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On the heels of Sprint's recent (and still valid until 6/30) promotion for one year of FREE Sprint cell phone service, Virgin Mobile announced a few days ago that they are also offering nearly free wireless service for 12 months, as well as opportunities for 2-for-1 travel on Virgin Atlantic and up to 20% off some Alaska Airlines flights. However, there is a catch….or two or three or four. The main catch is that you have to buy an iPhone from Virgin Mobile (models from $279.99) — more on that in a minute. To wrap up my thoughts in a nutshell: this deal probably isn't worth it to me — but it might work out well for a segment of readers. Read on to find out why.
The Deal
- Buy a Virgin Mobile iPhone, get first 12 months of unlimited service for $1 (plus monthly taxes) (phone is carrier-locked)
Eligible Phones:
- iPhone SE (various colors)
- iPhone 6 (Space Gray)
- iPhone 6s (various colors)
- iPhone 6s Plus (various colors)
- iPhone 7 (various colors)
- iPhone 7 Plus (various colors)
Note: You should be able to go through ExtraRebates.com for $10 cash back. I've never used this site, but it was the only option listed on CashBackMonitor.
Additional Virgin brands perks
- A round-trip companion ticket to the United Kingdom on Virgin Atlantic (subject to taxes, surcharges (likely hefty fuel surcharges), blackout dates and a booking and travel window between 9/30/17 and 3/31/18)
- Stay 2 nights, get one free at Virgin Hotels: Currently they have a location in Chicago and there are more cities to come. Subject to blackout dates (details here)
- $170 savings on an introductory offer to Virgin Wines club (15 bottles of red wine for $70)
- Up to 20-percent off flights on Virgin America or Alaska Airlines (20% off on Tues-Wed-Sat, 10% other days, many blackout dates)
- 20-percent off on the Virgin Sport San Francisco Festival of Fitness (Oct. 13-15)
Key Terms
- Valid for sign ups through July 31st, 2017
- If you break the contract and leave before 12 months is up, you will be charged for the $50 a month plan + taxes (according to the terms)
- Virgin Mobile may terminate service if off-network roaming use in a month exceeds: (1) 800 mins or a majority of mins.; or (2) 100MB or a majority of KB
- Virgin Mobile runs on Sprint's network
- Phone appears to be locked to Virgin Mobile for 12 months
But you have to deal with Virgin Mobile
This deal has a handful of inconsistencies. Note that I can't find some of the above terms on Virgin's site. I got those terms from Slickdeals — I'm trusting that the Slickdeals editors didn't make them up but rather were given those terms from a Virgin rep. And that's part of the problem — Virgin Mobile is not the most reliable or consistent carrier. As a quick example, the phones are being sold at full retail price. With most carriers, paying full retail price would mean that your device is unlocked (and could therefore be brought to another carrier and/or used internationally). And, in fact, if you just looked at the Virgin Mobile website, you might think that the phones are unlocked and you can bring them to another carrier:
However, in a discussion on the Virgin Mobile community forums yesterday, a Virgin Mobile social media agent said that the website is wrong and the phone will not be unlocked unless first kept active for 12 months in a Virgin Mobile account.
Meanwhile, another agent responded in a different discussion thread that seemingly contradicted this information. According to this agent, Inner Circle members (the $1/year plan) can return the phone within 14 days or for immediate network unlock.
The moral of the story? It's hard for me to definitively know the truth on this point. At the end of the day, whether or not the phone can be unlocked might not seem like a dealbreaker since you have to stay on Virgin Mobile for a year anyway. However, if you want to travel internationally, this makes a big difference. With an unlocked phone, you can simply buy a local SIM and pop it in the phone and go. If the phone is locked, you'll need an entirely separate phone for overseas use as Virgin has no international roaming/service.
Promotional Pricing – the no-contract-but-really-a-contract deal
Virgin Mobile says that they have no contracts. That's kind of true. You are free to cancel at any time. However, according to Slickdeals, if you cancel before the 12 months of promotional pricing is up, you forfeit promotional pricing. In other words, if you have the service for six months and just can't deal with Virgin Mobile any more, they are going to charge you more than $300 to leave. Charging you three hundred bucks to leave…..that sounds an awful lot like an Early Termination Fee. But only contracts have those. This is just a forfeiture of promotional pricing. Call it what you want: I call it the no-contract-contract. Note that I don't find this term on Virgin Mobile's site – so it's possible that Slickdeals has this wrong.
How about the travel perks?
A two-for-one companion ticket and 20% off Alaska and Virgin America flights sounds enticing on the surface. But when you consider the fuel surcharges on Virgin Atlantic, that doesn't sound like a very exciting deal at all. In fact, here's a round trip between New York and London. As you can see, the actual fare is $61.50 each way. Your two-for-one ticket is essentially a $123 discount on a $583 ticket.
Unless I'm mistaken, with your 2-for-1 coupon, two of those tickets will run you $1,042.52 after the coupon. That doesn't seem like a discount at all. And it's only valid for travel both booked and completed between 9/30/17 and 3/31/18 — meaning that you can't even book for a couple more months. While that might constitute a deal from many cities, that price feels high from New York in November (and indeed it's nothing special as you can book the same dates on Icelandair right now for $447 round trip — or add a stop in Iceland and still be under the "2-for-1" price. It's a small discount if you plan to fly on Virgin Atlantic anyway — as long as you don't run into blackout dates or capacity controls, both of which are in the terms.
On the other hand, the discount on Alaska Airlines and Virgin America might be interesting. Here are the key terms. Of course, there is a contradiction on the page — in one place it says you have 80 days from the date the code is issues to make your booking. In another place on the same page, it says you'll have 60 days. In a nutshell, you'll get one code that is valid for at least 60 days and can be used to book flights 330 days out. Here are the key details:
- Offer good for up to 20% off fares on flights departing on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and 10% off for flights departing Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Excludes Cuba
- Not valid on "most discounted first class fares"
The following are the blackout dates:
US and Canada (Excluding Hawaii):
- 2017: November 17-19, 21-22, 25-27, December 22-24, 26, 29-31.
- 2018: January 1-2, February 15-19, March 8-11, 15-18, 23-25, 30, April 1, 6-8, November 16-28, 21, 24-26, December 21-24, 26, 29-31.
- 2019: January 1-2.
Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica:
- 2017: November 17-19, 25-28, December 15-31.
- 2018: January 1-3, February 15-19, March 16-18, 23-25, 30, April 1, 6-8, November 17-19, 24-27, December 15-31.
- 2019: January 1-2.
While that's a lot of blackout dates, this is the key benefit that might really make this deal worthwhile. If you live in a city services by Alaska/Virgin, you might be able to recoup a significant portion of the cost of your cell service in one flight. This could make your service for the year nearly free — or maybe even better depending on how you use it.
And after all, the service is $1 for a year – am I being greedy?
Maybe I am. If you bought the cheapest possible phone, you'd be paying about $280 — let's say that with tax you'll be in for at least $300. Three hundred bucks for a new phone and 12 months of service doesn't sound bad. Although, you may be on the hook for a few dollars more. According to the Slickdeals terms, you'll be charged the full $50/month plus taxes if you leave before your 12 months are up. So you have to make sure you complete 12 full months. At that point, service will be auto-billed at $50 a month. Virgin Mobile is prepaid, so you would be charged immediately at the beginning of your 13th month. I'm not sure if they pro-rate a cancellation at that point. You might be on the hook for that first $50 after your year has ended — bumping your annual total to $350.
For more or less unlimited LTE service (up to 23GB per month before being throttled), that's a good price. And you'll have an iPhone that you should be able to get unlocked at that point. Sell the phone and your year of service will have cost you even less. If you're able to use any of the additional perks, you might come out ahead.
Of course, Virgin Mobile runs on Sprint's network. Two thoughts on that: If you have a Verizon device, you could just move to Sprint and avoid having to buy a new phone while still getting free service for the year (offer expires 6/30). Second, Sprint's network is not nearly as widespread as those of Verizon, AT&T, and even T-Mobile. And just a little bit of roaming could easily be too much (I'd probably pass 100MB of roaming data very quickly and risk account shutdown — and potential forfeiture of my promotional pricing). To me, that makes the Virgin Mobile deal a tough sell over the Sprint deal. If you're going to accept the more limited network, you'd be better off skipping out on the 100MB roaming cap.
