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MAC Lipstick is a Lipstick that retails for $17.00 and contains 0.10 oz. There are 1246 shades that have been released, which you can select from below.
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About this Product
. $17.00/0.10 oz.
$170.00 Per Ounce
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Formulated to shade, define and showcase the lips, M·A·C Lipstick is available in every nuance of your favorite color and high-fashion texture. It's the iconic product that made M·A·C famous. AMPLIFIED CREME (A): Ultra-creamy. Quietly shiny. Color-packed! Hi-res: hi-impact. CREMESHEEN (C): Creme-based lipstick that imparts bright full color, with a soft and supple shine. FROST (F): Excellent color payoff with medium to high frosted shimmer-and-shine finish. LUSTRE (L): Demi-sheer with wet-look lustre finish. Very slick. Makes lips look soft, smooth, ultra-moist. MATTE (M): Pigment rich with intense color pay-off. No-shine, all matte finish. SATIN (S): Color-rich. Soft satin, semi-matte finish. Conditions while adding intense color.
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The Good: Easy To Apply (751), Creamy (645), Long-wearing (582), Smooth (570), Great Value (261), Blendable (234), Moisturizing (214), Travel-friendly (148)
The In-Between: Highly Pigmented (795), Scented (409), Buildable (332), Non-sticky (294), Sheer (94), Thick (67), Thin (45), Sticky (17), Flavored (6)
The Bad: Dry (138), Drying (138), Tugs/pulls (58), Uneven (50), Hard To Apply (48), Hard To Blend (22), Too Little Product (5)
The Good: Easy To Apply (751), Creamy (645), Long-wearing (582), Smooth (570), Great Value (261), Blendable (234), Moisturizing (214), Travel-friendly (148)
The In-Between: Highly Pigmented (795), Scented (409), Buildable (332), Non-sticky (294), Sheer (94), Thick (67), Thin (45), Sticky (17), Flavored (6)
The Bad: Dry (138), Drying (138), Tugs/pulls (58), Uneven (50), Hard To Apply (48), Hard To Blend (22), Too Little Product (5)
139 Written Reviews
By Seraphine 5 days ago.
Matte Royal is deep blue-violet. It goes on creamy and smooth, no tugging. It is matte, but not too dry. It feels typical of a MAC matte. Because it is such a deep, cool color, it is hard to see in warm evening lighting, and can look almost black. This makes it a poor choice to wear for a night out at a bar if you're hoping to show off the blue color. To get the full effect of this lipstick, wear it during the daytime or where it will be brightly lit.
By Seraphine 1 week ago.
I bought this in the mini-sized version because although this is a shade I've had my eye on for some time, it's also similar to so many lipsticks that I already own. When I saw the mini version of Whirl, I decided to just go for it. At this writing, you can still get Whirl in the small size. This lipstick goes on very nice and creamy and lasts a long time, through hot coffee in the morning and then through lunch, with just a minor touchup. It's not drying or moisturizing, but it feels comfortable. When this little tube of Whirl runs out, I may buy a full size...but only after I use up some of my other pink-brown lipsticks.
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
A very well-named lipstick, as it reminds me of the color of chili powder. It looks beautiful on. It's matte, but comfortable. It lasted all day, with only one very minor touch-up after lunch. This makes a great addition to my collection of MAC reds, which also includes Lady Danger and Russian Red. Of the three, I find Chili to be the most wearable for the daytime.
By April 2 months ago.
Live It! I wish it wasn't just a limited time only product. :(
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
What's so interesting is how this color reads so differently on each person and in each photo. What looks like a pinkish-lavender on both the MAC and Temptalia websites reads more of a blue-lavender on me. I was looking for a purple lipstick when I bought it, but the darker purples looked terrible on me. Men Love Mystery was perfect. It's very much a purple lipstick, but not dark enough to look ghoulish on me. It is a matte formula, and, therefore, is a bit drying, but not to the point of being uncomfortable. It lasts for many hours without a touch-up, and adds a really nice edginess to my makeup.
By chen 2 months ago.
Its a really pretty color, but it dries out my lips so much...and when I re-apply it, its not hydrating at all and it's just sitting on top of the dryness it created...not so good looking. I really want to ask Christine if this is a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury bitch perfect, I've been drooling over that one for a looooong time, but the swatches of these two look so similar...please help Christine!!!
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
I got this as a freebie in a buy-two-get-one-free deal at MAC. I'm not a huge fan of MAC's lustre finishes because they don't stay on well. But I do like nudes. Hug Me, a very sheer pinky brown, is so close to my natural lip color that it reads more like a clear gloss than a nude lipstick. I'm not sure how often I'll ever reach for this color, but at least it was free. It's not a bad color, it just doesn't do anything for me.
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
This is a very pretty MLBB lipstick for me. My lips are naturally pink and this just adds a little extra to them. But I'm not used to the lustre finishes and it feels a bit too glossy and on my lips. I had to reapply after eating. After a couple of hours it sort of settled in, though, and felt closer to a cremesheen with a hint of color. I think this will be a good lipstick to wear on days when my lips feel dry and I want a more natural look.
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
In warm, indoor, windowless lighting, Velvet Teddy almost disappears on me. But in daylight or fluorescent lighting it comes alive and looks beautiful. It is listed by MAC as a "deep-toned beige," but I would call it a medium warm-toned nude. This is a matte formula, yet it is not drying and is very comfortable to wear. It looks matte, but feels a little more like a MAC satin, which is my favorite MAC finish. You can probably find cheaper color dupes of Velvet Teddy, but MAC's luxurious, creamy, long-lasting texture makes it worth the extra money.
By Sonja 2 months ago.
At first, I didn\'t want to buy this lipstick because it immediately felt too dry on my lips. But I absolutely fell in love with the colour and now it is one of my favourite lipsticks anyway. Interestingly, the colour looks quite different on me compared to the way it looks on the pictures shown here. But either way it\'s gorgeous! Bottom line: Even though I do find it to be drying, I\'ll actually rate 4.5 stars because it looks so good that that hasn\'t stopped me from wearing and loving it.
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
Russian Red is gorgeous! I went to MAC to get red lipstick, with my mind set on Ruby Woo. The saleswoman had me try both Ruby Woo and Russian Red, which she thought would go better with my coloring. She was right! Russian Red is a richer, deeper red, and not nearly as drying as Ruby Woo. The color suited my light complexion and dark hair...like Snow White! This lipstick stayed on beautifully through the evening, which included drinks and dinner, and made me feel so glamorous. I would not be comfortable wearing Russian Red every day, but it's sure to become my favorite evening out lipstick.
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
Twig has become one of my very favorite lipsticks. It is a beautiful mauve/brown color, similar to Mehr, but not as pink. This is much more than an MLBB color. Being a MAC satin, is has the staying power of a matte, but it is moisturizing. Satins are my favorite MAC finish because of this. Twig is a great color for days and nights.
By Seraphine 2 months ago.
I was talked into buying this at a MAC counter. The saleswoman was wearing it and it looked good on her, and she assured me it looked good on me. I wanted something unconventional for a party I was going to. I hated wearing it. I found it gritty and uncomfortable (but not drying), and the glitter was getting everywhere. It didn't stay on very well, wearing off in the center every time I sipped on the straw I was drinking through. I would have wiped it off at the party, but the glitter stays behind even after wiping off the lipstick! So I kept reapplying it. Ugh. I couldn't wait to get home and wash my face. I gave it two stars only because I got quite a few compliments on it. But I won't be wearing it again.
By Mariel Sarabia 2 months ago.
If you're looking for the perfect lipstick for fall, well rejoice! the search is over!! Chili is a very unique shade that can seem either like a burnt red-brown or a terracotta copper, plus, it's pretty much suitable for all skin types. Prepare for nonstop compliments all season long ;)
By Nathalie 5 months ago.
Universally flattering, it's my go-to red. I love the formula of MAC matte lipsticks, it's not as drying as other mattes, and the scent is also nice. The blue undertones make your teeth look super white.
By Carol 5 months ago.
I love this color so much, but the main problem is that the formula is too DRY!!!! I can't stand!. I try many moisture balms for this lipstick and nothin works with it.
By Michelle 7 months ago.
I'm giving it three and a half stars for the beautiful colour. I find the texture sticky and notice that it applies unevenly. Lipliner is a must with this product. I always have to blend with my fingertip and blot with a tissue. Still, the colour is lovely. I wore it for my passport photo!
By Heather 8 months ago.
MAC's satin formula is basically my ideal matte formula. It looks very matte on the lips, is long-lasting, and doesn't make my lips feel dry. Twig is also a beautiful nude for light-medium skintones, and has that classic MAC vanilla scent. Also is fairly cheap for a high-end lipstick, half-star was taken off because MAC isn't cruelty free.
By Ana Maria 8 months ago.
While pinky-brown in the package, Velvet Teddy looks like a muted brown on my mauvish lips. It looks very natural on the lips and compliments any make-up. I love the MAC Matte formula; it's matte, but still comfortable on the lips almost... velvety. Since this is a natural color on my lips, I only have to reapply after a big meal. Otherwise, it's long lasting on the lips without being drying.
By Ana Maria 8 months ago.
MAC Party Line looks more like a sheer burgundy on me, more red than plum. I am a brunette with light-medium yellow toned complexion (NC20-25) and mauvish lips. The color is bright and has some shine, specific to MAC Cremesheen formula. It lasts only a few hours on the lips and wears off almost entirely (leaves minor to no tint on lips). The formula is very creamy, moves around and feathers into the fine lines around the mouth; since this is a darker color, this starts looking sloppy during the day if you don't wear it with care. Does not dry my lips. I like the color, but not in this formula.
By Ana Maria 8 months ago.
Plumful looks really rose-plum on my lips, no pinky hue; definitely looks different on me than on Christine. I am a brunette with light-medium yellow toned complexion (NC20-25), with naturally mauvish lips. For me rose and plum lip products are usually my lips but better product. I really like the hue of Plumful, but I prefer other MAC finishes than Lustre. As all Lustre lipstick, it looks quite glossy on the lips. I can apply it in a sheer layer and get a very natural look; but I can also build this lipstick until I get a slightly dark plum. It does not last more than a few hours, and will be gone after a meal. It's somewhat hydrating on the lips at first, but I also feel my lips slightly dry after wearing this for a full day. On me it starts bleeding through the day, especially with reapplication; I definitely prefer MAC Matte and Satin finishes.
By Ana Maria 8 months ago.
I just love the MAC Matte lipstick formula and this color. MAC Matte lipsticks are indeed matte, but still creamy. They don't dry out my lips more than they are any given day. They last through sipping and snacking, and looks quite good after a meal (depending on the meal, off-course). I re-apply them once or twice a day, just to keep my lips look perfect. As long as I just dab product on, re-application looks great as well. You need just a tiny layer to get food pigmentation. It stains the lips, but depending on what you eat the inside of the lips will get off during the day. Diva is definitely my staple color. I'm brunette, light-medium yellow done complexion (NC20-25). Diva just looks differently on anyone; on me is a dark true burgundy (more red than brown undertones). It's dark, without looking too vampy. Personally, I could wear this any day. It has the specific MAC lipstick scent, and matte formula tends to make it linger a little more.


