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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Day (SWF)
already through the open porch door,
the sound of birds, eager for dawn, fills the air.
To the chill that still returns each night,
this brisk wake-up call races the sun--
outrunning it,
each time, to my window.
Then, as suddenly as it all began, it is finished.
And Day takes them away.
29 comments:
- Ginnymo said...
They are the sweetest little birds Nina! I only had the opportunity to see one this past winter at my feeder. I wish I'd see them again but I guess they go somewhere else. I was so happy to have seen that one. And get such a close up of it. That is the one on my blog side bar. I really enjoy your writing and photos. Thanks so much.
- April 22, 2009 at 10:32 PM
- Mocha said...
I love ur nature and poetry blog and I have added you to my own blogroll :) I regularly read your posts and they really bring a smile to my face :)) TFS!
- April 23, 2009 at 2:31 AM
- Bernie said...
Love your blog....can't imagine ever being up that early but then look what I miss....take care:-)
- April 23, 2009 at 2:52 AM
- Lisa at Greenbow said...
Those little birdies are feeding young in my window box right now. The house wrens have returned too. It is such an exciting time of year. There are still a few White Crowns around barely scratching out a song. They must be practicing for the real thing when they get to where they nest.
- April 23, 2009 at 7:03 AM
- Wanda said...
Hi Nina...Carolina wrens are my favorite bird...they are stay here year round...they never stop singing...almost like a ritual just for me...every morning and evening and through out the day...there they are...and they nest in anything and anywhere it seems.
- April 23, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Your captured that charmed fleeting moment so well! Love the little wren on the lamp, what a wonderful rustic image!
- April 23, 2009 at 10:18 AM
- Deborah Godin said...
Oops - guess it's time to file my nails if I'm accidently posting as Anonymous!
- April 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- Arija said...
Beautiful shots, I love the way the birds sing betore it is light enough for them to find food. As though they sang to forget about the hunger pangs they woke up with, fluting their hope into the early morninf air.
- April 23, 2009 at 12:11 PM
- dAwN said...
I have to say ..lately those Carolina Wrens are driving me crazy...non stop singing in the morning...then more in the afternoon..and evening...
Do they have a turn off switch? tee hee..
nice skywatch post...beautiful photos.
- April 23, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- foto CHIP said...
Lovely blue sky and lovely birds as well :)
- April 23, 2009 at 2:56 PM
- Erin said...
beautiful words and lovely photos of the cute little wrens ^..^%
- April 23, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- naturglede said...
Love your sweet birds:)
- April 23, 2009 at 3:11 PM
- bowledover said...
Your pictures are lovely and I enjoy your write ups too. Thanks for sharing.
- April 23, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- Rune said...
Sweet little birds, great photo.
- April 23, 2009 at 4:00 PM
- Photo Cache said...
I love your poetry. It's a joy to read.
- April 23, 2009 at 4:14 PM
- Michele said...
Such wonderful words... I did like them and your photos are always a pleasure to view!
- April 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM
- Mirage said...
They are singing because if the beautiful sky! :)
- April 23, 2009 at 5:57 PM
- Pam said...
That first photo is a stunner. I love the colours.
- April 23, 2009 at 6:00 PM
- PJ said...
So very sweet, I love to see birds in their element. Happy SWF!
- April 23, 2009 at 7:22 PM
- B Squared said...
Nice shots. Stop by to see what I shot in my yard.
- April 23, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- Babooshka said...
Sweet little birds and so lucky to find them in such an open landscape
- April 23, 2009 at 8:14 PM
- Robert V. Sobczak said...
That's very very early. I'm a night owl these days ... but even those I don't hear hooting.
- April 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM
- Endment said...
Haven't seen a Carolina Wren here yet this year --- but I am watching and waiting :)
Your words perfectly describe this morning -
I will enjoy your Carolina Wren until ours arrive
- April 24, 2009 at 7:22 AM
- Adrienne in Ohio said...
Love their cheerful song, thanks for sharing these photos.
- April 24, 2009 at 9:24 AM
- Naturegirl said...
NIna early morning birding is the best!! I should get up and get out myself!!Lovely post!
- April 24, 2009 at 6:21 PM
- Pearl Maple said...
Darling photos to celebrate spring and Sky Watch Friday. Thanks for brightening up our day.
- April 24, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- Kathiesbirds said...
What a sweet litle wren!
- April 25, 2009 at 4:06 AM
- i beati said...
returning to old haunts sandy
- April 26, 2009 at 12:55 PM
- Karen said...
Cute little birds...
Great photos.. :-)
- April 26, 2009 at 1:51 PM


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Dave WittenbergVoice Actor
Dave Wittenberg is a relative newcomer to the world of anime voice acting, but has already given a voice to a number of major characters in various anime titles. His credits include Michael in Witch Hunter Robin, Jiro/Kikaider in Kikaider, Sora in .hack//SIGN, Kei Kusanagi in Please Teacher, the tamer Henry Wong and countless digimon in Digimon, Tak in Initial D, Lee Sampson in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, as well as roles in RaveMaster, Last Exile, Captain Harlock, King Gainer, and 12 Kingdoms. He has also been a writer/director for Digimon and Figure 17.
Dave has also done a lot of work in video games. In addition to continuing his role as Sora in the .hack games, he can be heard in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, 3, and 4, Xenosaga Episode I, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds, Metal of Honor: Rising Sun, and Metal Arms: Glitch in the System. He is also "the voice of Activision."
Dave started his career in college radio. Three years later, he took a job at WBCN in Boston. He remained at WBCN for a few years until getting a contract with a station in Los Angeles. After that station switched to Spanish programming, he turned to Internet radio to broadcast the music he enjoyed.
Dave has been a writer for Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect, Dennis Miller, and Craig Kilborn.
This will be Dave Wittenberg's second appearance at Anime Boston.


