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How One Startup Gamifies Recycling for a Greener World
Published: March 27, 2012
Name: Recyclebank
Big Idea: Recyclebank gives the planet a rewards system using gamification techniques.
Why It's Working: Recyclebank rewards environmentally friendly actions with points, which are a monetary incentive to recycle. You can also compare your behavior with others on leaderboards in the Recyclebank Ecosystem.
Recyclebank figured out gamification before gamification was gamification.
When Recyclebank was founded six years ago, no one had heard of gamification, the concept of rewarding non-game actions with points, scores or other rewards. Thanks to Foursquare, the popular geo-social network that has gamified exploration, many more of us are familiar with the term.
"I think it's interesting how the word 'gamification' — the application of gaming techniques into non-gaming environments — is in vogue," Ian Yolles, chief sustainability officer at Recyclebank, tells Mashable. "These techniques make activities more engaging and more interesting to users, and in doing so, it helps surface the process of behavior change."
Elements of gamification, such as points and rewards, were embedded in Recyclebank from the start, says Yolles. The Recyclebank Ecosystem, as it is now called, rewards you with points for taking online and offline green actions, once it's received confirmation. The Ecosystem now even includes a leaderboard, so you can compare your actions to others in your community.
In other words, Recyclebank has turned an eco-conscious lifestyle into a game.
"Gaming elements make recycling easy for people to relate to, it provides motivation and it helps put behavior in context of the larger community," Yolles says. "It's a sort of emotional engagement — and it's fun."
Though Recyclebank started by focusing on curbside recycling, there are now tons of ways to earn points: unplugging appliances, choosing greener products, pledging to take shorter showers, and making green travel decisions, such as carpooling and taking public transportation. You even earn points for purchasing Barnes & Noble Nook books.
You can then redeem points through partner retailers and brands, including Barnes & Noble, Preserve, MillionTreesNYC, thredUP, Earth911, Rent the Runway and UncommonGoods.
Recyclebank is currently active in more than 300 communities across the U.S. Whenever Recyclebank enters a new community, it forges relationships with local businesses so that they become vendors where users can redeem points.
Recyclebank's latest partnership with sustainable consumer goods company Preserve is an iPhone app, Gimme 5, launched in February. The app places Preserve's Gimme 5 program into the Recyclebank Ecosystem, rewarding users who check in at locations that recycle No. 5 plastics (the types often found in yogurt containers). Unlike plastics No. 1 and No. 2, No. 5 is accepted in less than 48% of municipalities and rarely recycled for new uses.
To date, Preserve has collected 200 tons of No. 5 plastic yogurt, hummus and cottage cheese containers at Whole Foods markets across the country. Preserve turns recycled Stoneyfield yogurt cartons into toothbrushes, for example, which are sold at retailers such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and the Park Slope Food Coop.
Mashable partnered with Venture Studio to interview Recyclebank co-founder Ron Gonen. Watch the video above to learn more about Recyclebank.
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The first thing to register in Bartholomue's mind was the fact that his whole body was in immense pain, oh and he couldn't move. Slowly his hearing came back to him. He heard voices, at least three of them to be exact two girls and a guy. He couldn't make out what they were saying because his hearing was still fuzzy. the voices started getting clearer the first one he was able to make out was that of a young girls.
"Honestly Lily that was reckless you should have had back up! He could have killed you if raven hadn't been there fast enough."
The girl sounded pretty angry. His vision was starting to come back. Fuzzy at first but it cleared up. He was sitting in a white room tied to a chair by some black substance. He looked in front of him to see three people standing there talking.the girl he had been following, a guy with dark blue hair, and a girl with jet black hair standing with her back to him. Bartholomue coughed hard blood spewing from his mouth. The lightning had really messed him up. Regardless he was at least happy that he was stopped before his psychotic self was able to do any real damage.
"Kamina he is awake!"
"So it seems Lillyana."
The sharp point of a sword was under his chin now. Bartholomue looked back up to see the black haired girl looking directly into his eyes holding a black bladed sword to his throat. He smiled at her. She was very pretty, purple eyes silky black hair and a great figure. He started to wonder what screams of pain she would make. Bartholomue coughed hard again more blood spewing forth. He looked down and away from her shaking the thoughts away. He didn't want to lose control again. The point of her sword forced him to look into her eyes again.
"Why did you try to kill my friend here?"
His hearing was fully restored now. Her question rang through his mind loud and clear.
He coughed slightly. " You wouldn't believe me if i told you."
She was staring deep into his eyes now, no his soul. He noticed her right eyes had a small yellow ring around the center of the iris. It was clear to him now she was seeing into his aura. She obviously had grand sight a trait passed down only to the most powerful of darkness wielders only three could exist in the universe at a time. To think one was standing in front of him right now. He couldn't help but think how much fun it would be to rip out her eyes for trophies and wear them around his neck. He turned his attention to the red haired girl she was wearing a large overcoat now. It would be fun to see how many holes he could put into her while she was wearing it. He look at the guy now admiring his hair which seemed like a nice trophy, yes he really wanted to scalp him. Bartholomue closed his eyes and vomited blood regaining control of himself. He needed to get back t the guild hall and drink his medicine to suppress his blood lust. The point of the sword left his throat.
"Raven! I'm going to need you to untie him."
A small explosion sounded in the back of the room. " Are you fucking crazy Kamina. This guy stopped one of my punches without lifting so much as a finger."
Kamina started o laugh. " Thats because he has the ability of kinetic manipulation physical attacks. heated attacked freezing attacks, and sound attacks won't affect him. On top of the power he has the power of light and he worships the Star God. So he can even multiform. Probably something with claws seeing what he did to your jacket."
Bartholomue was surprised, she had learned so much about his powers just from looking into his eyes and reading his life aura. Her ability, Grandsight was impressive indeed. Raven walked around behind him and untied the strange ropes.
Bartholomue was confused, "Why are you releasing me?"
Kamina looked into his eyes again. "The girl you almost killed, her name is Lilyana, and she is my best friend. This isn't a matter of vengeance or anything. It's a matter of I need to know if you were you so I know what to blame."
Bartholomue was shocked, had she figured out his secret that he loses control. What else had she figured out? Did she see guil plans could she see his thoughts as well? Kamina motioned for him to follow her as she walked through a door the appeared on the left wall of the room. Before he followed he noticed Lilyana giving him a look, not one of hate but of fear. He must have really scared her when he lost it.
"Hey! Lets go!" Bartholomue turned to follow Kamina.
Through the door was a large open room that seemed like some kind of training arena. Kamina stopped at the far end and sheathed her sword.
She called out to her friends. " Raven you and lilyana watch from the observation room!" She addressed him directly. " You and me are going to fight. I want to see your abilities in action."
