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What's Next For the Supermarket Circular?
It's all about utility, marketing expert saysBy Jason Brennan
In a world where everything is going digital, the printed supermarket circular has become counterintuitive.
It is time for strategic thinkers in marketing departments to begin making plans for its transition. They must better understand and address how shoppers find and use promotional information, discounts and coupons today. More importantly, marketers must decide where circulars stand in the overall marketing mix, how to best promote products and, lastly, redefine measurements of success.
According to ECRM MarketGuide, the use of supermarket circulars expanded in 2011 and demonstrated that they were successful. Upon a deeper review, though, the research shows that the utility of the printed circular has changed. It is now only a starting point. Fewer and fewer can be found, and fewer are being brought from home to the store and referenced in the way they were intended. It could be argued that the traditional circular is only at the top of the shopper experience funnel.
The reality is that supermarket managers and associates alike are hard-pressed to walk down an aisle without dodging a shopper with a smartphone in use. According to a Nielsen Q4 2011 report, 44 percent of mobile users have smartphones and 38 percent are using tools to price shop while in the store. Consider all the tools that are available to consumers: food allergy databases, coupon sites and now mobile payments. Paper and ink cannot compete with these tools for a robust in-store shopper experience.
Retail innovators should change their mix and understand the circular is a great tool for raising awareness for both product and price, but is limited in utility. For example, Wegmans recently stated that it will limit its circular to twice a month and continue to focus on store brands that resist price fluctuations. Other savvy supermarket advertisers should study this strategy and keep an eye on those that use circulars to promote higher margin lines.
The shining light for retail circulars is having a better understanding of how marketers can employ novel concepts to enhance the shopper's pre-store experience. They should also be leveraging passive and active technology with tools like e-mail and social media to foster engagement. The true challenge is effective measurement against hard statistics like open rate, click-through rate, edge rank and app pages viewed.
All marketers today must measure the effectiveness of every tool we employ. Circulars can still be effective, but should the metric for success change with the times? Moreover, how should we measure these increased costs against new and yet quantifiable media such as social marketing?
The retail circular is not necessarily dead. It just needs to be re-evaluated in the changing world of integrated, digital, mobile, and social marketing. The bottom line is that marketers need to better understand what the benefits and disadvantages are and how they can better utilize their marketing dollars.
The time has come to explore new options in bringing consumers the most convenient shopping tools while getting the most out of your marketing efforts.
Jason Brennan is the founder of Stream Cos., a Philadelphia-based advertising agency.


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Carnival Spirit - Mexican Riviera: Carnival Spirit Cruise Review by Fred/Wendy Negron
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Carnival Spirit - Mexican Riviera
Destination: Mexican Riviera
Embarkation: San Diego
Embarkation: Out of Miami always have their check-in processes on time and easy with no hassles and out of San Diego, Nicely done, over 35 booths open to assist every one checking in and also getting the Sail and Sign pass all done and the processes went so fast.
Cabin: Since we booked TBA like always we get bumped up to a nicer cabin.. last year we scored 7301 a Presidential suite and on this Cruise we scored the 6a, we booked a 4a inside, The 6A we got was a nice large clean cabin with a Door but Obstructed with the Safety boats, no problems, we was still happy. Service from our Cabin Steward was superb!
Dining: Dining was also Great!, Great Staff, Waiter and Asst. Waiter took good care of us, and we sat the furthest from the kitchen, Our food was always hot and was served on time.
LIDO Dining: More Top Deck Lido buffet dining was also great..food hot and always ready with great choices from all types of nations, from Japanese to French styles etc.
Entertainment: I loved the Comedy shows and also the Las Vegas style Production show, We even had a hypnotist named Chuck Milligan, one of the best shows I have ever seen. Entertainment throughout the ship and around the Pool decks was also great.
Fitness and Rec-room: The best I ever seen, awesome workout equipment, they need more Treadmills or keep the ones broken fixed but other then that, its all state of the art.
WARNING: Just stay away from their Seminars on weight loss or anything that say Spa Seminars because they will try to sell you stuff you don't need, Just know that the Company that runs the Spa is not Carnival but some company out of England, and they are very pricey. in fact each year it seems like their prices go up by 100%, you no longer get a descent Massage for a great price. If you do book a Hair up do for the formal nights or even a massage make sure they know ahead what services you intended on getting and what the cost is again because they will add on stuff you didn't need. I've always told Carnival this Spa Company from England make Carnival look bad, but they remain with them. that's all I have to say about the Spa.
Summary: Overall a Great Cruise, no Problems at all, Cruise Director Michael Mullane is to me the Best Cruise Director, I had the privilege to be with him on 3 cruises so far and he gets even better on each cruise. I love to see his wife do more stunts with him on stage, both make a great funny act.
Captain: 2nd Cruise with this Captain,he is one of the greats out at Sea, keeping us very safe from harms way and also keeping the ship stable at all time..
I intend to keep cruising with Carnival, they know what they are doing to keep me and my family happy.
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Raleigh, N.C. — Headed to the beach this weekend? Check out our guide to what's happening at the beach this holiday weekend.
Staying closer to home but want to beat the heat? Our friend Go Ask Mom has a guide to local pools, many of which are opening this weekend.
Now, our picks for fun in the Triangle area this weekend:
The NC Hops and Roots Festival is this weekend in Pittsboro. This family friendly celebration showcases North Carolina food, farms, craft beer, music and more. The annual event is held Memorial Day weekend at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro. New this year is a home brewing competition. Gates open at noon on Saturday and the event continues on Sunday. Two day tickets $50, but single day tickets are also available.
Rock band Neon Trees plays Lincoln Theatre on Saturday night. Tickets start at $22.
The PNC Downtown Raleigh Movie Series kicks off Friday night in City Plaza. Watch the classic "Dirty Dancing" under the stars. Nick Driver Band will provide music. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy some craft beer, local food and bring your lawn chair!
The North Carolina Symphony kicks off its Summerfest Saturday night at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary. They will be playing Beethoven's 5th. Advance tickets start at $28 and lawn seating is free for children aged 12 and younger.
The annual Doughman event isn't happening this year, but that doesn't mean there isn't going to be a party. The "Fauxman" party will be from 2-4 p.m. at Dain's Place. There will be draft beer specials, super fun times and limited edition T-shirts for $15.
Ray Price Harley Davidson on S. Saunders St. in Raleigh will host Beaches, Bands and Bikes on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be giving away a beach vacation and featuring live music from Johnny Orr and beer samples from White Street Brewing.
Head to the North Carolina Museum of History to learn about the foods that made the trip from Lebanon to North Carolina during the Cedar in the Pines in the Kitchen event. This free event is Saturday at 1 p.m.
Enjoy some live music during a free outdoor concert at the Village Green in Chapel Hill on Sunday. This week's Southern Summer Music Series features Dana and Susan Robinson playing some American folk starting at 6 p.m.


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In this book, James Boon ranges through history and around the globe in a series of provocative reflections on the limitations, attractions, and ambiguities of cultural interpretation. The book reflects the unusual keyword of its title, extra-vagance, a term Thoreau used to refer to thought that skirts traditional boundaries. Boon follows Thoreau's lead by broaching subjects as diverse as Balinese ritual, Montaigne, Chaucer, Tarzan, Perry Mason, opera, and the ideas of Jacques Derrida, Ruth Benedict, Kenneth Burke, and Mary Douglas. He makes creative and often playful leaps among eclectic texts and rituals that do not hold single, fixed meanings, but numerous, changing, and exceedingly specific ones.
Boon opens by exploring links between ritual and reading, focusing on commentaries about the seclusion of menstruating women in Native American culture, trance dances in Bali, and circumcision (or lack of it) in contrasting religions. He considers the ironies of "first-person ethnography" by telling stories from his own fieldwork, reflecting on ethnological museums, and making seriocomic connections between Mark Twain and Marcel Mauss. In expansive discussions that touch on Manhattan and Sri Lanka, the Louvre and the "World of Coca-Cola" museum, willfully obscure academic theory and shamelessly commercial show business, Boon underlines the inadequacies of simple ideologies and pat generalizations. The book is a profound and eloquent exploration of cultural comparison by one of America's most original and innovative anthropologists.
"James Boon is one of this country's most exciting theorists and practitioners of cultural comparativism. The book is an exemplary work on, and of, cultural translation and the hazards thereof. It is marvelously conceived, brilliantly executed, and almost astonishing in the range of its erudition."--Marc Manganaro, Rutgers University
"At a moment when much of 'cultural studies' proceeds without a broadly comparativist framework and in opposition to anthropological relativism, Boon embraces both. This is important and gutsy-and it is done with a genuine sense of pleasure and even beauty. There is really nothing else quite like this work."--Daniel A. Segal, Pitzer College
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Orangetheory Fitness, a gym that opened last week in Newport Beach, says participants can burn up to 1,200 calories an hour through interval training precisely tracked with a heart rate monitor.
For my first visit, I burned 396 calories in an hour with an average heart rate of 152, through a combination of running, rowing and weight lifting. We could see everyone's results displayed on two flat screens in the workout room. I was comparable to most of the women in the class. A man achieved the highest calorie burn of 867.
But never mind the calories, the workout was fun and challenging. Though if you don't mind forgoing the heart rate monitoring, you could mimic the class in a regular gym.
This location is the chain's first to open in California. A single class costs $25. Monthly rates range from $59 to $159.
When I arrived, the sign-up sheet asked for my age, height and weight, which became the basis for calculating my target heart rate and calories burned. I strapped a wireless heart rate monitor under my shirt. On the screens, our first names appeared along with workout stats: calories burned and a color-coded heart rate showing exertion levels.
I started on the treadmill while the other half of the class went to the rowing machines.
The trainer guided us through stages of intensity for either running or power walking, and he gave us notice for how long each segment would last. The toughest segment involved cranking the incline to grade 6 and pushing to the maximum for two minutes. I was panting as I looked up to the screen and saw that my heart rate had shot up to 187 and I was in the red zone.
After about 30 minutes on the treadmill, my group moved to the rowing machines where the trainer gave us a target pace and corrected our form. After a few minutes, we moved to the free weights station where we moved through a standing series of curls and flys. I used 7.5 pound weights. By this point, the weights felt like a welcome cooldown, so I was surprised to see that my heart rate was still in the target zone.
We then moved back to rowing machine. After a few minutes, we went back to the weights area, this time to use hand held straps for a series of squats and lunges. The trainer demonstrated the sequence and again came by to correct our form.
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By the time I'd left and showered, I'd received an email with my workout report, a color-coded chart showing how much time I spent in each heart rate zone.
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Tehran - Three convicted rapists were publicly hanged in the Fars province in south Iran, the ISNA news agency reported Monday.
The three men had kidnapped and raped a 14-year-old boy in the provincial capital Shiraz, the report said.
They were publicly hanged on Sunday in the city of Jadid Sadr after the Supreme Court confirmed their death verdicts, ISNA added.
Murder, rape, armed robbery and trafficking more than five kilograms of drugs are among crimes punishable by death in Iran. - Sapa-dpa


