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Located in the heart of Mecca, this family-friendly hotel is steps from King Fahad Gate and Well of Zamzam. Abraj Al-Bait Towers and Great Mosque of Mecca are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
This hotel features 3 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 1487 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, along with conveniences such as refrigerators and coffee makers. 24-hour room service and WiFi are standard, as are LCD TVs with digital channels.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Swissotel Makkah
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. 3 meeting rooms are available. This Art Deco hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
- Number of restaurants - 3
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Free breakfast
- Laundry facilities
- Year Built 2011
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Total number of rooms - 1487
- One meeting room
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of floors - 43
- Free WiFi
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Computer station
- Multilingual staff
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms:
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Bathtub or shower
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Air conditioning
- Room service (24 hours)
- Desk
- Bidet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Slippers
- Turndown service
- Digital TV service
- Free toiletries
- WiFi (surcharge)
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ajwaa Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Cafe Swiss - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Al Rowad Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 5 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- No onsite parking is available.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: SAR 15 per hour (rates may vary)
Hotel Name
- Makkah Swissotel
- Swissotel Makkah
- Swissotel Makkah Hotel
- Swissotel Makkah Hotel Mecca
- Swissotel Makkah Mecca
We should mention
Only Muslims are allowed to enter the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property. Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.


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Album Rating: 3.5The length aspect is very true.
Album Rating: 4.5on the other hand there's a great atmosphere all along.
Album Rating: 3.5It's worth the sacrifice, way beyond the ties that bind!
Sorry, your avatar reminded me of that. The atmosphere is cool, yeah.
Album Rating: 4.5lol,
Every broken man
Comes to understand
that he'll never find paradise
When all that he wants
Was there all the time
so I'm cominh home...
Love the lyrics of this song (that's why I chose this avatar...)
Album Rating: 3.5That album is one of modern hard rock's highest points.
Album Rating: 3.5You can't not like them haha.
Yeah, title track is best song on here.
Album Rating: 3.5The devil put dinosaurs here / Jesus don't like a queer / No problem with faith / Just fear
Album Rating: 3.5Enjoy 5'ing Dirt later.
Album Rating: 3.5Sure, I rec you way too much, eh?
Album Rating: 3.5Well, don't need energy for Dirt. To quote something from one of the reviews for it on the site: "If the lyrics to the title track and the delivery by Staley alone is not enough for you to seriously contemplate suicide then you are not listening to this album in the correct environment".
Album Rating: 5.0Pure Brilliance!
Album Rating: 2.5wait...you haven't heard dirt?
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Album Rating: 5.0The Album is a classic - hence the 5!
how did this get so many votes already?
Album Rating: 5.0Because it is a kick ass album and word spreads fast with kick ass albums!
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Album Rating: 2.5lol
The Album is a classic - hence the 5!
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Review for Make A Difference, Karnataka, , India
It is not everyday that you get a chance to truly Make A Difference. I am speaking for all those who have gone through that phase- "I want to help those less privileged." All those who have pondered over a way to help the society, a viable method to try and restore equilibrium between the rich and the poor. All those who have in their most fantastic dreams, imagined themselves as a savior; a beacon of light to help fulfill the dreams of other, less fortunate individuals. All those who have spent hours at trendy cafes discussing the good and the bad, the oughts and ought-nots, passing judgments, and lamenting at the lack of education among the children of India. If you can identify with any of these above things, then stop talking. Stop talking now. Do something. Join MAD. Even the most cynical person would be forced to acknowledge that the guys who run MAD are true servants of the society. And professional, tech-savvy, organized servants, with a clear goal. I am bowled over by their commitment to MAD, and have been infected by the same fervor too. It is not every day that you get a chance to truly Make a Difference. Don't lose it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
their scheduling of classes, setting of syllabus, appointing of heads, regular productive meetings.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
they have proved that it is not that complicated to Make a Difference.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all kinds. It is difficult to generalize. Students in junior college, senior college, people at regular jobs, home-makers...all sorts of people!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make India increase its literacy rate by at least 20%. No jokes.
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Innovation, Content Marketing and Becoming the Competition
I'm a big fan of Daniel Burrus and his Techno Trends newsletter.
Truthfully, I have only a limited appetite for the techy future stuff. This may seem crazy, but I'm not a big technology guy in general. I grew up in the woods of Upstate New York creating new worlds in the forest behind my house.
That doesn't mean I don't love the Internet.
I do.
I love the ease of communication and accessibility that technology affords us…
…but as far as gadgets go and the next wave of smartphone…
I could care less.
I'm a story teller.
I'm a content marketer.
I'm a believer in helping others and building relationships.
If technology helps me do that, I'm all for it.
So I don't read Daniel Burres's newsletter for the technology stuff. What I admire about Daniel Burrus, why I think his newsletter is such a fantastic resource, is because he singularly focused on innovation.
I love innovation.
Love it…
…and subsequently I try to read, listen to, watch and meet innovators as often as I can. I want to infect myself with the innovators spirit.
Becoming the Competition
In Daniel Burrus's most recent newsletter he gave the following thought about Google and their social media efforts with Google+:
"This is where it looks like some mistakes started to occur, because Google shifted their focus from 'innovation' to 'beating the competition.'
One of the problems of focusing on the competition is that you end up competing with them. In contrast, when you focus on innovation, you become the competition. That's a big difference."
Let's take Google, Google+ and social media out of the discussion. That point isn't whether or not Google has made mistakes in it's creation and integration of Google+.
What I would like to discuss are the words in bold.
"…when you focus on innovation, you become the competition."
That's a very powerful thought.