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Directed by Associate Professor, Cynthia Henderson, "My Children! My Africa!" tells the story of Mr. M, an idealistic teacher in South Africa in 1984, who seeks to provide a future for his student Thami by forming a debate team with Isabel, a brave student from the local white school. But outside the classroom Mr. M's hopes for Thami are challenged by their generational divide and increasing political turmoil. As the author of widely-produced plays such as "Blood Knot" and "Master Harold …and the Boys," award-winning playwright Fugard was considered the theatrical voice of conscience during the apartheid era.
Tickets for "My Children! My Africa!" are free but reservations are required. To reserve tickets for "My Children! My Africa!" e-mail email@example.com and indicate a first and second choice of performance date and time. You will receive confirmation of your order via e. mail. All tickets are distributed on a first come first serve basis, and must be picked up at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the performance. Performance times are 2:00pm and 8:00pm on Saturday, April 13th, and 2:00pm and 8:00pm on Sunday, April 14th. All performances will be held in the Earl McCarroll Studio Theatre (Studio 2) in Dillingham Center.
The cast of "My Children! My Africa!" includes Ashton Muniz, Jelani Pitcher, Sarah Morrisette, Cora Joe Anderson, and Ray Zanders. The "My Children! My Africa!" artistic staff includes director Cynthia Henderson, assistant director Colby Senior, dramaturg Rocco Praderio, lighting/sound designer E-hui Woo, freelance costume designer Heidi Hermiller, production liaison Eric Rothstein, production assistant Danica Kelley, assistant stage manger Kelsey Dunne, and stage manager Travis Coxson.
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2:00 pm
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Chasing Chevrons" Marianne and Mary show how to make a foundation pieced oblong hexagon block, how to join hexagon blocks with set-in seams, and they share how to create flannel patchwork successfully. D
2:30 pm
Hometime "Creekside Home Preview" Dean, Miriam and the HOMETIME crew get ready for new home construction, exploring plans and materials while following proper silt fence techniques. D
3:00 pm
Woodsmith Shop "Blade & Bit Storage" You can build these quick and easy projects to store and protect those expensive bits and blades in your shop. The Woodsmith editors show you how to store blades in pull-out trays, a wall mounted rack, and a two-sided case. Plus, they'll share simple storage solutions for router and drill bits, as well.G
3:30 pm
This Old House "Essex 2012/13, Cottage Style" Digging for energy: geothermal bore holes are filled and grouted. General contractor Tom Silva shows how to weave shingles around a corner for a cottage look, and Norm helps him mill and install custom PVC window trim with standard stock from the home center. D
4:00 pm
Ask This Old House "Insulating Ductwork/Maintaining Clothes Washers And Dryers" Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Illinois, to learn how corn is harvested and then to help a homeowner insulate his ductwork. Then, Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Kevin learns how to maintain clothes washers and dryers. D
4:30 pm
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Gardens & Art" P. Allen Smith shares tips on decorating flower vases, adding garden ornaments to any landscape, and takes us along as he tours the fountains of Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, Missouri, the Monet Garden at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, and the unique sculptures at the Bernice Gardens in Little Rock, Arkansas. D
5:00 pm
Moyers & Company "The Fight to Keep Democracy Alive" As President Obama gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday, many wondered why there was not a word in the speech about taming the power of private money over public policy. There's no question that big money calls the shots, or at least tilts the debate, on many issues vital to America's democracy and integrity. On the next Moyers & Company, (check local listings), Bill is joined by Dan Cantor, Executive Director of New York's Working Families Party, and Jonathan Soros, co-founder of the "Friends of Democracy" super PAC and a Senior Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute. D
6:00 pm
Martin Clunes - Man to Manta For more than 10 years Martin Clunes (DOC MARTIN, REGGIE PERRIN) has gone diving in the Maldives on family holidays, experiencing the silent universe full of vivid colors and alien inhabitants. Now, he seeks the one resident of these waters that has eluded him - the reef manta, a creature that can weigh as much as 5,000 pounds with a wingspan of up to 25 feet.G
7:00 pm
Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey (S3 E6)" Change arrives in a big way for several key characters at Downton Abbey. A yearly cricket match with the village sees old scores settled and new plots hatched. Part 6 of 7G
9:00 pm
Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey (S3 E7)" The Crawleys head to a Scottish hunting lodge, while the downstairs staff stays behind at Downton Abbey. New romances flare up, and a crisis unfolds. Part 7 of 7G
11:00 pm
New Tricks "Queen and Country" The UCOS team reinvestigates the death of Annabel Tilson, whose body was discovered in a frozen river on Christmas Day 2008 after suffering a miscarriage and being demoted in her job at the Foreign Office. The police and her husband call her death a suicide. Her twin sister insists it is murder to cover up a conspiracy at work.G


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NOTE: Sorry - I started this post last week and just had the time to get it out today.
A discussion I've heard far too often, both among music industry personnel and those in the media and in the corporate marketing world, is that of trying to define what "selling out" is in terms of a musical act's relationship with a corporate brand. On the one hand, it is an accepted fact that many acts need some kind of corporate involvement at certain times during their careers to help them financially or with major exposure boosts. On the other hand, the artists themselves are rightfully wary of aligning themselves with brands in ways which leave them open to criticism from fans and press alike. An article by Charles Moran in this week's Advertising Age explores this topic again. Charles also co-writes the great Songs for Soap blog for AdAge.com with Mike Tunnicliffe, which explores the many different brand/artist interactions taking place these days.
One thing rarely discussed is this: artists - ALL artists - need to "sell out" to corporate interests at some stage in their career, and often this involves the corporations they align with the closest and with the highest stakes for their longevity - namely their own record labels and the radio stations/video outlets (and the conglomerates which own them). Even in this digital, DIY age the large majority of artists seek to be signed by a record label so the label can provide marketing, PR, radio promotion, and distribution of their recordings. Once the act has music to be released, then they need to go out and promote their single across the radio stations and video channels/outlets which they depend upon to drive their music up the charts, thereby driving album sales and the revenue they might receive based on that airplay. Yet the major labels (and those indies which are divisions of major corporations) and the big radio conglomerates use music to their own ends just as any corporate brand seeking to license the content from those acts.
