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|Some of the Christian talent to be featured on the new reality show Gifted.
The release says those tuning in that evening "will share the excitement of 'reality based TV' with the nationwide viewing audience witnessing one contestant being awarded the top prize of a major recording contract with the EMI Christian Music Group."
Once aired on the January 26, the release says: "Gifted is set to rapidly become a total music franchise."
The television special will be followed by a February 20 release of Gifted, Season One, on CD/DVD from EMI/Sparrow Records. In addition to the CD featuring performances by the eight top finalists on the telecast, the companion three hour DVD will contain the entire two hour televised special with bonus behind the scenes, 'all access' content.
According to the release, the show will be hosted and feature performances by Brian Littrell, member of the multi-platinum selling pop group Backstreet Boys, and now also recognized in his own right as a successful solo artist in the Christian music genre.
Judges chosen to sit on the panel for the competition include: Michael Sweet, lead singer of legendary Christian rock band Stryper, Eddie DeGarmo, founding member of multi-award winning Christian duo DeGarmo & Key and now president of EMI CMG Publishing, and multi-Grammy and Dove Award winning artist, Andrae Crouch.
The release says: "For the debut telecast itself the field of more than 16,000 contestants will be already narrowed for viewers to the eight top finalists, whose performances range from praise & worship, gospel and contemporary Christian music's top hits of today."
Throughout January leading up to the premier, TBN has broadcast four 30 minute prime time network specials -- setting the stage for Gifted and introducing the contestants to viewers. Nightly five-minute updates have also been telecast with behind the scene glimpses of the production, the contestants, and the reminder to watch the January 26 premier. After initial airing, the special will repeat on TBN through the February 20 release of the DVD/CD.
The TBN production is the creative alliance of Johnny Wright, Manager/President and CEO of Wright Entertainment Group, and Matthew Crouch, founder of Christian film production house, Gener8Xion Entertainment. Wright's creative client roster includes career direction of major mainstream artists such as *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, and BoysIIMen, to name a few. Crouch,and son of TBN founders Paul and Jan Crouch, has become a respected Christian film executive whose latest Gener8Xion production, One Night With The King, recently debuted on theater screens nationally. TBN is the world's largest religious network and America's most watched faith channel.
The release adds: "National auditions for the Gifted talent competition were held over a year long period in churches situation in major markets throughout the United States. Unique to the competition was the emphasis to create a nationwide talent search for Christian solo artists with a desire to display the gifts that God gave them and to give back that gift by sharing with the world through their music the message of hope in Christ."
The eight finalists for the January 26 premier include:
Sheena Evans—Milledgeville, GA. (Green Pasture Baptist Church)
Brandon Kizer—Fort Worth, TX. (Diamond Oaks Worship Center)
Lindsey Labadie—Tulsa, OK. (Victory Christian Center)
Damien Lawson—Los Angeles, CA & Monroe, LA. (Crenshaw Christian Center)
Trisha Miyahara—La Puente, CA . (Victory Outreach)
Da'Quela Payne—Milwaukee, WI . (Holy Redeemer Church of God In Christ)
Rochelle Saunders—Sunrise, FL. (The Faith Center)
Nathan Wise--Washington, PA & Columbus, OH. (Apostolic Gospel Church) (Christ International Church)
Release of an AC format radio single, Amazing Love (You Are My King) as sung by the eight Gifted finalists, will hit radio stations February 2.
The Gifted website launches in tandem with the program's airing on January 26.
Resource online: http://www.giftedshow.com/
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Here's your last chance to donate a can (or box) of unexpired food and receive 50 cents off your overdue fees. This offer is good through today (February 28, 2013).
So come on down! And while you're at the library, you can drop off your Wilsonville Special Election ballot, check out some books and movies, and pick up an Adult Winter Reading Program Tic-Tac-Toe card (the deadline for entering is coming up soon).


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Greening the Festival
Please help us to make Wild & Scenic Green!
Ride your bike, carpool or take public transportation to Wild & Scenic. CHECK OUT this awesome ride share site (password: wildlife) to find or share a ride. There is also a BIG bulletin board at HQ. Please be sure to post your name and cell number if you are willing to give a ride to someone, or if you need a ride.
Bring your own REUSABLE COFFEE MUG to our event. Use your own coffee mug at concessions and get a discount on coffee.
Create a festival bag (or backpack). In your reusable bag, put a cloth napkin and your OWN REUSABLE SERVINGWARE. Although we have compostable utensils at Wild & Scenic, using your own utensils is far more sustainable.
Bring your own REUSABLE BAGS for shopping at HQ for merchandise.
Use the recycling and composting bins at the event. Let's get as close to ZERO WASTE as possible. Think before you throw – there are signs that will help you to separate your recyclables and compostables.
Are you buying a Weekend Pass? Bring your own REUSABLE LANYARD.
Look for the special recycling boxes in each venue – please be sure to RECYCLE YOUR PASS HOLDERS AND PROGRAMS before you leave the festival.
Do you have an ELECTRIC CAR? There is an electric car charging station at the back of the Miners Foundry.
Don't forget to bring your OWN REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE. No bottled water is sold at the festival. There are water fountains or taps at each venue. Plus, there are 2 water filters at the Miners Foundry, 1 at the Vets Hall, and 1 at Festival Headquarters – a generous donation from PureWater.
Do you need to buy a REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE? We'd like thank festival sponsor, KLEAN KANTEEN. We'll be selling their Wild & Scenic stainless steel bottles at HQ.
And lastly – how about buying some CARBON OFFSETS to cover your trip to the festival? Go to www.nativeenergy.com, www.terrapass.com, or www.carbonfund.org.
Thank you to the following for their help in the Greening of Wild & Scenic!
Nevada County Recycles has helped to provide the infrastructure for dealing with the event's waste, recycling, and compostables. For a complete list of community recycling services, look for their recycling guide in the 2013 AT&T Real Yellow Pages Recycling or at nevadacountyrecycles.com. And be sure to check out Chico Bag at www.chicobag.com, another great regional sponsor dedicated to the success of Wild & Scenic.


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More expensive parking meters that accept credit cards may be coming to Hinsdale if the Village Board accepts the recommendations of a planning agency.
The village received a technical assistance grant from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to help Hinsdale make better use of its downtown parking spaces.
Earlier this year, the planning agency team surveyed people who park in the downtown, and analyzed the existing parking and how it is used.
Senior planner Lindsay Bayley discussed strategies Oct. 17 to alleviate the parking problem with a steering committee, comprised of representatives of the Hinsdale Police Department, downtown business owners, Metra and residents.