I see this everyday. I work in insurance. Some of my would be competition includes GEICO, State Farm, Progressive, Nationwide, All State… Mega-companies that spend ridiculous amounts of money to advertise their insurance products.
Do you think it's possible for me to "beat" any of the companies I just named?
Shit no… it would be impossible.
It would be impossible if I say them as competition…
I have absolutely no chance to beat the mega-insurance carriers, no chance at all…
…if I play their game.
I'm sure you deal with the same issues in your industry.
So if we have no chance to beat our Big Box competitors what are we as small business professionals and entrepreneurs supposed to do?
We Friggin' Innovate
We become the competition.
We small business professionals…
We entrepreneurs…
We solo-preneurs…
We main-street, real-life, community-based businesses…
…and it all starts with our story.
To me, content marketing is the innovation.
To me, figuring out…
…emotion driving,
…revenue generating ways of telling the small business story is innovation.
Because our story is the Ace in the Hole. Our Big Box competitors don't have a special story. They don't have a community to rally.
Innovation is figuring out how to deliver your story in a way that integrates into peoples lives not interrupts.
This is content marketing.
When you use content marketing to innovate your story and how you tell your story… you become the competition.
No one has the story you have.
No one can tell your story the way you can.
Get your hands out of your pockets and get them on the damn keyboard.
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How do you innovate your story? What part of your story allows you compete against your Big Box competitors? Does innovate your story make sense?


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Grant funds Canisius College cancer research
A Canisius College biochemist will use a $136,500 grant from the National Science Foundation to try and develop a better way of treating cancer patients.
Jeremy L. Steinbacher, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Canisius, is researching microscopic "nano-vehicles" that could allow higher doses of cancer-fighting drugs to be delivered directly to malignant tumors, while reducing the side effects suffered by chemotherapy patients.
"The toxicity of many drugs limits the amount that can be administered, especially for many chemotherapies used to treat cancer," said Steinbacher. "If we can do this, we can then deliver higher doses of the drug to just the tumor and patients suffer fewer side effects or less damage to health tissues."
Steinbacher's work will focus on developing a new class of fluorine magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents that can be used both to identify diseased tissue and to deliver drugs to that tissue.
Steinbacher will carry out his research with the assistance of undergraduate students at Canisius, who also will collaborate with researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the University at Buffalo.


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First North Western was a train operating company in the United Kingdom serving North West England. A subsidiary of First Group, it lost its franchise in 2004. The company when first privatised was known as North Western Trains and was owned by Great Western Trains which was a partnership between Great Western's management and First Group. Eventually First bought the management team out and renamed the company. North Western Trains took over from the British Rail sector North West Regional Railways which was known for a short time as Network North West. First North Western services are now mainly operated by Northern Rail with Manchester Airport to Windermere/Barrow services are now operated by TransPennine Express, Manchester Piccadilly to Llandudno, London/Crewe to Holyhead, Bidston to Wrexham and Llandudno to Ffestiniog services operated by Arriva Trains Wales and Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston services operated by Virgin Trains.
First Great Eastern was a railway company that operated suburban, local and medium distance train services from London Liverpool Street via Romford to Essex and Ipswich. From April 1, 2004, all First Great Eastern services were transferred to 'one', a new company operating all services from Liverpool Street. Most lines previously served by First Great Eastern are electrified (25 kV AC overhead catenary) with the exception of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line, which is served by diesel units. It lost the franchise in April 2004 to the National Express Group when it was re-let as the expanded 'Greater Anglia' franchise.
Network SouthEast (NSE) was a sector of British Rail that principally operated commuter trains in the London area and inter-urban services in the densely populated South-East of England. It was formed in 1986 when BR was sectorised (see British Rail brand names for a full history). In the privatisation of British Rail on 1st April 1994 it was broken into a number of franchises.
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Arriva Trains Northern was a train operating company that operated passenger trains in Northern England. The company had previously been known as Northern Spirit before being taken over Arriva.
Anglia Railways was a British train operating company, owned by GB Railways, which between 5 January 1997 and 31 March 2004 operated mainline trains out of London Liverpool Street station and a number of local rail services in East Anglia. It also introduced a pioneering service outside of the territory inherited with the franchise. The service was called "London Crosslink" and ran from the Great Eastern Main Line via North London Line to Basingstoke. This service ran from 30 May 2000 to 28 September 2002.
Central Trains is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, running local and cross-country "Citylink" trains in central England. The companys operations are centred on Birmingham in the West Midlands. The franchise covers 1300 miles of the busiest lines in the UK, three times more than Midland Mainline, calling at 300 stations, and has more than half a million passenger-journeys a week. On 19 October 2004, Transport Secretary Alistair Darling announced that at the end of the current franchise in 2006, Central Trainss routes will be divided between the Silverlink, Chiltern, Virgin Cross Country, Midland Mainline and Northern Rail franchises. The end of the franchise has now been delayed until November 2007.
wagn was a franchise operator of commuter train services on the Great Northern route out of London King's Cross and Moorgate stations. In December 2005, wagn lost the franchise to run these routes, which was taken over on 1 April 2006 by FirstGroup plc as successful bidders for the new combined Thameslink-Great Northern franchise. FirstGroup operates under the new First Capital Connect brand.
Thames Trains was a British railway company franchised (from September 1996, following the privatisation of British Rail, until 31 March 2004) to run regional and suburban trains from London Paddington station to destinations in the home counties west of London, to Worcester, Hereford and Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Reading to Gatwick Airport service. With effect from 1 April 2004, the now-defunct Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) transferred the franchise for these services to First Group, which also held the Great Western franchise (branding it as First Great Western) running long-distance services from Paddington station. First rebranded the franchise as First Great Western Link, which ran for two years. Both franchises were merged into the Greater Western franchise on 1 April 2006, in accordance with the SRA policy of having only one company running train services into any one London terminus. The new franchise, which also incorporates the former Wessex Trains franchise running regional services in the South-West of England, was also awarded to First Group, which runs it as First Great Western.
