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Clairol Perfect 10 by Nice 'n Easy
WHAT IT DOES: Most permanent hair color relies on a standard chemical cocktail—dye, hydrogen peroxide, and ammonia. The process works, but it also destroys protein within the hair shaft and strips away the protective lipid layer, which weakens hair and ultimately can leave it looking dull and damaged. Clairol's new gentler formula actually protects hair—and as a fringe benefit, unlike some predecessors, it works in 10 minutes instead of 20.
HOW IT WORKS: Almost ten years ago, the company began developing a new lightening complex called AminoGlycine. They ditched the ammonia and combined hydrogen peroxide with ammonium carbonate, creating a molecule that changes hair pigment, while leaving keratin (the hair's protein) intact. To that, they added glycine, a natural amino acid that functions as an antioxidant (free radicals are a by-product of the coloring process that further deteriorate hair's strength). And for the first time, they created a permanent dye with a lower PH, which leaves the protective lipid layer of the hair intact and allows the product to smell fruity instead of noxious.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY: "A high PH can be very damaging and drying to the hair, so this formula is far gentler than permanent colors that have come before it," says Hammer. "And because it reacts so quickly with the hair's melanin, the chemicals are on and off the head within ten minutes, which also reduces damage." We gave the product to colorist Kim Vo, co-owner of the B2V Salon in Beverly Hills, who was impressed with the range of colors and the formula's pleasant smell but noted that this shortened processing time means you need to act fast. "The applicator comb has holes at the end of each prong to help deposit the dye quickly, but if you're not confident that you can cover your whole head within the allotted time, ask a friend to help. If you take too long, you might not get the desired shade." In Vo's test, the formula didn't completely cover stubborn gray roots after a ten-minute application. (Clairol suggests leaving the formula on for 15 minutes to cover them.)
WHAT WE SAY: We are fearless about home hair color—it's all we use—and tried Perfect 10 when we noticed roots on our blonde hair and decided to recolor our whole head. The comb attachment on the bottle made it quicker and easier to apply than other types we've used (normally we use our own comb for even distribution.) However, we still noticed a chemical odor beneath the fruity one and opened our bathroom window for ventilation. We were pleased with the speed—normally our hair takes 25 minutes to lighten up—and with our subtle blonde shade. As for our fiancé, he was pleased he didnt have to hold his nose for the hour it usually takes for the smell to clear.


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Chapter 2: Cops & Robbers
Coco is in her house with Aku Aku in the kitchen reading the newspaper. They read an article saying that Cortex has been saving the world from the evil Crash Bandicoot for 16 years. Both of them are puzzled at this weird statement.
Coco: "Can you believe this? Either someone got their facts wrong like their name is J. Jonah Jameson, or something really odd is in the air."
Aku: "I am just as confused as you are, Coco. I fear that this is no doubt Dr. Cortex's latest scheme, but how did he make something like this possible?"
Coco: "Maybe he built some kind of contraption that can switch the lives of people, or maybe he & N. Trance worked together to brainwash the world into thinking that Crash is a menace to society."
Aku: "Hmmmmm, I am sensing that he is working with someone we are unfamiliar with. Someone with "inaccurate features"."
Coco: "So you're saying that whoever Cortex is working with made all this possible? Everyone in the world is tricked into thinking the wrong things, but how come we weren't affected?"
Aku: I think it had something to do with that invention of yours, you had invented helmet-gear for all of our friends that were very protective of anything that effects the mind. It even had a portable television screen on the go!"
Coco: "*blushes*, yeah, isn't nice to have genius in the family?"
Crash rushes into Coco's kitchen to see if she or anyone else has heard about this.
Crash: "Guys! You won't believe what they're saying on-"
Coco: "We know, Crash, we're trying to figure this mess out, too. Have you seen Jade?"
Crash: "No, I-"
Jade Tiger, the bandicoot's new friend, shows up & surprises Crash.
Jade: "Here I am!"
Crash: "DAH!"
Jade: "*laughs*, so, where's the fire?"
Coco: "The public's saying that my brother is a villain! & guess who's the hero now..."
Jade: "Wait, what? Why? When? How? WHO?"
Coco: "They're saying that Cortex is has always been the hero & Crash has always been the villain! Aku Aku suspects that whoever Cortex is working with this time may have caused this."
Jade: "Wow, this is crazy. If Crash is the bad guy this time, then doesn't that mean that the authorities is going to be looking for him?"
Crash: "WHOA! The authorities? As in, the boys in blue? The Po-Pos?"
Aku: "Hopefully it will not come to that, & if it does, we must stay hidden. It is the only way to investigate this controversy."
Crash: "*sigh*, whatever, I'm going to go for a walk & get my mind right."
Jade: "Mind if I go with?"
Crash: "Not at all, I need some company."
Both Crash & Jade walk out of Coco's house & down to Crash's house. While they're walking, they see another feline figure sneaking out of the window of the house, with a bag of Crystals!
Crash: "HEY!"
The female feline looks back & quickly runs away, & I do mean QUICKLY!
Crash: "Whoa! Was that some sort of cheetah-girl? Taking OUR Crystals? I never though things could get any worse!"
Jade: "Don't worry, I'll get her!"
Jade takes off like a blue hedgehog, blowing Crash's fur & pants into her direction. As he runs to get it while no one's looking, Jade tries to chase down the female cheetah. Jade corners the cheetah at the edge of a cliff near the water with nowhere to run.
Jade: "Alright, who are you & why are you stealing the bandicoot's stuff?"
Female Cheetah: "Jade Tiger, long time no see."
The female cheetah says so in an African-accent, then she turns around with a devious smile. Jade immediately recognizes her.
Jade: "Elijah? What are you doing here?"
Elijah: "I don't like using that name anymore, you can call me "Mwizi"."
(Mwizi= African for "Thief")
Jade: "Okay, "Mwizi", why are you taking my friends stuff? You know those Crystals belong to thee Crash Bandicoot, don't you?"
Elijah: "You mean, Crash Bandicoot, the evil one who's been trying to take over the world for 16 years?"
Jade: "NO! The GOOD one who's been saving the world for 16 years! Those are his Power Crystals, he keeps them away from the EVIL Dr. Cortex!"
Elijah: "Oh, Jade, you & that imagination of yours, he-he! I am simply doing a good deed for Dr. Cortex, the TRUE hero. By giving him these Power Crystals, he be able to use them to end all of the evil in the world, then maybe your BOYFRIEND can finally be put away for life!"
Jade: "Don't you realize what's going on? Cortex has you fooled. Someone he's working with made him the hero & Crash the bad guy, & what do you mean "boyfriend"? We're just friends, okay?"
Crash catches up with Jade, pulling his pants up.
Crash: "Did you get her? *looks at Elijah*, helloooo! Did you steal those just to get my attention? *smiling* Shucks, girls these days, huh?"
Jade kicks Crash in the shins.
Crash: "Ow!"
Elijah: "I don't have time for this, once I give these Crystals to Cortex, you will be put away for good, Crash Bandicoot!"
