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The next 10 to 20 years could be extremely significant for restoring wild populations of American bison to their original roaming grounds. But for this to happen, more land must be made available for herds to roam free, government policies must be updated and the public must change its attitude towards bison.
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A new publication by IUCN, American Bison: Status Survey and Conservation Guidelines 2010, reports on the current status of American bison, in the wild and in conservation herds, and makes recommendations on how to ensure that the species is conserved for the future.
"Although the effort to restore bison to the plains of North America is considered to be one of the most ambitious and complex undertakings in species conservation efforts in North America, it will only succeed if legislation is introduced at a local and national level, with significant funding and a shift in attitude towards the animal," says Dr Simon Stuart, Chair of IUCN's Species Survival Commission.
Five hundred years ago, tens of millions of American bison roamed free on the plains of North America, from Alaska to northern Mexico. Now the American bison - which includes both plains and wood bison - is listed as Near Threatened on IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species™. As of 2008, there were approximately 400,000 bison in commercial herds in North America, some 93 percent of the continental population. But little progress has been made in recent decades to increase the number of animals in conservation herds, which are managed carefully for their genetic diversity and ecological roles. In 2008, there were 61 plains bison conservation herds in North America containing about 20,500 animals, and 11 conservation herds of wood bison, containing nearly 11,000 animals.
"While substantial progress in saving bison from extinction was made in the 20th century, much work remains to restore conservation herds throughout their vast geographical range," says University of Calgary Environmental Design Professor and co-editor of the study, Dr Cormack Gates, who is also co-Chair of the IUCN Bison Specialist Group. "The key is recognition that the bison is a wildlife species and to be conserved as wildlife, it needs land and supportive government policies."
The survival of bison populations is affected by many factors, including limited habitat and severe winters. Yet the greatest challenge is to overcome the common perception that the bison, which has had a profound influence on the human history of North America, socially, culturally and ecologically, no longer belongs on the landscape.
"The decimation of the American bison in the late 1800s inspired the first recovery of bison and an entire conservation movement that protected wildlife and wild places across North America," says Keith Aune, Senior Conservation Scientist, Wildlife Conservation Society. "The IUCN Status Survey and Conservation Guidelines provide a new framework for inspiring a second recovery of bison and restoring functional grassland ecosystems."
Bison have the best chance of full recovery as wildlife by being allowed to roam freely across hundreds of thousands or even millions of hectares. Making this possible poses one of the biggest challenges for restoring bison herds as both public and private landowners will need to give their support.
"The bison is the largest land mammal in North America, and yet it is perhaps the most neglected icon," says Steve Forrest, WWF Northern Great Plains Manager for Conservation Science. "These guidelines provide a roadmap for bringing the bison back to its rightful place as a keystone of the great plains."
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American Bison: Status Survey and Conservation Guidelines 2010 was edited by Cormack Gates, Curtis Freese, Peter Gogan and Mandy Kotzman, and is the product of more than three years of cooperative effort by numerous contributors. Production of the report was made possible with funding from several non-governmental organizations and government agencies including the World Wildlife Fund, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the University of Calgary Faculty of Environmental Design, the American Bison Society, the US Geological Survey and the US National Parks Service.
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Next week Congress can do far more than stop a feckless Tomahawk barrage on a small country which is already a graveyard of civil war and sectarian slaughter. By voting "no" it can trigger the end of the American Imperium — five decades of incessant meddling, bullying and subversion around the globe which has added precious little to national security, but left America fiscally exhausted and morally diminished.
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SAEnriquez needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 104 designs submitted by 30 freelance designers.
Clean Start by Dermalogica
Clean Start by Dermalogica is a skin care brand specifically targeted to young adults and teens. Our website,
gives a comprehensive view of who we are. Clean Start helps young adults and teens build a better relationship with their skin for a healthy future by starting them on a healthy skin regimen that can be accomplished in 3 easy steps: Getting Clean, Taking on Issues, and Protecting Skin. Clean Start is bright, fun, fresh, and very retail oriented. Our brand is sold online, in National Accounts (Ulta), beauty salons, and skin care salons throughout the world.
We are looking for a designer to creatively design artwork for an aluminum bottle which will be used in a global 2010 gift with purchase promotion.
Female Young Adults and Teens
Age: 22-14
Concerned about their skin, fashion, beauty, body, and trends
This aluminum bottle will be distributed online and in store globally so it is important that the bottle has a wide appeal and is something that a young adult/teen would want to use and have their friends see.
Project Objective:
Design artwork for a 26 oz/750 ml aluminum bottle
Max area for artwork: 225 X 160 mm
4 Pantone colors:
Logo must be incorporated
Artwork will be directly printed onto the bottle. Please try to use the entire bottle when creating your design.
You can download the following ZIP files containing the bottle, color and logo specifications.
Design Requests:
•Fashion forward
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(1) File format : Adobe PDF(High Quality Print option), Adobe Illustrator EPS CS4(or lower version) and Macromedia Freehand 10.0 EPS(or lower version).
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Wolves Even Record Monday With Win In Chicago
The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the .500 mark again on Monday night with a 95-86 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The Wolves gained a half game in the playoff race with the win and are now three games behind 8th place Dallas.
Kevin Love led the Wolves with 31 points including 14-14 from the free throw line while pulling down eight rebounds. Corey Brewer had 11 points for Minnesota while adding three steals and Ronny Turiaf had 14 points off the bench on 6-7 shooting.
Wolves center Nikola Pekovic left the game in the first quarter with a sore Achilles.
Carlos Boozer led Chicago with 20 points and 14 rebounds in the losing effort.
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The New York Palace Launches $120 Million Renovation With Major Redesign Of Elite Towers Rooms And Suites
The Towers, a lavish hotel-within-a-hotel, will welcome guests with new private reception and a residential design attitude that combines a contemporary look with a nod to a historic past
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Palace (www.newyorkpalace.com), a luxury midtown hotel, commences the first phase of a $120 million redesign with a $25 million makeover of its luxurious Towers accommodations. The New York Palace has employed two design firms to assist in this renovation: San Francisco-based design firm BAMO; who will redesign The Towers' 176 guest rooms and suites as well as the new private reception experience; and New York-based design firm BBG-BBGM, who is renovating two of the hotel's triplex suites and the new Metropolitan Suite. Reflecting an upscale residential atmosphere with hints of inspiration from The Palace's historic Villard Mansion, the redesign elevates traditional luxury to new heights for today's discerning global traveler.
The Towers is a separate and distinct part of The New York Palace, occupying the hotel's top 14 floors. With a private reception area, accessible from the main lobby, The Towers come complete with a dedicated Les Clefs d'Or concierge team, exclusively for The Towers guests. Elevators transport guests to floors 41 through 53, which house luxurious accommodations with spectacular skyline views.
The private entranceway to The Towers lobby will expand in size and boast stylish upgrades, such as art deco screens and warm lighting. Upon entering the reception area, guests are warmly greeted by The Towers' staff into a room of quiet elegance surrounded by richly appointed materials. The walls of the entranceway will feature silk and wood grain paneling. Elements of the lobby design will also harken back to the Villard Mansion design, with classical 19th century patterns echoing through the design of the rich brown carpeting and ceiling.
From the luxe new lighting touches to the eclectic mix of materials and furniture, The Towers' updated rooms and suites will invoke a decidedly 'home away from home' feel for its sophisticated clientele. A soft, subdued color palette places the main emphasis on one of the best features of The Towers – the breathtaking city views from the suites' windows. Pops of color will also come from the mixed media artwork that adorn the walls, selected by art advisor Nancy Sweeney. Strong geometric elements punctuate the furniture, carpet, and textiles in the renovated rooms.
Other highlights include the addition of rainshowers in many of the rooms, repurposed wood features over guestroom doors and valances and sliding partition doors in The Tower Executive suites.
BAMO references the historic design of The Palace's Villard Mansion in subtle ways, such as incorporating the decorative nail head motifs into the sofas and the large custom-made, rosewood headboards that frame the beds.
"We wanted to tip a hat to the rich, historic feel of the Villard Mansion, but The Towers rooms and suites will also have a contemporary feel," said Steve Henry, BAMO's principal in charge on the project. "Our goal is to give guests the sense that while they are walking into a modern setting, they quickly understand that this is a timeless design."
