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Last night we went to HD and I bought 3 new houseplants, yes I'm getting hooked. I saw them on the reduced table and got them for half price. They are Kalanchoe 'Magic Bells', Peperomia 'LL Green' and an Anthurium. The Kalanchoe didn't look to well because it had been neglected but I thought I might be able to revive it. It had been reduced to $3. The first thing I did to it when I got home was set it in water so it could take up what it needed. The soil was bone dry. It had also finished flowering but was showing new growth at the bottom and some at the top. The peperomia was healthy looking but the Anthurium was just finished flowering. Don't know why it was on the table but for $10 I figured why not take it home. Anyone have any of these and could tell me how to look after them? Thanks. Marg |
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 21, 12 at 9:13
Marg! Where's the pics? I'll bet after receiving help here, they will look ten x better than they already do. In fact, they probably already do now they have left that store. Mike |
They're coming! Had to recharge my camera battery. I guess I hit them on a day when they got new shipments of other plants in and had to clear out some old stuff. I have never seen a Kalanchoe 'Magic Bells' before so I googled it when I got home and am really glad I bought it. When I went to pick off a dried flower, there were lots of tiny seeds in it. Never had that before either. The new Bromelaids were beautiful but at $25 each they had to stay in the store! I will post pics of my babies later today or tomorrow. Marg |
- Posted by greenlarry UK 8/9 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 21, 12 at 11:15
Cool, is that kalanchoe one of those that produces baby plants on the leaves, in which case it could be Bryophyllum, and that new growth could be one of the babies that fell off. Or it could just be as labelled, a kalanchoe. (Kalanchoe and Bryophyllum are pretty much the same, but all kalanchoes that produced babies were moved to Bryophyllum) |
I don't know if those are babies or just new growth, guess I'll learn as I go. I googled it and it is from the family Crassulaceae (sp?). Marg |
- Posted by greenlarry UK 8/9 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 21, 12 at 12:36
Yea they're both from the crassula family. Its a huge family including sedum and sempervivum |
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For the Anthurium, lots of light, allow to dry to barely moist, never soggy. I got one in June, you can see its' progress here if you want. Some other people's pics too. You might also enjoy the article for Anthurium at "Plants are the strangest people" blog. |
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Modern Warfare 3 day-one shipments are largest in industry's history
Also Black Ops sells 20 million DLC packs.
Honestly who didn't see this coming? Yet again, Call of Duty keeps proving, for some reason, how massively-popular of a game it really is. In fact, the juggernaut's latest iteration has set a new mindboggling bar with the initial shipments figure making it the biggest in the industry's history.
"The record number of pre-orders from Modern Warfare 3 drove the largest day-one shipments in our history, and in the industry's history," said Activision Publishing boss Eric Hirshberg during last night's earnings call.
While Modern Warfare 3 just recently launched on November 8, Activision has yet to disclose a sales figure. Though, Hishberg was keen to add that nearly 1.5 million soul gathered to buy Modern Warfare 3 during its midnight release – that's across 13,000 shops worldwide, which made it the "largest retail release in Activision's history and in the industry's history."
Elsewhere, Activision said that Black Ops has flogged 20-million of the $15 map pack DLCs, netting in nearly $366 million in revenue. Again, the generated income from the map packs alone would make it the "third largest console title of the year."


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Flat, Eggshell, Satin, Semi Gloss? What's your choice of finish on kitchen trim/cabinets and kitchen walls? |
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- Posted by GauchoGordo1993 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 30, 13 at 19:03
YMMV, but my painter recommends: 1) Semi gloss on kitchen & bath walls and doors, trim, baseboards, etc throughout the house 2) Eggshell on utility room walls (pantry & laundry). I think eggshell would also be nice in powder rooms. 3) Flat everywhere else. |
We went with flat on the walls throughout the house for the first time ever. We like it! We used semi-gloss for the trim. We still have eggshell in the bathrooms as they were painted several years ago. Looking at the eggshell compared to the flat, I do notice imperfections more with the eggshell, which was the point of moving to flat. We don't, however, have painted walls in the kitchen anywhere where they are likely to be splashed and in need of washing. If we still had a painted backsplash, I think I'd use semi-gloss. |
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Had Keats been alive today I suspect he would have downplayed the whole "mists and mellow fruitfulness" thing and gone large on what we all know are the really important associations with Autumn: the start of the netball season and the launch of the Autumn TV schedules. This is the time of year when the wing defence bibs are pulled on and the schedules are overflowing with the glorious bounty of a long hot summer of production. Every week that passes brings the return of a well-loved staple or the arrival of some new delicious TV treat to graze or gorge on. Hot foot from the Edinburgh TV Festival I thought I'd share with you a few of the things I am particularly looking forward to in what Kevin Spacey in his MacTaggart lecture referred to as the 3rd Golden Age of TV.
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3 politicos in Mt. Province running unopposed
-A A +ASunday, October 14, 2012
THREE candidates in Mt. Province remain unchallenged.
