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Turnbull has been under pressure from the Nationals who are opposed to an emissions trading scheme. As a result we get this:
The Opposition Leader, Malcolm Turnbull, will announce a three-pronged policy of greenhouse gas reduction that will impose no direct costs on businesses or homes and require no behavioural change, and aims to eradicate divisions in the Coalition over climate change.
It's astonishing that a serious response to climate change can be advertised as requiring "no behvioural change" but there you go.
The speech itself is interesting, with three major policy proposals.
Our plan captures three gigantic opportunities for CO2 abatement that the Rudd Government has ignored:
· A Green Carbon Initiative - a comprehensive biocarbon strategy ofinvesting in the health of our landscape, restoring soil carbon by reversing over-grazing and excessive tillage, embedding CO2 in biochar (charcoal fertiliser), tree planting, and revegetation;
· Dramatically increasing energy efficiency, especially in buildings;
· Constructing at least two industrial scale carbon capture and storage power stations deploying industrial scale solar energy and geothermal energy and harnessing the energy of the oceans through tidal and wave power.
The Green Carbon Initiative aims to address the issues of terrestrial carbon sequestration discussed in my previous post. Turnbull has been talking to serious people about this and the measures he proposes seem worthwhile. Of course the small matter of the structure of the incentives in the Kyoto protocol and its successors needs to be addressed so that Australia gets full credit for any moves in this direction. It's hard to know how to weigh the contributions of serious thought and political opportunism in this proposal.
As to the second point, increased energy efficiency should be the FIRST priority of policy makers and politicians in response to the twin challenges of climate change and the need for economic stimulus. Here I would fault Turnbull only for inappropriate emphasis.
His third point which mainly emphasizes carbon capture and storage at coal fired power stations needs a serious caveat. CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE IS AN UNPROVEN TECHNOLOGY. On the other hand the various sources of alternative energy generation are already technologically feasible and even economic in the right circumstances. Again the emphasis is all wrong.
Finally the implication that the Rudd Government is not thinking about any of these approaches seems a little unfair!
Nevertheless the politics of climate change and emissions trading in Australia look to be very interesting in the coming year.


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Sun, 23 February 2014
Rex Murphy won't answer questions about taking Oil Sands money, but his editor, The National Post's Jon Kay, will.
Direct download: Ep.21_-_Jonathan_Kay_Defends_Rex_Murphy.mp3
Category:media/news -- posted at: 9:56pm EDT
Sun, 16 February 2014
The CBC's chief conservative commentator has a glaring conflict of interest, reports investigative journalist Andrew Mitrovica.
Direct download: Ep.20_-_Rex_Murphy_is_paid_by_the_Oil_Sands_and_the_CBC_wont_disclose_or_discuss_it.mp3
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Sun, 9 February 2014
Author Sheila Heti on her own hype, GIRLS, and why she doesn't care about CanLit.
Direct download: Ep.19_-_Sheila_Heti.mp3
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Sun, 2 February 2014
Conflict and controversy as Gavin McInnes and others remember Voice of Montreal, a government-subsidized community newspaper in the 90s that grew into a global brand.
Direct download: 018_VICE_an_oral_history.mp3
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It is becoming too much: Suresh Kalmadi
CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi speaks exclusively to HT.india Updated: Aug 05, 2010, 02:59 IST
Why is everything such a mess?
All things are on track, it's just that a few issues have been raised by the media. I've appointed a committee to look into things, let's see what comes of it. Infrastructure does not come under me. All these things that are being shown — this is not ready, that is not ready — that is the job of the SAI (Sports Authority of India), the NDMC or Delhi Government.
So you say you're just getting flak because you're the face of the Games?
I am taking it. I will not say no… but it's becoming too much.
What of the reported Central Vigilance Commission's issues?
In the CVC report, there's nothing mentioned about me. It's all about construction activity. We (the Organizing Committee) are not named in the CVC report at all. We have nothing to do with tenders etc. I am responsible for Rs 1600 crore, I am not responsible for the 20-25000 crore given by the central government for various things. Out of this 1600 crore there is the salaries of all the staff, which is 400-500 crore, then there is the rental for this building, about 300 crore. From my budget of Rs 1600 crore, half straightaway goes in administrative expenses. The balance remains for the Games as such. So I don't have a very big budget.
Then why the perception that you control so much of the money?
It's very wrong. Everybody else has been given a grant. I'm the only one who has got money as a loan, so it has to be paid back. I will try and pay back as much possible. Till now, I've got Rs 900 crore from the government. I've already collected 700 crore revenue through sponsorship, TV rights, merchandising and ticket sales. I can't touch that money that comes in as I have to give it back to the government. The target for TV rights was $30 million, but we've already collected about $50 million.
The Organising Committee signed a contract with Australian firm SMAM where SMAM promised to generate US$122.58 million. How much of this has been generated? The contract also says that about 20 per cent will be given to SMAM. Isn't that too highfor a commission?
We signed with SMAM in 2007 and this was passed by the Executive Board. It's not true that 20 per cent has to be given as commission. In the first slab it's 15 per cent, then, if it exceeds a certain amount, for the second slab it's 20 per cent and if it exceeds even that, it's 23 per cent. This includes their expenses. They have a staff of 10-12 people sitting here. Their salaries are paid by SMAM, including boarding, lodging. It's the same amount as Melbourne (2006 Commonwealth Games) or China (2008 Beijing Olympics), and they're the same people who did both those events.
Has the sponsorship been generated?
The sponsorship usually comes in the last three months. In Melbourne, 60 per cent came in the last three months. Here also we have to negotiate with a lot of people. We have raised sponsorship money. The issue with SMAM was that we have signed with public sector companies but we are not paying a pie to SMAM from the money that the Railways is giving us. Services, branding, that's a hell of a task.
But it looks very odd to have money paid as commission to an Australian firm from money generated by the government's own units
Just because I, Suresh Kalmadi, pick up the phone and speak to a PSU, they are not going to just give the money. SMAM have gone to the PSUs, presented their case. If they want a commercial deal they have to pay SMAM. It depends on whether they're (the PSUs) entering a commercial deal or giving a donation. Everyone wants branding, hoardings, TV presence, tickets … Still, because of the perception that we are helping SMAM, in the last one year, we amended the contract so they'll get only 50 per cent of public sector money for servicing and for branding etc.
So suppose ONGC gives you 100 crore, just as a figure...
Nobody's giving me 100 crore, so maybe 25 crore
Suppose they give you 20crore, you would normally give SMAM four crore as a 20 per cent commission, but in this case, as it's amended, you give them 50 per cent of that, so two crore plus something or just a flat total.
Just a flat total… We negotiated with them saying the public reaction is that you're getting too much money. So they showed us, we've done this, that… But we said if they're public sector units, and they don't want branding, they are making donations, then we'll give you nothing.
Are you getting donations?
No, we are not, everybody wants commercial rights, but the choice is there… if somebody doesn't want branding, that choice is there. With the Railways like I said, we're not giving them a pie.
So how much sponsorship have you got so far?
We have contracted about 400 crore so far in sponsorship.
So your total shortfall is about 550 crore? (From the 960 crore targeted)
One minute… As I said, we've already got 900 crore from the govt, plus we've got these two figures, 400 crore plus 230 crore from TV rights. If there's a shortfall in any expenditure or income, then the government will pay but having said that we don't want that kind of a situation.
The CAG reportedly says in a report to the Prime Minister's Office that the Indian Olympic Association gets five per cent of all revenue, not just the surplus.
That's not true. In case of a surplus, and after money is returned to the government, then the IOA can get some money.
The Games were awarded in November 2003, why did everything, all work, start in late 2007 or early 2008?
Because of Mani Shankar Aiyar, he was sports minister then and nothing moved. He was totally against the Games and there was nothing I could do about it. It was a sad period at that time and after a few attempts we didn't even bother sending anything to him as it would not be moved.
Then there were international clearances needed for the infrastructure, those took time. For instance, take the velodrome …we started constriction, got the concrete structure done but when we sent it to the international federation for approval, their rules had changed and they said it's a wooden surface, asked us to enclose the thing and make it air-conditioned. But now the velodrome is next only to Beijing's. Then, the various systems in Delhi for getting clearances, the NDMC, MCD, the Delhi government, getting permissions is not a simple job. Then after that, environmental clearances. After that, some matters went to court, there were budget and government processes to be followed in the tender process. But now we have world class stadiums.
