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I was working on my history essay when my grandma called to me to look outside for one of our cats as he has the tendency to wander on the street. Eventually, I did find him inside, all cozy and sleeping soundly in a basket but on the street I found something I daily wish I wouldn't see. In a pole (something that looks like this: http://img16.mercador.ro/images_mercadorro/12769253_1_644x461_teren-intravilan-dumbraveni-suceava.jpg and is used for for wiring), there were a small kitty and a bigger one, obviously just abandoned.
I actually heard them from my yard, as the cement pole is just down on the street and I was calling for my own cat and the little kitty answered so I went to see, fearful that maybe one of mine was hit by a car or that someone actually abandoned some, which turned out to be the case.
It's heart-breaking to see them, so small and defenceless in this cold and hostile environment (there are cars, mean people and dogs passing by all the time). Who would feed them? I love animals and so does some of my family so we might be able to give them some food but shelter is impossible to offer them as we already have more than plenty, almost all picked from the street (or kids of those that came from the same place).
The saddest thing is not even that someone left those two, even though it saddens me deeply, but that this is a common occurrence in my country. People just throw them away and they get run down by cars (most of the times, I found, by the wish of the drives), die of hunger etc. Nobody picks them up to take them home and seldom would you find a person that brings food to stray animals, like my mom does.
The only time when they are picked up from the street is when they are flat with the ground or hunted by dog catchers which simply hunt them down with tranquilizer guns, wait in their car till they collapse in cries and then pick them up, shove them in a car and send them to their death, often by a bullet to the head or a head smashed to the wall. If they, by a miracle, end up in one of the few shelters this country has, they are executed after 30 days (or less) as nobody adopts them…nor helps feeding them.
In most cases, instead of castrating the animals, Romanians simply throw them away. Yes, there are a few people out there that actually care for animals but they are very few and in this disgusting, stupid and pathetic country's mentality, they are gems lost in the dark.
I wrote about animals before, but since this just happened (a few minutes ago) and it's something of common occurrence and something that I am against happening, I decided to post about it. I guess I should be thankful that they didn't left them directly in front of my gate or that they didn't slip them through my fence, both which happened too many times to count…
Yes, Romania, this is one of the reasons why I truly hate you. It isn't your fault as a country, if we're speaking about the terrain, but it is a fault of most of the people that live inside you, most of the Romanians.
All the opinions presented here are strictly mine and reflect the reality. I am not generalizing but it does drive me nuts when so many people have no heart. Sure, there are hard times but this thing has happened since forever and it needs to stop!
- Romanian president: stray dogs must be euthanized (bigstory.ap.org)
- "Man's best friend": Balancing public safety and animal rights to address the stray dog problem in Romania (literaturesalon.wordpress.com)
- For Romania, please complain to the EU (our-compass.org) petition
- Endangered dogs rescued from life of horror in Romania (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
- Romanian violence against stray dogs (ireport.cnn.com)
- Thousands of Romanian Dogs to be Killed, Guardians of Rescue takes Action! (ireport.cnn.com)
- 3 female pups – abandoned in a parking area – currently being fostered in a safe place (help4strays.wordpress.com)


