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The history of African Americans in this country is not always easy to explain to young children, but a group of books released this year can help kids learn more about this important part of our nation's heritage.
Deborah Hopkinson once again teams up with illustrator James E. Ransome in the marvelous Under the Quilt of Night. Though not a sequel to their phenomenal Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt, it certainly complements their first collaboration. The story follows a family of five as they escape slavery. The rhythmic prose and staccato sentences match the darkness of the night and the urgent running feet of the slaves as they are chased by the slavecatchers. The story moves from darkness to light as the reader is introduced to generous abolitionists who risk their lives to help the family find freedom. Ransome's rich blues and greens give life to the darkness, and the painting on the final page fairly erupts in the light of a new day. Though the topic could be frightening to young readers, it is not. The bravery of the abolitionists and the ingenuity of the fleeing family are a comfort to the reader. A very helpful author's note follows the story and gives inspired readers background information for further study.
Last year their book Freedom River was a Coretta Scott King Honor title, and now Doreen Rappaport and artist Bryan Collier have another stunning book to offer. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a big book with big ideas accessible to just about anyone. In simple, elegant prose, Rappaport tells the story of Martin from his boyhood to his death. She weaves her words with those of Martin Luther King, Jr. Collier's moving watercolor and paper collage art invites the reader to pause, think and reflect on the "big words" on each page. All the familiar images are there: the Montgomery bus boycott, the Jim Crow signs, the March on Washington. The darkness of King's death is told simply: "On the second day there, he was shot. He died. His big words are alive for us today." Collier shows the hope of King's words through a portrait inside church windows and four white candles lighting the darkness. A powerful and inspiring book.
William Miller's Rent Party Jazz bursts to life through the exuberant paintings of artist and first-time children's book illustrator Charlotte Riley-Webb. Miller takes a well-known cultural tradition - rent parties - and shows how the life of one boy, Sonny Comeaux, is changed because of one. Sonny and his mother are about to be evicted because Mrs. Comeaux has lost her job. The young boy wants to drop out of school to raise the rent money, but his mother is firm. "You stay in school and learn everything you can - everything, so things will be better for you." Sonny obeys but is on the threshold of despair when he meets a trumpeter from Mississippi who helps organize the rent party. The joy of jazz, the community of caring neighbors and the thrill of the party all come together in one magical night. Miller's informative afterword tells the history of rent parties and mentions several famous musicians who got their start by playing at them.
From far across the ocean comes another story for children. Though Bintou lives in a West African village, her desires are universal. She wants to have hair like the older girls in her village. Sylviane A. Diouf and Shane W. Evans tell her story in Bintou's Braids. All the older girls and women have beautiful braids, braids with gold coins, braids with beads and braids with barrettes. But Bintou moans, "All I have is four little tufts of hair on my head and I am sad." Through an act of courage, Bintou is allowed a reward. All she wants are braids. Grandma Soukeye arrives and carefully weaves yellow and blue birds into Bintou's hair. Her wide eyes see herself in the mirror and she says, "I am Bintou . . . I am the girl with birds in her hair. The sun follows me and I'm happy." Reading this book made me happy too.
To call Remember the Bridge by Carole Boston Weatherford a collection of poems is to completely underestimate this phenomenal book. Historical photos and art accompany these 29 poems. The art and words together summarize the history of African Americans in a beautiful and moving way. Though some of the poems will work for younger children ("Martin's Letter" or "Soul Food"), the bulk of the poems face head-on some of the most difficult chapters in our country's history. "The Capture" speaks of the loss of freedom and is illustrated with ink sketches of bound slaves being herded through the bush. Familiar historic photos of scarred slaves and slave auctions are even more powerful when juxtaposed with poems about the events. This is an important book, one that begs to be read again and again. The final photo is the stunning view of the Washington Monument at the March on Washington, a literal bridge of humanity focused on the cause of civil rights. "The past is the foundation, the future the next span," Weatherford writes. "We'll bridge the mighty river; brothers, sisters, hand in hand."
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The text is a mix of finely honed biographical narrative and appropriate quotes from King himself, emphasizing the concept that from his youth Martin had sought to inspire others with his words. The essential events of King's life are presented in a straightforward yet moving style. The facts are extended by breathtaking collage illustrations. A chronology and informative notes from author and illustrator are included. Bib. Copyright 2002 Horn Book Guide Reviews
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This is one book you can judge by its cover. The space on the front jacket is entirely filled with a large, inviting portrait of a smiling Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the usual publication data (title, author, illustrator) are printed on the back. Inside, the text is a mix of Rappaport's finely honed biographical narrative and appropriate quotes from King himself, emphasizing the concept that from his youth Martin had sought to inspire others with his words, as he had heard his father do. The essential and pivotal events of King's life, including the early days of the civil rights movement, the march on Washington, and King's assassination, are presented in a straightforward yet moving style. The facts are extended by Bryan Collier's breathtaking collage illustrations, which dazzle, challenge, and inspire with their repletion of motifs (such as stained-glass windows) and the mixture of symbols and realism (as in the depiction of black Americans carrying a flag as they march for freedom). This exemplary biography of one of the great leaders of the twentieth century will remind another generation of the grandeur of his legacy. With informative forewords from author and illustrator, a chronology, and a selective listing of further readings and websites. m.m.b. Copyright 2001 Horn Book Magazine Reviews
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This picture-book biography provides an ideal introduction to this leader and his works. Juxtaposing original text with quotes from King's writing and speeches, Rappaport's (Escape from Slavery) narrative offers a pastiche of scenes from King's life, beginning with his childhood experience of seeing "White Only" signs sprinkled throughout his hometown. He questions his mother about their meaning, and she assures him, "You are as good as anyone." Listening to his father preach, the boy asserts that "When I grow up, I'm going to get big words, too." Rappaport also touches upon King's role in the Montgomery bus strike that followed Rosa Park's 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger and his subsequent efforts as a civil rights crusader. After briefly describing the circumstances of his death, the story concludes, quite abruptly, with the statement, "His big words are alive for us today." The author relies on her subject's own words, and his power, passion and pacifism shine through. Collier's (Uptown) striking watercolor and cut paper collage art feature closely focused, lifelike images of King and other individuals against an inventive montage of patterns and textures. The portraits of King exude his spiritual strength and peaceful visage. In the background of some scenes are intricate recreations of stained glass windows, which, Collier explains in an introductory note, he interprets as a metaphor for King's life. An elegant, understated pictorial biography. Ages 5-9. (Sept.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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Gr 3-5-Collier combines his distinctive watercolor-and-collage art with Rappaport's uncluttered text to sum up King's life and work. Each two-page spread begins with a short paragraph about King and his crusade for civil rights, followed by a powerful sample of his own words set in oversized, boldface type. Both portions of the succinct text work together to emphasize the leader's courage, commitment, and, ultimately, sacrifice without sensationalizing his death. King's assassination during the 1968 Memphis garbage strike is summed up in just two short sentences:"On his second day there, he was shot. He died." The book concludes with a reassuring reminder that his words are immortal. Rappaport advises readers to use "Martin Luther King" as the search term to find more than 200 Web sites dedicated to King and the civil rights movement. Both author and illustrator preface the book with brief notes to explain specific aspects of King's life and death that inspired them in their collaboration. The result is a stunning, reverent tribute.-Catherine Threadgill, DeKalb County Public Library, Atlanta, GA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.


