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Low price. Comprehensive picture controls for a value HDTV.
Poor video-processing performance. Excessive edge enhancement. Inconsistent color tracking.
Bottom Line
The Vizio GV42L is a decent LCD option for game consoles or other "clean" sources of video, but regular TV was tainted by distracting artifacts, and the set's default color quality meant that professional help would be required to achieve realistic results.
The antireflective nature of LCD screens makes them well suited to brightly lit rooms, but it takes clever engineering to create an LCD that stands up to scrutiny in a light-controlled environment where the eye is most sensitive. The Vizio GV42L HDTV is one of the least expensive 42-inch LCDs out there, but I found its default color quality less than ideal, and it had a hard time minimizing the distracting artifacts that can appear when viewing standard-definition video on a high-definition screen.
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Opening the GV42L's box revealed a foam-wrapped display with an easy-to-follow setup poster affixed to the outside of the wrapper. The GV42L requires no assembly, making setup as simple as plugging it in and turning it on. Weighing in at 73.5 pounds and measuring 29.8 by 42.3 by 11.4 inches (HWD) with its stand attached, the GV42L slims down to 4.3 inches deep when the table stand is removed. Unlike most Vizio plasma TVs I've tested, including the impressive VP42, the GV42L's bottom-mounted speakers are removable, which reduces its wall-mounted height by nearly three inches and leaves only its attractive gloss-black bezel surrounding the screen. The warranty covers parts and labor for one year, and extended warranty plans and custom installation services are also available.
Unlike previous Vizio TV's I've reviewed, the GV42L has a fully backlit remote control. Though the remote retains the comfortable hourglass shape and rubberized backside of other Vizio remotes, the addition of the amber backlit keys is much appreciated. The remote has semi-discrete input selection, meaning that each video input type is given its own button that can be used to switch among multiple similar connections. Codes provided in the manual enable owners to program the remote to control additional A/V devices such as DVD players, cable boxes, and VCRs. Despite the remote's somewhat crowded layout and on-button/near-button labeling scheme, its good tactile feedback kept it from becoming unwieldy.
All audio and video connections on the GV42L are located on the back of the display, facing downward along the lower edge. Provided inputs include two component-video connections, two HDMI ports, a VGA connection for PC use, and an RF input for cable/off-air tuning. The central location of the HDMI inputs was unfortunate, as the TV's base stand sticks out just far enough to interfere with cable insertion and slightly bends connected cords outward from the display. The GV42L's native screen resolution is 1,366 by 768 pixels, with (near) 1:1 pixel mapping possible via VGA input but not through HDMI.
The GV42L's menu system provides a solid selection of picture adjustments, including a backlight control, color-temperature presets, and adjustable video-noise reduction. Restrictions on picture-in-picture (PIP) functionality were surprisingly relaxed, letting most standard and high-definition sources be displayed in the set's sub-picture. The GV42L's viewing modes included zoom, adaptive stretch, and widescreen modes, but the zoom feature that can be used to crop black bars from letterboxed movies didn't function properly with HD sources. This resulted in vertically stretched imagery, though 480i/p video content appeared to zoom evenly. Interestingly, I encountered a similar scaling quirk with the premium-priced Pioneer Elite PRO-940HD plasma display.
An HDTV's out-of-the-box image quality is configured to attract the eyeballs of shoppers, not for faithful and accurate video reproduction. Looking at a grayscale ramp test on the GV42L, I saw that the darker grays were tinged with green, and some minor banding was evident throughout the scale. This response was similar to what I saw with the 42-inch Westinghouse LVM-42w2 when using its warm color-temperature preset. The GV42L also exhibited excessive edge "enhancements" that appear as faint white outlines along the edges of objects. This unwanted-sharpness artifact was more pronounced than it was with Vizio's VP42 plasma display, and it couldn't be completely eliminated using the provided picture controls on either TV.
Placing the GV42L side by side with the 42-inch Vizio PF42 plasma HDTV in a well-lit room, the LCD's antireflective screen made black appear darker and colors more saturated. But with the lights off and reflections minimized, the plasma's representation of black became admirably dark, while the LCD's appeared bright gray. To give the GV42L a fair chance in a darkened environment, I adjusted the backlight setting to minimum levels and found its black levels comparable with the plasma'sbut peak brightness was significantly reduced, making the overall image look much dimmer than the VP42's. Also, even with properly set brightness and contrast levels, the GV42L renders the darkest portions of the picture too darkly. This sacrifices fine details.
The majority of televised content currently available continues to be broadcast in standard definition (SD). To compensate, an HDTV's video processor determines how well this relatively low-resolution video will look when scaled to match the screen's capabilities. Unfortunately, SD video on the GV42L exhibited more jagged-edge artifacts than I like to see. The frames of bespectacled actors seemed especially jaggy. Motion performance was also unimpressive, as I noted excessive smearing and loss of detail with fast-moving imagery. It reminded me of what I saw when viewing the same content on the Philips 42PF9831/D LCD HDTV. Later testing with the HQV benchmark-test DVD confirmed the TV's generally poor performance with standard-definition video. The Vizio VP42 plasma's final HQV score was over 40 percent higher, signifying fewer distracting artifacts with regular television.
The GV42L was quite good at maintaining color saturation as viewing angles increased, something that can be difficult for even premium LCD HDTVs such as the Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2. But as viewing angles increased, so did a hazy, glowing glare along the edges and corners of the screenan artifact related to the transmissive nature of LCD technology. Unlike the Sony, however, the GV42L overscans standard and high-definition video by 3 to 3.5 percent, sacrificing an inch or more of the picture along the edges of the screen.
Contrast-ratio measurements using an ANSI checkerboard pattern with the GV42L produced the unimpressive result of 659:1 (maximum backlight). High black levels were the culprit. And reducing the TV's backlight setting to minimum had little effect on the contrast ratio score, because peak brightness decreased dramaticallyto less than half as bright as the Vizio VP42. Color tracking with the TV's default settings confirmed a green emphasis in the darker grays, but I was able to correct this error through calibration using a custom color-temperature setting available in the standard menu.
Vizio's GV42L is a low-cost LCD HDTV with some limitations. Though the similarly sized Westinghouse LVM-42w2 costs more, it offers higher resolution, more HD-compatible video inputs, and significantly better image contrast. The 42-inch Vizio VP42 HD plasma display, on the other hand, is cheaper than the GV42L, yet it provides a similar selection of A/V connections and, more important, fewer distracting image artifacts when viewing standard-definition video. For people looking for a widescreen LCD to use with a game console, PC, or another relatively "clean" source of video, the GV42L is certainly a viable value option that should provide years of trouble-free service. Videophiles, however, should look elsewhere.
