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Today kicks off the second annual Montclair Film Festival in Montclair, New Jersey. Located about twenty miles outside of Manhattan, this quiet yet very compelling festival has quite a few highlights that will be showcased at this year's festivities. In its second year, the impressive slate will have lots of films getting some extra press in preparation for their openings and plays around the circuit during the awards season.
Down below, you can find my top ten most anticipated films that will be playing during the festival. If you are in the Metropolitan area, make some time to attend. There will be over 90 films and events that will be taking place during the week-long event. Some of which, could be quiet award contenders in the later part of the year.
Check down below:
10. After Tiller (Director: Martha Shane & Lana Wilson)
Synopsis: After Tiller profiles the only four doctors in the United States who continue to perform third trimester abortions since the assassination of Dr. George Tiller in 2009. "Whether one is pro-life, pro-choice or without an opinion on the issue, After Tiller provides personal insight into a heart-wrenching, complex reality" (Hollywood Reporter).
When a documentary comes and profiles something as controversial as abortion, one has to take time and listen, whether you are for or against it. This compelling look at this controversial subject has many buzzing about it and could be a late surge awards contender for Documentary Feature.
9. Concussion (Director: Stacie Passon)
Synopsis: Filmed extensively in Montclair, Concussion made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival where it was hailed by critics as "superb" (Village Voice). Actress Robin Weigert (Deadwood) gives a star-making performance as a fortysomething married, lesbian housewife who suffers a concussion that shakes her out of suburban inertia. Looking for adventure, she takes on a double life as a high-end escort. Director Stacie Passon explores universal themes of midlife crisis in a way that's funny, sexy and bound to stir conversation.
Receiving strong ink out of the Sundance Film Festival, Robin Weigert could be one of the breakthrough actresses of the year despite her success and Emmy nomination on HBO's "Deadwood." As intriguing as the film sounds, the raw, emotional content of the film may fair better for the Independent Spirit Awards when the year is said and done. Doesn't mean that it won't be anymore brilliant than other releases.
8. Dead Man's Burden (Director: Jared Moshe)
Synopsis: Fresh talent infuses this classic western set in New Mexico in 1870. Clare Bowen from ABC's Nashville and David Call from Tiny Furniture play a married couple who are tested by the arrival of a sibling presumed dead. "Careful attention to period details…pays off with dividends, lending the film an immersive resonance" (Hollywood Reporter).
Already creating an underground following, Jared Moshe's writing and directing debut set in the wild west has drummed up some early awards conversation especially in some of the technical categories. The film opens up officially on May 3 but unless it hits some cultural zeitgeist's or critics really come to its aid, this polished, possible awards worthy vehicle may be forgotten come December.
7. Frances Ha (Director: Noah Baumbach)
Synopsis: Warmly embraced at the Toronto and New York film festivals, Frances Ha has been described as a modern reboot of Woody Allen's Manhattan. Shooting in crisp black and white, director Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) casts indie "It girl" Greta Gerwig in this comic exploration of a generation that's overeducated and underemployed.
Kris Tapley of HitFix gave a brilliant comparison of Baumbach's newest venture to a Woody Allen film. I completely agree. Ever since I saw the film at last year's New York Film Festival, I've highly anticipated the opening of the film for audiences. Brilliantly crafted and featuring an outstanding performance by the talented and co-writer Greta Gerwig, this phenomenal look at twenty-somethings is a serious threat for Original Screenplay love come awards season. You could also throw in Best Actress, Director, and Picture but its early release date may end up falling in line like Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom (2012) last year.
6. In a World… (Director: Lake Bell)
Synopsis: You're going to hear a lot about Lake Bell. She writes, directs and stars in this hilarious film set in the Hollywood world of movie-trailer making. Bell plays Carol Solomon, a struggling vocal coach whose father, Sam Sotto, is the reigning king of movie- trailer voices. When the producers of a sci-fi blockbuster seek a new approach to speak the immortal trailer phrase "In a world…" Carol winds up in a dysfunctional family competition. Bell, whose script for In a World… won the Sundance screenwriting award, is joined in the film by an impressive ensemble cast including Demetri Martin and Rob Corddry. Co-preseented with Evelyn and Stephen Colbert.
Lake Bell writes, directs, and stars in this movie about making movie-trailers. Co-starring the audacious Fred Melamed, who gained minor traction for himself in A Serious Man (2009), this Sundance winner for the Waldo Art Screenwriting Award might up being a closeted hit and score accolades for the film and Ms. Bell.
5. The Kings of Summer (Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts)
Synopsis: Three teenage boys decide to escape their parents by building a house in the woods. But jealousies arise over a girl. Funny and poignant, The Kings of Summer explores the intricacies of rebellion, friendship and young love. "Idiosyncratic & hilarious…heralds the arrival of a fresh, new comic voice" (The Playlist). Co-presented with Audi.
CBS Films is positioning themselves to be a potential threat for this upcoming awards season. With the anticipated Inside Llewyn Davis and a slew of other prestige films coming down the pike, this hopeful from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is already stirring the pot. A seemingly dramatic-comedy hybrid, the film could become another teen classic like The Sandlot (1993) with the heart and prestige of Little Miss Sunshine (2006).
4. The Spectacular Now (Director: James Ponsoldt)
Synopsis: Sutter (Miles Teller), a high school senior, charmer and budding alcoholic, unexpectedly falls in love with "the good girl" Aimee (Shailene Woodley from The Descendents). From the screenwriters of 500 Days of Summer, this unlikely romance with sly humor won a special jury prize for acting at the Sundance Film Festival.
While flawed, an appreciation was gained for Ponsoldt's last effort Smashed (2012) with Mary Elizabeth Winstead. This upcoming film places Shailene Woodley in the lead role along with Miles Teller and gained lots of raves out of the Sundance Film Festival. Joey raved about it as well. With writers Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, this could be out indie hit of the year and score possibly screenplay and Actress nods.
3. Wasteland (Director: Rowan Athale)
Synopsis: This British heist thriller has touches of Ocean's Eleven and The Usual Suspects as an ex-con schemes against a drug kingpin. "The pleasures lie as much in the sarcastic banter and blokey chemistry of the four leads as they do in the mechanics of the twisted revenge plot" (Screen Daily).
This under-the-radar British thriller for some reason had me at "hello." Not to mention it has one of the most underrated actors working today, Timothy Spall, this seemingly twisted tale on the crime genre may end up capturing the fanboy-ism and gaining a cult of followers à la Snatch (2000) years later.
2. Violet & Daisy (Director: Geoffrey Fletcher)
Synopsis: Oscar-winning writer Geoffrey Fletcher (Precious) makes his directorial debut with this whimsical story of two teenage assassins played by Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) and Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls). The duo face a series of opponents, including one unusually mysterious man (James Gandolfini), in a surreal plot with unexpected turns. Co-presented by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
Premiering two years ago at the Toronto Film Festival, Geoffrey Fletcher's directorial debut received a mixed bag of reviews. Featuring young talents like Academy Award nominated actress Saoirse Ronan and Alexis Bledel, in partnership with the vastly underutilized James Gandolfini, Violet & Daisy could be a somewhat unsuspecting hit if enough viewers and critics rally to its defense. I'm looking forward to it.
1. Stories We Tell (Director: Sarah Polley)
Synopsis: In her first documentary, Oscar-nominated director Sarah Polley (Away From Her) seeks to learn more about her late mother and elusive father. Told with humor and sensitivity, her pursuit reveals how personal history gets re- shaped by different perspectives. "She has transformed the secrets and lies of her own life into glowing artistic truth" (Time).
I've been looking forward to this film since it premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last September. Sarah Polley, a brilliant filmmaker that could be our next Kathryn Bigelow with the right project, has created a different type of documentary that could not only gain herself some serious awards attention but may possibly, bring our first documentary to the Best Picture race. Many, including our own Terence, gave it a good amount of praise thus far.
For the Full List of Films Go to the Website: http://montclairfilmfest.org/
Comment and discuss! Which films are you looking forward to?


