's data privacy, Bendrik said, has become a priority alongside their safety.
"At Volvo both security and safety has always been very important. That relates both to physical safety and virtual safety - and privacy is one aspect of that so when it comes to customer data, in our situation, the customer always owns the data. We do not sell or use the data in anyway without opting in or getting consent from the customer."
His promotion follows a presentation at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress, where various Volvo safety and semi-autonomous car features were showcased, including a black ice detector and warning system.
Volvo's car in-car entertainment systems, connectivity and warning features are transmitted through its cloud-based car platform, which is hosted by Ericsson.


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UPDATE: Port Authority denies Lloyd K. Black assignment
This news site's sources have again confirmed with us in a recent conversation that the information presented in our story was accurate and noted that the report stated clearly that Black was "expected" to take up the assignment.
However, in an emailed response to the article, Public Relations Officer of the BVI Ports Authority April T. Glasgow said that "[Lloyd K. Black] is not working at the BVI Ports Authority. There have been some discussions to have Mr. Black provide administrative support to the Cruise Pier Expansion Project team, but there has been no agreement/ contract signed."
See previous article published on June 24, 2014:
Lloyd K. Black out from Bank! Now in at Ports Authority!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information just reaching our newsroom is that former National Democratic Party (NDP) Minister for Education and Culture and reported campaign manager for their 2011 elections Lloyd K. Black is expected to take up a new assignment at the BVI Ports Authority.
Mr. Black is expected according to this news site's National Democratic Party sources to head up a unit to spearhead the raising of funds for the Ports Project landside Development.
Mr. Black's last assignment was a senior officer at the National Bank of the Virgin Islands; however he abruptly left the bank last year and it remains unclear as to the reasons why. At one point he was also tipped to head the bank.
Mr. Black's new assignment has not been made public.
This news site attempted to make contact with Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude O. Skelton-Cline for confirmation but to no avail. However when contacted today June 24, 2014 Ports Authority's Public Relations Officer April T. Glasgow promised to return a call to this news site with information on the appointment but this did not materialize up to post time.
Ports project has faced scandal with two damaging reports
It was last year that the Virgin Islands Auditor General Ms. Sonia M. Webster conducted her own investigations of the Ports Development Project.
One of the revelations in the Auditor General Report is that the developer recommended and approved by the National Democratic Party Government, the Tortola Pier Park (TPP) Group, had named the BVI Investment Club as its local partner, page 11 (61).
The Auditor General's Report on the Ports Development Project unearthed corruption, conflict of interest, disregard for the laws of the Virgin Islands, unfair practices, undue influence in favour of one developer, disregard for the established tendering process and that no one looking was out for the interest of the people and taxpayers of the Virgin Islands, putting the people at a disadvantage.
In the recent Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) own report on page 31, 3 they agreed with the findings of the Auditor General's Report which were substantiated by the evidence furnished to the Committee during the Committee's investigation of the project.
After the final PAC report was laid in the House of Assembly on Friday June 13, 2014 it became a public document.
38 Responses to "UPDATE: Port Authority denies Lloyd K. Black assignment"
... (24/06/2014, 10:59) Like (26) Dislike (18) Reply
well saw more r.. to mind cheese
ooooo (24/06/2014, 11:04) Like (49) Dislike (30) Replythe port authority is fast becoming a sanctuary for ndp's who were rejected
egg face (24/06/2014, 11:05) Like (12) Dislike (2) Replythe beat goes on!
lordy (24/06/2014, 11:05) Like (16) Dislike (0) ReplyEvery NDP working now!
the rock (25/06/2014, 07:10) Like (41) Dislike (20) Replysame when vip was in every vip was working..cant take the heat then get out of the kitchen!
disappointed (24/06/2014, 11:06) Like (163) Dislike (8) ReplyI am so disappointed with the NDP government words can't describe. My further disappointment stems from the fact that they are continuing business in the same korrupt vein, and it appears that they are unstoppable. This leaves little to be desired for the rule of law from the Virgin Islands. Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos and the USVI right next door Korruption is fought vigorously and the perpetrators are prosecuted. There are consequences. Only in the BVI our officials operate openly and blatantly violate the laws of the land, and there are no consequences. They get up every day and conduct business as usual. What a place.
shaw (24/06/2014, 11:16) Like (178) Dislike (34) ReplyIs the Ports Authority a club for calculating supporters? And why are they moving forward when there are so many questions? This project should be put on hold until they are answered.
me (24/06/2014, 11:31) Like (6) Dislike (4) ReplyWOW!!!!!
pat (24/06/2014, 11:35) Like (7) Dislike (22) Replywell saw look trouble for me whats next for my lil lil country
pat (24/06/2014, 13:38) Like (5) Dislike (2) Replyhi pat, pat, pat...
under the (24/06/2014, 20:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplySay again?
nike (24/06/2014, 15:01) Like (231) Dislike (2) ReplyWhat is the trouble really? People are being hired everyday in Government from Mexico, Jamaica and other places, and we do not see that as trouble nor is it news worthy. Now that is "TROUBLE".
cay (24/06/2014, 11:38) Like (4) Dislike (1) Replyno surprise here!!!
ann (24/06/2014, 11:48) Like (13) Dislike (16) Replyit is now clear that the NDP governmnt is incapable of runing the country could the UK help us from the onslaught.
Seen this Before (24/06/2014, 11:58) Like (13) Dislike (23) ReplyWhen will we ever learn? another four years of NDP is not the answer.
--------------------- (24/06/2014, 12:01) Like (4) Dislike (5) Replyit will be nice if crazy glue could be applied to glue this NDP mess back together.
Irony (24/06/2014, 12:04) Like (7) Dislike (0) ReplyThe people of the BVI are now powerless to influence political outcomes in the BVI...lawd send help
non-stop (24/06/2014, 12:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) ReplyLord have mercy on us!
National Bank (24/06/2014, 13:09) Like (7) Dislike (11) ReplyWe miss you Mr. Black!
credit (25/06/2014, 00:07) Like (3) Dislike (10) ReplyYou could dislike all you want it dont change the fact that we miss him.
long look me come from (24/06/2014, 13:26) Like (6) Dislike (4) ReplyHe from here or guyana?
BRONZE NAZARETH (24/06/2014, 13:26) Like (3) Dislike (1) ReplyYou see I like this you know why? People who know...KNOW this man sacrifice for this administration and they LOOKED OUT FOR HIM. THAT IS REAL STUFF...Kudos
ABC (24/06/2014, 14:39) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
First it was Scotia Bank, next it was The National Bank, now it is the Port's Bank. We have been calling on the Governor to step in BUT what about our elected representatives who are fuelling the cor.....on. Physician please heal thy self.
patience (24/06/2014, 15:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply@ABC, be patient. They're just giving the NDP enough rope to hang themselves. Hang tight.
Yes (24/06/2014, 15:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
Here comes the man r.t.
Hmmmm (24/06/2014, 15:20) Like (2) Dislike (17) ReplyJealousy have u all.
whisper (24/06/2014, 15:56) Like (13) Dislike (0) ReplyNasty Dirty under the table double dealing. That is what NDP know. Russian black market oil will now flow.
fax (24/06/2014, 16:52) Like (13) Dislike (2) ReplyWe all know the ndp history of lies
wize up (24/06/2014, 16:59) Like (14) Dislike (19) Reply
We just enjoy beating up on our own people; so what if Black gets the job with the port authority; someone has to get the job done, should we call in some white blue eye boy for the post...as a people we don't know what the F#@k we really want..give the job to non bv islander we fuss, give the job to a bv island we still have f...&in@ ting to talk...WTF !!!!!!
lucky7 (24/06/2014, 18:18) Like (5) Dislike (1) ReplyYou need to do what your name says
Sugar (24/06/2014, 20:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Replyreal talk
@wize up (25/06/2014, 11:12) Like (6) Dislike (0) ReplyI love your post! We hate each other so much that we have lost our senses in this little place. I didnt know Mr Black was tried before a jury and found guilty of certain crimes. We dont know what the Fruck-a-roo we want indeed. Thats why we will remain sheep going to the slaughter. Having no unity amongst ourselves, and fighting each other every step of the way. Let's continue and see how this country builds up.
Cat & mouse games (24/06/2014, 17:16) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
Oh wow there are u NDP cronies who will always back and support their c......t practices. All I can say is wow
Hang jury (24/06/2014, 17:37) Like (3) Dislike (8) ReplyU could not have choose a better post name, "Wize up". That's exactly what u needs to do, you need to wise up, seems like a damp blanket is pulled tightly over your head making it impossible for you to see and hear
BVI nice u hear (24/06/2014, 21:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply@hang jury seem u a souesidal your so angry calm down were just looking out for the territory best interest breath in out ok don't jump we need your valid advise .............llllooooolllll
MUG SHOT (25/06/2014, 12:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
That picture looks like the m.g s..t of a c...ked politician
staff (25/06/2014, 19:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) ReplyWhy lie and they done have his office
jtv (27/06/2014, 13:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplyGod help us!