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HDMI video input @ 1080i
VESA Uniformity (black): 50.1% (poor)
VESA Uniformity (white): 88.8% (fair)
ANSI contrast ratio: 659:1 (fair)
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Meet Roger's Support Staff
How does Roger manage to be the Number One Realtor in Sarasota for the fifth time? He doesn't do it alone! He has assembled a staff of experts to support his cutting edge efforts and initiatives. Whether you're a seller, or buyer, the resources Roger brings to the table are unmatched.
Roger and his support staff (from left front) Stephanie Ruzgis, Executive Assistant; Saleemah Stanley, Listing/Marketing Assistant; Mary Kay Ryan, Director of Customer Care; (from left back) Tom Briggle, Director of Internet Marketing; Barbara Bourn, project manager and Roger Pettingell.
Stephanie Ruzgis – Executive Assistant
Stephanie has overseen and managed the daily operations of Roger's office since March 2011 and possesses 20+ years of real estate experience. Her areas of expertise include preparing listing presentations, listing agreements, contracts and executing all closing activities. She has been a licensed Florida Real Estate agent since 1992, and holds an AA degree in English, as well as a Paralegal Certification. Previously, she worked with developer Taylor Woodrow on the Queens Harbour development on Longboat Key and The Oaks Preserve as the Office and Closing administrator. Stephanie also worked as Office Manager at RE/MAX and provided executive support to two of the office's top producers. She moved to Sarasota in 1989 from Houston, Texas, where she and her husband owned and operated a private utility company. Stephanie is an avid animal lover.
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Saleemah Stanley – Listing/Marketing Assistant
A few of Saleemah's areas of expertise include managing Roger's listings in the Multiple Listing Service and documenting property, showing instructions and community details to create custom marketing materials for each listing. Since December 2012, she has also managed video and photo shoots. Saleemah researches statistics for Roger's newly developed Current Market Analysis (CMA), reports on 17 communities in the Longboat Key and Sarasota areas. She is a fourth generation, native Sarasotan, is an honors graduate from Sarasota High School and holds a BA in Journalism from Florida A&M University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. In her leisure time, she keeps busy and enjoys spending time with her teenage son.
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With over 20 years of experience in creative and strategic planning, Tom's role includes promoting all property listings on the Internet, including social media, website creation, search engine optimization, email campaigns and online advertising. He joined Roger's team in September of 2013. Tom previously managed and directed web marketing with AmericaTab, Sterling Commerce and Ohio Energy. He is a past president of the American Marketing Association, Columbus, Ohio Chapter and compiled years of experience as a newspaper reporter, editor and stringer for the Associated Press and United Press International in Ohio. Tom enjoys scuba diving and umpiring baseball with the Florida Blue Umpire Association. Tom is a graduate of the University of Toledo, and recently moved to Florida with his wife, Linda, where they both are enjoying our beautiful climate.
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It's the 99th anniversary of Be Kind to Animals Week – a week nationally-designated to promote kindness to animals throughout our country. You can help animals – and humans – by encouraging the compassionate and respectful treatment of all creatures. The American Humane Association and Peoria County Animal Protection Services encourages you to be a part of kindness by:
Adopting a pet from an animal shelter. Every year, an estimated 3.7 million animals must be euthanized at our nation's shelters because they could not be adopted into loving homes. Help animals find a second chance at happiness by adopting your next pet from your local shelter or rescue group. American Humane Association has tips to find the animal companion that's right for you and develop a bond that will last a lifetime.
Taking care of your pet. Pets are like children who never grow up. They need you to help keep them healthy and safe throughout their lives. Keep your animal's vaccinations up-to-date. Make sure he's wearing proper identification. Take your pet to the veterinarian regularly. Know what it takes to be a responsible pet owner.
Appreciating wildlife. All animals deserve to be treated humanely — family pets and animals in the wild. Create an inviting space in your yard and garden for butterflies, hummingbirds and other creatures. If wildlife comes too close to home, look for ways to coexist with animals or to protect your property humanely.
Reporting animal abuse. Animal cruelty and abuse is not only tragic for animals, but also an indicator that other forms of abuse such as domestic violence could be happening. If you see something that looks suspicious — a dog chained in your neighbor's yard that looks underfed, a child putting a cat in a box and kicking it around the yard — don't hesitate. Call Peoria County Animal Protection Services at 309.672.2440.
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Prof. Olivier de Weck
Prof. Karen Willcox
Spring 2010
There is need for a rigorous, quantitative multidisciplinary design methodology that works with the non-quantitative and creative side of the design process in engineering systems. The goal of multidisciplinary systems design optimization is to create advanced and complex engineering systems that must be competitive not only in terms of performance, but also in terms of life-cycle value. The objective of the course is to present tools and methodologies for performing system optimization in a multidisciplinary design context. Focus will be equally strong on all three aspects of the problem: (i) the multidisciplinary character of engineering systems, (ii) design of these complex systems, and (iii) tools for optimization.
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Speed Racer is an eighteen year old race car driver, and is one of the youngest in the international racing circuit. Speed is motivated by the disappearance of his older brother to become the greatest driver in the world. Driving the car his father built for him, the Mach 5, He just may have what it takes to become the best. In addition to his masterful driving skills, Speed is a martial artist with a strong sense of justice and frequently finds himself battling terrorists, corrupt racers and criminals who want to win the races and hurt innocent people for their own crooked and twisted reasons.
In the original Japanese version Speed's name is Gô Mifune. HIs father who built the Mach-gō (The Mach 5) is named Daisuke Mifune. His Race Car company is named after the family name Mifune. So when Gô sports a white open-face helmet has an M on it (representing Mifune Motors), as does the car Mach-gō. When not racing he wears a blue shirt with a yellow "G" for his first name Gô. Trixie's name is Michi Shimura therefor the "M" adorning her blouse stands for Michi.


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Interview by: Veronica Blake
CHICKEN Tikka Masala follows the fortunes of the Chopra family,
of Preston, as they arrange for their only son Jimi (Chris Bisson)
to become engaged to Simran, a pretty, well-educated girl from
a respectable Indian family.
Simran is perfect in every way but there's one major problem,
Jimi is in love with someone else... his boyfriend Jack!
Here, IndieLondon's Veronica Blake talks exclusively to Chris
about the film and his career so far...