However, the Sprint deal requires a port-in of a number from Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile. I've read conflicting reports as to whether or not new customers need to port in a number to get the Virgin deal. However, even if you do have to port in, I imagine Virgin would accept a port-in from any carrier (rather than limiting it to the big three "legacy" carriers). I would expect that you could, for example, port in from Straight Talk or H2O, etc. Of course, if you ask two different Virgin Mobile agents, you might get two different answers on that.
The Sprint deal also requires a credit check as it is a post-paid service. I don't believe Virgin Mobile requires any credit check as it is a prepaid service. If you're concerned about the extra pull on your credit report, Virgin Mobile might make more sense.
Final Word
Dollar-for-dollar, this is a pretty good deal on cell service for the year if you live in a place with good Sprint coverage and you won't roam much. I don't think there is a prepaid service that beats Virgin in terms of year 1 cost-per-Gigabyte. Even if you end up into this for $350 and you get at least $100 out of the ancillary perks, you could probably sell your phone in a year and have had service for close to free. If you manage to use the free third night at a Virgin Hotel or maximize the flight discount and get a couple hundred out of the ancillary perks, it could even be better than free. The locked phone, limited network, and inability to tether will keep me on the sidelines on this deal. But what about you — will you consider switching to Virgin Mobile?

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Travel Guide and History of Ado Awaye Suspended Lake
Are we almost there?" this was the question I asked Bolaji- another explorer that came with me on this journey.
After 6 hours of being on the road journeying through Lagos to Ibadan, at this moment, we were at an intersection between Ibadan and Oyo State.
Travel Guide to Ado Awaye
We journeyed on some roads that were smooth, while we kept entering pot holes on others, but in all it was a long a** drive!
Ibadan is a city popularly known for the brown roofs, this city gets the award (given by TheFisayo) as one of the oldest cities in West Africa which came into existence in 1829.
Back in 2018, on a beautiful afternoon in Lagos Nigeria, I was going through my Whatsapp stories as I usually do and I saw Ado Awaye on a friend's story.
It looked really fascinating but I never gave it a thought to visit.
Some months after I heard that this same mountain had a suspended lake on top of it – the only one of two in the world!
I was like yo! People need to hear of this.
Our country is really blessed with a lot of natural resources and eco-tourism, enough to make wealth. So here we go!
We (myself, Isaac –cinematographer & Bolaji) got to Ado Awaye around 6pm after leaving Lagos by 9am.
Apart from my journey to Bayelsa and the regular traffic in Lagos that makes a 1hour trip turn to 6 hours, this was the longest road trip I had ever been on.
I have to admit that I was really scared on my way back home being that we left the destination by 7pm ish.
I would leave you to guess the time I got back home in Lagos (I took a risky decision to get back home to Lagos the same day).
Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by the bleats of the goats, and the fresh air that swept our faces when we got down from the car.
When the tour guide told us we were about to go on a 369+ steps climb I thought it was beans (i.e I did not think it would be that serious).
It was until I took my 20th step that that I realized I was not physically fit.
I kept dragging the team back by my pace but we took stops to take all the amazing view in, also to take pictures for the gram.
The Mountain:
The mountain Ado Awaye is named after the community located in Iseyin, Oyo Town, Oyo State.
On it is the Suspended lake named Iyake lake, this was where the some of the locals used to drink from, bath in and cook from back in the time of war when some of locals had to look for shelter.
When on the mountain, you would notice some part of the mountain had been chopped into because that was the only way to cook during the time of war.
Being on top of the mountain was blissful, soothing and beautiful! I was in awe of the sight, I loved how the fog made everything looked even more beautiful and mysterious.
After taking enough pictures and videos, we began another 6 hour journey back home to Lagos.
The Future:
I did not have any conversation about the future of the destination with the commissioner of tourism in Oyo state as I did in Ogun State (Click here to read).
However, the destination already sells itself, I mean apart from the beautiful view, Ado Awaye also has a SUSPENEDED LAKE, one of the only two recognized in the world (I hope you read that well).
What it needs more of is promotion and some other side attractions to keep tourists fulfilled and engaged after a very long ride and climb.
Oh, good roads and a good navigation system would make a whole lot of difference.
Fun facts:
There is an amazing elephant looking tree on the mountain but we couldn't get to see it in time because it was way on top of the mountain and we were out of time.
Things to note:
- Time to go: if you are leaving from Lagos, leave as early as 7am and pass through Abeokuta – it is a shorter route.
Alternatively, find a place in Ibadan or Abeokuta where you can sleepover if you do not want to travel at night.
- Season to go: Being that we are in the tropical region, there is no extreme weather stopping you from climbing the mountain, just make sure you check weather forecast to be sure it is not going to rain the day you decide to go hiking on the mountain, unless off course you like hiking in rain.
- Weird Animals: The tour guide told us that there are usually snakes and the likes on the mountain, non that I saw, but I just think you should know about this before you go.
- Travelling cost: We had to buy about N7k+ ($19+) fuel for the car going and coming.
I advice you get a full tank before embarking on your journey if you want to drive yourself to the place because getting a "good" petrol station on our journey was difficult.
We hardly saw any and we almost ran out of fuel).
–Food is cheap.
If you want to live on gala/sausage and water/soft drinks just budget NGN 500 for the whole trip, but NGN1000 would be safer.
However, you know Oyo State is the best place to get Amala, so you can work with the same budget and get yourself a good meal.
– Tour fees: This varies with the kind of group that visits, right now, there is only one tour guide that takes people through the mountain, and he charges between N500 – N2000 ($1.3 – $5.5), depending on whether or not you are a child.
I will be recording my usual #Travelanswers video to answer any question you might have about this article/the destination.
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The Australian Computer Society has hit back at controversial remarks made this week by fellow lobby group the Australian Information Industry Association over technology pricing discrepancies.
In a submission to the Australian Government's review into competition policy and market regulation, the AIIA justified what has come to be known as the 'Australia tax', which can see Australian consumers charged up to 50 percent more than their international counterparts for identical hardware and software products.
The AIIA – which represents the interests of major IT providers - described the practice as "typical and justifiable" under Australia's unique market conditions, and said further regulation of pricing could see suppliers abandon the Australian market altogether.
But its claims have been publicly rejected by the ACS, a professional association serving the Australian IT industry.
"The idea that giving Australians greater and more equitable access to technology is somehow anti-competitive simply doesn't hold water," ACS CEO Alan Patterson said in a statement.
"If we continue to be gouged compared to our overseas counterparts, innovation will be hindered, digital literacy will fall and we will be left behind in the march to a digital future," he said.
Patterson argued that keeping technology out of reach of lower income consumers could further hamper the development of much needed domestic IT skills.
"We need to see more computers in homes, especially with a greater focus on technology in primary and secondary education," he said.
"With funding for ICT education not at the levels needed to build the kind of digitally skilled workforce Australia needs, we need to look at removing barriers to technology access, and the so-called 'Australia Tax' is one of those barriers."


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Sprint Cup - Bayne Steps Up To Lead Go-Or-Go Homers In Ford 400 Qualifying
Homestead, November 20, 2011: Trevor Bayne's best lap of the day on Saturday was the one that counted, as he turned a lap at 173.160 miles per hour to lock in the 20th starting position for Sunday's season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Once again, Bayne and his No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion were the best of the go-or-go-home teams that have to make the race on their qualifying times because their car owners are outside the top 35 in the car owner points.
Of the nine races this season that the Wood Brothers' Motorcraft/Quick Lane crew has had to qualify on speed, they were the fastest of the go-or-go homers eight times, including one start by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Charlotte. Bayne has been the best of the group for his past seven Sprint Cup qualifying sessions.
Bayne was 24th in the first practice session, held on Saturday morning after rains washed out Friday's scheduled session, with a best lap of 170.379 mph.
"I'm really happy with the adjustments we made," he said. "I caught a little cloud, so that was good for us, but I think we're going race a lot better than we qualify."
