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As a result of the crash, the 54-year-old singer broke several bones including a facial fracture in his left eye socket, three different fractures in his left shoulder blade and a fracture in the left upper arm, which shattered in six different places.
Bono has finally broken his silence after sustaining several severe injuries whilst cycling in New York's Central Park, which required five hours of surgery and caused the band cancel their weeklong residency on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show.'
Bono suffered several severe injuries when crashing his Bike in Central Park in November
"Recovery has been more difficult than I thought," he wrote in a New Year's note on U2's website. "As I write this, it is not clear that I will ever play guitar again."
Continue reading: Bono May Never Be Able To Play Guitar Again After Bike Crash
Bono admits it isn't clear if he will ever play guitar again.
Bono has revealed that his bike accident from last year may have lasting effects on his guitar playing ability, as he admits his disappointment in his frequently flippant New Year update on U2's website.
Bono reveals guitar playing worries
In what he insisted was a 'freak accident', Bono was left badly injured following a bicycle ride in November 2014 where he fractured his shoulder, elbow and hand among various other parts of his arm. In a post subtitled 'I for Irish Pride' on the band's website, he revealed the extent of his injuries, which included having a titanium elbow fitted.
Continue reading: Bono Frets Over Future Guitar Playing Ability
The band have been accused of "cashing in" on the Troubles with their latest video.
Belfast residents have complained about the disruption caused by filming for U2's latest video in the city's New Lodge area. Some have also voiced concerns that the band are "cashing in on the Troubles" with their latest shoot, which has included scenes of burning vehicles and actors playing wounded victims.
U2's latest video shoot has angered some Belfast residents
The band themselves were not on set as the scenes were filmed for the video which is believed to be for 'Every Breaking Wave' from their latest album, Songs of Innocence. The Belfast Telegraph reports that "smoke was seen billowing from the New Lodge area" as scenes were filmed in a street of disused terrace houses.
Continue reading: U2 Belfast Video Shoot Draws Complaints From Local Residents
The tour will stop at 19 cities across Europe and North America next year, but an Irish date is yet to be announced.
U2 will be hitting the road again next year with the band playing indoor arenas for the first time in over a decade, as part of a European and North American tour, which will visit 19 cities. Entitled the 'iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour', it will begin in Vancouver on May 14th and will run until November 11th in Paris.
Coming to a city near you next year, U2
The dates include four night runs at New York's Madison Square Garden, the CA Forum in Los Angles and London's O2 arena, while the rest of the cities will see a pair of concerts.
Continue reading: U2 Announce 'Innocence + Experience' Tour For 2015
The British chart toppers questioned U2's thought processes behind the joint rollout with Apple's new iPhone back in September.
Jack Steadman, the lead singer of British indie stars Bombay Bicycle Club has criticised U2 for controversial rollout of their last album, saying that it's indicative of the extent to which the band are "disconnected from young people."
Bono came in for more flak from British indie group Bombay Bicycle Club
The Irish band's thirteenth album Songs of Innocence gained notoriety and criticism back in September when the group teamed up with Apple for a simultaneous launch of their new products. The group's album automatically downloaded to the accounts of iTunes' 500 million account holders, and it caused so much frustration that software was developed specifically for removing it.
Continue reading: Bombay Bicycle Club Criticise U2 For Being "Disconnected From Young People"
The 54 year-old singer underwent five hours of surgery to repair multiple fractures in his arm and face after crashing his bicycle in New York's Central Park.
Earlier this week it was reported that U2 were forced to cancel their weeklong residency on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' with his house band, The Roots, scheduled to start November 17th, after Bono sustained an arm injury whilst cycling in New York's Central Park.
Bono had to undergo five hours of surgery to repair multiple fractures after his bike crash in Central Park
As details of his injuries surface, it turns out the Irish singer was severely hurt following his crash, breaking several bones including a facial fracture in his left eye socket, three different fractures in his left shoulder blade and a fracture in the left upper arm, which shattered in six different places and even broke through the skin.
Continue reading: U2's Bono Required 18 Screws And 3 Metal Plates During Surgery For Severe Bike Injury
The U2 frontman was injured while riding his bike through New York's Central Park on Sunday, November 16th.
We now know that U2 frontman Bono's cycling accident was much more serious than first reported, after Rolling Stone published a list of the singer's painful sounding injuries. The 54 year old was involved in a "high energy bicycle accident in New York's Central Park on Sunday, after he attempted to avoid another rider, according to the magazine.
Bono in London a day before the accident
In a statement from New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center to Rolling Stone, it is said that Bono was taken to the hospital's emergency department before undergoing, "multiple X-rays and CAT scans" followed by five hours of surgery.
Continue reading: Three Metal Plates, 18 Screws And Five Hours Of Surgery: Turns Out Bono's Bike Spill Was More Serious Than We Thought
Bono's packed schedule will have to wait due to his recent injury.
U2 frontman Bono has reportedly injured his arm riding his bicycle around Central Park in New York and is set to undergo surgery for the problem. So says U2's official website. In a message to their fans, the band (or their PR person, anyway) wrote: "We're sure he'll make a full recovery soon, so we'll be back!"
Bono will have be off playing for a while.
This puts a spoke in the wheel of their upcoming week-long residency on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The gigs have been postponed indefinitely.
Continue reading: Bono's Injury Puts The Breaks On U2's "Tonight Show" Residency
The Irish band's frontman suffered an arm injury while cycling in New York, and requires surgery.
Irish rockers U2 were scheduled to perform on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' with his house band, The Roots, for a full week, starting November 17th. However, they have been forced to cancel their residency after Bono sustained an injury with cycling in New York.
U2 will not be playing all week on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show'
The announcement came from the band's remaining members The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. via a post on their official website.
Continue reading: U2 Forced To Cancel Weeklong Residency On Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' After Bono's Cycling Injury
The singer was unharmed and his flight landed safely after the plane mishap
Rock star Bono survived a brush with aircraft danger after his private plane lost its tailgate as it was coming in to land in the German capital airport. The Irish U2 frontman, 54, was travelling with four friends from Dublin to Berlin when the incident happened.
He was making his way to Berlin in his £50 million Learjet 60 to accept an award at the Bambi International Music Awards in the city.
Bono's private jet lost its tailgate on the way to Berlin but he was unhurt
Continue reading: Bono's Private Jet Loses Its Tailgate Mid-Flight
Bono's contrition didn't last too long - he originally apologised three weeks ago, but now he's taken that back
Three weeks ago Bono apologised for the free iTunes giveaway of U2's album. But now, he's rescinded on that apology – backtracked on the backtrack, if you will – saying that the rollout of Songs of Innocence is "one of the proudest things for us ever".
Bono now says that the free Songs of Innocence release made him very proud
In an interview with Billboard, he explained the reason behind the decision: "We always wanted our music to be heard, and the idea that we could have worked for years and years [on] what we think are the most personal songs that we have ever written - and you have to become very raw to write like that - only then for them maybe not to be heard was terrifying."
Continue reading: Bono Retracts Apology Over 'Songs Of Innocence' Giveaway
The ionic Irish band will perform tracks form their new album 'Songs of Innocence' for five straight nights on the NBC talk show.
In the midst of Metallica being booked to perform for five straight nights on the last week of 'The Late Late Show With Craig Fuerguson,' it seems another late night talk show has caught the music bug as Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' has acquired U2 to perform with his house band, The Roots, for a full week.
U2 will begin their weeklong residency on the chat show on Monday 17th November
On Monday night's (Nov 3rd) episode of the 'Tonight Show,' Fallon told viewers that "U2 are coming back Monday, November 17, for an entire week." It is worth noting that the Irish rock band and Metallica will be performing on the exact same days for the entire week, luckily Fallon and Ferguson are aired on different time slots.
Continue reading: U2 Set For Weeklong Residency On Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show'
Bono has revealed why he always wears sunglasses and it's not what you'd expect!
Bono explained why he wears sunglasses seemingly all the time whilst appearing on a British talk show.
Bono spotted in London on Thursday (16th Oct.).
Read More: Bono Apologies Over Unwanted Downloads Of U2's New Album.
Continue reading: Bono Reveals Why He Always Wears Sunglasses: "I Have Glaucoma"
The Edge and U2 - Celebrities at BBC Radio 1 at BBC Portland Place - London, United Kingdom - Thursday 16th October 2014
'Songs of Innocence' was given away free to iTunes users last month in promotional rollout with Apple, but the stunt backfired.
U2 frontman Bono has issued an apology to iTunes users over the release of their recent album Songs of Innocence. Users of the software had a free copy of the new album automatically downloaded to their accounts as part of a marketing stunt in September that tied in with the release of Apple's new iPhone.
U2's latest album Songs of Innocence was given away free but the marketing stunt backfired
The apology was prompted by a criticism from a Facebook user during a question and answer session. "Oops, I'm sorry about that," said Bono. "I had this beautiful idea and we kind of got carried away with ourselves. Artists are prone to that kind of thing. Drop of megalomania, touch of generosity, dash of self-promotion and deep fear that these songs that we poured our life into over the last few years mightn't be heard."