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Paragliding is becoming one of Israel's most popular extreme sports and its hard not so see why. With such amazing landscapes below both geographically and historically, seeing the country from a new perspective whilst enduring the thrills of trying something so exciting, makes paragliding an incredible experience.
Click here to read the rest of this article at the new Tourist Israel website.
Its going on dusk here on the cliffs of Mevo Hama on the southern Golan Heights. The setting sun is a deep yellow and it's starting to silhouette the hills across Lake Kinneret to the west. More than 30 paragliders are already in the sky hovering over the 400-meter plateau. One after another, they yank their chutes by the lines like they're pulling up a kite, turn around and literally push themselves off the edge of the cliff for half an hour of soaring before the sun sets completely. Syria and the outskirts of Damascus on the eastern horizon, the fading white Gilad mountains of Jordan to the south and the shadowy, craggy slopes of Galilee to the west; it's a stunning view that only a privileged few get to see
"Everyone starts paragliding for a different reason and enjoys it for different reasons," says Amir Malik, who picked up the sport with his wife some six years ago. "For some it's the quest for the altitude, for some the challenge of finding thermals. For some it's the aerobatics. Some do it for the silent flying along the ridges and some for the noisy flight with a motor on their backs. I personally joined the sport because it was my dream to fly. I really wanted to fly with a motor in the skies of Israel. That was my dream but with time, after my Level 1 course, I realized that free flight was the kind of flying for me. I even bought a motor and tried it, but I saw that it wasn't for me.
"I enjoy high flight, the higher the better. Flying just before dusk as the sun sets over Lake Kinneret is the ultimate flying experience for me. My most beautiful moments of my flights till today are the evening flights from Mevo Hama."
Tourist Israel and the Tourist Israel blog now have a new home. We've integrated the blog into our new site at www.touristisrael.com which has been designed with a greater emphasis on new stories, pictures, and user interraction in response to feedback we have received.
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Whilst it might not be big geographically, Israel has a huge array of attractions and places to visit. With this is in mind, many travellers are quite daunted by the prospect of travelling to Israel, and are unsure of where to start when creating an itinerary. Here are our top ten tips to creating the perfect Israeli vacation.
Step 1 - When to Go
Israel has a mild climate all year round meaning there really isnt a time to avoid visiting Israel. The summer months are, however, generally very hot, with average temperatures over 30 degrees celsius, whilst the winter months can be unpredictable with storms often lasting a few days at a time. Having said this, the winter months can also see some very pleasant spring-like weather. The best months for travelling to Israel are, in our opinion, May and October as the weather is most temperate and comfortable, although there are really no no-go months. Read more about the weather in Israel, here.
Step 2 - How Long
Often the length of a trip to Israel is dictated by work vacations or school breaks, meaning there is only a limited time window. It is safe to say, however, that whether you have one week, or one month, you wont come anywhere near to seeing everything this country has to show. Ten days to two weeks are probably the best length of time to get a good feel for Israel, allowing you to tour around and spend a few days in the major tourist destinations of Jerusalem, the Galilee, the Dead Sea, and Tel Aviv.
Step 3 - Getting to Israel
Most tourists arrive in Israel by plane. Israel's main airport is Ben Gurion Airport and airlines fly here from around the world. From the USA and Canada, direct flights come from New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Toronto, although many travellers opt to travel via Europe as this can not only work out cheaper, but breaks up the length of the journey. From Europe, there are flights from most major cities, and increasingly, fares are being offered by low-cost airlines.
Step 4 - Getting Around
So you know when you're in Israel, but how you get around, dictates where you stay and what you'll do. Some travellers decide to base themselves somewhere, and then take day trips or overnight trips, whilst others opt to tour around, staying a few nights in a number of places. The easiest way to get around in Israel is by rental car. With most major international car hire firms having branches here, it is a cost effective and easy way to travel around. If you are unable to drive, then the Israeli train network is very comfortable, although not too extensive, although the bus network is very extensive, covering most of the country. A word of warning though, public transport is very limited between sundown on Friday and Saturday night due to the Sabbath.
Step 5 - Splitting the Trip
Knowing how you will get around will now allow you to plan how you wish to split up your trip to Israel. It really does depend on how much time you have, as to how long to spend somewhere. In 2 weeks, we would suggest that you spend 5 nights in Jerusalem, 2 at the Dead Sea, 3 in Tel Aviv, and 4 in the Galilee region. Eilat takes the best part of a day to travel to from most of the country, and therefore in 2 weeks, there isnt really time to get here, unless you really want to!
Step 6 - Where to Stay
Obviously where you can stay depends largely on your budget. Hotels in Israel vary from hostels and campsites, right up to high-end boutiques and even converted mansions. Hotels in Jerusalem range from a large number of hotels geared up to tourists ranging from some prestigious, historic properties, to some cheaper, more generic alternatives. Many Hotels in Tel Aviv, have, in recent years become boutique hotels, whilst there are also some great beach front properties and hostels. Spa-style hotels dominate at the Dead Sea, where there are a lot of spa-style resort hotels, as well as some great quality hostels. Hotels in the Galilee range from large resort hotels, to the very popular small bed and breakfasts called Zimmers which can be very luxuirous, quaint and relaxing!
Step 7 - What to Do
There will probably be some places you've known you want to go to for some time. There will also be places such as the Western Wall and Yad Vashem Museum that most tourists to Israel take time to visit. There will then be places that you havent even heard of yet, that you'll want go to! The best thing to do is to look with an open mind in the area you are staying for things which appeal to you rather than to look for certain types of attraction. There are some seriously unique places to go in Israel, and its so easy to overlook them!
Step 8 - Packing
The trips fast approaching and you're now wondering what clothes to take to Israel with you! From the perspective of being respectful, take some clothes with long sleeves and trousers as these are required in certain places. In most of the country, however, you can wear anything (and we mean anything) and noone will raise an eyebrow. Look at the weather for that time of the year, and pack accordingly. We'd always advise, even in summer that you bring some warmer clothes as the evenings can get quite cool once the sun has set, especially in the desert.
Step 9 - Other Practicalities
Will my kids like the food in Israel? Can I get a wi-fi connection? Will I be able to call home?... Loads of questions will no doubt enter your mind as the trip approaches. Yes is the answer to all three of the above questions. Remember, Israel is a very westernised country, and all the services you expect and take for granted at home, will be available! So sit back, relax and enjoy the flight.
Step 10 - Enjoy Yourself
You've arrived, so enjoy it. Relax and stay safe. Remember that Israelis are really hospitable people, and will be more than willing to help you if you have any questions. Have a great time, and dont forget to send us your photos when you get home!
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With so much coastline, Israel is not short of beaches. Here are some of our picks along the Mediterranean and Sea of Galilee coastlines.
Located about half way between Tel Aviv and Haifa, Caesarea has two of Israel's best beaches, the Harbor Beach, and Aquaduct Beach.
One of Israel's most unique beaches is at the Caesarea Harbor. This archaelogical site is one of the world's oldest ports, and inside the cove lies a quaint and well maintained beach - the Harbor Beach. Although an entry fee of 25 NIS fo adult/20 NIS for child is required, this beach has great facilities, including a lifeguard, changing rooms, and an all important bar/cafe. Combine this with a visit to Caesarea's ancient ruins, for an even more special day.
The Aquaduct Beach might not be in Caesarea's National Park, but has a stunning location of its own. Located in front of an ancient Aquaduct, the beach is breathtaking although facilites are not as good.
Read more about Caesarea here.
An upscale neighborhood just 20 minutes north of downtown Tel Aviv, Herzliya seems worlds away, and its beaches are extremely popular. Herzliya Beach is a long clean, lifeguarded stretch of beach which runs from the Marina in the South to the area of Nof Yam in the North. The beach gets incredibly crowded in the summer, especially at weekends, however.
Read more about Herzliya here.
Tel Aviv's 14 mile long stretch of coastline has so many beaches, that we've dedicated a whole page to them here.
Hilton Beach is located in the north of the city, and is one of the city's youngest, trendiest beach, and unofficially the city's gay beach. Gordon-Frishman beach is right in the center of the city and is packed in the summer as people chill out from their hectic days. The Banana Beach is great for a relaxing evening drink, whilst the Dolphinarium Beach is renowned for its Friday music festivals! And maybe, the most laid back beach in the city, Alma Beach is quieter because it has no lifeguard.
There are lots of open access points to the beaches surrounding the Sea of Galilee, although these are unserviced. If you dont require facilities, the best beach is Tsemach Beach on the eastern shore, where you can also rent basic facilities for a small fee.
Forget London and Paris, two of the world's tourist magnets, each attracting tens of millions of tourists each year, it seems that Jerusalem is a more favored destination!
A survey by Travel + Leisure magazine has ranked the 'City of Gold' the 17th best tourist destination in the world, making it more popular than London, Paris, and Barcelona.
And why would be surprised...
Jerusalem is really a unique city - nowhere else holds such importance to so many people being holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims. The ancient sites lie next to modern attractions, and a Western infrastructure supports it all. Plus, the rest of Israel is nearby, with Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea well under an hour away. Read more about travelling in Jerusalem here.
Despite Jerusalem's popularity, Tel Aviv did not make the top 20 list although it did rank seventh among cities in the Middle East and Africa. That really isnt bad
Now all we need is some more tourists to enjoy it and make us number one next year!
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The Dead Sea is now the only remaining Israeli contender in the competition to find the new 7 Wonders of the World among the 77 remaining worldwide contenders. Gura Berger, spokesman for the Megillot Dead Sea Regional Council, said that "part of the idea behind listing the Dead Sea for this competition was to raise international public awareness about this bad situation. I believe that winning is to be able to tell people that the Dead Sea is vanishing at a rate of more than a meter a year." Berger said the municipality had organized a rock festival dedicated to helping the Dead Sea and "calling people to vote," as well as the "Tour of the Dead Sea" campaign and many other events. "Winning in such a competition means a lot [not only] in terms of tourism, but also about caring for the environment," said Berger. "If we win, it means that we care where we live… and this is the real victory." According to Amnon Lieberman, media adviser to the tourism minister, there is "no doubt [the nomination] will increase tourism and attract public attention from all over the world. This competition will allow us [also] to emphasize why the Dead Sea is so unique." Asked whether he was optimistic about the final nomination of the Dead Sea, Lieberman said, "This candidacy is still lasting after a year. It has already been through two phases, and I hope that we will get to the final phase." The voting for the final round will begin July 22 at www.new7wonders.com, and is expected to continue into 2011. Please vote and help to save this true wonder of the world. For more see the full article at JPost or visit our Dead Sea Travel Guide. be cool in israel
Tourism Minister Stas Meseznikov announced an international campaign for the Dead Sea to win the competition, by emphasizing the uniqueness of this natural wonder.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth, some 420 meters below sea level. Being nominated as a wonder would probably be more beneficial to this wonder than many others. Firstly, it is shrinking at an alarming rate of meters every year, and secondly, it is shared between the Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians meaning saving it is a coexistence priority for the three peoples.
Gura Berger, spokesman for the Megillot Dead Sea Regional Council, said that "part of the idea behind listing the Dead Sea for this competition was to raise international public awareness about this bad situation. I believe that winning is to be able to tell people that the Dead Sea is vanishing at a rate of more than a meter a year."
Berger said the municipality had organized a rock festival dedicated to helping the Dead Sea and "calling people to vote," as well as the "Tour of the Dead Sea" campaign and many other events.
"Winning in such a competition means a lot [not only] in terms of tourism, but also about caring for the environment," said Berger. "If we win, it means that we care where we live… and this is the real victory."
According to Amnon Lieberman, media adviser to the tourism minister, there is "no doubt [the nomination] will increase tourism and attract public attention from all over the world. This competition will allow us [also] to emphasize why the Dead Sea is so unique."
Asked whether he was optimistic about the final nomination of the Dead Sea, Lieberman said, "This candidacy is still lasting after a year. It has already been through two phases, and I hope that we will get to the final phase."
The voting for the final round will begin July 22 at www.new7wonders.com, and is expected to continue into 2011. Please vote and help to save this true wonder of the world.
For more see the full article at JPost or visit our Dead Sea Travel Guide.
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I've been volunteering with AgeUK to help elderly people with digital devices.
One interesting experience I had recently was helping Edna (not her real name), an 88 year old woman with an android tablet. She wanted to use it to check answers to the weekly Crossword puzzles, use Skype for connecting with friends overseas and do a bit of online shopping.
As I walked her through different tasks on her tablet, I noticed she was having a lot of difficulty with pressing on buttons, links and swiping through screens. I asked her to try using different fingers and to press down with the flat of her finger and not her finger nail but none of these seemed to help. She started getting frustrated with it and saying it was her fault and that she "didn't know how to use the thing." I assured her she wasn't doing anything wrong and would look into it further.
I was puzzled why the tablet wasn't responding to her fingers. After the session, I did some research and found that a lot of elderly people were experiencing similar problems and it had to do with moisture.
First, a bit of background on touch screens. Almost all devices with touch screens these days, from phones to tablets, use "capacitive touch screens". These work by sensing where our fingers touch the screen using the electrical charge our skin carries. Think of the static shocks you get when touching a door handle. And the electrical charge is greatest when our hands are warm and moist.
In older people, dry skin and cold hands are common:
As skin ages, the skin has a decreased ability to retain moisture, to control temperature and to sense the surrounding environment. Environmental factors, such as exposure to UV radiation, also have a detrimental effect on skin health over time. (bpac)
The puzzle was coming together. This explained why Edna's tablet wasn't responding to her fingers and why she was having such difficulty with it. Her fingers were dried out so the tablet wasn't picking up an electrical current from her skin. It was like she wearing gloves and trying to use her phone.
It was a really interesting accessibility problem and something I didn't even think about until I observed it. It's yet more evidence why first hand research and observations are so important. Being there in person is absolutely necessary to uncover the underlying problems with how people are using devices and empathise with their needs.
The solution I advised was to buy a basic stylus and use that instead of her fingers. Another remedy would be to use a water based moisturiser but that doesn't help if her hands are cold as well as dry.
And it's not just elderly people who may experience problems with touch screens, there are many others who could be affected:
- People with poor circulation can have cold hands
- Healthcare workers who wash their hands a lot leading to dry hands
- People with diabetes or blood conditions may have cold hands
- Carpenters who have callused hands
- Guitar players who have callused fingers
- People with low levels of iron with anemia may have cold hands1
- Raynaud's disease and rheumatoid arthritis causes cold hands1
- A thyroid imbalance can cause cold hands and dry skin2
- Featured image: Timothy Muza https://stocksnap.io/photo/1942FD49BF
- 1 https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/heart-disease-2/medical-cold-hands-feet/
- 2 http://bottomlinehealth.com/your-hormones-may-be-out-of-whack-and-you-dont-even-know-it-men-this-can-happen-to-you-too/