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Whether you describe yourself as an active adult, age-restricted, amenity-rich, resort, or multi- generational community, you need quality leads that are going to convert into visits and tours.
Driving leads for new, second, vacation, and retirement homes or condos requires insight and understanding of home sales' lengthy conversion process. Despite the sales team's desires, 50+ homebuyers are rarely ready to buy today. It takes nurturing, starting during your advertising campaigns, to get that perspective buyer to inquire.
You need to provide value along the way, make an emotional connection, and get them intrigued about your community. That's why Immersion Active employs a full-funnel campaign strategy for all of our community marketing campaigns. We need to fill the funnel at the top, then expose homebuyers to your community multiple times to move them through the sales funnel to a conversion.
Immersion Active's Lead Generation campaigns leverage a variety of digital channels and tactics (potentially including paid search, paid social, and video advertising, as well as display and remarketing) to drive visitors to a landing page (or pages, depending on the campaign's needs) where visitors can learn more about your community; download a printable PDF brochure; and complete an online inquiry.
Mature customers require, on average, 7 touch points before they will convert to a lead.
At Immersion, we generally begin each new client engagement with a limited, pilot campaign that runs for a pre-defined length and requires a moderate spend. The purpose of the pilot is not to capture all of the available market, but rather to identify the best campaign strategy, media mix model, creative, and landing page in order to optimize the performance of a full campaign.
The Lead Generation Campaign includes:
Prior to launching any campaign, it's critical to have a strong campaign plan. The heavy lifting of running a 50+ homebuyer campaign often occurs during the planning stage where we'll do the research & analysis to identify target audiences, geo-targeting, appropriate channels, key messaging, and the right media mix.
Once we've got a solid campaign plan, our paid media and interactive teams get to work developing, setting up, and launching the campaign. Specific activities include:
50+ Home Buyer campaigns require human, hands on optimization that can tune into the often subtle emotional drivers of retirement home purchases. Call to walk through our case studies.
On-going campaign optimization and reporting continues throughout the campaign. At Immersion, we don't believe in a "set-it and forget it" approach to digital advertising. In fact, we know it doesn't work for 50+ homebuyers because an algorithm can't tune in to and respond to the emotions that drive home most pre-retirees and retirees purchases. Instead, we employ a high-touch approach wherein we maintain a very active, hands-on strategy to ensure each campaign is performing at its best. While the campaign is live, Immersion Active will focus on optimizing the mix of channel, messaging, imagery, and landing page content.
Campaign reports provide updates on the individual key performance indicators for the campaign and may include clicks, visits, inquiries, cost per click, cost per inquiry, cost per acquisition, etc. Campaign reporting is provided weekly during the first month of the campaign and bi-weekly thereafter. In addition, each month, Immersion Active delivers a campaign scorecard that summarizes not only the key performance indicators, but also provides insights, learnings, and recommended actions, based on Immersion's understanding of the mature consumer audience.
To learn more about Immersion Active's Lead Generation Campaigns, contact us and ask for Karen Strong.
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The dust has barely settled after DesignMarch, and now, the party is set to start all over again. The second annual Reykjavik Fashion Festival kicks in on Friday, April 1!
Running on April 1-2 at Reykjavik Art Museum, the program features Fall 2011 collections from 22 of Iceland's most talented designers, including Sruli Recht, Kron, Mundi and Vera Thordardottir. For the schedule and the complete list of designers, check out the RFF site. We'll be introducing some of our favourite designers before the festival to whet your appetite – stay tuned!
Here, a couple of glimpses from last year to get you in the right frame of mind.
Photos by Jói Kjartans


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This is the first of a series of articles about drug diversion.
Drug diversion by healthcare workers is a multi-faceted, serious issue that has a number of consequences. Not only is the person committing drug diversion affected, the healthcare institution, patients and community in general are impacted as well. In order to take steps to detect and prevent drug diversion in hospitals and other facilities, it's important to know what diversion is and the factors that contribute to this ongoing healthcare concern.
What Is Drug Diversion?
In short, drug diversion refers to healthcare workers taking medications—typically narcotics—that are intended for patients and using them for their own personal use or gain. Healthcare workers often commit diversion during the process of dispensing controlled substances. Drug diversion poses significant risks to patient safety and has become a major healthcare concern across the country.
Though drug diversion can't be prevented entirely, there are steps that can be taken in order to detect and respond to diversion incidents. We'll cover the steps in detail in future articles. Because diversion occurs in all healthcare facilities, it's vital that institutions prevent what they can by learning to detect diversion quickly. Transaction analytics programs are making diversion detection much faster and more efficient, giving healthcare institutions a leg up on drug diversion.
Drugs of Choice
Although every diversion scheme is different, there are a number of commonly diverted drugs. Often diverters will settle on one or two drugs of choice, with over 50 percent of diverters starting with injectable opioids. Medications like morphine and propofol are popular choices for diverters as they can be injected intramuscularly, reducing the risk of visible signs of diversion on their body. Other drugs of choice include pills and liquids such as hydrocodone and oxycodone as well as barbiturates, benzodiazepines and anesthesia gases.
Who Commits Diversion?
Drug diversion can occur anywhere controlled substances are found and can be committed by anyone with access to these drugs. Diverters tend to be secretive in their actions, making it difficult to identify when diversion is occurring. In general, healthcare professionals who deal with the dispensing of controlled substances may be more likely to misuse medications.
There are numerous ways diverters steal medications from healthcare facilities. Some of the methods include:
- Giving a patient part or none of the prescribed dose while documenting that the full dose was administered
- Falsifying patient records in order to steal the available drug supply
- Injecting themselves with the drug and refilling the container with water, saline or other substances
- Dispensing controlled substances in greater amounts than needed in order to pocket the leftover medication
Is Drug Diversion on the Rise?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations of drug diversion have increased in recent years. One reason for this may be that drug diversion can be very lucrative if the drugs are trafficked rather than diverted for personal use. The types of medications that diverters are stealing can often be illegally sold for hundreds or thousands of dollars. However, in most cases healthcare diverters are stealing for personal use.
Drug diversion schemes can involve multiple parties, all who might benefit from the crime in question. The OIG has investigated cases which involved a long chain of participants, from pharmacies to healthcare providers to patients themselves, highlighting how the impact of diversion can move beyond the walls of healthcare institutions.
Continuing the Diversion Discussion
In the next article on drug diversion we'll focus on the various ways drug diversion causes harm to patients, and future posts will discuss taking the proper steps to identify, monitor, and prevent drug diversion.
Diversion Management Webinars: To learn more about diversion, view our series of Diversion Management webinars hosted by Omnicell and presented by Kimberly New, JD, BSN, RN.


