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Free Online Courses: Top 50 Sites to Get Educated for Free
Whether you are looking for a masters degree program, computer science classes, a K-12 curriculum, or GED study program, this list gives you a look at 50 websites that promise education for free.
From databases that organize over 1,000,000 students throughout 16 universities, to a small library of documents for those interested in history, the opportunities for free online learning continue to expand as the Internet becomes a crucial component in education.
1. UMass Boston Open Courseware
The UMass courseware offers a broad range of classes in areas like psychology, biology, early education, political science, history, mathematics, and others. Each department has a separate page listing the classes available. Along the side, you are given your syllabus, assignments, a professor bio, and recommended reading.
There are no slides, videos, or lecture notes, which makes this open courseware inferior to other universities that offer extensive resources.
2. Khan Academy
This website has a variety of video lessons for free. The course subjects are broken down into particular lessons, which is great for students who are looking to learn one principle without taking an entire course. For example, the biology subject has separate videos for evolution, photosynthesis, genetics, and others.
If you prefer reading to watching, this site may not be for you as the lessons are all video based.
For those looking for courses that will test even the brightest student, MIT is sure not to disappoint. You can download all the course material, which is nearly identical to the course taught at MIT (it even gives you the year and semester it was taught). Since it is an on-demand course, you dont have any ability to connect with others who are taking it. It is simply an independent study for you to study on your own.
4. Free-Ed
This site is a bit difficult to navigate, as it is not as well designed as other open courseware websites. Similar to most databases, you search through the subjects and categories until you find the class you want to take. One advantage to Free-ed? When you find a class you like, there is the option to click on networking. It will notify you if there are Facebook groups or other online groups you can join that have individuals taking the course you are interested in.
5. Learning Space: The Open University
This website offers downloadable coursework in lots of different categories like youth and children, languages, business, engineering, and others. When you look through the coursework, you can view them according to rating. Other users can rate the class, which may help you in deciding what course to take. The main page does warn that there is a new site design coming in the fall of 2012, so there may be changes soon.
6. Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative
This website is well designed with ample content to explain how Carnegie Mellons OLI works. Unfortunately, you cannot view the course without creating an account. The tagline right above the courses says, No instructor, no credits, no charge. Like so many other free courseware, it is an individual study.
Tufts makes it clear from the start that their courses are not the same as the ones taught in the classroom. It is up to the professors discretion what is posted for free and common use. You dont need a login ID to view the material, and the professors lectures are available as slides. Since there is not any more explanation beyond the slides, it may require you to dig deeper in your own research to understand the whole lecture.
Stanford on iTunes U gives you two options. You can either subscribe to the updated video lectures, or simply download the one youd like to watch. In order to participate in this course, you do need to have an iTunes account and software.
These courses are easy to access and find with quick browsing. Each class lecture is offered as an MP3 file with an html document that outlines the assignment. This is a bare bones program, as the assignments are simply exams to test your knowledge of the material.
10. Kutztown On-Demand Online Learning
The Kutztown On-Demand program is focused mainly on business. You must fill out a brief survey before you can access the course, but the material is organized nicely, with small video clips for each topic. You can stop and start as you need to since it is broken down into small pieces. Aside from the slides, there arent any other materials to test your acquisition of knowledge.
11. USQ Australia Open Courseware
USQs courseware is limited with only ten different courses offered, mostly in technology. The modules are laid out right online with lecture notes and testing assignments. Unfortunately, there is no way to network with any other students enrolled in the courses.
12. University of California Irvine Courseware
The Irvine Courseware offers a variety of classes in different subjects. Unlike other open courseware programs, Irvine does offer a link to information about getting academic credit for some of the courses offered. All the information for the course automatically downloads as a Word documents when you click on the links.
13. EdX
This website offers an array of courses from different universities. The main difference between EdX and other online courses is that the class is a specific length and duration. When you sign up, you are committing to the class time and assignments. You can register for classes offered by Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, and other prestigious schools. If you are looking for a class you can do on your own time, this isnt the website for you. The classes here are similar to paid online learning classes.
14. Coursera
This is one of the largest website databases for University open courseware. Like EdX, these courses are at a set time (usually lasting for 10-14 weeks). You can access classes from 16 different Universities including Princeton, Duke, Stanford, and CalTech. With over 1,000,000 users, Coursera has established itself as the central go-to website for free online University learning.
15. Udemy
Udemy is an online institution that offers courses taught by leading experts. You can choose from classes on developing products for Facebook, SQL databases, Photoshop, Music Theory, Business, and many others. Udemy also allows everyday experts to create their own class, so you will have to be selective about the courses you want to take as anyone can create a course. There is a bio about each instructor, along with an Amazon-like review area for users to rate the course and give their opinions about the class work.
Connections Academy is a free online K-12 curriculum for homeschoolers and other children in non-traditional classroom settings. This academy relies heavily on parent involvement with a stated, 96% satisfaction percentage. Each lesson has an overview, a lesson, review, and assessment. There are tools, textbooks, and other resources to bolster the students educational experience.
This free online K-12 curriculum is offered by state. Currently, only 33 states offer the program. If your state participates, a list will come up of academies that your student can enroll in. K-12 is a network of schools offering education. It is not an independent curriculum developer. There are also private schools that network with K-12, but there are tuition costs.
18. GED for Free
GED for Free is a basic online course offered to students who have not been able to complete high school and need to get their GED. You simply fill out a student profile and begin studying. This site is only designed to teach the students the concepts that will be tested on the GED exam. There are no advanced courses or enrichment activities.
19. Free World U
This is a free online k-12 learning system that specializes in flashcards as a way to test the acquisition of skills. The school is free but if you want an accredited program, which comes with tests, certificates, etc., you will need to pay a monthly fee. Without registering, you arent able to see much about their curriculum, so it is a bit difficult to navigate.
20. CosmoLearning
This website is a database, listing classes by topic. For each class, there is a sidebar that tells you what school offers it, how many students took it, and the instructor. Unfortunately, the class material only comes in a video lecture format. There are no assignments or other materials.
21. OpenCulture
OpenCulture has compiled a list of University free courses. In their list, they identify what form the lecture comes in (iTunes, Web video, YouTube, etc.). In addition to course listings, they also offer lists of free audio books, free textbooks, and free language lessons. This site does not offer its own curriculum, but rather it compiles resources for easy navigating.
This site is a bare bones archiving of math courses offered by New York University. When you click on a class you like, it takes you to a list of files that are available as PDF documents. Perhaps the material is interesting, but the packaging is not done very well.