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Can we get a new 'Top Stories' category and feed?
I think it's great that RPS is getting more popular and can put out more and more content per day. But I'm getting less and less free time per day and it's getting hard to keep up with all the RPS posts and news.
I know quite a few other sites have a 'Top Stories' category that allows writers to highlight the more important stories and busy users to focus on those. It would be great if RPS could do the same.
I guess the issue would be that readers would disagree on what counted as a top story. But I'd be willing to take the writer's views on that.
Imho, Top Stories would include:
All WITs
All RPS features
All in-depth interviews
All in-depth reporting/journalism/investigation. (if RPS ever decides to do any)
All Sunday Papers
All Bargain Buckets
A little release/demo/trailer news for big/amazing looking/heavily anticipated titles.
A little news reposted from other sites (when it's a big/important issue or very hot topic)
A few of the best free games
I don't want to miss out on an amazing looking indie game or the announcement of something major like xcom/theif. But I don't need to have 100 trailers for diablo or every news post about a game that looks 'kind of interesting'.
Pretty please!
We've always had this, which covers almost everything you mention. (It's in the 'Read our finest words' box over in the sidebar on the right.)Peace through tyranny
Yeah, that's not bad. I've tried it before and you're right that it does almost all that i wanted - but then some big game was announced (Don't remember which. Thi4f maybe?) and I totally missed it because that feed doesn't get any news. (unless RPS decides to write a feature on it). So I went back to using the full feed. It also didn't include any free games (unless they got a WIT).
I know it's a tricky thing to decide what's "top news/articles" or not. But I guess we'd probably all agree that an announcement of a new System Shock game would count, but maybe impressions of a painfully average game that no one cares about wouldn't. But impressions of an unknown but awesome indie game would. Grr tricky.
But just having some kind of "top stories" tag that could be applied by writers as they saw fit would probably work.

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The 49th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) showcased talented career and technical education students competing against each other in different trades. The event is designed as an opportunity for students, parents, teachers and the general public to learn about trade and technology occupations.
This year's SkillsUSA Machining Championship award, administered by the SME Education Foundation, was funded by a $27,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. Gold medal winners received a $2,000 award, while silver and bronze medalists received $1,500 and $1,000, respectively. Eighteen awards were bestowed at the June 28 awards ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri.
Recipients from the CNC milling category are: Axel Marohnic and Matthew Gillett (gold medalists); Craig Hurst and Jonathon Ferreira (silver); and Cody Hanson and Jesse Peña (bronze).
Recipients from the CNC turning category are: Benjamin Hale and Adam Prante (gold); Mark Lowrey and Dakota Rostron (silver); and Michael Campbell and Kyle Jankowski (bronze).
Recipients from the precision machining technology category are: Cody Coffin and Neil Niña (gold); Kevin Martin and James Wheatley (silver); and Joseph Olson and John Reiter (bronze).
SkillsUSA, visit skillsusa.org.
SME Educational Foundation, visit smeef.org.
The Gene Haas Foundation, visit ghaasfoundation.org.
PPG Foundation Donates $40,000 to NDSU Coatings and Polymeric Materials Department
The Powder Coating Research Group Expands into New Laboratory
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Below are details on Fallout 3 DLC for PlayStation 3, as well as an update on Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition.
PlayStation 3 Downloadable Content
Today we released an update for the PS3 version of Fallout 3 that addresses a number of issues, includes some optimizations, and adds trophy support for the DLC. The first DLC for PS3, Broken Steel, will be available next Thursday, September 24th. That will be followed by the release of "Operation: Anchorage" and "The Pitt" on October 1st, and "Point Lookout" and "Mothership Zeta" on October 8th.
These dates are for English versions of the game. As soon as we have updates for other territories, we'll let you know.
Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition
We are also pleased to announce that Fallout 3 Game of the Year edition (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC) will be available at retail on Tuesday, October 13th. The Game of the Year edition includes Fallout 3 and all five DLCs. The discs will include the title updates you will need to play the DLC — so an online connection is not required.
The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will retail for $59.99 and the Games for Windows version will be available for $49.99.


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|The Big Hit
your new boat have an adequate lightning-protection system? Well...
By Capt. Bill Pike
In my office I've
got a floor-to-ceiling bookcase with a whole shelf of cherished books
on marine subjects. At the serious end there's Nathaniel Bowditch's
two-part American Practical Navigator with its small, dense print and
maritime-academy language. At the not-so-serious end, there's David
Kasanof's delightful From the Fo'c's'le, a nifty volume
of liveaboard stories, in some ways just as practical as Bowditch. In
the middle are several books on safety at sea, some serious, some less
so, but all with one disappointing defect: a tendency to be slightly misleading,
or perhaps just behind the times, about protecting your boat from lightning
This article originally appeared in the May 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Bangle Bangle by Amrita Singh
These look like something you'd find in a street mart over in India, like an amazing find!!! The color is so pure and I love the gold with the purple! Since I know i'm not traveling to India any time soon, these will be a perfect gift to myself since I love bangles, anything purple and anything that looks exotic!