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It is offically summer for me!!!!!!!! I sadly have packed up nine years of stuff {that I never knew I had} and said goodbye to my school or rather see you later =) But seriously, it'll never be the same. Who is going to be my bestest neighbor...who'll be my mentor...who will come call for Romello?...who will replace the missing a...& who will sned notes to me with crazy lil drawings? Well, my new school promises wonderfulness, so we will see.
Here's to my blue eyed girl romping in the backyard. Avery cracked me up sliding down the slide with her tutu on.
I have to say...I know where the bestest tutus come from. The land of Kennedy & Friends Co. {Nathalie's blog is such fun too.} I am waiting for Avery's 2nd birthday to give her one. shhhh!! I am glad I have until then to decide on which one =)
We are off to the beach this weekend...hooray!!! Hope we have some decent weather.... & two good car riders
What the kids will be doing....me loaded with sunscreen bottles! Too bad they don't walk up to you & serve you drinks on the beach =)


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Gems of history: Our favorite tidbits from Summit County's colorful past
Every week, the Summit Daily prints "This Week In History," with stories from the Summit County Journal that were published 100 years ago to the date. This is done with the help of the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, a nonprofit founded to promote and protect Breckenridge's unique heritage.
Breckenridge mayor heads raid on soft-drink parlor
Breckenridge has not seen as many arrests for bootlegging as the amount of inebriety witnessed since the state went dry seemed to demand. It is this fact, no doubt, that has made the illegal traffic recklessly bold — so bold that officers would have required perfect blindfolds in order to not see the offense which Tuesday noon of this week resulted in the arrest for bootlegging of Arthur Bradley, one of the operators of Bradley's bowling alley and soft-drink establishment.
The arrest was made after the mayor of the town, the town marshal and the district attorney had, from a vantage point across the street, watched for some time an impromptu moving picture show enacted on the floor above the bowling alley. Through the small window of a closet up there, could plainly be seen two quart bottles on a shelf, and every few seconds, a hand could be seen to reach out for one or the other of them, and sometimes both bottles would be requisitioned at the same time. To whom those hands belonged could be guessed from the make-up of the string of "customers" that passed in and out through the main door of the thirst-parlor below.
The officers determined to join the procession and observe the performance at close range. Taking with them a civilian to act as an additional witness, they entered the bowling alley, followed the beaten trail around the "bar," passed through a door facing a stairway to the upper story (not heeding instructions to the effect that they could not go upstairs), went upstairs and soon found themselves in the "lookery" that had furnished the free kaleidoscopic entertainment. Such had been the demand for the contents of the decanters that, had the officers appeared a few minutes later, they would have found them empty and the sufficiency of the evidence jeopardized.
The necessary warrant was at once obtained from the county court, and the marshal arrested Arthur Bradley, who was presiding over the establishment at the time. Mr. Bradley was wroth and demanded an immediate trial, electing to be his own attorney. The district attorney and the court proved accommodating, and the case was tried instantly. Besides the story of the officers, one of the "customers" testified to the fact that he had patronized the "lookery."
Bradley was fined $300 and costs, and placed under bonds until the payment of the amount, which he tendered the court Friday.
An injunction was filed in the county court Friday, citing the proprietors of the bowling alley to appear in court and show cause as to why the establishment should not be closed.
Friendly snake causes consternation at depot
Railroad men are presumed to possess great dignity, calmness, suavity and aplomb, whatever that is. True to the habitual demeanor of their craft, Speed Fry and Martin Waltz usually perform their routine duties coolly and undisturbed amid the jeers of the populace, and even when bombarded with succulent bonmots by local wits, manage to retain a firm hold on their poise. But when conductor Ward of the local freight walked into their office Friday morning accompanied by a large and enthusiastic snake, Messrs. Fry and Waltz chucked dignity, deportment and business cares to the wind and grabbing their courage in one hand and their hats in the other, scampered for places of safety. Although Mr. Ward explained that the snake was of the harmless bull variety, Mr. Fry has a vague belief that there is some sort of connection between the snake and the 99 gallons of booze that arrived at this station last month.
A necklace of 77 Breckenridge nuggets on display
There has been on exhibition at the Smith Jewelry Store this week, a necklace made up of gold nuggets. It is the property of Miss Mamie Kingsbury, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Kingsbury of this place. She sent the necklace from New York City to afford Breckenridge people an opportunity of viewing it. There are 77 nuggets in the handsome design, all of which are products of Breckenridge placers and washed out by Col. Kingsbury.
|Miss Kingsbury is a member of a grand opera company and has attained much success as a singer. She has traveled extensively over Europe and the string of nuggets has accompanied her. Everywhere the golden ornaments have been greatly admired, and many notable personages, among them members of the royal family, have examined them with the utmost interest.
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|MP3, WMA, WMA, AAC, OGG, OGA, FLAC, ALAC, others
Supported filesystems
DC input range
Power consumption
|Maximum 12W
|< 95%
|130*130*22 mm
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV – receiver never seen before
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV has a DVB-T/T2 module that allows reception of terrestrial TV signal, its main capabilities include:
- Reception of High Definition channels
- Support for programmable timers
- Support for Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3)
- Quick channel search function (QuickFind)
- Support for teletext and subtitles
- Support for MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Receiver compatible with DVB-T and DVB-T2
- PAL signal upscaling to 720p, 1080i or 1080p
Hardware support
for audio/video decoding
3 FBOX construction is based on AMlogic S805 processor. It is a modern, highly specialized system, which main task is to support hardware media playback. The processor has build-in decoding of (among other standards):
- h.264 and h.265 video codecs up to 1080p with 8-bit colour depth
- MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC sound codecs
- Dolby, DTS, SRS, DviX HD, AC3 sourround sound codecs
For the user, this means immediate device interface feedback, even with very intensive operations and – most importantly – smooth video playback even in very high quality (encoded with a big bitrate).
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV is equipped with a very efficient quad-core Mali-450 GPU unit, whereby the device perfectly handles even the most complex 3D games and media decoding tasks to a resolution of Ultra HD (4K). Thanks to the many optimizations, Ferguson FBOX 3 TV takes full advantage of this power.
Dual-band Wi-Fi module
Working Wi-Fi networks effectively interfere with each other, which affects the link parameters and as a result it can significantly slow down the connection. This is especially noticeable when using the internet for demanding multimedia tasks, like watching HD movies on-line. Even if you have a very fast network connection, the bottleneck could be the transmission between the router and the device. The solution to this problem may be the use of a radio frequency band 5GHz. Ferguson FBOX 3 TV has a Wi-Fi module allows operation of the device in the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
Ethernet RJ45 LAN connection
For lovers of high and constant transfers or persons who prefer stable communication with the switch/router using a cable, we have prepared such a possibility: Ethernet connection. Ferguson FBOX 3 TV can be connected to your home network by all means.
Bluetooth support –
connect any OTG device!
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV offers support for Bluetooth protocol that is widely used to transfer data. With support for Bluetooth devices, you can hook up a remote keyboard and mouse that will change FBOX into a powerful multimedia computer. Using Bluetooth, you can exchange files with other devices, eg. with telephone – viewing photos on your TV will therefore be even easier!