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According to a St. Petersburg Police Department report, officers were dispatched to 5411 4th Ave. N just after 6 p.m. in response to a suicidal subject call. Dixon Jr.'s mother told dispatchers that her son was threatening to harm himself.
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During my last two articles I shared with you a recent experience surrounding a client trying to use a stock image as the basis for their brand marks or logos.It seems the topic hit a little too close to home for several readers.I received multiple emails from people who shared their personal stories about stock photos, stock illustration/images and the problems experienced due to their unintentional illegal use.Here's one of those stories, told in the first person by a Summit Daily reader. (To protect his identity, I've removed all references to his name as well as his business name.)In 1999, as the Internet blossomed, I commissioned a graphic artist to design some graphics for my newly created website for my consulting practice. She incorporated into the design a graphic that, as best she and I know, she obtained from a CD she purchased. As best we knew, the purchasers of the CD had the right to use the graphics on the CD. The graphic in question could not have been worth more than 50 cents at the time, had it been purchased via a download from a graphics sales website. In 2010, 11 years later, my company was sued for copyright infringement by a company I now believe is in the business of "shaking down" small businesses for copyright infringement. They showed that they had obtained a copyright for the graphic in question just a few months after we adopted it, and we couldn't prove that we had obtained it via legitimate means prior to their acquisition date. This company wanted thousands of dollars in damages (several multiples of the net worth of the company) and the removal of the graphic from my website. Satisfying this monetary demand or handling the necessary attorney fees had I attempted to challenge them via normal procedures would have bankrupted the company. There are actually multiple websites created by attorneys about this specific company, which basically preys on small companies that use their copyrighted graphics but don't have documents to prove they have the right to do so. The websites are by attorneys offering their services to defend the accused. Fortunately, my wife is an attorney, and after many, many hours of "pro bono" investigating and (on my part) sleepless nights, we were able to settle with this company for a smaller amount. Not everyone is sued for such a small amount.Not everyone has an attorney for a significant other.And not everyone is able to settle for smaller amounts.Be mindful of the work your graphic designer completes for you. Especially when working with freelancers or smaller companies, do not take it for granted they understand copyright law or legal usage of stock images. Whether you're hiring designer to create a new logo for you or design a brochure, product packaging, or PowerPoint presentation, make sure you're clear on whether the final artwork is 100 percent original or if it contains stock art. If it contains stock art, make sure you're 100 percent clear on the rights you, as the purchaser, have when it comes to using that art. You don't want to become another one of the horrific, too-common horror stories out there. Erin Pheil is the owner of timeforcake creative media - the Web Design & Strategy company voted #1 in Best of Summit. Visit the timeforcake website at www.timeforcake.com or email Erin at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Truth be told, though, they can only hope the former New Orleans Saint and current San Francisco 49ers center is as good to them as he is to his family.
You see, when Goodwin says his family is the most important thing in his world, he means it.
Less than two hours after the 49ers had polished off the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs, Goodwin was at the airport, set to fly across the country as his wife Alneesa was set to give birth to their third boy, Cade.
"Kids mean the world to me so I knew I was going home to welcome a new one into the world, it was something I was really excited for," Goodwin said. "I didn't get much sleep during those couple of days but definitely well worth it. I guess just another way to remember that playoff game."
Goodwin's year could get even better.
On Sunday, he'll play in his second Super Bowl. He helped guide the Saints to the 2010 Super Bowl title, helping cap a 16-3 season that remains the most successful in franchise history.
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"I've said it throughout the week, a lot of great memories here," Goodwin said. "So it would be really special to get another great memory here, especially a memory like this. Definitely adds a little bit of more motivation on it that it's here; just giving me the chance to come back down here and spend the week down here is something that I definitely cherish."
The place meant so much to him that he waffled endlessly in making the decision to leave. It's not that the Saints didn't want him back. It's just that San Francisco sweetened the deal to get him to sign.
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"He calls them and basically then Coach (Jim) Harbaugh and Trent Baalke come to the hotel and try to talk me out of it," Goodwin said. "I'm like, 'Nah, I just can't do it. I can't do it.' And so I head to the airport."
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Here's your soundtrack. Okay, maybe they're not exactly brazillian but their music is awesome and their live shows legendary.
Now, Brazil covers almost half of South America and its Amazon rainforest is the world's largest jungle... which is rapidly getting cut down. The country is basically one giant botanical garden with some bangin' cities on its edges.
Brazil was colonized in 1808 by the royal court of Portugal, which was fleeing Napolean's troops. They didn't stay long, and Brazil won its independence in 1822.
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The good: The Parrot Zik headphones offer excellent sound for wireless Bluetooth earphones, and have a slick, eye-catching design, a relatively comfortable fit, and a wealth of features, including wireless audio streaming, noise cancellation, and touch-sensitive controls on the right earpiece.
The bad: While the Ziks are expensive, they include a cheap cloth carrying case. Also, some small glitches in their operation mar their otherwise impressive audio quality.
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Parrot Zik is a wonderful product but not perfect.
by PC2Day on September 20, 2013
Pros: Wireless connectivity, build, sound, touch control, app, ANC
Cons: Pricey, carrying case, battery life, losing awesome features without battery
Summary: First of all, this beautiful product, IMHO is by far the most advanced in features than any other headphones out there as of April 2013. The sound it produces is ...
