text:
By Riki Markowitz
At this year's Home Builders Association 2018 Housing Forecast there was a lot of good news for Central Texas real estate professionals. Some of the main highlights from the annual event include continued growth of home prices, historically low unemployment and an on-going population boom.
Also noteworthy was recognition of Austin's response to the area's year-over-year growth and resulting need for housing. In the coming year, starts are expected to increase to about 17,000 throughout the metro area, which is a 5 percent increase over 2017.
Greg Hallman, a senior lecturer and faculty director at the Real Estate Finance Investment Center, McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, said it "warms his heart" to see that as demand for housing goes up, the city is responding. For an idea of what happens when a city ignores its housing shortage, just look to San Francisco where the median square foot costs more than $1,000. In the Austin metro area, it's about $150 per square foot and just over $200 within Austin's city limits.
At the annual breakfast conference, attended by more than 600 industry professionals at the AT&T Conference Center at the University of Texas, three housing and economic experts presented their analysis of trends, supply and growth in the housing and labor markets across the country. Eldon Rude, principal at 360º Real Estate Analytics, tracks U.S. employment trends. He said that major tech companies are continuing their drive for growth this year and that Austin has "emerged as one of a handful of cities most attractive to the industry for expansion." Rude also points out that the unemployment rate here is historically low at just 2.7 percent, making the Austin metro area very attractive to a high-earning workforce that will inevitably convert to 2018 homebuyers.
This isn't just speculation. Some of the largest tech companies in the world— Facebook and Google, for example—are expanding and have already signed leases for enormous amounts of office space and entire buildings around town. Additionally, companies with headquarters in Austin—HomeAway, Indeed.com, and Parsley Energy—have also signed leases for a combined million-plus square feet of office space. Specifically, Parsley will be occupying an entire 31-story downtown skyscraper and Indeed.com is moving into an 11-story tower at the Domain.
While homebuyer numbers may look fantastic on the surface, to actually connect with this population it's crucial to understand what motivates them and, as consumers, how they operate in the world. Lindsay Kunkle, vice president at Kantar Futures, identified three major trends among likely homebuyers: they anticipate change, they're inundated with brand marketing and they're prone to retreating into small and intimate social and professional bubbles. Kunkle sums up her analysis this way: "In a world of changes, the mandate for business is to channel the forces of disruption or risk being disrupted." And to reduce what Kunkle calls "brandwidth" overload, consumers are looking for convenience and "flow" so they can better manage their lives.
How does that translate for the REALTOR? It starts with courage in the face of change. In other words, an openness to adopting new technologies and tools, awareness of new and more convenient ways of doing things and the ability to spot trends early.
Kunkle goes on to say that today's consumers are savvy and adaptive in their thinking and beliefs. They expect the same from us.
Senior lecturer of real estate finance at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Greg Hallman reported on sources of positive growth in the U.S. and global economies. Thanks to the lower corporate tax rate, Hallman anticipates very strong employment growth. Then, on the other hand, interest rates are set to rise, which makes economists feel uncertain.
Rude provided a more micro view of the numbers. The Greater Austin area only has a four-month supply of active listings for previously owned homes and inventory supply within Austin's city limits is less than 1.5 months. Median home prices have risen to an all time high of $362,000, a number expected to increase since builders are forecasted to deliver just 17,000 new homes in the whole five county area. With 15,000 needed in the city of Austin alone, this is a far cry from what is needed to put a halt on rising prices. Lee Whitaker, president of the Home Builders Association (HBA) and vice president of Pacesetter Homes, says, "housing affordability will continue to be a challenge for the foreseeable future."
Ultimately, Rude, Hallman and Kunkle were very optimistic about 2018, despite some lingering worries — specifically, interest rates and housing affordability. Rude says that at some point, "there will be a shock to the system," but ended his presentation on this simple nugget of wisdom: "Planning is easier than forecasting." RL


text:
Charles J. Meler Papers: American Poultry Historical Society PapersIntroduction
This collection contains personal files of Charles J. Meler of Nashville, Illinois: hatcheryman, member of Illinois Poultry Industry Council, and past president of the American Poultry and Hatchery Federation. It covers personal correspondance, egg marketing orders, egg promotion material including the original Proclamation by William G. Stratton, the Governor of Illinois. Additionally, the collection contains contracts for egg producers and started pullet growers, which were negotiated in Illinois and neighboring states; Bulletins of the Illinois Extension Service; publications of the American Poultry and Hatchery Federation and the Illinois Poultry Industry Council; and miscellaneous brochures from nationally known commercial poultry breeding organizations and equipment manufacturers.
Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library (NAL) acquires, arranges, describes, preserves and makes available rare materials significant to the history of agriculture. Materials are obtained through donation or active collection in accordance with the established Special Collections collection development policy. Special Collections staff organize and describe materials according to archival principles and create descriptions and indexes to enhance access. Staff do not edit or otherwise modify the original materials. The views expressed in the collections do not necessarily reflect the policies of the National Agricultural Library or the United States Department of Agriculture.
Container List
Box 1 of 2
Illinois Extension Service Bulletins.
Contracts for Egg Producers and Started Pullets.
Illinois Poultry Industry Council.
Egg Marketing Orders, 1959-65.
Box 2 of 2
Miscellaneous commercial Poultry Industry Brochures.
Personal Correspondence.
Egg Promotion Material, 1959-65.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Both inexpensive and versatile, Cotman Water Colour Paper is ideal for artists who use large quantities of paper. Cotman is available in the most popular Cold Pressed/NOT surface, in 300gsm/140lb. A firm favourite amongst water colour artists, Cotman Water Colour paper is a good quality mould-made, wood free paper that is internally and externally sized. Cotman paper is acid free for extensive life without deterioration.


text:
Young Leadership Board
Founded in 2017, the Young Leadership Board is committed to making a positive difference by supporting early stage innovative neuroscience research to help treat and eventually cure diseases and conditions of the brain and nervous system in children and adults.
Through educational initiatives, raising awareness and fundraising events, the YLB adds support to BRF's goal of funding the nation's most innovative neuroscience research.
Click here to learn more about joining the YLB.
Board Members
Myles Kaluzna - Treasurer
Lauren Mandel - Co-chair
Joe Shapiro - Co-chair
Jon Shapiro - Vice Chair
Samantha Siegel - Secretary


text:
Orkla has sent a letter to shareholders in Jotun AS offering to buy their A shares at a price of NOK 70,000 per share. Orkla wishes to increase its exposure in its current core areas. Over a period of almost 40 years, Orkla has been an active minority shareholder, and now wishes to take part in the further development of Jotun as a majority shareholder. Orkla wishes the Gleditsch family to maintain a substantial stake and to continue the close collaboration.
"Jotun is a fine company, and we have never concealed the fact that we wanted a larger stake. Should we become a majority shareholder, Orkla will maintain and strengthen Jotun strategically and operationally along the lines that have been laid down in the past few years, with the clear intention of maintaining the head office in Sandefjord," says Orkla President and CEO, Bjørn M. Wiggen.
Orkla represents continuity and a strong corporate culture, and respects the historical, business and cultural differences between its businesses. Moreover, Jotun's and Orkla's core competencies match substantially in large parts of Jotun's value chain, and there are good examples of synergies between Orkla and Jotun. Jotun has access to important parts of Orkla's training programmes, specialised expertise and some significant purchasing advantages.
"Jotun is Orkla's preferred alternative as the basis for further engagement in the paints and coatings industry. Paints and coatings is considered to be a sector that is well aligned with Orkla's long-term industrial strategy. Jotun's strong brand and market position offer good opportunities for long-term global growth. Orkla has the necessary prerequisites to enable Jotun to position itself in a future consolidation of the sector," explains Wiggen.
There is a considerable difference in the influence inherent in A and B shares in Jotun, as an A share entitles the holder to 10 times as many votes as a B share. Orkla's offer concerns the high-vote A shares, and there is therefore a substantial control premium attached to these A shares.
The offer has been made by Orkla's wholly-owned subsidiary, Lilleborg AS, and concerns the purchase of all the A shares in Jotun AS that are not already owned by Orkla (i.e. a total of 72,019 A shares). The price offered, NOK 70,000 per A share, is payable in cash. Orkla already owns 41,981 A shares and 103,446 B shares in the company, which is equivalent to 42.5% of share capital and 38.2% of the voting rights in Jotun. If Orkla acquires 50.1% of the votes, this will entail a total investment of NOK 1.1 billion. If all the A shareholders accept the offer, Orkla's stake in Jotun will represent 63.6% of the share capital and 90.9% of the voting rights. In such case, the total purchase price will be NOK 5 billion.
Completion of the offer is conditional on, among other things, Orkla acquiring a total stake in Jotun AS, after the exercise of any pre-emptive rights to shares by other shareholders, that represents more than 50% of the voting rights in the company.
The acceptance period expires on 30 September 2011; however, Orkla reserves the right to extend this deadline.
Orkla ASA
Oslo, 31 August 2011
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Johan Chr. Hovland
Telephone +47 22 54 44 86/ +47 917 63 491


text:
Regulations imposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the states enforce strict standards for the operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This is because CMVs ...
As part of regular business operations, many companies use commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to transport property and goods over great distances. Companies who employ drivers to operate CMVs are ...
The licensing and registration regulation for vehicle drivers is a thorough process. There are fees for several parts of the process, including review, copying, and certification. To drive a ...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforces many standards and regulations for commercial motor vehicles (CMV). Part 395 concerns the hours of service of drivers , including maximum ...
44 Montgomery St., Suite 3850
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 858-6692
355 S. Grand Ave., Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 699-2083
980 9th Street, 16th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 634-1163
11801 Pierce Street, Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 602-5697


text: I took a bout 10 pictures and the lighting keeps making the photo come out dark. This stock has everything in it from Tiger stripes to different color grain and regular grain up front. To see it in person is the only way to get a idea of how pretty it really is. The flash makes all the little dents show up. Don't ever believe anyone who say's tha tigering makes the wood weaker. I could barely sand this stock it was so hard. It is an Italain piece of wood. Rick B


text:
First Flight Courier Lucknow Customer Care Number, Office Address, Contact Number
First Flight Courier Lucknow Customer Care Number – registered branch office address, toll free phone number, email id and website is listed here. First Flight Couriers Limited Lucknow customer service center specializes in courier service across the city and nearby areas. In Lucknow, the company provides transportation, courier and cargo services to their customers throughout… Read More »


text:
Author(s): Maya Goldsworthy
'To be an artist is to believe in life.' Henry Moore DRAW MORE - PAINT BETTER - CREATE NOW! This colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and creative signposts for artists. Read it, doodle in it, turn it into an inspirational collage - whatever you do it, the aim is simple: to get you creating art!