These are Besao Vice Mayor Harry Luis Baliaga, Vice Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan and Bauko Vice Mayor Simon Lacwasan of the Liberal Party (LP).
The Commission on Elections regional office revealed a total of 332 aspirants for councilors, vice mayors and mayors in the province. Most of these candidates opted to be independent from any party in the upcoming May 2013 election.
Among the 10 municipalities of Mt. Province, Sadanga has the highest number of candidates, while Besao has the lowest aspirants in all local positions.
In Sadanga, six candidates filed their certificates of candidacy for mayoralty position and vice mayor post. Geraldo Agkut, Gabino Ganggangan of LP and Banat Walis are the contenders for the executive seat, while Joseph Apopot, Albert Ayao–ao, and Vicente Tic–chap are up for the vice mayor post.
Meanwhile, Besao competitors for mayor are Go Martin and Wellington Pooten of LP. The unopposed vice mayor candidate Baliaga is from this town.
In Bontoc, Franklin Odsey and Pascual Sacgaca Sr. of LP are the candidates for mayor, while Ignacio Afidchao, William Aspilan of LP and Peter Puma–at are the contenders for the presiding officer of the legislative body.
Incumbent Mateo Chiyawan of LP and Djarma Rafael vie for the mayoralty position of Natonin town. Abel Eagsao of LP and Leonel Dulay will compete for vice mayor.
Candidates for Sagada's executive head are Eduardo Latawan Jr. of LP, Joey Taltala and Richard Yodong. Vice mayor candidates are John Bagsingit, Benjamin Capuyan and Jenny Ticag.
The province's aspirants for governors are Harry Dominguez, Leonard Mayaen and Arnulfo Pilando, while Bonifacio Lacwasan who filed his candidacy for vice governor is unopposed.
There are nine aspirants for board members in district 1, while 10 candidates are vying as board members for the second district.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 15, 2012.
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Yuk. I did not like the honey and blue cheese together at all and when you add the rosemary it was just awful. Luckily I tried one before wasting the entire 10 ounces of blue cheese.
I am a huge fan of blue cheese, and I am always looking for a new appetizer idea. I went with Maytag because of the strong flavor and Wasa whole grain crackers to make sure the cheese would not completely overwhelm the cracker. An added benefit is the cracker has indentations that contained the rosemary honey with out being a huge mess.
These have an incredibly rich flavor. I used Vinta crackers. I dripped the honey onto the cracker and blue cheese and then placed the scallion. Be sure when you are cooking the honey that you keep it low and it does not get too hot and begin to boil. My first batch turned into toffee when it cooled and I had to throw it away. Very delicious!
Not rating, as I made several changes that make these easier and less messy to serve without compromising the flavors. First, I made them in wonton cups - this helped immensely with containing the drizzled honey. Second, I used softened whipped cream cheese to bind the crumbled blue cheese - about a cup of cream cheese to 10 oz cheese. Then a spoonful into each little cup, a drizzle of honey, and a little sprinkle of sliced scallion and finely chopped toasted walnut. To make wonton cups, brush wonton (or gyoza) wrappers on one side with olive or vegetable oil, press them oiled side up into mini-muffin pans, and bake at 350 for 8 or 10 minutes, until golden. The cups can be made ahead and frozen; just wait until just before party time to fill them so they don't become soggy.
I feel like a party pooper with so many positive reviews but I thought these were terrible & so did the rest of my family. My taste buds were spasming. I used Maytag blue cheese and maybe that was too strong but I'm not going to try again.
Would recommend simmering the rosemary and honey for longer than ten minutes to bring out the flavor of the herb. Good taste, but really impactical as far as serving goes......can you say honey all over the table, floor, clothes?
I made this as an appetizer for a dinner party and my guests loved it. I put the honey out in a bowl and allowed guests to drizzle themselves, which helped make it not so sticky. The suggestion to freeze the blue cheese prior to slicing is genius and totally helpful. Definitely will make this again.


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(Due to arrive Melbourne-13.6.25)
My dear P.M.,
I drove Sir Maurice [1] and Lady Hankey down to General Seely's [2] place in the Isle of Wight for the last week-end.
He has a moderately large but very pleasant place on the south- west of the island and owns 4,000 acres, which have been in the possession of his family for 100 years. He married twice and has a family of eight. His present wife was a daughter of Lord Elibank.
Although the subject was never openly discussed with me, I gathered from Hankey that he was very disappointed that he was not to be the Governor-General. The subject was evidently opened with him as early as last December, and he had counted on getting the appointment to the extent of making plans for the disposal of his property and for the refusal of contracts for the writing of a series of articles to the press, which I understand is, in his case, a very lucrative occupation.
He told me himself, in confidence, that he had been offered and had refused the Governor-Generalship in 1911, when he was Under- Secretary of State for War.
Practically his sole occupation at present is that of filling the position of Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight.
No doubt the shadow of his resignation from the Cabinet, when he was Secretary of State for War in early 1914, still hangs over him.