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This program will fund Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force sites that take a comprehensive approach to combating all forms of trafficking—sex trafficking and labor trafficking of foreign nationals and U.S. citizens (male and female, adults and minors). At each selected site, two awards will be made. Awards will be made by BJA to support law enforcement agencies to coordinate the goals, objectives, and activities of the entire task force in close collaboration with the local U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) and victim service provider partner. Awards will be made by OVC to support a victim service organization to coordinate the provision of a comprehensive array of culturally and linguistically appropriate services to all trafficking victims identified within the geographic area impacted by the task force.
Learn more [1].
Links:[1] https://www.bja.gov/Funding/13HumanTraffickingSol.pdf


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This is a program I use to calculate my insulin dose.
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#NDC - Novolog Dosage Calculator
#By SlickStretch
#April 29, 2014
print "Novolog Dosage Calculator by SlickStretch"
print "WARNING: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR SLICKSTRETCH ONLY."
print "YOUR INSULIN DOSE IS PROBABLY NOT THE SAME."
BG = int(raw_input("Enter Blood Glucose (mg/dL): "))
correction = (BG - 150) / 50
correction = max(0, correction)
carbs = int(raw_input("How many carbs are you about to eat? "))
bolus = carbs / 10
total_dose = correction + bolus
print "You need to take {} units.".format(total_dose)
print "({} to correct for high blood sugar, and {} to cover your food.)".format(correction, bolus)
raw_input("Press enter to exit.")
print "END PROGRAM"


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As the springtime weather begins to emerge, it becomes the perfect time to visit the US Botanical Gardens in Washington DC. Established in 1820, The Botanical Gardens are among the oldest in the nation. Completely free to the public, The Conservatory, National Garden and Bartholdi Park are open 365 days a year! Located on The National Mall, close to many Smithsonian museums and next to The Capitol Reflecting Pool, the Botanical Gardens offer a variety of exhibits and displays throughout the year. The Conservatory includes species from all around the world, and the Garden's "Savage Plants" exhibit features the popular carnivorous plants exhibit. For directions from our Washington dc B & B, a quick 15 minute cab ride away, see the map below.
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TIGGY WIGGY broke the two-year-old track record at York Racecourse by a third of a second as she led from pillar to post in winning the Pinsent Masons Lowther Stakes.
The juvenile justified her 15-8 favouritism by blasting out of the stalls in the six furlong £150,000 contest and never looking like stopping – seeing off Cursory Glance by a length and a half, with Anthem Alexander in third.
Longchamp's Prix de l'Abbaye is now on the radar for the seriously speedy filly, trained by Richard Hannon and ridden to victory on Knavesmire by Richard Hughes. She has won five of her seven starts.
The jockey said: "She gets a little bit uptight (before races), but she lets out that huge fly-leap and then it's out of her system. She's as good as gold then. She's worth the hassle.
"I just sat on her there and held her mane and all I could hear was the lads slapping the shoulders off the horses behind me.
"She travels so easy and she is better when the ground is a bit slower than that. She got the six (furlongs) well. The last 50 yards I was hoping the line would come."
Hannon said: "She's very difficult, but she's very fast. I think that was one of the best Lowthers we've seen for years.
"You'd have to think we're going for the Cheveley Park next and looking at that, I can't see her having any problems with the trip."
The race, on ground classed officially as good, was so quick that the first three home all beat the old track mark – set by Showcasing when winning the Gimcrack Stakes five years ago.


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WINDERMERE'S temperature warmed to a welcome 17.5 degrees as thousands of swimmers took the plunge in Britain's largest open-water event.
The three-day Great North Swim - which began on Friday - featured a variety of distances for swimmers of all ages and abilities, with the elite men's and women's races taking place today.
But the first day was edged with sadness after a 52-year-old man from Wallington in south London collapsed and died in hospital after completing his swim.
Held in partnership with British Swimming, the race is seeing the country's best senior and junior athletes competing to qualify for a place at the European Championships or the World Youth Championships.
Top British athletes included 2013 Great Swim champion Tom Allen, 2013 European Junior 5km champion Alice Dearing and 2012 European Championship finalist Lucy Campbel.
They were joined by some of the best open water swimmers from around the globe, including: 2013 World Championship gold medallist Christian Reichert of Germany, 2013 Australian National 5K Champion Michael Sheil and 2011 World Championship gold medallist and two time Olympian, Swann Oberson of Switzerland.
Alongside the elite swimmers amateurs of all abilities took on their own personal challenges over half-a-mile, one mile, two mile or five kilometre distances.
They included the official 2014 Great Swim ambassador, Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley, who admitted being 'terrified' before taking the plunge on Saturday.
After completing her swim, she told the Gazette: "I really, really enjoyed it. Before going in I thought I was really going to hate it but it was just a really great atmosphere and everyone's cheering you on. And the water was nowhere near as cold as I thought it would be.
"It feels quite exhilerating when you get out, especially being scared of it - because I was terrified. So I'm quite proud of myself."
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Also making a non-swimming appearance on Saturday was Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington, who signed autographs and posed for photographs with fans before the start of today's first swim.
She was accompanied by a TV crew making a 60-minute Great North Swim documentary for Channel 4, which is expected to be shown on September 6.
One of the first day swimmers was Colin Hill, who is director of Wray-based Chill Swim, a company which organises and promotes open water swimming events around the UK.
"The conditions just couldn't be better," he said. "The water was nice and calm and over 17 degrees, which is pretty good. "
Since 2008 the swim has grown from 3,000 participants to around 10,000, which the organisers say clearly demonstrates the increasing popularity of this exhilarating sport.


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iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter smartphone was launched in April 2014. The phone comes with a 4.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 pixels by 854 pixels. iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter price in India starts from Rs. 3,999.
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Vermont woman charged in August crash that killed 2
Vermont woman charged in August crash that killed 2
DERBY, Vt. —
A 26-year-old Vermont woman is facing charges she was driving under the influence and careless and negligent operation, both with death resulting, following a crash in Troy that killed an elderly couple.
Vermont State Police say Alexis Gabree of St. Albans, is due in court in February to answer the charges from the crash on Route 105 last August.
Police say the vehicle Gabree was driving crossed the center line on Aug. 5 and hit a vehicle driven by 82-year-old Edmund Moran of Jay. Both Moran and his 76-year-old wife Margaret died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.


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and trails open free of
charge, all day, all year.
Visitor Center and
Exhibit Buildings open for guided tours
April 4 - December 14
Thanksgiving Day
April 4 - Dec. 14
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pricing for Tours
Adults $4; Children $1
Tour Information
Group tours for 15 or
more people available
by appointment
(336) 924-8191
2147 Bethabara Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Quick links: Special Events | Maps | About Bethabara
Begin your visit to Winston Salem at the place where it all began.
Visit Historic Bethabara Park for an imaginative journey to the Carolina back country of 250 years ago, where a small group of Moravians settled a religious village and trade center.
Today's Bethabara evokes this era. A National Historic Landmark, this 1753 site of the German-speaking, Protestant settlement nestles in a picturesque, wooded 183-acre wildlife preserve with 126 species of birds.
Visit the Edwin L. Stockton Visitor Center Gift Shop to purchase hand-crafted Moravian, colonial and natural history treasures and mementos.
The museum features a unique, restored and furnished 1788 church, archaeological ruins, Visitor Center with introductory video, exhibits and tours with costumed guides, as well as a reconstructed village, French and Indian War fort and colonial and medical gardens.
Explore 20 miles of nature trails, go to the mill site, observe wildlife from two observation docks over the beaver pond. Spot otters, mink, foxes, deer, and woodchucks.
Discover this 250-year-old communal experiment on the frontier, now a National Historic Landmark.
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Capt. Frank P Stryker, KIA /Germany 1945
1945 — Doylestown, PA
Frank was the son of Julius BB Stryker SR. and Mary (Higgins) Stryker, born in Lansdale PA and as a teen was moved to their permenant home "WindMere" on Court Street in Doylestown PA. FRank was in the Army Infantry and was KIA near the end of this Battle, near the end of the war. PLEASE see his Page ONE for the rest of the STORY.AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Frank P. Stryker Captain, U.S. Army Service # O-417386 41st Infantry Battalion, 2nd Armored Division Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania
Died: 14-Apr-45
Buried at: Plot D Row 5 Grave 23
Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands Awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster
Frank's brother Julius (Judy) B B Stryker, Jr. named one of his son in Honor of Frank. The younger Frank was born about 1950.
Barbi Ennis Connolly, firstname.lastname@example.com WWII Historical Researcher and friends of the Julius (Judy) B B and Mary (McKinstry) Stryker, Jr Family and neighbors.
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TRINITY MID-WHITGIFTIAN 189-9 R Piggin 77*
Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian won by 19 runs
Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian completed an extraordinary turnaround in fortunes by pipping neighbours Addiscombe to promotion with a tense 19-run win in Saturday's decider.
Only four weeks ago Mids found themselves precariously close to the relegation zone but some excellent teamwork and resolve combined with some good fortune has seen them put together four straight victories to propel them into second place.
Supporters from both clubs turned out in force at Lime Meadow and were treated to a thrilling match played in an excellent spirit for which both sides can take enormous credit.
Mids won the toss and elected to bat first but it was Addiscombe who drew first blood when Mike Brugnoli was caught and bowled off a full toss from Barry Rhodes.
Just as Richard Nowell and Richard Piggin were threatening to dominate, Nowell was out bowled by Rhodes and Mids began to struggle thereafter.
Karunanayake captured the coveted wicket of Stewart Sales who was bowled round his legs before Peter Cowlin dismissed Jonathan Wood and Christian Bond in successive balls to reduce Mids to 62 for 5.
Piggin made Addiscombe regret dropping him early in his innings as he ground out a crucial 67-run stand with Jesse James to guide Mids towards respectability.
James, who had applied himself so well, then surprisingly charged down the wicket and was bowled by Rupesh Amin.
However, Piggin continued to bat superbly in difficult circumstances and received excellent support from the tail.
He finished unbeaten on 77 and ensured that Mids closed their innings with a competitive total of 189 for 9.
Addiscombe began their reply well as Andrew Poulton and Andrew Hurrion put on 48 for the first wicket.
Poulton played some excellent shots and was the only batsman on either side to time the ball cleanly but his innings was cut short when he was given out lbw to Roberts for 33.
Hurrion and Rhodes took advantage of some rather ragged bowling to reduce the arrears further but Addiscombe suffered a set back when Hurrion fell lbw to Piper and Rhodes was caught behind off the bowling of Winter.
James then took a superb diving catch behind the stumps to dismiss Crowie second ball and reduce the visitors to 87 for 4.
Young batsman Dan Hewitt showed excellent temperament under pressure, scoring 21 in valuable stands with Richard Johnson and Steven Cox which took Addiscombe to within 50 of their target with five wickets in hand.
It took a special catch from James high above his head to dismiss Hewitt and this proved to be the turning point of the match.
The pressure proved too much for the Addiscombe tail as Cox was bowled out by Winter, Benham was snapped up by Brugnoli at slip and Karunanayake was brilliantly stumped by James.
James completed a superb performance behind the stumps by taking the final catch as Amin edged a Roberts delivery behind to spark celebrations.
Special praise should also go to Mids' stand-out bowler Matt Winter who returned figures of 4 for 37 despite playing with a broken hand.
Certain deficiencies will need to be ironed out if Mids are to succeed at the next level and a busy winter of planning now lies ahead but they can take great encouragement from their performances in the latter part of the season.
The outcome was harsh on Addiscombe who occupied one of the top three positions for the majority of the season but they possess the quality and resources to challenge strongly again next season.


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CHURCHES in Ilkley joined together last week (4-8 August) to put on the Mega Makers holiday club at St Margaret's Church on Queen's Road.
Between 35 and 40 children attended each day to see what the 'Mega Machine' would produce.
It had special powers to change small things into big things, such as a small bread roll into a giant bread roll, and illustrated the point that God's love makes everything bigger and better.
Organiser, Ruth Jones, of Churches Together in Ilkley, said: "It was a privilege to spend the week with the children who were so excited to find out more about Jesus each day and take part in the craft activities and games.
"They came armed with some brilliant jokes for us and they had some profound thoughts about the bible stories we taught them. The team of volunteers who put the event on were enthusiastic and full of fun, and we were supported by Lawrence Basham, All Saints' youth worker, and Kate Mitchell, who is employed by Christchurch to reach out to children and their families."
She added: "St Margaret's is an amazing venue to transform into holiday club for the week and we are grateful for the support of the staff and clergy."
The next holiday club will be held at the Hollygarth Social Club, Leeds Road, from Tuesday August 26 to Thursday August 28, from 10am to noon, and is based on stories from the Lego Movie.
All primary school children are welcome and details can be found at hollygarthholidayclub.com.


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Pity the poor luxury CEO in Francois Hollande's France: no sooner is your wife speaking to a foreign real estate agent than the rumour mill is rife with speculation that you are about to flee the country (and maybe all those proposed wealth taxes), and set up home somewhere else. What else to conclude from the recent furore over the sight of actress Salma Hayek, aka Mrs Francois-Henri Pinault, aka wife of the CEO of Kering, the second largest French luxury group, lunching with a UK broker earlier this week? Read more
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Shining a light into the dark to highlight agent Gemma Cooper's move to The Bent Agency.
The wonderful Gemma Cooper has moved to The Bent Agency and she's asked me to make sure everyone has her new details. Gemma is actively looking for new authors!
* Hi Gemma and welcome to tall tales & short stories. Could you tell us a little about yourself?
I'm a literary agent representing children's authors and author/illustrators.
After spending time at literary agencies in New York and London, I joined Bright Literary Agency as an agent in 2011 to cover a maternity leave position managing Bright's amazing author/illustrators and develop the fiction portfolio. I moved to a permanent role at The Bent Agency in September 2012, to focus on fiction for 5+ to YA, here in the UK and also in the US. With this in mind, I'm very actively looking for new authors.
I am lucky to represent some very talented authors including Mo O'Hara, author of MY BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH, which sold in a 3 book deal to Macmillan UK and Feiwel and Friends (UK March 2013/US Fall 2013).
When I'm not working (which is almost never), I renovate my old house, drive around Suffolk in my pink car, and write scary books for 10+
* What led you to focus on representing the children's market?
I would say in the last ten years, 98% of all my reading has been children's and YA. I love the talented writers in this market and the depth and quality of the story telling. When I decided to start a career in publishing, I only wanted to work in children's because this is where my market knowledge is and where my passion is.
I was very lucky that I was living in New York when I discovered publishing as a potential career and I got a highly coveted place on an internship where I focused on YA and MG. From that point, I was hooked, and I can't imagine doing anything else.
* How would you describe your typical working day?
Busy! I'm sure some people think literary agents just sit around reading all day, but really reading is such a small part of my job and certainly not something I do in the office.
I get a 7am train into London, so the first thing I do when I get a seat is to check my emails and respond to anything that has come in overnight. We deal with lots of Australian publishers and other people not in our time zone – my emails are never at zero. After tackling the inbox, I usually read submissions or requested material for the rest of the journey in.
When I get to the office, my day will depend on the emails that are coming in. I always start with a list of things to do, but this often gets pushed aside as urgent things come in! I meet with editors mid-morning or mid-afternoon, so I'll be preparing texts and pitches. I also negotiate contracts, edit texts, look after our social media (blog, twitter, website), look at artwork, manage bespoke writing projects, call editors and meet new authors/author illustrators. All this takes me to around to 6pm/7pm and then I head home, tackling submissions on the train back.
* Trials and tribulations of being an agent: What do you love about your work? What don't you love? What are the greatest challenges of being an agent?
I love the stories. The chance to read something before it's published. I love being the person who gets to make that call, 'you know your dream of getting published? Well that's going to happen.' I mean, who wouldn't love getting to do that! I love being able to be a small part of someone's success story.
I find the biggest challenge in my job is not having enough time. Time to get back to people as quickly as I would like. Trust me, writers who are waiting for submission responses, it does weigh on my mind. But I could work 24 hours a day and not get back to everyone as quickly as I would like.
* Do you want near perfect manuscripts or are you happy to work with the author editorially? Would you describe yourself as an 'editorial agent'?
I'm definitely an editorial agent. I love working with an author editorially to polish and make the very best out of the opportunity to wow publishers.
* Would you take a risk on a manuscript that showed lots of promise but needed a lot of work?
Yes, I have done. As I'm new, this is going to be something I'll do in these first few years and that's totally fine with me. As long as the author isn't afraid of hard work, I'm happy to put the time in. I might give them notes on the first three chapters, just to see they have the skill to revise. This has worked well so far and I've signed three authors like this.
* When looking for that new manuscript and debut author what are the main things that grab your attention? What makes a piece of work stand out from the slushpile?
Voice, voice voice and more voice! Nothing grabs me more in the slush than a great character with a strong voice.
* If you could make a wishlist of things you'd like to find in your submission inbox, what would it include? And do you have any favourite genres?
- Boy voice YA – it's my favorite thing in YA and so hard to do well.
- Contemporary or issues books – I'm seeing a lot of urban fantasy, so I'd love a nice juicy contemporary.
- A YA thriller or something fast paced with lots of action.
- A YA or MG crime novel or some sort of heist.
- A younger tween friendship based novel – think Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants.
- I would like to see some of the paranormal elements that work so well in YA filtered down into MG.
- An amazing literary novel with great voice and perhaps a slight magical or mystical element.
- I love Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, so I'd love to see some funny space stories for a younger audience.
- 5-8 chapter books with series potential.
- Author/illustrators writing MG or chapter books would get my immediate attention!
I don't really have a favourite genre, just give me good characters in a strong story.
* What kind of working relationship do you aim to build between you and your clients? Do you see yourself as a career builder or prefer a more manuscript by manuscript approach?
I want to be a career builder. I'm building my own career at the moment, so I want to take my authors all the way with me!
* Does an aspiring author need to prove they have commitment to pursuing a writing career by providing a writing CV?
No. Obviously let me know if you have been published before, but if not, don't worry! I just want to read your submission.
* Do you expect your writers to develop a market brand or are you keen for them to pursue a diversity of stories?
I think it's good to build a fan base before you diversify, but if you have a strong voice in a variety of genre's or age ranges, then I'd be happy to support diversifying.
* Do you have any submission preferences or things that annoy you?Please email me email@example.com with a query/submission letter and the first 10 pages of your manuscript pasted onto the bottom of your email.
I DO NOT accept postal submissions.
I like a straightforward and simple query letter, as I tend to read the genre/age range and then skip straight to the pages - I'm on the hunt for voice! So don't get hung up on submission/query format and keep it simple.
For example, something like:
Subject: Query - MG Sci-Fi AMAZING NOVEL IN SPACE by Gemma Cooper
Dear Gemma I am seeking representation for my MG Sci-Fi AMAZING NOVEL IN SPACE, complete at 45,000 words.
Then a few paragraphs telling me what the book is about. Google query letters and you will see lots of examples, or look at fantastic resources like Query Shark.
Then one paragraph with any important details about yourself that are relevant to writing or this particular novel. For example, I am a member of SCBWI...I am previously published....I work at the International Space Station...etc.
Then a sign off.
I read and respond to all my submissions personally. It's just for ease that it goes into a different inbox, so everything doesn't get mixed up.
Please allow 4 weeks before chasing.
I do often update twitter with my query stats, so you can see where I'm up to in answering them. Gemma on twitter
* When reading submissions what would you say are the most common mistakes made by aspiring writers?