text:
Weekly Update
Weekly Update
We had an interesting service at Omega Baptist Church this Sunday. When we arrived at the church for Sunday School the church did not have electricity. There was a temporary shutdown of electricity in that part of the city where the church is located. Thankfully, we were able to move the services to the upper level of the church where there was enough light for everyone to see and for us to have services.
This week we had a picture day at the Bible College where we were able to take pictures of the students there at the Bible College. I have included some of their pictures in this update so you can see some of the young people that God is raising up for the ministry here in Peru. We are very thankful for your support and it is very exciting to see God raising up more young men for the ministry.
Peru Ministry exists to glorify God through the establishment of biblical churches by equipping and mobilizing indigenous churches and missionaries in the least
evangelized areas of the world.


text:
Since our rainy day at the Duomo, we have had nothing but beautiful weather and we have tried to take advantage of it…..well at least until the last couple of days…we have had a lazy weekend!
As noted in my last post, we were on the train to Bergamo, a city about an hour from here. There is the lower city which is more modern and then up a hill – we rode the bus up and the funiculare down (no shame, we still got in 5 miles of walking!) is the historic village. The hardline picture was taken looking up to it.
Some long time readers may recall that originally we were going to stay in a village outside Bergamo (we couldn't find an Airbnb in our price range in Bergamo proper) but when we realized that our Ryan Air flights were flying in and out of Milano's main airport (Malpensa) and not the secondary one near Bergamo, we changed our apartment. After visiting Bergamo we wish we had of left well enough alone….trust me, we like the apartment here and Cinzia our host is the BEST – we are up to four dishes of pasta from her…but we both said we think Bergamo could be on the list if we decide to live in Europe long term and that Italy is where we want to live. But that is getting the cart way in front of the horse.
After taking the bus from the lower city railway station to its end at the Citi Alta (upper city), we then took a funicular up to the very highest part of town. Not much there, a couple of restaurants, a pretty park and what must be high end houses given the cars parked in their driveways – we saw a Tesla and an Audi 8 among others. But the views were incredible.
We then took the funiculare back down to the Citta Alta where we wandered to lunch at a TripAdvisor recommended restaurant. Our dishes were tasty and it was a lovely day in their garden-although we wished we had of gotten the table in the shade but we were beat to it. Most of the other guests appeared to be workers and Italian so I think we weren't in a tourist trap.
We half and halfed a penne pasta with ragu and ravioli with butter and sage for our first course and then we both had polenta (Italian grits) which is one of the traditional dishes here. It was the side to pork cutlets.
We didn't have dessert at the restaurant but instead bought the specialty pastry here, called..wait for it…Polenta! It is actually a small cake covered with something to make it look like polenta and then has marizpan decorations supposedly representing the pork that is typically on top of the polenta. The one we bought was chocolate and orange and was very tasty!
After lunch we headed generally downhill through the upper city's main square, by both it's cathedral and basicillca and wandered the narrow picturesque streets.
I was most intrigued by the many decorative tapestries. They were everywhere there wasn't a painting or gold leaf!
We ended up at the Funiculare which we rode down to the lower city. From there we walked down the main street back towards the train station where we caught our ride back home.
It was a lovely day and I certainly hope we get to revisit Bergamo and spend more than just a day there.
As mentioned previously, Cinzia our Airbnb hostess (and her helper Isabella) have been great. Isabella is always available via WhatsApp to answer a question (she is half english and half italian so speaks both beautifully) and Cinzia has brought us dinner a total of four times (so far-fingers crossed). In addition to the pasta pomodorro the arrival night, she has made us penne with ragu, risotto milanese (saffron) and our favorite, Pizzocheri.
This traditional dish of the mountains is made with buckwheat pasta, potatoes and cabbage. After they are almost cooked, they are removed from the boiling water and layered in the serving dish with Valapaian cheese – Cessera is the one Cinzia used and placed over the still hot water pot to stay warm/melt the cheese. While that is happening, you sautee' a couple of smashed gloves of garlic in butter. When the butter is almost brown, you take out the garlic and pour the butter over the pasta and serve. OMG, is it ever good….not necessarily pretty but so damn tasty!
Anyway, we talked about cooking dinner or lunch for Cinzia but after discussing with Isabella, elected to take her to lunch in a restaurant here in town. We had a great meal and great conversation in English, Italian and even a little bit of french at one point! LOL. The food was delicious. Traditional with a twist. Very fresh ingredients. Mike and I hope to go back before we leave next week.
A salad of roasted root vegetables, asparagus on a smear of goat cheese
Clay's Pork cheek tagliatelle
Mike's risotto with chicken ah jus
Mike's "bbq" sausages and roasted potatoes
After this day of rest, if hosting a lunch out and if doing laundry is rest (actually it isn't so bad, throw them in the machine, hang them on the drying rack on the balcony and within a few hours they are dry…..not sure why we have dryers in the US….I swear it doesn't take that much longer…as long as it's not raining!) we headed to Lake Como the next day for lunch with Amal and George (the twins were being fully nannied -as it should be, so we didn't meet them).
It takes about an hour on the train to reach the City of Como which is at one end of the upside down Y shaped lake of the same name. From there we took a slow ferry (not sure why George didn't pick us up in his speedboat) to Bellagio the village that is located at the intersection of the two legs of the aforementioned Y. The ferry stops at many villages along the way. It wasn't until we got to Bellagio and were buying our return tickets that we saw the sign (we both swear there wasn't one in Como) for the day pass which allows you to get on and off. Oh well, next time.
We arrived at Bellagio and death marched (uphill!) to another TripAdvisor recommended restaurant. Mike and I split a salad, Mike had a delicious wood fired pizza with schmorza cheese and I had gnocci (tiny potato dumplings – should be cloudlike, these unfortunately weren't) in a gorgonzola (blue cheese) sauce. For dessert I had panna cotta…yummy.
We then walked back into Bellagio and wandered through town to La Punta (the very tip of the Y where the two legs of the lake come together.
The views everywhere (on the ferry, in the village, on the shore) are incredible – The beautiful clear lake surrounded by steep hills leading up to the snow covered Alps. It is amazing to be sitting having lunch and being warm in the sun and feeling like in just a few minutes you could be in the snow….you can't, I know, but it feels like they are "right there".
That's Amal's and George's place on the left
After walking back uphill from La Punta into Bellagio, we caught the ferry back to Como (and the other 14 stops it made). We arrived there and wandered the older part of the city. It is lovely.
As it was getting late, we decided to have Apertivo. This is the Italian version of Happy Hour – around 6 or so, the cafes and bars, offer either a buffet of small dishes or in the case of the one in Como, bring them to your table. This is included in the price of your cocktail…in the case of Como, each of our drinks were 5 euro. So for less than $15 we each had a drink and all that food and got to people watch for as long as we could before we had to catch the train back!
On Saturday we took the train into Milan and explored the canal district – Navigli for a bit. It has become the young and happening trendy part of Milan. Lots of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
My planning didn't work out quite right so we got there a little too early for Apertivo so we ended up having two drinks a piece…..no harm no foul except to the budget! Drinks here were 9 euros but the ambiance and people watching was probably better than in Como so it all evens out I guess.
One day…I forget when..oh wait, it was after our restaurant lunch, Mike and took the long (long) way home and discovered a lovely walk along the canal that runs east west through Palazzolo (the village where we are) that intersects another walk along the river that runs north south. Amazingly, they cross, but do not combine. Anyway, unlike Valencia where the parks are maintained like crazy, these here are a bit overgrown but still a nice respite from the hard concrete and tall buildings.
We had big plans on Sunday to go to the local Bieriera (beer hall) but low and behold, it isn't open after 3 on Sunday….unlike the US where a Sunday afternoon if beer drinking is a great way to spend a beautiful day. Anyway, we both have truly enjoyed relaxing, reading and NOT having to hate Sundays anymore because they are the day before Monday.
Tomorrow we are headed to Genova (1.5 hours by train) to have lunch at Clemson's Villa where I spent the fall of 1981 (jeez I am old). The now retired cook, Angela and housekeeper, Andriena are going to come back for lunch so it should be a fun time. We also are planning a day trip to Firenze (Florence) on Thursday to have lunch at our favorite restaurant in Italy…hopefully it will live up to our memory from Mike's 50th birthday trip five years ago. Stay tuned to find out!
ps. Apparently hover-rounds have arrived here too!