Crash: "Hey, wait a minute, I'm the-"
Elijah, or Mwizi, blows some unusual dust into Crash & Jade's faces. They cough & cough & cannot see a thing, but when the dust clears up, Mwizi's gone.
Crash: "Once again, WHAT...JUST...HAPPENED?!"
Jade: "An old "friend" just came & took the Crystals, & then she just disappeared out of nowhere!"
Crash: "But you have to admit that was pretty cool."
Jade kicks Crash in the shins again.
Crash: "OW!"
Just then, some policemen & a eagle-guy show up to Crash's house, Jade & Crash see them & wonder if they're here because of the burglary.
Crash: "Oh, am I glad to see you guys! Some cheetah-girl was here & she-"
Eagle-Guy: "There he is, dudes! Arrest the madman!"
Jade: "Oh, great."
Policeman: "Crash Bandicoot, we have a warrant for your arrest! Stay still & remain silent!"
Aku Aku & Coco arrive & see Crash being wrongfully arrested. Crunch comes out of the house after a long nap.
Crunch: "*yawn*, hey, what's goin' on?"
Coco: "They're arresting Crash! Oh, my god. What are we gonna do?"
Crunch: "WHAT? WHY?"
Crash: "Wait, you guys got the wrong bandicoot! There was someone who was robbing MY house!"
Eagle-Guy: "Take him away, boys!"
Coco: "Uhh, who the heck are you?"
Wyatt: "The name's Wyatt, Wyatt Eagle! Would you like my number?"
Coco: "As if! Tell them to leave my brother be & I'll think about it!"
Jade: "This can't be happening."
Policeman: "Come on, menace, time for us to book you once & for all!"
Aku: "ENOUGH!"
Aku Aku uses his magic to grab Crash & take him away from the police. Then he creates a force around everybody else & prepares to teleport off of Wumpa Island.
Wyatt: "Oh, man! WHAT'S HAPPENING?"
Crash: "Heh, newbie!"
Everyone teleports out of there, leaving the policemen angry & confused.
Policeman: "Did you see that?"
Policeman #2: "Yeah, that ne'er do well got away from us! He's just making it harder for himself! Call all the officers we know, this just became personal."
(end of Ch. 2)
Crash Bandicoot N. Accuracy, Ch. 2 by mcp100Watch
©2012-2016 mcp100
very good but crash doesn't talk...he talks gibberish
Thanks, & he's actually not suppose to talk gibberish either, that was just a mistake by the previous developers. I just wanted to show what it's like for him to talk this time.
story so far is getting ever more interesting.... can't wait for the next chp!
Whoa cool chapters... I hope that Crash will find someone that can help him (well some bad guys can be a bit angry with Cortex now)
He'll find help with an unlikely foe in the story. Can't reveal him now!


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Ohio among states with decreasing foreclosure activity in first half of 2014
CINCINNATI -- The numbers are in and things may finally be looking up for Ohio homeowners.
RealtyTrac's Midyear 2014 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report was released Thursday and according to their research, foreclosure activity in some states has decreased two percent in June to its lowest level since July 2006, before the housing bubble burst.
"Nationwide foreclosure activity in June reached an important milestone, dropping to levels not seen since before the housing price bubble burst in August 2006," said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. "Over the next six to nine months nationwide foreclosure numbers should start to flat line at consistent historically normal levels.
Though Ohio's foreclosure rate is down a whopping 13 percent from 2013, homeowners in the Buckeye state are still at a higher risk of losing their house than most of the country.
In fact, Ohio is ranked No. 6 of the top 10 states with the highest foreclosure rates in the first six months of 2014 with 0.69 percent of all housing units with a foreclosure filing.
"There continue to be concerning trends in some states and local markets that clearly indicate those markets are not completely out of the woods when it comes to the lingering foreclosure problem left over from the housing bust," Blomquist continued. "While it's important that any remaining foreclosure infection is addressed promptly to keep it from festering, foreclosures are no longer a widespread contagion threatening to derail the housing market's return to full health."
Butler County is still one area that is struggling to recover. One in 649 homes were put in foreclosure in 2013, the highest rate in the Tri-State. But even Butler County has seen a drop so far this year.
The Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati has been helping people in the Tri-State save their homes for the past 70 years.
The group offers foreclosure prevention counseling twice a month to families in need.
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Sooner-turned-Ute Kendal Thompson is eager to prove himself
Kendal's father believes the Utes are getting a guy who understands what it takes to be successful at the highest level of college football. He noted the tradition at Oklahoma, where the Sooners project themselves and how they go about their business, an environment Kendal has been engulfed in the past three years.
"I think Utah is getting a very, very seasoned guy who has the ability, I think, once given the opportunity, to be a superstar in my opinion," Charles said. "I just don't want to say things just to be saying them because he's my son but I think that anyone will tell you that he certainly has the skill sets and the ability to be a phenomenal quarterback."
While acknowledging that Kendal's injury and the way things worked out at Oklahoma perhaps wasn't meant to be, Charles is proud of how his son handled things.
"He didn't hold his head down in that situation. He decided to do what he thought was best for him and we went about a process of seeking that," Charles said. "I feel really good and comfortable about not only what, No. 1, he's bringing to Utah, but what Utah's going to bring for him. That's just the ability and opportunity to compete on the highest level and get a chance to show what he can do on the football field."
In that regard, Charles believes that Kendal is a more well-rounded football player than he was back in the day.
"I think because, obviously, a lot of it is natural. He certainly doesn't have the top-end speed that I had, but I think he's certainly got the lateral movement and the quickness," Charles said. "But I think what he does have is a mind that has a unbelievable ability to process things at a calm and high rate. He's got a certain calmness about him. So it allows him to be in control at all times on the field."
It's served him well off the field, too.
Kendal's post-Oklahoma recruitment involved a matrix, of sorts, that father and son put together to make a wise choice. Charles admits that Utah wasn't really a factor initially because of distance. But more research and a concerted recruiting effort continually gave the Utes high marks with the Thompsons and eventually won them over.
Christensen was one of the first coaches to contact them. He and Whittingham later made an in-house visit.
"They had done their homework on Kendal and they knew exactly what they were getting and why they wanted to pursue him," Charles said.
It turned out that Kendal's first high school offensive coordinator was also a big fan of Christensen and his coaching philosophies. In the end, it all added up to a recruiting success for Utah.
Louisville, whose offensive coordinator Garrick McGee has a good relationship with Charles, and Vanderbilt, with offensive coordinator Karl Dorrell, were the other schools the Thompsons felt would give Kendal the best opportunity to be an impact player.
Even so, the decision to leave Norman, Oklahoma, wasn't easy.
"Obviously, I didn't want to transfer from Oklahoma, but I did what I had to do. I just looked at it as a business decision," Kendal said. "Utah gave me everything I was looking for going into it. So I'm just excited to finally get out there and see what I can do."
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When you think professional football in Dallas, Texas you immediately think Dallas Cowboys. However with the recent popularity of World Cup Soccer many people are now discovering another pro football club, Major League Soccer franchise FC Dallas. Currently in fourth place in the Western Division this Dallas pro football team is in position for post season play.