Bayne's fellow Ford driver Carl Edwards, the points leader by three over Tony Stewart heading into the final race of 2011, will start from the pole.
Bayne said he's proud to have been a big part of a strong performance by the Blue Oval contingent this season, a group that has won the sport's biggest race, the Daytona 500, a Nationwide Series championship and is on the brink of a Cup title as well.
The Wood Brothers have played a starring role in Ford's excellent season, delivering the 500 victory and making every race they entered while running a limited, 17-race schedule and being without guaranteed starting spots for much of the season.
"I'm excited about this car so far and just excited to be a part of this all year long," Bayne said.
"Hopefully, I'll be back in the 21 next year. We'll see what happens, but I've just really, really enjoyed it so far.
"I remember a year ago when I was sitting on the pit box watching these guys, and Bill Elliott was driving the car. It's been a crazy year, but it's been a really memorable one, and I'm just excited to have been a part of it."


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Here we are at the end of month 3 of our Just Dance Just Sweat Dream Team fun. While we did a great job with Just Dancing, we struggled with the eating portion of our plan. Throughout my life I've noticed that if I try to do an "all out change everything at once" plan, I am overwhelmed and I drag my feet in some areas. So instead of dwelling on the portion of my plan where I didn't do well (eating), I'm going to tell you about the exciting part.
Yes, I'm yelling at you because we're so excited. A neighbor asked me to go with her to a weekly Bootcamp class that is at 7:00 am every Saturday morning in the parking lot of a grocery store near our house. I figured I would give it a try, but I was scared because I felt like I was out of shape.
Being Healthy & Fit!
I went to the first class and we did an obstacle course and a week later when she sent me the results and what it meant…I completed 1.2 rounds which put me in the "Healthy & Fit" category for my age group. WHAT? Me? Fit? So, I know that doing the Just Dance weekly has been helping. I'm losing inches and I am getting fit. That is what my original goals were.
Sami started her dance classes this past week and she is dancing 4 days every week and she is able to keep up and feel awesome. So she feels like the Just Dance helped her stay fit during the summer when she wasn't dancing regularly at the dance studio.
Focus on the Positive
I started this process to help me train for the half marathon. Due to a foot injury, I was not able to complete half marathon because I can not run more than 5 miles right now without pain in my foot. BUT, I am getting better and better at running those 5 miles.
This was the news and the kick in the butt I needed. I had focused last month on all that I had considered a failure and I didn't focus on what I have changed and what is good. So, we ate too much on our vacation to Hawaii. We also climbed Diamond Head and we weren't even huffing and puffing when we got to the top.
So we went to DQ a few too many times in the hot summer? But we can also keep up with our current activities and feel awesome after!!
Baby Steps
What this means for next month is that we are going to work hard on the food. We are both at a place where the workouts are part of our routine, so we are going to start tracking our food and take the next baby step towards a much healthier life!We did a lot of Just Dance Summer Party in September.
Goals for Month 4
Our goals for the next month:
- Workout with Just Dance at least 3x/week
- Run 3x/week (2 short runs and 1 long run)
- Track all my food each day
- Drink 8 glasses of water/day
- Lose 5 lbs
- Workout with Just Dance at least 3x/week
- Drink 8 glasses of water/day
- Track food daily
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The gunman who opened fire in a Louisiana movie theater on Thursday night has been identified as John Russel Houser.
The 59-year-old, from Phenix City, Alabama, is a drifter. On his LinkedIn profile he calls himself an entrepreneur, a real estate developer and says he once owned bars.
Police say he had a criminal history from 10 to 15 years ago, including arson, selling alcohol to a minor and speeding.
Read: Gunman Sitting in Movie Theater Opens Fire, Killing 2 Before Turning the Gun on Himself
Cops searched a Motel 6 room where Houser had been staying in Lafayette. He is believed to have been largely estranged from his family and had few connections in the area.
Officials found his car nearby the shooting scene and began searching the motel where he stayed. Wigs and other items used for "disguises" were found in the room, although he did not wear a disguise during the shooting.
Witnesses reported that he was silent as he opened fire and that he appeared to shoot at random.
They continue to investigate why he carried out the shooting.
Mayci Breaux, 21, died at the scene while Jillian Johnson, 33, died later at the hospital were killed when Houser opened fire, spraying the theater with at least 13 shots.
Read: Sole Survivor of Deadly Family Shooting Staying Strong
The shooting took place in a multiplex which has 16 theaters, Houser opened fire in a theater showing Amy Schumer's hit movie, Trainwreck. Nine other people were wounded.
He tried to lose himself in the crowd of fleeing moviegoers but then killed himself after seeing police.
Two teachers are being hailed as heroes. Jenna Meaux shielded her friend Ali Martin with her body. Ali was hit in the leg, but even wounded she pulled the fire alarm, and is credited with potentially saving scores of lives.
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According to NBC-New York, police are searching for a man they say discharged hundreds of gallons of fuel onto the ground at an Enterprise location in East Elmhurst on Oct. 26.
Police said the man broke into the Enterprise location at about 1:45 a.m. and left three hoses from the gasoline pumps unhooked.
The man is described as about 5 feet 10 inches and 160 to 185 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.
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10 years ago
October 11, 2002
On Tuesday, the Manteca Unified School District board voted a piece of executive privilege away. According to the debate among board members Paul Gutierrez, Nancy Teicheira, Dale Fritchen, Jay Holmes, Nellie Zavala and Evelyn Moore, the board members had been provided with food free of charge on the school district's tab. "We as board members can easily eat before we come, or stop by McDonald's or just bring our food," Fritchen said during the meeting. "We don't really need this. I think the money is just too far away from the kids." The board voted 5-2 to do away with the complimentary meals. Moore and Zavala were the dissenting votes.
20 years ago
October 10, 1992
A forum held for the seven candidates running for the Manteca City Council Wednesday turned out to be a mixed bag of issues and politics as the group amicably saw eye-to-eye on some subjects and typically went head-to-head on others. The candidates are Lucia Boyle, Greg Flora, Meredith Lord, Ken Ornick, Carlon Perry and incumbents Dave Balsinger and Wayne Flores. Voters will elect two council members on November 3.
30 years ago
October 15, 1982
Diana Wyrsch was crowned 1982 Pumpkin Queen as a crowd of Mantecans watched beneath the glitter of Pumpkin Festival rides Thursday night. She received her crown from 1981 Pumpkin Queen Paula Tilton. She will receive a $500 scholarship donated by local pumpkin growers George Perry and Sons, Dave Celli, Tony Teicheira and John Azevedo.
40 years ago
October 11, 1972
Margaret Johnson, a mother of two and an active member of the League of Women Voters, among other organizations, was asked by Mayor Chuck Shaefer to assume the duties formerly held by Norman Gould, who recently announced his resignation from the Manteca Planning Commission.
50 years ago
October 11, 1962
Congressman John J. McFall of Manteca will be honored here this Saturday night in a testimonial dinner commending his six years of service in the House of Representatives. The dinner will be held at the MRPS Hall at 135 North Grant Avenue. Principal speaker will be Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall. McFall attended public schools in Manteca.
60 years ago
October 9, 1952
As it began its second year of operation, several changes in the set-up of the Manteca District Ambulance Service were made at a meeting of the board of directors held in the council chambers of the City Hall a week ago last night. It was voted to hire a secretary at a salary of $35 per month and volunteer drivers are to be paid $2.50 each for the average 15-mile trip.
70 years ago
October 15, 1942
According to a check by Arbor Barth, Chief Observer of the Observation Post located at the Calla schoolhouse, there are 17 aircraft watchers who have served more than 100 hours since the service was adopted last December. Those 17 are eligible to receive a beautiful arm band in recognition of their faithful service in the Army Air Forces Ground Observer Corps.
80 years ago
October 13, 1932
All plans have been completed for the fourth annual dance to be held next Saturday night by Hope McFall Post, No. 249 American Legion in the Manteca Ballroom. Solly's Syncopaters eight-piece orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music for the occasion. Dancing will continue until 3 a.m.
90 years ago
October 13, 1922
The student body election at the local high school, carried on in a thoroughly business-like manner, was held last Friday as the climax of two weeks of exciting campaigning, filled with "soap box" speeches and other electioneering.