text:
Nike is paying homage to the Class of '97 by releasing a brand new Air Max 97 inspired by the Foamposite One "Royal" colorway.
This release features a Black upper with Game Royal Foamposite-like mudguards to mimic the Foamposite. It's completed with a White midsole atop an icy translucent outsole.
Check out the official photos below, and you can now find this Nike Air Max 97 "Foamposite" available at select retailers like 43einhalb and soon on Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $180 USD.
Nike Air Max 97 QS "Foamposite"
Color: Game Royal/White-Black
Style Code: CI5011-400
Price: $180
Color: Game Royal/White-Black
Style Code: CI5011-400
Price: $180


text:
It is better to have 1 Amanuel Eyasu than 1000 coward Eritreans. Eritrea only need 4 brave people to finish the job. One from East side and one from west side and one from north side and one from south —- I mean. No escape route…
You forgot the fifth person from the top who would finish the four.
I think some of you are are ethiopian.are you really you think amaneye eyassu is serving for eritrean people. If you say yes. Check your self. But amaneyel eyassu is working for weyane you liked or not. Every thing he
Is trying to destroy eritrean history . This is doing every day so check for your mind please hi is messenger of weyane. Thanks
habtu you better check you mind mate!!You are either born idiot or retarded if you can not see the suffering of our people. If you are a little child please forgive me for those unkind word you may grow up to a propare person with time.
@Habtu, be happy that we communicate with you as a human being, but do not forget that you are stupid, born idiot, retarded and knowingly blinded.You see the suffering of our people and you explain the opposite.
habtu, poor habtu.
And you think you are Eritrean. You are worshiping a dictator, like he is a GOD. You haven't been around real Eritrean for a while and you are really twisted. IF you are Eritrean, you need a reality check. Real Eritreans don't put on a tutu skirt and dance for a dictator. Your comment tell everyone that you have a pink tutu skirt on and you are working for a dictator. Your master, the dictator is destroying Eritrea and Eritrean as we know it. He is destroying our country, In Education, Economy, family structure and politically. habtu, don't be scared. Weyane is not a boogie man. They are Tigran-Ethiopian. By the way they are the dictator's cousins. When the dictator tells you,to all zombies out there about how you should hate Weyane, it is not about Eritrea or you, rather it is all about him and his cousins Weyane. They are having family feud. If you are not part of that family feud, you don't have to do what the dictator is telling you. Look around you, read, go to Eritrea and check it out yourself, what is going on to your country and people. Again, Weyane is not a boogie man. They are a group of Tigran/Ethiopian who happen to be cousins of your master the dictator. He is killing our people and destroying our country Eritrea. Good luck. Because you will need it.
If Amanuel is serving for Weyane, who are you serving for? Isaias? or some body who does not exist in this planet in which you live comfortably unlike those languishing in pfdj's notorious prisons? If you assume Amanuel is serving Weyane, do you think he spends his time and energy interviewing those chained in Sinai? I think you must be mad or you are ready to be mad.
Tes it is easy for you to say like this derty words. As saying you he said exactly for the great people of eritrea. So that way you are following him . Again you like or not hgdf is the fundamental of the eritrea people. It will be for ever. No body will change. You will keep your dream an til you die.
I think you are more idiot than I thought. There is no need to discuss with you or to consider you as sane person. feel sorry for you.
habtu are u eritrean or like hgdf hate real eritreans distroying our country makeing our people refugee all over the world who are u kidding just to u self no body expect life like is after our independent. we are only seeing what we never seen before mate but like Tes said there is no point discussing with people like u.
"It will be for ever" What a moran! Nothing is for ever in this world. Are you old enough to comment here?
Habtu you see it's not you I think it's you father he didn't teach you or look after you that's what you are the way you are god for give you bless
Eritrawi and tes
You are not understand me I am not like you which is not. Talking on the Internet bad words as you reply to me idiot and so on. You need for your self think how you can solve any eritrean problem. I am teaching you the real direction. Again the problem not hgdf. The problem is you and your fathers. I hope you read this message just you will find out more your own mind
No government , no opposition that is true. The government is dictator, the opposition are dictator s
The hallmark of genuine Eritrean fighter:
1. Condemns woyane as proponet of Law of Jungle and as proxy of foreign powers
2. Call on woyane to withdraw from Eritrean territory in accordance with the EEBC decision
3. Condemns Isaias Afewerqi as tigrai conspirator
4. exposes Isaias Afewerqi all the treacheries he committed since he joined ELF in 1966, including his torture,incacerations, killing Eritrean intellectuals in the War of Liberation to blindfold Eritreans into his secret agenda
5. Expose Isaias Afewerqi on the 1998 war with Ethiopia he illegally and uncessarily launched in collaboration with woyane as a means of usurping the Eritrean State Apparatus through which, by means of fraud and force,he has completely reduced the country into its knees
6. Call upon his Eritrean misguided blind followers to wake up and refrain from committing National suicid as the Unionists, such as Asfaha Woldemicael, Tella Bairu etc. did in the fifties.
While at it, let me remind you all that Asfaha Woldemicael was promised, albeit deceptively, a position of Crown Advisor for Life by Haile Selase in exchange for his servility to sell his country but he died a lonely and regretfull man in one of the shabby hotels in Addis Abeba. Probably, you know that Tella Bairu, again regretting his servility and folly , managed to escape but he could not undo the grand folly he committed; he died wearing the mark of quisling
7. Isaias Afewerqi is feeling the heat of our fight, and because the Present has exposed him for what he is worth, tigrai-conspirator, and noticing that life long pursuit of his criminal enterprize has reached dead-end, a true con-artist that he is, he is digging, dusting and using Liberation War Video Archives of the EPLFs to fool and use the people by plunging them into the past memory. But remember, even in the past, he has nowhere to hide because those tegadelti whom he shows on the accursed EriTv, many of whom are Martyrs, of whom many he killed for no other reason but solely for their intellect and bravery.
8. Isaias Afewerqi is not Eritrean Hero but War Criminal that should be behind bars
Just because of Amanuel we've learned about the tragedy which is taking place in sinai on our fellow citizens, he really deserves credit for that, he made history for himself.Weylkum daa ba'al habtu nketali ahwatkum indatakaekum idmekum zwidae zelo tehzinu bhaki!
« Previous


text:
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Click here to register!
Hope to see some new posters around here soon.
|Sponsored Links
I have no idea if he is any good but its good to know that, once again, they didnt settle for a home guy or one of the owners close friends.
Exciting times for Bulls fans... finally
Good stuff. Now ax Boylen ASAP and get Atkinson/Griffin/Joerger.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


text:
The Senate has commenced moves to replace the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the National Commission of Colleges of Education (NCCE) with new agencies.
In this regard, two bills sponsored by Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano) have passed first reading. The draft laws are expected to be listed for second reading, when lawmakers resume plenary next week from Easter break.
The proposal seeks to repeal the NBTE Act and establish the National Commission for Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education (NCTVEE).
When established, NCTVEE, according to a publication of the Senate seen by our correspondent, would advise the Federal Government on all aspects of technical, vocational and entrepreneurial education in the country.
The National Commission for Teachers Education (NCTE) is to replace the NCCE, according the new proposal. The commission is to advise the Federal Government on all aspects of teacher education in the country.
In a phone interview, Jibrin said the bills were part of proposed legislation conceived to address the challenges facing the country's education sector.
-Daily Trust


text:
Year 8 Physical Education
Year 8 Physical Education
- Show a competent level of skill within isolated practices and game situations, performing with increased confidence, showing a good level of knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations of the activity.
- Show a relatively good level of fitness within the activity, self-motivate during individual activities and begin to support others in game situations.
- Communicate with others to offer ideas, tactics and suggestions and explain decisions made.
- Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and begin to offer suggestions to help support others.
- Personally organise their sessions and conduct their own warm up, linked to the activity.
- Identify some of the muscles, using common terms.


text:
West Volusia Bass Fishing With Capt Steve
This is Capt Steve with the fishing report for the St Johns River.
I had Mike and Tom out on the water Mike and I have fished the river before and we caught some Hybrid Stripers.
The Hybrid bite wasn't as good this time of year as when Mike and me went out before but we went out and it was cloudy out and the hybrids don't like to come up because the shiners don't come up to the surface.
But we brought some shiners with us and we caught some Bass but no Stripers we couldn't find them any where, and we tried to find some larger bass on the beds but that was quite difficult too but we still had a good time and I hope to see them again sometime.
This has been your St Johns River fishing report, thank you.


text:
Your opportunity to stock up on your cold weather and winter clothes from Mr. Porter is coming up. Pretty soon, starting early on Black Friday morning, we are again expecting them to offer 30% off select items though Thanksgiving weekend up until Cyber Monday (that's what they've been running these last few years in a row). Not bad considering they usually don't have anything on sale. Of course we can't yet officially confirm any of the details but we'll bring them to you here on Blacker Friday the moment we know more. Check back soon or simply join our newsletter and we'll keep you up to date as news happens.
In the meantime, be sure to take a look at MrPorter.com for the latest Fall releases and to start planning your upcoming Black Friday shopping spree. You can also scroll down below to see what was included in last year's sale.
Last Year's Black Friday Ad
Updated on Friday November 29, 2019: Mr. Porter's Black Friday sale is on with up to 30% off (just like last year!). You'll have all weekend long to shop the sale, just keep in mind that some of the popular styles and sizes may sell out early.
Are you interested in seeing some of Mr. Porter's older Black Friday ads? Then you've come to the right place! Follow the links below to take a walk down memory lane.
Let us know what you're planning on getting at Mr. Porter this upcoming holiday weekend in the comments below.


text:
Eiji Oue Returns to lead holiday events0
MINNEAPOLIS — Japan America Society of Minnesota is happy a sponsor for a holiday concert to welcome the return of Eiji Oue to lead a classical concert for the holidays.
After a long absence from the Twin Cities, former music director and Grammy nominee Eiji Oue will return to conduct the Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra in an all-Tchaikovsky Spectacular on Saturday, Dec. 14th, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m., at the Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium, 1301 2nd Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Maestro Oue and The musicians will open the program with holiday favorites from the immortal ballet, The Nutcracker. They will be joined by the sensational pianist, Jon Kimura Parker, a frequent visitor and guest soloist in the Twin Cities, for a performance of the iconic Piano Concerto No. 1.
The program will close with the immensely popular Symphony No. 4, with its calls of fate and destiny as we seemingly travel from troubled night into jubilant daylight in this blazing showcase for Eiji Oue and the Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra.
Eiji Oue was born in Japan and started to take piano lessons at the age of 4.Then, at the of age 15, he entered Toko Gakuen School of Music as a performance major. Oue has toured around the world serving as the conductor or musical director for numerous orchestras such as New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Minnesota Orchestra. His numerous honours and awards include the 1980 Koussesvitzky Prize at Tanglewood, and both the prize and the Hans Harig Gold Medal at the 1981 Salzburg Mozarteum conducting competition.
Tickets are $60, $40, $20. No per ticket convenience fees. Phone orders incur a service fee of $1 per order. No refunds. Ticket Exchanges incur a $2.00 per ticket exchange fee, based on availability. Performance length: 2 hours, 1 intermission. No photography or recording permitted. Box Office opens 90 minutes before event time.
Call 612-343-3390 or visit www.ticketworks.com/cgi-bin/order2/ticketworks/pages/event.php?Event=5191.
For more information: www.minnesota orchestramusicians.org.