Q. Chris you've been incredibly busy. You're
currently touring with Kiss Me Kate. Your film Chicken Tikka Masala
is about to released and you're also appearing in Where
the Heart Is and Shameless. How do like to relax when you have
a free moment?
A. I'm pretty old fashioned for a 24-year-old.
I like to play a round of golf, to potter around the garden, and
visit markets. There's this great mixture of people in Camden.
This eclectic mix of nutters, myself included. When Keith Duffy
first came over to work on Corrie we liked to visit the market,
looking for retro clothes, or go to Cottons for dinner. Few people
realise that I'm West Indian and my parents are from Trinidad.
Many people think I'm Hindi or Sikh, come from India and
I'm always being sent scripts which feature Asian characters,
but my family are from Trinidad, so I was raised on peas 'n rice
and curried goat.
So whenever I'm in Camden I love to go to one of the reallly
good West Indian restaurants, such as the Mango Room or Cottons,
which has a nice vibe when the music kicks in late at night.
Q. How did you get into acting? Did you attend stage
school, appear in school plays?
A. No, I never did any of that. I was a very shy and
retiring child, very quiet. Never knew what to say to people.
I completely fell into it by chance. I know I don't sound
it, but I am actually very shy still. I got offered a job on telly
when I was 12 and started from there. My dad very kindly volunteered
me to be in a fashion show that my auntie was doing, so I got
an agent as a result of that.
I really didn't want to be in the fashion show. I was so shy.
The worst thing you could have asked me to do was to walk down
a catwalk in front of an audience with music pumping out.
I hated the idea. But dad volunteered me because they needed another
kid to take part. I'm one of those people who walks with
my feet pointed inwards, so I had to straighten them. So that's
how it happened, and that's why I'm in sunny Cardiff
Q. Are you ambitious?
A. No not at all. I've given up acting before,
but people keep offering me jobs. I just do whatever feels natural
in my life. I don't have any strategy or masterplan to go
to Hollywood.
I read the scripts which people send to me and I decide what I
want to do, I do what feels right. I live organically really.
I do this acting which is all a bit strange and go off and do
all my parties in London. But then I can't wait to get back
and potter round my garden, and check how my plants are doing.
I feel like I'm fighting a constant battle to go home. That's
all I seem to want to do in my life is want to go home.
Q. Your new film, Chicken Tikka Masala, looks like it
was a lot of fun. What was it like working with Saeed Jaffrey?
A. I've worked with Saeed before. He played my
dad in Coronation St. In fact, Saeed, bless his cotton socks,
said to me one day when we were filming 'When did I first
work with you?' I said Saeed you played my dad on Coronation
St. for a year!
He was great to work with, Saeed, very funny. Perhaps his memory
was somewhat clouded by the Chardonnay. He loves a glass of vino
and loves to talk. He's got so many interesting stories
to tell.
He's done so much stuff and been so many interesting places.
Saeed's great. He blesses the camera before each take. I'm
not sure what religion he is, but he always raises his hand and
does a cross sign before each take.
Q. Chicken Tikka crosses the stereotypical racial and
gender barriers in how it portrays not only Asian culture but
also homosexuality?
A. It treats the gay relationship in a very organic way.
It's not graphic, not hammered home, never played. It's
just a normal relationship/ friendship. To do justice to my gay
friends. I played a gay part in Shameless, but I've never
played a big Queen. Unless the role requires it. It's refreshing
to play to see gay characters as normal people. Which is what
they are.
Q. You've played gay characters and portrayed them
so well in both Shameless and Chicken Tikka Masala. Do you get
chatted up by gay men when you go out in Manchester or Soho?
A. Nobody presumes I'm gay. Not at all. It's
just a character isn't it? It's just a job, it's work.
Q. When you go home after a day filming, what would you
rustle up in the kitchen? A Chicken Tikka? What's your favourite
A. I'm quite a good cook actually when I apply
myself to it. I just don't tend to cook often - I never
seem to have the time. Especially as I'm single, I tend
to go to dinner a lot. Cooking for one's no fun is it?
I don't tend to cook from recipie books, though I've
got to say Jamie Oliver's fish pie is the best fish pie
on the planet.
I love spicy food. I was brought up on West Indian food and I
love it. I grew up in Mancester, and one of the few places where
you can actually buy decent West Indian food is on Moss Side.
So I always pop into the local cafes on the way to and from work,
for some curry or stew or roti. I just love spices. When I shop,
I buy lots of spices and think how I'm going to put them
together afterwards.
Q. How do you switch off after a day on set?
A. I like to play golf, which is a fairly organic thing
to do. I turn my mobile off, meet a few friends and go for a walk
round the countryside and hit a ball as you go round.
I like pottering round my garden and going to garden centres.
I must be one of the few 24-year-old lads who loves visiting garden
centres. I say to me mates, 'do you want to come to the
garden centre?' But none of them want to. They say 'you
must be joking!'.
Q. Are you currently dating?
A. I'm open to offers at the moment. Only very
solid, well thought out proposals. I tend not to get into relationships
unless I see a future in it. Which means that I actually spend
a lot of time being single.
I see my mates dating this girl, then another, but I just don't
see the point. I may as well be single, maybe I'm odd.
That whole celebrity lifestyle doesn't lend itself very well to
single actors in my position. It's very difficult to find
Then when you do find them, if they don't work in the industry
it can be very difficult because I'm away working a lot.
It's hard to actually spend enough time with someone to
build up that sort of trust and that relationship.
For me, to be away working all the time, doing Kiss Me Kate with
loads of young dancers. When you're filming away and have
to phone home to say you're not coming home tonight, I've
got to stay, you need someone who understands all those aspects
of your life. It can be tricky.
I'm totally faithful once I'm committed, that's
why I wouldn't get into a relationship unless I was going to be
committed. When I'm in, I'm in.
Q. Do you come from a traditional family. Will they arrange
a marriage for you like your character Jimi in Chicken Tikka Masala?
A. No, I'm Catholic. My parents are from Trinidad,
so my culture is West Indian. Rice 'n Peas. It's funny when
I'm in Italy people tend to think I'm Italian. Or
Greece, they think I'm Greek.
Q. So are you stereotyped?
A. Yes it can be very difficult. People only send you
scripts if they've got an Asian character. And I'm
Chris from Manchester I don't see why I can't play
any of these parts.
And it really does narrow down the amount of parts that you get
offered, or scripts which you get sent.
