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To get a "YouTube" tab on the Google+ profile and for auto-sharing of uploads to Google+ with customized posts.
2 How can an advertiser calculate the view-through rate (VTR) of an AdWords for video campaign?
By dividing the number of views by the number of impressions.
3 What is the view-through rate (VTR) of a campaign that has received 10,000 impressions and 900 views, and a channel that has received 200 subscriptions?
4 TrueView in-stream ads can appear on:
YouTube watch pages
5 True or False: Advertisers have to implement a code to use the remarketing feature on AdWords for video.
6 An advertiser who wants to ensure a specific reach for a specific price on YouTube should use:
Reservation buying
7 A TrueView in-display video ad needs to be:
There isn't a limit.
8 A click on a companion banner:
is free of charge.
can direct to a YouTube channel.
can direct to an external URL.
All of the listed answers are correct.
9 Why is average view frequency important to measure?
You can see how engaged a viewer is with your ad
10 Where does the user land if they click a TrueView in-display ad?
The advertiser's YouTube watch page or channel
11 Which video ads can be created with AdWords for video?
TrueView ads.
12 What is an example of a managed placement for a TrueView in-stream ad?
All of the listed answers are correct
A website on the Google Display Network (GDN).
YouTube watch page.
A YouTube channel.
13 What is masthead billing based on?
A flat fee
14 Which ad rotation option cannot be used for AdWords for video campaigns?
Optimize for clicks
15 _________ are optional, clickable thumbnail images that appear next to TrueView InStream ads on YouTube.
Companion banners
16 True or False: Advertisers can implement a remarketing tag for mastheads
17 Which targeting methods can be used with TrueView ads?
All of the listed answers are correct
Interest categories
18 Where would a call-to-action (CTA) overlay show?
On TrueView in-display ads
19 Which of the following is a tip for optimizing a TrueView video ad campaign?
Add exclusions to the campaign or targeting group
20 Call-to-action (CTA) overlays are compatible with:
Any TrueView ad format
21 ______________ is the most effective way to control the number of times a user sees an ad.
Setting a frequency cap
22 TrueView in-display ads run on:
YouTube watch pages.
23 True or False: Advertisers can set bids per ad format
24 _______ is used for AdWords for video campaigns.
Cost-per-view (CPV) bidding
25 What do earned actions measure?
Earned views, earned comments and earned likes
26 True or False: IP address exclusion is not available for TrueView campaigns.
27 Which of the following remarketing lists can be used for a video campaign?
People who watched certain videos from the advertiser's YouTube channel.
28 An advertiser is charged for a TrueView in-display ad when a viewer:
Clicks and views the first frame of the video
29 With TrueView in-stream ads, an advertiser pays:
when the viewer watches at least 30 seconds of the video or completes it.
30 How can an advertiser set up AdWords conversion tracking for a TrueView in-stream ad campaign?
By creating an AdWords conversion tracking code.
31 What are creative best practices for a TrueView in-stream ad?
All of the listed answers are correct.
Add a call-to-action (CTA) overlay.
Provide clear next steps that customers can take action on.
Deliver the most important message early in the video.
32 In which TrueView format(s) can an advertiser use a companion banner?
33 Which devices can the advertiser target with a mobile video masthead?
Both mobile and tablets.
34 What does average view frequency measure?
Average number of times someone has viewed a video ad.
35 With a masthead, the advertiser can reserve:
The YouTube homepage.
36 ___________ ads can show on YouTube search results before they're approved, but can't run on the Search Network and Display Network until fully reviewed and approved.
37 ________ targeting enables advertisers to target specific websites, YouTube videos, and YouTube Partner channels with TrueView ads.
38 A TrueView in-stream ad view is counted when a viewer:
watches at least 30 seconds of the video or completes it.
39 True or False: You can use contextual targeting with AdWords for video.
40 Using advanced campaign settings, YouTube remarketing, and call-to-action overlays (CTAs) are all tips for optimizing:
Video Ad Campaigns
41 Initial remarketing list size for AdWords for video campaigns includes users from the last:
30 days.
42 True or False: Advertisers cannot combine AdWords remarketing lists with a video remarketing list created in YouTube.
43 With YouTube Analytics, you can track metrics on:
Playback Locations
44 True or False: With TrueView in-stream ads, the advertiser pays when a user clicks the video.
45 Advertisers who want to pay only when a user watches their ad should use:
TrueView in-stream ads.
46 True or False: YouTube remarketing lists can be used with standard text ads and display ads.
47 With AdWords for video, an advertiser can target:
Specific YouTube channels.
Specific YouTube videos.
Websites on the Google Display Network (GDN).
All of the listed answers are correct.
48 What's the maximum length a TrueView video ad can be?
There isn't a time limit.
49 Which should be considered when analyzing campaign performance of different TrueView video ad formats?
View-through rate (VTR) and quartiles.
50 Which can be done in YouTube Analytics?
Check engagement reports.
51 What is the maximum number of targeting groups you can create in an AdWords for video campaign?
52 _________ ads can be created and managed through AdWords.
53 True or False: To get full access to YouTube analytics, you need to link your AdWords and YouTube accounts.
54 True or False: The standard banner size supported by YouTube is 300x250.
55 Viewers are added to an advertiser's YouTube remarketing list when they:
watch, comment, like, or share an advertiser's YouTube video.
56 The best way to initiate a reserve buy is to:
Contact a Google sales representative.
57 On average, how long does it take for a video ad to get approved?
1 business day
58 Which of the following can be targeted when building a mobile video masthead?
All of the listed answers are correct.
59 Which is best practice for a successful TrueView in-stream ad?
Include a strong call to action so the viewer knows what to do
60 An advertiser who wants to target specific categories of video content on the Google Display Network (GDN) should:
use AdWords for video.
61 Average video view duration metrics are accessible through:
The YouTube analytics audience retention tab.
62 True or False: TrueView in-stream ads and TrueView in-display ads can be in the same AdWords for video campaign.
63 Which of the following is true when creating a targeting group for an AdWords for video campaign?
You can enable targeting groups for certain ads.
You can customize bids per TrueView ad format.
You can see estimates for views and average cost-per-view (CPV) values.
All of the listed answers are correct.
64 True or False: Advertisers can use call-to-action overlays (CTAs) for free.
65 If an advertiser adds affinity categories and topics to the same targeting group, then a TrueView ad will show:
Only when targeted topics and affinity categories match.
66 What's the difference between cost-per-click (CPC) bidding and cost-per-view (CPV) bidding?
The advertiser pays for an impression on an ad with CPC bidding, and pays when a user watches a video ad with CPV bidding.
67 What does linking an AdWords account to a YouTube account allow an advertiser to do?
Create call-to-action (CTA) overlays.
Create a remarketing list.
Access additional video reporting metrics.
All of the listed answers are correct.
68 With TrueView in-display ads, advertisers can target:
YouTube and the Google Display Network (GDN).
All of the listed answers are incorrect.
The Google Display Network (GDN).
69 To run a TrueView video ad, the video must be uploaded to:
YouTube, with the privacy settings changed to "Public" or "Unlisted."
70 True or False: More than one YouTube account can be linked to an AdWords account.
71 What are the targeting options for mastheads?
Visitors to the YouTube homepage in a targeted country.
72 What does average view frequency measure?
Average number of times someone has viewed a video ad.
73 Which targeting methods can be used with TrueView ads?
Interest categories.
All of the listed answers are correct
74 Which of the following can be targeted when building a mobile video masthead?
All of the listed answers are correct.
An iOS app.
An Android app.
75 True or False: With TrueView in-stream ads, the advertiser pays when someone hovers their cursor over the ad for 5 second.
76 TrueView in-stream ads can appear on:
YouTube watch pages and mobile video mastheads
77 How is a user added to a video remarketing list?
When a view occurs.
78 Standard companion banner size for true view in stream on youtube is
300 x 60
79 If your client wants to pay only when someone views an ad, you should use:
TrueView in-stream ads
80 A client who wants to advertise before, during or after popular videos on the Google Display Network (GDN) should :
Create a video ad campaign
81 Video Remarketing is a way to optimize :
TrueView ads
82 Which of these can be created to run on YouTube and the Google Display Network?
Homepage Expandable Masthead Ads
83 An advertiser can use a remarketing tag to target people who have:
Searched on YouTube for videos about products like her
84 Linking a YouTube Channel to a Google+ Page lets you:
Manage multiple channels from one Google account and let multiple people manage a channel