text:
Wilmington Area Shopping Center SoldBy
Atlanta-based Caliber Capital bought a Hampstead shopping center recently for $4.4 million, a broker involved in the transaction said Monday.
The firm purchased Hampstead Station, a Food Lion-anchored center that contains about 50,000 square feet of space, and two outparcels on U.S. 17 in Hampstead, from DMI, the center's original developers, said Nicholas Silivanch, partner in Eastern Carolinas Commercial Real Estate.
"It's a great investment in a growing marketplace," said Silivanch, whose firm represented Caliber Capital in the transaction.
Silivanch said the new owners have retained ECCRE for the leasing and outparcel sales at Hampstead Station.
One of the undeveloped outparcels that was included in Caliber Capital's purchase is 1.5 acres, and the other is 0.8 acre.
Other tenants at the center include Family Dollar and South State Bank.


text:
Chevrolet Traverse vs Kia Telluride
Chevrolet Traverse vs Kia Telluride
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and Kia Telluride offer that classic crossover combination of family-style comfort and sporty utility. But these models are also known for their unique style and tech-savvy performance. Which should you choose? That all depends on what you want out of a midsize crossover. Read our comparison guide to learn more.
Feature-Rich Comfort: 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
In this segment, it doesn't get roomier than the Traverse. To get more space, you would have to move up to the truck-based, full-size SUV segment. And the Traverse's supportive seating and smooth ride only add to your daily comfort. High-end comfort options, like heated and ventilated front seats, are pure bliss.
The Telluride might not be quite as spacious as the Traverse, but, as the biggest Kia crossover on offer, it is pretty roomy in its own right. And this Kia definitely delivers in the comfort department, with supportive seats and a quiet cabin of its own. Though you won't enjoy as much legroom, you will definitely get a smooth ride.
Best Tech Lineup: 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
Like its fellow Chevys, the Traverse comes standard with all the modern tech goodies. That means you get complete smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities. But it also means that you can take a Wi-Fi hotspot along for the ride. Chevy even includes a unique Teen Driver system, which helps parents keep tabs on newbie drivers.
The Telluride also has a pretty impressive standard tech lineup. Like with the Traverse, you get a standard infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Telluride doesn't offer a Wi-Fi connection, but you do get five standard USB ports, spread throughout the cabin for easy charging.
Modern Style: 2020 Kia Telluride
Nothing looks quite like the Telluride. Its square headlights and big, flashy grille set it apart from other crossovers. This new Kia is definitely ready to turn heads. Inside, the Telluride is equally stunning with its clean-cut dash and quality cabin materials.
Admittedly, the 2020 Traverse isn't as flamboyant. But this Chevy crossover has its own rugged style, with its imposing size and strong lines. And, with interior options like leather upholstery and special cabin trim, you can create a Traverse that's perfectly suited to your personal taste.
Max Towing: It's a Tie!
With the right equipment, both the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and Kia Telluride can tow max loads of 5,000 pounds. That's plenty of muscle—more than enough to tow a pretty big boat or horse trailer. These midsize crossover SUVs can even tow a small camper to your favorite outdoor spot.
The all-new Kia Telluride has undeniable style, but the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse offers tried-and-true comfort, performance, and utility. The Traverse is our pick for adventure-loving families in need of a smooth, smart, capable ride.