How many artists feel their careers were mismanaged by their labels, both when they were current artists, and with their catalogs after leaving a particular label? Too many to count. Those corporations keep cutting staff and roster acts as the industry's physical sales woes increase. They also have lousy reputations for being dishonest in their accounting to the artists they rely on to develop the content the companies are based on. But those labels are still the key engines for allowing artists to create and distribute their art as efficiently as possible across a wide range of media. Even the band Birdmonster, once touted as a completely DIY outfit in Chris Anderson's classic business book "The Long Tail," has signed to a label.
How many artists decry how radio airplay decisions have been centralized by corporate behemoths, leaving virtually no local station autonomy and relying almost solely on audience research to make programming decisions? How many fans hate when radio conglomerates change station formats in their local markets, thereby leaving music fans deprived of easy access to certain kinds of music? Radio conglomerates especially just use music to sell advertising time and advertising programs to marketers. So, in essence, while artists use radio to air their songs, the stations use the music to draw in audiences attractive to advertisers, and the artists have ZERO SAY in what advertising those stations play around their music.
Even the venue owners, ticket sellers, and concert promoters are large corporate entities which must be dealt with: Live Nation, AEG, Ticketmaster, etc... and these companies all have divisions which deal with artist fan clubs, merchandising, and other key parts of the artist's live performance and ancillary revenue streams.
Many artists who would refuse any proactive alignment with a particular brand nevertheless do not complain when particular retailers, hotels, restaurants, banks, health clubs, etc... have in-store music systems which include playlists featuring their own music.
So, let me use a rather crude analogy. Much as Mademoiselle Rimbaud, the busty French girl pleading to Mel Brooks's King Louis in "History of the World, Part I" pleads she simply does not "do it," I reply to those artists who think they aren't already neck deep in corporate involvement with the King's blunt response: "Come on. You know you do it. We all do it. We love to do it." There is always a price to pay for releasing one's art and striving to have it make an impact on as mass a scale as possible. There is always a beast which needs to be fed. And if you want to achieve mass success, then there is always a game to be played to fire up the engine of that success and keep it running smoothly... which doesn't mean there aren't conscious choices artists shouldn't exercise, just that any claims of artistic purity are proven false on prima facie evidence alone.
Noted music supervisor Josh Rabinowitz of The Grey Group writes a bi-weekly column for Billboard magazine entitled "With the Brand." In last week's column (no link available through all my search efforts) he espoused the virtues of artists "selling in" to the world of music licensing and doing music promotions with brands. Why? The answers are obvious. In an interconnected world where one is more likely to hear about a video via YouTube than MTV, or hear a new band or song on MySpace or "Grey's Anatomy" than on commercial radio, then the choice to be anything but completely channel agnostic is short-sighted thinking. Yael Naim and her song "New Soul" are part of the cultural zeitgeist due to an Apple TV ad. And both the artist and the brand can measure their success together. Since her song was featured in the ad her download sales have been significant, and Apple can actually, in some fashion, track how much consumers are paying attention to its advertising by watching that immediate reaction. Similarly, the company can also check out how many YouTube views of its commercial have been seen by consumers, and, as Yael Naim's record is released, how many albums she sells and her success in the digital and mobile arenas - in great part to her association with the brand.
Haven't those been the great questions marketers consistently seek to answer: "How can I quantify the effectiveness of the advertising my company and/or marketing agencies is producing? How can I tell, in this TIVO/DVR world, if people are just skipping through my company's ads and ignoring them?" The measurements above are imperfect to be sure, but they are still measurements one can gauge effectiveness by. Was there any shot "New Soul" would have received any consumer attention in today's oversaturated media marketplace without a major ad or television licensing opportunity such as the Apple ad? Did she stand any chance at garnering radio airplay of any significance? No way.
The quotient may be different for some older tracks or artists whose music is used in such a way, but not by much. 90s dance star Haddaway had his once-ubiquitous hit "What is Love?" licensed for a diet Pepsi Max ad aired on this year's Super Bowl. He had a tremendous increase in download sales after the ad was aired. Was it an increase the Diet Pepsi Max brand manager thought was significant given his multi-million dollar media buy for the Super Bowl? Who knows? But it at least gave him some quantifiable evidence to suggest the ad was the sole reason for that sales increase.
Production music companies are more than happy to be to taking corporations' easy money and leaving the moralizing to the artists with egos who find these opportunities to be analogous to selling one's soul. There is a market to be served and they are glad to serve it as efficiently and cheaply as possible.
So every artist needs to take a step back and truly ask themselves this: if they are willing to give up their masters to one company - the record label, or if they are willing to go and provide programming to radio conglomerates who don't have any vested interest in music per se, then why are other types of brand partnerships taboo? They shouldn't be, and if you don't think fans realize this, then you're selling yourself... short.


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Robert Pattinson is Teddy's Trippin'
Robert Pattinson leaves Teddy's nightclub in Los Angeles on Friday with Kait Weiss (blonde), Ashley Meyers (brown jacket) and another female friend who all seemed to have trouble standing up. (It doesn't look like he helped any of them to their feet either!)
The 22-year-old British actor recently joked about living with best friend Tom Sturridge and their bad behavior as struggling young actors. Pattinson said in the October 2008 issue of Interview Magazine, "We spent the better part of a year just getting drunk every night."
Twilighters can catch RPattz when he hits the big screen on Friday, November 21. It was also announced earlier this week that Paramore has been confirmed to appear on the upcoming Twilight soundtrack. They'll be contributing two new songs including one called "Decode".


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This is a Great movie to watch and be entertained. Does have some ideas from the animation movie Planet Hulk. If you watch the the gladiator fight in the movies some of those ideas came from the animation movie. Sure was fun to watch and see the gladiators come to life.
Go Thor. :)
Thor's hair cut was funny. Lol
The fight in the arena was amusing. :)
This movie remind me Flas Gordon. Lol
I think the movie was like a new type of adventure. Very funny.