100 years ago
October 11, 1912
D. J. Davis of Ripon has taken over the moving picture show in Manteca.
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03/03/2014 (press release: media1press)
HM King Mohammed VI welcomed, Sunday at the international airport of Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara upon his return to the country after a period of recovery abroad.
In a statement to the press at his arrival at the Airport, President Ouattara thanked HM King Mohammed VI for his constant concern vis-à-vis Côte d'Ivoire and for the efforts that the Sovereign has made to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between two brotherly countries.
"Thank you, Your Majesty for your constant concern vis-à-vis our country, and for all the efforts you are making to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between our two brotherly countries," said President Ouattara.
"I would like to thank His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who gave us the great honor of staying in Côte d'Ivoire since last Sunday with a delegation of senior Moroccan government officials and businessmen," he added, highlighting the various initiatives and projects undertaken by the Sovereign during his stay in Côte d'Ivoire.
For his part, the King reiterated his sincere wishes for a speedy recovery and good health to President Ouattara to continue his tireless work for the Ivorian people.
This welcome ceremony reflects the historical, unique and exemplary ties binding the two brotherly countries and the constant will of the King to make of the Moroccan-Ivorian cooperation a model for South-South partnership. It is also part of the strong relations between the two heads of State.
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Autumn is Awesome in Amish Country! - Ohio Amish Country Experiences Volume #3 Issue #9
September 30, 2011
Ohio Amish Country Experiences
and Ohio Amish Country Marketing
Volume 03
October 2011
Dear Ohio Amish Country Enthusiast,
We in the northern hemisphere have just passed what is known as the September or Autumnal Equinox. This is the time of year where the sun has technically crossed the celestial equator, or midpoint, of its travel southward.
Simply stated - Fall or Autumn has officially arrived! This is the peak season for travel to Ohio Amish Country for several reasons.
The harvest is at its peak with anything and everything from apples & apple cider to pumpkins and pumpkin pie. Also, the foliage on the trees & shrubs are the most brilliant and colorful.
There is a chill in the air in the mornings, but the days are still warm and fresh without the oppressive summer heat. The smell of fall lingers in the air at night as heavy dew and even an occasional frost settle overnight.
All of this makes for the most unbeatable combination that just beckons you to come and experience it for yourself.
There's a host of activities and events you'll not want to miss. Actually, there are so many, you'll have difficulty deciding which to do and wish you could experience them all!
Remember, if you need a little help navigating around Ohio Amish Country, we strongly advise that you get an Ohio Amish Country map.
Don't forget to follow Experience Ohio Amish Country on Facebook for more tips & info.
In this issue we'll be highlighting:
Our Feature of the Month - Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant
The Tip of the Month - Visit Now!
A - Featured Recipe of the Month - Pumpkin Bars
And as always Monthly Events - Find out what's happening - where and when in Ohio Amish Country.
Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant
There's a quaint old fashioned-style diner right in downtown Berlin, Ohio called Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant.
If you've been around Berlin, you've probably heard that this is where the "locals" eat.
We decided to stop in and give them a try. The atmosphere is a simple, typical, diner style. The food is hearty, homemade and tasty.
Nothing is extravagant or flashy about the food or the décor. It is; however, a good meal, good service, and a good price.
And, yes, it is where the locals eat. You could tell that there was a good group of "regulars" there and it seemed like they were eating around the family table.
The restaurant is family owned and has been in business since 1938. They have Amish cooks, home-style food, homemade pies and daily specials.
They are right downtown on SR 39. Feel free to give them a call at 330-893-3287.
Visit Now!
If you plan to visit Ohio Amish Country - sometime - then now is the time. If you can only come one time of the year - then now is the time. If you've never been before, but intend to - then now is the time!
Bring your camera, there are beautiful and breathtaking views around nearly every corner. Bring your cooler, you'll want to bring some of the harvest home.
Bring your family, with so many festivals and activities it's a great family outing. Bring your appetite, there's so many "eating opportunities" to try.
Most importantly, if you can, spend a few days or a weekend. And if you do, make your reservations now - things are filling up fast! _________________________________________________________________
Featured Recipe of the Month
Pumpkin Bars
What better taste of fall than something pumpkin!
4 eggs
Beat eggs. Add sugar, salad oil, pumpkin, salt, soda and cinnamon. Beat well then add flour. Bake at 350°
8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick oleo 1 tsp. vanilla 1 lb. powdered sugar
Soften cream cheese and oleo. Cream with powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread on cooled bars.
Pumpkin Bars recipe given by Mrs. Jonas J.D. Miller from Cookbook with the Horse and Buggy People Vol. I.
Amish Wedding Foods publishes a cookbook called The Amish Wedding Story & Cookbook with over 300 favorite Amish Recipes.
You must be completely satisfied with your purchase or you may return it for your money back.
A collection of over 600 favorite recipes in 14 different categories from the Amish ladies of Holmes County.
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You must be completely satisfied with your purchase or you may return it for your money back.
Calendar of Events
October Events:
October 1
Apple Festival at Schrock's Amish Farm
October 1
Apple Butter Stirring at Amish Home at Yoder's
October 1
Fall Heritage Day
October 1
Fall Walking & Driving Tours
October 1
Native American Indians at Ridgeview Farm
October 1 & 2
NEOOC Orienteering Event & Fall Flapjack Flip
October 1 & 2
20th Annual Williamsburg Festival
October 1 & 2
Apple Dumpling Festival at Whispering Hills RV Park
October 1 & 2
Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival
October 1 & 2, 8 & 9
Sirna's Farm Fall Festival
October 1, 8, 15, 22
2011 Geauga Fresh Farmers' Market
October 1-30
Sunrise Farm's Fall Festival Weekends
October 1-30
Century Village Museum Public Tours
October 1-30
Pig Races at Ridgeview Farm
October 1-31
Ma & Pa's Horse Drawn Hay Rides/Fall Harvest
October 2
Union Hospital Auxiliary Card Party
October 6
Shutterbugs Camera Club
October 7
Benefit Amish Auction for DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children
October 7
Traditional Amish Auction
October 7
Fish Fry
October 7 & 8
Charm Days
October 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30
Derthick's Corn Maze
October 8
Cooking Class
October 8
Apple Butter Stirring at Yoder's Amish Home
October 8
Octoberfest at Heini's Gourmet Market
October 8
Fall Craft Class at Ridgeview Farm
October 8-9
Holmes County Antique Festival
October 8 & 9
Corn and Pumpkin Harvest Weekend
October 8 & 9
Ox Roast
October 8 & 9
63rd Apple Butter Festival
October 11
October 13
Rose Bead Workshop
October 14-16
Apple Butter Days
October 14-16
Apple Butter Stirrin' & Fall Harvest Festival
October 15
Apple Butter Stirring at Yoder's Amish Home
October 15
Hometown Hoe-Down
October 15
Pioneer Days - Step back in time at Ridgeview Farm!
October 15-16
Colonial Trade Fair
October 21-22
Forest Heritage Festival
October 21-22
Sleepy Hollow
October 29
Special Event Dinner
October 29
Pennyrug Class
Well, guess that's all for now - hope you find this news helpful and as exciting as we do.
Trust also that you'll have a great Ohio Amish Country Experience - real soon!
Best Regards,
Stuart & Norma Watson
P.S. Feel free to let us know what you think of our newsletter. Give us feedback or suggestions for future issues - just click here. Thanks again!
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The heating and air conditioning system is usually one of the most expensive items to replace in your MS Gulf Coast home. This is why you shouldn't take making decisions lightly when it comes to your system, whether it be maintenance or time to replace equipment. You should do research in advance to find the best qualified HVAC company in Gulfport MS to service your system long term. Like how you find a medical doctor you like and have stuck with for years.
Not all HVAC Contractors are created equal when it comes to customer service and quality of work. Choosing a Contractor based solely on lowest price will eventually cost you. Remember not only is this one of the most expensive systems to replace but it effects your finances every month. You have energy/utility bills every month and you want the system operating at it's highest efficiency possible. Short-cuts or incorrect workmanship can cost you money for months, even years afterward.