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Readers find a family member in old Houston photos
Published 1:59 pm, Tuesday, December 24, 2013
When I wrote about a collection of old Houston photos by Life magazine photographer Dimitri Kessel back in November, I was pleased to find that many of our readers were as interested as I was to get a glimpse of city life back in the 1940s.
Several of the families pictured - Cullen, Hofheinz and Hobby - are easily recognizable to anyone who drives around town, takes in a show or buys a plane ticket in Houston.
I was surprised, however, to find that two Chron.com readers found an even more familiar face while clicking through the slideshow. They shared stories of an "unidentified" Houstonian captured by Kessel's lens:
"This was a wonderful article. Having been born in Houston in 1945, I was fascinated by the photos from that time. Most of all, I am thrilled to see two of my grandfather Mr. A. T. (Cap) McDannald. He is the "unidentified man" in photos #25 & 26. My grandfather was an oilman (Mac Drilling Co. & McDannald Oil Co.), friend of Glenn McCarthy and others featured here, and a contributor of paintings & Native American artifacts to Houston museums."
- Elizabeth Hall Walker
"The unidentified gentleman in photos 25 and 26 is my grandfather, A. T. (Cap) McDannald, an oilman and rancher. He arrived in Texas from Missouri around 1900 aboard a cattle car, and always kept the bill of lading, which read "16 cows and one boy" above his desk as a reminder of his origins. Unfortunately I do not readily recognize the surroundings--if I had to guess, I would say either out in Ft. Bend County or up around Humble, Texas, where he had ranching operations at around the time of the photographer's visit.
I could share a lot of stories of Houston and my grandfather while growing up here in the 1950's. Thanks for publishing these photos--they generated a number of great memories!"
- Robert D. LaRue
And, Houston surveyor Karen Rose recognized something else while browsing Kessel's photos:
"'An aerial view of housing project in Houston' is a view of River Oaks at the corner of Chevy Chase Drive and Mockingbird Lane looking north up Mockingbird Land with Sleepy Hollow Court in the foreground. The island in the foreground has changed somewhat as a large sanitary sewer lift station was constructed underneath it in the 1980's."
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Nationwide defends morbid Super Bowl commercial
Late Sunday after the game, Nationwide issued a statement responding to the backlash generated by its ad narrated by a dead child.
Negative responses to the ad flooded social media soon after viewers' jaws were done dropping, and proved the death of a child and celebratory events aren't necessarily a match made in heaven.
In the ad, Nationwide told the viewer that preventable injuries around the home are the leading cause of childhood death in America, and in a statement, Nationwide said, "The sole purpose of this message was to start a conversation, not sell insurance."
The ad also inspired a series of spoofs, including this one that made the rounds on Twitter quickly after that game-ending interception by the Patriots:
It was Jared Smith, a software developer in Charleston, S.C., who sent that meme in a tweet, and he said he hit send because the ad angered him. It had incredible reach, especially given the minimal effort require to generate a meme. Smith's tweet has garnered over 20,000 retweets.
Full statement
"Preventable injuries around the home are the leading cause of childhood deaths in America. Most people don't know that. Nationwide ran an ad during the Super Bowl that started a fierce conversation. The sole purpose of this message was to start a conversation, not sell insurance. We want to build awareness of an issue that is near and dear to all of us-the safety and well being of our children. We knew the ad would spur a variety of reactions. In fact, thousands of people visited MakeSafeHappen.com, a new website to help educate parents and caregivers with information and resources in an effort to make their homes safer and avoid a potential injury or death. Nationwide has been working with experts for more than 60 years to make homes safer. While some did not care for the ad, we hope it served to begin a dialogue to make safe happen for children everywhere."
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MI juego no trajo codigo de serie, lo compre en una tienda llamada GAMERS y no creo que no sea original porque me vino con todo y libro , pero he estado buscando el codigo de serie y no lo encuentro??? Deberia cambiarlo?? solo tiene 1 dia que lo compre he leido todo y no lo veo, Solo me traje el codigo de online pass y el de game acces code.DONDE PUEDO PREGUNTAR POR UNO?
MI game don't bring the serial code, I buy it in a store called GAMERS and don't think it isn't original because came with everything and book, but I've been looking for the serial code and can not find??? Should I change it??, I buy it one day ago and I read everything, but I couldn't find it , It just brought the online pass code and the game acces code.WHERE I CAN GET ONE?
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The Tsubo Wexler mates oxford brogue styling with sneaker tech for piece of footwear that feels more like a sneaker than a dress shoe. Regular guys will love these. Tsubo also teamed with Bowery Lane Bicycles for a custom bike, complete with shoe shine station, as seen at PROJECT Las Vegas. See that, and more images of the shoe, in our gallery.
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Pittsburg State University supports efforts to advocate on behalf of higher education. We encourage the legislature to work toward the restoration of funding for all 32 public colleges and universities; restoration of funding for deferred building maintenance; support for a School of Construction at PSU; support for innovative financial assistance programs such as the Regents' KAN-HELP program, which will provide financial aid for middle and low-income state university students; continued funding of the Regents' KAN-ED program to ensure Kansans throughout the state have access to high-speed broadband internet, and completion of a four-lane highway 69 through southeast Kansas.
