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|Top Online Data Backup Rankings
17 Dec 2010
(4.5 Stars out of Possible 5)
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2010
Note: Our previous review of KineticD (formerly known as DataDepositBox) is found here
KineticD, of Acpana Business Systems, Inc, is the new Avatar of Data Deposit Box. New, added features distinguish it from its earlier version. The fine tuning and release of a newer and more technically elegant version of their software underscores their commitment to providing their customers — small, medium and growing enterprises — with the best of the breed backup solutions.
KineticD, formerly known as DataDepositBox, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, has a second office in New York City.
The Non Executive Director & Chairman of the company, Eric Goodwin has forty years of entrepreneurship and is a member of several boards; advisor to Venture Capitalists and management teams that build software applications for small and medium businesses. Jamie Brenzel, is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the company and Tim Jewell is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer. While Jamie Brenzel, has more than 15 years of experience in investment banking and start-ups; Tim Jewell is the inventor of KineticD. Software design and web interface expert, Rob Schenkel, is co-founder and VP of Technology. The operations of the company are further supported by Neil Selfe, a Non-Executive Director who has years of experience in technology, communications, structured products and financial institutions coverage groups. Another addition to the distinguished group is Peter Carroll; a Non-Executive Director who has successfully established several technology based businesses. Last year, KineticD has added Lee Garrison as Chief Marketing Officer.
The company is democratic enough to offer its customers an option to try its product before they subscribe. A fully functional 14-day trial version of the software can be downloaded and tried out without commitment. Trial users can upload as much data as they think necessary and walk through all the features of the product with varying loads until they are satisfied with the functioning of the offering. At the end of the trial, users can choose to commit their data to the safekeeping of KineticD. All data uploaded during the trial period can be retained if the client so desires. If the client decides to walk away, all data uploaded during the trial will be deleted.
KineticD offers two services: (1) KineticSecure, which is an online data backup and recovery service for SMBs with limited IT resources; and (2) KineticExtend, which is a web based remote desktop access service that lets users securely logon to a remote PC or server to retrieve files, run applications and use network resources such as printers and mapped drives. KineticExtend is also available as a free iPad and iPhone app. Users need to remember that KineticExtend accesses Windows based operating systems that come with enabled RDP (for example: Windows 7 Professional).
The website of the company is extremely user friendly and users can navigate to the subscription forms with ease from the home page. The form itself is simple and requires no extraordinary computing skills at the customer end to register for the service. Users will find it easy to install the lightweight client software and manage their preferences, settings and stored data through the secure web portal without any kind of training whatsoever!
KineticD provides the best quality fast Dell RAID 6 servers that allow for faster backup from all computers. The customer backup is immediately backed up into another RAID 6 server for additional security and redundancy of data. This makes for high availability and instantaneous failovers in the event the online backup server encounters a hardware or software glitch. The hot site takes over seamlessly without the user being aware of the server changeover, however, temporary.
KineticD's data center is Carrier Grade. Cisco based switched networks are used and redundancy is built into routers, firewalls and Internet providers. BGP and HSRP protocols are used to implement the failover and redundancy.
Once installed on the system, KineticD begins evaluation and automatic backup of data. Even open files can be backed up to the server. The backup continues unobtrusively in the background throttling bandwidth during high usage and using up all available bandwidth during idle system time. This feature gives users the option to schedule continuous backups of data at the point of data generation. Alternate scheduling options are also available.
Limiting or throttling data upload is another feature that is unique to KineticD. Users can opt to stop or slow down data upload as the amount of data backed up reaches a specified limit. The limits can be set on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
KineticD also allows backup from a variety of sources. Users can schedule backups from hard drives, removable media, external hard drives and mapped drives. All data being backed up from the different sources is encrypted with the Blowfish Encryption algorithm, which is higher than a bank grade encryption system– even before it leaves the PC or Mac or Server. Files are also stored in the data repository in the encrypted format, providing an additional layer of security to enterprise data. The encryption key remains with the user and the data can only be accessed if the correct encryption key is input.
The password security system that is enforced on the user is excellent. The security system is modelled on bank grade security systems. The password itself is encrypted and stored in the server database and no one can read or access the password in the database without being authenticated by alternate parameters that are only known to the user.
Every file transferred to the data center from the customer's computer is verified for integrity and CRC signature. The verification process is repeated when the file is written to disk. Files that fail verification are retransmitted from the source, verified again and then written to disk.
Deletion of data that has been backed up to KineticD backup servers is not automatic. No data will be deleted from the server just because it no longer exists on the user's hard drive or source. Users will have to use the Cleanup Wizard tool or manually remove or delete any information that they no longer want in their backup repository.
KineticD facilitates online access to backed up data. It allows its customers to share or restore data to any location provided the computing environment is the same or similar. KineticD agents are available for Windows and Mac systems. Multiple files, versions of files and folders can be recovered through KineticD's web portal. The Web Cart feature allows users to zip all files and download them to the system from any location at all times.
The pricing structure is very attractive. The company charges $2 per GB of storage per month. Users can add as many PCs, Macs and servers to the account without any additional or hidden fees. The best part is that you pay as you go so you only pay for the storage you are actually using.
FAQs and self-help files are extremely detailed and users can find most solutions to most vexing problems. If that does not satisfy users they can write to the support team using the email ids provided or talk to a real customer support personnel over telephone and get their problems solved.
With a count of 40,000 small and medium business customers to their credit and the Best SaaS Business Application Award to distinguish them, the company is all set to grow into a vendor of importance in the online backup space. The backup software can be rated 4.5 stars out of 5.
Pros of Using KineticD
Key Partners
Trial / Interface
Key Verticals
Backup / Features
Cons of Using KineticD
· Does not support native Linux client (but does support mapped file systems)
Company Information
Name: KineticD
KineticD Executives
Co-founder and CEO: Jamie Brenzel [Our interview with Jamie is here]
Getting Started
The Preliminaries
Signing up for a KineticD account (formerly Data Deposit Box) is a two-step process. The subscriber is required to enter some minimum personal details on the form displayed on the website before the account can be created and activated. Once the account is created, the subscriber receives an email with a link for activating the account and downloading the agent that needs to be installed on the client machine that is to be backed up.
The website and client side agents are available for Windows or Mac machines in six different languages — French, English, Danish, German, Spanish and Swedish.
High speed Internet connectivity is recommended for the use, but the backup software works well on slow connections too. Minimum hardware requirements for the installation of the agent, is also prescribed on the download screen. The agent is configured to work on Windows 95b upwards to Windows 7, Vista and 2008 Servers with Pentium 4, 512 GHz, 1 GB RAM and 5GB hard drive space; Mac OS X Leopard 19.5.7 Processor with 1.54 GHz Power PC with 512 MB RAM and 5 GB hard drive space. The backup software is compatible with home and office hardware firewalls as the software appears as a web browser application to the firewall. The software uses port 80 and 443 for the HTTP and HTTPS.
The Installation Process
The .exe file that gets downloaded on to the system is 2.1 MB for Mac machines and 13.1 MB for Windows. The installation process also takes less than ten minutes.
The installation wizard is intuitive and requires very little input from the end user. The Wizard automatically scans the system and identifies the files and folders that may require backup. The user is given the option to modify the backup recommendations that are made by the installation wizard.
Once the installation is complete, the user is asked to enter the user id and password that was set during the activation of the account. If the user is authenticated, the agent immediately begins to backup all the files and folders. As with any online service, the initial backup can take a lot of time, as a large volume of files and folders may have to be backed up. The user may want to avoid backing up large media files (music, movies, pictures) at first to ensure a complete initial backup. The agent, first, automatically estimates the number of files and folders for initial backup; the size of the backup and keeps count of the number of files backed up and the size of the files backed up. There is also a link at the bottom of the screen that provides access to the online storage via a web interface.
The agent continues to work in the background unless suspended by the user. A small icon is deposited in the status bar and can be accessed at any time to check the status of the backup or to initiate other associated activities. The working of the agent does not disturb other applications that are in use and does not take up system resources inordinately.
Resetting the Defaults to Suit your Needs
The graphical user interface that appears when the icon on the status bar is double clicked (single click on Mac) offers access to the different default settings that are active immediately after installation. The user can reset the defaults to suit his specific needs by selecting one of the icons available on the left menu bar on the interface.
The Options button opens an option window that contains various tabs for resetting the defaults.
Suspend refers to suspension of backup. The choices available are Suspend Off and Suspend On (1 minute; 5 minutes). After the time specified for Suspend On lapses, the system automatically activates the backup process again until paused by user activity.
The number of versions that can be saved is by default 3. However, 4, 14 or 28 versions can be saved.
Delay between saving of one version and another can be set to No Delay or anything between 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours.
Log Level can be set to Normal or High.
Under Bandwidth/CPU Allocation section, Update System Clock, Enable Browser Access and Password Protect settings are set to Yes by default. User can choose to set it to No as per their convenience.
Under the Folders tab, users can choose to reset the archive flag on selected folders. Advanced options for use of proxy servers and for location of temporary files are not set by default. Users can choose to set the same.
The block out screen allows users to select specific dates and times on which backups will not occur.
The Exclude tab allows users to specify the files and folders that must be excluded during backup. By default, it is empty.
Open files backup requires the installation of a driver. If users want open files or emails to be backed up continuously, the open file driver can be installed. The Open Files tab gives access to the button that starts the installation of the driver.
The Other Menu Options
The Report option allows the user to view log files of the backup and is extremely useful for troubleshooting. The reports of the preceding day can be viewed by navigating to "C:\Program Files\Data Deposit Box => Logs. The level of detail that is stored in the log file can be changed by accessing Log Level settings under the Options. If the log level is retained at HIGH, the log will be greatly detailed and the log file will be very large. It is best to keep the log level at NORMAL and to archive/delete the log files so that disk space is not taken up by old log files. The default is NORMAL.
The initial backup of files and folders may take some time depending on the speed of the Internet connection and the volume of files and folders to be backed up. Since it runs quietly in the background and does not hog the CPU usage, users do not find the initial backup process disturbing or intrusive.
Subsequent backups are triggered by changes in files and folders. The backup client monitors the selected files and folders continuously and starts the backup of files and folders that have changed. The system intelligently extracts only parts of the files that have changed and then compresses and encrypts them before transmitting the same to the online backup server.
By default, the online backup feature is always on. However, users can suspend backup or block out backup by resetting the defaults. Backup Now overrides all suspend and block out options that may be set and will backup the most current versions of data on the system.
KineticSecure automatically monitors the backup process. In case a backup process fails, an email alert is sent to the user. The backup log also records the success or failure of the backup and other details such as time taken to backup and so on. If no backup activity takes place for some time, an email alert is also sent to the user, reminding them to backup their files.
Accessing Backed up Data
Backed up data can be accessed by logging into the account using the agent on the system and connecting to the database on the backup server over the Internet. Alternately, users can access the data using a web browser and login to the account via the web interface and view the data. Both the agent application and the web-interface access the same database and display the data in similar ways. Users can perform all operations on the web interface that they perform using the agent software, such as, modification, deletion or upload of data.
Additionally, the web-interface permits users to access data anywhere, anytime, from any machine and location since it is platform independent. Users can also share files and folders with third parties via the web using a secure link and setting a password for added security.
Restoring Files and Folders
The restore option provides access to the data stored online for recovery. By default, the restore utility is designed to restore the entire path. To change the path of restore or restore data into a new folder, the same will have to be specified. If the volume of data to be restored is very large, refer to the help files or Support for recommendations.
All backed up systems and all versions of files backed up will be visible to the end user for selection and restore. Users have to merely check mark the files and folders that need to be downloaded and the files/folders and versions selected will be restored. Users also have the option of overwriting existing files and folders with backed up versions. The Unattended Mode will complete the restore even if errors occur. Users will have to verify logs to ensure that the restore operation went through without a hitch.
The drag and drop facility for dragging and dropping files from the online backup server to the system on which the files need to be restored is also available for those who find it easier to do so using this facility.
Clean up and Delete
Clean up is an option that can be used to search for orphaned folders/files that have been deleted from the computer, but still available in the storage. The clean up wizard can be launched to delete files that you no longer want in storage. Users can also manually delete files and folders by selecting them.
The help option gives access to help files on the website of the company. The help files are extremely detailed and are sufficient to guide even the novice, through the process of installing and using the software for backup and restore of files and folders.
This is perhaps the factor that tilts decisions in favour of KineticD. The company offers pay as you go pricing. Users are charged at a nominal rate of $2 per GB of data uploaded to the data center. So, enterprises can upload as much data as they want and only pay for the space that they use on the backup servers. There are no hidden costs and no extra charges for anything.
The Pricing page on the website even provides a comparative costing for the customer's understanding of what they are getting for the price they are paying. This is strategically a great way to sell.
So, what is the consensus opinion? KineticSecure from KineticD is an excellent online data backup software to go with. The user interface is simple to install and even simpler to use. The user is always in control of the data that is uploaded, modified, accessed or deleted.
KineticD's data center is in the heart of financial district of Toronto. The service offers global exclusions that allow the user to skip the backup on Temporary Internet Files, System Restore information, Recycle Bin on individual drives, and more. When evaluated against similar backup agent based software, KineticSecure certainly stands out as a robust and sturdy product that users can subscribe to without a second thought.
In our previous review, we pointed out marketing as one of KineticD's weaknesses. It looks like the company has taken this feedback seriously and strengthened its marketing team by adding Lee Garrison as its CMO.
KineticD provides an ideal online backup solution for SMBs. Formerly known as DataDepositBox, the company has been awarded a patent for its Continuous Backup technology. The company has been growing rapidly, and was selected as the 19th fastest growing technology company in Canada by Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
KineticD has more than 40,000 customers; and it is lean and run efficiently as there are only 15 employees in the company for such huge number of clients. KineticD's success is largely due to its strong resellers network Partners Program, and its management.
KineticD charges per account, not per computer. The price is nominal. This means that it is an appropriate solution for budget-tight companies with a multiple of computers. The total price payable is based on actual compressed data usage — again a great choice for SMBs and families with many computers.
KineticD conducts periodic surveys. One recent survey revealed that many of the users utilized online backup not just for restoring purposes, but also for mobility — access anywhere anytime reasons. Based on the results of the study, KineticD added the secure remote desktop access feature, KineticExtend, and has recently released free iPhone and iPad apps and is available at Apple's App Store.
The company has been in business since 2002, and during its existence, to the best of our knowledge, there has not been any server issues or complaints or negative reviews. This is reassuring to know that the company should stay in business for many years to come.
The company has been working harder to brand itself by adding innovative features, working with its partners closely, and building its channel partners. If you are looking for a secure, professionally and efficiently run company, KineticD is your best choice. We highly recommend KineticD.
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William Mills1
I am new to this side of the business. I own a very small service business. This review was great! Right at my level of understanding with lots of details that answered all of my questions. Sounds like a great product and easy to use. I will start the trial this week. Thank You.
M. Cameron2
I was searching for a reliable online backup solution and found your review. So thorough and informative. Thank you so much.
Don W. Khan3
This is incredibly detailed review. Probably one of the only such detailed reviews that I have ever read. It is amazing that someone sits down in front of a computer and writes such easy to understand review with detailed info about the management of the company, screenshots, and conclusion.
Thank you so much.
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$10.95 – $15.95 per quart
(3 quart per soup minimum)
- Lemon Chicken
- Chicken with Wild Rice
- Broccoli Cheddar
- Mushroom Barley
- Crab Bisque
- Chicken Tortilla
- Lentil
- New England Clam Chowder
- Chicken Noodle
- Wild Mushroom Bisque
- Shrimp Bisque
- Chilled Fruit Soups (summer only)
Cold Hors d'oeuvres
& Party Trays
Small: 8 to 10 • Medium: 15 to 20 • Large: 25 to 30 People
Cold Hors D'oeuvre Tray
Signature Cold Platter garnished with Dijon Shrimp wrapped in Snow Peas, Chicken Salad Canapes, Roast Beef Garlic Bread Rounds, Boursin Stuffed Cherry tomatoes and, Seasonal Fruit and Cheese bites
Medium $89 • Large $129
Imported Fruit and Cheese Tray
An elegant Fruit and Cheese display with Brie surrounded by Imported Cheeses garnished with Seasonal Fresh and Dried Fruits.
Small $49 • Medium $89 • Large $129
Domestic Cheese and Fruit Tray
Assorted cubes of Domestic Cheese and Seasonal Fruit garnished with Grapes and Berries
Small $29 • Medium $59 • Large $89
Cold Crudite Tray
Assorted Seasonal Vegetables accompanied by our signature Spinach Feta Dip
Small $29 • Medium $39 • Large $59
Antipasto Tray
Soppressata, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Parmesan, Roasted Peppers, Artichokes, & Olives
Small $49 Medium $89 Large $129
Shrimp Cocktail Tray
Perfectly steamed Jumbo Shrimp with traditional Cocktail Sauce
small (3 lbs.) $75 • medium (5 lbs.) $125 • large (8 lbs.) $195
Salmon Mousse
Beautifully garnished and delicious mousse with cucumbers and lemons.
Boars Head Deli Tray
A selection of three Boars Head deli meats and two cheeses. Your choice of two salads, (potato, macaroni or cole slaw) relish tray, bread, rolls and condiments.
$8.95 per person
Homebaked Deli Tray
A selection of three of our homebaked deli meats, two cheese, two salads, (potato, macaroni or cole slaw) relish tray, bread, rolls and condiments.
$7.95 per person
Mini Filet of Tenderloin and Croissant Tray
Roasted Beef Filet on Mini Croissants with Horseradish Sauce. A truly elegant party tray.
medium (25 sandwiches) $95 • large (45 sandwiches) $170
Assorted Sandwich Tray
A delectable assortment of our most popular sandwiches including Turkey, Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Ham and Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes
$6.95 per person
Mini Sandwich Tray
Miniature assortment of rolls with Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Ham and Honey Mustard, Turkey with Cranberry and Dijon
Minimum order of 20 sandwiches at $2.50 each
Fresh Fruit Tray
Seasonal Sliced Fruit arranged with Grapes and Berries
Small $29 • Medium $49 • Large $69
Deviled Eggs
Our delicious secret recipe!
$10 per dozen
Mediterranean Tray
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Feta cheese, Kalamata Olives, Grape Leaves, Tomato and Pita Wedges
Small $39 • Medium $69 • Large $89
Tex-Mex Cheesecake
A zesty (but not spicy) cheese spread with a Blue Tortilla Crust, garnished with Salsa, Red and Green Peppers and Sour Cream
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Delicious grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs and lemon
$7.99 lb.
Baked Brie in Pastry with Raspberry Sauce
A whole Wheel of Brie covered with flaky pastry
Small serves 8 $29 • Large serves 20 $59
Hot Hors d'oeuvres
- BBQ Shrimp with Bacon $29 per dozen
- Pigs in a Blanket $12 per dozen
- Phyllo Triangles with Spinach and Feta Cheese $22 per dozen
- Herb and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms $18 per dozen
- Dijon Shrimp wrapped with Snow Peas $29 per dozen
- Chicken Salad Canapes $18 per dozen
- Scallops wrapped in Bacon $29 per dozen
- Coconut Shrimp $29 per dozen
- Mini Maryland Crab Cakes $24 per dozen
- Italian or Sweet and Sour Cocktail Meatballs $12 per dozen
- Chicken Potstickers with Chili Garlic Sauce $12 per dozen
- Teriyaki Chicken Skewers $24 per dozen
- Smoked Salmon Canapes $24 per dozen
- Devils on Horseback $18 per dozen
- Grilled Baby Lamb Chops $36 per dozen
- Jumbo Buffalo or Sweet and Sour Wings
(with Blue Cheese Dressing and Celery Sticks)
$9.99 per dozen
Brunch Favorites
Homemade Quiche
Our quiche comes two ways;
10″ round (luncheon size – serves 8) $30 11″x17″ flat (cocktail size) $40
Bacon-cheddar, Asparagus-Cheddar, Ham & Brie, Broccoli-Cheddar, Spinach-Mushroom, Roasted Vegetable, Quiche Lorraine, Mediterranean (Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach & Feta)
Vegetable Souffle
The Best Vegetable Brunch Dish! Roasted Vegetables and Cheese baked in Fluffy Soufflé mixture!
serves 10 $40
Lox Platter
Platter of smoked salmon, cream cheese, sliced tomato, leaf lettuce, capers and red onions.
$10.95 per person [6 person minimum]
Apple Cheese Crepe Souffle
Another brunch dish! Homemade crepes filled with slightly sweetened cottage cheese mixture baked into a souffle and topped with fresh sauteed apples. It's the best.
9″ x 13″ dish (serves 8-10) $45
Pizza Rustica Torte
A unique party hors'doeuvre! Homemade pizza dough is layered with Spinach, Proscuitto Ham, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheeses and Roasted Red Peppers. This is a beautiful party dish!
Cocktail size 11″ * 17″ flat (serves 15-20) $49
Caramel French Toast Bake
9×13 (serves 16) $40 or 9″ round (serves 8) $20
Bread Pudding
Classic or Chocolate with a vanilla bean sauce. Oven ready, simply warm for your guests.
9×13 $40
Main Dishes
- Eggplant Pamigiana $40
- Vegetable Lasagna $50
- Chicken Divan Bake $45
- Shephard's Pie $45
- Moussaka $45
- Crab & Ricotta Stuffed Shells (25) $60
- Baked Ziti w/ Meat or Sausage $45
- Four Cheese Pasta Bake $45
- Spanakopita $40
- Cheese or Meat Lasagna $45/$50
- Chicken Cappelini Bake $45
- Chicken Fajita Bake $50
- Macaroni, Beef & Cheddar Bake $45
- Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells $50
- Baked Ziti w/ Three Cheeses $40
- Penne in Creamy Vodka Sauce $45
- Macaroni & Cheese $40
- Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese $50
$7.95 Per Person (minimum order 6)
- Chicken w/ Garlic Wine Sauce
- Chicken Marsala
- Sautéed Lemon Chicken
- Grilled Lemon Dijon Chicken
- Chicken Bruschetta (Fresh Tomato and Basil)
- Chicken Stack with spinach, roasted red peppers & provolone
- Chicken Parmagiana
- Chicken Française
- Stuffed Chicken Breast(your choice of)
Spinach-Ricotta, Herbed Bread, Apricot & Brie, Cordon Bleu (ham & swiss)
Honey Mustard Chicken
(legs, thighs, breasts)
$7.99 lb.
Asian Barbecued Chicken
(legs, thighs, breasts)
$7.99 lb.
Southern Fried Chicken
(legs, thighs, breasts)
$7.99 lb.
BBQ Chicken
$7.99 per pound
Chicken Tenders
$7.99 per pound
Chicken Cacciatore
(minimum order 2 lbs.)
$7.99 per pound
Whole Roasted Turkey (includes Stuffing and Gravy)
Small 12-14 lbs. (serves 8) $89
Medium 16-18 lbs. (serves 12) $109
Large 22-24 lbs. (serves 16) $139
Extra Large 25-27 lbs. (serves 20) $169
Boneless Roast Turkey Breast
Stuffed with Herb Bread, Fruit and Nut, or Spinach & Provolone stuffing (minimum order 4 pounds)
$12.99 lb.
Mediterranean Herb Roasted Chicken
$7.99 per pound
Herb Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef
(minimum order 1 tenderloin 3-4 lbs.)
$32 lb.
Onion Brisket of Beef
(minimum order one 2-3 lb. brisket)
$15.99 lb.
Grilled London Broil with Horseradish Sauce
(minimum order one 2-3 lb. london broil.)
$12.99 lb.
Homemade Beef and Vegetable Stew
(minimum order 3 lbs.)
$6.99 lb.
Our Famous Chili, Beef or Chicken
$6.99 lb.
Baked Boneless Ham with Madiera Sauce and Apricots
(minimum order one-half ham 3-4 lbs.)
$11.99 lb.
Boneless Pork Loin Roast with apricots and prunes
(minimum order on 3-4 lb. roast)
$12.99 lb.
French Rack of Lamb with Dijon Crumb Crust
$19.95 Each
Veal Saltimbocca
Individual veal scallops with proscuitto ham, spinach and parmesan cheese. (minimum order 6)
$9.95 each
Three Cheese Meatloaf
(approx.4 lbs. serves 10)
$30 each
Our Famous Babyback BBQ Ribs
$9.99 lb.
Turkey Meatloaf
(approx.4 lbs. serves 10)
$30 each
Whole Poached Salmon
With sour cream and dill sauce, garnished with greenery and fresh flowers.
(minimum order one Salmon 6-8 lbs)
Half Poached Salmon
With sour cream and dill sauce, garnished with greenery and fresh flowers.
(approximately 4 pounds)
Lobster meat with mushrooms, red & green peppers and sherry parmesan sauce.
(minimum order 3 lbs.)
(market price)
Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil and butter with a squeeze of lemon
(Minimum order of 3 lbs.)
(market price)
Homemade Crab Cakes
(minimum order 6)
(market price)
Tilapia Française
(minimum order 2lbs)
$10.99 per lb
Sautéed Flounder with Sesame Crust
(minimum order 2 lbs.)
(market price)
Salmon Croquettes
(minimum order 6)
(market price)
Grilled Salmon (by the piece)
$12.95 per piece [6 piece minimum]
Tortellini with Pesto Sauce & Grilled Chicken
$8.99 lb.
Linguini with Fresh Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella
$6.99 lb.
Tortellini with Proscuitto & Peas
Linguini with Steamed Vegetables
$6.99 lb.
Tortellini with Tomato & Artichoke Sauce
$8.99 lb.
Linguini with Red or White Clam Sauce
$6.99 lb.
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
$6.99 lb.
Fettuccini with Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Tomato in Garlic Cream
$8.99 lb.
Side Dishes
Scalloped Potatoes
$40 per tray
Brown Rice with Steamed Vegetables
$5.99 lb. (minimum 3 lbs.)
Sweet Potato Soufflé
$40 per tray
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Fillings: Broccoli & Cheddar or Bacon & Cheddar (minimum order 6)
$4.50 each
Risotto Primavera – with assorted vegetable
$6.99 lb. (minimum 3 lbs.)
Herb Roasted Potatoes
$5.99 lb.
Wild Rice Pilaf
$6.99 lb (minimum 3 lbs.)
Assorted Steam Vegetables
$8.99 lb.
Green Beans Almandine
Corn Pudding
$40 per tray
Sesame Asparagus
$10.99 lb.
Asparagus, Red Peppers and Cashews
$10.99 lb.
Broccoli or Cauliflower
in Cheese Sauce (minimum 4 lbs)
$6.99 lb.
Our Famous Roasted Vegetables
$8.99 lb.
Green Beans, Mushrooms and Carrots
$9.99 lb.
Green Beans, Almonds, and Red Peppers
$8.99 lb.
Mashed Potatoes
$6.99 lb.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$9.99 lb.
Ceaser Salad
$2.50 per person
with Grilled Chicken or Steak
$3.95 per person
Tossed Salad
$1.75 per person
Organic Baby Green Salad
(Spring Mix) Balsamic Dressing
$1.95 per person
Add Cranberry Goat Cheese and Almonds
$2.95 per person
Add Strawberry Feta and Walnuts
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EMMITSBURG -- Count midfielder Richard Chinapoo among the Blast players who won't be back this season.
"I don't see them in my future," Chinapoo said yesterday. "I just have a gut feeling. Just judging from the experience of last season, I don't think I'll be invited back and I don't have any problems with that."
Blast general manager John Borozzi said yesterday that Chinapoo is right in his assessment. But Borozzi was disappointed that he had not reached Chinapoo to tell him.
"We never exercised our right of first refusal," Borozzi said. "I did call him about two weeks ago and left a message for him to call me back.
"I want to make sure Richard stays involved with the team, not as a player, but I want him to be comfortable coming to games and being around the organization. He has been the consummate pro and given his all for this team. It's just that we're going in a younger direction."
Chinapoo, 34, returned to the Blast last year, after two successful years in Dallas. He said then it was a one-year contract and he was happy to be back, because Baltimore is home.
But the Blast attempted to trade him back to Dallas late in the season for Doc Lawson. It was a deal that didn't turn out, but it was a situation that told the eight-year Major Soccer League veteran that he was no doubt expendable.
"I gave what I had and if that wasn't good enough, then fine," he said, before beginning his coaching duties at the Lincoln Phillips Soccer Camp being held here at Mount St. Mary's College. "But I'm satisfied that I tried everything within my power to make the team a winning team."
Chinapoo played in all 52 games, netting 22 goals, 20 assists and 54 blocked shots. His 42 points were seventh best on the team.
He is a six-year Blast veteran and one of just seven players to register 40 goals in one season. He was a three-time All-Star with the Blast and one of three remaining members of the 1983-84 championship team, along with goalkeeper Scott Manning and defender Mike Stankovic.
But the Blast went 21-31 last season and missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Everyone knew changes would be coming.
Already 10-year Blast forward/defender Tim Wittman and the team have parted company. Defender Bruce Savage has indicated he won't be back, if he can sign on with the U.S. National team. Chinapoo is just the latest veteran to be making departure plans.
He said he has not called the Blast and is unaware of Borozzi's call, a situation Borozzi said he will remedy today.
Meanwhile, Chinapoo and his friend Clint Baldeo already have opened a business, Chinapoo's Auto Repair, in Woodlawn. He is also thinking about completing the 14 hours he needs for his accounting degree at UMBC.
As for soccer, Chinapoo is coaching at this camp until tomorrow and then will go to Fleetwood, Pa., Monday to coach at former Dallas teammate Troy Snyder's camp.
"As for playing indoors, I think I have another year or two left easily," he said. "I've been very fortunate in my career to be able to remain in good shape. But at this point, I'm not going somewhere I'm not wanted. I want to enjoy the playing days I have left and I want to contribute on and off the field. I think I have some good qualities to pass on."
Chinapoo said he would be interested in talking to Pittsburgh, if that franchise begins play this season, as it would be relatively close to home.
"And I've been talking to Dallas," he said. "I'm just going to see what happens and go from there. But the bottom line is this is home, whether I'm playing for the Blast or not."