So why are they falling apart?
The CAG report deals with infrastructure, I'm not qualified to speak on that because I am not handling it. You have to ask the various government agencies, the SAI, DDA, MCD, Delhi government etcetera for that. The field of play is where I have to make sure things are okay and I am satisfied with that.
The OC is a mix of all the people organizing the Games in totality. Last year you said the stadium deadline was 31st December, pushed back from October, then it became March. But they're still not completely ready.
Well, the heavy rainfall came…it's good it happened now instead of at the Commonwealth Games…it's all like a test event. When people come they will have no problems.
So the OC doesn't ask for accountability?
(Shrugs) My job is organise the games…we have to oversee the games…but other jobs — tenders, getting venues completed — is their (the MCD, DDA, Delhi government etc) job, not mine. The Games Village is being looked after by the DDA and there are issues with the village also. We don't have that much time though, something like 45 days, the athletes are coming in by September 16.
When is the Games Village going to be ready?
End of the month…furnished
There is a thinking that contracts are being given out at the last minute so there won't be time to vet them.
No. Like, my problem with the Games Village…10000 people to be fed, different cuisines, Asian for the Asians, Continental for the some, like that, no Indians can manage all that. When we issued the first tender for the catering, only one company had applied so we said re-tendered, and the same Australian company came forward again. This time, they realized they were the only one, so they jacked up their prices. What could I do? If I accepted a single tender then I would be questioned by the audit.
How many tickets will be given as passes?
We have to categorise… we're thinking of giving slum children some so that they can watch…some will go the venue owners, the DDA, MCD etc.
Are you looking at sponsorship from any liquor company due to a shortfall in sponsorship revenue?
No, not in the field of play, maybe perhaps at some hospitality event.
What is the truth behind the alleged forged email documents?
How the e-mails are going are for the technology chaps to check. I've ordered a probe and we are waiting for the report, it will be submitted tomorrow.
The Queen's Baton Relay dates were finalised three to four months before the event itself on October 29. Why was there no time to sign and vet contracts with AM Films or its sister concern? Why this mess?
We had signed the contracts with (international marketing agency) Jack Morton as a dual tender. Many of the things were being done by them. What happened in this case was that when the President of India said she will come, we had to scale up the budgets. The clearance of the (OC's) executive board was taken and we reapplied to the Reserve Bank of India for more finances. In London, we didn't expect much trouble.
Then, on October 23, there was a meeting with the London Mayor's office, the London police and the Buckingham Palace people. They told us to stop the publicity campaign as otherwise more people would come. They said we could expect a crowd of a minimum of 15,000-20,000 people and we had better have barricading, toilets, ambulances etc and video screens put up. They told us that if this was not done then the QBR would not go ahead. We had not time to call for a tender. We called Morton , but they said they had their hands. I needed to get the Games going, so this firm (AM Films) we were already using had a sister concern (AM Cars and Vans) and we took their help. Four to five days before the event, we had no time for anything. We had not time to call for a tender, so we asked this firm, a sister concern of a firm (AM Films) who we were already working with, to step in. It was last minute and was obviously more expensive.


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My brilliant friend Jana Christy (artist extraordinaire) forwarded me this incredible link to a talk that Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love) recently made at the TED conference. She talks about her own rise to fame and what she knows about how we often ruin genius. Great talk.


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Resting on the top shelf of rookie offensive lineman Dakota Dozier's locker is an autographed picture of Willie Colon.
Dozier is not the only member of the Jets' roster with a Colon headshot in his locker. Second-year offensive lineman Dalton Freeman has one as well, also resting on the top shelf of his locker mixed among socks and deodorant.
They aren't autograph collectors necessarily. They won the autographed headshot of Colon after their recent appearance on "Jets Huddle," which airs on CBS2. The duo won a game show against two teammates and got the autographed photos as their prize.
The photo isn't even glossy as one Jets player noted during the course of an interview.
The combination of Dozier and Freeman beat the tight end tandem of Jace Amaro and Chris Pantale in a yet-to-be-aired segment on the show (whoops, spoiler alert). There was a brainteaser portion and a skills portion, such as catching a dollar bill dropped out of the air.
And the winning team won Colon's headshot and autograph, which Dozier and Freeman now keep in a place of prominence in their lockers.
"I'm glad to display my Willie photo," Dozier told Metro. "We came out kind of slow — the brainteasers stumped a little bit. They beat us in that. But then we regrouped and showed resilience. We came back and we won something that I now cherish."
As Dozier speaks, the photo of Colon seems to glare down at the rookie, almost as if he senses a hint of sarcasm.
The segment for "Jets Huddle" took about 30 minutes to shoot and was filmed two weeks ago at the team's facility. The first question in the brainteaser section, for instance, was "How many animals did Moses bring on the ark?"
The answer, of course, is that Noah brought the animals on the ark, not Moses. The tight ends got that one right to get off to a strong start.
Pantale said the tight end team "lost fair and square."
"I'd like an opportunity to redeem myself," Pantale said. "I'm not going to beg for a photograph, I want to win one outright."
His teammate on the show, the rookie Amaro, takes some blame in the dollar bill drop where the players are supposed to catch a dollar bill falling out of mid-air. He said the tight ends want a rematch, which sounds like a ratings bonanza in the works.
No one knew what the prize for winning the competition would be and according to Pantale, "if I did know it was his photo, I'd probably have tried a bit harder."
But in some ways, perhaps the losers are the real winners in all of this.
"You get a picture or you don't," Amaro said. "I think the rules are that you have to keep it in your locker till the end of the season. Maybe it's a little bittersweet. I wanted to win but I don't want to have to have that photo every day — yeah, you know. So, yeah, maybe losing isn't so bad after all."
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On May 19, 2013, the MMAFRC members hosted a flying demonstration for the Boy Scouts and leaders of Troop 34 from Arlington Heights, IL. The boys and leaders all had the opportunity to fly model aircraft on one of three computer simulators the club had at the field, and then try their hands on the real thing! Instructor pilots from the club took turns working with the Scouts, letting them fly models that use a "buddy box" system. This allows the student to control the model, but the instructor to take over if the student has difficulty.
I would like to thank the Scouts and Leaders of Troop 34 for allowing our club to host this day! They all are a great group of young men, and their parents should be proud of how they all conducted themselves. Here are some photos from the afternoons' activities!! Enjoy!
Here, the Scouts had a chance to learn about the controls of the models using computer simulation. Even a few of the adult leaders gave it a try!!
Here, club member Larry McWorthy works with a couple of the students. Concentration is the key!!!
Instructor John O'Brien gets one of the trainer aircraft ready for flight, assisted by Jim Lench. Here, John has one of the Scouts under instruction.
Jim O'Brien takes another student on a lesson. Larry McWorthys says, "See......it isn't so hard!!!"
Thanks again to all the members of the Morrison Model Aircraft Flyers, and Boy Scout Troop 34 for making this a wonderful afternoon of Modeling!!
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Discussion in 'GT Rider Products' started by Rossco43, Feb 11, 2011.
Where's the best place to go to get fully comp. insurance?
I got mine for a 6n and Versys from Gary Newitt at AA insurance in Chiang Mai. Tel 053230127. email; [email protected]
Thanks very much for that.
I emailed [email protected] a few days ago and someone else responded saying he no longer works for them.
Does anyone have his current contact email address?
FYI Gary's mobile number is: 084 805 8815
Any updates on where to get Ist class Insurance.. My Ducati Multistrada up for renewal and I was with AIA but premium has gone up 30% from last year.... Believe their is a company called Falcon or Stockton who do big bikes but someone said that was only for Kawasaki's.. any update on insurance companies that do big bikes appreciated
( Please note I know allot of folks do not do first class insurance however I took over a financial contract when I bought the bike and have to thus have first class insurance... just in case anyone was going to write back and advise not to get 1st class insurance)
The guy GTR uses now & highly recommends is Tony Dabbs at E-Insure Thailand.