The State of Kansas has a proud history of supporting its higher education infrastructure, and we ask our legislature to continue this commitment to the citizens of Kansas. A healthy educational system provides opportunities for people to develop to their full potential; boosts the Kansas economy by providing a skilled workforce and allows academic institutions the ability to serve the educational, cultural and economic needs of their local community.


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A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights to preliminary and detention hearings Wednesday.
Amine El Khalifi, of Alexandria, Va., was arrested Friday and charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. On Wednesday afternoon, he was ordered held pending indictment.
In December, the 29-year-old discussed plans to attack an Alexandria office building and a synagogue with an undercover FBI operative he thought was a member of al-Qaida, authorities said.
Later, El Khalifi allegedly volunteered to wear a suicide vest and to kill himself in a martyrdom operation at the Capitol, according to authorities. His arrest came after a lengthy FBI investigation.
El Khalifi went as far as to don the suicide vest provided to him by the undercover operatives before he was arrested, according to an FBI affidavit. The suicide vest turned out to be inert, and a gun that had been provided to him to shoot his way past security guards also was inoperative. The public was never in danger, officials said.
According to court papers, El Khalifi told his supposed co-conspirators that he would be happy if he could kill 30 people in the attack.
It is not entirely clear how El Khalifi came to the attention of authorities. Court papers state only that a confidential source reported El Khalifi to the FBI in January 2011 after he allegedly met with others at an Arlington residence and told others that the group needed to be ready for war, and that he agreed with others who believed the war on terror to be a war on Muslims. One individual at that meeting produced what appeared to be an AK-47 rifle.
El Khalifi is a native of Morocco who has been living illegally in the U.S. for more than a decade, according to court documents.


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I've been a garment sewer since a kid (made my own wedding dress and burned out for 3 years afterwards), but have just started quilting since the spring. So far I've finished a crib quilt top I made 6 years ago, and sewed a queen size for our bed and a smaller one for my parents. All simple designs since I'm still struggling with the accurate 1/4" seam.
I live in the East Bay and have two young high-energy girls that love to do all sorts of arts and crafts. My eldest (7) just finished her first quilt and is bugging me about finishing the quilt for her bed. Getting her to sew a straight seam allowance is difficult, however.
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A family gathering took a frightening turn yesterday afternoon off an island near Mashpee, when a father rescued his 3-year-old son in what officials called a near-drowning, according to the local fire department. Lieutenant Michael Evaul of the Mashpee Fire Department said in a phone interview that the man pulled his son from the water at about noon. It was unclear how the child got into the water. Evaul said the boy, who lives in Redding, Conn., was with several relatives on Washburn Island, which is about 1 mile from Mashpee. Evaul could not say how long the boy was in the water or whether he was conscious when his father pulled him out. The child was not identified. The Mashpee police harbor patrol unit brought the boy to the mainland, and he was taken to Falmouth Hospital before being transferred by MedFlight to Children's Hospital Boston, Evaul said. The boy's condition was not known yesterday.
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Selma Blair Fired From 'Anger Management'
After a raging feud with star Charlie Sheen, Selma Blair has left the FX comedy "Anger Management".
Sources tell E! News that Sheen wanted Blair off the show after she complained about his work ethic to the show's executives.
Lionsgate, the show's production company, issued a statement Tuesday which read, "We are confirming that Selma Blair will not be returning to Anger Management and we wish her the very best."
Blair, who has been with the show since it premiered last year, played Sheen's therapist who shared a "friends with benefits" relationship with Sheen's character.


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LA inks Huckaby, Smith to contracts
LA inks Huckaby, Smith to contracts
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have signed journeyman catcher Ken Huckaby and journeyman right-handed pitcher Travis Smith to Minor League contracts with invitations to Major League Spring Training camp.
Huckaby, 35, has played parts of the past six seasons with five different Major League teams after originally being drafted and signed by the Dodgers. He played in eight games with Boston in 2006.
Smith, 34, has pitched parts of five seasons in the Major Leagues, including one start with the Atlanta Braves in 2006. He was originally drafted by Milwaukee in 1995.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Joique Bell: Recapping Bell's Week 15 Fantasy PerformanceDecember 17, 2013
Bell ran nine times for 24 yards Monday against Baltimore. He added one reception for 23 yards.
Bell returned to his normal change-of-pace role as Reggie Bush returned from a one-week absence after injuring his calf. That's a trend that won't change in Week 16 as long as Bush's injury doesn't flare up during practice in advance of Sunday's matchup with the Giants.


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5 Tips to Instantly Improve Violin Tone
Our article featuring 5 "quick fixes" to improve your guitar playing got some great reader responses, so we figured we'd share the love with our violin players as well! For violinists, you've got a few more things to think about, such as your bowing technique and the position of your wrist. Your violin teacher can help you learn the basics, but outside of your lesson time, it's up to you to remember what to do.
So without further ado, here are 5 important things to consider that can make a huge impact on your violin tone:
1. Pressure of the Bow
This can affect tonal quality, so experiment with adding slight pressure and increasing it as you draw the bow.
The first finger of your bowing hand is where most of the pressure is applied. You'll want to work with a qualified teacher on this, since bowing technique is such a critical aspect of learning to play well.
2. Where the Bow is Applied is on the Strings
You'll find there's a "sweet spot" where the strings are the most responsive to the drawing of the bow without any harshness in tone. Every violin is different, so you'll want to experiment with yours.
Many times this might be directly between the end of the fingerboard and the bridge. If you play above the fingerboard, you'll notice the violin loses presence and volume. (Keep in mind, though, that some songs call for this mellow tone.)