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- Are you considering faucets that will add to the beauty of your kitchen?
- Do you need faucet options that will help you minimized wastage of water?
- Are you struggling to keep both your kitchen countertop stain-free and the faucet clean?
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We reviewed some of the most pressing questions that most individuals have regarding kitchen faucets, and set out to work on the best touch kitchen faucet list below.
We also took into account the star rating of each of the options described in the list driven by the experience of various customers, who have used any of these.
Features were a major consideration as well, as we tried to identify faucets capable of responding to everyday challenges, that homeowners and owners of commercial premises face while striving to improve the image of their kitchen and maintain a clean environment.
1. Delta Touch Technology Kitchen Faucet
The Delta touch technology kitchen faucet review introduces you to a Trinsic single handle delta pull down kitchen faucet, with a sleek and minimalistic design.
It complements your modern home with Touch20 Technology to help you maintain a clean faucet even when your hands are messy.
The Delta single handle kitchen faucet tops the list of best touch kitchen faucets, because a touch with the forearm or wrist anywhere on it will activate the flow, and the temperature is regulated as per the setting of the handle.
The magnet in the spout pulls the wand in place as you raise it up to wand it, and Magna Tite keeps your pull-down faucet in perfect condition.
2. Delta Addison Kitchen Faucet
Delta Addison kitchen faucet features one of the most graceful facets, inspired by the intricate scallop of a sea shell. As part of touch kitchen faucet reviews, this option has Delta Magna Tie Docking on the pull-down spray wand.
Delta Addison Kitchen Faucet comes with a gentle tug of flexibility and gravity, providing for retraction and extension without friction.
This touch kitchen faucet is an excellent choice because it stands out among other delta kitchen faucets with magnetic docking.
The multi-flow spray wands allow you to switch from high water flow and water-efficient spray or stream, conveniently.
3. Delta Single Handle Touch Kitchen Faucet
As you go through you will discover that the Dominic Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet comes with a soap dispenser and Touch20 Technology.
The delta touch kitchen faucet with pull-down spray allows you to adjust the temperature above the deck appropriately, using the faucet handle.
Delta single handle kitchen faucet's shield technology reduces stain an odor-causing bacteria growth, as an attribute that features this product in the top touch kitchen faucet list, among others.
4. BOHARERS Touch Kitchen Faucets
Boharers touch kitchen faucet review reveals that it offers more convenience while eliminating the mess due to its hands-free technology, that allows you to turn it on or off by waving your hand past the Boharers touch kitchen faucet deck plate.
Provision to swivel the faucet at 360 degrees gives you complete accessibility and great clearance, and you can adjust it to stream or rinse to avoid water wastage.
In addition, maneuverability ensures that the faucet returns to its original position smoothly and securely after use, making it part of touch kitchen faucet reviews, that best touch kitchen faucets features, added to other attributes that comprise this option.
We won't go as far as saying it deserves a place in the category of high-end kitchen faucets— the company itself gives no such intimation, as reflected in the price tag. However, the Boharers surely offers exquisite performance for its price
5. Fapully Touch Kitchen Faucet Review
In our Fapully touch kitchen faucet review, it is important to mention that this piece is tailored to perfection. The Fapully commercial kitchen faucet requires only a single hole mount to keep you custom counter-top tidy.
Other than the flair of its handle, the Fapully swivel kitchen faucet that is part of our touch kitchen faucet reviews, has a curved spout creating a magnificent look for aesthetics.
6. Kingston Brass Lavatory Faucet
Kingston Brass Heritage Widespread Lavatory Faucet is made out of Vintage Brass bringing in the glory of the Bygone Victorian era majestically.
These adorable pieces reigning on top of the on the Kingston brass faucet reviews comes in Vintage Brass, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome and Polished Nickel varieties.
While the brass construction keeps the rust away, the dura seal drip-free washerless cartridge keeps the flow uninterrupted. The water flow rate is 1.2 GPM (4.5 LPM) at 60 PSI (4 Bar) pressure (as per ASME and California Energy Commission standards). There are two sizes available 8-Inch to 16-Inch
Kingston Brass Double Cross Handle Lavatory Faucet are stain, scratch and chip resistant. Kingston Brass faucets product is also available in electroplated with Nickel and Chrome versions.
Kingston Brass faucets review stands on top because of the style, usage, sturdiness, and durability.These faucets 1/2 inch IPS inlet connection comes in 8-inch spout height, and 6-1/2 inch spout reach.
7. Kingston Brass Metropolitan Widespread Faucet
Always on top of the Kingston faucet reviews Kingston Brass KS4465BX Metropolitan Widespread Lavatory Faucet Kingston Brass KS4465BX Metropolitan Widespread Bathroom Faucet with
- 3″ spout height,
- 5 1/2″ spout reach,
- 1 1/2″ spout clearance,
- 1/2″ IPS Inlet,
- 1/4 turn ceramic disc cartridge,
- 8″-16″ widespread installation with Metal Cross Handle,
This Oil Rubbed Bronze and other Colours available are Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel, etc. Made out of Brass these Kingston brass faucets are with 1/4 Turn ceramic disk cartridge, 8-Inch to 16-Inch size.
The adjustable spread allows Max 1.2 GPM/4.5 LPM water flow rate at 60 PSI (ASME standard and Compliant with California Energy Commission). Having a dimension of 1.9 x 16 x 2.9 inches and 8-Inch Adjustable Centre, KS4465BX weighs 7.7 pounds.
Kingston Brass Widespread Lavatory Faucet Oil Rubbed Bronze. Matching Finish Drain is included 1/4 Turn Ceramic Disk Cartridge Buckingham Cross Handle comes with three holes and double handles.
Invariably this beautiful Lavatory Faucet would make your bathroom more elegant.
8. Two Handle Wall Mount Kingston Brass Faucet
Kingston twin handled wall mounted Kitchen Faucet of 7-Inch size and Oil Rubbed Bronze comes in Brass/Antique Brass, these Kingston brass kitchen faucet also available in Satin Nickel and Vintage Brass color.
Kingston Wall-Mount kitchen faucets come with 7″ Swivel Spout 1/4 Turn Ceramic Disc Cartridge. Also, they are available in 11″ Spout Reach from the Wall; 3-5/8″ – 8-1/2″.
The speed is adjustable allowing Max 1.8 GPM/6.8 LPM Water Flow Rate at 60 PSI (ASME standard). This twin handled Kingston brass faucet is wall mountable are having a dimension of 8.5 x 7 x 4.8 inches and brass/antique color and Oil Rubbed Bronze finish.
These highly feature packed faucets packed with many features like the look, drip-free operation, durability and the adjustable flow rate is highly desirable for discerning users.
9. Kingston Brass Heritage Faucet
You will invariably find Kingston Brass KS1272ALBS Heritage Kitchen Faucet in all Kingston brass kitchen faucet reviews. This unique kitchen faucet is provided with Brass Sprayer.
The Kingston brass kitchen faucet is of 8-3/4-Inch size in polished Brass construction. Having dimensions of 33 x 22.2 x 20.3 cm and weighing 3.8 Kg, the highly recommended faucet under Kingston brass faucet reviews is easy to install with the four aligned holes.
The metal lever handles with 8.5 inches sprout with sufficient spout clearance. Bringing back the bygones Victorian elegance to your kitchen, this solid brass Kingston brass polished kitchen faucet has a 360-degree swivel hook sprout.
The adjustable volume is at 2.2 GPM (8.3 LPM) 60 PSI (4 Bar) max rate. Warranty: 10 years. Made from brass in Taiwan has unique 1/4 Turn Ceramic Disc Cartridge.
The faucet having top ranking Kingston brass faucet is highly recommended for discerning customers like you. Now the aesthetic look is in your kitchen at an affordable price.
10. Deck Mount Kingston Brass Faucet Reviews
The elegance of your kitchen is enhanced manifolds with this classic Kingston Brass KS2792PLBS Kitchen Polished brass Faucet which is reigning on top of the Kingston brass kitchen faucet review.
Kingston Brass faucets KS2792PLBS is an 8-Inch Deck Mounted with Brass Sprayer looking great in its polished Brass attire. Besides it is also available in Oil Rubbed Bronze variety.
Porcelain Lever Handle is an added attraction for Kingston Brass Deck Mount kitchen faucets. It has an 8-1/4-Inch Spout Projection and a 6-7/8-Inch spout clearance. Varying flow is possible with the faucet under Kingston brass faucets review.
Maximum flow of 1.8 GPM/6.8 LPM at 80 PSI. These are as per ASME standards and are compliant with California Energy Commission Title 20.
Kingston brass kitchen faucet is weighing Item 7.7 pounds, and the dimensions are 11.9 x 8.2 x 2.5 inches2 no's handles, widespread handle lever placement, 8.25-inch spout reach, 11.88 inches Spout Height.
Four holes are the other specification of Kingston brass Deck Mount kitchen faucet which is going to enhance the efficiency of your kitchen.
What To Consider When Choosing Kitchen Faucets?
The Sink
There are different varieties of faucets available in the market but not all are compatible with your sink. As such, you need to check how many faucet mounting holes are available, whether you are planning to do the installation on a new or existing sink.
The Water Lines
Check the size of the shutoff valves and that of the existing water line. Most newer faucets come in a size larger than that of the shut-off valves, and if that is the case for the option you choose, you need to adjust these valves accordingly.
According to Best Touch Kitchen Faucets, it is advisable to replace the shutoff valves with new ones altogether.
The Finish
Some may view this factor from the aesthetic point of view, but it is an important consideration when replacing plumbing fixtures.
Ensuring that the kitchen faucet matches with the finish of sink accessories including the sink-hole cover, air gap, and soap dispenser, is critical.
Mode Of Operation
You can either opt for a manually operated faucet or an automatic one that uses sensors. The latter offers the convenience of use when your hands are either messy or full without touching the handle, which is hygienic from a sanitation point of view.
The high-end kitchen faucets come with all the bells and whistles, but at a cost and include modern features for today's modern homes. On the other end of the spectrum, the low-end variety may get the job done just fine, but may not last long enough and are inexpensive.
Conclusion: Choosing the Touch Kitchen Faucet
These are some of the attributes for its inclusion in best touch kitchen faucets list of faucet reviews.
The details in this list are meant to give you the best idea of what you should expect as you shop for faucets, and also what to consider.
If you have already installed faucets in your kitchen, you can add your recommendations in the comments below. We would love to hear from you and your input will be well received.