Summary: First of all, this beautiful product, IMHO is by far the most advanced in features than any other headphones out there as of April 2013. The sound it produces is superb which is the most important for me. The materials that was used aren't the cheapie-cheapie type.Edit:
The head rails are really made of alloy and not the plastic that looks like metal. Touch features, motion detection, simple pairing, hands free calling and auto noise cancellation (ANC) - all worked very well just as advertised. The wireless capability is the deal breaker for me. It was hard to look for all those features in one product.
The weight is just right and fits quite well. It adjust easily, my daughter (9yrs. old) can wear it without a problem.
The Zik app was easy to use. It gives you the ability to tweak the sounds. I found my perfect setting in a matter of minutes.
Now the sour part:
Battery - all those technically advanced features I mentioned above are useless unless you power up these pair and connect it to your device via Bluetooth. I wish it would last longer than what it is right now or it should've come with an extra battery. It should be able stand at least 8hrs of continuous use.
Wired connection - you can't use the Parrot app. I think you can still use ANC but the sound quality is degraded, in this setting you also lose touch controls.
Wired connection, passive (without battery) - you wil not be able use the app. No sound effects and ANC. Sound is now worst than it was. I guess It will do if you get bored without your music while traveling.
Protective case - made of cloth! The two aluminum head rails keeps bumping each other when I place it inside the bag that's suppose to protect it. It's fine if it's just in drawer or a shelf. Did they not think that these will be used in travel?! With around $400 price tag, you couldn't give your customers a good hard case? Why parrot, why?
All in all, the Parrot Zik is still an amazing product but it is not without flaws. However, they did not compromise on sound and build quality. The app is simple and easy to use, it also notifies you if there's firm update.
It did everything it said it will do. So, I'd still give 5 for innovation and unique design points.
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Pros: * Excellent sound
* Superb noise cancellation
* Utmost comfort
* Innovative features
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Cons: * Flaky bluetooth (rock-solid reliable only with Apple products)
Summary: Oh, another con... not waterproof, so I have to take them off to shower. Oh, well, I can shower when the battery is charging!
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Summary: Oh, another con... not waterproof, so I have to take them off to shower. Oh, well, I can shower when the battery is charging!
Headphones that are both wireless and noise cancelling are born with two strikes against them, as audiophiles state that each feature corrupts the purity of sound. Maybe, but...
I fear that I have become a headphone addict over the last 6 months. I purchased the Zik by Starck at Brookstone 4 days ago, where I could listen to them first. I have been following them with interest (lust?) since they won Best of CES last January.
I have diligently compared these Ziks to headphones purchased in the intervening 8 months:
* Sennheiser HD 598 over the ear corded ($230 at Amazon);
* Sennheiser PXC BT310i on the ear Bluetooth noise cancelling (also $230 at Amazon - won the HiFi best headphone last year);
* Klipsch s4i earbuds ($70);
* Apple In-ear headphones with remote and mic (the two-driver in each earpiece one, $70 from The Apple Store).
In short, I love the Ziks.
To compare, I used the first 90 sec of The Band of Heathens "You're Going to Miss Me When I'm Gone," with its deep drum (do you hear a distinctive twang or just the boom?), its brushed cymbal (do you hear individual bristles on the cymbal as well as the overall 'shuff'?), its similar-but-different vocalists on first and second verse, and its bass glissando on the third verse. Gentle reader, I spent an entire evening listening to this 90 sec of music on four headphones for you! But...
I fear I am not much of an audiophile. I could easily detect differences among each of the five headphones in each of these areas. I might be able, in a blind test, to guess which headphone was in use. I definitely could not determine a preference... like a succulent orange and perfect apple, each was good, and each was different, but none were preferable, despite my very best efforts to compare on each of the features of that song I used.
However, the Zik also caused me to hear nuances I had not heard with the others.
Furthermore, I could compare its noise cancellation with the Sennheiser PXC BT310i (Zik markedly better); its comfort with both the over-ear Sennheiser and the on-ear Sennheiser (Zik more comfortable), and its Bluetooth connect capabilities to the Sennheiser PXC (Sennheiser connects more easily with PCs and the Sennheiser Bluetooth dongles one needs to add Bluetooth to the iPod Classic and TVs; Zik connects well only to the iPod Touch, iPhone 4, and iPad 1 (and I asume the other iPads) and is very fussy, gets driver error messages, or does not connect at all to the others... Sennheiser connects to these Apple products easily as well).
I prefer the cloth bag that the Zik comes in to the hard case of the Bose, as the bag can be folded away to very small size when empty.
I much enjoy the iPhone App that controls the Zik (noise cancellation on/off, reverberance and sound stage width, and 7-band equalizer, as well as battery level). They are great diversions, though I am quite happy listening with all of these features off (no NC, no sound stage effect, flat equalization). The comfortably-padded headphones insulate nearly as much sound with NC off as the Sennheiser on-ear suppresses while on, and as much as the in-ear headphones.
Cost? A step up from those I have been comparing it to, but not that much more than the popular Beats Studio Over-Ear by Dr Dre ($300), which I have tried and found of similar sound, comfort, and noise-suppression quality, but with no Bluetooth or advanced features (touch, auto off when removed, phone use).
Looks? In the eye of the beholder. I find them Great! The flash of orange within the headband, the flat black, the weighty piece over the head, the smooth appearance are all appealing to me.
In short, headphones with both wireless operation and noise cancellation are few and far between, perhaps 5% of the headphone models. To my mind, of the one I had in hand and could compare directly, this is the better.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Great headphones!
by danwbeery on December 4, 2012
Pros: Excellent sound, flawless bluetooth connectivity, work with a wire, intuitive touch controls, excellent build quality and attention to detail
Cons: Battery life
Summary: I am probably not like most users, but these cans are perfect for me. I have noise cancelling headphones (Bose, Audiotechnica, Jabra, sony, etc.) and found them all wanting.
The ...
Summary: I am probably not like most users, but these cans are perfect for me. I have noise cancelling headphones (Bose, Audiotechnica, Jabra, sony, etc.) and found them all wanting.
The Ziks have amazing noise suppression (noticeably better than any set I have used) and have a number of benefits specifically for my use.
I recently used them on a trip from Florida to the UK and found them to offer excellent noise cancellation... putting them on, then switching on the cancellation with the Android app was shocking. I think it is better than the Bose and any other I have used. I used them on a train from Paris to Frankfurt, also stunning noise reduction... welcome to the cone of silence!
They have a very detailed and flat response by default. This is excellent for me because I use them off with a wire (no power) for recording in my home studio. When you are recording, this type of flat, studio response is ideal. If you want to enhance the audio, you can always use the provided app or any EQ or signal processing app to pump up the bass or treble to achieve the specific sound you are looking for.