Continue reading: Bono Apologises Over Unwanted Downloads Of U2's New Album
Yes you read it right, apparently Bono once thought he had some songwriting wisdom to impart on Neil Young.
You might have felt angry last month when Bono gave you his new album without asking if you'd wanted it first. But imagine how Neil Young felt when the U2 frontman offered him some unsolicited songwriting advice?
Neil Young was given songwriting advice by Bono
During an appearance on the Howard Stern Show yesterday (October 14th) the legendary singer recalled the time that Bono gave him advice about how to write a hit song.
Continue reading: Neil Young Recalls The Time Bono Tried To Give Him Song Writing 'Advice'.
Don't worry U2 wont just turn up at your door uninvited, the band are planning to play indoor arenas.
Despite the backlash over their 'free' album Songs of Innocence, U2 frontman Bono has confirmed the band plans to embark on a world tour next year.
Generous music makers U2
Speaking to Absolute Radio the 54 year old singer said, "It's exciting. We'll be coming your way and these songs are the songs that, I think, will play themselves." Adding, "only if the songs are great can you bear leaving home. We all have families and mates, so you're looking for eleven good reasons to leave home and I think we've got them."
Continue reading: Bono Announces U2 Tour Plans For Next Year And Defends 'Songs Of Innocence' ITunes Launch
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Apple has launched a tool to help iTunes users remove U2's new album Songs of Innocence, which was made available as a free download following a product launch event in California on Tuesday (September 9).
U2 launched 'Songs of Innocence' at an Apple launch
The album was downloaded by 2 million users between Tuesday and Friday last week, though some Apple customers complained that the record was essentially being forced upon them and appeared in iTunes and iOS devices with no easy way to remove it.
Continue reading: Want To Know How To Remove U2's 'Songs Of Innocence' From ITunes?
The band's latest album, Songs of Innocence, is available to all Apple iTunes Music Store customers and U2.com subscribers for free before its full release on October, 13.
It was announced today that Irish superband U2's latest studio album, Songs of Innocence, will be released through Island Records on October 13. However, for U2.com subscribers that simply cannot wait that long, and for Apple iTunes Music Store customers that may or may not be able to wait that long, the album is available today (Wednesday, September 10). For free.
Irish rock band, U2, have completed their newest album since 2009
Featuring 11 new tracks from the rock quartet, Songs of Innocence has been given to subscribers of the band's website and has been gifted to over half a billion Apple iTunes customers worldwide - free to download if users wish.
Continue reading: U2 Unleashes Its New Album For Free. For Some.
Bono has described the release of 'Songs of Innocence' as "mindblowing"
Ok, so the stamp of approval in the headline comes from Bono himself, though take nothing away from U2 and their deal to release Songs of Innocence - their first album in 5 years - in-line with the announcement of the iPhone 6. This album is classic U2.
Bono, of U2
The band performed at Apple's event in California on Tuesday (September 9, 2014), where CEO Tim Cook announced the new iPhone and Apple watch. It was also revealed that U2's new album would be offered for free to the 500 million users of Apple's iTunes service.
Continue reading: U2's 'iPhone' Album 'Songs Of Innocence' Is "Kind Of Mindblowing"
This year's show might not be as controversial, but Zadan and Meron are still going all out.
Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron made a controversial hit out of the Oscars last year, but they might be on thin ice this time. Getting Seth McFarlane to host anything is a risky bet and his antics last year got a lot of people – notably the feminist crowd – pretty riled up. The controversy served its purpose. Last year's show pulled in 40.3 million US viewers, the largest audience the show has had in three years. Zadan and Meron's show was a hit with the key 18-49 demographic and the duo were invited back this year.
Ellen might be a safer choice for host, but she is far from boring.
And yet. The choice of Ellen for this year's host suggests that the producers were at least a little bit intimidated by last year's backlash. This year's host, Ellen, while hilarious and ever entertaining, is a much safer option and has proven appeal with the Oscars' key demo – women.
Continue reading: Oscar Producers Zadan And Meron Tease Some Of This Year's Biggest Moments
The Irish rockers' new charitable track hit hard at Sunday's big game.
U2 gained maximum visibility at last Sunday's Super Bowl where the rockers debuted new single 'Invisible' to raise money for the charitable Red campaign in association with Bank of America. The track, which appeared on a commercial played during the football game, was launched to encourage viewers to support the charity.
U2 Are Back After A Triumphant Ad Slot At Sunday's Super Bowl.
For 24 hours after the ad aired, fans could download 'Invisible' for free via iTunes with Bank of America pledging to donate $1 (60p) to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria each time the song is downloaded. During that time window, the bank also agreed to donate up to $2m (£1.2m) even though Fox Sports allegedly charged advertisers around $4m (£2.4) for each 30-second commercial.
Continue reading: U2 Defy "Irrelevance" With 'Invisible' Exposure At Super Bowl
Bono and Co. to reveal a new song with a charitable purpose.
U2 are gearing up to debut new song 'Invisible' at next weekend's Super Bowl, which will lead into the Irish rock band's 13th studio album. The track will appear on a commercial played during the sports match airing in conjunction with the Bank of America and Bono's charitable Red campaign.
U2 Are Preparing To Debut 'Invisible' At Next Weekend's Super Bowl.
After the commercial has aired, fans will have 24 hours to download 'Invisible' for free via iTunes with Bank of America pledging to donate $1 (60p) to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria each time the song is downloaded. During that time window, the bank have agreed to donate up to $2m (£1.2m) despite Fox Sports allegedly charging advertisers around $4m (£2.4) for each 30-second commercial.
Continue reading: U2 To Launch New Free Track 'Invisible' During Super Bowl Next Weekend
Will Smith will join U2 as the show airs with new host Jimmy Fallon.
Will Smith is to become the first guest on the new series of 'The Tonight Show' now hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
Fallon takes over Leno on the re-vamped show
The former 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' host was announced to replace Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show' last year, with his own show being taken over by 'Saturday Night Live' star Seth Meyers on February 24th 2014. 'I Am Legend' actor Will Smith will be Fallon's first guest on his new show, no doubt discussing his several upcoming movie projects including comedy 'Focus' .
Continue reading: Will Smith Becomes First Guest On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
U2, Bono and The Edge - The Weinstein Company & Netflix 2014 Golden Globes After Party at The Old Trader Vic's at the Beverly Hills Hotel - Beverly Hills, California, United States - Monday 13th January 2014
The broadcaster is slammed for impunity after Barlow bombardment.
The BBC have been forced to scale back plans for a 'Gary Barlow Day' set to take place on BBC Radio 2, scheduled for Wednesday 11th December. Though the singer is a judge on The X Factor for ITV, the BBC had a whole day of interviews, performances and online Q&As planned. The Take That star has also recently released his first solo album in 14 years, Since I Saw You Last, which added to concerns that the broadcaster's heavy focus could be seen as endorsement.
He's Everywhere!
The BBC originally defended their plans for a day of Barlow-based entertainment, describing the planned broadcast as "no ordinary performance." The scheduled on the BBC website outlined appearances on Ken Bruce and Steve Wright's Radio 2 shows, as well as a broadcasted concert from the BBC Radio Theatre and an 'Ask Gary' online Q&A.
Continue reading: BBC Scales Back 'Gary Barlow Day' After Overexposure Criticism
Friends, family and Ireland's stars paid their respects to the Irish poet who died on Friday.
The Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney has been laid to rest in his native Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry, at a large funeral where his life and successful career as a poet were celebrated. The 74 year-old died in a Dublin hospital on Friday after suffering a short illness.
Poet Seamus Heaney Passed Away Last Friday.
Amongst the mourners present at the ceremony were Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, , Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, Irish President Michael D Higgins, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and the SDLP's John Hume were the politicians who attended the burial whilst Irish rockers U2 were present along with Hollywood actor Stephen Rea, Paddy Moloney from the Chieftains, and singer-songwriter Paul Brady.
Continue reading: Seamus Heaney Laid To Rest In Bellaghy As Mourners Pay Respects [Pictures]
Funeral arrangements are yet to be decided.
Nashville legend "Cowboy" Jack Clement has sadly passed away aged 82. The producer, songwriter and artist worked with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, George Jones amongst others and was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He died yesterday (Thursday, Aug 8) of liver cancer.
Clement was considered by everyone inside and around country music to be a legend of the genre, having helmed country's first story-oriented 'concept album' - Bobby Bare's 'A Bird Named Yesterday,' released in 1967. As well as arranging the horns for Jonny Cash's infamous Ring of Fire, Clement wrote 'Just Someone I Used to Know' for Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. He also co-produced 'Angel of Harlem' and 'When Love Comes To Town' for U2.
Continue reading: Nashville Mourns A Lost Cowboy, Jack Clement Dies Aged 82
The details of Julie Taymor's settlement have not been made public
News broke yesterday (April 10, 2013) that Julie Taymor, the jilted director of the ill-fated Spiderman Broadway production has finally reached a settlement with the show's producers. However, we do not know what that settlement was, as the details have not been made public, Reuters reported.