However if you're unfamiliar with FC Dallas here's some history and key information to help you enjoy the next game.
In 1996 Major League Soccer (MLS) was born and one of the ten teams awarded a franchise was the Dallas Burn. The Burn played their games in the Cotton Bowl with mixed results. In 2002 the team was purchased by the Hunt Sports Group and was relaunched as FC Dallas in 2005 moving from the Cotton Bowl to their beautiful new $80 million soccer stadium located in Frisco, Texas.
The stadium is currently known as Toyota Stadium and seats nearly 21,000 fans. Located at 9200 World Cup Way in Frisco this world class sports venue doesn't have a bad seat in the house. With ample free parking lots, convenient entrance gates on all four sides of the stadium and reasonable ticket prices, a trip to the game is a great experience for the entire family.
Driving to Toyota Stadium is simple from anywhere in the Metroplex. Go North on the Dallas North Tollway and exit to the East at Main Street in Frisco -- Toyota Stadium will be on your left.
You'll enter the stadium on the Plaza level through either the North, South, East or West gates. The Plaza is located above the seats and stadium floor so upon finding your section you'll descend to your seats. Endline seats are located near the South Gate while on field seating is available near the north end of the stadium. Sideline seats are accessed through the East and West Gates.
Just inside the West Gate you'll find the River Club by WinStar World Casino a private club for season ticket holders and fans that purchase seats in the Midfield Club West and Club Loge seating areas. It's a 6,500 square foot lounge with a full bar and menu and best of all it's air conditioned. But don't worry if you don't have access to the club, there's plenty of great food and drink stands throughout the stadium.
So how does this pro football team compare to the more well known team? First FC Dallas plays 19 home games, the Cowboys play 8 regular season games. So there are more opportunities to catch a game. Parking at FC Dallas games is free. You'll not find that perk at AT&T Stadium. Finally, tickets for an FC Dallas game can be purchased for under twenty dollars. Cowboys tickets, are considerably more.
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Welcome, my intrepid and industrious friends, to Part Two of our series dedicated to building your own PC! To start at the beginning of the series, in which we discuss some basic PC components and where to look for them, you can view Part One here.
In this entry, we're going to examine compatibility. Compatibility is a huge factor when determining not only what kind of PC you're going to get, but what capabilities that PC will have. And compatibility is never more important than when one is examining the first major piece of their new PC, the motherboard.
As previously stated, the motherboard is the component of the PC that ties everything together. CPU, memory, hard drive, all these pieces, and their functions, route through the motherboard. Additionally, the motherboard dictates what components you can get. But to correctly choose a motherboard that suits your needs, a smart consumer must decide one thing first; what CPU is right for you?
Choosing a CPU can be somewhat difficult, given the options available. First and foremost, your choice lies between two manufacturers: industry giants Intel and AMD. For years, the two have battled for supremacy in the world of processing power, but right now, Intel seems to be leading the competition. With AMD not set to release their new core, branded Bulldozer, until 2011, Intel has pulled ahead with the release of their i3, i5, and i7 series processors, and will pull further ahead with another release in the fall of 2010. In the end, however, the choice of processor comes down to two things…what you want it to do, and how much you feel comfortable spending.
Contrary to popular belief among many amateur PC builders, it's not a requirement that you buy the fastest top of the line processor out there. Frankly, 80 percent of the pre-built machines you buy won't have it, so why should you spend the extra money on processing power you likely won't use? Unless you need the computing power for high-usage applications, such as graphics or image rendering, instead try to look for a second tier processor. For example, if all you intend to use your PC for is email and internet gaming, go with an Intel Core 2 Quad or i3 instead of the top of the line i7. It will provide more than enough power for the average user, and save you a bundle.
Once you've chosen a processor that you feel is right for you, it's time to turn your attention to the motherboard. The first rule of purchasing a motherboard is to buy from a company that is generally reputable. ASUS, GigaByte, and Intel are just a few of the more reliable brands out there when it comes to performance and quality control. The second rule is to purchase around not only the processor you select, but the next processor you'll buy. Look for a motherboard that fits your CPU's socket type (this will always be listed under the specifications of any motherboard or CPU), but also look for one that might fit the socket type of the top of the line CPU, because in a year that CPU will be second or third tier. As an example, say you decide on an Intel i3, socket type LGA 1156. This is also the socket type of the current top dog, the i7, so in six months to a year, when the i7's have gone down in price, you can pick one up on the cheap and get a great upgrade for your system.
Next week we'll continue our examination of compatibility, covering memory, and address a reader request, a discussion of motherboard form factor and what it means for the average consumer. Happy computing!


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RIM launches MyBlackBerry – the official BlackBerry community
If you've been looking for a BlackBerry community, you've probably found one already, since there are quite a few on the Web. However, none of those existing are official BlackBerry communities – and this is where MyBlackBerry comes in.
Launched by Research in Motion as "the official BlackBerry community", MyBlackBerry is the place where those who own or want to own a BlackBerry smartphone will be able to interact with BB users from all over the world.
You can ask questions, give answers, search for tips and tricks, and so on.
You can join MyBlackBerry at its official website – not that you will have to create a user in order to actually enter the community.


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Posts tagged sales
NEC Medias: World's Slimmest Smartphone Tops Japanese Cell Phone Sales Charts
Apr 1st
The NEC Medias is not only "the world's slimmest smartphone", it's also selling really well. The handset, which we have shown you last month, was the best-selling cell phone in Japan between March 14 and March 20, according to market research firm Gfk Japan [JP].
To recap, the NEC Medias is just 8.7mm thick and features a 4-inch LCD touchscreen with 480 x 854 resolution, Android 2.2, a 5.1MP CMOS camera, a digital TV tuner, e-wallet function, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Version 2.1+ EDR, a microSDHC card slot etc.
Here's the full top 10:
- NEC Medias
- iPhone 4 / 16GB
- Sharp IS05
- iPhone 4 / 32GB
- Samsung Galaxy S
- Sharp SH009
- Toshiba IS04
- Panasonic P-07B
- Kyocera Kantan Keitai K005
- Sharp IS03
Via IT Media [JP]
From www.mobilecrunch.com
Girl Scout cookie sales jump with cell phone device.
Mar 30th
If all goes well, Love plans to roll out the device to all 2,700 troops in northeast Ohio. Ten troops in San Diego are also testing out the device this month.
"I know there's a lot of interest across the country with other Girl Scout councils," Love said. "So I wouldn't be surprised if you see it everywhere this time next year."
GoPayment is just one of several popular mobile payment devices that took off in 2010, with hundreds of thousands of people signing up to use them, said Todd Ablowitz, president of Double Diamond Group of Centennial, Colo., a consulting company focused on the mobile payment industry.
"Everyone from delivery drivers to Girl Scouts to baby sitters are swiping cards on their phones to take a payment," Ablowitz said. "I mean, this barely existed before 2010. The numbers are staggering."
The technology has actually existed for years, but it wasn't until San Francisco-based Square, Inc., began offering its card readers for free that the industry really gained momentum, Ablowitz said.