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Coast Unified School District has adopted Illuminate Education for attendance and grades. Parents are able to access information on their student(s) through the Internet. Simply click on the appropriate link below and sign in. If you need a password or have trouble signing in, contact the school.
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A bill protecting the livelihood of Missouri farmers is one step away from its addition to the state constitution. A collection of more than 40 organizations has until November 2014 to educate voters in the Missouri about the importance of agriculture.
With a vote of 28-6, the Senate passed HJR 7 & 11. The right to farm bill, which also passed the House vote 132-25, will give farmers and ranchers the right to engage in farming and ranching practices.
While guaranteed permission to provide food for others may seem like an unnecessary bill, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports how those in favor of the bill feel the need to get it in writing because of influences by animal rights and environmentalist groups.
"These groups have tried to launch offensives against farm families here and in many other states around the country. Their efforts have prompted states like North Dakota, Oklahoma and Indiana to take action to protect their agriculture industries. It is time for Missouri to do the same," Rep. Jason Smith told the Post-Dispatch.
The Missouri Cattlemen's Association joined other agricultural groups who are excited about the advancement of the bill.
"This legislation introduces a constitutional amendment supporting the right of Missouri's farm and ranch families to produce food, fiber and fuel for a growing global population," said Mike Deering, executive vice president of the association. "The fact is this benefits consumers just as must as it does those of us directly involved in producing food."


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Feature Article of Monday, 27 February 2012
Columnist: Enoch Immanuel A. Agbozo
Bro. Enoch Immanuel A. Agbozo
Your Excellency, your obedient humble servant, a minister of the Church of God, commissioned Apostle-Prophet to Church and Nations by Jesus Christ and the Father prays His Excellency's permission to submit a MESSAGE from THE MOST HIGH GOD, Creator of heaven and earth to His Excellency and the Government of Ghana.
We submit the message as an OPEN LETTER on the direct instruction and commandment of the ALMIGHTY GOD Himself. According to the Lord, the spirit and rationale behind the message is "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverbs 14 verse 34 (NKJV))
The message of the Almighty Most High God, Redeemer, Sustainer, Hope and God of Ghana is as follows:-
• THAT having regard to the Spiritual, Political, Governmental, Economic, Legal and Moral Fallout of the Woyome Judgment Debt Payment and considering the resultant threat to Peace, Righteousness and Justice, Stability, Security and Progress of the country, THE MOST HONOURABLE THING for His Excellency President Atta Mills to do is to VACATE HIS OFFICE, DISMISS THE GOVERNMENT and appoint a Presidential Commission to supervise General Elections for the election of a New President, Executive and Legislature for the country. In the absence of a Presidential Commission the Chief Justice should assume the reins of office to order Year 2012 General Elections.
• THAT PRESIDENT ATTA MILLS has lost Spiritual, Political and Moral Right to supervise enquiry into the Woyome Judgment Debt Payment affair.
• THAT the resignation of the President and Government will restore HONOUR, DIGNITY and GLORY to Politics and Governance in the country and affirm the POWERS of THE PRESIDENT.
According to the Most High God, the King or President of the nation is the ONE with DELEGATED DIVINE AUTHORITY and POWER enshrined in THE PEOPLES' TRUST to make laws, establish, administer and supervise Peace, Righteousness, Judgement, Justice and Equity in the land. That, the Government of the land serves as Prince of the nation and Agent of the President (King) in the governance of the nation.
In this connection, there is no disputation that the ministers of state connected with the Woyome Judgement Debt Payment have direct connection with and are answerable direct to the President for their duties, responsibilities and the conduct of affairs. That, the Ministers of state equally owe responsibility to and are accountable to God, Nation and People of Ghana in their own right as public office holders, positioned as MINISTERS of STATE.
In the light of the Most High God, it is most unfortunate, indeed very alarming that the ATTORNEY GENERAL who is in charge of the ADMINISTRATION and SUPERVISION, the PROMOTION, ENFORCEMENT, DEFENCE and PROTECTION of RIGHTEOUSNESS, JUDGEMENT, JUSTICE and EQUITY in the land not only reneged on duties but also supervised the ILLEGALITY and OPEN ROBBERY in the open facedness, if not with the connivance of the MINISTER of FINANCE.
There is no gainsaying the fact that the MINISTER of FINANCE, as main steward charged with the control, disbursement, supervision and protection of NATIONAL TREASURY, PUBLIC FINANCE, REVENUE and EXPENDITURE was also privy to the judgement debt payment to Mr. Woyome.
But there can be no debate before God and Nation, Truth and Human Conscience in this regard that the Minister of Finance has obligation TO DO DUE DILIGENCE to public finances and that judgement debt payments and national expenditure of such magnitude would need clearance with Cabinet. That in this direction, the Chief of Staff at least would need to be apprised of and the President duly briefed on the subject accordingly.
It is worthy of note that there is no adequate information that Cabinet under the supervision of the Vice-President had due knowledge of the payments. Yet it will be difficult to establish that CABINET IS TOTALLY IN THE DARK about the Judgement Debt Payment from public chest.
The President as an Honourable Gentleman, accredited public servant, knowledgeable on public revenue and national finances, professed Christian and God appointed and enthroned Head of State cannot be expected to leave Public Expenditure on Judgement Debt Payments and Public Expenditure of such magnitude to be handled without his knowledge and tacit approval. It will be a high level of NEGLIGENCE and BAD GOVERNANCE if that were the case.
But whether His Excellency the President and Cabinet are aware of the judgement debt payment or not, the Minister of Finance HAS ACCOUNT TO GIVE FOR FAILURE TO DO DUE DILIGENCE in the Woyome Judgement Debt Payment affair.
In that vein, Cabinet and the President have spiritual, political, governmental and moral obligation towards God and Country, Nation and People present and future generations to account for NEGLIGENCE, IMPROPER CONDUCT and BAD GOVERNANCE.
It may be appreciated in this regard why there are furore demonstrations and security challenges on the BELATED ATTEMPT to bring Mr Woyome to judgement, obtain refund of the payment, redress the fraud and arrest the political, governmental, economic, social and moral consequences.
It is in the light of His Excellency and Government's APPARENT DISREGARD of the RULES of CONDUCT and DUE DILIGENCE and above all the ABANDONMENT of RESPONSIBILITY for RIGHTEOUSNESS, JUDGEMENT and JUSTICE in the Woyome Judgement Debt Payment on one part and the POOR HANDLING of the resultant spiritual, political, economic, legal and moral fallout in the governance of the nation on the other part, that The Most High God sends the message that, the most honourable thing to do in the matter to restore public confidence and trust in politics and governance in Ghana and Africa, ensure peace, righteousness and tranquility, stability, security and hope for the country is for HIS EXCELLENCY TO VACATE HIS POSITION AS HEAD OF GOVERNMENT AND HEAD OF STATE, dismiss the Government and appoint a Presidential Commission to supervise GENERAL ELECTIONS for the appointment of a New President, Executive and Legislature for the country.
The Most High God has directed further that President Atta Mills has LOST SPIRITUAL, LEGAL and MORAL RIGHT to supervise ENQUIRY and DETERMINATION of the Woyome Judgement Debt Payment affair. That His Excellency's resignation will restore HONOUR, DIGNITY and GLORY to POLITICS and GOVERNANCE in the land and legitimacy to the powers of the PRESIDENCY.
In summation, THUS SAYS THE LORD, President Prof. Atta Mills must vacate his office, dismiss the government, give way for fresh General Elections to restore HONOUR, DIGNITY and GLORY to politics and governance in Ghana and Africa, and Trust and Hope in the PRESIDENCY.
We trust that His Excellency and the Government will heed to the Word and Counsel of Jehovah God. For, righteousness exalts a nation but sin is without doubt a reproach to Ghana. Amen!!
God Bless Ghana!
February 24, 2012


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Worthy Christian News » World News » Nuclear Talks with Iran Likely to be Extended Past July 20
Nuclear Talks with Iran Likely to be Extended Past July 20
VIENNA (Worthy News)-- Diplomats said a deal with Iran concerning its nuclear program will not be completed by the July 20, the six-month interim deadline, and that "significant gaps" remain.
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Facing stubborn disputes on the terms of a deal, Iran and six world powers have tentatively decided to adjourn their nuclear talks two days early but plan to extend them past their planned July 20 end date, diplomats said Wednesday.
Both sides had been prepared to talk until Sunday, the informal deadline for the negotiations. But two diplomats have told The Associated Press the talks will probably wind down Friday, because the differences won't be bridged by Sunday.
Iran minister floats nuclear talks extension
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has suggested that talks on Iran's nuclear programme could be extended beyond a 20 July deadline.
After two days of talks in Vienna, he said progress had been made and "more time may help".