Open Yale courses offers a great website that is easy to navigate and comprehensive. There are a variety of subjects offered, which can either be downloaded as a zip file, or viewed online. Each lecture has a video (which was recorded during the actual course on campus), plus a transcript and a PDF of slides used during the presentation.
Along the side, the video is broken into lecture chapters, so if you cant finish the whole thing in one sitting, you can come back to it later. There is no need to sign up or create an ID. Yale has made it easy to take their courses.
24. Gresham College
Gresham College offers lectures for students in different topics. You can watch or listen to past lectures, or attend upcoming lectures. This college is in the UK, so if you are interested in a lecture, youll have to wait until it is posted online to view.
25. Notre Dame Open Courseware
Notre Dame has an extensive list of open courses available on their site. They are listed with small buttons next to each title, signifying what the course consists of (syllabus, assignments, video, exams, etc.). When you enter the course, a left hand menu bar helps you to navigate through all the different aspects of the course. There are required readings, which may force you to buy textbooks. Overall, it is a highly organized site and easy to navigate.
26. JHSPHOpen
The JHSPH open courses are comprehensive. Choose from the list of available topics, and view the materials in a clean and streamlined format. Each lecture comes with slides and an MP3 for download. The classes have a calendar, recommended reading this, syllabus, and a final exam. They also have a place for you to email and give your comments.
27. Open UW
This website is a small initiative offered by the University of Washington. It has a list of ten courses, none of which can be accessed without filling out a lengthy profile and sign up. There are other universities who take more pride in their open courseware experience than UW.
28. Udacity
Udacity is a digital university that specializes in computer science courses. The web layout is extremely easy to navigate. You are given five-minute video lectures with quizzes and assignments. There are no textbooks required, and everything is free. In addition to the class, Udacity offers an online forum where students can collaborate together, study, and work in groups.
They can arrange for you to take a proctored exam to gain credit at participating universities. They even offer to hand your resume to partnering companies. This institution is about helping the student succeed on all levels!
University of the People is a private online tuition free university. You apply just like you would for a traditional institution, and they currently offer an Associate's and Bachelors degree in computer science and business administration. They are currently seeking accreditation from the US. Department of Education.
This university works like a traditional online distance learning degree program, where you sign up for classes, interact with other students, professors, and complete assignments. It is a great option for those who want a college education experience but dont have the money to do it.
30. Academic Earth
Academic Earth is a website that helps students find a degree program of their choice. They do offer free lectures, but that is not their main focus. Instead, it is geared towards matching students with the right online degree program.
The Textbook Revolution is a site run by students who want to improve the exchange of free information. There are textbook exchanges, plus lists of online resources and free course offerings. This is a grassroots based organization- having been developed by students for students. This is a great site to use as a resource.
32. The Library of Congress Files
While this is not an online education site, the government has created a library of files pertaining to Americas history, literature, towns and cities, technology, war, and other important topics. These files are free to access and read, and can bolster a student interested in the social sciences.
33. Alison
Alison is free online education institution that offers lectures, videos, and class materials in various different topics like nursing and education. In order to enter the course, you must first sign up. Each course has a summary page, which outlines the materials provided, the instructor, a syllabus, and the amount of time it will take to accomplish. The site itself isnt as easy to navigate as some of the others.
34. Webcast Berkeley
Webcast Berkeley has a very simple model. You simply watch a recording of the class that a professor taught on campus. There are no sign in IDs, assignments, or other resources. It is simply something you watch and absorb. Some of the classes only offer audio lectures. If you are looking for a bit more structure, this school isnt for you.
35. GCF LearnFree
This website advertises free courses, lessons, and apps. Rather than getting a degree, the classes are tailored to a specific skill like, Learn Microsoft Word. The layout is a bit complicated, so it will take some patience to navigate the pages to find what you want.
Google Code University offers computer science courses for those interested in coding and languages. You click on the course youd like to take, and all the materials, videos, and lessons are along the side bar. There is no option to interact with others, so it is essentially an independent study.
The e-Learning Center offers a modest selection of courses in customer service, software, and computer science. In order to access the course, you must first sign up. This limits a viewers ability to see what is offered without first making a commitment.
38. Saylor
Saylor University is an advanced learning site, offering degree programs in a wide variety of disciplines. Once completed, you will receive a certificate (though the school is currently not accredited). Saylor promises that your knowledge and education will be equivalent to a traditional college education. The website is easy to navigate and understand and a great choice if you are interested in the material.
Master Class Management is a website designed solely for those students interested in a business degree. You receive a certificate at the end of each class. Unfortunately, it seems this site is more excited about receiving money through advertising, as the Google Ads are strategically placed right above the next button. For someone who is not tech-savvy, they may click on the ads thinking that is the next step.
40. Brigham Young Free Online Courseware
This site offers courses not readily found at other schools. You can take a class in strengthening marriage, family history, honesty, righteousness, and other religious type topics. In order to view the class, you must register first.
41. University of Michigan Open
At the University of Michigan Open courseware, you can choose from a substantial variety of topics. The information all gets downloaded to your computer, after youve read the synopsis. There is no interactive component or ability to network with other students.
The NLC website is very basic, only offering a few classes. These classes are simply a collection of web pages with information. There is not a lot that has been done to develop this program, so look elsewhere first before using this websites materials.
43. FlexiLearn
This website is part of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. Free courses are available after you have registered, though the site does make it clear that the courses are independent, and there is no access to a professor. However, there is an online forum attached to the website that allows you to collaborate with your peers.
44. Nixty
This website does not offer its own curriculum, but is a networking site for teachers, students, and institutions. You can log in with your Facebook account and use it as a resource hub for your online learning. Unfortunately, there isnt much else you can discover without first signing up with an account.
The Capilano University offers a modest selection of courses for independent study. When you enter the course, you are provided with an instructor bio, syllabus, assignments, and lecture notes. It is a simple website, easy to navigate, and great for the motivated and independent learner.
46. TU Delft
TU Delft offers courses at both the bachelor and master level, arranged by degree program. You will have access to lecture notes, exams, and assignments in a broad range of topics and subjects. It is easy to navigate, free, and requires no sign-in!
This unique university offers courses in government, economics, electronic government, and more. Each unit is free to download, or can be viewed as a PDF file online. There arent many classes offered, but the classes are very specific to those who may be interested in government or International diplomacy.
Weber State University offers only six classes currently in automotive electronics, technology, health, and English. Each class has the same modules as other open courseware, but the program is small and only narrowly developed.