Check out this GTR Insurance page
Hello There,
I have tried to get an insurance quote for the renewal of the insurance on my Kawasaki versys 650 and did not get any answer... I've tried the request form on the GT rider website, contacted them directly via email given on their website and no answer... It was thursday last week. I got 2 quotes from brokers in Bangkok but would have liked to have one from them since they are recommended by GT rider... Are they still operating?
Many thanks!
Try Tony again here
[email protected]
Hello David,
I already sent an email on that email address last thursday. Forwarded it again just now to the same address. Let's see.
Thanks anyway
I emailed Tony on that address yesterday and got a response the same day.
Maybe try him again.
Hi folks,
Been a lurker for a long time but this is my first post as I wanted some opinions.
I have always had 1st class full coverage on my motorcycle & truck but, no health insurance
My full coverage on the bike is coming up for renewal again & looking at it I see it has
50k for myself & 50k for my passenger medical expenses for accident
Of course for the other guy if I should damage person or property the limits are quite high
500k each person & 10million each accident.
I do not ride this bike often maybe once or twice a week & just for sport usually up in Samoeng etc.
Would you think I would be better served with a more basic motorcycle policy
& instead buying a higher limit health/accident type policy?
I cannot afford/justify both
I am a healthy person & not overly concerned about personal health policy willing to pay out of pocket
but the limits seem better on a health policy if in fact it also covers a motorcycle crash?
Any advice?
Join the GTR group health insurance policy + take out Voluntary 3rd Party Insurance
Thank You David
So I see the health insurance starts at 13,440 THB
How roughly much does it cost to add that Voluntary 3rd party to that?
Thank You
About 3,000 baht from memory, but the insurance guy Tony Dabbs is the one to answer that.
Thank you David
I did send in a quote request but never heard back.
I should have checked into this sooner as my policy expires in a day.
So I went ahead & renewed with MSIG/Lockton
Will still check on that Health Insurance though.
Thank again for the help


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Fabio is for first a very special friend, so I'm very happy to dedicate this post, in addition to this (although "officially" it's life business is completely far from photography) he's a real expert of any photographic technique that don't involve anything like pixels, bytes, electricity except perhaps for a couple of batteries and any kind of digital content.
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Once you are connected through the spirit guide activation, you are always connected to your guide. You have the ability to reach out and connect with your guide at will.
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In the chiropractic world, a small adjustment can make a big difference for patients who are experiencing discomfort or pain. In the same way that a chiropractor is able to adjust the joints in order to align a patient, MAP Communications specially customized chiropractor answering service is helping chiropractic offices make the necessary adjustments in order to operate more effectively for their patients!
As a chiropractor, you have worked hard to learn the intricacies of the human body so that you can help adjust patients and make them feel better. So why would you want to be tied down with phone calls and scheduling in the middle of your day? This is where MAP Communications can help. We have seen first-hand how difficult it can be for chiropractic offices to handle day to day tasks and appointments while also managing incoming phone calls. And even if you have assistants or a receptionist, we can offer additional support for your staff; they can focus on in-person patients, while we field all calls. Best of all, our call agents have experience answering questions and helping to convert callers into loyal customers. Being readily available to talk to patients and interested customers will set your business apart from the competition, allowing your client list to grow and your business to flourish.
Our team is trained to answer important questions about chiropractic procedures. We customize a script which is used for each and every caller. We can learn more about their pain or symptoms, medical conditions, and insurance coverage. We can even schedule appointments and follow up calls to learn more about their medical and treatment history. Plus, not all of your patients can call and schedule appointments or ask questions during your office hours, so we can help answer those calls 24/7/365. No matter your office hours, we have got you and your patients covered.
Here's what you can expect from MAP Communications chiropractor answering services:
- A team of highly-trained, professional agents who are able to answer questions and get your patients the help they need.
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Chiropractors have helped countless patients avoid costly surgeries and relieve pain over the years. Isn't it time that someone relieved their own pain of constantly ringing office phones?
MAP answering services for the medical industry are based in the U.S. and is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to help answer any phone calls. We want to make sure that there is never an unanswered call when chiropractic services are needed. Not every answering service has the training and know-how to answer phone calls for a chiropractic office, but we do. We want to show chiropractic offices that you can provide even greater care to more patients with an effective call answering service from MAP!
Here are a few articles if you'd like to read more about our chiropractor answering service and how they can assist your chiropractor's office.
Top 8 Benefits of Partnering with an Answering Service
Why You Need a Live Answering Service


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NAMEwpa_passphrase - Generate a WPA PSK from an ASCII passphrase for a SSID
wpa_passphrase [ ssid ] [ passphrase ]
wpa_passphrase pre-computes PSK entries for network configuration blocks of a wpa_supplicant.conf file. An ASCII passphrase and SSID are used to generate a 256-bit PSK.
- ssid
- The SSID whose passphrase should be derived.
- passphrase
- The passphrase to use. If not included on the command line, passphrase will be read from standard input.
wpa_supplicant.conf(5) wpa_supplicant(8)
wpa_supplicant is copyright (c) 2003-2007, Jouni Malinen <[email protected]> and contributors. All Rights Reserved.
This program is dual-licensed under both the GPL version 2 and BSD license. Either license may be used at your option.
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GEAR TEST: X-Factor Outdoors Dampening System
Jim Stiltner (Swift2Hunt) - PHJ FieldStaff - Pinnacle, NC
In today's world of archery, super-fast, hard-hitting bows are what it's all about. But as with most equipment choices in hunting there are tradeoffs…when you add something it generally takes away from something else.� For example, along with increased bow speed and energy you also tend to get more noise and vibration. �Now the question is, do you really have to sacrifice one in order to get the other? Maybe not.� Let me explain…
A few months back I was helping my local archery shop at a trade show in Greensboro, North Carolina. As is typical with these show, everybody seems to have the answer to what you need to be a more successful hunter. Well it just so happened that one individual did stand out from the crowd and has an answer that could help me do just that. While at the show, Todd Williams owner/operator of X-Factor Outdoors introduced himself and his product - a bow silencing system consisting of a flexible stabilizer, string factors and limb factors. As he explained his system I was thinking to myself "I've tried so many of these systems, what makes yours any different?" And as if he were reading my mind, Todd began to tell me how his string silencers alone would make my bow quieter.
Well, after installing the string silencers on bow, I noticed a big difference right away. My already quiet shooting Bowtech Admiral was now deadly silent.� I was happy with the noise dampening performance so far.� Next would come the durability test. With the energy stored in the bows I shoot, "stock" string silencers usually don't last me more than 50—75 shots without a rip or tear, or some of the "fingers" getting cut off.� But after about 3 days of intense shooting or 500-600 shots later, the X-Factors were still intact and just like new. So now my question was, if the string factors are that good, what might using their whole system do for my bow?��
I called Todd and explained to him how impressed and happy I was with his product and said I wanted to try the whole system — which included the limb dampeners and the stabilizer dampener.� He shipped it right out. �After receiving the stabilizer and limb factors I continued my testing and continued to be pleased with the performance I was seeing.�
After adding the whole system to my bow I really was seeing significantly reduced hand shock and noticeably tighter arrow groups. Plus, now my bow is shooting whisper quiet.� You always hear companies make those types of benefit claims, but X-Factor actually delivered. ��
I want to disclose that� AFTER I tested the X-Factor Outdoors products, I joined their Pro-Staff — simply because I thought they had a great product and a solid company and management team that would be going places.� I have now installed their system on my Diamond Iceman and Bowtech 82nd Airborne.�� Thousands of shots later the string factors are still going strong and my bows remain quieter and deadlier than ever. So the answer for me was yes, I can have a super-fast, hard-hitting bow without adding noise and vibration. I actually found a way around having to make a trade-off, at least this time.�
To see the complete line of X-Factor Outdoors products, visit www.xfactoroutdoors.com
Note:� All gear reviews presented on ProHuntersJournal.com reflect the opinions of the individual FieldStaff member(s) who authored the articles and do not necessarilly reflect the views of ProHuntersJournal.com. �
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Both Google and Mozilla have been busy reducing the complexity of their browsers lately. I wonder if this is partially a reaction to Microsoft's Edge browser?
