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Drayton Manor Zoo is a fascinating place to explore with 15 acres of open plan zoo home to over 100 animals from all over the world including endangered species.
Drayton Manor Zoo is a fascinating place to explore with 15 acres of open plan zoo home to over 100 animals from all over the world including endangered species.
Did you know that Sumatran tigers are the smallest surviving tiger subspecies in the world? Fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remain in patches of the forests on the Island of Sumatra, Indonesia.
With their heavy black stripes on their orange coats and weighing from 165-308 lbs, the perfect habitat for a Sumatran tiger are Tropical Broadleaf Evergreens, Forests, Peat Swamps, and Freshwater Swamp Forests.
Our most recent big cat residents, Dua and Dora:
Name: Dua
Gender: Male
Born: 15.05.2005 at Wilhelma Zoo, Germany
Arrived at Drayton Manor Zoo on 06.03.2013 from Brno Zoo, Czech Republic
Name: Dora
Gender: Female
Born: 25.06.2011 at the Prague Zoological Garden, Prague
Arrived at Drayton Manor Zoo on 15.01.2015 from Ree Park – Ebeltoft Safari, Denmark
Who we support…
Here at Drayton Manor Zoo we support a number of conservation charities around the globe. To coincide with Dua and Dora's arrival, we now support 21st Century Tiger, a unique initiative which raises funds for wild tiger conservation projects. For more details on 21st Century Tiger click here.
If you would like to help us raise money for 21st Century Tiger please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com to book your place on this fantastic animal experience!
Zoo Club
This opportunity is for children with a passion for animals, who are interested in zoo keeping and would like to experience being up close and personal with a range of different animal species in our zoo
If you are interested in finding out about our other Club's we have our Summer Coaster Club. Please email email@example.com with any questions and to book your place. We will send you a link to our online registration form.
While working hard to conserve endangered species worldwide it is easy to over look what's on our own doorstep. We have projects aiming to conserve the biodiversity of the local area.
Without regular maintenance, woodlands can deteriorate and lead to limited biodiversity. Many native species can be lost to poor woodland maintenance such as overcrowding trees; leading to light reduction.
Team members from the zoo department are currently involved in restoring 40 acres of beautiful land on the outskirts of the Drayton estate. The mixed habitat land contains ponds, streams, woodland and meadow areas.
The team have put together a management plan for the piece of land that will:
Work is currently underway with the aid of volunteers from the community. The team have started the project in the woodland. This includes:
The team have been lucky enough to have observed evidence of a number of visitors to the area: A large range of butterflies and moths, a wide range of bird species and several species of bat. There is also evidence of deer, stoats, foxes and some resident badgers.
To provide a beautiful and tranquil recreational wildlife area. This area will contain pathways, information signs and wildlife hides. It will be ideal for students, school groups and the public looking to study and enjoy wildlife. We hope to hold public events including: tree planting, bird watching, bug hunting, bat and moth nights and guided walks.
Please click more to see what we are doing regarding Palm Oil.
Drayton Manor Park Catering Department currently sell a small selection of products that contain palm oil.
Palm oil and palm kernel oil are derived from the fruit and seed (or kernel) of oil palm trees. Palm (kernel) oil is widely used as a raw material in the manufacture of many food products, as well as non-food products, such as cosmetics and cleaning products.
Palm oil production is now recognised as a cause of substantial and irreversible damage to the natural environment when not managed sustainably, with many bio-diverse rainforests and indigenous people placed at risk by the rapid expansion of palm oil plantations.
In response to this development, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiated the formation of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil in 2004. The objective of this multi-stakeholder group is to define and control global standards for the sustainable production of palm oil.
Drayton Manor Park have decided to obtain products only from suppliers who ensure all palm oil contained in their products come from either certified sustainable sources or support sustainable production through a programme such as GreenPalm. We aim to reach this goal by 2016, but of course, we'll review this timetable regularly, to take into account global availability of certified sustainable palm oil and its derivatives.
GreenPalm is a certificate trading programme which is designed to tackle the environmental and social problems created by the production of palm oil. GreenPalm works by enabling a financial premium to be earned by producers who can prove they are environmentally and socially responsible, and who develop plans to continually improve their operations. Thus, by using products covered by the GreenPalm programme, we are rewarding palm oil producers for working in a sustainable and responsible way. All of the cooking oil used in our catering outlets is from a supplier who purchase GreenPalm certificates to cover 100% of their palm oil used.
During our move to sustainable sources of palm oil, we'll make sure that there's never any compromise on the safety, quality and value of any of our products. We'll also have information available upon request on all our products containing palm oil. We have a database in place which enables us to monitor the use of palm oil across all of our products.
Drayton Manor Park is a very small user of palm oil. However, we know we can only help to drive global change and achieve our goals by working closely with other major suppliers.
Tell CITES to end trade in wild African Grey Parrots!
We are proud to show our support of this very worthwhile cause to save the African Grey Parrots.
Thousands of wild African Grey Parrots are being trapped each year to fuel the overseas pet trade. The trade is driving the species to extinction, and it has to stop.
Please help sign the petition to put an end to this. The goal is to reach 7,500 signatures and all support is gratefully received, we have signed in support and you can read more and sign the petition here.
Make sure you share with your friends and families to help save thousands of wild parrots!
Stop the Ivory Trade
The ivory trade is currently at the highest it has been since 1989. Elephants are still being killed in their thousands for Bloody Ivory. Illegal ivory is still being smuggled out of Africa and being sold in other countries. Therefore, in a bid to prevent this from happening, we have voted to ban the sale of products made from ivory in Britain.
Please help by signing this petition to support and improve protection for the elephants .
Here is a list of charities supported by Drayton Manor Zoo.
|World Parrot Trust
|As a leader in parrot conservation and welfare, the World Parrot Trust works with parrot enthusiasts, researchers, local communities and government leaders to encourage effective solutions that protect parrots
|World Owl Trust
|The World Owl Trust works on owl conservation on a global scale, with members in many countries around the world.
|Orangutan Protection Foundation
|The Orangutan Protection Foundation supports the largest primate rescue and rehabilitation organisation in the world today operated by BOS Foundation.
Work Placements
Interested in working in a zoo? This will be ideal for you, read on.
We are now offering work experience programmes within the different areas of our zoo. To be eligible you must be currently studying towards a relevant qualification such as Animal Management and either working towards your level 3 or a university undergraduate.
If you are interested about pursuing a career working within a zoo or conservation environment we are keen to support you in gaining invaluable work experience here at Drayton Manor. Our placements are for a minimum of 10 days.
The areas where we can offer work experience are:
- Primates
- Paddocks
- Birds
- Reptiles
Click here to find out more about our work experience placements here.
Apply now
Please download the application form to apply.
You can either print and return the form to Zoo Department, Drayton Manor Park, Near Tamworth, B78 3TW or email email@example.com
Only direct applications will be considered. All applicants will be contacted within 14 days of receiving the application form if successful.
Environmental enrichment is given to animals as a way of providing and increasing the stimuli of their environment for the animal to express natural species specific behavior in captivity. Enrichment allows the animal to exercise, explore their enclosure and to enhance their well-being.
Food related: Using food to encourage natural behaviors is the most recognized form of enrichment. For example hiding food around the enclosures or inside boxes are both simple ideas.
Sensory: Using the five senses; sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. A common sensory enrichment is a sack filled with hay that has been scented with a perfume which is very popular with our Black Leopards!
Novel Objects: Anything that is new to the enclosure. This can be as simple as a new branch or hammock. Novel objects can also be linked with food enrichment such as meat inside a filled sack or cardboard box.
Here's one of our white cockatoo's enjoying his Christmas enrichment - a present filled with nuts and seeds.
Here's a video of our adorable meerkats enjoying their Christmas enrichment:
Although zoo keeping can be extremely rewarding it is worth remembering the reality of a zoo keeper's life! A day in a life of a zoo keeper is very demanding with work being physical, dirty, often repetitive and sometimes sad. Your love for animals cannot be sentimental.
Lisa is one of our zoo keepers who is responsible for half of the animals on the exotic paddock section. She looks after animals such as Tapirs, Flamingos, Capybara's and Red Squirrels.
What is the best part of your job?
There are many parts of my job that I truly love. The interaction with the animals is amazing; some of the animals are really affectionate like the tapirs who love having a tickle. Every day we provide enrichment for our animals, watching them enjoy our hard work makes it all worthwhile.
What is the hardest part of your job?
There are many areas of the job that are hard, but for different reasons. The work can be really physically heavy; I always get home from work exhausted! The other really hard thing is when an animal has to be put to sleep, you have to remember that the most important thing is the animals welfare not your own feelings.
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
We start off by feeding all the animals, it is really important to take this opportunity to check all the animals are healthy. We then get on with the dirty job of cleaning the enclosures.
Lisa's route to becoming a Zoo Keeper
Lisa's Tips:
Ask the Managers!
Joyce Roberts is a Zoo Manager at Drayton Manor Zoo. She has a wealth of experience and has worked from the bottom, through the ranks to the top. She has worked on every section of the zoo and really knows what it takes to be a zoo keeper.
What skills make Lisa a valuable member of the team?
Lisa is extremely hard working, an essential quality for being a zoo keeper. The other great thing about Lisa is she is keen to "get stuck in!" she is willing to get her hands dirty and get the job done.
Joyce's tips:
There are only limited zoo keeper jobs out there and many people who want them, so you need to shine. Getting as much experience is essential and a lot of determination!
At Drayton Manor we encourage college, undergraduate and postgraduate students to carry out research projects based in our zoo.
Research can range from Animal Behaviour to Environmental Enrichment. Research is important to us as a zoo, as it allows us to understand how to provide the animals with the best level of care possible, and make sure that our animals are both physically and mentally healthy.
Some animals at Drayton Manor Zoo; Lar Gibbons, Ringtail Lemurs, Sumatran Tigers, Marmosets and Tamarins, Brazilian Tapirs, Northern Lynxes, Fishing Cats, Meerkats, Snakes, Lizards, Kirk's Dik Dik Tortoises, Parrots and many more.
If you would like to carry out research at Drayton Manor Zoo, we would encourage you to read through our research guidelines as well as the research guidelines published by BIAZA* (www.biaza.org.uk) first.
If you have any questions about conducting a research project at Drayton Manor Zoo or any other queries relating to research please feel free to contact Anne Fletcher, Research Officer by email: email@example.com
Research Proposal Form
Research Guidelines
*Drayton Manor Zoo is a member of BIAZA - The British and Irish association of zoos and aquariums.
This is a registered charity working together for wildlife.
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Toto was brought to Drayton Manor Zoo almost 50 years ago, in 1967, and within a year was introduced to a young female chimpanzee named Topsy and they happily spent 45 years together, watching the zoo and park progress into what it is today.
Unfortunately, in 2005, Topsy deteriorated with old age, and sadly passed away, leaving Toto unaccompanied. The Zoo decided, after careful consideration and advice from primatologists, it would be best for Toto at his age to remain at Drayton Manor Park, the only home he'd known with keepers he knew and recognised, whilst has adjusted to Topsy's loss. Toto didn't take long to bounce back to his old, playful self, and in 2015 Toto, along with another long-standing resident Toby the Gibbon, both celebrated their 50th birthday. Naturally, Drayton Manor Park celebrated in style; plastering the event on social networks and newspapers, whilst providing the birthday boys with plenty of presents, banners and a special primate birthday cake, making it a landmark day to remember.
However, since then, after continually reviewing the situation Drayton Manor Park have had to make the very tough decision to relocate the parks beloved Chimpanzee, and on 31st October 2016, Toto was retired from his theme park home to the Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary in South Wales, where he will begin the next chapter of his life. It was a long and arduous decision, but staff believe this is in the best interests of Toto. He will be gradually integrated and introduced over the next coming year with two other male apes; Jason and Tubman, who is of similar age to Toto, and who have long been residents at the sanctuary; where we believe, they will happily form a new bachelor group, allowing Toto, Jason and Tubman to have an enjoyable retirement together.
Great care and preparation has gone into this move and we are pleased to report that Toto is now enjoying the fresh Welsh mountain air whilst getting to know his future 'roommates', through the watchful eye of the sanctuary staff.
Toto is dearly loved and will be greatly missed here at the Zoo, but the park is very happy and excited for his new adventure at Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary.