I was a kid in the Golden age of (baby boomer comics) Loved Marvel Comics. Bringing these characters to the big screen has been a huge undertaking, bravo ever since Ironman they have been getting better and better. I'm not going to these to compare them to the comics they originated from I'm going to be entertained, staying true to the characters is what is the bonus, all the elements are there. I love that Loki & Thor cast the way they are Chris and Tom are brothers off the pages and onto the big screen. Build a Statue of Stan Lee and give it a large MARVEL-OUS
Not usually a fan of super hero movies, but I enjoyed this one .
Lots of action and comedy as well . Special FX were pretty good .
Give it a watch, you wont be sorry .
what is up with the 40 mins of previews. If you are gonna charge me to watch a movie then you had better give me a cheaper price. It was a good movie but honestly I almost walked out before it started.
Thor and his brother made this movie a fan movie. Hulk was great.
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February 11th in history:
A judge in Pennsylvania tried a different way of heating his home on February 11th, 1808. Judge Jesse Fell became the first American to use anthracite coal in his home fireplace.
"Shovel all the coal in, gotta keep it rollin'" is a famous rhyme from the song "Chattanooga Choo Choo." Glenn Miller received a gold record for "Chattanooga Choo Choo" on a live radio show during the second week of February, 1942. And on this date in 1950, a record with a similar title, "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy" by Red Foley, topped the Billboard chart of songs played most often in jukeboxes.
Singer Whitney Houston earned gold, platinum, and diamond records for outstanding music sales during her career. On February 11th, 2012, Houston died of accidental drowning at a Beverly Hills hotel, the day before that year's Grammy Awards.
Houston won six Grammys in all, including record of the year in 1994 for "I Will Always Love You." The following year, 1995, the Grammy for record of the year went to "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow, born on this day in 1962. Crow has won nine Grammys during her career. She shares a February 11th birthday with phonograph inventor Thomas Edison (born 1847), who also popularized motion pictures and the light bulb.


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not the full quid
not the full quid
not very intelligent – Australian & New Zealand informal
As an informal term for a pound sterling (or in former times - a sovereign or guinea) quid dates from the late 17th century. Its origins are unknown.
at full cock
(of a firearm) with the cock lifted to the position at which the trigger will act
at full stretch
with a part of your body fully extended
using the maximum amount of your resources or energy
come full circle
return to a past position or situation, often in a way considered to be inevitable
in full cry
expressing an opinion loudly and forcefully
Full cry originated and is still used as a hunting expression referring to a pack of hounds all baying in pursuit of their quarry.
full as a goog
very drunk - Australian informal
Goog is slang for egg. But its origins are uncertain.
the full monty
the full amount expected, desired or possible - informal
The origin of this expression is unclear.
Among various, though unsubstantiated theories, one cites as the source the phrase the full Montague Burton, apparently meaning a complete three-piece suit (from the name of a tailor of made-to-measure clothing in the early 20th century). Another theory recounts the possibility of a military origin, with the full monty being the full cooked English breakfast insisted upon by Field Marshal Montgomery.
full of beans
in high spirits - informal
This phrase was originally used by people who work with horses and referred to the good condition of a horse fed on beans.
full of years
having lived to a considerable age – archaic
Full of years is an expression originating in the Authorized Version of the Bible : an old man and full of years (Genesis 25 : 8 ).
at full pelt
with great speed
as fast as possible
full steam ahead = full speed ahead
used to indicate that you should proceed with as much speed or energy as possible
in full fig
wearing the smart clothes appropriate for an event or occasion – informal
Fig in the sense of dress or equipment is now used only in this phrase which was first recorded in the mid 19th century.
in full flight
escaping as rapidly as possible
1938 - Life - A week later General Cedillo was reported in full flight through the bush, with Federal troops hot on his heels.
in full flow
talking fluently and easily and showing no sign of stopping
performing vigorously and enthusiastically
in full swing
(of an activity) proceeding vigorously
not playing with a full deck
mentally deficient - North American informal
A deck in this phrase is a pack of playing cards.
on a full stomach
having (or without having) eaten beforehand
to the full
to the greatest possible extent
full whack
the maximum price or rate
1989 - Holiday Which? - Tour prices vary. You pay top whack if you book in large hotels.
the fullness of your heart = the fullness of the heart
great or overwhelming emotion – literary
in the fullness of time
after a due length of time has elapsed
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The families of 96 Liverpool supporters killed in the Hillsborough tragedy have begun viewing for the first time thousands of official documents relating to the disaster.
The Hillsborough Independent Panel is overseeing the release of previously unpublished papers from around 80 organisations including the government, police, emergency services, Sheffield City Council and the South Yorkshire coroner.
A report explaining the contents of the documents will be published by the panel, chaired by the Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Rev James Jones.
The families of the 96 football fans who died in Britain's deadliest sporting disaster are the first to see more than 400,000 pages.
The Liverpool supporters died in a crush at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium on April 15, 1989, where their team were meeting Nottingham Forest in an FA Cup semi-final.
The club offered an apology to the families and said it hoped the documents would bring them "closure".
A statement from Sheffield Wednesday said: "Chairman Milan Mandaric and the current board of directors have adopted a policy of complete compliance with the requests of the Hillsborough Independent Panel and on behalf of the club would like to offer our sincere condolences and an apology to all the families who have suffered as a consequence of the tragic events of 15 April, 1989."
Mandaric took over in December 2010 and the statement added the club had been "totally transparent" in helping the report be compiled.
It added: "Sheffield Wednesday FC welcomes the release of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report and would like to acknowledge the enormous amount of hard work by all involved during what was, and continues to be, an extremely emotive process."
Prime Minister David Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron will address MPs in the House of Commons following PMQs and the documents will be uploaded to a website for viewing by the general public.
Downing Street confirmed that Mr Cameron received a copy of the Hillsborough report this morning, after it was seen by the families.


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Welcome Back
In today's post I will be reviewing;
Wink of Stella
Product Details
- Manufacturer/Brand; Kuretake; Zig Memory System
- Range; Wink of Stella
Reason For Buying
I was lucky enough to be sent some samples of these new pens, from Kuretake to try out. I have to admit, I was going to be a hard sell on glitter pens. I have a love hate thing with glitter, I love the bling but HATE the mess. Currently the only way I'll get near glitter is with Ranger's Stickles Glitter Glues.