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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Dancing Queen!
Beth started her first Ballet class a couple of weeks ago. It is pretty darn cute! I have to admit getting there and getting home and entertaining James while we are there, is sometimes a hassle, and the first week Beth wasn't so into it. But now she seems to love it, and she is ALL about the ballet clothes and shoes. The girls are all young, and most of them don't have a clue what the teacher is asking them to do, but they all love to dance around and be ballerinas. Beth's good friend from Joy School is in the class with her and that makes it all the more fun. It's exciting that Beth is now old enough to start trying things out. I keep making a list in my head of all the things I want her to try and I keep wondering which thing she will be world champion in. Hopefully I don't turn into an obnoxious mom that way... I'm trying to keep it under control :)
Posted by Diane Owen at 8:26 AM
3 comments:
- Unknown said...
So cute! I just love the community ed classes - no huge long term commitment if they hate it, and if they do... you're only out twenty bucks. I'm glad she's liking it!!!
- February 3, 2009 at 9:22 AM
- Stacey said...
So fun! I loved dance classes when I was little too! Ah memories!
- February 3, 2009 at 12:48 PM
- Nicole said...
Oh she is such a cute ballerina!! Such a little lady! We just love that little Beth!
- February 4, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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In the game of hosting, Chris Paul is ready to deliver a slam dunk.
E! News can confirm the NBA player has been chosen to host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2018 later this summer.
"I am honored that Nickelodeon asked me to host this year's Kids' Choice Sports awards. I grew up on Nickelodeon and now love watching it with my kids, and I can't wait to share this experience with them," he shared in a statement. "I promise to bring the fun, the slime and the most epic stunts in Kids' Choice Sports history."
The telecast will tape at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. this summer with plenty of famous athletes making appearances.


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Pick-up and drop-off are often hurried times for families, which makes it difficult to engage them in meaningful conversation. Pick-up and drop-off is not the time to have long, complicated, serious conversations regarding problems or big issues. However, utilizing child-focused communication that is informal, brief, and simple can create increased potential for getting to know families.
So what strategies can we use to maximize impact and efficiency during these times of day?
Greet families enthusiastically and genuinely and acknowledge them in a special way
- Do your best to be aware of your own triggers and biases with families. Try to put those aside so that you are meeting the needs of each family. Every family wants and deserves to feel special and welcome.
- For example, say to the classroom, "Look who's here! Jane and Mr. Smith. Let's say hello!"
Stay strength-based and share specific information
- Find at least 1 positive thing to say about even your most difficult child. Strength-based communication builds trust. Every family wants to know that you see good things in their child. Staying strength-based enables a family to see you as more of a partner, when it is time to have a more difficult conversation.
- For example, instead of saying, "Jane is doing fine," say "You wouldn't believe how much fun Jane had playing in the kitchen today!"
Celebrate achievements
- Create portfolios, scrapbooks, or other collections of children's experiences and encourage children to show these off during pick-up times.
Keep track and be sure to address missed families
- If you have missed a family during the week, write a nice note during nap time talking about what their child has learned.
- Communicate via texts, emails, Facebook groups, and school websites. Due to time constraints and the reality of the modern world, many families prefer and respond more effectively to this type of communication.
- Pictures are often a great way for families to see what their children are doing! Pictures and/or videos can easily be shared via technology.
Sources: Family Engagement Training, Katherine Herron, Early Childhood Center, Indiana University, 2015; http://www.rtinetwork.org/essential/family/engagingfamilies