The meters on the street should charge more than the meters in lots because the street parking is more convenient, Bayley said. People should pay for that convenience. The higher cost also could encourage people to use the parking lots that are a little farther from their destination, but cheaper.
While parking spots on the streets are usually full, empty spaces can be found in lots that are a 5-minute walk from the heart of downtown, "which most people are not willing to walk," Bayley said.
Better education and clearer maps might help people find parking that is available in the downtown, other than on the street.
Younger people, in particular, who work part-time in some of the coffee shops, might not be aware of the free parking lots a short distance away, but might be willing to park there, Bayley said.
Many employees, however, park in the spots closest to the businesses and then monopolize the spaces, which have a two-hour limit, by feeding the meters, when their time expires.
Bayley suggested some lots could have progressive pricing where the first hour or two of parking is the cheapest, and each hour after that gets more expensive. That way people who park in a space for hours pay a higher rate than someone making a quick stop.
The meters could be changed to accept credit cards, so people do not have to look for coins.
Police Chief Bradley Bloom liked the idea of meters that accept credit cards and progressive pricing, but the business community will have to support those changes. Otherwise, drivers will assume the village simply wants to raise more revenue, he said.
Bloom would like to see more meters that are for short-term parking, as short as 15 minutes, for people running errands.
During the day, parking spaces in the commuter lots by the downtown Metra station are always in demand. If commuters would park at the West Hinsdale or Highland Metra station, it would free up spaces downtown. But Bayley acknowledged the downtown station is the most popular because the express trains to and from Chicago stop there.
Kristen Andersen, a transportation planning analyst for Metra and a member of the committee, said Metra was not receptive to the idea of adjusting their schedule to have express trains stop at different Hinsdale stations.
Bailey suggested campaigns to promote walking and bicycling.
"If you could get 10 percent of the people driving downtown (to walk or ride a bicycle there), your parking problem would be gone."
Bayley expects to incorporate the feedback from the committee and, in November, prepare a plan with recommended actions. A public meeting will be scheduled for community input, before the plan is presented to the Village Board.


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Monday, April 23rd, 2012
There a quantity of causes for this.
* Size
* Price
* Motion
* Family
* Add on's
* History
* Fun
Size:- The Wii is little enough to position simply about anywhere. I've got my found on the size of my silver screen tv inside the stand whichcomes with all the authentic package. This is the so call upright position. You can furthermore have it horizontal plus sitting under or over the tv. When space is a premium you don't desire a console which won't squeeze into the Tv cabinet - I don't fairly much you have any problems getting a space for the Wii. The motion sensor bar is little too plus easy to put together.
Price:- At $388 Australian $ the Wii was about $300 cheaper than the nearest similar console - incorporated which price I had 3 games thrown inside too. Some PS3 people would claim however you get a blue spine disk player with all the PS3 - yet which would just mean more expense inside changing over all my DVD's to blue spine disks - I'll skip which opportunity for the time being thanks. The Wii accessories aren't too bad inside price either - a must have as being a nunchuck which plugs into the control. They go for about $28, yet I got reinforce about unique for over $20.
Motion:- When I initially heard regarding the Wii control motion sensor I thought it would be difficult to use. Nothing might be further from the truth. The Wii as well as the player become 1. You swing the control like a baseball bat when playing baseball, you chip the control simply as if you had a club inside the hand with golfing. If you box inside a game you "box" the control plus nunchuck. I didn't desire another console where I increased fat simply sitting about a seat. No chance with which with all the Wii, you can do the workout playing games - ITS GREAT. One game I played for hours about end with constant punching as well as a component of a 16 round boxing match had me ripping off my top as I was perspiring from a severe workout. After a week of this you notice the muscles actually bulking up - its very amazing plus you hardly notice it the having thus much fun - it beats gym fees plus endless weights.
Family:- The Wii produces games which appeal to a family market. While there are games for adults, the Wii has more kids connected games than any other console. The Wii football which comes with all the console package is a superb way to spend time with your children. Play ten pin bowls along, baseball, plus more. And trust me - my 7 yr old is unbeatable inside certain games - regardless of how hard I try - luckily I can furthermore depend about a game of golfing to restore a battered ego. My 2 yr old even gets the motion idea of the control thus finds playing a game much easier than a only switch based control.
Ad-on's:- The Wii has plenty of cool add-ons. From turning the Wii into an internet surfer, to the Wii Healthy which turns the Wii into a home gym. Wii wheels, nunchucks, 'guns' plus conventional controllers these add on's create a lot more playing conditions. I think the Wii Healthy is a superb idea plus likely to cause needing to divide time between playing as well as the wife doing exercise. Oh well - sharing is important. The nunchuck is essential add about as well as a second contoller too ($54) - thus figure paying out another $70 within a couple of months of initial ordering the Wii.
History:- The Nintendo Wii has a superb history. Nintendo being the original lead manufacturer inside the home console market. This history has not been overlooked despite the dramatic new way Wii is going. Old Nintendo game cube controllers have a port found on the new Wii is you decide on them. Nintendo has demonstrated loyality to its conventional titles like Mario as well as the Zelda show whilst continuing to develop new software options. Old Nintendo favorites can actually be downloaded to the Wii plus stored found on the Wii big disk drive. This guarding the history means the games today have a long future with all the Wii.
Fun:- Most of you've watched the Wii ad where a pretty bubbly girl represents the Wii as well as a nerd represents different consoles - the Wii argues but not as vibrant as the different consoles (i.e. less computing power), its more fun. I have to accept them - the Wii is a fun maker, more than which - its a family fun maker.
That's my reasoning for why I went with all the Wii - its a choice I have not regretted.
Always remember that these listings could be up-to-date. We know Real Estate agents love viewing "Sold" on each home, but individuals whom might be exploring a website might end up losing interest. Updating a website frequently is a must to keep a visitors heading back. Make sure a listings are inside proper price purchase. This is necessary which you have devised ways for them to look from the properties plus kept it easy to use.
Interested home buyers tend to confirm to a website each week, inside the hope of acquiring fresh properties. You need to ensure that New Real Estate Listings are put up regularly, to aid a customers inside making a greater choice. To prevent losing business, ensure that somebody is produced liable for uploading New Real Estate Listings in your website plus keeping the older ones up-to-date.
Depending found on the course selected to deal with the listings section, it would require several additional training to make certain which these updates are produced because rapidly plus efficiently because potential. An investment in professional practices is a wise choice plus will prove to be fruitful. Most Real Estate Marketing websites trust making making worthwhile websites for their customers. The websites which are made have automated home signals which send hot listings through e-mail daily to prospective customers.