The build quality is excellent. I am on my 3rd set of Bose which are cheap plastic and break easily if not carried in their case (my bad). They are heavy, and have a lot of sturdy metal in them... for me that is a plus.
The bluetooth connectivity is seamless and works perfectly even at 20 feet through walls. I have not tried longer distances.
The touch ear pad controls work exactly as you would want them to. Very responsive and with no tricks... just try it, it works as expected.
I used the NFC on my phone, but I couldn't get the paring to work. I was able to use NFC to trigger apps etc. I believe this to be an issue with my phone. No big deal though. When you turn them on they connect immediately.
The bag that they come with is cheap and I would never carry these headphones without a more substantial carrying case (like Bose). The are too big to fit in the Bose case, but I had an old Jabra case that they fit in perfectly.
As a BT headset for phone they work great. I can hear everything perfectly, but I have been told that my sound is not great. I have used them for long conference calls and other conversations without complaints about quality so I think they work fine but I won't give them a perfect score in this area. Since I bring them with me when I travel, they can be my travel headset and thus save me from bringing another device.
Yes they are pricey, but they are not that much more than the Bose, and provide a LOT more functionality and appear to be much more durable (time will tell).
This is one set of phones that meets all of my needs, for both travel and home (wired) use. The next step is to try to get them to work with my TV using a headset dongle.
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Simply Fantastic!!!
by bigdmerlin on February 3, 2014
Pros: Fantastic design, very high quality, tremendous features and functionality. And everything works as advertised!!!
Cons: At this time I have no cons about this product.
Summary: These Bluetooth headphones are absolutely awesome! The overall design, quality, features and functionality have no equal on the market today. The sound quality is exquisite, noise cancellation excellent, ability to ...
Summary: These Bluetooth headphones are absolutely awesome! The overall design, quality, features and functionality have no equal on the market today. The sound quality is exquisite, noise cancellation excellent, ability to forward and reverse to next / previous song, control volume/mute, and the built in speakerphone functions by simply swiping or tapping the cover of the headphone is fantastic! And the smartphone software that controls all of the features and personalized setup, including upgrades directly from your phone is a HUGE plus. I highly recommend these headphones to anyone who is looking to untether themselves from wires! I can honestly say they have exceeded all expectations I had when making this purchase. They may be a little pricey but they are absolutely worth every single penny and more!
Had to send them back
by Emma6319 on December 29, 2013
Pros: Great looks, controls on side of phones well designed
Cons: Plastic, all plastic, sound is poor for the price, a cord and $200 bucks will put these to shame.
Battery life, this is the main reason I sent them back. Two different flights, less than 3 hours with a full charge.
Summary: Not ready for primetime
Summary: Not ready for primetime
Surprising Sound Quality
by spartan0599 on July 3, 2013
Pros: 1. Excellent Sound Quality
2. Lightweight
3. Innovative Touch Technology
4. Parrot Zik app
5. Brookstone in-store customer support (ATL airport concourse B)
Cons: 1. Price (but you get what you pay for: most of the time)
2. No hard carrying case provided for travel
Summary: I walked into a Brookstone store in the ATL airport with my Beats headphones. I thought I was styling and profiling. The worker asked me to put on the Parrot ...
Summary: I walked into a Brookstone store in the ATL airport with my Beats headphones. I thought I was styling and profiling. The worker asked me to put on the Parrot Zik headphones. I was blown away. I did not realize that Bluetooth headphones could have such superior sound quality. The corresponding app is icing on the cake. It allowed me to customize my sound preferences with its seven band equalizer and more. I sat the phone down on a shelf, walked around the store, and didn't hear any degradation in sound quality. I then walked outside the store and about 100 feet down the hallway and still didn't hear any degradation in sound quality. I was amazed. I went back inside and found myself behind another gentleman buying the headphones.
I continued to my final destination and by the time I arrived the headphones had started acting up. Throughout my trip, I could not get the headphones to work for more than 15 minutes. With the touch technology, they would turn themselves off and on. And then off and on again. I was heated. I felt like I was taken for a ride. I couldn't wait to get back to Atlanta. I went back a few days and said I wanted my money back. Hold on. Let me take you back to my hotel when I was having problems with headphones. After hearing the Parrot Zik headphones and having problems with them, I pulled my Beats out of the bag. I couldn't listen to them anymore. They sounded horribly. I couldn't believe I had loved them so much. The Parrot Zik had spoiled my ears although I was taking them back. Anyway, I got back to the Brookstone store and was trying to replicate the problem to the worker. Of course the headphones were working perfectly now. The manager came by, asked what we were doing, and directed that I be given a new pair. She then said if I continued to have problems to bring them back to that store (I'm always traveling through there) or take them to any Brookstone. After receiving my new pair, I have had zero problems. I love these headphones. I have yet to run with them though. After going running, I will update this post.
These headphones are pricey but worth it. I wish they made them in white as white is my favorite technology color. The way that they fold makes for easy storage. I haven't had any issues with battery life but I'm only listening for a few hours at at a time maximum. But I like these headphones enough to where if needed, I'd by an extra battery for the website if I needed. The battery cover is easy to remove to replace the battery. The downside to that is if you put the headphones in a back with lots of loose items, the cover could come off. I recommend keeping the headphones in the soft carrying case provide.
In summary, I am only comparing the Parrot Zik headphones to the Beats Pro headphones. The bluetooth Zik headphones have superior sound quality over the Beats wired headphones. Oh, I forgot to mention that the Zik headphones also come wired but I have only used them with bluetooth. One way to improve is to make them in different colors but I suspect that the company's clientele is not the younger crowd that follows Beats. Another way to improve would be to put the touch technology on both sides of the headset vice just the right side. But I have issues. I did go into the Bose store afterwards to try out their bluetooth headsets and there still was no comparison to the Ziks. None at all. The workers in the Bose store even admitted that the Ziks were better than any bluetooth headsets they had. In my humble opinion, this is the top of the line bluetooth headset on the market today.
its a good headphone
by neilwilson94 on January 31, 2013
Pros: one of the modern headphone of its time
Cons: touch function is not reliable.the pausing of song when the headphones are removed does not work that much
Summary: bought them enjoyed them for a month and now it stopped working waste of my money
Summary: bought them enjoyed them for a month and now it stopped working waste of my money
- Manufacturer: Parrot Company
- Part number: PF560000BA
- Description: For a listening experience, Parrot has paid special attention to the audio output from the Zik. For optimum listening comfort while on the phone, Zik is equipped with two technologies for pinpointing the sound of your voice. 25 dB of ambient noise and 4 microphones located inside and outside each earpiece offering the user complete clarity while listening.