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Zucchini-Spelt MuffinsWith the whole grains and veggies in these hearty muffins, you won't feel guilty eating this delicious treat.
1⁄3 cup
coconut oil, melted
3 large
1 cup
unsweetened applesauce
3⁄4 cup
brown sugar
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 medium
zucchini, quartered lengthwise
11⁄2 tsp
baking soda
11⁄2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1⁄2 tsp
1⁄4 tsp
ground nutmeg
11⁄2 cups
whole grain spelt flour
2⁄3 cup
oat bran
1⁄2 cup
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Add oil, eggs, applesauce, sugar, vanilla, and zucchini to FourSide or WildSide+ jar in order listed. Secure lid and press "Pulse" 10–12 times. (Note: Zucchini will not be completely grated until dry ingredients are incorporated).
Add baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, flour, oat bran, and raisins to jar. Secure lid and pulse 3–5 times or until dry ingredients are barely incorporated; do not overblend.
Allow batter to rest 5–10 minutes.
Pour muffin batter into prepared muffin tins. Bake for 16–20 minutes or until toothpick entered in center comes out clean.
- Servings 12.0
- Sodium 274 mg
- Serving Size 1 muffin
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Calories 197
- Fiber 3 g
- Fat 8 g
- Sugar 15 g
- Saturated Fat 6 g
- Protein 4 g
- Cholesterol 43 mg
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Biore Self-Heating Mask Reviews
Self-Heating MaskIt says to massage into face for one mintue, but after you put it on and it burns for the first 7 seven seconds, it starts to feel glue is all over your face, then takes a while to wash off. I won't be purchasing this again. — 7 years, 11 months agomsbrown822 | 229 reviews
gimmickThe heat of the mask only lasts for 15 seconds tops, I think this product is sold only as a gimmick or novelty. I get better pore cleansing from a steamy shower and a gentle exfoliation. The face didn't feel clean afterwards, so I had to cleanse with my usual cleanser afterwards. It does smell nice though, with a gentle fragrance. — 9 years, 3 months agoMakeupGuru | 444 reviews
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Funner than pore strips.I like this because it's warming, and gets my face super clean and soft. It doesn't dry out my skin by sucking every drop of sebum from my pores, so that's a good thing. I wish they gave you more, and I wish the heating sensation lasted longer on your face, rather than on your hands. — 9 years agoRavenLoudspeakr | 301 reviews
warming does not mean its good for your skinI used this and it was warm and did wash off my face but it has some questionable ingredients. There are better products on the market that are natural. I will not buy this again. — 6 years, 7 months agopure.life | 331 reviews
my favorite face maskI absolutely love the warming feeling of this mask on my face. I actually leave the mask on for about five minutes. My skin feels less oily but not dried out. I do wish this came in a tube instead of a pack of individual packets since it's hard to get all the product out of the packet. But other than that I love this stuff. — 8 years, 10 months agoMiss_Vicki | 271 reviews
Bioreworks great — 8 years, 10 months agoddagrosa | 259 reviews
So-So resultsThis is OK for the price, but I expected it to stay warmer, longer. It did seem to clear my pores fairly well. — 9 years, 1 month ago1955Nurse | 234 reviews
helps prevent blackheads?I'm not sure that I completely agree with that claim, however it is still a nice product to have in the shower. I like it because it's relaxing for me. — 9 years, 2 months agomamacita11 | 234 reviews
SoothingFirst and foremost, this product is relaxing. It's a nice way to pamper yourself without paying 50 bucks at the salon, though it doesn't stay warm for very long. But it also cleanses and clears skin. With regular use it improved the tone and texture of my skin, as well. — 8 years, 3 months agoAmberDB | 189 reviews
Wonderful home spa experience!Lost a star for the heat not lasting as long as I'd like. But that's it! That's the only drawback! The heat lasts way longer than the warming cleanser and is a fun special occasion mask for a relaxing beauty night with the sisters (or friends, or mom, or whatever!). Hope I helped! — 7 years, 7 months agoEmLovesMakeup | 14 reviews
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BWW Reviews - Jazz Detour: Mark Winkler's Sweet Spot
Mark Winkler
Sweet Spot
Appearing at Vitello's
Saturday, November 19, 2011
This is one hot CD and my latest guilty pleasure. Winkler's newest collection Sweet Spot is a sleek, sexy musical departure into the land of cool that begins with an ultra-hip version of Like Young featuring not only his own unique vocals, but Bob Sheppard on sax and Eli Brueggemann on piano as well.
His original tune, Catch Me If You Can, though not related to the Broadway musical or film, has an easygoing samba groove that captures the flavor of the 60's - think James Bond with a Vesper Martini shaken, not stirred, aboard a yacht and you've got the idea. Two more of my favorite tracks are his up-tempo riff on the Gershwin brothers' But Not For Me that they originally wrote for the 1930 musical Girl Crazy, and a groovin' version of On Broadway.
In fact, you may know Winkler as a jazz composer and musician, but in the musical theatre world we know him as a longtime Broadway baby, with musicals like Naked Boys Singing!, Too Old for the Chorus, and Bark! to his credit - plus his jazz noir musical Play it Cool, which recently played the Acorn Theatre in New York and starred Sally Mayes. Included on this CD is a song from that musical, Jazz Is a Special Taste; a seductive melody that lingers like a whisper in an underground club and a lyric that ponders the dangerous reputation of jazz. The heat ramps up by the time he and guest vocalist Barbara Morrison rip into the title track Sweet Spot, a steamy little number that oozes sexy.
There's also a comedic specialty number, Somewhere in Brazil, that gets both a west coast and east coast treatment. In it a mediocre jazz singer sings of the perils of playing small-time clubs in Encino while dreaming of being in Rio. Little does he know that the keyboard player has his own daydream happening as well. From top to bottom, Sweet Spot is an irresistibly sexy CD that satisfies with each track.
Mark Winkler will be appearing on Saturday, November 19th at Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave, Studio City, along with Stu Elster on piano, Tim Emmons on bass, Peter Buck on drums, and Ann Patterson on saxophone. The show begins at 8:00 pm. For reservations call 818-769-0905. Mark Winkler's Sweet Spot is available on cdBaby, iTunes, Amazon and at www.markwinklermusic.com.


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Premier Pet (incorporating Bay Fish) is Australia's leading distributor of live aquarium fish and pet and aquarium products. The core focus of our business is to bring the best Live Fish, as well as Aquatic, Dog, Cat, Bird, Small Animal and Reptile products from around the world to Australian retailers. The genesis of Premier Pet started as Bay Fish wholesaling live fish in South East Queensland in 1978. The business, now known as Premier Pet, has now grown to be one of the largest pet industry distributor in Australia.
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Premier Pet delivers Australia-wide and orders are usually shipped within 24 hours of receipt. For quality products and exceptional service levels, you've come to the right place! We have an Australia's biggest and best range of live aquarium fish as well as some of the worlds leading aquarium and pet accessories ready for our retail shop customers to order.
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Premier Pet is the only distributor in Australia's pet industry and is relatively unique in the world. They combine extensive knowledge of the live animals and the pet products that pet and aquarium shops require. The product categories include Live Fish, Aquatic product, Dog product, Cat product, Bird product, Small animal product as well as Reptile product.
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THANK you – that's the message to the people of Dorset as the new digital mammography machine started scans at Dorset County Hospital .
In just over a year campaign fundraisers and members of the public raised £500,000 for the new machine for the new breast cancer unit at the hospital.
Everyone from young to old got involved with fundraising events including teddy bears' tea parties to fancy dress days at work, coffee mornings, wine and cheese events and a cycle ride from John O'Groats to Land's End.
Fundraiser Wendy Nightingale, who lives near Marshwood, said a huge thank you to everyone that had helped.
She said: "Thank you to everyone, no matter how big or small the donation."
She added: "I can't believe it.
"It's just wonderful.
"The machine is up and running now.
"They are still refurbishing the new cancer ward and we are hoping to have an official launch in November."
The campaign was launched in February 2011 and most of the money was raised by April 2012.
Mrs Nightingale said she never thought they would reach the target so quickly.
"Everyone said we are in a terrible economic climate.
"But as soon as it was launched people spread the word and I think people have really enjoyed fundraising.
"It's been absolutely amazing. the ideas people have had," she said.
Even the nation's most decorated sailor Ben Ainslie got onboard and donated a prize to their raffle for a chance to go sailing with him.
Mrs Nightingale said: "What people have done has been just overwhelming.
"It's overwhelming how kind people and businesses have been.
"It lifts your heart that people can be that kind."
She added: "I'm so overwhelmed by everything that's gone on. It shows when it's a local charity for local people that people will pull out all the stops."
Mrs Nightingale said that local people would definitely benefit from the service and that Dorset would now have 'one of the best breast cancer units in the South West'.
And there was cause for extra celebration as Mrs Nightingale, who herself had breast cancer, has just been given the five-year all clear.
She paid tribute to the staff and doctors at the Dorchester hospital.
She said: "It's all down to Dorset County Hospital .
"They were brilliant."