3. Keeping Your Bow Straight
As you draw the bow over the strings, you'll want to focus on keeping the bow as straight as possible. Try practicing this technique by drawing the bow from the lowest part to the tip of the bow.
As you draw the bow its entire length, carefully observe the angle you're playing at, and make sure that you're drawing a straight line across the strings.
Keep the speed of the bow consistent, and be careful to allow the bow to exert its own pressure against the string with natural gravity.
4. The Amount of Rosin You Apply
If you have too much rosin, there will be a scratchy sound as you draw the bow. With too little, the tone will seem to disappear as you draw the bow.
If you find that you've applied too much rosin, do not attempt to clean the hair. Cleaners and oils can ruin the capability of the hair to grab the string and create a clear pitch. It's best to play until the rosin slowly dissipates.
5. Your Grip on the Bow
A few things to consider include: do not grip your bow too tightly, do not add unnecessary pressure to the bow, be sure to rest your little finger on the top of the bow, and keep your entire bowing arm and hand as relaxed as possible.
Playing without added tension will also help you to prevent discomfort and injury. Check out this guide to playing pain free for more tips.
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My daughter isn't going to have a 1st birthday party....
And I feel bad about it.
And I also feel bad about feeling bad.
It's a TRADITION. It's fun. It's messy. And my boys were celebrated in that way.....and it hurts that she's not going to get to.
On the other hand, the reason I had to cancel. My grandma has been in the hospital all week. They sent her to a bigger hospital. She was supposed to have surgery today.....it couldn't happen. She's not strong enough. They've been trying to find a way around it all week, but they can't.
She has a 50/50 chance of making it through surgery. But if they don't do it at all....she won't live. I feel HORRIBLE for feeling bad about this.
She'll be having the surgery tomorrow. Saturday was supposed to be Christlynn's first birthday party.
Or have bday a few weeks later ......
srry about ur Nana
Make it when you can 1st partys are fun sorry to hear about your grandma but I would not pass up my childs party..
So sorry about your Grandmother. Maybe you can do the party a little bit down the road.


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Beginning in the Fall 2013 semester, the Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and School Improvement is a cohort-based doctoral program capitalizing on faculty expertise in the College of Education. The program provides a structured curriculum with early development and ongoing support for students as they work to complete their doctoral dissertation. The Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and School Improvement is designed to meet a specific need to develop the capacity of PreK-12 school leaders (including teacher-leaders and education leaders across the range of policy and non-profit agencies) to significantly improve student academic achievement and to meet increased accountability mandates. This degree will provide educational leaders with the knowledge and analytical skills to analyze all forms of student-learning data (formative and summative, quantitative and qualitative) in order to accurately identify areas of success as well as areas in need of specific attention to attain school improvement.
Applicants with a leadership role (including school administrator, teacher-leader, policy-maker, policy advisor, staff in philanthropic and not-for-profit agencies, higher education,and educational consulting) in PreK-12 education and a master's degree in a variety of disciplines are eligible for admission. Typically, successful students will hold formal qualifications related to some area of PreK-12 educational practice with three or more years of professional experience in their specializations.
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Working as a Private Investigator Turned Me to Crime
I've always been fascinated by the darker side of human nature, what drives people to commit crimes, and the thoughts behind the actions. I'd been writing since I was a child and even back then, my work was littered with shady goings-on and malicious characters.
So when a friend of the family offered me the chance to work as a private investigator, I leapt at it. I'd left school at age sixteen without any clue of what I wanted to be when I 'grew up,' and I'd already spent a few years drifting between jobs. I didn't know it then, but those years would provide plenty of material for future books.
Back in the 1980s, no qualifications were needed to become a private investigator. All it took was an inquiring mind, a bit of nerve, a camera, and a car. One of the first jobs I received from the head office in London was to investigate the disappearance of a family from a housing estate in the heart of England. I was instructed to visit the property, interview neighbors, take pictures, establish what may have happened, and write a report.
The brief got my mind working overtime. How could an entire family vanish? Why would they leave their home? What were they afraid of? It seemed as if they wanted the world to believe they'd never existed. I did my best to help find the truth (debt had driven them underground), but I'd already concocted my own fate for them.
After I'd reported the job, I remember tapping out a short story based on the deserted house I'd snooped around earlier. An old bike in the back garden, curtains falling from the windows, an overgrown front yard . . . . My fictional family had all been murdered in cold blood.
Another time, I'd been investigating financial fraud on behalf of an insurance company. Foolishly, I found myself alone in a man's kitchen—a very angry man's kitchen, with two snarling German shepherd dogs straining at their leads. He was wearing a grimy vest and reeked of alcohol, insisting that I "must be a cop" and telling me how he "didn't like cops."
It turned out he wasn't very interested in answering the questions I'd been sent to ask but became threatening and intimidating, leaving me to talk my way out of what could easily have become a very unpleasant situation. To this day, I draw upon that terrifying experience when I need to inject raw fear into a scene in my books.
Marital cases were numerous but not always what they seemed. For instance, the time I had to follow a woman to establish whether she was having an affair. She wasn't, but it turned out her husband, who'd hired the detective agency, was.
Or the time when a concerned woman truly believed her often-absent husband had a secret family, but it transpired he was too ashamed to confess to having taken a second job to pay off mounting debts. Or the court papers I served on a wife, only to get caught up for two hours talking with her about how she'd been abused and threatened by her husband.
Relationships are vital in my books, especially those that aren't what they seem. I found many people were willing to talk to me with little prompting, almost as if it was therapy for them. I filed away their stories, fascinated by the deception and heartache hidden within seemingly normal lives.
