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While we were all busy celebrating America's independence by scarfing burgers and slurping brewskies, the British were firing back not with gunfire but with the latest volleys from the British Invasion of the last year or two. American rock feels restricted to a tattered post-grunge shirt, but a new generation of Brits continue to use rhythms, noises, loops, and samples to expand the definition of the increasingly amorphous term rock & roll. Three new albums from the U.K. prove America may have won a few battles, but in 1997 we're losing the musical war.
Start with the electronic-music landscape in particular, Prodigy's The Fat of the Land, the album on which the commercial fortunes of electronica supposedly hinge. Prodigy once confined themselves to robotic squiggles, but last year's genre-busting single ''Firestarter'' proved what could be accomplished by merging techno with punk and hard rock. Shrewdly taking his cue from that song, Prodigy leader and beat master Liam Howlett has made The Fat of the Land harder, more subterranean, more diverse, and more vocal-oriented than previous Prodigy records. Metallic guitars underline ''Serial Thrilla''; the creepy, blippy instrumentals should be perfect for the inevitable John Carpenter's Escape From London. ''Fuel My Fire'' fuels its tribal beats with industrial-music thunder, a drum thwack straight out of Led Zeppelin's ''Rock and Roll,'' and the hectoring of lead singer/clown Keith Flint.
Howlett was also smart to realize that as conspicuous as Flint's deranged sneer is, it's not a voice you'd want to endure for an entire album. So other tracks feature sampled hip-hop shout-outs and Hindu chants, as well as live voices supplied by rapper Keith Thornton (of Dr. Octagon) and Kula Shaker's Crispian Mills (''Narayan,'' a trippy stew that too closely recalls the Chemical Brothers' ''Setting Sun''). Flint is still the most distinctive of the bunch, and the cavalcade of voices make the album feel like a compilation rather than a cohesive group project. But what unifies The Fat of the Land is the consistent way it subverts the form: This is dance music not about release but aggression, making it ideal party music for the end of the century.
Techno knob twiddlers aren't the only enterprising musicians in the U.K. Even those rooted in rock traditions pop hooks, guitars, neurotic lead singers are moving toward a grandeur not heard since the days of art rock. Oasis' upcoming album Be Here Now is said to include songs as long as ''Stairway to Heaven.'' They've already been beaten to the punch by Radiohead, whose new single, ''Paranoid Android,'' runs over six minutes long. With its celestial call-and-response vocal passages, dynamically varied sections, and Thom Yorke's high-voiced bleat, this torturously long and winding ode wants to be nothing less than the ''Bohemian Rhapsody'' of the '90s. B


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Robert Sabuda
Often referred to as the "Prince of Pop-ups," Robert Sabuda is also a prince of a guy. You would never guess that he is one of the most successful and talented paper-engineers of our time. He is pleasant, friendly and unassuming--a delight to talk to with and someone who has a wide range of interests. He has also created books that stretch the imagination and his abilities by using a variety of media to produce the desired effect. Examples range from simulated handmade Egyptian papyrus for his book Tutankamen's Gift, paper cut to look like mosaics in Saint Valentine to paintings that resemble stained glass for Arthur and the Sword. According to a Kirkus review of the award winning book, The Paper Dragon, "Sabuda's illustrations are endlessly inventive; the forms of clothing, dragon, plants, and trees are portrayed in painted tissue-paper collages affixed to Japanese papers" Robert really wants to design and create books that engage all of the senses. Pop-ups are one format that let Robert present stories in such an expressive format.
We met at a restaurant known for its desserts and extensive menu in Kensington, Maryland while Robert was on a book tour, and I'll let you in on a little secret -- he loves desserts. To look at him you would never guess that he has a sweet tooth; but I also learned that he works out, so that is part of his secret of keeping trim. He also enjoys bicycling and took a long bicycle trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage.
After the success of his book The Christmas Alphabet, Robert signed on with an agent. He really hadn't sought one out because he didn't feel qualified enough, but while accepting the Golden Kite award from SCBWI (he is now a board member of the organization), Jennie Dunham sought him out and offered to take him on as a client. They have been business partners ever since and he is delighted to have someone who is as excited as he is to try out new things and who is available to share ideas and take care of the "messy" details of negotiating contracts.
How did he get started in children's books? It goes back to his days in college when he served an internship at Dial Books (Penguin Putnam). After graduating from college he submitted a small book with black-and-white linoleum prints to a company called Green Tiger Press. They ended up having a book drop from their planned list and so Robert got his big break. He did two books for Green Tiger -- The Fiddler's Son and The Wishing Well both currently out-of-print. His first manuscript to illustrate for Philomel (Penguin Putnam) was Walden, a series of text selections by Steven Lowe from Thoreau's work.
Robert now considers himself a New Yorker. He has spent more time in Manhattan than Michigan where he grew up. His studio is about two blocks away from his house. Other artist friends encouraged him to move further away, to get a loft somewhere, but his instincts told him to keep his studio close by. As Robert says, he tends to forget things and having everything nearby on the upper West side was a smart move. Also keeping the studio out of his home has helped him to separate his work and personal life. He can't get into his studio on Sundays so that is a day that he can truly devote to other activities. Then in 2002, he made a resolution to also take off Saturdays and for the most part he has kept to that schedule. After all, making books is a job, not an all consuming activity. He uses his spare time to sleep, read, work out, and cycle. He also enjoys traveling in Europe, most recently Italy and Austria. Robert, not too surprisingly, also collects moveable books. One of his most recent acquisitions is a copy of Malton's Perspective produced in 1776. It is a large book that was used to teach perspective to artists and others.
When he goes on book tours, Robert usually gives a demonstration of the techniques for creating a pop-up. Moveable books must obey the laws of physics; therefore, when he creates his books they are done with scissors, paper, and glue on white paper. Then, when the design is finished, a series of die lines are created digitally as well as a prototype book. He always goes to the manufacturing site to make sure that the workers get it right and also to make any last minute adjustments or improvements to help with the assembly process. The die mold is like a cookie cutter. The pieces are stamped out from a printed sheet, folded, and glued to create the book. Obviously a highly labor-intensive activity.