A Spanish website for those who do not speak English. There are a wide variety of courses offered, and the site is well laid out and organized. There is no login required. You simply click and enter the course!
50. Kendal College
This college has been offering free distance learning classes, but it may not be this way for long. Their courses do provide certification that is recognized in the business world. They specialize in areas of learning, such as mental health field, beauty and fashion, performing arts, craft and construction, and media.
As online education continues to expand, a students opportunities will grow as well. More and more, traditional universities are seeing a need to reduce the cost of education and keep students interested in their programs. Private companies are also taking the opportunity to create dynamic programs that are free and accessible to anyone!
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Free education on investment banking would help
Great list! Thanks!
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Thanks Julie for the information and list of websites.
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We have recently launched http://www.redhoop.org to be a one stop shop for all online courses and so far we include content from coursera, Khan Academy, Lynda, and Udemy and will add more. Would love to get feedback from this community on how RedHoop can contribute to online education. Cheers!
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very useful info, thanks!
question: are those online universities accredited or recognized in Australia?
Iversity is fairly new and offers courses such as design, architecture, science, law and web developing courses and much more. They have courses in German too, and might branch out to different languages in the future. Here's their course list https://iversity.org/courses?r=5fd26. :) I also use Coursera which is great!
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Please have a look at http://www.e-learningforkids. In 2014 we will launche a new portal with the complete Math and Science curriculum for free.
The e-Learning for Kids Foundation develops free e-lessons for young children (grades Kindergarten to 6).
Our vision is to lead the way in developing curriculum based digital childhood learning (K-6) online and offline. Learning that is available anywhere and without charge.
A good primary level education is a prerequisite to success at secondary level and paves the way to better jobs, better health, and greater gender equality. EFK seeks to harness this early period in a childs life by providing him or her with an educational experience that focuses on the core primary school subjects. Using technology, EFK develops high quality e-lessons that can serve large number of children and so have a big impact on society.
Our e-lessons incorporate pedagogy-savvy instructional systems and cutting-edge design methodology that draw on the skills of learning professionals, graphic artists, programmers, voice-over specialists, and quality assurance personnel to ensure best-in-class learning.
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For programmers http://www.pluralsight.com/ has some really good video contents!
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How can Open2Study be left out? I believe it's one of the best free courses site and biggest in Australia (?)
thank u
If you are into web development, my suggested sites includes Tuts+, CodeSchool and Laracasts.
Most of them have premium contents but some free ones are worth checking at. And since they are video tutorials, learning is quiet fast too.
Excellent list.
Udemy is not free anymore and you can expect to pay money for most courses except you find a free course coupon.
Some coupons here but you will still have to pay for most couses. https://www.topbargains.com.au/store/udemy.com
Some sites are giving verified certificates from different universities. These certificates are genuine?
So far this list is the most comprehensive list I've seen in the internet. Thanks for sharing with us.
Best, Angela
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It will prove to be a great tire for the bike.
Short of some monumental event, this will be my last post about the dark-side car tire. I figure I've gotten just about all of the mileage I reasonably can out of that subject. (Pun? What pun?)
I've put a couple of hundred miles on it now, and I can't imagine ever going back. There are two areas where it is less desirable than a regular motorcycle tire. The first one I'll mention is that I do have to push a little harder through a long, sweeping turn. Oddly enough, it's not as noticeable on sharper turns. I was warned of this before I purchased the car tire. It's not much of a problem. As I put more miles on it, I notice it less and less.
The other weak area is when I stop the bike on an inclined surface, the bike wants to lean with the incline more. I don't expect that to improve. I just have to be aware of it and adjust my habits. It's inconvenient, but nothing I can't live with.
The first few miles I put on the tire, I noticed a strange tendency for the back end to wobble in a quick S-turn. That tendency is gone. I don't understand any mechanism that would explain why the tire would start handling differently, but it seems to have. There are those who will insist that I've just gotten used to it, but I don't believe that's the case. Even feeling for it, I can't detect it. Some of the people on the bike forums say that "of course a new tire is stiffer and will loosen up as I ride it." Others claim that, "there can't be that much of a change in the physical tire." Put me in the camp with the first group.
But with time, the things that gave me pause are diminishing. And the gain of comfort and stability on the highway more than off sets any of the deficiencies. I was prepared to experiment with pressure. I started out at 45 pounds/psi. As the tire began to handle differently I checked to see if it lost pressure. I thought that maybe a loss of pressure was the reason for the difference in handling. That is not the case. I checked this morning and it's still at 45 pounds.
The real test was when my wife had the opportunity to ride with me and I was able to see how well it handled with us 2 up. It was an absolute dream. The ride was so much smoother than I've felt before on the Valkyrie, or any other of my bikes. The whole back end just feels more stable. My wife commented that to her, the bike felt more steady. The tire feels like it's got a bite on the road, and that makes everything better. I simply don't worry about the back end coming out from under me, which allows me to relax more while riding.
Like any change, there is a learning curve. In this case, it was worth the effort. The tire on my Magna only has a couple of thousand miles on it, but when it's time to replace it, I will most likely go with a dark-side tire on it as well.
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Next September, I will be teaching an after-school sewing club. I will be buying four used mechanical sewing machines (tight budget but I prefer mechanical so I am not complaining).
I plan to have them make a pencil case, pjs and then a simple top or dress.
If you have any advice, I would love to hear it. I really want to plan this well to offset any problems.
nothy, have you taught middle school before? Or taught in general? I was a science teacher for this age group for 30 years, and have a lot of experience with labs and hands on activities. Kids this age need to DO more than think about a concept. Sometimes it seems as if they are screwing around but learning is really taking place. Make lots of games out of your lessons. For example, when teaching how to use the machine, have them get a driver's license before moving on.
Set up more than can be accomplished in the time allowed.
Don't talk too much.
Give them frequent controlled breaks to process what is being learned.
Allow for "mess around" time.
Show, don't tell.
I miss the excitement of labs, but not the drudgery of grading.
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your advice is perfect!!!
I do volunteer work with teens and they prefer the doing, keep it fun and enjoyable and keep the talking to a bare minimum.
We had a massive increase in participants when we changed "teachers" after the feedback from our first run of some courses. Generally - no matter how expert the teacher was if the delivery was off the students lost ALL interest.
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With high school classes, I used to start with a pincushion, sewn by hand using the back stitch and slip stitch, before starting on machines. These stitches would be useful in finishing later projects, and it gives you an opportunity to present grain lines, pinning, etc. before introducing the sewing machine.