Heating & Air Conditioning Prices
The following is a list of price ranges for different heating and air conditioning repair or replacement items (no new construction prices). These ranges are within what a legitimate insured HVAC company would charge. Of course the prices depend on the size, brand, SEER and location of the unit being installed. Also the averages we used were 2.5-3 ton in size, 14 SEER, mid priced brand and easy equipment location.
Air Conditioner installed $2000-$3000
Air Conditioner & Evaporator Coil installed $2500-$4000
Air Conditioner, Evaporator Coil & Gas Furnace installed $4000-$6000
Air Conditioner & Air Handler (w/heat kit) installed $3500-$4500
Evaporator Coil installed $1000-$1800
Gas Furnace installed $1400-$2400
Heat Pump (condenser) installed $2500-$3500
Heat Pump & Air Handler (w/heat kit) installed $4000-$5000
Air Handler (w/heat kit) installed $1500-$2500
Again these prices are just averages to give you a ballpark figure to begin your research. Price should not be the determining factor alone. Look for the following qualities in a great HVAC business like Gulf Coast Heating and Cooling:
1. Legitimate Business and Insured
2. Has a presence online
3. Good online reviews (Yelp,Google,Facebook)
4. Answers their phone/easy to reach
5. Stands behind their work
6. Honors manufacturer warranties
7. Keeps scheduled visits and shows up on-time
8. Offers competitive pricing on quality products
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Godrej Central - Connecting to a better tomorrowStrategically located in Chembur, Godrej Central is poised to benefit from the infrastructure developments happening in Mumbai. With its close proximity to 3 railway stations, major highways and both airports, long commutes will be a thing of the past, giving you more time for yourself and your loved ones.So go on, be a part of your children's music rehearsals, take your family out more often and do everything you wish you had time for at Godrej Central.
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Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation and excellence to the real estate industry. The company is currently developing landmark projects in 12 cities across India. Established in 1990, Godrej Properties Limited is the first real estate company to have ISO certification. With projects that span across the country, the company's upcoming development covers over 8 million square meters. To create landmark structures, Godrej Properties collaborates with outstanding associates and reputed names. The company aims to deliver superior value to all stakeholders through extraordinary and imaginative spaces created out of deep customer focus and insight.


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'Maybe if someone drops a nest egg of money in here' - Lambert on Gestede and Leadbitter links
PUBLISHED: 13:53 03 January 2019 | UPDATED: 17:04 03 January 2019
Ipswich Town manager Paul Lambert says rumoured moves for Middlesbrough duo Rudy Gestede and Grant Leadbitter are out of the club's financial reach.
A report on Teamtalk linked the Blues with a double swoop for experienced striker Gestede and midfielder Leadbitter – a former Ipswich captain who made 124 appearances for the Blues between 2009 and 2012.
The report says Middlesbrough's summer interest in defender Jonas Knudsen has been revived during discussions over Gestede and Leadbitter, with the Teessiders said to be keen to move on a number of players in order to bring in new recruits.
MORE: 'It's the wrong structure... sheer madness' - Lambert wants change to contract approach
But Lambert played down talk of the switch, insisting they are out of Ipswich's price range.
"If somebody's going to drop a massive nest egg of money in here then you might look at it, but I don't think that's going to happen," he said.
"They are two good players, two experienced guys who have played at the top. I've spoken to a few lads and clubs to see if they would come and we need a bit of strength in there.
When asked if the duo's wages would be beyond the Blues, Lambert replied: "Well, yeah. But that's football.
MORE: Morris returning to Ipswich after Forest Green loan is ended early
"You can't put the club in a position where you're going to spend money because you can end up in ruins. I've seen it before.
"If it can't happen, it can't happen and you move onto the next one."
Lambert continued: "Marcus (Evans) has been brilliant with me since I've been here and I have no issues with that," he said.
"He's put money into the club before and has helped me every way he possibly can.
"We'll try our best to get the club out of the position it's in and everybody's working together which means a lot."
MORE: 'Nobody in Ipswich or Suffolk is feeling any worse' - Chambers on relegation battle and transfer business
The Blues are understood to be closing in on the signing of Hull striker Will Keane, with the 25-year-old likely to join on loan until the end of the season.
"There are loads of names out there at this minute in time and, hopefully if things go right, we'll get a few in next week," Lambert said when asked about Keane.
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text: Using a Mini Split for an Add-On to Your House Posted June 29, 2017 Adding on to your Shreveport home takes a bit of planning and a lot of decisions. Determining how to heat and cool your new room shouldn't add on to your to-do list. A mini-split system from Moon's Air could be an affordable way to keep your new area cozy without adding much to your list of decisions or your budget. A mini-split system consists of two main parts: a blower unit installed inside the room on an exterior wall and a condensing unit that is placed on the ground outside, similar to what you'd expect for a standard central air conditioner. The difference is that it doesn't require ductwork to get the job done! Mini-split systems are small and provide you a lot of opportunities for zoning—models can heat and cool up to four different zones, all with separate thermostats. This provides you the money-saving flexibility to heat or cool only the rooms that you'll be using, so you won't waste energy. Without a doubt you'll be over all of the construction in your home once your project is completed. The good news is that installing a mini-split system isn't invasive. The connection between the outdoor and indoor units normally needs roughly a three-inch hole through a wall. This is good news in terms of not needing further construction and in terms of safety—through-the-wall or window AC units both offer an opening for intruders. A mini-split system does not jeopardize your home's safety like that. They also permit you to have flexibility in how your space is arranged because compact indoor air handlers can be hung on a wall or from the ceiling, or even flush-mounted into a drop ceiling. When you're looking for the best way to heat and cool an addition to your home, call Moon's Air at 318-215-7938 and we'll help you go through all your possibilities. Back To Blog


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The social consequences of mild head injury and executive dysfunction /
DeBono, Anthony.
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Mild head injury (MHI) is a serious cause of neurological impairment as is evident by the substantial percentage (15%) of individuals who remain symptomatic at least 1-year following "mild" head trauma. However, there is a paucity of research investigating the social consequences following a MHI. The first objective of this study was to examine whether measures of executive functioning were predictive of specific forms of antisocial behaviour, such as reactive aggression, impulsive antisocial behaviour, behavioural disinhibition, and deficits in social awareness after controlling for the variance accounted for by sex differences. The second objective was to investigate whether a history of MHI was predictive of these same social consequences after controlling for both sex differences and executive functioning. Ninety university students participated in neuropsychological testing and filled out self-report questionnaires. Fifty-two percent of the sample self-reported experiencing a MHI. As expected, men were more reactively aggressive and antisocial than women. Furthermore, executive dysfunction predicted reactive aggression and impulsive antisocial behaviour after controlling for sex differences. Finally, as expected, MHI status predicted reactive aggression, impulsive antisocial behaviour, and behavioural disinhibition after controlling for sex and executive fimctioning. MHI status and executive functioning did not predict social awareness or sensitivity to reward or punishment. These results suggest that incurring a MHI has serious social consequences that mirror the neurobehavioural profile following severe cases of brain injury. Therefore, the social sequelae after MHI imply a continuum of behavioural deficits between MHI and more severe forms of brain injury.


text: Turn your outdoor space into "the place to be" with these sophisticated and oh so chic dining chairs. A slim profile and textilene mesh seats and backs give them modern flair. Their stackability and a resistance to the elements, makes them super practical. The Mayakoba collection includes a dining table, and stackable dining chairs in bright white or rich brown. Chairs are sold in pairs only.


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Price increase for Itomic Drupal Security Contracts from 1 July 2018
This is the first price increase for this service since it was offered up in about 2010.
The price reflects the average amount of effort, for an average (size/complexity) Drupal site, to ensure the effective security monitoring and patching of that site. Effort includes:
- Itomic's licence costs for security monitoring software.
- The hands-on action of developers to apply and test the patches to the staging version of the site, and later to the live version of the site. Note that we monitor and patch Drupal core files and all installed Drupal modules.
- Email communications to our clients to alert them to when patches have been applied to the staging and live sites, plus any additional comms/questions that may arise as a consequence.