The Metropolitan Suite, a 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath suite renovation, was originally styled a chilly white with austere finishes. Through the layering of art, accessories, color and texture, BBG-BBGM created a living art gallery in the sky. Each room was inspired by the urban fabric of New York City; the living room using yellow and blue accent colors which are derived from streaming taxi's below and a serene sky above; the master suite referencing the city's night views; and the second bedroom includes butterflies flying toward the window amidst a black and white photo collection of iconic New York images. Eclectic furniture is introduced throughout the suite and is layered with additional artwork, color and texture to create a space that feels like a living art gallery.
"Our vision coupled with the client's goal was to create an art installation rooted in elegance; a living art gallery in the sky," said Amy Jakubowski, Partner at BBG-BBGM.
In addition to a rejuvenated look and feel, rooms in The Towers will also receive a technological and sustainability facelift with a combined effort from integrator Mode: Green and hotel technology consultants Enterprise Solutions Providers, LLC. Business and leisure travelers alike will enjoy the simple Crestron touch-screen user interfaces that control all of the room's high-tech features, easily accessible electrical outlets, automated roman shades and blackout privacy curtains, iPod docking stations, television systems that can synch with computers or even personal Netflix accounts and full lighting controls to enhance the tasteful lighting designs of Bouyea & Associates. The combination of these technologies, including LED lighting and intelligent thermostats, also provides the hotel with behind-the-scenes energy management that creates zero impact on the overall guest experience. Beyond the room itself, guests will have access to an on screen menu of the hotel's amenity offerings including spa appointments and in-room dining menus.
"The connectivity and functionality in The Towers rooms and suites has become just as important to our guests as their beauty," said General Manager David Chase. "With this renovation, we have the opportunity to completely rethink how a hotel can serve its guests. The updated Towers are an extension of our guest's homes and offices, allowing them to access all of the comforts and conveniences of each – with the addition of an exceptional view over midtown Manhattan."
The Towers transformation will unfold in stages so as not to disrupt the guest experience. The rooms and suites are scheduled for completion in June 2013, with The Towers Lobby shortly following.
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Education: Dr. Norcliffe-Kaufmann received her bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Durham. She received her PhD from the Institute for Cardiovascular Research at the University of Leeds in 2005. She completed her post-doctoral training at the Dysautonomia Center before joining the faculty of Physiology and Neuroscience in 2010.
Sunnydaysweety One Down 2018 Button A051608 New Dress Black Piece Black About Dr. Norcliffe-Kaufmann: Dr. Norcliffe-Kaufmann is the lead researcher at the Dysautonomia Center. She is responsible for planning, carrying out, and analysing experiments. She has received research funding from the British Heart Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Dysautonomia Foundation. She is a member of the American Physiological Society and a current Board Member of the American Autonomic Society.
Work: Dr. Norcliffe-Kaufmann's research work has described the pressor effect of water as a treatment for fainting. She described the mechanisms that allow native Peruvian men to adapt to life at high altitude in the Andes and the complications that arise when these adaptations fail. She discovered how enhanced vascular responsiveness to hypocapnia makes certain people more prone to fainting. Her most recent work has focused on the autonomic phenotype of familial dysautonomia and provided the first plausible explanation for the dramatic blood pressure volatility characteristic of these patients. Dr. Norcliffe-Kaufmann is currently studying neural control and cardiovascular regulation in autonomic disorders.
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In the new essay anthology Queers Dig Time Lords, editors Sigrid Ellis and Michael Damian Thomas have culled together a series of essays that analyze the adventures of our favorite Time Lord from a LGBT critical perspective. In addition to an introduction by John Barrowman and Carole E. Barrowman, contributors to the anthology include Tanya Huff (Blood Ties), Paul Magrs (Hornet's Nest), former Doctor Who and Torchwood script editor Gary Russell, and Nebula Award-winning author Rachel Swirsky. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from personal experiences with the series, to coming out stories, to critical analysis of the series from an academic perspective. Rachel Swirsky's piece is an especially touching story about her own personal "Doctor," which can be read here.
Regardless of sexual orientation, the book highlights the common threads that pull fans of all walks of life together: love of sci-fi, adventure, and a mysterious traveler in a blue box.
Queers Dig Time Lords is available now on Amazon as an e-book, as well as a paperback.


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Alfredo Flores: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Justin Bieber's BFF
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard the name Alfredo Flores. The 24-year-old music video director has become a household name thanks to his work with A-list stars like Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown — and most notably, Justin Bieber — who also happens to be Alfredo's L.A. roommate and longtime best friend!
Alfredo Flores has quite the past, present and future — and there may be a lot you don't know about him, but not to worry, we're more than happy to fill in the blanks! Without further ado, here are five key things you didn't know about Justin Bieber's BFF!
Alfredo Flores Facts: Who Is Justin's BFF?
1. He Comes From Humble Beginnings.
Although Alfredo, 25, currently spends his days rubbing elbows with Hollywood stars, the music video director had a humble upbringing in Belleville, New Jersey. Recently, he opened up to Lossip.com about starting "from the bottom" and explained how he was able to make it in the business without a single Hollywood connection early on. "I kept going when people said 'no' and I'm proud of that and I'm happy about that," said the resilient Alfredo who was determined to make it big. He adds that he's "especially" proud of his success, because he's "Puerto Rican" and "representing [that]. There aren't a lot of us."
2. He's HUGE on Twitter!
As popular as he is in Hollywood, Alfredo may be even more popular on social media, with well over a million followers on Facebook and a whopping 2.5 million followers on Twitter! He also has a loyal army of Twitter followers who tweet about his every move using the hashtag #AlfredoFloresFans. How awesome is that?!
3. He Has a Great Deal of Respect for His Best Friend Justin
Alfredo, who has called Justin "one of my best friends" for several years now, says that despite what you may hear in the media, Justin really does have a heart of gold. "People try and create a story out of anything," Flores told Fox News Latino in December. "We wake up every day and I'm pretty sure there's a new fake story or a manipulated story (about Justin). They manipulate pictures to tell a story or they take something that's real – a small portion of it that's real – and they create a whole fabricated story. I think that happens all of the time."
4. He's Been Around the World with Justin
The NJ native has spent the last four years touring with Justin on the singer's Believe tour and he's literally been everywhere with Justin. "We've gone to almost every state in America, we did all of South America, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and that's just this last year," Flores said. "We did all of Europe, all of Australia and Asia." Sounds like fun to us!
5. He Believes Dreams Can Come True
A big reason Alfredo has so many young fans is that he encourages young people to dream big and to believe that they too can make their dreams come true. "I'm just this kid from Jersey who flew out to L.A. with one dream," Flores has said. "If you really want your dreams to come true – if you really want to make them happen – you just have to believe in yourself and you'll be good." Way to be a good role model, Alfredo!
HollywoodLifers, do you love Alfredo as much as we do? Are you as jealous as we are about his trip around the world with the Biebs? Dish in the comments below!
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Hector 'Macho' Camacho's Peaceful Memorial Turns into Female Scuffle
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – What began as a peaceful memorial for Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho escalated into an event worthy of the boxing ring.
On Tuesday a fight broke out at the two day memorial for the much beloved athlete when 28-year-old Cynthia Castillo leaned down and kissed the boxer in his coffin.
Following the kiss, Castillo entered the designated VIP area reserved for those closest to Camacho.
According to El Nuevo Dia, the incident enraged Camacho's sisters and his former girlfriend Gloria Fernandez, who verbally came to blows with Castillo.
Trying to avoid chaos, the two women took their scuffle outside only to be followed by a frantic group of journalists and police.
After being separated by the police, Castillo told the Puerto Rican newspaper her side of the story.
Castillo claimed to be the most recent "partner" of Camacho, saying his family attacked her for no reason.
Speaking in Spanish Castillo called the theatrical boxer, "my partner, my friend, my brother."
Fernandez was physically upset, cursing and shouting at Castillo.
Encouraged by authorities, Castillo left the wake while Fernandez and Camacho's sisters went back inside.
Following the outbreak a tense calm settled over the memorial as other visitors continued to pay their respects.