The first sewing machine projects would be simple ones like pillows or bags with a drawstring closing. Easy beginning projects reduce the likelihood of frustration and discouragement.
The most important thing is to make it fun for everyone, including you!
If its a club, I'd go light on 'instruction'. Preferably, they should have something fun to take home asap. Fabric glue and other temporary or permanent fixers might be handy for rapid results.
I also think learning some basics like sewing a button, hand/machine sewing a popped seam, hemming their pants, hemming their jeans, mending (say, everybody gets a small square with a tear and they have to mend it) etc are life skills ...
I'd alternate a sewing project with a life skill mentioned above.
Pillow cases are always nice.
The kids will use them every night
I do not weep at the world I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.
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The sewing club that ran at my kids school used to lose needles hand over fist as the kids took their projects home. Perhaps setting up a tiny 'sewing basket' for each child - a pack of needles, an unpicker, a pair of scissors - might be a lesson, and they are responsible for their own tools. They'd probably have to pay for that if your budget is tight, but that might not be a bad thing? Or you could require them to leave their projects at school, which limits the problem of them forgetting to bring it back the next week.
------Mel (Melbourne, Australia)
I teach middle school.
Love marec's advice. Forget practical like hemming, sewing on buttons, etc.
Start with a simple project they can take home - pillowcases, pillows (my eighthgraders made those in H&C this year and seemed proud to take them home.)
And have a sense of humor! That goes a long way in middle school.
One more thing:
Forget hand sewing. Too slow for this generation!
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The Ohio electoral system needs to be reformed, state Rep. Brian Hill is certain.
Hill, who represents the 97th House District, including Guernsey County and parts of Muskingum County, met Thursday with employees of the Muskingum County Board of Elections to discuss possible legislation to change the system.
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Tour Normalization in the Republic of Korea
"I would say that what we're talking about principally would be diplomatic and economic measures. But also, are there ways potentially to help strengthen our military cooperation and perhaps [defensive] military capabilities?"
- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, stating that international diplomatic measures are the first choice to curb further development of nuclear and missile capabilities in North Korea, while avoiding destabilizing the country
Gates downplays rhetoric on North Korea
Year of the Noncommissioned Officer
"I wasn't looking for an award to be a mom and do what a Soldier does. But it's been an awesome, amazing experience. The Army is a wonderful place to be, I have loved my time in the Army."
- Staff Sgt. Melissa Dion, a medic at Fort Drum, N.Y., and her 7-year-old son, Ryan, honored during the Operation Homefront Military Motherhood Award ceremony at the Pentagon, May 27
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Tour Normalization in the Republic of Korea
What is it?
The Department of Defense approved changes to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) that affects the length of military tours on March 2, 2009. The revised JFTR now allows for 36-month accompanied tours in addition to 24-month accompanied tours at Pyeongtaek, Osan, Daegu, Chinhae and Seoul.
Two other locations, Dongducheon and Uijongbu, now offer 24-month accompanied tours. Previously, command-sponsored family members of service members assigned to these areas had to reside at Yongsan (in Seoul).
What has the Army done?
As of April 6, 2009, Soldiers who accept the three-year accompanied tour will receive $300 in incentive pay per month. Those accepting the two-year accompanied tour in Dongducheon and Uijongbu will also receive $300 per month as incentive pay, provided their family members live with them in those areas. Approval of an accompanied assignment is subject to the adequacy of the support infrastructure and command sponsorship.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
Eighth U.S. Army units from Yongsan and other garrisons in the 2nd Infantry Division area will begin relocating to Camp Humphreys, near Pyeongtaek, on or about 2012. This consolidation will remove all limitations to command sponsorship and allow all Soldiers the opportunity for command-sponsored tours as families will have the full range of Army support to include military housing, medical facilities, schools and Morale Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) facilities.
Why is this important to the Army?
This is one step in an overall effort to normalize tours in Korea. The intent is for tours in Korea to mirror those in other overseas locations such as Europe.
Offering more command sponsorships will enhance mission effectiveness by increasing continuity and stability for service members and their families. It will help strengthen the alliance by providing more opportunities for interaction between Americans and Koreans. Finally, it sends a strong message to the Republic of Korea (ROK) that we are committed to remaining as long as we are welcomed and wanted.
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Julie Prettyman has been selected to fill the new position of program manager at Marion Community Foundation.
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The good witch cousins of Bratz, Bratzillaz have special powers such as talking to animals and mending broken hearts, R229.99. For girls aged six and up. Picture: Paballo Thekiso
The Bratz Chic Mystique dolls dress magically transforms. Includes glittering mask. For girls aged six and up. For R299.99. Picture: Paballo Thekiso
Roxx is a new collectible, tradeable game of skill that features game pieces that appeal to boys aged 7 years and up. The Roxx Skullz game is R159.99, while a display case is R129.99. Like all toys here, its available at all leading toy retailers. Picture: Paballo Theki ...
The Thundercats range of toys features figurines and role-playing accessories, for boys aged four and up. From R199.99. Picture: Paballo Thekiso
The 3D Twister, R499.99, is a remote-controlled vehicle that is an absolute blast to drive for boys and men. It comes with stunt ramps. For ages eight and up. Picture: Paballo Thekiso
Lifelike Baby Born, R499.99, which comes with various accessories, now also has has an interactive kitchen, R529.99. For ages three and up. Picture: Paballo Thekiso
Johannesburg - When it comes to young children, there's no use reinventing the wheel, which is why dolls, cars and action men – though they are able to do a lot more or dress more fashionably – will always remain firm favourites on the little person's Christmas wish list.
Baby Born, now 20 years old, and retro toys like Cabbage Patch dolls, are perennially popular, for instance. This year, older parents will be warmed too by the return of historic action characters in the form of Thundercats, harking back to the '80's, as well as Star Wars figurines.
And whether you like it or not, the furry gremlin Furby is back, only this time around, it has LED eyes and a lot more to say.
"Parents will certainly remember these toys with a sense of nostalgia, and they are expected to be our best sellers," says Wanda Ambrosini, MD of leading toy distributor Prima Toys which distributes toys to Toys R Us, Reggies, CNA, Makro and Pick n Pay among others.
Retro toys like Cabbage Patch dolls, Twister, and the ever-popular Lego are also enjoying a revival.
"Kalahari.com is excepting Lego to be one of the best sellers in the toys category this Christmas. Our festive shopping survey revealed that 25 percent of toy shoppers would opt for Lego for their children," says Liz Hillock, head of marketing at kalahari.com.