A fight? What is she crazy? Why bring me here to fight me? What if I killed her? Isn't she scared? Although ripping her apart would be fun, tearing off a limb or two? Maybe I'll get those eyes of her's. Bartholomue shook himself to keep the thoughts at bay. He took his stance putting his hands out in front of him and positioning his legs. He looked over to Kamina to see her standing with no stance at all. Confused he decided to make the first move and rushed at her with a tiger strike. He closed the distance quickly and just before he hit her he was dragged sideways and slammed into a wall. Batholomue got up even more confused then he was before he attacked. What did she do? Then he noticed it. His very own shadow stretched out all the way to her and in her hand.
She gave a sweet smile." So you finally noticed, eh. I have the power to control shadows." She whiped his shadow up sending him flying into the ceiling then back down to the floor. Bartholomue groaned. She is really tossing me around. Stupid bitch I should just rip her apart now. Yes, I bet the color of her blood is very pretty. Bartholomue got back up swiftly and blasted his shadow with light completely severing Kamina's hold on it.
Kamina smiled. "You finally let all that blood lust out I see. As only fair I should do the same."
Bartholomue felt a dark aura coming from Kamina now. It excited him he couldn't wait to dig his claws into her. He Howled a demonic cry and ran toward her his hands like that of a tigers paws. His first strike slashed her across the face spilling blood across the floor. Seeing its deep crimson color sent vibes of excitement rushing through him. More he needed, WANTED MORE. He followed up with several kicks to her chest and back keeping her in one place and finished with a double palm thrust sending her skidding back. Bartholomue let out a Maniacal laugh relishing in the thrill of battle. He had completely lost control of his blood lust by this point. He was going to kill her, rip her apart and play with the pieces. Bartholomue stopped laughing and looked at Kamina who was just standing there blood dripping from her arms, legs, chest, and face. She looked up at him with a wickedly crazy smile.
"I suppose that is your blood lust, as is fair i think I'll show you mine."
Bartholomue grabbed his face and started to laugh like a maniac. " You stupid bitch look at your self you are bleeding all over you probably don't even have the strength to land a hit on me. No, you idiot stop, she is going to kill you. Bartholomue ignored the thoughts in the back of his mind and lunged forward to finish Kamina off. When he got in range for a killing blow she grabbed the wrists of both his hands and pinned his feet to the floor with her own.
She looked him in the eyes and smiled. " Are you ready? I'm going to break you." Bartholomue watched in horror as her wounds were enveloped in darkness. When it disappeared she was completely healed.
She opened her mouth and darkness started to pour out in the shape of a serpent. It wrapped around his arms and started to crush them.
"What madness is this?! What are you doing?! STOP! STOP!" Bartholomue let out a shriek of rage blasting both of them apart.
He landed several feet away skidding on the floor. He looked up to see she was already walking back over to him. The feel of her aura was maddening like she was going to tear him apart just by looking at him.
She spoke in a dark voice. " I can taste your fear Bartholomue. I like it. It soothes my blood." Her words sent chills up his spine, but he didn't care he just wanted to rip out her tongue and feed it to her. Darkness started to pool around her feet rising up in serpent like forms around her. He smiled doing the same letting his light pool around his feet and letting it rise in serpent like forms. They rushed at each other light and darkness mixing, trading blows, and creating shock waves each time one of them blocked. They continue to trade blows energy starting to form around they from the mixing of their auras. Kamina punched him in the face which surprised Bartholomue. How was she able to hit me?! Kamina punched him several time in the chest and sent him flying with a kick. Bartholomue flew across the room into the back wall. He got up slowly his sanity having been returned. He looked up at her seeing her laughing like a crazed maniac.
"Yes! Yes! THIS RUSH, THIS FEELING IS AMAZING."
He watched in amazement as she gathered all the mixed energy from their clashing auras and formed it into an orb. She drew her black sword an placed the orb on the blade. The reaction was frightening the sword gained an aura of its own, and the worst part of it was he could see it. The aura looked like a serpent dragon trying to reach him, like it thirsted for his blood. It was a black phantom dragon that had a mouth full of jagged sharp teeth. Bartholomue couldn't move and she whispered something he could hear in his mind as she took a stance. " I call this my Secret technique. I can only use it with my sword Kai-Mun-Soi-Get-Sue. Its called spirit crusher!" Her madness exploded in his mind as she finished that sentence. Bartholomue backed against the wall in horror as she twirled her sword and made a dash for the killing blow. To think that I would die here before getting back to lumariah. I guess its only fair for a monster like me to die to a monster like her, bitch. Just as the sword was closing in on him and the phantom dragon was wrapping around him a shock wave of darkness blasted her away. She flew several feet and skidded across the ground coughing. Bartholomue was surprised to see a man standing in front of him wearing a black robe with the hood up. He gave off an aura much like Kamina'sd except ten times more powerful. He had his back to him and was facing Kamina he addressed her in a dark raspy voice.
"Kamina Ichigawa! What do you think you are doing! Do you have any idea what the consequences of your actions would have been if you had killed this man!"
She stood upright and sheathed her sword. "I'm sorry Master Darken, I lost control of myself during the clash. It was never my intention to harm him."
Bartholomue heard footstep to his left a looked to see four people standing there, a woman, she had long red hair with black streaks here and there and the most amazing rainbow colored eye looking at her he didn't feel the slightest amount of blood lust, not even the thoughts invaded his mind. She gave off a soothing aura that suppressed his blood lust. Standing to her right was a man, he was tall with short cut brown hair and deep blue green eyes,he had a star symbol under his right eye and wore a unbuttoned shirt that showed off his abs, he had a sword strapped to his belt that seemed to swirl with all the colors in the rainbow. He didn't give off an aura at all. Next to Him was another man He was slightly shorter than the other guy,and he wore a long scarf that looked like a pair of three fingered hands that dropped to the ground, his hair was jet black and covered his eyes. He was shirtless, Bartholomue could see a large scar going across his chest. He also wore a sword at his waist that was shaped like an axe, and he wore a kilt that reached all the way down to the ground. The kilt was adorned with moons of every shape and color. He had an intimidating aura that made him shiver. Next to him was a beautiful girl with black hair that reached her shoulders, and from the color of her eyes he could tell she was a beastkin spirit, because they were a deep crimson red. Looking at her made Bartholomue feel like he had never felt before. Her aura wasn't calming like the rainbow ladies. It was alluring he felt drawn to it like he was meant to be with her. She must have noticed him gawking because she looked at him and rolled her eyes.
The man with the kilt walked over to Darken. "Darken lets finish this later I'm sure she was just wanting to have a little fun."
Darken let out a sigh. " I guess so Ryan." He pointed at Kamina. "Don't think you're off the hook young lady." With that he disappeared into a dark pool in the floor.
Ryan looked back over to the lady with the rainbow eyes. " Sashire can you take Him up to the infirmary." He gestured toward Bartholomue.
Sashire walked over to him and knelt down. " I'm Sashire Shrist. I'm going to take you to the infirmary, ok?
Bartholomue craned his head around her to get a look at the girl with the black hair. Sashire noticed and laughed.