It can be incredibly frustrating. People have this common perception
that because you play Asian parts, you must have an Asian heritage
and background and culture. That I just be Punjabi. Everything
that you see on screen is something that I've learnt. Be
it Punjabi I've spoken, or Muslim customs. I've learnt
it. That's what I do. I make people believe things which
aren't true.
Q. What would be your dream role or director?
A. Kiss Me Kate has been a dream role for me, working
on a musical. Because that's facing my fears, as it's
something I've been scared of. So that's been absolutely
great, and it's lovely to be back in the theatre.
So in some ways that's a real milestone in my career. I
love playing gangsters and baddies. I always get sent nice characters,
all nicey nicey scripts. And I really need to start playing against
It's much more interesting. I'd love to work with
Tarantino, that would be fantastic. It's just the freedom
which the actors have and the way that he shoots, it's interesting.
I've always wanted to play a Dubliner, North Side Dub. A
Dublin scally. I just love the Irish accent. I've got some
family in Ireland. My stepdad's sister lives there.
One of my best mate's, Keith Duffy, is Irish. Actually,
the whole Dublin thing comes from Keith Duffy. When he first came
to do Coronation St. He came to live at my house while flat-hunting.
So my accent is a replica of Keith's. I go to Ireland a
lot, I love it.
Q. So did you lead Keith astray? Show him the Manchester
night life?
A. There's no leading Keith Duffy astray. He can
do it very well on his own. He's Irish and always gong to
find a pub. He wasn't messy, he was quite tidy. Probably because
his wife, Lisa, has whipped him into line over the years, so he
knows better.
Q. How was the former Boyzone star on set?
A. He was great. It was hard work for him at first. We'd
sit up, have a bottle of wine, and go through all of his scenes,
work on them together. All credit to him. He knew what he had
to do, he knew what the problems were. He knew what people were
going to say about. 'Ah yeh he's from Boyzone and
trying to be an actor'. And he knuckled down and did some
serious work.
He's a natural, he's a showman. He loves it.
Q. You're currently single. What qualities are
you drawn to in a woman?
A. She has to be relaxed and easy going. Accommodating
and has to have a sense of humour. Funny and witty. Has to be
able to have a laugh. She has to be my best mate, got to be a
bit daft as well. She does'nt have to be a beauty. And not
an actress. Oh God no, I tend to stay away from actresses. They
make great friends, but they're all generally a bit potty.
Q. Tell me about your new film, Chicken Tikka Masala?
A. I play Jimi the only son of an Asian family who are
trying to arrange a marriage with a pretty girl from a respectable
Indian family. However they don't realise that he is gay
and in love with another man.
He resorts to desperate measures to avoid the arranged marriage
without incurring the wrath of his traditional parents. It's
a comedy of errors, examining relationships and love that rise
above issues of culture, age and sexuality and see no boundaries.
They sent me the script, and I liked it and said yes. I had some
free time before I started shooting Shameless.
Q. How did you feel about playing a gay character?
A. I'm an actor. I make people believe things that
aren't true. That's what I do for a living, so I had no
qualms about playing a gay character.
Thing is when you're straight, kissing a bloke, it's
not nice for me. As an actor, you put yourself through all sorts
of things. It's just a part.
If I had to do graphic scenes I would have to think about if I
wanted to put myself through that. Playing a gay is no different
from playing any other character. It's just one of his traits.
Q. What has been your favourite role so far?
A. My favourite role so far is the character I'm
playing at the moment – Gangster No 1 in Kiss Me Kate.
I just love doing the song – Brush Up Your Shakespeare.
I've always been scared of singing and dancing. So I'm
really facing my fears by doing a musical. I just love it. I'm
a proper show off. We're touring with it, and currently
at the Millennium Theatre in Cardiff. I'm also appearing
in the TV series, Where The Heart Is.
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- Maria said...
I love the look you've got on here. I've been trying to come up with different ways to wear my clothes as well this year. xo, Maria
- January 7, 2013 at 6:21 AM
- Kirsten said...
I love creating a new outfit...and then ask myself why it took me so long when I'd been wearing all the pieces for ages!
Happy outfit making!
- January 7, 2013 at 6:36 AM
- Amanda @ Eloquent English said...
I love the mix of lights / darks. So cute!
- January 7, 2013 at 7:03 AM
- Kerri said...
Lovely! And classic at the same time. :) I agree.. I gravitate towards certain things in my closet, and tend to forget about others, so I need to make an effort to "wear it all" and mix it up. Lovely architecture you're standing in front of as well! It reminds me of Huntington Gardens in CA (one of my favorite spots)
- January 7, 2013 at 7:19 AM
- AMY PALMER said...
love all the different blues! you look fabulous!
- January 7, 2013 at 7:56 AM
- Erin said...
You should have your own clothing line :) I adore this styled look - the scarf is lovely.
Loving your new blog design, as well.
Thankful for you, friend!!
- January 7, 2013 at 9:13 PM


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5 Surprising Ways to Combat Dry Skin
Showers and sleeping included
As much as we love the beautiful snowy season, there's a part of us that definitively does not: our skin. A dry forehead and chapped lips are nothing new, of course, but that doesn't mean you have to stand for it. That's why we've turned to a few proven methods for combating the cold's effects. Prepare to meet your soft new skin.
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Buy a Humidifier
Whether you've got central heating or a wheezing radiator, any artificial heating system will dry out the air in your home. Invest in a humidifier, especially in your bedroom, so your skin stays nice and naturally moisturized while you get some shut-eye.
Use a Face Oil
Your skin may not respond well to heavy, moisturizing oils in the summer, but you might be surprised by what it can handle come the winter months. Even if you're just adding a drop or two to your regular moisturizer, it can leave you with that summer softness you've been missing. We love Josie Maran's multi-purpose Argan oil (P.S. this stuff does wonders on hair, too).
Drink Less Caffeine
Believe us when we say we love a strong, strong cup of coffee in the morning (OK, make that three). But that parched feeling in your throat and constant need to pee? Those are signs that you're dehydrated, which is a major block on the road to supple skin. Switch to a cup of green tea instead.
Drink More Water
Or trade your coffee and tea with a cup of ice-cold water to jolt you awake. It's a universally accepted rule that to have moisturized skin, you first need to have a hydrated body. That means lots and lots of water. (Thoughts on a gallon a day?) Flavor yours with sliced cucumbers to keep things interesting.