Google back in mid-2015 announced the start of Project Eraser, an initiative to make the Google Chrome browser less complex by removing obsolete or rarely used features. The project has not been reported wildly on in the news which is somewhat surprising. The company began inspection of code and features in Chrome 43 to find opportunities to remove code from Chrome to keep it simple and maintainable.
Project Eraser is the effort to simplify Chrome by unlaunching features and code-paths that no longer provide enough value to justify their complexity either in the code or in the UI. Starting in M-43 we are proactively seeking out opportunities to remove or never launch new functionality on the basis of keeping Chrome code simple and maintainable and Chrome UI easy to understand and intuitive to navigate.
A project member listed several examples that Chrome developers might want to look at to reduce the browser's complexity including "rarely used features", "obsolete or unmaintained code" or "narrowly differentiated or redundant functionality".
Project Eraser
One example that Project Eraser may have been applied to is the proposed implementation of a sidebar API in the Chrome browser.
The sidebar API would allow Google and extension developers to create add-ons that would make use of a sidebar, similar to what Mozilla's Firefox web browser and third-party browsers such as Opera or Vivaldi support.
Initially given a go in April 2015, Google has since then made this a "wontfix" issue which means that the implementation will not happen after all. The core reason given for abandoning the idea is simplicity, or more precisely, "keeping with Chrome's core value of simplicity".
We will not be proceeding with this feature request. We recognize that there is a significant number of you who will be disappointed with this decision, evidenced in part by the many stars on this issue. We debated it extensively, both inside the team and with members of the community. In the end we decided that the WontFix resolution was more in keeping with Chrome's core value of simplicity
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Google's Project Eraser is very similar to goals announced by Mozilla in recent time to evaluate Firefox features and either make them great or abandon them. Two of the first features that Mozilla decided to abandon were support for complete themes and tab groups.
While both browser companies seem intent to make the browser less complex, the Firefox community has an advantage currently in form of the browser's mighty add-on system. As soon as Mozilla announced the removal of Tab Groups for instance, add-on developers started to create add-ons that would bring the feature back.
While that dampens some of the decisions Mozilla makes, things may change in the near future as Mozilla announced massive upcoming changes to the Firefox add-on ecosystem.
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Prep blot and blend, it's all in the name
Is the prefect tool for prepping your skin for Make-up application as well as blending out lines of demarcation. It's designed to be used in conjunction with moisturisers, eye serums and lotions, make-up primers as well as make up removers. This is a hygienic and gentle way to ensure optimal use of your most advanced skin care products. Prep blot and blend was created to be used in a stippling motion this ensures your skincare is pressed into the skin rather than sitting on the surface. The bouncing motion For best results: Use damp, run under a warm tap, and squeeze a few times before squeezing off any excess water in a towel, the sponge should be only slightly damp before used. Apply product in a tapping motion.
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Old Town Strawdog Theatre Company
Politics is a family business—always has been. The monarchic system of parent-to-child succession seems antithetical to our brand of electoral democracy, but it's more common than we'd like to think in America—and certainly in Chicago. Just for example: Richard M. Daley was groomed to take over his dad's job as mayor. Jesse Jackson paved the way for Jesse Jr. to become a congressman. Lisa Madigan, daughter of Illinois senate powerhouse Mike Madigan, is the state's attorney general; Todd Stroger inherited the Cook County Board presidency from his father, John; Alderman Roman Pucinski's daughter Aurelia became clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court and later a judge; and Alderman Richard Mell's daughter Deb is running for the state assembly.
"Deb Mell believes that one person can make a difference," her campaign Web site proclaims. "Growing up in a family dedicated to serving others, Deb has witnessed firsthand the positive impact one person can make." Family values and the power of the individual are two cornerstones of our culture, but they don't always go hand in hand. Mell's invocation of her family undercuts the individualism implied by the "one person can make a difference" line. That's especially true when you consider the skeletons political families keep in their closets, as Mell—sister-in-law of Governor Blagojevich—may learn as she tries to steer clear of controversies involving Blago's campaign contributions.
Brett Neveu and Mikhail Fiksel's new musical, Old Town, concerns a fictitious Chicago political clan struggling with the clash of family loyalties and individual aspirations. Set at an election night party in a downtown hotel, it focuses on Cindy Weltz, daughter of an embattled Cook County board president who's running for reelection. Cindy holds office herself, as county clerk, and she's clearly been groomed to follow in her father's footsteps. But her dad, who's upstairs in his suite waiting for the polls to close (and never appears onstage), is beset by scandals and personal problems. If he loses the race, it may spell the end of Cindy's ambitions as well.
Thing is, Cindy's ambitions were foisted on her. She's uncommitted to the life she's been trained for and unhappy about the baggage that goes with it. That baggage includes a husband she doesn't love but can't divorce for the sake of her image; her stepmother, Liz, a trophy wife half as old as Cindy's father; an intrusive press, represented by pushy TV reporter Karen Mosher; and the contributors and power brokers to whom her family is indebted. But since her brother Scotty is a useless, sardonic drunk who wants nothing to do with politics, the burden of carrying on the family legacy rests squarely on Cindy's shoulders.
The only person Cindy really feels like talking to is Daniel, her father's campaign manager. He's a nice guy, and in love with her—and she knows it. But their tentative conversations are constantly being interrupted. If it's not Karen seeking an interview or Liz wandering around trying to "take the temperature of the room," it's a phone call bearing the latest exit polls of "those people" on the south side (the only allusion to racial politics in a show with an all-white cast). When Cindy and Daniel do find themselves alone, their conversation consists of trivialities punctuated by silences. "How's your family?" "Can I get you a drink?" "Would you like some coffee?" And when they try to express deeper feelings, they resort to cliches: "If the rest of your time were spent with me, I'd be living once more," Daniel sings at one point.
Neveu, who wrote both the script and lyrics, has emerged as one of Chicago's most significant playwrights on the strength of his ability to write dialogue that's superficially banal and flat but conveys depths of ambivalence and alienation. That style carries over effectively into his songs as well. Most lyricists strive to display their cleverness in witty rhymes and offbeat images, and too often the resulting doggerel sounds strained. But Neveu keeps his words simple and direct. His lines rhyme, but the rhymes never seem forced, and the sometimes trite images ring true as a reflection of the mind-set of his characters. Complexity, irony, and nuance are not useful modes of communication in politics (as Barack Obama is learning the hard way), so inhabitants of that world think and speak in platitudes and slogans. "The future is now," someone tells Cindy. "Don't give up on your dreams." The chorus sings of "politics as usual," of "a city that works," and when they assert their lifetime commitment to Chicago, they put the matter bluntly: "We're here till we die."
Lyrics like these are not the stuff of hit tunes. Neither is Fiksel's jazzy score, characterized by the offbeat, sometimes abrasive instrumental textures of his band, the Denizens. The melodies and thick harmonies of his music have a scruffy, oddball feel that suits Neveu's words, making the songs sound like inevitable extensions of the spoken dialogue.
The excellent actors—notably Kat McDonnell as Cindy, Anne Sheridan Smith as Liz, Christopher Hainsworth as Scotty, John Ferrick as Daniel, and Tom Hickey as corrupt fund-raiser Andy Ringer—don't make their characters likable, just real. Director Kyle Hamman's staging captures the feel of a downbeat political reception—the kind of event where people come in with high hopes, then lose interest as the evening drags on and defeat permeates the air. Men in suits and women in cocktail dresses mill around the stage, gossiping, bickering, and drinking free booze as they await the official concession speech that the candidate feels duty-bound to give and his supporters feel duty-bound to hear, even though everyone would just as soon go home. The naturalistic blandness is broken only by the occasional absurd musical number (Eileen Mallary has choreographed Karen's on-air interview with Liz as a tango, for instance) that further reinforces the disconnect between Cindy and the people around her.
The script's biggest shortcoming is its lack of detail. What are the scandals that plague her father? What exactly is wrong with her marriage? We're never told. Perhaps Neveu is being deliberately vague in order to distill the elements of the plot to their essence. In drama, though, universality emerges from specifics. Right now this world premiere feels like a rough draft. But Old Town is an intriguing, quirky little show that, with some work, could have a future.v


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Saint Blath of Kildare (deceased 523) a tireless servant of her fellow man, and an example of how the simplest and most ordinary tasks of our daily lives can become sanctified and extraordinary when completed in devotion and love of Jesus Christ. I wrote about Saint Blath last year, and am reposting that post here, given the importance of the lesson and model of her holy life. May we all look to our own actions, and embrace the life of service that Saint Blath of Kildare so perfectly modeled.