Robert loves history and he has a new series that will allow him to travel back in time to visit many of the great artist, inventors, and others. The first book due out in 2003 is Providence Traveler. As he put it, he wants to take kids to places they would not normally visit and also to create books that he himself would like to have.
Make sure you catch Robert Sabuda on the Today Show on December 5th, and of course don't miss his latest and most incredible book; The Night Before Christmas. It had a print run of 300,000, but I doubt if there will be any left in a week or so. And for those who collect moveable books, there is also a 500 copy limited edition that is cloth bound in a slip case, signed, and numbered -- and it even includes an extra pop-up.
Contributor: Marilyn Courtot
For further information on Robert Sabuda, please visit www.simonsayskids.com or www.robertsabuda.com.
Also check out Robert Sabuda's Biography
and our feature on the history of Pop-Ups
ABC Disney
Robert Sabuda
Here is a coffee table (toy chest?) book for three-year-olds! All their (and your) favorite Disney characters come brilliantly to life in this alphabet pop-up book. A is for Ariel, B is for Bambi, and C is for Cinderella, etc. The well-designed characters leap up from behind five-inch flaps. White Rabbit (for W) from Alice in Wonderland, with an umbrella in one hand and a clock in the other, looks positively frantic as his legs move because he is late for a very important date. Each flap has a swirling design, which picks up some theme from the character or scene underneath. The book is beautifully constructed and will surely fascinate and engage youngsters for periods on end as they recognize familiar characters and are introduced to new ones. I hesitate to recommend the book for children under three because the pop-ups are delicate. Younger kids may not understand or may have difficulty being gentle enough to preserve the book. 1998, Disney Press, $22.50. Ages 3 to 6. Reviewer: Jeanne K. Pettenati
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Robert Sabuda
Robert Sabuda, currently the dean of pop-up creators, continues his run in this "Classic Collectible Pop-Up" adaptation of Lewis Carroll's original tale. The six scenes chosen include a gargantuan Alice wallowing beneath the rabbit's house, the Mad Hatter's tea party, and the croquet game. The design cue is taken from John Tenniel's beloved illustrations, and all of Sabuda's major constructions are colorful and impressive. But the book really shines in its extras. Tucked into each spread is an adapted version of the story. Tucked within these slim pages are smaller constructions: the caterpillar; a flunky painting the roses red; a rather scary Cheshire Cat. Yet the tour de force is undoubtedly Sabuda's tiny Victorian peep show in the first spread, which shows Alice tumbling down an endless hole. This is an impressive book, with a traditional take on Alice. For those looking beyond the traditional, do compare this offering with J. Otto Seibold's equally exhuberant, surreal pop-up vision of the same story. 2003, Little Simon, $24.95. Ages 2 up. Reviewer: Kathleen Karr (Children's Literature)
Alice is quietly sitting on the riverbank with her sister. Her sister is reading a book which Alice is sure must be a very dull book on account of the fact that the book has no picture or conversations. Then Alice sees a white rabbit running past. This in itself is not all that odd. What is odd it that the rabbit is talking to itself. Alice has never seen a talking rabbit. Without stopping to think Alice sets off in hot pursuit and thus begins her extraordinary adventures. Alice soon finds herself falling down a terribly long rabbit hole and from that time onwards, as Alice says, "curiouser and curiouser" things keep happening to her. Alice finds herself in situations where she keeps changes sizes; she goes for a swim in her own tears; she attends the most peculiar tea party; and a queen threatens to cut off her head (among other things). Though there are only six double page spreads in the book, each spread contains a considerable amount of Alice's bizarre story. There is one very large and highly complicated pop-up in the middle of the double page and to the side of this main pop-up there is a mini book describing Alice's adventures. Within the book more pop-ups with moving parts, and foil papers can be found. To say that this is a glamorous and remarkable book is an understatement. Just when you think that you have seen it all you discover some new surprise, some hidden piece or part. A pop-up adaptation of Lewis Carroll's original tale. 2003, Simon and Schuster, Ages 6 up, $24.95. Reviewer: Marya Jansen-Gruber
Arthur and the Sword
Retold and illustrated by Robert Sabuda
With the stunning radiance of sunlit stained glass, the pages glow with the legend of the boy Arthur. The story is told simply with lyrical language and just enough authentic vocabulary--steed, tunic, tattered cloak--to heighten the Medieval mood around a classic English churchyard. There, a bejeweled and glorious Excalibur stands waiting for the hand that would be king to hoist it from an anvil of steel. Focused on that single confirmation of Arthur's true destiny, this reverent version of British lore unites historical trappings, resplendent tones and a tale of promise to create an inspired piece of children's literature. 1995, Atheneum, $16.00 and $5.99. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Deborah Zink Roffino
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 1997; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
Children's Choices, 1996; International Reading Association; United States
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars, November 1995; Cahners; United States
State Reading Lists:
Kentucky Bluegrass Award, 1997; Kentucky
The Blizzard's Robe
Robert Sabuda
One night, when Blizzard comes to the village of the People Who Fear the Winter Night, his robe is set aflame as he swoops over the fire belonging to the young robemaker, Teune. Blizzard collapses to the ground, destroyed, and the villagers are happy. Now they will have "one less thing to fear from the Winter Night." Teune alone feels sadness at Blizzard's collapse. That night he comes to her in a dream and asks her to make him a very special robe. In exchange, he will honor her people with "the greatest gift." Not knowing what the gift will be, Teune sets to work. After many long, freezing hours, the robe is complete. Blizzard fulfills his promise by giving Teune's People the Northern Lights. Both Robert Sabuda's story and his illustrations are enchanting. His use of the batik method is magnificent, and his colors are glorious. 1999, Atheneum, $16.00. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Heidi Green
Best Books:
The Best Children's Books of the Year, 2000; Bank Street College of Education; United States
School Library Journal Book Review Stars, October 1999; Cahners; United States
State Reading Lists:
Young Hoosier Book Award, 2001-2002; Indiana
The Christmas Alphabet
Robert Sabuda
Sabuda's Christmas Alphabet is a wonderful representation of the season's symbols, magic and spirit. Twenty-six elegant pop-up paper constructions will surprise and delight readers. Sabuda's skill and vision are sometimes breathtaking and always make one pause and remember the glories the symbols really hold Recipient of numerous awards, this book is a paper-engineering masterpiece. 1994, Orchard, $21.95. Ages All. Reviewer: Susie Wilde