Limit Your Shower Time
This one hurts a little, because we love a hot, long shower. But the truth is that the heat of the water strips your skin of natural oils. To remedy this, take warm (not hot) showers and limit your scrubbing time. For bonus points: Moisturize immediately after you get out of the shower, when your pores are the most open.


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Coppinger secures dramatic win in Dublin West
THE Socialist Party has doubled its representation in Dáil Éireann following an impressive victory by Ruth Coppinger in the Dublin West by-election.
It was a contest in which transfers proved crucial as large chunks of voters switched their support to left wing candidates.
But Ms Coppinger topped the poll in the key Swords and Mulhuddart electoral areas and defeated Fianna Fail's David McGuinness by just over 3,000 votes.
Both front runners were strongly challenged by Sinn Fein's Paul Donnelly, who was also elected to Fingal County Council five years after losing his seat.
Mr Donnelly finished in third position after running an effective campaign which focussed on tapping into a strong feeling of disenchantment with the government parties.
The Dublin West by-election proved difficult for Fine Gael and dismal for Labour.
The party's candidate Loraine Mulligan suffered a humiliating 7th place finish, behind the Green Party and Fine Gael senator Eamonn Coghlan.
Mr Coghlan's celebrity status did not wash with voters and his campaign was dubbed "very disappointing" by party sources.
The former Olympian said he believed his vote was affected by a anti-government sentiment nationwide.
"That has been obviously noticeable over the last number of months. There have been a lot of negative sound bites out there. People certainly were concerned about the water charges, medical cards and the local Property taxes. The soundbites out there were really turning people to anti government sentiments," he said.
Independent candidate David Hall was seen as the dark horse in the election and the strong transfers he picked up in the latter stages leave him well placed for a run at the next general election.
Mr Hall has previously expressed a desire to form a new political party with "like minded people" such as former European Affairs Minister Lucinda Creighton and Independent TD Stephen Donnelly.
"In regards to my future in politics, I'm not ruling anything out," the New Beginning founder said.
At one point, just eight votes separated the Sinn Fein and Socialist candidates, followed by Mr McGuinness in third.
But despite topping the poll on first preferences, Sinn Fein's Paul Donnelly did not attract the transfers required to keep him neck-and-neck with Ms Coppinger and Mr McGuinness.
It is a case of de ja vu for Mr McGuinness, who was beaten into second by Patrick Nulty at the 2011 by-election, sparked by the death of former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan.
But despite another by-election as a result of Mr Nulty's resignation, it was a case of second time lucky for Mr McGuinness.
Meanwhile, Ms Coppinger will now join Joe Higgins in the Dail on her second attempt.
She said that she will not be "disappearing into the backbenches.
"That would would have happened if the second placed candidate (David McGuinness) had been elected. My voice will be heard," she said.
Joe Higgins said voters had delivered a clear message to the government parties, particularly Labour.
"The overwhelming message is that the austerity agenda, and those pushing it - Fine Gael and Labour, have got an unmerciable hammering," he said.
"More is expected of Labour as a party that was supposedly in the interest of working class people and instead it's stabbed them in the back," he added.
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Ragtime was one of styles of the late nineteenth century popular music. It had flourished from dance forms and romantic miniatures and combined a clear construction with lots of attractive features. The main characteristic was syncopated, dance, ragged rhythm, which was the source for the name of the whole style in popular piano music. It has some formal similarities with marches by John Philip Sousa and with European folk dances. Between different the most popular was "classic style ragtime" presented by Scott Joplin and Missouri school. The term was created by John Stillwell Stark, publisher and promoter of ragtime music who considered these compositions as classical music pieces. In Stark's sheet editions Scott Joplin was presented along with Joseph Francis Lamb, James Scott and many others, including editor's eldest son Etilmon J. Stark. In twentieth after the Great War, ragtime has declined as the new trends in popular music were growing up.
Scott Joplin was composer of melodic, syncopated pieces of classic ragtime. He was the one of first professional Afro-American composers in United States and leading composer of piano music in ragtime era. He wrote 44 ragtime pieces shortly called "rags", a ragtime ballet and first Afro-American opera Tremonisha. His early years were a moderate success, but after great success of Maple Leaf Rag in 1899, he became appreciated and praised composer. He settled in St. Louis and was trying to develop his style. Ragtime in this period is in most cases based on the matrix of Maple Leaf Rag. But Joplin was creative and searching pianist so he was breaking sometimes these schemes and building more complex forms. Good example is Solace titled as A Mexican Serenade.
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Two years after comeback of Joplin's music, in 1972 Joshua Rifkin recorded next Joplin Piano Rag album. Under the title Piano Rags by Scott Joplin – Volume II it features eight compositions from most successful period in composer's life, between 1902 and 1909. Starting with Elite Syncopations from 1902 and concluded with Pine Apple Rag from 1908, album shows most subtle and classical side of Joplin's work. Firmly establish rhythms of steady left hand, syncopated melodies of right hand and brave harmonics were clear instruction for next generation of composers of popular music and jazz. Opening the second side Bethana is a concert waltz and one of his most romantic compositions. And again Solace – A Mexican Serenade shows how clear Joplin's musical narration can be. This recording became standard of interpreting Joplin's music. It is supported by academic authority of the performer and critical acclaim. In 1976 Scott Joplin was awarded posthumously with a Pulitzer Prize.


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A judge has ruled that a Green Bay Packers fan cannot sue the NFL over what he says was a violation of his First Amendment rights, but the complaint can continue against the Chicago Bears.
Judge Joan Gottschall on Friday determined that Russell Beckman has not "established that he has standing to sue the NLF, but the complaint states a First Amendment claim against the Bears."
Beckman, who is from Wisconsin and is a season ticket holder for the Packers and the Bears, said a dress code at a Soldier Field event stopped him from wearing his Green Bay gear on the field.
Attendees to The Bears Season Ticket Holder Experience events must be in Bears attire to attend, according to the rules.
Beckman, who is representing himself, said that's where the First Amendment rights violation comes into play.
"The rivalry is what makes sports great," he told NBC 5.
He says during two events for season ticket holders he's worn his Packers gear without incident, but before an event in December 2016 he received an email saying opposing team gear was not allowed, according to the suit.
After confirming with the Bears he wouldn't be allowed to attend in his Packers attire, Beckman donned his native Wisconsin gear anyway and was denied entry to the event, the suit says.
According to the suit, Beckman appealed to the NFL but received no response.
"This is not about me shaking down the Bears," he said. "This is about me trying to get the Bears to change what I think is a misguided policy."
Beckman said he has been a season tickets holder since 2003 and that his name is on the the stadium wall.