- Acid Free
- Archival
- Pigment Ink
- Colour base to the ink, with glitter running through it.
- Colours co-ordinate with other Zig pens in a variety of ranges; Calligraphy markers and Brushables.
- Works great on; Smooth card like the Rymans one I use for stamping. Also perfect on water-colour card and on stampbord.
- Works well with; other Zig markers, including Calligraphy and Brushables.
- Great for adding highlights to detailed stamps and for vintage projects.
- Super smooth to use, no begging it to work, or keep working like you get with gel pens.
- The brown, gold and silver are perfect for vintage projects as they are more subtle than other metallics, really nice. The black is also a soft black so if you use it with a black calligraphy pen it looks like a shadow.
- The clear pen is great when you want to add sparkle without a colour base. Also perfect for snow 😉
- You can watercolour with them too!!!
I tried to find some, honest! But I couldn't find any, these pens did what they are supposed to and more. I have no complaints.
Build Quality
Excellent! The lids are well-fitting but not to hard to remove. The nibs are 0.8mm perfect for writing and also for adding detailed highlighting to lettering or stamped projects. Ink flow is superb! No scratchy nib over the writing surface, no clogging. You need to store them flat, but I had a miracle revival on a pen! The silver one arrived without its lid on and didn't work. However when I put its lid back on and left it lying flat on the table for a few hours, it came back to life and has continued to work perfectly! I think this was lucky and don't recommend you do this but it is a testament to a well designed pen.
Value for Money
Can't actually rate this, as at the time of writing the pens have yet to be launched and I have no details of the rrp or the pack sizes they will be sold in.
Would I buy it Again?
YES!!!!! If I'd seen them, I probably wouldn't have bought them, written them of as glittery and eww BUT I would have missed out! They are so much nicer than glue pens as you can get fine detail, when you first apply them you don't notice the glitter. When you tilt your project into the light the glitter really pops. They don't disturb the ink below them, unlike glitter glue. Below is an image where I used them over Distress ink. I love how subtle they are, and would buy more.
Summing up
LOVE these pens. I never thought I would like anything glittery, but I love them.
- Versatile; work as highlights for fine detail images, enhancing lettering or on larger areas by water colouring with them.
- Subtle; at first glance you don't notice the glitter, till the light hits it then POW
- All the bling without the mess; the results are beautiful (if hard to photograph). Stunning glittery finish without gunky residue that comes with glitter glue. The glitter doesn't shed, for the amount of sparkle these pens pack, the glitter doesn't rub off! Even when you watercolour with them! Very impressed.
- Reliability; They work! Simple as that, they do what they say on the tin. Not everything does but these DO!
- A joy to use and write with.
At the time of writing, I am still awaiting details of colours that will be available & prices, so I'll update this review with that information, when I recieve it. In the meantime, for stockists near you, check out the Kuretake website for more details.
- Kuretake UK; Manufacturers of Zig Memory System products.
Come back on friday to see the video demo I made for these pens and some techniques for using them.
Many thanks to Kuretake for giving me the opportunity of trying these pens, they are superb and have become among my firm favorites.
Best wishes and thanks for reading, see you soon
Billie 🙂
Latest news from Kuretake;
- There are 13 colours in the range.
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FRANKFORT — Human rights and fairness groups are pressuring Gov. Steve Beshear to veto a bill that they say would make it easier to discriminate against gay, lesbian and transgender people in Kentucky.
House Bill 279, sponsored by Rep. Bob Damron, D-Nicholasville, would strengthen a person's ability to ignore state regulations or laws that contradict his or her "sincerely held" religious beliefs. Damron has said that the measure mirrors a federal law passed in 1993 and that 12 states have approved similar laws.
The Senate approved the bill at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday on a 29-6 vote and sent it to Beshear for his consideration. He can sign it into law, veto it or let it become law without his signature.
Beshear said Friday afternoon that he hadn't made a decision about the bill.
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"Once we get it, we will review it and make some determination," Beshear said.
The Kentucky Equality Federation sent a letter to Beshear before the Senate vote, urging the two-term Democratic governor to veto the measure.
"House Bill 279 represents a clear and present danger to the gay and lesbian community and other minority groups around the commonwealth," the letter said. "House Bill 279 does nothing more than give people permission to discriminate based on their religious beliefs, thereby taking it beyond 'freedom of religion' to 'forced religion,' because they have imposed their religious beliefs on others, with legal authority to do so."
Opponents contend that the bill could be used to circumvent fairness ordinances approved by Lexington and three other Kentucky cities that ban discrimination against gay, lesbian and other populations not covered by federal civil rights laws.
Sen. Kathy Stein, D-Lexington, said during Thursday night's debate on the Senate floor that the bill is "a sword to be used against minorities" and is unconstitutional.
Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville, said Thursday that the proposal is needed because the U.S. Supreme Court and the Kentucky Supreme Court have changed their interpretations of religious freedom in recent court cases.
For example, some Amish Kentucky residents waged a legal battle with the state over the use of orange triangles on their slow-moving buggies. The Amish contended that the orange triangles violated their religious beliefs. They ultimately lost the court battle, and several Amish men were prosecuted in Western Kentucky before a law was passed last year allowing the use of white reflective tape.
"This bill simply takes us back to where we were in October 2012," Westerfield said.
Stein predicted that the measure will be challenged in courts and that taxpayers will have to foot the bill for what she called the legislature's wrong action.
Sen. Gerald Neal, D-Louisville, said the bill opens "the door to unintended consequences" and should not be approved.
Sen. Sara Beth Gregory, R-Monticello, dismissed those concerns, saying that a flood of lawsuits did not come after a similar federal law was approved in 1993. Gregory said courts have long held that protecting civil rights is a "compelling state interest" that trumps an individual's rights to religious freedom.