Taymor was fired from Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark back in March 2011 after she got into disputes with producers over injuries sustained by actors during high wire stunts, delays in the arrival of the opening night and critical disdain for the show when that opening night finally arrived. Up until that point, Taymor had worked on the show for years and had previously been given a Tony award for best direction of a musical, for The Lion King. After Taymore had been ousted, she claims that the revamped production used much of her original libretto. She took the case to court, seeking unpaid royalties and damages at her estimation of over $1 million. She also appealed for a permanent injunction, preventing the producers from licensing the musical beyond Broadway without her consent.
The recent settlement means that a planned court date on May 27 will no longer go ahead. The show is one of the most expensive musicals ever to have ventured onto the Broadway stage and features music from U2's Bono and The Edge. It has become a huge commercial success, often earning in excess of $1 million per week. In a statement, Taymor said "I'm pleased to have reached an agreement and hope for the continued success of Spider-Man, both on Broadway and beyond."
Continue reading: Jilted Spider-Man Broadway Director Julie Taymor Reaches Settlement
U2 at the Q Awards back in 2011
They never could keep out of the limelight for very long. With David Bowie announcing a shock return, Irish rockers U2 have opted to steal some of the returning legend's thunder by revealing to The Sun that they themselves are also back in the studio with a new album on the way. The multi-million selling group haven't been away for nearly as long as the Thin White Duke, or even pop stars Destiny's Child and Justin Timberlake, both who revealed their long-awaited comebacks last week. Their last album was 2009's No Line On The Horizon, whilst the group were touring as recently as 2011.
Continue reading: Another Band Returns! U2 New Album Sessions Started Months Ago
Katherine Lynch, Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton - Katherine Lynch, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton Dublin, Ireland Members of U2 outside Harry Crosbie's Cafe Bar H for their holiday party Thursday 20th December 2012
When we say 'in' music, we mean musicians, but Dr Dre is the richest of them all, according to Forbes. Sure you might have been searching Gangnam Style or bopping away to Bieber over the last year, but it's Dre on the top of the list that matters (to some).
He is kind of cheating though, as not all of his money comes from his musical talents; his popular Beats headphones franchise has seen him glean $100m in pre-tax PROFIT, which added to his extensive back catalogue of hip hop, and the fact he was probably the biggest rap artists through the 90's, it's not hard to see how Dre ended up atop the rich list. Last year's highest-paid musicians U2 dropped to #4 this year, with combined earnings of $78 million from their three-year 360 tour. 1990s British boy band Take That, who's finances were boosted by their reformation in 2005, rounded out the top five with $69 million, earned from an eight-date tour at London's Wembley Stadium, which became the highest-grossing single stadium tour to date.
The top 10 is dominated by some contemporary artists, but only one's that have been contemporary for ages; veteran musicians if you will. Pink Floyd's bassist and singer Roger Waters coming in at No. 2 with earnings of $88 million from his lucrative The Wall Live tour, and British singer Elton John at No. 3 with $80 million.
I've had a largely difficult relationship with U2's creative pinnacle, Achtung Baby. Back in 1991 we were allowed to bring in music to listen to on the last day of term. Inevitably the album of choice for my peers was Nevermind, mine was Bono & co's album that defined U2 for a new decade. Cue ridicule for not following the crowd, the reaction of a room of 11 year olds wasn't helped when the teacher insisted on not putting Nirvana back on because he 'quite liked U2 too'. It turned me off the album for a long time, but maybe that experience encapsulates why Achtung Baby is such a great record.
Continue reading: U2, Achtung Baby: 20th Anniversary Edition Album Review
The Edge, U2 and Grosvenor House - The Edge of U2 London, England - The Q Awards 2011 held at Grosvenor House hotel - Outside Arrivals Monday 24th October 2011
Leigh Francis, Adam Clayton, Bono, U2 and The Q Awards - Avid Merrion and Leigh Francis as Keith Lemon London, England - The Q Awards 2011 Monday 24th October 2011
Bono and U2 - Bono of U2 Dublin, Ireland - signs autographs and poses for photos with fans at Dublin castle. Bono's car was also parked in a no parking zone. Sunday 9th October 2011
Bono, U2 and Groucho Club - Bono from U2 London, England - Stella McCartney 40th birthday party at The Groucho Club Wednesday 14th September 2011
Stella Mccartney and U2 - Stella McCartney and her husband Alasdhair Willis London, England - leaving her 40th birthday party Wednesday 14th September 2011
Bono and U2 - Bono from U2 London, England - arriving at Stella Mc Cartney's 40th birthday party Tuesday 13th September 2011
The Edge and U2 - The Edge of U2 with his wife Morleigh Steinberg London, England - GQ Men of the Year Awards 2011 - Arrivals Tuesday 6th September 2011
U2 Monday 11th July 2011 'U2 360 Tour' at the Rogers Centre. Toronto, Canada
U2 Tuesday 5th July 2011 U2 performs live in concert during their 360 Tour in Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Adam Clayton and U2 - Adam Clayton of U2 Miami, Florida - performing during the U2 360 Degree world tour at Sun Life Stadium Wednesday 29th June 2011
Adam Clayton and U2 - Adam Clayton of U2 Friday 24th June 2011 at Glastonbury Festival Somerset, England
U2 and Bono - U2 frontman Bono Los Angeles, California - signs autographs for fans outside the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood Friday 17th June 2011
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Land Rover unveiled its 2017 Discovery at the Paris Motor Show with a sophisticated new look.
Coming off a pretty hefty teasing campaign that even featured a cameo by celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls, Land Rover has finally lets loose its fifth-generation Discovery onto the show floors of the Paris Motors Show. An all-new design sits atop an all-new platform, and it all comes together with signature Land Rover detailing, and of course, off-road versatility.
The new look maintains the modern Land Rover design language - sleek, sophisticated, and rugged - and mostly does away with the boxy exterior found on the previous LR4 model. The new Discovery replaces that look with something a bit more sophisticated. Sculpted LED headlights and a more appealing front grille are the centerpiece of this new design. The two components mold into a more aggressive fascia that looks sleek, even next to its upscale Range Rover sibling.
That suave new design follows suit on the side panels and into the rear, with a choice of 12 different wheel designs, and more streamlined LED taillights. A one piece tailgate, meanwhile, integrates seamlessly with the body and allows for ease of use. The entire package results in a drag coefficient of just 0.35 Cd, which improves efficiency.
On the inside, a more intelligent package presents itself. A new Seat Fold technology feature allows seating in rows two and three to be configured using either the touchscreen on the central control panel, or an an app on your smartphone. Switches in the luggage compartment make the seats to fold down at the touch of a button - in fact, the entirety of the third row can be folded flat in just 12 seconds thanks to a few small, but efficient motors.
Under the hood, two new engine options are available. Buyers can opt for a 254-horsepower (189-kilowatt) 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel, or a 340-horsepower (253-kilowatt) 3.0-liter V6 that can race to 60 mph in just 6.9 seconds. Both options are paired to an efficient eight-speed automatic.
As with any good Rover, the Discovery builds upon its off-road roots. An advanced suspension architecture and a speed-dependent electric power-assisted steering helps traverse most any terrain. The All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) system trickles down from the Range Rover lineup, as does an improved approach angle of up to 34 degrees, and an improved departure angle of 30 degrees. Pair that with impressive wading abilities - up to 34.4 inches, to be exact - and the Discovery is more capable than ever.
That off-road capability is paired with loads of new safety equipment. Things like adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, an intelligent speed limiter, auto high beam assist, a driver condition monitor, a surround camera system, a lane departure warning system, and lane keep assist.
Of course, all those features do come at a price. The base Land Rover Discovery SE with a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 starts at $49,990. Opt for the HSE trim, and that same engine with a few more features will set you back $56,950. The turbo diesel option in the same trim is slightly more expensive at $58,950, while the HSE Luxury trim is even more expensive than that at $63,950 (gas) and $65,950 (diesel), respectively.
But in celebration of the Discovery's modern revival, Land Rover is offering a First Edition trim at a cost of $73,950. That version features the same 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with 340 horsepower (253 kilowatts), and will be built in limited numbers of just 500 examples for the U.S. Things like an etched map detailing on the interior, Namib Orange and black grille detailing, and unique badges will separate this edition from the standard crop.
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I made this snowman towel with intentions of it going out as a gift, but the size when folded was too weird. It folds up to be a square, which.... looks a little weird hanging in the kitchen. So the towel is sitting around until I can figure out what to do with it. I have a couple options... trim it so it folds to a rectangle or attach it to another towel. I haven't decided yet.
I made this set as a housewarming gift for a friend. I find it really hard to give anything away made from the Stitchers Revolution patterns (see HERE and HERE), they are just too cute. I do notice the iron on patterns don't ALWAYS seem to wash away completely though. It's not something you can see unless you are looking uber close... but it is something that drives me NUTS! I recently purchased a light box, so I think in the future that and a wash-away marker/pen will be my go to.