Sometimes our lives seem quite simple and ordinary. In comparing ourselves to the Holy men and women who came before us, saints and martyrs, we may feel as if we fall short, or aren't accomplishing daily tasks of any great significance. Saint Blath of Kildare demonstrates for us that even the most simple and ordinary tasks of daily life can become extraordinary and sacred when completed with unfailing love and devotion to Christ.
Saint Blath of Kildare (born unknown, deceased 523), also known as Flora (as her name means "flower), was a lay-sister of the Convent of Saint Brigid in Kildare, Ireland. Saint Blath was especially devoted to Saint Brigid, who founded the monastery which would become the center of religious teaching, art, and study.
Saint Blath served as cook for the monastery, the sisters of which having taken a vow of poverty, frequently gave away all their food to the poor. Saint Blath's simple, personal sanctity, and unending faith in the Lord, is credited for consistently putting just enough food on the table for the sisters—whether it be due to stray dogs showing up at the kitchen door with bacon, the monastery's cow producing supernatural quantities of milk, or pounds of butter and bread given away miraculously appearing in the larder the next day. It is said that, under the care of St. Blath, that the bread and bacon at St. Brigid's table were better than a banquet anywhere else at the time.
Little else is known about Saint Blath, other than her heart of service and her faith in the Lord to provide. But perhaps these two things are enough! She undertook the most basic of daily tasks—something that most of us do everyday—with devotion to Christ, and in the process created the impossibly extraordinary. We might all take a lesson from this humble servant, turning our faces toward the Lord in the midst of routine, mundane, and everyday tasks. With Him beside us, we can't predict the extraordinary fruits of our labors!
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow-men throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands, this day their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Amen. (Pope Paul VI)
O Dearly beloved Word of God, teach me to be generous, to serve Thee as Thou dost deserve, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fretting at my wounds, to labor without seeking rest, to spend myself without looking for any reward other than that of knowing that I do Thy holy will. Amen.
Father of Mercy,
forgive my failings,
keep me in Your Grace,
and lead me in the way of salvation.
Give me strength in serving You
as a follower of Christ.
May the Eucharist bring me Your Forgiveness
and give me freedom to serve You all my life.
May it help me to remain faithful
and give me the grace I need in Your service.
May it teach me the way to eternal life.
Year 2: Day 29 of 365
Prayer Intentions: Lives of service and sacrifice; For all those who toil in service positions.
Requested Intentions: For a brother who is struggling financially, for a son who is struggling academically (B); For financial security for a friend (C); Success in business; familial happiness and health (J); Health and recovery of a sister (I); Development of a chaste relationship pleasing to the Lord (E); Successful surgery of mother; delivery of daughters' babies (L); For a friend suffering with depression (M); For a friend entering religious life (R); Success of a parish men's retreat (H); For a mother who is grieving; for the soul of a dearly departed son (M); Reconciliation of a marriage (M); End to grief after death of son (B&C); End to grief (S); Successful marriage (N); For an RCIA candidate struggling with financial and family stressors (O); Freedom from anxiety regarding medical procedure (J); Return home of an ill mother, peace and financial security (J); Restoration of a marriage; family peace (N); Freedom from persecution (A); For a friend struggling with medical problems and surgery (L); Financial blessings (D); For the success of a project (T); Improved financial stability (A); Improved relationship with business partner (A); For employment (N); Reconciliation of a workplace relationship (R); Healing of son, cousin, and friend (L); Healing of a husband from cancer, end to medical problems (T); Freedom from persecution (E); Successful employment (R); Healing of a father following stroke (S).
Why pray the Rosary every day for a year?
Each time the Blessed Virgin has appeared-- whether it be to Saint Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes; to Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco at Fatima; or to Mariette Beco at Banneux-- she has asserted the importance, saving grace, and power of praying the Holy Rosary on a daily basis. Based upon her words, the Rosary is penance and conversion for sinners, a pathway to peace, an end to war, and a powerful act of faith in Jesus Christ. Pope Paul VI presented the Rosary as a powerful means to reach Christ "not merely with Mary but indeed, insofar as this is possible to us, in the same way as Mary, who is certainly the one who thought about Him more than anyone else has ever done."
To show us how this is done, perhaps no one has been more eloquent than the great Cardinal Newman, who wrote: "The great power of the Rosary consists in the fact that it translates the Creed into Prayer. Of course, the Creed is already in a certain sense a prayer and a great act of homage towards God, but the Rosary brings us to meditate again on the great truth of His life and death, and brings this truth close to our hearts. Even Christians, although they know God, usually fear rather than love Him. The strength of the Rosary lies in the particular manner in which it considers these mysteries, since all our thinking about Christ is intertwined with the thought of His Mother, in the relations between Mother and Son; the Holy Family is presented to us, the home in which God lived His infinite love."
As Mary said at Fatima, "Jesus wants to use you to make Me known and loved. He wishes to establish the devotion to My Immaculate Heart throughout the world. I promise salvation to whoever embraces it; these souls will be dear to God, like flowers put by Me to adorn his throne."
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There are certain brands that are always associated with one hit product. Estée Lauder has its Advanced Night Repair, and Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream is a cult favorite along with CeraVe's Daily Moisturizing Lotion along with that other drugstore staple, Aquaphor. For SkinCeuticals, their most well-known product is the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum, which was launched in 2005. The company is known for its high potency skincare products which are often found in medi-spas and doctor's offices. Here's a look at the history of SkinCeuticals, what it sells and are its products right for you?
What is SkinCeuticals?
SkinCeuticals debuted in 1997 and the company's philosophy is based on the research by its founding scientist and former chief medical advisor, Dr. Sheldon Pinnell. The Yale-educated Dr. Pinnell was a member of the Duke University Medical School faculty for almost 40 years, and served as the Chief of Dermatology at Duke University Medical Center for 15 years. His areas of research included skin cancer and skin aging, and he has published articles looking at collagen synthesis, UV protection and topical vitamin C. According to the company, Dr. Pinnell's work with antioxidants has been a driving force for SkinCeuticals.
The company is one of the pioneers of "cosmeceuticals," which are cosmetic products made with "biologically active ingredients claiming to enhance skincare efficacy." SkinCeuticals's philosophy is to create and maintain an effective skincare regimen based on these three concepts: Prevention, Protection and Correction.
Today SkinCeuticals is owned by cosmetics giant L'Oréal and sells a wide variety of skincare products including serums, masks, cleansers, moisturizers and lip treatments, as well as targeted products for acne, redness and sensitive skin. There are also SkinCeuticals-affiliated spas offering in-office procedures such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
What Products Does SkinCeuticals Sell?
SkinCeuticals products are divided into three categories designed to Correct, Prevent and Protect. Custom blended products called D.O.S.E. are also available at select locations. Here's a breakdown of SkinCeuticals products.
SkinCeuticals Serums
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum – This serum contains 2% of the antioxidant phloretin along with 10% pure vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid), and 0.5% ferulic acid to help protect the skin from damaging UVA/UVB rays.
Skinceuticals Blemish + Age Defense – Designed for aging skin that is also prone to blemishes, this oil free serum is powered by 2% dioic acid which helps reduce sebum. It also contains AHAs and BHAs to help improve skin texture.
SkinCeuticals Sunscreen
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 – 100% mineral filters are the key ingredients in this sunscreen fluid which won't leave skin with a chalky finish.
SkinCeuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 – This sheer, weightless formula can be used on the face and the body.
SkinCeuticals Moisturizer
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture – Algae extracts are some of the key ingredients in this facial moisturizer that helps keep skin hydrated while minimizing the appearance of pores.
SkinCeuticals Emolliance – Grape seed, rose hip and macadamia nut oil are some of the hydrating ingredients in this rich moisturizer.
SkinCeuticals Eye Cream
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex – Apply this eye cream once or twice daily to help improve the appearance of crow's feet, dark circles and puffiness.