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 1997; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Bulletin Blue Ribbons, 1994; Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books; United States
Not Just for Children Any More, 1998; Children's Book Council; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
ABC Children's Booksellers Choices Award Winner 1995 Special Subjects United States
Cookie Count: A Tasty Pop-Up
Robert Sabuda
This talented illustrator continues to produce beautiful Christmas books. Last year it was The 12 Days of Christmas, in 1994 it was A Christmas Alphabet and this year it is Cookie Count. His ingenuity as a paper engineer stands out and truly puts him in a class by himself. In his latest pop-up extravaganza, kids count from one to ten as they "ooo and ahhs" over the delectable wonders that spring up to meet them on each of ten spreads. The cookies counted on each ryhming page pop and twirl as they unfold, adding life to each sugary, paper construction. Special materials such as "stained glass" and a silver spoon in the peanut butter add just the right ornament to the simple painted colors of the pages. The colorful little mice that can be found enjoying the cookies on each spread add a special element that young readers will love to find. It truly is a marvel, and the final spread unfolds as a gingerbread house which simply has to be seen to be believed. A scrumptious treat and one the family can treasure for many years. 1997, Little Simon, $19.95. Ages All. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
Earth Verses and Water Rhymes
J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
Poets come from all walks of life. J. Patrick Lewis, for example, is an economist by profession. In Earth Verses and Water Rhymes, handsomely illustrated by Robert Sabuda, the poet-by-avocation introduces new ways to see and listen to nature: Mushrooms dance "tipping their caps...;" July brings "Brown sugar nights / Honeycomb days / Cinnamon afternoons..."; and "The old October Ogres come / Without a fee-fi-fo or fum:/ They lumber in tum-tum-ti-tum." If that giant chant doesn't ring a bell with children, it will when next they hear it in a poem or story. 1991, Atheneum, $13.95. Ages 7 to 11. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman
The Knight's Castle: A Pop-Up Book
Robert Sabuda
A small white mouse explores a castle one dark stormy night. Bats and dragon heads confront him. But the most wonderful surprise is the knight himself, resplendent in shiny silver armor. Pop art successfully meets toddler in Sabuda's bright, bold pop-up book. 1994, Artists and Writers Guild, $8.95. Ages 4 to 7. Reviewer: Kathleen Karr
A Kwanzaa Celebration: Pop-Up Book
Nancy Williams
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
Each spread in this pop-up book illustrates and describes one of the principles of Kwanzaa. The text teaches the symbols and words associated with the holiday. A book meant to be shared by adults with children. 1995, Little Simon, $11.95. Ages 2 up. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
The Night Before Christmas
Clement Clarke Moore
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
If there is one true master of pop-up art today, it has to be Robert Subuda. His version of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas" is yet another tour de force. It opens with a little mouse and the clock pointing to midnight, the side flaps show the mice children in bed with dreams of delicious treats filling their heads. A wheel spins and the golden treats move in a circular pattern to simulate the dreams. Some of the outstanding scenes are Santa and his reindeer which has the reindeer literally coming out of the pages and Santa coming down and going up the chimney. Then there is the final spread of a snow-covered town —houses, bridges, bandstand, church and trees all in 3-D — with a pull-tab to show Santa in his red suit soaring across the sky. It will bring oohs and ahs from all who get to see it. This is a book to be shared with children but not necessarily given to them. Rough treatment will destroy the pop-ups, because care must be taken when opening and closing the pages. 2002, Little Simon/Simon & Schuster, All Ages, $24.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
The Paper Dragon
Marguerite W. Davol
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
This is a story about a humble Chinese painter, Mi Fei. Although his love for his art is great, he cares little for fame and is always ready to put aside his brushes to listen to his fellow villagers. When Sui Jen, a fiery dragon, threatens to destroy his community, Mi Fei agrees to undertake three great tasks to free his people from danger. It is his love for his friends that brings salvation and solutions to questions that seem unanswerable. The book is exquisitely illustrated by master paper craftsman, Robert Sabuda. His pictures elegantly fold out to reveal the enormity of the dragon, the tasks he successfully performs, and his love of the community. 1997, Atheneum, $17.00. Ages 6 to 10. Reviewer: Susie Wilde
Mi Fei is a humble painter who enjoys painting about the history of his village. Word comes that the dreaded dragon, Sui Jen, who has slept for 100 years, has awakened and is destroying everything in his path. Mi Fei is sent to find a way to put him back to sleep. There are three tasks that Sui Jen tells Mi Fei to perform before he can return to sleep. Armed with only his scrolls and paints, Mi Fei ingeniously performs the tasks and returns the dragon to his former sleeping state. The vibrant illustrations add to the motion and feeling of the story. 1997, Atheneum Books, $17.00. Ages 5 to 8. Reviewer: Leila Toledo
A humble Chinese artist must vanquish the dragon terrorizing his village--but how? Armed only with the tools of his trade and the kindness of his heart, Mi Fei is able to bring peace to the creature in Marguerite Davol's riveting The Paper Dragon. Robert Sabuda's cut tissue-paper illustrations and fold-out spreads capture the spirit of old China and the majesty of the dragon. 1997, Atheneum, $17.00. Ages 5 to 8. Reviewer: Mary Quattlebaum
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 12th Edition, 1999; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 12th Edition, 1999; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Kaleidoscope, A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, Third Edition, 2001; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Not Just for Children Any More, 1999; Children's Book Council; United States
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1998; International Reading Association; United States
Notable Books for Children, 1998; American Library Association-ALSC; United States
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of the Social Studies, 1997; National Council for the Social Studies; United States
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 1998; National Council for the Social Studies; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
The Golden Kite Award Award Book 1997 Picture Book TextAward Book United States
The Golden Kite Award Award Book 1997 Illustration United States
Saint Valentine
Robert Sabuda
We hear about St. Valentine's Day all our lives, but few people know much about the man who the holiday is named for. This thoughtful and touching book tells the story of Valentine the man. He was a Roman physician who used herbal medicine to heal people and who defied the Roman government by worshipping a single god. This book tells the story of how he cured a child's blindness and sent her the first "valentine" before he was executed by the Romans for his religious beliefs. Based on facts and myths of his life, this book provides an interesting view of Valentine the man. The beautiful mosaic illustrations add to the historic feel of the book. 1998, Simon and Schuster, $16.00 and $5.99. Ages 4 to 7. Reviewer: Alexandria LaFaye