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The Richmond Liberty Trail is a walking route that connects many of downtown Richmond's historic sites, attractions and neighborhoods, including 15 national historic landmarks. This 6.2 mile (10K) trail is marked with a logo painted on the sidewalk. Where the Richmond Liberty Trail meets corners or other locations where direction is needed, supplementary arrows indicate in which direction to walk.
There is no beginning or end to the Richmond Liberty Trail. It is a self-guided, continuous loop intended for visitors and residents who want to experience portions of Richmond's nationally significant history on foot. Participants are encouraged to walk portions of the route based on their interests. For instance, in Shockoe, the Richmond Liberty Trail connects with the Richmond Slave Trail and the Virginia Capital Trail.
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Mountain Ethics
The dictionary's definition of 'ethics' refers to 'moral duties and obligations.' So how does 'ethics' apply to mountains? First of all, the mountains demand respect. They represent a unique environment because they are a reflection of nature in all its splendour. Mountain ethics also means respect for other people. But what does this mean, concretely?
Mutual Help, Support, and Respect
Living and working in a harsh environment, such as the mountains in winter, has created a profound esteem for humanity among mountain-dwellers. The values of mutual help, support and respect have thus been handed down from generation to generation.
Respect for all means, first of all, a friendly greeting to everyone you meet. It also means letting faster hikers, climbers or skiers get past you. Furthermore, it means taking care not to create a dangerous situation for others. Mutual help is another key value for mountain-dwellers, and they never hesitate to come to the aid of people in difficulty.
This concept of human respect is symbolised by many initiatives on behalf of the handicapped population. An association called Handi Cap 38, for example, takes
people with sensory disabilities or limited mobility for excursions into the mountains and other natural spots that are normally inaccessible to them.
Respect for the Environment
Both for full-time mountain-dwellers and seasonal vacationers, the power, beauty and grandeur of the mountains inspire great respect. Therefore, mountain ethics also entails respect for the environment, which is everyone's responsibility on a daily basis.
Do not throw or leave rubbish in nature, be economical in your use of water and electricity, go on foot rather than by car, and so on. Respecting nature in mountain regions is everyone's business.
Initiatives for Sustainable Development
resorts now defend the concept of mountain ethics, which means implementing new
policies with regard to transport, rubbish disposal, and so on. It all adds up to sustainable development and preservation of the environment.
This is also why, ever since 1964, the Station Verte (Green Resort) label has been awarded to municipalities that take positive measures in terms of reception, accommodation, facilities, services, activities and environment. Winners of the Green Resort label include Le Grand-Bornand, Talloires and Samoëns in Haute-Savoie, Gèdre and Loudenvielle in Hautes-Pyrénées, Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux and Les Rousses in the Jura, and La Bresse and Contrexéville in the Vosges. All of these resorts share a commitment to limit the use of snow-making equipment – which, even if it has economic advantages, creates problems in terms of pollution, water supply, and noise.
Also worth mentioning is the remarkable work done by numerous associations such as Mountain Riders, which promotes awareness of the need to respect the mountains. This is notably done by publishing three 'eco guide books' on resorts, equipment, and events: L'Eco-Guide des Stations de Montagne, L'Eco-Guide du Matériel de Montagne, and L'Eco-Guide de l'Evénement.
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The Coast Guard suspended the active search Sunday at sunset for a possible downed aircraft with three people aboard near Ilio Point, Molokai.
"Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of Michael, Whitney and John," said Lt. Nic Iannarone, Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center command duty officer. "Suspending a search is an incredibly difficult decision to make, especially during the holiday season. Our crews along with Maui County Fire Department and the National Parks Service have completely covered the search areas on ground and sea and have found no trace of the Cessna."
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Big Brew encourages open conversations about mental health
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The Big Brew invites businesses and residents across Sefton to come together for a cuppa to help tackle the stigma of suicide.
The Mersey Care Big Brew campaign by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust wants to shatter the stigma by getting more people talking about suicide, sharing thoughts and offering support.
You can support this campaign by getting together with friends, family and colleagues over a cuppa and explain that issues with mental health can affect anyone, and that there are many services out there that can offer help and support.
To those who may be dealing with suicidal thoughts, a cup of tea can be a lifeline. The Big Brew aims to raise awareness by educating everyone about the part they can play in suicide prevention.
Research shows that talking can be the first step to getting back on track and bringing people together over a cuppa can be just the excuse they need to begin to open up.
If you have family, friends or colleagues who you think may be suffering in silence, why not invite them for a brew. It's a great way to reach out to them.
If you belong to a community group, or host a regular coffee morning, why not dedicate your next meet-up to 'The Big Brew' campaign? Remember, the more we spread the message and bring suicide out into the open, the more understanding and awareness there will be of mental health issues and the closer we'll be to making suicide a thing of the past. That way you'll be doing your bit to help tackle the stigma associated with mental illness.
If you're thinking about holding a Big Brew there is lots of information about what you can do to get involved on Mersey Care's website.
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.
The overall number of people with mental health problems has not changed significantly in recent years, but worries about things like money, jobs and benefits can make it harder for people to cope. In Sefton there many activities and services that happen in the community every week, that you might not even know about, which could improve your mental health and help make life a little easier.
So, from World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September) to World Mental Health Day (10th October) we are going to spread the word about local services and activities available to people in Sefton. Look out for the hashtag #SeftonInMind and join in by telling us about good local services and activities that have helped you.


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We're delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Stockport Business Awards 2017 in both the "Business of the Year" and "Best Creative Agency" categories!
Organised by Stockport based accountancy firm Clarke Nicklin, the awards aim to showcase, celebrate and reward business excellence in the area.
Now in its sixth year, the Stockport Business Award winners will be announced at a black-tie gala on 12th October at Stockport Town Hall.
Chelsea Maher, of organisers Clarke Nicklin, said: "The quality in entries this year was the highest it's ever been which was great to see. I think that's a really positive reflection of the vibrancy of local businesses and the success they're currently experiencing.
"Judging day is always a tough one, and this year it was harder than ever, the panel really had their work cut out! We'd like to thank everybody who entered for taking the time to engage with the process, and congratulate the shortlisted companies on making it to this stage. Best of luck to everyone for the night!"
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The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) today released sobering figures showing that a quarter of all pints served in the UK contain less than 95 per cent of a full measure - at an estimated annual cost of £481m to punters.
The campaigning organisation's "The Full Pints" survey used figures from a sample group of 25 local authorities gleaned between December 2004 and January 2007. It revealed that "a shocking 26.6 per cent of all pints served are over five per cent short measure" and highlights the case of "the worst example" which fell 13 per cent short of a full satisfaction.
CAMRA supremo Mike Benner thundered: "It is a disgrace that up to a quarter of all pints served in the UK are less than 95 per cent liquid when the consumer is paying for a full pint every time. Labour had promised to introduce legislation to end this unfair practice 10 years ago and the continuing cost to beer drinkers from the Government's inaction has now run into billions of pounds."
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Naperville, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/12/2012 -- This report is the result of SDI/ICD Research's extensive market and company research covering the Chinese defense industry. It provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values including key growth stimulators, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news
The Chinese Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017 offers the reader insights into the market opportunities and entry strategies adopted by foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in order to gain market share in the Chinese defense industry.
What is the current market landscape and what is changing?
The Chinese defense market registered significant growth during the review period and is expected to retain this positive growth rate during the forecast period. The Chinese defense budget, which valued US$104.62 billion in 2012, is the largest defense budget in the Asia-Pacific region. Defense expenditure grew at a CAGR of 11.5% during the review period. Due to the rapid growth of the country's defense budget, the Chinese army is now capable of rivaling the leading military powers of Western European countries.
What are the key drivers behind recent market changes?
China is expected to spend US$722.4 billion in the fulfillment of its defense requirements. Factors such as Sino-US relations, asymmetric warfare and the threat from Taiwan to its territorial integrity are expected to stimulate defense expenditure during the forecast period. China's emphasis on the import of technology rather than in the import of finished equipment will continue to lead the development of domestic defense firms.
What makes this report unique and essential to read?
The Chinese Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017 provides detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations from 2013 to 2017, including highlights of key growth stimulators. It also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas of defense market.
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The report provides detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations from 2013 to 2017, including highlights of key growth stimulators. It also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas.
The report includes trend analysis of imports and exports, together with its implications and impact on the Chinese defense industry.
The report covers five forces analysis to identify various power centers in the industry and how these are expected to develop in the future.
The report allows readers to identify possible ways to enter the market, together with detailed descriptions of how existing companies have entered the market, including key contracts, alliances, and strategic initiatives.
The report helps the reader to understand the competitive landscape of the defense industry in China. It provides an overview of key defense companies, both domestic and foreign, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a brief financial analysis.
Key Market Issues
Despite structural reforms, the Chinese defense industry remains under state control and contains very little competition. Barring a few industrial enterprises, the majority of organizations fail to compete with each other, which impedes the development of China's modern indigenous defense industry as there is no incentive for companies to innovate.
Following the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, an arms embargo was imposed by the US and other European countries. During the review period, some European states have proposed lifting the arms ban, but the US and Japan have opposed this proposal due to fears that it will enable China to enhance its military capabilities. As a result, China's defense industry is unable to acquire sophisticated military hardware from the US or Western European countries.
Key Highlights
Chinese defense expenditure, estimated at US$104.62 billion during 2012, grew at a CAGR of 11.5% during the review period. During the forecast period, it is expected to record a CAGR of 8.49% and reach US$174.9 billion by 2017. Over the next five years the country's defense expenditure is expected to be driven by factors such as Sino-US relations, asymmetric warfare and the threat from Taiwan to its territorial integrity.
During the review period, aircraft and armored vehicles were the main categories in defense exports by China. In 2011, China exports defense products to 36 countries with a total value of US$1.35 billion. With the rapid grow of domestic defense companies, defense exports are expected to remain high during the forecast period.
Companies Mentioned
Aviation Industry Corporation of China China Electronics Technology Group CorporationChina National Nuclear CorporationChina Xinshidai CompanyChina Nuclear Energy and ConstructionChina North Industries CorporationChina Aerospace Science and Industry CorporationChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationChina State Shipbuilding CorporationChina National Electronics Import and Export CorporationChina National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation
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The West Coast swing is over for the PGA Tour as the field heads to Florida for the Honda Classic. Since the Honda has been played at PGA National Golf Club, international players have dominated the event winning 4 of the last 5 (including the last 4 in a row). Last year, Rory Sabbatini won… Read more »
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UNLV at Colorado State Current Line: UNLV -2 Current O/U Line: 142.5 The 17th ranked UNLV Runnin' Rebels (24-6 SU, 11-15 ATS) look to pick up their first road win tonight in over a month while trying to extend their recent domination of Colorado State (5-1 SU, 5-1 ATS L6). UNLV has one of the… Read more »
Calvin Ayre, Bodog Founder, Indicted by Feds for Illegal Gambling and Money Laundering
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Basketball Today: UCONN at Providence, Weber State at Montana and Jazz at Kings
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Accenture Match Play Championship: Third Round Match-Ups and Odds
While higher seeded players won just 17 of the 32 opening round matches, they bounced back and went an impressive 13-3 in the second round. The only three higher seeded players to lose their matches today were Jason Day, Charl Schwartzel and Keegan Bradley. The lowest seeded player left in the event is none other… Read more »