Intuit, the Mountain View-based company that manufactures GoPayment, charges a small fee per transaction and offers various pricing plans to customers based on sales volume. GoPayment has been on the market for about two years. Intuit charges the Girl Scouts its lowest rate, at 1.7% plus 15 cents per transaction. Most customers pay 2.7% per transaction.
"We saw people that wanted to take electronic payments and just didn't have a way to do it," said Chris Hylen of Intuit.
Sales are already picking up in Ohio, with one troop reporting selling 20% more than they did in the same location the previous year, Love said.
Selling cookies is a massive and lucrative operation for the Girl Scouts, hauling in about $714 million every year.
Valley cookie sales
Time is running out to buy this year's Girl Scout cookies locally.
Sales began March 4 and were scheduled to end last weekend. Because of the stormy weather, however, Girl Scouts of Central California South in Fresno has extended cookie sales through Sunday. Officials are calling it "Last Chance Weekend."
At girlscoutsccs.org, you can find a booth near you by entering a ZIP code. There are 686 locations between Madera and Bakersfield.
Monica Rivera, product sales manager of the Girl Scouts of Central California South, says cookie buyers can also still donate cases of cookies to U.S. troops through its "Operation Gratitude" offer.
Details: (800) 490-8653.
From www.fresnobee.com
Android tablet sales to 'dominate' over the iPad by 2014
Mar 4th
10. As bubbahotepuk says, I think there's always gonna be a role for Apple gear – people like it. As everyone finds, it does the jobs that many people want it to. But lots of people (me included) want more. It may take a while for developers and communities to catch up with the groovy trails that Apple blazes (I'll admit freely, the iphone & ipad does some really cool stuff) but their model isn't really about enabling users to do much outside of the sandpit they offer.
Look at mobile phones. Iphone comes out. Blows everyone away for a bit. But then the world catches up and sneaks into the lead in lots of ways. I have a warmed over Orange San francisco running cyanogenmod7 – basically android 2.3.3, gingerbread. This is a 100ish phone that can fight it out with an iPhone 4 and only really lose out big on build quality. But iphone lovers wouldn't like it cos it takes a bit of maintainence. These are different markets – different ecosystems. Maybe in a year or two android's usability will have reached a point where Apple buyers aren't prepared to pay a premium for the badge alone, but maybe it won't.
I guess Apple's always gonna have to keep developing to stay ahead of the game. And if they can, good luck to them, but they're gonna have to be quick about it, cos Android's caught up with them on mobile handsets already, and is breathing down their neck with tablets (Honeycomb is bloody marvellous – and bizarrely available for my little Orange Sanfrancisco ALREADY!)
From www.techradar.com
Mobile Gift Cards Increase Gift Card Sales for Small Businesses
Feb 25th
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Mobile Gift Cards Increase Gift Card Sales for Small Businesses (February 25, 2011)
Boulder, CO, February 25, 2011 –(PR.com)– Businesses using GiftCardGreatness.com to sell gift cards online can now offer another choice to their customers: mobile gift cards, or m-gift cards. M-gift cards are instant gift cards sent by text message to the recipient's cell phone.
To purchase m-gift cards, customers simply click a link on the business's website, and arrive at a custom GiftCardGreatness.com page created for that business. The customer can then select the value of the gift card, add a personal message, and enter the cell phone number of the recipient. m-gift cards can be sent to any cell phone number. When the customer submits his or her order, the m-gift will arrive on the recipient's phone in the time it takes to send a text message.
GiftCardGreatness.com is a full-service solution from Smart Transaction Systems that allows small businesses to sell gift cards online without the overhead of launching and managing an e-commerce site. Businesses can use GiftCardGreatness.com to sell electronic gift cards, known as e-gift cards, sent instantly by email; physical gift cards, sent by mail; and now m-gift cards.
"Normally we help small and regional merchants to do things that the large national chains are already doing. The interesting aspect of this development is that we now have small merchants utilizing a technology that very few of the national chains have caught on to yet. The small merchants that we are working with are now offering their customers something that the vast majority of large retailers have not yet made available to their customers," said Ray Clopton, President of Smart Transaction Systems. "We're very proud of that accomplishment because our goal is to is to provide small businesses with the tools they need to compete with the big guys. M-gift cards are a great addition to GiftCardGreatness.com and it is fully integrated with our mobile marketing and customer loyalty platforms."
M-gift cards help businesses capture revenue they might otherwise have lost by offering relevant products to specific segments of their customer bases: teens and last-minute gift-givers. Therefore, m-gift cards benefit customers in ways e-gift cards cannot. For example, a parent can send an m-gift card to his or her teenage child shopping at the mall, who will receive the gift instantly, whereas an e-gift card might go unnoticed until later. With an m-gift card, the surprised and grateful teen will be able to redeem his or her gift card instantly by presenting the text message to the cashier at the mall store the gift card is issued for.
Merchants or resellers interested in using GiftCardGreatness.com to sell a variety of gift card products can obtain more information by contacting STS at 888-494-9760 or visiting GiftCardGreatness.com
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BCE's Q4 profit jumps 25 per cent on wireless sales
Feb 10th
MONTREAL A strong performance by the wireless division of Bell Canada helped its parent company BCE Inc. to a 25 per cent jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven in no small part by its high-value mobile phone customers.
Profits rose 25.4 per cent to $439 million from $350 million in the comparable period of 2009, BCE reported Thursday.
The wireless division added almost 157,000 new customers on long-term contracts in what chief executive George Cope described as its best fourth quarter since 2002. A number of these customers were smartphone users on BlackBerrys, iPhones and Android devices — who typically generate high monthly revenue.
Cope said almost 30 per cent of its wireless customers on contracts are smartphone users, leaving plenty of room for more growth. He noted that the average monthly revenue generated by a smartphone customer is about $90.
He also said Bell now has 33 per cent of the market in customers on long-term contracts, up from 18 per cent three years ago, with Rogers and Telus sharing the remainder.
But in the lower end of the market, generally composed of prepaid phones for talking and texting, competition is fierce with new players like Public Mobile and Mobilicity. In this market, BCE didn't fare as well.
The prepaid client base dropped by 39,926 in the quarter, compared with a gain of 52,938 in the same quarter last year, BCE said.
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Apple iPhone Sales Increase as Android Soars in Smartphone Market
Feb 9th
Apple iPhone Sales Increase as Android Soars in Smartphone Market 0 comments Gartner reports worldwide Android smartphone sales rose almost 900% in 2010 as market share for the iPhone remained stagnant and Symbian fell hard
Worldwide sales of mobile phones reached a staggering 1.6 billion in 2010, according to a new Gartner report issued today, Wednesday 9th February. Year-on-year sales climbed 31.8%, fuelled by the growing success of smartphones which accounted for almost one-fifth of all mobile phones sold last year.
Android Invasion Continues with Symbian Ready to Fall
The biggest story of 2010 was the ongoing success of Google's Android OS for smartphones, which accelerated to an 888% rise from 2009 to claim sales of over 67 million and a 22.7% worldwide market share of all smartphone sales. The Symbian OS from Nokia is now in its sights and Android is already on its way to being number one as it overtook sales of Symbian smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2010. This is also backed up by data from research firm Canalys whose own report issued at the end of January predicted Android to continue growing at least twice as fast as the smartphone market itself.