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm – Designed for dry, aging skin, this eye cream is packed with vitamin E and the antioxidant silymarin which is derived from milk thistle seeds.
What Are The Best SkinCeuticals Products?
Determining the "best" skincare products from SkinCeuticals is very subjective and personal, as one person's miracle product could do absolutely nothing for someone else. That said, some of the best-selling SkinCeuticals items include CE Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic acid, Discoloration Defense serum, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Intensifier, SkinCeuticals Retinol creams, Triple Lipid Restore and Hydrating B5 gel.
What Ingredients Are in SkinCeuticals Products?
SkinCeuticals products contain a mix of botanical extracts as well as commonly used skincare ingredients such as retinol, the gold standard for tackling fine lines and wrinkles, and hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Glycolic acid, which is derived from sugar cane, works to gently dissolve dead skin cells to reveal fresher, smoother looking skin and is the key ingredient in the Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight. The Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 cream contains moisturizing ceramides as well as a blend of lavender, rosemary, and peppermint oil for a cooling feeling. The Antioxidant Lip Repair is designed to be a daily moisturizing treatment and its hydrating ingredients include hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and plant-based allantoin.
Is SkinCeuticals Cruelty Free?
SkinCeuticals is owned by L'Oréal, and according to the company, L'Oréal "does not test any of its products or any of its ingredients on animals and has been at the forefront of alternative methods for over 30 years."
How Much Do SkinCeuticals Products Cost?
SkinCeuticals Products are priced at a mid to high level. The Eye Balm is $82, and the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 retails for $128. The Antioxidant Lip Repair is $38, and the Retinol 1.0 is $88. The serums are among the priciest in the product line. The popular C E Ferulic With L-Ascorbic Acid sells for $166, and the Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier is $100.
Where Can I Buy SkinCeuticals Products?
SkinCeuticals products are sold on the company's website and through a network of authorized retailers that includes Blue Mercury and TheDermstore.com, as well as various medi-spas.
Do SkinCeuticals Products Work?
When trying to decide if a product works, it's important to keep in mind that everyone's skin may react differently to the same product, so a little trial and error and some research is always a good idea. SkinCeuticals has scooped up plenty of editorial recognition and its vocal celebrity fans include Martha Stewart and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld. Allure has granted Best of Beauty Awards to the Triple Lipid Restore and Physical Fusion UV Defense 50. Women's Health gave the LHA Cleansing Gel a Healthy Skin Award in 2018.
The cult favorite C E Ferulic serum has won Allure's Best of Beauty for three years. On TheDermstore.com, nearly 1400 reviewers give it a five star rating. Fans say "This product really seems to help with my hyperpigmented acne scars. I put it on before I moisturize in the morning. Will continue to use in the future" and "I was recommended this product a few years ago after my first chemical peel. It helps balance my skin tone and makes my skin so supple without causing breakouts! It's super expensive but I can't live without it!" Those who gave it a low rating commented on its smell (some online reviews liken the smell to "hot dog water" or bacon) or said that it did nothing for them. "I've been using this product since September; about 5 months. There is no difference in my skin at all. My skin tone is still uneven with fine lines. My complexion is neither brighter nor glowing. No difference at all!"
The Hyaluronic Intensifier also gets a 5 star rating on TheDermstore.com from around 227 reviews. Positive feedback includes "I just love the way this product makes my skin look. It seems to fill in the fine lines around my eyes and mouth almost instantly. I sometimes forget to wear foundation because my skin looks so good. I use it every morning and most evenings. Highly recommend." Customers who didn't rate it highly complained that it was irritating to their skin or didn't see any improvements. "I have combo oily acne prone skin. I love SkinCeuticals but this did not work well with my skin. It was a little too rich for me." Others complained that the product pilled on their skin.
Nearly 300 reviewers declared the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 to be a 5 star product on TheDermStore.com. Although some reviewers commented on the high price tag, others called it their "favorite moisturizer." "Love this product. Been using it on the advice from my plastic surgeon. Feels great. My skin looks much better" and "I received a sample and fell in love. I love the way my face plumps and glows after application. I quickly ordered." Those who weren't impressed said that it was too rich and heavy. "Not sure if it was this but not only did I not really notice any difference, my skin was slightly irritated. I love the smell of lavender, but I really thought given the price and research I would notice a difference." Others didn't like the smell of the product or found the scent to be too strong.
What Are Some Alternatives to SkinCeuticals?
SkinCeuticals products may not be for everyone, given the high price tag or they may not react well with your skin.. If you're looking for skincare products to address the signs of aging, consider Formulyst and Advanced Dermatology.
Formulyst's philosophy is long-term and effective skincare. The brand wants to help its customers achieve their best looking skin, rather than covering it up with makeup. The comprehensive line of products targets everything from wrinkles to dark spots and dry skin- as well as the delicate eye area.
Formulyst Active Serum is packed with good for you ingredients, such as nourishing vitamins B and E, and skin brightening vitamin C. Rounding out the all-star list are ferulic acid and niacinamide. The antioxidant ferulic acid fights free radical damage and helps stabilize vitamins C and E, and boosts their potency. Niacinamide also plays a key role- this antioxidant is anti-inflammatory and helps reduce redness. This powerful ingredient is a version of vitamin B3, which works to smooth of fine lines, improve elasticity and brighten the skin.
The star ingredient in Formulyst's Anti-Aging Night Cream is the gold-standard of wrinkle fighters – retinol. This vitamin A derivative helps tackle fine lines, crow's feet as well as dark spots. What makes this formula different is that it contains a high dose of retinol as well as ultra-soothing and hydrating safflower seed oil and jojoba, which lock moisture in and help minimize any potential irritation.
Fans of skincare kits, which take all the guesswork out of creating your own regimen, should try Advanced Dermatology. This no nonsense brand offers a pared down approach to skincare. The packaging is simple and streamlined, and the products bring skincare back to the basics. The kit contains just six essential items including a daily cleanser; serum; anti-wrinkle firming treatment; night cream; day cream and an eye cream. In other words, everything you need to achieve your best possible looking skin.


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How 3 Startups Are Improving Urban Life Through Tech
From revolutionizing the way people experience their cities to empowering citizens to voice their concerns about their neighborhoods, the Global Innovation Series startup contestants proved their companies can improve urban life through tech innovation.
We're pleased to announce the three winners for the Global Innovation Series startup contest. These winners will present onstage at the Global Innovation Series on July 16, 2012 in Berlin.
Mashable has brought our readers the Global Innovation Series to highlight the latest innovations in urban mobility. Presented by BMW i, which provides mobility services for the urban environment, this series covers a range of topics, from new forms of transportation to reimagining architecture, touching on technology that improves quality of life in cities around the world.
On July 16, 2012, Mashable and BMW i will unite in Berlin to bring the Global Innovation Series to life through a one-day event that will explore how technology can make cities more mobile and efficient.
Below, we've outlined the three startups that won our startup contest and will present their work onstage in Berlin.
The 3 Winning Startups Who Are Improving Urban Life With Technology
How is it improving urban life with technology? Woofound is revolutionizing the way people see their cities by matching them to new experiences. Small businesses make up the unique fabric of every city, but oftentimes these businesses don't have the resources to reach the right customers. Woofound creates a free and easy-to-use platform for businesses to find the customers who will love them the most.
How it is improving urban life with technology? SeeClickFix improves urban life by addressing everyday problems, like potholes and graffiti, but it also helps to improve the often strained lines of communication between frustrated citizens and overburdened governments. SeeClickFix enables municipalities and constituents to interact in a collaborative and transparent way that builds trust and enhances civic spirit, while pragmatically improving their communities.
How is it improving urban life with technology? Several of ChallengePost's challenges have focused on improving the quality of urban life:
NYC BigApps: 238 apps created using city data to help New York City residents and visitors.
MTA App Quest: 42 apps developed to improve the commuting experience of 8 million daily riders.
AT&T San Diego Apps Challenge: 78 apps created using city and partner data to enhance services and quality of life.
FCC Apps for Communities: 66 apps created to make local public information more personalized, usable and actionable.
Let's Move! Communities on the Move: 61 videos created by community and faith-based organizations working to promote healthy eating and physical activity.