Throughout the day hundreds had stopped including his mother, Maria Matías, who wept and caressed her son's face in the coffin, which was draped in a Puerto Rican flag. "They killed him," she wailed at one point.
Displayed inside a gymnasium decked out for the occasion with a black carpet and curtains, Camacho wore white, along with a large gold crucifix and a necklace spelling out his nickname, "Macho," in capital letters.
Camacho died Saturday after being shot Nov. 20 while sitting in a parked car with a friend outside a bar in Bayamon, his hometown. The friend died at the scene and the boxer three days later after doctors removed him from life support. Police have said they have suspects but have not yet arrested anyone for the shooting.
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LONG BEACH — Dozens of residents lobbied the Long Beach City Council Tuesday to avert cuts that would eliminate youth programs at most parks and close pools.
The Parks, Recreation and Marine Department would spend $2.8 million less under the proposed budget for the 2013 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
The largest slice, $1.3 million, comes from ending after-school care, youth sports and summer programming at College Estates, Wardlow, Whaley, Pan American, Somerset, Stearns, Cherry, Drake, Miracle, El Dorado West, Davenport, Deforest and Bixby parks. The open gym at Pan American Park would also be closed.
The program reductions and others planned by the Parks Department balance limited funds with a desire to maintain services at parks in areas such as West Long Beach, where populations are considered at-risk.
Councilman Robert Garcia urged officials to reconsider some of the proposed decreases, particularly at Drake Park and North Long Beach parks.
"If we are going to cut by need and by density and by looking at crime activity, we have to revisit a couple of these," Garcia said.
Maintaining after-school programs at parks would cost $50,000 per site, according to Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Director George Chapjian.
Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske, who represents northeast Long Beach, said the parks proposal disproportionately affects her district.
Budgets offering less opportunity to gather and diminished access to recreation are increasingly becoming a "struggle with the soul of this community," Schipske said.
"This is a very painful time for all of us," she added.
The majority of the residents who attended the meeting – some of whom held signs that read "Keep Our Park Open" and "All Kids Deserve a Safe Place to Play" – left by the time public comments on the budget started at about 9:30 p.m., more than four hours after Tuesday's meeting began.
A group came to protest fewer city-programmed pool hours, with officials planning to keep Silverado Pool open only from June to August, and close Will J. Reid Pool and Millikan Pool for the summer. The moves save $63,239.
Outside council chambers, resident Debbie Stoner talked about the self-esteem boost her son has enjoyed by winning medals in the Special Olympics at Millikan Pool.
"The cost to keep the program open seems very minimal to me," said Stoner.
Long Beach is facing a $17.2 million deficit for next year. The council is required to pass a balanced budget by Sept. 15.
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Designed with the advice from caretaking professionals, the SleepSafe Bed is manufactured of solid maple or oak and supports up to 350 lbs.
- Mason Medical Series 1100 ShearCare Pressure Reducing Memory Foam Mattress
- Clear non-breakable safety rail windows for visibility
Locking casters
A Twin, Full or Queen Size Mattress and electronically-articulated foundation set are included with your SleepSafe Bed. These adaptive beds accommodates a standard twin, full, queen-size mattress. We use Mason Medical Series 1100 ShearCare Pressure Reducing Mattress. Covered in fluid-resistant, anti-microbial/snit-bacterial, fire retardant stretch Nylon fabric, this mattress provides four unique comfort zones for support and pressure-relief. The memory foam contours to the body and are designed for use in Nursing Home, Hospital and Home Health Care settings.
Adaptive Side Safety Rails
The SleepSafe Bed design is unique to the industry! Put rails up when you need to protect the patient. The clear window reduces claustrophobia. Take them down or off as you please.
Locking Rails
Positive locking safety rails insure the patient's well-being. All hardware is adjustable for easy maintenance.
Built to Last!
Rock solid construction and durability keeps sleeping safe.No Room to BurrowThe SleepSafe Bed precision-fit custom mattress fits tightly within the bed frame. Even with aggressive compression, it is virtually impossible to burrow deeply enough to create an entrapment issue or safety hazard.Accessories:
- Padding - Custom fit padding is available for all sides to provide protection from contact with the bed frame. 3/4" high-density foam is encapsulated in easily-cleaned and waterproof PVC coated nylon. (If you think you will require the Padding option, please do so at the time of purchase. Each SleepSafe bed is precisely manufactured to prevent entrapment and even the thickness of the padding must be taken into account.)
- IV Attachment - 30" tall stainless steel pole with two Ram hooks attaches securely to the headboard
- Headboard/Footboard Windows - Attractive non-breakable windows are available for both headboard and/or footboard for increase visibility.
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SKU# SleepSaferDualViewTallBedElectricArticulation
SleepSafer Dual View Tall Bed - Electric Articulation Specifications:
Twin Full Queen Safety Rail Height (Above Mattress) Fixed with Box Spring 30.5", 26.5" or 22 .5" Fixed with Bunkie Board 36.25", 32.25" or 28.25" Manual Articulated Foundation 32.5" Electric Articulated Foundation 32.5", 29" or 25.5" Articulated and HiLo Foundation LO 32.25" to HI 16.25" above rail Mattress Height (Surface to Floor) Fixed with Box Spring 24.5", 28.5" or 32.5" Fixed with Bunkie Board 18.75", 22.75" or 26.75" Manual Articulated Foundation 22.5" Electric Articulated Foundation 22.5", 26" or 29.5" Articulated and HiLo Foundation LO 22.5" to HI 38.5" Floor to Rail Height 55" Overall Outside Dimensions 42.25"x80.25"x57" 56"x80"x57" 65"x80"x57" Mattress Size 37"W x 77"L 51"W x 77"L 60"W x 77"L Floor Clearance - Standard Model 7.75" 7.75" 7.75" Floor Clearance - Manual Foundation Model 7.75" 7.75" 7.75" Transfer Height (top of side panel to floor) 26" 26" 26" Weight Capacity 350 lbs. 350 lbs. 350 lbs.
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Additional Information**Non-returnable item. This is a custom manufactured product and is non-returnable.
Frequently Asked Questions:Which SleepSafe bed model will suit your needs?We offer three sizes of our adaptive bed with one basic difference - the height of the safety rail protection above the mattress. This choice should be made based on the activity level of the user. How active is he or she? How much safety rail above the mattress is needed? Can the user sit up? Can he or she pull to kneel or even stand in the bed? Keeping this in mind will help you and your doctor determine which bed is most appropriate.
- SleepSafe Low Bed
- SleepSafe II Medium Bed
SleepSafer Tall Bed
In the above listed order, each bed offers increased safety rail height and level of protection. If you were to line the 3 size beds side by side you will see that each one gets taller than the next.Another basic, but important difference in the models is access to the sleep surface. All of our beds are built with 2 safety rails. On the SleepSafe Basic and the SleepSafe II, the rails are installed on both sides of the bed, allowing access from either side.
In order to offer the highest level of protection with a maximum 36 inches of safety rail height above the mattress, we have designed the SleepSafer with two safety rails tiered one on top of the other on ONE side, allowing access FROM ONLY ONE side of the bed.
The back side of the bed is constructed of a solid wood panel. Because of the overall height of the bed, it usually does not create a concern because most users place the bed against a wall. However, when there is a need to access the high bed from both sides, we offer the option for a "Dual View" which includes 2 additional safety rails to replace the solid wood back panel.Does the SleepSafe bed need padding?Very Important Note: When ordering your bed, you will need to order your bed with or without padding depending on your needs. Our beds are sized and manufactured accordingly. It is important to make this determination when you order your bed as retrofitting your bed in the future will be costly. If you order padding it will be installed at the factory and will cover ALL four sides. Padding only one or two sides is NOT an option. If you order padding with your bed it is very important to follow our recommendations by NEVER using the bed if you have removed one or more of the pads. If you remove ANY of the pads, a gap will be created between the mattress and the sides of the bed potentially creating a risk for entrapment.What features or functions do you need in a foundation?Every SleepSafe Bed includes a foundation that supports the mattress. The following foundations are available for SleepSafe Beds. Choose the one that best suits your needs based on the features or functions that you'd like your adaptive bed to perform.