A spokeswoman for the Bears said the team does not comment on legal matters.
"I have great respect for Bears fans. They have grit, they have tenacity, they're very persistent, these are great hardcore fans that I respect and I admire," Beckman told NBC 5. "They don't need a team to create a safe space for them within Soldier Field."
Beckman has until April 23 to file an amended complaint. A status conference is scheduled for May 9.


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Now we're watching the upper edge of a potential channel to see whether it acts as resistance. If it reaches the upper boundary this week, then it would be in the vicinity of 1713. The channel boundary will be one of the first decision points that will provide a clue about whether price can climb higher.
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It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted as I've been fighting off illness but I'm alive! And this week I'm bringing you some unique card and gift ideas for Mother's day. As any regular readers of my blog will know, I love to promote other creatives and support small businesses, so all of my choices are handmade, making them extra special!
This Folksy shop is run by Helen Wainwright who uses her artistic talent to make cards and prints. Her work is super cheerful, which is what I love most about her designs. Here are some of my favourite Mother's day cards (click the picture for a direct link).
Tina Martin designs and prints all her cards and has recently started stocking an eco-friendly range, offering 100% recycled cards/envelopes in biodegradable bags. Below are some of my favourite picks for Mother's day but it's well worth looking at the rest of Tina's shop as you'll find everything from prints and gift tags to painted stones and bookmarks.
I've always loved glass work and Jessica's shop is a treasure trove of beautiful gifts. There were two decorations that really caught my eye and I think the daffodil one would also make a wonderful Easter gift.
This Etsy shop, run by Christine Layton is another must-see for glass lovers. I love Christine's cards with little glass art keepsake!
Next week I'll be bringing you a quick last-minute handmade gift tutorial and as this is the time of year when my favourite flower is in bloom: the daffodil. I'll leave you with the famous (and also my favourite!) Wordsworth poem.


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|07 Jun 2009
Windows 7
Sound freezes system (Via Vinyl AC'97)
Here's a problem that's driving me nuts with an otherwise excellent OS.
I'm running Win7 (RC1, 32 bit) on a Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo A7640 notebook (1GB RAM, Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+), which uses VIA Vinyl AC'97 (VIA VT1612A AC97) to playback sound.
The system has a habit of freezing when playing sound. It doesn't seem to matter what program is playing the sound, as I have had my instant messenger, email notifier and browser (online videos) all hang the system. So, it is not program related.
When the system hangs, the screen freezes, the mouse pointer doesn't move and the keyboard is unresponsive (CRTL+ALT+DEL does nothing). The only way to deal with it is to press the power button for a few seconds to switch off the computer.
But this doesn't happen every time I play sound. I can for instance watch a number of online videos just fine and then have everything freeze when I start the next one. The problem is also not related to any particular sound or video since after a reboot I can watch a video that crashed the system just fine.
Actually, I am not 100% sure but it seems to me that what causes the freezing is the start of sound playback. If the playback starts ok, I will be able to go through the whole audio/video without problem.
I have tried a number of things to fix this. The default audio driver installed by Win7 already had the freezing problem, and the one I got from the Fujitsu-Siemens website (marked compatible only for XP) did the same. I tried the latest driver from Via (Vista compatible), but it didn't solve the problem. After installing it I noticed that Windows Update now had an optional sound driver update which I installed, but it didn't help either. I have also tried some Realtek drivers but no help there.
That is not to say that all drivers have been equal. While changing drivers hasn't solved the freezing problem, the driver originally installed by the OS as well as the driver from the Fujitsu-Siemens website caused the sound to crack and pop during playback, rendering them useless. The latest Via driver fixed this, and the subsequent Win7 driver update hasn't returned the problem. So the audio plays well now, unless it freezes the system.
I have tried fiddling with the Speaker Properties settings. Changing S/PDIF, Default Format and the settings of the Exclusive Mode appear to have no impact on the problem. However, I don't fully understand what these settings do, so if someone can suggest an optimal combination to try out, please do so.
There is one more symptom -- the sound sometimes disappears. For instance now that I press "Test" on the 'Advanced' page of the Speaker Properties window, I can hear the first note or two, and after that silence. Just a moment ago, I could hear the whole sound test. Sometimes when I start playing an online video, there is no sound. After I reload the page and try again, the sound works ok.
If I remove all drivers, therefore getting rid of all sound, the system doesn't seem to crash.
Also, I am not sure if this is related, but just in case it might be: the only other problem I have with the OS is with the sleep mode. If I close down all the programs and then put the computer to sleep, everything works fine. However, if I have any programs running, the computer goes to sleep ok but when waking up simply gives me a black screen with lots of hard drive activity. The only way to deal with this is to shut down the computer by pressing the power button for a few seconds.
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Hi there vili
I've been attempting to upgrade my wifes fairly old laptop to Windows 7 RTM for a few weeks and have been suffering exactly the same problems as you.
Not sure if the hardware is the same but ill go through it now.
Motherboard: Uniwill 259KI1
CPU: AMD Sempron 3000+ (Supposesdly 1.6Ghz, CPU ID never shows more than 800Mhz!)
SIS integrated chipset
VIA Audio
I'd all but given up hope, but decided to give it one more try.
To my delight i'd managed to locate all of the old Windows XP drivers online, and started to install them one by one using the compatibility modes you can use by right clicking on the .exe and selecting properties.
What i've found pretty amazing is not one driver failed to install in windows 7, even the display and sound drivers.
Now I have a full install with no more freezes or failures to come out of sleep. The only down side is the audio driver still a little on the glitchy side (audibly) and continues to make the odd pop or crack here and there, but its still better than the one in Windows update.
So try going back to your windows XP drivers first before you attempt moving onto windows 7 drivers.
Windows 7 drivers barely exist for this lappy so I had little choice but to use the XP ones anyway.
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If you wouldn't mind helping me by being more specific about the compatibility mode. I'm running windows 7 and also trying to get these damned ac'97 drivers to work but I don't know which compatibility to settings to select. I keep getting a "Sorry, the install wizard can;'t find the proper component for the current platform. Please press OK to terminate the install wizard.", and i keep changing the variables, but to no avail.
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TORONTO (AP) — BlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis says he's looking at making a potential takeover bid for the struggling smartphone company.
Lazaridis, a major shareholder, said Thursday in filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that he and Douglas Fregin, who helped launch the company, are looking to potentially acquire all of the shares they don't currently own, either by themselves or with other interested parties. The filing says the two own 8 percent of BlackBerry.