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Dialog on Nigerian unityMarch 10, 2014 - NIGERIA
President Goodluck Jonathan plans a three-month dialog on Nigerian unity in Abuja on 10 Mar 2014 -- or as soon as soon as all 492 delegates have been selected from the country's political parties and myriad ethno-linguistic groups.
The effort to buttress the country's precarious unity depends in part on agreeing on reforms that result in more equitable power-sharing and resource allocation.
The meeting comes at a critical time for the major oil producer.
Some Nigerians regard as expired a century-old unification agreement forged by British colonial administrator F.D. Lugard, which united the mainly Muslim north and mainly Christian south. Other stressors on unity include an insurgency by Boko Haram Islamists in the north has the country and pending presidential and parliamentary election.
Coups in 1966 and 1999 -- with the Biafran civil war of 1967 between -- remind the government of the perils of a National Conference that doesn't result in tension-mitigating reforms.
F.D. Lugard biography (Encyclopedia Britannica)
Nigeria: War, denial and corruption (Foreign Policy 24 Feb 2014)
Does Nigeria really need a 'Sovereign National Conference'? (African Argument 29 Jan 2014)
What next after edict that created Nigeria expires in 2014? (Africa Report 16 Dec 2013)
The scramble for representation (Nigerian Tribune 20 Feb 2014)
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Millennium courses are challenging and rigorous, guided and inspired by our first class academic staff
Millennium Roots Schools has various subject combinations as per the individual's interest and capability. We are offering number of subjects in our Cambridge, Edexcel & International Baccalaureate qualifications. One can have his/her own choice either to enter into IGCSE/AS & A-Levels or SSC/HSSC provided with proper mentoring, coaching and counseling for subject selection.
The school environment can help or hinder the realization of goals for young children. Keeping this in view the emphasis in the school is for inculcating a 'spirit of inquiry' at a very young age.
Teaching is done through 'Play-Way' methods, stimulating materials, creativity, making use of the latest electronic and mechanized audio-visual systems. Experimentation is done in the relevant matters to make the child actually understand and appreciate what otherwise may appear to be meaningless or incomprehensible.
There are various factors that play a vital role in the process of making a successful career choice. One of the first considerations is a realistic and informed subject choice for IGCSE to A-Levels. A student's subject choice can have a significant implication in terms of a future career. In order to support students in their subject choice process, Millennium Schools Centre for Prospective Students, offer professional subject choice counseling to IGCSE & AS & A-Levels learners. Based on the current performance of a student, Millennium teachers advise the students on proper subject choices.
It is equally important to make subject choices that correspond with the abilities, personality and interest of the student. The students should have a general idea of the career in which he/she is interested in. To involve parent in the process of subject choice, our management call parent meetings to inform and discuss choosing the appropriate subjects. After this discussion takes place, a Subject Choice Form is completed and signed by the student and parent.
In an effort to aid the students to make best suitable subject choices, our teachers provide career guidance through live orientation. Millennium Schools prepare students by hosting career days. To make this life changing process easy, students are advised to also attend open days at college or shadow someone during the school vacation in the chosen career and to keep to date on the entry requirements at universities.


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Electronic speed control
An electronic speed controller or ESC is a device mounted onboard an electrically-powered R/C model in order to vary its drive motor's speed, its direction and even to act as a dynamic brake in certain controllers. An ESC can be a discrete unit which plugs into the receiver's throttle control channel or incorporated into the receiver itself, as is the case with many smaller RTF models.
Brushless vs Brushed
Most ESCs sold are now intended for use with brushless motors. These are not compatible with brushed motors, and brushed ESCs are not compatible with brushless motors. A brushless ESC has 3 motor connections instead of 2. The task performed by a brushless ESC is much more complicated, as it needs to switch power between the three different coils at the right speed to match the rotation of the motor. Early brushless ESCs required sensors on the motor, however, these are now largely obsolete, but brushless ESCs are sometimes called sensorless for this reason.
Current rating
ESCs are rated for the maximum current they can provide to the motor. Be aware that some manufacturers may advertise the maximum peak current not the maximum sustained current as the prominent figure. It is usually sensible to choose an ESC that leaves a reasonable margin above the maximum current from the motor/prop cominbation.
If a BEC is integrated, it is important to check the current rating for this is sufficient for the receiver, servos, and any other equipment powered from the receiver. (eg Fly Cam Eco)
Integrated ESCs
Some R/C manufacturers that install proprietary hobby-grade electronics in their entry-level aircraft, vehicles or vessels use onboard electronics that combine the two on a single circuit board. Perhaps the most sophisticated example of that type can be found on the E-flite Blade mCX helicopter with its five-function module combining servos, control surface mixing as well as acting as a receiver, gyroscope and speed control.
Motor Control
Regardless of the type used, an ESC interprets control information not as mechanical motion as would be in the case of a servo, but rather interprets the information in a way that varies the switching rate of a network of field-effect transistors, or "FET's." The rapid switching of the transistors is what causes the motor itself to emit its characteristic high-pitched whine through its brushes, especially noticeable at lower speeds. It also allows much smoother and more precise variation of motor speed in a far more efficient manner than the mechanical type once in common use. The use of three-phase, AC brushless motors absolutely requires an ESC of the proper type. Those designed for use with DC brushed motors will not work.
ESC's designed for sport use in surface models generally have reversing capability; newer sport controls can have the reversing ability overridden so that it can be used in a race.
Controllers designed specifically for racing, for use in electric gliders with folding propellers and even some sport controls have the added advantage of dynamic braking capability. Simply put, the ESC forces the motor to act as a generator by placing an electrical load across the armature. This in turn makes the armature harder to turn, thus slowing or stopping the model. Of course, stopping the propeller of an electric glider does not stop the model itself. Aircraft controllers may have their braking capabilities overriden as well for use in electric helicopters and airplanes. On surface models the dynamic braking may provide the benefits of antilock braking.
Regenerative Braking
Some controllers add the benefit of regenerative braking. This puts the voltage being generated by the motor during dynamic braking back to work recharging the vehicle's drive batteries. On full-sized vehicles, regenerative braking is used in electric and hybrid golf cars and hybrid automobiles while dynamic braking is used in diesel-electric locomotives to help slow trains on long downgrades.
Most brushless ESCs are programmable using the transmitter or a programming card. Common options include enabling/disabling brake, low voltage cutoff voltage, cell type and/or count, and timing. Programming using the transmitter involves moving the throttle stick to respond to sounds emmitted through the motor. The instructions are needed for reference for this method. Programming cards can be more straightforward.
Many ESCs have integrated BECs that power the receiver and servos via the throttle servo connector.


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No backing for $47m equestrian centre
A proposed $47 million national equestrian facility based in South Auckland will not be backed by Auckland Council who have said the sector needs to find its own funding.
The council this year received two "significant funding" requests: one for a new equestrian facility at Puhinui Reserve, Manukau, and the other to buy and develop Woodhill Sands Equestrian Centre north of Kumeu at a cost of $5m.
The proposals were presented to the Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum in May and the council asked for an evaluation of the sector and what was needed in terms of facilities, both locally and nationally.
Council staff worked with Equestrian Sport New Zealand to identify priorities and the group determined that the Woodhill site should be secured to provide an equestrian facility in the north, and Puhinui Reserve should be bought so a national facility could be built.
However, as outlined in the agenda for the forum's meeting tomorrow, there is no funding available in the council's long term plan to support either proposal.
Council has suggested it will help the equestrian sector find other forms of funding to buy Woodhill and council staff will work with the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board on the "management and use" of the Puhinui Reserve and investigate the possibility of leasing the land for such a development at a later date.
Puhinui is a historic site and volcanic cones were recently identified there, so any development would have to follow consultation with other groups.
The agenda states that council's major role in the equestrian sector is providing land to pony clubs on subsidised community leases. There are 38 pony clubs in Auckland of which 25 have community leases on council owned land.
It also states that the council provides assets, infrastructure and maintenance for other sports facilities such as fields and swimming pools but "it does not tend to play these roles for more specialised facilities such as for equestrian sport".
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This has been a difficult week.
My friend was released from Jail. I drove him to an intake interview with Jericho Road. Jericho Road is a Christian Residential Rehab in Ottawa. My friend was accepted and stayed about a day before he left. I'm disappointed, his family is beyond disappointed. They seem to have come to a place of numbing 'dare not hope it hurts too much'. I've been there myself and understand what living in that cold, empty and overcast place is like. I'm not sure where my friend is or what he is doing. But, I'm pretty sure he isn't living a sober lifestyle.
Is he still my friend? Yes! Do I still care about him? Yes! Can I do anything for him right now? No! I can't make him choose sobriety. I can't make him think reasonably. I can't make him do anything.
You see, my friend has lost his power of choice and thought to his addiction. He is caught up in the insanity of using. AA step talk describes it this way; 'He's powerless over his addiction and his life has become unmanageable.' My friend realizes this. He's done his step 1!