Kids will have to wait until later in the new year, however, for the Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles range, inspired by TV series airing on Nickelodeon channel.
Barbie is another old mainstay, and last year got her own dedicated store in Toys R Us in Sandton City. For little girls who are fashion conscious, though, she's likely to be eclipsed by Bratz dolls, who are much edgier, some even sporting tattoos. "Bratz are always top of the toy charts as they're trendy, hip and right on target when it comes to fashion dolls," says Ambrosini.
Toys that ape adult gadgets like cellphones, tablets and readers are fast movers too.
"Kids are in a tablet frenzy. They want to copy their parents. This resulted in the launch of the Leapfrog LeapPad2, following on the success of the LeapPad launched in 2011," says Ambrosini.
Kalahari.com is also expecting the LeapPad2 to prove popular.
Boys' toys are dynamic this year, with the super fast 3D Twister expected to top the sales lists.
But for those who like more sedate, cerebral pursuits, there are plenty of board games, with Monopoly still leading the pack. Only, in keeping with the times, it's been revised to "Monopoly Millionaire'' - The Star
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Hangzhou Handgen Integrated Housing Co., Ltd.
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Hangzhou Handgen Integrated Housing Co., Ltd. is located in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, covering an area of...
Hangzhou Handgen Integrated Housing Co., Ltd. is located in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, covering an area of 20,000 square meters. We specialize in the design, development, service and manufacture of new products such as container house, prefab house, steel structure project, light steel villa, new building material, etc.
We mainly export the following five product series:
1) Our main products are steel structure, steel structure warehouse & workshop
2) Container houses
3) Prefabricated steel houses
4) Light steel villas
5) Sandwich panels: EPS sandwich panels, PU sandwich panels and rock wool sandwich panels
6) Building materials: manhole covers, drainers, water meter tank covers and frame covers
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South America : 25.00%
North America : 25.00%
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'The Voice' Battle Rounds, Pt. 4: Rockers, Fodder, and One Last Steal
Which of these girls got the final Steal?
Which of these girls got the final Steal?
Here are the final lucky contestants who squeaked through to next week's Knockouts:
TEAM SHAKIRA: Brandon Roush vs. Shawna P.
It was a Battle royale of the rockers, albeit two quite dissimilar ones: a 19-year-old Spicoli clone and a 45-year-old badass blooze chick. Shawna, a former member of Big & Rich's MuzikMafia who has literally been singing longer than Brandon has been alive, brought professional experience and just plain life experience to the ring. And she had another big advantage: The song Shakira chose for this pair, Janis Joplin's gritty "Piece of My Heart," was perfectly suited for Shawna's whiskey-ravaged voice, which could readily be described as "Joplin-esque." Young Brandon admitted that his "heart sank" when he learned that he'd have to out-Janis his Janis-like opponent in order to stay on the show. But Shawna was also worried, saying, "I would be very frustrated to lose to a 19-year-old. That would suck." So what won out: "eagerness or experience," as Shakira worded it? Actually, both singers did well--this totally worked as a love duet, despite what could have been perceived as an icky age difference under less successful circumstances. Brandon stepped it up, and he kept up. And he helped make this an enjoyable, rawkin' performance from beginning to end. (His drunk-wedding-dance moves were questionable, but hey, at least he had youthful enthusiasm, right?) Shawna was the one who really owned this, though, and in the end, she was the one who won. And I was fine with that. Brandon has many years ahead of him to hone his rock 'n' roll craft, and one day, he may be at Shawna's level (although it may take him a good long while to improve his dance moves). However, "The Voice" is probably Shawna's last chance--and she deserves her shot. This is finally her time to shine.
WINNER: Shawna
TEAM ADAM: Duncan Kamakana vs. Sarah Simmons
Hawaiian crooner Duncan didn't receive much screentime this season, while Sarah's "One of Us" cover was a Blind Auditions standout. So I assumed this Battle was a done deal, with Duncan having no chance. But when the two started rehearsing Lady Antebellum's "Wanted You More" (in front of guest mentor Lady A's Hillary Scott, yet), I started to believe that Duncan could be a dark horse. Sure, his laid-back voice was sometimes drowned out by Sarah's unbridled powerhouse belting, but when I was actually able to hear him, I really liked what I heard. He had a sexy, raspy tone that worked well with the bittersweet, romantically aching ballad. Once onstage, Duncan, guitar in hand, started the song off nicely...but then Sarah started singing, and I realized I'd been right all along: Duncan really didn't have a chance. He was good, but Sarah was great. Adam Levine and Blake Shelton said Sarah was one of the best singers ever to appear on "The Voice," and even Duncan said she was his personal pick to win this season. So of course, Sarah prevailed--but Duncan lost with dignity. If he had performed earlier in the series' sequence, he might've had a chance at a Steal…but with only one Steal left in play, his time was up, sadly. Oh well. At least he finally got the valuable screentime that he was denied before.
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Last time we checked in with Paris Hilton's man-toy, Doug Reinhardt, he told us there was no secret engagement with his beloved Pare-poo.
But our well-placed Hilton sources insisted that a summer wedding between P & D was still on—for now.
So what did Ms. Hilton herself say when we asked her if wedding bells would be ringing like we hear they are so set to do in August?
At the MTV Awards, the thin-but-not-too-thin rich bitch started giggling and looked at Doug, attached to her arm: "You know, we'll see. If things go the way they are…Let's just say I've never been happier. You never know."
Weird thing here, folks, is we totally believe her. Paris seriously looks happier with this guy than any one of her other fiancés or boyfriends. I mean, come on: With Paris Latsis it was like she was with her brother, and with Benji Madden it was like she was with her…weird cousin.
But the real tell-tale sign is that Doug just seems so wrong—that he's actually totally perfect for her!
He's got money, so it's not like he's needs a Hilton allowance. He still gives Paris the upper hand like she needs in relayshs, ya know—since he's jobless he can be at her beck 'n' call and help out with My New BFF, where he's now following her to Dubai to film there.
Plus, both Paris and Doug have been with everyone else in Hollywood. Maybe they have the sluttiness out of their systems? We give our A.T. blessing, even if others are hesitant to. It's a match made in ho-heaven!