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Amartya Sen's choice of Kellog's Chocos as favorite breakfast irks BJP
Amarty Sen's recent remark that his favorite breakfast is Kellog's chocos, has not gone down well with BJP which termed Sen's choice of an american breakfast style, Anti Indian and unpatriotic.
During an interview with NDTV , a reporter asked Mr Sen about his eating habits to which he replied that he tries to stay away from sweets except for his daily dose of Kellog's Chocos, which happened to be his favorite breakfast.
BJP's Chandan Mitra slammed Amartya Sen, calling him Un Patriotic and Un Indian. He said that by choosing Kellog's chocos as his favorite brand , Amartya Sen was simply trying to americanize the Indian youth.He further claimed that it was a conspiracy to prevent Narendra Modi to become the PM.
Mitra also asked for stripping Amartya Sen of Bharat Ratna as No BR should be allowed to endorse any non-indian way of living
Mitra also tweeted that how can any Indian chose Cornflakes over Paranthas as the best breakfast . Mitra's comment about paranthas has not gone down well with Jayalalitha who asked how can he ignore the healthy breakfast of Idli and Wada. Mayawati and Mamta Banerjee have also expressed displeasure over not choosing their signature dishes as India's favorite breakfast
BJP has called a high level meeting to decide which Breakfast would be their Favorite breakfast.We should see something in it's manifesto


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In order for chefs to run a successful restaurant they need an efficient kitchen staff that operates quietly and quickly. In order to finish all the things faster they hide some tricks under their sleeves and use them in as many occasions as they can. Here is a list of some of the tricks that might be found beneficial in home cooking.
A sharp knife is essential
Sharpen your knife regularly so that you can finish your cutting and slicing faster and much more efficient. Dull knives can be dangerous and they make the process of cutting much more difficult.
Master mise en place
This is a French expression which means "everything in place". Chefs like to have everything peeled, measured, chopped and within reach. This keeps them from running around looking for something that they do not have next to them while their meal is burning on the stove.
Salt as you go
Do not be afraid to put sold but on the other hand do not forget to put salt at all. Since you will be cooking a fresh meal you will start with much less sodium which will disappear in the process of cooking so that's why you wanted to put salt as you cook trying your meal at times to make sure that you have put enough salt.
But most importantly what you need to remember is to not to use a salt shaker but instead put pinches of salt with your fingers as you cook and taste. This will keep you from putting too much salt at one place and that you will be able to control the amount of salt that you put into your meal.
Tongs are an extension of your hand
Top chefs always hold a set of tongs in their hands usually gripping them low down on the handle for maximum control. You can use tongs to stabilize a steak while slicing, flip meat, pull a pan out of the oven and a lot of other things that you will find useful.
Don't overcrowd your pan
When you are browning or roasting anything do not put as much in the pan as you are able to. Instead cook it in a number of turns. Putting too much ingredients in your pan will lead to steaming and it will lower the temperature of the pan.
Cut the ends off tomatoes, onions, cantaloupe, etc
Do this with any kind of food that does not stay stable on the cutting board. By cutting the ends off these kinds of food you go make a flat surface which will give you full control of the food when you want to chop it.
Put a wet paper towel under your cutting board
Cutting boards usually tend to slide on the counter. This can be really annoying and at the same time really dangerous when you have a knife in your hand when you're trying to chop something. So in order to be more secure and to not let the cutting board annoy you you can put a wet paper towel underneath and it will not move.
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Dojo 1.6 Parser Confusion: What's in a Widget, Anyway?
May 20, 2011 by Ken · 2 Comments
Dojo 1.6 introduces a new alternative declarative markup syntax using HTML5 data attributes, with the aim of allowing definition of object instances via HTML without forcing users to write invalid markup. The new syntax primarily revolves around the use of
data-dojo-type in lieu of
dojoType, and a
data-dojo-props attribute to hold any properties to be passed to the constructor's first argument.
However, this new syntax brings with it some significant differences in behavior, which has caught many users off-guard. For instance, you might try something like this:
<input data-dojo-type="dijit.form.ValidationTextBox"
id="tb_username" data-dojo-props="required: true"
style="width: 300px;" name="username" value="bob">
You would be surprised, then, to observe that the widget appears to ignore your style, name, and value settings altogether. What gives? Let's find out.
First and most importantly, the Dojo 1.6 release notes section on the parser actually does warn about this behavior:
when using data-dojo-type, all widget properties must be stashed on a single attribute: data-dojo-props
and further:
If degradation is a concern, duplicate native attributes in data-dojo-props and on the node reference, as widget parameters are no longer read from the node attributes individually.
But perhaps the true weight of this still isn't clear. It is important to realize that widgets often define properties designed to mirror/shadow standard HTML attributes. For example, style and class are properties on all widgets; in addition, name, value, type, checked, and others exist on various form widgets.
With the legacy parser behavior, these attributes would automagically "just work", mapping from the respective HTML attributes to widget properties (as would be done for all properties found on the widget's prototype, regardless of HTML-standardness). Unfortunately, sometimes magic can be a double-edged sword, and this is one of those instances where it can bite those who are unaware of what actually goes on under the surface.
For example, under the legacy parser behavior, this HTML:
<input dojoType="dijit.form.ValidationTextBox" required="true" id="tb_username"
style="width: 300px;" name="username" value="bob">
would be essentially equivalent to the following JS (leaving aside matters of placement and startup):
new dijit.form.ValidationTextBox({
required: true,
id: "tb_username",
style: "width: 300px;",
name: "username",
value: "bob"
Notice how all of those attributes – even those that would be considered valid HTML – get sent to the widget constructor to be mixed in as properties. Now, think back to the release note: "all widget properties must be stashed on a single attribute: data-dojo-props." Can you guess what's wrong with our original markup now? Let's fix it:
<input data-dojo-type="dijit.form.ValidationTextBox"
data-dojo-props="id: 'tb', required: true, name: 'username', value: 'bob',
style: 'width: 300px;'">
Note the additional single-quotes around string values within
data-dojo-props– this is because
data-dojo-propsis essentially treated as a JS object, but with the curly braces implied (do not include outer curly braces) – essentially, the same way
data-dojo-configis treated.
This markup will make the widget behave as expected, but this will render the input field useless on clients that don't support JavaScript. Here's where that second point from the release notes comes in: if we're interested in graceful degradation, we'll need to duplicate the applicable attributes both inside
data-dojo-props and as standard HTML attributes. This yields the following:
<input data-dojo-type="dijit.form.ValidationTextBox"
id="tb" name="username" value="bob" style="width: 300px;"
data-dojo-props="required: true, name: 'username', value: 'bob',
style: 'width: 300px;'">
Note that I made an exception in the duplication above –
idcan actually still be specified as a plain HTML attribute, since
dijit._WidgetBasespecifically checks the id attribute of the srcNodeRef if one is passed – and in the case of parsed widgets, the node being parsed is passed as the srcNodeRef.
This admittedly looks terribly redundant, and indeed a handful of contributors even took issue with this, and some users opted to continue using
dojoType for the time being, as this behavior was potentially not yet finalized. From what I understand, the main factor towards the 1.6 behavior was performance. Being able to "fast-track" the parser to look squarely at a single attribute, rather than checking several individual node attributes, was a win from a performance perspective; moreover, some browsers impose funny defaults even in the absence of a specified value for some standard attributes, making the "real" value harder to discern.
However, the good news is that this behavior was indeed revised post-1.6, so that this duplicity should no longer be necessary in Dojo 1.7. In other words, when 1.7 comes around, you should be able to write the code from the top of this post, and it will in fact "just work".
…Hopefully you're not looking for a shoe to throw in my general direction upon reading that last paragraph, after I spent the entirety of this post explaining the behavior in 1.6. Knowledge is power, right?