What's holding him back? Maybe he hasn't done steps 2 and 3? Has he come to believe only a power greater than himself can restore him to sanity and given his life over to that power or God as he understands Him. Or maybe he has? Prior to going to jail, he was in rehab before for over a year working the steps. Then he left, relapsed and got in trouble.
But if a guy suffers from the insanity of his addiction yet has moments of clarity enough to realize his life is out of control, he's in trouble. And even goes to the step of giving his life over to a greater power, he's still in a lot of trouble! Because the God of your understanding can't be of much help if you're insane because of the dope you crave. If you're insane what good is your demented understanding? No disrespect to AA's twelve steps – a lot of people find help through it – I'm just thinking things through.
The Bible tells us; "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5,6) This is a different from giving control over to a 'god of our understanding'. If my friend had trusted in the Lord with all his heart and not relied on his own thinking he would still be in rehab today. I believe that!
So what does my friend need? Who can really help him now? He needs Grace! The kind of Grace that goes out and looks for lost people. The kind of Grace that forgives and lifts up. The kind of Grace that reaches out grabs a hold of a drowning man and does not let go!!!! There's a name for that Grace – Jesus! Without Jesus the Bible tells us in tough and rough terms that the gods of our own understanding will always lead us in circles; "Like a dog that returns to its vomit Is a fool who repeats his folly." (Proverbs 26:11)
Jesus' mission was all about finding and saving guys like my friend; ". . . the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10) What can I do for my friend? Pray and pray hard for Jesus' Holy Spirit to convict him of his self-made disaster and walk back towards home and sanity like the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32).
And I can be ready to help him if Jesus leads him my way!
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Andrea Langworthy's column: Words to live by
My mom had an axiom for every situation. When she was behind the wheel and another driver honked the horn to indicate Mom was lolly-gagging after a traffic light turned green, Mom would shout, "Yeah, yeah, we hear you. What else did you get for Christmas?"
If Mom thought someone acted cocky, full of himself, she would say the person was "too big for his britches."
My mother was always good for a funny comeback, too. I remember a phone call I made to her in 1997. I was 50 years old at the time and had been taking classes at Normandale College. I had just received my grades and wanted to share them with the woman who surely cringed when I brought home my high school report cards.
"Mom," I said, "are you sitting down? She assured me she was. I told her I had gotten all As. "I even made the dean's list," I shouted. Mom didn't miss a beat. "You always did," she said. "It was just a different list."
So many times lately, I wonder what my mother would have to say about something that is happening in the world. Would she be "at the end of my rope" as she often was with me and my four siblings?
I thought of all this the other day after a conversation with my year-younger sister. We talked about Mom. That she passed away 15-and-a-half years ago at the age of 77. "Much too young," we agreed. Especially now, as we are in our 60s and creeping up on 70.
My friend called as I was writing this column. Her mother passed away last year at 101. "Did your mom have a favorite saying?" I asked.
"A moment on the lips, forever on the hips," she replied. "That was her philosophy, how she kept herself thin. She was never overweight, never indulged"
My dad's sister, Aunt Kaye, is remembered fondly for her favorite expression, "Oh, Kid." (Everyone was a kid in her eyes.) Those two words were Kaye's reaction to most situations and were accompanied, as I recall, by a downward flourish of her hand, a gesture of disbelief that anything so wonderful or terrible or crazy had happened.
I don't use adages like my mother did. I don't think I've ever told anyone "a watched pot never boils" or "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." (Two more favorites of my mother that go well with "cleanliness is next to Godliness," don't you think?)
That's not to say I haven't quoted Mom on occasion to make a point, though. Whenever my husband is routing around for the mate to a sock, I tell him my mother would look at his disorganized drawer and say, "A place for everything and everything in its place."
Another saying my husband is sick of hearing, I'm sure, has escaped my lips quite often during his recovery from a recent surgery.
"Have you iced your leg?" I might ask him. Or, "Did you take the Aleve this morning?" If his answer is no, I ask him what my mother would say about that. "God helps those who help themselves," he answers with a groan as he totters off to retrieve the ice or medication. Where is Mom when I really need her? That long, drawn-out groan of his deserves a quick comeback but leaves me speechless.


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Whereas BB creams have been extremely populair on the East Asian market, they recently gained a steady foothold in the Western market as well. The beauty or blemish balm not only acts as a moisturizer, but also protects the skin and evens out the skin tone. The difference between BB creams, tinted moisturizers and foundation is that tinted moisturizer hydrates the skin and evens out the skin tone with minimal coverage. The foundation covers the skin with a layer of pigment, whereas BB creams have antioxidants and SPF in their formula. Read about what these creams can do for you and how they are a great addittion to your assortment. Contact the beauty suppliers for more information about their products.
A BB cream is promoted by many beauty brands as an all-in-one facial cosmetic product, which replaces the moisturizer, the primer, foundation and sunblock. The coverage is often based on minerals and is used to not only cover blemishes, but also treat them. The cream has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on blemishes like acne, sun spots and age spots. The idea of a well-formulated BB cream is that it will be the only product you will need after washing your face. Some customers might just use this product, while others prefer it to use it together with a few other products. BB creams can be worn as a tinted moisturizer for example, but you can also choose to use the BB cream as a regular foundation. Depending on the amount of coverage you can use it under powder as well. If your customer has dry skin, they should apply moisturizer before BB cream to ensure the product does not dry out their skin.
Since BB creams were originally only a hit on the Eastern market, they were offered in a limited number of hues. Most of the formulas are designed to oxidize when applied, so that they match the user's skin tone. Recently large western beauty brands have added shades to the color spectrum, and whereas creams sold in the Asian market focus on skin-whitening properties, the creams on the Western market concentrate on evening out the skin tone and give it a healthy glow. Some beauty brands have even specialized the formula for the western market by completely leaving out the whitening properties, like the BB cream from Estée Lauder.
While BB cream stands for blemish balm or beauty balm, the CC cream is used to describe a Color Corrector or a Cushion Compact. A CC cream has the nourishing and covering benefits of a BB cream, but has an added specific feature of improving the discoloration in the skin. These products reduce the redness of the skin and improve uneven skin tone. BB and CC creams are both like a tinted moisturizer and both contain sun protection of some kind. Differences between BB creams and CC creams vary from brand to brand, so it is advised to read the product description carefully to see what the specific effects are. If you are hesitant about buying a product, please contact the supplier to ask for photo's or a video demonstration of the product.


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Your Princess(es) will sing a couple of your favourite songs from their story! All our Princesses are highly trained musical theatre vocalists.
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Enchanted Storytime
The Princess will bring her royal storybook and tell the exciting story of how she became Princess or Queen!
Royal Game
The Princess(es) will play a fun game, getting your birthday child and all their friends on their feet, dancing! Everyone has a chance to win a prize!
Enchanting Makeovers and Tattoos
The Princess has brought a special surprise - a royal makeover for all the guests! All make up is properly sanitized between each and every party and applied with Q-tips. They'll receive eyeshadow, sparkles, blush, and lipstick. If the guests prefer not to have make up, they can ask for a tattoo instead. They get to choose between either make-up, or a tattoo.
Fairytale Photo Time
The Princess(es) would love to pose for photos to commemorate this magical day! Depending on time, and number of guests, the Princess(es) will take at least one group shot, and one individual shot with the birthday child. If there is more time, they will be able to do individual shots with each guest, and family portraits.
Happy Birthday
The Princess(es) have one more special song to sing - Happy Birthday, of course! This can be done with, or without the cake, depending on your preference.
A Royal Parting Gift
The Princess(es) will leave colouring sheets for all the guests to take home, so everyone can continue the magic after the party!
Final Farewell
The Princess(es) must return to their castle, so it is time to get one big hug from everyone before they go to their awaiting carriage!
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Fulfillment of Rehabilitation and development needs of Vavuniya District to improve the living standard of the people, with peace towards Prosperity.
Co-ordinating the activities of Departments, Corporations, Statutory Boards and non governmental organization, to utilize the available resources to the maximum and improve the performance as to deliver the services efficiently and effectively to fulfill the aspirations of the people and bringing unity and harmony between the communities.
The main Objectives of District Secretariat are to Co-ordinate the Government policy and programs approved by various legal enactments and direction by monitoring and implementation of socio economic development projects, to benefit the people of the district.
Specific function for the achievement of the objectives
a) Co-ordination of government activities and performance of the function delegated by law through officers and organization at village divisional and district levels.
b) Acting as an agent of the other Ministries, Departments and Statutory boards.
c) Collection of revenue
d) Financial Management and Accounting of allocated funds.
e) Implementation of the Decentralized Budget Program.
f) Monitoring various foreign funded projects and directing towards the accepted developments policies.
g) Assisting the provincial Council in its activities.
A). District Administrative Functions
- Proper co-ordination of activities of departments and statutory boards in the district by maintaining cordial relationship.
- Proper supervision of Divisional Secretariats and Grama Niladharies in order to provide efficient services to the public.