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The Women's NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad is Therm-a-Rest's lightest pad yet for ultralight backpacking, and it's still comfy for camping. Women-specific ThermaCapture insulation uses a reflective layer to mirror your body heat back to you, and the Triangular Core Matrix enhances warmth and repels cold for cozy nights. The NeoAir XLite also features stable horizontal baffling, an easy-to-inflate air valve, and an included stuff sack and repair kit.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Lance Lynn struck out a career-high 12 to stay tied for the major league lead in wins and Carlos Beltran hit his NL-best 19th home run Wednesday night, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1-0 victory over the White Sox that ended Chicago's eight-game road winning streak.
Beltran homered in the third inning off Jake Peavy (6-2) and had three of the four hits for the Cardinals, who have scored only seven runs in the last five games and totaled a single run for the third straight game. They've won just five of 14.
Lynn (10-2) allowed three hits in 7 1-3 innings and joined Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, who threw a one-hitter at Tampa Bay earlier in the night, as the only 10-game winners in the majors.
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He can play all three forward positions and serves as a nice fit on any of the four lines. He blocks shots, scores shorthanded, checks the opposition's top skill and his stickhandling and shooting is becoming a strong compliment to his blazing speed.
To all but diehard Phoenix Coyote fans and shrewd NHL fantasy league owners, Lauri Korpikoski isn't any easier to recognize than his name is to pronounce. That is changing quickly, with the Coyotes now streaking toward another Western Conference playoff berth and the former understudy now playing a starting role.
The 24-year-old Finn, scooped up from the New York Rangers in the summer of 2009 for a player no longer in the League (Enver Lisin), is tied for the Coyotes team lead with 17 goals, has chipped in 19 assists and is doing it all for the bargain-basement price of $700,000.
This from the same player who scored in only three of the 71 games he played last season (five goals total), producing 11 points while playing mostly fourth-line minutes and penalty-killing shifts.
"We've got a lot of guys who can score and I'm glad to have the opportunity to contribute to that every night," Korpikoski said. "Last year, I wasn't playing all the time and not too many minutes. I was afraid to make a mistake or I would be back on the bench. Now I'm playing with a lot of confidence, I can take some chances and know I'll be back out there for the next shift."
Korpikoski has found a home at left wing alongside Eric Belanger and Phoenix captain Shane Doan – a spot that was manned first this season by the enigmatic and expensive Wojtek Wolski then by the spunky and popular Scottie Upshall. Both forwards have since been traded to beef up Phoenix's defense in the form of Michal Rozsival and Rostislav Klesla.
"I had a meeting with him early on, just a pep-talk thing," said Phoenix general manager Don Maloney, who was the assistant GM in New York when Korpikoski was a Ranger and targeted him in the 2009 trade. "Normally guys are agreeable, but he was fairly frank and pretty certain that he could do more and contribute more.
"When we traded Wolski, it was with the idea that guys like Korpi and (Mikkel) Boedker could step up and take on those roles. And when we needed to make another deal (Upshall) when Ed Jovonovski went down (with orbital bone surgery), we felt like Korpi was the guy who could play top-six minutes. Rozsival and Klesla have been huge upgrades for us and our offense hasn't suffered."
Korpikoski's nifty assist on Lee Stempniak's first-period goal in Thursday's 3-1 win in Edmonton helped extend Phoenix's winning streak to four games and their unbeaten run to six (5-0-1). The Coyotes will go for a perfect 4-0 road trip and attempt to sweep all six games in Western Canada this year when they face the conference-leading Canucks in Vancouver on Friday.
The man dubbed "The Korpedo" for his speed has six goals and 10 points in the last 14 games, joining Doan, Taylor Pyatt and Radim Vrbata in the Coyotes' "17-Goal Club" and one of 10 Phoenix players with at least 11 goals.
"You just feel good when he's on the ice," Maloney said. "Not only is he going to make good decisions and be responsible defensively, but he has the ability to make highlight-reel plays and put pressure on the opponent in their zone.
"Keith Yandle (the NHL's top scoring defenseman) has been our biggest breakout player this year, but Korpi is right behind him."
Phoenix coach Dave Tippett sat down with Korpikoski before the season and set a goal of 10 markers which has long-since needed revision. Even a broken bone in his foot that forced him to wear a walking cast for the last month and various other injuries that are an understood by-product of penalty killing hasn't slowed him down.
"He's a jack of all trades and he's had some great goals here lately that really shows what he's capable of," Tippett said. "He put in a bouncing puck (to force overtime against Vancouver) and beat two players out of the corner (to help beat Anaheim). And when he's on defense, his work ethic to beat people to pucks and get into shooting lanes is consistent."
Korpikoski also has great timing in other ways – he will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season. But he is very comfortable in the desert, especially now that he has a bigger role.
"We have a solid team and a great group of guys. It suits my style and we rely on everyone to do their share," he said. "It was a strange feeling to be traded the first time, but we have a great group of guys and I've had a great time living in Phoenix."


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The annual Coats for Kids drive has provided coats for the children of Shreveport-Bossier City since 1998.
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For nearly two and a half decades Porter's Fine Dry Cleaners and Shreveport-Bossier City Kiwanis clubs have teamed to provide scores of thousands of donated coats to young people in need in Caddo and Bossier parishes.
"We're very proud to have given away more than 100,000 coats," said Mark Porter, the firm's owner. "We've kept a lot of the children in the community warm."
Many struggling families came out to the Porter's location on Benton Road in Bossier City and the Goodwill Store on West 70th Street in Shreveport Saturday. ...


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|Imatinib mesylate (STI571) enhances amrubicin-induced cytotoxic activity through inhibition of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt pathway in small cell lung cancer cells.
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|Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is characterized by autocrine mechanisms. Stem cell factor (SCF) and its receptor c-kit can activate Akt and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (Erk) pathways. Imatinib mesylate (STI571) can inhibit c-kit tyrosine kinase activity, but clinical trials have resulted in failure. We investigated the possibility of SCF/c-kit-targeted therapy against SCLC. Using c-kit-positive SCLC cells (H209 and H69 cells) and SCF as a model of the autocrine mechanisms, the effects of SCF, LY294002, PD98059 or STI571 on Akt and Erk were assessed by Western blot analysis. The cell growth inhibitions of cisplatin, etoposide irinotecan and amrubicin (AMR) with or without SCF, LY294002, PD98059 or STI571 were evaluated by MTT assay. Treatment with SCF activated Akt and Erk and the activations were inhibited by STI571 in H209 but not in H69 cells. LY294002 and PD98059 inhibited SCF-induced Akt and Erk activation in H209 cells, respectively. STI571 alone did not exert growth inhibition in the SCF-treated cells. In H209 cells, SCF decreased the cytotoxicity of AMR, but not of other drugs. In H69 cells, SCF did not affect sensitivity to any drugs. LY294002 but not PD98059 restored or enhanced AMR-sensitivity in SCF-treated H209 or untreated H69 cells, respectively. STI571 restored the AMR-sensitivity of SCF-treated H209 cells to the basal level. If the SCF/c-kit contributes to Akt activation in vivo, the combination of STI571 and AMR may be effective against SCLC. Additionally, using a combination of AKT inhibitors and AMR may be a promising treatment in the future.