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Travel changes us. It changes our view of the world and makes us rethink our own lives. Whether across the globe or in an unknown corner of your own home town, you can't travel to a different place and meet new people and come back unchanged. At RED, we see travel as a vehicle for change, and through our projects create the space for that change to occur. Much more than a tour operator, RED links community development with wildlife and habitat conservation through tourism, implementing projects that go beyond sustainability to regeneration of habitat, communities, traditions and culture.
RED projects have made change possible for hundreds of individuals throughout Northwest Mexico. Click the map at the right to read about a few of our projects, and sign up for our Blog from the Field to stay posted on RED's work.
RED is a hybrid social enterprise that combines a for-profit tour operator that offers world class Conservation Adventures, with a non-profit organization that provides training, small business incubation and technical assistance in rural communities throughout northwest Mexico. The two independent vehicles share the same objectives to:
To broaden our impact and transmit our knowledge and experience to other organizations, RED also provides sustainable tourism consulting services, from product development to market analysis. Click on the Consulting tab above to learn more about RED's consulting services.
Linking tourism with management in Mexico's Natural Protected Areas
Together with Mexico's Commission for Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), RED develops tools to inform visitors, strengthen management and regulation, and increase tour operator awareness in parks and protected areas. RED's goal is to make sustainable tourism a net plus for Mexico's park system, acting as a driving force in developing regional and local economies, and a key contributor to management and conservation activities.
Since its inception in the final months of 2009, RED has evolved into a recognized leader in the field of sustainable tourism, winning ATTA's young operator scholarship award for its innovative model combining socio-economic development with conservation through sustainable tourism:
RED Sustainable Travel is a hybrid social enterprise based in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. RED's for profit tour operator and non-profit sister corporation share the mission to foment tourism models that support the conservation of natural and cultural patrimony, generate sustainable employment alternatives, and strengthen micro-enterprises in communities throughout northwest Mexico.
Reducing impact and funding conservation through sustainable tourism in Magdalena Bay
In Magdalena Bay, RED works with Grupo Tortuguero to recruit, train and employ fisher conservationists, creating sustainable employment alternatives and in the process generating important data that contributes to policy making decisions that impact sea turtle conservation. Through trip fees and donations, RED funds participation of local students in Academic Adventures. By putting the monitoring in the hands of local fishermen and involving local youth, RED helps create local stewards of Magdalena Bay's natural resources.
Strengthening sustainable tour operators in priority conservation areas
RED knows from our experience as a tour operator that this is a complex industry with many and diverse challenges, from operations and administration, to product development, customer service, and market strategy. The majority of tourism businesses in Mexico are micro enterprises and small, family owned operations. Unfortunately, most of these businesses lack formal training in the nuts and bolts of running a tourism business. In Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Nayarit, RED provides training and technical assistance to family and micro enterprises in high priority conservation areas. From the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve to Marismas Nacionales, we are strengthening the supply side of the sustainable tourism offering in Mexico and adding value to each link in the chain.
Leading regional sustainable tourism development in the Sierra la Giganta Coastal Corridor
With an incredible array of biodiversity, untouched natural landscapes, and both a coastal fisher tradition and rich ranchero culture, Baja California Sur has much to offer as a sustainable travel destination. With support from Resources Legacy Fund and in conjunction with Solimar International, RED is working to create a sustainable tourism corridor along the coastal zone of the Sierra la Giganta range, between Loreto and La Paz. This effort seeks to proactively create sustainable employment opportunities for ranchero and fisher families, stem the loss of culture and tradition as youth leave to the city in search of employment, and create a platform for the protection of one of the region's truly wild places.
Making tourism a net plus for conservation and community in Natural Protected Areas
RED works with the National Protected Area Commission (CONANP) to create tourism products that support the management and conservation activities in Cabo Pulmo National Park and Espiritú Santo Biosphere Reserve. RED has also developed a training program to train local tour operators and guides in best practices and reduce their impact on natural resources, to ensure a vibrant local economy and healthy ecosystems.
Urban Guides: preserving cultural heritage and creating opportunities for women in La Paz
RED's Urban Guide program trains women with little access to economic opportunities to become tour guides in La Paz. With support from Lush Cosmetics and in partnership with a group of students from the University of Colorado, Boulder, RED created a training program including Group Management and First Aid; English; and Architectural, Historical, Cultural and Gastronomic Interpretation. In the process young women develop skills they can use in other employment opportunities or even to launch their own micro-enterprises.
Earth, air and water: understanding the web of life and local economy in the Sierra de La Laguna Biosphere Reserve
RED, in partnership with Ecology Project International has developed a curriculum to instill local youth with a practical understanding and appreciation of the connection between humans and nature in the Sierra de La Laguna UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Through an experiential learning curriculum, students from around the region are instilled with the importance and fragility of the natural resources in this area.
Co-Founder & Director
|Chris launched RED Sustainable Travel after a decade of building up the grassroots conservation movement throughout the Baja California peninsula as co-founder of the nonprofit organization Pro Peninsula, along the way helping to launch half a dozen community organizations in the region. Recognizing that it is impossible to separate the environmental issues from the economic concerns over natural resources, in 2009 Chris launched RED Sustainable Travel, to link species and habitat preservation to socioeconomic development through sustainable tourism. Combining his tourism operations and marketing experience in Costa Rica and Ecuador, his work in international product marketing, Bay Area startup knowledge and a firsthand understanding of the communities, natural places and pressing environmental issues throughout NW Mexico, Chris's vision would evolve into one of the most innovative models for conservation and community development in the region.
Luis GarduñoCo-Founder & Director of Operations
|Luis is a dreamer. He dreams of people having dignified jobs, working in harmony with their natural surroundings, and building strong communities throughout Mexico. Luis brings to RED close to two decades of experience in tourism, as an adventure travel guide in Baja California Sur, a SCUBA instructor and underwater guide in Australia, and as a guide, chef, and host on live-aboard yachts. Luis returned to iconic Baja Expeditions, where he first started out in the travel industry, this time to manage sales staff, design marketing campaigns and develop innovative nature and adventure travel products. He also created an "in the field" training program in conjunction with RED, to give aspiring guides and chefs from rural communities the chance to acquire practical experience working with seasoned professionals. In 2009 he brought his wealth of experience and passion to RED, overseeing trip operations and marketing, and creating RED's Tourism Operations Training program which has helped professionalize budding tour operators in over a dozen rural communities throughout NW Mexico. If a job exists in tourism there is a fair chance that Luis has done it (and done it well). The unrivalled quality of experience on RED adventures is a direct reflection of Luis's commitment to professionalism, service and a vision of building a better Mexico.
Charlotte VizzuettCommunity Liaison
|Charlotte is fascinated by people and their stories. With a degree in Sociology and a specialization in Community Development, Charlotte brings the right knowledge and tools to the RED team to carry out projects that leave a positive impact in rural communities. After working for state development agencies in Hidalgo and Querétaro, Charlotte traveled to Baja California Sur, working with the community group Amigos para la Conservación de Cabo Pulmo to design and implement surveys and market studies, producing a strategic plan for developing Cabo Pulmo as a sustainable and unique tourism destination and organizing workshops on Business Collaboration and Destination Management in the local community. Joining RED in 2012, Charlotte has honed her tourism skillset, leading projects to analyze tourism potential, strengthening RED's institutional work in Natural Protected Areas with CONANP, and expanding RED's training methodology for micro tourism enterprises.
Jaime CamposCommunications Coordinator
|Growing up in Mexico City, Jaime developed a deep interest in socio-economic development. He went to the renowned ITAM University to get the tools, and where he presented a thesis on collaborative marketing strategies as a model for ecotourism businesses in the Yucatán Peninsula. Jaime went on to work in the field of strategy and public policy consulting before joining RED in 2012. At RED, Jaime has found a place where he can apply his business skills in projects that have a regional impact. His expertise in market analysis and strategy has positioned RED as Mexico's leader in Conservation Tourism and has helped RED strengthen micro-enterprises in communities throughout Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Nayarit. If you have traveled with RED, you are probably familiar with Jaime's warm nature and commitment to ensuring that your experience surpasses your expectations. You may not have known how equally committed he is to furthering socio-economic development throughout Mexico.
RED Turismo Sustentable leads the field in providing sustainable tourism consulting services throughout Northwest Mexico. RED leverages a combined more than 30 years experience of its managing partners in nature and adventure focused tourism and community based and institutional level conservation initiatives to provide a range of services that includes:
• Destination level Analysis of Tourism Potential
• Market analysis
• Product development
• Tourism Operations Training for family, community and micro-enterprises
• Business incubation and technical assistance
• Design and implementation of destination management strategies with partners – Washington DC based Solimar Intl.
• Market strategy and implementation for sustainable tourism micro enterprises
• Design and implementation of species and NPA focused travel philanthropy programs
• Development of tools for CONANP to inform visitors, strengthen management and regulation, and increase tour operator awareness, making tourism a net plus for Mexico's NPAs
What sets RED apart as a sustainable tourism consulting firm?
RED's background in combining community based conservation initiatives with tourism throughout NW Mexico, our diverse team, and our ability to draw on knowledgeable, experienced local partners, give us an unrivalled on the ground presence. Academic theory and a consultant-driven perspective can only take projects so far. As an award winning tour operator based in La Paz, RED knows what it takes to move a concept off of the whiteboard and into an operational environment. From intimate market knowledge, to logistics, product development, CRM and human resources, sustainable tourism is our business.
RED has been featured in diverse media including some of the following articles:
Going on an adventure to a new place has the power to change you, but you can also change a place—for better or worse. Make a positive impact with one of these ten trips that are full of adventure and also benefit local communities and conservation. —Kate Siber
WATCH: Scaling Sand Dunes and Saving Sea Turtles in Baja California Sur
As we bumped and rocked along the 30-kilometer dirt road that literally stretched into the middle of nowhere in Baja California Sur, I couldn't help but wonder exactly what we were getting ourselves into.
In my mind, sea turtle conservation consisted of rescuing babies, protecting them as they scurry into the safety of the ocean so that they don't get picked off by low-flying predators. I realized that beyond that, I didn't know much about sea turtle conservation, until I got to spend a day at Red Travel Mexico's camp in Magdalena Bay.
Magdalena Bay, or Bahia Magdalena, is the home to prolific marine life, including migratory whales, sea turtles, dolphins, fish and birds. Filled with sprawling groves of mangroves trees that serve as protection to the area's wildlife, it is a special place and landscape, also bordered by striking, towering sand dunes. On an expedition with RED Sustainable Travel, a company that focuses not only on protecting the landscape, but enhancing it… (READ MORE)
Three industry experts see enormous potential and opportunities for agents in the adventure travel market in Mexico.
Their expertise comes from different quarters, but all agree that the market is undersold and somewhat misunderstood from the travel agent perspective.
The Budget Minded Traveler – BMT 042: Work with Sea Turtles in Baja California Sur with RED Travel Mexico
It's so much more than working with sea turtles. I just returned from an incredible week exploring Baja California Sur, during which we stayed at RED Travel Mexico's camp in Magdalena Bay for a night. The location of this camp is in the middle of nowhere, accessible only by unmarked dirt roads and boats. The effort these guys have put in to build their camp is incredible. It is a magical place that works in the name of connecting and educating people for sea turtle conservation. Join me on an adventure to this camp as I interview RED Travel Mexico's founder Luis Garduño.
Bahia Magdalena, a broad lagoon on the Pacific side of Baja California, is home to one of the world's most robust green sea turtle populations – a source of pride among locals who lead trips to see the creatures in action. And rather than just spot them from afar, or perhaps catch a glimpse of one while snorkeling nearby, visitors can spend their vacation working directly with this endangered species while helping to preserve them.
Sea turtles have roamed the oceans for close to 200 million years, surviving assaults that doomed the dinosaurs. Around the world different species now face threats ranging from coastal building to poaching and drowning in fish nets.
The latest hot spot for turtle trouble is Magdalena Bay, an 870-square-mile haven for whales, dolphins, sea birds and five species of sea turtles tucked along the Pacific coast of Mexico's Baja Peninsula north of the tourist hub of Cabo San Lucas.
This past spring, LUSH staff from across North America traveled to Magdalena Bay, Baja to embark on a conservation adventure with LUSH Charity Pot partners, RED Sustainable Travel.
In the realm of sea turtle conservation, private enterprise is rarely considered a lead player. At best, it fills a supporting role through corporate financing of conservation projects, but more often it plays the villain.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 23/5/2014 (1184 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
It will be easier for Siloam Mission to be green now it has five new composting bins for kitchen and meal waste.
The bins -- black versions of the wheeled grey or blue garbage and recycling bins found outside Winnipeg residences -- are now filled daily with several kilograms of potato and carrot peels, eggshells and other kitchen scraps.
Spokespeople for both Siloam and Samborski Environmental, the company that will empty the bins, estimate upwards of 50 per cent of what the humanitarian organization has been throwing in the garbage will now become compost for gardens throughout the city.
'All of our volunteers are so happy. They say it is about time'-- Siloam's Marilou Castro
And Marilou Castro, Siloam's assistant food-services manager, said that will save her agency money.
"We pay the city for garbage disposal," Castro said.
"Now half of it will be taken by Samborski, which is donating its services. That means we could save up to half the costs of garbage disposal."
Donna-Lynn Baskin, a Siloam spokeswoman, said it also means another benefit.
"The money saved will go back into our other services," Baskin said.
Lenn Samborski, one of the owners of the namesake company that does organic-waste collection for both commercial and residential use, said he's glad they can help Siloam.
"They generate a lot of consumer waste," Samborski said.
"I went through their kitchen and warehouse downstairs. It is impressive how much food they use. This will be revenue-neutral for us in the end."
Samborski said if they were to pick up a bin this week, it would likely take until fall at the earliest to become compost, but more likely a few months later.
"It will definitely be ready for next spring, and that's when it will be in somebody's garden," he said.
Castro said she came up with the idea during the last two years of watching how much organic waste was being thrown out.
"We make three meals seven times a week every day of the year," she said, noting they prepare at least 1,200 meals per day.
"We peel 100 pounds of potatoes for meals three or four times a week. And we use at least 200 eggs each day for scrambled eggs or French toast. There are coffee grounds, too.
"All of our volunteers are so happy. They say it is about time."
Siloam served 420,730 meals last year at its 300 Princess St., facility.