Best Books:
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
The Movable Mother Goose
Robert Sabuda
Robert Sabuda is the grand master of pop-up books. These nursery rhymes are illustrated with inventive paper sculptures that are unique and humorous. Little Bo-Peep is an English Sheep dog, Nimble Jack is a grasshopper, Jack Sprat is a hippo, his wife a flamingo. One of the most elaborate sculptures is 24 black birds-a-la-Elvis, baked in a pie. Of course, this fragile art, tempting as it will be to young children, is not for young hands. There are six spreads each brimming with surprises, that make this, as well as each and every one of his other books, a must for collectors of paper sculpture/pop-up books. 1999, Little Simon, $19.95. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Kristin Harris
The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Pop-up Celebration
Robert Sabuda
This pop-up version of the familiar carol deserves to be wrapped carefully with the most delicate ornaments, to be brought down each holiday season to be savored anew. Intricate, white paper cutouts form three-dimensional versions of each of the gifts listed in the song. They gifts are made more realistic in this version. For instance, the four calling birds are in a cuckoo clock and the eight maids a-milking are gingerbread cookies. 1996, Simon & Schuster, $19.95. Ages All. Reviewer: Dr. Judy Rowen
Best Books:
American Booksellers Pick of the Lists, Fall, 1996; American Booksellers Association; United States
Booklist: Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 1996; American Library Association; United States
Bulletin Blue Ribbons, 1996; Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books; United States
Instructor (Intermediate), 1996; Instructor (Intermediate); United States
Not Just for Children Any More, 1999; Children's Book Council; United States
Primary Book Talk: The Year's 21 Best Books for Children, 1996; Instructor (Primary Edition); United States
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars, September 1996; Cahners; United States
Tutankhamen's Gift
Robert Sabuda
The bold artwork in these illustrations look like they were painted on papyrus, and indeed according to the credits, each picture was made from a single cut piece of black paper adhered to painted handmade Egyptian papyrus. Sabuda tells the story of Prince Tutankhamen, a sickly and slight child who was educated with the other noble children but was not considered a contender for the throne. When his father and his successor Amenhotep IV both die, Tutankhamen at the age of 10 becomes Pharaoh. His reign was short, but during that time he reigned with kindness and Egypt flourished. A book that recounts history through the eyes of a child, and in a format that will enchant. 1997 (orig. 1994), Aladdin, $17.00 and $6.99. Ages 5 up. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
Artist/author Robert Sabuda's exquisitely illustrated Tutankhamen's Gift, depicts the young king as a shy, unassuming child who restored his people's freedom to worship their old gods when he became pharaoh. 1994, Atheneum, $17.00 and $6.99. Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
New to paperback, this brightly illustrated text tells the story of the young Tutankhamen, the child pharaoh of Egypt who rebuilt the temples destroyed by his older brother. Portraying the pharoah as a child who was often too small and frail to do what other kids did, Sabuda gives a human dimension to this historical figure who understood the aesthetic as well as cultural value of the monuments that the Egyptians built to their gods. Once again providing a compelling fact-based fictional view of the past, Sabuda makes history accessible to kids. His factual afterword helps to separate the "facts" from the "fiction" while pointing out the difficulty of pinpointing the real facts from the myths of history. 1997 (orig. 1994), Aladdin Paperbacks, $6.99. Ages 6 to 9. Reviewer: Alexandria LaFaye
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 1997; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of the Social Studies, 1994; National Council for the Social Studies; United States
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars, January 1994; Cahners; United States
State Reading Lists:
Utah Children's Book Awards, 1997; Utah
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While I examined the beautiful paintings on each plate. The owner said that each piece was fired at over 2200º F. So the colorful designs will remain intact even after years of use. Bone china is healthy too, as it doesn't contain lead.
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I'm confused? I thought consoles had an 80 character greenscreen display?
I think those are Terminals!
Caved in and bought it yesterday, should be with me this morning but have no time to play tonight. BOO.
I've watched about an hour of it so far, and it looks good. Up to the Tower [dafuq are they doing in there?!]
Still the same ol' Bioshock way of storytelling, lots of [sort of] missable Voxophones and Kinetoscopes which expand the story [or explain things a different way].
This is the guy I'm watching, BTW. [That sounds creepier than I intended...]
Preordered it, purely by coincidence, the day before it came out. Got a £300 tax rebate and decided to treat myself.
Played about 3 hours of it so far. Amazing. Despite the heavily different setting, it plays just like - and more importantly feels just like - the first Bioshock, with differences enough to keep it interesting. Elizabeth is a very well-thought out character from what I've seen so far. They could have ruined the game by making you have to 'protect' her during combat, but thankfully that's not the case.
Intrigued about the decision-making so far (I'm going to say 'ball', 'neck' and 'tickets' so as to not spoil it for anybody else, those who've got this far should hopefully understand).. The are parts in the game where you're given, I'd say 6-10 seconds to make a decision, although the decisions I've made so far haven't seemed to effect the gameplay, they still 'feel' serious, and I'm sure they'll have an impact somewhere. But I refuse to look up spoilers
Also, the rails are fun.
My son is playing at the moment - he's a bit disappointed that the all the additional weapons he wins seem to have the same functions (throw or lay a trap), just with different graphics - what do you lot think?
IIRC, Bioshock 1 and 2 didn't feature the trap setting, so you could only use these powers to attack directly. Adding in the trap function means you can now plan the fights, which makes things so much easier when playing on Hard or above.
I got it yesterday, I'm about 6 hours into it now, but I like to explore, and playing on Hard means I'm taking it a bit slower. Definitely the best of the three so far though, the environments are amazing, combat is fluid and the AI isn't too bad either. Elizabeth never gets in the way, and comes in handy with those tears she can open.
As for decisions, I've only seen Ball and Neck so far, don't think I've got to ticket. I always choose the one that seems right though, Booker aint no heartless thug for my runs
Am enjoying it so far, great and heavy story that does not shy away from discomfort. Better weapon combat, you can use all those COD skills thanks to the more open setting.