While placing down Listings for Real Estate, it's always a wise decision to mark them separately for Commercial Real Estate Listings plus the Residential ones. This will help hot agents log off to a superior begin plus will work because a hot starting for veteran agents whom have been about for a while. Remember, the larger the quantity of your listings, the better a chances of selling.
By keeping these points inside mind, you should be able to communicate about a home site better. You also need to make sure that you can to project a professional image online, growing a advertising reach plus a bottom line.
The Blue Ridge Mountains along its western edge elongates into isolated groups of hills with deep green valleys between. It is here inside northern Georgia where the Blue Ridge Mountain range is at its widest--60 to 70 miles inside places. Elevation fluctuates from 2000 to 4000 feet (600 to 1200 meters).
The climate is experienced as warm days and cool nights. Winter heights are about 50 levels Fahrenheit throughout the day and dipping to below freezing at night. Mountain snow is expected three or 4 occasions a yr. In the summer, the heat is as high as 85 levels throughout the day.
The Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia elicits very a different environment. This is a area where the southern temperate climate meets the cooler south. A stunning range of flora and fauna are contrived. Two forests converge into the Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest.
With all of this as a backdrop, the climate and scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide various chances for sightseeing and recreation. Whether curious inside hiking, h2o sports, nostalgic train travel, or regional "Appalachia" society and more, visitors to the region are continually inspired to find modern adventures.
The obvious air of this mountainous area attracts hikers off abilities inside rocky and meadow-linked trails. Horseback biking is additionally favored. Rental cabins inside rustic locations are prevalent. Of special note, during the springtime, the rhododendron blossoms prosper. At this time, the Blue Ridge Mountains come alive inside vibrant cut and red. Moreover, the changing fall colors of the woodland is witnessed between September and November.
Wateris obviously near. Lake Blue Ridge plus the nearby Tocca River enable boating, angling, canoeing, kayaking or just a simple swim. For the truly daring, whitewater rafting or tubing, where dazzling waterfalls is utilized and admired.
Bordering pristine Lake Blue Ridge is the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Initially, element of the Marietta and Northern Railroads dating back to 1886, a ride found on the line permits a panoramic perspective of the lake plus the surrounding terrain and woodlands.
The railway isn't the particular mark of human hands on the wilderness. "Appalachia" society dates back to the early 1800's whenever Scottish and Irish immigrants took benefit of the accessible land. Their European history mixed with their new-world surroundings and, subsequently, caused an explosive society deep in tunes, art, and storytelling.
Bluegrass tunes with its homespun stringed instruments and repetitive tunes truly warms the heart and heart. Many people danceswere developed from these lively tunes. Bluegrass tunes is said to have inspired the more introspective country tunes, which, subsequently, as legend tells, gave approach to rock and roll.
Folk arts and crafts are a rumination of the society too. Folk art museums come in nearby mountain communities like the cities of Blue Ridge and Ellijay inside Georgia. The local society additionally resonates through storytelling inside created poetic form or inside oral presentation. Both art object and appearance celebrate "Appalachia" tradition.
The immensity of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia is obvious. The allurement borne from the natural, partners with all the fascinating impact cultures, both past and present, make.


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Johnson's Practical Electromyography
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Figure 2-1 • A small, isolated fasciculation potential is recorded in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Total time duration of the recording is 2 s (gain = 100 μV, sweep = 50 ms).
Figure 2-2 • Fasciculation potentials recorded from the anterior tibial muscle in a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In this case many different potentials are recorded at a single needle location (gain = 50 μV, sweep = 10 ms).
Figure 2-3 • Myokymic potentials recorded with a monopolar needle in a patient with chronic radiation-induced brachial plexus injury. The slow rate of firing (5 Hz) would be unusual for a MUP under voluntary control. The first and last potentials are associated with short bursts of complex repetitive discharges (gain = 200 μV, sweep = 100 ms).
Figure 2-4 • Fibrillation potentials (F) and positive sharp waves (PSW) in a photo of storage oscilloscope (gain = 50 μV, sweep = 10 ms; calibration is indicated by the slanted row of dots).
Figure 2-5 • This series of complex repetitive discharges (CRDs) was recorded from a boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The small amplitudes of the action potentials reflect the atrophy of the muscle fibers (gain = 50 μV, sweep = 5 ms).
Figure 2-6 • Complex repetitive discharges (CRDs) recorded from a patient with persistent weakness caused by neuropathy. The presence of CRD suggests that the neuromuscular process has been present for a longer period of time or is chronic (gain = 100 μV, sweep = 10 ms).
Figure 2-7 • Endplate spikes and endplate positive waves are recorded together intermittently as the needle position is changed slightly (gain = 100 μV, sweep = 10 ms).
Figure 2-8 • A continuous recording shown cut into two segments. Endplate spikes are shown in the motor point of a healthy muscle, and as the needle is moved, the endplate spikes are shown to appear as positive sharp wave (PSW) forms. This type of PSW is normal and can be found in any muscle. The endplate PSW is differentiated from the PSW seen in pathology by its relatively sharply pointed negative (upward) phase, its higher frequency rate of occurrence, and especially by its appearance with endplate spikes (gain = 1 mV, sweep = 10 ms).
Figure 2-9 • Diagram of the origin of the polyphasic MUP occurring within the first 4 weeks after the onset of radiculopathy. The inflamed nerve tissue allows ephaptic activation of axon membranes, resulting in synchronous MUP appearances.
Figure 2-10 • The recruitment interval (RI) is shown as the time period between sequential onsets of the MUPs just before the occurrence of a secondary MUP. The reciprocal of the recruitment interval is the recruitment frequency (RF). In this example from healthy muscle, RI = 90 ms and RF = 11.1 Hz.
Figure 2-11 • Reduced number of MUPs in the recruitment pattern. In this case of neuropathic disease, polio of remote onset, a single MUP is firing at 16.7 Hz. The amplitude varies, suggesting some neuromuscular junction failure that is seen commonly in situations of reinnervation. This type of recruitment is often described as discrete for reporting purposes. Gain = 1 mV, sweep = 100 ms (top) and 20 ms (lower).


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The ECJ has ruled that the spreading of television programs via live streaming without the creator's consent shall not be possible.
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ECJ: Live Streaming Only Possible to a Limited Extent
It has emerged from a judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dated 7 March 2013 (file no. C-607/11) that television broadcasters can probably ban the dissemination of their broadcasts via live streaming.
Film Companies Demand Google Perform Takedowns in Secret
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The retransmission of television programs of broadcasting companies over the internet by other companies can be prohibited by a broadcasting company.