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Rather than discount your work ... or have "sales"....... all of which devalue your products in the consumer's eye (why buy full retail....... the true value is something less than that) ........ maybe make some small quickly produced items that you can ADD to the bag/ box when you deliver the order or piece at a show.
In Japan this is called "Sabisu".... "service".
It is a very pleasant surprise for the customer to get something MORE from you than what they paid for. It is very erffective. And keeps your prices as THE prices for your work. The nature of the "service" piece can vary with the overall sale price of the original item...... as you see fit. It could even be a quite high price piece on a VERY high end purchase or from a serious good repeat customer.
Sales and discounts are for competing with the philosophy of Walmart and KMart.
"Sell on quality, not on price." - Tom Peters -marketing abnd business guru
I really like that idea John! A small piece could be made for a lot less than what might be a percentage discount on another piece and it doesn't devalue the work....it says 'thank you for buying one of my pieces' in a way that a verbal 'thank you' does not.


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May 8, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 998 proposed by Senator Brown for Senator Grassley.
May 9, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Considered by Senate.
May 9, 2007, 12:18 pm ET - Grassley Amdt. No. 998
Full Text of this Amendment
At the appropriate place in section 505(o) of the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic, as added by section 202, insert the following:
``(9) CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, an applicant (as such term is defined for purposes of this section) that knowingly fails to comply with a requirement of an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy under this subsection shall be subject to a civil money penalty of $250,000 for the first 30-day period that the applicant is in noncompliance, and such amount shall double for every 30-day period thereafter that the requirement is not
complied with, not to exceed $2,000,000.''.
(As printed in the Congressional Record for the Senate on May 1, 2007.)


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8 Tips to Get More Out of LinkedIn
When we talk about social media platforms there is a tendency to point to Twitter and Facebook as the platforms where we all agree that we spend a majority of our time online. When we need videos we go to YouTube. When we need photos we head over to Flickr. And when we need to […]Read more


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This Memorial Day, remember those who were lost serving our country on the high seas in the U.S. Navy aboard PT Boats. Recently we were invited out for a ride on the only operational combat-veteran PT Boat, PT 305 in New Orleans. See what it was like here. ▶
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The act of ingesting a non-toxic bubble soap, followed immediately by swallowing a partners' semen. It is then that the receiver belches, thus forming a delicate array of semen-coated bubbles. The bubbles are to fall on either partners face delighting the couple with an exotic facial experience.
For her birthday, Bret gave Lauren a Swedish Icing Treatment. This exotic act led to a evening of uninterrupted love making covering both of them in Lendoris. (see Lendoris).
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More New Zealanders are feeling comfortable about increasing the limit on their credit card limits now than this time last year, according to survey findings.
Dun & Bradstreet's latest Consumer Credit Expectations report showed the number of people planning to enlarge their credit appetite has jumped from 9 per cent to 33 per cent in the past year.
The survey, which asks consumers about their expectations for savings, credit usage, spending and debt performance in the next three months, also found fewer people were opposed to the idea of using their credit card for expensive items.
The number of people not planning to use their credit cards for otherwise unaffordable expenses has fallen from 66 per cent to 49 per cent.
Lance Crooks, general manager of Dun & Bradstreet NZ, said the results showed New Zealanders were feeling more optimistic about their finances and their ability to manage credit spending.
"This is very much supporting what we've been seeing in the past 18 months, that people are getting better at budgeting and are more aware of how their money is being spent.
"What these people are saying is they feel they can manage extra credit obligations."
Of the 909 people surveyed last week, 60 per cent felt they could easily pay their credit bills in the coming quarter, compared to 58 per cent a year ago.
Crooks said that figure had been increasing over a period of time.
One in five people said they planned to lower their household debt in the next three months, compared to 15 per cent who said they would increase their debt levels.
Just over 60 per cent were not intending to spend on major items, but of those that were, roughly the same number planned to use their own savings.
"People are relying on cash they've saved up to buy those otherwise unaffordable items," Crooks said.
Crooks said the findings backed up other recent figures showing New Zealanders were in better control of their money than pre-recession times.
According to the Reserve Bank, there has been a shift to saving more of our incomes and spending less.
Data published by the bank last month showed household financial assets rose 9.6 per cent in the year to December, to $240 billion. That was a more rapid increase than a 3.5 per cent rise in household debt.
The latest Westpac McDermott Miller survey of consumer confidence found the net balance of respondents who said they were better off financially than a year ago was the highest since late 2007, though still well below the levels of the mid-2000s boom.
Dun & Bradstreet's survey also found Kiwi women were finding it easier to manage personal finances than men.
Only 14 per cent of women expected their debt levels to rise in the June quarter, compared to 17 per cent of men.
Sixty-three per cent of women did not anticipate difficulties in meeting their credit obligations, compared to 57 per cent of men.
"Females seem to be becoming more savvy than men with their personal finances," Crooks said.
"The marked increase in the number of women finding it easy to pay off their credit cards, loans and mortgages - surpassing the number of men for the first time in nearly two years - further highlights that women are making an effort to be on a firmer financial footing this quarter."