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Title: Faith (신의)
Romanization: Sin Eui
Also Known As: The Great Doctor
Genre: Historical, Medical & Fantasy
Episodes: TBA
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: August 13, 2012 - TBA
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55 KST
Director: Kim Jong Haak [Sandglass, Legend]
Writer: Song Ji Na [Sandglass, Legend, What's Up, Kaist]
Official Website: SBS Great Doctor
The title Shin-eui means faith, as in belief in justice.
But in Hangul it's also a pun on God + medicine, as a play on the medical and the fantastical, two major elements of the world.
It's a re-imagining of a what-if version of history, potentially changed on a massive scale by the actions of two individuals.
The taglines for the show: "Fantasy and history will meet. Person and person will meet. Person and heaven will meet." It's described as the epic story of those that will shape a king and change the course of fate.
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Lee Min Ho as Choi Young
A bodyguard to the king in the year 660. He's 29 years old and has no regrets in life, and no ambition for women or money. His hobby? Sleeping. His specialty: "Sleeping for long periods of time." Ha. Catnapping warrior it is.
Because he lives a life of no regret, he's not afraid of death. (You could argue that because your occupation is life-threatening, you choose to live a life without regrets, yeah?) Choi Young believes that people who don't fear death needn't spin their wheels scheming, so he takes that to the extreme — he's a warrior who doesn't strategize, so much as attack everything head-on. If he happens to succeed, great; if he fails and dies, oh well. OH WELL?! Ack, set your hearts to permanent lurch. I don't foresee this being a calming experience, watching our hero walk right into death traps with a devil-may-care shrug.
Kim Hee Sun as Yoo Eun Soo
A 33-year old plastic surgeon in the year 2012. She was originally a general surgeon, but quickly found that it was an overworked, under-paid profession and jumped ship to plastic surgery. Her dream is to someday open her own practice. But one day a strange man she thinks is dressed as a drama extra kidnaps her… and takes her back to the Goryeo era. Their love story spans centuries but also warring beliefs. He gave up on love to be an unflinching warrior. She doesn't believe in love or trust anyone.
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I brought these to a party last weekend, they were a huge hit; Rec:Praline Brookies
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I am not a sweet eater, but was requested to bring a dessert that was kid friendly. It was a hit by all. (And easy!)
Praline Brookies
1box (19.5 oz) fudge brownie mix
1/2cup vegetable oil
1/4cup water
1/4cup butter
1/4cup milk
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/2cup packed brown sugar
1/2cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2teaspoon vanilla
1roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
Vanilla ice cream, if desired
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on box using oil, water and eggs. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pecans and vanilla to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside until brownies are baked.
Immediately pour praline mixture evenly over partially baked brownies. Cut cookie dough crosswise into 4 equal pieces; cut each piece into 4 slices. Carefully place slices in 3 rows of 5 slices each, using last slice to fill in spaces. (Spaces between cookie dough pieces will spread during baking to cover top.)
Bake 23 to 28 minutes longer or until cookie topping is deep golden brown. If serving as bars, cool 2 hours; cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. If serving with ice cream as dessert, cool 20 to 30 minutes; cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.
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Other messages in this thread:
- 20151. Have to go to a potluck tonight and am not feeling inspired. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:41pm on 03/12/11 (7)
- I brought these to a party last weekend, they were a huge hit; Rec:Praline Brookies [LINK] - barb_b - 5:03pm on 03/12/11
- OMG - I want these now but I don't have the cookie dough. Texting daughter to go to Kroger now!!!! [NT] - Music City Missy - 8:01pm on 05/03/13
- Lots of yummy looking ones in T&T - Pat's Texas Sheet Cake and Maria's Snickerdoodle cake have been - cheezz - 6:23pm on 03/12/11
- I really wanted to make several things from here... - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:18pm on 03/12/11
- It's like talking to my hubby... when I do that for an event, I always make him 1 cupcake :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:03am on 03/13/11
- Great idea! [NT] - Traca - 7:30pm on 03/13/11
- Yeah, it doesn't take away from the cake enough to matter and he SO appreciates it... PLUS - cheezz - 7:35pm on 03/13/11