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How does the butter appear on the table and peace enters the space of silence?
Who plays with our smallest guests? And who would wish to help out if someone forgot his cutlery? Or maybe provide some fine music during the breakfast? And, where on earth could I get some chocolate in the evening?
- Welcome backstage –
The answers to these essential questions will inevitably guide you to the fairies, the goblins and the midgets. If it wasn't for their cheerful commitment and creative powers the festival would have lasted one day only!
Dear Ones thank you for asking!
We have 5 Possibilities of supporting the festival and reduce your costs. (See below)
If you want to be contacted in case that our waiting list was not long enough and a place becomes available please send an email with "helper on call" as subject.
Helpers of the category 1, 2 and 3, which register after March 18th pay 190 €, of the category 5 pay 150 €. If you wish to join the Pre-WS you will have to pay additional 110 € in combination with the festival helper price.
And just for the clarity …
For every job in the crew you have to contact the coordinator before you register and you will have to pay the deposit of 100 Euro
If you cancel up to 4 weeks before the festival we keep 50€, afterwards we keep 100€! We always have a long waiting list for the helper jobs and want to be sure that the people who reserve the helper places really come to the festival in order to have enough support.
Welcome to the team!!!
Helperjob options
1. "Driver" and technical support:
If you can come to the festival with your own car, you can apply for:
- driver: we need 2 driver;
you come for the whole festival and you drive and shop 2 days (Thursday and Saturday) 6 hours per day and pay 170 Euro (if transfer arrives until March 18th, after 190 €).
The same reduction is offered to a driver helping during the teachersmeeting (Tuesday and Wednesday).
All driver help us on Monday after the festival to support the cleaning party.
Technical support: you should have some experience with or enthusiasm for installing the sound equipment (cables etc.) and lights for the open spaces and performances, cables and water for the kitchen and water for the "water bar"
2. "Marketplace - supporter" (Cafeteria):
Help during the eating times in the cafeteria, serving food, cooking tea, etc.
- Around 3,5 hours a day. You pay 170 Euro (if transfer arrives until March 18th, after 190 €) for the whole Festival including classes, food, sauna and sleeping hall.
3. "Background - supporter" Kitchen:
Help in Kitchen, cutting vegetables etc., cleaning, take care in the building etc...
- Around 3,5 hours a day. You pay 170 Euro (if transfer arrives until March 18th, after 190 €) for the whole Festival including classes, food, sauna and sleeping hall.
4. "Teachers meeting AND Festival Supporter":
Preparing food, cleaning etc. during the Teachers meeting: you can join the sharing and the evenings with the "open space".
During the festival you will be part of Nr. 1, cafeteria and kitchen!!!
Payment free!!!, including classes, food, sauna and sleeping hall. You have to transfer a deposit of 100€, which you will get back after the festival. If you cancel 8-4 weeks before we keep 50€, afterwards we keep 100€!
5. "Creative parents supporter":
DURING morning - or afternoon classes - around 3,5 hours. You pay 150 Euro, including classes, food, and sauna and sleeping hall, because you can not take part in every class!
6. Pre- and Postfestival helper:
Do you want to help the day before the teachersmeeting, or the day after the festival? The price depends on the amount of work, probably around 170-200 Euro
7. Video & Fotos
We are sometimes looking for support in these areas!


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issacw needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 97 designs submitted by 17 freelance designers.
We do back office solutions for the construction industry. in other words, say ur an electrician; u just do the work and we will handle the entire office department professionaly!
We do not have a slogan to go with it but i'm open to suggestions!
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Google is laying down some rules on what Android carriers are allowed to do with the platform and what they're not. Jack Wallen looks at the new restrictions and what they mean to the spirit of open source.
If you've spent enough time around the Android platform, you know how varied the interface is. From the HTC Sence, to Motorola Blur, to Samsung Fascinate -- each carrier has their own take on how best to serve up the platform (There are, obviously varying opinions as to which take is the best.) Although that is very much in keeping with open source, it does cause problems for developers and support alike. Think about how many times you've had to be support for an Android user in your company only to realize you were trying to walk the user through setting up an Exchange connection on a device unlike the one you were using. Believe it or not, the difference between the Motorola and the HTC Android Interface is different enough to nearly seem like you're working on an altogether different platform.
That is not good from a marketing or support standpoint.
So -- here's what's happening -- Google has finally decided to clamp down on the carriers from making "willy nilly" tweaks to the OS. In fact, Google has laid down some rules. Those rules?
- No more unapproved tweaks.
- No more partnerships formed outside of Google's purview.
- Companies will need to have their plans for the OS approved before receiving early access to Google's software.
- Companies must sign a "non-fragmentation" clause that grants Google veto power over changes.
Among many communities, Google is now (more than ever) starting to appear like yet another Evil Empire. When Android was first launched, companies were told they would have a sort of ultimate freedom to be able to develop and design around the platform. But now, it seems, that Google is making a mad-dash turnabout to stop companies from making Android "their own". And although this does go against the true spirit of open source, I actually think this is a smart move on Google's part -- so long as they do one thing: Keep the source fully available to companies and individuals.
Why do I think this is a smart move? There are certain issues that have cropped up with the Android platform. First and foremost the variances in the interfaces and settings controls offered up by different carriers has caused a lot of problems for support and developers. Second, viruses have popped up here and there, thanks to the lack of vetting done on the Android Market Place. These two issues alone have caused users exiting the Android platform for the more consistent Apple iOS platform.
In order for Android (and Google) to avoid attrition, some standards are simply going to have to be put in place. Does this mean Android has to become another Apple? No. What it means, however, is that carriers need to leave Android as-is for their handset. And that is not a bad thing. The default Android interface is, generally speaking, much better than anything the carriers have put out (far and away better than the Samsung take, if you ask me.) And this doesn't mean that end-users are going to suffer a lack of flexibility. There will still be other home screen launchers that can be installed (such as ADL Launcher, OpenHome, etc.), so the platform will still remain flexible.
And, more important to the end-user, every handset (regardless of carrier) will be able to be updated to the latest-greatest far sooner than the current model allows. That alone, should make Android users proclaim Google's clamping down a big win.
By laying down a few "laws" the Android platform will gain a stability and continuity it doesn't currently enjoy. This stability and continuity is going to be especially crucial as Android tries to take on Apple in the tablet market. If carriers and manufacturers are allowed to do as they please with the Android OS on tablets, Android would eventually fracture into far too many variances, causing complete confusion on the consumer level and chaos on the developer level. This could easily lead to the Android tablet failing.
As much as I hold dear to the tenets of open source, I actually feel this move on Google's part to be a smart one. By clamping down on carriers, the Android platform will be more consistent, better tested, faster to update, and better vetted. It's a win-win for the platform and the consumers. And although it makes Google look a little more evil (in the eyes of many an open source advocate), so long as they keep the source open they are abiding by the requirements of the open source license.
Anything to make the mobile field more competitive is a good thing. And improving the Android platform will make every end-user who holds an Android device in their hands happier in the end.