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.1
- Width 5.9 in
- Depth 3.1 in
- Height 7.8 in
- Weight 11.5 oz
- Recommended Use Tablet,
Digital player,
Cellular phone
- Additional Features Motion sensor,
Auto play,
Volume control,
Auto pause,
Answer/end button,
Near Field Communication (NFC),
Track select buttons,
Touch sensor operation,
Hands-free calling via Bluetooth,
Upgradeable firmware
- Headphones Form Factor Full size
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Active Noise Canceling Yes
- Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Magnet Material Neodymium
- Headphones Ear Pads Included
- Type Built-in
- Microphones Included 2
- Audio Input Details Uni-directional
- Connector Type USB ( 5 pin Micro-USB Type B ),
Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
- Cables Included USB cable - External - 3.3 ft,
Audio cable - External - 4.3 ft
- Included Accessories Carrying pouch
- Battery Headset battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Capacity 800 mAh
- Standby Time 24 hour(s)
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Nolan has not interviewed Singletary for DC job
49ers | Nolan has not interviewed Singletary for DC job
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Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan has not interviewed assistant head coach Mike Singletary for the team's vacant defensive coordinator position. Nolan said he does not have to interview Singletary because he knows all he needs to know about him. When asked why he wouldn't just name Singletary the defensive coordinator, Nolan said, "Because Mike is the assistant head coach. For some people, it's just a title and it means nothing. To me, it means a lot of things. I don't want to detract from any of those things."
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Re: Nolan has not interviewed Singletary for DC job
if DC is higher then AC then we should start trying to make some moves whether itbe for singletary, or try to go and steal mora jr from the seahawks because isnt it true that you can interview a coach if its for a higher position, i mean i know we just lost tomlin, but i dont want to sit around and have to pick up a mediocre DC if there are wuality ones out there now... singletary wasa stud linebacker as u all know, he could really beef up the lb corps
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Research released today by HCL Technologies has revealed that $39 billion of SAP landscape could move to the cloud in the next two years, as large enterprises plan to migrate 46% of their existing SAP on-premise environment. The global survey of 100 executives from large enterprises focused on their current and future plans to deploy SAP applications and infrastructure in the cloud. It revealed that 45% of organizations have increased their SAP cloud investments over the past year and that they expect to nearly double these investments in the next 12 months. Migration isn't just being motivated by potential cost savings, as the research highlights business agility and speed (59%), access to new technologies (46%) and improved customer satisfaction (43%) as big drivers.
"These findings clearly demonstrate that there is a market shift towards moving a greater proportion of existing SAP environments to the cloud," said Steve Cardell, President of Enterprise Services and Diversified Industries, HCL Technologies. "Improved business agility and speed is undoubtedly a big driver, as is the growing maturity and availability of new cloud-based technologies. For those organizations looking to refresh their existing estates, reduce cost and access HANA-powered applications SAP's cloud offerings are an attractive proposition. In fact, 56% of organizations stated they expect to use SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud in the future."
When asked about the biggest inhibitors to moving more SAP applications and infrastructure to the cloud 30% of respondents noted integration challenges with existing systems, while 36% cited security concerns. This isn't surprising considering 88% of organizations expected to adopt a hybrid model, while 45% stated that integration into their existing landscape had been their biggest cloud implementation challenge to date. The survey also showed that organizations are in need of help when it comes to their cloud strategies, with only 18% stating they had a comprehensive cloud strategy.
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10 MILA 2009Thu, 23/04/2009 - 09:57 — Petzl News
A story by Thierry Gueorgiou.
Photos courtesy by Jean Paul Hosotte, Jon Rockeffeler & 10Mila organisation.
"The 64th annual Tiomila race proved to be unique for several reasons.
Normally the race is held just outside Stockholm, but this year the event took place in the southern part of Sweden in the Skåne region, not far from the town of Perstorp (75 km north of Malmö). The terrain was a little unusual as well: relatively flat, lots of linear landmarks (low walls, paths and trails) and wetlands. In addition, the start time was moved forward to 9:30pm (previous races started at 10 or 11pm), which meant that 9 of the ten legs would be navigated à la headlamp.
The first legs thinned out the competitors, with this year's favorites, the Norwegian Sk (placed 2nd last year) and the Finnish Rajamäen Rykmentti (finished 4th last year) teams, falling behind. The tricky terrain didn't forgive navigational errors (the lack of vertical relief made it hard to get back on track at night).
By the 4th leg, aka the "lang nätt" (meaning "long night" because at 18km, it's the longest leg of the race), a dozen teams were grouped in the lead: it was clear that one of these teams would be this year's champion.
The 6th or 7th legs saw the teams bringing out their heavy nightrunning guns. Two teams broke ahead: the Swedes of Göteborg and last year's winners, the Norwegian Kristiansand team.
Nothing much changed over the next two short legs (30 minutes each). The competition was between the Swiss Daniel Hubmann (Kristiansand) and the Finnish Mats Haldin (Göteborg). Unfortunately for the spectators, the dual was short-lived when the Finnish racer lost his rhythm and fell back. At that moment it was clear that Kristiansand had accomplished a rare feat by holding on to its title for another year.
I was running for the Finnish club Kalevan Rasti (from the town of Joensuu – 500 km to the north of Helsinki) on the anchor leg. I started in 6th place, 6'46" behind the leader. My strategy was simple: put the pedal to the metal and overtake as many teams as possible. So I tried to take a little more risk than usual by going as straight as possible between checkpoints.
My strategy quickly paid dividends when I passed two teams. I continued this tactic until I reached the spectator stands (three-fourths into the 16.5 km leg), trying to tire out the runners near me and I was thus able to pass two more teams. At this point there were 5 teams vying for 2nd place, including ours.
Two kilometers from the finish line, knowing that there was no chance for me to catch up the Swiss Hubmann in first place, I changed my strategy to make sure I placed second. I slowed down a bit so that I was slightly behind the other racers to get ready for the next itineraries. It's at times like this, when speed and tension are at a maximum, that it's key to keep the head clear and take advantage of every opportunity. I knew the strengths of all the other racers in my leg. I knew that they were all strong finishers in the final 200 meters and even if I'm just as fast, it would be better to go ahead and start my attack.