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On Tuesday I chaired the new Social Workplace conference in London.
This was a great event, focused on the digital workplace.
Highlights for me were:
- Lee Bryant's points about:
- Social business will be key to engineering ourselves out of the economic crisis
- It fits exception handling in a complex process driven organisation
- Humans being leaky so organisations will never have 100% data security
- Amazon having '2 pizza teams' (if two pizzas is not enough to feed it then the team is too big)
- Benjamin Ellis talking about:
- Digital being about engagement – making someone want to come and play on a website vs traditional interrpution marketing (putting the intranet on the home page – similar to putting adverts in the middle of a TV programme) eg a good strategy is to tell people NOT to use the intranet
- The spectrum of communication activities ranging through broadcasting to feedback (still over a closed channel) to dialogue to networking
- The culture of sharing which works best if you share something when it's unfinished
- Measurement being largely qualitative – through tags and comments
- Elizabeth Lupfer on social experience and the importance of employee profiles, tagging and social recognition (gamification):
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- #SWConf interview with Jon Mell, IBM
- #SWConf interview with Jenni Marshall on Social Communication
- #SWConf interview with Sam Marshall on the digital workplace
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- #SWConf interview with David Christopher / Oracle / StopThinkSocial
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Hi makers! Kelly here, taking over for Al on this week's Tip Tuesday. I'm pretty excited to bring you some valuable information on a topic I know many of us have been searching for answers on: how to get our beautiful knitwear into local stores.
Wholesale? Consignment? Renting a space? Just thinking about it is enough to get your head spinning. But never fear, ambitious makers - we have some special guests lined up to help us out over the course of a few information-rich blog posts. Sarah, owner of Mama Knows Clips and Crochet / Mama Knows Luxury, is going to tell us all a little bit about how to get your fabulous items carried in small boutiques.
First and foremost on the agenda is understanding the difference between wholesale and consignment.
Wholesale is when a store or company buys your products in advance to sell through their own venue. Selling wholesale is a special beast all on it's own, and we'll get more into that later.
Consignment Selling is when you make an agreement with a store to sell your items. You assume all of the risk, as they do not pay you anything in advance.
There are many things to consider when making a consignment deal with a store, and Sarah is going to address a variety of them in a two part blog post. Ready for Part 1? Let's go!
Hi everyone, I'm Sarah! I run Mama Knows Clips and Crochet, making knit and crochet accessories for my clients and their families. I also own Mama Knows Luxury, bringing big stitch merino yarn and locally handmade giant yarn tools to the market. I've been selling handmade items online since 2013, and recently branched out to selling in local stores. My products are currently available at Heavens to Betsy in Devon, AB, and The Maker's Keep in Edmonton, AB. I'm so happy to share some tips and insight I think would be helpful to those intimidated or confused when it comes to getting their knits on store shelves.
1. Understanding Types of Consignment Options
Generally, there are three types of consignment options: Rent, Commission, and a Rent + Commission Combo.
Rent - You pay the store a set amount of rent to use space in their venue.
The biggest benefit of a Rent Only Agreement is that you have a fixed cost you can budget for and anticipate each payment cycle. That being said, one of the downfalls is the store may not be as motivated to actively sell your items since they already know they get paid each cycle regardless of your sales. I always recommend negotiating a "trial period" of 60-90 days before signing a binding contract for rent. I also recommend trying to negotiate binding contracts no longer than 6 months so you can continually assess the sales volume and have the option to leave if sales aren't where you need them to be.
Commission - You pay the store a set $ or % commission amount to sell your items in their venue.
There are two important benefits to commission only agreements. Firstly, you assume very little risk as you only pay when the store sells your item. Secondly, the store may be more motivated to sell your items in order to ensure they earn money. The main downside of this type of agreement is the commission amounts can be prohibitively high in some cases. We will discuss appropriate commission amounts later.
Rent & Commission Combo - You pay the store a set rent amount and a set $ or % commission to sell your items in their venue.
This option can bring you the best of both worlds with attractive benefits to both parties. From the store's perspective, the rent portion allows for the store to cover fixed costs while the commission allows for the store to increase their income each cycle. The commission will often motivate the store to sell the items much like in a commission only structure. From the vendor's perspective, both the rent and the commission are usually lower, which allows the vendor to spread the risk out and account for busy and slow cycles. If you have a busy cycle, you will feel less gouged by the commission. If you have a slow cycle, you will be paying a much lower rent amount than would be negotiated in a rent only agreement.
2. Rent and Commission Pricing
In all cases, the pricing you pay should be based on the caliber of the store. Don't just assume the pricing you are quoted is fair; do your research, and compare all the options available to you. Don't just assume all commissions should be "x" amount and all rent should be "y" amount. For example, you can expect higher rent costs from stores that are in a prime location, have a huge following, cater specifically to makers, stay within a specific product type and dominate their niche, have a proven documented track record, have a wait list for space, or offer additional perks like trained sales people, specific social media sharing or advertising packages, etc. You should expect lower rent costs from stores that are new to the scene, have a remote location, do not use social media, have a smaller client base, etc. We will discuss considering all of these things when making your decision.
Rent Pricing – Rent pricing is usually based on square footage. Stores will often have a myriad of space options from wall shelves, to counter top displays, to booths and tables, etc. Work closely with the store to find a spot that will suit your products. You should also be able to break down the pricing to a "per square foot" amount so you can compare to other stores. When you rent space you will usually have a specific place that is yours to fill as you see fit, within reason.
Commission Pricing – Commission structures can vary widely from store to store and from one geographical place to another. You really need to do the math here; work out if you will still be making a profit, and look at your product pricing to see if it needs to be adjusted. Compare commissions from one store to another, and remember to take the caliber of the store into account when considering differences.
A note on raising your prices to accommodate commissions: with social media and online sales dominating our world, we really need to be careful when raising our prices specifically at one store in order to accommodate the commission structure. Some stores encourage people to increase their prices just for in store products, but you need to be cautious; this can put you in some hot water. Imagine you went to a store and purchased an item you loved. Later, you decide to look it up online, only to find that you could have ordered it from the same vendor, significantly cheaper and possibly even had it customized. How would you feel? Who would you be angry at? Would you feel burned specifically by the vendor?
If you really need to raise your prices to accommodate a commission, you need to ask yourself if it's worth it. If it is, consider raising your prices across all venues including online, staying cohesive no matter where your clients find you. A shopper may be willing to pay a small price premium to purchase in-store to "get it now," to touch and feel, to avoid shipping costs, but that price difference needs to be negligible at best.
Is your brain about to explode yet? Don't worry, you have a whole week to process this plethora of information before we dive back into it again. Tune in for Part 2 next Tuesday to read tips on setting up a contract, and displaying your fabulous merch in stores.
Happy making, happy selling!
Sarah, Mama Knows Clips and Crochet
Kelly, OML Dream Team
Sarah is the maker behind @mamaknowsclipsandcrochet and the force behind Mama Knows Luxury, bringing big stitch merino yarn to the masses and to Canadians in particular. Sarah loves to share her knowledge, and and often finds herself explaining how she "did it" or demonstrating a stitch to her friends. She believes that being a part of the creative community is both an honour and a privilege, and takes at least a little time each day to immerse herself in the creative process.
Kelly is the mind, body and soul behind @knitbrooks: handmade modern knitwear inspired by nature's endless beauty. After completing a photojournalism program, Kelly used both knitting and crocheting as a way to relax after a long day working as a reporter/photographer. This hobby has since transformed into a way to combine her love of creating fashionable knitwear, with her passion for photography, a cozy lifestyle, and her awe and admiration of the untouched wilderness.
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There are tools in my kitchen so useful that I reach for them every day: wooden spoons, Microplanes, my divinely easy-to-use Oxo vegetable peeler. And then there's the stuff that migrates to the bottom of my kitchen junk drawer: terra cotta roasted-garlic cookers, citrus zesters that rip off big hunks of fruit along with the zest, the whisk with a handle that gets red-hot when used at the stove.
Erica Marcus, a food writer for Newsday, apparently has her own junk drawer. She contributes a pert little post for her "Burning Questions" column (reprinted here by the Baltimore Sun) in which she takes salt grinders, bagel slicers, and electric hot-chocolate makers to task.