In conversation with Seely, he claims to have been the instrument that worked to convert the House of Commons generally to Imperial Preference, and to have been so successful with his propaganda with various parties that it was lost on the division by only seven votes.
I saw Amery [3] yesterday. He told me about the forthcoming appointment of Sir John Baird. [4] Also that he was glad that the proposed alterations in the organisation of the Colonial Office were to your liking. He said that all the Dominions had similarly approved, which he was glad of. Although, of course, such a point of internal home organisation was a matter for H.M.G. alone, they wanted to carry all the Dominions along with them. He said that he had had several letters from people in England to the effect that communications between H.M.G. and the Dominions on Foreign Relations should be direct from the F.O. or direct between Prime Ministers. However, he did not think so on the whole, although he knew that there was something to be said on the other side. He then elaborated the usual arguments which you know.
He said that on his recent trip he was very gratified to find Iraq quiet and peaceful, with good prospects for the future. The Kurd rebellion against the Turks was rather a help to us than otherwise, as it shows us that we can enlist the aid of the Kurds against the Turks without much trouble in the future should the Turks become offensive to us.
He said that if and when the time comes for us to bolster up either one or both of Turkey and Persia against the Bolshevists, Iraq is ideally placed to do so from, both from the point of view of moral and material support.
A brief report of his trip is to be circulated as a Cabinet paper, which I will send you.
With regard to Sir John Baird, Hankey tells me very confidentially that he is one of the few people he cannot get on with. He says he is pompous and impossible, and has not been much of a success at any job he has attempted.
I gather from Hankey and other sources that he is a pleasant enough little man, without much character or vice. He has served his party well, and was 'left' to Baldwin [5] from Bonar Law [6] as someone for whom 'something should be done'. He is said to have money, although is not particularly well off. His wife is said to be suitable.
Since my cable to you of April 3rd, I have heard nothing of the negotiations, otherwise I would have cabled you the not very flattering account of Baird, which I have every reason to think is an accurate picture. It is too late now to cable you as Amery tells me it is all fixed up.
With regard to the Foreign Office -Tyrrell [7], of course, is not yet quite firmly in the saddle. As you will realise, the permanent officials in order of importance at the Foreign Office now are- Tyrrell, Wellesley [8] and Gregory. [9] Wellesley is of little importance. Tyrrell and Gregory are Roman Catholics. There are people who affect to be a good deal concerned about the control that will now be in the hands of these two Catholic officials. A point I did not know until recently is that Sir Eric Drummond [10], whom I mentioned before as having been in the running for the Permanent Under Secretaryship of State for Foreign Affairs, is also a Roman Catholic. As a matter of gossip one hears it said that Gregory is 'the friend of every Cardinal in Europe'.
The League of Nations Union makes a very brave show in this country but they suffer a little from the University professor type and the semipacifist. The fact of Labour having backed the Protocol, and the League of Nations Union having also thrown what weight it has behind it, has not done the League of Nations Union any good. During the period that the Protocol was being considered in this country, the Press was bombarded with eulogies of praise of the Protocol from Parmoor [11], Gilbert Murray [12] and others.
Although there is a branch of the League of Nations Union in Paris, I understand that it has no real counterpart either in France or Italy.
The League of Nations Union may be said to be a healthy organisation of [13] people, who have the rather vaguely conceived idea that a League of Nations is the only way of salvation for the world. They take it all rather on trust, and but few of them have thought out the difficulties. They want to make it grow too fast and put tasks up to it with which it is not sufficiently strong to deal. They tend to become impatient when told that years must pass before the League can gather prestige and strength. They say that this has been said of every movement and that you never know what you can do till you try.
It all seems to me to boil down to the fact that the League can undoubtedly deal effectually with cold-blooded arguments and differences between nations, but that it will be a long time, if ever, before it can deal with the hot-blooded pothouse brawls in which national honour is said to be at stake. Possibly severe automatic sanctions against an aggressor would deter a nation from striking even in defence of its honour, but even if it was to the interests of every nation to agree in advance to such automatic sanctions, I believe that they would in practice hesitate in putting them into effect, and would be swayed, firstly, by their own interests and, secondly, by the merits of a dispute when it arose.
With regard to the 'leak' of the 'Nicolson' [14] F.O. document on 'British Foreign Policy' [15], I am told by a man in the Foreign Office that a typewritten copy of the document was hawked round Fleet Street for some time and no one would buy it as they doubted its authenticity. Efforts, which will probably come to nothing, are being made again to trace the leak, which is thought to be through carelessness in high quarters. You will see the shadow of the stir that has been caused in this week's press cuttings.
Popular rumour credits a good many 'leaks' to Birkenhead [16] and Winston Churchill [17], and to a lesser extent to Worthington- Evans. [18] They are great diners-out, do themselves very well, are good and entertaining talkers, and have many friends who are on the lookout for ready means of information, particularly those that originate with highly placed servants of the State.