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The famous ex Victoria's Secret supermodel Heidi Klum has recently signed a deal with Coty Inc to launch her own fragrance. Find out more about the supermodel's latest project.
Although she left Victoria's Secret a few
months ago, Heidi Klum is by no means planning to retire from the
fashion and beauty industry. On the contrary, the beautiful 37 year
old supermodel seems to be as energetic and determined to start new
projects as always.
Wondering what's on Heidi's mind lately? Her latest project involves releasing her own fragrance that will be called Shine. The first steps in the development of this project have already been taken as she has recently signed a deal with Coty Inc, the world's largest fragrance company.
Since she is already working with the company, as the face of
Lady Astor cosmetic brand, the collaboration is a perfectly logical
and intuitive marketing move. Moreover this project might even
allow Heidi to expand her position of the company as it is seen as
a highly profitable move for both her and the company.
Renato Semerari, president of Coty Beauty told WWD that the new fragrance will reflect Heidi 's versatile personality:
"She is a complete woman, very modern. She is an entrepreneur; she is a showgirl."
Pointing out her contribution to the "Project Runway" TV series he went on to explain that her immense popularity "has given her a strong bond with the consumer." Starting with these premises it's easy to predict why the new project is believed to be such a huge success.
Although given her background this type of project seems predictable, Heidi says she that her contribution to the process is something rather unexpected for her.
"I never thought my nose would recover from sniffing so many scent combinations. But it is all worth it. I want my fragrance to be truly special and head-turning so that people ask the woman who's wearing it 'What are you wearing? You smell delicious!"
No details about the possible formula or the notes uesd in the perfume were released yet. However, analyzing the success of her skin care line as well as her makeup collections for Victoria's Secret, the project seems quite promising. Unfortunately for those who are eager to test the new fragrance, in order to truly see if the new fragrance matches the consumer expectations we will have to wait until September as the first Heidi Klum fragrance is only set to be released then.
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We require a signed contract and 50% retainer for all bookings. Contracts will be sent to you via email along with an invoice and will allow you to sign and pay effortlessly online. Payments can be made with credit/debit or Venmo. The remainder balance will be due 2 weeks prior to the event.
A trial session does not ensure a booking.
Availability changes instantaneously, early booking is highly recommended.
Accepted forms of payment: Credit, Debit, Venmo.
For parties including 10 or more services 20% gratuity will be included in your final balance.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Once booked, we will put together a schedule of your services finishing you up at the 'ready' time noted on the contract.
Early Start fee is $100 per hour per artist. Fee begins at start time or start of drive time (if location is outside of Santa Barbara) before 6am.
Location Change fee is $100 + travel per artist. Fee is charged if you require us to change locations or rooms.
Holiday Fee is $100 per artist. Major Holidays only.
Rates subject to change without notice.
Previews are highly recommended so that we can get to know one another and establish your final look before the big day. However, we do get many brides who must forgo the Preview. In that case we ask that you send us a current photo of yourself as well as inspiration photos of the look you wish to achieve so we can be prepared.
Since we are all on location, previews are done at the client's location of choice.
Additional Information
We have a 4 service minimum for bookings. Hair & Makeup is considered 2 services. Eyes Only, Face Only, Flower Girls and Mens Grooming do not count towards the minimum. If you are eloping, or having a small wedding during weekdays and do not require 4 services, please let us know and we can see if we can still work you in!
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So imagine you're out in essentially the middle of nowhere, on top of a mountain peak, with wind easily 30mph trying to force you in to the basin below, the full moon comes out from behind the clouds and lights up the entire basin, and then you drop in.
Thats what I did last night.
I'm pretty stoked, even now, that the first riding I ever did in Colorado was at Loveland Pass during a full moon, hiking, and then riding down a 45-degree-plus slope. I didn't take any photos that night, but I'll post some of brad's here as soon as I get them (PS thanks Brad for telling me a: theres no way youre not coming this weekend, and b: theres no way youre not going to ride the pass at midnight).
Then we did A-Basin today (thank you Matt [roomate] for the pass, and for looking enough like me to get up the lift) and it was awesome, since next to no one was riding, and the conditions were pretty much perfect (oh, a thank you to Garrett for letting borrow his setup for the weekend. . . so many people in Boulder have been treating me so well!).
To top off a great weekend, when I came home and checked my cell messages (no service in them there mountains), I had a message from a manager at one of the places I applied, I should have an interview this monday! (I'll let you know where the interview was at if and when I get the job.
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ECOMMERCE: Wanda's E-commerce Foray Running on Empty?
Bottom line: Wanda will continue to operate its ffan e-commerce site for another year, following the departure of its CEO, but could quietly end the initiative afterwards due to lack of synergies with its brick-and-mortar shopping malls.
The headlines have been buzzing this week about the departure of the chief executive of the e-commerce unit Wanda Group, the real estate-turned-entertainment giant with a voracious appetite for global acquisitions. The big theme from the chatter is that the departure of Li Jinling, the unit's third CEO in 3 years, marks a setback and possibly even presages a death knell for the Wanda initiative into the online shopping realm.
Wanda is speaking out on the subject, saying it never intended to launch a website that would compete directly with the likes of sector leaders Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and JD.com (Nasdaq: JD). Perhaps that's true, though that didn't stop Wanda and its ultra-confident chief Wang Jianlin from boasting of lofty ambitions when it signed up Internet titans Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) and Tencent (HKEx: 700) as partners to its ffan e-commerce site in 2014.
But that partnership didn't last very long, and the first signs that ffan was perhaps not developing as hoped emerged last August when Baidu and Tencent quietly left the partnership. (previous post) This latest departure of the unit's CEO almost certainly reflects an element of frustration at ffan's slow development, and possibly hints that the site's days could be numbered.
Let's review the headlines first, and then look at how we got to this place and try to determine what's ahead for Wanda's sputtering e-commerce initiative. News of Li's departure is at the center of the chatter, with reports recapping all the hype that came out when ffan was first announced two years ago, including proclamations of a 5 billion yuan ($724 million) investment. (Chinese article)
In all fairness, ffan didn't even formally launch until 2015, meaning it has less than 2 years of history. But the numbers certainly don't look impressive for a project launched with so much fanfare. Another media report says that according to ffan's latest half-yearly report, the service had 120 million members, including 45 million active ones, and that its app had more than 13.5 million downloads. (Chinese article)
But third-party data doesn't look quite so rosy, showing the ffan app only had 920,000 users, compared with 39 million for mid-sized player Suning (Shenzhen: 002024) and 140 million for JD.com. Wanda wasn't too forthcoming in confirming Li's departure, but has gone on a defensive campaign of its own saying it never intended to enter e-commerce to start with. (Chinese article)
Where's the Business Model?
I'll quickly add my own observation that this last comment seems a bit insincere, since Wanda quite happily talked up the initiative and made heavy use of the e-commerce term when it launched ffan in 2015. But that said, it also did suggest a new kind of e-commerce that would combine online shopping with its vast network of real-world shopping malls that are part of its original real estate empire.
So, what happened? In fact, Wanda wasn't the only one expressing big hopes for synergies between online and offline shopping, which was a hot topic just a couple of years ago. Alibaba bought into the picture through its investment in department store operator Intime (HKEx: 1833), and also through its mega-investment in Suning, whose roots lie in its original chain of electronics and home appliance stores.
Fast forward to the present, when Intime announced just month that it's planning to privatize from the Hong Kong stock exchange with Alibaba's help, presumably because investors were no longer interested in the online-offline retailing story. (previous post) The fact of the matter is that such tie-ups do look like they were a flavor of the day a few years ago, but never really realized their potential. That mentality is especially common in China, where such fads are quite common and often see massive investments made without much real thought about how things will actually work.
It's just slightly unusual that Wanda got caught up in the hype, since founder Wang is quite a shrewd businessman and seems to give very careful thought to all of his investments. But no one is perfect, and in this case media seem fixated on showing that Wang is human like everyone else. At the end of the day, I do suspect that Wanda will try to make ffan work for perhaps another year, before quietly shuttering the site unless it can find that elusive formula for pairing online and brick-and-mortar shopping.