text:
If you are in a hurry to figure out what are the best baby monitors, we recommend DBPOWER Video Baby Monitor as the best one.
Baby monitors enable you to check on your precious child, without physically going into the room. This reduces the risk of you waking your baby up unnecessarily.
On average, parents that use a monitor sleep better at night. During a nap, the monitor will give you peace of mind, and some time to take a minute for yourself.
Two separate parts form the monitor. In the baby's room is the transmitter, and the receiver stays with the parents. Baby monitors can be basic or have add-ons that allow you to do so much more.
Here is our top pick list for the best baby monitors of this year:
DBPOWER Video Baby Monitor
iBaby Monitor M6S
Baby Monitor With Remote Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera
Lefun Wireless Baby Monitor
Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor
VTech DM221-2 Audio Baby Monitor
Babysense Video Baby Monitor
Owlet Smart Sock + Cam
CasaCam BM200 Video Baby Monitor
Arlo Baby All-In-One Baby Monitor
Cocoon Cam Plus
Types of Baby Monitor
A baby monitor helps you to keep an eye on your little one. Different types of monitors do that in different ways.
Some monitors allow you to hear your child, others let you see them—and then there are those that can do both. Here's an overview of the most common types of baby monitors.
Audio Monitors
These are the ones that enable you to listen to your child. They are sound-only, so some add-ons are helpful. A light-up element lets you know when your baby's crying intensifies, so you'll know when it's time to take action. Look for a monitor that focuses on the sound of crying and minimizes background sound.
Digital Monitors
These monitors use encrypted transmissions. This way, other receivers can't pick up the sounds of your monitor. In terms of privacy and security, this is a big asset. This type is less affordable, but the advantage it brings is more than worth it.
Video Monitors
When you want to see your little one, a video monitor is what you need. Many are equipped with a color screen, giving you a great view of your baby. You can even opt for the possibility to check on your little one in the dark—with an infrared lens you are able to have night vision. Often, this type of monitor also has an audio channel.
Smartphone Monitors
With the new technology and developments that are on the market right now, baby monitor manufacturers are using that to enhance their products. An example of this is the smartphone monitor. The camera connects to your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to see your baby wherever you are. You just install the app on your phone, and you're good to go.
Movement Monitors
A monitor of this type has a motion-sensitive pad that slips under the mattress. The pad gives a signal if the baby hasn't moved in 20 seconds. It's sensitive enough to distinguish the difference between breathing and moving.
Note: No matter how helpful this feature might seem, it's still paramount to keep a close eye on your child yourself. There are no studies that prove that it helps to avoid SIDS.
Benefits of a Baby Monitor
We've already covered an essential feature of baby monitors. They help you check on your baby from a distance. There's no need for you to move—you can relax on your sofa and watch your favorite movie, while at the same time keeping an eye on your baby. Other benefits include:
Take Some "You" Time
Using a baby monitor gives parents some time to themselves. Taking care of a newborn can lead to a lot of anxiety, especially for first-time parents.
You can't hold your child every second of every day, so a monitor is a great help. It creates moments for you to relax while knowing baby is safe—the perfect time to have a nice cup of coffee or hop in the shower.
Soothe With Your Voice
Some monitors allow you to speak to your baby. This way, you can try to soothe your little one from a distance. You can also let your child know that you're on your way.
Extra Features
The other options that monitors can add their own benefits. There are, for example, monitors that can play a lullaby for your baby to try and settle them.
Others have been equipped with a room thermometer. As the risk of sudden infant death syndrome increases when your baby overheats, it's a valuable treat. Some monitors have built-in night lights as well, providing a soft glow of light in your little one's room.
Warning Sounds
Warning signals are a convenient feature. Separate sounds for different problems avoid you worrying that something is wrong with your baby when it's just the battery that's low.
Share Responsibility
If you and your partner are often in different places, you can opt for a dual-mode.
If you're at work, you can check on your baby with your smartphone while your partner uses the monitor at home.
What to Look for When Choosing the Best Baby Monitors
Many monitors have extra features that can come in handy. However, the basics are the place to start. Here's an overview of the essential traits you can consider during baby monitor shopping:
Rechargeable Batteries
You will be using your monitor a lot so it will require a number of batteries. My advice is to select a monitor with the option of rechargeable batteries to save money. Even better is to opt for one with a plug-in option.
Night Vision
This is an indispensable feature. It allows you to see your baby in the dark; just a small bedside light should be enough to have a clear image.
Portable or Multiple Monitors
A portable monitor is a must-have. You can move from room to room, and even outside to your garden while still keeping an eye on your baby. The other option is to consider multiple monitors that you keep around the house.
There's also the possibility to choose a monitor with one or multiple cameras. Think about how many you need. It might come in handy to have a few to install in different rooms such as the bedroom and playroom. Or, if you have more than one baby.
Light-Up Indication
Some babies tend to cry often. Sometimes, they're just trying to soothe themselves. The light-up indication lets you know once your baby starts to cry louder, so you can decide when to take action.
Sound Activation
To avoid you having to listen to the AC running the whole evening, there are monitors with sound activation. This only switches on the monitor when your baby cries. That helps to save power and doesn't oblige you to listen to white noise. This option is also known as VOX, or voice activation.
The range of the monitor should be far enough for you to be mobile. It should be at least 115 feet—there's no use if the range is too small and you need to stay close to your baby's room. If you want to use it while sitting outside, make sure to select one with a bigger range.
A great function to try and soothe your baby from a distance. You push the button and can talk to your child. You can also let them know that you're coming.
Privacy and Security
You sometimes hear stories of monitors being hacked. Imagining someone watching or talking to your child over your monitor is a horrible feeling. So this is an essential feature. Especially with a baby monitor that uses WiFi, you need to understand and protect yourself against the risks.
Safety is the first consideration when it comes to using a baby monitor for your little one, here we found a video to teach parents how to help prevent baby monitor hackings:
Monitors can expose children to electromagnetic radiation. You can try to reduce those by moving them far enough from the crib (at least 6 feet), and opt for a low-frequency monitor (emission on 35–50 MHz). These monitors, however, can provide a weaker image and signal. A solution is monitors that have both high and low frequency, so you are able to shift when needed.
How to Use Baby Monitors?
Depending on the type and brand of baby monitor you buy, there will be different instructions on how to use them.
Here are a few things to avoid. Don't:
- Have any cords visible or lying in reach of your baby.
- Place the monitor in your baby's crib. They might be played with or chewed on.
- Think you don't have to check on your baby while the device is on. They can be a great help and a third pair of eyes for parents, but they never completely replace them.
The 11 Best Baby Monitor Reviews
By now it should be clear that there are many things to consider. Except for the essentials, there are also many possible add-ons. To help clear the noise, I have reviewed the 11 best baby monitors of 2020 below.
1. DBPOWER Video Baby Monitor – Best Overall Baby Monitor
This baby monitor is the one you need if you're looking for a product that's easy to use. This monitor has a camera that you can install in your baby's room, plus a huge range of fancy features.
If required, you have the option to add more cameras; the receiver supports split-screen up to four cameras. However, once you install the second camera, you'll get a split-screen for four anyway. This is a downside as you'll have two blank squares and the image is very small.
This monitor has been equipped with valuable add-ons. There's a temperature alert, warning you about fluctuations in warmth within the room. Furthermore, the dual-channel allows you to talk back to your child—plus there's the option to play a lullaby, a night light and sound activation.
Not only can you watch over your little one with this monitor, but you can also make recordings. On top of that, the camera switches automatically to night vision. These two features ensure you never miss a moment.
The range of the transmission is up to 1000 feet, allowing you to move freely around your house. To get an even better view of your little one, you can use the zoom, rotation and tilt function of the camera.
Some parents found that the VOX system didn't pick up on sounds well enough. It only seems to react to louder sounds, which aren't enough when you're checking up on a newborn.
- Easy to use.
- Option for up to four cameras.
- Full of features.
- Zoom, tilt and rotation.
- Recording option.
- VOX not sensitive enough.
- With multiple cameras, only the option of four-split screen.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
2. iBaby Monitor M6S – Best Baby Monitors With WiFi
This one is a smart baby monitor. With the app, installation should not take more than 60 seconds. Connected to your smartphone or tablet, the options of this device seem endless.
You can play songs or stories to try and get your child to doze off. You can even play your own music as it's connectable to your iTunes. It also allows you to record videos and post or share them to keep relatives updated. The best features of your smart device are integrated into this monitor.
You'll be able to keep an eye on not only your baby but also their immediate environment. With sensors to observe temperature, humidity and air, you can provide the best room conditions.
The monitor supports dual-band, you can run on either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. These low frequencies are safe to use.
A disadvantage of this smart monitor is that it needs an excellent WiFi connection. If yours isn't, the images can take a long time to load. When checking on your child, all images should be up to date.
- Smart monitor.
- Features to check your baby's room conditions.
- Low frequency.
- Needs very strong WiFi.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
3. Baby Monitor With Remote Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera– Best Baby Monitor With Zoom
This baby monitor offers you a clear view of your baby from different angles. The camera is operated by a remote and can tilt both vertically and horizontally.
In total, you can pair up to four cameras to one unit. The unit can be powered by rechargeable batteries, which could save you some money. The battery life, however, could be more extended, so the plug-in function is not a luxury.
This monitor has a few handy add-ons. There's night vision, two-way talk, a thermometer and a sound level indicator. An audio-only option is also available, which is handy when your child gets bigger and you don't need the extra eyes anymore.
A missing feature, however, is the VOX. The lack of it means you'll hear everything that happens in your baby's room, even the white noise. VOX would also help to save batteries, so another reason why it's great to have a plug.
- Rechargeable batteries.
- Audio only option.
- Lots of features.
- Short battery life.
- No VOX.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
4. Lefun Wireless Baby Monitor – Best Multi-Use Baby Monitor
The Lefun monitor is not only for spying on babies. The manufacturers also advertise it as a way to check on your pet or your office space.
You place the camera in your little one's room and connect it to your preferred device. Multiple appliances can be connected simultaneously with a password.
Once you've installed the app on your device, you're also able to talk to your child. You speak into your device, and it's delivered to the wireless camera.
On the camera is an intelligent motion alert. It can deliver message alerts and even snapshots to your phone. This way, you are notified when there is any unusual movement. The loop-recording ensures the images are accessible on the cloud. Even if your camera is stolen or damaged, your recordings are safe.
The camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa. Through this, you can activate the camera with voice commands.
This device doesn't have any of the typical extra features that a classic baby monitor would have.
- Not just a baby monitor but also security camera and pet control.
- Option to talk from your device.
- Multiple access simultaneously.
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa.
- No typical extra features.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
5. Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor – Best Video Baby Monitor
Some monitors have big receivers which use up a lot of power. The Infant Optics DXR-8 Video baby monitor is different. It's equipped with a lightweight, portable receiver and allows parents to be mobile in and around their house.
Included with this monitor is an interchangeable lens. You can swap the lens on the camera for this one and adjust the viewing settings to your preference. This flexible system allows the device to grow with your family and be used over an extended period.
The video is transmitted through a secure internal system. The device is not internet-enabled, so there's no possibility that any of your information is shared over the internet. You can be sure your privacy is respected.
The downside of this monitor is the less affordable price. The monitor has all the basic features such as night vision, a long-range, a tilt function and a room temperature measurement. Comparable devices are often more affordable. But, you have to take the extra features of this device (e.g., the interchangeable lens system) into consideration.
- Very mobile.
- Interchangeable lens.
- Secure internal system.
- Less affordable.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
6. VTech DM221-2 Audio Baby Monitor– Best Audio Baby Monitor
If you're looking for one of the best audio baby monitors, the VTech DM221-2 is a great option. There is one baby unit that connects to two parent units. As this is quite a simple monitor, it's very affordable.
You will clearly hear your baby, as there is technology included to filter out white noise. And your child will hear you crystal clear as well, over the talkback option.
If this filter is still not sufficient, you can mute the whole device. You then have the possibility to monitor your baby's cries visually—by the five-level sound indicator. If that makes you feel a bit anxious, you can set vibration warnings, alerting you when there's sound in your little one's room.
To increase mobility, there's a belt clip on each of the parent's units. This doesn't only make you flexible with your movements, but also hands-free. Another unusual feature is the loop on top of the baby unit. This loop lights up to function as a night light, so your baby will be more relaxed while not completely in the dark.
Parents have reported that this monitor is missing a battery backup for the baby unit. The batteries drain very fast even after charging the unit for several hours.
- Mute is possible due to sound indicator and vibration warnings.
- Belt clip on parent units.
- Loop functions as a night light.
- Affordable.
- Difficult to charge.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
7. Babysense Video Baby Monitor – Best Baby Monitor With Alarm
The focus of the Babysense baby monitor lies on the high-quality video and audio system. The LCD color screen gives you the best view of your little one. A two-time digital zoom allows you to check from close by, even when the device is in auto night vision mode.
You can play the pre-programmed lullabies to your baby, and also program alarms. This grants you to set notifications for diaper changes, feedings, or medication.
Not only does the thermometer allow you to check the temperature, but alerts will warn you when the temperature is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit or below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
The ECO mode is basically a VOX system. Unless activated by sound, the device will go into sleep-mode. Except for letting you relax without any disturbing background noise, it also saves power. A disadvantage, however, is that when you connect more than one camera, you lose the ECO mode.
Another minus is that the camera's power cord is too short. Unless the power unit is very close, you will need an extension cord.
- Alarm reminders.
- Temperature alerts.
- ECO mode.
- Digital zoom options.
- ECO mode not possible with multiple cameras
- Short camera power cord.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
8. Owlet Smart Sock + Cam– Best Health Baby Monitor
Welcoming a new baby to the family can lead to a lot of anxiety. The Owlet Smart Sock + Cam will try to relieve you of that feeling.
As well as a video and audio monitor, this device is also a health monitor. You can check your baby's heart rate and oxygen levels wherever you are. This tracking is possible through a washable sock. Three of these socks are included.
The sock fits on your little one's foot and sends you all the information. If everything is fine, your screen lights up green. If something is wrong, you'll get an alert.
All this information is provided via the app on your device. This is done through secure, encrypted WiFi. Only the ones that you choose to see the info will be able to.
The manufacturer has included a "love it or return" option. Within 45 days you can get a refund if the product is not to your liking.
Some have reported the health tracker not being reliable and often giving false alarms. This tracker should never replace parental checks but can provide some support.
- Health tracker.
- Three washable socks included.
- Secured and encrypted WiFi.
- Love it or return within 45 days.
- False alarms.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
9. CasaCam BM200 Video Baby Monitor– Best Baby Monitors for Twins
The CasaCam BM200 video baby monitor is equipped with several extra features that you'd expect from a monitor. There's a temperature sensor, a two-way talk option, you can play lullabies and it has auto night vision.
A few more specific features are added to the package and make this one of the best baby monitors with camera. The parent unit is operable by a touch screen that's easy to use.
Charging is made convenient as you can just place the unit in the charging cradle. A power mode (VOX) and audio-only option help to save batteries. Some parents found the device a bit sensitive to sound, resulting in the power mode switching off too often.
The manufacturers have implemented a 9-foot long power cord. This way, the included mounting bracket can actually be put to use. With a USB-cable entrance, it's also very easy to charge. Even your little one will like this camera, with its built-in night light in the base.
Multiple cameras can be added, and unlike many other devices, the 5-inch screen splits according to the amount. Two cameras mean the screen splits in two; three cameras provide three sections and so on. This is why it's a good choice for parents of multiple children.
A minus of the monitor is the lesser quality of the image while it's in night vision mode.
- Touchscreen.
- Charging cradle.
- 9-foot camera cable.
- Screen splits according number of cameras.
- Sensitive to sound.
- Low quality night vision.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
10. Arlo Baby All-In-One Baby Monitor – Best Baby Monitor With Accessories
You might not expect it with a monitor, but the Arlo Baby All-In-One baby monitor has a cute animal design. Choose between a bunny, kitten or puppy and there is an option of a useful table or wall stand.
If you dislike notifications popping up on your smart device's screen, you can select the email notifications. This way, you can relax and check in your own time. The recordings are saved for seven days for free, so you can go through the images of your little one during that period.
A useful add-on is the air humidity measurement. When the air gets too dry, you're notified. You can open the window for some fresh air or use a humidifier.
The option to play your own music to your baby is one of my personal favorites. With this feature, the music options are endless. Play lullabies, white noise or even your voice singing baby's favorite tune.
The biggest downside of this device is connected with the Arlo app. The app sometimes glitches or disconnects. If this happens, a simple restart often does the trick. But, when monitoring your little one, the few seconds it takes to do that could be too much.
Another downside is that when you use the microphone for the dual-way communication, the music or white noise filter needs to be restarted manually.
- Cute design.
- Table or wall stand.
- Email notifications.
- Air temperature humidity check.
- Play your own music.
- App glitches or disconnects
- After you use the microphone, white noise filter or music needs restart.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
11. Cocoon Cam Plus– Best Contact-Free Baby Monitor
The biggest asset of the Cocoon Cam Plus is the contact-free measuring of some of your baby's vital signs. Your baby's breathing rate, bpm and body temperature are checked on. You can easily track your baby's body movements with the heatmap of their little body.
Top pediatricians have validated this monitor, but you should always keep an eye on your baby's health as well.
The baby unit comes with very specific instructions for installation. This has to be on the long side of the crib, and about 3 feet above the mattress. Some parents have reported difficulties with finding the correct focus on the child, from this exact angle.
The app can sometimes have problems loading, and might not refocus when you open another app. Make sure to refresh the monitor's app after using others.
- Contact-free measuring.
- Heatmap of baby's body.
- Validated by top pediatricians.
- Difficult to focus.
- Problems with app reloading.
>>Check Latest Price on Amazon<<
The Best Option to Monitor Your Baby
Now that you understand all the pros and cons of the best baby monitors, you can select your favorite.
Mine is the DBPOWER Video Baby Monitor. Why? That's easy. It has all the basics a good monitor needs such as night vision, a good transmission range, sound activation and light-up indication. These traits are combined with valuable extra smart features allowing you to always watch over your little one.
You might disagree with me and have another favorite. That's perfectly possible—lly it's essential that you choose what is best for your baby.