"That girl over there is Lucy Evermore." Sashire turned toward Lucy. " Hey Lucy I think you have an admirer. Lucy Responded by walking away. Sashire giggled and pick Bartholomue up.
The trip to the infirmary was a long one they must have gone up several flights of stairs and gone down a hundred hallways. The entire trip he only had one thing on his mind, Lucy. She was gorgeous the most amazingly beautiful think he had ever seen. He started to drift into unconsciousness he was really exhausted and soon he was asleep.

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The Malaysian government is very keen on tourists and foreign property investors at the moment. It has declared this year 'Visit Malaysia 2007': the goal being to attract more than 20 million tourists to the country - at least 2.5 million more than last year. And there is a second initiative in place, 'Malaysia My Second Home', to encourage longer-term visitors.
While it takes a good 13 hours to fly to Malaysia from the UK, the journey is getting cheaper. Earlier this year, aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes - Malaysia's Richard Branson - who owns the no-frills long-haul airline Air Asia X announced he would soon be offering return flights from London to Kuala Lumpur for between £41 and £231.
Malaysia is in a particularly celebratory mood this year as August marks the 50th anniversary of its independence from the UK and there are plenty of special events marking the occasion.
One reminder that remains of the colonial era is the coastal resort Port Dickson - one of the few places in the country to have retained a British name. Just 30 minutes from KL International airport and 90-minute drive from the capital, it is a popular weekend and seaside holiday destination for the capital's residents and also visitors from Singapore.
Under British rule at the end of the 19th century, the port was used to transport tin ore - the country's biggest export at the time. But it soon became popular as a resort with British colonial officials and their families.
Almost 100 years later, it had become so popular that the coast was crowded with hotels and apartments and the town entertained thousands of weekend visitors. Growing pollution and competition from other more pristine beaches on Malaysia's east coast saw it eventually fall out of favour in the 1990s. But there has recently been a major clean-up and it is on the up again.
Part of the regeneration is a holiday complex called Banyan Curve, which includes 'water homes' - chalets built on stilts over the sea. The complex is the brainchild of Dato Low Tak Fatt, a UK-educated barrister who is managing director of property developers Kuala Lumpur Metro Group. The chalets are being promoted in the UK by estate agents Barrasford and Bird, who are better known for their involvement in the Bulgarian property market. (That market has now become saturated and some investment buyers who thought they had guaranteed rental agreements have found they were false promises; however, Alan Bird insists his company was one of the earliest into Bulgaria and none of his buyers has been disappointed).
The Malaysian properties, which Barrasford and Bird is selling for between £75,912 and £124,088 fully furnished, are due for completion in December 2008. They can be bought for own-use, but most investors are buying them for rental. A 'guaranteed' rental income of 8 per cent for three years is offered, followed by a 75 per cent profit sharing arrangement that, in theory, could produce higher returns if occupancy levels increase. Investment buyers also get 10 days' free use of the property, not including weekends.
Although these properties are described as 'homes', they are effectively hotel-style apartments with no cooking facilities or washing machines. They are part of a complex run by Legend, a Malaysia hotel group established in 1996.
The charm of these apartments, which stand 15ft above the sea bed, is said to lie in the gentle sea breezes to which they are exposed. Each contains a tiny swimming/plunge pool. Some apartments are also located on the shore, but their view of the sea will be blocked by the chalets in front.
Although Malaysia was relatively unscathed by the 2004 tsunami - it was protected from the main waves by the Indonesian island of Sumatra - the developers are offering annual insurance covering the chalets against damage from tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons.
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For some, Memorial Day is a personal time of remembrance.
Hundreds of families made the trip to Spring Grove Cemetery to remember the ones they've loved and lost. It is the final resting place for more than 5,000 Tri-State veterans who served in conflicts from the American Revolution to Iraq and Afghanistan.
For the ones who loved those veterans the most, Memorial Day is just one of many days they remember that sacrifice.
Out of all ones that loved Donald 'Scotty' Morrison his mother Sue loved him the most.
"He was a character. He was a character. His nickname is the service was sunshine because of his blonde hair," said Sue as she laid flowers on his grave. "And there comes that dreaded knock on the door and they come anytime. Anytime."
Morrison died September 10th 2010 just a few weeks before he was set to come home in an IED attack in Afghanistan. He was just 23-years-old.
A few rows over, Paul Gore came to pay his respects to his uncle Russell Harris. A Vietnam veteran, Harris passed away a few years ago of kidney failure.
"At times I wish I went to the service," said Gore. "He had a lot of stories. He talked about it a lot, the different things he did."
Across Section 131 of Spring Grove Cemetery, Cathy Merkel came to put flowers on her husband's grave, another Vietnam veteran and retired Cincinnati fireman.
"I put a flag out for every appropriate holiday because that is what Ken did out of respect," said Merkel.
Her friend Ray Hulgin, a Marine Corp veteran, says he encouraged Cathy to make the trip. Though he never knew Ken personally, he knows Ken was the kind of man that served his country proudly and continued to serve his community as a firefighter.
"We ask that they do it and I believe that is why we are one of the most powerful strong countries in the world. Because of our servicemen," said Hulgin.
Still, for these families time doesn't heal all wounds. Sue Morrison says Memorial Day is one of the hardest days along with Mother's Day and Scotty's birthday. It is a constant reminder of son she loved and lost in service to his country.
"I look at his picture everyday when I wake up and every night before I go to bed and I miss him. But he died doing what he wanted to do," said Morrison.
In honor of Memorial Day, Spring Grove is continuing a tradition they have done for some time by collecting worn, tattered or faded American flags from now through the end of June. A group of boy scouts will properly decommission those flags at the Historic Civil War section on June 24th.
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The deal with United Health Europe opens the way to the privatisation of family doctors' practices. It comes after a government push to put primary care into corporate hands.
Doctors have warned that patients could suffer as conglomerates offer "cut-price deals" to win contracts. Health trusts are already under pressure to keep costs down after two years of tackling debt.
The contract for United Health Europe is its first with a London health trust. It gives the group, the largest healthcare corporation in the US, control of the Brunswick Medical Centre, King's Cross Road Practice and Camden Road Practice, Camden.
Doctors claim that it will mean the end of traditional practice and " personalised" care. But private firms argue they will open longer and offer more health checks than traditional surgeries.
Dr Richard Halvorsen, who lost out on the contract to United Health, said he was offering to spend £100 per patient while it was spending £75.
He said: "This is another example of a cut-price privatised service being imposed on patients against their will. I fear that patients will suffer as a result." He added that patients will be disrupted by an influx of new doctors and will have to become accustomed to new systems.
Under plans unveiled by health minister Lord Darzi, more private companies will be given contracts to run NHS surgeries. They are being invited to bid for 100 new GP practices and 150 health centres nationwide.
Lord Darzi is also meeting companies including Tesco and Boots to consider how they can extend access to family doctors.
The British Medical Association is campaigning against the move and issued a warning to patients that firms are out "to make a fast buck".