S/PDIF digital output
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV fully supports transmission of S/PDIF digital protocol. This standard allows you to transfer between two devices the digitally recorded sound without the need to convert it to analog. As a result, no sound distortion occur, resulting in the highest quality sound for the most demanding users. This standard is supported by – among others – home cinemas.
Ferguson FBOX 3 – polished software
Android 4.4 KitKat
We builded Ferguson FBOX 3 TV on solid fundations of Android 4.4 KitKat operating system that is used widely by millions of people. The system is adapted for specific use by a gyro pilot.
New, better interface
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV has a brand new, friendlier and more personalized user interface. The new interface has not only a new look but also it has a new, much easier way to organize your apps, which – thanks to more internal memory – can be installed on the device quite a bit.
Kodi Media Player
Kodi is a multimedia heart of Ferguson FBOX 3 TV and its most recognized application, able to play almost any file format, audio and video. Kodi player allows you to organize your media library and automatically downloads from the Internet informations about the media, such as album art or movie cover, cast, song lyrics and so on.
Quad-core processor, quad-core graphics chip… All that ensures even smoother device operation and makes navigating the media library resources even better.
Remote control
Wireless remote control was specially created for Ferguson FBOX 3 TV and allows for seamless television handling, programming or playback of already recorded recordings and media.
Miracats is well known and popular Android feature that allows you to display multimedia content (videos, photos) from your phone or tablet directly on the TV screen via FBOX 3 TV. It's also a great way to display, eg. a presentation or conducting training classes.
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV – functional and aesthetic
- module enabling reception of DVB-T/T2 televison signal
- support video and audio decoding at the hardware level
- The heart of our mini-pc is AMlogic S805 processor. Its design allows for hardware decoding support for the following codecs:
- h.264 and h.265 video codecs up to 1080p resolution with a color depth of up to 8 bits
- audio codecs MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC
- surround audio codecs, such as: Dolby, DTS, SRS, DivX HD, AC3
These features offered by the Amlogic S805 processor will allow smooth playback of most video and multimedia content. High resolution and high bitrate video at 1080p is a breeze for FBOX 3 TV.
Input / Output
- 1 x ANT-In
- 1 x ANT-Out (antenna output does not function as a modulator)
- 1 x Optical Digital Output S/PDIF
- 1 x HDMI 1.4
- 1 x Ethernet
- 2 x USB
- 1 x SD / Micro SD
- 1 x USB OTG
Remote control for TV
Ferguson FBOX 3 TV presents new, prepared specially for the needs of TV remote control with which to navigate the TV channels, view information about them, the choice of audio track and subtitle will not be a problem. Convenient key distribution provides the seamless and intuitive operation.
Ferguson FBOX 3 – comfortable user interface
Your applications under your control! Move them on your desktop, remove from the desktop, delete them, or even uninstall them directly from the desktop. Without digging in settings, without jumping through the options… And this is just the beginning of the changes we've made!
Data sheet
- Operative System
- Android
- Tuners
- 1
- Tuner Type
- Single
- Terrestrial Tuner
- Terrestrial / Cable DVB-T2/C H.265
- Resolution
- Full HD
- Quad Core
- Hard Disk Drive PVR
- External HDD (USB)
- Ethernet Connection
- 10 / 100
- Wi-Fi included
- Yes
- Flash Storage
- Wi-Fi
- 5 GHz (Dual Band)
- Wi-Fi Antenna
- Internal
- Bluetooth
- Yes
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BCC Faculty Sponsor:
Christine DeGregorio
Matthew Muller
ENG- 020 Reading Skills (Muller)
Tutoring at Local Schools:
Pair up with a 2nd or 3rd grade teacher at a local school to assist small groups of students with building basic reading and comprehension skills and make reading fun. Activities provided by the teacher. Tutor 1-2 days per week for 1-2 hours.
Choose one school from the list below:
– Crosby Elementary School – 517 West Street, Pittsfield
– Williams Elementary School – 50 Bushey St, Pittsfield
– North Adams Public Schools – 20 Barbour St, North Adams (Main Office)
– Muddy Brook Elementary School – 319 Monument Valley Road, Great Barrington
Literacy Events:
Berkshire United Way
200 South Street, Pittsfield, MA
Contact: Karen Vogel
Coordinator of Early Childhood
(413) 442-6948 x22
Volunteer for literacy events with Berkshire United Way. These events are a part of the Month of the Young Child. http://www.naeyc.org/woyc
• Read to children at "story time" at School Readiness Fair on Saturday, March 28 from 11am -2pm at the Berkshire Mall.
• Participate in Kindergarten Night at the Berkshire Museum, with two separate events – a simulated classroom for incoming kindergarten students and a panel discussion for parents. Tentatively set for April 17th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
• Plan and host a "Story Walk" at BCC in April. Research the collection of "story walk" books available at the Berkshire Athenaeum. (These are poster board sized pages of children's books that can be hung on the wall or staked outdoors.) Work with the Service-Learning staff to invite BCC's Norman Rockwell Day Care staff and children to participate.
For more information about Early Childhood Initiatives and Pitt field Promise: http://www.berkshireunitedway.org/early-childhood-literacy
ENG-205 Children's Literature (ONLINE w Degregorio)
As part of this placement, students will develop a culturally diverse reading list for grade level in which they are working. They will be prepared to share this list with the ELA teacher in the school setting and with students in ENG205 on the final day of class.
Williams Elementary School – Project Option I
50 Bushey Road, Pittsfield, MA
Main Office: 413-448-9680
Principal: Lisa C. Buchinski
English Language Arts teacher: Phyllis Hakeem
– Read multicultural books with elementary school children (grades 2nd & 3rd)
Student may work with second and third grade students weekdays during an afternoon block of English Language Arts ( 1:15-1:45 PM) or work with third grade students in the morning ELA block (9-11 AM) as part of a rotation for ELA, reading to and talking with children about specific works that correlate to grade appropriate ELA rubrics. The emphasis is on engaging children with multicultural literature.
– "Battle of the Books" After School Program:
Fridays 3:15-4:15 PM
3 teams of 4&5th graders read 30 books over the course of the year and play a game of answering questions about the books. Help prepare students participate in a district wide challenge.This is a national competition and the students love it!
Local Preschool or Public School – Project Option II
*For students already working in a licensed preschool or public school
Service-Learning student may choose four to six age appropriate books representing a diversity of cultures to share with their students. They will design a series of prompts that will encourage the children to think about and respond to the materials. Schools to choose from are Williams, Crosby, Muddybrook, and North Adams Elementary Schools.
ENG-215 Intro to Literature (Muller)
Bridging the Gap
Two locations:
• 393 River Street, North Adams, MA (413) 663-7987
• 298 West Street, PIttsfield, MA (413) 442-0624
MISSION: To educate youth on the resources and tools needed for them to make better decisions for themselves and ultimately attain a more promising future.
Lead a Poetry Club with a small group of at risk youth after school program (ages 11-17) housed at the Salvation Army offices in North Adams and Pittsfield. All interested students must interview with program director and pass a CORI check. Limited number of positions available.
• Offered in Pittsfield on Monday & Wednesday, and North Adams on Tuesday & Thursdays.
• Mandatory court ordered program for youth ages 11-17, male and female.
• 15 – 20 youth in program at any one 12 week session.
• Assist Program Director with program lessons
• Lead a Poetry Club with a small group of self selected students
• Assist in control of environment and kids.
Program Schedule:
3 – 3:30 pm : Arrivals, relax and snack.
3:30 – 5 pm : Activities: Poetry Club, gym play, dinner prep., guest speakers
5 – 5:30 pm : Dinner
5:30 – 6 : Wrap up
Program curriculum includes: Topics such as building self-esteem; how to deal with peer pressure; anger management and decision making; communication skills ; relationships with family members, friends, figures of authority; culture and diversity; violence and gangs; the effects of drugs and alcohol, job seeking and financial planning, legal issues and ethics. Teens also learn about the resources available in their community