DR Congo Adopts a Legal Framework for the Implementation and Operation of Fiber Optic Telecommunication Networks
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EFF Implements Right of Data Access in California
In the EU, the "right of access" to one's personal data has existed for over a decade. The US, on the other hand, seemed to be moving in a vastly different direction.
Non-transferability of Telecom Licenses Challenged Following the Accession of the DR Congo to OHADA
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Icann Listing Trademarks to Stifle Cybersquatting
The internationally recognised regulator of web addresses Icann (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is constantly seeking new ways to avoid abusive use of domain names. One of the more common abuses is that of cybersquatting, the act of registering domain names consisting in somebody else's trademark in order to make gains of that trademark's reputation. There are several types of cybersquatting, however this is the most common.
Neelie Kroes pushes Tech Creativity in the EU
When we think about creativity in the field of technology, we normally think about the U.S. and Japan. The European Union Commissioner for technology and the digital agenda Neelie Kroes is now actively trying to challenge this notion. Few people realize, for example, that Angry Birds and Skype were actually created in Europe. These may not trump the prolific success of Silicon Valley, but they are certainly a start.
EU Commission Follows through and Fines Microsoft
For over a year, Microsoft has been under the watch of the EU Commission regarding a perceived breach in EU competition law due to their "Windows" operating system being shipped with a pre-loaded internet browser.
Cyber Security Directive May Prove Difficult - Malta
The EU has long been considering the implementation of frameworks and legal solutions to address mounting concerns in regard to cyber security. In addition to the introduction of a new strategy in this regard, the Commission made a proposal in February 2013 to introduce a directive to facilitate the creation of a harmonized network and to standardize information security throughout the EU.
Data Privacy in Hong Kong – New Rules for Direct Marketing
The data privacy law in Hong Kong underwent a microscopic review a result of the Octopus card case of unauthorized sale of customers' personal data and greater awareness of individual's privacy rights in today's rapid changing technology.
App Developers Sceptical about New FTC and EU Policies on Data Privacy
EU Application (App) developers for smartphones and tablets are anxiously awaiting new guidelines from the Article 29 Working Party which is composed of representatives from all national EU data protection authorities.
Technology in Litigation and its Cost Saving Ways
Technology has become a staple in today's legal industry by shaping and changing the way business is conducted.
EU Bent on Reform in Telecoms Sector
On the 14th January 2013, Neelie Kroes, in her capacity as Commissioner responsible for telecommunications within the European Union, issued a statement that the EU will dedicate this year to introducing reforms in the regulation of the pan-European telecoms market.
EU—Article 29 Working Party Opinion 08/2012: Further Input on the EU Data Protection Reforms
The proposed new EU General Data Protection Regulation continues to generate discussion at the EU level.
BELGIUM—Time to Comply with the Amended Telecom Act
The amendments to the Belgian Act on Electronic Communications (Telecom Act) entered into force on October 1, 2012. Amongst other things, the amended Telecom Act introduces a requirement for opt-in consent for cookies and a data breach notification obligation for telecommunications providers.
Facebook Pictures and Privacy Concerns with Facial Recognition Technology
Face Recognition Technology
Video Deposition Formats - What They Are and How to Choose
This article was written to help explain the various video formats available to attorneys after conducting a video deposition.
European Commission Re-Ignites the Browser Wars
In 2009, Microsoft made an agreement with the European Commission, in its capacity as the pan-European antitrust watchdog that it would offer the opportunity to users to choose which web browser to use on its Windows 7 operating system. The discussions that brought about this agreement were labelled as the "Browser Wars".
Is Mobile Technology the Future of Innovation?
A new study reveals that over 20 percent of patent filings can now be traced to mobile technology. The findings suggest that the industry may be the future of innovation. The study, authored by consultant Chetan Sharma, examined approximately 7 million patents granted both by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office.
Common EU Data Protection Framework Demanded - Malta
Service providers in the mobile and ICT sectors are currently calling for a review of the existing EU level framework concerning the protection of personal data. They have pointed out that the 2002 "ePrivacy Directive" and the newly proposed "Data Protection Regulation", if left as they are, would create discrepancies in data protection standards that would be detrimental to industry, consumer and operator alike.
Certain Time Irrelevant For Community Trademark Prioritization - Germany
Where the priority of the community trademark over a national trademark is in debate, then the day of registration is pertinent and not the exact time. The precise time of the brand registration mustn't be considered. With the help of a Spanish court, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) built a specific ruling on the 22.03.2012 (C - 190/10) that the term "registration day", consistent with article 27 of the Community trademark rules (GMV)...
Discussion on Digital Rights following ACTA - Malta
In the wake of the controversial law commonly called ACTA, the Maltese government has undertaken a public consultation exercise in order to enshrine "digital rights" in our Constitution. Currently, these rights are known to be the following: - The right to internet access; - The right to access information online; - The right to online freedom of expression; and - The right to exchange information online.
One DMCA Takedown - 1.45 Million Blogs Taken Down in Malta
A recent DMCA takedown request to the web hosting company "ServerBeach" resulted in the temporary denial of access to 1.45 million education related blogs. The notice regarded the website "Edublogs" which hosted all the blogs in question, all of which were housed on ServerBeach's hardware. The subject of the notice was a questionnaire from 2007 which was under copyright protection in favour of a company going by the name of "Pearson".
Brussels Calls for Standards in Consumer Electronics
In the wake of Apple's recent announcement of the iPhone 5, the Brussels based consumer standardisation group ANEC has expressed its "dismay" at Apple's decision to market its new product with yet another new "stand-alone" piece of technology.
Google Declares Software Patents Strangle Innovation
On the 21st August 2012 Pablo Chavez, Google's public policy director, released a statement saying that software patents, rather than promoting innovation and creativity, are actually stifling it. He further commented that these measures have the effect of harming consumers who have less varied products to choose from on the market. This was after Motorola Mobility, one of Google's many subsidiaries, sued Apple, demanding an import ban on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
UK Courts Step Aside on Issues of Abusive Domain Names for Nominet UK
The High Court in the UK recently rejected an appeal made by Michael Toth in regard to his loss of the domain name 'emirates.co.uk'. Toth, who possessed an extensive portfolio of domains, such as 'china.co.uk' and 'maldives.co.uk' appealed to the high court stating that his registration of the domain 'emirates.co.uk' was not done abusively.
Regulating the Use of Social Media across Continents - EU
Regulation of social media from a global prospective. Jan Dhont comments on transatlantic differences. Social media policies attempt to grapple with the impact that employee conduct online may have on the reputation, business interests, and legal obligations of an organization. They do this by guiding employees on appropriate online behavior and prohibiting certain conduct.
Environmental Audit, One of the Conditions for Mining Operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Mining is a key sector and continues to grow in several part of the world including in the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC]. Legislation for mining may require an environmental impact assessment to be carried out before a mine is developed, and that a mine be developed and operated in an environmentally sound manner with the least impact on the environment. This paper gives insights of the environmental audit for mining operations in the DRC.
Australian Privacy Law Reform: A Step Closer to EU Adequacy? - Belgium
In 2012 the Australian Parliament will implement reforms to the Privacy Act which grant more powers to the Information Commissioner and streamline some of the public and private sector obligations relating to privacy. Australia's Privacy Act 1988 ('the Privacy Act') governs the federal privacy regime in Australia, along with other legislation relating to telecommunications, health care, government data-matching, and criminal records.
Best Practice for Joint Development Agreements - Taiwan
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Companies that wish to produce new technologies often choose to jointly develop it with others. That option is popular, as it allows two companies to share their respective strengths, resources and expertise. It is also risky, because each party relies on the other and may be required to share sensitive trade-secrets and other intellectual property rights. However, handled properly, the risks can be minimized and a mutually beneficial relationship can flourish.
How the Internet is Destroying Small Business Commerce and Legal Remedies
The Internet is destroying the enforceability of small business contracts. Here are a few examples: Case 1: Painting Company and the BBB. - A house painting company ("PaintCo") bid on and signed a contract with a home owner to paint his house. The contract had a three day cancelation clause which was not invoked.
Brazil: Satellite TV Opportunities
I spent three weeks in Brazil at the end of 2011, traveling in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the upscale resort town of Buzios in RJ State. One way in which Brazilian urban and suburban landscapes differ from those in the United States is that almost everywhere you look, you see new multi-family construction projects being built, mostly high-rises.
Open Wi-Fi Network Owner Not Liable for Copyright Infringement - Malta
In a recent ruling, a Finnish District Court held that when an act of copyright infringement takes place through the use of a person's open Wi-Fi network, by somebody other than the owner of the network, that same owner cannot be held liable for the infringing acts. The case was brought by the Finnish Anti-Piracy Centre, a coalition of intellectual property right holders. They collectively sued a woman who owned the network for €6,000.
Copyright: The Next Generation - Australia
Broadband is a game changing development and policy-makers are still in "catch-up" mode. Legislatures and courts have so far taken a fairly traditional approach to dealing with the protection of online copyright works. Ultimately, it is expected that creative creators will continue to think outside the square to develop new business models – and that this group will manage to stay "ahead of the curve" when it comes to generating value (and new revenue streams) from their creative efforts.
Transborder Dataflows and Jurisdictional Issues in the Cloud - Australia
Transborder data flows are a significant concern for those interested and involved in cyber-security and information privacy. The issue is given particular focus in the context of cloud computing. A key new source of risk for users on cloud computing services is that associated with the storage of data and the execution of transactions in foreign jurisdictions. This whitepaper examines government and industry responses to cross-border data flows in the context of cloud computing.
Data Security in the Cloud: Issues in Cloud Law - Australia
Inadequate data security leaves businesses open to significant damage and embarrassment. Whilst data security is a key concern for any business when it considers the use of its IT resources, businesses that operate within, or are seeking to operate within, the cloud need to be particularly attuned to the increased risks and dilemmas that cloud computing poses for their data security. - Data Security in the Cloud - A Whitepaper by Nicholls Legal
Privacy and the Cloud: Issues in Cloud Law - Australia
The adequate protection of the privacy of personal and sensitive data has proved to be one of the key concerns that has emerged in the area of cloud computing. Adequate protection of privacy intersects with many other issues affecting cloud computing, including data security, jurisdictional concerns and contractual issues. Cloud Computing and Privacy - A Whitepaper by Nicholls Legal
How to Draft Clinical Trial Agreements
By TroyGould
Clinical Trial Agreements ("CTAs") can be surprisingly complex documents with numerous legal issues, particularly in the setting of a multi-center trial for a new drug product candidate. This outline highlights the principal issues typically arising in a CTA and some of the considerations for companies sponsoring pharmaceutical trials ("Sponsors") in addressing these issues.
EU Commission to further harmonise mobile roaming costs - Update
Update: The Agreement drawn up at EU level regulating this matter will come into force as of 1st July 2012.
Heart Patients: Improved Healing May Come from Use of Stem Cells from Fat by Elizabeth Smith
At least three promising studies during the past decade indicate that heart patients may one day enjoy improved health after their hearts are treated with stem cells taken from some of their own fat cells. Several of these studies have been run by Dr. James Willerson of the Texas Heart Institute. During recent interviews, Dr. Willerson has said that he believes one of his most successful studies was the one he presented in 2011.
Bed Sores are Amongst Most Common Hospital Errors
Recognizing that the development of a bed sore during an admission to a hospital as something that simply should not occur, many facilities have begun to categorize their development for what they truly are a serious medical error. Bed sores now join a list of dreadful occurrences such as: operations on the wrong body part, patient suicides, foreign objects left in during surgery and deadly falls in the hospital as situations that simply shouldn't occur in the presence of proper medical care.
Atlanta Criminal Lawyers Explain the Meaning of "Taking the Fifth"
We've all heard the phrase "taking the Fifth." A defendant in a criminal defense TV drama takes the Fifth in answer to a question as his Atlanta criminal lawyer glances from the stand. A friend jokes that she's going to take the Fifth about what she was doing last night because her partner would be upset. But what does "taking the Fifth" mean?
Beware of Trademark Scams
Recently, McDole & Williams has received multiple requests to evaluate official-looking trademark registration notices received by clients. These official-looking notices claim to be from governmental trademark offices, alleging that the client must pay fees in order to maintain his/her trademark and rights.
Do's and Don'ts on How to Use Google for Legal Work
Unfortunately, about two out of three new clients come to our firm because they have a problem with their signed contract or legal documentation. Too late, they have received the previously unconsidered information that their contract does not have a jurisdictional provision (so they are being sued in Idaho); or their contract doesn't allow for....
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The European online privacy watchdog known as the 'Article 29 Working Party' has called for stricter regulation on the practice of using 'cookies' for online advertising. A cookie is a tracking program uploaded to a computer by advertising companies in order to monitor the activities of an internet user. This, in turn, allows the advertising company to forward advertisements to the user tailored to their personal interests.
Stem Cell Research: Potentially Beneficial but Controversial
In 2004, California voters enacted Proposition 71, approving $3 billion worth of funding for stem cell research to be allocated over a 10-year period to different research facilities. Now, in 2011, the money is scheduled to run out in around five years and voters are debating whether to approve a proposition authorizing additional funding. The proposition of providing more public funding for stem cell research has proven controversial among California voters, explains a lawyer.
The Internet is About to Change – Are You Ready for New gTLDs?
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Generic top level domains known as "gTLDs" are about to change. If you are thinking that this may be interesting but has no effect on you or your business, think again. Brand owners have several options for protecting their trademarks in this new unlimited gTLD system. By: Maria Crimi Speth
Data Processing in Hungary: New Act and New Authority
The Hungarian Parliament has recently adopted a new act arguing that the provisions of the current data protection are outdated. Although the applicable EU directive is under significant review in the EU, the new Hungarian act still follows the old (current) EU legislation. The new act is called Information Act), and maintains the rigid Hungarian system of data protection and misses the opportunity to help foreign data processing.
SEC Rules Affecting Shell Companies
What is a Shell Company? Securities Act Rule 405 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-2 define a Shell Company as a company, other than an asset-backed issuer, with no or nominal operations; and either: • no or nominal assets; • assets consisting of cash and cash equivalents; or • assets consisting of any amount of cash and cash equivalents and nominal other assets. By: Brenda Lee Hamilton, Attorney Hamilton & Associates Law Group
Petroleum Market Law and Its Implementations
Petroleum Market Law numbered 5015 has been enacted at December 4, 2003, within the efforts performed to institutionalize the market economy and improve the competitive environment in order to update the current legal regulations in the petroleum and petroleum product industry and regulate the markets.
Protecting Your Personal Information with Online Privacy Laws
A lot of people who use the internet have the need to protect their privacy. However, the internet is still so new that online privacy laws are still being written and modified.
Debt Relief Websites: Are they Honest?
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Complaints against Microsoft's Acquisition of Skype
Microsoft is currently in the process of acquiring the well known VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) provider Skype. This move has caused a great deal of concern to competing companies, some of which have filed objections in all applicable jurisdictions where the merger is being examined.
European Court of Justice Does Not Rule Out Foreign Television Services
In a preliminary ruling passed by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice on the 4th October 2011, the court laid down a variety of principles which may bring about changes for the television service market.
Retraction Demands Related to 3rd Party Content
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Online Data: The New Oil
The author explains behavior marketing and its possible ramifications on people.
User Agreements for your website
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The latest diabetes and endocrinology news from UNC Health Care and the UNC School of Medicine.
Diabetes researchers urge for new screening and management approach
By treating people earlier, doctors could help diabetes patients avoid the most severe, life-threatening complications that stem from prolonged periods of elevated blood glucose.
Common diabetes drug not linked to short-term risk of pancreatic cancer
UNC researchers overturn a controversial study about DPP-4 inhibitors – commonly prescribed diabetes medications.
Join our #T1Dchat on Twitter – Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET!
Participating in the chat will be two diabetes experts and co-authors of a new American Diabetes Association position statement on the care of people with type 1 diabetes.
MUSC and UNC-Chapel Hill join forces to test a diabetes outreach program
The Bamberg Diabetes Transitional Care Study will utilize cutting-edge iPad technology to explore the impact and feasibility of different diabetes interventions for patients transitioning from the hospital to home.
Buse recognized as leading expert in type 2 diabetes
John B. Buse, MD, PhD, chief of the division of endocrinology and director of the Diabetes Care Center, has been ranked as one of the world's foremost experts in type 2 diabetes based on an analysis of publications in the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database.
UNC's Sue Kirkman, MD, co-authors first-ever ADA position paper on Type 1 diabetes
The newest American Diabetes Association treatment guidelines for the disease are in place at UNC Medical Center.
UNC and SAS join forces to personalize health care for better outcomes
Collaboration will leverage big data to help providers engage patients to manage diabetes, improve health
UNC begins clinical trial of EndoBarrier® for treatment of type 2 diabetes
The ENDO Trial is currently enrolling adults between the ages of 21 and 65 who have uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and are obese.
UNC Diabetes Care Center begins recruitment for long-term study of diabetes drug efficacy
Beginning recruitment in June, the project is called the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness (GRADE) Study. UNC will enroll patients at locations in Durham and Greensboro, N.C.
To test or not to test: Blood glucose monitoring for patients with type 2 diabetes
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute awards UNC School of Medicine researchers more than $2 million to study glucose monitoring in non-insulin treated patients living with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes investigation in rats makes editor's pick in APS journal
An investigation into diabetes-related outcomes in a rat model, with senior author William Valdar, PhD, assistant professor of genetics at UNC, and first author Leah Solberg Woods, PhD, from the Medical College of Wisconsin, has made the editor's pick in this month's Physiological Genomics, a journal of the American Physiological Society.
UNC's Dr. John Buse named to international diabetes prize selection jury
The 2013 Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes encourages research focused on progress toward a cure.
Head-to-head trial of two diabetes drugs yields mixed results
Daily injections of liraglutide were slightly more effective than weekly injections of exenatide in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss. However, patients had fewer negative side effects on exenatide once weekly.
Three UNC specialties nationally ranked by U.S. News
Overall, eleven specialties at UNC Hospitals were recognized as nationally ranked or high performing by U.S. News & World Report in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue.
Antibodies reverse Type 1 diabetes in new immunotherapy study
Scientists at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have used injections of antibodies to rapidly reverse the onset of Type I diabetes in mice genetically bred to develop the disease.
Join Dr. John Buse for live Facebook chat on diabetes
Dr. John Buse, director of the UNC Diabetes Care Center and chair of the National Diabetes Education Program, will host a live Facebook chat on diabetes management and prevention on Tuesday, May 22.
Scientists awarded $2.4 million to study genetic variation in people with diabetes
The goal of the study is to identify genetic variations that may help predict the response to various treatment options for type 2 diabetes to reduce cardiovascular disease.
First clinic to receive NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program recertification via new electronic submission
The UNC Internal Medicine Clinic achieved recertification for the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Recognition Program November 2011-2014.
UNC study helps clarify link between high saturated fat diet and type 2 diabetes
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine adds clarity to the connection. The study published on-line April 10th in the journal Nature Immunology finds that saturated fatty acids but not the unsaturated type can activate immune cells to produce an inflammatory protein, called interleukin-1beta.
UNC expert: Combining exenatide with insulin may be 'best result ever' for diabetes patients
A new study finds that combining the newer diabetes drug exenatide with insulin provides better blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes than insulin alone and helps promote weight loss.


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A small workspace at your disposal
Running the application brings up a rather compact window, with not a lot of space available to use its features. This is a major disappointment, having seed its core function is creating visual art. There is no method of adjusting the window size, nor many features to work with, making even MS Paint a worthy competitor.
Adjustable brush size
There are mainly three tools with the help of which you supposedly create 3D art, as the name suggests. However, one of them lets you adjust the brush size, which can range from 1 to 999 measured in pixels, with the only preview possibility being to test it out.
Multiple glare options
Another function lets you select color to use, with no restrictions whatsoever. Last but not least, what seems to be the 3D aspect is the glare tool, simply letting you select the side to cast shadow on the object, giving it a slight 3D look.
Far from being a pro
You can save your work anytime by pressing the dedicated button, but you are limited to GIF files of 640 x 380 resolution, with no possibility to change quality settings. Additionally, you can start a new project in the hope that something will be accomplished.
System resources used make your computer believe it is idle due to the low requirements. What's more, if you fancy the application, it can easily be stored on a removable storage device and used anywhere because it does not require any installation.
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All things considered, 3D Paint is only at the start of an extremely difficult road to success for its kind. Implemented features leave a lot to be desired, especially due to the fixed window which drastically reduces practicability. Don't let the name fool you, because if you're looking to create 3D art this is not even close to what you want.
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"This will be a big game for us in terms of where we are mentally," said Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
This could be the SAT of mental tests. This Bills are on the road, where they've won only two of their last ten games. They're taking on the 49ers, who are just nine months removed from a trip to the NFC title game, and one week removed from a blowout win over the Jets. Meanwhile the Bills, as we're well aware, are in need of a bounce back after Sunday's collapse against the Patriots.
"That game happened, you cannot just erase it from your memory," Fitzpatrick said in his Wednesday press conference. "But we are professionals and we are going to move on. We have to because we have another great opponent coming up this week."
"I think that when you come off of a loss, you have to travel all the way across the country and you have to go against a good football team you are going to be challenged mentally," added head coach Chan Gailey. "Your toughness mentally and physically is going to be challenged."
The physical challenge comes on both sides of the ball. The 49ers have a defensive front seven, considered among the league's toughest run stoppers. Additionally, they have an offensive running game to match, ranked third in the league. The 49ers racked up 245 rushing yards against the Jets last week and got touchdowns from three different ball carriers. It's a matchup that will test both the Bills run game and run defense. "It's something that's going to control the game," said Fred Jackson. "If we can go out there and get a good ground game established, it's going to take pressure off a lot of people." "We have to do a great job of controlling the line of scrimmage, not giving up the run plays like we gave up last week, and forcing them to win the game on Alex (Smith's) arm," added safety George Wilson.
When we look at the stat sheet, we see Mario Williams is ninth on the Bills with eleven total tackles, including one and a half sacks. Those numbers are largely disappointing for a player who signed a 100 million dollar contract in the offseason. Perhaps some of that lack of production can be injury related. Williams announced to the media Wednesday that he suffered a wrist injury in the fourth preseason game and has been largely unable to use his hand in pass rush situations. Still, he hasn't appeared on the injury report and has taken every rep in practice, but apparently not at 100 percent.
"I am a hands-on player," said Williams. "It is all about power with my game. It has just been a little odd having a little nick or not being able to use it to the full extent.
"You have to play. When you are out there on Sunday you have to play regardless of what is going on the field. You have to make it happen." "He has been getting some treatment, but it has not been a thing that has kept him from ever practicing or anything like that," Gailey clarified. "How much it bothers a guy, we have guys with ankles, knees, hips and shoulders. Everything bothers you during a season."
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Clematis paniculata
More About Clematis paniculata
- AKA Clematis terniflora, Clematis dioscoreifolia, Clematis maximowicziana
- Flower colour- delicate white flowers
- Flower size- 3 cm
- Bloom time- late summer to early fall
- Pruning group- 3
- Attractive silver seedheads persist
- Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with 3 ovate leaflets, semi-evergreen
- Vigourous habit
- Fragrant
Interesting Notes:
Due to the many types available, Clematis are grouped into one of three categories for pruning and maintenance:
Group 3: Late Flowering - Flowers form on the terminal 60-90 cm of the current season's growth. Some bloom as early as midsummer and continue into the fall. In early spring, prune each stem, leaving the lowest 2-3 buds. The new growth can be tipped back when it reaches about 30 cm to induce better branching and more plentiful flowers.
Height:6-8 meters
Spread:3-4 m
Sweet Autumn Clematis Growing and Maintenance Tips
Clematis prefer rich, moist to average, well-drained soil in full sun. Protection from the intense afternoon sun is beneficial. Large flowering bi-colours, reds, and blues may fade quickly if planted in direct sun. Roots need a cool environment to thrive, so it is recommended to plant a groundcover or shallow-rooted perennial to shade the roots; mulching is suggested. Plant the crown 3-5 cm below soil surface. Clematis are slow to establish. Plants will need to be tied to a trellis or fence initially to begin climbing.
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Fair Food Maker - 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE
Developer: Sunstorm Interactive
✿ Release Date: Jun 15, 2012
✿ Version: 1.27
✿ Size: 56.04 MB
This iOS application is compatible with iPhone 3GS/4.
Sunstorm Interactive has already given us Zombie Dojo on Dec 18, now delivering another great Entertainment & Family game and iphone app on the store. The review includes the developer's description, customer ratings, user reviews and screenshots for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Visit the Midway to get started – it's easy and fun. Check out our popular yummy favorites!
*NEW* Just added! Make a Donut Ice Cream Sandwich. Yum!!
•Cotton Candy
•MYSTERY Booth too! It is a surprise!
•Chocolate Covered Bananas
•Snow Cones
•Milk Shakes
•French Fries
•Lemon Shake Ups
•Candy Apples
•Corn Dogs
•ICE Pops
•Kettle Corn
•Funnel Cakes
Pick from tons of flavors, sweet candy toppings, and decorations. Can you make the coolest snow cone? The funniest corndog? The best donut ice cream sandwich? Make them all!
The Midway is full carnival fair games too! Win and collect prizes.
•Smack Sammy
•Bottle Toss
•Balloon Pop with Darts
•Frog Flip
•Fish Bowl Toss
•Water Gun Fun with clowns
Enjoy the Midway! Share your fair foods and your prizes with your friends. If you enjoy our game, please write an awesome review!
About Us
Fair Food Maker is brought to you by Sunstorm Games, the inventors of the Sunnyville series and the MAKER series of games, Fair Food Maker, Dessert Maker, and Candy Maker to name just a few.
Fair Food Maker is free to play but in-app purchases are available in the game.
Get now this application with your unique ID and secured password.
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How to download the GameDownload Fair Food Maker 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE app for free for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and iPad mini.