All the back-story up front and in the first pages.
Telling the story and not showing it.
Boring openings, like waking up and looking in a mirror.
Laundry lists of character traits.
Starting with a dream.
* Would you ever consider a proposal for a series from a new author, or do you prefer stand alone books? If an author is writing a trilogy, should they mention it in their submission?
The first book has to be the best one you can make it. I love series potential as do publishers, but make sure all the main loose ends are tied up in this first book. If you are writing a trilogy, I would say something in your cover letter like, 'the book has series potential' – but don't tell me all about books two and three. Let me enjoy one first.
* What is one thing you wish every beginner writer knew?
Not to rush. I can only read someone once for the first time - if that makes sense. If you send me something and I reject it, then a month later you revise and send it back, I'm always going to remember that first time.
Use a critique group/partner and wait until you are 100% happy with your book before sending it out.
* Any other words of wisdom and advice to aspiring writers?
Join SCBWI. Network and get involved.
Get a critique partner/group.
Read, read, read!
* Re: The submission letter. If you've been published in a different area should it be mentioned? Should you include writing qualifications?
Yes, always mention previous publications and writing qualifications. But don't worry if you have none.
* Should you include if you've been shortlisted in major competitions? Some say it shows the work is better than average, others that it wasn't good enough to win so it reflects badly.
If you have been shortlisted in a recent competition, I would mention it. Also, you could mention if you have revised since the competition or enlisted a critique partner/group to improve the book.
* Re: Editorial advice and responses to suggestions and criticisms. Are you looking for authors who might disagree (in a rational and reasonable way) and defend their vision, or, would you prefer authors to trust your suggestions completely?
I want to work with an author to make their book more saleable, while also keeping their vision – the words are theirs but they have come to me to help sell the book.
I expect authors to have some disagreements to comments, but I like them to think about why I have made them. I never want to be all like, 'I'm right! You have to change this,' but I also want an author who will sit on feedback for a few days before sending defensive emails.
I always meet my authors in person or on skype. That way I can tell what sort of person they are off the bat and if we would get on. You get a feeling about these things.
* If an author mentions their website or blog, do you check them out? And if so, what would you like to see?
I don't usually look at blogs unless I'm considering signing someone – I just don't have the time! But if I want to represent someone, I get a bit Google stalkerish. What I expect to see on a website or blog is appropriate content and nothing that would cause concern to a publisher if they Googled the author name (and they do).
Also, I like positivity and am not really a fan of people who chart all their rejections and struggles in the slush pile. Save that for when you have been published.
* Is it ever worth mentioning you have children in your target readership age (shows you are in touch with that age group) or is that a no-no on the lines of 'I read it to my family and they loved it'?
Your children will love your work because you wrote it and have shared it with them - not because it's good. If you wrote this on your cover letter, I would skim over it.
* Do you read submissions personally or are they given to readers? If so, at what stage would they go to you?
I read all my submissions personally and I can't see this changing anytime in the future - I'd worry too much about something amazing being missed! Also, after spending over year interning and buried in slush daily, I really enjoy reading subs......you never know what you're going to find.
* If an author writes for several different age groups is it okay to make several, simultaneous submissions?
I'm not a fan of simultaneous submissions. Bring me your very best project or the one that most fits my wish list.


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As spying on web users turns into big business, the Wall Street Journal takes a look at the booming industry and says the "tracking of consumers has grown both far more pervasive and far more intrusive than is realized by all but a handful of people in the vanguard of the industry." The paper examined the 50 most popular websites in the United States to measure just how many tracking devices are installed on each visitor's computer. While the fact that sites install cookies on computers is hardly news, the sheer number of them currently in use is revealing. The 50 sites installed a total of 3,180 "tracking files" on the WSJ's test computer, an average of 64 pieces of tracking technology per site. A dozen sites installed more than 100. Wikipedia was the only site in the top 50 that didn't install anything on a visitor's computer, while Dictionary.com was the worst offender with "234 files or programs being downloaded on the Journal's test computer." These tracking devices once only kept track of the websites users visited, but now the information is much broader and includes so much personally identifying information that it puts into question assurances that the tracking is done anonymously. Companies then create profiles of users that are traded "on stock-market-like exchanges that have sprung up in the past 18 months," reports the WSJ. Some insist the industry is crying out for regulation because there is so much consumer data available and few legal limits on how it can be used by companies eager to make some cash.
For the whole geshmeer, lookie here:
The Web's New Gold Mine.
By the way, if you're worried about dictionary.com, just don't let them set cookies. It doesn't affect your ability to look up words. I know, as I don't have cookies from them.
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Rated 5 out of 5�by Mema249 Great product for cold months. Love the light weight of this blanket with the Berber lining. It keeps me warm all winter even with a window cracked. And the weight isn't smothering like some bedspreads. July 12, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5�by sooby Very warm and ample in size This is a nubbly white fleece on one side and a smooth subtle green microfiber on the other. It's very warm, and the king is ample in size, and can actually be used as a bedspread when used with a bed skirt. March 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by CattyGirl great blanket I love this blanket. I got the navy, wanted green but it was not available for the sale price. It will be under my bedspread anyway. We live iin Southern California so I guess to some of you it doesn't get that cold.here. it can be down in the high 30's at night. I usually have the thermostat.set.about 68 at night. This blanket is so lightweight but so warm and cozy. I have the berber side down now, can see using it in the summer with the quilted side down. My husband even likes it and he is always hot. It is on a thick king size mattress and covers the sides okay, will have to pull it further down on the bed so it stays tucked in. Could be my husbands fault, likes to have his feet hanging out so kicks the covers loose. I would say get this blanket. February 13, 2014
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Did you know?
There were actually five 'big holes' in Kimberley – diamond mines that mined volcanic kimberlite pipes. Other than the Big Hole, they've now mostly been filled in.
The Diamond Birding Route links eight properties belonging to De Beers and the Oppenheimer family, and shows that the diamond company and the long-time mining clan are adding value to eco-tourism.
This birding route through South Africa varies from rugged West Coast beaches to carefully tended heritage gardens in Johannesburg; from the red sands of the Kalahari to the hills around Mapungubwe in the Limpopo province. What began as a birding route has morphed into a bouquet of outdoor experiences.
Tswalu is a patchwork of former farmlands that is being stitched back together and rehabilitated into the classic Kalahari of yore, when the grass was high and herds of game filled the horizon. Tswalu is true bush elegance - and has great atmosphere.
Kimberley, home of the De Beers headquarters, has three stops on the Diamond Birding Route. At Benfontein you find 260 different species of birds and great herds of black wildebeest; Dronfield property sports a breeding pair of white-backed vultures, and Rooipoort, on the Vaal River, is an historical shooting lodge.
The Johannesburg part of the Diamond Birding Route includes the gardens at the Oppenheimers' home, Brenthurst, and the nearby Ezemvelo Reserve which has lots of game, San art and hiking opportunities as well as birds.
Up in the Limpopo valley, near Mapungubwe, is the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve where, flying around the rugged sandstone cliffs and marching baobabs, are more than 400 species of birds, a true birding bounty route.
Travel tips & Planning info
How to get here
This route sprawls across South Africa. It would be most practical to start from Gauteng (Johannesburg or Pretoria) and strike out either north or west.
Best time to visit
Any time of year is good, but summer is best because all the migratory birds are back
Get around
Self-drive is best if you want to explore the area at your own pace.
Length of stay
Two nights per birding destination would be best (and you can choose from eight destinations).
What to pack
Binoculars, needless to say, as well as a camera and a good bird book.Bring along a scope if you have one, along with comfortable clothing and good shoes.
Where to stay
There is accommodation at all Diamond Birding Route sites, ranging from rustic to five-star luxury.
What's happening
If you're here at the end of November, don't forget to register for Birding Big Day, organised by Birdlife South Africa.


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Legal & General Investment Management has commended the investment consultation paper from the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority to trustees of defined contribution pension schemes. It offers a level of insight "unparalleled in terms of quality and depth" and has the advantage of being free, says Ian Richards, head of DC strategy at LGIM.
Personal accounts will become the benchmark by which other DC schemes will be measured, he says.
It is encouraging to see life companies, which have dominated the DC market in the UK, taking an interest in Pada's paper. There is much work to be done on designing default funds that have potential to offer reasonable return without high volatility and on the way retirement income is delivered.
Some life companies have already started down this path, but judging by a recent meeting I had with Scottish Life, have yet to work out how to communicate the benefits of their products effectively.
I was hopelessly confused by the presentation by two gents from Scottish Life, who wanted to tell me about their clever pension plans supposed to resolve the governance problems of contract-based DC plans, where no-one is looking after the interests of the members of the scheme.
The plans have some modern features, including a risk-profiling tool, multi-asset portfolios, rebalancing, and a lifestyle overlay that starts working 15 years before retirement. But they are designed to appeal to independent financial advisers rather than scheme members, and it shows.
Too many bells and whistles, I concluded, and some features that just seemed odd, such as moving the fund entirely into cash if a member wants to buy an annuity at retirement rather than draw an income from investments. Where is the protection against annuity rates moving to a member's disadvantage in that? The aim is to maximise the real value of the pension pot at retirement, was the answer. I was none the wiser.
Maybe when IFAs have to be paid fees for their advice rather than taking commission from life companies, it will be what customers need that takes priority. Having to measure up to the personal accounts benchmark should also force a rethink.


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Dwight Howard wants your help in saving Centers who have been taken off the All-Star ballot in this Sarah McLachlan-inspired PSA.
Starting with the 2012-2013 season, the NBA has officially removed the position of Center from the All-Star Ballot. Instead, fans will vote for 3 "frontcourt players." The Center Center for Centers* is a for-profit, non-profit established to aid the big men of the NBA in this, their time of need.


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WITH the transfer window set to slam shut this week, and the rumour mill kicking into overdrive this week, the big question is, is the January window good for football?
A number of key deals are often struck during the month, such as Juan Mata moving to Manchester United, but most prefer to wait until the summer to conduct their business.
And what sort of impact does it have on Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and Accrington Stanley?
Is it a good thing that the three only have to survive the one month without losing key players or does it hinder the trio when it comes to bringing in new permanent signings?