I have to say I found the noise of Elisabeth's footsteps annoying at first but she is sooooo useful in game. I am playing on normal and have got up to a point I am struggling with that involves songbird.
A couple of things, I had to look up how to change viguors in game as I had forgotten: long hold on the vigour change button. The other thing is that 30 is the maximum number of lock picks you can carry but it does not tell you, this becomes really frustraiting because Elizabeth is telling you about a lockpick you should pickup but they no longer glow so you can't. So far I think I have found and opened every safe and door but I know I missed on two that I could not get to near the syphon.
All and all a great game, sufferes a little thanks to the dated engine but still great. If they had made this a 720 launch title I would have brought one.
Edit: Oh and be sure to try the vigour combos, murder of burning crows is rather destructive.
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Hmmm, finished it, it is as good as the original which is high praise from me, bioshock was the reason I got a console in the first place.
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Call us crazy, but we foresee this movie doing okay.
The Help x South Park = this.
The Iron Lady loses a shoe!
Real estate porn and Charlie Rose softballing George Clooney? Sign us up!
Don't show your mom. She loved The Help.
No one ever said looking like an old-timey drag king came easy. Well, maybe they did, but Glenn Close would likely agree to disagree.
Jack of all penises, master of none. Or something.
And the Oscar goes to ... Uggie! No? It doesn't? Well, can we change that?
Whatever you say, Ricky.
Plus: Fred Armisen screamed at an audience member in the name of drama, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
Starring January Jones! Judd Apatow! Jimmy Fallon! And more!
16.8 million people watched.
"[It] truly shows how these awards have nothing to do with merit."
With jabs at Kim Kardashian and Johnny Depp.
Sofia Vergara making her Modern Family character look restrained, Nicole Kidman giving the stinkeye, and many many more glimpses of the audience.
Uggie takes the stage! Ryan Gosling does not!
"Hey girl. Sorry I couldn't make it to that big Hollywood awards show."
Sarah Michelle Gellar? Surprisingly good! Mila Kunis? Surprisingly boring!
Clooney! Meryl! The Artist!
The Golden Globes dug up this gem for their epic Freeman montage. We are eternally grateful.
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Welcome to Tour Operators in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, the present capital city of the States of both Punjab and Haryana is the first planned city of India by European modernist architect Le Corbusier. However, it does not belong to either of the States. It is a Union Territory, administered by the Government of India. The name of the city is derived from the Goddess of power known as Shri Chandika whose temple is on Chandigarh-Kalka Road.
The temple is known by the name of Chandi Mandir. and a fort or "garh" beyond the temple, called Chandigarh The temple is believed to be an ancient site and has a major religious significance for Hindus. Being located at the foothills of the Shivaliks it also provides and innumerable tourist spots within the city and around.


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Lakeside Park is one of Australia's most favorite and classic circuits. Since its opening in 1961, the circuit, formerly known as Lakeside International Raceway, has hosted mainly Australian touring car rounds, GT races and the Australian Superbike Championship. In addition, the circuit twice hosted grands prix for formula race cars, with Graham Hill winning the first edition with a BRM in 1966.
The circuit cuts through grassland along the shores of Lake Kurwongbah, and is situated 30 kilometres north of Brisbane in the state of Queensland.
Fastest Lap: 0:46.66 Paul Stokell, Reynard 91D
At Lakeside Park, we've hosted launch events for some of the world's best known and most prestigious brands including Audi, Porsche, Volvo and VW meaning our events team have an excellent understanding of how to create an event that will have a real impact on your stakeholders and customers.
Accommodation near Lakeside Park ranges from luxury self contained apartments with sweeping views, centrally located motels, boutique bed and breakfasts, cosy cottages, beachfront camping and cabins. For more information visit Moreton Bay Regional Council.
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Billions Spent on Unused Government Buildings
In 2010, the Congressional Research Service estimated that taxpayers spent nearly $1.7 billion annually on some 77,000 unused federal buildings.[1] As Washington has searched for ways to save money, the sale of these unused buildings is often cited as a potential source of revenue. Fox News claims that the estimated savings from the sale of these buildings is anywhere from $3 billion to $8 billion.[2]
President Barack Obama issued a memorandum titled "Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate" in 2010. In this directive, the president outlined his desire "to eliminate wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars, save energy and water, and further reduce greenhouse gas pollution" and to see "no less than $3 billion in cost savings by the end of fiscal year 2012, yielded from increased proceeds from the sale of assets and reduced operating, maintenance, and energy expenses from disposals or other space consolidation efforts, including leases that are ended."[3]
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report
In 2012, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report that noted numerous "inaccuracies" between descriptions of buildings' conditions found in the Federal Real Property Profile (FRPP) database and the actual conditions of those buildings. The Federal Real Property Profile, which is maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA), is a database cataloging federal properties and their conditions. In a spot check of "180 buildings listed as vacant or underused at 26 sites in Washington, Dallas, Los Angeles and Oak Ridge, Tenn," the GAO discovered "inconsistent and inaccurate" information about the conditions of 23 of the 26 locations.[4] The GAO reported that the discrepancies "rais[ed] concern that the database is not a useful tool for describing the nature, use and extent of excess and under-utilized federal real property."[5] In its summary of the report, Capitol Markets explained the nature of the discrepancies:
- "Some buildings listed as in 'excellent' condition had damaged ceilings, collapsed roofs, and/or radiological contamination; others listed as occupied were either vacant or nearly vacant. Data for one Department of Agriculture building indicated that it was in near perfect condition and fully utilized; GAO investigators, however, found it to be dilapidated, vacant and riddled with health and safety violations, including rat and beehive infestations."[6]
Extra Space found in Construction of Courthouses
After the spending cuts known as the sequester kicked in on March 1, 2013, the GAO issued another report regarding more than 3.5 million square feet of extra space included in the construction of 33 courthouses across the U.S.--space large enough to successfully house nine other average-sized courthouses. The 33 courthouses were constructed between 2000 and 2010 and cost taxpayers about $835 million. This year, the taxpayers continued to pay for maintenance and operation costs of the unused square footage at a total cost of $51 million per year.