- Implementing the decisions of the government and assist to restore normalcy.
- Implementing the "Citizen Charter" to ensure timely Services.
B). Agency Functions
- Performing all delegated functions of various ministries and departments efficiently and effectively to enable the people to receive the required services in the district without any obstructions or delay.
- Guiding Divisional Secretariats to provide satisfactory services to the people without delay in all aspects.
- Ensure better Co-ordination and cordial relationship with ministries, departments and other institutions to avoid any complex and or delays.
- Find speedy solution to the problems of the people of district by proper mechanisms.
C). Co-ordinating Functions
♥ Conduct regular meeting every month to facilitate discussion and decision making in the following co-ordinating committees.
- District coordinating committee
- District Planning committee
- District Agriculture committee
- District Price fixed committee
- District Housing committee
- District Child Production committee
- Water and sanitation committee.
- District Environmental committee
- District Security committee
- District Land use committee
♥ Co-ordinating the activities of the Non governmental Organizations to provide impartial humanitarian Services.
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This is The Hong Kong Disneyland Version of Star Tours II Which Featured Kingdom Hearts, Nickelodeon and More Including Captain & G2 Droids from Star Tours.
Captain Rex (AKA RX-24) is Back on This Newer Version of Star Tours, But This Time He Took You to Disney & Non Disney Worlds and Also Chased by Villains led by Prince Charming (from Shrek the Third) and Kahmunrah (from Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian).
- Anakin and Luke Skywalker's Lightsabers
- Bagpipes
- The Black Cauldron
- The Chipmunks and Chipettes' album collection
- CLOT's Tron: Legacy Bambi toy
- Elements of Harmony
- Enchanted Rose
- Fairy Godmother's Mirror
- Football equipment adorned with Epcot's The Living Seas logo
- Genie's Lamp
- Glass Slipper
- Gramophone
- Halloween Town-based Toys
- Vampire Teddy Bear
- Jack-in-the-Box
- Instant Camera
- It's a Small World Dolls
- King Triton's trident
- MacBook
- Marksman-H combat remote
- Melody's locket
- Mickey Mouse's Sorcerer Hat
- Old MacDonald's luggage
- Planeteer rings
- Kwame's Earth ring
- Wheeler's Fire ring
- Linka's Wind ring
- Gi's Water ring
- Ma-Ti's Heart ring
- Poison Apple
- Prince Edward's sword
- Ranger Keys
- Richard Tyler's Library Card
- Shepherd's Journal
- Spinning Wheel
- Stitch doll
- Unbirthday Cake
- Wedding Cake
- Winnie-the-Pooh storybook
- Zodiac Tarot Cards
Voice Cast
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Melissa Fahn as Somnibot, Gaz
Kenny Baker as R2-D2
Paul Reubens as RX-24
Patrick Warburton as G2-4T, AC-38
Mike West as G2-5T
Tom Fitzgerald as G2-9T
Allison Janney as Aly San San
Andy Berman as Dib
Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5, Zim
Jesse McCartney as Ventus, Roxas and Theodore
Willa Holland as Aqua and Suki Higurashi
Reno Wilson as Marco Bellies
Alan Young as Scrooge McDuck
Haley Joel Osment as Sora
Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck
Demi Lovato as Herself
Kelly Hu as Stacy
Tom Kenny as Spongebob Sqaurepants, Cha-Ching Cha-Ching
Brianne Siddall as Fievel Mousekewitz, Circuit
Gail Webster as Mrs. Elizabeth Brisby
Christopher Plummer as The Grand Duke of Owls
Jim Cummings as Pete, Lord Dr. Nightmare, Kaa
Marc Thompson as Shark
Veronica Taylor as Sheep
Rob Paulsen as Yakko, Bobble, Carl Wheezer, Hota Wata, Doot Da Doot Da Doo Doos, Blah-Blah Blah-Blah, Killa Drilla
Jess Harnell as Wakko
Tress MacNeille as Dot
Tara Strong as Kitty "Hello Kitty" White, Timmy Turner, Poof
Laura Summer as Mimmy White
Maurice LaMarche as Mortimer Mouse
Mae Whitman as Tinker Bell
Raven Symone as Iridessa
America Ferrera as Fawn
Lucy Lui as Silvermist
Kristin Chenoweth as Rosetta
Jeff Bennett as Clank, Baboon Kaboom, Gogo Patrol, Hacha Chacha
Pamela Adlon as Vidia
Donna Murphy as Mother Gothel
Daran Norris as Cosmo, Adolf Hitler
Susan Blakeslee as Wanda
Debi Derryberry as Jimmy Neutron
Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star
Wallace Shawn as Tom Morrow 2.0
Frank Welker as Jabberjaw, Dumbo, Elliot, Scooby Doo, Aracuan Bird, Salty the Seal, Animals, Creature and Alien Vocal Sounds
Alyson Stoner as Herself, Isabella Garcia-Shapiro
Jeff "Swampy" Marsh as Major Monogram
Chelsea Staub as Herself
Tim Blaney as Johnny 5
Austin St. John as Jason Lee Scott
Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver
Walter Emmanuel Jones as Zack Taylor
David Yost as Billy Cranston
Jessica Henwick as Trini Kwan
Amy Jo Johnson as Kimberly Ann Hart
James Arnold Taylor as Prince Charming
Hank Azaria as Kahmunrah
Christopher Scarabosio - Drej Queen, Drej Army Forces
- ALY SAN SAN: "Star Tours is proud to introduce the Gummi Ship 1000. The most advanced transport of its kind in existence that is made by Chip 'n' Dale. With high-speed warp drive and a travel range over 1,000,000,000 light years, the 1000 makes touring the universe safe and comfortable. Star Tours offers you the widest seats in the most leg room of every carrier. Every Gummi Ship is equipped by the most reliable pilots..."
- ACE: "Greetings."
- ALY SAN SAN: "...And fast astromechs..."
- RD-D2: (beeping)
- ALY SAN SAN: "...And the greatest IC-360 camera droids. With more flights and more destinations, Why don't you take your tours with Star Tours!?"
- ALPHA 5: "Excuse me, captain..."
- ACE: "Who are you?"
- ALPHA 5: "I'm Alpha 5, systems analyst."
- ACE: "It's about time too, the binary motivator's acting up again for the umpteenth time."
- ALPHA 5: "I can do it by myself! Pasta la pizza, baby!"
- ACE: "Just make it quick, Alpha. We're scheduled to depart in a few minutes, okay?"
- ALPHA 5: "Then there's no time to lose. Off with you. Go on! Shoo! Shoo! Tour droids... really. (computer beeping) Aye yi yi yi yi!"
- The monitors now play a short safety video, hosted by Aly San San. Visible among the Star Tourists in the video are Fergus "Bulk" Bulkmeier and Eugene "Skull" Skullovitch carrying a stuffed doll of King Mickey Mouse aboard, Marie, Berlioz, Toulouse, Indiana Jones, Rafiki, Uncle Remus, the Ewoks Wicket W. Warrick and Princess Kneesaa a Jari Kintaka (one of the Princesses of Heart), Oliver, Jenny Foxworth, and the Care Bears Oopsy Bear, Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, Funshine Bear, Share Bear, and Bedtime Bear. Apparently the safety video was filmed aboard Star Tours flight 1119, the non-stop shuttle service to Endor. Also visible in the video are Chewbacca, Octavius, Jedediah Smith, Sacagawea, Kenai, Koda, Lady Ermiline, Lord Anthelme, Lady Genievre, Lord Hermence, Lady Melisende, Lord Perceval, Pintel and Ragetti, a few Neanderthals, a pair of Mon Calamari passengers and six of the Princesses of Heart Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White, Jasmine, Belle, and Alice, all of whom grow very upset when Skull snaps their picture using a flash.
- ALY SAN SAN: "Please pay attention to the following safety information. When the automatic doors have opened, please proceed directly across the ramp into the cabin. Continue to move all the way across your aisle, filling in every available seat. Please make sure you're required to wear safety restraints throughout the flight. To fasten your restraint, use the yellow strap to pull the black strap out from the right side of the seat, and snap it into the buckle on your left. Galactic Regulations require that all carry-on items be safely stowed beneath your seats. For your safety, remain seated throughout your flight with your restraints securely fastened. And please watch your children. Do not put on your flight glasses until instructed to do so by a crew member. One final reminder, (waves her finger) smoking and photography are never permitted on any Star Tours flight. Only when you unload onto the planet do you have authorization to take photographs. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask a Star Tours agent or any one of the StarSpeeder pilots. You'll be boarding in just a few moments. Thank you, and have a pleasant tour."


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It is happening here. We're witnessing a pivotal moment in history that hasn't been matched for 90 years.
Let's say you're a Trump voter. Let's say you're joining the Lion Guard. I'm aligning myself right here, right now, as your mortal enemy. No, you don't have points to make, and no, we aren't even going to try to convince each other. The line is drawn. From now on, you're going to win, and I'm going to lose.