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Conservation in Action: Restoring Rembrandtby Matthew Innis |
For the month of February, watch as conservators begin to restore two portraits by Rembrandt in the MFA's Conservation in Action gallery. Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Gold Chain (1634) and Portrait of a Man Wearing a Black Hat (1634) were donated to the MFA in 1893 and have not been treated in 50 years. Conceived as a pair, the two paintings showcase the accomplished technique of the 17th-century Dutch artist as he began to make his mark as portraitist to the Amsterdam elite.
Soon after arriving in the prosperous maritime city in late 1631 or early 1632, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) became renowned for his portraits of wealthy Dutch citizens. These two ovals, which likely depict a husband and wife, are pendant paintings, meant to be hung near each other. The woman's portrait is notable for its vivid representation of the sitter's engaging personality and the dazzling rendering of her multi-layered lace collar and gold chain. The young artist's technique was already daring—he scratched the highlights of his subject's curly hair into the wet paint with the butt end of his brush.
While the two works are structurally stable, the paint surface of each portrait has been distorted by past retouching and uneven layers of varnish. The aim of the yearlong restoration is to carefully clean the portraits and restore them to a state closer to that intended by the artist.


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Woohoo! We made it up to 10 challenges! Now, the deadline to complete these is fast approaching, as most of them have deadlines of October 2nd. If you missed any, don't forget to check the roundup page which has all of the currently active challenges listed. And if you're curious about the prizes you will be winning with the points you earn, the first prize preview was posted yesterday.
Today's challenge comes from blog reader M. A. D. (Mary). In honor of poetry Friday, your challenge today is to compose a haiku poem about the best book you've read (so far) in 2011. You can complete up to three poems, at three points each. And there will be bonus points if your poem is shared at the end of the blogoversary challenges.
And if you don't know what a haiku poem is, you can check out this Wikipedia article to get you started. Basically, it's a 3 line poem: first line made of 5 syllables, second line with 7 syllables, and last line with 5 syllables.
A few examples taken from this site to get you started. These are mostly classics, but you should use a book you've read this year:
"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe
Black shiny feathers
Quoth the raven nevermore
That bird won't shut up
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
As young Edmund learns,
You should never take sweets from
Strange women in white.
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Crescent moon shining?
No, it's the smile of a cat
strange place, wonderland.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Earth, mostly harmless
Blown for Hyper-space bypass
Book says, Don't Panic!
Anyway, you get the idea. As always, you can look these up online, so PLEASE come up with your own and DON'T CHEAT!
Challenge Details:
Points: +3 for each poem, up to 3 submissions, bonus +5 if one (or more) of your entries is shared at the end of the celebration
Deadline: Midnight on October 3rd (since it is so late in the month)
How To Enter: Fill out the Google form below to enter. If you have problems with the form, you can also email me your entries at shadygladeATmailDOTcom.


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Let $V_1$ and $V_2$ be two distinct smooth subvarieties of the smooth variety $X$ which are regularly embedded. I would like to find a reasonable criteria which guaranties the smoothness of the Blow-up $\widetilde{X}$ of $X$ along the union of $V_1$ and $V_2$.
For example, is $\widetilde{X}$ smooth if $V_1$ and $V_2$ meet transversally?


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Tewa Pueblo Women's Choir / Tewa from San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico
Any trip to the southwest is a treat, but this one proved to be even more so. We arrived in San Juan, a quiet Pueblo belonging to the Tewa people. Libby Marcus, the woman we had contacted, had gathered together as many of the choir together as could make it so that we could record them in the Pueblo's chapel. Many of the women are in their 70's and 80's and have been singing together for many years. They transpose traditional church hymns into the Tewa language--truely beautiful and moving.
Libby invited us into her home for a cool drink. Her friendly hospitality will be long remembered. She told us that everybody is wondering what happened to the Anasazi Indians. "We're still here" was her response.
Listen to a sample of the show here.
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Storyteller, Writer, Artist,
Designer, Comic Creator
Who Am I?
Just a life storyteller who decided to tell some stories, some funny, some not, some fiction, some not, some current, some not, some about me, some about you, some about them, some about they, some that may or may not rip your heart out, some that may make you burst with joy. Just another blog really.
I think of that Dr. Zhivago line when the Uri's brother finally meets who he believes is his niece and asks her "How did you come to be lost?" He wants to believe it is her and she answers, "He let go of my hand..." Well, that's who I am, no parents, no family really... that I care to claim anyway. Regardless this is my journey's theme and that's how it felt along my journey.
How did I come to be lost anyway? First off, I'm not so sure I'm lost exactly as much as I found myself on several paths taken out of necessity, self-preservation, and sanity. And, on each path I've taken there's always been the nag hag muttering that I'm supposed to be doing something else, something for my soul's journey, something to please my soul and spirit. I'm doing that now. Not sure how long it will last since that pesky "not going to retire but keep working" retirement plan didn't really pan out and the cliff is fast approaching. Meep. Meep.
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be on here. And, so are you.
- Jane Gibson