In the report[7], the GAO determined that each of 33 courthouses were built at least 1.7 million square feet over the mandated size. One example the GAO points to is the Wilkie D. Ferguson Courthouse in Miami, Fla. This courthouse was originally intended to employ 33 judges. However, due to lack of planning, the courthouse was only able to hire 27 judges, resulting in two unused courtrooms and more than 57,000 square feet in extra space. Another example was the Ferguson Courthouse, which the GAO suspected should not have even been built in the first place. In total, the 238,000 extra square feet cost taxpayers an annual $3.5 million in maintenance costs and led to an extra $48.5 million in construction costs.[8]
Congressional Response
To highlight the unused buildings, the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing in April 2013 in a Southeast Washington, D.C. vacant warehouse. According to the Washington Guardian, the warehouse had, until 2009, been used for storage by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.[9] During the hearing, Representative Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) "joked" that the staging of the inquiry was a "$17,000 a year hearing" ($17,000 being the annual cost of maintaing the facility).[10] The GSA estimated that selling the facility would result in $19 million in revenue.
Several senators have also joined the fight to expose the issue of federal vacant buildings. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) has been especially vocal against the use of taxpayers funds to support vacant buildings. In early 2013, he told Fox News, "We spend about 8 billion dollars a year maintaining properties that we have no use for. Now that 8 billion dollars is just thrown down the drain because we can't get past the homeless lobby to get a common-sense way to take care of their problems and also us to unload properties."[11]
In the House budget for Fiscal Year 2014, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) included direction for the sale of underused or vacant federal buildings. However, the Senate quickly rejected the plan.[12]
Uses for the Space
During the April 2013 hearing, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton suggested that the unused warehouse, just one of the many examples of vacant federal property, could be handed over to Washington, D.C. Locals officials would like to create a vibrant community center in the abandoned warehouse. Among the ideas floated for the building are a culinary school and a multi-purpose educational center called the "Half Street Market initiative." This initiative could help with job training and potentially employ many residents as cooks, waiters and other restaurant staff.[13]
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) told reporters, "There are two ways to get things done here in Washington, D.C.: slow and never."[14]
Additional Reading
- Government Accountability Office Federal Real Property Report
- The Heritage Foundation's Federal Spending by the Numbers - 2012
- Bankrupting America's The Lights Are On But No One's Home
- ↑ The Foundry. Unused Federal Buildings: No Room for Sequestration Cuts?. March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Fox News. What to Cut. Excess federal property costing taxpayers billions. March 26, 2013.
- ↑ The White House. Presidential Memorandum--Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate. June 10, 2012.
- ↑ The Washington Post. GAO report cites inaccurate information about federal property. June 20, 2012.
- ↑ The Washington Post. GAO report cites inaccurate information about federal property. June 20, 2012.
- ↑ Capitol Markets. Better Data, National Strategy Needed to Manage Excess and Underused Federal Property. June 27, 2012.
- ↑ Government Accountability Office. Nationwide Space and Cost Overages Also Apply to Miami Project. March 8, 2013.
- ↑ The Fiscal Times. Wasted Federal Space Costs Taxpayers $51M a Year. March 12, 2013.
- ↑ Washington Guardian. Lawmakers question why government is keeping 100,000 unused buildings at heavy taxpayer expense. May 6, 2013.
- ↑ Washington Guardian. Lawmakers question why government is keeping 100,000 unused buildings at heavy taxpayer expense. May 6, 2013.
- ↑ Fox News. What to Cut. Excess federal property costing taxpayers billions. March 26, 2013.
- ↑ Fox News. What to Cut. Excess federal property costing taxpayers billions. March 26, 2013.
- ↑ Washington Guardian. Lawmakers question why government is keeping 100,000 unused buildings at heavy taxpayer expense. May 6, 2013.
- ↑ Washington Guardian. Lawmakers question why government is keeping 100,000 unused buildings at heavy taxpayer expense. May 6, 2013.


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Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Alternative forms[edit]
- clamor (US spelling)
From Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmō ("cry out, complain")
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈklæm.ə/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈklæm.ɚ/
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- Rhymes: -æmə(r)
clamour (plural clamours)
- UK and Canada spelling of clamor
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Shakespeare to this entry?)
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- (transitive, obsolete) To salute loudly.
- Milton
- The people with a shout / Rifted the air, clamouring their god with praise.
- Milton
- (transitive, obsolete) To stun with noise.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Francis Bacon to this entry?)
- (transitive, obsolete) To repeat the strokes quickly on (bells) so as to produce a loud clang.
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clamour (third-person singular simple present clamours, present participle clamouring, simple past and past participle clamoured)
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Anglo-Norman clamour, from an earlier clamur, from Latin clamor
clamour (plural clamours)
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It sounds like a scene out of a horror movie, but it's really happening: baby rats are being decapitated and their heads are grafted onto the thighs of adult rats by Japanese scientists. The transplanted brains develop normally for at least three weeks, with the mouth sucking as if it's trying to drink milk. Other scientists say these experiments aren't necessary.
The Japanese removed heads from 12-day-old rats and waited 90 minutes before connecting them to the blood supply in the thigh of an adult rats. "The grafted brain developed normally provided the operation was done at the low temperature of 19
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The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) is one of the iconic structures in the world, visited by over 7 million people annually, making it the most visited paid attraction. The Eiffel Tower is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose organization designed and constructed the tower. He also designed the framework of another popular monument – the Statue of Liberty. An interesting fact about the tower is that Eiffel engraved 72 names of French scientists, mathematicians and engineers on this tower to accredit their contributions.
Visitors can take the stairs or elevator up to the three levels of observation decks and restaurants in the tower for great views of Paris. The two restaurants in the tower are Le 58 Tour Eiffel and Le Jules Verne. The Eiffel Tower is a world famous landmark that can be seen from all around Paris.
There are around 1,665 steps that lead to the top of the tower. Alternatively, the elevators installed in the tower may be used to reach the top of the tower. There are several lifts in the tower. One of the lifts goes up to the second floor from the ground floor. Two sets of Duo-lifts connect the second floor to the top. There are five more lifts in the tower, one on each pillar and one private lift that leads to the "Jules Verne" restaurant.