Despite an increase of over 30 million sales in 2010, market share for Symbian fell almost 7% to 37.6% as Nokia continued to struggle in the smartphone market. This share slid down further to just 32.6% in the fourth quarter of last year as Android outpaced the ailing OS in a greater range of devices from manufacturers like HTC, Motorola and Samsung.
Nokia also struggled in the worldwide mobile phone market as a whole. Despite a modest sales increase that kept it well ahead of its nearest rivals with more than a quarter of all mobile phone sales, its market share actually fell 7.5% as Symbian continued to lose out to more capable operating systems in the growing smartphone market.
Apple iPhone Sales Almost Double but Market Share Stagnant
Expansion into new countries and availability on more networks helped Apple increase sales of the iPhone by 87.2% to over 46 million, putting it less than a million units behind RIM and its BlackBerry brand. However, its focus on the high-end rather than the mass market meant that its share of the smartphone market only moved from 14.4% in 2009 to 15.7% last year.
Apple will likely still be pleased with their rising market share though, especially against BlackBerry smartphones which are available at a lower cost. Market share for the iPhone is set to increase further in 2011 as it becomes available on Verizon Wireless in the US and a new model is released. But RIM will be fighting to stay ahead of its rival and hoping that the release of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will create a halo effect that will push its smartphone sales up as well.
Microsoft Slides After Windows Phone 7 Launch
Despite launching its new smartphone OS in October, market share for Microsoft plummeted to just 4.2% as a result of almost three million fewer sales. This will come as a disappointment to Microsoft whose Windows Phone 7 OS has been generally well received and is supported by major manufacturers such as HTC and Samsung.
With overall sales of almost 300 million, the smartphone market continues to soar as more and more devices are introduced and their capabilities become increasingly enticing to consumers and businesses. But a report from Gartner in October also warned that there could be a significant impact on sales of high-end smartphones as a result of the growing number of seven-inch tablets so this remains a highly volatile market.
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Global Smartphone Sales Rose 72 Percent in 2010, Gartner Says
Feb 9th
Global Smartphone Sales Rose 72 Percent in 2010, Gartner Says February 09, 2011, 3:27 AM EST
By Diana ben-Aaron
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) — Smartphone sales gained 72 percent last year, helping propel the worldwide mobile-phone market to 1.6 billion units, researcher Gartner Inc. said.
Research in Motion Ltd. and Apple Inc. became the fourth- and fifth-biggest mobile-phone companies, displacing Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB and the business now known as Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc., Stamford, Connecticut-based Gartner said today in an e-mailed report.
Handsets with Google Inc.'s Android software overtook Nokia's sales of Symbian smartphones in the fourth quarter, Gartner said. Symbian remained the best-selling smartphone system overall as other manufacturers also have it on their devices, the researcher said. Nokia, which remained the biggest mobile-phone vendor, saw its market share drop to 28.9 percent from 36.4 percent in 2009. Gartner reports sales to end users.
"The decline is not solely attributable to Nokia's continuing deficiency in high-end devices but is in part the result of the growth of legitimate white-box sales," Carolina Milanesi, a Gartner analyst in Egham, U.K, said in the report.
So-called white box manufacturers, based mainly in China, produce small runs of mobile phones from standard components without the benefit of a major brand. White-box phones have expanded from the black market and informal channels to regular phone retailers, where they now sell in significant numbers and are tracked by researchers. Sales by such vendors reached 360 million units last year, Gartner said.
About half of all phones sold in western Europe and North America in the fourth quarter were smartphones, Gartner said. Android sales increased more than ninefold during the year.
Apple's IPhone
Apple's iPhone is now available from multiple operators in many markets, totaling 185 phone companies worldwide, Gartner said. Competition has reduced the price of data plans, though the selling price of the device is stable, according to the analysts.
"Apple is not targeting the mass market, which is a fundamental difference in approach from Android," Gartner analysts said in the report.
South Korean mobile-phone makers, Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., ranked second and third, respectively, on Gartner's list.
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Prepaid users, mobile data lift Vodacom Q3 sales
Feb 2nd
By Gugulakhe Lourie
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Vodacom, South Africa's largest mobile phone operator, overcame stiff competition to post a 6 percent rise in third-quarter sales, boosted by a surge in mobile data and strong prepaid growth.
Vodacom, which operates mainly in South Africa, the DRC and Tanzania, is fighting to keep market share from competitors such as MTN Group and India's Bharti Airtel, both of which have a bigger presence across Africa.
"We are holding our market share, I think. We are competitive and our customers are growing strongly," Pieter Uys, Vodacom chief executive, said on a conference call.
The company said it added 2.2 million mobile users in the three months to end-December, bringing its total to 41.6 million customers.
Investors cheered Vodacom's continued growth, sending its shares up nearly 5 percent. The stock has risen sharply since last May but has dropped around 4 percent so far this year.
"It was a good performance, but I have concerns that this rate can be sustained in the next year or two," said Irnest Kaplan at Kaplan Equity Analysts.
For Vodacom, its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain a worry, having been locked in a long-running dispute with its joint venture partner.
Uys reiterated the group's position that it may sell or buy out its partners, Congolese Wireless Network. Continued…
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Smartphones 'account for 75 percent of mobile phone sales'
Jan 19th
Smartphones 'account for 75 percent of mobile phone sales'
Smartphones with Google's Android service sold more than iPhones last year, according to the Carphone Warehouse.
The mobile phone provider has released figures which show that 75% of the phones it sold in the last quarter of 2010 were smartphones.
This was an increase on the usual figures of around 50-60%.
Carphone Warehouse's Chief Executive Roger Taylor told the Guardian: "At some point in 2010 the Android overtook every other operating platform."
He added that he expected smartphones to move into the pay-as-you-go market this year, as currently they are only available on pre-pay contracts.
This news echoes recent findings by the International Data Corporation which suggested that smartphone sales had increased by almost 90% in the last year.
And another survey by PC World revealed just how dependent Brits are on their mobile phones, as smartphones offer users the opportunity to surf the internet whenever they like.
The research revealed that half of people admit to taking their mobile phone into the bath with them.
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Mobile Phone Sales Reach $4.6Bln in 2010
Jan 13th
By Valery Kodachigov / Vedomosti
Stimulated by increased demand for smart phones, overall mobile phone sales last year were about $500 million more than in 2009, with huge sales in December, though the average price per unit dropped.
Telephone sales at Mobile TeleSystems retail outlets last month increased by 40 percent in unit terms over December 2009 and by 60 percent in revenue terms, said MTS spokeswoman Irina Osadchaya.
Telephone sales by the company were up 25 percent in the final quarter of the year over the third quarter. High-performance smart phones accounted for almost all of that growth. Year on year, their sales were four times greater in December 2010 and the fourth quarter saw sales volume double.