text:
Jo is a digital producer at Pattern. Jo has a background in communication, and has worked as a producer and editor for organisations such as Les Mills International, Tailor, Auckland Libraries and XtraMSN/Telecom. From 2007-2009, Jo was the web editor for Taste and Metro magazines.
Maintaining high availability for your apps
Always on, always up – reliable software applications and websites are mandatory for the smooth running of our clients' businesses.
Reliable (highly available) applications are resilient. If and when they fail, they can continue to function with minimal downtime and data loss before full recovery.
At Pattern, we build our applications on Microsoft Azure, the cloud system that is the foundation of high availability and scalability.
Azure provides a high level of control that lets us customise computer, storage and networking components to best suit our stable of development jobs. Instead of trying to prevent all-out failures, our goal in this flexible cloud environment is to minimise the effects of a single failing component.
Apart from cloud systems, there are other high availability solutions, including:
- Ultra high performance dedicated servers, which are ideal for enterprise solutions
- Load balanced dedicated servers, which efficiently distribute incoming web traffic across a group of servers without intervention
- Failover, which instantly switches to a standby server upon the failure of the primary server
- High availability clusters, which consist of groups of servers (supporting server applications) that experience minimal downtime when any server node is overloaded or fails.
No matter what your solution for building reliable applications is, here are some tips gleaned from Netflix, the global streaming service that never sleeps:
- Test and validate code before pushing to production, and deploy exactly what you tested to production where possibl
- Regional vs global deployment; limit go-live and potential deployment issues to a small customer base before rolling it out to everyone else.
- Use preconditions to verify expected states
- Fail a deployment when instances are not coming up healthy
- Know how to roll back quickly
- Notify teams of impending and completed deployments
- Ensure automatic deployments are not executed after hours or during weekends
Get more detail on Netflix's advice for high availability, or read more articles on development.


text: Straw man no more? Ontario Court of Appeal reaffirms plaintiff's right to choose class action counselMay 11, 2009 Stikeman Elliott The Court of Appeal for Ontario in Joseph Fantl v. Transamerica Life Canada has dismissed an appeal from the Divisional Court brought by the former law firm of a representative plaintiff seeking to remain on file as counsel of record, over the objections of the representative plaintiff. In doing so, Chief Justice Winkler made some interesting observations on the inherent supervisory jurisdiction of the courts in class actions, and the role of the representative plaintiff. Kim Orr Barristers P.C. (KO) sought to strike the plaintiff's notice of change of solicitors and appoint themselves as counsel, or in the alternative, remove the representative plaintiff and appoint two new ones. When the certification process began in 2006, counsel of record was the firm of Roy Elliott Kim O'Connor (REKO). Mr. Fantl subsequently assumed the role of representative plaintiff. REKO dissolved at the end of 2007. As a result, Mr. Fantl was forced to choose which successor firm, KO or Roy Elliott O'Connor (REO), he would retain to continue the matter. He decided on REO due to his relationships with certain partners at that firm and their class action experience. In response to Mr. Fantl's notice of change of solicitors, KO brought a motion under s.12 of the Class Proceedings Act (CPA) to strike the notice. The motion judge sided with Mr. Fantl, ruling that a representative plaintiff has the right to retain counsel of their own choosing. In reaching this decision, the judge examined whether his choice of counsel was adequate. Notwithstanding the Court's supervisory role in class proceedings, interference with a plaintiff's choice of counsel was unwarranted unless it would result in a denial of adequate representation. After the motion judge's decision, KO brought a competing and largely overlapping class action against Transamerica with a different representative plaintiff. The Divisional Court subsequently affirmed the motion's dismissal on these grounds. KO argued before the Court of Appeal that the motion judge applied the wrong test. Considering the best interests of the class, the plaintiff should have been directed to retain KO for the remainder of the proceeding. In contrast, the respondent argued that the overriding consideration should be whether the plaintiff's decision caused prejudice to the class members. For reasons different from those of the motion judge, Winkler CJO., writing for the Court, dismissed the appeal and exercised the Court's discretion to stay the new action. Supervisory jurisdiction of the Court Chief Justice Winkler noted that the existence of an absent proposed class, in addition to the representative plaintiff, engages the Court's supervisory jurisdiction throughout all stages of a class proceeding. However Chief Justice Winkler disagreed with both parties' interpretations of that jurisdiction. The Chief Justice noted that while courts have a responsibility to absent class members, the responsibility of prosecuting the action still rests with the representative plaintiff and that the representative plaintiff in a class action is a genuine plaintiff who chooses, retains and instructs counsel and to whom counsel report. That said, the Court conceded that if the decision of the plaintiff is contested, the Court can review the plaintiff's choice of counsel. Test for reviewing a plaintiff's choice of counsel Winkler CJO. outlined a preferred approach for reviewing a plaintiff's choice of counsel. Rejecting the approaches of both the respondent and appellant, he outlined three key factors that should guide review of choice of counsel: (1) Has the plaintiff chosen competent counsel? (2) Were there any improper considerations underlying the choice made by the plaintiff? and (3) Is there any prejudice to the class as a result of the choice? Unless this line of inquiry yields an unsatisfactory finding, the Court should not interfere. This test rejects the notion that the key consideration is whether the choice of counsel is in the "best interests of the class." Instead, those "best interests" are captured and addressed within the broader scope of the test. Applying the three-part test to the facts, Chief Justice Winkler found that Mr. Fantl had the power to decide whom to retain as counsel and that the three-part test had been met. While the Court held there is no question that class proceedings are entrepreneurial (an element that supports access to justice, an underlying goal of the CPA), the CPA was not designed to grant lawyers a vested interest in the subject matter of litigation which entitles them to override the choice of the representative plaintiff as to their counsel. Given the lack of concerns arising from all three factors, Winkler CJO. dismissed KO's appeal. Substitution of the representative plaintiff The Court also found no reason to interfere with the selection of Mr. Fantl as the representative plaintiff in the proceeding, given his capable conduct in the action and his competent choice of counsel, affirmed by the above analysis. With respect to the duplicative action brought by KO, the Court concurred with the Divisional Court's assessment that it was "most remarkable," ruled it an abuse of process, and stayed the action. Conclusion Perhaps offering a subtle signal that the courts should guard against "straw man" plaintiff cases driven by lawyers, Chief Justice Winkler in his reasons noted "the entrepreneurial lawyer is a means to an end, not an end in and of itself. Were it otherwise, one of the criticisms of the CPA, that it promulgates plaintiff-less litigation benefiting only the lawyers involved would be well-founded. Such is not the case." DISCLAIMER: This publication is intended to convey general information about legal issues and developments as of the indicated date. It does not constitute legal advice and must not be treated or relied on as such. Please read our full disclaimer at www.stikeman.com/legal-notice.


text:
Barth is the leader of iTeams NL and together with the board he determines the course of the organisation. Barth is assisted in his role by a team of specialists.
Barth's main role is director of the Stichting International Teams. Together with the board he determines the course of the organisation, and the support given to the volunteers connected to the organisation. He happens to also be one of these volunteers. As a leader of a small team, his task is multifaceted, and involves both dealing with people and accountancy; sitting behind a desk and visiting the field. However, for him the best thing about his work is enabling others to go out themselves, and seeing the multiplication of his own work.
Global Alliance
Besides working for iTeams NL, Barth represents them inside the umbrella organisation in the Netherlands and on the field. He participates in numerous working groups and boards of partner organisations in the Netherlands and further afield. Finally, as the director of iTeams-NL he is part of the iTeams Global Alliance, the round table where the directors of the various iTeams national organisations from across the world meet every year.