There are three levels in this iron lattice tower for public visits. The third level observatory's upper platform is at a height of 279.11 m (915.7 ft). You have to climb 300 steps to reach from ground level to the first level. To reach the second level, you have to climb 300 steps from the first level. The third and the highest levels also have stairs, but the public can only access these levels by lift.
The tower has become one of the prominent landmarks of Paris and has also been featured in many movies.
Christmas is the most beautiful time to visit the Eiffel Tower. While the entire city of Paris shines in the Christmas light and the tower sparkles bright at night, this picturesque destination seems magical. Moreover, the seasonal ice skating rinks are installed in Paris during Christmas.
The immense popularity of the Eiffel Tower has generated some of the best gift ideas in the form of the Eiffel Tower favors, figurine, floor lamp, cup holder, bedding, zippo bottle opener, knife, pajamas, charm, pillow, blanket, puzzle, poster, balloons, bracelet, games, cake, centerpieces, etc.
While in Paris, you must visit Louvre Museum, Champ-Elysees, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Musee d'Orsay, located near the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower in News:
- The ice rink on the Eiffel Tower, which is installed every winter, is back this year after a gap of two years. The rink has an area of 2000 square feet and is situated on the first floor of the tower at a height of 187 feet. The first floor has been modernized over the past two years at a cost of 30 million euros, and is now made of sparkling transparent glass. There is no separate entry fee for the ice rink. Mulled wine and hot chocolate are also available at the rink. The rink will remain open from 8 December 2014 to 15 February 2015.
- Angry French farmers brought their sheep to the iconic Eiffel tower on November 27, 2014 to protest against Plan Loup- a government policy that left them helpless to defend their livestock in the face of attacks by wolves. The farmers demanded the right to kill the attacking wolves. The wolves, however, are limited in numbers, and hence protected under Plan Loup. A rival demonstration was also staged by animal rights activists, who were in favor of the protection granted to wolves.
- Famous for her history making catwalks, Jessica Minh- model and entrepreneur- will now catwalk on the newly renovated glass floor of the Eiffel Tower. At 8 a.m. tomorrow, on 31 October, 2014, Jessica will lead beautiful models, as they strut across the glass floor of the Eiffel Tower, marking the beginning of the J Autumn Fashion Show 2014.
- In view of the 125th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, its first floor has been modernized and is now of transparent high quality glass. So, when visitors climb up to the Eiffel Tower, they can actually look directly down a plunging height of 57 m.
- Global fashion show organization and model Jessica Minh Anh will host the first ever fashion show on top of the iconic landmark of the fashion city of Paris – the Eiffel Tower. The show is scheduled to be held on October 31, 2014.
- On July 10, 2014 the French Police declared the Eiffel Tower and Louvre as the targets of terrorist attacks. They decoded the intercepted messages exchanged between al-Qaeda operatives and Ali M, the 29-year-old butcher which revealed that the Jihadists plot to blow the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
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Eiffel Tower Facts
- The tower was constructed for the 1889 World's Fair and is over 80 stories tall.
- An amount of 30 million euro has been spent to give the first floor of the Eiffel Tower a facelift. The floor is now made of glass so that visitors to the tower may enjoy a stunning view below from a height of 57 meters.
- It is the tallest structure in Paris standing at an elevation of 324 meters (1,063 ft).
- The total weight of the tower is 10,100 tonnes, the weight of the metal framework is 7,300 tonnes.
- There are 120 antennas in this architectural wonder.
- The base pillars of the tower are oriented with the four points of the compass.
- 60 tonnes of paint is used to paint the tower.
- It is said that about 132 workers were employed to assemble 18,000 metallic parts of the tower. 2.5 million rivets were used to join these parts.
- Around 336 projectors (sodium lamps) and 20,000 bulbs (5,000 bulbs installed on either side) are used for the illumination of the tower.
- France has some very strict copyright infringement laws in place. Under these laws, any pictures of the Eiffel Tower that have been taken at night during the light show, may not be shared online without prior permission from the Socie`te` d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel.
Where is Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower is located on the Champ de Mars in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, France, not far from the Seine River.
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
How far is the Eiffel Tower from the Disneyland Paris?
The tower is approximately 59 km away from the Disneyland Paris. The journey ranges from 45 minutes to one hour, depending upon the traffic and the chosen route.
How far is the Eiffel Tower from the Louvre?
It is at a distance of just 4.1 km from the Louvre. The tower can be reached within 8 minutes, but due to traffic, the journey may take upto 15 minutes or so.
Which metro station is near the Eiffel Tower?
The Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel Metro Station is the nearest metro station.
Best Time To Visit Eiffel Tower, Paris
Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Visitors during these off times will experience nice weather and smaller crowds than those who visit during the high season in summer.
Eiffel Tower Opening & Closing Hours
The Eiffel Tower is open throughout the year – with no off-days!
- Visitors can enter the tower between June 15 and September 1, from 9:00 a.m. till midnight.
- Rest of the year: from 9.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Opening hours are extended till midnight during the Spring holidays and on the Easter weekend.
Eiffel Tower Tickets
Children under 4 years have free access to the Eiffel Tower. There are special rates for individuals, groups and disabled people as well as reduced rates for adults accompanying the disabled. The rates for standard tickets are:
- Stairs entrance (up to the second floor): Age 4-11= € 3.00 / Age 12-24 = €3.50 / Adults = €5.00
- Lift entrance (up to the second floor): Age 4-11= € 4.00 / Age 12-24 = €7.00 / Adults = €8.50
- Lift entrance (to the top floor): Age 4-11= € 10.00 / Age 12-24 = €13.00 / Adults = €14.50
To avoid the rush, you can buy tickets online at www.tour-eiffel.fr/en/preparing-your-visit/buying-your-tickets.html
Video on Eiffel Tower
More on Eiffel Tower
What time does the Eiffel Tower sparkle?
The Eiffel Tower sparkles every day for 5 minutes per hour on the hour, from nightfall until 1:00 a.m.
What is the Eiffel Tower called in French?
It is called Tour Eiffel in French.
How much did it cost to build the Eiffel Tower?
Around 7,800,000 Gold Francs were spent to build the tower in 1889.
Where is the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas?
Paris Las Vegas – a half-size replica of the Eiffel Tower, is an exhilarating place for those who wish to experience the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas. A glass elevator ride up 460 feet takes you to the top of the replica tower for 360-degree city views.