But the deal to bring United Health into the heart of London GP care will be more contentious as it involves an existing surgery. United Health already runs one GP practice in Normanton, Derbyshire. It argues that it has increased the practice's performance score from 81 per cent to 94 per cent and offered new tests.
Camden health trust chief executive Rob Larkman said the firm would provide "excellent services". "This has been a very rigorous process," he said.
A trust spokesman added: "All GP practices are private because all GPs are contracted. If they are spending more money on patients it costs more for the primary care trust."
But doctors who lost out on the contract are also accusing the trust of running an unfair selection process.
claim the value for money test was added at the last minute. A spokesman for the Camden GP committee said: "With United Health allocating substantially less money per patient there are fears that patients will suffer a reduction in the quality of care they receive." However Dr Pete Smith, director of primary care for United Health, said: "We are committed to providing the highest quality family doctor services. We already provide this elsewhere in the UK, where we have increased the range of services available to patients and extended opening hours from 8am to 8pm. These services have proved really popular."
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The following report is filed with the NHTSA:
Report Receipt Date: June 29, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V410000
Component(s): Electrical System
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,721
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
THE RECALL: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year WR250X motorcycles manufactured from June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011, and WR250R motorcycles manufactured from June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN: If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
THE FIX: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
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A performance that takes place in the garden of a house somewhere in Belgium. A walnut tree and a pair of hands. A poetic action in which walnuts harbour thoughts that the wind can undo in an instant. Children greet a stranger. The stranger plays near them, although they don't know her. A work that reflects on the act of communication between strangers – which defines the boundary between public and private space – through a simple technique of directing and voice over.
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Matt: NumbersMature
I sat in the boardroom staring at the numbers Paul had found. What is the significance? Three, twenty seven and nine hundred and thirteen. Something was blaringly obvious and I couldn't see it.
Three was Friday 3rd, nine hundred and thirteen must be the time the attack was going to take place. Which just left twenty seven.
What about the words, petrol and bridge. Could it be they needed twenty seven litres of petrol. What kind of bomb would need that much fuel? Stupid question, a big bomb. That left the bridge.
I went over to Paul's desk.
'Please tell me you've found something Paul.'
'Nothing. The only train that fits that time is the thirteen minutes past nine that leaves from London Bridge.' London Bridge. Why was I being so stupid!
'Where does that train go?'
'It goes out of the city towards Hastings.'
'Why would someone want to bomb Hatstings? And how would they get that much fuel on a train?' Then it hit me. 'Of course! Twenty seven, that's not the amount of fuel it's another time, twenty seven minutes out of the station? Before the destination?' My mind was about to explode. 'Keep working on that Paul, find out if there is anything special happening on that train this Friday. I'll try and find some more info.'
I immediately went to Jane, she would know what I should do. There were too many variables to wing it this time.


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Beckenham & Bromley Branch Programme 2016-17
Branch Programme
Entry to meetings is free for HA members and £2 for visitors.
Associate membership of the branch is £14 per year.
Details of events will be foun in the Branch's monthly bulletin, The Beckenham Historian, obtainable by post fro mthe Editor at £7.50 for ten consecutive issues.
For any further information please email email@example.com
All meetings take place at 8 p.m. in Christ Church Hall, Fairfield Road, Beckenham BR3 1DY unless otherwise stated. There is a public car park nearby. For public transport routes and a local map, please see the branch website www.beckenham-historical-association.org/
22 September 2016, 8.00pm
Germany since 1945: from Division to Reunification
Professor David Stevenson
This lecture is preceded by the branch AGM at 19:30
14 October 2016, 11.00am
Visit to the Reform Club
25 November 2016, 11.00am
Visit to the Armourers' Hall
Pre-booking essential
19 January 2017, 7.00pm
The Creation of the London Docks in the 19th Century
Dr. Tom Wareham
23 February 2017, 8.00pm
James I: The Wisest Fool in Christendom?
Professor Kenneth Fincham
16 March 2017, 8.00pm
The Polio Story
Dr. Tim Mason
11 May 2017. 8.00pm
The Birth of the Ballot Paper in Britain, France and the USA, 1750-1900
Dr. Tom Crook
17 June 2017, 11.00pm
Midsummer London Walk
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Wild thing: a tabby cat named Raming
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Caroline Kennedy left a deep impression upon Japan and will long be remembered for her positive role here.
"Am I the only one who gets frisked five times a year?" was a question posed on Facebook by a black man living in Tokyo last year, as he related the harassment he's received at the hands of Tokyo's finest over the years.
In September, the handsome Jun arrived in Japan from Malaysia after an international effort to rescue him and others from what were reported to be extremely dire conditions.
One cold rainy night in Tokyo's Koto Ward, two tiny kittens were rescued from inside the hood of a truck in a parking lot. Sitting atop the engine, they were surprised by the swift reactions of their rescuer who scooped them into safety. Kohnan ...
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Modern Home Exterior Boasts Weathered Steel Panels
The front facade shows the Cor-Ten steel panels that wrap the second floor of this home. The panels, which were painted chocolate brown to hide the rust stains typically associated with weathered steel, have different types of bends and various amounts of circles. The type of space or wall behind the panel determined the type of panel used. If there was a window that needed light and some privacy, a panel with more holes was used, but if there was a wall of stucco, a panel with fewer holes was used.
Funky Steel Railing Wows in Modern Entry
The entryway features a handrail made of the leftover circle cutouts from the exterior facade panels. The eye-catching railing makes a bold statement in the sleek, minimalist space.
Modern Living and Dining Room With Open Concept Design
The inspiration for this home, the Italian stone pine tree in the backyard, can be seen in two separate spots in this space. The trunk is visible out the far windows, and the canopy is visible through the skylight. A long feature wall of cabinets stretches from the entry all the way to the kitchen, offering ample storage throughout the space. The cabinets hide everything from a coat closet at the entry to a refrigerator in the kitchen.
Modern Kitchen With Warm Wood Cabinets and Concrete Floors
The sleek wood cabinets in this kitchen hide the refrigerator, freezer dishwasher and a pull-out pantry. Concrete floors are a nice contrast to the warm cabinets, and a radiant floor heating system ensures the floors are cool to the eyes but not the feet.
Modern Backyard Features Mature Pine Tree
The tree canopy was the inspiration for the Cor-Ten steel panels on the home's exterior. Modal Design wanted to create the same dappled light effect that you experience below a tree canopy with the circles cut out of the steel panels. The pool's plaster matches the color of the home's stucco, so the pool becomes one with the home. Modal Design chose the unique plaster color rather than a typical blue to keep the pool from contrasting with the natural materials of the home.
Natural Light Infiltrates Modern Home
This modern home is flooded with natural light. A skylight provides general lighting for the entryway, and a large window at the top of the staircase offers additional lighting and a view of the Italian stone pine tree in the backyard.
Stylish Kid's Room With Modern Furniture
Modern furniture in black and white grounds this kid's bedroom, and a gray rug and bedding soften the space. Artwork and accessories add color and pizzazz to the stylish room.