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Many people hate their jobs. They spend most of their time working at something that gives them little or no personal satisfaction and then take out their frustrations on the people they love.
For creative types, the opposite is true. Many of us are in love with our work and derive a deep sense of fulfillment from our artistic process. Sometimes our obsession with our work can cause us to ignore the people we love.
In his commencement speech to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford University, the late Steve Jobs said:
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Confucius put it more succinctly: "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."
There is a point, however, where a passion for one's work crosses over into workaholism. Much like someone with a substance abuse problem, the drive to get another "creative high" can keep an artist chasing after professional rewards while neglecting his personal relationships.
American Conservatory Theater recently presented the world premiere of Higher, a new play by its artistic director, Carey Perloff, that focuses on two architects in love who end up competing for the same gig. Directed by Mark Rucker on a simple yet stunningly effective unit set designed by Erik Flatmo, Perloff's play revolves around the following characters:
- Michael Friedman is a very aggressive architectural celebrity, the kind of workaholic who is constantly jetting around the world to oversee projects in Berlin, Dubai, and other major cities. Having sworn off designing memorials, he is eager to start a new phase of his career. Divorced from his previous wife, he has been in a romantic relationship with a talented female architect which, because of his schedule, is often consummated in hotel rooms during international stopovers.
- Isaac Friedman is Michael's gay son who, in addition to resenting his father's continual absenteeism from important moments in his life, has turned to his religion and his loving French Canadian boyfriend (a restaurant chef) for emotional support.
Concetta Tomei as Valerie Rifkind in Higher
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- Valerie Rifkind is a predatory New York socialite whose fat husband was blown to bits during a terrorist attack in Israel. Because she comes from the wealthy Freiburg family (whose family foundation donated the money that paid for the architectural designs of many famous buildings), she is not someone who takes "no" for an answer. Valerie is now heading a committee to oversee the architectural competition to design an appropriate memorial honoring the deaths of her husband and the other 22 victims of the bombing. She insists that Michael compete for the award.
- Jacob Stein is the son of one of the Israeli bombing victims and a powerful presence on Valerie's committee.
- Erica Constantine is the attractive female architect who has entered Valerie's competition. A trifle self-conscious about the fact that female architects rarely receive any professional recognition or awards, she desperately needs to prove to herself and her deceased father (who one day swam off into the Mediterranean Sea and never came back) that she can win this competition. Erica has a deeply compassionate approach to the artistic aspect of her work as an architect that Michael clearly lacks. However, because she is currently involved in a romantic relationship with him, she has refrained from telling Michael about her plan to enter the competition. In addition to her professional skills as an architect, it's possible that Erica remembers Albert Einstein's famous quote: "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."
Elena (René Augesen) and Jacob (Alexander Crowther)
discuss life and death in Higher (Photo by: Kevin Berne)
Perloff's drama neatly contrasts the way rival professionals approach their art. Elena desperately needs to be able to tap into her emotions and explore the proposed site for clues on how to design an appropriate memorial. Michael, on the other hand, is so passionless, competitive, and ego-driven that he never stops to question the appropriateness of his designs.
Because Michael is so wrapped up in himself (and so busy fending off Valerie's sexual advances), it never crosses his mind that Erica might be competing for the same prize. When her secret is finally revealed, it almost destroys their relationship.
Isaac Friedman (Ben Kahre) argues with his
insensitive father, Michael (Andrew Polk) in Higher
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As usual, Mark Rucker has directed with an extraordinary sensitivity to ego, motivation, and how to communicate a creative person's personal and professional frustrations to an audience. Perloff's script is smart, touching, and abrasive in all the right places.
I was particularly taken by René Augesen's performance in a role that seems tailor-made to her emotional strengths as an actor. Alexander Crowther provided a sensitive foil as the passionate young Israeli man who misinterprets her work-related interest in his story.
Andrew Polk and Ben Khare were noticeably uncomfortable with each other as the estranged father and son. Concetta Tomei's portrayal of Valerie ricocheted between an angry viper's sting and a wealthy cougar's insatiable lust.
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text: lord_casek 1,125 Posted March 21, 2011 Thought you guys could use this piece of advice. http://www.popehat.com/2011/03/18/just-a-friendly-reminder-please-shut-the-hell-up/ Imagine this: It's a dark and gloomy six in the morning. You've just gotten out of bed. You are fuzzy-headed, bleary-eyed, badly in need of coffee. You haven't showered or dressed. You're in your underwear, or pajamas. Suddenly there's a thunderous pounding on the door, and loud men are shouting something at you. Your heart lurches and the adrenaline jolts you. You open the door, and there is a team of FBI agents, guns prominently displayed in holsters, raid jackets open. They are large and aggressive and unfriendly. They tell you they have a search warrant for your home and push past you. Two of them grab you, bodily turn you around, and handcuff you. They'll say later they had to do that to secure the scene and assure agent safety, and that you totally weren't in custody or anything. Two agents take you outside to your driveway in your pajamas or underwear. At this point your neighbors are beginning to peek curiously out of their windows. The agents push you into the back seat of a G-ride — a late-model American made sedan that smells of air freshener and despair. The two agents sit on either side of you in the back seat; a third agent climbs into the front seat. You shift uncomfortably, trying to avoid sitting on your handcuffed hands. But there's no way to get comfortable sitting in your underwear in the back of a G-ride with your hands cuffed behind you. The agents begin to question you about your business dealings. They don't read you your rights first — they'll say later they didn't have to, because you totally weren't in custody, despite being handcuffed in the back of a G-ride in your underwear surrounded by FBI agents in raid jackets. The agents tag-team you, switch topics rapidly, play good-cop-bad-cop, and use every law enforcement rhetorical trick to intimidate you. We have some really serious questions here, they say. But if you just cooperate, maybe we can clear all of this up. They start to ask questions about a meeting that took place two years ago. Were you at that meeting with Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones? You say no, no I wasn't. Maybe you say it without thinking, agitated and confused and muddle-headed from the circumstances. Maybe you don't have a clear memory of what happened two years ago. Maybe you panic and lie. The agents move on in their questioning. After a few uncomfortable hours, the agents uncuff you, pull you out of the car, and hand you an incomplete, inaccurate, and illegible receipt purporting to state what they've taken. They haul off boxes of documents, disks, disk drives, and whatever else catches their fancy. They'll see you soon, they say. And, relatively speaking, they do. Six months later you are indicted. You're indicted not only for whatever matter the FBI was investigating. As a kicker, you're also indicted under 18 U.S.C. section 1001 for lying to the FBI. That's a felony. Your lawyer reviews the discovery, and tells you that when the FBI agents asked you whether you were at that meeting two years ago with Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones, they already knew the answer to the question. Mr. Jones recorded the meeting and is cooperating with the FBI, and they had two other witnesses who placed you there. There was no chance whatsoever that your denial — whether it was a panic-induced brain fart, or a failure of memory, or a lie — could have misled or deterred the FBI in its investigation for even a moment. But that doesn't matter. Though materiality is an element of Section 1001, it's a weak, diluted type of materiality. Statements to the government are deemed material if they are the sort of statements that have the capacity to influence it. Courts have come very close to creating a presumption of materiality by reasoning that if the information were not material the government would not have asked for it and you wouldn't have offered it. There was a time when most prosecutors thought it was chickenshit to charge someone with a felony for an exculpatory denial of wrongdoing that never fooled anyone; that time is in the past. So. By failing to shut the fuck up, you have just handed the feds a gimme felony charge that will make your case much more difficult to defend. When the authorities ask you questions, they are not out to "clear this thing up so we can let you go." They are not your friends. They do not want to help. They are very likely not trying to learn anything or discover anything. They are trying to make, or improve, a case against you. They are hoping that you will fall into their trap. They may be trying to make a weak case strong or turn a lesser charge into a greater one. Is there ever a situation where, by being friendly and cooperative and answering questions, you can deflect government suspicion or satisfy their concerns without charges? Yes. Very rarely, there is. And when the government comes knocking, they count on you grasping at the hope that this is one of those times. Don't be a fool. If there's a chance that cooperation will satisfy the authorities today, there will still be a chance in a day or a week or a month after you've consulted a lawyer who understands the situation. When you answer law enforcements' questions — especially when you do it in a stressful situation like a search — you take grave risks of substantially worsening your situation. You may say, "oh, but I won't lie." Sure. But can you be sure, sitting cuffed in your underwear at six in the morning in that G-ride, that you will remember events from years ago accurately? Are you sure you won't be confused and muddled under the circumstances? Are you sure that the government won't — fueled by claims by cooperators — believe that you've lied? Do you really think that if you misremember or mix up events in your head or if your memory is different than the story of a cooperator, that the government is going to give you the benefit of the doubt? Don't be a fool. Invoke. For God's sake, just shut up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Mac mattene lipsticks are the best matte lipsticks I have ever tried, without a doubt. They are creamy, hydrating, very comfortable to wear and long lasting. Eden Rouge is a beautiful blue-based red with a slight sheen. I guess it's not completely matte, but I'm happy with that (I prefer non-matte lipsticks anyway). It is pretty opaque, so you pretty much only need one swipe. It feels very lightweight and doesn't have that slightly tacky texture of the Guerlain Rouge G L'Extrait lipsticks. Eden Rouge lasts on me for about 4 hours without eating, it comes off when I eat, but then they're not claiming to be long lasting.
Based on the online swatches I have seen of the other 4 shades in the collection, I don't think I'll pick any of them up, but I would definitely pick Eden Rouge up if I didn't have it already. You get 2.3 g for around £14.50 (I don't know the exact price just yet, it's $15 in the US), so they are slightly smaller than the regular lipsticks which are normally 3 g. Sadly all mattenes are limited edition and I am really considering getting another Eden Rouge - BUT I am going to enforce a big lipstick no-buy on myself when I reach 400 lipsticks and I only have 6 choices left, so not sure if I want to use one up for Eden Rouge. It is lovely, but maybe Mac will bring out some more pretty shades and then what will I do??? (Anyway, I will tell you more about my no-buy plans soon.)
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Here are a few faces that should look familiar to you. I know I've told this story several times but just in case you don't remember…their wedding was my very first, I shot their maternity pictures last year, and now a family session! 🙂 It was a bit chilly last Saturday morning but we toughed it out and got some sweet shots!
Robyn's special request on the right. Done. 😉
Robyn — one of my favorites!