What bed size is most appropriate?The following bed sizes are available for SleepSafe Beds.
FIXED offers a foundation with a fixed height and NO articulation. The mattress will lie flat on a box spring or bunkie board. Depending on the bed model chosen, you will have more than one choice for positioning that fixed height at the time of installation. The SleepSafe - Low Bed offers 2 different height options for installing your fixed foundation. The SleepSafe 2 - Medium Bed and SleepSafer - Tall Bed, offers 3 different height options for installing your fixed foundation. The height/positioning choice you make when installing the fixed foundation will determine the height of safety rail protection above the mattress. For example, if you choose to install at the lower position, this will increase the height of protection above the mattress. You may change the height of your fixed foundation at any time. NOTE: You have a choice when choosing the Fixed foundation of a box spring or bunkie board. There is NO cost or comfort difference between the two options. The only difference in the two is the depth of each. A bunkie board is just a thinner foundation (two inches thick versus a 6 inch thick box spring). If you choose a bunkie board you will gain an additional 4 inches of rail protection above the mattress.
- MANUAL ARTICULATION offers a fixed height with NON-ELECTRIC head and knee adjustment. This foundation features head and knee adjustment by using a manual crank that is installed at in the foot board. NO high and low mattress height adjustment is available. With a hydraulic system, the hand crank is easy to use with minimal effort by the caregiver. Unlike the other foundation options that offer more than one choice for positioning the mattress height of the bed, the Manual foundation has only ONE height to install the foundation. The fixed mattress surface is 33 inches from the floor offering 12 inches of rail protection above the mattress surface (18" above the deck).
- ELECTRIC ARTICULATION offers an electric frame with a fixed height. This foundation features head and foot elevation by remote control. With the touch of a button, you can elevate the head and/or foot section of the bed. As in the Fixed foundation above, there are more than one height positions to choose from at time of installation. The SleepSafe - Low Bed offers 2 different height options for installing your Articulated foundation. The SleepSafe 2 - Medium Bed offers 4 different height options and SleepSafer - High Bed offers 3 different height options for installing your Articulated foundation. The height/positioning choice you make when installing the Articulated foundation will determine the height of safety rail protection above the mattress. Example if you choose to install at the lower position, this will increase the height of protection above the mattress. You may change the height of your fixed foundation at any time.
ARTICULATED and HI-LO - offers an electric frame as your foundation with FULL articulation. Not only does the head and foot section elevate, but the Hi-Lo offers a 3rd feature where the mattress surface can be raised or lowered by remote control. This is considered a fully electric bed. Depending on where you position the mattress within the frame, will determine the amount of safety rail protection above the mattress. When lowered all the way down you will maximize the rail height above the mattress. As you begin to raise the mattress from the floor, you will decrease that safety rail height above the mattress. With the telescoping legs of the electric foundation, you can position the mattress anywhere you'd like within the range of motion of the frame.
What wood finish would compliment your room best?The following wood choices are available for all SleepSafe Beds. Please note that our beds are made with natural wood with a clear finish. We do not use a stain or paint, but let the natural beauty of the wood shine through our protective clear finish.
- TWIN offers a standard twin bed size.
- FULL offers a standard full bed size.
- QUEEN offers a standard queen bed size.
Is there a top or net available to put across the top of the bed to keep my child from getting out of the bed at night?Yes, there is now an open or closed expansion kit for SleepSafer Tall Beds only. This cover adds 16.75" safety height.What bed height should I choose?
- MAPLE is the lightest of wood choices (as light as a manila filing folder) and shows very little wood grain.
- OAK is a bit darker than the maple, but still relatively light in color and tends to show more of the natural wood grain.
- CHERRY is the darker of the three wood choices but again, is still relatively light in color. Many people tend think of the dark cherry stain when thinking of cherry, but remember this is the natural wood with no stain finish, however, over time, cherry wood will darken naturally over the years.
- MAHOGANY is the darkest of the wood choices. We use an African Mahogany which is naturally lighter than typical Mahogany and will vary in color. The color may darken with time. We clear coat the wood to bring out the wood's beautiful grain.
- SOLID COLORS are now available! Colors include solid White, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange and Purple. All leg posts are available in Maple only. Leg posts are not available in colors. We also offer a Multicolor. Please contact us at 877-664-4565 for more information.
Proper safety rail height is based on the anticipated activity level of the user. We recommend additional height or our taller beds for more active users.How much time does it take to install a SleepSafe bed?It takes approximately 30 minutes to install.
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Warner won't run for Va. governor
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said Tuesday he's staying in the Senate and won't run next year for Virginia governor, a job he held from 2002 to 2006.
After giving it "heartfelt consideration," Warner said he wants to remain in the Senate to continue working to cut the federal debt and deficit. Elected to the Senate in 2008, Warner has been a member of the bipartisan "Gang of Six" senators working on a $4 trillion deficit-reduction deal.
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GOP Gov. Bob McDonnell, a possible presidential candidate in 2016, cannot run for a second consecutive term under Virginia law. With Warner out, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for governor in Virginia is Terry McAuliffe, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli are likely to battle it out for the GOP nomination.
"I loved being governor, but I have a different job now — and it's here, in the United States Senate," Warner said in a statement. "I hope my value add in Congress is to continue working hard every day to not simply blame the other side, but to actually try to find common ground so we can get stuff done.
"At times, it's been frustrating," he added. "But I believe this work is important for Virginia, and for our country, and I intend to see it through."
Warner could face a tough reelection in 2014. This month, former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, bested another former governor, Republican George Allen, for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Jim Webb.


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text: The De Vrouwe van Stavoren Hotel in the Netherlands salvaged four wine casks from Switzerland and converted them into rooms. Formerly filled with 14,500 liters of Beaujolais wine from the French chateau, each now holds a modest two-person room with standard amenities and even an attached bathroom and sitting room. Visitors from all around the world have traveled to the quaint northern port town of Stavoren to stay in one of these upcycled rooms.


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When Jay Malcynsky started practicing law with Brian Gaffney in the mid 1980s, lobbying wasn't a big part of their business.
The University of Bridgeport Law School graduate was a general practice lawyer focusing on criminal law, real estate transactions and local planning and zoning work. Influencing policymakers only represented about 10 percent of the work he did early on.
Nearly three decades later, things have changed dramatically.
Malcynsky has helped transform Gaffney, Bennett and Associates into one of the most powerful lobbying firms in the state, with nearly 80 clients from a wide range of industries including banking and finance, utilities, digital media, law, and health care.
In the 2011-2012 reporting period, the firm raked in $4.7 million from lobbying services at the state Capitol in Hartford, more than double the amount of its closest competitor, state ethics data shows.
With nine fulltime lobbyists on staff, many of the state's leading business and professional organizations turn to Malcynsky for help when a major issue that can make or break their business is being debated in Hartford.
Malcynsky said becoming one of the state's premier influence peddlers is a result of being frank with politicians and tackling the job in a non-partisan manner.
"Your stock and trade in this business is your reputation and integrity and willingness to be forthright," Malcynsky said. "Lobbyists at the end of the day are advocates. You are advocating for a client or cause and the manner in which you conduct yourself in that process becomes your reputation. The key is to treat facts as facts and not massage things too much that you are blurring the edges."
When the legislature is in session, Malcynsky will typically find himself involved in the biggest issues.
Most recently, Malcynsky's firm represented Northeast Utilities — a long time client — as it battled lawmakers over sweeping new storm preparedness legislation that was passed in response to the freak October snow storm that left some Connecticut residents without power for more than a week.
He also represents to the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association in its annual battle with the health care community over medical malpractice and tort reform.
Michael Walsh, the president of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, said his organization hired Malcynsky more than 20 years ago when the state legislature was debating major tort reform in the late 1980s.
Although some of the legislation passed during that time was not favorable to the Trial Lawyers Association, which often fights in favor of victim's rights, Walsh said his organization was impressed with Malcynsky's efforts in making sure the association got its voice heard.
That's why the association has continued to employ Malcynsky as its chief lobbyist for more than two decades.
"What separates Jay from the pack is that he has enormous credibility," Walsh said. "He is a very sincere and honest guy. The legislator's have learned to respect him and I don't think Jay would ever say anything he doesn't really believe."