text: 'Ready Player One': All the Easter Eggs From the New Trailer (Photos) New fan favorites and Bitcoin are introduced to screen version of the sci-fi bestseller Matt Hejl | December 17, 2017 @ 5:30 PM Last Updated: December 17, 2017 @ 5:43 PM Warner Bros. Pictures Ernest Cline's sci-fi bestseller "Ready Player One" is a love letter to the 1980s wrapped around a plot. Easter eggs and pop culture references abound throughout the novel, and Steven Spielberg's blockbuster adaptation appears to have ripped a couple of pages from the book. Here are all the easter eggs we were able to spot in the new trailer. Warner Bros. Pictures Remember Madballs? If not, you aren't alone. The rubber bouncing balls were popular throughout the 1980s, continuing into the next decade. As the audience sees this bleak new world, we encounter a trailer with one of these objects as graffiti art. Warner Bros. Pictures There's definitely a huge race taking place, if the number of cars, bikes, and other vehicles are to be trusted. Among what we've been seen include Mach 5 from "Speed Racer," the original Batmobile from the "Batman" TV series, as well as Ryu from the "Street Fighter" video games. Some spotted Mad Max's Interceptor from "Fury Road," as well. Warner Bros. Pictures Protagonist Wade Watts, aka Parzival (Tye Sheridan), will drive the DeLorean from "Back to the Future" in the race. Fans were caught off-guard with the brief glimpse of the iconic vehicle in the original trailer, and now it's getting the attention it deserves. Warner Bros. Pictures There was some confusion over whether Parzival's competitor/love interest, Art3mis (Oliva Cooke), was driving a Light Cycle from "TRON" or Kaneda's futuristic bike from "Akira" in the first trailer. Now we can call it: that is definitely the "Akira" bike. Warner Bros. Pictures During the race, King Kong appears perched above his own Empire State Building with biplanes circling overhead. Warner Bros. Pictures We see a newspaper that references "Oasis Coin," a clear reference to Bitcoin, that shows the movie goes beyond the 1980s for its cultural knowledge. Warner Bros. Pictures During a party scene where we get our first good look at Art3mis, we're treated to a cameo appearance by Commander Shepard from "Mass Effect" and Blanka from "Street Fighter" (nope, we're not done with those yet). Warner Bros. Pictures There's too much going on in the aforementioned shot for just one slide. On the other side of the screen, a bartender wearing a Devo hat is seen to be taking an order from Lara Croft. Warner Bros. Pictures Fans quickly noticed Harley Quinn in the Comic-Con trailer, and now we've gotten a look at this rather dapper version of her beau, the Clown Prince of Crime himself. Warner Bros. Pictures One of the classic vintage relics of the era that "RP1" cherishes, this boombox also calls to mind a certain movie... Warner Bros. Pictures Here's Parzival, pulling a full John Cusack from "Say Anything..." as DC supervillain Deadshot and Sagat from "Street Fighter" lead the charge into the final battle between Oasis users and the sinister IOI corporation. Warner Bros. Pictures As part of the final battle, we notice the early-1990s video game characters Battletoads as well as a flying ostrich from the arcade game "Joust." Warner Bros. Pictures The battle is going to be massive. In this shot, we can see Tracer from "Overwatch," Chun-Li from "Street Fighter," FemShep from "Mass Effect" and Lara Croft (again). Warner Bros. Pictures Yes, you really saw iconic horror villain Chucky pulling a full-on, CGI Yoda and kicking some serious IOI butt in the process. Warner Bros. Pictures One of the most popular franchises in Japan, "Gundam" plays a vital role in the book, and we're glad to see that Spielberg kept the giant hero robot. Warner Bros. Pictures Arguably the biggest surprise from the Comic-Con trailer was the inclusion of Iron Giant. Spielberg was quick to note that the robot was not just to make fans feel good, but he would be an important part of the story. Here he is now, diving headlong into the final battle. Warner Bros. Pictures Just when you think the trailer has offered plenty, there's one final treat: the instantly recognizable musical twinkle from "Back to the Future." March 30 can not come soon enough. Show Comments


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What is Registration?
Image registration is the process of transforming different sets of data into one coordinate system. Data may be multiple photographs, data from different sensors, times, depths, or viewpoints. It is used in computer vision, medical imaging, biological imaging and brain mapping, military automatic target recognition, and compiling and analyzing images and data from satellites. Registration is necessary in order to be able to compare or integrate the data obtained from these different measurements.
Recommended ImageJ Plugins for Registration
Here we summarize some of the Registration plugins in ImageJ.
|Plugin Name
|Short Description
|Plugin Snapshot
|Feature Extraction
|A tool for identifying a set of corresponding points of interest in two images and export them as PointRoi.
|MOPS feature correspondences (example 1)
|Linear Stack Alignment with SIFT
|A tool for aligning image stacks
|A tool for registration, essentially an algorithm for elastic and consistent image registration
Other pages and tools for Registration in ImageJSee Category:Registration for other ImageJ pages and tools about image registration.
- ↑ Lowe D (2004), "Distinctive Image Features from Scale-Invariant Keypoints", International Journal of Computer Vision 60 (2): 91-110


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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guandong Lu
中山东一路2号, 近广东路
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Hilton International's luxury brand is located at 2 on the Bund. The hotel comprises two buildings. One, a newly built modern tower. The other, a restored heritage building, the former legendary Shanghai Club, built in 1911, and houses the luxury suites
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Perfectly located in the epicenter of vibrant Pudong Avenue with dramatic views of the Huangpu River serving as a backdrop, the Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai blends a wealth of upscale amenities with professional, attentive service and exquisite cuisine to create an extraordinary oasis of comfort in this most modern and vibrant of cities. Business travelers will appreciate the hotel's close proximity to Shanghai's financial districts, the Shanghai New International Expo Center and Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, while sites like the Lujiazui Shopping Area, Yu Garden and Century Park are also nearby, making this hotel ideal for travelers seeking to explore Shanghai's many treasures. The hotel offers a variety of fine dining restaurants where guests can savor a host of cuisines, including the best of Chinese cuisine at Shang Rong Fu, delicious Japanese fare at J Restaurant, or an array of exquisite flavors from Asia complemented with international classics at Café Royale. The Lobby Lounge serve up refreshing cocktails and savory snacks, and offers a perfect venue to relax and unwind.
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Jing An Shangri-la, West Shanghai is located in the Jing An Business District, one of Shanghai's most prestigious and fashionable business and commercial districts.A total of 508 guest rooms will occupy the top 29 floors of the 60-storey main tower, while restaurants, offices and retail shops will be located on the lower levels. The guestrooms feature an elegant, contemporary style and measure between 42 and 62 square metres, while 42 suites offer 93 to 311 square metres of living space.
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Don't be put off by the rather over the top decor in the lobby - there is a lot to be said for the Central Hotel and true to its name, it is located right in the heart of downtown Shanghai. The facilities are excellent, and the rooms smart and comfortable.
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Andrew Uhlenhopp, Emotional Chemistry Facilitator
Emotional Chemistry is transformation.
Emotional Chemistry is starting with a mess and creating harmony.
Emotional Chemistry is working through the elements that weigh you down and releasing them, and even converting them into elements that help you shine (like taking cumbersome stubbornness and altering it into a healthy tenacity).
Emotional Chemistry begins when I help you uncover & explore the feelings & ideas you already have; these are the compounds of your current life. Next, with you, I identify which elements - what past events and feelings and behaviors - combined to make those compounds. Then, we find which of these elements to hold on to (there are plenty of good elements still in us!) and which to let go of. I guide you in how to reinforce the healthy elements, and how to heal wounds caused by the destructive elements.
Emotional Chemistry is changing lead into gold.