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Ensuring Web application compatibility across different browsers could be challenging at times, but it was far easier than developing separate native applications for Windows, Linux, and the Mac. The result was the proliferation of Web apps for nearly every imaginable task, from simple Web UIs to manage home routers to Web-based office suites. Fat apps lost their mojo.
Now it seems fat apps are making a comeback. Thanks to mobile devices, we're drifting back to the fat app model, or at least a hybrid of Web and native app. In many cases, it's not enough simply to reformat a website for mobile browsing. The user experience on mobile devices is just too different than on a PC -- you can't hover over links on a tablet or use pop-up windows, for instance. You can rearrange your website's CSS all you want, but the result is usually a poor representation of the original site, shoehorned to fit on a phone or tablet. The solution? A fat app.
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Take Reddit, for example. The Reddit site is confusing to many users of desktop browsers, but at least it's navigable, and browser extensions such as RES (Reddit Enhancement Suite) improve the experience. But browsing the main Reddit site on a tablet or smartphone is so painful, it has spawned Reddit clients for the iPad like Alien Blue. These apps completely dispense with the layout of Reddit and instead make far better use of the tablet UI than anything that could be delivered solely via the Web. This means a far cleaner and more useful interface, as well as a lighter load on the servers, since the app is making API calls and rendering the data locally versus placing that task on the servers.
In an interesting twist, Alien Blue will soon be available in the Mac App store. What once was a browser-based application is becoming a fat app for the Mac.
Reddit is only one of many. News organizations were among the first to head in this direction, with the New York Times, USA Today, AP, Reuters, and the BBC all offering fat iOS apps, as well as Android app versions of their sites. Nearly all sites with an app version will not fail to mention that fact if you access them via a mobile browser.
Most of these mobile apps either cost money to buy, have separate ads designed specifically for mobile use, or require a subscription to the site. Plainly put, these organizations realize they can present a vastly better user experience and potentially increase revenue by providing fat apps for the popular mobile platforms. Apple's Newsstand also helps here, as it provides an easy path to entry for smaller news organizations to have their own iOS app.
As the Apple Mac Store grows, I suspect more companies will return to the fat app. There's no Newsstand app in the Mac store, but it wouldn't surprise me to see one soon. The same goes for any number of Web-based applications that have survived for years on LAMP or Microsoft's Web stack, but whose developers begin to realize that turning out an iOS or Android client might not be a bad investment. This will be especially true when iOS apps can run natively on Mac OS X. Tweak that iOS app a bit and -- poof -- you have a fat app on the Mac.
Microsoft cannot be missing this boat. Perhaps that's part of the thinking behind Windows 8 and the Metro interface that borrows from Windows Phone 7. While I agree the current state of integration into the Windows UI is Frankensteinish, it may provide the same type of pathway for developers who write for Windows Mobile. Integrating those apps into a full version of Windows becomes less challenging if the two platforms merge, and bringing the touch-driven UI to the full desktop (clumsy as the combination may be) is likely a step in that direction.
And so, like many things in computing, we're starting to circle back on ourselves. We drifted away from the mainframe only to reinvent it, and it appears we may do the same with applications. Rather than a host of bookmarks in your browser, you may find yourself with a host of application launchers instead -- just like the old days.
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PAUL James is adamant that Bath's season will not be thrown off course by the uncharacteristic wobble in results of the last month.
Bath welcome French side Brive to the Rec on Sunday (2pm) with a place in the last four of the Amlin Challenge Cup at stake, in the unusual position of having lost their last three home matches.
League defeats to leaders Saracens and play-off rivals Sale on home turf – as well as a LV= Cup reverse at the hands of Exeter Chiefs – have taken a little of the wind out of Bath's sails.
Bath also crashed out of the Amlin competition to Stade Francais at this stage last season, but Wales international tighthead prop James doesn't believe the squad's confidence has been adversely affected.
"The vibe is still high in the camp. Everyone is still working hard and we know there are improvements to be made,'' he said.
"The attitude in training and around the camp is no different to the beginning of the season.
"Everyone is pulling together and working hard.
"There is something on every game now, that's the way you have got to look at it.
"But as a player and a squad, you have got to focus in on one game at a time.
"Last season is last season, I think we're a lot better now than we were then. We can't look back.''
James reckons Bath's mixture of up-and-coming youngsters and experienced veterans will serve them well as the season reaches the sharp end.
"It's good to have a blend. You've got young boys coming through, but then you do need your senior players standing up and trying to lead the team forward,'' he added.
"I've had a look at them (Brive) and they are like most French clubs, they have got a bit of flair there if you give them space.
"They've got a big pack and it's going to be a big challenge up front.''
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Here is a list of events and goings-on in the world of genealogy blogging. Here's what is happening in the coming week:
Happy Blogiversary!
- A Canadian Family celebrates its first anniversary Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Please take a minute and say "Congratulations" to Evelyn.
If your blog anniversary is coming up soon, make sure it gets on our GeneaBloggers calendar! Remember to send your blog anniversary info to GeneaBloggers.
Data Backup Day
Great news! Novosoft LLC – the maker of Handy Backup – has given us four (4) free copies of this simple-to-use backup software and we'll be giving them away in a Data Backup Day contest! The contest details will be announced later this weekend – stay tuned!
In the meantime, a great New Year's resolution would be to back up your genealogy research data, right? What are you waiting for, a major data loss disaster to strike? The first day of each month has been designated as Data Backup Day – and here are some great resources to get you started.
Genealogy Blog Carnivals
- The 10th Edition of The Graveyard Rabbit Carnival requests entries by Friday, December 25, 2009. The topic: investigate how families determine their final resting place.
- The deadline for the 25th Edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy has been extended to Monday, December 28, 2009. The theme is Christmas/Hanukkah traditions and you are invited to submit your post about your Central and Eastern European ancestors.
- The 87th Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy is accepting submissions through Friday, January 1, 2010. The theme: New Year's Resolutions! This year is almost over and a new decade is knocking on the door. This is the perfect time to make your New Year resolutions, goals, aims, declarations, intentions, aspirations, objectives, plans, targets, schemes, wishes, or whatever you want to call them!
Wondering how to participate in a blog carnival? Check out this post from Bootcamp for GeneaBloggers.
Genealogy Conferences This Week
As expected, the genealogy conference season slows down around the holiday season but things will be hopping in January 2010! View upcoming genealogy conferences in the United States and across the globe at the group of calendars at GeneaBloggers. If you know of an upcoming expo or conference that should be on the GeneaBloggers conference calendar, send it to us at email@example.com.
Appearances By GeneaBloggers Members
If you need more information on how to submit your own information for our Speaker's Bureau page as well as the Speakers' Appearances calendar, contact us at email@example.com.
GeneaBloggers Group on Facebook
Great news – we are now at 810 members over at GeneaBloggers Group on Facebook. There is a great discussion taking place about genealogy apps for iTouch and iPhone – check it out! If you know anyone who blogs about their genealogy or family history and you think they might benefit from membership in Geneabloggers please tell them about our Facebook group!
Weekly Genealogy Blogging Prompt
Check out Weekly Genealogy Blogging Prompt #52: Discuss your favorite genealogy publication. Why do you like it? Is it worth the money? How would you improve it?
Note: This is the final Weekly Genealogy Blogging Prompt for the year – we aren't certain what Amy has in store for us in terms of prompts for 2010 but you can be sure that whether it is weekly or monthly, the prompts will be great ways to inspire your genealogy blog posting! A big thank you to Amy Coffin at We Tree for all her work with these prompts during 2009!
GeneaBloggers Calendar
Starting January 3, 2010, look for some changes to our Daily Blogging Prompts – they'll include Sentimental Sunday and a few new variations! In the meantime check out Black Sheep Sunday, Madness Monday, Tombstone Tuesday, Wordless Wednesday, Treasure Chest Thursday, Follow Friday and Surname Saturday which can help you come up with ideas each day of the week for blog posts! And don't forget to check out other upcoming events at the Geneabloggers Calendar. This is the same Google calendar that has been in existence for quite some time. And if you subscribe to the calendar you'll receive email reminders of events.
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Hands on with the new iPhone 5Sby Brian Klug on 9/10/2013 3:27 PM EST
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Stuka87 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkTypo?
"After playing with the iPhone 5S, I played with the new iPhone 5S" Reply
LarsBars - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkAdditionally: "The iPhone 5C also comes in two new colors, a space gray, and gold color which complement the white color that was previously available." Reply
kyuu - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkPretty sure he meant "After playing with the iPhone 5C". Reply
binaryvisions - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkI'm interested to find out how reliable/repeatable/non-finicky the fingerprint reader is. Most fingerprint readers, in my experience, are not 100% and require re-swiping or re-pressing. In my opinion, the fingerprint reader is a killer feature, probably the most interesting thing about this phone, but if it's not near-bulletproof, it's going to go the way of face unlock - an interesting feature to show off, but not very practical in its implementation. Reply
bountygiver - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkI'm more amazed by the 120fps video than the fingerprint reader XD.
I think fingerprint reader will work better if they allow multi user in a device. So hopefully the jailbreak community will implement it. Otherwise it's just a fast way of typing password without remembering it. Reply
binaryvisions - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkReally, though, a "fast way of typing [a] password" is exactly what I want. I want my phone to unlock when I am holding it, and fall back to a passcode or pattern when someone else is holding it. If it's meaningfully insecure, or a pain to use, it becomes useless since a password is not really THAT hard to enter.
If it's immediate, reliable and secure, though, it becomes a substantial improvement to how people use their devices. People without passcodes will be more inclined to use a secure lock mechanism, and people with passcodes now get a much more convenient and useful way to unlock their device.
It'd also be interesting to allow the use of both simultaneously - allowing a 4-digit "quick" PIN plus a fingerprint to substitute for a long and secure passphrase. Reply
mvmaastricht - Monday, September 16, 2013 - linkI'm confident that Apple will gradually add fingerprint features, like multiple user support (handing over the 5S to your child, and selected apps will be disabled, etc.).
It's like they always have worked. Focussing that way, they make sure to implement features right, while letting users slowly get used to new features. Reply
nerd1 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - link4K 30fps and 720p 120fps is now becoming standard (galaxy note 3 supports both) Reply
CyberAngel - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkor UHD recording, but that would require Jobs back... Reply
MikhailT - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkApple bought Authentech, which at the time as considered to be the best in the world.
With the video from Brain here showing that it works great, I'd be surprised if it is not reliable over time.
In addition, this is just perfect for folks with super-long passwords for the app stores, I hate typing it in manually. Reply
binaryvisions - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkThe videos have looked good, but there's a pretty big difference between recorded videos of pristine phones and real-world usage where you might be holding it off-kilter, or maybe your hands are a little dirty, or the phone has been used enough to have a little oil build-up, or whatever. Reply
Stuka87 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkThe sensor works at any angle, and can scan sub-epidermal layers. So your hands being dirty should not effect it. This is not like the POS scanners that have been used on many laptops. Obviously time will tell, but I would be extremely surprised if it had issues in regular use. Reply
vaffangool - Thursday, September 12, 2013 - link+1 Agreed. Reply
Heartdisease - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkI never use a pass code. I just never let anyone else touch my phone. Reply
flyingpants1 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkIt's fine so long as it boosts pre-orders. Reply
HisDivineOrder - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkCan't wait to hear all the ways you can trick this. I expect some imaginative youtube videos. Reply
ashayderov - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkGood luck using IPhone fingerprint reader. Now NSA would be able to match phone number against fingerprints. Reply
TareX - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkThat thick side bezel is hideous. Reply
Stuka87 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkThick bezel?? Compared to what? Reply
melgross - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkHe's just trying to come up with a negative comment. Reply
tuxRoller - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkIt failed to respond to some touches.
There:) Reply
KoolAidMan1 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkHe's reaching Reply
phobos512 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkDoes the keyboard still always show all caps in IO7 or does it transition from lower case to UPPER CASE? Reply
Dman23 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkGreat post again! Really looking forward to the new A7 / M7 chips and the new fingerprint and camera sensors. Looks like the fingerprint sensor is fast and responsive. Definitely liking what I see here Reply
Bob Todd - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkI'm assuming China is the big driver for the gold model. Gold and white...my grandmother would love it. In a word, tacky. The other two colors look nice. Reply
Impulses - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkI kind of like it, but probably wouldn't opt for it over grey. I'm sure there's a market for it, Apple's usually hyper efficient about it's SKU... I'm surprised they're jumping into the case market whole hog tho, the other case makers can't be happy for first party competition. How thick are those leather cases? I imagine it's lined? Reply
Bob Todd - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkYeah, I also wonder how "grabby" the leather ones are when sliding in/out of pockets. I've been using Diztronic TPU cases for my last few phones and have been very happy (cheap & good fit). But right now I've got a Speck SmartFlex card case on my iPhone 5. I love not having to carry my wallet around. It will be interesting to see how far Apple branches out with their case designs. Reply
blacks329 - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkApple has made cases, (smart) covers and bumpers in the past. They generally tend to be over priced for most people, or don't provide enough features for others. I'm sure they'll sell well enough for Apple, but case manufacturers are not concerned. Reply
vshah - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkshouldn't that be "complementary" instead of "complimentary?" Reply
theCuriousTask - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - linkWhat process is A7 built on? It seems like it has a lot of transistors for that die size. Could it be 28nm HKMG or a further die shrink? Reply
tabascosauz - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkWOAH! 9 articles dedicated to the iPhone launch in the last 11 hours!
I would have preferred one or two long articles, but I am amazed by the amount of info you guys were able to obtain. Good job as always, Brian and Anand. Reply
blacks329 - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - link9? Am I missing 6 articles, I only see 1 regarding the 5C and 2 regarding the 5S. Reply
flyingpants1 - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkYou can't use natural light in the dark, Brian. Reply
nitram_tpr - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - linkReally still $100 for each memory size jump? Oh dear lord :( It must cost Apple less than $5 for the 16gig and $10 for the 32gig for the amounts they buy. Google charge $40 for their 16gig (Nexus 7), which is still a huge markup but less onerous than $100. Reply
splidge - Thursday, September 12, 2013 - linkIt's called price discrimination. The different price points are nothing to do with what it costs them to make.
Think about Intel, who sells identical chips at different price points depending on clock speed etc. Reply
EGGO - Friday, September 13, 2013 - linkIs the connector speed still not USB 3.0? Reply
Gimfred - Sunday, September 15, 2013 - linkThe flash storage in the phone can't write faster that USB 2 can handle it so there is no use upgrading the connection to USB 3. Till they start using faster flash, it won't happen. Reply
rafoix - Monday, September 16, 2013 - linkI'm still amazed that so many technically inclined folks do not grasp this concept.
Some people just want a long specs list even if the specs are not relevant or used. It's an e-peter meter. Reply
Rontalk - Sunday, September 15, 2013 - linkCould you test with 3DMark for IOS? Reply
tipoo - Sunday, September 15, 2013 - linkIndeed, now that that's out for iOS I think it deserves its own article comparing it to Android. Reply
everex11 - Monday, September 16, 2013 - linkmy parents in law just got a nearly new gold Nissan Xterra SUV
only from working part-time off a pc at home. official source......www.pick85.com/ Reply