|Hisashi Suyama; Tadashi Igishi; Yasuto Ueda; Yasushi Shigeoka; Masahiro Kodani; Masato Morita; Kenichi Takeda; Takashi Sumikawa; Hirofumi Nakazaki; Keiji Matsunami; Shingo Matsumoto; Eiji Shimizu
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PUP founder thanks pet 'parents' for successful reunion
Several weeks ago the PUP (People United for Pets) hosted a reunion and adoption event at the Kirkland Petco (more...). Owners and canines from all over the Eastside attended. Here is a "thank you" to everyone who attended and supports PUP from Founder/Director Laura Tonkin:
Thank you to everyone who came to our reunion. There are no words to express the warmth throughout the room or in our hearts.Our adopters smiling and the PUP dogs happy and healthy! It was great to hear how the dogs have touched your lives and how you have blessed them. Thank you for giving them the forever home we pray for and they deserve. We are so blessed to have found you.
Daily, we are faced with dogs that have been abandoned at shelters, abused, or left somewhere to fend for themselves. We are inundated with pleas from owners and shelters to help.
Without our adopters and our supporters, we could not do what we are committed to do... to continue to find loving homes for those that don't have them.


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It's the final week in June, and as the temperature gauge continues to rise and we move into July, it's time to see how schools are building their recruiting class of 2012. Today, we'll take a look at the verbal commitments for the Pac-12, which officially becomes a conference on July 1st.
Arizona (7)
Offensive lineman Beau Boyster (Bellflower, Calif.)
Defensive lineman Cayman Bundage (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
Offensive lineman T.D. Gross (Santee, Calif.)
Quarterback Josh Kern (San Antonio, Texas)
Tight end Taylor McNamara (San Diego, Calif.)
Offensive lineman Steven Moore (Elk Grove, Calif.)
Quarterback Nathan Sudfeld (Modesto, Calif.)
Arizona State (12)
Offensive lineman Dejon Allen (Compton, Calif.)
Wide receiver Josiah Blandin (Long Beach, Calif.)
Linebacker Salamo Fiso (Long Beach, Calif.)
Wide receiver Randall Goforth (Long Beach, Calif.)
Defensive back Oliver Johnson (Pierece JUCO/Woodland Hills, Calif.)
Defensive tackle Milo Jordan (Corona, Calif.)
Tight end Kody Kohl (Gilbert, Ariz.)
Wide receiver Kenny Lawler (Upland, Calif.)
Quarterback T.J. Millweard (Fort Worth, Texas)
Linebacker Kimball Niumatalolo (Pasadena City JUCO/Pasadena, Calif.)
Defensive tackle Jake Sheffield (Palm Desert, Calif.)
Wide receiver Richard Smith (Long Beach, Calif.)
California (2)
Linebacker Michael Barton (Concord, Calif.)
Quarterback Zach Kline (Danville, Calif.)
Colorado (5)
Running back Terrence Crowder (Galena Park, Texas)
Quarterback Shane Dillon (El Cajon, Calif.)
Defensive tackle Tyler Henington (Denver, Col.)
Defensive end Clay Norgard (Highlands Ranch, Col.)
Wide receiver Jeffrey Thomas (Ducanville, Texas)
Oregon (7)
Defensive back Eric Amoako (Arlington, Texas)
Defensive back Stephen Amoako (Arlington, Texas)
Defensive end Alex Balducci (Portland, Ore.)
Tight end Evan Baylis (Aurora, Colo.)
Defensive end Cody Carriger (Butte, Mont.)
Wide receiver Oshay Dunmore (Newport, Ore.)
Quarterback Jake Rodrigues (Rocklin, Calif.)
Oregon State (6)
Offensive lineman Gavin Andrews (Granite Bay, Calif.)
Wide receiver Malik Gilmore (Lakewood, Calif.)
Offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (Corvalis, Ore.)
Tight end Dustin Stanton (Marysville, Wash.)
Quarterback Brent Vanderveen (Arroyo Grande, Calif.)
Wide receiver Cleveland Wallace (San Jose, Calif.)
Stanford (9)
Safety Alex Carter (Ashburn, Va.)
Wide receiver Connor Crane (Denton, Texas)
Linebacker Noor Davis (The Villages, Fla.)
Wide receiver Deante' Gray (Houston, Texas)
Wide receiver Dontonio Jordan (Cornith, Texas)
Defensive back Drew Madhu (Tampa, Fla.)
Offensive lineman Graham Shuler (Brentwood, Tenn.)
Athlete Jontrey Tillman (Baldwin, La.)
Wide receiver Kodi Whitfield (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Defensive back Shannon Edwards (Bakersfield, Calif.)
Defensive back Raymond Ford (Gardena, Calif.)
Running back Steven Lakalaka (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Tight end Ian Taubler (Fresno, Calif.)
Running back Psalm Wooching (Kailua Kona, Hawaii)
Offensive lineman Mario Yakoo (Spring Valley, Calif.)
Defensive tackle Arik Armstead (Elk Grove, Calif.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012
Tight end Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick (Rocklin, Calif.)
Athlete Jaydon Mickens (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Wide receiver Jordan Payton (Westlake Village, Calif.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012
Running back Jahleel Pinner (Mission Viejo, Calif.)
Wide receiver Darreus Rogers (Carson, Calif.)
Linebacker Jabari Ruffin (Downey, Calif.)
Linebacker Scott Starr (Norco, Calif.)
Offensive lineman Max Tuerk (Santa Margarita, Calif.)
Running back Kevin York (Fullerton, Calif./Fullerton JUCO)
Utah (9)
Defensive end Hunter Dimick (Syracuse, Utah)
Defensive end Moses Folauhola (West Valley City, Utah)
Athlete Chase Hansen (Highland, Utah)
Defensive back Austin Lee (Sandy, Utah)
Wide receiver Delshawn McClellon (Cerritos, Calif.)
Offensive lineman Nua Poteki (Sandy, Utah)
Offensive lineman Kiha Sai (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Defensive end Sione Tupouata (Ephraim, Utah)
Quarterback Travis Wilson (San Clemente, Calif.)