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The location is perfect. It was only a ten minute walk, or less, to anything you could want in town. The views were incredible. We went to sleep every night to the sound of the surf. There is no restaurant, but a large store is a five minute walk away and many restaurants are within ten minutes.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- All 10 Apartments offer spectacular and unrivalled vistas of the Bay of Islands including The Waitangi Treaty Grounds and historic Russell as guests relax and restore in comfort and style.Our exquisite waterfront location overlooks Paihias most popular swimming beach and out to the Pacific ocean, and is a leisurely 12 minute stroll to the centre of Paihia for shopping, cafes, restaurants, and the wharf area for Tours and Cruises.Each of our 1,2, or 3 bedroom Apartments offers a fully equipped luxury Italian styled kitchen and bathroom(s), own laundry (washer and dryer). Flat screen TV's, Sky TV,free Wifi and Broadband. Each has a private balcony with uninterrupted views, and is equipped with a BBQ and outdoor furniture. Four apartments include jacuzzi's outdoor on the balcony with 1 inside and two include spa baths inside their second bathrooms. ... more less
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text: Forget plastic straws, stir and drink your next tropical cocktail with one of these cool new Bamboo Drinking Straws. Twelve high-quality earth-friendly bamboo straws come in a handy handwoven cotton bag and they can be reused over and over again. These natural straws not only help keep disposable straws out of the landfills, they also help out a Fair Trade business located in Luang Prabang, Laos.


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Farm Town Free gift Big Pine
Big Pine trees can only be gifted. They can be chopped and used in the Saw Mill.
Click on each Big Pine icon and it will open in a new window/tab. Do not go down to the bottom of your new tab and click DO YOU HAVE MORE PENDING GIFTS TO ACCEPT. Just close the open tab and when you go back to facebook and reload Farm Town you will see your gifts in the gift box.


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1993 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Replace Drive Belt
From WikituneUp - The Free Service Manual
The front engine accessories such as the alternator, power steering pump, air conditioner pump and the water pump are controlled by a drive belt. The drive belt on the 1993 Mitsubishi Mighty Max is routed around each accessory pulley. As the engine is running, the crankshaft pulley turns the drive belt around the other accessory pulleys. This enables each accessory to function. Replace the belt if there is excessive cracking or other damage anywhere on the belt. If the belt breaks, none of the engine accessories can function.
Tools Used[edit]
|1/2-inch drive ratchet
|1/2-inch drive socket set
Replace Drive Belt[edit]
- Raise the hood on the 1993 Mitsubishi Mighty Max and lock it in place.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery with the 1/2-inch drive ratchet and a small socket. Pull the cable back out of the way from the negative battery post.
- Locate the top alternator pivot bolt on the top of the alternator bracket. Loosen the pivot bolt with the ratchet and a socket.
- Locate the lock nut in the center of the alternator adjustment bracket. Loosen the lock nut by turning the nut counterclockwise. Do not remove the lock nut.
- Locate the adjustment bolt that is located on the end of the adjustment bracket. Loosen the drive belt by turning the adjustment bolt counterclockwise until the belt is loose.
- Pull the drive belt out of the pulleys in which the belt is riding. Then, remove the drive belt from the engine compartment.
- Route the new drive belt into the pulleys. Turn the adjustment bolt on the end of the adjustment bracket clockwise with the ratchet and socket. Once the belt is tight, stop turning the adjustment bolt and check the tension of the belt.
- Push in on the drive belt. If the new drive belt is properly tensioned, the belt will have no more than a half-inch of slack in the belt. If there is more than a half-inch of slack in the belt, continue to turn the adjustment bolt until the belt is properly tensioned.
- Tighten the lock nut by turning the lock nut clockwise with the ratchet and socket. Then, tighten the top alternator pivot bolt by turning the pivot bolt clockwise with the ratchet and socket.
- Crank the 1993 Mitsubishi Mighty Max and let the engine run for about 15 seconds. Turn the engine off and check the tension on the belt again with your hand. Close the hood.
Tips & Warnings[edit]
- The drive belt can also be checked by using a belt tension checking tool. The belt tension checking tool can be bought at most auto-parts store.
- Keep hands away from the moving engine pulleys when the engine is running.