We've been under pressure to increase the price for some time due to rising labour costs. This year Drupal has been the target of a larger than normal amount of Drupal security issues – some of them highly critical – which has acted as the catalyst for us to raise the price by 25% from 1 July 2018. You can read about the major Drupal core security advisories here: https://www.drupal.org/security
fyi: The new annual price equates to approx 1hr 15min per month per site of labour at our standard hourly rate.


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After reading this if u feel it looks like yr story i am not responsible for that....:-)
My feet were getting numb. My arms were getting tired. But I sat there,
looking at the monitor, pretending to work. What if I slept off on thekeyboard? What would people around me think? Am I not competitiveenough.Would another night out hurt. "No it won't." I consoled myself. "Work alittle more." I told myself.
Images of links between tables and pages from what we call, ETRMscrossed my mind. "Why?" I asked myself. "Why doesn't my mind wander away to themore beautiful things in life?" "Why does it always have to be WORK!!!?"
That was it. I couldn't take it anymore. I pressed the shutdown buttonon the PC as if to say, "I hate you". As if in reply, it took me twice toshut it down. I kicked my locker and walked out of my cubicle. The securityat the reception looked into my eyes sympathetically. I pretended like I amsolving problems in my head. As if the world depended on my sillyprogram.As if to justify the fact that the Security needs to respect me. I hatedmyself. I walked down the corridor towards the lift.
There I was, on the 10th floor. It was 3.30 in the morning. The terracelooked deserted. I loved the feeling. I was all alone. Just me, and thesky and the stars and the early morning breeze. I looked all around. Theworld looked much beautiful. Somewhere, far away, I could see lights. Ipresume that must have been another workplace where people like me are workingaway at their PCs.
I stood at the edge of the terrace. As I looked at the road that ran infront of our office, I slowly kept my palm on the wall. A chill ran downmy spine. Tiny droplets of water had formed on the wall, which I touched. Iwanted to feel it again. I touched it again. It was the most wonderfulfeeling. I wondered why I don't do these things often.
I decided to stay there till sunrise. I closed my eyes and waited.Finally, I could see a faint light in the east. Even though we hardly notice,these things do happen. Like sunrise and stuff. I saw the sun rise. As he roseI could see more and more buildings like ours. The breeze had got muchstronger. It was like sitting near the window seat of a bus that wasmoving through some lonely road near a lush paddy field. I got that taste inthe air. I got the feel. It was like heaven had met earth.
In the cubicle, I congratulate someone when his SELECT statement works.There I was, all alone, on the terrace, when more important things werehappening and I had no one to congratulate. I wanted to cry "Thank youGod"."Thank you for giving me this beautiful world to live in." But... thewords wouldn't come out. I felt guilty. I knew very well that I would go backin the cubicle once my emotions wore off.
"No" I said. "I am NOT going back there again." I ran down the stairs. Iwanted the glass that covers our reception to break and let some of thisair in. I rushed into my cubicle and got my bag and stuff. Running out, Idid not bother to sign the register. Strangely, my vehicle started with justone kick. I rode my bike quite fast, just to feel the air on my face.
When I reached the road, I realized that I was late. Considering thefact that I was in office since yesterday, I was really really late. Theworld had moved on. People had spent another night with their families. Kidshad spent another day studying for exams. Old folks had spent another nightwondering when to dye their hair. Teenagers had spent another nightdreaming about their loved ones.
There I was, like a machine coming out of my office building. I sawpeople taking their morning walks. Some of them jogging. Some of them standingand talking. Some old aunties jogging and talking and laughing, all at thesame time. There were newspaper-boys, milk-vendors and what not.
I started feeling out of place. "Was I from another planet orsomething?" I thought. I was dreaming I guess, a milk-vendor chap on his bicyclenearly hit my bike. "Idiot" I said. Didn't he know I am going home after atough day? Didn't he know that I am tired, and do not have the energy for suchcrap? "Wait a minute," I told myself. "Are you doing somebody a favor bystaying in the office so long?" "Will this world be a better place ifyou do that?" "Do you have it in you to buy one meal for that milk-vendor'sfamily?"
YOU CAN'T!!! And that's the truth. You can't do anything except writingpieces of code, which you regard as full of life for reasons known bestto you.
I broke into tears thinking about my own plight. I hated the fact that Iexisted. Why was I going through this entire trauma? What was holding mehere? The money?. The passion to program?. The feeling that I would beisolated if I didn't work?. I don't know. I am still searching for theanswers.
Then, suddenly out of nowhere, images of my family came into my mind. Mydad, who had taken care of the family since I remember him. In fact,since I remember anything. My mom who would not have slept even a little bit,since I have not reached home. And my brother, who doesn't actually show it,but misses me when he doesn't see me. "I am not alone" I shouted. "I havethis beautiful world to live in, with beautiful people in it"
Friends, do go out sometimes. Share your life with the people you lovethe most. Share your life with the nature. Share it with the wind. Share itwith the sun. Share it with the rain. Things much much more important thanprogramming is happening out there. But it won't come for you, you haveto go out and find it.
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Saturday, October 09, 2004
Thought of the day - "My Night Out"
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Are you or someone you love struggling with substance abuse or addiction and in need of addition recovery rehab in Bergen County NJ? New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. is here to aid with treatment suited to the person as a whole. We know that recover is a challenging path to follow and we supply a holistic rehab that teaches the client the tools they must have to achieve sobriety and also to stay sober. After the body is healed from the damage of substance abuse, the mind are able to be guided to seek healthier lifestyles. Our clients will be able to avoid situations which result in relapse after what we teach. When addictive tendencies present themselves, it is vital to take positive action. To this end we provide our clients with many tools for self monitoring stress levels and emotions. their self control abilities. For more information about our substance abuse rehabilitation program in Bergen County NJ, simply get in touch with us.
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Ethics of Using WordPress Themes for Clients
Our business recently started using WordPress themes as a means of constructing websites for clients. Using themes provides an time-cost efficient method of producing powerful websites without sacrificing functionality. Since our costs stay down, we can reduce our price for the client and ultimately become a stronger competitor in the marketplace.
But these WordPress "themes" only cost about $45 on average, and we are turning around and charging clients upwards of $1500 for their website. So the ethical question then becomes, "Are we overcharging?" Well I did some research and found out that we are actually quite reasonable. It is common to see some web developers charging up to $8000 for websites built with the foundation of a purchased theme. The basis of the justification lies in the knowledge and tools of a web developer. In the same way a home owner would willingly pay a contractor significantly more than the cost of the materials to renovate a home, so a client is perfectly content with paying a web developer the agreed upon amount so long as the expectations of the project are met within a timely fashion.
So what are these "tools & skills" of the modern-day web developer that allows for such a high mark-up on website projects. Well first, we need to look at the tools in terms of quantitative measure, money for this case. Most developers utilize the adobe creative suite as their basis for developing online content. The cost of the entire package is a whopping $1700, but for a developer, this is an investment in the job and will pay for itself in time.
Web Tip of the Week- From Design to Development
The creation of a new website entails various steps starting initially with an idea, and (hopefully) ending with an attractive, functional website that communicates the desired message to the correct audience.
Sounds simply enough when it's described in one sentence, but the above process involves very distinct steps that all add together to create the "pillars" that form a website.
If you are familiar with Web Design/Photoshop, then I'm sure you've seen those brilliant, graphic designs, that contain multiple lighting effects and heavy image content to illustrate key points or main features. Well this all looks pleasing to the eye, but when we flip the page to developing the design, problems are bound to occur.
With the current standards for Web Development, quite a few of these "lighting effects" such a nice glow behind an image, are not supported with any of the web languages. The only way to achieve such effects would be to slice certain bits or your PSD file specifically for those lighting/pattern/etc effects and inserting them into the site as background images or some other kind of image.
Now that being said, heavy image based websites require more delicacy in development for the sake of optimization. You should be asking question like, "Do we really want to sacrifice optimization/time for these minute details that only add marginal attraction to the design?" The answer is for you to decide.
So tip of the Week? Design and Development should have some overlap. As a developer, knowing how to use the basics of Photoshop is required (slicing and dicing PSDs for the web) in order to build the design. However, when we look at designers, many of them work solely from the perspective of looks and ignore functionality.