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While having a home based office has some incredible advantages, it also requires more vigilance and forethought in regards to security issues that may arise when working without the kind of safety net that only solid antivirus software can provide.
When working for a business in a fixed location there are generally all kinds of security info system backups available. There may even be a dedicated IT/Security expert upon whom the responsibility of keeping an entire workplace digitally safe and secure rests.
The location independent worker has no such luxury and therefore must ensure certain processes and security measures are always in place. Loss of critical data or intrusion into business operations and confidential files can be catastrophic, not just in the short term but in relation to customer confidence and trust. Sloppy practices can ruin any businesses good standing literally overnight.
The first line of defence for every home office should be the installation of antivirus software that has a solid reputation and can easily handle a diverse range of requirements and real-world situations. The more ones work is based solely online, the greater the need is to protect, defend and secure sensitive information. Panda Security has launched Panda Small Business Protection, a Tailor-made antivirus protection for small businesses and freelancers. The team behind it has designed a raft of cutting edge antivirus solutions that fit perfectly with the needs of freelancers and telecommuters alike.
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Chances are though that the criminals won't come creeping through a window but it's more likely they will try to infect your computer from a distance and gain entry to your data by stealth. Rather than attacking with brute force, the savvy cybercriminal will plant malicious programs and sit back as they slowly gather information that can lead to an even bigger heist than simply stealing a computer provides.
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They're Cubes, They've Got Wheels, And They're Coming!
That's right! Brace yourself for the ultimate invasion of the cubes. Since the introduction of the super-fuel efficient Scion XB, other automakers have been enviously watching Toyota gobble up the most coveted U.S. market share -- car buyers ages 20 to 30.
I made no secret of my opinion on this topic: small, straight-petrol hatches are better than hybrids and will continue to be the de facto choice for young, green-minded drivers. Not that I am tooting my own horn, but it looks like that report is holding true.
Since its intro in 2004, the XB has been selling in record numbers. That's mostly because it was more fuel efficient than most of today's performance-oriented hybrids and, at roughly $15,000 cost thousands less than the Prius. Another XB sweet spot is the fact that its box-like body wasn't just meant to puzzle pedestrians. Cube is a geometric shape that yields the most optimal volume displacement. For us it means ample passenger and cargo room on the inside and park-anywhere size on the outside.
The 2007 model of XB is less cubical, more expensive, and with Camry's 2.4L engine, 10% less fuel-efficient. That's precisely why other automakers are jumping on the cube bandwagon. According to Nikkei, Nissan is planning to bless U.S. car buyers with three new subcompacts; among them, you guessed it, Nissan Cube. Stay tuned. The adventures of cubes on wheels are just beginning.


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But not all educational courses measure up. Take a look for yourself. If your program utilizes an educational component, check the credentials of the mental health or social science professional who created it. Sadly, in most instances you will find no reference to the authors much less to their qualifications.
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Driving offenses probably create the largest number of cases and the most disproportionate demand of resources for both prosecutors and courts. That's where Bracket can help the most. These misdemeanor cases have clear-cut procedures that should be handled with Bracket's computer-like efficiency. But efficiency is not the same as effectiveness.
Offender education is as important for driving offenses as it is for any other. Drivers made conscious decision every minute they are behind the wheel and good decision making extremely important when a person is in control of a two-ton object moving at a high (or low) speed.
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OREGON ART BEAT is on location at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem for a look at the current exhibition, "Timeless Renaissance," and guest curator Ricardo De Mambro Santos is on hand to tell us about this collection of Italian drawings. Also featured on the second show of the new season: a "thrifty" photographer; a company of actors; a printmaker who combines cultural influences; and a visit with a Native-American artist who is passing on her knowledge. Tune in to the stations of Oregon Public Broadcasting on Thursday, October 13 at 8pm as ART BEAT continues its award-winning exploration of art in our region.
Grace Weston - You might see our first artist at thrift stores or yard sales rummaging through toy bins for the things she needs to create her images. Meet Portland photographer Grace Weston and find out what triggers her imagination.
Artists' Repertory Theatre - Being a professional actor can be a hand-to-mouth existence. However, at Portland's Artists' Repertory Theatre, actors can get nine months of work — guaranteed. This artistic home allows actors to make a living while exploring their creativity. Meet artistic director Allen Nause and the members of the company.
Yuji Hiratsuka - Yuji Hiratsuka is a print maker who grew up in Japan but didn't start studying Japanese traditional art forms extensively until he moved to Corvallis to attend graduate school. He has lived in Oregon for more than two decades now, constantly working on his intaglio print process to create dramatic, stylized work in which each figure has a drama or story surrounding it. Yugi makes four-color prints from a single copper plate. It's a time-consuming, physically demanding process that allows for only small runs. He also teaches printmaking at OSU, and enjoys imparting his passion for his art to students.
Lillian Pitt – ART BEAT introduced viewers to Lillian Pitt way back in the early days of show. These days, in addition to making art, Lillian is also passing that knowledge along to a new generation.
A great place to keep up with ART BEAT is on Facebook (facebook.com/OregonArtBeat). And there's more arts coverage on OPB's Arts & Life page (opb.org/artsandlife), where new stories on the arts appear daily.
About OREGON ART BEAT
OREGON ART BEAT, Oregon Public Broadcasting's Emmy-Award winning local arts series, is in its 13th season. ART BEAT profiles Northwest artists, musicians and artisans — from an operatic baritone to a bit-and-spur craftsman to everything in between. The program airs Thursdays at 8pm and Sundays at 1am and 6pm. In the Mountain Time Zone of Eastern Oregon, the program airs at 9pm Thursdays and repeats at 7pm on Sundays. Funding for OREGON ART BEAT is provided in part by James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and the Kinsman Foundation. More information is available online at opb.org/artbeat.
About OPB
OPB is the largest cultural and education institution in the region, delivering excellence in public broadcasting to 1.5 million people each week through television, radio and the Internet. Widely recognized as a national leader in the public broadcasting arena, OPB is a major contributor to the program schedule that serves the entire country. OPB is one of the most-used and most-supported public broadcasting services in the country and is generously supported by 115,000 contributors.


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Original Modern Residence Easily Mistaken for a Habitable Library
Ever wondered how it would be like to live in an art gallery or inhabit a library? Bauart Architects took this idea further and developed the A+P House, a project emphasizing on culture in its many shapes. Stacked up wooden volumes sculpturally shape up the exterior, while glass piercings in the walls allow unobstructed views over the town of Meilen in Switzerland. Once you step inside, the gallery-like interiors take over: "A staircase that connects six levels from basement to roof terrace, has been designed as an open access library with galleries. For the clients, it's all about books and texts, therefore every room has a library use in addition to its original purpose. To further emphasize the importance of books, the ceiling above the 'book tower' has been covered with a layer of gold, as an homage to historical paintings". How would you comment on the overall layout of this residence? Does an art gallery meet your expectations of an ideal home?