Such leaks are unpleasant in that they throw suspicion on all those to whom the information was available.
I happened to be standing close by at a function recently when Jellicoe [19] met Beatty [20], evidently for the first time since the former returned from New Zealand. The conversation lasted only a minute and was quite formal. Naturally no love is lost between them. [21]
I hear that Admiral Everett [22] has just returned from Singapore, or, as it was told to me by a man in the Admiralty, was brought back from Singapore by Roy, his Private Secretary. He has apparently had a breakdown and has been suffering considerably from bad lack of memory. I am told that it is the end of him as far as any serious work goes in the future.
Hankey considers that the C.I.D. sub-Committee on Anti-Aircraft Defence Research, (mentioned in my LON. 55) is bringing to light more hopeful possibilities than was at first expected.
I forward, under separate confidential cover, a brief resume of the deliberations of the first meeting. They are naturally inconclusive, and really as yet of no great value to us, other than as an indication to your technical advisers of the way the minds of experts are working in this regard.
The Cabinet meeting yesterday, May 13th, did not take any subjects of any interest to us. All home affairs matters -unemployment, the impending international labour conference (instructions to British delegates), housing, rating reform, etc.
I enclose copy of a letter from a highly placed Naval Officer to Hankey, who asks me not to quote his name. His comments are interesting and incisive.
I am, Yours sincerely, R. G. CASEY


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The size of the advertising market is difficult to assess, and estimates by analysts vary to some degree. This is partly due to the fact that the final cost of advertising for any company includes creative and agency costs; local branding and marketing efforts; catalogs, brochures and other printed matter; the creation and maintenance of web sites and myriad other components, in addition to expenses for media. Numbers that are available for analysis and comparison are generally limited to actual spending on media, such as radio, TV, billboards and paid search or Internet advertising. Even these numbers are often educated guesses. Estimates of ad spending may include spending at both local and national media outlets, as well as spending on Internet media via paid search and online ads. Recently, spending for ads on social media sites has been added to the mix.
The advertising industry has been enjoying strong revenues, with a good rebound since the global recession ended in 2009. Analysts at ZenithOptimedia estimate that the global market totaled $509.0 billion for 2013, and will grow 5.3% to $532.0 billion in 2014. They further estimate that growth will accelerate to 5.8% per year in 2015 and 2016.
America is by far the world's largest advertising and media market. ZenithOptimedia estimates that the 2013 total for advertising spending in the U.S. was $166.9 billion, and that it will grow to $190.2 billion in 2016. However, the fastest-growing markets include the China-India area at 10.5% growth for 2014, Latin America at 9.7% and the Eastern Europe/Central Asia region (including Turkey and Russia) at 9.5%.
The European market has been a big problem for the advertising industry, with only 2.4% growth forecast for 2014. While the market there is massive, with a population over 500 million if you look at Europe in a broad sense, the economic picture has been generally dismal. Unemployment rates are high and consumer spending is low in such markets as Italy, France and Spain. Germany, the largest market by far, has been faring better, as has Austria. One of Europe's biggest problems is the automobile market, where sales are very slow. This is tough on the advertising industry, since auto makers and dealers are among the largest advertisers.
Advertising spending has enjoyed outstanding growth during recent years in emerging markets such as China, Malaysia and Brazil. Magna estimated that emerging markets accounted for 25% of global ad spending as of 2012, and may grow to 33% of the global market by 2017. However, economic growth has been slowing in important markets such as China, Brazil and India. While growth may be slower over the near term, emerging economies are nonetheless seen as outstanding advertising markets for the long term, due to rapid improvements in household incomes, consumer spending and business investment, along with the continuing spread of media access via consumer electronics ranging from smartphones to flat-screen TVs.
Both the online audience and the level of sophistication in online advertising continue to increase dramatically. Advertisers large and small have made the Internet a significant part of their advertising strategies. eMarketer reported $42.3 billion in U.S. online ad spending for 2013 (including online and mobile platforms), up from $37.3 billion for 2012. Double-digit growth is expected to continue through 2014. Online advertising spending in 2013 accounted for 24.7% of all ad media spending in the U.S. By 2015, eMarketer estimates that online ad spending will account for almost 28%.
For 2013, global digital ad spending reached $117.6 billion, according to eMarketer. This was an increase from $102.83 billion the previous year.
Advertising is irrevocably linked to media, whether traditional media like the 15,500 broadcast radio stations in America (about $17.6 billion in annual revenues); 2,000 commercial broadcast TV stations plus myriad cable and satellite TV outlets (totaling about $68.5 billion in advertising revenues); the 1,300 daily newspapers (about $17.1 billion in annual advertising revenues); or new media like the tens of thousands of Internet sites that now accept advertising. The advertising sector also includes direct mail, at about $21 billion yearly in the U.S.; magazines, at about $15.1 billion in revenues; and outdoor ("out of home") advertising, at about $6.9 billion. In addition, there is significant activity in specialty and alternative advertising, everything from ballpoint pens printed with a message, to t-shirts, to small airplanes towing advertising banners. Branding, marketing and public relations activities and services generate billions more in revenues.