text:
August 5, 2017
Pigeon Trapped In Chimney
August 5, 2017
RescueA confused pigeon had entered someone's home and was now residing in their chimney. Simon from Wildlife Aid is experienced in those kind of cases and didn't have a lot of trouble grabbing the bird and releasing it outside, in fact it turned out to be one of the easiest rescues he'd ever done.
Animals: pigeon, bird
Organization: Wildlife Aid
Video not working? Report video
Previous video: Simon's Cat - Bed Head
Next video: This Little Bird Was Nearly Frozen


text:
Dr Pravin Gordhan, commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) opened the WWW2007 conference with a keynote on SARS and the Web. More generally how government is using technology to alleviate poverty, create jobs. He asked many questions like:
- What the impact of technology is on poverty?
- Does it empower ordinary people?
We have huge asymmetry in the population who have very good access and the lower income groups who have poor access to technology. Even just access for to Government information is out of reach of large chunks of the population. The digital divide is not spoken about much any more but it is still there.
Another important question he asked continuously is how SARS can use technology to lower the cost of compliance and increase the incentive. Back in 1998 SARS collected about R188 billion and this year is on track to collect about R558 Billion. This will be a surplus for the first time ever in the history of post-Apartheid South Africa.
So the goal of SARS when rolling out technologies like their e-Filing solution is first to continuously improve the service proposition. Second is to educate South Africans about their obligations. The 3rd is to have a very decernable enforcement policy. This was a wonderful insight into the workings of one of the most efficient government agencies.
You may also be interested in this detailed interview of Commissioner Pravin Gordhan with Business Report from 2004 after the elections.


text: Mouse over image above to magnify. Click to enlargeClick the image to view a larger version Tiny Dot Pewter Price: €3.00 Code: feb21 Quantity: Add to basket This is a 100% cotton tone on tone fabric from Makower. The fabric is 44" / 112cm wide. This is lovely as a background fabric. Just include 2 in the box for a half metre, 4 for a metre etc. Priced at €12 a metre.


text:
Romeo is not a fluke, says Baldwin after Gilas win over Chinese Taipei-A
TAIPEI – Minus Andray Blatche and majority of the old Gilas group, newcomers Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva picked up the slack as Team Phl humbled Chinese Taipei, 77-69, in a triumphant comeback in the Jones Cup here Sunday night.
Old reliable Jayson Castro helped hold the fort, especially in the crunch, as the Nationals settled their old score with the Taiwanese for the inspiring victory churned out before a sellout crowd at the Xinchuang Gymnasium here.
A good number of Filipinos formed part of the mammoth crowd that stood as witness as Gilas avenged a loss suffered at the hands of Chinese Taipei during the preliminaries of the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship.
Moala Tautuaa, Dondon Hontiveros, Gabe Norwood and Marc Pingris had their contributions as Gilas Pilipinas finally tasted a win after dropping all three matches in an Estonian pocket tourney.
"Honestly, I don't want to be carried away by this win. We're happy to win it but there are so many things to work on, and we'll focus on that," said Gilas coach Tab Baldwin.
"It's always a big thing for Gilas to win with millions of Filipinos back home and around the world happy with it. That's the way it is in our country. But we'll be back to work now. We play Korea (at 5 p.m. Monday) and that's the only thing we're thinking about now," Baldwin also said.
Romeo and Abueva worked hard and provided inspiration in their Jones Cup debut.
"Terrence is not a fluke. He can play the way he played tonight. It's truly his craft. He's professional about his craft, and he deserves a lot of respect and admiration," said Baldwin of Romeo who top scored with 18 points.
"We always know what he's gonna get. He's a ball of energy. He's a solar energy. He's amazing," said Baldwin of Abueva who tossed in 15 markers and added five rebounds.
Romeo and Abueva were key factors as Gilas built a 19-point spread, 47-28, in the first half then weathered a fierce Chinese Taipei fightback in the final half.
At the finish, Castro joined forces with Abueva and Romeo to frustrate the home team and the home crowd that were hoping for a follow-up to their stirring overtime win over Japan Saturday night.
Abueva, Romeo and Castro scored all of Gilas Pilipinas' last 16 markers.
With Gilas still holding a shaky lead at 68-65, Romeo fired a big trey then Castro attacked the lane and pulled up for a twinner to ease the pressure.
At the height of the Gilas breakaway, the Filipino fans went crazy with Jordan Clarkson joining the fun, jumping up and down behind the Gilas bench.
Coming off the bench, Romeo and Abueva provided instant firepower, sparkling in a decisive 27-8 attack that carried Gilas to a 19-point spread at 47-28.
Romeo strung up nine points in the first quarter, including a buzzer-beating layup off a steal that gave the Nationals a 26-20 lead in the first quarter.
Sonny Thoss, Dondon Hontiveros, Jayson Castro, Gabe Norwood and Marc Pingris formed the Gilas starting five that got the team to a 13-7 start. (SB)
Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.


text:
- Lavender scented wheat warmer rectangular cushion wrap
- Wheat and lavender seed filled
- Microwave for comforting warmth
- Chill for a cooling compress
- Great for pain relieving thermotherapy
Lavender scented wheat warmer rectangular cushion wrap is a great way to
give you a little extra comforting warmth. This practical, lilac
coloured fleece cushion is filled with wheat and lavender seeds and can
be heated up in the microwave for use. The wrap around shape is great
for a little extra warmth or pain relieving thermotherapy. Also makes a
great gift!
Thermotherapy, or heat therapy, is widely used as a natural remedy for
pain relief. Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties and also aids
relaxation and sleep. This wheat and lavender seed filled cushion not
only keeps you warm but also helps soothe aches, pains and the stresses
and tensions of the day. Can also be used as a cooling compress from the
refrigerator or freezer for relieving sports injuries, insect bites and
Fleece cushion: 100% Polyester cover filled with wheat and lavender
seeds. Can be cleaned with a damp sponge or a dry brush only. Conforms
to BS8433:2004.
Measures: 45cm x 12cm x 2cm.


text:
Calling All Qualified Candidates!
Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 | Uncategorized | No Comments
East Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women, Inc. (ETLAW) seeks a part-time individual to assist in the administrative and operational functions of the organization. This independent contractor position will entail approximately 5-15 hours of work per month. Candidate will work closely with Board of Directors, venues, and bar representatives to assist in coordinating organizational events, CLE […]Read More »


text:
I knew that my photos were too dark when I placed them in my new etsy shop, so I've been researching best ways to photograph items. It's SO difficult, let me tell ya. I settled on a bright white background, with natural light. There are still some issues with these photos but MUCH better when I compared them to my original photos.
Here are the articles I read that are currently inspiring me to make my shop as appealing, eye-catching and interesting as can be. I recommend checking them out if you are interested.
A Beautiful Mess: Photography
Etsy Success: Critique Your Shop
Shop Makeover: itsastitch
Quite Your Day Job: Freshline
I'm having so much fun with this new adventure. I'm learning so much and I'm determined to continue learning, growing and enjoying this.


text:
TimeGate has enlisted as a member of Team Finland´s Mining Finland Growth Program. Team Finland has several sector specific programs to promote international business operations and help Finnish companies to compete on international markets by networking and seizing business opportunities.
Mining Finland is run by the Geological Survey of Finland together with Finpro and it aims to support the export growth of Finnish companies supplying products or services to the global mining industry. Program aims to increase visibility of the Finnish mining technology and service companies, help and support companies in their internationalization operations and strengthen the Finnish mining cluster. Additionally, program recognizes potential customers and partners on selected focus markets. This two-year program during 2016-2018 offers market studies, match-making events and trainings and business delegation visits to focus countries.
Growth by networking
TimeGate sees the program as a great opportunity and running start to get into international mining market. By far, only after participating to the first workshop with the program, there is already lots of support, feedback and opportunities to network and share ideas with other companies aiming to the same market. For a small start-up company like us this kind of projects are cost-effective way to get visibility. Furthermore, many small companies working together can upscale their businesses and achieve the economies of scale.
More information of the Mining Finland program in here.


text:
Heavy Light Plant Equipment Service & Repairs
All Haul Transport have a great local reputation for being able to quickly diagnose, repair and service your heavy or light plant and equipment.
All Haul Transport is able to provide onsite repair services with our late model comprehensively equipped 24/7 service and repair vehicle. For larger jobs we offer you our purpose built heavy or light plant and equipment modern diesel workshop conveniently located at Bennett's Green Newcastle Lake Macquarie.
Our dynamic team of specialist Diesel Plant & Equipment Mechanics have serviced and repaired all heavy or light plant and equipment such as boom lifts, mast lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, trailers, trolleys, Skid steers, mini excavators, "Mine spec" generators, distribution boards, lighting towers, etc.
Our solutions are quick, simple and cost effective, allowing you to turn up onsite day after day saving you time and money.