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Middle-aged, affluent Noel (David Adkins) and Anne (Corinna May) have arrived at the "comfortable" stage of marriage. "I love you very much," he says to her when she interrupts his reading, and then, nicely: "I have nothing to say to you right now." But the cooled, comfortably quibbling nature of their relationship is called into question one rainy night, when they are visited by the soaking-wet and extremely spirited young strangers Claudia (Lesley Shires) and Tobin (Ross Cowan). In the intrusion, the couple is forced to examine who they are, who they were, and how they got from one point to the other, in William Donnelly's Homestead Crossing. This regain-the-fire boomer love story receives its world-premiere production at Portland Stage Company (after appearing in workshop form in PSC's 2011 Little Festival of the Unexpected), under the direction of Kyle Fabel.
Noel and Anne's wryly pleasant complacency is made tangible in the gorgeous, tasteful home they share (in yet another dazzling set by Anita Stewart): The high-ceilinged study of dark wood and exposed beams is appointed with olive hues and leather, jewel-toned books to the ceiling, and low, richly golden light over it all. In this study, they bicker over banalities like dinner, one's failure to laugh at another's joke, and the relative merits of fooling around. But at the edges of the conversation are hints of an ache, and likewise physically, outside their cozy affluence (to the left and right, and through tall center windows) the world is a charged, shocking, and intricately layered blue. It looks like ultramarine frost. But things aren't yet quite that chilly between Noel and Anne, and it is merely from the rain that Claudia, and then Tobin, enter their life.
Contrasting the couple's impassive respectability, Shires's Claudia is like an unpredictable, slightly shrill wild bird who has flown against their window and been taken inside. In her erratic, cheerfully cuss-laden conversation and her springy, clownish movements and gestures, she comes across almost as if she were mildly autistic. She alarms Noel, but Anne quickly warms to her; and Cowan's wide-grinning, wholly entertaining Tobin is so adorably hapless that Noel has to concede, not without affection, "I recognize myself in their ineptitude."
As the besieged and bemused couple, Adkins and May draw their increasing marital tension in broad and often comical strokes. The more Anne, won over by the young people, reverts to her own youth's amusingly crass insouciance, the more threatened and untethered Noel feels himself. A subtler moment comes once pot has been smoked, vodka downed, and the couple shares a fine, suddenly quiet moment of realization about their guests and themselves.
You don't need to be a weatherman to know which way this rainy night is going, perhaps, and Donnelly's script does traffic in some timeworn metaphors and symbols: romantic fire consumes as it warms ("You can't light ash," Noel defends himself against Claudia's admonitions about his cooled marriage); out in the back yard, a tree and vine grow into each other such that you can't kill one without killing both.
But Donnelly's writing is also intelligent, refreshingly irreverent in its humor, and laced with allusions that will be resonant to an audience of a certain age and cultural station — Exile on Main Street, Malcolm Gladwell's Blink. And the question it poses — How did we get here? — is both timeless and particularly poignant, perhaps, to a generation in middle age. The night I attended, the largely boomer crowd appreciatively rose to its feet.
HOMESTEAD CROSSING | by William Donnelly | Directed by Kyle Fabel | Produced by Portland Stage Company | through November 18 | 207.774.0465
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The hotel is on the north side of Hyde Park less than one mile from Marble Arch which is where you will find London's premier shops on Oxford Street and Bond Street. This then leads you to the theatres and the other main tourist attractions of London.
Several Bus Routes and two Underground Stations give easy access to all parts of the city.Paddington Railway Station with the Heathrow Express train service is a short walk away.
A short stroll away, Queensway is a bustling cosmopolitan thoroughfare with many restaurants, cafes, pubs, shops, cinemas, sporting facilities and Whiteleys shopping centre. In contrast, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens facing the hotel are large, almost rural areas of peace and quiet in the middle of the city.
Westfield London, the capital's ultimate shopping and leisure destination is situated 2 miles away and easily reach by a direct bus service from outside the hotel. Limited free car parking spaces are available at the hotel for guests on a first come first served basis. The A40/M40 Motorway gives access to the M25 London Orbital Motorway and other routes can be reached by a short drive.
Contact details
Columbia Hotel
95-99 Lancaster Gate
London W2 3NS
United Kingdom
Email: ku.oc.letohaibmuloc@snoitavreser
UK Telephone: 020 74020021
International: +44 20 7402 0021
UK Fax: 020 7706 4691
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Collection de l'Art Brut, Lausanne
Aloïse (1886-1964), Switzerland
Aloïse Corbaz was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a high school diploma in hand, she worked as a dressmaker but dreamed of becoming an opera singer. Later, she occupied a post as a governess in Potsdam at the court of Wilhelm II. She fell in love with the emperor and experienced a passion that was entirely imaginary.The declaration of war forced her to come back in Switzerland. She manifested then exalted religious feelings of such intensity that she was put in the asylum at Cery-sur-Lausanne in 1918, then in the hospital of La Rosière, Gimel-sur-Morges.
Until 1936 she worked in secret, using graphite and ink. She would also use the juice from petals, crushed leaves and toothpaste. The support material for her expression was wrapping paper sewn with thread or alternatively envelopes, bits of cardboard or the backs of calendars. Aloïse was the author of a personal cosmogony inhabited by princely figures and by historical heroines. The theme of a pair of lovers, as well as her passion for theatre and opera, predominates in her work.
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Suit Week: Brooklyn Tailors
Yesterday we went over how a suit should fit. Today we're figuring out how to tell the difference between quality and crap with our good friends at Brooklyn Tailors.
I talk about suits the same way that other dudes talk about cars. What's under the hood? A sturdy, hand-stitched full canvas lining or a half-assed machine glued one? Does the fabric drape nicely and allow you to move around freely or does it just hang off of your limbs like a dead polyester cat? Is it a lemon or a keeper?
Knowing which technical particulars to look for in a suit is very much a manly art. If you know what these details mean in terms of the overall quality and character of your suit, you are way more likely to walk out of a shop looking like a boss and not a fashion victim — or worse, a dumpy schoolkid whose mom made him get something for his Bar Mitzvah.
So rather than shout out specific looks (three-over-two natural shoulder tweed suits are IT this season!) I hit up my good friend Danny Lewis, the principle designer, master fitter and cofounder of Brooklyn Tailors about how to kick the tires on a new suit purchase.
Aronow: How can you tell if a suit is well made?
Lewis: There's a lot of factors and nuance, but there are a few key things to think about:
Besides the fit, fabric is the most important factor that will determine the overall vibe that your suit will give off; the exact same cut in five different fabrics will yield five different results. Wool tends to drape down the body in a softer, more elegant way. It moves gracefully with you as you move, whereas cotton will tend to be stiffer, more rigid.
Master your starting lineup of wool suits (medium gray, dark gray, navy blue) before moving on to a (more casual) cotton suit, which can and should only be worn a few months out of the year. Wool suits can be dressed up or down, and (weird as it sounds) there are wools for all seasons and temperatures — even late spring and summer.
Check the materials listed on the tag; avoid anything synthetic (polyester or poly/wool blends) in favor of natural fibers. Wool is the most common and versatile and is the easiest to find. Ignore the selling points and sales pitches and just try to look and touch the goods. Most importantly, find something that feels like you. If you are new to suiting and want something with some understated swagger, look for subtly unique wave textures like bird's-eye, sharkskin or herringbone in rich colors rather than overly intense patterns and unnecessary details like extra pockets or buttons.
You may have to ask your sales clerk this question (and if he doesn't know the answer, that's probably your cue to find a different store): How is the jacket constructed? While there are many variables involved, one major question is whether the jacket is fused (fusing is a heat-activated glue that quickly sandwiches everything together. It gives the jacket body but not such a nice drape or longevity) or canvased (sewn into the garment by hand, a much more laborious and, these days, rare process). While the answer to this question doesn't provide the whole picture, it certainly is an important indicator about the level of care and craftsmanship that has gone into the garment.
While details like buttons may be regarded as somewhat extraneous, they tell a lot about the garment and the level of care that went into making it. Buttons are a relatively small cost when making a suit, and if the designer skimped on the buttons, chances are they've skimped everywhere else, too. All of the buttons we use are natural materials (shell, horn or nut), but the majority of buttons you'll find are plastic faux renditions of the real deal. It's like the difference between solid oak and veneer: it's hard to explain in words, but you know it when you see it.
Aronow: The good news is that more dudes are interested in suits than ever before. The bad news is that this has given birth to a lot of questionable trends and awkward looks that should probably not be explored outside of magazine editorials. What are some trends that should be avoided?
Lewis: First, the "so I won't be naked" wedding/funeral/job interview throwaway suit.
Most people have done their research and invested in a killer pair of jeans, but every time a buddy gets married, they run out and buy something that just gets the job done. But he knows, and everyone else knows, that it kind of sucks.
A well-made suit may be the most expensive garment a man will buy, but if they add up all of the money they've spent on ill-fitting, shapeless and unflattering suits, a properly made, smartly fitting suit seems like less of an investment and more of a no-brainer. Before guys started dropping all their cash on designer t-shirts and $300 recreations of 20th century coal miner dungarees, the suit was the centerpiece of a man's wardrobe. Once you invest the time and money towards a suit that you love and feel confident in, you'll actually be excited to ditch the jeans and suit up — not only when you're required to, but just for the hell of it.
Second, the skinny suit.
There's a very big difference between "fitted" and "skinny." The trend towards slimmer silhouettes for men's suits over the past few years is overwhelmingly good news, especially compared to the pinstriped potato sacks that have been on the racks in years and decades past.
But as with any good idea, it can be taken too far. The key to a slimming silhouette is not to simply take it to the limit and squeeze yourself into a smaller and smaller suit, it is about creating balance and a flattering shape that complements your particular frame. You've heard enough times that the best dressed are those who make it look effortless.
To look sharp you need to look comfortable, and there's nothing comfortable about the guy squeezed into his jacket like a sausage. Make sure you have enough room across your chest and thighs to gesture and point and stuff. No need to do sit-ups in the store, but make sure the suit moves with your body and flows along its contours.
Aronow: Any last (or should I say first) words for the dudes looking to take the plunge and cop a nice suit?
Lewis: A suit should not be the problematic outlier in your wardrobe, the thing you cringe to put on for weddings, job interviews and funerals. Do a bit of hunting and find the suit that feels good for you, a garment you're excited to wear. Nobody is ever going to look down on you for being a bit more dressed up than the next guy in the office.
If there's any doubt in your mind about the need to put on a suit more often and sharpen your look, I'll give you one simple, all-important reason: the lady in your life. I've seen a lot of couples come through our shop over the years, and trust me, when the guy steps out in that finished custom suit for the first time…her eyes invariably light up.
About the brand: Brooklyn Tailors was founded in 2008 by Danny Lewis and Brenna Boyce. They offer custom, off-the-rack and bespoke suits and shirts, all of which are available at their shop at 358 Grand Street in Williamsburg. Most recently they launched a ready-to-wear collection that is now available at retailers like Barney's Co-Op, Penelope's in Chicago and Cassidy in Tokyo. Check out their online store here.