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A recent challenge at Splitcoaststampers was to create a card using the Washi Sheets (featured in the Occasions 2015 Catalog) or any of our Washi Tape. I chose to go the Washi Tape route and created this fun birthday card in just a few minutes.
Thanks for viewing today's post!
Adriana B.
- Our sets of Washi Tape have 3 or more coordinating colors/patterns so it was easy to just pick a set and get going. This set, called Beach House, holds fresh colors and patterns that I thought would be great for a birthday celebration!
- I picked the thickest of the tapes to start. Starting on a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White card stock, I ran a strip of the Real Red printed tape diagonally across the center. Then I simply added the other two strips and continued, repeating the same pattern until the card stock layer was covered.
- Last, I stamped 4 balloons from our Age Awareness stamp set. 3 are on the White panel, the fourth was fussy cut and adhered over the center balloon with a Dimensional.
- And, no - I couldn't resist the urge to add sparkly fun in the form of Rhinestone Basic Jewels. I left them as-is; but if you would like more color, try using an alcohol based marker like our Blendabilities or a Sharpie.
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I found this very old draft blog post sitting in the draft box. It looked surprisingly relevant so here it is.
Okay lets get politics out of the way before we start. Brexit? In or out of the E.C?
I got up the other morning and even my breadboard was trying to tell me something other than 'Use your loaf '
Just remember, be cautious and don't put all your aggs in one brexit
The face of baby Jesus.
Jesus's face turns up everywhere, on a piece of toast, on a corn-flake, in the froth on your latte, it is definitely omnipresent.
When Barbara is sewing cotton gets traipsed all over the house, even the bathroom floor.
Sorry it's not the face of Jesus or may be it is but when he was young.
This silhouette of a sleepy young child's face was on the bathroom floor. Excuse the pubic hair on the left.
Berberis darwinii
Darwin was a mighty guy if only for the fact that he discovered this plant, Berberis darwinii in Chile in 1835 when he was travelling as a naturalist on the Beagle . It was introduced here in the UK in 1849 by William Lobb of Vietch's nursery
In fact I am not sure if it is straight B. darwinii or a hybrid with B. linearifolia called B. x lologensis ( after Lake Lolog in Argentina) variety Mystery Fire. Does anybody know?
Either way it is one of the best shrubs ever - my modest opinion!
I am changing the garden at home so I am having to dig it up and move it and am crossing my fingers that it will survive the move.
I cut some for indoors and it looks absolutely stunning.
With no disrespect meant to recent clients but when designing plantings I ask them if they have any colour preference you can guarantee that 90% will say no orange - well look what your are missing. Not just orange but shades of apricot, yellow and deep red all on a small leaved, evergreen shrub. It is fabulous. Maybe there is a god?
Berberis darwinii in an Adam Keeling pot from Whichford pottery ( Adam is the muscly guy in the Pottery website intro video) . The flowers are a much stronger orange than this picture shows
Ebrington Spring Show
I judged Ebrington spring show at the weekend, There was great support with plenty of top class exhibits in all classes. It was mighty close in the Narcissus classes so don't feel too miffed if you missed out on a prize it will only have been by a whisker.
Daffs and tulips ... and an official recorder.
Mixed stuff and Camellia flowers, some were enormous.
Normally the pay for my duties is a bottle or two of wine or a box of chocolates but at Ebrington you get a generous veg box generously donated by the Drinkwaters who are local growers of veg and fruit and who have a very good farm shop in Ebrington.


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Jenny Otto
Jenny Otto, E-RYT 500 founder of Body Balance Yoga has been teaching therapeutically since 1981. She is a certified structural integrator and a certified Anusara Teacher who is well-known as a master teacher and yoga therapist, teaching workshops nationally and internationally. Her knowledge of anatomy and physical alignment gives her a rare understanding of yoga's effect on the body. Jenny brings detailed expertise and creativity to her teaching using sound, breath, mudra and meditation to her classes. www.bodybalanceyoga.com.


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I have had this cute little fish sitting in my cookie cutter jar for ages (a little AliExpress (affiliate link) pressie from hubby for my pet treat baking) and it was just begging for some fishilicious treats. The dough was a little tricky to pop out without cracking the tails, so I use the side of a knife which left a small mark that made me think fish bones...so I used my knife to trace a design on each fish, just for fun! The little bubble bites are made with my fondant/cookie plunger cutters, which is my go-to method for using the in-betweens of rolled dough after cutting shapes as well as rapidly making small treats for carrying on walks/runs.
Salmon Snacker Dog Treats
🥄 Treat Ingredients:
1 small (95g) can of water packed salmon (or tuna if you prefer), undrained
1 egg
2 tbsp flax
1 tsp kelp powder (optional)
Mix all ingredients together until very well combined (a food processor works very well), incrementally adding the flour until the dough has a nice workable play-dough like consistency. Flour quantity will depending on the salmon and your add-ins, so work incrementally. If it isn't firm enough, add a touch more flour. If your mixture is looking a bit dry, you can add a little bit of water/stock or a small drizzle of olive oil to adjust. Rest dough (optional).
Roll, cut, place on a prepared baking tray, and bake for approximately 10 minutes (and a little longer for the larger fish treats). Cooking time will vary with size and thickness, so keep an eye on the oven. Cool before storage and serving.
Tips and Tricks:
- Variations in measurements, individual ingredient types, and options/substitutions as well as variations in egg size, ingredient/ambient temperatures, etc. are all part of why we work incrementally when mixing.
- Rice flour is a great option for making a smooth rolling dough.
- Dipping the cookie cutter lightly in flour before you cut will help with release, especially if cutting complex shapes.
- The treats can be broken for smaller dogs, or made bigger/smaller - just keep an eye on your cooking time - the smaller the cookie, the shorter the baking time.
- Homemade treats are best consumed within a couple of days from baking or frozen for longer storage.
P.S. Check out our collaboration with Creativity Unmasked on how to make a recycled t-shirt quilt (or bed bed cushion cover). It's perfect for a little virtual snuggle for pets who can't seem to get enough of their fur-parents, and a good way to get a little extra use out of those old shirts. Green in Real Life will be sharing uses for t-shirt scraps showing how we used the offcuts from this project, and we are helping out with a special off-cut DIY for you coming on Friday...here's a sneak peek:


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The SMC Group´s pneumatic control equipment has acquired the world´s top-class reputation by achieving a high customer satisfaction in terms of performance, quality, pricing and lead time. This success is the fruit of our longstanding efforts in research and development. And we continue to explore to potential applications of pneumatic control equipment from general-purpose products that face severe price competition, to high-value-added products for which the highest quality and performance are demanded.
The Japan Technical Center in Tsukuba, which plays a central role in the Group´s R&D activities, has large-scale, state-of-the-art facilities and laboratory equipment, and collects customer input and the latest technological information from all over the world. The center´s involvement is extensive-from fundamental research to the commercialization of automatic control technologies-and it actively conducts joint and entrusted research with worldwide research institutes and university laboratories. To ensure the development of products that best meet particular market or user requirements, such as customized products, SMC engineers and salespersons from a working group on a product basis and meet the particular users in person to reflect their needs in the development of the products. The Group also has similar technical centers in the United States and England to meet different requirements in those respective markets. SMC´s R&D force is closely in touch with the sales, production and marketing forces and shares various information among them. In addition, our costomer-oriented marketing approaches using demonstration cars-mobile exhibition rooms-and showrooms equipped with a function to offer technical workshops serve as a source of grasping customer needs.


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Invasion of Iraq, +10 years, Part 1
I'm traveling through Virginia working on Make the Ground Talk, my second doc. I'm pausing with Erin at our favorite Hampton coffee shop, Blend, to note the anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War.
U.S. forces crossed the border from Kuwait into Iraq ten years ago today. The invasion toppled a dictator—and unleashed a sectarian war that continues. Our focus—the American focus—has been on the cost to us, particularly the service members killed and injured.
But the cost has been far greater for Iraqis. More to follow…


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High Purity Mercury Market Segmentation and Major key Players Analysis : ESPI Metals, Ophram, Axiall Corporation
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Smallville: Persuasion
I've always enjoyed the "cast members changed drastically by something that makes them do wildly unexpected things" plot; it can be a lot of fun and was done a lot in the first few seasons. This one seemed a bit off, though. Maybe it was because the effects of the Kryptonite "fairy dust" weren't defined well enough for me. Maybe I was expecting something more in the Valentine's Day line. Ah, well.
This episode was worth watching just to see Lois in fifties clothes doing Donna Reed on crack, and flouncing around in Martha's old wedding dress. And for some reason, I really loved Emil chilling out with a beer. (Maybe it was because of all the years I saw Alessandro Juliani doing heavy drama on Battlestar Galactica.) And yes, Clark nearly taking Tess out with his heat vision was definitely creepy. What a horrible way to go.
Did the weird-eyed Kandorian woman really kill Jor-El? Did Zod just get her to take the fall for him? At least Clark has finally realized that he can't be friends with Zod and has brought down the solar towers. (And did anyone else get a flashback to the World Trade Center for a moment there?)
Billie Doux had a love-hate relationship with Smallville, which is why some of her reviews are briefer than they should be.
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I heard of some people being reminded of 9/11.
Some even were offended.
- Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 9:45:00 AM EST
- Mark Greig said...
Not sure what to make of this one. Started off as a daffy comedy episode then did a quick 180 halfway through, like two very different episodes were meshed together to save time and money. Might've been better if they'd saved all the stuff with Zod and the solar towers for another own episode. 9/11 parables don't fit well into episodes about kryptonite fairy dust.
- Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 4:33:00 PM EST
Hi Billie!
In case you haven't heard, Smallville was renewed for a tenth season.
And can you give us a hint, when your review for "Conspirancy" will be up?
- Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 1:03:00 PM EST
- Billie Doux said...
:) I heard. They're going to do yet another season without my two reasons for watching, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover.
I hate to admit it, but I haven't even watched "Conspiracy" yet. So -- this weekend, maybe?
- Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:10:00 PM EST
Don't rush it, or feel obligated to do :D
It's just not the same thing, if I watch an episode without your review.
And by the way I usually watch Buffy and Alias once a year, or at least one of both, and always read (or fly over) your reviews as a companion piece.
Anyway: I hope something good will happen, and you will review season 10 - Rosenbaum returns, I win the lottery or Smallville becomes good again :)
- Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 3:35:00 PM EST