It would be much better, from an optimization perspective, if designers took into consideration HOW their designs are going to be built. Now I know that is the job of the developer, but all I suggest it that designers understand basics elements of what it means to convert a static image to a live website. This is especially critical for web development teams who operate on deadlines to meet client needs.
Best Pixel Size
So I've run into an interesting issue with our latest web development strategy, how wide should the site be in terms of pixel count? Is it best to do a liquid style CSS approach to have the site fit the browser screen, or to have the website set at a fixed with?
While there are several factors that go into this decision, I think one of the more underrated aspects is the TARGET MARKET. Who are you trying to reach (age, demographic, location, social class, etc.)? For example, if you know that the majority of your online customers are older folks who are yet fairly computer literate, there is a high probability that they are using an older 15″ monitor to surf the web. Or are you trying to target the younger, modern, designer/entrepreneur who is much more likely to have a larger screen.
With all this focus on SEO (not to belittle it), I think that at times, people forget fundamental marketing techniques that are by no means "outdated" just because we live in a technology era. Google analytics is a great example of the shift in the fundamentals to the virtual world, seeing where people come from, how long they stay on each page, etc. It's online consumer behavior 101.


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The aluminum crystal card provides a surface to analyze/classify snow grain and also has a slope index, which allows you to determine slope angles from a topographical map. This small yet very informational tool will take your snow safety skills to a new level.
- Dimensions: 6 x 4 in (15 x 10 cm)
- 1, 2, and 3 mm grids
- Protective clear coat
- Crystal and snowpit 'cheat sheets'
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Woo, looka the sweet view of that Hummer!
Greenpoint club-cum-sweat-factory Studio B opened its vaguely controversial rooftop on Friday night. Nate "Igor" Smith went and took photos for your Monday-morning ogling pleasure.
Brazilian Girls in their dressing room
Half of Chester French
Brazilian Girls frontgirl Sabina Sciubba
Half of Chester French, Boston's version of Vampire Weekend
Roxy Cottontail
DJ Eddie IXL
More photos from the night ovah heah.
This article from the Village Voice Archive was posted on May 5, 2008


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Here's Irina Kulikova playing Viktor Kozlov's Ballad for Beautiful Elena on a fantastic 1967 Ignacio Fleta spruce top. This particular guitar is a bit rare as it features CSA rosewood for the back and sides, where Fleta used Indian rosewood on most of his guitars.
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where can I find this music sheet? Thanks.
Wow, GSI videos are really becoming a standard for how to record the classical guitar.
(Yes, I know a great player like Kulikova helps too.)
Man, what beautiful trebles. And she really brings them out to full fruition. Very few guitarists in the world can play at her level… IMO.
Thanks for the post!
Beautiful! Beautifully played, beautiful guitar and piece of music. Very inspiring!
Don't miss Irina Kulikova if you have a chance to see her play. Her concerts are very entertaining with a wonderful dialog she portrays to the audience. Irina Kulikova is a World Class guitarist with a gorgeous tone combined with masterful technique.
This piece is on her Russian music CD. Victor Kozlov music is a little hard to find, but you can also contact him directly at email@example.com
Mr Kozlov compositions are really great for the guitar player. Fabulous melodies that lay perfectly on the fretboard.
Maravilha de voz desse violão,que definição claríssima. Muito bom.
Oh my……………what a beautiful and inspiring performance by Irina! Superb job! I'm going to try and find the music! Just lovely!
The score can be downloaded from: http://www.notomania.ru/noty_kompozitsii.php?n=4818#
Gosh this isn't impeccable. I want the sheet music! The link above doesn't work!


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Things You Might Not Know About Saunas
In Sweden, where it is incredibly cold, the people there devised a way to heat themselves with the use of a heated room. This heated room was called saunas later on. Nowadays, saunas are not just for mere heating. Researchers around the world have found out that saunas help the body excrete toxins and other harmful substances out of the body. This process is called detoxification by alternative medicine experts and a few doctors worldwide. There are two types of saunas in the world, the traditional steam saunas and the infrared just like the infrared sauna Brisbane has.
Infrared Sauna vs Conventional Sauna
They basically serve the same purpose. However, they differ in the way they emit heat. Infrared saunas just like the infrared sauna Brisbane has today involve using infrared, an electromagnetic radiation that is produced by heated objects. Since these things are much smaller than steam, they can penetrate the skin more which causes detoxification in a relatively lower temperature compared to conventional saunas.
Conventional saunas on the other hand are usually larger than the infrared ones which is why they can accommodate more people in on one sitting. If you are the kind of person that likes going to saunas with other people then this might be the right one for you. However if you like to enjoy your privacy and want to keep all the good heat to yourself, then the infrared sauna Brisbane has might be the right choice for you.
Health Benefits
Dr. Luke Fortney of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health said that he recommends sauna to a lot of people in one of his interviews. He said that he recommends it to people with high blood pressures, high stress levels and muscle spasms. Studies conducted by the said university also showed that it has relieved certain levels of joint pain among people aged 60 and above.
In addition to that, saunas imitate the effect of exercise. It increases the heart rate of the individuals that do it and opens their pores making them excrete toxins. So, it is like the laid back version of exercise minus the work. It also relaxes the mind which can eliminate stress. Read more at Aussie Saunas
What is the optimum temperature?
The preferred temperature can actually vary from individual to individual. Most saunas are around 90 degree Celsius but you don't have to worry because the human body can withstand air temperatures up to 120 degrees. If you are a beginner, you can buy the cheap infrared sauna Brisbane offers because you don't need the extra stuff that are offered by the high end ones yet. Always remember to start at lower temperature so that you will not be harming yourself. Check out Dan Hadley Adelaide
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Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.
As a Software Engineer on the Engineering Infrastructure team at Oculus, you'll ensure the delivery of a world-class developer and customer experience by building tools and services to assist with developing, building, testing, releasing, and monitoring the life performance of Oculus software. You'll have the chance to work with many teams (e.g. product development, infrastructure, automation, research, production engineering) across Oculus and Facebook. We have the opportunity to leverage Facebook's infrastructure, which allows us to do drive this in a scalable, reliable, and quick manner and provides unique opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented engineer, with a passion for building great software products.
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Sir Richard Branson's airline said it is not going to pay landing and parking charges due from January 1 until it sees the results of an internal inquiry into the disruption.
Tens of thousands of passengers were stranded when BAA-owned Heathrow ground to a halt for several days before Christmas after heavy snowfall and freezing conditions iced up the runways and jet stands.
Steve Ridgway, Virgin's chief executive, told the Financial Times: "We've told BAA we are going to hold back some of the monies we owe them.
"Because while we accept, and indeed we did, step up to our responsibilities to look after our customers, we feel they should also feel some of that accountability."
The fees Virgin are withholding are said to be less than £10 million, while Spanish-owned BAA's inquiry is due to be published in March.
Mr Ridgway added: "We want this inquiry to really focus on what happened and when the airport reasonably should have reopened and then we want compensation for all the costs we unnecessarily incurred after that.
"We're going to do that by holding back the fees we pay BAA and when the inquiry comes out we will happily sit down and work out what the right numbers are."
All planes at Heathrow and Gatwick were grounded on December 18 after several inches of snow fell and temperatures plunged below zero.
Heathrow's second runway was closed until December 21, meaning airlines had to pay for thousands of passengers to be accommodated and rebooked.
BAA chief executive Colin Matthews launched an inquiry into the shutdown last month. He also agreed to forgo his annual bonus during the public outcry.
At one point Prime Minister David Cameron intervened to express his frustration that it was "taking so long for the situation to improve".
BAA, which is owned by Ferrovial, the Spanish infrastructure group, said in response to Virgin's move: "Heathrow's conditions of use do not provide any basis for Virgin Atlantic or any other airline to withhold airport charges."


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Following the launch of last year's first global integrated brand campaign that marked the brand's 120th anniversary, today, RIMOWA conti...
Following the launch of last year's first global integrated brand campaign that marked the brand's 120th anniversary, today, RIMOWA continues the conversation on purposeful travel with three impactful stories, featuring intimate portraits of iconic friends of the brand.