It all proved invaluable when writing my new novel Until You're Mine, although it wasn't until many years after I left the job that I was ready to write my experiences into novels, weaving stories around the matured ideas.
I like to think of my books as "real-life fiction," making my readers think: What if this happened to me? What would I do in that situation?
I'm grateful for those days working as a private investigator, for giving me flashes of insight into other people's lives, although nowadays I prefer to play it a bit safer and research the crimes for my novels by chatting with detectives in the police force.
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Americans, working together
''What exactly was this? I can't control what people thought this was. I can only tell intentions. This was not to ridicule people of faith. Or people of activism or to look down our noses at the heartland, or passionate argument or to suggest that times are not difficult and that we have nothing to fear. They are and we do. But we live now in hard times, not end times. And we can have animus and not be enemies.'' —Jon Stewart, in his closing remarks at the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
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SGI CTO to Deliver Keynote Address at the Institute of Cancer's Integrative Network Biology Initiative
Dr. Eng Lim Goh to Present on Computer Modeling of Natural and Synthetic Systems
FREMONT, Calif., and READING, England — May 14, 2010 — SGI (NASDAQ: SGI), a global leader in HPC and data centre solutions, announced today that Dr. Eng Lim Goh, senior vice president and chief technology officer at SGI, will present the opening lecture at The Institute of Cancer Research's (ICR) Integrative Network Biology Initiative (INBI) symposium taking place on May 14-15, 2010 in London, England.
The theme of the conference is the use of novel, experimental and computational approaches to study signaling networks, and how network models can be applied to the research of complex diseases such as cancer.
SGI Opening lecture: "Computer modeling of natural and synthetic systems"
"Developments in supercomputing are enabling medical researchers to solve problems that were previously considered unsolvable," said Dr. Goh. "It is an honor for SGI technology to be involved in such significant research and we are proud to be talking at such a prestigious event at the ICR."
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These are all great ways to create a "pano" and for the purist, the only way. My problem is I don't usually know that's what I want until later. My method of creating these wide images is to simply crop them. Cropping is frowned upon by many and I have discussed this before. This is also not the first time I have shared images that were transformed with the cropping tool, but this latest incident fueled a "panoramic frenzy".
The other day I was working on some images to include in a possible presentation for a health care facility and there was one that I liked, but the bare trees of winter made it look a little spookier than I thought appropriate for that setting.
©2012 Dianne Poinski
So I decided to see what it would like cropped a bit.
|©2012 Dianne Poinski - Parkway 1
It may still look a little ominous, but I liked it so much that I started opening up other images to see what they would look like with similar proportions. I may have even gotten carried away a bit, but I thought I would share a few with you today.
|©2012 Dianne Poinski - Clarksburg
|©2012 Dianne Poinski - Jenner
|©2012 Dianne Poinski - Yolo
|©2012 Dianne Poinski - Beach
|©2012 Dianne Poinski - Spring
|©2012 Dianne Poinski - Parkway2
Posting these has made me want to go play with other images, but I won't bore you with anymore.
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Vanilla sugar can be found in high end gourmet and spice stores. Have you ever wondered how to make vanilla sugar? Vanilla sugar does not come inexpensively; you may wonder how to make vanilla sugar. Vanilla sugar can be used in many different ways, instead of regular sugar, use vanilla sugar in your coffee cup in the morning. You can also use vanilla sugar where recipes call for both vanilla and sugar. Want to make some Crème Brule, or even some cupcakes with some vanilla frosting vanilla sugar is the way to take your baked goods to the next level. Also, this makes a wonderful gift for the foodie in your life. So let's get started on how to make vanilla sugar.
How to make Vanilla Sugar
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How to make vanilla sugar
This sugar goes great on many things!
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1 vanilla bean pods
You can use regular sugar to make this, and you will need one vanilla bean pod. Vanilla bean pods can be purchased online or they can be found in many grocery stores. Place sugar into an air tight container. Bruise vanilla bean pods by bending and twisting the vanilla bean with your hands. Open the vanilla bean with a knife by splitting down the middle. Scrape out some of the seeds by running the back of the knife down the inside of the vanilla bean pod. Place the vanilla bean pod and the seeds into the container with the sugar. I like to roughly cut my vanilla bean pod into smaller pieces to help liberate some of the vanilla flavor into the sugar.
Once the two pods are sliced open, cut into smaller pieces put the lid onto the container and shake. Your vanilla sugar will be ready in a couple of weeks. Every day or so shake the container, to help mix everything together, this will make your vanilla sugar taste good. You can use the sugar straight from the container, and you can even add a little more sugar as you use some of the vanilla sugar. You will know the vanilla sugar is done because the sugar won't be white anymore, it will be a lovely off white color with lots of specs of vanilla beans throughout the sugar. One tablespoon of finished vanilla sugar has the flavor of 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Vanilla beans should be soft and pliable when purchased. Do not purchase beans that are hard. The beans should be fat, shiny, and maybe even have some white residue on them. The residue is vanillin, and it s wonderful indicator of the good flavor inside the beans. If you are going to use the seeds for one recipe, consider making vanilla sugar out of the pods that you will have left over from that recipe.
Instead of buying more pricy vanilla syrup for my coffee in the morning, I use vanilla sugar. Do you have any food luxuries that you really enjoy? Can you make any of these luxuries at home to use or even to share with others?Print Recipe
Could I use powdered vanilla instead of vanilla beans? It is ground vanilla beans only, nothing else. It was costly but worth the investment.
Could I use powdered vanilla instead of vanilla beans? It is ground vanilla beans only, nothing else. It was costly but worth the investment.