Advertisers are faced with daunting new realities when considering the various media they might use to get their messages across. Traditional media are losing control over their audiences. That means that advertisers can no longer feel secure that their ads on TV, on the radio or in print are going to receive mindshare. Gone are the days when television and radio programmers enjoyed captive audiences over a handful of networks, people who happily sat through ad after ad, or planned their schedules around favorite shows. Consumers, especially consumers in younger demographics, now demand more and more control over what they watch, read and listen to, and thus more control over the advertising they might be exposed to.
Issues and Options Related to Control and Pricing of Entertainment Content:
Free, advertising-supported content versus paid content
"Sponsored" content as opposed to traditional advertising support
Illegal downloads of content versus authorized downloads
Paid, one-time downloads of content for permanent use, versus one-time pay-per-view, versus continuing subscription required to view
Portability (including the ability for a consumer to download once, and then use a file on multiple platforms and devices such as iPods)
Delayed viewing or listening (such as Video-on-Demand, or viewing TV programming at the consumer's convenience via recording devices such as TiVo)
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Nonetheless, for advertisers willing to adapt to today's rapidly evolving environment, there is good news. Effective advertising today targets consumers based on things they are passionate about, rather than simply their tendency to watch network TV on Friday night, their age or their household income bracket. That is, the increasing range of niche media now available enables carefully crafted messages to be designed for, and delivered to, specific consumer "passionate interest groups." For example, consumers who read
Bon Appétit
magazine (gourmet food and lifestyle coverage), watch the Food Network on cable TV and hold Platinum American Express cards are likely to respond to messages that are centered on dining and entertaining well. Obviously, a niche campaign could be created around direct mail to these upscale credit card holders, combined with print ads in the magazine and cable TV ads on the Food Network. This is a target marketer's dream come true. The product might be fine wines or Viking ranges, but it could just as easily be ads featuring Lexus luxury automobiles shown being used to bring home gourmet food ingredients, drive to a gourmet restaurant or arrive at the Aspen Food & Wine Festival. The campaign might be topped off with special ads or an online contest on the Epicurious gourmet foods web site (
) and links to special offers, contests, how-to-cook streaming video demonstrations or useful news on the advertiser's own web site.
Blogs, interactive magazines in the form of apps, social networks like Facebook, cable TV programming on-demand and cellphone-based entertainment are booming. Never in history have there been so many unique opportunities for targeted marketing based on consumers' tastes, interests, locations, special needs and passions. In fact, asking consumers to respond by going to a specific web page makes advertising truly trackable and results-based—long the holy grail of marketers.
Cutting-edge cable TV technology makes television advertising directed at specific neighborhoods possible for the first time—a boon to advertising by local retailers, local services and political candidates. Interactive television services are growing rapidly, leading to new opportunities for direct-selling via TV. With interactive cable TV, subscribers can order movies on demand and other unique services. They also have the ability to respond to direct sales offers via their cable systems. For example, viewers watching a pay-per-view music concert may be able to order souvenirs such as t-shirts via interactive cable. Cable TV offers another unique advantage to direct sellers and other advertisers. Since the cable system knows the address of the cable subscriber, that address information can be matched against demographic databases to create a unique profile of the subscriber based on likely household income, value and size of the home and other data. Ads displayed by the cable system can then be custom tailored to match the viewer's profile.
A true sea change in the way that television is watched and used is occurring as consumers purchase the first wave of Internet-enabled television sets manufactured by Sony and others. A direct link from the screen to a set-top box or other controller (e.g. media center PC) to the Internet means that interactive viewing will be brought to new levels. It also means that the download and local storage of content will be more convenient than ever.
Meanwhile, the use of ads that are intensely targeted to "passionate interest groups" is long past-due. By one count, Americans are subjected to 3,000 commercial messages daily—most of which, such as billboards, occur randomly. A study by Yankelovich Partners found that two-thirds of Americans feel "constantly bombarded" by ads and nearly as many respondents felt that these ads have little or no relevance to them.
The competition among entertainment delivery platforms has intensified. Satellite radio delivery of subscription-based music and talk programming has reached 26 million subscribers at Sirius XM. Telecommunications companies such as AT&T are now delivering television programming to the home via telephone wires, battling cable and satellite TV firms for market share. Millions of cellphone owners are subscribing to mobile video, enabling them to watch news, entertainment and sports on color cellphone screens.
Today, electronic offerings such as DVDs, digital video recorders (DVRs), video-on-demand (VOD) and MP3 players have vastly altered the way consumers enjoy entertainment. People watch and listen according to their own desires and whims. Miss the finale to a favorite television show? Rent or buy it online, or record it to watch later. Interested in only one track from a recording artist's new CD? Buy and download just the one song via the Internet at iTunes. Love a prime-time drama on a major network but hate commercials? Record the show while ignoring the commercials with a DVR.