Demand for smart phones increased significantly at the Bely Veter chain as well, according to company executive director Danila Vaskevich, with an 87 percent increase in sales in December 2010 compared with the previous year. The iPhone 4 and HTC Desire HD were the most popular models. The chain had a 30 percent year-on-year increase in revenue for December 2010.
A spokesman of Yevroset, the country's largest cellular communications retailer, declined to comment on its sales, and the Svyaznoi chain did not respond to Vedomosti inquiries.
Retailers sold a total of 32 million phones last year, including about 4 million in December, said Denis Kuskov, general director of the Telecomdaily agency. The average retail price of a telephone in 2010 was $145, Kuskov said. Retailers sold a total of $4.64 billion worth of phones last year. In 2009 the average price of a telephone at Yevroset was $157, and 26.2 million sets were sold for $4.1 billion.
Kuskov explained that the average price had fallen because of cheaper smart phones and touchpad devices. Buyers who would have paid $1,000 for an iPhone bought Korean devices with touch screens for $300 to $500. Even the lower priced sets brought sellers 50 percent to 100 percent greater profit than standard mobile phones.
On the high end — $800 and up — Samsung Galaxy S and Wave enjoyed high demand, in addition to the iPhone and HTC Desire, said Eldar Murtazin, chief analyst of the Mobile Research Group. He added that telephones costing less than $33 made up 30 percent of sales.
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He had them.
No, I am never that mad, because I have restraint. Under your idea of the world, you should just punch a guy in the face because he looked at you cross, and anyone that doesn't is a saint. Thats a totally backwards way of looking at the world, no one should be punching people in the face in the first place.
I THINK I see what you're saying... People WITH constraint are good, while those without aren't... But WHY does this have anything to do with your inability to shoot people?
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I thought banning people didn't happen on this forum anymore. This place feels strange after being gone so long.
Who is you?
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I'm ripdos. I came back here because I want to compare my old forum to my new forum.
I got the idea because even though I had a lot of problems on here with elitism I'm detecting a lot of dick riding jerkitude on my new forums.
I'm trying to figure out which one was worse.
Elitism? Welcome to any established forum on the internet that isn't in the very rare 5%.
I don't quite understand what you mean but it's not the same type of elitism. Also PD is a close knit forum.
Hmmm, PM me this Forum and I shall see what you mean by Dick Riding.
PD is extremely quiet these days. Very disappointing.
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it's a lot quieter than the last time I checked it. it's dying rapidly now.
I'm surprised certain members aren't logged in.
*shrugs* Cosmo's okay... I like it here a lot better, and I'd post here if there were people on. Lot of the people at Cosmo are pretty hostile to me for...well who knows why.
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anyway, i'm guessing keke was banned for a day and now she's back. pants finely left. never played pokemon against him, so... no loss for me. he was a member i really didn't like.
kirby is still being dumb. for 1 in the past 100 years we experience nothing of "contraint"--
Hitler, Vietnam, Iraq, Drug Cartels, Cosa Nostra, genocide in Rwanda and the many other parts of the world, child trafficking, etc.
and number 2:
if you didn't feel any anger, you wouldn't have a need to constrain yourself to begin with. you wouldn't care.
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Your an absolutely wonderful man, any girl that is yours is lucky and I know that from personal experience. ~KMT
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~ I have said nothing because there is nothing I can say that would describe how I feel as perfectly as you deserve it. -- Kyle Schmidt ~
~Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute. -- Josh Billings ~
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- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cub brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 cup chopped each of nuts, cherries and coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions:Preheat oven to 375 F. Cream shortening, sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Drop on greased pan and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
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"We are very proud to be the world's first in developing and processing such small on-pitch working interconnects;" said Zsolt Tokei, program director interconnects at imec. "Spacer-defined (or self-aligned) double patterning has recently gained interest as the patterning technique for future FLASH memory devices. I'm confident that memory companies will benefit from this state-of-the-art result."
Scaling of interconnects towards 20nm half pitch faces many challenges. Double patterning lithography is needed since the metal lines cannot be realized in a single print. Therefore, a solution is needed for the actual design split of the structures and the alignment of the different masks. And, filling of (sub-)20nm lines is not possible using standard physical vapor deposition of TaN/Ta-based metallization. Moreover, control of line-edge roughness becomes increasingly difficult with further scaling. And finally, engineering of the patterning stack is required for optimal adhesion.
Imec demonstrated patterning and metallization of 20nm half pitch copper lines in silicon oxide with a TiN metal hard mask. The patterning is based on a sacrificial double hard mask and uses 3 photos (CORE, TRIM and PATCH) and four etch steps. The CORE photo defines dense lines at 40nm half pitch, which after trim, etch and spacer deposition results in 20nm half pitch spacer loops. The TRIM makes large openings to cut the spacer loops away by etch. And PATCH defines the final layout, electrical connections and bond pads. Overlay control is critical in order to end up with the designed test pattern. The dielectric spacing between the metal lines was accurately controlled thanks to the spacer-defined integration method. A Ruthenium-based metallization scheme was used to realize void-less filling.
Dielectric breakdown properties of the interconnects were measured and the results are very encouraging as the breakdown field is close to the intrinsic dielectric breakdown properties of the oxide and dielectric cap layers.
These results were obtained in cooperation with imec's key partners in its core CMOS programs: Intel, Micron, Panasonic, Samsung, TSMC, Sony, Fujitsu, Infineon, Qualcomm, ST Microelectronic, Amkor.
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Gudbranson makes best debut since Elvis on Ed Sullivan
It was akin to Jason Heyward hitting a homer in his first at-bat or Jeremy Hermida (remember him?) hitting a pinch-hit grand slam in his first AB. Take it to the bank that Gudbranson will shine much brighter than Hermida!
He was supposed to be the physical presence, a defensemen's defenseman, but then he does a pretty good imitation of Bobby Orr in his first game – albeit an exo game – but remember that was Cam Ward in the nets and Tim Gleason on the blue line. Neither are too shabby.
Goody was on the ice for 21:31 and earned a plus-2.
OK, lets also give props to goalies Scott Clemmensen and Jacob Markstrom, who stood on their heads especially the Swede in the third period when his tiring defensemen had to stave off 4 straight PPs and were outshot 13-2!
As for forwards making bids for the third and fourth line jobs, I'm betting on Scott Timmins – whose Johnny on the spot wherever the puck is. He's a favorite of coach Pete DeBoer's from their Kitchener days together. He got a goal on a deflection.
Also, Tristan Grant was all over the ice for a plus-2 and he hit everything in sight. Shawn Matthias was real active as well. On defense, Mike Weaver was in the right spots.
Rusty Olesz, practically the only returnee who played tonight, was physical along the boards but didn't contribute much offensively.
Young D Keaton Ellerby also received praise from DeBoer.
Onto Rochester for the Bruins on Thursday night and a reunion with Nathan Horton, Gregory Campbell and Dennis Seidenberg, a fellow tennis fan and a buddy from last year.


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April 30, 2012
Unexpectedly Dead? Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas Can Help
Hi there. Have you found yourself unexpectedly dead? Do you have some lingering anger or unfinished business that you just can't let go of which is keeping you from moving on? Just so you know, there's a guy who can help.