Muted Palette Evokes Natural Feel in Master Bedroom
The finishes in the master bedroom are muted to focus the attention on the view of the tree beyond. Pops of color and texture break up the muted color scheme, adding interest and pizzazz to the sleek, nature-inspired space.
Modern Master Bathroom Boasts Natural Materials
The key element of this master bathroom is the natural light. The exterior metal panels allow sun to come in throughout the day while still providing privacy. The room changes from day to day and season to season depending on the sun's placement. The natural stone on the shower walls and bath surround complement the natural wood floor and cabinets for a cohesive overall look.
Natural Light Creates Dazzling Effect in Master Bedroom
The exterior steel panels create a dappled light effect in the master bedroom as the shadows travel across the space throughout the day. Hidden roller shades drop down from the ceiling to block out the sun for sleeping.


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There has been a book written by Kerry Kolsch, who claims that she has uncovered the evidence proving it was Adam Lambert who really won last season on American Idol. This is the same author who wrote the article I posted in "Adam Lambert Brings the "Cool" Back to Acoustic." While I respect this author's talent and really loved that article, I see no need for this book. It's a 480-page, download-only book for almost $12 that details an alleged "Arkansas conspiracy" that was manufactured to give the Idol Season 8 title to Kris Allen.
Here's part of the write-up on the book:
A singing contest became an Arkansas state endeavor involving; the local Chamber of Commerce, state politicians, churches, radio, television, newspapers, businesses, universities, banks, dancing cows and Toad Suck Queens. With the intensity of a hotly contested political election, the whole state took on Adam Lambert. The people in Kris's home state were whipped into frenzy by a clever, professional PR team that was interweaving their own personal goals into a Kris Allen win and used a long list of sponsors to promote the cause.
Yes this sounds really juicy. And while I would have liked nothing better than for Adam to have won, as far as I'm concerned, the show is over and it's time to move on. And if I could be so bold as to assume that I know what Adam's thinking, he probably wants nothing to do with this. I'm sure he'd think it's in bad tasste.
In my opinion, the only difference is it gave Kris more success than he would have had without the title. As much as I wanted Adam to wear the crown, it makes ABSOLUTELY no difference for him. Unlike the presidential election with the "hanging chads" where the Florida voting mess supposedly gave the presidency to Bush instead of Gore, it's not like Kris got anything that Adam didn't. Just look at the stats. Who has been heralded as the real winner by so many? Who has sold more records? Who is lighting the world on fire this very minute? Who was asked to do a move soundtrack song? Who is releasing their 3rd single? Who is already talking a summer tour as the headliner and who isn't?
I see on Kris' web site that he's supporting Keith Urban on April 23 at The Joint/Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas and in July at a fair in California. He's also playing at a theme park and supporting Daughtry in concert. He's got about 7 dates for July, Aug and Sept. – hardly a tour!
I truly wish nothing but the best for Kris. But there's no comparing the two – a clear case of apples and oranges.
If you're still interested in checking out this book, here's the link.
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4 Outrageous Methods of Student Cheating
Besides students who are struggling, unmotivated or disruptive, there's one difficulty you're bound to come across during your career: cheating. Studies show that an overwhelming number of students cheat, be it copying a classmate's homework, plagiarizing an essay or attempting to outsmart a high-stakes exam.
The Internet, cell phones and other technological gadgets have made it easier and (unfortunately) more efficient for students to cheat. Students who cheat are becoming sneakier and more creative as they think of new ways to avoid actually studying. But as long as teachers are vigilant and know what to look for, it's still easy to pick up on the methods your students are using to cheat. The following are four interesting ways that students are cheating nowadays.
1. Cheat Sheets
The classic cheat sheet is probably one of the oldest ways students have cheated, but they're still using it! Students write helpful hints and try to hide them in discreet ways --- but more often than not, their measures to hide their cheat sheets make everything more obvious. Some students try getting away with writing their cues on their palms or forearms, strategically placing their arm on the desk so they can look down at it whenever they want. Other students are more daring, perhaps taping a small piece of paper to the inside of a baseball cap's brim or the inside of a sweater; if they have to "sneeze," they can pull the collar of their sweater up and sneak a peek at the sheet. Cheat sheets can be hidden in virtually any article of clothing --- some students even program hints into their scientific calculators!
Still, no matter how brazen a student gets, they probably can't compare to this high school student from Kazakhstan who squeezed 25,000 answers onto a 35-foot-long cheat sheet that he wrapped around his body!
2. Sharing is Caring
Before the dawn of the smart phone, ambitious cheaters struggled to get a hold of the test beforehand, copy down the answers and circulate them among their friends. Nowadays though, students don't need to try so hard: Cell phones and iPods, all of which are becoming increasingly smaller and easier to conceal, make it possible for students to take pictures of the tests and share them with their friends. This gives students who are taking the test later a heads-up and can even make it possible for people to reply during the test with answers or hints.
You may have heard about the recent Stuyvesant High School cheating scandal, where over 50 students were recently caught doing this at one of Manhattan's most prestigious public schools. Watch out!
3. Brain Food
This is one of the more elaborate, tricky and discreet ways of cheating, but the issue can be eradicated quite easily: Don't let your students eat in class! Teacher blogs have talked about increasingly common incidents that involve students removing the label from an item of food, scanning it and using PhotoShop to replace the nutrition facts with cheat notes. The most popular, it seems, is the water bottle trick where students either write or scan information onto the inside of a label and tape it back onto the bottle. Not only is the information on the inside of the label, but the water from the bottle magnifies the writing. Candy bar wrappers are also easy ways for students to conceal information.
4. Identity Fraud?
It might seem outlandish, but last year's Long Island SAT and ACT cheating ring proves that anything is possible: Over 20 students accepted payments of $500 to $3,600 to take college entrance exams for other people in the Garden City neighborhood of New York. While this is an extreme example, it is something to look out for — though not in classroom exams as much as in state exams, where you may be proctoring for students who you don't know. Students who charge to take exams use other students' IDs to be admitted into tests, where they are likely to perform better than the student they're taking it for.
On Wednesday, President Obama announced that he would create an elite group of teachers to become masters of education in the STEM disciplines: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This "Master Teachers Corps" is part of an overall agenda of the administration to improve the quality of education in high demand areas that are essential to economic prosperity. Obama has pledged $1 billion to reward high-performing teachers with additional salary stipends of up to $20,000. $100 million will be available immediately from existing funds for incentivizing teachers, and the rest of the funding …
On June 18, lawmakers in Orange County, California, finally voted on a bill that would address a controversial practice by the Anaheim School District. A.B. 166, proposed by Assemblyman Jose Solorio, prohibits school districts from including information about a student's test scores or grades on identification cards or "any object a student might be required to carry while at school."