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Judy Park received her Ph.D. at Cornell University before joining the English Department at Loyola Marymount University as assistant professor of Renaissance literature. She teaches courses in early modern literature, sixteenth and seventeenth century drama, and the history of British literature. Her research focuses primarily on English literature and drama of the seventeenth century, and her areas of interest include the relationship between dramatic and political forms, and the emergence of republican and imperialist thought in English and Dutch literary and political culture. She is currently at work on a book, Staging Republic and Empire: Politics of Drama, 1603-1660, a study of seventeenth-century Stuart and Interregnum drama that explores the contradictory forces of republicanism and empire in a range of dramatic forms, such as the masque, tragicomedy, and closet drama. She is a recipient of the Beinecke Scholarship and a Fulbright Grant, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
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You may have seen on my Instagram last week that I co-hosted a "Tablescapes" Spring DIY Workshop, featuring the CANVAS outdoor dining collection from Canadian Tire. I had sooo much fun that I wanted to share a little recap of the event for those of you who couldn't attend. My co-host was the talented Tracy Platt, Canadian Tire's resident style expert. Her and her team designed every piece of the CANVAS indoor and outdoor collection, and I must say, WOW, what an amazing job they did!
There are so many pieces in the CANVAS Spring Collection that I wanted, but when I finally narrowed it down, I went for a turquoise tropical theme (see my setting in the photo below). My fave pieces included the CANVAS Aloha Dessert Plates, the CANVAS Marina Dinner Plates, and the CANVAS Serving Board. Such a stunning colour combo, and perfect for Spring/Summer!
The "Tablescapes" Spring DIY Workshop had a great turnout! Attendees received some Al Fresco Table Setting Tips from Tracy and myself, they worked together to create some fun tablescapes of their own, and got to check out the CANVAS Collection showroom, showcasing all of the indoor and outdoor pieces from the Spring lineup.
Workshop attendees getting creative!
The tablescape that Tracy created.
Table Settings created by the workshop attendees.
The Canadian Tire CANVAS Collection showroom is pretty spectacular, and has amazing indoor and outdoor home decor around every corner.
I had such an amazing time at this event, and am so thankful that I had this opportunity. A huge thank you to Canadian Tire for partnering with me for this workshop and this blog post. My outdoor dining game has definitely been taken up a notch!


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In the new digital era, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a now a familiar concept for many, producing a sheer volume of data generated by an ever increasing network of connected devices that collect and exchange information.
A research challenge is how to manage and process the data to adapt the issues of data mining and analysis in the IoT. There is no simple answer to the question of where and how data should be processed, analysed and stored.
In this scenario, the Internet of Data (IoD) represents a concept of network composed by data entities coming from the Interne of Things (IoT). The IoD can be considered an extension of the IoT into the digital world, since the amount of data being collected is staggering.
The opportunities created by IoD have the potential to be infinite. The IoD presents an ambitious purpose; organizing the data to be interconnected as a network in order to infer useful information for data analysis and creates useful, customized and location-based services.
By means of parallel and distributed computing methodologies it will be possible to opportunely solve large-scale problems and process data.
This special issue focused on the Internet of Data (IoD) seeks high-quality papers addressing recent advances in data storing, processing and analysis in the IoD realm, also exploiting parallel and distributed computing techniques to smartly manage the massive volume of data.
Topics of interest include, but not limited to the following:
- Parallel techniques for real-time applications;
- Parallel Data Analytics techniques for the IoD;
- Parallel Computing models for the IoD;
- Parallel data processing techniques for the IoD;
- Parallel Big Data and IoD Data Mining;
- Parallel and Distributed architecture for the IoD;
- Cloud computing systems for the IoD;
- Data parallelization approaches for the IoD;
- Data management in the IoD;
- Parallel implementation of IoD algorithms;
- Parallel machine learning algorithms and techniques;
- Massive parallel-processing systems for Big Data technologies;
- Social Network Data Analysis;
Important dates
Paper submission due: August 1, 2017
1st round review notification: October 1, 2017
1st revision due: November 1, 2017
2nd round review notification: January 1, 2018
2nd revision due: February 1, 2018
Final acceptance: March 1, 2108
Publication: 2018 (tentative)
Guest Editorial Team
Francesco Piccialli
University of Naples "FEDERICO II", Italy
Jason J. Jung
Chun-Ang University, Seoul, Korea


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There are very few songs of which you can say "oldie but Goldie" with as much satisfaction. This beautiful musical poem was released at the end of the 80s and topped the charts in more than a few countries. True to its name, the melody flows like few others. With its excellent production values and clever use of reverb, this song was way ahead of its time – and this makes it as actual today as it was 30 years ago.
Surprisingly, the same can be said about the video, which uses simple graphical techniques that look beautiful even in the 21st century. Good job Enya & crew!
"From the north to the south, Ebudae into Khartoum,
From the deep sea of clouds to the island of the moon,
Carry me on the waves to the land I've never been,
Carry me on the waves to the lands I've never seen."
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Being able to identify your pet is very important in ensuring the quick and safe return to you if it gets lost. When Council collects a pet that is lost they make the best effort to return it straight to back to the owner rather than taking it to an animal shelter and microchips aid this process.
Microchips are implanted under you pet's skin. They are encoded with an identification number which can be read by scanners. If your pet loses its collar and tag, council's residential amenity officers will still be able to find out where it comes from and contact you.
All cats or dogs registered with a Council for the first time must be microchipped prior to registration.
Most veterinary clinics are able to implant microchips.
When the identity chip is implanted, you will have a unique ID number assigned to you and your ownership details will be maintained at a central animal registry.
If you change your address, or take ownership of a animal with a previous owner, make sure you contact Central Animal Records immediately to have your pet's information updated.Central Animal Records Pty Ltd22 Fiveways Blvd, Keysborough9706 31879706 3198www.car.com.au
Australasian Animal registry 02 9704 1450 www.rasnsw.com.au/animal-registry
Petsafe 02 8850 6800 www.petsafe.com.au
Homesafe ID 1300 537 140 www.homesafeid.com
Global Micro Animal Registry02 8338 9063 www.globalmicro.com.au
Greyhound Racing Victoria (Greyhound microchip registration only) 03 8329 1139 https://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/grv-microchip-registry/


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SKULL WORLD Gets Theatrical Tour And Home Video Release!
SKULL WORLD Distribution &
Release Dates Announced
Indiecan Entertainment will partner with Unstable Ground, Inc. on release
Toronto, ON - Straight off of the film's World Premiere at the Canadian Film Fest, the counter-culture documentary SKULL WORLD will be released via a partnership between Indiecan Entertainment (run by the prolific Avi Federgreen), and production shingle Unstable Ground. The film will see a North American theatrical tour launch May 10th beginning at the Carlton Cinema in Toronto, before a release on Blu-Ray, DVD and VOD June 18th
The film "Follows several years in the life of Greg Sommer, aka Skull Man, as he builds the Canadian chapter of Box Wars, an international underground movement of cardboard-based combat." Shot and directed by Justin McConnell (The Collapsed, The Eternal, Working Class Rock Star), SKULL WORLD will be available in North America on a region-free DVD & limited edition "Warrior Edition" Blu-Ray, each loaded with hours of bonus features. In addition, it will be available through common VOD platforms in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Indiecan Entertainment CEO Avi Federgreen negotiated the deal with Unstable Ground Inc.'s Justin McConnell, in association with Variety Store TV Inc. "Justin is a great emerging filmmaker in Canada and SKULL WORLD is just a sample of his great work. He's someone well worth watching out for!" Stated Avi Federgreen of the project. Coproducers Raven Banner Entertainment continue to represent the film internationally.
More information, and initial theatrical tour dates follow below.
Boston ComicCon
April 20-21, Boston, MA (time TBA)
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
April 27, 5:30pm, Calgary, AB
MLT Carlton Cinema
May 10th- May 16th , Toronto, ON
Roxy Theatre
May 25th, 9:30pm, Saskatoon, SK
Phoenix ComicCon
May 23-26th , Phoenix, AZ (time TBA)
Clinton Street Theatre
May 31-June 2nd, 7:30pm nightly, Portland, OR