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Mac OS
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Sports & Racing
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Hobbies & Crafts
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Distributed Computing
File Transfers
Internet Utilities
Online Games
Remote Access
Video Calling
Classic OS Updates
Font Utilities
Media Center
MP3 Tools
Photoshop Plug-ins
3D & Animation
Screen Capture
Alternative OS
Command Line
Screen Savers
System Enhancements
Calendars & Time
Disk & File
Task Managers
Text Editors
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Social Networking
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Software Index
Backdrop 2.0
Backdrop is a simple utility to fill your screen with a white window. This is useful for taking screenshots without having to clean up your desktop.
Capture Me 1.4.1
Capture Me is a screen capture utility for Mac OS X which features a floating capture window, resize, and invert ability. To use it, drag and resize the floating window to cover the area you want to capture. Then click in the window to capture the screenshot. You can save it in a variety of formats and locations.
Constrictor 3.1
Constrictor is a screen snapshot utility (yes, I'm sorry, something useful - I couldn't help myself...) for Mac OS X. It provides you with a moveable, resizeable frame that floats over all your other windows.
DVD Snap 3.0.3
DVD Snap takes screenshots of any movie running on your Apple DVD Player. DVD Snap's features include manual single shots as well as automatic sequential, time-dependent shots, e.g. every 1 - 60s. Launch multiple screenshots in iPhoto of your favourite movie to generate slideshows.
Flash-It 3.0.2
Flash-It is a screen-capture utility for Apple Macintosh computers. It is a combination of a system extension and a control panel. Good for those older systems.
FlySketch 1.7.1
When called upon, FlySketch will show its main drawing window above all other windows in the system. Change the transparency of the canvas, and you can trace, draw over, highlight, and capture just about anything that shows up behind FlySketch.
Capture a web page and highlight important bits. Send it off in an email.
Some app's just can't draw. Let FlySketch do it for them.
Gif.gif.gif 1.5.3
Gif.gIf.giF captures screenshots into GIF animations. It works like a video recorder of your computer monitor, is easy to use, is automated, and produces well-compressed files. The earliest example animations are about one-minute long, contain 100 hundred frames, that took just a few minutes to make, and compressed to around 100Kb.
Grabbug 1.0b2
Grabbug is a utility for grabbing screen dumps. Grabbug is hard to use, consumes lots of memory and doesn't have many advanced features. Its sole redeeming feature is that it can grab the screen at any time, even interrupt time. Cool huh?
InstantShot! 2.5
InstantShot! offers classical screenshot functionality for capturing the whole screen, a portion of it or a window and also the option to make timed screenshots or to make delayed captures over time.
IShowU 1.92.6
iShowU allows you to capture and record anything you can see on your screen, along with audio from any compatible source. They say a picture is worth a thousand words!
IShowU HD Pro 2.3.6
Want to capture everything on your screen? 3d games bogging down ordinary screen capture software? Those days are over: welcome to iShowU HD. Built for speed. Built to "just work"
iShowU HD has been rebuilt from the ground up to provide blazing real-time performance with a brand new, easy-to-use interface. With professional features like drag-and-drop to Final Cut and multi-channel audio capture just a single click away, iShowU HD has all the power you'll ever need at a price you can deal with.
Jing 2.5
The concept of Jing is the always-ready program that instantly captures and shares images and video... from your computer to anywhere.
Try it, you'll like it. It's free.
LittleSnapper 1.5.3
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macVCR 2.9
MacVCR allows you to record what happens on your computer screen to a Quicktime movie which you can then replay later at your leisure. macVCR doesn't require any form of installation, just double click the Icon and the program will launch.
Onde Screen Capture 1.02
A variety capture options allows you to grab a snapshot of exactly what you need.
Use the all-in-one editing tools to highlight specific portions of your image, or to personalize your picture for friends and family.
Save your screenshot instantly to the desktop or to the mac clipboard in a variety of image file formats.
The easy to use interface and variety of customizable options makes Onde Screen Capture for Mac a must have application for graphic designers and novice bloggers alike.
Paparazzi! 0.5b6
Paparazzi! is a small utility for Mac OS X that makes screenshots of webpages.
ScreenFlow 3.0.3
You don't need to pick an area of the screen for capture, ScreenFlow has advanced algorithms that only encode areas of change on your screen. The application is powerful enough to simultaneously record from your iSight or DV camera at the same time as your screen (and your microphone and computer's audio!).
Screen Grabber 2.0.2
ScreenGrabber is a Mac OS X application for grabbing screen shots at even time intervals from a movie. Very useful for creating previews, and thumbnails.
Screenium 1.3
Quickly make live videos of your Mac's screen... capture everything that's happening there, including mouse pointer, selections and movements - in real-time! Since the very first release of Screenium, we support virtually any resolution your Mac is capable of: you can capture just small excerpts of your screen or even Full HD video and even higher resolutions.
Describe what you are doing on-screen, with on-the-fly voice recordings and iSight Picture-in-Picture. Simply use the built-in microphone or iSight. Any external audio input device and QuickTime-compatible webcam are also fully supported. For the more creative tutorials, you can capture Movie-in-Movie: Screenium records your screen just like it is - including ongoing video playback, in multiple windows.
Screen Mimic 2.5.2
Screen Mimic allows you to create screencasts (recordings of your Mac OS X desktop) that can be saved as Adobe Flash (SWF), Flash Video (FLV), or Quicktime (MOV) files. These files can be easily uploaded to a website, used in a kiosk system, and many other applications.
Screen Mimic is a great tool for creating screen recordings, flash demos, software training videos, application demos, and more.
ScreenRecord 2.1.2
ScreenRecord is a screen recording tool that allows the user to capture continuous images on the screen as a Quicktime movie. It is useful for creating training CDs, visual tutorials, and many more. It can even be used as a monitoring device.
ScreenShot Plus 1.5.4
ScreenShot Plus uses Apple's tool to do the capturing, but allows you to scale the capture and select a format, jpeg, tiff, psd, and more!
ScreenShot Plus is activated by pressing Shift-Apple-2, You will then have the option of selecting a region on screen, toggle to window select mode by pressing the space-bar. A window will appear showing the captured area. From here you can scale the image and select a format to save in. ScreenShot Plus now uses Quartz scaling for a smoother result.
Unregistered copies will save images with a watermark.
ScreenShot Pro 2.6.1
ScreenShot Pro allows you to send concepts to your client in seconds by allowing you to save selected images from any program in a common file format such as JPG; ready for uploading or emailing.
ScreenSteps 2.8.1
ScreenSteps brings simplicity to the labor intensive process of software documentation. Capture a picture of each step of the process you are trying to teach. ScreenSteps automatically organizes your images. Go back, type some text and add a few annotations. Output to PDF or HTML and you are done!
Screentool 2.0.3
Screentool is the screenshot central - Screentool is a multi-purpose screen capturing tool that allows you to take instant fullscreen-, timed-, mouse selection-, and window selection screenshots, or record fullscreen videos (including sound) in MPEG-4 quality. All screenshots and screen videos are stored in an well organized database, including additional information like name, type, format, size, and date. You can use Screentool to take and organize your daily screenshots, or to create tutorials and training CDs / DVDs. Screentool is a must-have for every Mac user, and a very cost-effective solution for many different purposes.
Skitch 1.0.7
Your friends are global... you can send them links... but what if the action is on your screen? ... Point out a quick suggestion to a colleague or pass on that funny moment from an IM chat, post images to MySpace, eBay, forums or via email.
Skitch is the Internet age's camera and it rocks.
SnapClip 1.7
Small faceless background application program to take screenshot quickly and easily and save it as a various image format file or clipping file on the Desktop (or copy it to Clipboard) 1.7 has added Mac OS X's standard screen capture as one of the capture modes and yet you can customize output file format and file name. It uses window selection mode as default, so it would be nice to capture a selected window. Also, the output file name format is now customizable with numbering option. Some minor bugs has been fixed too.
SnapNDrag 2.5.1
SnapNDrag lets you take a screenshot by just clicking a button and dragging the resulting screenshot off. For example, to email a screenshot, you would drag the screenshot from SnapNDrag to the Mail application. It is that simple. No hard-to-remember key combinations, no file conversion to deal with, no file dialog boxes to navigate, no temporary files to erase later on.
SnapWeb 4.3
SnapWeb creates complete screenshots of web pages even if the users screen isn't large enough to show the whole page content at once. The output isn't scattered to multiple pages or scaled down unless it is unreadable. The resulting images are saved as JPEG, PNG or PDF files.
Snapz Pro X 2.3.3
Snapz Pro X 2 allows you to effortlessly record anything on your screen, saving it as a QuickTime movie or screenshot that can be emailed, put up on the web, or passed around however you please. Snapz Pro X is a quantum leap in video capture technology, adroitly capturing full motion video of anything on your screen at a blistering pace, complete with digital audio, and an optional microphone voiceover. Think of it as a digital video camera for your screen. Snapz Pro X makes short work of making training videos, producing product demos, creating tutorials, archiving streaming video, and anything else you can think of.
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|Main St. Coin Shop
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|Haunted by
|No-Face Zombie
|Production Details
|First appearance
|TSDS: The No-Face Zombie Chase Case
The Main St. Coin Shop sells rare coins. The most valuable coin it has is the Golden Galleon.
The Scooby-Doo Show
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Raymond Clark III, Yale Lab Tech, Arrested In Annie Le's Death
More sad news today: Connecticut police have arrested a Yale lab technician, 24-year-old Raymond Clark III, for grad student Annie Le's death. Clark, who mostly did janitorial work in the same building as Le, was arrested this morning at a motel. Police said Clark failed a lie detector test and had scratch marks on his body. Le, who had planned to marry her fiancé, Jonathan Widawsky, this weekend, went missing last Tuesday. Friends and family ruled out that Le might be a "runaway bride" and focused on the Yale School of Medicine building Le was last seen entering (on video). According to the New York Daily News, campus swipe cards showed Le and Clark had been in the same room together the day she went missing and Clark had also swiped his card to access the area where Le's body was found, on what was supposed to be her wedding day, inside a wall. Le's cause of death is asphyxiation, but, fortunately, New Haven Police Chief James Lewis said Le was not sexually assaulted prior to her death.
We've been watching this terrible story unfold for the past week and, once again, our hearts go out to Widawsky and Le's family. [NY Daily News]