Last fall, for the second year, Anaheim schools were issuing mandated student identification cards that were color coded based on the student's performance on the previous year's standa…


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General Characteristics of the Endocrine System
The endocrine system functions with the nervous system in....
communication and control of the body
Main function
to maintain homeostasis
Cells, tissues, and organs of the endocrine system
ductless; secrete hormones,
paracrine glands
affect only neighboring cells
autocrine glands
leave gland but only affect cell that secreted it
exocrine glands
have ducts; deliver their product directly to a specific site
release neurotransmitters
endocrine glands
release hormones
hormones are released...
into the extracellular space surrounding endocrine cells
a chemical messenger, steorid or non-steroid based
hormones play a key role...
in maintaining homeostasis; the can activate or inactive genes
paracrine substances that are potent in small amounts and are synthesized just before release before rapidly inactivating
prostaglandins functions
regulate blood pressure, contract smooth muscles in walls of uterus (menstrual crams/ labor contractions), inhibit secretion on hydrochloric acid from wall of stomach
Prostagladins can activate or inhibit ___ which ___
adenylate cyclase; controls cAMP production or alters a cell's response to a hormone
hormonal secretions are....
primarily controlled by negative feedback
time it takes for half a molecule to break down
short half-life
hormone is quick acting
long half-life
hormone is slow acting
trophic hormones
help stimulate other glands to produce hormones
Pituitary gland
lies at the base of the brain in the sella turcica; consists of anterior and posterior portions
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Lakers, injuries too much for Iverson
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Allen Iverson has the rest of
the summer to heal.
Already playing through numerous aches and bruises, Iverson
had to overcome another injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The league's MVP
hurt his right hip in a collision with Kobe Bryant in the first quarter, but
still scored 37 points.
Iverson, however, couldn't lift his team past the Los Angeles
Lakers, who beat the 76ers 108-96 Friday night to capture their second straight
After colliding with Bryant while diving for a loose ball
near the end of the first quarter, Iverson, who got his third foul on the play,
favored his right side the rest of the game.
He winced nearly every time he bumped into somebody and
grimaced after most of his shots. It didn't stop him, though.
Iverson, desperately trying to spark one final run, nailed
a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 96-87 with 4:27 left in the fourth. But the
Sixers couldn't get any closer than seven the rest of the way.
With less than a minute left, the sellout crowd of 20,890
at the First Union Center began chanting "MVP, MVP." When Iverson left the game
with 40.3 seconds remaining, he received a standing ovation, walked over to
the bench and hugged coach Larry Brown. The fans continued their chant.
It was a fitting ending for Philadelphia, which battled
through several injuries to key players throughout the regular season and the
playoffs. The Sixers went as far as they could on heart and determination. In
the end, they were overmatched by the Lakers in the most important area: talent.
Dikembe Mutombo, the NBA's defensive player of the year,
couldn't stop Shaquille O'Neal and the Sixers didn't have an answer for Bryant.
Derek Fisher and Tyronn Lue continually frustrated Iverson
with tight defense and Philadelphia's role players struggled the entire series.
Aaron McKie, playing with a chip fracture in his right
ankle, reached double digits just once after averaging 16 points per game in
the first three rounds.
He had seven points Friday.
Tyrone Hill averaged just 4.8 points and five rebounds
per game in the finals before getting 18 points and 13 rebounds in Game 5.
Philadelphia entered the series as prohibitive underdogs,
but stunned the Lakers with a 107-101 overtime victory in the opener.
Iverson had 48 points in Game 1, but shot 34-of-89, including
5-of-20 from 3-point range in the next three games, all losses.
The Sixers had chances to win Games 2 and 3, but couldn't
hit the key shot or make a big stop late in the game. They missed 10 free throws
in the fourth quarter of Game 2 and left Robert Horry open for a 3-pointer in
the final minute of Game 3.
Philadelphia won 56 games, finished with the best record
in the East for the first time in 18 years, but struggled in the postseason
despite getting to the finals.
The Sixers fell behind 1-0 in their first two series and
nearly didn't get past Toronto in the second round. But Vince Carter missed
a jumper at the buzzer in Game 7 and the Sixers advanced to the conference finals
against Milwaukee.
Iverson, however, severely bruised his tailbone in Game
7 against the Raptors. The injury hampered him in the first two games of the
Milwaukee series.
After winning the opener at home, the Sixers lost two straight
to the Bucks and Iverson sat out Game 3. But Iverson returned for Game 4 and
the Sixers tied the series before winning it in seven.
Forward George Lynch broke his foot during Game 4 of the
Toronto series and didn't return until Game 4 of the finals.
Eric Snow, who missed 32 games after fracturing his right
ankle earlier this season, fractured it in a different spot during Game 4 of
the Milwaukee series. But he didn't miss any games.


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We are expectecting our 2nd child. Although my wife & my son (1st child) are 'O' -- Negative blood group. Myself is 'O' + blood group. So is it mandatory to have Harmone injectio for 3 months of pregnancy.
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Hello, I went through your query, it is not hormonal injection. Rhesus disease can largely be prevented by having an injection of a medication called anti-Dimmunoglobulin. This can help to avoid a process known as sensitisation, which is when a woman with RhD negative blood is exposed to RhD positive blood and develops an immune response to it. Since your first baby is O negative,, she can take this injection, since she as not sensitized yet, which helps to prevent rhesus disease of babies in subsequent pregnant. Talk to your gynecologist to know more.
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Life Lessons: Must have gadgets for Dad
Father's Day is June 16th. If you still haven't found that perfect gift for the perfect dad, try some of this year's best high-tech gifts like the iGrill.
It is an app-enabled wireless Bluetooth meat thermometer that sends updates on food temperature to dad's iPhone and costs around $80.
Here are more of the best high-tech gifts for your gadget loving dad.
Guys love gadgets, so check out some of this year's best high-tech gifts for Dad.
If your dad loves to workout, try Nike Fuelband. It's a wristband that tracks his daily movement, calculates calories burned and activity time, and goes for $149.
A cheaper option is the Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker that costs less than $60.
Looking for a more sentimental gift? Try gadgets that will allow him to show off his kids, like the Brookstone Instant Slide and Negative Scanner.
For less than $100, it allows your dad to convert old negatives to high-resolution digital images.
If your dad loves golf, you could spring for private lessons or get him a high-tech gadget to do the same thing for $139.
The GolfSense 3D Golf Swing Analyzer is a lightweight motion sensor that attaches to any golf glove and transmits swing data to a smartphone to perfect his swing.
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On 12-19-12 I was at a complete stop and rear ended by a young lady who happened to be reaching for a cell phone she dropped. I personally chose to drive to the ER later that same evening to have my back checked for the discomfort while in a seated position. My fear is that the accident aggrivated a previous auto accident I was in back in 87' leaving me with chronic back pain. The registration she supplied didnt match the vehicle. Out of state plates. She also admitted to me that she was just diagnosed with severe mono and couldnt remember if she blacked out, then said she was reaching for a cell phone that fell. She got the ticket for hitting me and herself was hit by another vehicle. Am I acting too soon?