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Black and white photograph of a horse drawn wagon with a circular shelter attached on a dirt road; horse is dark in color. In the wagon shelter are two women, who are looking at each other and have their arms on each other's shoulder, and they are wearing light-colored dresses. A man stands beside the horse, on the left. He is wearing dark pants, suspenders, a tucked-in shirt, and a hat.
From Walter Vess.


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Blogging confession: When I'm making dinner, I look up recipes from my own blog instead of digging through my recipe notebook when I need a quick refresher. I'm surprised this one hasn't already been blogged, since it's my go-to fish dish ever since I asked my Mom what she does with tilapia and wrote it down some time in college (in purple pen, of course). It's so super-duper simple that it hardly feels like a recipe at all – it's basically a seasoning. But I've been eating it a lot lately – it's just as easy to make for one, two, or a crowd – and this weekend I actually took pictures.
Without further ado: 30 Minute Tilapia
1 Tilapia filet per person (or other white fish)
Italian bread crumbs
Asiago cheese blend
Lemon Pepper
Optional – herb de provence, basil, etc.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees (if you're using a frozen filet, you can let it thaw out in the oven while it pre-heats). Add all other ingredients to taste.
Bake for 20-30 minutes. If you only have one filet, 20 minutes should be fine, for two or more it will be closer to 30 minutes.
That's it! I usually have everything on hand but it's endlessly customizable for a quick weeknight dinner – or, you know, a Sunday night when hubby doesn't want to leave the couch because WWE Wrestlemania is on TV. #truestory 😉


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Looking over last week's event.
Welp, the Royal Rumble for 2016 has come and gone. The "road to Wrestlemania" has already started and with so many major stars out for the next number of months, it may be a rocky one. But before we start worrying about how the hell WWE is going to fill 100,000 plus with a dwindled roster, we got to get over the hump of this event. So, let's break things down match by match.
Pre-show match: Dudleys V/S Ascension v/s Henry/Swagger V/S Sandow/Young
There wasn't a lot of expectation that this match was necessarily going to be a good one. It wasn't terrible but seemed like they got lost out there multiple times and guys were missing their cues a lot. The big surprise had to be the insane reaction for Damien Sandow. Here is a guy who hasn't had much of anything for about a year now, largely kept off TV for months, and then comes out and gets more reaction that the guys who've been on RAW every week. Even he was surprised by the reaction. I'd hope it would lead to something, but let's face it, it won't.
Last man Standing: Dean Ambrose V/S Kevin Owens
This was a great way to start the event and get people fired up! Both guys got creative with the ways they beat on each others, especially when using an IPad as a weapon. They went all out and didn't screw around too much. Both guys had to have been beaten up coming out of the match let alone to come back a few hours later and go in the rumble. Both guys get my kudos for that.
Tag Titles: New Day V/S Usos
A bit of a cool down after that. These guys have just faced each other way to many times to make something new out of it. Here's hoping to get something new going on in the tag division since while these teams have decent matches, it's been done to death.
US Title: Alberto Del Rio V/S Kalisto
This is about as Lucha as the WWE is ever going to get. Going in I thought (along with others) this was just going to be a filler squash match, but that was not the case. Both guys went out there made this match actually worth something. While there were some missed moves (especially that scary moment where Kalisto went down right on his neck) if you watch real Mexican Lucha Libre it's to be expected. This match exceeded the expectations put on it.
Divas Title: Charlotte V/S Becky Lynch
This match was all right. It was good but wasn't anything over the matches they've been having on free TV. The ending was goofy as hell though with Flair using his jacket over Lynch's head. Really? THAT'S is the best Ric Flair heel interference they could come up with? It seems they've pretty much moved on from this as Sasha Banks got her "return" after the match and disposed of Lynch as quickly as possible. They put something into this match, but meh, the catty "they all hate each other" bullshit doesn't work for me.
The Rumble match:
All right the meat of the meal. Honestly the only reason anyone cares about this show at all is for the rumble match and little else. Since this match went about an hour or so there were lots of points that I noticed as I watched it.
Obviously the main focus during the match was Roman Reigns, but it was a different kind of feeling. For me, it wasn't a case of if he was going to win, more like it was wondering who would eliminate him and who would win the belt. I have no problem with that, and by the sound of the cheers he got when he got dumped out, neither did to many others. For what they seem to be building too, that's not a good sign. It also didn't help when he was "taken to the back" and wasn't it the ring. Last year's showing from him was terrible when he just hung around and did nothing, but having him not even out there was even worse. You might as well put up a big sign that says "This guy can't go for that long". Not things you want people to notice for the guy who is supposed to be the next big star.
Outside of Roman, there didn't seem to be any interest the WWE had in the match. People who in most years were treated like threats were dumped out like nothing. Hell even BROCK LESNAR seemed almost secondary in the match. He should have been tossing guys out left and right, but he was in the match for less than 10 minutes and only tossed out 4 guys. Conversely, Chris Jericho of all people lasted nearly an hour, and only tossed out one person. Why was Chris Jericho in the match so long? His "comebacks" have less affect each time he does, he is only there putting guys over, and then he bails to go sing again.
The leads me to another point. During one part of the match you had Roman, Styles, and then a string of past their prime attitude era guys all in the ring. I understand you need to have a lot of bodies out there for the Rumble, but if that isn't a sign that the roster needs to be freshened up more, I don't know what is.
Finally, the ending. Las Vega had Triple H as the favorite to win the match, and he was supposed to be the big surprise. I have no problem of him being in the match but there is no way in hell he should be winning it, let alone being for the Title. There were no tricks, no over the top interference at the end. Literally a 50 something, mostly retired, Triple H walks in, dumps out FOUR top WWE guys (Wyatt, Ziggler, Reigns, Ambrose) with no real effort or help and becomes champion again. I get the roster is a bit short, but this is NOT what the WWE needs right now. Off the top of my head I can name four or five guys that could have been more compelling winners of this Rumble and set up better main event matches that hauling out "ol' knobby knees" for a useless run at the title so he can say he main evented for 100,000 people and "pass the torch" he's never really had to one of his pet projects.
Some people have given this show a pass, saying it broke the streak of Rumbles that ended terribly, but I don't. The show was good, don't get me wrong, but how you end a show like this counts a lot and I think they blew it once again. If Roman Reigns is supposed to be the big good guy, why is it people were cheering when he was tossed out? Is that what you want the biggest Wrestlemania of all time to look like, having that many people booing the hell out of the guy who you want to be the face of the company?
The WWE could have done much better than this, but instead we are treated to Triple H playing Mary sue with the writing team. I don't think they learned anything from the last two years, and that they may have the biggest disaster of Wrestlemanias if they keep this going.
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Skateboarders are cool
The husband (Nico Berry) of ETC's writing mentor does great work and is a skateboarder. He has these cool hip hop figures so I'm going to pay him to do a set for Alice. Actually, this might have happened a few weeks back but my ghost blogger didn't keep a diary and is having a hard time remembering dates.
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The track is almost exclusively Scaley Sport track. I say almost, as there is a short section of Classic Saley track on the inner loop whic doesn't detract from it at all.
The track is very fast and needs a good magnet and tyre combination to generate hot laps. Mike is no novice and loves to race Classic LE Mans and similar models.
The track has been tastefully landscaped. Not too sparse, and not too busy, and there are a couple of short track features at the cross over section. The track is located in its own rumpus room and there is plenty of space to let yourself go.
Mike already has a few guest visitors to his home and ideally would like one or two more to make numbers up. If you are situated in the Springwood/Logan area, do yourself a favour. Give Mike a call, pack as few cars, and give Mike's a visit. You won't be disappointed, I wasn't


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Clerkenwell Design Week has come and gone, but the impression it left behind will last well into the next one. We've highlighted some of our favourite brands from CDW, but we've decided to save Arper for our #designpick.
Arper is an Italian interiors brand that specialises in designer chairs, sofas and tables, catering to contract, home and work sectors worldwide. The company comes from the entrepreneurial endeavours of the Feltrin family, beginning with Luigi Feltrin, who founded a small leather manufacturing company in the 1980s – which later went on to evolve into Arper.
Luigi Feltrin's creativity and passion for design was a perfect match for his sons, Mauro and Claudio's interest in research and innovation, helping pave the way for Arper's brand ethos as a company that operates worldwide and is keen to blend design with new materials and technological solutions.
Arper has collaborated with numerous eminent designers, including the Lievore Altherr Molina Studio, which was a fundamental milestone for the furniture maker. The Catifa chair collection stemmed from this long-term collaboration, and has become an iconic object in the company's portfolio.
Kinesit was another successful result of this partnership – Arper's first office chair, presented in 2014 and instantly popular for its innovative approach. Other great objects to emerge from Arper's work with Lievore Altherr are the Loop sofas, the Saya, Colina, Duna 02 chairs, the Meety, Yop and Wim tables, as well as the Parentesit panels.