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Samsung Galaxy J6 Lavender 5.6" 32GB 4G Unlocked & SIM Free
Key Features:
- Unlocked & SIM Free
- 4G Ready for ultra fast network speeds
- Ultra-sharp 13 Megapixel rear camera & 8 Megapixel selfie camera
- 5.6" HD+ Super AMOLED Display
- Super fast Exynos 7870 Octa Core Processor + 3GB of RAM
- Android 8.0 Oreo OS
- 32GB Storage + 256GB micro SD card slot
Stunning full-front Display
The new Galaxy J6 features a truly stunning 5.6" Super AMOLED full-front Display, an established staple of the Galaxy smartphone range's heritage, offering high definition and vibrant colours. The full-front Display delivers an incredible, uninterrupted cinematic viewing experience, whilst the rich colours make watching movies and playing games on the device more immersive and enjoyable than ever.
Everyday Convenience
Elegant design does not mean that the Galaxy J6 compromises on practicality and everyday convenience, integrating several popular features from Samsung's flagship mobile devices. The Galaxy J6 now includes a rear fingerprint scanner so that the user can unlock it without having to wake it up first.
Designed to fit around users' busy lives, the Galaxy J6 also comes with a 3,000 mAh battery. Whilst its powerful 1.6GHz Octa-Core processor means that the phone is able to carry out more advanced tasks, such as running high-resolution video, without draining the battery. The Galaxy J6 also comes with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a micro-SD slot, offering users true performance and flexibility.
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A versatile camera means that capturing the perfect shot or selfie has never been easier with the Galaxy J6, no matter where you are or what you are doing. The device features a 13MP and 8MP rear and front camera respectively and integrates a powerful real-time selfie focus and front LED flash, meaning users can capture clear and stylish selfies day or night, no matter the lighting condition. Additionally, engaging AR stickers can be added to allow the user to truly personalise the pictures they take and instantly share them with their friends and family.


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Half of teens admit addiction to smartphones
By AMANDA KABBABE, Veuer
Teens, the time may have come for a total digital detox.
A recent study has found that 50 percent of teenagers believe they are addicted to their phones, and 60 percent of surveyed parents agreed.
SEE ALSO: Families cling to hope that iPhone holds clues to Florida teens lost at sea
The study was conducted by Common Sense Media, a non-profit company that works with kids, parents, teachers and policy makers on media and technology.
They conducted more than 1,200 interviews with parents and teens. The young adults surveyed were between the ages of 12 and 18.
Of the teens interviewed, 80 percent said they check their phone on an hourly basis. More than 70 percent of the teens said they felt obligated to respond to texts and notifications right away.
This isn't just a case of "Millennial Syndrome" – nearly half of the surveyed parents admitted they also feel the need to respond to texts and social media messages immediately.
On the bright side, maybe the folks in the study will get a family rate on a tech-free, "wellness weekend" getaway.
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The Mission is San Francisco's original neighborhood, with history that dates back to the late 18th century and the establishment of the City. Mission is home to a wide variety of restaurants, nightlife and rich music and arts culture. The neighborhood is home to thousands of restaurants, including Valencia Street Restaurant Row. It also has the highest concentration of murals in the city – adorning buildings, fences and walls throughout the district. Mission also includes Potrero Hill's Dogpatch neighborhood, which is one of 11 historic districts in the city.
Mission is served by two BART stops and 10 different bus lines and has direct access to Highway 101 and I-280, which is the main connection to the Peninsula and Silicon Valley.


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If you have always wanted to get in to the hospitality business and if you have never really had much of an idea about where to start, you should consider starting with a good plan. It might seem like a very big dream but every dream starts somewhere and if you put it down on paper, you will realize that it does not seem as big as you thought it was before and this new age of the internet and of social media allows even the biggest dream to seem a little less big because of the easy access to advertising and easy access to your clients and potential clients. Another great thing about this modern world we live in is that we can start extremely small even from the comfort of our own homes because unlike in the past, we have the internet to communicate and most businesses run solely over the internet.
Converting your home in to a guest house
If you have a dream of starting a guest house but you do not have the money to buy a house, you will be able to start a small guest house in your own home to begin with. Of course you will have to invest some money in to upgrading your home and making it in to more of a guest house and less of a cozy home but it will certain not be even nearly as much as you would need to buy a brand new house. You can make your house look more beautiful by adding in a gable patio maybe and some other features. It would be a good idea for you to build a wall that separates your actual living area from the area of your home that you are going to convert in to a guest house because you will need to give your guests their privacy.It is not something that you need to rush or take the plunge in to immediately.
You can spend some like researching dome patios designs and inexpensive home upgrades that you can add to your home.Having a guest house does not mean that you have to have a ten or fifteen room guest house at the very beginning. You could even convert your one extra room or build another room to make it a two room guest house at the beginning and use the money that you earn from that to build up your business and expand. However, if you do not start somewhere, you will not be able to start a business at all.


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THE backer of Perth's $1.8 billion Perth World Trade Center has a 300m-high Plan B version ready for its Megamart site at 30 Beaufort Street, but has yet to decide whether to apply for development approval.
Speaking at a WA major projects conference yesterday, World Trade Center Perth development director Neil Kidd said a 3ha site was preferred.
"Our intention was to build (over the top of the railway line) ... it was a $1.8 billion project, 3000 jobs, $3 billion in direct and indirect investment and $100 million in recurrent income to Western Australia," Mr Kidd said, expressing disappointment about the State Government's response.
It was revealed last month that the ambitious plan had been put on hold indefinitely by the McGowan government.
But Mr Kidd said architects Woods Bagot's Plan B — which would be Perth's tallest building — could be built on the "constrained" Megamart site, purchased by WTC licence holder Jordanian billionaire Ghazi Abu Nahl for $50 million.
Plan B included 40,000sqm of office space, 350 hotel rooms, 300 apartments, an 8000sqm science and innovation centre, 4000sqm of meeting and exhibition space, a planetarium and retail.