But some advocacy groups said the proposed state law could have a bigger impact than the federal law. Federal civil rights laws do not protect gay, lesbian and transgender populations from discrimination, unlike city ordinances approved in Lexington, Louisville, Covington and Vicco.
If Beshear signs the bill into law, gay, lesbian and transgender people could be discriminated against in those cities if someone proves that they have a "sincerely held" religious belief that homosexuality is immoral, the advocacy groups contend.
Carolyn Miller-Cooper, executive director of the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission, said her agency "supports religious freedom but is concerned about the overly broad language of HB 279."
The bill, she said, could allow someone to deny certain types of people access to public facilities, employment opportunities or housing if that denial is "based upon a sincerely held religious belief."


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(Bookworm note: This guest-blogger post deviates from other guest posts that have focused on political or social issues. John O'Connor's post is about hearing loss from medication, which is not something I usually talk about at my blog. However, I've spent about 30 hours (including driving time) over the last few weeks taking my mom to the audiologist to get fitted for a hearing aid. It's a very time consuming process, since they first tested her hearing, then they took a mold of her ear canal, and then they spent a very generous amount of time tweaking the hearing aid to optimize her hearing experience. The hearing aids are very good, but they do not "cure" her hearing loss; they just amplify sounds in an impressively sophisticated way. It would be nicer if she had more hearing. One way to protect your hearing is to avoid loud noises. Another way, it turns out, is to minimize your use of certain widely available medicines.)
Guest post by John O'Connor
How Medications Can Affect Hearing Health
Since hearing loss affects over 25 million people, experts are constantly searching for answers to the problem. Medications, such as pain killers and antibiotics, have been a culprit in hearing loss. When people get sick, they may need antibiotics and other pain killers to alleviate the symptoms. Since most people only need medications for illnesses, it is more important to remain healthy in than in the past to avoid undesirable side effects. Many factors affect health, and a healthy immune system can help to combat most ailments that may occur.
Women, Pain Killers and Hearing Loss
Pain killers, such as ibuprofen and paracetamol, may be linked to increased risk of hearing loss according to Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). Women who ingested over-the-counter painkillers on two or more days per week were at risk for hearing loss. The risk is even higher for people over the age of 50 who consume six or more ibuprofen weekly. According to this study, there was not link found between aspirin use and hearing loss.
Studies have also shown that anti-inflammatory drugs and acetaminophen may deplete nutrients from the cochlea. The depleted nutrients may be essential in protecting the ear from damage. Anti-inflammatory drugs actually decrease blood flow to the ear. Decreased blood flow may result in too little oxygen or other nutrients reaching the ear to keep it healthy. This is why there should be a balance between too little blood flow and too much blood flow to the ear to avoid premature hearing loss.
In one 14-year study, over 62,000 women who were frequent ibuprofen users between the ages of 31 and 48 were examined. At the end of the study in 2009, over 10,000 women had reported some form of hearing loss. This was astounding and led to more studies of its kind.
Hearing Loss and Aspirin
In general, researchers at the University of Michigan, which is one of the top ranked hospitals in the United States, found that aspirin could reduce the risk of hearing loss if taken in conjunction with other medications such as antibiotics. People in the placebo group had a higher incidence of hearing loss when taking antibiotics without aspirin than people who took aspirin with antibiotics. This is great news for doctors who frequently prescribe antibiotics and want to reduce the patient's risk for hearing loss. An aspirin can be taken in conjunction with the antibiotics now to alleviate the problem.
Men, Aspirin and Hearing Loss
Other studies show aspirin affects men differently than women. Men who consumed aspirin were more likely to develop hearing loss. This seems contradictory to the findings for women and the general population. More information must be gathered to prove either finding conclusively. Additionally, this study may have only held true for a particular age group. Aspirin appears to affect men and women differently.
Remain Healthy to Avoid Harmful Side Effects
Hearing aids are available to improve the quality of life for individuals who suffer hearing loss due to pain medications. A healthy lifestyle is recommended rather than suffering hearing loss due to over-medicating or self-medicating. Consider healthy living alternatives to maintain good health.


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The Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division wants to put away its drawings and replace them with multi-touch digital systems.
NAWCAD plans to use a digital hardware/software suite to model, manipulate, and document the location and orientation of aircraft, support equipment, and large logistics items. The modeling environment would dimensionally represent specific spaces on an aircraft. The suite would also include details on technical data and manuals.
The system would replace physical drawings and templates with a multi-touch digital system that is more versatile than the current methodology. A single unit will be designed, developed, delivered and installed at NAVAIR Lakehurst, in the Carrier Analysis Lab.
NAWCAD said the suite should use commercially available, large format multi-touch displays.
NAWCAD plans for a 100-percent small-business set-aside, with considerations on the lowest price technically acceptable and past performance.
NAWCAD anticipates evaluating the offers based on technical, past performance and price factors. The contract will be a fixed-price contract.
The drawing package associated with the solicitation must be obtained through this office.
NAWCAD released a pre-solicitation June 12. Responses are due June 27.
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We, at Lazrhog Games, firmly believe we have created a new genre of 3D Shoot'em up ! Welcome to iPlutoid, the 3d Shooter where the action takes place in orbit around a small planet, now named a Plutoid (thanks NASA !).
Take the role of Lt. Starfighter in repelling wave after wave of ever increasingly difficult aliens. Navigate your way in orbit around the surface of the Plutoid in true 3D. Wherever you point, that's the direction you shoot. Luckily you have an advanced targetting system, that will assist you in your aim.
The game has a fantastic, retro, flat shaded polygon look, which enhances the amazingly smooth feel as the landscape rotates beneath you. Save the humanoids or watch as the planet transforms into a volcano filled planet with lava bombs flying through the air. Can you save the humanoids, get the high score and make the Role of Honour online ?
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Catholic = Cat addiction?
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But, he is a strangely adorable lil' fella. In addition, his presence & support are far more important than most people think.
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I've been thinking about it recently: am I the only one who's skeptical about Morosawa's "cancer"?