The implications of these changes are staggering. The business models upon which most media have traditionally run are becoming obsolete. Revenue from advertisers is in jeopardy at traditional outlets, while advertising at new media, including online, is soaring. Television programming schedules are losing relevance while electronic program guides are becoming more and more vital. Media companies and the advertisers that rely on them are being forced to radically change to deal with new technologies and new demands from consumers.
Rapid changes in viewing habits are already occurring. Network TV news, radio news and newspapers all find that they have to compete fiercely against Internet-based news content. A large portion of sports programming has migrated away from "free" broadcasts on TV and onto paid cable channels and pay-per-view systems.
Meanwhile, media platforms and ad delivery are evolving quickly. Multipurpose cellphones are now used for more and more entertainment purposes. Game machines are going multipurpose with the ability to connect to the Internet. Broadband to the home has grown to vast, mass-market numbers, while high-speed wireless connections are enhancing the use of entertainment and media on the go. A serious evolution of access speeds and delivery methods will continue at a rapid-fire pace, and media companies will be forced to be more nimble than ever.
Globally, more and more households are gaining access to the Internet, creating even more opportunities for online advertising, with an estimated 2.79 billion broadband Internet users worldwide, including fixed and wireless, as of the beginning of 2014. The global base of cellphone and wireless device subscriptions now tops 7 billion.
In magazine publishing, some niche publications have been enjoying high advertising page counts. Fashion magazines and bride's magazines, for example, remain robust. However, news magazines, business magazines and other broad interest publications are losing advertising clients to online and cable TV media, and are becoming thinner than ever. Newspapers are finding it increasingly difficult to compete against Internet news and advertising delivery rivals. In 2008 and 2009, during the recession, there were significant closings of major newspapers in the U.S., such as the Denver area's
Rocky Mountain News
. The
Seattle Post Intelligencer
stopped making printed editions and went online only in March 2009, after slashing the size of its news staff. Other newspapers have reduced the size and frequency of printed publication. The
Detroit Free Press
put an end to daily home delivery. Classified ads are migrating quickly to web sites such as Craigslist.com. Traditional radio broadcasting is suffering also, finding it increasingly difficult to gather listeners for advertising-based radio programming due to online music platforms such as Pandora and Spotify, as well and Apple's iPods and iTunes music store.
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Introduction to the Advertising and Branding Industry
Agencies Face Both Evolving Client Needs and Vast Changes in Media
Global Media Giants Acquire both Content and Distribution
Groupon and Other Coupon Firms Compete Aggressively for Consumers' Attention
Google Dominates Online Video Advertising
Global Broadband Market Nears 3 Billion Subscribers, Fixed and Wireless
Television Ads Evolve to Face New Challenges
DVR Market Evolves/Time-Shifting Hurts Advertisers
Embedded Advertising/Product Placement/Branded Entertainment and Marketing Soar
Consumer Research Evolves to Direct Contact with Individuals/Ads Become Consumer-Generated
User Generated Content Drives Social Media and Generates Ad Revenues
Newspapers and Magazines See Excellent Growth in Digital Editions and Apps
Billboards Go Digital
Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
LOHAS-Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
Hispanic Market Attracts Growing Advertising and Marketing Focus
Ad Market in China Booms
Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
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Advertising & Branding Industry Overview
Estimated U.S. Advertising Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2007-2013
Advertising Agencies, Public Relations Agencies & Direct Mail Advertising: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2008-2013
Employment in Advertising & Related Industries, U.S.: 1990-2014
Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
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Acxiom Digital Inc
Adchemy Inc
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Adspace Networks Inc
Advance Publications Inc
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AKQA Inc
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Why have Pandora charms become so popular? Why are they the newest "must have" item on the lists of celebrities and "it girls" everywhere?
Simple — it's the one accessory item that's completely customizable the its lucky owner's needs, tastes, desires, and personal memories. With Pandora bracelets, you'll have the ability to literally design and construct your piece of jewelry completely from scratch to your specifications.
How's it done? Simple — first, you choose a base for your bracelet out of the many options offered by Pandora charms. Got the "base"? Great, now let the fun begin!
This is when things get really exciting: You'll have thousands upon thousands of various charms from which to choose as you construct your very own, 100% uniquely YOU piece of jewelry! There's more great news: Pandora charms come in varying price levels, allowing fashionistas of all budgets to have their pick as they put together their works of art.
Now, the only hard part is deciding on specific charms you want; after all, there are just so many! Beyond that, with hundreds of sellers out there, how do you know which sell authentic items, and which charms only look authentic but are actually cheap imitations?
While the choice of charms themselves is your own, we've decided to share with you some of our very favorite pieces.
Below are the links to the Pandora charms seen on some celebrities, and ones we ourselves absolutely love. And, of course, you can be sure that each one leads to 100% authentic products from dependable, trustworthy sellers.