The select cast celebrates the collective mindset that has made them who they are – a fundamental belief that mastery is a never-ending journey and that no one builds a legacy by standing still. While this campaign echoes the ethos set forth by RIMOWA in their first global brand campaign, this second look focuses on the hardships of the road, both real and metaphorical, and the resilience and drive required to endure and thrive.
Basketball legend, LeBron James; Artistic Director Dior Men's and fashion designer, Kim Jones; and Chinese pianist prodigy, Yuja Wang all share an intimate view into their lives on the go, and how constant challenge drives them toward success. Shot across 4 counties by 3 different directors, every director worked closely with each individual icon to create an emotionally insightful, personal and visually distinct expression of their particular journey.
LeBron James' story is a poetically incisive look at the importance of being driven beyond discomfort in order to pursue greatness. Kim Jones' story features a collage of urban scenes and textures, from Japan to India, that celebrate how the places we go are woven into our work. Yuja Wang's story presents an intimate look at a lifetime performer, probing how the constant upset of being on the go helps her focus on her craft.
Launching today with Kim Jones' film, with LeBron James' and Yuja Wang's films following later in June, the global integrated brand campaign will be featured across paid and owned social and digital channels, Air France, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific in-flight entertainment, select cinemas in the US and Europe, airports in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Nice, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and OOH in key cities like New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo. The campaign will also feature retail activations and exclusive limited-edition stickers.
Created in partnership between Anomaly in Berlin and RIMOWA's internal creative team, the campaign will be activated globally with special emphasis on RIMOWA's seven key markets – USA, China, HK, Japan, Germany, UK, and France.
Frank Hahn, Executive Creative Director at Anomaly Berlin, comments: "In our second year of RIMOWA's NEVER STILL campaign we are not falling short of inspirational stories with a new line up of longtime RIMOWA owners that live this philosophy. These extraordinary personalities shape our world and culture beyond their profession. Shot in Tokyo, India, Los Angeles and Toronto we again paired each icon with a unique director and had them bring to life their genuine stories as meaningful life lessons and inspiration to travel. 'No one builds a legacy by standing still' is a concept that will never lose its inspirational power."
Simon Owen, CEO at Anomaly Berlin, adds: "We couldn't be more proud of the strong global partnership we have with Rimowa and with the work that's coming out as a result. Ambitious clients deserve ambitious thinking and this installment of 'Never Still' is yet further proof of that."
Alexandre Arnault, CEO at RIMOWA, comments: "RIMOWA's 'Never Still' is not a concept that loses steam after one campaign – it's an idea on which to build. As a brand dedicated to the heritage of consumer-focused craftsmanship, longevity and innovation, RIMOWA is committed to participating in the conversation by adding meaningful cultural context to our products. Together with this group of diverse global icons, we continue to open up a conversation beyond travel to explore what it means and takes to move forward."
Chief Brand Officer: Hector Muelas
Head of Global Marketing: Jenny Huang
Head of Global PR: Samantha Garrett
Global Art & Creative Manager: Yannis Henrion Global Senior Copywriter: Nicole Rodriguez Woods
Executive Creative Director: Frank Hahn
Creative Directors: Sebastian Lyman, Nikolaus Ronacher, Bertrand Fleuret Executive Producer: Kerli Teo
Producer: Joanna Roman, Eric Kim, Jana Schelkle
Stills Producer: Davor Brkan
Account Director: Tania Delamotte
Account Manager: Julia Saumande, Claudia Mulligan
Project Manager: Mona Vogel
Strategist: Anneliese Rapp, Dan Ball
Art Director: Mayara Schmidt, Jan Volpp, Yonca Yilmaz, Konstantin Kopf Copywriter: Malu Figuereido
Legal: Julia Clark, Therese Spillane, Grant Thompson
Kim Jones
- Director: Jonas & Julien
- DOP: Antonio Paladino
- Editor: Elise Butt @ Trim Editing
- Executive Producer: Ben Schneider
- Producer: Beate Ehlert
- Visual Effects: Builders Club
- Music:
- Track Title: Pre Barok
- Composer/Arranger: Mica Levi, Oliver Coates
- Publisher(s): Beggars Music; Domino Music Publishing Ltd
- Label: Wrap Records
BWGTBLD Berlin
Lebron James
- Director: Philippe Tempelman
- DOP: Patrick Scola
- Editor: Sam Ostrove @ Cabin Edit
- Executive Producer: Philipp Ramhofer
- Producer: Juliane Geusendam
Yuja Wang
- Director: Matt Baron
- DOP: Ben Carey
- Executive Producer: Arrow Kruse @ Alldayeveryday, Shawn Angelski @ Pink Buffalo
- Line Producer: Marc Milliard
- Production Manager: David ''Grover'' Cosgrove
Kim Jones
- Photographer: David Luraschi
- Agent: Clara Hautecoeur, Mathilde Manaud @ Mirror Mirror
- Producer: Clémence Cuvelier
- Retouching: 100Berlin Creative Retouching
Lebron James
- Photographer: Matt Jones
- Agent: Jillian Johnson, John Moore @ Walter Schupfer Management
- Producer: Jay Rodan @ Sheriff Production
- Retouching: Velem LA, 100Berlin Creative Retouching
Yuja Wang
- Photographer: Riley Stewart
- Agent: Nicole Gomez / Agency Director + Executive Producer @ Fuse
- Producer: Marc Milliard
- Retouching: 100Berlin Creative Retouching


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Bell Media is stacking comedy on its roster.
The company announced Thursday pilot orders for two original half-hour comedies backed by Canadian talent that has heavy stateside experience, Satisfaction and Spun Out, for CTV. It also unveield a Just For Laughs comedy gala series lineup, and a revival of '60s game show Match Game for The Comedy Network.
Ensemble comedy Satisfaction will be produced by Halifax-based DHX Media and is written by Tim McAuliffe (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Up All Night) and exec produced by Michael Donovan (Bowling for Columbine, This Hour Has 22 Minutes).
The series focuses on a twenty-something couple and the friend they invite to live with them to help them pay rent, and the issues around friendships, relationships, freedom and commitment which emerge as a result.
And CTV's first multi-cam comedy, Spun Out, from Toronto-based Project 10 Productions, is co-created, written and exec produced by Jeff Biederman (Life With Derek) and Brent Piaskoski (According to Jim). Brian K. Roberts is co-creator, director and exec producer. Andrew Barnsley (Hot Box) also exec produces.
Spun Out features a writer who turns to a PR agency to put a positive spin on his misbehaviours, only to start working there himself.
The two series are slated to begin shooting in the fall in Toronto.
Just for Laughs
And for the Comedy Network, the company also disclosed a multi-year deal with Just For Laughs, which includes broadcasts of the galas from the upcoming 30th anniversary season of Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival.
The CBC confirmed to Playback that it will, however, continue to carry its usual slate of JFL programming, including a two-hour event special celebrating the JFL fest's 30th anniversary, and another two one-hour specials throughout the year, according to CBC's English services media relations rep Chris Ball.
Footage for the Comedy Network gala series will be shot at the upcoming JFL festival this July, including The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala and Canadian comedy stars Debra DiGiovanni and Caroline Rhea, to be aired on the network in the fall.
"This new series will deliver the full festival experience to our viewers like never before – both galas and club performances," says Bell Media senior VP of independent production Corrie Coe in a statement.
The gala series, produced by Just For Laughs Television in association with The Comedy Network, will be exec produced by Bruce Hills, Any Nulman and Gilbert Rozon.
Match Game
And Bell Media also grabbed the rights from FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) to the English-language revival of game show Match Game.
Montreal-based Zone3 is set to shoot a 60-ep order of the half-hour series, based on FME's international format, which has seen local versions produced in the U.K., Australia, the Netherlands and Germany.
The series was first broadcast in 1962, featuring contestants attempting to match celebrities' answers to fill-in-the-blank questions.
According to a release from Bell Media, the revamped local version of Match Game will act as a launching platform for Canuck comedic talent, with casing currently underway for a rotating panel of six comedians and a host.
Match Game will be executive produced by Isabelle Bourduas and Michael Kronish, with Martha Kehoe producing.
With files from Matthew Sylvain