I did this for a Girl Scout badge about 40 yrs ago. I put two Vanilla beans, scraped from the pods, into a quart jar of white sugar. My Mom & I would make it on Labor Day & let it sit [turning it end-over
once a day]. Then we opened it on Winter Solstice to use in warm milk every night until spring; mmm. Thanks for reminding me of this. …..oh, we also put the empty pods into the honey jar to use in iced-tea during the summer. b/b)O(
I could imagine how the vanilla bean scent would make an incredible aroma.
One of the luxuries in my kitchen is a product called Truffle & Salt. It's a salt product we sell a Williams-Sonoma. It is a small bottle, but you only use a pinch. It's got small bits of shaved black truffle in it and when you open the jar you are transported to an oak tree in France or Italy with either a snorting pig or a dog sniffing out the prized fungi next to you. The small bottle is $28, but as an employee it's one of the things I revel in my discount for. As a matter of fact, I need to make dinner and think a bowl of pasta and some roasted asparagus with Truffle & Salt is the answer! 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration.


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I have nothing but praise for this tv. Crutchfield did a great job getting it me, Setup was a piece of cake and the picture is better than expected. You wouldn't know it's a 60hz tv. It paired right up to my Samsung sound bar. Highly recommend!
Pros: Great picture, easy setup, more features than I could ever use, Wi-Fi, plenty of inputs and ouputs.
Cons: No cons about it.
Very good delivery time
Pros: Good picture and sound
Cons: Lots of things I don't know how to use yet
|Screen Size
|Screen Design
|Aspect Ratio
|Screen Resolution (pixels)
|1920 x 1080
|Screen Refresh Rate
|60 Hz
|Backlighting Type (for LCD TVs)
|LED (direct-lit)
|Quantum Dot Color (for LCD TVs)
|HDR (High Dynamic Range)
|Internet Movie Streaming
|M-GO, Netflix(coming soon)
|Bluetooth Audio Streaming
|Voice Remote
|Picture In Picture
|Parts Warranty
|1 Year
|Labor Warranty
|1 Year
|Type of Warranty Service
|Total Video Inputs
|HDMI Inputs
|Component Video Inputs
|Composite Video Inputs
|RF Inputs
|Ethernet Port
|USB Ports
|Optical Digital Audio Output
1 Rear
|Analog Audio Output
3.5mm Rear
|Power Consumption
|Estimated Yearly Electricity Use (EnergyGuide)
|70 kWh
|Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (EnergyGuide)
|Dimensions & Mounting Information
|Width (inches)
|Height with Stand (inches)
|Height without Stand (inches)
|Depth with Stand (inches)
|Depth without Stand (inches)
|Stand Width (inches)
|Weight with Stand
|23.3 lbs
|Weight without Stand
|18.9 lbs
|Wall Mountable
|Wall Bracket Included
|Pedestal Stand
|Assembly required
Video Features
Audio Features
Network/USB Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options
LED Direct-Lit: Direct-Lit LED backlight technology bridges the gap between lower-cost CCFL (fluorescent) LCD TVs and newer edge-lit LED-LCD TVs. Samsung's Direct-Lit LED-LCD televisions feature LEDs positioned all the way across the LCD panel's back plane (instead of along the side). Unlike "Full-Array" backlight LED-LCD televisions that also feature LEDs positioned along the LCD panel's back plane, the Direct-Lit LED technology uses fewer LEDs and do not offer local dimming. Since there are fewer LEDs, the LCD panel's back plane must be moved farther away from the screen to provide adequate light coverage across the LCD panel, making the TV much deeper than an edge-lit LED-LCD television. Direct-Lit LED backlight technology offers a better picture and is more energy efficient than previous CCFL (fluorescent) LCD televisions, though it requires a much larger cabinet design than newer edge-lit LED-LCD TVs.
Clear Motion Rate 120: Clear Motion Rate (CMR) is Samsung's more comprehensive and accurate measure for how well the LED-LCD TV can display fast-moving images. Previously, motion clarity was expressed simply by the refresh rate, measured in Hz. CMR, however, takes into account all three factors that contribute to motion clarity: panel refresh rate (60Hz), image processor speed and backlight technology. CMR is measured by determining the thinnest line a TV can display in a moving image. The thinner the line, the higher the CMR rating, and the clearer the picture you'll enjoy on the screen.
Wide Color Enhancer Plus + Motion Lighting: With Wide Color Enhancer Plus, you'll witness a wider spectrum of colors on the TV screen, just like the director intended. You'll enjoy enriched colors while watching your favorite movies, and shows, even if it's older, non-HD content. The TV automatically adjust the brightness of the screen in response to the brightness of the room. In bright light, the screen brightens. In dim light, the screen dims.
1080p Resolution: The LED-LCD television displays all inputs at a resolution of 1080p (1920 x 1080). The television's HDMI and component video inputs will accept 1080p (24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i video signals.
Note: The TV has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and Digital Cable (QAM) tuners with an RF-coaxial input, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals.
Picture Control: You can make the following adjustments for an optimum picture.
Note: You can adjust and store Picture Settings for each external device connected to the TV or apply the settings to all inputs and sources.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and one external video source (component/HDMI) simultaneously). The component/HDMI source will be displayed as the main picture, while the TV channel will be displayed in a sub-screen, while which can be moved to each corner of the television's screen. You can switch the audio between the main screen and sub-screen.
DTS Premium Sound: The Samsung LED-LCD TV employs DTS Studio Sound processing with DTS TruSurround and DTS TruDialog which will decode DTS-encoded content, such as TV programming, Blu-ray movies, and streaming media, as well as processes stereo content to deliver an optimized virtual surround sound experience with enhanced bass response, clear dialog, and consistent volume levels through the TV speakers.