Before we dive in, we'd like to provide you with the one place where we shop — for their amazing discounts (up to 75% OFF retail prices), dependability, wonderful service, and plenty of consumer reviews right there on the site. CLICK HERE to visit their extensive collection of over 25,000 charms and see for yourself!
Let's get to some of our favorites…
Pandora charms that aren't out of our budget yet still have that pricey look about them aren't all that easy to find. Some of our favorites include the murano glass beads.
Here are just a few we bought over the past week…
This is a gorgeous, European style bead that's really one of a kind — and believe us when we tell you, pictures really don't do it justice! If blue is your favorite color, get a few of these to set your bracelet apart! CLICK HERE to save 50% on this beautiful bead.
Love PINK Pandora Charms?
You've got lots of option when it comes to Pandora charms, as well! Here are a few we totally loved:
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These murano glass Pandora charms come in different colors and patterns, and we were able to save 50% off of them!! Amazing, we know. CLICK HERE to shop where we shop for our glass beads, and save a bundle, too!
If you are a mom, like many of us here are, then this adorable, authentic little pandora charm is an absolute must! It's a baby booty, fashioned out of gold, and accented with a pink cubic zerconium.
We came across similar Pandora charms on various websites. To see the one we liked best (and at the best price, too!), CLICK HERE.
There are hundreds of sterling silver and 14k gold authentic Pandora charms to buy (and save on), like the ones to the below… CLICK HERE to check them out and pick ones that suit your tastes!
Pandora charms are also a wonderful way to commemorate an event that means a lot to you. One of us received a Pandora birthday bead recently, here it is…
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A cute book to kick off a discussion of classroom rules in preschool and fun with monsters too!
We pulled out the play dough and accessories but our construction workers had a better idea…
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Pac-Man Cookie Buns is the Best Title for an Article Ever
Ah, can you believe it's been 30 years since Pac-Man came out? What better way to celebrate the little yellow dot-gobbler's big birthday than with a delicious artificially-colored yellow treat?
Yep, that's right. For limited time only, Circle K stores in Japan have started to sell these Pac-Man shaped buns. My Japanese isn't good (as in I can't read it at all), but from what I can tell, they sell for ¥120 (about $1.31 USD), and they're not filled with cherries, pretzels or power pills. Instead, they're chock full of crushed almond-flavored cookies and cream custard. I can honestly say that I've never eaten such a sandwich – and probably never will.
Anyhow, if you happen to find yourself in a Circle K in Japan, grab one and let us know how your Pac-Man cookie bun tastes.
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The Bromo Caldera in Java
The islands of Indonesia are among the newer pieces of real estate on the globe. They were formed only about fifteen million years ago., as a result of shifts of land under the ocean and volcanic eruptions.
Indonesia has some 155 centres of active volcanism. Among the archipelago, Java and Bali are the most active volcanic islands in the world with 20 of their volcanoes having been active in historical times.
In addition, 13 older volcanoes have active solfatara (vents emitting hydrogen sulphide and other sulphurus gases) and fumaroles (vents emitting high pressure steam and other gases.
Some peaks such as Semuru, Merapi Agung, and Ciremai have classic shapes, and some, such as Tengger and Batur, have dramatic calderas where the peak has been blown off leaving a plain or a lake with smaller peaks within.
The Lake Batur in the largest worldwide volcano caldera, in Bali.
The Batur complex has been described as one of the world's largest and finest caldera. Volcanoes have played a crucial role in the geological and human history of Indonesia. Their impact has been positive because they create land through lava flows, ash deposits, and mud flows, forming thick layers of fertile sediment. But at the same time they have hurt, when they occured.
The world largest eruptions or geological events took place in Indonesia
The frequent geological activity is generating deadly events. Earthquakes are by far the cause of most of the causalties, either directly or indirectly, in some cases they generate another deadly event which are the tsunamis.
Everybody will remember the recent tsunami of December 26th, 2004, where more than 130,000 Indonesian of Sumatra, in the Aceh province, were found dead.
But we can retrieve in the archives of the Volcanology that among the largest known events on our planet, were the eruption of Mount Tambora and the Krakatoa (or Krakatau).
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GUWAHATI: As the city prepares for the Festival of Colours on Thursday, dermatologists have asked people to take proper precaution so that they can save themselves from the adverse affect of chemicals present in colours.
Pankaj Adhicari, assistant professor of department of dermatology, GMCH, said, "Almost all colours are laced with chemicals, which has an adverse affect on the skin and some can even cause permanent damage, if not treated early."
"The coloured powder (gulal), too, is made out of soft stone and chemicals. Colours like silver are laced with aluminium bromide, black or navy blue has lead oxide and the most common colour - red - has mercury sulphide. These are some colours which are commonly used during Holi and it causes irritation and rashes," he said.
K C Talukdar, another city-based dermatologist, said, "The reaction of colours might be different from person to person. While those having a sensitive skin would experience burning sensation and excessive itching immediately, for some there might be rashes but no irritation. Again, some might be allergic to the smell of the colours."