You have Trump as your savior. He's certainly not mine, but that's okay with you. He's only going to wreck things for me, my life, and that of my family. Not yours.
And I know you love that. After all, I'm a latte-sipping liberal. I've known joblessness and poverty, and I've needed the support of others through entitlement programs. I've made use of unemployment benefits, health insurance programs, Sallie Mae, SNAP, FHA, SBA, and the public school system. My financial situation teeters one wrong move from disaster, like that careening truck on the road sign.
I doubt I'll ever feel secure in my future as it is, never mind with President Trump in charge.
But that's cool with you, right? Trump wants that to continue. He'll make life in America tough for many people, especially those in need of some help. If you're sick, he'll kick you to the curb. Unemployed? Poor? Get a job, loser. No more handouts. Attacks against blacks and anyone else who doesn't look exactly like Trump's supporters are already rising because of his voice. Women? Gays? Transgender people? Latinos? Muslims? Forget about it.
His mission isn't just to become President. It's to become President so he can drive the national dialogue, along with policy, to marginalize anyone who's ever been politically correct for even a minute. And his supporters, as well as members of his chosen political party, will cheer him along. And maybe even kick some ass.
Or, will they?
You might be a Trump supporter, or just a conservative willing to hitch a ride. After all, you're safe. He's not going to ruin the country for you. The country you love. The country you 'want back'. No, he's going to give it back to you. Cleansed of people like me. No poverty, no sickness, no pansy liberals, no lattes or Priuses. No common core. No anti-bullying campaigns. No craft beer. No organic or gluten-free foods. No yoga. No pilates. No vaccinations. No community organizers. No high speed trains. No scientists. No abortions. No wind farms. No holiday trees. No anti-war movements. Nobody to gripe about school shootings. And certainly none of this paternity-leave bullshit.
Your country. Back. Whiter and shinier than ever.
Is that really how it works?
Who will fight his wars? Without us around, that will fall to your children, won't it? And not everybody can be the intrepid entrepreneurs out to beat the world. Someone has to be the customer. Someone has to work in their factories. Someone has to build your seawalls higher (whether you believe that or not). And what are you going to eat? Of course a hero like you doesn't eat vegetables, but doesn't someone have to slaughter those cows? Who's going to drive the trucks to get stuff to market and work the checkouts? You? Are you going to earn your millions doing that?
And that heart bypass you'll need, who's going to do it? Dr. Ben Carson? If he's not been kicked out, he'll probably be pretty busy.
Or maybe we'll all still be here, just poorer, sicker, and more in need of assistance programs than ever. More people in your way at the grocery store. More homeless at your feet while you walk to work. More tent cities and anti-war protests. More people in line for medicine. More addiction. More pandemics. More rolling blackouts.
Maybe he'll never get around to wrecking things for you. Maybe you're in the clear. If someone's going to be on the winning team financially, somebody has to be the sucker. It'll be me before it has to be you, right? Or maybe not.
So when you fill in that bubble for Trump, and he takes the oath and goes into overdrive destroying me and all enemies of your chosen social order, do you really think he'll stop before he gets to you? Are you sure you'll be safe? Or maybe there's a little doubt there.
We can't wait for President Trump to find out.


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For most of us, selling a used car generally involves placing an advert on a popular website or in the classifieds section of a local newspaper. But when it came to selling his old SUV, Eugene Romanovsky decided to take things to a whole new level by creating the most spectacular advertisement for his 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Employing his skills as a visual effects artist, the Israel-based Latvian made an epic 2-minute video showcasing everything that his trusty car can (and cannot) do. From driving underwater to visiting outer space and even cruising alongside dinosaurs and featuring in Mad Mad: Fury Road, it's really not surprising to learn that his video has been viewed over 2 million times since he recently uploaded it to YouTube. See for yourself below. Don't forget the popcorn!
If you want to know how to make ads so engaging people forget they're watching an ad at all, take a page out of Dollar Beard Club's marketing book .
In 15 months, this bearded troupe of well-groomed entrepreneurs has racked up 130M video views. Who knew the "beard care" industry could be so engaging?
Despite the fact their videos (you've seen them) are a blend between short comedy skits and an ode to the love of beards (reminiscent of Old Spice commercials, known for their wacky, off-tempo humor and pop culture references), they certainly get the job done. The company has done an astounding job at getting people to pay attention oh so simple: beard care.
Dollar Beard Club is a membership style company (starting at $1 a month) that provides products to their loyal members that facilitate proper beard care. These include the Fundamentals, Essentials, Accessories, and Necessities for keeping a well groomed and healthy maintenance, growth, and style.
To capitalize on November's prized "Beard Month"--where men everywhere decide to either grow mustaches for Movember, or a full forest beard for No Shave November (to benefit charity)--Dollar Beard Club has recruited an arsenal of social media influencers to start what will no doubt be a storm of engagement.
The stars of the video entitled "The Truth About Beards" include:
Be sure to take note of the storytelling in the video. If you are looking to build your brand online using video, Dollar Beard Club is a perfect case study to take a look at.
Animation Libation Studios and Animation Magazine will once again present The World Animation Celebration in 2017. Hosted by Sony Pictures Animation, the international animated short film festival will take place September 30 and October 1 at the studio, located in Culver City, California.
The two-day event will showcase the best in traditional, CG, digital, stop-motion, experimental and VR animation from fllmmakers and students around the world, which will be reviewed by a panel of world-class professional judges. In addition to the film program, attendees will be able to take in industry panels, guest speakers and artist demos, meet with recruiters and school representatives, and participate in portfolio reviews.
Film submission and early bird registration information will be announced soon.
Animation Magazine , now celebrating its 30th anniversary year, is the oldest publication promoting the business, art and technology of animation worldwide throught its print and digital magazine, website, daily newsletter, job board and events.
Animation Libation Studio is a global animation studio and gateway between higher education and the industry that makes it possible for newly emerging artists to work together with seasoned industry professionals from around the world to create original content for film, television, and the web.
A world leading animation and family entertainment production company, Sony Pictures Animation is following its record-breaking Hotel Transylvania monster comedies and mouth- watering Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs worldwide hits with the fully animated reboot Smurfs: The Lost Village in April 2017; The Emoji Movie , a surprising and comic take at the secret world inside our phones, in August 2017; the inspirational feature The Star in November 2017; Hotel Transylvania 3 in July 2018; and an animated Spider-Man feature from the minds of directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord in December 2018. The studio's recent home entertainment releases Open Season: Scared Silly and Surf's Up 2: WaveMania are currently available on DVD and digital. Sony Pictures Animation is a division of the Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group.
A web developer can be one of your most critical hires. After all, that's the person who will create the online face of your company and enable you to interact virtually with your customers.
So, it's especially important that you hire the right talent the first time out. Otherwise, you risk hurting your business, as well as wasting time and money seeking a replacement.
Here are five tips that can help in the selection process:
1. Hire for DNA first, then work experience.
When I hire web developers, their personal DNA is the most important consideration. While experience is important, the bigger predictor of success is someone's innate DNA and how it fits your company. Are drive, determination, persistence, curiosity, important to you culture? Or, are you more low-key and relaxed about time management and deadlines? Whatever characteristics make up your culture, you want to ensure that the web developer will fit in.
For example, a brilliant web developer who has worked at a large financial institution may not do well at a startup. Why? A startup typically requires traits like versatility, adaptability, risk-taking and a self-starter personality, but these may be less important at a large company.
Related: Hiring Secrets: Finding a Personality Fit
So, make a list of your company's DNA requirements. Do you foster an environment of relentless drive? Do you want great team players? If you come up with five requirements, make sure the interviewee matches at least three. Hiring for DNA also can help you to start to define a company culture and ensure that your team will work well together.
Of course, it's easy for some people to fake it in an interview, so you may need to evaluate them in other ways to ensure they're a good fit.
2. Try out a new developer with a small project first.
Although you might think you've identified your ideal candidate, just to be sure you should give him or her a small, non-critical project. That can let you observe the person in action and provide additional information beyond the job interview.
You can see how efficient the candidate is in delivering products and how buggy the final product is. Did he or she go above and beyond to get the product delivered? How creative was the solution? How well did he or she work in a team and communicate problems and delays?
3. Pick a developer with aptitude, not a particular skill set.
In the tech space, skills become obsolete every two years, give or take. So, it's better to hire a web developer who can learn new technologies easily rather than someone who knows a specific technology now but may not adapt when a new one comes along.
The easiest way to detect whether someone will adapt well to change is to ask questions that will reveal whether a Web developer has a love for learning. For example:
Related: 5 Steps to a Stress-Free Website Redesign
4. Don't ask trivia questions about programming.
These are examples of trivia questions you want to avoid asking when interviewing web developers:
While such information may seem useful, trivia questions are often a terrible way to determine if someone is smart. They just single out people who can memorize things.
As a rule of thumb when I conduct technical interviews, I never ask questions that can be easily searched for and found online. Instead, I focus on open-ended questions and listen. What I look for is how much passion candidates show in their answers and how well they communicate and explain tech terms.