BlackBerry announced last month that Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. signed a letter of intent that "contemplates" buying the Canadian company for $9 a share, or $4.7 billion. Fairfax, BlackBerry's largest shareholder, is trying to attract other investors.
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A short while ago we blew your fragile little dorkling minds with the full upcoming line of Adidas Star Wars paraphernalia. Now we get word that the crown jewels of this collection are yet to come! Behold the beauty of a full line of original Star Wars Adidas sneaker designs coming this Fall to Adidas Originals shops. Does this mean those awesome Boba Fett sneakers are coming stateside? Looks like it. My estimation is that the edition of the sneakers on the blister card available across the pond is the specific exclusive, while those of us wishing to just wear those most awesome of kicks will be able to get them in the land of cross dressing restaurants and Lady Gaga (which is almost the same thing, but I'm uninspired today. Sue me.) Here's what's on tap...
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I paired my medium dotting tool with Nicole by OPI Sweet Surrender for the dots and daisy pattern on my middle finger. I followed with one coat of SV.
For a little something extra, I added one gold rhinestone to my pinky finger, and beveled gold Winstonia studs to detail my index and middle fingers. I finished with one coat of SV.
I just love the end result! It's got some glitz, but isn't too in your face.
I had so much fun creating this!! I can't wait to see what next month's theme will be!!
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Nineteenth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
Each day, a gift.
Not only is each day a gift that I receive, but a gift that I can give to others–an opportunity to share both strengths and vulnerabilities. By reaching out, we create beautiful moments that resonate through a community of caring, lifting our spirits and bringing joy to our lives–the unexpected glimpse of a butterfly.
On a personal note (not for sharing), a butterfly came into my life in the form of a beloved daughter-in-law whose whole back is a butterfly tattoo. At age 30, she is fighting the ravages of metastatic breast cancer. When I look at your painting, I see the vibrant, beautiful, artistic soul that she is. Giving it to her would be a way of lifting her spirits and honoring the joy she has brought to me and all the other lives atound her, especially her husband and four-year-old daughter–a lasting testament to a beautiful life. Please help me tell her how much she is loved.
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Virgin Mobile debuts mural at new retail store
Virgin Mobile Canada has installed a mural at its new retail location on Queen Street West in Toronto as part of its "Re-Generation" program supporting at-risk and homeless youth. The 11-foot by 12-foot mural was created by Toronto artist Matthew Del Degan in collaboration with young artists from community arts organization Sketch. According to the company, the artwork is inspired by the local community.
"At Virgin Mobile, we're always looking for ways to give at-risk and homeless youth in Canada opportunities to break out of the cycle of homelessness," said Joseph Ottorino, managing director of Virgin Mobile Canada. "We've teamed up with Sketch, Matthew and the Love Invasion to shine a light on issues impacting at-risk and homeless youth in Toronto. Installing this mural in our store also gave us a way to contribute to the vibrant Queen West culture."


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A sold-out crowd of more than 90 attendees was in Denver for the fifth annual Network Leadership Training Academy on April 26-28, 2017. This annual training is hosted by the Center on Network Science, led by Dr. Danielle Varda, in the School of Public Affairs.
Many people today are involved in cross-sector collaborative networks as a way to leverage the collective knowledge and resources of multiple organizations and communities to address complex social problems. However, traditional approaches to managing these processes primarily include practices that hinder our ability to foster new ways of working across boundaries.
The NLTA is a three day interactive workshop where network leaders, funders, and members from across sectors can come together to learn, share ideas, and develop skills to build, manage, and evaluate networks of people and organizations.
NLTA attendees this year came from 14 states and Canada. There was participation from six alumni who attended in a previous year, nine teams/groups, and 74 organizations involved in participating, managing, and leading networks. Attendees represented a variety of areas such as public health, education, environment and sustainability, social change and community outreach, human services/social work, and government (local, state and federal).
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Sessions at the NLTA featured expert speakers such as Noshir Contractor, Janice Popp, Nita Mosby Tyler, Darrin Hicks, Brint Milward, Pam Coleman and Danielle Varda. Topics included leveraging powerful social networks, building a network culture, fostering inclusion and equity, developing a quality network process, effectively managing networks, and evaluating networks for decision-making.
Attendees also participated in breakout sessions where they connected with practitioners working in similar areas through small group, peer-learning experiences. Inspired by the university's brand, "CU in the City," these breakout sessions were referred to as "Sessions in the City" and took place at various community organizations in the LoDo area: Alliance Center for Sustainable Colorado, Piton Foundation, and Wynkoop Brewing Company. Every session was led by an experienced practitioner or academic and incorporated discussions, exercises, and skill building.
As part of the university's anchor institution mission, the event used three local vendors for catering including Comal Heritage Food Incubator, Café United and Serendipity Catering. More information on the full program can be found at www.networkleader.org.
The next Network Leadership Training Academy is tentatively scheduled for spring 2018. Sign up for the network leadership mailing list to receive updates, and follow NLTA on Facebook and Twitter. There is also a Network Leadership Facebook Group where members can ask questions and share information, announcements, and resources with fellow network leaders.
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As often as we make pizza, we almost never make calzones. I don't really have a reason for this. We just don't. I've been curious to see if the dough that we always use for our pizza crust would work for calzones, so I decided to adapt this pizza recipe into a calzone recipe. I guess it isn't a huge change – more just a change in appearance.
The original recipe for this pizza called for it to be grilled. We have grilled pizza before with great success, and I think that it would be good that way as well. Other than that, the only change I made to the recipe was to swap pizza sauce for the Ragu pasta sauce because that's what I had in the house (and I questioned pasta sauce on a pizza?).
Assembling the calzones actually worked quite well. I cleared off a big space on the counter, floured it, and went to work rolling, filling, and forming. I divided the dough recipe into 4 calzones. If I were to do it again, I'd try to do at least 6. They were a little big for me to finish a whole one. My only snag was a "duh moment." I had completely finished pressing the dough together on the first calzone when I realize that I had forgotten the cheese… Oh well, there was no taking it apart at this point. That one would just be mine =-)
I baked them at 400 degrees F, but I can't remember how long they were in the oven. When I'm making pizza, I always start the timer at 15 minutes and go from there depending on how the dough is looking. We're definately going to have to make our pizza into calzones again! Maybe next time I'll make a double recipe and freeze a few for those nights when we need a quick dinner – I guess as long as I remember the cheese =-)
Chicken Fajita Calzones – adapted from allrecipes.com
fresh whole-wheat pizza dough (thawed if frozen)
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. cumin
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1-1/2 c. pizza sauce
3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat chicken with cumin. Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook chicken until almost cooked through. Add the onion and green bell pepper, and cook until chicken is no longer pink and until vegetables are tender.