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Georgia May Jagger Shows Off Her Capsule Collection For Hudson Jeans!
The model turned designer shows off the collection she created in her hot new campaign
We're used to seeing Georgia May Jagger's seductive stare and svelte frame splashed across billboards for Hudson Jeans, but her latest campaign isn't just another ad — the model collaborated with the Creative Director for Hudson Jeans, Benjamin Taverniti, on a capsule collection of denim which she shows off in the latest shots!
The capsule collection, consisting of five different styles, has a rock n' roll chic vibe. Georgia said she was inspired by her mother's vintage Wrangler collection and, of course, the spirit of rock n' roll! "My collection has a whole new cut, they are based on the style of jeans my mum wore in Texas in the 70's. They are not high-waisted but they are a mid-rise which is great for us shorter girls and also very flattering on the hips and bum. We also are using new kinds of stretch denim fabrics exclusively developed for us which make them very comfortable. It was also really important that they be from a woman's point of view so I asked all sorts of women – my mom and friends and family – for their input." The standard skinny jeans have a higher waist line and come in a variety of washes. Some even have lace-up detailing on the back and zippers down the sides.
The collection officially launched online this month, and Georgia will be on hand at Neiman Marcus in LA on Mar. 17 to celebrate the denim!


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Current Pulaski Technical College students can register for summer 2012 classes beginning Tuesday, April 3, through May 24.
Any student who plans to receive federal financial aid for summer must register for all summer classes during the Summer I enrollment period. This includes all classes that the student plans to take during Summer I, Summer Extended and Summer II.
Students will not receive financial aid for any Summer II class added after Monday, June 4.
Financial aid regulations require that enrollment in all summer terms be established by the census date (June 4), which is the date the college determines aid eligibility.
Aid eligibility for new students will be reviewed after the college receives the student's Summer 2012 Financial Aid Request form and after the student enrolls in summer 2012 courses. Current students should check their student email for directions on completing their aid process for Summer 2012.
To register for classes, log into the MyPTC portal account and click on the Campus Connect tab. Please visit the Advising and Career Center, Campus Center Building 318 on the Main campus in North Little Rock or the Student Services office at the Little Rock-West or Little Rock-South locations for help in choosing or registering for classes.
Registration for students new to Pulaski Tech will be May 23-24 at the Main campus in North Little Rock.
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Henry Cisneros
Alumni Programs to host talk by Henry Cisneros
By Marcia Mattingly
UTSA Office of Alumni Programs
(Oct. 11, 2006)--The UTSA Alumni Association will host a talk by Henry Cisneros at 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Marriott Northwest hotel, Loop 410 and Interstate 10 interchange.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Cisneros will speak on "Public-Private Partnerships: Forging New Relationships That Will Rebuild Our Communities," as part of the Connections Networking Breakfast Series. The event is sponsored by Citibank.
Cisneros is former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (1993-97) and former mayor of San Antonio (1981-89). As chairman of the CityView companies, he works to help create high-quality housing for America's working families by partnering with homebuilders.
The first Hispanic American mayor of a major U.S. city, Cisneros served four terms in office. He helped rebuild the city's economic base and spurred the creation of jobs through massive infrastructure and downtown improvements, making San Antonio one of the nation's most progressive cities.
As secretary of housing under Pres. Bill Clinton, Cisneros is credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation's public housing developments and formulating policies that contributed to today's record homeownership rate.
Connections breakfasts are an opportunity for the UTSA community, alumni and friends to become reacquainted and meet community leaders and educators. Each quarterly breakfast features a seasoned professional who offers his or her insights, unique experiences and hard-won advice.
The breakfasts are open to the public; admission is $25, $20 for UTSA Alumni Association Members and UTSA students. Corporate sponsorships are welcome.
Make reservations at the UTSA Alumni Programs Web site or call (210) 458-4133.
The UTSA Alumni Association promotes and serves the university and its 64,000 alumni with programs that maintain relationships with students and faculty, forge new community partnerships and encourage continuing educational and professional development.


text: I have been gradually adding more plants for bees, and am looking for ideas for a partial-to-mostly-shade area. Purple coneflower and beebalm do well there, but I am looking for some more variety. I was wondering if anyone knows of any annuals or perennials that do well in partial shade that bees like. I live in Eastern New York state, so our winters are pretty cold.