Because I know that a creator or creators come up with reasons on why a project is being delayed (e.g., the fifth Twilight novel being indefinitely delayed because one of the drafts to it is leaked).
I think that, at least, she might had a cancer scare, just not the actual cancer. It's not mentioned in any of the recent Japanese news, or the Japanese Wikipedia about her, but then again, this is Wikipedia.
Is it possible to have someone else write any upcoming SEED works (anime, movies), with Morosawa at least serving as a consultant?
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Because, traditionally, a writer or creator will come up reasons why they don't want to work on a sequel.
That's why I think that she had, at best, a cancer scare.
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It is my opinion that you are way overanalyzing this situation.
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I'm not sure if Fukuda was done anything notable after SEED Destiny, but I'll guess that he's prolly being fed up with the Sunrise execs.
I can picture the relationship between Fukuda and the Sunrise suits:
Gundam SEED (30 minute toy commercials with recurring characters):
Sunrise: "It's been a while, Gundam is getting old, and my old fanbase isn't giving me as much revenue anymore. I want something that appeases both the old fans and the horde of fanbois"
Tomino: "It'll take a genius for that..."
Iida: "I don't think I want to milk this any further, 08th MS Team is as good as I can do for Gundam. My ideas are spent, I'm off to make Hellsing now, should relax my brain cells a bit."
Sunrise: "I KNOW! FUKUDA!"
Tomino: "The maker of Gear Fighter Dendoh? I don't think he works for the oldschool fans, Dendoh is taking old super robot concepts with new graphics, but I'm not sure you can apply that to Gunda-"
Sunrise: "CAN YOU STOP BITCHING FOR ONCE TOMINO? I'M TRYING TO MAKE MORE MONEY OFF GUNDAM HERE!"
Tomino: "Fine, but let me tell you this: Anime like Astro Boy, MAzinger Z, Space Battleship Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam and the like are milestones that come once in decades, you can milk money out of them, but you won't revolutionize anything anymore. Gundam has finished long ago. You should give it some dignified rest"
Sunrise: "NO! I WANT MORE GUNDAM! FUKUDA!"
Fukuda: "A new gundam? Okay, I'll make something original and-"
Sunrise: "NO! I want to appease the oldschool fans, repeat the plot of MSG"
Fukuda: "What? But thats kinda..."
Sunrise: "You are to show the world that Gundam is both oldschool and hip and fresh AT THE SAME TIME!"
Fukuda: "Gundam is something timeless, there's no need for-
Sunrise: "HIP AND FRESH, AND I'M GIVING YOU HISASHI HIRAI!"
Hirai: "BISHIES! BISHIES! BISHIES!"
Fukuda: "What is this? You're drawing the same face over and over again just with different hair, I could graft Lacus' face onto Athrun, change the eye color and nobody would notice."
Hirai: "BISHIES!!!"
Fukuda: "Isn't this guy a character from s-cry-ed? Are you even trying?"
Hirai: "BISHIES! BOOBS!"
Fukuda: "Wow, he knows another word aside of "bishies", thats... *ugh* okay I'll try to make this..."
Sunrise: "WE MUST SELL TOYS TOO! MAKE ALL GUNDAMS STRIKE POSES FOR 2 WHOLE SECONDS PRIOR TO SHOOTING!"
Fukuda: "But isn't it supposed to be more fast paced in battles? Can't I have Itano? I mean look at the Funnels in CCA"
Sunrise: "NO! I WANT RAINBOW LASER BEAMS! I WANT POSING GIANT MECHA! I WANT KIDS TO BUY THE TOYS!"
Fukuda: "Fine! Jeeze! I have a feeling this isn't going to make me very popular with the old fanbase..."
Gundam SEED Destiny (Nigga Kira stole my bike spotlight)
Sunrise: "WE'RE NOT GETTING MUCH ANY OF THE OLD FANBASE BACK!"
Fukuda: "Hello? I make super robot anime, my character designer can only draw one face. FOR BOTH GENDERS."
Sunrise: "You have to make it darker and edgier! Make Shinn kill Kira!"
Fukuda: "Hey, thats kinda good, Shinn will be genuinely hated, it'll stir up emotions!"
Sunrise: "FUKUDA! GET KIRA BACK!"
Fukuda: "Why?"
Sunrise: "WE UPSET HIS FANGIRLZ!"
Fukuda: "Yes, because we killed him? It was sad and a big event? That was the point of this plot? Tomino would have left him dead."
Sunrise: "REVIVE HIM! AND MWU! MAKE KIRA MAIN CHARACTER! ALSO, MORE BEAMSPAM!"
Fukuda: "At the expense of Shinn? We're killing and reviving characters based on popularity now? But okay, I get paid plenty for this so whatever... sorry Tomino."
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A full list of the Simple Living Challenge steps can be found here.
I find hand work vital for the reconnection with my inner self and that is why I keep on posting DIY projects each weekend in hope that even if you think you aren't crafty enough you might find a tutorial suitable for your interests. I do know that crafting gives you wings, and yes, you can do it! You can do anything you set your mind to even if you don't know how.
My knitting story
I find hand work vital for the reconnection with my inner self and that is why I keep on posting DIY projects each weekend in hope that even if you think you aren't crafty enough you might find a tutorial suitable for your interests. I do know that crafting gives you wings, and yes, you can do it! You can do anything you set your mind to even if you don't know how.
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My knitting story
Next time you doubt yourself think of my story - several years ago I couldn't knit and I didn't know that knitting needles correspond to yarn thickness. Now I am knitting, crocheting and felting. I am selling my products on the Internet and in local shops. How did I learn to knit? All the generous knitters on the Internet taught me. I never even paused to ask myself if I would be able to make it just because I enjoyed the process and was impatient to see the results.
I didn't start with a scarf (all knitters know what I mean, for those of you who are unaware - that's the simplest project you can finish, perfect for a first-timer). I started with a hat, and then another, and yet another. And I mean hats with braids. I combined patterns without knowing anything about knitting, counting, gauge... I made mistakes and learned the hard way, with countless unravellings and starting-overs. I jumped straight at the real thing because there was nobody to tell me I couldn't do it. I guess that's the positive side of learning alone.
|Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade for a detailed tutorial on making warm hearts.