text:
If you are a graphics designer or have just started working with digital images, this book is for you. Based on Adobe Photoshop CS beta version, it provides everything you need to create digital images using powerful tools. This 24-hour guide will help you in creating new art with painting tools and filters; retouching and repairing scanned photographs; adjusting colors; and working in different color modes. Each chapter has graphics, diagrams, Q&A, quizzes, notes, tips and exercises. An excellent book for beginners and professional designers to explore Adobe Photoshop's new features.
Author: Carla Rose
Price: Rs 350
Pages: 527
Distributor: Pearson Education, Delhi. Tel: 22146067. E-mail: email@example.com
RQS# E86 or SMS 130986 to 9811800601


text:
Chicago, IL criminal defense attorney Gal Pissetzky talks about certain trends he sees in computer crimes.
More In This Category
View Transcript
Computer crimes are just beginning to evolve. You see many, many identity theft crimes that are committed through the computer. And generally that's how these computer crimes are being prosecuted, as identity theft. An individual goes on the computer, finds, uncovers a victim's social security number, a victim's credit card number, a victim's address, and then they go on and they apply for another credit card or they go and drain the person's bank accounts or retirement accounts. So that is the identity theft type of crimes that you see now on the computer.
Other crimes that you see through the computer are of course the child pornography crimes where an individual uses a peer-to-peer program to get and download child pornography on their computer. And unfortunately, or fortunately, they don't realize that the law enforcement, state and federal, are spying on everybody. If you use a peer-to-peer program, such as eMule or torrent, federal or state agents have very proprietary computer programs that will flag the individuals that download child pornography and eventually you are going to get a knock on the door with a search warrant for your computer and for your home. And that is one of the crimes that is becoming very, very prosecuted now because law enforcement developed these tools to discover who is downloading child pornography. Sex trafficking is also being used in the computer.
You hear about a lot of prosecution from the website Backpage.com where they have – these are prosecutions that relate to sex. Sex with children, sex with individuals that were brought here to the United States for the purpose of committing sex acts. Sex with minors that were taken across state lines, which makes it a federal crime.
Contact Gal Pissetzky
(312) 883-9466
See All This Lawyer's Videos
Visit Lawyer's Website


text:
This post is the second in a two part series about what motivates people to get involved in Open Government.It originally appeared in the GTEC2104 Blog.
Open Government impacts our economy, political system, social stability, quality of life, beliefs, and ultimately the heart of democracy. It's big and that makes it important, but I think for something to motivate you, it needs to be personal, so this is my story.
If you know me, you may also know that I am part of a little pack that includes two golden retrievers. These dogs have webbed feet and love to swim. The image above was taken at an off leash dog park near my home. Several years ago I inadvertently became president of the dog walkers association and last year we formally adopted the park.
Because I love my dogs and enjoy being outside with them I care about water quality and development issues.
In this case the jurisdictions involved include the City who owns and operates the park, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority which maintains the coastline (the park is on an Island), Parks Canada who is responsible for the waterway itself (which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the province of Ontario, and any number of Federal and Provincial regulatory bodies.
Truly Open Government (across all jurisdictions) would help me because I could get a holistic picture that would help me judge if and when it was safe to let the dogs swim in the river and, if I wanted to join them.
In my ideal world it would also make it easy for me to get timely notifications of changes to issues I care about, to learn about those changes and take part in the decision-making. For instance: zoning changes that allow new development in the area, or new regulations around pesticide use, or invasive species such as the Ash Borer (the park has at least 260 Ash trees).
This is just one example from my life, but it could just as easily be about caring for a loved one, getting across the border in a timely fashion, knowing if that person knocking on my door really is from a charity, or something as simple as when to fly the flag outside the legion at half mast.
What about you, why is Open Government important to you?


text:
There are a few ways to make a wall standout. One popular approach is to simply paint your chosen wall a different colour, to contrast with the rest of the space.
For our money though, one of the best ways to maximise the impact of a feature wall is with tile. Even in spaces where tiles typically feature prominently already, there's room to shake up the pattern with a little creative thinking.
For the bathroom, you could achieve a bold burst of colour with our Liverpool range, which comes in a wide range of colours. Or, go for a sophisticated and impactful monochromatic look with our Dot range that comes in black or white.
If you're looking to add warmth to your living space, why not try timber? Timber look tiles are an excellent way to achieve a rustic look without the upkeep that real wood typically requires. The Ecowood range in particular achieves a rich, earthy finish.
Exposed brick as a feature wall can add retro charm to any room. Using tiles to create this look is far more practical as they will last longer, and be easier to clean. We recommend the Vivienne Brick range for an authentic brick look tile.
Depending on the effect that you're after, don't forget the scope you have for fine details also – small mosaics or geometric motifs work brilliantly to delight the eye, as can differing lay patterns such as vertical or diagonal herringbone.
There really is a multitude of options available to you to achieve the feature wall you've always dreamed of. Don't be afraid to experiment with the colours and textures available, check out six tile ranges that will create the perfect feature wall, and be sure to talk with one of our tile experts for inspiration.
But most importantly – have fun! After all, it's the perfect opportunity to indulge a little in the pure creativity of design, and with a lasting reward.


text:
WATCH | 'Girl, don't yell at me': Priyanka Chopra responds to questioning over India, Pakistan tweet
At an event in Los Angeles, US, on August 10 2019, Ayesha Malik accused Priyanka Chopra of being a hypocrite and inciting a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. Chopra responded and Twitter weighed in.
Actress Priyanka Chopra has dominated global trends lists after her response to being called a "hypocrite" during a Beautycon event in Los Angeles, US, at the weekend.
Priyanka was fielding questions during the event when a woman, who called herself Ayesha, said it was difficult to listen to the actress talk about humanity, despite her previous reaction to conflict between India and Pakistan.
She was referring to a tweet from the actress earlier this year that translated to "long live India". It was posted the same day an Indian fighter jet bombed a so-called militant training camp in Pakistan.
At the time, Priyanka faced major backlash, with calls for her to step down as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador.
Video footage of Priyanka's response to the comments has gone viral, with many slamming her for "trying to embarrass" the woman.
"I hear you. Whenever you are done venting. Got it? Done?" she started off by saying.
Later, she said: "The way you came at me right now, girl, don't yell. We're all here for love. Don't yell."
Priyanka said she had "many many friends from Pakistan", adding that "war is something that I am not really fond of, but I am patriotic".
Priyanka Chopra gets an audience question calling her hypocritical — here's her response. #beautycon pic.twitter.com/pS82qX1SQG— Lindsay Weinberg (@WeinbergLindsay) August 10, 2019
On social media, the actress was lashed for trying to "belittle" the woman and also for defending her actions by saying she was "patriotic".
"Girl, don't yell. Don't embarrass yourself..." was UN ambassador Priyanka Chopra's response in her trademark fake accent to a question re: nuclear war b/w India and Pakistan. https://t.co/ZaadCmp6XM— Sameera Khan (@SameeraKhan) August 11, 2019
Why do so many Indian celebrities always feel the need to say "I have many friends from Pakistan"? It sounds like racist white people saying "I have SO many black friends, the blacks love me!" #PriyankaChopra— Schayan Riaz (@schayanriaz) August 11, 2019
@priyankachopra gets called out for tweeting in support of India going to war with pakistan and this is her trash response.— Aman K. Batra (@amankbatra) August 11, 2019
this is not an apology. it's a refusal of accountability, and it reeks of privilege. https://t.co/TOjOnG4gLO
I am not big fan of #PriyankaChopra but she is always self made women.— Rahul Kumar (@itsrahulgoyal) August 11, 2019
Pakistan is taking her tweet "Jai Hind #IndianArmedForces " out of proportion. How does this means nuclear war against Pakistan ?
Army is not equal to nuclear war. If so then Pakistan is equal to terrorist.
#PriyankaChopra didn't say a word against Pakistan. This was a tweet after Indian Army's victory over a terror champ.— PS ⚡ (@paulomiii) August 12, 2019
Malala tweets clearly against India and blindness against terrorism in her country.
Same people go silent!? Her way may not be right but her tweet was!!! pic.twitter.com/ZZBa5pxsyz


text:
Get the Insider Information
Already a DS Insider? Login now
Bennett active, Hightower out
Patriots DL Michael Bennett is active for today's game against the Bills. He entered the day questionable with a shoulder injury and saw his snaps dip last week. LB Dont'a Hightower is inactive with his own shoulder injury. Neither should have factored into your IDP plans much, and Hightower's absence doesn't change the outlook for the New England team defense.
View all New England Patriots Shark Bites
Chung, Flowers active Week 4
Patriots S Patrick Chung and DE Trey Flowers (concussions) are both active for today's game against the Dolphins. Both make sense as IDP options depending on league size and your other available options.
Chung, Flowers questionable for Week 4
Patriots S Patrick Chung and DE Trey Flowers are questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Each guy missed Week 3 with a concussion. They put in limited practices this week, and Flowers told reporters Wednesday he expected to be ready to play Sunday. We'll see about the status of each starter on Sunday.
Flowers, Chung out for Week 3
The Patriots on Saturday ruled DE Trey Flowers and S Patrick Chung out for Sunday night's game at Detroit. Each is dealing with a concussion. We'll see about their progress heading into Week 4.
McCourty, Van Noy questionable vs. Jets
Patriots S Devin McCourty (shoulder) and LB Kyle Van Noy (calf) are questionable for Sunday's finale against the Jets. Van Noy has missed the past 3 games with this injury and probably isn't a good play even if active. McCourty hasn't missed a snap in the past 3 games and put in limited practices all week. We'll confirm each player's status on Sunday.
Injury analysis powered by Sports Injury Predictor
©2020 Draft Sharks | website by:
687 Lee Road, Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14606 | 833-333-7238


text:
Spectacular, spectacular. A whirlwind of lustre and sheen and a cyclone storm of glamorous twinkle. The tornado glitter lamp with colour changing LED will transport you to a historical world full of colour and confusions with a 70's vibe and feel like no other. The stunning and unique lamp glows in a variety of different colours to suit the room, or person and could even be used exceedingly well for a gypsy or circus themed shindig. A magnitude of vortex and power sweeps through the lamp, making it a force to watch and be reckoned with.
- A hypnotising tornado
- Spectacular and glowing
- Requires 3x AA batteries (Not included)
- Height: 36cm
- Width: 10cm (all around)
- Not a toy, keep out of reach of small children
You May Also Like
Shipping & Returns
► Standard Shipping (3-8 Business Days):
FREE for orders over $99
(within Australia).
$8.99 Flat Rate for orders less than $99.
► Express Shipping (1-2 Business Days):
$16.99 Flat Rate.
► Same Day Delivery within Melbourne Metro
$21.99 Flat Rate.
► Same Day Dispatch
Orders placed before 2pm AEST on a business day are dispatched the same day.
► 100 Days Money Back Guarantee
Return any product within 100 days in its original packaging for a refund.
► Haven't found the answers you seek? Head over to our FAQs page or our Shipping & Returns page.
Talk to a real human
(03) 8684 9079
Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm