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Contemporary and Modern BedsContemporary beds by Charles P. Rogers, America's oldest bed maker, provides the finest in exclusive design and highest quality manufacture. While we are nationally renowned for our traditional iron and brass beds, we also offer you a wide selection of innovative modern bed styles in wood, leather, iron and brass. As finely crafted as our more traditional beds, our attention to overall proportion, decorative detail and finishes insures unique contemporary designs and sturdy, highly functional beds. Built by hand for today's modern bedding sizes, our contemporary beds represent the high design, quality and sense of style that has made us the first choice of leading interior designers and decorators. [ read more ]Contemporary Bed Styles for Sale Contemporary Leather Beds and Headboards Our contemporary leather beds start with a clean sophisticated design, substantial frame construction and a precise use of foamHigh resilience padding - Foam of specified weight & density that responds to pressure with the same recover time over a long period of use. We use specific foam densities in different areas of construction based on providing comfort, for maintaining shape and durability with repeated use. close box to insure comfort and a clear execution of details. We use only soft top grain select leathersTop grain leather - Leather with the outermost layers of the hide left on. Used in high quality leather goods. Often shows natural characteristics such as small scars, marks or variety of grain pattern due to cell structure. close box in colors which will have a lasting, classic appeal. Leather bed detailing includes careful leather layout for color and texture, attention to proper stitching, hand sewing and tuftingTufting - The process of drawing a cord through a deep cushion giving high puffs of padding and small low valleys where the cord is drawn. Names are given to tufting describing the shape of the tuft such as "diamond," "biscuit," or "square." Buttons are often attached to cords to highlight the tufting design. close box and hardwood components carefully finished to coordinate with leather elements. All of our leather beds have solid hardwood railsRail - Horizontal bar of wood or metal supporting and tying two ends of a piece of furniture together. For example, on a bed the rails tie the headboard and footboard together and help support the mattress. The horizontal crosspiece at the top of a bed may be referred to as a crest rail. close box and a solid steel center support system for a life time of comfort and durability. Many of our contemporary leather beds are available as a headboard only for attachment to standard metal bed frame. Contemporary Wood Beds Our contemporary wood beds built in solidMahoganyMahogany - Mahogany is a generally straight grain wood and is usually free of voids and pockets. It has a reddish brown color which darkens over time, and displays a beautiful sheen when polished. It has excellent workability, and is very durable. These properties make it a favorable wood for boat making as well as for making furniture, musical instruments, and other durable objects. close box are elegant yet spare in their details; the quality construction and hand applied layered finishes show off the natural wood grainGrain - Variations in color and texture made by the size and arrangements of cells and pores of a living tree and revealed when wood is cut through the trunk in an horizontal direction. Also a term used to describe cells in leather hides and amount of adjustment applied during the tanning process. close box and emphasize the overall design. All our contemporary wood beds are exclusive designs including our unique wood panel beds and contemporary book case bed. Many of our more traditional wood beds have a contemporary sensibility due to the precise detailing and modern proportioning and work well in many settings. Contemporary Iron Beds Our modern iron beds and canopies have the same solid, hand forgedForging - The art and process of heating iron to high temperatures for working by hammering, bending or shaping while in a malleable state. Techniques of craft used by blacksmiths. close box construction as our traditional pieces. Less elaborate details on castings and precise clean proportioning on our contemporary iron beds can inspire creative decor mixing. Many of our traditional iron beds also have geometric shapes and simple castings allowing for use in a more contemporary setting. Modern Platform Beds Our modern platform bedsPlatform bed - A bed that does not require a box spring. Instead of the box spring, platform beds incorporate a solid surface or slats for the mattress to rest on. Sometimes this surface extends a few inches or more beyond the dimensions of the mattress. Usually low to the floor and modern in style. close box include original designs, classic, low Japanese inspired styles and unique reinterpretations of classic 20th century modern designs. These platform beds utilize substantial planks of hardwoods and upholstered leather or fabric headboards. Our exclusive padded, upholstered decks offer great non-slip support for a mattress. Some of our modern platform beds emphasize more overall height in their design and tend to set the mattress higher off the floor for convenience and comfort. Contemporary materials include iron plantation harvested Mahogany. Contemporary Daybeds Offered in ironIron - Iron is a lustrous, silvery soft metal. It is ductile, malleable and durable and used in its carbon-containing forms for making furniture and other goods. Forms of iron vary according to compositions and process of making. Forms include pig iron, wrought iron, cast iron, carbon steel and other alloys. close box, brassBrass - Brass is any alloy of copper and zinc. The proportions of zinc and copper can be altered to create a range of brasses, each of which has unique properties suited to a particular environment and aesthetic use. (see "cartridge brass" in the glossary for the alloy used on our beds ) close box or wood, our contemporary daybedsDaybed - A narrow (33") or twin-sized (39") bed used as sofa-like seating with the bed frame consisting of a headboard and footboard, generally of the same height. Our daybeds allow a secondary mattress to be stored underneath daybed with a trundle unit. Originally, a term applied to extended chairs i.e. a chaise lounge. close box have simple distinctive lines and artful execution. Beautiful enough for a living room, office or guestroom our contemporary daybeds offer a unique solution for extra sleeping space with optional trundle unitsTrundle unit - A pullout bed on casters or wheels which is stored under a trundle bed or daybed. Modern trundle units pop-up for ease of use. close box which can store an extra mattress underneath the daybed. Offered in both traditional daybed sizes (33") or in standard twin (40"). Contemporary Bed Linens Our 400 thread count sheets sets and duvet covers & shams are the perfect solution to dressing your contemporary bed or headboard. With classic, subtle colors and patterns our linens are sophisticated and timeless. Our bedding ensembles are specially priced packages that are an easy solution that give you a complete look whether you like solid colors, stripes, embroidered or floral patterns. We offer both 100% cotton bedding and 100% European bedding that is machine washable and extremely durable and soft. [ collapse ] |
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I'd like to do some statistical analysis of stock prices. In particular, I'd like to focus on the movement of individual stocks, and I'd like fairly fine-grained resolution; say, a price every 15 seconds or so of any particular stock over an extended period of time (a year would probably suffice.) Does anyone know where I can find this data? This is more of a casual experiment, so I don't want to pay a significant amount of money (and free would be ideal.) asked Aug 05 '11 at 13:37 Bill Horvath II |
Every 15 seconds for free seems like quite a tall order. You're talking about valuable information held by bankers -- these are not people generally known for their unfettered generosity. If you want to do statistical experiments with stock data, though, Yahoo does provide free historical information on daily closing prices. I run models in R (http://www.r-project.org/), a free open-source statistics language, using a free library called "stockPortfolio" by David Diez and Nicolas Christou. It's a great playground. Short answer is that there is a chasm of money between theory and practice. linkanswered Aug 09 '11 at 16:04 Ash |
There is no free service that would give you 300+ days of financial movement of a stock over 15sec intervals. That's nearly half a million data points for one stock. I don't think anyone has seen the utility of this, but I may be wrong. If you really believe this exists, I would suggest contacting the economics department of a university; if you are an alumnus of one with an econ department maybe that's an avenue for you. linkanswered Aug 08 '11 at 02:33 Christopher |

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Kaleen Khazana Savannah Olive Rug
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Description: Craftsmanship and outstanding value is the definition of Khazana. These fine rugs are hand tufted using only the finest 100% virgin wool and are available in a selection of classical designs. This collection offers an array of of fashionable colors to meet all your decorating needs. Hand crafted in India.
- Collection: Khazana
- Brand: Kaleen
- Material: 100% Wool
- Weave: Hand Tufted
- Styles: Traditional Rugs Country & Floral Rugs
- Origin: India
- Available in the following sizes: 3' x 5', 5' x 7' 9", 7' 6" x 9', 8' x 11' and 2' 3" x 7' 8"
- Clean & Care: Vacuum regularly as new wool rugs can shed yarn fibers for up to three months. Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight. Do not pull loose ends, clip them with scissors to remove. Clean liquid spills immediately by blotting with cloth or sponge. For hard to remove stains, professional rug cleaning is recommended.
Lovelovelove, this rug! I bought it in the linen color and it looks beautiful under our diningroom table. Nice company to do business with.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.Received our rug approximately 7 days after ordering it. The quality and color are exceptional. Actually had ordered one the previous month in different color, and we are very pleased. No problem at all, and shipping is very quick, with superior quality product.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.I was very happy with this product, the ease with which I was able to order it, the ability to track the rug as it was "en route" and the delivery method! All in all a great experience!
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.I purchsed this rug in the linen because I already had it in red in another room. The background color of the linen looks like the close-up view and not as green tinted as the image of the entire rug. The quality of the rug is excellent. It is attractive and could go with many styles of furniture. It came packaged very well. Love the rug!
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.WOW!! I bought this rug about 2 years ago at Marshalls. Can you imagine my surprise when I found it on this site.... I have ordered the smaller size. The rug is easy to clean - and I have three dogs in the house.......
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Kaleen is a world-class supplier of Indo-Persian and Transitional area rugs, predominantly from India. Founded in 1963, Kaleen offers over fifty years of experience in the manufacturing field of carpet yarns, textiles, clothing, and rug manufacturing. Their manufacturing facilities are situated in the heart of the commercial capital of the Indian sub-continent - Mumbai, formally known as Bombay. Kaleen is an international vertical manufacturer of beautiful handmade rugs. With over 3,500 skilled artisans, Kaleen is committed to product quality.
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Please note: This item is a stroller base only. You will need to purchase the tailored fabric set in the color of your choice separately to complete your stroller.
Disclaimer: The bugaboo Cameleon+ has been retrofitted with the new carry handle and is not affected by the recent recall. For more information please go to:LEARN MORE HERE
Versatile, modular and terrain-terrain, the Bugaboo Cameleon takes you where you want to go. A unique frog-like suspension and 360 degree turning radius ensure every ride is a smooth one. The Bugaboo Cameleon, the innovative 3-in-1 design, premium materials and endless accessory combinations is made to go your way from infant to toddler, city to country, winter to summer, on the beach or in the snow.
This unique infant-to-toddler travel system can be used as a bassinet or seat, and is car seat adaptable. Height-adjustable handlebar and adjustable swivel wheel suspension make the going even easier. And customizable fabrics make it yours. Choose a color. Choose a position. Choose a direction. And go.
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Until the Bugaboo stroller came along in the mid-'90s, infants made their rounds in big, cumbersome prams — then portability, convertibility, and sleek European style completely replaced old-school designs. Bugaboo created the first modular stroller, the Bugaboo Frog, redefining mobility for families on the move, and is celebrated for iconic design, innovative modularity, intuitive functionality and its distinct style. Today, the cleverly designed Bugaboo Cameleon, Bugaboo Donkey, and Bugaboo Bee join Bugaboo's fleet in a slew of colors, along with handy accessories, from parasols and breezy sun canopies to footmuffs and rough terrain wheels.


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Or do you have to eventually pull out and wank to get to that point of no return?
Or do you have to eventually pull out and wank to get to that point of no return?
Holy Prostate Exam Batman! That was AMAZING!!
Holy Prostate Exam Batman! That was AMAZING!!
Both of those vids are really hot. I love the jackhammer action in the first one though.
"Bet It Sucks To See My Face Everywhere..."
The vast majority of the time I have anal sex, I get off. There are occasional times when that doesn't happen but not always necessary to finish myself off by hand. Not always necessary to achieve orgasim each and every time. But that could just be me.
Yes, definitely. However, I only like to receive anal sex and between my stroking and the thrusting in my ass I always cum all over the place. . .
I really did love the first video.
But if you can slide your cock into an ass that easily, then the ass may be so loose that you have to bring yourself to climax by hand.
I usually don't </3
but then i get the boi to finish me off XD
I cum every time....
Almost every time
Is this question for the top or the bottom? I am confused.
I always tell them to pull out before they cum. And I'vce gotten off once while bottoming, but he wasn't really in.
My marriage can't be used to kill a whole high school full of kids. Register your freaking guns. - Jasun
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have ANY trouble whatsoever cumming in that beautiful ass from the first video. My guess is that he pulled out to provide the typical porn video money shot, and then plunged back in because it felt so goddamned good.
I admit that, while watching the first video, I did have to wank -- but only because I didn't have an ass to fuck at the moment.
Like a geyser...every time!
To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. -- Theodore Roosevelt
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First thing I noticed about Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Oat Waffles was the numerous health claims on the packaging - for just a waffle! On just the cover of the box, it says, "Now with white tea, can help reduce cholesterol, supports healthy arteries and nothing artificial." Furthermore, the American Heart Association's stamp of approval makes an appearance.
Well, how could I not buy them after all the hype on the box, so to begin my healthy breakfast (also good for dessert), I snapped the box open and pulled out 2 waffles. Their appearance and size is comparable to a "normal" waffle and after two rounds in the toaster, they appeared to be ready - the outside was a crispy brown and slightly burnt in a few little spots (just like I like it). I cut off a small bite and realized that the inside was a bit gooey compared to the crust. Maybe it is my cooking technique, but every time I make them, they turn out that way. In the end, it doesn't matter! After adding a drizzle of syrup (have you tried the delish Aunt Jemima Butter Lite Syrup), I was set. It tasted like a delicious, healthy version of the waffles I used to eat as a kid at Denny's. The taste is refreshingly subtle and sweet, and does not leave you with that gross overstuffed feeling, like many other waffles.
The Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Oat Waffles make you want to eat waffles every day, which would not be too bad with the nutritional stats that Kashi presents. First, the serving size engages your attention by offering 2 waffles. Each serving has 160 calories, 3 grams of fat (5% of the RDA), no saturated fat, 3 grams of fiber (a helpful 13% of the RDA), only 6 grams of sugar and 6 grams of protein. They are also fortified with many vitamins and mineralsc. The only turn off I can find is the sodium count at 370 milligrams (15% of the RDA), which is fairly high for breakfast, but it is worth it!
A box with 6 waffles (3 servings) cost $1.97 at a local supermarket. That is an amazing price for 3 tasty fortified breakfasts. Here are a few of my favorite toppings: peanut butter, syrup, yogurt, slow churned ice cream, Smart Balance buttery spread, fruit preserves, pumpkin or nothing! No matter what topping you choose, the tasty base stands strong!


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MAXWELL HOUSE CAFÉ COLLECTION French Roast Coffee
Using our advanced barcode system to brew a cup of Maxwell House Café Collection French Roast Coffee is like saying hello to an old friend. Made from delicious Arabica beans, this dark-roasted, full-bodied blend presents a rich cup of comfort with every sip.
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- This package includes 16 Maxwell House French Roast Coffee T DISCS, so you can enjoy this full-bodied Arabica coffee at the push of a button
- Makes an 11 fl oz cup of coffee
How to Make It
- Place your mug (11 fl oz) on the cup stand.
- Insert the Maxwell House® French Roast Coffee T DISC into the brewer; when the green Auto light comes on, press the button.
- Allow the mug to fill, and enjoy a cup of this dark-roasted coffee.
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It is a shame that a deal could not be worked out. I think carrying Starbucks T discs gave Tassimo a competitive advantage over K-Cups. They also no longer carry Seattle's Best. Selection is limited and I fear Tassimo is not going to survive. Too bad, as I think the maker is superior.
Age: 35-44
Gender: male
3 years, 4 months ago
Starbucks/Seattles is not coming back to Tassimo, but infact debuting with Keurig in November. Too bad, as I think the Tassimo technology is far superior and much more versatile than the simple brew of Keurig. Seems like Beta vs. VHS -- Beta was clearly a superior format (and used by production studios) but less popular commercially."Coincidentally" in Novemer Tassimo will release the Starbucks follow-on products; Gevalia extra bold in 3 varieties. Packaged in similarly sized T-discs, they are compared (on the packaging) to the 3 Starbucks varieties. Shipment has been delayed; go to Amazon and search on "Gevalia T-disc dark" to see package and preorder for November 15 release date.
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
3 years, 3 months ago
As you may have read, the strategic partnership between Kraft Foods and the Starbucks Coffee Company ended on March 1 and there are no plans of resuming this relationship at this time. As a result, we will be unable to offer Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee products for Tassimo once existing inventories of coffee are depleted.But, Tassimo has wonderful news. Available later this year, the Gevalia brand is launching three new "X-tra Bold" coffee selection T Discs. They've been created especially for those coffee lovers who prefer a dark, bold and invigorating coffee experience. Each of these exciting new blends is made with 100 percent Arabica beans that are precisely roasted to a deep richness:
Dark Breakfast Blend – a clean and light-bodied selection with a vibrant hint of citrus to put pep in your step … any time of day.
Dark House Blend – a dark-roasted, medium-bodied selection with hints of fruit and vibrant acidity.
Dark Italian Roast – A full-bodied selection that's both sharp and intense, with slightly sweet caramel undertones. This is our most complex and hearty blend.
All three new Gevalia varieties will be available to Tassimo users later this year. Stay tuned to Tassimodirect.com for more exciting new product news.
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When will Maxwell House Cafe Collection French Roast t-discs be available again?
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You'll find a better deal at Walmart or Target.Age: 45-54
Gender: female
2 years, 11 months ago
Tassimo apologizes for your inconvenience in getting the Maxwell House Cafe' Collection French Roast. It is currently unavailable. Tassimo's stock changes on a daily basis.3 years, 1 month ago
I agree, this is my absolute favorite and I find it hard to drink anything else. You didn't really answer the question about when it would be available again, just reiterated that it was out of stock. So it doesn't look too hopeful. I opened my last package tonight. I need to have something that might be close to tasting that good.
Age: 45-54
Gender: female
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I also enjoy the Maxwell House French Roast and suggest you try the Gevalia Dark Italian Roast or the Gevalia Dark Breakfast Blend. Both are produced in over-sized T-Discs and really deliver on bold coffee flavor.Age: 45-54
Gender: male
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2 years, 10 months ago
As Tassimo's stock changes daily, we can give a definate answer as to when the Maxwell House Cafe' Collection French Roast will be available. Might we suggest Nabob 100% Colombian or Kenco Colombian in the meantime.3 years, 1 month ago
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When will Tassimo make a T-disc to use with regular coffee? Finding French Roast has become a nightmare!
Age: 45-54
Gender: female
3 years, 2 months ago
This is a great suggestion. Unfortunately, at this time Tassimo does not offer a T-Disc to use ones own coffee. As for finding French Roast, it can be found on the Tassimo website at www.tassimodirect.com.3 years, 1 month ago
Age: Over 65
Gender: female
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Thank you for sharing your suggestion with us. We will pass the suggestion to the appropriate department.2 years, 3 months ago
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Mannville is a unique Canadian community with a population of approximately 803 and is nestled in Alberta's heartland.
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Kas Oriental Catalina Calla Lillies Ivory Rug
Item #: 123758-P Add to Wishlist
Description: Step into our Catalina Collection and discover a great new wave of contemporary floral patterns with fresh colors, originality and style. Hand Tufted in China of 100% fine quality wool, this collection offers exciting large-scale floral designs in a medley of energetic and vibrant color waves. These rugs are powerful and versatile in design and color and compliment an extensive range of decorating styles, whether in a modern living room or an elegant bedroom setting.
- Collection: Catalina
- Brand: Kas Oriental
- Material: 100% Wool
- Weave: Hand Tufted
- Styles: Country & Floral Rugs
- Origin: China
- Available in the following sizes: 2' 6" x 4' 2", 3' 3" x 5' 3", 5' x 8', 7' 9" x 10' 6", 5' 6" Round and 2' 6" x 8'
- Clean & Care: Vacuum regularly as new wool rugs can shed yarn fibers for up to three months. Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight. Do not pull loose ends, clip them with scissors to remove. Clean liquid spills immediately by blotting with cloth or sponge. For hard to remove stains, professional rug cleaning is recommended.
my favorite flower made into a rug. i have it in my foyer. colors are bright. price was great
RECOMMENDED: No, I would not recommend this to a friend.Needed runner to match existing rugs. Price was lower then other sources and quality was excellent. While it was on back order, it was delivered in a short time.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.This is a beautiful rug. The quality was very nice. Unfortunately, I had to return it because the pattern didn't work with my bedding.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.It is a very pretty rug. However, it does not have the as much light peach color as the picture shows. Nice quality.
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Santa Anna Satchel Medium
Leather: Cow leather
Lining: 100% Cotton
Dimensions – 35 width, 28 height, 9.5 depth
Strap length 136cm
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Yes we only use natural leather. We source robust unprocessed skins that include natural imperfections and grains which are a unique feature of our bags.
Will the tough leather soften?
We use robust leather to make this bag fit for carrying large loads and most importantly to last for a long time. After several weeks use it will begin to soften and add to the ease of use and comfort.
Is the leather waterproof?
As we use natural leather it is not waterproof. However, the bag can be protected using waterproofing spray. The more spray you use the more waterproof it will become, however, please be aware that spray may change the finish of the leather.
Will the bag get damaged if it gets wet?
As explained the leather will soak up some water but this will not damage the bag. If this is merely a rain shower then there is no danger to the contents. If the bag does get wet simply hang it up as you would clothes and it will most likely be dry by the morning.
Are the materials organic?
We strongly favour working with suppliers that use locally sourced materials. The natural wool and leather that is used to make our bags are by-products of the meat industry, the majority of which comes from the central lowlands of Bolivia near Santa Cruz and therefore minimizing the transport involved.
Is Beara Beara a fair-trade business?
Since our launch in 2011, it has been our mission to work closely with small local businesses and families, to develop long lasting and successful working relationships. We have chosen not to apply for Fair Trade registration simply for the fact that we are perfectly comfortable with our business practices and don't feel we need the stamp of approval of an outside organisation. As the retail side of the business grows we subsequently provide more people with a regular income and continue to improve the lives of many who were once struggling.
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Norway's largest mobile operator and its biggest bank plan to announce plans next week to commercially launch NFC payments, NFC Times has learned.
Scandinavian Airlines plans to introduce an NFC application for frequent flyers as early as this summer, enabling those with Android NFC phones to tap for a faster flow through check-in, security screening and boarding.
Norway's largest bank, DnB NOR, and its biggest mobile operator, Telenor, have launched a new NFC trial in the capital Oslo, putting a MasterCard PayPass application on SIM cards from the telco.
The new phase of the trial is testing a service dubbed "Tap2Pay," involving about 250 consumers.
The phone used in the first phase of the trial, a Nokia 6131 modified to support applications on the the SIM via the the single-wire protocol ran into some problems because of an overly "sensitive connection." The small number of internal users "had to keep the handset a certain way for a certain period of time and for a certain distance from the reader," for the transaction to register, according to a source.
Only about 2,000 kilometers from the North Pole, Tromsø, site of the trial, is probably the farthest north any NFC phone has ever been tapped.
Netherlands-based chip maker NXP Semiconductors has filed a patent infringement suit against rival chip maker, U.S.-based Marvell Semiconductor, which claims that Marvell infringed on four of its U.S. patents in chips sold to Microsoft for its Xbox One gaming console.
Spanish airline Vueling has added an NFC feature to its mobile application, allowing users to tap a contactless card with an NFC handset to fill in part of their card data, which they could then use to book a flight with the app.
Israel-based NFC vendor On Track Innovations has announced the deployment of its NFC-enabled Wave smartphone attachment in Taiwan, targeted for the iPhone, though only 10,000 units are being distributed, and Apple has not yet approved an iOS wallet app used with the devices for a planned mobile-payments service by Taiwanese banks, NFC Times has learned.
NFC Times Exclusive – The NFC Forum is working on a tag Type 5 specification based on the ISO/IEC 15693 standard, NFC Forum executive director Paula Hunter has confirmed to NFC Times. She did not release a timeframe for publishing of the new specification, however.
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U.S.-based chip maker Broadcom announced it is sampling a new NFC chip targeting the automotive market.
NFC Times Exclusive – While the NFC industry saw a breakthrough in 2014 with the launch of Apple Pay, the year also was marked by a number of disappointments and missed opportunities.
NFC Times Exclusive Insight: TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan's banking joint venture, Taiwan Mobile Payment Co., as expected, announced the launch of its TSM service Tuesday, with at least 32 Taiwanese banks planning to make their Visa- and MasterCard-branded payment cards available to be downloaded and provisioned by the TSM.
NFC Times Exclusive Insight: TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan's mobile operator TSM joint venture Thursday announced plans to launch NFC service in the second quarter, following a trial within the next few months–though it remains to be seen when the JV will be ready for a full-scale commercial launch.
NFC Times Exclusive – The Royal Bank of Canada plans a commercial launch of host-card emulation in 2015 following a small employee pilot of HCE payments, but declined to specify a date, head of payments innovation Jeremy Bornstein told NFC times in an interview.
U.S.-based Mozido has acquired majority ownership of SK C&C USA, known as CorFire, giving the Austin-based supplier of cloud-based, white-label mobile payments and commerce products NFC technology.
NFC Times Exclusive – A year after its launch of closed-loop HCE NFC payments for BlackBerry 10 devices, Canadian-based coffee chain Tim Hortons has yet to roll out HCE for Android, continuing to offer only a bar-code-based version of the gift card service instead on non-BlackBerry platforms, although mobile app and HCE vendor Clearbridge Mobile says the BlackBerry launch received a positive response from customers.


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'Mein Herz brennt', from the 2001 album 'Mutter', comes out as a single for the video collection on December 10th, 2012. A new piano version of the song has been recorded especially for this release. The single also includes the previously unreleased track 'Gib mir Deine Augen'.
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Doug OhlemeierWorkers grade grape tomatoes on the packing line at Palmetto, Fla.-based Pacific Tomato Growers Ltd.'s Wimauma, Fla., packing shed in early November. "There's a shortage now and there are shortages around the (produce) industry," said Tony DiMare, vice president of the DiMare Co., Homestead, which also packs tomatoes in Ruskin.
"Look at what happened to Georgia last year with that state imposing their (anti-immigration) law. The damage was caused because workers truly bypassed the Georgia deal due to the laws they implemented. That left a lot of crops in the field that were never harvested."
DiMare noted how California and Washington state this past season experienced shortages.
He said Florida growers experienced worker shortages last season and said he thinks it will continue to be a problem. DiMare estimates Florida labor availability fell by 20% last season.
J.M. Procacci, chief operating officer of Ag-Mart Produce Inc., which does business as Santa Sweets Inc., Plant City, and COO of Procacci Bros. Sales Inc., Philadelphia, said labor availability gave growers many headaches over the last year or two.
"Labor, last year, in New Jersey, was a crime," Procacci said.
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Procacci said Ag-Mart's north Florida tomato production, grown in the Jennings area just south of the Georgia-Florida state boundary, received adequate labor.
"We didn't have enough to pick our crops in North Carolina," he said.
"It seems they (the workers) don't want to cross Georgia to come up north. They can't get around Alabama and Georgia. It looks like the Confederates finally figured out how to do a Union blockade."
Michael Lacey, director of sales and marketing for Wimauma, Fla.-based Red Diamond Farms, a division of Tomato Thyme Corp., said the grower-shipper remains fortunate to see the same workers return every season.
"We have very low turnover," he said.
"We try to pay a little more for our crews. It's because of how we treat them, take care of them and pay them, what we can offer them and the ability to keep them busy. We constantly try to have tomatoes in our house so they can pick and work. We have the inventory to do that. As soon as you don't have work for them, they will go pick cantaloupe or strawberries."
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Students and faculty at the TU College of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) have shown that investing in them early benefits the state's research community, leads to innovation and provides Oklahoma companies with accomplished research professionals.
The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is a state agency formed in 1987 to advance science and technology in the state, specifically partnerships between industry and universities, with more than $165 million grants awarded to Oklahoma researchers.
"OCAST is successful at bringing business and university sectors together, especially smaller industries that may not have big money for research," said Jim Sorem, senior associate dean and mechanical engineering professor.
At TU, OCAST funding falls into several categories: Nanotechnology Applications Support; Applied Research Support; Research and Development (R&D) Intern Partnerships; and R&D Faculty and Student Intern Partnerships.
"The funding for student interns is fantastic," Sorem said. "It helps the students get exposed to the industry, get some solid work experience, and earn money that they need."
Sorem said OCAST funding is especially helpful to younger faculty who need to build their industry contacts as well as their external funding.
"These grants often allow ENS to build long-term relationships among faculty, students and industry," Sorem said. "These relationships turn into quality work that benefits the state of Oklahoma as a whole. In short, everyone wins."
Several ENS faculty have received repeated OCAST funding over the past 20 years. Professor of Electrical Engineering Kaveh Ashenayi said he had one of the very first OCAST grants awarded when the program began.
"These programs allow the university the unique and valuable opportunity to provide hands-on experiences for students," Ashenayi said. "The industrial partners get a chance to build relationships with the university faculty while getting an excellent intern who may someday become their full-time employee."
In OCAST funding, the grant pays half the cost of the project, while the industry partner pays the other half. This allows smaller firms to participate in research and development.
With six projects receiving OCAST funding, Electrical Engineering Professor Surendra Singh is the ENS faculty member with the most OCAST projects. Singh credits strong industry ties for his success.
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Results from Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CC SSE) and Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (CC FSSE) that measure:
2016 Target: Exceed the national average
Annual percent of first-time takers passing licensure and certification exams required by the following professions for entry-level positions:
Current: 84% 2015-2016 Target: Exceed the national average
Percent of minority students compared to percent minority population:
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Each 1 cup serving of My Friends Tigger and Pooh Corn Puffs Cereal provides 120 calories, 1 gram of total fat (2% of the recommended daily amount), no saturated fat or cholesterol, 180 mg of sodium (7% of the RDA), 1 gram of fiber (4% of the RDA), 8 grams of sugar and 1 gram of protein. Each serving is fortified with a whole host of vitamins and minerals, which is appreciated. Furthermore, the ingredient list has only 10 ingredients, from whole grain corn to various forms of sugar, salt and oil.
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Communication is tricky—especially organizational communication. So many people are involved—on the inside and out. How do you communicate to help people take their next step toward Christ?
How do you cover all of the following objectives that are often thought of as required elements for effective communication?
INSPIRATION: information that motivates people to action.
OWNERSHIP: mission, vision and values across teams and locations.
INCLUSION: a common vocabulary for diversified audiences.
BALANCE: just enough, but not too much.
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Ralph Winter is among a rare (and elite) group of film professionals who have produced some of the largest budget movies in Hollywood history. With a résumé that includes the Star Trek, X-Men and Fantastic Four feature-film series, along with I, Robot, Planet of the Apes and many others, his movies have grossed more than $2 billion at the box office. The bottom line: Ralph Winter knows how to tell a story.
For the May-June issue of Ministry Today Magazine, we asked Winter, a longtime Christian who spends as much time mentoring a new generation of Hollywood professionals as he does on a movie set, to sit down with us and share his principles for storytelling that impacts an audience. The gospel is the greatest story ever told, and as leaders we have a responsibility to tell it in a way that resonates with people as they hear God's story of rescue, redemption and restoration of His creation. Here, Winter unpacks for pastors what makes a good story—and good storyteller—in the 21st century:
My team at Cooke Pictures gets hired when a church, ministry or nonprofit organization is losing its voice. Perhaps you've experienced a similar situation: Despite doing great work in the community—like building homeless shelters, drug treatment centers or food banks—your ministry still lives hand to mouth. Or, as a pastor who has had a genuine calling, you've built a great team, invested your life in the vision with powerful preaching, teaching or ministry, but the spark never happens; growth never takes off. Or it just suddenly stops.
I see it happen all too often: media ministries that just can't seem to grow beyond a local broadcast; churches that hit an attendance plateau; benevolent outreaches that can't seem to break through a certain level of fundraising. In most cases, these efforts are led by qualified, sincere men and women, and almost all have a strong vision for excellence. They spend money on capital campaigns, media equipment, church-growth consultants, marketing, TV or radio time, advertising, social media campaigns and more, but they just seem trapped and unable to grow beyond a certain point.
Telling Conflicting Stories
A number of years ago, I was invited to the monthly creative and marketing meeting for one of the world's largest media ministries. For some time, the leaders of the ministry had noticed that their TV viewers—although historically a large audience—had stopped growing. Once they began investigating, they discovered it was pretty much the same story throughout the entire ministry. Income had hit a plateau, resource sales were flat, TV response was slowing, and financial partnership with donors was almost nonexistent.
When I was introduced to the ministry leader—a prominent religious figure—his first response was, "Well, I don't know why you're here. There's nothing wrong with this organization."
The room got a bit icy, so I stood up and walked around. In a respectful tone, I replied, "I think you're absolutely correct. Your program is well-produced, and your ministry has always been very popular. But the truth is, you've suddenly hit a wall that no one seems to be able to explain."
I continued, "Before I came to this meeting, I spent time studying the different expressions of your ministry, and the first thing I noticed was that everything you do looks different from everything else."
I pulled out pictures from the ministry website, the title card from the opening of the TV program, examples of the website design, a print ad, a brochure and his latest book and pointed out that they all looked like they came from five or six different organizations. There was no common look or theme to anything. Essentially, they were telling six different (and sometimes conflicting) stories about the ministry.
The Noticeable Power of Unifying Your Story
When you look at the advertising from a major brand like Nike, Starbucks or Apple, everything they do—from bus stop ads to television to magazines—has a common look and style. From a hundred yards away, you can recognize a McDonald's restaurant in the distance—whether you're in Beijing, Mumbai, Cleveland or Moscow. These companies all carry the theme of the business across all media, which in turn strengthens the power of the company in the minds of the consumer.
I got his attention.
"So how do we fix that?" he asked.
"Tell me who you are," I replied.
"We're a teaching ministry that's called to preach and teach the message of Jesus Christ."
"Be more specific," I said. "What you're saying is no different from what a million other churches and ministries out there are doing."
"OK, we're called to television."
"Still no good." I pushed him a bit. "The question isn't, 'What do you do?' or, 'How do you do it?' The real question here is, 'Who are you?'"
I stopped for a second and said, "Let me put it this way: What do people think of when they think of you and, in turn, your ministry?"
He had no answer. He'd never thought of it before.
Define and Refine Your Overarching Story
Whatever good the abundance of ministry outlets brings to the world, it also brings confusion and clutter for people who are trying to make sense of it all. The ministry leader I was meeting with began to understand.
"So how do audiences relate to people and ministries they see out there right now?" he asked.
I encouraged him to consider ministries and how they've identified and branded themselves during the last 20 years. The most successful may teach on a wide variety of issues, but in most cases, they each have an overarching theme to their life and ministry.
Until he retired from pastoral ministry a few years ago, my own pastor was Jack Hayford at The Church On The Way, in Van Nuys, Calif. As a pastor, Jack has been a brilliant teacher and spent decades preaching and teaching on an incredibly wide range of subjects in response to God's calling. But despite that range and depth, I believe that Jack was and is motivated and driven by "worship." He is endlessly fascinated with the subject, both as a pastor and as a musician. As a result, he has taught today's church volumes on the issue. Many would say he's the single greatest voice in the Christian community on the importance of godly worship in the church today. Bottom line, if you cut Jack, he bleeds worship.
I rattled off a list of other names from the world of media ministry, both past and present, to illustrate my point. Whether or not you agree with their theology, to most people these leaders are known for a specific topic:
Granted, you may consider this a crude way to look at it, but for millions of people, that's exactly how they view these ministry personalities.
In a world of choices, defining your ministry gives your audience handles they can easily grasp and allows them to have a quick understanding of who you and your church are—and where your focus lies.
Why is this necessary? Think of your brain as acting like a filter to help you sort through the growing flood of information surrounding us every day. In this environment, we need easy ways to help us get to the real information we need to make decisions about life. It's about the story that surrounds who you are—a story that creates focus for your ministry. In short, it's about your ministry "brand."
I ask you the same thing I asked that ministry leader in our creative meeting: What do people think of when they think of you and your church?
A successful church, ministry or nonprofit organization happens at the intersection of a number of issues, not the least of which is calling, vision, ability, commitment, resources, exposure, location and education. But, what happens when all those things fall into place and the spark still doesn't happen—when a church with all the right ingredients still struggles; when a gifted pastor never reaches a larger audience; when a wonderful ministry can't seem to break through a particular barrier?
It could also happen to a church or ministry of any size that has been successful in the past, but like the pastor in my creative meeting, suddenly and with no explanation, the ministry stops getting results.
In a media-driven culture—when even the best idea doesn't have a clear and compelling story surrounding it—no amount of qualifications, resources, advertising or leadership can overcome the deficit.
The media today is a digital cacophony of voices and images. To stand out in that ocean of choices takes more than excellent sermons, quality resources, professional programs and good intentions. It's not about manipulation, but about helping people clearly understand who you are and how you can impact their lives.
Connecting With a Culture That Changes at Light Speed
In today's world, people establish a gut-level connection with a person based on their own values and perceptions long before they buy into the person's message.
Think about it. When you meet someone for the first time, you've sized him up long before he opens his mouth. When a consumer makes the initial connection—hear me when I say "initial"—it's not about content; it's about the brand. In that first moment, the values, story and sense of authenticity surrounding a leader or church are far more important than anything else.
A media-driven culture changes the equation for ministry. Today, we operate our churches, ministries or nonprofit organizations in a 21st-century technological context. In our current digital culture, where a typical American deals with as many as 5,000 media messages a day, it doesn't matter how great your message is if it can't cut through the clutter and ultimately impact people's lives.
There's no question that the Christian faith has been most effective when it has acted as salt and light. Operating on the margins of society, we've made a great contribution to the culture. And as I've said many times, it doesn't take a scholar to note the remarkable and unparalleled contribution Christianity has made to the West throughout history.
But in what most call a postmodern and post-Christian culture, we're discovering that any power we thought we had during the last generation has created a backlash. Even though they acted with the best of intentions, Christian leaders of a generation ago who made Christianity a political force are now viewed by the culture as parodies and are often referred to in condescending and humorous terms.
I'm not here to argue their accomplishments, but I am here to offer a better way to impact the culture for the future.
If your story and brand are connecting to the audience and giving their lives meaning, then it will continue to sustain its impact and your ministry will grow.
The truth is, change happens, and change is coming whether we like it or not; whether or not we bemoan modern advertising and marketing; whether we criticize those who are pioneering new ideas or turn our backs on new technology. Jesus criticized the Pharisees for not recognizing the signs of the times, and yet 2,000 years later, many leaders are still just as blind.
Creating an effective brand story doesn't mean being reactive to the culture; it means being responsive to the culture—recognizing the change and being there with the story that has transformed so many generations before us.
Don't give your congregation, your donors or your audience what you think they want.
Give them what they never dreamed possible.
Excerpted and adapted with permission from Unique: Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media by Phil Cooke (Regal Publishers, 2012).
In the late 1980s, I was asked to direct a series of prime-time TV specials from Lakewood Church featuring pastor John Osteen. The producer who invited me was his son Joel, who at the time was producing his dad's TV program and leading the media ministry for the church. In 1982, Joel left Oral Roberts University at the end of his sophomore year to help his father launch the growing TV ministry nationally. For the next 17 years, Joel produced his father's program, growing it into one of the world's most successful media ministries.
During that time, Joel and I became close friends as well as colleagues. I was invited back many times, and after Joel took the helm as senior pastor at Lakewood, we created a new TV outreach, which would become the most watched inspirational program in history. To date, his TV broadcasts reach 10 million U.S. households each week.
The most successful military generals and athletes ruthlessly study the strategy and tactics of their adversaries. In a similar way, effective pastors and ministry leaders have always studied the enemy. The Bible is very clear about evil, and there's no question the enemy will stop at nothing to destroy God's people. But in my experience, the vast majority of pastors and leaders aren't recognizing a new but remarkably effective tool in the enemy's arsenal: distraction.
This issue of Ministry Today is all about using the power of media to effectively communicate God's message, and it's as important as any we've published in the magazine's 31-year history. That's because our society today is increasingly dominated and driven by the media, and for believers to communicate the gospel, we must not only understand the media, but also be ahead of the curve in using it.
Recently I had the privilege of speaking to a group of students at Valley Forge Christian College in Pennsylvania. Among other things I shared, I spoke on the topic of learning to write for digital media. I actually talked about some of the concepts addressed in this issue, even quoting Hollywood movie producer Ralph Winter and other contributors.
These were young, eager people preparing themselves to serve in ministry, trying to get the tools they need for the future. Why they wanted to hear from a journalist who learned the ropes of the media industry on manual typewriters and who graduated before the personal computer was invented is beyond me. Yet I am a veteran of learning to navigate the tumultuous waters of change—and when it comes to the media world, things are changing like never before. I never could have envisioned a world of Facebook, Google, iPhones and text messaging when I started my career. But I reminded these students that they'll likely experience more change in their own careers than I have in mine.
If you're young, the same may be true for you. But even if you've had decades of ministry experience, you face the same dilemma as someone fresh out of college: Are you effectively communicating the message God has given you? Media—and how you use it—plays a huge role in answering that question.
As followers of Jesus, we have the privilege of responding to the world we live in with the Good News, no matter what the circumstances. Yet Christians have traditionally lagged behind the world in coping with technology and societal change. (That has nothing to do with the gospel and everything to do with paradigms of the Christian subculture.)
Because of this, it's crucial for us—especially those in full-time ministry—to listen to leaders who are "bilingual" like Phil Cooke, our guest editor for this issue. They are citizens of God's kingdom who know the language of Zion. But they also know the cultural language expressed through media that the world listens to.
Phil and I have been friends since he worked for Oral Roberts shortly after graduating as a student at Roberts' university. We first met when I was a guest on Richard Roberts' TV show in the 1980s and was impressed by a sharp young producer behind the camera. As I got to know Phil, I could see he had a passion to influence culture through media. I also watched him during a season in which he cast caution to the wind, quit his job and moved his family from "Tulsa-rusalem" to be a type of missionary to Hollywood. Today, though he still spends a significant amount of time working in the Christian media industry, he's had enough success in the secular arena that people take notice when he recognizes an emerging cultural trend.
I've had dinner with Phil and his lovely wife, Kathleen. I've visited his offices in Burbank, Calif. We've collaborated on projects, and he's become our company's go-to guy for anything having to do with the media. If you've read our magazines, you've likely seen his byline often in print and online.
So when Ministry Today General Editor Lindy Lowry suggested him as a guest editor, I jumped at the idea. I knew the material would be good—as good as any we've had in the magazine. Whether in his books or behind the camera, Phil's always produced top-notch content. And his Rolodex of names—including everyone from Joel Osteen to Ralph Winter—adds a richness and texture no one else could do when dealing with the topic of messaging and media.
Given Phil's credentials, I encourage you to not just read this issue—devour it. Put these principles into practice in your own ministry. Lets start a movement of believers who will reclaim the airwaves—and every other medium—to advance God's kingdom in our day.
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