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BERGEN COUNTY — The former head of the Bergen County Improvement Authority will serve two years in prison for his role in an elaborate mortgage scheme that scandalized the county bonding agency.
Ronald J. O'Malley, 48, of Upper Saddle River, was sentenced to 24 months in prison and three years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $25,000 fine.
O'Malley plead guilty to a single wire fraud charge in August of 2011 after being indicted on 68 counts related to fraudulent activities he engaged in with his co-conspirators, most of them employees of the private, Ridgewood-based brokerage Residential Mortgage, where O'Malley served as CEO.
Investigators from the FBI and IRS found O'Malley and his co-conspirators forged documents claiming income from the BCIA for borrowers seeking mortgages in order to inflate their assets to leverage better loans. In the process, they forged BCIA pay stubs, tax documents and rental leases, officials said. Read more about the charges »
One of his co-conspirators, former Residential Mortgage employee Laura-Jean Arvelo, 52, of River Vale, was given two years probation, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman's office confirmed. Three other co-conspirators, Edward Olimpio, Daniel Gilmore and Rachell Fischbein, are still awaiting sentencing.
The Record reports the prison time was less than half of what is recommended in sentencing guidelines for the crime, and the court considered O'Malley's charitable work in handing down the sentence. O'Malley's family and friends reportedly wrote letters to the court on his behalf requesting leniency.
Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct an error describing O'Malley's sentence. He will serve 24 months, not 48.
• Former Bergen County Improvement Authority chair to be sentenced in mortgage fraud case
• Ex-chairman of Bergen County financing agency to be sentenced Tuesday in fraud case | The Record
• Two years in federal prison for former BCIA chairman Ronald O'Malley | CliffviewPilot.com


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Create three-dimensional felted pieces with the wet felting technique and create a felted vessel and a hat. Use wool and natural fibers to create special textured surfaces on the pieces.
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Burger King has announced that they are dropping their King mascot in new on-air advertising set to air starting today. The new campaign will be more family friendly than previous campaign's featuring the King.
The King was originally introduced by Burger King in 1955 as a kid-friendly cartoon. In 2004, the King was reintroduced as a suave whopper-dealing medieval King who served breakfast sandwiches and ran from authority.
It looks like Ronald McDonald has won this round…
Here's a few classics in memory of the King:


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The North Face rental sleeping bag will keep you warm and cozy during cold winter nights. Due to its size and weight, we do not recommended renting this sleeping bag for long backpacking trips. However, this is a perfect sleeping bag for camping trips.
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Cuts to emergency preparedness take center stage
In recent weeks, the right's efforts to politicize the Ebola virus have focused on blaming President Obama for … something. It's not entirely clear what Republicans disapprove of, though the party clearly hopes voters are terrified and that the politics of fear produce GOP gains in the midterms.
But as it turns out, there's another side to this coin, and suddenly, it's the left that's focusing on a way to connect Ebola to the political debate in a more direct way. Sam Stein had this report yesterday:
As the federal government frantically works to combat the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and as it responds to a second diagnosis of the disease at home, one of the country's top health officials says a vaccine likely would have already been discovered were it not for budget cuts.Dr. Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health, said that a decade of stagnant spending has "slowed down" research on all items, including vaccinations for infectious diseases. As a result, he said, the international community has been left playing catch-up on a potentially avoidable humanitarian catastrophe."NIH has been working on Ebola vaccines since 2001. It's not like we suddenly woke up and thought, 'Oh my gosh, we should have something ready here,'" Collins told The Huffington Post on Friday. "Frankly, if we had not gone through our 10-year slide in research support, we probably would have had a vaccine in time for this that would've gone through clinical trials and would have been ready."
That "10-year slide" is not an exaggeration. We learned this week that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's emergency preparedness budget really has been cut roughly in half since 2006. Stein added that the budget for the National Institutes of Health hasn't fared much better, with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases facing particular budget heat over the last decade.
When politicians, usually on the right, talk about the importance of "cutting spending," they rarely say where, why, or to what effect. It's simply supposed to be an a priori good – to cut spending, according to the rules of the game, is to have succeeded in an obvious way.
But we're occasionally reminded that budget cuts have consequences, and while emergency preparedness may seem like an easy cut for politicians when there is no emergency, those budgetary decisions sometimes look unwise as circumstances change.
And this week, it's given Democrats an excuse to try to turn the tables on Republicans who've been convinced that Ebola is a political winner for the GOP.
As Rachel noted on the show last night, part of this includes a very aggressive new ad from something called the Agenda Project Action Fund, which tells viewers, "Republican cuts kill." The ad is set to air in Kentucky, and may yet reach other markets.
What's more, as Jonathan Weisman reported, Democratic officials are also trying to take the offensive: "The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee unveiled an Internet banner advertisement charging Republicans with undermining the Ebola response by cutting funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention while protecting tax breaks for special interests."
To be sure, online banner ads aren't expensive, so this hardly constitutes a major DCCC initiative, but this appears to be a Democratic effort to dip a toe in the waters, while considering a broader message push.
Congress' likely next step now seems obvious.
Hours after the head of the National Institutes of Health declared that the United States would have already produced an Ebola vaccine if federal health budgets had not been slashed over the past decade, Congress is scrambling to increase funds to try and combat the deadly virus.A bipartisan plan to increase the amount of money Congress allocates to agencies such as the N.I.H. is now a top priority in the appropriations committees of the House and Senate, according to an anonymous Democratic Senate aide who spoke to Bloomberg News. The injection of new dollars would be added to a funding bill aimed at keeping the government running past December 11.
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NurtureWatch - 4G/LTE SOS Fall Detection watch for seniors
NurtureWatch is a global tracking and communication device designed for the elderly and those with special needs. It securely and accurately tracks the user's whereabouts through GPS technology. It can make two-way calls to family members, caretakers or to an emergency call center.
With NurtureWatch, you can monitor the user's heart rate. It has fall detection capabilities and can automatically make emergency calls and pill reminders; giving you peace of mind knowing that at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, help is available with the push of a button and that your loved one is being monitored and watched after.
Whether you need to contact a family member, friend or the local paramedics, everything can be accessed with the NurtureWatch.
We do seven (7) things, and we do them really well:
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NurtureWatch Helps Detect Falls & Communicates for Help
Falls for elderly people can lead to long term hospitalization or worse - being able to get to a fall victim in a short amount of time is key to success of recovery.
NurtureWatch Does Heart Rate on the Wrist, Records & Tracks
Heart Rate tells us a lot about our general health and well-being, knowing someone's vitals can make a huge difference in determining a baseline for health.
NurtureWatch has an SOS function that Alerts in the Case of an Accident
Having the ability to let a person in your family or emergency services know that you have had a catastrophic event is the key to saving life's and reducing treatment and recovery time from an accident.
NurtureWatch is a Mobile Enabled Phones that Calls Can Be Received on and Sent From
Having the ability to make contact with your loved one on a device that they have on their wrist has a huge advantage over a standard phone. They don't misplace the watch and it's literally on them at all times for two-way communication and calls.
NurtureWatch Has GPS Tracking Built In and Gives You 24/7 Visibility to Your Loved One
The ability to track a loved one when feared they are missing is invaluable, GPS tracking allows you to be able to see where your loved one is at all times and gives the ability for your family to make sure you are OK without intrusion into your life. Also Geo-Fensing technology built into our application allows for preset area alerts.
Does it include 4G Voice & Data Service? YES! WE give you the 1st month FREE of Voice & Data service. After that, we have accessible starting at $20 per month.
CAN KIDS use the NurtureWatch?
ABSOLUTELY!! My kids love it & we have parents who bought to track and talk to their kids after school.


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The former Soviet republic of Georgia is probably Europe's fastest growing birdwatching destination. It boasts awesome migration, regional endemics and an enormous diversity of species. Add to this the dramatic scenery, ancient culture and splendid food, and you understand why this country is attracting so many birders.
There is too much to see in Georgia for just one holiday, but here is our top 5:
Batumi migration hotspot. Up to 100,000 raptors pass through on a single day, and you can observe almost any raptor species in Europe. The 'Batumi bottleneck' is also a main concentration point for thousands of bee-eaters, rollers, waders, terns, herons and all kinds of passerines. The spring migration lasts from March to May, while in autumn you best come between August and October.
The Greater Caucasus mountains. Here you find many of the region's endemics, such as the Caucasian black grouse and snowcock, and other species with a predominantly Central Asian distribution, such as the great rosefinch. The best places to visit are Kazbegi and Svaneti. If you love outdoor sports, it's great to combine the birding with hiking, skiing or mountain biking.
Imperial Eagle land. Georgia's eastern steppes form a vast wild space, full of wildlife. Here you can roam around for days through valleys and rocky gorges, and meet only the occasional shepherd. The region features a high density of imperial eagle, along with many other threatened raptor species such as black vulture, lanner, saker and lesser kestrel. Mammals are elusive but include brown bear, wolf, golden jackal, lynx and porcupine. The Caucasian leopard was last seen in 2008 here. Winter in these areas is also amazing, when groups of little bustards move in from Russia, and enormous flocks of larks, mixed with Spanish and rock sparrows, buntings and red-fronted serins can be found throughout the plains. The best time to visit is early to late spring.
Javakheti plateau and Vardzia gorge. The atmosphere of the Javakheti plateau, situated at 2000m, is hard to describe. Despite its harsh climate, local people are very friendly and hospitable. In contrast to other parts of Georgia, tourists are rare here. The region's many lakes and marshes are home to both species of pelican, a local subspecies of crane, a relict population of velvet scoter and many more oddities. The deep gorge of the Mrtkvari rivers cuts through the plateau, creating a dry and warm microclimate that has attracted many southern species, such as the eastern rock nuthatch. It's a great place to visit in late spring, summer or autumn.
Kolkhic forests of West Georgia. The western foothills of the Lesser Caucasus are covered in dense forest. The climate is very warm and humid, often termed 'subtropic', and allows growing tea and citrus fruits. Many of the forests are protected by National Parks, such as Mtirala and Kintrishi, because of the high number of endemic plants and amphibians. Birdlife is also exciting and best explored in spring: virtually all European species of woodpecker occur here, including grey-headed and white-backed, while Krüper's nuthatch can be found in pine trees along the coast.