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LIBRARY visitors across the borough cost Bury Council £20,000 a year by not returning books and other items.
Since 1996, thousands of people have borrowed books, videos, DVDs, tapes and CDs from Bury's libraries and failed to bring them back, meaning the council has spent £342,653 replacing them — an average of £20,156 a year over a 17-year period.
Parents are the worst offenders, hoarding some children's books and videos for up to 11 years.
Six cheeky readers have held on to their copy of raunchy bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey for almost a year.
The council charges people 15p per item per day for overdue books, excluding over-60s and under-16s.
Overdue videos cost 40p per item per day and overdue CDs, tapes and talking books cost 30p per day, though people with hearing and sight problems are exempt.
Fines are capped at £5 per person.
The council's leisure representative, Cllr Jane Lewis, said: "I'm not surprised by the figures.
"In most cases, it will be a case of people taking out the books fully intending to return them but then it turns out they don't, for whatever reason.
"But, at the same time, people may not realise there is actually a cost to it when you add up all the books that need replacing.
"It's important to point out that some books cost more than others: "A paperback costs a lot less to replace than, say, a series of reference books."
She added: "One positive is that the problem is decreasing.
"The number of electronic books that people are borrowing using Kindles and other devices is increasing and that reduces the risk to the council.
"Over time, that risk will continue to fall."
The figures were obtained through a Freedom of Information request to Bury Council.
Overdue books
- The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat by Enid Blyton
- Oops! By Colin McNaughton
- The Phantom Thief by Pete Johnson
- How to Rent and Bury Property in France by Clive Kristen
- I Like Books, by Anthony Browne
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HTC Vivid vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
0. phoneArena posted on 14 Nov 2011, 09:31
Now that AT&T's 4G LTE network is finally sprouting up in small pockets around the country, it's naturally fitting for them to finally bring forth smartphones packing support for its next-generation data network. Rather than laying out the red carpet for their arrival, both the HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket came out of nowhere in a relatively low key manner to offer AT&T customers the ability to surf the waves of 4G LTE goodness – and the timing couldn't have been sooner! Knowing that these two ...
This is a discussion for a review. To read the whole review, click here
12. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
why was this modded??
5. biophone (Posts: 1994; Member since: 15 Jun 2011)
Me want sgs3. I played with the sgs2 in depth and aside from touchwiz I love it. Sprint verison fyi. So sgs3 im sure will be great. Htc has dissapointed lately with their poor bat life but i do love sense. moto hasnt been on par with sammy either. Unless the ip5 has 1.5ghz dual core 4g lte 4 inch display and great bat life i am going to get the sgs3 and root touchwiz off.
7. hunted (Posts: 403; Member since: 21 Sep 2011)
we can expect SGS3 soon and not iphone5. By the time apple release iphone5 samsung may go to Galaxy s5, who knows
9. biophone (Posts: 1994; Member since: 15 Jun 2011)
Well sammy just realesed the sgs2 in the states so dont hold your breath it may be awhile. The sgs3 hasnt even been realesed around the world yet and it took a while for it to get to the usa so i would expect a good time to pass before we get it. Anyway when I am due for an upgrade the sgs3 and iphone 5 should be the heavyweights on verizon.
19. ANDROID. (Posts: 3; Member since: 25 Sep 2011)
thats a win for pacquiao....
14. biophone (Posts: 1994; Member since: 15 Jun 2011)
Its stupid the modding. It was a joke.
16. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5713; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
oh would you look at that. even Phone Arena thinks it's worth $50 to get away from the combination of Sense and Snapdragons. xD
18. Nathan (Posts: 85; Member since: 14 Jul 2011)
I'm going to go with the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, the LG Nitro HD seems tempting but the LG part is the turn off.
20. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
One of these two are most likely the phone I get for my wife if we stay on AT&T. She is all in on a huge screen (she has a friend that she wants to beat, and her friend has a 4.3". I find that really, really amusing!!) and she wants the best camera on a phone as well. She also needs a flash player. Kinda lean to the Vivid only due to most reviews raving about the camera.
21. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
I used all the GSII variants on AT&T and noticed they don't have macro mode for the camera. Has anyone else noticed this?
22. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5713; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
i got to take a look at both of these yesterday and i liked the feel of the Vivid more. the Skyrocket felt like Samsung at their near worst. xP
23. fervid (Posts: 183; Member since: 22 Nov 2011)
Wasn't the Vivid initially advertised as 60FPS 1080P? I look at specs now and it shows 30FPS and 60FPS is only 720P???
24. runtan (Posts: 1; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
Thank you for a truly thorough review. I'm going to go with the Samsung too. But, I think I always was anyway. It came down to the fluidity of the platform. Thanks again!
25. jmblaney86 (Posts: 4; Member since: 14 Jan 2012)
i have the Samsung Galaxy S2 and if i knew a month later theyd come out with the Skyrocket i would have definately waited for the fast Skyrocket. With that said i have never really liked Samsung due to the fact they are absolutely the slowest in Android update releases. Since September when i purchased this phone i have loved ever second of it, unfortunately i had some wear and tear issues with the charging port, i use it alot at work and like an idiot ill keep charging cord plugged into port while putting phone in pocket, so that was only issue i had which was clearly my fault, i sent it into geek squad to be fixed which i know thats another topic for different time but if it canot be fixed and they replace phone i will go with skyrocket. my girlfriend wants new phone which is why i went searching for reviews and due to this i think she will end up coming over to samsung with me, even tho she has this weird sense that having same phones is wierd... yea you know now what i deal with on a daily so thanks to this review im definagtely going to do whatever i can to update my galaxy s2 to skyrocket.
26. oFreddEo (Posts: 7; Member since: 26 Feb 2012)
Galaxy S2 for the Display (Super Amoled Plus) and htc for music (SRS inhancement, Beats Audio etc.)
27. icecoldusa (Posts: 1; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)
I got a Samsung Skyrocket, I thing its a waste of money, right now 100 more than Galaxy S2 and HTC Vivid, but I am learning not to buy Samsung phones, because they promise but they never update the software, they instead make a new device with the new hardware. I always have Samsung and it never got updated to the new software, not even the infuse, so I go with the HTC VIVID, I just replaced my Skyrocket for the Vivid, and I am not looking back.