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New baggage rules for Ivory members
18 June 2014 | On European KLM flights booked per 1 October 2014, Flying Blue Ivory members will be able to bring hand baggage free of charge only. Ivory members can then bring a suitcase for EUR 7.50 or 1500 Miles – if arranged on KLM.com.
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For KLM flights, you have the choice to reserve extra options such as our extra comfortable seat types. This way, we can keep our ticket prices nice and lean.
The same goes for baggage on our European flights. After all, many travellers within Europe travel lightly - with hand baggage only. And why pay for something you don't use?
Until now, all Flying Blue members could check in at least 1 suitcase for free on any KLM flight.
To continue keeping our tickets nicely priced, Ivory Flying Blue members will be able to take only hand baggage free of charge on European flights that are booked on or after 1 October on KLM.com. They can check in a suitcase for just EUR 7.50 per one-way, if arranged on KLM.com. Paying with Miles is also possible.
The new rules apply to tickets that are issued on or after 1 October – so if you book through a travel agent, please check with them when booking before that date.
Silver, Gold or Platinum Flying Blue members on any KLM flight, and everyone travelling on an intercontinental KLM flight, can continue to check in at least 1 bag for free – both in Economy Class and Business Class.
What's my baggage allowance?
In a nutshell, here's what Ivory Flying Blue members can expect from European KLM flights booked on or after 1 October 2014:
- 1 hand bag and 1 accessory (combined up to 12 kg!) you can continue to bring for free in the cabin
- You can bring a suitcase for EUR 7.50 (one way) if arranged on KLM.com. In My Trip or when checking in on KLM.com you can also pay with 1500 Miles. The airport fee will be EUR 15 (one way).
On all European (and intercontinental) KLM flights that you book before 1 October 2014, Ivory members can check in 1 suitcase free of charge. If you'd like to take more, you can also arrange this at a 20% discount on KLM.com.
Booked a flight? Log in to My Trip to view your personal baggage allowance.
Don't have a booking? Check the baggage rules and fees per KLM flight
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You can arrange to take (extra) check-in baggage for KLM flights on KLM.com (also on your mobile), as early as you want and at a discount:
- While booking your flight on KLM.com
- Through My Trip, until 48 hours before departure (also pay with Miles)
- When checking in, from 30 hours until 1 hour before departure (also pay with Miles)
Once at the airport, arranging (extra) baggage is possible at a self-service machine, a baggage drop-off point or at the desk. You'll then be charged the airport fee – so don't miss out on the discount on KLM.com!


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Platinum Tools 22-in-1 Screwdriver Kit Designed for Security Professionals
Visit Platinum Tools at ISC West 2014 to learn more about the 22-in-1 security screwdriver kit.
By SSI Staff · March 27, 2014
Platinum Tools of Camarillo, Calif., launches the 22-in-1 security screwdriver kit.
Designed specifically for security professionals, the set provides optimal versatility for both security and traditional applications, according to the company.
The 11 double-ended shaft-style bits include multiple sizes of security Torx, hex and Robertson along with spanners and tri-wings. It also includes standard slotted and Phillips bits.
"The handle features a non-slip, comfort grip and a shaft design that reaches screws recessed up to five inches deep," says John Phillips, Platinum Tools product manager.
Learn more about this product by visiting Platinum Tools at Booth No. 4045 at ISC West 2014.


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Video art from "Landscapes" exhibit
UTSA faculty member's art featured at Blue Star
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(Sept. 16, 2008)--Digital paintings by Leslie Raymond, UTSA assistant professor of new media in the Department of Art and Art History, are on exhibit through Sept. 28 in "Landscapes" at the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center's Gallery 4.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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According to the exhibition description by Emily Morrison, Artpace curatorial assistant, Raymond draws on themes from 17th and 18th century landscape painting to investigate the grandeur of nature, capturing subtle changes in light and texture through time-lapse footage and long-take filming. Displayed on flat-panel monitors, the nine video-loop compositions in the series also consider composition, color, shape and form.
A video artist exploring ways to expand the scope of the evolving medium of digital painting, Raymond was born in Saint Paul, Minn., and raised in Detroit. She received a B.F.A. in film and video at Rhode Island School of Design and an M.F.A. from the University of Michigan School of Art and Design.
Her solo and collaborative films and videos have been presented at festivals including the 50th Sydney Film Festival dLux Media Arts program (Australia), the Lausanne Underground Film and Video Festival (Switzerland), Loop Barcelona (Spain) and the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Santa Fe (Argentina) in which her work was awarded first place in video installation.
Raymond and her partner, Jason Jay Stevens, have collaborated in multimedia performance and installation as Potter-Belmar Labs since 1999. They have performed and exhibited work in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Antonio and Lincoln, Neb.
The Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is at South Alamo and Probandt streets in San Antonio's Southtown district. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.
For more information, call Leslie Raymond at (210) 458-4386 or Blue Star at (210) 227-6960.


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Person or group who neurotically harrasses you to wear a helmet on your bike, even though riding in a car, carrying laundry down stairs, or just walking across a street statistically causes more serious or fatal head injuries every year.
God, that Helmet Nazi Kathy was practically foaming at the mouth when I told her I didn't need headgear!
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text: Vapor Cannister PCM Trouble Code Way back in early January 2005, our then new 2004 Chevrolet Suburban registered a "Check Engine" light. The Vehicle went to 3 different dealers for that same issue, at least a dozen times, but the trouble code was never permanently resolved at any of the Chevrolet dealers. The trouble code would always return within a month or two. During early 2007, a local Cadillac dealer's "trouble resolution" technician, researched the problem, purged the code, then using a GM factory scanner, he "expanded the parameters" for that vapor cannister system, effectively resolving the trouble code issue. He told me that this issue came up every so often, with the full size GM SUVs. My Suburban has never displayed the "Check Engine" light since that time, which has been some 6 years. Recently, during December of 2012, the speedometer went haywire in my Suburban, so the selling Chevrolet dealer ordered a new instument cluster for the SUV. This was installed during January 2013, and everything was just fine, until Tuesday PM, Feb 5, 2013. Apparently, the GM Dealer Technician flashed the PCM to verify the speedometer error, and that action has apparently set the PCM back to it's default mode. Now, We have this same trouble code AGAIN, for the vapor cannister issue. A local parts store manager authenticated the trouble code, as his scanner verified the problem as Vapor Cannister Issues. This AM, I called the dealer who recently performed the instrument cluster installation, and the assistant manager told me that he's never heard of "expanding the parameters" to solve PCM issues, and yet, he claims 36 years in the automotive business. I appreciate the fact that the Chevrolet/GM dealer did a very fine job installing the instrument cluster, however, I can no longer find the GM Cadillac Technician who corrected this vapor cannister trouble code issue, some 6 years ago. He may have retired, or moved on to another employer. My question is, what can be done to permanently resolve this Vapor Cannister Trouble Code?? The problem was non-existent for six years, and the Chevy Dealers locally seem to be lacking the ability to handle this particular issue. Is it possible for You to direct Me to someone who has this technical knowledge? My Suburban has fairly low driven miles on the odometer, is in very decent condition, and I'm currently not in the market to buy a new SUV. Perhaps in another 4 or 5 years, but it's just not in the financial plan at the moment. Thank You for any assistance rendered!


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AUDIO after practice: Randy Cunneyworth | P.K. Subban | Carey Price | Tomas Kaberle
P.K. on whether hockey is enjoyable for him these days:"I'm always having fun, man. Sometimes I have too much fun and it gets me into trouble."
Carey Price on Tim Thomas: "It's bold and good on him. He's standing up for something he believes in, I guess."
If Price were on a Stanley Cup winner, would he meet Stephen Harper?
"I'd be there with bells on. But that's just me. Everyone has their own opinions."
Tetteri Nokelainen and Travis Moen are doubtful for Wednesday's game against the scary Red Wings.
Ryan White still isn't ready.


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Video from the 2011 Kickstarter campaign for Empires of the Void
The set up for science fiction 4X video games is quite simple. A player starts with a galactic map, a single planet, and usually one colony ship — allowing the player to inhabit a second star system at the beginning of the game. From there the goal is simple: take over the galaxy by exploring new planets, expanding your empire, exploiting new resources, and exterminating the other players in the game — thus the name 4X gaming. While games like Starcraft offer a similar experience in a real-time strategy environment, older classic titles like the Masters of Orion franchise offered the same mission with turn-based strategy game play. Empires of the Void takes this turn-based strategy game into a tabletop gaming medium.
(Note: the game funded successfully last year on Kickstarter and is now available for purchase.)
The amount of effort, strategic prowess, and time it takes to play a tabletop game runs along a spectrum. At one end are the casual games like Zombie Dice or simple card games like FlowerFall. In the middle of the spectrum come games which reside in the sweet spot for family gaming. Here you find the vast majority of strategy game titles such as Ticket to Ride, Carcassone, Settlers of Catan, and Dominion. When everyone knows how to play, these games tend to run an hour or less and require a reasonable amount of decision making and planning. Then there are the games on the far end of the spectrum. These behemoths can take several hours to play, offer deep strategic thinking, and complex rules. Continue Reading "Empires of the Void Brings 4X Gaming to Your Tabletop" »


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Last month, Libyan dissident Najla Aburrahman begged western media to pay attention to the bloodbath unfolding in her country. "If the Libyan protesters are ignored," she wrote, "the fear is that [Libyan dictator Muammar] Qaddafi—a man who appears to care little what the rest of the world thinks of him—will be able to seal the country off from foreign observers, and ruthlessly crush any uprising before it even has a chance to begin."
Since then, hundreds of protesters have been killed by Qaddafi's troops, and many civilians are fleeing the country if they can. But what refugees and others left behind? This photo essay bears witness to their plight. Click here for the latest updates on what's happening in Libya.


text: Is it safe to say the Giants are the best at NFL when it comes to clock management? Eli knows how to stretch a drive and munch on clock time when it's called for. That's kind of overlooked when you see him on his two-minute drills. He was able to stretch a single drive almost 10 minutes in XLII, and take up half of the first quarter on the opening drive in XLVI with a declining run game that was ranked dead last in the regular season (although better in the postseason). Then that safety meant that Brady only saw one snap in basically the entire first quarter. I wish more people could see the value in a QB being able to do that. It doesnt' show up much in highlight reels because it's the most boring football that you could possibly show to an audience. But it has to be deflating to an opposing offense to get all fired up and then spend 10 game minutes (which has to translate into half an hour real-time at least) on the sideline.