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Find out what other classes are doing while learning English.
Youth Ambassadors 2011
This is a unique opportunity for you to spend 3 whole weeks in the United States! More information can be found in the following document. Go ahead and apply!
English Summer Camp 2011
Sharing under the sun!
This is the slogan for the new version of en English Summer Camp 2011. Already more than 7,000 students have participated in this activity, and thousand others are waiting for a chance to be part of this beneficial and dynamic initiative.
The goal this year is to benefit students from all the regions of the country, providing 2,000 scholarships for participation in this camp, which are designed to designed to provide Chilean students the opportunity to practice English in real contexts, with interactive activities such as personifications, group projects and field visits, among others, under the leadership of a team of volunteer native speakers and English teachers.
Applications will be open until November 30 at 23.00 hrs. and registration is through the Web site www.ingles.mineduc.cl in the Camps section. Summer Camp will be held between 10 and 15 January 2011, and daily activities will be extended from 10.00 to 17.00.
You are invited to participate not only to practice your English and increase your knowledge knowledge but also share your world with others, making new friends and being part of a wonderful experience.
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Quick video's on basic bicycle checks, how to fit and adjust your bike, and where you should be riding:
Air: Be sure you have enough air in your tires
Brakes: Look to see that your brake pads are not worn
Chain and Cranks: Pull on your cranks to see that they are not loose and look to see that the chain is not rusted and it is free of gunk
Quick Release: Make sure all quick releases are closed
Check: Take a slow brief ride to check that your bike is working properly
Bike-Ped Education Links:
Bike New York All ages and abilities bike classes, events and programs. Excellent resource!
Safe Routes to School - a really great resource from tips to funding.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Cycling skills clinics, bicycle safety activity kit and bike curriculum and parents guide for all ages and abilities.


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Portobello, Spinach, and Pancetta Pizzas
- 8 oz. Galbani® Mozzarella, shredded
- 4 oz. pancetta, diced small pieces
- 3 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 16 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
- 1 lb. portobello mushroom caps
- 6 oz. tomato sauce
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook pancetta in a large skillet on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it starts to get crisp. Add the pine nuts and cook until they are toasted and the pancetta is brown and crispy, about 3 minutes more.
- Add spinach to pan and cook while stirring for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place mushrooms on a baking sheet with the gill side facing up. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the tomato sauce among all the mushrooms, smoothing the sauce over the surface.
- Divide the spinach mixture among the mushrooms on top of the sauce. Top each mushroom with mozzarella.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese starts to brown.
- Let mushrooms cool for 10 minutes and cut each into quarters.


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"led by ZIRO BABY, who issued records between 1979 and 1983 are a musical rarity as things go. The releases brought Tronics and Ziro Baby, then and since, great acclaim being noted in the music press as "a swamp God"(1), "the essence of Rock n Roll"(2), "arguably, a pre-cursor for English Post Punk and Indie music"(3) and being credited for issuing the first independent cassette album in 1980 that started the cassette music boom that continues today(4). Despite the successes of the Tronics releases, being continually highly sought after and loved by so many, Tronics and ZARJAZ BABY—the name that Ziro works under today with his group FREAKAPUS—remain rare, mysterious and enigmatic underground phenomena. Perhaps it was with this in mind that brought Brett Lyman, co-owner of M'lady's Records, to remark that the recordings on this album were like finding a hidden room in the back of Tutankhamen's tomb...Over 90% of this album has never been heard by the public."
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Northwest Asian Weekly, 5/26/2016
By Sejal Parikh, Executive Director of Working Washington.
Unstable, unpredictable schedules are wreaking havoc on the lives of workers, disrupting their families, and unsettling our communities. If you don't get your schedule until right before the workweek starts, your life becomes a constant scramble and it's almost impossible to make time to help your kids with their homework, participate in your community, or even make an appointment.
You can't make a budget if you can't predict your paycheck because your hours change dramatically from one week to the next. And you can't build a better future when your boss won't give you the flexibility to go back to school, get a second job, or start your own business.


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Your donation to the Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota's Operations Fund is a tax-deductible donation which supports our general fund for outreach, staffing, research, and resources.
Please note: after your donation is completed you will receive an email which confirms the donation has been received as well as acknowledges your donation as tax-deductible. Please print and save that correspondence for your records.


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Okanski Financial Group is a team of design and build finance professionals. We help our clients build strong foundations and durable portfolio structures.
Sound investing is only one of several components that achieve financial goals. Ongoing savings, careful lifestyle planning and disciplined adherence to a financial plan are integral to successful outcomes. Accordingly, our practice revolves around the creation of personal financial and estate plans and investment policies prior to implementing investment decisions.
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In a traditional transaction based relationship clients are required to approve trades and pay transaction costs, assuming responsibility for each investment outcome.
The structure we follow recognizes why you hire us in the first place and aligns our interests with yours. You engage us to develop a financial plan and implement an investment strategy that is suited to your risk tolerances. Operating the portfolio and taking responsibility for performance is integral to that relationship. Costs are fee based on the value of the assets, not on the number of transactions.
This service, termed discretionary management, requires a high fiduciary responsibility as the designated portfolio manager makes all the investment decisions, including allocation and choice of securities, within a documented framework established with our clients.
To be eligible to offer this service, advisors must obtain special education and qualifications and maintain rigorous ethical and reporting standards. Very few advisors are qualified in this capacity. Okanski Financial Group has been providing this specialized service to our clients for over 20 years.
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• Compensation to the firm is not determined by increased trading activity, but by growth in the client's assets.
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Calling all out-of-the-box thinkers! (The Land)
DO you have a brain full of ideas that could help solve some of agriculture's biggest challenges?
If so, throw your hat in the ring to be a part of Agrihack, Australia's first agricultural hackathon.
The event, which is taking place in Wagga from September 16 to 18, will bring together farmers, software and web developers, agribusiness professionals, mental health experts and academics from Charles Sturt University. Participants will work in teams of five to solve a "big" challenge.
One challenge will be set by GrainGrowers Limited and will require teams to work together to devise a solution to an issue plaguing the grains industry. The solution must incorporate technology.
The other challenge will be set by the Centre for Rural and Remote Health. Teams must devise a policy, program or procedure aimed at improving and supporting the mental health of farmers' spouses.
The winning teams will take home a cash prize and will have the opportunity to develop their idea further.
Wagga businesswoman Dianna Somerville, owner of Regional Grants, Tenders and Corporate Services, has masterminded the event.
"I've seen how well hackathons produce solutions that are new, unique and relevant and I want to use the event as a way to generate innovative ideas to some of agriculture's biggest challenges," she said.
She said bringing software and web developers to regional NSW would expose them to opportunities to work with farmers and agribusiness professionals to develop tools to achieve efficiency gains in the grain supply chain.
Likewise, connecting policy makers with farmers and farmers' spouses would help put the latter at the forefront of policy making process.
"We need to celebrate the diverse skills farmers spouses have and use them to build innovation in ag."
Ms Somerville is excited to see what solutions arise.
"It's going to be a collision of minds."
Children from Year 3 to Year 6 can also take part in the event, also. Students will tour Charles Sturt University and take agriculture and computer coding lessons.
"If we can help our kids understand agriculture from a grass roots level and teach them how to code and think about technology we are on the right path to creating the agri-tech developers of tomorrow. "