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Miranda Kerr is chesty and other news
- Nicole Kidman has finally Botoxed her way to a third lip. [Lainey Gossip]
- Katherine Heigl is adopting a baby. How long until she teaches it to badmouth Judd Apatow, Grey's Anatomy and pretty much anyone who will keep mommy relevant? [PopEater]
- John Mayer might also be having sex with… More »


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Urbanworld Digital delivered a series of thought-provoking conversations, covering a range of topics including global opportunity, the convergence of content and technology, and diversity in the industry. See below for the 2016 recap photos & video as well as program.
Presented by Africa Creative Agency (ACA)
Digital innovation and increased connectivity have given creative work greater reach and influence, transcending traditional boundaries of geography and language. Africa is a creative power station. The growing interest in African lifestyle assets through multiple industries like art, fashion, film, sports, music present filmmakers with an array of stories that can be told through collaborations that can be monetized and incentivized in the continent and diaspora.
Africa Editor, Quartz
Yinka Adegoke oversaw the launch of Quartz Africa in June 2015 and coordinates its news, ideas and events in partnership with an editorial team across the continent. He launched the Africa Innovators Summit in Nairobi in 2015 and returned with the event in July. Yinka is a founding board member of Social Media Week Lagos and launched the Billboard Africa Music Day event. As a journalist, has reported from more than 10 countries across Europe, Africa and the Americas. Before joining Quartz, Yinka was deputy editor at Billboard where he ran the business coverage for the world's leading music magazine brand. Prior to that he was Reuters' senior media correspondent covering the global media business where he focused on the digital disruption of the traditional media industry. Earlier in his career Yinka was an editor at New Media Age in London covering the early days of the digital media revolution and a regular writer for The Guardian and The Financial Times.
Founder & CEO, Africa Creative Agency
In 2004, Mr. Gayle set his sights on Africa. Drawing on decades of experience across music, media, television and film, he introduced a myriad of entertainers and brands to the continent for the very first time. He implemented the launch of the 2010 World Cup Inaugural Event, 50 Cent's storied Tour of Mozambique and South Africa, which ended with the rap superstar meeting Nelson Mandela for a highly publicized MTV segment, the rebrand of SABC with top global performers, and T.D. Jakes Mega Fest in South Africa. As founder of Africa Creative Agency (ACA), his beliefs are rooted in visionary branding that breaks down borders and elevates the continent's cultural profile through strategy and global best practices, utilizing everything from content and content platforms to live events and social engineering.
Following the success of Hotel Rwanda, Kae-Kazim re-located to Los Angeles, which brought a range of new opportunities his way, including starring in the hugely successful Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as Captain Jocard. He followed it with a role in the blockbuster, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Kae-Kazim has appeared in various hit television shows including Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Criminal Minds. He also starred as Colonel Iké Dubaku in season 7 of the Fox television series 24 and the television movie tie-in 24: Redemption. Kae-Kazim continued to build up a following with roles in Gotham and Dominion, although his longest running role has been in the Michael Bay produced Starz series, Black Sails.
Founder, EditsTalks
Nomndeni owns a global conversations platform called Edits Talks, starting an extensive dialogue around how African Entertainment, Fashion, Beauty, Sports and Pop Culture and Technology can awaken the World to Africa's Potential. The dialogue spans a variety of agendas anchored by visionaries and thought leaders around entrepreneurial opportunities, social implications and strategies of engaging Africa's present and future in these key social pillars. Nomndeni was invited to speak on the topic of branding and marketing within entertainment at Repperbahn Conference Music Festival in Germany, travelling with the South African delegation to expose the world to South African Entertainment Business opportunities.
Presented by HBO
Longtime friends and business colleagues reflect on their journey and share perspectives on what's to come, as the industry continues to be driven by innovation and technology.
Chairman & CEO, HBO
Richard Plepler is Chairman and CEO of Home Box Office, Inc., responsible for the overall management of the world's most successful pay TV service, provides HBO and Cinemax to over 131 million subscribers in over 60 countries and its programming into over 180 territories. The HBO and Cinemax services offer the most popular subscription video-on-demand products HBO On Demand® and Cinemax On Demand, streaming services HBO GO and MAX GO, as well as HBO NOW® which began providing audiences with instant access to HBO's acclaimed programming in the U.S. In addition to global juggernaut Game of Thrones and popular comedy Ballers, Plepler has greenlit some of HBO's most successful series including True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, The Newsroom , as well as Emmy winners Girls & Veep.
Russell Simmons has launched scores of groundbreaking careers and innovative enterprises in arenas as varied as music, film, television, fashion, comedy, poetry, digital platforms, theater and finance. After having produced or managed artists such as Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, and Whodini, Simmons joined forces with producer Rick Rubin to found Def Jam Recordings. Under Simmons' leadership as Chairman, Def Jam signed acts including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay Z and Kanye West. Simmons' long-running HBO series DzDef Comedy Jamdz helped make household names of comics including Jamie Foxx, Chris Tucker, Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and JB Smoove. Most recently, he has been building All Def Digital, a premium, multi-platform digital media company and entertainment hub, curating, developing and connecting a new generation of content creators to global fans. He also co-founded the digital marketing firm Narrative.
Elvis Mitchell has hosted "The Treatment," with its inside look at the creators of popular culture, since KCRW first aired the program in April of 1996. Mitchell served as the film critic at the New York Times from January 2000 until May of 2005. In October 2002, he gave the prestigious Alain Locke lectures on African American culture at Harvard University, and subsequently, has been a visiting lecturer at Harvard in Visual and Environmental Studies, and in African American Studies. As of 2011, he is the Film Independent Curator at the Los Angeles County Museum at Art.
Presented by Urbanworld
As the adage goes, perception is King (and Queen!). The young visionary Yara Shahidi put it best when she asked, "How can there be parity or the belief that we are valued similarly if we are still being perceived and perceiving others as a tired stereotype or as one-dimensional?" ERA OF THE ENGINEER FILMS has a solution to this pressing question. Created to adjust the narrative of underrepresented people, cultures, and industries, ERA FILMS uses the silver screen (and your laptop and phone) to tell real stories from a multi-dimensional perspective, all with the aim of creating a holistic perception of our layered realities. This conversation will provide a window into the masterminds behind this fresh approach to filmed entertainment, with a preview of what's to come, as this new era of storytelling is launched.
Legendary Audio Engineer & Co-Founder, Era Films
Legendary audio engineer, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton is the man behind the boards for world-renowned artist Jay Z. Guru's ability to communicate complex technical terms, not only to artists but students, creatives and business professionals alike, have led to his reputation as the foremost leader bridging the gap between hip hop and the tech community. Guru's love of music has always been rooted in technology. As an audio engineer, he has collaborated with some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Gatorade, working to explore the effects of sound on athletes and Google, who asked Guru to create a widelypopular commercial for Google Glass. Guru received two Grammy nominations for his work with Common and Jhené Aiko. He continues to help artists such as Jay Z and Alicia Keys craft their live shows. A lifelong educator, Guru has, for the last three years, served as the official ArtistinResidence at USC's Thornton School of Music where he oversaw the creation of its first-ever Music Production Degree.
Talent Manager & Co-Founder, Era Films
Talent Manager and entrepreneur, Jerald manages some of the illest talent in entertainment — and technology — including Young Guru, and is the engine behind Era of the Engineer, a social enterprise focused on research, education, and philanthropy in the STEM space. Jerald straddles the worlds of entertainment, technology, and business with intention, as well as understanding that these areas are all connected. He advocates the power and intersection of technology and culture with intention, across music and now film and television. His curiosity and fascination feeds his imagination and free-thinking, all of which influence and inspire how he innovates and creates.
Director, Content & Artist Development, Time Warner Inc.
As Director, Content & Artist Development for Time Warner Inc., Tamir Muhammad is responsible for a new digital initiative that creates meaningful ways for today's content creators to further engage Time Warner's divisions (Warner Bros., HBO, and Turner Broadcasting) with the company's longstanding focus on the development of the next generation of storytellers. Prior to joining Time Warner Inc., Tamir was the VP, Content Development for Tribeca Enterprise's Digital Studios overseeing the development of content ideas for production and distribution. Tamir also served as the VP, Film, TV, and Online Programming for several years at the Tribeca Film Institute, where he oversaw funding and development of projects by established and emerging filmmakers.