Some examples of open-ended questions:
5. Hire slow, fire fast.
Take your time when hiring, but if you realize the person isn't working out, let him or her go as fast as you can. An ineffective web developer can be disruptive to the entire team and potentially the entire project.
At Webgrrls.com, I made a significant hiring mistake a few years ago and let that person stay on for far too long. Although he was a talented lead developer, he'd sometimes disappear for days, missing important deadlines. Missing deadlines can be especially detrimental to startups where resources are tight and the ability to develop and improve products quickly and efficiently can make or break them.
The fire-fast rule may be difficult to follow in small companies where there's often a feeling of everyone being in it together and forming close friendships. But don't let that stop you.
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Mohammed Ali is a website designer. He is also an amazingly confident kid! The 16-year-old recently rejected a £5 million offer for a website he designed in his bedroom! That's over Rs. 42 crores he said no to!
Ali, is responsible for having designed weneed1.com, a price comparison website, believes that it will
be worth a lot more in future.
A buyout that could have literally made him a millionaire was offered just before Christmas. The kid said, as reported by Metro ,
"We met the investors in London, they were a global data driven company, and they didn't realise I created all the technology involved. The main reason we rejected the offer was because, if the technology and concept is worth millions already, just think how much it will be worth once people use it."
Of course, he realises the big risk he took by rejecting the offer but Ali wants his website to become a household name.
And it's not the first time the genius boy has won something big. His video game 'Project 2006' previously earned him a £30,000 reward!
His website, that Ali co-created with his 60-year-old business partner, Chris Thorpe, will launch on January 28.
Artist Fin Lee was living the not-so-glamorous freelance life, when they got the gig of a lifetime.
In fact, if you watched the 2016 Grammys, you probably saw their work. They designed and illustrated the costumes Lady Gaga's backup dancers wore during her tribute to David Bowie.
After years of struggling to catch a big break, Lee (artist name: Lostboy ), who identifies as queer and uses they/them pronouns, finally got a foot in the door.
You'd think designing costumes for Lady Gaga would be a career-changing milestone. But that's not how things went for Lee.
Lee continued to get the occasional illustrator job, but still had to work as a barista to make ends meet. Occasionally, they'd be in the running for a big, exciting gig again, only to watch as someone else got the job instead. Lee noticed a troubling and frustrating pattern to who that "someone else" often was. Though not always the same person, these artists had a few traits in common — namely, they were male, and often white, straight, and cisgender too.
"I think the way our society is — we're used to seeing a certain type of person in a certain type of field," Lee explains.
Employers or potential employers often aren't aware they might have subconscious biases influencing their hiring process, but the data doesn't lie. This is a problem.
According to a study recently published in the American Sociological Review , white men are more than three timesas likely to get called in for a job interview than a woman with the same qualifications. And that discrimination gets exponentially worse for transgender women.
So where do you go to find work when a potential employer's subconscious biases about who you are prevents them from seeing the good work you're capable of doing?
The turning point in Lee's career came when they became an early user of a new website called Women Who Draw .
Women Who Draw is a database of artists designed to give marginalized artists visibility and a deeper sense of community in a competitive field. The website specifies that it is "trans-inclusive and includes women, trans and gender non-conforming illustrators."
Lee was brought on as a beta tester by one of the site's creators, San Francisco illustrator Wendy MacNaughton . MacNaughton, together with fellow creator and artist Julia Rothman , hoped Lee, a queer Asian artist, could offer advice on how they wanted to see the site operate.
Lee happily obliged. "It's the first of it's kind that I've seen where it's so inclusive," Lee says.
"Women [on the site] can choose how they want to identify in terms of their race, orientation, location, religion," says MacNaughton. "There are many other ways people identify, but those four seemed very relevant in terms of visibility, and useful for art directors when they're looking for specific people who might have specific experience, expertise, or perspective."
For employers who want to hire more diverse illustrators, Women Who Draw is an incredibly helpful resource.
Heather Vaughan, an artist and art director for a gaming company, explained over email that "[Women Who Draw] actually came at a really great time. She says she was "specifically looking to find female artists to work with ... since women in games are an even smaller group."
Today, Women Who Draw features over 700 artists, with portfolios that are an incredible representation of diversity, both artistically and demographically.Gracia Lam, who is Asian-Canadian and identifies as gay, says that Women Who Draw makes it so much easier for clients to choose illustrators who can help tell "fuller, more well rounded" stories.
Similarly, Annelise Capossela, a Brooklyn-based illustrator, says that Women Who Draw helps art directors who are looking to diversify their hiring pool and make the conscious choice to search for illustrators and artists who have "uniquely personal insight into certain topics or experiences."
Shortly after Women Who Draw's public launch in December 2016, Lee got their first big editorial job.
On Christmas Day, Lee got a call from Rodrigo Honeywell, the Art Director of the travel section at the New York Times, offering Lee an opportunity to illustrate the feature image for an upcoming article.
Honeywell found Lee through Women Who Draw's database.
Lee has also seen a major uptick in visits to their website since WWD's database launched — over 600 hits on the first day alone.
Lee has come a long way in the year since the 2016 Grammys. But it was Women Who Draw that really helped them open the door to a full-time career as an artist.
Thanks to all the exposure from Women Who Draw, Lee now has a full-time job with an illustration agency that represents artists. They no longer have to serve coffee.
While that's great news for them, equal opportunities for artists like Lee may diminish under a Trump administration. There couldn't be a better time for a site like this.
"For someone who's part of a marginalized community, I feel like I'm finally being seen," Lee says.
While other platforms have seen significant rises in video content, YouTube remains the king of online video - and as such, it should be a critical consideration in all of your online marketing efforts.
So how can you use YouTube tо gеt more customers and build your business?
Here are some key tips
1. Establish a YouTube Presence for Your Business
First, you need to start with the basics, setting up a brand profile on YouTube.
Setting up a YouTube business profile is easy - you need a Google account to sign up for a YouTube profile, which you'll already have if you use Gmail or if you've ever used Google+. Using your Google account, you can sign into YouTube - from here you can create a brand channel or a specific brand account, which you can connect to your personal profile .
2. Set Up Customized Graphic Background for Branding
Once you have a brand profile established, you can sеt uр аnd customize the background for your YouTube channel .
Your background image will represent your business, so it needs to be professional, and there are a heap уоu can find an inexpensive freelance graphic artist such as Upwork or Fiverr to assist, if required.
Make sure your background image is consistent with аll оf your other online media channels like Facebook and Twitter. This wау, people will come to recognize уоu nоt only bу your brand name, but also by your logo and presence.
Here is an example from Nike:
This simple, yet bold, black and white background instantly grabs your attention and is memorable.
Axonometric projection
is by far the most cost effective way of displaying 3D objects in a 2D
world. Styled in an infinite space where the camera pans only on the X
and Y axis, most graphics are created before the animation phase. That
means there are no surprises and a clear approval process. This style is
most suitable to provide a bird's eye view to give the audience a sense
of the big picture. It could also be used to demonstrate layers,
considering the elements are styled with a strict angles, it makes them
highly stackable. Of course the level of complexity could also be upped
with 3D isometrics. The result, highly complex visuals with constant
movements to narrate the story.
You're finally ready to take the big step: It's time to get a website for your small business, or to get a major refresh of your old site.
And so… now what?
Let's assume you've already tackled the first problem: You know you need this thing built for you. You don't have time to become a self-taught website designer. Neither do most of your peers. 54% of small businesses outsource website and graphic design, according to the WASP Barcode 2016 State of Small Business Report .
But that's just the first of many issues. For instance, what do you want to have done? How much will it cost? Where will you find this designer? How will you tell if they're good or not?
They're all really good questions. Here's how to answer them:
What do you want to have done?
Knowing the scope of the work helps you figure out what a realistic budget should be. It's also critical for choosing which website designer to hire. For instance, if you're a very small local business (aka a "micro business"), you may only need a six-page website. These basic pages might be enough:
That's one lean website, but if you're just starting out and you don't have a big budget, it's a great first step.
Or maybe you already have a basic site like that, but it's old and not mobile-friendly. Say you want to add a simple blog, a couple more product pages, and give the whole thing a new look.
Whatever you want for your business website, write it down. Think about it for a bit. Ask your employees or your peers what they think about your site. Or even better – ask a few of your customers what they think of your website.
From all that input, write a short list of must-do, must-have things. Be really specific about what you want done. Write it all down. You're basically writing out what you want the designer to do.
Caption: It's okay to "steal" elements you like from other websites for your own site.
Find sites you really like
Want to assure your success even more? Spend an hour or two looking through websites that are similar to yours or in a complementary niche.
Make detailed notes about what you like about these sites. See a contact page you love? A typeface you want to use? Make a note of it and capture the link.
You'll be capturing concrete, actionable information for your
designer as you do this. It'll cut down the time it takes to create your
site, and thus reduce your costs by a lot. It's also one of the best
ways to ensure you end up with a site you'll really like.