When was the Eiffel Tower struck by lightning?
On July 27, 2013, the Eiffel Tower was struck by lightning.
When was the Eiffel Tower named the tallest building in the world?
In 1889, when the tower was built, it became the tallest building in the world.
Where are the Eiffel Tower replicas?
There are over 9 replicas of the Eiffel Tower in the world. The prominent ones are in Las Vegas (Nevada), Durango (Mexico), and Shenzhen (China).
Why is the Eiffel Tower taller in the summer?
It gets taller in the summer due to Thermal Expansion.
Why does the Eiffel Tower lean?
The leaning of the Eiffel Tower is due to the expansion of the iron because of the heat of the sun.
How long did it take to build the Eiffel Tower?
It took 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days to build the Eiffel Tower.
When did the Eiffel Tower become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The region from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower and from the Place de la Concorde to the Grand and Petit Palais became a World Heritage Site in 1991.


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Q: I created a flier and sent it to everyone on a 400-name mailing list I purchased from a direct-mail company but saw no results. Then I bought a small ad in a trade magazine and, once again, got no response. How can I get a better response?
A: It's a given that any mailing list has a certain percentage of outdated or invalid addresses. People move, die or change their surnames through marriage. For whatever reason, no list will be accurate by the time it's typed, let alone printed and sold to you. Normal response to a good direct-mail piece is only about 1 to 2 percent, so there's not much point sending out to only 400 pieces to start with. You didn't tell me what your product is, but unless you're selling a really high-ticket item, you just can't recoup the cost of renting your list, printing the piece and postage, let alone make a profit with that small of a list.
You had no response at all, which indicates that one (or more) of the following bloopers was in play:
- The list targeted the wrong people, and your piece was ignored.
- The design/layout didn't attract the attention of the recipients and wasn't opened.
- The piece itself was not motivational or clear enough and was tossed.
- The offer was badly timed and moot.
If you used the same ad in the trade magazine, you probably had the right audience that time, so the ad itself, both in the magazine and in the direct-mail piece, may be to blame. Ask yourself these questions:
- What's the product's benefit to the consumer-what need or desire does the product fill? (Did you emphasize that benefit in the ad clearly and in a strong way?)
- How is the product superior to that of your competitors? Is it higher quality? Less expensive? More convenient to buy or use? Is it one of a kind? (Did you stress those advantages or conveniences in the ad as reasons for consumers to come to you instead of to a competitor)?
- Does the product have a season or a window of opportunity in which the most purchases are likely to occur? An example would be snow skis or lawnmowers. (Did you properly time your direct mail and magazine ads so you didn't miss the season?) Or is the product one usually purchased on an "as needed" basis, such as a major appliance? In this case, it wouldn't be unusual to see zero response to one magazine ad or one direct-mail piece.
- Can your product be purchased and used at any time? (If so, did you include a motivator like a coupon or a gift with purchase for immediate use?) If your product is not a high-ticket item, you may have better luck using a ZIP code mailing service such as Val-Pak or Carol Wright which are both reasonably priced and do mailings to local geographical areas all year long.
Next time, consider all the information above, then think about the ideas below:
- Include a testimonial or indicate that references from satisfied customers are available.
- Repeat your ad. You need to be consistent in your advertising whatever form of media you use.
- If you did your own design and layout, ask your sales reps to help with that-it should be a free service when you purchase ad space from them. If you're interested in learning how to craft great print ad copy, I recommend Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This by Luke Sullivan.
Take another look at your advertising materials, follow these tips and you just may see more customers knocking at your door. -Kathy Kobliski


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Photograpghy is so exhilerating. Some of the most exciting things can simply be reading a great book or listening to music that moves me, but photograhy relaxes me down to who I really am, an explorer. Life itself is amazing. Finding a treasure in the broad open day or night can be such an AWE! Open your eyes to anything and everything; Imagine seeing it in someone else's eyes, not your own. I am the family photog, and they are my biggest fans!
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Earlier sources told Al Jazeera that Libya had given the Swiss embassy in Tripoli until 12 noon on Monday to hand over Goeldi.
Mousa Koussa, the Libyan foreign minister, reportedly issued the ultimatum to European diplomats on Sunday.
Goeldi was sentenced to four months in jail by a Libyan court for having allegedly overstayed his visa and conducting illegal business activity.
Following the Libyan government's ultimatum, Salah Zahaf, Goeldi's lawyer, told the AFP news agency: "He will leave the embassy and turn himself in voluntarily," .
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Yes, Ryan from The Office wrote a book, One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories … And it's good. The stories are sweet, but never saccharine, and his humor is reminiscent of Woody Allen. "He is someone who has real depth to his writing while being really entertaining," says B.J. Novak (ahem, that's his real name). "And that's what I try to do."
Novak hopes "people find it an easy read with only some depth when you want it." Damn, that's what she said doesn't really work there. Anyway, his reading Monday, February 10th at The Brattle sold-out ages ago, so if you didn't get tickets console yourself with this book trailer featuring Mindy Kaling. Even better, buy the book which is on shelves now.
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SAN DIEGO – The Chargers' offensive line was one of the most stable position groups in the NFL entering 2011, as all eight players on the roster had at least two previous seasons in San Diego and at least seven starts.
But injuries besieged the position mid-season, and by the end of the Chicago game, rookie
"I thought our guys met that challenge at a pretty high level," Turner said. "We have to protect Philip and I thought we did a good job of that through most of it."
"The guys up front were awesome. They obviously did an outstanding job," Rivers said. "We didn't really max protect or do anything like that. I think on some of our protections the backs maybe hesitated a little bit getting out in case they needed to chip, but I don't know that scheme-wise we did a ton different. We did our normal deal as the game got going and our guys up front had a good handle on them."
San Diego was able to create some successful run plays early in the game against a large, stout defensive front before Chicago caught on to the Chargers' adjustments. The Bolts countered with several deep passes to
The team felt it would need to hit some throws downfield to be successful on offense, Turner said, and the offensive line facilitated the execution, which led to 165 receiving yards for Jackson.
"We tried to create some deep throws that we could get the ball out pretty quick," Turner said.
Fans hoping for major reconstruction along the line will have to wait at least another week, it seems.
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