Malcynsky is also heavily involved with representing big companies seeking state aid or tax breaks to expand their presence in Connecticut.
Malcynsky said he was at the negotiating table when NBC Universal — another Gaffney, Bennett client — was in talks with the Malloy Administration to be part of the state's new "First Five," program that provides tax breaks, grants and loans to companies that add 200 or more jobs and invest millions of dollars in the state.
The result: in October Malloy announced NBC Sports was being granted a $20 million forgivable loan so the company could move its production facility from New York to Stamford, creating 450 new jobs in Connecticut.
"It was nice to be part of something that brings that many jobs to Connecticut," Malcynsky said.
Malcynsky, 58, is a native of the blue collar city of New Britain, where he spent most of his childhood. It's also where his law firm and lobbying practice have their headquarters.
Malcynsky said he got interested in politics during his college years in the 1970s at Fairfield University and the University of Bridgeport Law School, which is now the Quinnipiac University School of Law.
After graduating, he served as an attorney in the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. He also served as an attorney for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Malcynsky got his feet wet in politics in the early 1980s when he helped manage U.S. Rep. Stewart B. McKinney's political campaigns. He also managed the re-election bids of U.S. Rep. Nancy Johnson and U.S. Sen. Lowell P. Weicker, in 1984 and 1988, respectively.
It was in 1984 when Malcynsky, a registered Republican, started practicing law at a firm headed by Brian Gaffney. Within a year of joining the firm, Malcynsky and Gaffney branched out to start a lobbying practice called Gaffney, Bennett and Associates.
For the next three decades, Malcynsky helped build the practice into one of the most respected lobbying firms in Connecticut.
"I always liked public policy so it was a natural attraction to want to get involved with something related to government," Malcynsky said.
Of course, Malcynsky hasn't always been on the winning side of the battle. One of the most prominent issues he found himself in the middle of was the New England Patriots proposed move to Hartford in the late 1990s.
Malcynsky represented the team and Patriots owner Robert Kraft and was at the negotiating table with then Gov. John Rowland — a close ally and friend — when the Patriots proposed building a $375 million stadium in Hartford.
The deal eventually fell apart, and many accused Kraft and the Patriots of simply using Connecticut to leverage a better deal for a new stadium in Massachusetts.
Malcynsky said he is convinced the Patriots had real intentions to move to Hartford. The biggest roadblock to the deal, Malcynsky recalls, was the inability to deal with the environmental issues associated with building a football stadium downtown.
"In our zeal to get the deal done, I think there was a lack of appreciation from both the team and the state as to what would be involved in building this stadium in Hartford," Malcynsky said. "The environmental issues were significant and going to cause serious delays."
Outside the world of politics and law, golfing and fishing are among Malcynsky's hobbies. A boat owner and fisherman, Malcynsky said he enjoys spending time on the water in a few of his favorite spots including Old Saybrook, Block Island and Fishers Island. He also owns a house in Cape Cod.
Although he doesn't get on the course as much as he used too, Malcynsky, who is an 18 handicap, said he plays about a dozen rounds of golf a year. He's a member of the Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Kensington.
He will also spend time with his wife Joni and five children who range in ages from 14 to 23.
Malcynsky said he isn't sure if any of his children will follow in his footsteps and pursue a career as a lobbyist. He wouldn't necessarily argue against it. However, he said he is concerned about the ever widening political divide between Republicans and Democrats in Connecticut and Washington D.C., which has turned politics into much more of a "blood sport," than it used to be.
But on balance, Malcynsky said he thinks the system works pretty well.
"It's organized chaos at best," Malcynsky said. "I think everyone gets frustrated from time to time but by and large I think most people are trying to do the right thing."


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This week I'm feeling the need to address a topic that weighs on me more with each passing day: I'm getting old.
I've realized this because I no longer spend my weekends traipsing my kids to birthday parties with bounce houses and reptile shows. Instead, I celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions with the 50-plus crowd at more elegant affairs, where we drink fine wine and wonder how the heck our kids grew up so fast.
A movie called "This is 40" came out not long ago, and I refused to see it.
Filmmaker Judd Apatow is a funny guy, but I am not interested in seeing a couple of beautiful Hollywood actors whine about being 40 because a) 40 looks pretty good from where I'm sitting; b) if 40 is the age to have a mid-life crisis, I have no idea what to call what's happening to me now, and c) I can't remember because the memory's a bit jiggly these days, but I know it really bothers me.
Getting old is especially rough in Newport Beach, where I live. It's not a crime to be old here, but it's considered offensive to be unattractive. So we sculpt, augment, spray tan, yoga and Pilates our bodies into, well, not youth but a youth-like condition. This pursuit of youthfulness is so exhausting that I suspect it might actually induce premature aging.
I'm sure it's no coincidence that Botox-maker Allergan is headquartered in Irvine. The company must save millions in shipping costs by being so close to one of its biggest markets. Perhaps it should consider slipping the wrinkle-reducing serum directly into our water supply, like fluoride.
Despite all this angst over my advancing years, I can take some solace in the fact that I have plenty of company. Indeed, if forecasts prove correct, Orange County will continue to skew older in the years to come.
The California Department of Finance, which keeps track of such things, projects that the county's overall population will remain essentially flat in the half-century from 2010 to 2060, with a little more than 300,000, or 0.1%, more residents. But that's only because every age group younger than 65, from preschool to practically ready to retire, will shrink slightly.
The over-65 crowd, meanwhile, is expected to surge by 142% in the same time frame. The older the age group, the bigger the increase.
The same phenomenon will play out throughout the world, we are told, as birth rates decline and people live longer. What to do about this population shift and with aging baby boomers like me has become one of the most heated topics of our time, as worries grow over ballooning healthcare needs and other societal costs. Headlines warn of a fiscal "time bomb."
That's the bad news. The good news is that older people are better than you might think at staying relevant.
A rash of research on aging in the past few years has found a number of surprising benefits of growing old. A recent Smithsonian magazine article, for instance, referred to study after study finding that the 60-plus crowd is generally happier, more emotionally stable, more empathetic and more open to compromise than younger people.
One study in particular that received quite a bit of attention involved the University of Illinois' findings that older air traffic controllers excelled at their cognitively challenging jobs. The mature workers were especially good at navigating, juggling multiple aircraft simultaneously and avoiding collisions.
Anecdotal evidence also tells us that old people are getting more respect. Hollywood, for example, has awakened to the notion that many of us love older entertainers, such as Maggie Smith and Betty White, not because they are old but because they are old and cool. For a long time the words "old" and "cool" wouldn't have even made it into the same sentence; now old is the new black.
So are the T-shirts right — do old guys really rule? Are we on the cusp of a cultural awakening to the wonders of old age? Will my sons stop rolling their eyes every time I ask for help with the computer or talk about a great Springsteen concert I once attended?
That might be asking a bit much. And we still have that whole financial armageddon thing to work out.
But the baby boomers "have never been gentle," said Bill Schooling, chief demographer at the state finance department.
They hit the world like a demographic tsunami, prompting schools to be built, suburban tracts to be laid and industries to arise to employ and service them. Now our technology-enabled culture will allow them to remain engaged well past the traditional retirement age.
The baby boom generation "pushed the boundaries," Schooling said, and are now poised to do so again as they move into retirement. "I don't think they'll want to stay quiet. Baby boomers will want to stay active and involved."
Indeed, maybe we'll decide that the notion of growing old gracefully is overrated. As Schooling said, we baby boomers have never been gentle; most of us will probably prefer to go kicking and screaming into that good night.
PATRICE APODACA is a Newport-Mesa public school parent and former Los Angeles Times staff writer. She is also a regular contributor to Orange Coast magazine. She lives in Newport Beach.


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Last spring, when answering a reader's question about our favorite characters to draw, I got to spend some time with some of our beloveds: the ¶ and ß that rarely see the light of day, as well as H&Co's middle name, &. It took great self-control not to spill the beans about another pair of favorites, the dagger and double dagger, for already waiting in the wings were my favorite daggers to ever come out of H&Co. They're the ones in our just-released Sentinel family, seen here.