When I saw the other racers hesitate slightly as they approached the 32nd checkpoint, about 1.5 km from the finish line, I decided to attack. I knew that had to go all out to discourage them. I decided to attack at this moment because the next checkpoints are relatively simple technically-speaking, which meant that I wouldn't need to slow down when approaching them.
I didn't look back again until the last checkpoint, concentrating on summoning the last of my energy reserves. Seeing the happiness in the faces of my teammates on the home stretch, I knew I could enjoy the final meters of the race to cinch 2nd place.
Congratulations to the entire Kristiansand team. They raced extremely well. They brilliantly took advantage of each leg, pulling ahead little by little. By the end they had accrued a difficult-to-beat lead.
This year's race will be fondly remembered as uncommon type of orientation competition for Sweden. Without a doubt, the night legs were very decisive, even if racers equipped with Petzl ULTRAs probably found it a bit easier than others..."
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Walter Thurmond has been starting in Trufant's place the past two weeks and likely will remain in the lineup.
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good for summerPerfect for the summertime in Texas when I sweat and ooze oil in equal amounts. At first I didn't realize what it meant by light, I thought I'd grabbed a light tinted primer not realizing this wasn't the standard Photo Finish formula. Once I tried it though, I was extremely pleased! It kept my makeup in place (though to be honest, not as well as the original formula) and gave my skin a smooth, eve...read moren finish. For some reason, since i started using this one, my Nars Orga$m Illuminator seems to have more twinkle to it. I like that I can use it in the hotter months and not feel a heaviness on my face- this is the perfect happy medium for me. When using this, I'd recommend keeping some blotting papers (or just toilet paper, for that matter) around to absorb any oil that peeks out without weighing your skin down. — 1 year, 10 months agoBeautyPirate | 163 reviews
Helps, but doesn't eliminate shineI tried this for summer after falling in love with the original formula of Photo Finish last winter. It doesn't have the same velvety texture as the original, but it still feels good on the skin. I found that it helped my makeup stay put and helped conceal flaws, but it didn't do much in the way of absorbing oil. I have combination skin and still had to use blotting papers to elminate shine over the course of the day. — 6 years agoJessica8 | 225 reviews
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awesome :)I had my makeup for my wedding done at Ulta, and when I told the girl that my skin gets crazy shiny after a few hours every day, she put this on underneath the foundation. It was AMAZING, after she put the foundation on my skin felt tighter and I could feel that it absorbed all the oil that was already there. And my face did not get shiny at all that day, which I was super stoked about. My only is...read moresue is that this is wayyyy too expensive for me, so I unfortunately probably won't be purchasing any :( — 5 years, 2 months agoNotQuiteGlam | 188 reviews
Very good primer, but expensive!This primer makes my skin really smooth, soft, and matte and helps my foundation go on evenly. Another good thing about it is that it doesn't dry out the skin or exaggerate dry areas. Anyone with very oily to combo skin would probably like this primer. My only complaint is that it's so expensive :( otherwise I would give it a 10! — 4 years, 2 months agoj_orestano | 221 reviews
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Nice and EasyI really like this product a lot-not love abut close. it goes on easy and controls the oil on my face. it also smooths out my skin quite a bit and minimizes pores. Since I do not wear foundation I was not sure how it would work but it also helps blush and concealer go on easier. The only problem was that after a half day or so it did get a little oily and then my makeup tended to streak. But all in all a very good product. — 5 years, 3 months agoOhMandy | 199 reviews
Alright primer but not worth the moneyAlright primer. Its awesome and keeping my foundation in place and limiting creasing but I feel like I have tried better and cheaper foundations. I didn't feel like it evened out my skin tone and it felt really silicone which was a weird feeling. I use it from time to time in different ways to see if I can get more out of it but I have definitely tried better products that even my skin out better — 1 year agolittlelaura | 33 reviews
AMMAAAAZZZING PRIMER!!For me, this product was a miracle. It made my makeup last ALL day, and my face felt silky and smooth to the touch. It was overall an awesome product, and for older people I'd suggest it to as it is very line smoothing!! — 1 year, 10 months agoWisdomiswonder | 6 reviews
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This holiday week, many Colorado ski resorts get the bullwheels rolling for another winter season. Get your winter legs on because it's time. We are also welcoming winter and opening the huts this weekend. Have you booked your ski hut trip? Stay at our destination ski huts this winter, we've got a slew of discounts to make your trip affordable and as always, enjoyable.
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By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead is not a book that calls for formulaic questions, study guides, or vocabulary lists. The power of this book grows with the questions the reader asks him- or herself, questions that we don't want to ask, because the answers may be too disturbing. This is a book that challenges the reader not only to ask those questions, but also to look for the answers.
Daelyn has been the target of bullying for many years, and the bruises from it continue to hurt her. Unable to speak because of a failed suicide attempt, Daelyn is locked in an isolation of silence that she welcomes and protects. She wants to escape school, her parents, her life. . . . Previous suicide attempts have been failures, but now, with the structured help of Through-the-Light.com, an Internet suicide Web site, Daelyn knows she won't fail again.


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James R. (Jim) Wall Jr., 79, of Effingham, formerly of Salem, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Effingham, with the Rev. Theodore C. Gall and the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church. Memorials they may be directed to the "ALIS" Altamont Lutheran Interparish School, the St. John's Lutheran Church Food Pantry, or Braille Center, the Salem Lutheran Church and or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be left at www.kullfuneralhome.com. Kull Funeral Chapel, Altamont, is assisting the family.
Jim was born March 27, 1934, in East St. Louis. He was born into the Christian family of James R. Sr. and Alberta (Boyce) Wall as one of two siblings. Jim married Eileen Ruth Stuckemeyer on May 15, 1960, in the St. Paul "Blue Point" Lutheran Church, rural Altamont, by the Rev. H. T. Schmidt. Together, Jim and Eileen were blessed with three children: David, Linda and Ellen. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, reading, playing cards and golf.