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Oh the 80s… you can try to remake all of the great movies from the past, but you will never recreate the rad cheese that was so easily spread in that decade. I grew up on this stuff and as a daydreaming kid, I…
With a recent video of 10-year-old Ryan Gosling surfacing and going viral, we decided to see what other pre-Mickey Mouse Club performances we could find of the adorable blonde hammer-pants wearing dynamo. This one is a whole 3 minutes and 36 seconds worth of Ryan and his sister Mandi killing it at a Mormon Talent Show! The floppy haired kid was a stud even back then! Watch until the end to see Ryan's bow — what a ham!
The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder recently answered fan questions and it's obvious to us that he definitely supports a #HalfFullAttitude! Watch as he answers questions about his ISF charity, bringing a positive focus to fans, and how they've brought him happiness.
Photos and Video of Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees) performing at Webster Hall in New York City on February 26, 2015.
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The name "Black Pearl" was inspired by the fact that the vineyard is situated on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, and Paarl Rock resembles a black pearl after it has rained. Black pearls also have rarity value. The name of our blend "Oro" comes from the God Oro, King of the Firmament, who gave the black pearl as a gift to the ocean.
Browse through our site and find out more about the Black Pearl vineyards, the winemaker, the farm, the family, our dedication to conservation,…and of course – the wine!
"They're friendly Yanks, are the Nashes of Rhenosterkop Farm, on the Agter-Paarl slopes. "Just give us a call," they say of their tasting times. They're equally relaxed about visitors who want to walk on the property, situated in a conservation area with pristine renosterveld and rare flora..


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Your museum tour will begin in the morning with a hotel pickup at any centrally located hotel and head to the National Museum of Korea. The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.'In 2012, it was reported that since its relocation to Yongsan District in 2005, the Museum has attracted an attendance of 20 million visitors. A poll of nearly 2,000 foreign visitors, conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in November 2011, stated that visiting the Museum is one of their favorite activities in Seoul.
After the National Museum, you will go to the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art.'The three buildings were the products of the world-class architects, Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel and Remment Koolhaas. Each building represents its theme and the futuristic sense for art. As a museum, Leeum's most urgent tasks are to keep in step with current times, to lead the preservation and production of culture, and to communicate with the public. To these ends, Leeum continuously explores timely themes and major artists through exhibitions, academic events, and other programs for the public, directly incorporating the most advanced research in diverse areas, including exhibition, education and art preservation.
After visiting the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, you will visit the Seoul Museum of History. The museum captures the traditional culture of Seoul. Vestiges from the prehistoric era to modern Seoul are on display. The museum was renovated with modern updates in May 2002, seventeen years after opening. The main exhibit halls are on the third floor. Many of the Joseon Dynasty relics were donated during the Relic Donation Campaign. Also, the landscape of Seoul is recreated when it was the capital of the Joseon Dynasty. Another exhibit showcases the daily life of the Seoulites, while another presents items through an online cyber museum. The first floor has many convenient facilities such as a coat check and the Kids Corner playroom. The Special Exhibition Hall, the Exhibition Hall for Donated Relics, and Museum Shop where cultural products are produced and sold, are also on the first floor.
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We parked at Turkey Pen and our route for the day was singletrack->S.Mills->Cantrell->Squirrel->Bradley->66 jumps.
Just real quick, highlights of the day: 1.The warm-up on S.Mills. I felt great from the first to the last pedal stroke of the day. Sophie and Max were ecstatic to be in the woods, too. 2. Cleaning sooooo much of Cantrell UP. Mike and I were ON today.
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3. The tech section between Cantrell Creek and Laurel Gap on Squirrel. Two or three dabs the entire way for each of us. That section of trail is so unbelievably technical I cannot find words that does the scene justice. Oh, who's up for a September Dragon's Back, VA camp and ride?
4. The downhill from Laurel Gap. Holy Hell. Mike was up front and we were hanging it all out. Then, without warning, Mike would just accelerate. I thought, 'Well, I guess I can go faster, too' and would reel him in. Then he would do it again! and I did the same thing, all the way to the point that I almost let my front end drop off the edge, and I knew I needed to stop chasing if that was going to be the speed of the day, and we were at the intersection of Mullinax just like that.
5. Finishing with Squirrel all the way to Bradley. The dogs got the water they needed, the views were spectacular, and Mike even got a swim in at the end.
Thanks for joining me for another outstanding day in the woods Mike B., Max, and Sophie.


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New drive for electric vehicles
Bristol's cabinet has approved two proposals designed to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles.
Bristol's cabinet has approved two proposals designed to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles.
Both have been made possible thanks to £7 million funding from the Department for Transport's Office for Electric Vehicles (OLEV) and are designed to help improve air quality in the city whilst also delivering on the Mayor's commitment to ensure that the whole city is powered by clean energy by 2050.
New electric vehicle charging points will be installed across Bristol and the West of England region as part of the Go Ultra Low West project. The council will aim to manage and operate a network of 400 charging points across the area.
As part of the project the cabinet also approved a proposal to update any council vehicles which are over 10 years old to reduce air pollution and save money on running and maintenance costs. Fifty of these will be electric vehicles, funded by OLEV.
Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: "This is a great opportunity for the council to lead the way in improving air quality in the short term and make progress towards our long term aim to make Bristol a city that is run on clean energy.
"Not only do these proposals improve our environment they also make good economic sense. Updating our own fleet, for example, is saving us money with maintenance and running costs."


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680-hp Mercedes-AMG C63 from VATH
German tuning company VATH once again showed its professional love to the brand Mercedes, showing it on the model of Mercedes-AMG C63. While outwardly the car has not changed but it became a pretty interesting specimen. This applies to both the Mercedes interior, and some other elements, such as suspension or 4-liter eight-cylinder engine with twin-turbocharged S63.
If there were any custom ROMs and understated vehicle ground clearance, it would be at all possible to be confused with the standard C63 S. However VÄTH specialists brought several major changes in the structure of the engine, after which the 4-liter V8 Mercedes began to issue no less than 600 hp and 810 Nm of torque.
The cost of the upgrade is $ 4291 + $ 380 for installation. For those to whom this power is not enough and VÄTH kit upgrades in store labeled V 63 RS. This set has an extra amount of money adds to the characteristics of more 80 hp, bringing the total capacity to an impressive 680 "horses". In addition to reviewing the innards of the engine, C63 S has undergone an old suspension is replaced by a new, lower set, which reduced the ride height by 40 mm. By the way, the suspension will cost the client VÄTH additional $ 396. German masters did not forget about an integral part of any tuning of the project – the installation of the new drive. This Mercedes C63 boasts 20-inch silver or black wheels with tires 255/30 ZR20 front and 275/30 ZR20 – rear. Finally, at his own request, customers can get a new speedometer (with boundary speed of 360 km / h), a set of aluminum pedals and black velour floor mats in the interior.


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Poland Geography
Poland's Information
|Land Area
|304,255 km2
|Water Area
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|Total Area
|312,685km2 (#69)
|38,523,261 (#34)
|Population Density
|Government Type
|Parliamentary Republic
|$1,050.00 Billion
|GDP Per Capita
|Zloty (PLN)
|Largest Cities
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Fronting the Baltic Sea, a lowland plain blends into sandy beaches and dunes.
The northern regions are somewhat hilly while flat fertile farmlands dominate the Central Lowlands.
Moving south, the land rises into hilly uplands that front the Sudetic and Carpathian Mountain ranges. The tallest peaks are in the Tatra Mountains. The highest point is Rysy at 8,187 ft. (2,499m)
The Oder, Vistula and Warta are the country's major rivers. Numerous small lakes dot the far northeast.
Fronted by the Baltic Sea in the north, Poland has a fairly smooth coastline covered by sand dunes in some areas and indented by scattered low-rising cliffs.
From the Baltic lowlands, Poland's land rises gently into tree-covered hilly areas, with some higher elevations in the Pomeranian Lake District in the northeast.
The Central Lowlands is a flat region of river valleys that blends into a hillier area to the south of the Vistula River.
The southern third of the country is a mountainous region. Major ranges include the Sudetes, and the Tatra Mountains which are the most elevated part of the Carpathian Mountains.
Poland has 21 mountains over 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in elevation, and all are located in the Tatras, along the border with Slovakia. Poland's measured highest-point is Mt. Rysy in the High Tatras; it stands at 2,499 m (8,199 ft) in elevation. The lowest point in Poland at -1.8 m (-5.7 ft) is located at Raczki Elblaskie in the Vistula Delta.
The Bledow Desert, located in southern Poland, is only one of five natural deserts in Europe. It has a total area of 32 sq km (12 sq mi). Some of its dunes extend up to 30 m (98 ft).
As for rivers, the longest river in Poland is the Vistula at 1,047 km (651 mi) long. It is followed by the Oder which forms part of Poland's western border, at 854 km (531 mi) long. Other rivers of note include the Bug and the Warta.
Poland has hundreds of small lakes, and in Europe, only Finland has a greater density of lakes.
Poland Trivia
What is the Largest Ethnic Minority in Poland?
Germans are the largest ethnic minorities in Poland with a population of about 49,000. The Belorussians are the second largest ethnic minority group in Poland with a population of about 37,000.
Largest Ethnic Minorities In Poland
What is a Puppet Government?
A "puppet state" is a government that has little will of its own, as it needs financial backing or military support. Thus, it acts an a subordinate to another power in exchange for its own survival. The puppet government still holds its own facade of an identity, perpetuated by retaining its own flag, name, national anthem, law, and constitution. However, these type of governments are not considered as legitimate according to international law.
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What are some of the most affordable places to study abroad in Europe?
Turkey, Poland, Estonia, Hungary, Portugal, and Austria are some of Europe's most affordable study destinations.


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The major indices were slightly down today as investors continue to evaluate the valuations of equities. The S&P 500 is trading at 16.5x the estimated earnings, compared with a multiple of 14.8x early in February.
According to Bloomberg, the 14-day relative strength index of the gauges was 73.7 yesterday, which is higher than the 70 reading considered by some investors as a signal to sell.
The S&P 500 closed 1,951.25 points yesterday, gaining 7.5% since its low on April 11 after data showed that the U.S. economy added more jobs than expected last month. The recent decision by the European Central Bank to reduce interest rates also helped boost equities.
Today, the S&P 500 dropped 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbed by just 0.02% and the NASDAQ was up by only 0.04%
Commenting on the market trends, Rick Fier, director of equity trading at Conifer Securities LLC told Bloomberg, his feels like a quiet summer trading day where you do what you want to do early and then it's calm the rest of the day.You're seeing a little bit of flushing out. Strong charts are doing well and the weaker ones are lagging a little bit."
On the other hand, Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Fund Manger,Chad Morganlander opined that it should not be surprising for anyone to see softness after a blistering recovery. He said, "This is a temporary reprieve from a market that's being seeing highs."
Meanwhile, Francois Savary, chief investment officer at Reyl & Cie in Genera commented, "When you look at the behavior of the market over the past 10 days, setting record after record, the bulls have clearly been in the lead." He also expressed his perception that the "U.S. market may have gone too far too fast" even with improving economic data and according to him, he doesn't see too much potential from here.
U.S. Markets
- Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)- 16,946.09 (+0.02%)
- Russell 2000- 1,172.03 (-0.33%)
European Markets
- EURO STOXX 50 Price EUR- 3,313.80 (+0.26%)
- FTSE 100 Index- 6,873.55 (-0.02%)
- Deutsche Borse AG German Stock Index DAX- 10,028.80 (+0.20%)
Asia-Pacific Markets
- Nikkei 225- 14,994.80 (-0.85%)
- Hong Kong Hang Seng Index- 23,315.74 (+0.86%)
- Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index- 2,161.27 (+1.26%)
Stocks in Focus
The stock price of eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) declined 2.68% to $48.25 per share after David Marcus, the president of its payment service, PayPal, stepped down from his position to join Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) as vice president of messaging products. Shares of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) rose 4.6% to $65.77 per share today.
Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) increased 2.26% to $35.70 per share after the company announced that its "Battlefield" game will be available in North America in October. Starting today, customers will be able to pre-order the game from GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME). The stock price of GameStop jumped 2.11% to $37.29 after the announcement.
The stock price of RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH) declined more than 10% to $1.38 per share after the beleaguered electronic retailer posted $0.98 loss per share and $767 million in net sales for the first quarter of its fiscal 2015. The company explained that its disappointing financial performance was caused by declining in-store traffic and aggressive price competition for mobile devices.


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Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in Moscow.
Active VC investor via @ermak-group; @supremum-capital • Studied at @insead-1, @london-school-of-economics
Founder and CEO at Fotolia, Investor at BeyondTheRack, UpNext, @leetchi.com, songpop, @mindsnacks...
Investment Director at Onexim Group
CEO & Managing Partner at Lincoln international CIS & Russia
Investor @genomera @retrofit @ringadoc @seedcamp @teledoctor @medevo @voximplant
co-founder & COO @traveltipz.ru, YGL @WEF Davos, ex-board member, Begun.ru, co-founder & CEO, @ipnet-jsc •, Harvard MBA/MPA, worked at @procter-gamble-2
Cofounder/president at @ostrovok.ru. also invest in ambitious and focused entrepreneurs. Oxford graduate.
CSO at @kuznech
Entrepreneur turned Consultant turned VC @StereoCapital. Founded @chess.net, @rollapp-1. Ran bizdev @mail.ru. Went to @singularity-university-1 and CMU
Inessa Obenhuber is an Angel Investor, partner at Seraph Group, an Ambassador for the Media Institute for Social Change at the USC Cinematic School.
Energy. Financial Services.
@university-of-california-berkeley. @MIT.
MD at Chiron, affiliate of $100m fund. Ex-Ptnr at EY in Moscow 98-04. Invest in and advise startups. U of Mich Law, Denison
The bridge between engineering and business
Investor, Founder of VentureClub, FutureLabs and @mywishboard. Serial entrepreneur. 2 startups w/exits. Strong business background (@acronis, @mail-ru-group). MBA 2008
GP at Vestor.In Partners. Former Adobe and Microsoft exec, founded Actis (sold to Wunderman), AdWatch (sold to AEGIS/Isobar), Sputnik Labs (sold to Technoserv)
Founder @kupikupon.ru @travolver
Managing Director at Kite Ventures
Angel Investments ★ CEE & West EU Startup Consultant ★ New Market Development ★ Matchmaker ★ Enabler ★ Entertainment, Sports, Fashion Industry
Partner at NRG Private Equity fund ($300m Aum). @facecontact (Seedcamp finalist). Won Best Young Siberian Coder reward during university years.
Investor @irates
High Technology Industries Entrepreneur & Investor
Team member of @yam-labs.
Investment Analyst @imperious-group • Studied at @university-of-california-berkeley
Angel investor, Startup-Surgeon, Creator
Founder @integrien • Studied at @pepperdine-university, @oklahoma-state-university
Founder @lucky-ventures-lucky-vc •
Partner at @synergy-innovations-venture-fund • Investor and Entrepreneur.
Founder @minutta, @rutube
CEO / co-founder @flirtic.com. Co-founder: @cherry-media (biggest Baltic @groupon) and @kurat-com. Partner at MTVP. 10 years experience in Moscow. Graduated MGIMO.
Transitioning from one of the "F"s to Angel investor. Producer of TechCrunch Moscow and co-director of Founder Institute in Moscow.
E-Commerce & Internet Marketing Executive | Digital Dutchman in Europe, Russia and Ukraine
Founder @darberry-ru (sold to @groupon), @addventure • Investor @pixonic, @altergeo, @insales
One of the co-founders of BMAT ( www.bmat.com ), now shareholder, work @bright Capital , Media3, Keen Mind Ventures, Venture Partner @ Target Ventures
Currently the Director of the Group of Companies «Integrated Energy Solutions», www.koer.ru
Investor relations evangelist, Entrepreneur at an early stage :)
PRODUCER, EXPERT DIGITAL(TV+WEB+MOB). CEO,Founder WWW.i-LIFT.TV - FLOMASTERS LTD(USA FRAPA,BASA). Business Director ADV Group(NYSE: IPG,Euronext Paris: HAV.PA)
Scala, C++, Java, C#, server-side development, peer-to-peer networks. Back in 2005 I created Morpheus, the most popular p2p app in North America.
Experienced executive
CEO RAF-Leasing. Work in "Troika-Dialog" in 2002-2006. Invest in mobile and Social Startups
Helped build RU team for Qik, now heading Skype Russia.
Angel Investor, Mentor
Director at JSFC Sistema, PE & VC background
Applied Math at MSU, Masters in Finance at NES
Managing Partner at Buran Venture Capital
A venture capitalist that invests in who we are and who we are becoming.Angel Investor
For 7 years have been involved in financing and launching startups. Partner in a Moscow-based seed fund Russian Ventures. Investing $35-500k. Rusve.com
ex-CEO&Co-Founder at @groupon-russia
Investor @kown-1, Principal @ftl, mentor @founder-institute St.Petersburg, ex-Russian Tech Journalist @CNews
VP at Russian 4G network @yota. Founder at @winter, London design consultancy. Founder at @strelka-institute in Moscow
Director, Cloud Services at @acronis
Investor, Mentor, Advisor
Investor in @brokservise, @mba-consult, @lobuy, @m-a-boutique.
Managing Partner @ Emerging Capital V.P.
Member of the Board of Directors at Group Bank Zenit (Chairman of the Audit Committee)
4+ years in VC/PE sector at Runa Capital, Phenomen Ventures and family offices. Finished Hult International Business School and NU-HSE graduate (economics)
I worked in Brazil and in Russia with startups in different areas, especially in the oil and gas industry, but also with dotcoms.
CEO at @angel-relations-group http://a-rg.com/
Business Coach at @gva-launchgurus http://launch-gurus.com/en/
10 years of experience in software engineering and project&product management, specifically in Big Data and Business Intelligence area.
Full time MBA Student at Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley
Chairman of Cloud4Auto Ventures. Invest in IT startups in Automotive industry
Founder and Managing Director at Euro Freelancers.
Finance professional with diverse background in various industries
Part of Abraaj Capital- leading Private Equity investor in global growth markets.
Founder of Russian VC company
Strategy professional
Founder @doctoratwork-com, GetBetter! • Studied at @moscow-state-institute-of-international-relations
CEO & Co-Founder @mebelion-ru. Investor @entrobit-agora.
We invest in seed/early stage start-ups within the Consumer Internet and Digital Media sectors in the emerging markets.
Founder at iArmenian, Tittat, sentzLab
Managed special situation private equity fund, with over 500 mln usd of assets in russian energy sector. Exited in 2009.
Investor in @round1-media, @new-biology-inc, @bds-enterprises.
Working at @dresdner-kleinwort. Worked at @pricewaterhousecoopers-1, Worked at @jp-morgan. Investor @displair, @printio-ru.
Investor @the-last-cast-banner-lcb
Born in Italy. Where studied. Then moved to Russia. I'm a programmer. Work in a large company. I have stable income. I like volleyball. My wife supports me. =)
I am a representative of the Russian venture company Titanium Investments. We are interested in investments in IT and high-tech companies.
Business development at ARMiS, entrepreneur. Master's in Business. Israeli Government Fellow. Worked at Israeli Ministry of Trade and Industry, IDF
Energy company CEO
CFO @ural-invest-sa. CFO @ojsc-progress, CFO @obi-russia.
Director @dekart-1.
Lawyer, enterprenuer, founded www.vsepopravilam.ru (election service), brokerage company "Parity" for goods trading
Co-Owner @wikitop-ru.
Founder ConpeQ
Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. Sratch where itches.
Private Investment
Founder and CEO at leading russian jewelry ecommerce.
Expert on telecom markets
Founder Trilldy and many other startups, MBA.
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There is something special about finding an adorable secondhand piece of jewelry. For this reason I scroll through my favorite jewelry brands about once a week on the secondhand sites like Poshmark. In this post here from earlier this summer, I commented on how hard it was to find cute Baublebar jewelry on these sites, but recently … Continue reading Late Summer Jewelry Deals Under $20
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Tassel earrings are hot this spring and BaubleBar has set the bar high with their iconic version I'm sporting, which are flying off the thrifting app "shelves"! I checked for these on Poshmark for about a week before deciding that it actually made more sense to buy them new, using the new customer coupon code that BaubleBar offers. I … Continue reading Search Spotlight – Tassel Earrings


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Hello, darlings. So very sorry I haven't blogged in a while. You know I'm an unpredictable poster.
I only like to post recipes that I felt were special enough. And this one fits the bill.
Props to Money Saving Mom's Pizza Dough Recipe for her fabulous pizza dough I always go to when I need it. I use stone-ground whole wheat, so it's not only an easy recipe, it's healthy.
To it, before I pop it in the oven, I brush on a dab of olive oil. But otherwise, I follow it to the letter. But because the dough I made today was strictly for the kids' pizza lunchables, I decided to break out my cookie cutters!!
I attempted to make this dough in my Ninja blender, because it actually has a dough blade, but it was a messy, messy fail. So I rolled it all out by hand and cookie cuttered them! I just made that word up.
How frickin cute is the owl? OMG.
Little olive oil before baking at 400 degrees for 8 minutes!
Send a couple of these bad boys with some pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella, and your kid will be the envy of the lunchroom. There are so many possibilities here for toppings, too, like ham and pineapple, pepperoni, bacon bits. The world is your oyster.
Hmmm, oyster pizza!
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For about 15 years, I have had the pleasure of working with startup entrepreneurs in a number of technology sectors and in various capacities. I'm amazed at how much the startup landscape has changed and, more importantly, how the processes that are used by tech founders to manage risk and hone their ideas have…(Read More)
I picked up my Nexus One pretty soon after it was release earlier this year. I knew going in that there was a good chance that the device would have bugs. But I figured after several commercial distributions through other handset makers that the risk was pretty small. After all this is Android 2.0…(Read More)


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I was at a wedding on Saturday and the M.C really gave some making sense jokes, but one stuck and has been disturbing me since…….
Behind every successful man is a woman;
And behind every successful woman is an exhausted man.
It was funny really but you know the Igbos say: Na njakili na-ekwu ezigbo (In teasing, the truth is spoken albeit humorously).
And that goes to show where we are as a society, the values we place on female achievements. It explains why ladies usually earn lower incomes than men, why ladies rarely own big businesses.
Because at the end of the day, it is these little things that shape our thoughts, shape our activities and ultimately shape our lives.
And it is saddening, because I have seen many women with amazing ideas that are never pursued.


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Visit this article http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/legal/people/bullying-at-work.shtml for bully defense advise from a legal perspective. While some of the advise is important to establish patterns of bullying, be cautious about writing letters to bullies without the backing of the administration.
Here's a quip from the article that I do favor-waiting out the storm: If you are being shouted at by your boss my advice is to wait until the storm has passed, repeat your concerns back to him/her and be specific about how to fix things. Distill the issues discussed in the outbreak. Your boss will expect you to be defensive or to break down, but instead make sure you communicate that you're a supportive employee and you're on his/her team.


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Kentucky Monthly magazine has collaborated with internationally recognized artist Aaron Kizer of Owensboro to create its June/July 2013 issue cover. The ink and watered-down Valspar wall paint piece depicts a stylized portrait of bluegrass icon Bill Monroe and corresponds to a story about the International Bluegrass Music Museum. A feature story about Kizer also appears in the issue, which will be available on newsstands by June 4.
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Welcome to St. Richard's Nursery Website!
We aim to provide every child the best possible start in life.
• Provide for the child's social, cultural, educational and psychological needs
• Provide high quality of childcare by enabling a safe and caring environment
• Operate within the context of the equal opportunities and inclusion policy inspired on the equality Act 2010
Holiday Club
Our After School and Holiday Club provides happy, safe, flexible, reliable and low cost child care all round the year (except the period between Christmas and New Year). During the school term After-school Clubs are open to children from schools in the Northolt and neighbourhoods areas. When schools are closed The Holiday Club is open at St Richard's Nursery to children from any school.
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Government Funded Places For Two and Three Years Old Children.
At St Richard's Nursery your child will be in a safe and happy environment with the opportunity to develop self-confidence, mix with other children, develop their language skills and learn something new. If your Two-Year – Old child meets the eligibility criteria , your child will be eligible for a free childcare place (15 hours a week, 38 weeks of the year) at St Richard's Nursery.
St. Richard's Nursery opened in 2009. It operates from a Church hall in the London borough of Ealing. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6.00pm all year round, except the period between Christmas and New Year.
The baby unit is located on the first floor with the nursery room located on the ground floor. Children have access to a well organised outdoor play area. Read more …
We aim to create a caring, safe environment for babies and young children to learn, explore and develop in a fun way. We take in consideration the Early Years Foundation Stages requirements and principles of the Department for Education.