Daggers come from that archipelago of typographic symbols known as reference marks, which refer readers elsewhere for explanatory or exegetic notes. The traditional first-order reference mark is the asterisk¹¹ The New Oxford English Dictionary advises: "Avoid pronouncing this word 'astericks' or 'asterik,' as many regard such pronunciations as uneducated." Frighteningly, Garner's Modern American Usage (Oxford University Press, 2003) cites some printed examples of the spellings "astericks" and "asterick," in The Washington Times (1998) and Florida Today (1999), respectively., a longtime favorite: in The Elements of Typographic Style, Robert Bringhurst observes that asterisks have been in continuous use for five thousand years. Asterisks can take countless forms, though custom favors ones shaped like stars, flowers, or bathtub faucets; any number of petals is permissible as well, with five-, six-, and eight-lobed asterisks being most common. [Clock starts now in anticipation of the world's first seven-lobed asterisk. —Ed.] The approach that a designer follows in the asterisk is usually echoed in the typeface's second-order reference mark, the dagger (also known as the obelus, obelisk, or long cross), and its third-order mark, the double dagger (a.k.a. diesis or double obelisk.) Both characters have functions in genealogy and other life sciences, where the asterisk indicates the year of birth (*1499), and the dagger the year of death (†1561). There are standard fourth-, fifth- and sixth-order reference marks, too: they are the section mark (§), parallels (||), and number sign (#), after which the cycle repeats with doubles, triples, and so on: *, †, ‡, §, ||, #, **, ††, ‡‡, §§, ||||, ###, ***, †††, ‡‡‡, etc. Beyond three, numbered footnotes are always preferable, even if you are David Foster Wallace.
Daggers afford the type designer a rare opportunity to quote from more widely recognized visual languages, such as architecture and other applied arts. The daggers in our H&Co Didot family echo the kinds of details common in period decoration, and those in Whitney evoke the simplified asterisk of the typewriter, its center removed to prevent the buildup of ink. In Sentinel, we wanted the design's industrial brawn to be mellowed by some lyrical flourishes, which in the daggers produced a 'twisted quillon²² Dagger anatomy, for the quiz: the quillon is the guard that separates the hilt of a knife from its blade, and the choil is the notch where the blade meets the quillon.' that you'll find in another place slab serifs traditionally reside: find a pack of playing cards, and look closely at the dagger of the "suicide king." —JH


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Adam Lambert Makes Chart History
Adam Lambert's killer new disc 'Trespassing ' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart this week. Congrats to Glambert on the big bow. While a No. 1 is always impressive, it's historical in his case, as he is the first openly gay male artist to top the chart, according to Rolling Stone.
So a dual congratulations is in order for the former 'American Idol' runner up.
Interestingly enough, 'Idol' alum Carrie Underwood enjoyed a two-week stint at No. 1 this month but was bumped off the top spot by Lambert. With two former contestants jockeying for position and both bowing at No. 1, it proves that the show is still making stars out of its hopefuls.
Tune in tonight to find out if Phillip Phillips or Jessica Sanchez wins (and feel free to cast your vote here). Something tells us regardless of who is named Season 11 winner, both will have careers akin to those of Lambert and Underwood.
Again, congrats to Glambert on becoming the first openly out male musician to top the chart. That's a huge victory for the LGBT community and they are well-represented by the singer. We hope that Glambert and his BF are celebrating the good news!
Watch Adam Lambert Perform 'Never Close Our Eyes' on 'American Idol'


text: Online Engagement May 6, 2013 08:46 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Jim Dickrell Dairy Herd Management Dairy Editor Email **Extended comments are highlighted in blue. Tell your story the right way While it's difficult, even uncomfortable, to engage consumers at the dairy case in your local grocery store, it has always been the first line of defense in combatting misinformation about how you make milk. Bonus Content On-line dairy resources, Extended story MyDairy Social Media 2.0 My Dairy Toolkit Dairy Farming Today DairyGood Social media—Facebook, Twitter and YouTube—can make that socially uncomfortable experience a little easier. The more you use it, the more comfortable you will be in talking with others about the dairy industry. And you'll be able to reach far more folks far more effectively in far less time. But, as in any social situation, there are right ways and wrongs ways to go about it, says Jolene Griffin, director of industry communications for Dairy Management Inc. (DMI). She works on producer communication and helps lead the team that created, implemented and maintains DMI's myDairy social media program for dairy advocates. The wrong way is to immediately confront any anti-dairy message you see on the social media sites. The right way involves prolonged engagement on these sites, letting others get to know you so that they trust and respect you as someone who is knowledgeable in your field. "You have to engage on a regular basis, not just about the dairy industry," Griffin says. While that might seem like a huge time drain, checking your social media accounts once a day or several times a week can be sufficient, she says. The key is to become a regular, thoughtful, trusted contributor. Simply sharing what you've done on the farm that day builds rapport with other readers. Recent consumer research shows that 30% to 50% of consumers feel they simply don't know enough about current dairy farming practices to form an opinion. Other research shows that consumers trust people "like themselves" more than they trust government or business officials. If you're a regular social media contributor, when an anti-dairy or anti-animal post pops up, you will be the person "like themselves" that they trust, she says. In your response, there are some definite best practices to keep in mind, Griffin says. Stay on message. Address the issue at hand succinctly. Be respectful and polite. Be on the offensive. Explain why you do certain things in a certain way in terms non-farm people can understand. Don't use jargon. Personalize the message by using your own on-farm experience. Example: "We want our calves to be as healthy as they can be. We bottle feed our calves individually to make sure they receive good nutrition." Take the time to craft a thoughtful response. Knee-jerk reactions are often regretted the next day. Refer them or direct link to such sites as www.dairyfarmingtoday.org. If you really get stuck, email Griffin at firstname.lastname@example.com. In some cases, anti-animal advocates will try to start an on-line argument, accusing farmers of certain practices only because they're profitable. Separating calves at birth and de-horning are often targeted as issues. These are more difficult engagements, says Griffin. Using the above techniques might not win the argument with advocates (probably nothing will), but it will show others reading the posts who has the most credibility. That's especially true if you have been a long-time, trusted member of the group. Ultimately, you may have to agree to disagree, says Griffin. Back to news


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technologic needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 24 designs submitted by 5 freelance designers.
Driven Computers http://www.drivencomputers.com
We are a growing residential and small business computer service company, we also sell computers.
We understand that marketing and design are extremely important and both should be done by people that are good at it.
We strive for friendliness, expertise and great value, going above and beyond for customers, but also not being the cheapest option.
Computer users, young professionals, families with multiple computers, and to a lesser extent seniors. People that need help with computers.
This will be a flyer we put up on community boards, in other businesses, etc.
We want an effective marketing piece, it's all about bringing in customers and spreading brand awareness. We are the local option for computer repair, new computers and in-home service. We are trying to contrast with our big box competitors.
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Escobar Home Run Leads Twins Past Indians Monday Night
The Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 in ten innings Monday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar launched a solo home run in the top of the tenth inning to account for the only run of the game.
Minnesota starting pitcher Kyle Gibson bounced back from a couple of sub-par starts and put together a seven inning, two-hit performance. Gibson earned a no decision in the game.
Brian Duensing, Caleb Thielbar and Glen Perkins combined for three shutout innings, with Thielbar getting the win and Perkins picking up his eighth save of the season.
The Twins are now 15-15 on the season and are currently 4.5 games behind Detroit in the American League Central. Minnesota is just a half-game behind four teams currently tied for two Wild Card spots.


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Experience the Best of Nature Glamour during Kerala Tour
Kerala Backwater Tour
The name of Kerala always conjures my mind with an image of the sun-kissed beaches, the misty hill stations, the enchanting backwaters and the forestlands rich in flora and fauna. Because of its celestial beauty National Geographic Traveler Magazine ranked Kerala a 'Ten Paradise of the World' and 'Fifty Places of a Lifetime'.
This recognition is enough, which lures scores of tourists to this place from across the globe. And I am one of them who visited this land of scenic beauty with my two friends last month. We took customized Kerala Travel Guide from a travel agent at budgeted rates. This 4 day and 4 nights tour package was efficiently designed that provided us a chance to explore and experience the myriad facets of Kerala Tourism.