Jim was a graduate of Collinsville High School and the Indiana Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. He began his career with the Illinois Department of Transportation in Effingham and retired from Egyptian Concrete in Salem, in 2005. Jim served his country for eight years in a standby unit of the U.S. Army reserve. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Effingham, as well as a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Ruth Wall of Effingham; one son, David James (wife, Kathy) Wall and their children, Holly and Alex, of Effingham; two daughters, Linda Sue (husband, Joe) Cicardo and their daughters, Jenna and Christa, of McKinney, Texas, and Ellen Diane (husband, David) Gurnee, and their children, Emily, Melanie and Curtis of Granger, Ind.; one sister, Anne C. Miller of Kankakee; five brothers-in law, Ralph (wife, Carroll) Stuckemeyer, Leo Stuckemeyer, Garold (wife, Marlene) Stuckemeyer, Raymond (wife, Elaine) Stuckemeyer, and Marlin Will, all of Altamont; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. Sr. and Alberta (Boyce) Wall; father- and mother-in-law, Fred and Ida (Hammer) Stuckemeyer; brother- and sister-in-law, Harry and Lorna (Stuckemeyer) Koss; sisters-in-law, Frieda Will and Viola Stuckemeyer.
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Two leaders of the Mexican drug trafficking gang known as Los Palillos participated in several kidnappings, nine murders and other crimes in San Diego County between 2004 to 2007, a prosecutor said Thursday.
After more than six months of testimony, Deputy District Attorney Mark Amador began the prosecution's closing argument in the trial of 34-year-old Jorge Rojas Lopez and 33-year-old Juan Estrada Gonzalez.
Rojas Lopez is charged in nine murders; Estrada-Gonzalez in six. They each face the death penalty if convicted.
"This unprecedented carnage and savagery cannot stand," Amador told the jury.
After the Arellano Felix drug organization killed Rojas Lopez's brother in 2002, he and other members of Los Palillos fled Mexico and set up their drug-running operation in Kansas City and San Diego, Amador said.
The prosecutor said the members of Los Palillos were "cold, calculated, hard men" who committed evil deeds in San Diego County, including shooting at a Chula Vista police officer and murdering two men on a ranch in San Ysidro, then dissolving their bodies in acid.
"They are not the victims," Amador said of the gang members. "They're all killers."
Amador said the defendants were motivated by "greed and revenge."
The "beginning of the end" for Rojas Lopez and Estrada Gonzalez came on June 16, 2007, when they and three fellow members of their gang were arrested after they kidnapped a wealthy businessman and held him for ransom at a Chula Vista residence for eight days, Amador said.
Rojas Lopez told the kidnapped victim's wife that she needed to come up with the ransom money if she wanted to see her husband again.
"If not, I will send him in pieces to your doorstep," Rojas Lopez told the woman, according to Amador.
Rojas Lopez said the Arellano Felix Organization kidnapped and killed in Mexico, "but I have the balls to do it here," according to Amador.
Amador said Rojas Lopez was one of four Los Palillos gang members who in 2004 lured three friends to a home in southern San Diego and eventually killed them. The victims, who were Tijuana residents, were shot and asphyxiated by having socks stuffed down their throats, Amador said. He said one of the victims had ties to drug trafficking.
Amador said both Rojas Lopez and Estrada Gonzalez participated in the August 2005 murder of a 22-year-old low-level drug dealer who was tied up, beaten, stomped or punched and dumped along a road in Chula Vista.
Two weeks later, a man was kidnapped, beaten with a police-type battering ram and killed in Bonita, the prosecutor said. Both Rojas Lopez and Estrada-Gonzalez are charged in that crime.
The defendants are already serving sentences of life without the possibility of parole after being convicted of kidnapping and other crimes. Closing arguments are expected to last several days.


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Rossendale residents deprived of free cash machines
3:30pm Tuesday 7th January 2014 in News By Hannah Al-Othman, Reporter
RESIDENTS in some parts of Rossendale have no free cash machine within 1km from their homes, a survey has revealed.
Link, the UK cash machine network, has announced the 269 low-income areas across the country with no free ATM inside a 1km radius.
And two areas between Bacup and Waterfoot have been defined as Financial Inclusion Areas.
These are defined as deprived areas that have limited free access to cash.
The first area includes Tunstead Road, part of Booth Road, Brandwood Road, Four Lane Ends Road and part of Newchurch Road.
The second area covers Cuttler Lane, Greens Lane, Unsworth Street and Acre Avenue.
In the north west there were 41 areas identified as having outstanding problems with access to cash.
Link is now asking residents to make them aware of any other problem areas, or any suitable locations for a free to use ATM in Rossendale.
A spokesman for Link said: "Since 2006, Link has run a Financial Inclusion Programme to support the installation of free cash machines in areas where there is limited free access to cash. We are working closely with consumer groups, MPs, the banking community and ATM operators to identify the areas that need them and to get the ATMs installed. "So far through this programme, we have facilitated the installation of free cash machines in over 80 per cent of the identified problem areas.
"This is an ongoing process and we encourage the public to inform us if they know of a suitable location for an ATM, via our web site.
"There is still more that can be done to increase free access to cash and we will continue to promote our Financial Inclusion Programme to enable the remaining areas to get the free-to-use ATMs that they need."
To check on ATM coverage, can use the interactive map at link.co.uk/Cardholders/free accesstocash/Pages/FinancialInclusion.aspx To provide feedback or suggest a site for an ATM, go to link.co.uk/Cardholders/Suggest ASite/Pages/CustomerSite Suggestion.aspx
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They will claim that it is not them making the charge but don't admit that they are paid for offering the service. (A quick chat with my local bank taught me the truth of the matter.)
It is, in effect, highway robbery, upon those whom can least afford to pay.
All cards should be accepted without discrimination, in shops that accept payments by credit/debit cards, with no lower limit on purchase cost. To do anything less, is a scandal, that nobody seems to want to address!