The trust
Next time you dismiss a DIY or craft tutorial because you think you are clumsy or have no time to finish it, think again. You can always find time, and you can do it. Just encourage yourself a little, trust yourself a bit more. Craft away and let your hands sculpt out your dreams. Of course you can do it!
The challenge
Take your crafting to another level - don't stick only to those crafts you know well or think you are skilled at, challenge yourself, go out of your comfort zone, play! Play like a little child, curious to meet the big world. What do you have to loose? Only a few boring hours.
The judgment
Make space for your crafting sessions - even if it is just 15 minutes a day, make sure you have a schedule, a daily date with that part of yourself that can craft without judgment. It is easy to combat the perfectionism we talked about in Step 1 - free up time each day (be it just 15 minutes) to craft with only one rule - no judgment. Enjoy the process, follow the movements of your hands, the smell of your supplies and the touch of your tools. Be in the process. Even for 15 minutes a day.
|Visit Crafty Little Gnome to learn how to make these cute felt fortune cookies.
The craft
What you do is unimportant. You could consider a craft anything that involves hand work, even baking. But if you strive to get out of your comfort zone you will be rewarded.
Your hands working on an out-of-your-comfort-zone project will touch your heart and your mind. Don't be surprised by the creativity they will unlock.
Share with us: What are you crafting today?
Share with us: What are you crafting today?
See also:
Step 1: Embrace Your Imperfections
Step 2: Simple Living as Men's Trait
Step 3: The Rules of Simple Home Organization
Step 5: Simple Scheduling and Planning Routines
Step 6: Spend More Time With the People You Love
Step 7: Spend More Time Alone
Step 8: Connect to Your Inner Self
Step 9: How to De-Stress
Step 10: Learn to Live With Less and Enjoy it
Step 11: Start a Debt-Free Life
Step 12: How to Overcome Consumerism
Step 13: Declutter Your Life
Step 14: Get Rid of Toxic Cosmetics and Reclaim Your Natural Self
Step 15: Wean Off Plastic
Step 16: Celebrate Your Story
The Final Step: Gratitude


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April 12, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - MIT's 12 first-half goals proved to be the difference in its 18-7 win over Smith College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women's lacrosse game on Saturday. Laura Watson paced the Engineers (2-6, 1-2 NEWMAC) with five goals while Caitlin Kennedy led the Pioneers (3-6, 0-3 NEWMAC) with four goals, three groundballs, and two caused turnovers.
MIT opened the contest with five straight goals by five different scorers during a span of 13 minutes. Erica Little found Casey Flynn for the first tally and then registered an unassisted strike 34 seconds later. A solo effort by Kennedy put Smith on the board at the 14:29 mark. The Pioneers narrowed the gap to three (5-2) almost two minutes later when Emily Riff connected on a feed from Sara Smyth. The Engineers responded with seven unanswered goals to close out the half. Watson notched three goals during the stretch as Flynn posted two goals and an assist. Samantha O'Keefe scored twice, including what proved to be the game-winning goal.
After being held scoreless for nearly 18 minutes, Smith ended its drought early in the second stanza with an unassisted goal by Kennedy. The Pioneers won the ensuing draw and saw Smyth go to goal at 25:02, which made the score 12-4. Each side traded goals during the next 14 minutes, maintaining the eight-goal margin (14-6). MIT countered with three consecutive goals in a span of three minutes to put the game out of reach. Stephanie Leger started the run with an unassisted tally and then placed Little's pass into the far right corner of the net. Watson converted another Little feed to cap the spurt. Smith continued to attack as Carolyn Whiting set up Kennedy for the visitors' final goal of the day. O'Keefe wrapped up the scoring by capitalizing on a miscue by the Pioneers with 17 seconds remaining.
Smyth totaled a goal and two assists for the Pioneers while Elizabeth Mauro scooped up three groundballs. Kaitlyn Murdough posted two caused turnovers as Sara Smith collected 11 saves.
O'Keefe (four goals), Little (one goal, three assists), and Flynn (three goals and one assist) each picked four points for the Engineers. Molly McCartin recorded a game-high six draw controls as O'Keefe, Alex Wright, and Monique Squiers racked up three groundballs apiece. Little and O'Keefe each contributed two caused turnovers while Squiers compiled nine saves.
Both squads will continue NEWMAC play on Tuesday, April 15. MIT will travel to Wheaton College while Smith will host Mount Holyoke College.


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After nearly two years of lackluster performance, the recovery of the global market for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) is picking up steam, posting a 12.9% increase in the third quarter this year as compared to Q3 of last year. Data from IMS Research's continuing analysis of the market revealed strong UPS sales in Asia and the Americas, while the debt crisis in Europe is hampering its fledgling revival.
UPS sales in Asia are driving the global recovery. Year-to-date, UPS revenues are up more than 20% from 2009 and well on their way to reaching pre-recessionary demand levels. According to Senior Research Analyst Jason dePreaux, China and India remain the engines of growth in Asia. Additionally, he says that Japan, a market previously decimated by the recession, is beginning to again invest in high-power UPS systems for enterprise data centers. "Without question, Asia is now a major focus of supplier attention," he says. "In the span of five years, Asia has grown its share of the global market from 25% to 33%."
In North America, the small and medium business segment has bounced back the strongest thus far, reports IMS Research. Single-phase UPS, which typically backs up server rooms and closets, is on pace to end the year up close to 15% higher than in 2009. On the other hand, three-phase orders for large computing facilities have only recently shown signs of a turnaround. "After seeing eight consecutive quarters of decline in >100kVA sales in the Americas because of stalled or cancelled projects, sales not only reversed course in Q3, but had a record quarter," adds dePreaux.
The market in Europe, Middle East and Africa has not improved to the degree of those in Asia and the Americas. UPS revenues remain roughly the same as in 2009, though changes in exchange rate have hit the market to some extent. Globally, IMS Research projects double-digit growth will continue into 2011.