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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Is taking photos of microfilm a good or bad practice, what do you think?
5 comments:
- Apple said...
I photographed the letter collection my family donated to the University of Michigan's, Bentley Historical Library. There were unwilling to photocopy such a large collection. In three days I took 3300 images. The librarians there were quite helpful and even offered some tips on how to photograph curled or torn letters without further damaging them. I picked a table with good light and away from other researchers.
- Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 6:10:00 PM EST
I used my camera at the Library of Va to copy a chancery case that was well over 100 pages. It was great, since it would have taken months if the library copied if for me (they only copy so many pages in the record room per day per person).
I still make real copies on my direct line for deeds, wills, etc but when doing work on other lines, it has been great to use my camera. [Remember to turn off the flash when using the mircofilm machines to keep the bounce back on the white boards down.]
- Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6:37:00 PM EST
- cheekygnome said...
After visiting many times in the past only to find that I've gotten there on a day where the microfilm copiers are spitting out extremely poor copies I would certainly have no problem personally with someone taking photos.
- Friday, January 15, 2010 at 2:18:00 AM EST
- GrannyPam said...
I have photographed images in microfilm screens for many years. Since I find it to be a good way to save time and take perfect notes. Also, I could probably not spend the amount of money required to buy copies of everything I have photographed.
I ask the rules about cameras when I enter a facility.
Cameras are not allowed in most courthouses, so I buy the copies there, or extract the information I need.
- Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 3:48:00 PM EST
- John said...
The microfilm machines at my library (St. Louis, MO) cost only a quarter. The one time I tried taking a photograph, it didn't come out, I think due to the flash.
Now the library has installed several machines where you can bring in a USB flash drive, and 'print' the microfilm directly to an image file. They don't charge anything for that.
- Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:00:00 PM EST


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A shop in vocatioinal high schools that is completely pointless. Were all the people who are retarded enough to take an everyday chance of dieing go into. Anybody that takes this shop feels inportant because they do the average easy work that 75% of americans are too lazy but yet capable of doing themselfes. After taking this shop you will learn two things. 1 how to tac wires up against a beam and rip them apart after and 2 you just wasted 4 years of your life hanging out with a bunch of guys in a room with a bunch of wires.
At a funeralo what happened to him?he's an electrician o you mean he wasted 4 years of his life in the electricity shop having a sausage fest just to die?yup thats what i said
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RIM Ditches Name, Becomes "BlackBerry", Announces BlackBerry 10 Smartphones
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BlackBerry plugs Alicia Keys to be its Creative Director; UK launch is today; Canada, Feb.; U.S. in March
At a
live launch event
simultaneously held in New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Dubai, Johannesburg, Jakarta and Delhi Waterloo, Ontario-based Research in Motion, Ltd. (
) loaded its bullets into the chamber in what may be its final bid to remain an elite smartphone maker.
I. RIM is Dead, BlackBerry Lives On
CEO Thorsten Heins
took the stage as the event kicked off cheering, "Innovation is at the heart of RIM. Finally here we are! We absolutely knew [BB10] was risky. [It] took heartfelt and...brutal honesty, [buit] we have transformed ourselves inside and out, we have defined our vision. We have reinvented this company and want to reflect this in our brand."
In an early surprise RIM announced that it was ditching its name (RIM) and changing its ticker symbol to unify the brand and company name under a single word -- BlackBerry.
RIM is changing its ticker symbol on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) to "BB". The new ticker symbol is not yet active, but will be swapped in, in coming days.
The veteran phonemaker, who was building the smartphone industry long before Apple, Inc. (
) iPhones and Google Inc. (
) Androids came along, today accounts for
only about 1 out of every 20 smartphones
sold worldwide. But there has been tremendous interest in
BlackBerry 10
(BB10), and the name change bombshell was just the start of the show.
II. Meet the Q10, Z10
RIM announced a pair of BB10 devices at the event.
The first, the Z10, is a full-touch model. It packs a 4.2-inch screen, and 356 PPI resolution. Available in black and white color selections, the handset features a modern stylized backplate.
BlackBerry Z10
The second phone, the Q10 is the
rumored keyboard-equipped
BB10 handset. It features a 3.1-inch screen
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RIM -- err... BlackBerry -- also showcased features of the new OS. The first demo involved BlackBerry Flow, BB10's answer to real-time multi-tasking. In the demo apps were swapped in an out quickly, with smooth animations.
A new BlackBerry Hub was also demoed, which aggregates email, Facebook, Inc. (FB), LinkedIn Corp. (LNKD), and BBM messages. You can peek at the BB Hub using either a notification LED or a swipeable drop-down. The Hub aggregates meetings and events from all the various platforms into a single centralized location.
Mr. Heins explains, "We have the aspiration to be the best keyboard experience period."
RIM's new keyboard features some interest features to allow for faster email/message composition. For example there's multi-language word-prediction, which allows you to swipe words upwards to add them. And you can swipe down to access the number pad, rather than having to click a virtual button (although a virtual button is also available).
III. New Core Apps Spice Things up for BlackBerry Brand
Given its business-heavy clientelle, perhaps the most important new feature in the QNX-based operating system is BlackBerry balanced, which allows the phone to operate in two distinct states; work mode and home mode. The goal is to allow users to carry one device that serves both as their personal device, and their work device, while separating those roles to prevent distraction from either purpose.
In work mode you get an entirely different app store from in home mode, with a different selection of apps, which can be customized by your employer. Work apps are noted by a little briefcase on their icon. They have set storage limits.
RIM Let's you easily switch between work and home profiles. [Image Source: AnandTech]
BlackBerry Messenger, which boasts 60 million users worldwide now supports video calling. The look of it is similar to FaceTime (on the iPhone), Google Talk on Android, or Skype on Windows Phone.
Another interesting feature is BlackBerry Screen Share, which allows you to stream the contents of your camera and/or screen to a remote viewer either on a computer or smartphone. Thus you can flip through presentations, do a guided tour of websites, or other interesting applications. The Screen Share is built into the BBM Video Chat app.
Another key core app is BlackBerry Remember. Remember allows you to save Evernote notes, emails, tasks, attachments, photos, videos, URLs to reminders, in a catch-all grab-bag to remind you of important things you need to do.
BlackBerry has beefed up the camera app a bit, too with dragable focus. The photography app also features built in filters (similar to Instagram or the endless alternatives) and basic photo editing tools.
Another cool core app is BlackBerry Story Maker, which allows you to create video presentations, complete with titles, background music, and credits.
IV. Availability Announced; No U.S. BB10s Until March
BlackBerry is aiming for
BlackBerry World
, its new app store, to be a one-stop location for both apps and media, much like Apple's iTunes or Google's Play store. The new store will feature content from "all major record labels and independents", and video content from every major television network.
The app side of the store will feature famous titles, such as Angry Birds peppered among a catalog of 70K apps. Multiple apps can be installed simultaneously, without the need for reboots (an annoyance in past BlackBerry operating systems).
BlackBerry World will feature media and apps.
The UK gets the Z10 first, with the device launching today. Canadian carriers will also get their hands on the Z10 early, with a Feb. 5 launch. The Z10 will be priced at $149 in Canada on a three-year contract. Carriers in the United Arab Emirates, an affluent BlackBerry haven, will get it Feb. 10.
Pre-orders in the U.S. are starting now, but the physical Z10 launch won't be until March on various U.S. carriers.
Every major carrier in the U.S.
(Verizon Communications Inc.'s (
) and Vodafone Group Plc.'s (
) Verizon Wireless, AT&T Inc. (
), Sprint Nextel Corp. (
), and T-Mobile USA) will carry a BlackBerry device this spring.
re-based "Classic" plans, as well.
Every major U.S. Carrier will carry the BB10.
It thus appears the analysts who predicted that the platform's launch would be
delayed to March
were partially right.
V. BB Plugs Alicia Keys as its Celebrity Endorser
Much like Intel
Corp. (
), BlackBerry offered up an interesting token celebrity appointment at the end of its show. It announced that pop star Alicia Keys would be its new "Global Creative Director". She told the crowd, "[I used to be a BlackBerry user, but I left it for something that] had a little more bling."
[Image Source: CrackBerry]
Now Ms. Keys is back in the fold.
In addition to her music career, Ms. Keys will now be in charge of coordinating retailers, designers, carriers, and developers. She will also be expected to keep BlackBerry in the loop with the entertainment industry.
But BlackBerry wasn't done with celebrity endorsers. It also showed off its so-called "BB Keep Moving project", which featured world-famous athletes and filmmakers submitting fan-created films.
In all, the event seemed to fire on all cylinders -- it certainly was more consistent than
the Windows Phone 8 launch event
, which featured some highs and lows. And it was relatively succinct. Now all that remains to be seen is how the market reacts.
"We do believe we have a moral responsibility to keep porn off the iPhone." -- Steve Jobs
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There's more to being a drummer than keeping the beat. Of course that helps, but ideally you need to be interesting and colourful enough to do interviews (because, speaking from experience, there are very few drummers TimeOut agrees to interview) and you also have to be able to write songs. I tell ya, it's not just about sitting up the back and counting the beat.
And because Ringo Starr, arguably the world's best-known drummer, is in town with his "All Starr Band" on Saturday night, this column is a tribute to the sticksmen and women - think Karen Carpenter, Cindy Blackman (aka Mrs Carlos Santana) and, um, Meg White, who was more style over substance but she made an impact, nonetheless - of this world.
Ringo wrote some of the Beatles' songs, like the whimsical Octopus's Garden and sang lead vocals on Yellow Submarine, which obviously set him up nicely for a future career in kids' television as narrator on Thomas the Tank Engine.
He's in the more gentlemanly class of drummer, similar to Rolling Stone Charlie Watts, say, only not as flashy and clever.
Ringo relies on being solid, almost workmanlike, with an added sense of humour and fun. Anyway, Charlie is freakish, the way he conjures up hard-out rock 'n' roll beats while hardly raising a sweat or getting a hair out of place.
Me, I prefer the wild, sweaty animal style of drumming like that of the late John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures), and Dave Lombardo (Slayer). Although all three are different animals, with Bonham the pounding-yet-funky drummer, Grohl the flailing battery-powered bunny, and Lombardo the mechanical animal (check out Raining Blood for proof).
In fact, watching a good drummer in action is something to behold, as they wind up, unleash (yes, very much like Animal on The Muppets) and then reel their adrenalin and energy back in to tinkle the cymbals delicately, with elegance and poise. It really is like the biathlon - the Winter Olympics sport that's a mix of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting - of music, where you have to calm down, lower your heart rate and nail that simmering high-hat roll (or whatever the correct drumming language is).
Still, even though I have much respect for the men and women sitting on the stool, I start to glaze over whenever there's a whiff of a drum solo coming up. And you get a sense the majority of the crowd feel that way too - yet they let the dear old drummer have a moment in the spotlight and politely applaud as they go off on some incoherent, free jazz-rock fusion tangent.
I couldn't care less if Bonham came back from the dead to do a drum solo, there is no need for them. But, like I say, much respect.
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The New Zealand women's cricket side are approaching the upcoming Super Six stage of the women's World Cup as virtually knockout, which is just as well because they can't afford any slip-ups if they are to advance to the final.
The White Ferns qualified second from their group and carry over two points into the Super Sixes phase.
Australia top the standings with four points and will be favourites to secure one spot in the final but four of the six teams carry over two points meaning competition for the other place in the final will be tight. New Zealand start in third with a run-rate (+0.974) inferior only to the West Indies (+1.608) but winning cricket will be their primary focus.
The White Ferns meet Sri Lanka on Friday in the first of the Super Six matches and will also take on the West Indies on Monday and defending champions England next Wednesday. The top two teams advance to the final in Mumbai on February 17.
Sri Lanka have been inconsistent so far in the tournament. They upset England by one wicket in their first match but were then rolled by the West Indies by 209 runs before cruising past hosts India - they didn't carry any points over from that match because India didn't progress.
Friday's game is one New Zealand need to win and captain and opening batsman Suzie Bates said they were aware they couldn't afford to make any slip-ups as the tournament stepped up in intensity. They will also need to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Australia.
"It's exciting and there are going to be lots of challenges ahead,'' Bates said. "It's almost a knockout phase from now on and we can't afford to drop a match. We have the ability to beat all of those sides so we are looking forward to the challenge.''
Bates has had a good tournament so far, putting together scores of 73, 65 not out and a terrific 102 in a losing effort against Australia. The 25-year-old has now played 52 one-day internationals since her debut in 2006 and scored 1642 runs at an average of 36.48 with a high score of 168 against Pakistan in 2009. She has also chipped in with 37 wickets with her medium pacers at an average of 30.45.
The White Ferns will need more out of their batting lineup throughout the rest of the competition and they were in deep trouble against Australia when reduced to 39 for four before Bates and Katie Perkins (41) steadied the ship. They will also need to get used to conditions in Mumbai where the rest of their matches are after playing their first three games in Cuttack.
"We have had some real positives from our pool matches and we just need to carry on doing the work with the bat,'' Bates said. "I think if we are honest, we have lost wickets early and we need to learn... to be really content with scoring when the bowlers give us width.
"It would also be nice to have a few tosses go our way in the next few games because we have been unfortunate with the early starts and been put into bat. It's been tough early on.''