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text: Old Fashioned Toys Classic Toys For Modern Tots by POPSUGAR Moms 10/30/09 4 Reactions 1 Shares Print 0 1 0 0 0 Sometimes, older is better. Toys do not have to be powered by batteries, controllers, and electricity to be a lot of fun. In fact, many knickknacks that current moms and dads grew up with required nothing more than a hearty imagination. Take a nostalgic look at some classic playthings that have stood the test of time and would make memorable additions to any modern day toy box. Mr. Potato Head What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Your little spud will get a kick out of Mr. Potato Head ($8). Mixing and matching all his parts lets your tater tot's imagination run wild. 1 / 13 Sock Monkey What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The iconic Sock Monkey ($20) has been making children smile since the '40s, and it's hard to resist this lovable and simple classic. 2 / 13 Barrel of Monkeys What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A game of Barrel of Monkeys ($5) brings back memories for parents while creating new ones for older children. 3 / 13 Shape-O Toy What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Shape-O Toy ($26) made by the Tupperware company gained popularity with Tupperware parties and has been a favorite of parents and infants for years. 4 / 13 Raggedy Ann Doll What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Raggedy Ann Doll ($32) was a staple for many folks back in the day and will still delight children now. 6 / 13 Gumby What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Today's little ones are obsessed with Elmo and Dora, much like tots of the past couldn't get enough of Gumby ($10). This childhood favorite has been stretched, pulled, and loved since the late 1950s. 6 / 13 Lace-Up Cards What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Even in the digital age of learning, simple Lace-Up Cards ($15) are still a great way to fine tune motor skills while teaching letters and numbers. 7 / 13 Lincoln Logs What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kids can build memories and houses with a set of Lincoln Logs ($26). The logs were a toy box staple in many a mama's childhood, but can also become a favorite for your kids, too. 8 / 13 Kazoo What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Anyone who remembers driving their own parents insane with a Kazoo ($4) will appreciate hearing their own children squeak and squeal on their own instrument. 9 / 13 Pick-Up Sticks What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Five, six, pick up sticks. Seven, eight, Melissa and Doug got it straight. The brand famous for its wooden toys has put a new spin on an old favorite with its version of Pick-Up Sticks ($10). 11 / 13 Silly Putty What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Silly Putty ($3) is a nostalgic treat that modern kiddos will enjoy, too. Watch your tot figure out how far it can be stretched before it breaks. Have him press it on some newspaper to see what print the goo picks up. Keep an eye on your kids with this one or it may end up in stuck in your carpet just like it did at your parents' house. 11 / 13 Corn Popper What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Corn Popper push toy ($12) is an old standby, but is a sure way to put a smile on a new walker's face. 12 / 13 Etch-A-Sketch What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Batteries not required" is not something parents see a lot these days when it comes to their kids' toys, but the Etch-A-Sketch ($15) is powered by two small knobs and a lot of creativity. 13 / 13 0 1 0 0 0 Read More Classic ToysToddlerClassicsBabyToysShopping Baby The 10 Pictures You'll Want to Take of Your Tots Each Month 3 hours ago How to Sanitize and Store Your Baby Stuff For Round Two 2 days ago The Rarely Heard Dad's Tale of Breast vs. Bottle 2 days ago Prepare Yourself! 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— U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Brent D. K. Edmondson recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
During the five-week course, Edmondson received instruction in the fundamentals of engineering support for combat units, including the procedures for building and repairing bridges, roads and field fortifications. He also received training on demolition concepts, land mine warfare, and camouflage techniques.
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Goodwill is opening a new boutique – the first of its kind – in downtown San Anselmo this month. But you didn't hear that here.
Georgi and Willow's tie to Goodwill Industries is something organizers want shoppers to discover themselves, after they enter the San Anselmo Avenue boutique. Inside Georgi and Willow, writing on the wall will let shoppers in on a "secret," revealing that the nonprofit shop benefits Goodwill.
The boutique, which caters to Marin women, will feature trendy women's and men's apparel, as well as home goods, gifts and a few things for kids, according to Tim Murray, the brand director for Georgi and Willow.
Most of the items in the store will be sourced from Goodwill stores in the Bay Area.
"The concept is really driven by a very high level of curation," Murray said. "With an eye toward things that are on trend, seasonally appropriate and that are just really cool."
Georgi and Willow is a new addition to a family of Goodwill shops that include the Goodwill Boutiques and the Goodwill stores with general merchandise (such as the shops in San Rafael and Novato).
"Unlike a Goodwill Boutique that is very much driven by a particular series of designer labels, Georgi and Willow is driven by the silhouette, the cut, the quality, the finish, the overall look and how it all pulls together," Murray said.
The space, at 649 San Anselmo Avenue, was converted from two shops into one. The project has been in the works for more than nine months, Murray said.
"We felt this part of Marin was underserved when it came to well-priced and repurposed clothing," Murray said.
The store's 18-foot-long front windows will host a revolving art exhibit, changing every six to eight weeks. The local artists selected to fill the space are required to use items sourced from Goodwill.
The boutique's title combines the names of two fictional Marin County women. (Murray describes the two archetypes of Georgi and Willow in the video at the top right.) Organizers have developed an elaborate Georgi and Willow backstory, with details including how the two characters met - they became friends at a young age and went to Sir Francis Drake High School.
The store will work to foster friendships, Murray said, in part by an iPad-based camera system encouraging people to take their pictures while shopping. Special discounts will also be offered for friends shopping together, he said.
Georgi and Willow already has more than 60 followers on Pinterest, more than 153 followers on Twitter and 35 fans on Facebook.
Goodwill offers job-training services in the Bay Area
All of the 165 Goodwill chapters in North America provide job training and other resources based on a particular community's needs. The local Goodwill chapter, which encompasses San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties, serves a population that could be previously incarcerated, formerly homeless, coming out of addiction and recovery or learning English as a second language, Murray said. "It's a population with high barriers to employment and, in many cases, some of these folks have never worked."
Services Goodwill offers include computer training, resume writing, interviewing basics and other life skills some may need, ranging from how to read a bus schedule to employment basics, such as showing up on time, Murray said.
Usually people working in a Goodwill store are enrolled in the company's training programs.
Goodwill store sales provide 80 percent of the funding for such programs and services, according to Murray.
In addition to Goodwill stores and boutiques, the Bay Area also has two "as-is" Goodwill outlets, one in San Francisco and the other in Burlingame, Murray said. There's also the thriving e-commerce site, Goodwillexpress.com, which is the best source of revenue for Goodwill, Murray said.


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- bedrooms 4
- baths 3
- sleeps 10
- pool no
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- pets allowed yes
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$ 1,920 - $ 1,920 / week
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Drink in one of the very best views of Sapphire Valley and Fairfield Lake from the deck of this outstanding log cabin at more than a 4,000 feet elevation! If you're looking for a mountain getaway search no further as Loafer's Retreat is a true mountain cabin that offers alot of seclusion yet is in the upscale equestrian gated community of Bald Rock. High Speed access is wireless. No Smoking.
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Fireplace---Wood Burning, Gas Grill , Off-Season Wkds, Pet-Friendly, Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities, Sleeper Sofa, Views & Waterfalls
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Rental: Minimum Stay 3(nt.)
ShortStay: $415.00 nt
Weekly: $1920.00
FourWeeks: $6795.00.
Pet Friendly (30 lb. crated pet permitted) for $150 non-refundable pet fee. All Sapphire Valley amenities available at $15 per week, per adult.
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Weekly: $1640,
Short Stay: $355 per night (3 night minimum).