Download Fair Food Maker 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE on PC or Mac:
1. Go to the Fair Food Maker 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE application page in your iTunes.
2. Click the button to download the Game.
3. Sync your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or iPad mini with iTunes to install the Fair Food Maker 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE app.
Download the Game With iOS App Store:
1. Open the App Store on your iDevice.
2. Search for Fair Food Maker 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE.
3. Click the button to download and install it on your device.
4. Enjoy.
You can securely create an apple profile with your information, but you have to be registered to iTunes in order to get the Fair Food Maker 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE app to your device.
If you don't have an active account, please register to iTunes store with a credit card number. In case you are not interested to open an account with your credit card, you can select the option 'None' during the secured registration.
*This Fair Food Maker 8 Favorite carnival foods ALL IN ONE application may be available in some countries.
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here you will find every thing you need to help you pass and complete all levels, includes guides / walkthrough, hints, tips & cheats, you will find here the best solutions and answers for all levels in this Entertainment.
User Ratings
Fun game with lots of cooking options but I think Donuts, Churros, Nachos, pretzels and Pizza would be a nice addition
This game is the best most best game in the whole world
I love it because all the things you can do on it and it is totally AWESOME!
Without this game i wont know how to learn 333 love it
This is awesome I keep playing this I love this app
Even tho I am 9 it is still i really fun game only thing is that too many ads but still get this game
I love this app. Please make more
This game is the best for me lol! I love it so bad! It a great game for me and it 100% good
How do you get coins? Im still wondering plus I like the snow cones hee hee
This game is great but there are so many ads plus it crashes.
I bought the full version and I play it almost every day, sunstorm interactive is the best!
I like it so everyone else should like it cause I do so.
When I was playing the Fish bowl game on this app I needed more balls so then I ran out of coins and now all of the games are out
of coins and that is so stupid. I agree with everyone that that this a
You should really get this game because it is AWESOME!
I agree because people hate to many ads and what if you wanted to play a dum game with to many ads
This is awsome you have to check this app out!
Even though the glitches are a pain I still love it.
I really like this game because it has a lot of things to do and does not have anything to do with real . But it needs more foods
to make and the game you need to buy ( with fake ) more things to do t
This game is the best game in the world. But for some odd reason I keep looseing all my money.
This app is so much fun! If they got rid of some adds I would give it (five stars)
The game itself is alright but you pay a bunch of money for nothing, and the game crashes a lot, and there is not very many
choices unless you buy the packs which are 30 for nothing! Total ripoff! D
U copied this it is a copied app it is copied COPIED and flip frog is hard and sometimes when it lands on a leaf it flips AGIAN !
You only get to choose from a couple of choices and adds pop up every time you go to a new step.
Way too many pop ups and leave everything unlocked it would be great
Kiss your hand 3 times then post this on another app there will be a pink iPad under your pillow.
I  it but how do u get more coins after u have used them all?
I love all the varieties of foods to make.If your bored I suggest downloading it
Is really fun but freezes a lot and has a lot of adds :T
When ever I am not playing flappy bird I am playing fair foods. l love making milk shakes, French fries, and corn dogs. It is so
fun and addicting ( not like flappy bird you can at least go off it for
I think it is ok because it gives you the same prize EVERY TIME.There is a lot of ads too.And the are always trying to get you to
buy stuff.The only thing I like about it is nothing! I have one questi
This is a fun way to make food that you would eat at a fair or carnival.
Gust try to tap adds to get coins and you will get 10 coins!
When I first got it it was really fun then it started to get boring.It made me mad because it cost to much to get all the things I
did not have.Last time I played fair food maker it said I could not p
I love the app, but can you please just unlock a little bit more things
This game is awesome but I want chips and sandwiches and burgers! Also unlock some stuff.
(4★) No more daily bonus
Stopped getting the daily bonus after the last update.
Since the last update you no longer get the daily reward and you cannot clear the notice that the reward is available.
I love how you get to play fair games I love to make the food when I play it I really feel like I am at the fair
Only one thing wrong ya have to buy extra stuff. Every day you get coins so you can get different flavors of stuff!
I love this app maybe its becuase i like food
It needs more viriady.but I love all the other maker games!
This app is awesome, I just think all the in app purchases are WAY too expensive for the graphical quality of the game. You want
me to spend my whole allowance on food apps? No thank you. Just change
So awesome! Games,food this app has it all.
Pretty cool, BUT HOW DO U DO LITTLE PICTURES! IM ONLY 11 !
The frogs in that game are jumping somewhere else! When it obviously lands on a lily pad, it jumps off somewhere else into the
(5★) This game is great! But you need to add more fair
This game is great! But you need to add more fair food!
I like fair food but I think it needs more food like tacos pizza chex mix
It was good but it got boring after a little while
Try these new kindsThese kinds will have more playing and making
This game is so funI love making different foods and then saving them in my freezer I think you should really get this game
Fun. But could use more food like andand game
Total 55 reviews with ratings for this app.
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Definitions for Ensignˈɛn sən; for 1-3,5 also -saɪn
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word Ensign
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
en•signˈɛn sən; for 1-3,5 also -saɪn(n.)
a flag or banner, as a naval standard used to indicate nationality.
Category: Military, Navy
a badge of office or authority, as heraldic arms.
a sign, token, or emblem:
the dove, an ensign of peace.
the lowest commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard, ranking next below a lieutenant, junior grade.
Category: Military
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1325–75; ME ensigne < OF enseigne < L insignia; see insignia
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a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
national flag, ensign(noun)
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colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
A badge of office, rank, or power
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A flag or banner carried by military units. See standard, color, colour.
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a flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like
a signal displayed like a standard, to give notice
sign; badge of office, rank, or power; symbol
formerly, a commissioned officer of the army who carried the ensign or flag of a company or regiment
a commissioned officer of the lowest grade in the navy, corresponding to the grade of second lieutenant in the army
to designate as by an ensign
to distinguish by a mark or ornament; esp. (Her.), by a crown; thus, any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned
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EDAG shows off second Light Car Open-Source concept in Geneva
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It has been two years since German company EDAG first introduced its Light Car Open Source concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Making its debut at this year's show is the latest version of the Light Car, which builds upon the previous concept and keeps pushing forward on a way to reduce the high cost of acquiring an electric vehicle. This is why EDAG is advocating car sharing with this concept as a way to get more zero emission vehicles on the road.
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Visual Inspiration: It's Possible!
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I love the whole blog today it is funny its more inspiration than if you say you were on your A game because what you show is realness and vulnerability and a solution to how to move forward. Thank you so much for that. Visual inspiration is so right Its Possible.
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