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Correlation is a technique which measures the strength of association between two variables. Both the variables and may be random or may be that one variable is independent (non-random) and the other to be correlated are dependent. When the changes in one variable appear to be linked with the changes in the other variable, the two variables are said to be correlated. When the two variables are meaningfully related and both increase or both decrease simultaneously, then the correlation is termed as positive. If increase in any one variable is associated with decrease in the other variable, the correlation is termed as negative or inverse.
Suppose marks in Mathematics are denoted by and marks are Statistics are denoted by . If small values of appear with small values of and large values of come with large values of , then correlation is said to be positive.
If stands for marks in English and stands for marks in Mathematics, it is possible that small values of appear with large values of . It is a case of negative correlation.


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The case for neglecting global warming
In the July 30 edition of The New York Times, Gina Kolata reports on recent research findings on the health of modern citizens of industrialized countries. You might expect that this research reveals us denizens of early 21st-century capitalist economies to be staggeringly unhealthy -- our physiques so obese and flabby, our arteries so clogged with cholesterol, our lungs so inundated with pollutants and our brains and spirits so burdened with stress that we are aging faster and suffering more than ever before.
In fact, the opposite is true. The great majority of us today enjoy unprecedented good health. According to The Times: New research from around the world has begun to reveal a picture of humans today that is so different from what it was in the past that scientists say they are startled. Over the past 100 years, says one researcher, Robert W. Fogel of the University of Chicago, humans in the industrialized world have undergone "a form of evolution that is unique not only to humankind, but unique among the 7,000 or so generations of humans who have ever inhabited the earth.
The difference does not involve changes in genes, as far as is known, but changes in the human form. It shows up in several ways, from those that are well known and almost taken for granted, like greater heights and longer lives, to ones that are emerging only from comparisons of health records.
The biggest surprise emerging from the new studies is that many chronic ailments like heart disease, lung disease and arthritis are occurring an average of 10 to 25 years later than they used to. There is also less disability among older people today.
The closest this long report comes to offering up bad news is to acknowledge that some experts believe that today's childhood obesity will eventually negate, or seriously subtract from, these remarkable health gains. But this prediction seems silly in light of the colossal, documented health gains that people in the West have enjoyed over the past five or six generations.
And although The Times' report avoids firmly answering the question "why?," the reason for this much-improved health isn't hard to find given that these health gains have been greatest in the industrialized world and that they started within the past two centuries.
The answer, in a word, is "capitalism."
Capitalism produces so much food that we are never malnourished; it produces ample clothing and sturdy homes to protect us from the elements; it produces the soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and detergents that we use every day to cleanse our bodies and living spaces of bacteria and other dirt. And by continually substituting machines for human labor, capitalism progressively makes our work less backbreaking and less perilous.
These gains are significant and real. And they are continuing; no one knows where, or even if, they will stop.
Those of us who recognize these important benefits of capitalism -- those of us who understand that capitalism's true greatness lies not (as many critics insinuate) in producing oceans of pointless trinkets and baubles but in making the lives of ordinary people richer and fuller and longer -- are reluctant to yield power to governments to tackle global warming. We worry that this power will kill the goose that's laying this golden egg.
If you think that such a worry is exaggerated, recall the language Al Gore used in his book "Earth in the Balance." The former Vice President asserted that we are suffering an "environmental crisis" that can be avoided only if we "drastically change our civilization and our way of thinking."
"Drastically change our civilization." Hmmm. This sounds like a call to significantly scale back markets, trade and industrial activities in order to lessen humankind's "footprint" on the Earth and its environment. We can, no doubt, make our environmental footprint smaller -- but how great a benefit will this achievement be if it returns us to the ages-old condition of high mortality and morbidity?
Undoubtedly, most people who seek government action to fight global warming are "reasonable." They envision no drastic changes to our civilization. And I concede that, in principle, cost-effective steps to reduce global warming are possible. But I'm sure that it's also true that most of the "reasonable" people who demand action against global warming are unaware of the critical role that capitalism plays in improving the lives of ordinary men and women.
So given this fact along with the hysterical language used by the likes of Al Gore -- who, after all, is not on society's fringes -- it's a perfectly legitimate stance for truly reasonable people to conclude that the best policy regarding global warming is to neglect it -- and let capitalism continue to make us healthier and wealthier.


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#03 Eyelet Lace Shawl by Laura Huntington
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#03 Eyelet Lace Shawl
Easy yet eye-catching, an eyelet pattern makes short work of this fetching shoulder shawl. The shawl is shaped in three sections with yarn-over increases from the neck edge down.


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Bait bazi
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Bait Bazi (Urdu: بیت بازی) is a verbal game and a genre of Urdu poetry played by composing verses of Urdu poems. The game is common among Urdu speakers in Pakistan and India. It is similar to Antakshari, the Sistanian Baas-o-Beyt, the Malayalam Aksharaslokam and, more generally, the British Crambo.
The game starts with the first person reciting a stanza (bait) of a poem. Each following player has to reply with another verse starting with the last letter of the verse used by the previous player. A verse that has already been used in a game may not be repeated. The rules used by experienced players can be more stringent, such as allowing the use of only one poet's verses or of one theme.
The Urdu language has a very rich poetic tradition, and the game is very popular among women and poetry enthusiasts particularly in Pakistan. Schools and colleges regularly organize Bait Bazi competitions. Bait Bazi competitions are also held using radio, television and now the Internet. A very popular example is frequently played Bait Bazi of popular television show "Tariq Aziz Show" a.k.a. "Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz" formerly known as Neelam Ghar of PTV. In this weekly entertainment show, participants, usually from various colleges, take part in the game and compete for attractive prize. The show produces a lot of enthusiasm for young Urdu lovers because selection of couplets is regarded as an important factor for determining the winner in case of a tie.
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Bait bazi in media[edit]
In Bollywood Hindi movie Mughal-e-Azam the bait bazi song "Teri mehfil me qismat azma kar hum bhi dekhenge" is one of the best example of bait bazi. It is a poetic singing competition between the two groups sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Shamshad Begum.
External links[edit]
- Online Urdu Word Game [1]
- Bait Bazi Silsila


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Zesty Orange Beef Recipe
I put this recipe together in the morning before I leave for work. In the evening, the amazing aroma greets me when I open the door. All I have to do is quickly cook some rice, and dinner is served. —Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia
- 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 3 dried hot chilies
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-3/4 cups fresh snow peas
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- Hot cooked rice
- 1. Place beef in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add the mushrooms, onion and chilies. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, oil and garlic. Pour over meat.
- 2. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender, adding snow peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Stir in orange peel. Serve with rice. Yield: 5 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 cup (calculated without rice): 310 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Reviews for Zesty Orange Beef
Average Rating
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016
"Delicious. I used hot pepper flakes and sliced orange peel. At least double the sauce. I cooked veggies separately."
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First FR - Sweet Victory
I went to dinner this evening. I had just bought the "Rules of the Game" last night and was attempting to do Day One of the Style Life challenge which is to just make simple small talk with 5 random strangers. So as I am eating my food, this HB8 with a slamming body sits two seats away at the bar. I make some simple small talk about the menu, which was kind of well received, but I detected a slight bitch shield. Then her two HB7 friends join her and she moves over to the seat right next to me. At this point I think, I need to go further then the Style Life Challenge, it's time to put some game theory to use. She was within very close earshot so I decided to use my cell phone as my "wing man" and called up a very good friend who I always have amazing conversations with. I was able to DHV several times during the conversation and sinced we hadn't talked in a while there was a lot to cover. Basically, I wound up laughing a lot and I could tell she was listening as were her friends. Their body language (leaning in, flicking their hair, etc.) was good so I knew I was on the right track. As soon as I got off the phone she started another conversation with me about food (IOI) and I was polite but I let the conversation die. She then picked up the conversation again (IOI) and I returned with asking her name and then she asked mine (IOI). At this point my meal was done and I needed to either order more food or get going. So I touched her shoulder and her arm and told her that I really needed to get going. I noticed that she was okay with being touched. I also noticed how juicy and plump her tits were! I then said that maybe I would see her there again sometime. Then I said you know what, I would like to to see you again, put your number in my phone and she complied. I had no idea it could be this easy.
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First FR - Sweet Victory
It's that easy ! good job, that's fucking impressive for your first day


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I mixed up my pretty fox skirt with a cat cup of coffee to go. The cut was a gift, and it's quite cool, as it keeps the liquid inside warm, and it has cats on it.
The setting worked perfectly with my scarf and skirt, so I'm pretty satisfied with the pictures!


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I may be late on the band wagon on this one, but I just had the privilege of reading Karl Seguin's free e-book, "Foundations of Programming". This is what Alt.NET is all about.
Even if you disagree with Alt.NET or what it stands for, please just take a glance at it. Karl is very good at re-emphasizing Joe Ocampo's favorite two words, "It depends…".
Remember, there is no silver bullet. This book at least gives you knowledge. Enjoy.
Kudos to Karl.