Washington (15)
Defensive end Kalei Auelua (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Offensive lineman Nathan Dean (Kirkland, Wash.)
Kicker Korey Durkee (Gig Harbor, Wash.)
Athlete Bryan Harper (Ontario, Calif.)
Defensive end Malcolm Jackson (Spring Valley, Calif.)
Defensive back Damontae Kazee (San Bernardino, Calif.)
Wide receiver Taylor Lagace (Arcadia, Calif.)
Quarterback Jeff Lindquist (Mercer Island, Wash.)
Quarterback Cyler Miles (Denver, Colo.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012
Running back Tairen Owens (Pasadena, Calif.)
Wide receiver Michael Rector (Tacoma, Wash.)
Linebacker Blake Rodgers (Las Flores, Calif.)
Athlete Kendyl Taylor (Chandler, Ariz.)
Defensive back Darien Washington (Orange, Calif.)
Wide receiver Dwayne Washington (Cerritos, Calif.)
Washington State (5)
Quarterback Austin Apodaca (Longmont, Colo.)
Defensive back David Bucannon (Fairfield, Calif.)
Wide receiver Dalen Jones (Woodland, Calif.)
Linebacker Jordan Pulu (Federal Way, Wash.)
Defensive back Taylor Taliulu (Alea, Hawaii)


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Community Forums › Forums › Design Tips and Tricks › Add widget to home page – Metric theme
This topic contains 14 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated by AC 2 years, 8 months ago.
March 4, 2013 at 3:02 pm #24121
Hi guys,
I'm trying to add a full width widget on the home page of the Metric theme, directly above the 3 widgets called 'Home Middle #1-3′, so between the blue and white parts of the site – http://cabinetdesigner.net/.
I think I now know how to register a widget and hook it to the home page – as described here http://www.briangardner.com/home-widget-area-eleven40/ – but I'm not sure what hook to use (genesis_before_loop or another?), or where in home.php to put it.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much,
StefanMarch 4, 2013 at 3:35 pm #24128
You can use the Visual Hook Guide to select the location that you want – http://genesistutorials.com/visual-hook-guide/.March 4, 2013 at 3:43 pm #24131
Paste this code at the end of your child themes functions.php file rather than edit the home.php file;
Remove any code you have already added to register the widget.
March 4, 2013 at 3:44 pm #24132
Hi, Anitac.
Thanks for your response. I'm still stuck though.
I cannot work out how the guide applies to a home page, particularly a position in between the various widget areas already there.
Thanks again,
StefanMarch 4, 2013 at 3:51 pm #24135
Hi Brad. Thanks as well. I added the code at the bottom of the functions file, and cannot see anything any change on the home page, but it does appear at the top of posts e.g. http://cabinetdesigner.net/design-a-cabinet-under-a-roof/, which seems strange.March 4, 2013 at 3:53 pm #24136
Here's the code
genesis_register_sidebar( array( 'id' => 'home-custom', 'name' => __( 'Home Slider', 'metric' ), 'description' => __( 'This is the custom widget area for your homepage.', 'metric' ), ) ); add_action( 'genesis_before_content_sidebar_wrap', 'child_before_content'); function child_before_content() { if ( is_home() ) { echo '
'; dynamic_sidebar( 'home-custom' ); echo '
<!– end #home-custom –>'; } }
Modify the sample CSS below or add more declarations:
.home-custom { background: #f2f2f2; padding: 5px; border: 5px solid #D4D0C8; }
March 4, 2013 at 4:04 pm #24138
Thanks, Brad. I've added that, and put a text widget in that new widget area with 'text to follow' as the content…but I still cannot see it for some reason.March 4, 2013 at 4:34 pm #24146
Yes you're right Stefan.
It doesn't work on that theme because the home.php file is coded differently to the newer themes so you might need to custom code the home.php file as the genesis_hooks won't output the widget area exactly where you want using a custom function.
I've tried using different hooks but it still doesn't work.
My code uses a conditional tag is_home so it only displays on the home page.
March 4, 2013 at 4:47 pm #24148
OK, thanks again. I'll see if I can see how the other widgets have been generated, and replicate one of those. Wish me luck!March 4, 2013 at 5:07 pm #24158
I was able to get this coded for you. I had Metric installed. I will post it down below.March 4, 2013 at 5:12 pm #24164This reply has been marked as private.March 4, 2013 at 5:23 pm #24171
Just emailed your info@ address – thanks v muchMarch 4, 2013 at 5:28 pm #24174
I sent them! Let me know how it turns out.March 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm #24190
Worked PERFECTLY! It's on a test site at the moment, but will be on the one I mentioned above soon.
Thank you very much!!!!
(I can go to bed happy now, getting late here in the UK)March 6, 2013 at 5:36 am #24515
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November 28, 2015
No question: fall is here, and as temperatures begin to drop during the nights, home repair specialists say this is the time folks need to start winterizing their homes.
They say the main thing people can do to prepare their homes for the winter is sealing windows and doors, which can save between five and 15 percent on energy bills.
Another repair that can save up to 20 or 30 percent is adding to or replacing insulation in the attic.
"Getting started early is the best opportunity to do that, because if you do that early you're going to get ahead of the curve so to speak and not get trapped trying to change weather stripping in the winter time when it's cold already," Warren Cardiff, Lowe's Operation's Manager, said.
Experts say it's also important to change air filters regularly during the fall and winter months.
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Trousdale County blocked a point-after attempt with 74 seconds remaining Friday night, lifting the Yellow Jackets to a 28-27 victory over Gallatin.
"This is a blessing," Trousdale County tailback Kenyan Harper said. "It means everything to us and this town."
Harper, the Yellow Jackets' leading rusher and receiver, scored all four of his team's touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 2:36 remaining. He rushed for 76 yards on 10 carries and caught seven passes for 55 yards. ...


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Little Bethlehem Drive-Thru
Visitors stay in their car and slowly drive through the city of Little Bethlehem to view the Christmas story. The town is complete with the nativity scene, angels, wise men, shepherds, Roman soldiers, an inn, shops filled with merchants, and much more. You are invited! Come and enjoy our gift to you. FREE ADMISSION Dec 6 & 7 (Fri & Sat) and Dec 13, 14 & 15 (Fri, Sat, & Sun) Open between 7pm-9pm each evening. First Christian Church, 20794 Hwy 92, C.B., IA 51503 http://www.firstchristiancb.org
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