What you do after an accident is always up to you. However, you've raised a couple of issues including pre-existing conditions. See the blue link below for an article on that subject.
Also, if the car that hit you was hit by a third car, that may be the liabile or at least proportionately liable party. Here's advice on dealing with that insurance company. Link # 2 below:
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Assuming your car was insured with Michigan no-fault coverage, you should contact your insurance company to secure the personal injury protection benefits that will cover accident related medical evaluations and treatment, as well as income loss and replacement services provided by statute. Your claims against the driver at fault are limited, and can be assessed by an experienced personal injury attorney. However, the first thing you need to do is process your no-fault insurance claims.Ask a similar question
No, you are not acting too soon. You should act immediately to protect your rights by contacting a local personal injury attorney in your jurisdiction. Use the Avvo "Find A Lawyer" tool and search for personal injury lawyers or car accident lawyers in your area.
Whether or not you have a viable claim, you may have the right to treat under a no-fault claim which would cover your medical bills arising from this aggravation injury. These rights, and more, can be explained to you in a conversation with a local attorney - and this consultation will be free. Good luck.
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Not at all (and I don't mean to sound self-serving here, either). The reason is simple - you have one year to file an application for benefits with your no fault insurance company in Michigan to secure your future no fault insurance benefits. May you be fortunate and your back pain completely clear in the next few weeks or months, which it likely will if it is only connective tissue. But what happens if it starts to get progressively worse, and you end up needing very serious spine surgery and then tens of thousands of additional medical treatment --- and you never filed an application for benefits so your no fault carrier would cover these costs? You do have up to 3 years to file a claim against the wrongdoers insurance company, but my advice is at a minimum for you to contact your insurance company now and set up a claim.
Here is information on how to at least set up your no fault claim: http://www.michiganautolaw.com/no-fault/no-fault-benefits/
Good luck, and may you never need a lawyer, but if you do have further questions or have questions about about your mini tort claim or a potential pain and suffering claim, against the person who rear-ended you, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
It is not too soon. After an accident it is never too soon to consult with and retain an attorney. Fortunately for you , the law allows for recovery for aggravation of a preexisting condition. There are several jury instructions on this issue which are quite helpful for the injured party. You have to address the one year back rule, so it is important you hire an attorney in this matter.
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My wife and I are wanting to do some dayhiking and an overnight trip in Colorado sometime in early to mid August. Our daughter (one and only) will be 1 year old in about a week. She weighs somewhere around 20 lbs. Any suggestions on what to look for in child carriers? My wife is a pretty small person, around 5'2" and 110 lbs.
We used to be avid backpackers but have been out of the scene for the last couple years due to my wife's pregnancy and are trying to figure out ways to get back in. Unfortunately, she's not to the age where we feel comfortable leaving her with someone else overnight.Jul 21, 2011 at 9:49 am #1761616
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I found this very helpful.
For non-hiking use I got a frameless carrier that I could wear on my front or back, but the weight ended up on my shoulders rather than my hips. Not fun. Definitely make sure she tries on any one you're looking at buying to see how she carries the weight and if she can get it on and off easily.Jul 21, 2011 at 10:28 am #1761631
Sarah KirkconnellBPL Member
@sarbarLocale: In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
While the Deuter line is heavy – no way around that – it also is the best on the market. The weight buys a lot of suspension.
I use a Deuter KidComfort III for Walker, who will be 16 months this week and is a very tall, very robust boy.
While you can use carriers like the Ergo for smaller 1 year olders they are not so easy after a certain point – and the child tends to get sweatier against a parent – not great in summer.
Whatever you do get – and do try on as many as you can – make sure that the baby is well supported in the crotch area. Again, this is one reason I got the DKCIII as it has a seat for the baby, not a butt sling.
Also, certain brands are not so great for shorter women – so again, try and try on.
This is one blog post I did about my experiences with Walker this past year:
http://gazingin.com/2011/02/17/taking-your-baby-hiking-what-to-pack/ There is also quite a bit more I have written there on my experiences. (It is my personal blog)
With my older son I had an awful late 90's Kelty pack. Owwwww….that thing was painful!Jul 21, 2011 at 1:37 pm #1761719
Elena LeeBPL Member
@lenchik101Locale: Pacific Northwest (USA)
I was leaning towards the sherpani rumba superlight (the definition of "superlight" for baby carriers take on a whole new meaning…), but recently learned that osprey has a brand new carrier coming along , but now sure exactly when the product will be available. i really like osprey packs and hoping to get their carrier, so i'll wait and will just use our frameless carriers for now (the son is 6.5 months old). i definitely agree it's not an optimal solution, the baby does get very hot inside it and there is a question on how to carry the rest of the gear for the person who's carrying the baby.Jul 21, 2011 at 2:18 pm #1761743
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Ok, just talked to Osprey, and the new packs are expected to hit retail stores in mid January. The Poco series will feature three packs, with the lightest of them at 5 pounds 7 ounces. I don't have any information on other features, such as storage, but here is the basic description of these packs from the OutDoor fair in Germany where they were first introduced:
Poco – Osprey's new, highly innovative Child Carrier
Light on the back, comfortable to wear, and containing clever safety features: Osprey's new child carrier is launched after three years of innovative development. With a height-adjustable saddle, ventilated and fast-adjustable backsystem, harness and hipbelt, the Poco demonstrates high comfort. Thanks to the rounded Aluminium Frames with a lockable base containing injection moulded hinges, the free stand is stable and safe.
In comparison, Sherpani states the weight is 4 pounds 12 ounces, which i think can be reduced further by removing the useless straps for legs and the roof.
Deuter Comfort II is 6 pnds 1 oz.
Interestingly, I also found another baby carrier on the OutDoor's product list, called VAUDE Child Carrier Wallaby:
Ultralight and Earth-friendly VAUDE Child Carrier Wallaby – bluesign approved
The world's first child carrier according the bluesign® standard is a masterpiece in
design and technology. The new VAUDE Wallaby combines stability at a very low
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both carrier and child. The support base locks securely into place and can be folded in.
i would go with this last one if only they were available in the US!Jul 21, 2011 at 2:39 pm #1761750
Sarah KirkconnellBPL Member
@sarbarLocale: In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
One thing to add….the sun shade on the Deuter III actually works unlike most of the kid carrier covers.
And Deuter is the only one out there to make a fully functioning rain cover that fits the III and the II if you have the add on sun roof.
Vaude is a good company as well. Sherpani is comfy but they lost my business and here is why:
When Walker was old enough to move up I bought one of the new Sherpani Rumba 2011 packs for him. I was totally excited – I got it, it fit me great, rode well and Walker was happy. Until I started looking over the pack and realized that the new pack had defects! The back backpack that is touted as carrying "x" amount of gear is pretty much useless – it hangs on with two tiny toggles/elastic and 2 worthless pieces of Velcro. You cannot put anything heavy in the bag! Anyhow, one toggle wasn't even sewn onto the pack! I contacted Sherpani to ask if they would warranty it and all I got was "return it to the store". Jeez! That wasn't cool. That meant there was no real warranty on it. So I sent it back and that was when I got the Deuter.