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It feels weird going from Week 13 to Week 14 when almost 3 years separate them, but it would also be silly to start over so, here we are at Week 14 and the subject of this photo is the cat my wife and brought home last fall. His name is Cheetah and he is about 1 year old at this point. Having a cat in a one bedroom apartment (with no doors) can be tough, but life would be just a little bit less fun without him (don't tell my wife).
Also, since my last iPhone Photo of the Week, I upgraded from the iPhone 5 to the iPhone SE, which has the same camera as the iPhone 6s for reference.


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After looking at these sections and stalling and putting them off, I finally decided that I would just do IT! For the past few days, I've been working on a sweater for me and since the back is done, I finally got moving on this.
I've been dreading cutting the larger pieces (trimming the flannel and backing at the edges), so I've not done it! Well now I have (least these 2 sections I have), and I'm just going to get moving on this .. I guess I'm not in a finishing mood right now – or rather not in the mood to do the heavy work of quilting .. this is what I call the heavy work .. manhandling the quilt instead of the smaller blocks. And of course I've not done the same thing in each section as I'm rather making this up as I go along .. I will have to hand sew one of the seams along the back, but that can be done when I do the binding.
So here's the two sections that I have pieced so far .. I've got the final third, then the final battle of getting all 3 long sections into 1 quilt .. and no I'm not looking forward to this at all! But I've vowed no more new quilt projects until, I've a few finishes under my belt.
As you can see I'm not going to have the room to show you the finished quilt, I'm not even sure I'll be able to lay out the 3 sections before they are finally pieced together!! I do have a plan for showing the finished quilt. At my dad's house, there's a sun roof off my old bedroom. I was thinking of hanging that on pant hangers and then hanging it off the gutters, then taking a pic from there. Of course that will have to wait until the weather is warmer. I could do that here, but I'll have post railings and deck railings from the front and back porch / deck interfering with the lay of the quilt and it won't look all that great. So that is the plan at this point.
I have been in knit mode lately – made 6 dishcloths and am working a cabled hoodie for me – I've altered the pattern so it's a full frontal zipper, but have not started the front yet. Since my old blog was finally unlocked, I may just use that one for my knitting project progress and share the postings of finished projects here .. still thinking about it.


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Once again, Villanova leaves Brooklyn as champions. With wins over Stanford and Georgia Tech in the NIT Season Tipoff at the Barclays Center, Villanova has now won the last three November tournaments it has played in. New York City has been especially friendly to the Wildcats, as they have won their last nine games there. Their last loss came in the Big East tournament two years ago against Seton Hall.
In the semifinals, Villanova faced an equally intellectual opponent in Stanford. Not only is Stanford an impressive university, their basketball team also won the NIT last year. Even though both teams were plagued by bad shooting in the first half, Jay Wright managed to outsmart the Cardinal with an explosion of points in the second half that put the game away.
Georgia Tech proved to be a viable contender in the championship game, presenting to Villanova perhaps their toughest challenge yet. With the game tied at 30 after halftime, Jalen Brunson stepped up his game and took back the lead himself. The rest of the team joined him in engineering a comfortable lead until the final buzzer, when Villanova hoisted yet another piece of hardware destined for their overcrowded trophy case on campus.
While it is nice to add another trophy to an already impressive collection, the fact of the matter is Villanova was once again left out from a big time tournament. Adding on the thoughts expressed on next year's Charleston Classic, Villanova continues to lack in quality of competition, starting with this preseason tournament. Stanford and Georgia Tech are at least schools we have all hear of, but they are nowhere near as good as the teams this team should be playing right now. As a perennial top ten team coming off one of the program's best seasons, Villanova should not be middling with the Stanfords and Georgia Techs of college basketball. A team of this caliber ought to mingle instead with the Dukes and Kentuckys of the sport.
To illustrate what Villanova is missing out on, let's look at our Big East counterparts Providence and Georgetown. Both teams may be currently unranked, but have a lot of potential. Both will compete with Villanova for the Big East title, and if one gets hot, could easily win in New York come March. Providence and Georgetown also have something that Villanova does not this early in the season – a win over a ranked team. Providence was able to knockoff highly ranked Arizona in a gutsy battle, only to fall to #3 Michigan State in the final after a late Spartans run. Georgetown probably has the hardest out of conference schedule of all Big East teams. The Hoyas were able to schedule Maryland, Duke, and Wisconsin, only going 1-2, but in losing to Maryland and Duke by a combined six points, even they were able to establish themselves as a contender. These two teams, by virtue of their tournament scheduling, will be battle tested come Big East play. Meanwhile, Villanova is playing snoozer games that they did not even look impressive in. What irks me the most is that we all know how this team performs in March. Chalk it up to whatever you feel, but one of the main reasons this team is susceptible to early tournament flameouts is its lack of quality competition during the season. The Big East is a rigorous schedule, and the two games against Oklahoma and Virginia will be tough, but it is simply not enough. Playing top end competition in November is beneficial to the team, win or lose. Lose, and you adjust accordingly. Win, and it's a giant bonus to the March cause and a sign that you can hang with best.
We find ourselves now in the heart of Villanova's out of conference schedule. The next two weeks will be the first true challenges, and thus sufficient measuring sticks of how good this team will be. On Tuesday, Villanova will make the short trip down Lancaster Avenue to face St. Joseph's. A game against the little brother of Philadelphia Catholic schools should not be a challenge to a solid top ten team like Villanova, but this is the Holy War. Anything can happen in a rivalry game, even a one-sided one as this, especially on the road in an arena full of jealous fanatics.
After St. Joes, Villanova has six days to prepare for its biggest game of the season against #6 Oklahoma. The Sooners are undefeated, but have yet to be challenged by a serious team. Villanova will travel all the way to Hawaii for the game, but the trip will be worth the honor of playing in Pearl Harbor on December 7th.
La Salle at home provides a much-needed intermission before Villanova again hits the road down to Charlottesville for a matchup against the University of Virginia, still one of the best teams in the country despite its early loss.
These next two weeks is the most important stretch of the season for Villanova basketball. The Wildcats should be proud to call themselves champions of yet another November tournament, but now is the time to make a statement with those impressive out of conference games pollsters and the Selection Committee love so much.


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I have a sick toddler at home right now, so this weekend I took a stab at creating my own version of chicken noodle soup. I used whole-wheat orzo pasta for easy scooping (I hate it when the noodles are so long they fall off of the spoon), and added several vegetables I had in the fridge, including a big bunch of Greenling arugula – an unusual choice, but it blended right in, and it never hurts to work in extra veggies.
I like a high stuff-to-broth ratio in my soup, so this one is pretty thick. Feel free to add more liquid if you like your soup more brothy.
Chicken-Orzo Soup
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion (about half a large onion)
1 carrot, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 bunch arugula leaves, chopped
1 bunch mustard greens, stems removed, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (or 2-3 smaller sweet peppers, like banana)
1 tsp dried sage
1 cup whole-wheat orzo
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil over medium-high heat in large Dutch oven. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for several minutes, until the pieces start to brown. Add veggies and sage and cook another 10 minutes or so, until the veggies start to tenderize.
Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, return to a boil, and cook 8-10 minutes, until orzo is tender.