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You have certainly been busy. Good job on all. thanks for sharing.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
You have certainly been busy. Good job on all. thanks for sharing.
Loevely quilts. When did you sleep?
They are all great, but I absolutely love the Dalmatian one! Think I have some of the hot air ballon fabric, have to use it someday. You have been very busy.
Theres nothing wrong with me a little chocolate won't fix.
You are on a Streak ! What a amazing amount of work. I like them all.
you have been very busy and they are all beautiful
Holy cow! (and I thought I was busy...) Great work...I love the ones with the balloons, and the pastel one with the butterflies.
You've put out a lot of beautiful work! Great job!
Wayne & Gabriele, the married quilters.
Nice quilts, you have been very busy.
Lori - MamaBear
Amazing! They are ALL wonderful. The first one with the puppies is my favorite, though I do love them all. There is something for everyone to love. Very impressive indeed.


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Seeing Double: Twins Gallery

Our girls are double the trouble! Check out the hottest twin's we've had pose throughout the years.

There is no better way to celebrate our summer double issue than by taking a double take on some of the sexiest twins we've had pose for Playboy. The Collinson twins, in October of 1970, were the first twins shot for Playboy; they went on to star in many British films in the seventies such as Groupie Girl and Permissive. They were even shot by famed glamour photographer Harrison Marks. Since then, twins have appeared as Playmates, Cyber Girls& in a special edition of our Sexy Wives series.
One of the most famous set of twins was the Bentley sisters, who were also at one time Hugh Hefner's girlfriends. "I loved the photo shoot," said Mandy Bentley about posing for Playboy. "The first time Stephen Wayda asked if we could take off our robes, I think Sandy was a little nervous. But I felt like, 'Whoo, let's go!'"
Bernaola Twins (Carol and Darlene) Misses January 2000, Campbell Twins (Jennifer and Natalie) Misses December 2008, Collinson Twins (Madeleine and Mary) Misses October 1970, Shannon Twins (Karissa and Kristina) Misses July/August 2009, Teles Twins (Deisy and Sarah) Misses December 2003, Van Breeschooten Twins (Karin and Mirjam) Misses September 1989, Barbi Twins (Shane and Sia) Cover Girls, Bentley Twins (Sandy and Mandy) May 2000 Cover, Nathalie and Stephanie Sexy Wives, Kellerman Twins (Kat and Cassie) Cyber Girls February 2008, Jenks Twins (Cassandra and Catlin) Co-Eds August 2005.