So no matter what pack anyone buys look at the storage. Does the pack sag? Often the main area for storage is under the baby – it shouldn't hang weird when full – some packs do. If the other storage is on the back of the pack make sure it won't sway or pull away. Some packs have zip on ones so supposedly the baby can wear it when they are a preschooler (no way, they suck!) or hang by toggles. Again, this is where Deuter rules – the storage is all part of the pack.
It gets hard carrying baby and gear as well. When we go hiking I carry Walker and his stuff, Ford (my oldest son) carries his stuff and then my items in his daypack. Backpacking adds a lot more on and the other half has to be willing to carry more gear. I won't lie….I carry about 40 – 45 lbs currently with Walker, pack and gear.Jun 10, 2013 at 3:15 am #1995200
Joe GeibBPL Member
@joegeibLocale: Delaware & Lehigh Valleys
It's a balance between your comfort and the baby's comfort. Initially battling between Deuter KC2 and Osprey P+. At first glance, I thought the Osprey would win due to overall comfort, but I'm really leaning towards the Deuter, especially because of some of Sarah's recommendations.
After trying them out on a few local walks, the Deuter is more comfortable for me and my daughter – especially because it is a seat for her, and not a crotch sling. She seems to be able to get more leverage to adjust herself a bit more in it when out and about. What is missing is the better bottle holders, integrated sun shade, and back venting from the Osprey. However, I like how the cargo area is independent of the kickstand (unlike the Osprey).
Now, I've decided to try Vaude JC1 as a final comparison.Jun 10, 2013 at 3:50 am #1995201
Gregory SteinBPL Member
@tauneutrinoLocale: Upper Galilee
After about 5 years of using several carriers (for both kids), here are my insights:
0) Be sure it is EXTREMELY comfortable for baby to SLEEP in it! Are there pillows from both sides, so that the head is well supported.
1) Chair is a great +! IMHO
2) Water bladder compartment is useful!
3) carrying volume (except baby) – gear gear gear… Babies need lots of it.
4) FULL COVER SUN PROTECTION IS MUST (however I live in Israel where it's really important, not sure about your location)
Of course if it's not comfortable, you will suffer. THere is no way to know if it's comfortable for baby…Jun 10, 2013 at 1:06 pm #1995338
Steve PSpectator
I have the Deuter KC III and I love it. Now, I haven't tried any of the others, so I can't say that I have anything to compare it to. Is it heavy? Heck yeah, when compared to everything that we all are used to carrying. But, it seems like all of the features are well thought out. Some examples…
– There is a built in rain/sun cover that is stow-able in the back of the headrest. Really east to deploy.
– The front pillow (or drool sponge) is easy to remove for cleaning.
– The water bladder compartment has outlets on both the right and the left.
– The "kickstand" feature is great when it's not on your back.
– VERY comfortable carry, and easily adjustable from my back to my wife's
– Pretty good volume for cargo – nothing crazy, but then again the main cargo is the kid.
– Nice finishing details like a mirror in the left hip pocket to check on your little one and even a little stuffed bear included.
Our guy is about 11 months old and he hasn't fussed once when in this. I'm a big fan, too!
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I'd like to see a program where we could mail our UMD's to Sony. Once they receive them, they send us a code to download the game/movie from the PSN. They keep/destroy our UMD's of course. I'd even consider paying a buck or two per UMD to do this.
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Re: MemorySticks for gaming? What about my Umd discs?
Nah, bad analogy :-). You're confusing physical formats with backwards compatibility. In the digital age, there is no reason why phsycial formats can't be replaced with digital downloads. Let me explain the difference - the PSV doesn't have to play the actual UMD; Sony can just offer a digital download as replacment for the UMD. For example, I bought Tactics Ogre on UMD - I am not going to buy Ogre Tactics again from PSN just so I can play it on my PSV.
What Sony should do, is offer a sort of "UMD replacement program", where, for example, I mail in four (or two or five, it doesn't matter what the exact number is) UMDs and in return they email me a code for a digital download for my new PSV (note that the download doesn't even necessarily have to be for one fo the games that was turned in) . This accomplishes two things - it rewards your long term customers for their loyalty AND turns new customers on to games they might not have otherwise bought.
Re: the PSPGo - don't even bring up that piece of shit. That was a terrible idea from the beginning and even Sony knew it was a rape job :-)
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Peter Gourevitch
Peter Gourevitch (born 1943) is a political scientist with expertise in international relations and comparative politics. In 2005–06, he was a visiting fellow at the Russell Sage Foundation where he worked on a book comparing managerial oversight with institutional investors from four countries. Concurrently, he was a fellow at The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Gourevitch is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and chairs its selection committee for International Affairs Fellowships. He is also a past president of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs and is currently a Professor of Political Science at the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at the University of California, San Diego.
He received his B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University in 1969.
Gourevitch is well known within the International Relations community for having first coined the term "second image reversed" in his 1978 re-examination of Kenneth Waltz's three images theory.
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- Political Power and Corporate Control: The New Global Politics of Corporate Governance, (with James Shinn), 2005.
- United States—Japan Relations & International Institutions After the Cold War, 1995
- New Challenges to International Cooperation: Adjustment of Firms, Policies and Organizations to Global Competition, 1993.
- The Pacific Region (Annals of the American Academy of Political & Social Science, 1989.
- Politics in Hard Times: Comparative Responses To International Economic Crises, 1986.
- Unions and Economic Crisis: Britain, West Germany, and Sweden, 1984.
- Untangling US Foreign Policy.: An article from: Harvard International Review, 2000.
- Politicas Estrategicas En Tiempos Dificiles, 1994.
- How Shareholder Reforms Can Pay Foreign Policy Dividends, (with James P. Shinn), Council on Foreign Relations, 2002
- France and the Troubled World Economy, (with Stephen Cohen, co-editor), 1982.
- International Industrial Relations Perspectives, (edited by Peter Doeringer, with associate editors Peter Gourevitch, Peter Lange, and Andrew Martin), Macmillan Press, 1981.
- Paris and the Provinces: The Politics of Local Government Reform in France, University of California Press, 1980.
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Mobile technologies have a huge potential to transform education provided these technologies are designed and implemented in such a way that they are relevant to the social and cultural context of learning. Clearly, the application, implementation, and design of mobile technology in the global educational context pose technological and socio-cultural challenges. Specifically, technology tools and applications that are familiar in developed nations may pose unique challenges in developing countries, so 'one size fits all' or 'one technology for all contexts' does not practically work. Therefore, the authors provide case studies focusing on the pedagogical benefits of mobile technologies when used as educational tools. Ideally, this article is intended to stimulate reflections on the subject of m-learning as well as the integration of mobile technologies in education.


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