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Do you want to present at the XIII International Conference 2014? You are still on time. Download the call for... http://t.co/ZV11GSzsIl
— IATEFL Chile (@IATEFL_Chile) April 6, 2014
Plenary speakers
Read the biography of the Plenary Speakers of our next International Conference.
Stephen Krashen
Stephen Krashen is professor emeritus at the University of Southern California. Dr. Krashen has published more than 350 papers and books, contributing to the fields of second-language acquisition, bilingual education, and reading. He is credited with introducing various influential concepts and terms in the study of second-language acquisition, including the acquisition-learning hypothesis, the input hypothesis, the monitor hypothesis, the affective filter, and the natural order hypothesis. Most recently, Krashen promotes the use of free voluntary reading during second-language acquisition, which he says "is the most powerful tool we have in language education, first and second.
Ema Ushioda
Ema Ushioda is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies. She has been working in language education since 1982 and has taught in Japan, Ireland and the UK. She obtained her PhD in 1996 from Trinity College, Dublin, where she was also involved in developing and coordinating institution-wide language programmes, and in designing and evaluating a version of the Council of Europe's European Language Portfolio for use in Irish secondary schools. She moved to Warwick in 2002 where she teaches on MA and PhD courses.
Paul Seligson
Paul Seligson has been 'TEFLing' worldwide for 35 years and is well-known for lively, highly practical training. A CELTA assessor, his many publications include English File, Helping Students to Speak, Essential English 1-5, Kids' Web 1-5 and his latest publication English ID, a 4-level course from Richmond, the first specifically written for Romance Language background learners. He works freelance from Brighton and Rio de Janeiro, and is delighted to be returning to Chile for the 4th time!
Jill Hadfield
Jill Hadfield has worked as a teacher trainer in Britain, France and New Zealand and worked on development projects with Ministries of Education and aid agencies in China, Tibet and Madagascar. She has also conducted short courses, seminars and workshops for teachers in many other countries. She is currently Associate Professor on the Language Teacher Education team in the Department of Language Studies at Unitec, New Zealand. She has written over thirty books, including the Communication Games series (Pearson), Excellent!, a 3 level primary course (Pearson), the Oxford Basics series, Classroom Dynamics and An Introduction to Teaching English (OUP). Her latest book, Motivating Learning, co-authored with ZoltanDornyei, was published this year by Routledge in the Research and Resources in Language Teaching series, of which she is also series editor.
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Dear all,
It is a great pleasure to send you this Call for Papers proposal form for IATEFL Chile's forthcoming biennial XIII International Conference "Motivation in the 21st Century EFL Classroom" at Universidad San Sebastián (Campus Bellavista) on July 18/19.Please spread the word and forward this on to anyone you think would be interested.
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We regret that we cannot accept proposals that are faxed, scanned or incomplete.
Closing date for speaker proposal forms is 15th May 2014. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
All presenters whose proposals are accepted will have free access to the two-day Conference, yet must reconfirm attendance.
The Committee's decision is final. The applicants will be notified of their status in June 2014.
DOWNLOAD THE CALL FOR PAPERS FORM HERE ==> Call for Papers IATEFL-Chile Int Conf 2014
Get more information about the conference here: http://www.iateflchile.cl/international-conference/
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Today, the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies are facing a tough situation. It's now a challenge for them to keep up with the rapidly changing expectations on chemical use and chemical management in their products, processes and supply chain.
Retailers and manufacturers in the CPG supply chain face increasing scrutiny over material use. Whether it's ongoing compliance related to international laws and regulations such as REACH, or new expectations around disclosure of conflict minerals, CPG companies must have robust and effective tools in place to keep them out of trouble. In addition to staying on top of existing and emerging regulations, CPG companies must also continuously evaluate and respond to their customers' demands on green chemistry, materials stewardship, and chemicals management. Over the last months, major retailers such as Walmart has started listing chemicals to eliminate, and CPG companies can only expect more such lists as time goes by.
In this presentation, expert speaker Jennifer Woofter will provide participants with an overview of changing chemical management expectations and best practices for managing current and future requirements. You will get a better understanding of how current chemical regulations impact CPG manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Going further, you will understand how non-governmental stakeholders are driving the way CPG companies manage chemicals at each stage of the supply chain. The session will also look into what CPG companies can expect in the coming five years, and how should they get prepared right now to face the upcoming challenges.
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Transit inglorious
Travelling about Hamilton in a massive advertisement on wheels
By Randy Kay
It was an inspired moment. It was late, there was no transit, I was walking home with a long way to go, tired and hungry. Then I saw the neon pizza parlour sign: In a master stroke of slacker verve, I went in and bargained to get myself delivered home with my pizza. 2 for 1.
That was a couple decades ago and I figure it's a short step from savant to sucker. Now I find myself sitting on an HSR bus that is, from the outside, a giant Gino's Pizza advertisement. The entire bus is wrapped, including the windows, which obscures my view as we ascend the escarpment.
Since when did advertising on buses begin to displace the rider's experience, and maybe take a slice or two of their dignity? In the pursuit of advertising revenue, has the transit system gone too far?
Inside the bus I can take the advertising signs above the windows. These interior ads are mostly "freebies" for city services — practise safe sex, that sort of thing explains Andy McLaughlin, senior manager of transit at the HSR.
Since when did advertising on buses begin to displace the rider's experience? In the pursuit of advertising revenue, has the transit system gone too far?
Outside the bus, large exterior ads, the kind that often see the bus "wrapped" with vinyl graphics, are not even aimed at HSR customers, but instead at traffic beside and behind the bus.
The driver's side is the most sought after mobile billboard space to catch the SUV driver's eye, since it is uninterrupted by bus doors. In transit advertising parlance, this is the domain of the "King Card."
You can advertise in the space for "cards" or go for a wrap. The curb side goes by the tag "70 Card" for a 70-inch advertising space, the rear of the bus is ripe for a "tail wrap." Other mobile ad-lingo includes "Partial Mural," "Side Mural," "Full Wrap," "Super Tail," or the "Full Back."
Three sides of the bus can be wrapped in ads, and wraps are outpacing smaller advertising cards on the sides of buses, says McLaughlin. After all, why take 70 inches when you can take a full canvas for a triptych of advertising glory as buses trundle through town.
Only the front of the bus is free of sales rental space, to allow for considerations you'd expect, like driver's vision, and to give passengers at least a glimpse of fleet colours as they await the festooned flyer.
Ads are administered by a third party, Streetseen Media, which sells the ad space and provides an "annual minimum guaranteed payment" to the HSR of $440,000 a year, says McLaughlin. The HSR nets 60 per cent of revenue over and above that threshold.
The HSR receives occasional complaints from riders who don't like their view obstructed since people often use landmarks to determine bus stop locations.
Buses already have a bad rap (pun intended), even among some "higher order" transit advocates, so covering sleek paint jobs and a chance for some city/transit branding is being sacrificed to sell other people's products. Even pizza.
McLaughlin has an administrator's eye on the money, as he should. Any move to limit advertising would mean a hit on the revenue that the HSR has come to depend on. But if City Hall would use revenue from federal gas taxes meant to lower greenhouse gas emissions on transit, rather than roads, we could get some pizzazz rather than pizza ads.
There are some spectacular rides on many routes. Any route up or down the Mountain will give panoramic views of the lower city, splendidly splayed out with the blue centre of the bay reminding us that the city is built around (and on top of) water.
One of my favourite bus routes for diverse city views is the #4 bus. Hop on downtown and trip through high energy Jamesville, past Pier 4, along Burlington Street through Steel Mills, past the Hells Angels Club House on Gage (is that a tourist attraction?) over to Woodward and end gloriously atop Mount Albion.
The HSR could even invest in smart technology to enhance the untapped educational and tourism potential of fixed route buses. Bring some of the history ("Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie played here for striking Steelworkers in '46"), and current events (to your left you see the new GO Station being built) in a way that adds value to the experience of riding the bus.
As it is now, riders are an afterthought to poorly considered advertising.
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Time: September 4, 2008 at 6:30pm
Location: Westlake High School tennis courts
Street: 4100 Westbank Drive
City/Town: Austin, TX
Phone: 512.799.6259
Event Type: Beginner, Intermediate, Singles, Doubles
Organized By: 3L
Latest Activity: Sep 3, 2008
No experience necessary.. Men and women. We are "beginners" and "intermediate beginners".
For now, we have been hitting the ball around, but if you are interested in matches/games (non-competitively, of course) we can accommodate. We may be playing singles or doubles, depending on the number of folks that attend & how many courts are available.
Bring your racquet (I have a spare to loan) and tennis balls!
You might consider bringing a towel and/or drinking water! Westlake HS offers eight unlit courts that are open to the public and have Laykold playing surfaces.
DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTH: Travel North on 360, turn right onto Westbank...you will see several yellow pedestrian crossing signs on the right side of the street, turn right just before the last yellow ped sign into the parking lot.
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A Blogger's Casual Chic Way To Wear A Camel Sweater
Photos via: Natalie Dressed
Having a hard time finding an outfit that's comfortable yet totally stylish? Take a note from Natalie and her casual chic camel sweater and black skinny jeans outfit. Her black pumps help keep the look laid-back, yet just dressed up enough for a night out.
Get the look:
+ Enza Costa Knitted Camel Sweater
+ Halogen Drop Shoulder Pocket Sweater
+ ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo Sweetheart Tee
+ Calvin Klein Collection Calf Two-Tone Large Pouch
+ Citizens Of Humanity Avedon Skinny Jeans
+ Charles By Charles David Pact Pump


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Burglary is serious business and a threat in today's society. In fact, in the United States, a burglary takes place every 18 seconds, according to studies.
By taking the time to protect your home, you will be better able to keep your home, family, and property safe. Since there are so many ways to protect your household, you need to do your research and buy the products that will help.
First things first, make sure that you buy the best door locks on the market. With this in mind, follow these strategies and contact a home professional that can look out for you.
1. Baldwin Prestige 380
When you are looking for the best door locks, you can't go wrong with a solid deadbolt. By using the Baldwin Prestige 380, you can have the best security measures installed.
This lock consists of plated brass and is incredibly durable. It has a heavy gauge key, which means you are getting the utmost in security and getting your money's worth.
2. August Smart Lock AUG-HK
A lot of homeowner's today are looking into smart locks thanks to the advancements in technology. When it comes to smart locks, this August model is a bonafide game changer.
It may take some adjustments to get used to not having a key to get into your home, but you will get used to it once you see the level of security and performance that you get from this. Instead, you will unlock it via an app on your phone.
Best of all, you can unlock it from anywhere in the world. Get used to this lock, because it's going to become the norm.
3. Kwikset deadbolt
This is another excellent deadbolt lock offering that will give you the substantial security that you need. With this lock, you won't need to worry about your home being easily compromised.
You can get a key cut that will assist you in making your locks as durable as they can be.
4. Weiser Lock Powerbolt 3000
Not only is this lock an incredible investment in your home, but it is also a push forward in technology.
When you buy it and install it, you are able to use a remote control to get into your home as opposed to a typical key. This lock gets high marks from reviewers, and for good reason.
5. Schlage Sense
This lock is inexpensive but incredibly helpful when it comes to securing your home.
You can get in and out by punching in a code as opposed to using a key. It comes with Bluetooth technology, which makes it a cutting-edge offering on the market.
Investing in smart locks gives you the best chance to secure your household today.
Buy the Best Door Locks
When you are looking into keeping your household safe and secure, it's all about buying the best door locks.
Consider these tips so that you get what you need out of the process. Touch base with our locksmith company if you want to learn more.