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Missed out last month - but in for this month! Sending Lori PM now.
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Missed out last month - but in for this month! Sending Lori PM now.
Yep. Yep. I am in again. This is so much fun!! Thanks Lori!!
I am sending PM in next few minutes!
Funny. The last three posts had pets in them!
Here's your hint, SP ... you asked for something that has holes in it!
I'm in again! Off to send my pm now, before we are washed away with all of the rain. It's supposed to start again this evening. But as my DS in Ohio says well Mom at least its not snow and ice!
Its ok Quilty-Louise, my day will come :shock:...
I would love to join in but, I live in the UK. I am happy to post internationally though. I did a secret scrap booking swap once and I loved it. A quilting one seems so much more fun though.
Jan x
Send your information Jan. We have other swappers who are in England, Scotland and Japan that I personally have exchanged with - oh, forgot Australia, although I haven't seen her post in a while.
Oh that is great thank you. I am more than happy to post overseas but obviously if there are people nearer to me that are not happy to post overseas that is fine by me too. I am really looking forward to this.
Jan, wonderful to see you in this swap, too! The two most fun swaps on the board are the secret pal and doll quilt swaps! Get ready for a lot of teasing on this one! :p


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But this is the problem at the moment - those photos should be a 6 or 7 - i.e. aboove average, better than good, but not earth shattering. Don;t get me wrong, I like those shots, and would happily have them in my portfolio, but they are "only" technically competent bug macros. To get more than that there should be something special. The rating system seems to have skewed such that 6 = poor, 7 = average, 8 = competent, 9 = quite good and 10 = good. This leaves no room for photos such as
droplet(See, I do like your pictures!)
The risk with having comments only is that it turns into betterphoto.com, whereby a picture of the stars and stripes gets a million comments and a conventional "good" photo gets none.


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AU is no longer accepting applications to this program.
Aurora University offers a post-baccalaureate secondary education certification program designed for aspiring middle and high school teachers. Individuals with an earned bachelor's degree in any field other than education are potential candidates.
Candidates in this program earn their secondary school teacher certification, and may also earn a middle school endorsement with just two extra courses (three, if you are a math education candidate). Courses primarily are offered in the evening, to cater to busy adult schedules. Plans are underway to offer additional courses for a master's degree after an individual earns certification in this program.


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Each year, Victoria's Secret whips up a limited edition pink robe for their cast of Angels. Backstage, Lindsay Ellingson shows off this year's hot pink version with crystal wings embedded in the back.
Constance Jablonski geared up for her second year as a Victoria's Secret angel with a big lunch: "Vegetables, some chicken for protein, a big orange juice for vitamins, and some coffee because I am really tired."
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Creatives who know a shitload about technology. We start by investigating a new technology and push it's limits. Most of our ideas start digital but we love to make them come to life.
Our passion goes beyond the contents of our library. From Baudelaire to HTML6. We meet with experts, plunder book shops and experiment in our lab... And figure stuff out.
We love to invent things. The risk of explosions is one we're willing to take. Maybe that's why we move offices from time to time.
As Hunter S Thompson once said
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Monkey Joe's is looking for outgoing individuals who like to work with kids. We offer a fun work environment and a team of diverse people. If you are interested in working at Monkey Joe's, apply on-line for one of these positions:
Open Positions
Position: ManagementView Details
- Must be dependable and report to work on time
- Must have reliable transportation
- Open 5 days a week
- Operate a point of sale management system.
- Be knowledgeable of all facets of Monkey Joe's Business
- Manage parties and walk in play
- Coordinate party schedule with Monkey Joe's Call Center
- Merchandise concession area
- Keep center organized, clean, and presentable for business
- Responsible for the safety of all customers and resolve concerns
- Ensure store security from internal and external theft
- Review store goals
- Must be present during busiest times
Manage Employees:
- Provide employee training when necessary
- Manage employee work responsibilities
- Evaluate employee performance
- Hold monthly meetings
Minimum 2 years of management
M-Th: 10am-8pm
Fr-Sat: 10am-8:30pm
Sun: 12pm-7pm
Position: Team MemberView Details
Monitor children and promote safe playing:
Assist in daily cleaning of all areas of the center:
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by an immediate supervisor, including working the concession stand and ordering pizza
- Each jump has specific requirements of how many children can be on any one specific jump. Please view and become familiar with these restrictions and enforce them.
- Monitor game room to ensure games are operating properly
- Keep shoe bins neat and organized in designated area
- Watch the door and do not let children out unless with their parent or guardian
- Monitor that children have socks and wristbands on at all times
M-Th: 10am-8pm
Fr-Sat: 10am-8:30pm
Sun: 12 pm-7pm
Position: Party HostView Details
This person primarily deals with parties and occasionally helps out up front and on the floor. Must be great with kids. Needed more on weekends than any other days.
Greets all party guests and ensures all children have signed in with Party Check in. Ensures each room is correctly set up for every party Ensures announcements are made to call party guests to the party suite Makes sure the rooms are prepared for the parties with the paper products, drinks, pizzas, balloons and any other requests the parents may have They keep in contact with the host parents and assist in any way possible to make their stay an enjoyable one Consistently stays with the party to ensure the day is as special as possible Makes sure parents know rules/regulations and sign waivers Offer parents the option of party tabs Ensures all additions are tallied on party tab to ensure correct check out
M-Th: 10am-8pm
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Having a system for working from home MYOB New Zealand Business Division Sales Manager Scott Gardiner.
For many people, working from home is a great way to kick-start your own business. Overheads are low, the hours can be flexible and the morning commute is about as stress-free as possible. While many people love the idea of the freedom working from home brings, to make a success of your home business - or even flexible working options provided by your employer - requires good systems, a disciplined approach and expert support. But with the right systems in place, and a plan to succeed, it can not only provide you with an enviable lifestyle but also a highly successful enterprise.
Start with a plan
Every successful business is built on a solid business plan - and a home enterprise should be no different. If your business is worth pursuing, it's worth investing a few hours of your time sitting down to plan how you are going to run it, what you hope to achieve, what equipment you need, how much it will cost and how you will achieve returns.
A business plan is also a great way of evaluating whether working from home really is the best option for you. Consider its impact on managing costs, working with clients, coping with growth and development, and even taking on staff. It also helps to establish the disciplines and processes that will set you up for success later on. A business plan - along with some robust figures and projections your accountant or a good accounting system can help you develop - will also make a real difference when you front up to the bank manager for an overdraft or some business finance.
Keep a close eye on costs
A home business can be a great way to manage your costs - particularly when starting up, offering savings on key expenses like fuel, commercial rents, and operating expenses. However, running a business from home means you need to keep track of which costs, such as power, phone, internet connections and equipment, belong to your business. Getting help from your accountant or financial advisor will allow you to plan for these costs - and take advantage of any tax benefits - while avoiding blowing out the household budget.
Invest in your set up.
Although it requires some initial investment, getting set up with the tools you need to effectively run your business, is very important. While a computer is an essential element, a smartphone is probably the home business owner's most important tool - meaning you'll never miss a client call, can answer an email on the move, and check on your accounts from wherever you are. Consider the benefits of investing in reliable accounting software that will give you a clear idea of your financial situation at any point in time.
Physical elements Some of the physical elements of your home office set-up require consideration as well. A home office should be just that: an office, as working off the kitchen table or a shelf in the lounge is likely to be uncomfortable for long periods, offer too many distractions and probably won't communicate the right message if a client wants to drop in.
Manage your time
Whether your home business is service-oriented or you are building furniture, it's likely that your time will be the most important component in your operation.
Free from the confines of the traditional workday, managing time can be one of the biggest challenges home business owners face. So start by creating working hours that you, your clients - and your friends and family - can work within. This means that when you are 'at work', you are able to focus on your business and not do the school run, pick up the dry cleaning, or meet for coffee because you are at home. Of course, as your own boss, you can choose when you want to change your schedule, but starting out with this time discipline will provide a lot more certainty for your clients. It will hopefully mean you do not have to work late into the night or on weekends to make up the time you missed during the day.
Understanding the value of your time When you are running any business, you need to ensure you are focusing your efforts on the things that will make you money. And, in doing so, get help from systems and professionals to do the time-consuming things like invoicing, GST and the books.
Because your time is so valuable, make sure you are charging for it - with a good timekeeping and billing system that ensures you capture the true value of your efforts.
Set up a support network
Another pitfall of running a home business, particularly for those starting out on their own for the first time, is that working from home can be a bit lonely. With no one to bounce ideas off, talk through any difficulties, or go to for inspiration or just a short distraction, the isolation can be a real challenge. Setting up a support network is a good way to combat this, while ensuring you get all the help and motivation you need. Other business owners, your former colleagues, friends and family, and, importantly, an accountant, business advisor or business mentor, can be valuable sources of support and a useful network for business referrals.
Next week: Building your brand from scratch will be one of your first challenges as a start up. How did brands like Icebreaker and Moa build their brand from day one?