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America's most 'well-read' cities are preoccupied with downsizing, decluttering
June 3, 2016, 10:15 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Marie Kondo's 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up' is a top-selling title in Seattle, San Francisco and Tucson.
5 ways to get rid of unwanted furniture
May 2, 2016, 4:39 p.m. by Chanie Kirschner
No more heavy lifting when you want to unload things you don't need.
What is a bed bug's favorite color?
April 26, 2016, 11:43 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
New info may help researchers design traps that attract more bugs.
What's the best way to build a fire in a fireplace?
March 21, 2016, 4:09 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
It's easy to build a fire in your own fireplace with just a bit of newspaper, kindling and, of course, fire wood.
The biggest water hogs in Beverly Hills have been outed
March 17, 2016, 11:37 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Say it ain't so, Amy Poehler.
New study confirms that boomers are clueless
February 16, 2016, 6:30 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
Before you get mad at me, look at the results of this survey about how they say they want to live out their years.
A primer on the paint trends for 2016
January 31, 2016, 8:09 a.m. by Networx Systems
Don't get bogged down by swatches and old-school colors!
Marie Kondo's magic lies not in tidying, but in regarding 'stuff' in a whole new way
January 27, 2016, 12:48 p.m. by Starre Vartan
How we relate to the things in our lives has long needed a makeover, and now we have one in the KonMari method.
Hyperventilation about kitchen ventilation
January 20, 2016, 12:47 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
Kitchen exhaust turns out to be a very complicated issue where there is no real consensus.
The world doesn't need more furniture, says man who makes living from furniture sales
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What, pray tell, is IKEA's sustainability chief talking about?
Next-gen incandescent bulb is a light-recycling marvel
January 12, 2016, 6:04 p.m. by Matt Hickman
And it's potentially more efficient than an LED.
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Ah, one of the first true hurdles of adulthood: learning to make something other than pancakes and ramen in the kitchen. For those of you who've realized that woman cannot survive on froyo and pizza alone (and still fit into her jeans, at least), check out The First Real Kitchen Cookbook ($23). Easy to follow instructions and mouthwatering photos for a variety of dishes will give you a solid repertoire of meals you can make not only to feed yourself but also to impress anyone who dares to let you practice your new skills on their dinner.
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When many people hear about shelter dogs, they picture the forlorn, sad faces that are represented on all of the ASPCA commercials. Many people avoid considering dog adoption simply because they do not want to have to take care of a dog that may need more therapy than they do.
That is why great photographs can inspire people to adopt shelter animals much more than the downcast, sad photos or commercials do. Clean dogs with floppy ears, big brown eyes and happy smiles can highlight a shelter dog's personality creating a great "first impression" and increasing the dog's chances for a healthy and happy life with a new forever family.
In honor of National Pet Month (May), Dogswell® launched a national contest to raise awareness for animal adoptions that will allow consumers to vote for their favorite No-Kill animal shelter to win a professional photo shoot for their adoptable dogs. This includes the approximately 3.9 million dogs that enter animal shelters nationwide every year.
The Dogswell® contest began yesterday in honor of National Pet Month. From Monday, May 19th and for the next four weeks, consumers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite No-Kill animal shelter by visiting www.facebook.com/dogswell. An announcement will be made on June 30th with the name of the winning No-Kill shelter.
At that point, fifteen lucky adoptable dogs from the winning shelter will get their "picture perfect" moment captured by Kaylee Greer from Dog Breath Photography. The winning shelter will also receive a six month supply of Dogswell food made of high-quality ingredients to support overall health and prepare adoptable dogs for their future forever homes.
"Dogswell is proud to celebrate the efforts of shelters across the country while showing that something as simple as a picture can increase a dog's chances of getting adopted," said Dogswell CEO Brad Casper. "We are thrilled to partner with Kaylee Greer to help these dogs make the best 'first impression' and increase their chances for a healthy and happy life."
Dogswell was founded in 2004 and is proud to provide premium, innovative pet food and treats that are good for our canine companions. The company is based in the United States, in the Los Angeles, California area. They truly believe that better nutrition can lead to a longer, healthier life with your dog. That is why they are so keen on helping shelter dogs!
To vote for your local no kill shelter, visit the #Smile4DogswellContest tab on Dogswell's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/dogswell), as well as the respective shelter's Facebook page to like and/or share the Dogswell-branded post throughout the month of May. Consumers are also encouraged to participate using the hashtag #Smile4DogswellContest across all social platforms.


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Destination Gettysburg (formerly known as the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau) announced today that it is revamping its focus to be more inclusive of other experiences that the region has to offer. That's not to say they are giving up on the Civil War, but based on lots of visitor feedback, they realize that Gettysburg has more than its Civil War heritage to offer.
"If you've been to Gettysburg before, then you know that there are a variety of things to do in our region," said Stacey Fox, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Destination Gettysburg. "This shift in marketing will highlight these experiences in an effort to appeal to a broader visitor base."
In addition, Destination Gettysburg will incorporate a new tagline – "… and you thought we were just history," as a way to emphasize its strategy to focus on those experiences beyond the Civil War.
"The history and heritage of Gettysburg will always be the destination's legacy," said Norris Flowers, President of Destination Gettysburg. "We aren't ignoring that as a key attraction for visitors to travel here, but we are placing a greater emphasis on experiences that take these visitors into unchartered areas of the town and the county."
"What our research concluded was that visitors often find out about these other experiences during their trip, much too late to extend the length of their vacation," said Flowers. These experiences include the county's wineries, orchards, health and relaxation, antiquing, outdoor recreation, great restaurants and family-friendly attractions.
"The new logo incorporates Destination Gettysburg's new name with vibrant colors and seasonal aspects to showcase our natural beauty, our agriculture industry, and to highlight Gettysburg and Adams County as a year-round destination," said Fox.
From vineyards and wine-tasting to apples and agritourism, Gettysburg and Adams County offer many experiences to visitors that want to learn more about their food while tasting products of the land. Outdoor adventures from canoeing, kayaking, and swimming await those wanting to explore nature in the great outdoors. With all there is to see and do, it just might be time to reacquaint yourself and your family with a visit to Gettysburg. Get to know this great destination through fresh eyes and experiences while creating new memories.


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by Beth Marie Renaud
Low-voltage lighting -- transformer, fixtures, and cable -- is relatively safe to install yourself. However, it can be hazardous if the connections at the fixtures are loose or if too many fixtures are connected on one cable. Most equipment comes with detailed instructions for installation, but here are some important things to keep in mind.
Before you install any lighting, check local electrical codes. For instance, some areas allow weather-rated low-voltage flexible cable when installing fixtures in trees, while others insist on metal-clad cable.
Be sure to follow instructions that come with the fixtures, and check with the seller or manufacturer if you have questions. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, you may want to have an electrician do the installation, or check your work.