The first day of our Kerala Tour is dedicated for beaches. We spent almost whole day at Kovalam beach. This is a cluster of three crescent shaped beaches whose charm is renowned throughout the world. We enjoyed the scenic composition of sea, sun and sand at our best. The pristine, serene and scenic ambience of this place enthralls us most. This beach is also ideal for water sports activities like Kayaking, Swimming, Surfing and Skiing.
Next day of our tour was dedicated for backwater cruise. The Kerala Backwaters are a labyrinthine network of 900 km of waterways interconnected with canals, rivers, lakes and inlets. It is the uniqueness of Kerala Tourism, which gave us chance to experience the natures jubilant scattered in the form of land, sea and sky. 'Kettuvalams' popularly known as Kerala houseboats are the ideal way to enjoy Kerala Backwater Cruise.
With Kerala backwater Cruise, we experienced nature's breathtaking beauty with the soothing sound of water rippling alongside the houseboat. During our cruise, we experienced kaleidoscopic view of countryside, swaying palm trees, emerald rice fields and several historical monuments on the bank. We were totally engrossed by nature's jubilant beauty. The ecstasy we felt cannot be expressed in words.
After spending memorable night stay in a leisurely flowing houseboat, we reached Periyar in the morning. It is among the famous of all Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries known for its exotic collections of flora and fauna. This national park is located on the bank of Periyar Lake and sprawled over an area of 777 Sq.km. The exotic collection of flora and fauna species make this place a heart throbbing destination. Whole day we spent in this wildlife reserve sighting many animals, bird species and floral species. Some of the most sighted wild animals are wild elephants, Sloth Bears, wild boars and Stripe-necked Mongoose.
After enjoying nature's beauty, we went to dance theater to experience the rich culture fiesta of this state. Here we saw Kathakali the most renowned dance drama of all Kerala dances. It is a classical dance-drama known for its unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. The word Kathakali literally means Story-Play. The themes of the Kathakali are religious in nature whose stories are taken from religious scriptures.
Next and the last stop over of our itinerary were at a restaurant whose delicious dishes are known across the globe. Here we ate typical Kerala Cuisine whose taste still titillates my taste buds. After satisfying our appetite, we went to airport and good-bye this land of God's own Country.


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1979 Ford F-150 - Project Two-By Four, Part 1Posted in Project Vehicles on July 1, 2001
If you have a two-wheel drive and youre fed up with getting stuck, or your buddies with four-bys just plain leave you in the dust, then its probably time to sell the pegleg, step up to the plate, and buy a 4x4. Or is it?
Two-bys can be lots of fun for high-speed use, and our 79 Ford F-150 was no exception. It certainly wasnt a slouch with 35-inch tires and 17 inches of travel in the front, accompanied by 14 inches in the rear. Jumps from 5 feet were no problem, and dips and bumps were easily absorbed. However, dune and mud runs had left us stranded and wanting a 4x4. In some situations low range would have been nice too. We have a lot of time and money wrapped up in our truck, including a new engine, tranny, and rearend. It didnt make much sense to sell it and start over, so we decided to convert it to a 4x4. It is possible to buy a 4x4 of the same make and bolt on all of the good parts and sell the leftover truck, but we just couldnt part with our 79.
Now that we decided to keep the truck, we needed to decide how to go about the conversion. Bolting on factory 73-79 Ford 4x4 components (tranny, transfer case, axle, and suspension) might seem like the easiest method, and it is for many models. It turns out that the 66-79 Ford two-wheel-drive frames are different from the four-wheel-drive frames. The main difference is the engine crossmember. The 4x4 crossmember is made from square tube and is positioned in front of the engine, away from the axle assembly. The two-wheel-drive piece provides a mounting location for the I-beams and hangs below the engine. It needs to be removed or modified unless a huge lift is planned. We were lifting our truck 6-7 inches over stock.
Another complication is that the transmission in your two-wheel drive is probably fine. This was the case for our truck, so it seemed wasteful to swap it out for a 4x4 trans mated to a transfer case. A divorce-mounted transfer case was the perfect solution. Divorced Dana 24s and NP205s are somewhat common in wrecking yards and can be found relatively cheap since they hardly ever break. A divorce mounted case would also help with weight distribution by moving a good portion of bulk to the rear of the vehicle. The third advantage that came to mind was that we could clock the transfer case for more ground clearance. We didnt need an expensive adapter, just a third driveshaft. We decided on a divorced Dodge NP205 to provide splitting duties.
The Dodge transfer case has the front output on the passenger side. This offers us plenty of options for a front axle but we have our limitations too. Custom units were too expensive and we wanted to be able to buy spare parts from wrecking yards if need be. Ford axles have the differentials on the wrong side, and the high-pinion design would have caused major clearance problems with the factory two-wheel-drive crossmember. Chevy axles have the diff on the same side as the Dodge transfer case and are more common than Dodge axles with 5-on-5 ½ lug patterns. So Chevy it was.
We thought that a bombproof Dana 60 would be nice, but we doubted that its size and weight were really needed. In fact, it was too heavy and probably way overkill for our high-speed, nimble truck with 35-inch tires. It was also an expensive option that would need to be converted to a five-lug or we would have to swap out the rear axle to match the eight-lug front. A Dana 44 from a 73-76 Chevy was deemed to be the best option. It has ½-inch-thick, 2 ¾-inch-diameter axletubes, the diff is on the correct side, lots of them exist in wrecking yards, and the six-lug pattern could be easily changed to 5-on-5 ½. It turned out that the width was only slightly wider than the factory Ford 9-inch in the back of our truck. A call to Boyce Equipment netted us a rebuilt Dana 44 with 4.10 gears to match the back. If your project or budget calls for a 10-bolt, a Dana 60, or even a 2 ½- or a 5-ton axle, Boyce has them all.
The truck was originally built as a high-speed desert runner, and we didnt want to lose that capability with the integration of four-wheel drive. Leaf springs would have been simple to install since the perches on our axle were about the same width as our framerails. Coils could have been mounted in the original (aftermarket in our case) coil buckets, but installing Ford radius arms on our Chevy axle posed its own set of problems. Neither of these designs would look or perform any different than a normal straight-axle Ford 4x4. Also, if long travel is built into the factory radius arm suspension there will be significant caster change throughout the travel. Articulation would also be limited by the presence of the C-bushings. We knew it would be difficult to keep the 17 inches of suspension we originally had and still maintain safe steering linkages, but we were willing to settle for a little less travel in exchange for four-wheel drive.
We chose to build a three-link suspension with a Panhard rod. Coilover shocks will compactly and economically perform damping and rebound chores. The links are attached to the axle and frame with Aurora rod ends on 1 ½-inch DOM tubing. The tubing has a wall thickness of almost 3/8 inch so it can handle rocks and just about anything we hit it with. All three arms are the same length, and the upper and lower arms are parallel to each other. This ensures that there is no caster change throughout the travel and we only need to carry one spare arm. The axle is kept inline by a 11/8-inch-diameter, heavy wall DOM Panhard rod with Aurora rod ends. The drag link is made of the same material. Both components use the same rod ends and both are the same length, so again, only one spare is needed.
Staying true to the find-it- anywhere motif, we ditched the behind-the-engine steering and chose a 70-78 Camaro Saginaw power steering box that has 2 ½ turns lock-to-lock. The box is a 76 GM 800 unit with the larger bearings and stronger casting. This box has the same bolt pattern as many American cars, so a field replacement should be a snap if it should ever fail. The box is connected to our factory column with a Flaming River collapsible steering shaft. We built our own steering-box mount using DOM tubing that pierces the freshly reinforced framerail. This month well cover the axle installation, steering, and the three-link suspension design. Next month well cover the transfer case, driveshafts, the shocks, how to build the shock hoops, and any leftover details.