It makes me wonder—who buys this stuff? My theory: They're all Christmas presents. "Jane likes to cook!" thinks your poor desperate Christmas-shopping aunt. "Surely she'd like an iced tea maker!"
Or an avocado slicer. Or an electric wine-bottle opener. Or the Hot Dogger.
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School bus!
We had some very big excitement today when we had a real school bus come to visit! We got to go in it, make the lights come on, open and close the door, honk the horn, and even go for a little ride!!! It was so exciting, especially for the ones who are looking forward to riding one just like it to kindergarten next year! :) Great big thank you to Austin's mom, Jill for the exciting morning fun!
March 21st, 2013
We ALL had fun getting out into the SUNSHINE today!!!
...And decorating foam Easter eggs on the light table.
G. worked so hard and did lots of trial & error to make this crane just the way he wanted it.
March 18th, 2013
The kids were in the mood for some "ice skating" today!
And... we have a new light table to play with! Right now we are using these translucent tubes & letters, and I am excited to come up with some more fun uses for it!
More Rainbow Fun!
Look what we did today!
These kiddos make my day, every day! I love seeing the delight in their faces when they are proud of themselves, and the curiosity in their eyes as they explore something new. This page is where I can share a little bit of our joy each day with you!
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What exactly do you mean by 'the file manager link'?
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I am on Day 5 of The Hormone Reset Diet, currently on Sugar Free, resetting my Insulin. The stuff I am sharing today, began Day 1, but I am just now getting time to write about it.
Dr. Sara sells her protein shake and fiber powder that you can use for the reset. To be honest I am not using them at all. I have been using my Young Living Power Meal as my shake. The reasons I chose Power Meal were that I had it in my house when I started and I had already researched the product. With two weeks left of school, I did not have the time or energy to research another product. So I used what I knew and had. I am also not using any fiber powder. In my body, fiber powder acts like glue so instead of cleaning me out, it stops me up. I have gone back to using my Young Living ComforTone. It is kind of like doing the cleanse I did last summer, but with a specific dietary plan to go with it. I cannot wait till weigh in and measurements on Saturday. I can tell my stomach is smaller, quite a bit smaller.
One of the hardest things for me is eating a pound (or more) of vegetables a day. I don't really like vegetables that much. But I am committed to doing this. She wants you to eat vegetables with every meal. I decided to do six ounces a meal. I keep telling myself "I love eating vegetables". Now this is said with dread on my face and a scowl on my face. As the week goes, it is getting harder and harder. I am not sure why I decided to start this the last two weeks of school - exhaustion, lack of energy, a little crazy or all of the above. I need to research new and interesting ways to prepare veggies, but really don't have the time. I guess, I can look up recipes as I have a few moments, pin them on Pinterest. Then when school gets out, I will have more time to learn how to prepare them. For now, I will just keep eating the vegetables – a pound of vegetables – every day. Did I tell you how much, "I love vegetables." ?
I have begun pinning veggie recipes on Pinterest. If you follow me, they are under my Clean Eating/Paleo board. If you don't currently follow me, you can follow me HERE. As soon as school gets out, I will start trying them. I will do recipe reviews of the ones I try.


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If you're a senior, there there are lots of fun competitions out there that you and your friends can participate in. If you are open to new hobbies that keep your mind and body moving, cheap you can find plenty of competitive activities that fit the bill. Start by making a list of things you'd like to do that you've never tried before. Once you start brainstorming, cure the sky's the limit. Check out these five activities to get your competitive juices flowing:
Join a Swim Team
Senior Swim Teams are popping up everywhere. Sponsored by city recreation centers, private clubs or community colleges, these teams offer training and swimming competitions for seniors. You can keep track of your swimming statistics online. This is a great way to keep in shape through competition!
Play Golf
Many public golf courses offer tournaments for senior players. You can enter most tournaments if you are a certain age with a certain handicap. Check out your state's golf association for a list of tournaments. If you are a beginner golfer or would like to learn the sport, call a public course to schedule lessons with their pro. Before long, you'll be entering tournaments with the best of them.
Make Golf Your Fantasy Sport
Fantasy golf can be another fun way to stay competitive. If you've ever dreamed of being a part of the professional golfing world, this is probably the closest you'll get. You get to be the "owner" of a "team" in a fantasy golf league. "Draft" professional golfers like Tiger Woods onto your team. Then watch to see how "your golfers" score each week in the PGA or European Tour. Their scores will determine how you fare in the fantasy golfing world.
Accept the Sudoku Challenge
If you like to play Sudoku, you might want to consider taking your number puzzle addiction online. You can find Sudoku games to play for free. Challenge yourself just to keep your brain fit, or compete in weekly Sudoku challenges to win prizes. If you are new to Sudoku, you can find a website that will teach you how to play this popular, logic-based game.
Dance to Win
Dancing is one of the very best activities for seniors. Besides being a pleasant way to exercise, dancing reduces your stress and your waistline. Recent studies indicate that this fun activity also improves your memory. Brush up on your dancing skills or learn some new steps by joining a dance class. When you're ready, call your local Chamber of Commerce to find out which organizations in your area sponsor senior dance competitions.
Let these five ideas inspire you. Whatever your talent or interest, you're sure to find a contest and other seniors who'd love a little friendly competition.


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Inspired by the Bauhaus architecture movement and named after the historical PIX trademark, this writing instrument offers a puristic design and a high simplicity of use. Black precious resin cap and barrel with elegant platinum-coated details. Available only in selected stores and online – for further information please contact our customer service.
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Writing instruments from Montblanc stand out through their unmistakable elegance and exquisite workmanship. They accompany their owner for life. Over the course of its history, the characteristic Montblanc pen has become a timeless classic. The unmistakable Montblanc emblem decorates the cap of each writing instrument.
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Montblanc customers benefit from free express shipping on all international orders. Our parcels are shipped via DHL.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 24 hours. Estimated delivery times are to be used as a guide only and commence from the date of dispatch. Montblanc is not responsible for any delays caused by destination customs clearance processes. We work closely with our shipping partner to minimize the potential impact of custom delays on our international customers.
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text: Mark Burnett Signs on With Young Interactive-TV Company 6:01 PM PST 12/13/2011 by Paul Bond FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images The reality TV producer will use ACTV8.ME to make his shows more social and to reward viewers for watching them. A start-up technolgy company with a new interactive-television product has landed an influential new customer: Mark Burnett. The reality TV guru behind hits like Survivor and Shark Tank said Tuesday he has enlisted ACTV8.ME to create a tool that owners of IOS devices like iPhones and iPads, as well as Android devices, can use to make his shows more interactive, social and immersive. ACTV8.ME CEO Brian Shuster said the product will launch in the first quarter of next year for one of Burnett's shows, as well as two other network shows unrelated to Burnett. A few more Burnett shows will follow, though Shuster wouldn't divulge titles. Shuster said viewers will be able to use their mobile devices for polling, trivia questions and behind-the-scenes video. They'll earn points that can be used to purchase something as small as a $5 gift card to Starbucks to as big as an Xbox video game console. The ACTV8.ME product also allows advertisers to deliver special coupons to its users. The application also integrates Twitter and Facebook, "So you never have to leave the platform to tweet," Shuster said. ACTV8.ME's business model includes charging a show an activation fee for embedding and customizing its technology, plus collecting redemption fees from advertisers and selling merchandise that reflects the lifestyles of the various shows with which it partners. Burnett, said Shuster, "has seen virtually every second-screen application out there. He did his due diligence, and he became enamored of us." Shuster founded ACTV8.ME three years ago and he is in the midst of raising venture capital from parties he would not disclose. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Paul Bond email@example.com @thr


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Veeraswamy, UK's oldest Indian restaurant in Piccadilly, has been the rendezvous of the famous and fashionable as well as lots of ordinary lovers of Indian food since its inception in 1926. The luxurious, chic, and exotic décor evokes Maharaja's palaces of the 1920s. A menu of classical dishes from throughout India is combined with more contemporary creations.
National Geographic, the highly respected travel magazine, has ranked it as one of the 10 Best Destination Restaurants in the World. No other UK restaurant is in this top 10 list.