The transformer converts standard 120-volt household current to 12 volts. Check its wattage capability; most can operate systems using up to several hundred watts. Because there's a limit on the number of fixtures a transformer can power and on the distance the cable can run -- about 100 feet -- without significant loss of power, divide the lighting load into several circuits of 6 to 10 lights each. The size of bulbs and transformer are also important; consult manufacturer's specifications and stay within required limits. A basic transformer capable of handling 6 12-watt lights can cost as little as $30. One that can support 10 50-watt lights will cost anywhere from $130 to $350, depending on whether it is electronic or magnetic. To keep the lengths of cable at a minimum, place the transformer where it's central to the fixtures.
Mount the transformer next to an outside outlet, but don't plug it in until you have mounted the fixtures and laid the cable. To add a time clock, plug the transformer into the clock box's receptacle and then plug the clock into the outlet.
Place the fixtures where you want them. Attach one end of the cable to the terminal on the transformer, then connect the fixtures. Some fixtures have a clamp you lay the cable into; other types require that you cut the cable and connect it to the fixture's wiring. Consult manufacturer's instructions.
At this point, turn on the system at night and, if needed, adjust the lights for placement and patterns. The cable can run on the soil surface if plants or mulch will cover it. Or bury it in a narrow trench, taking care not to place it where you might slice it with a shovel. If you have pets that might dig it up, bury the cable about 12 inches deep; otherwise, 6 inches is sufficient.
Once installed, low-voltage systems require relatively little attention, though some routine maintenance will ensure a longer life. To avoid corrosion, remove the lamps once a year and coat the sockets with a silicone-based lubricant. Clean debris out of fixtures, particularly uplighting ones, regularly. Replace dead lamps immediately; otherwise unused voltage will go to the other lamps and cause them to burn out faster. Lastly, prune vegetation around fixtures to maximize light output. The exception to this may be with tree-mounted fixtures; small branches growing in front of these lights helps to diffuse their bright light and casts intriguing shadows on the ground.


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There's something I'm not getting about climate change .
The science is basically agreed, so we know that carbon emissions basically stuff our home planet for us and many other species.
And we haven't got any other planet we can go to
And we are all in this together , and it really doesn't matter whose emissions they are that are acting to warm our planet cos we all get affected
And we know the path that we are on is heading for about 4 degrees of warming which will cause the extreme weather events we have seen a lot of in the past few years to become much more frequent. So the extreme droughts that we have seen in the US and Australia and NZ and the severe winter storms, and the intensity of the hurricanes, the frequency and size of the floods.
So we can see what the impact of global warming is in the frequent extreme weather events.
It's not good, right ? And it makes life as we live it unworkable . It's hard when the crops don't grow, when the roads don't work, when power is cut,when planes can't fly and massive winds or massive fires take away houses, lives and communities.
So we are not keen to live that way –or die that way.
Yeah…that's right.
Okay …so we know that renewable technologies are about and we know that we can install them at much the same price as the old fashioned oil and coal solutions.
So why are we holding on to those fossils of fuels ?
Is it like a tobacco type addiction or big sugar or a form of drug addiction ?– promoted by the people who stand to benefit financially and never mind the consequences?
So that's the bit I don't get .
Why are we letting those dudes get away with it when we all know it's so wrong?
Nope- don't know that answer.


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Interview with Adam Bagger & Céline Geiger: Objects in the Rearview
Continuing our interest in the filmmakers campaigning for funding on Kickstarter, we discovered Adam Bagger and Céline Geiger. Adam and Céline brought their film, Objects In The Rearview, to Kickstarter to raise $12,000 for production costs. Their campaign was exceptionally successful and it ended with more than $20,000 in pledges from interested backers. What caught our eye about this campaign was the film's very relatable plot and its talented cast (including Jonathan Tucker, Mekenna Melvin, Kim Shaw, Lindsey Shaw, and Dave Futernick). Adam and Céline were kind enough to answer a few questions for us regarding the film
Q: Where did the idea for this film come from? What is your background in filmmaking?
Adam: The idea for this film came from this thought that every time something good happens to someone we love, we're supposed to be happy for them. But what if we can't bring ourselves to feel happiness? And what if we don't want to pretend? What if we act completely irresponsibly instead? Structurally, we wanted to explore how a single afternoon can start off in a happy, positive place and just spiral wildly out of control over the course of a few hours, and end up in a place that the audience (hopefully) didn't think they'd be when they started off. We also really wanted to take a character to the brink, to allow her the freedom to make a terrible decision, and then just smash to black before we see any of the judgment. The audience never sees the consequences of Elissa's actions — they can come to their own conclusions about what happens. We have some ideas about what we think would probably happen, but nothing for certain. The point of it all, for us, is not the fallout — it's the process of watching her character go through this decision-making process over the course of the film.
Q: How would you categorize your movie with regard to genre?
Céline: Indie / mumblecore.
Q: Who do you expect your audience will be? Who are you trying to reach out to?
Adam: 20somethings, 30somethings, anyone who appreciates realism in film, anyone who loves warts and all characters, drama or a lot of yelling and tears.
Q: What is the draw for your audience? What is the plot andwhat makes your film unique?
Céline: The plot examines the lives of three college friends as they begin to make steps towards (and away from) the adults they are meant to become. The film deals with issues of friendship, envy, restlessness, regret — all stemming from this idea that, age-wise, these characters are all technically "adults" — but some of them have a hard time classifying themselves as such, because their lives are light years away from where they thought they'd be when they imagined how their late 20s would look. The film is unique in that the characters pull no punches with each other — they're best friends, but they say things intentionally to cause pain, and without regard for how their words will affect others.
Q: Did you draw influences for this film from other films? Which ones? Are there any specific directors you draw inspiration from?
Adam: We plan to shoot Objects in the Rearview with gritty realism, and trace past influences to John Cassavetes and Sidney Lumet, and present influences to Jim Jarmusch and Spike Jonze, to name a few. At its heart, Objects in the Rearview is a character study of conflicting personalities within a confined space, much like Lumet's tense jury deliberation portrayal in his 1957 film 12 Angry Men.
Q: Are there any specific locations you want to film at or have filmed at? What makes these locations special to you and the project?
Céline: We put a lot of thought into our location choice, since our house is just as much of a character as our cast. We've chosen one of LA's original craftsman cottages, perched high on a hillside in Echo Park, overlooking the downtown skyline.
For more information about the film, the cast, and the crew, visit the film's Kickstarter page here: http://kck.st/K0r8DY


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Nov. 2, 2000
SEATTLE - The University of Washington Athletic Department hosts the annual Husky Tip Off Luncheon, November 14 at the Seattle Sheraton.
The luncheon features both the men's and women's basketball teams and is open to all Husky fans. Tickets are $30 each and are available by calling the UW Athletic Department at (206) 543-2210. Doors open at 11 a.m. with the luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m.


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The reboot of SimCity coming from Electronic Arts and Maxis is going into a closed beta next week, which was revealed through the official SimCity Twitter account as well as a newly opened registration page.
The beta will take place for just a few days, between January 25 and January 28. If you want to jump in, you'll need to punch in your details into the registration page before the registrations close. Participants for the beta are chosen completely at random, so I hope I get in!
Registrations are easy, you just get asked how much you play games, did you play the previous SimCity games, and how many hours you'll be able to participate in the beta.