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I'll kick you off with unexciting Australian pics of what I saw on my trip ... I didn't go anywhere overly exciting like a capital city but it was a free vacation with the family ...
Now that I've gotten that out of the way ... Here's todays nails ...
The Kink cosmetics are ONLY available at Coles Supermarkets but they always have a promotion on to buy 2 and get a 3rd free. While their nail range isn't overly huge some of their other cosmetic items look pretty cool. I also LOVE that it comes sealed in a bag! I know that testing cosmetics isn't allowed blah blah blah - but I'm sure we've all got a bottle of polish somewhere that you aren't 100% sure that it hasn't been used before.
I won't lie - I was disappointed with the first coat of "Showgirl". I originally put it straight into the "looks great in the bottle and awful on nails" category but it grew on me. I wouldn't consider it a favourite but it turned out a lot better after 3 coats then I thought it would originally.
While it's blue glitter on a blue base it's awfully sheer plus you don't get that many glitter particles sticking to the brush. I can still see my real nail under this polish so you really need a nude as a base. Actually the photo makes it look a lot better than it really is.
I don't "hate" this polish but I'm disappointed that it's not as vibrant or thick as the bottle makes it out to be. I'm hoping that this will be a great base polish for some stamping though *gets too it*
For the price though I can't complain too much - I've paid a lot more in the past for glitters less satisfying than this.
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In the future, GPS directions may not always be destination-driven.
Mapping apps are a fantastic tool, but they can be a little soulless. They'll get you from point A to point B quickly, but the route itself might make for a garbage-strewn, treeless journey. After all, how could a mapping service know how to take the scenic value of a route into account when calculating directions? Soon, one might.
Inspired in part by psychogeography theory (which emphasizes playfulness in travel), a group of researchers from Yahoo! Labs in Barcelona in collaboration with University of Torino sought to add a bit of pep to these services. In a newly released paper, they explore how mapping apps could theoretically generate short walking routes that are more beautiful or quiet than standard offerings.
"We quantify how people psychologically perceive the urban environment, and using existing algorithms, we identify pleasurable detours," the researchers told CityLab in an email.
But how do you quantify concepts as nebulous as beauty or happiness? In this case, the researchers turned to crowdsourced data obtained from UrbanGems.org. The website juxtaposes photographs of two locations in London, the test city for the experiment, and asks users to choose which is the more beautiful, happy, or quiet of the pair. The researchers received input from more than 3,000 participants over a four-month period beginning in September 2012.
"Concepts like beauty and happiness are subjective indeed," the researchers say. "But, in our crowdsourcing experiment, we found that if you ask a large enough number of people to pick between two pictures [and choose] which one is more beautiful or which one makes them happier, consensus usually emerges."
Once they had their consensus, the researchers ranked locations according to their pleasantness and combined those ranks with pre-existing algorithms to propose new routes. They then enlisted 30 people familiar with London as judges. In order to control for other factors that might influence their perception, such as weather or time of day, the participants did not actually walk the routes, but evaluated them based on their knowledge of the city.
"This approach turned out to give very promising results," explain the researchers. The respondents not only managed to identify the quality correlated with each path, but gave detailed rationales for why they imagined a path to be more beautiful, happy, or quiet than another.
Ultimately, the recommended routes ended up only being about 12 percent longer than the shortest route produced by common mapping services. Translated to real life, that 12 percent equates to a not-so-whopping seven-and-a-half minutes tacked on to your trip. For most people, that is a totally doable trade-off for a more delightful walk.
The next question is how to export this experiment to other cities. Crowdsourcing this sort of data is too intensive a strategy to use for every city worldwide, so the researchers turned elsewhere, namely to the photosharing site Flickr, which is also owned by Yahoo!. They were able to prove that Flickr metadata acts as a good alternative to crowdsourcing and, using the metadata, successfully expanded their routing experiment to Boston.
Some people might not be charmed by an experiment that relies on squishy concepts like beauty and happiness. But the researchers chose those particular characteristics because "they are at the core of academic work on urban well-being." If you prefer to investigate the more unusual corners of your city, you could, in theory, tweak this experiment to focus on whatever aspect of a city beguiles you most by crowdsourcing locations that fit your chosen variable.
Whatever you think of the experiment itself (which may eventually become a mobile app), the underlying gist of the proposal is valuable: Small interventions in your everyday routine can generate a more comprehensive urban experience. Your commute to work and your walk to the shop don't have to be so myopic and destination-driven. If you give yourself an extra 10 minutes for a small detour on your journey, it can transform your experience of the city into something altogether more enjoyable.


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The church of Saint Simon Stylites located in the north of Syria near Aleppo is one of the oldest
artifacts of the early monastic movement in eastern Christianity in the
4th and 5th centuries...
For almost 40 years a holy man named Saint Simeon (Simon) (c. 390-459) lived on top of stone column. He is known as a pillar saint or stylite. Crowds came to see Saint Simon sitting on his pillar. A church was built around it after his death.
Saint Simon is the most famous of the Syrian hermits and monks, who tried to get closer to God by punishing their bodies.
Right: 16th Century icon of Saint Simon. At the base of the column is his mother's body.
And here is the stump of Saint Simon's pillar (left).
It looks diminished and shapeless now, but imagine this stump 30 feet high. It looks so strange today because of the thousands of pilgrims over the centuries in their search for healing artifacts have whittled it down to a stump.
When the people see Simon as a stylite, he represents a direct connection between the land and its people with God.
Right: 6th century depiction of Simon on his column. Christ is shown at the top in a mandorla, blessing Simon; the serpent represents demonic temptations.
The way of the solitary monk eventually was superseded by a more organized, cooperative form of religious life as large monasteries spread throughout Egypt, Syria, and the Mediterranean. The self-denial of the monastic movement-especially in its emphasis on celibacy-will strongly influence Christian morals and mores from the 5th century onwards.
The most admired form of Christianity was practiced by the ascetics, of whom Simon Stylites is an early and rather remarkable example.
The views expressed in any of these resources do not reflect the opinions of Free-Online-Bible-Study.Org and Teach the Nations, Inc.
Return from Simon Stylites and the Unusual Ministry of the Pillar Saints to History of Christianity home page.
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For over three decades I have lectured on Biblical studies, theology, practical ministry, and leadership and related themes in universities, colleges and churches throughout the world.
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From Paradiso cooking lessons. This is a rough cut Guacamole and my favourite. This was standard in the Casa Sierra Nevada. Throughout the town there were as many different recipes for Guacamole as there were dogs on the streets.
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- 4 tb spoons each
- Active Time
- 10 minutes
- Total Time
- 30-let marinate
- Basic Ratio: 2:1
- Avocado chopped-not mixed or pureed.
- Tomato diced, red onion diced
- cilantro chopped
- 2-3 Jalapeños finely chopped
- Lime Juice to taste
- mix and leave awhile for flavours to blend


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Reserving your place at the KWHS is a two-step process, requiring two separate payments.
If payments will require service charges (eg. drawing a GB bank draft or electronic payment), consider arranging with friends to pay for several attendees at once, to minimize the hit.
- Reserve to attend the event (event fee payment)
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Advance payment strongly preferred. However, if your bank charges outrageous service fees for services to foreign lands, please contact Genevieve and Edith.
We can accept on-site payment in pounds sterling on a case-by-case basis. No travellers' cheques, no USD please!
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Hi, guys! If you've been following my blog, you probably know that I'm working on a novel that is due out this Spring! (Technically, April around the middle of…if all goes according to plan.) I'm happy to announce that I have a cover now! I also have a "Coming Soon" video trailer I played around with.
What I don't have is a tagline…. Nor do I have a blurb I'm completely happy with.
But, without further adieu, meet the cover of Read Me Dead.
A huge thanks goes out to Natasha Brown. (Check out her website for other work she's done!)
Alexia "Alex" Wheaton wants to be a normal teenager, worrying about what dress to wear to homecoming and which handsome boy to date, but as the sole witness to her parents' horrific murder, she can never be normal.
For seven years, Alex has lived with this secret that haunts her memories. And when the local newspaper reveals her secret, Alex is plagued by the fear that her parents' murderer will soon find himself another victim – her.
As she follows her heart, the murderer follows her. Normal is out of the question. Alex's life is catapulted into a race against time to save her own life and bring her parents' murderer to justice.
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