Jean-Marie Massaud was another prolific collaborator of the Italian brand, introducing the Steeve sofa at Salone del Mobile in 2015. Massaud had already designed Arper's Aston executive chair and lounge chair.
Simon Pengelly designed the Nuur table, winner of the prestigious Compasso d'Oro in 2011, and Antti Kotilainen gave us the Aava collection through Arper, further demonstrating the brand's versatility and stylish approach to both form and function.
At Clerkenwell Design Week, Arper was one of the prime showroom partners, hosting the Festival's digital hub for the second consecutive year – the Arper Bloggers Lounge, the digital media's dedicated venue and by far one of our favourite spots at CDW.
On this occasion, Arper opened the doors to its London showroom, introducing their latest collections and new designs, after their official unveiling at Salone del Mobile in Milan this year.
The Italian design brand also teamed up with Dezeen, hosting a special exhibition display with the digital publisher, along with a full programme of events that activated the Lounge, beckoning its users to engage and creating stimulating and shareable content on-site and across multiple digital platforms.
Most importantly, Arper's designs speak of style and craftsmanship, carefully adjusted to contemporary lines and manufacturing methods that cater to both home and office needs on the high-end spectrum. There is always emphasis on comfort, without overlooking the importance of form and the way in which an object will interact with the space around it.
Ultimately, whatever one might pick from Arper's extensive line of seating and tables, the result will always be the same – a design synergy that only years of research and technical innovation can provide, when combined with a creative spirit.
To find out more about the brand and explore their latest collections, have a look at Arper's official website.
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9th July 2018
A very special evening for AEC ILLUMINAZIONE, because the team was awarded in Essen, Germany, for the particular design of STYLO, the new LED lighting fixture for urban lighting. The product received the most prestigious world design award in the lighting category.
The product was designed by the Designers Massimo Sacconi and Marzia Bandini of ID Industrial Design (Florence). The technology has allowed the designers together with the AEC Team, to face the challenge with the awareness of being able to achieve great results given by the experience gained over the years in the world of great industrial design.
Teamwork between their synergies and skills has led to the birth of this extraordinary product.
Presented at the public lighting market in March 2018, after a few months, it was awarded one of the most famous and important competitions in the world, for his particular aesthetic form.
The Designer's goal, in collaboration with AEC, was to design a product with great aesthetic impact, achieving high lighting performance and full respect for the environment.
The award ceremony for the Red Dot Award took place in Essen, Germany.
Every year, the event includes three different moments: the Red Dot Gala, the winners 'dinner and the designers' night.
During the Red Dot Gala, the winners of the Red Dot: Best of the Best, received their trophies on the stage of the lyric theater in Essen, the Aalto-Theater.
One of the most important moments was the award of the title "Red Dot: Design of the Year" in front of about 1,200 international guests.
After the Red Dot Gala, the ceremony included the winners' dinner in the Zollverein ministry.
Today the mine is preserved in its original conditions and represents a living image of the history of mining and industrial architecture.
About 400 people attended the dinner, including the winners and representatives of business, politics and the media.
After the Red Dot Gala, the event ended with a "Party Night in the Red Dot Design Museum" where the Red Dot winners, including AEC ILLUMINAZIONE, received their certificates.
The Designers Massimo Sacconi & Marzia Bandini, together with the AEC Team composed by Alessia Cini, Michela Mariani, Sven Dressel and Cindy Dressel, have collected the Stylo certificate, then taking the usual picture.
The celebration of this success took place alongside the award-winning products, as the party took place inside the museum where STYLO is now exposed to the public. AEC ILLUMINAZIONE is today the proud of this great success because the company believes and invests heavily in the design of all its products.
STYLO stands out for its unique technical features: there is a wide range of optics to choose from. The individual optical elements can be rotated 180° in order to achieve the desired lighting level.
Another strong point of STYLO is its LED backlight module: an option that illuminates the back of the unit's frame for a special effect of continuous light guidance.
Professor Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of the Red Dot Award, said:
"I want to congratulate the award winners sincerely on their wonderful success in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018. Success in the competition is proof of the good design quality of the products and once again shows that companies are on the right path. When I speak about good design, I am referring to more than just an attractive product. All of the products are characterised by outstanding functionality. This demonstrates that the designers have understood their clients and their needs".
In occasion of the Light & Building 2018, AEC officially presented this lighting luminaire for street and urban lighting. The product has two types of glass: VP glass or two-colored polycarbonate diffuser with UV protection.
UV protection improves speaker life performance, ensuring long-term stability and minimal change in light transmission.
PHOTO: Sandro Cini (CEO AEC ILLUMINAZIONE)
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