Divide dough into desired number of calzones. Roll 1 piece out on a floured surface. Spread with sauce. Fill half of the circle with chicken and vegetable mixture, cilantro, and cheese. Fold dough in half and pinch edges to seal. Cut a couple of vents in the top of the dough and place on a 13x2x2-inch pan. Repeat for emaining portions of dough.
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Christmas was really fun and relaxing this year. We enjoyed the music, the decorations, and time with family and friends. The kids got to do some of their own Christmas shopping and had fun choosing different presents for people. They went with the idea.."when in doubt give silly string. EVERYBODY loves silly string!" Emily and Erik have decided to take up ice-skating together. I can post some of their early learning video soon. They are doing a great job and have gone together many times. Ryan is still busy building all the Lego sets he received this year and Andrew is riding around on his motorcycle...the ONE bad thing about a white Christmas is it is hard to ride your Christmas presents indoors all the time.
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Sunday, December 30, 2007
Ryan is NINE!!!
Things are always pretty busy in Decemeber. We always start off the month with Ryan's party. I have discovered how great it is to have the party somewhere OTHER than my house. Ryan thought that it would be fun to have a swim party in December with an "Underwater" theme. Mom (grandma Ginger)always does a great job of cordinating the cake with the theme. Well..lucky for us I work at the YMCA and they have a great pool/waterslide and a fun teen center to play in too. This party was so much fun..and so easy! The swimming was excellent and so was the teen center. Ryan really enjoyed being with his close friends. One highlight was when he discovered that his friend had wrapped a box inside a box inside a box...and in the end he found Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga for the Wii. Another big hit was the "explosives." (a 2 liter bottle of Coke and Mentos...too funny)
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Sunday, December 9, 2007
We had just finished watching a Christmas movie and Erik looks and me and asks, "Three kids, what should we do to entertain them?" We all decided sledding would be a fun option. So, we bundled up and walked across the street to the park (which has a great sledding hill) and we had a blast! The snow was perfect. As the kids walked up the hill, Erik threw snowballs at them and they shielded themselves with their sleds... hehehe gotta keep them on their toes. Let's face it better at them than at me! Andrew really enjoyed it this year...I think last year he viewed sledding as a form of cruel punishment. As soon as our toes started to feel slightly frozen we went home to a warm mug of hot chocolate.
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Sunday, December 2, 2007
My Dancer
This is Emily's third year of dance. She just had her Holiday Dance Show. The show was really fun. Her dance studio is so great...completely non-stress. I also think she likes the costumes. I cannot remember what songs they danced to, (oh yeah one was Rocket Christmas and another one was something about emailing Santa..don't worry I ordered the DVD) but I do know in the middle of one routine they broke into a Jingle Bell song for a bit...fun little bonus. I don't know what my problem is, but everytime I go to these dance shows I get a bit weepy. Proud mom moment I guess. FYI mine is the shorter pink girl.
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The Perfect Bar Burger
The burger at Dale Talde's Pork Slope is simple. But it took a long time to perfect.
The burger at Dale Talde's Pork Slope is simple. It's not stuffed with foie gras or smeared with a house-made tomato jam. "It's just a bar burger with American cheese," says Talde. But it took a long time to perfect. "It took us a while to source the meat, to find out how we wanted to dress the burger," he says. "For like two or three weeks, we just ate burgers. And it took perseverance to say, 'It's not good enough yet.' When we finally got to that moment we all looked at each other and said, 'That's it.' I think it helped define us and show the staff what we were about."
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A recent survey found that 70% of senior advertising executives are planning to shift more of their television advertising budget over to online video advertising.
The news isn't surprising. Online video advertising kicks television's butt in so many ways. Here are just 9 of them:
It's cheaper. If you want a television commercial that doesn't look embarrassingly amateurish and have it play on local or national television states during a time when people are actually watching, you have to spend a LOT of money. Or, you can create a compelling animated online video and make sure that marketing video seen by thousands or even millions of your exact target audience for under $2,000.
It's more effective. Seventy-five percent of advertising agency executives say that online video ads are more effective than traditional television ads. They've connected the dots and proven that video ads create more leads and generate more customers.
It triggers more engagement. With TV, you have two choices: you can either watch the ads or avoid them. With online video, you have so many more options to get people to engage with your content. You can invite them to comment on it. You can include an embeddable link that takes them to your website. You can invite them to watch other videos. You can even email a friend about it.
Which brings us to our next point…
It's sharable. Imagine that you watch the most amazing television commercial in the world. Maybe it's a commercial about the coolest movie ever made starring all your favorite actors and actresses. You race to the phone to call your best friends and tell them about it. And if they want to see it for themselves, they have to drop what they're doing, find the television show you're watching, and hope that the commercial airs again before the end of the show.
Yeah… like that's going to happen.
But if you see an online video that inspires or outrages you or makes you laugh, you can simply press a button and share it with hundreds or even thousands of people—which is something 92% of mobile video viewers do regularly.
That's the power of online viral marketing and it's something television just can't touch.
It reaches hard-to-find audiences. When you advertise to a television viewing audience, you're speaking to a large and general audience. It's hard to drill down and find the small niche markets comprised of the exact kind of person who's likely to become a customer.
But with video, you can find websites that cater to highly focused audiences who have a huge amount in common. This makes it so much easier to target your message to speak to their specific needs.
It takes more risks. Online video ads tend to be smarter, funnier, more shocking or inspiring than traditional television ads, which are seen by a wider audience and run a larger risk of causing offence. This makes online videos more unforgettable.
It's easier to test, track, and improve. The Internet allows you to trace a customer's buying journey from the moment they perform a search or click on a link and arrive on your site to the moment where they make a purchase.
You can test different videos and discover exactly which ones do the best job of converting viewers into customers. Then you can tweak those ones still further and discover the perfect headline/video/call to action combination that drives the most sales.
It's what people want. According to Software Advice, more than 90% of online consumers say they'll watch an online video ad compared to other forms of marketing content such as case studies (84%), webinars (78%), free trials (61%), or ebooks (48%).
Most people still aren't using it. Here's the clincher – only 24% of national brands aren't even using online video advertising yet. Many of the biggest players aren't even on the playing field yet.
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