Though there is a growing trend of using herbal colours among youngsters in the city these days, even those colours are not free from chemicals.
Adhicari said, "The concept of herbal colours has started since the last few years. But even those colours are not free from chemicals. Some are even mixed with dyes. So we can't be very sure that these are safe."
But for most of us, it is difficult to stay away from colours during Holi and so some precautionary steps should be taken. Talukdar said, "Before going out, one should apply coconut oil generously so that the colours do not harm our skin. Besides, we should try to stick to gulal, which can be easily washed off."
"Another mistake which most of us make is trying to remove all colours in one day itself. We tend to use harsh detergents which not only causes excessive dryness, but even leads to scars. So, one should stick to mild soaps or baby oil to remove the colours and apply a good cream to prevent dryness. Besides, people shouldn't let colours get into their eyes," he added. tnn
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We've had a seriously cold winter here—and nothing makes me yearn for summer weather more than that! Summertime brings many joys—fresh berries, long days, beach-perfect sunshine. For me, a transplanted West Coaster, there is one element of summer that never ceases to provide intense fascination and childlike glee: seeing fireflies (or lightning bugs, if you're so inclined). Though my adult brain understands the scientific basis for their bioluminescence, I still consider them special—perhaps magical. I look forward to seeing them every year. In the meantime, I can enjoy them now—in winter!—in the Museum Park.
Houston-based artist Allison Hunter enjoys similar positive emotions toward fireflies, though hers are based in childhood memories. She recalls beach vacations spent watching fireflies as they soared around the sand dunes. "I remember fireflies lighting our path to the seawall at night. Their glowing nature was magical by itself, but combined with our reverie, the fireflies seemed fairylike." These memories created a sense of longing in Hunter, who, as a Houstonite, rarely sees fireflies now. The urban sprawl and light pollution of large cities foils sightings of such creatures. Is it because of a depletion of habitat? Or is it that the city is too suffused with light to properly see them? Is it a combination?
Hunter's new video installation in the Museum Park, I Remember Fireflies, reimagines the insects in an ideal environment—a safe habitat where they are able to go through their life cycles in peace. Hunter took a hands-on approach to the creation of her work, filming her "fireflies"—which are created with clay and jeweler's wire—in stop-motion. The video installation, set inside a birdhouse situated with a glass peephole, seems familiar, yet strange. The video is set to the tune of Mildred Bailey's 1940s standard "At Sundown."
The dark environment and our human size (particularly in relation to the tiny insects) further obscure the creatures, a fact that is made more interesting given that we aren't seeing actual, living fireflies. "The human tries to see but cannot see what is going on inside," Hunter says. "The intimate life of insects remains a mystery." And this mysterious nature is the essence of Hunter's work. In sheltering and re-creating them to her own specifications, Hunter allows her fireflies to come to life in a safe way—anywhere and anytime, in any season and under any weather conditions. So at the NCMA, fireflies are not just for summer—now, they'll be available for viewing all year round.
Photo caption: Allison Hunter, I Remember Fireflies, 2012, stop-motion animation video with sound, mini-video projector, speaker, painted wood, clay and wire figures, LED lights, wire mesh, glass, dried leaves, and rear-screen projection material, Courtesy of the artist


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The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's the case with Safavieh, whose handmade rugs combine centuries-old techniques and modern design. Founded in Persia in 1914, the family-run company draws from three generations of experience in the field. Its carpets range from antique reproductions to contemporary styles offered in varieties including hooked, tufted, flat weave, Gabeh (thick pile weave) and hand-knotted. The company has also garnered awards for its collaborations with such leading interior designers as Thomas O'Brien, Martha Stewart, Suzanne Kasler, and Jamie Drake.


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Programs Offered at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville
You'll find traditional degree-oriented college courses and specific career-oriented certification programs at CMC's highest-altitude campus.
In addition to Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer programs, the campus is known for its Ski Area Operations program and the Natural Resource Management program which specializes in land and water reclamation. Outdoor Recreation Leadership prepares students to work in the outdoor industry, teach or interpret the natural world.
Entrepreneurship and Professional Fly Fishing Guide all include hands-on, experiential education opportunities to enhance the student's learning experience.
Outdoor Education courses are open to all students, and provide the background needed to develop good judgment, safe operation, and a solid educational base for leading groups in the field.
Colorado Mountain College in Leadville offers the following degrees and certificates:
Associate of Arts Degrees (AA)
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Early Childhood Teacher Education
Environmental Studies
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resource Management
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Outdoor Recreation Leadership
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Basic Welding and Cutting
Early Childhood Education: Director
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Early Childhood Education: Teacher
Emergency Medical Technician: Basic
Fire Academy I
Level I & II Ski Patrol Operations
Microsoft Office® Specialist
Natural Resource Management Field Technician
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Slopes and Trail Maintenance
Certificates of Completion (COC)
Fly Fishing Guide
Outdoor Education
Sustainability Leadership