Necessary Tools
Common hand tools
Angle finder
Assorted files
½-inch drill
Assorted drill bits and hole saws
Welder (preferably MIG or TIG) with at least ¼-inch single-pass capability
Sawzall, torch, or plasma cutter
Chop saw
Extra-tall jackstands
Ratchet straps
Optional Tools
Tube bender: can be used to make cool shock hoops and brackets
Tubing notcher: copes tubing for easy fit-up and welding
¾-inch fine thread tap
3/16-inch mild plate steel: size and amount will depend on bracket design
1 ½-inch 0.120 wall mild steel tubing: 15-30 feet
1 1/8-inch DOM tubing with 5/8-inch inside diameter: 4 feet
1 ½-inch heavy-wall DOM or chrome moly tubing: amount depends on the length of the links
11/8-inch heavy-wall DOM with 11/16-inch inside diameter: length will depend on drag link and Panhard rod design
Wrangler shackle bushings (two pair)
PFTE- (Teflon) lined Aurora rod ends (size and type will depend on use)
King Prerunner coilover and standard shocks and hardware
Eibach coils
Divorced Dodge NP205
72-76 ½-ton GM Dana 44 front axle
73-79 F-150 hubs and rotors
Skyjacker stainless braided lines
Warn locking hubs
Miscellaneous Grade 8 hardware
Autofab 4 ½-inch bumpstops
Flaming River steering shaft
GM 800 steering box with Camaro pitman arm
Transfer case shift linkage
Wheels and tires
Lift for rear
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The European Commission will make changes to the Privacy and
Electronic Communications Directive to take account of the
exploding market in radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, it
has said. Amendments will be proposed by the middle of this
year.20 Mar 2007
The Commission has published a Communication, intended as "a step towards a policy framework," for dealing with RFID chips, whose usefulness is seen by some to be at odds with privacy and data protection.
RFID is a radio technology which allows chips to be identified at short distances by chip readers. The chips themselves are so cheap – just a few pence each – that they are useful in all sorts of commercial applications, from goods transit to stock management and even shop checkouts.
It is the application of the chips to people and the things people do with the chipped goods, though, that has always worried privacy activists. Information Society and Media Commissioner Viviane Reding said that the advisory group she was forming to monitor RFID would work in conjunction with the Article 29 Data Protection Working Group, an existing, independent EU advisory body.
Reding announced the creation of an RFID Stakeholder Group to help the Commission develop its RFID policy as part of an action plan to address the potential pitfalls and benefits of using RFID technology.
As well as the creation of the Stakeholder Group, she announced that changes to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive (also known as the ePrivacy Directive) would be proposed by summer to take account of RFID applications, as part of the EU Telecom Rules' review.
While the Data Protection Directive is complemented by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive, the latter is limited to the processing of personal data in connection with the provision of publicly available electronic communications services in public communications networks.
The Commission Communication notes: "Due to this limitation, many RFID applications fall only under the general Data Protection Directive and are not directly covered by the ePrivacy Directive."
Reding also promised that recommendations on how to handle data protection and privacy in relation to RFID would be published by the end of the year, and that an assessment of what other law changes would be necessary would be produced by the end of 2008.
The Commission believes there can be tremendous economic and even social value in the use of RFID technology. "RFIDs are indeed seen as the gateway to a new phase of development of the information society, often referred to as the 'internet of things', in which the internet does not only link computers and communications terminals, but potentially any of our daily surrounding objects," said the Commission's Communication.
"RFID is of policy concern because of its potential to become a new motor of growth and jobs if the barriers to innovation can be overcome," said the Commission's report. "The production price of RFID tags is now approaching a level that permits wide commercial and public sector deployment. With wider use, it becomes essential that the implementation of RFID takes place under a legal framework that affords citizens effective safeguards for fundamental values, health, data protection and privacy."
Reding said that the technology could have major benefits to Europe. "From fighting counterfeits to better healthcare, smart RFID-chips offers tremendous opportunities for business and society," she said.
The Commission conducted research which discovered that people in the EU were not really aware of RFID's risks or benefits. "The Commission's Europe-wide public consultation in 2006 identified a strong lack of awareness and considerable concern among citizens," said Reding. "The Commission's RFID strategy will therefore seek to raise awareness, stress the absolute need for citizens to decide how their personal data is used and ensure that Europe removes existing obstacles to RFID's enormous potential."
Reding also published her views on mobile television, an emerging technology in Europe. She said that interoperability was crucial to any future success of mobile television, just as the GSM standard was vital to the successful growth of mobile phone technology. "Whereas for the time being each country is developing its own Mobile TV market, the Commission – which is currently preparing a Communication on the subject – underlines the need for a proactive and coordinated EU-strategy," said a statement from Reding's department.
"With an estimated worldwide market of €11.4 billion by 2009, mobile TV represents an opportunity for Europe to combine its strength in mobile communications with the richness and diversity of its audiovisual sector," said Reding. "However, I am disappointed about the lack of progress made so far. Industry and Member States must work more closely together to devise a common approach, compare technologies, look at possible legal obstacles, make spectrum available throughout Europe and choose together the best way to ensure a quick and large take-up of mobile TV by Europeans, preferably based on a single standard. It is now time to draft the new model of Mobile TV that it needs to be economically successful in Europe."
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The other day, the above image of the Brooklyn Nets dancers, the Brooklynettes, hit the webs and two things occurred to me. First, the Brooklynettes is such an awesome name for their dancers and I will flick a booger at anyone who disagrees. Second, big whoop, we've known what their uniforms look like for two months now. But I guess this image showed off a little more of how edgy this squad of shakers and shimmiers will be, presumably as a distraction from Kris Humphries swallowing flies.
Yesterday, though, Amanda Lyn Ferri, one of the only reasons I still check my Tumblr (along with the Animal Blog), posted a picture of what she believes is the Brooklynettes' inspiration…
That's a pretty solid comparison right there. I might have gone with this if a few of the dancers were hairier:
But that Clueless comparison is probably better. It's just, you guys haven't lived until you've seen Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue. Thankfully, Universal Studios in Florida still has it, while Universal Studios Hollywood replaced it with Spider-Man Rocks. Sorry, but the only Jewish rock stars I recognize are in KISS.
Anyway, as I was trying to say, the Brooklynettes' uniforms are no mystery, as the dancers have been on a whirlwind PR tour since at least July, traveling across the country and as far as Brazil to show off their new black-and-white swag *punches self in crotch* in an effort to raise awareness that the Nets of New Jersey are no more, and the new over-spending Brooklyn team is the star of New York City now. Not those stupid Knicks, right Mikhail Prokhorov? Please don't kill me.


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For the lead role in "The Number 23", Schumacher and the producers turned to an actor he had worked with on Batman Forever in 1994 - international superstar Jim Carrey. Carrey's range made him seem like the perfect choice to play the off-center dual roles of Walter Sparrow and Detective Fingerling, but they could only hope that he would be interested in taking on a role so different from his comedy roots.
"Jim has proven himself to be a master of acting among many genres," says producer Beau Flynn. "This thriller seemed to be a natural progression in his career, as these roles have a bizarre comic edge within an original look at life that is perfectly Jim."
Schumacher also believed from his previous experience working with Carrey that the actor had the ability to take on the challenging dual roles.
"I think people have started to see Jim as the fine actor he is," says Schumacher. "Somehow in our culture, great brilliant comics are not revered in the same way as dramatic actors, which is crazy. Jim has certainly been one of stellar comic stars for a long time now, but he has many other facets, and I think he certainly shows them in this movie. He's fearless."
The filmmakers believed Carrey could pull off the role, but what they didn't know at the time was that Carrey also had his own personal connection to the number 23.
"I actually changed the name of my company to JC23 a couple years ago because I had kind of an obsession with this number for a long time," says Carrey. "One of my friends in Canada had the obsession, and he told me about it - started pointing to things like license plates and showing how they added up to 23. I thought it was ridiculous, but then I started seeing it everywhere and it finally ended up culminating in my realization that the 23rd Psalm was about living without fear. That's why I used it in my company name."
A few years later, the number would once again surface in Carrey's life.
"When the script came along, it was completely coincidental," says Carrey. "I was telling a friend about my 23 thing, and he told me he had just read a script called The Number 23. So I read it and was blown away - it was so compelling and it was freaking me out, page by page. I gave the script to another friend of mine to read and, after an hour and a half, I went back in to see him. He had read the entire script and had turned to page 23 where he was circling every 23rd word to see if there was a pattern. That's what I think this movie will do with an audience - you'll leave the theater going, 'There it is!'"
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