Note: The speakers of this TV provide different sound images according to how you position the television. You can select between "Wall-Mount" or "Stand" to provide the best sound quality based on the television's placement.
5-Band EQ + Sound Modes: You can manually adjusts the TV's built-in 5-band EQ (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz) for a more customized sound; or simply choose from the following Preset Sound Modes:
Audio Settings: The Samsung TV offers a variety of audio adjustments to meet your listening needs.
Audio Outputs: The Samsung LED-LCD television provides an analog and digital audio output.
Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the Samsung H5203 series LED-LCD TV so that it can access your home network and online Samsung Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45 Ethernet) or wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network connection automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network connection using these four methods; Automatic, Manual, WPS (PBC), or WPS (PIN). The TV's built-in WiFi supports IEEE 802.11A/B/G/N wireless LAN networks and WEP (open/shared), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), or WPA2-PSK network security.
Note: Samsung recommends a network speed of 10Mbps or above.
WiFi Direct: When using WiFi Direct, you can connect directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung LED-LCD TV without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported.
Apps: Once you have connected the Samsung TV to your home network, you gain access to online apps. You can enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos, music, photos, games, and news. Smart Apps has a growing collection of pay and free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite online content.
Note: Visit Samsung's App Store for a complete list of available Samsung Apps.
Web Browser You can access the internet using the player's Web Brower application. You can search web pages using Google or Bing. You may enter a URL addresses or enter a keyword search. The player will archive your web browser history. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home" page. The playback of Flash videos is also supported. The Web Browser is optimized to fill your connected TV's screen. Use a keyboard and mouse for a more convenient web browsing experience Use a USB-enabled keyboard and mouse (both sold separately) for a more convenient web browsing experience
Note: The browsing experience, however, may not be the same as it is on your computer. The Web Browser is not compatible with Java applications. E-commerce, for purchasing products online is not supported. ActiveX is not supported.
AllShare Services: The Samsung TV offers AllShare Cast screen mirroring and AllShare/DLNA wireless media streaming.
Note: For AllShare/DLNA, Windows PCs with XP and Vista installed require Samsung's PC Share Manager software, which can be downloaded for free from the Samsung Download Center. Not compatible with older Windows OS versions and Mac.
Dual USB Ports: The television is equipped with two USB (type-A) ports. The USB ports can accept a USB mass-storage-class device (5V/0.5A). The USB ports let you view photo and movie files, as well as listen to audio files saved on a compatible USB msc device; like your Android smartphone/tablet (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only) or USB thumbdrive. Files must be formatted in FAT, exFAT, or NTFS. The TV can recognize up to 1,000 files per folder.
Firmware/Software Updates: The television's Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the TV's software & firmware for performance improvements & additional services. You can upgrade in four ways; USB, Internet, Alternative Software, or Standby Mode. The tested television contained firmware version T-NT14MAKUC-1001.1 (as of 6/20/14). Visit the Samsung Download Center for the latest Firmware/Software updates.
Content Discovery: The TV offers two unique ways to search and access your favorite and new content from the TV's tuner and network apps.
RVU Compatible (for DirecTV): This Samsung television is RVU-compatible which means DIRECTV subscribers with the Genie Whole-Home HD DVR can watch live broadcast and stored content from their DVR on the Samsung TV, without the need for an additional Genie Mini Client devices or set-top boxes. However, you will need a DECA unit (sold separately) that converts Coax to Ethernet, which will plug into the Samsung TV's LAN port. Make sure the television has the latest firmware update.
Security: The Samsung LED-LCD TV offers several security features to protect TV, your connected equipment, & family.
Hearing & Visually Impaired: The Samsung H5203 series LED-LCD TV offers Close Captions and an Audio Guide for the hearing and visually impaired. .
ENERGY STAR Compliant with ECO Settings: The Samsung LED-LCD TV is ENERGY STAR compliant and provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power consumption and cut-down on energy costs.
Timers: The Samsung H5203 series LED-LCD TV offers On/Off and Sleep timers for your convenience.
Remote Support + Self Diagnosis: The Samsung Remote Support service offers you one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely diagnose your TV, adjust the TV settings, perform a factory reset, and install recommended firmware updates. Your TV must be connected to your homes wired or wireless network. The Samsung H5203 series LED-LCD TV also provides a Self Diagnosis menu which allows you to check the television for picture, sound, and signal problems.
Note: The television only comes with a brief User Manual. A complete instruction manual is built-in into the TV and can be viewed on-screen. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use the TV's many features.
Wireless Remote (w/ IR Blaster): The supplied IR remote control is designed to operate this Samsung LED-LCD television, plus HDMI-connected Samsung Anynet+ and other HDMI-CEC components. The remote can also be programmed to control satellite/cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and home theaters from other manufactures using the TV's setup menu and the included IR blaster. The remote's buttons are backlit and will light up with a press of a button. This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel Up/Down, and Volume Up/Down, and #5 buttons for the visually impaired.
Note: The television is equipped with a 5-way "joy stick" like button on the rear-panel that lets you control the TV without the remote control.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This TV is enabled with Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC); a feature that makes it possible to control HDMI-connected Samsung and other HDMI-CEC compliant external devices connected to the TV with ease. With Anynet+, you can use the TV remote control to operate all your compatible Samsung Anynet+ and HDMI-CEC devices that are connected to the TV via HDMI. Anynet+ can control up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the same type).
Keyboard & Mouse Compatible: The Samsung H5203 series LED-LCD TV will support a USB-enabled keyboard and mouse (both sold separately), which makes web browsing a lot easier.
Pedestal Stand: The TV is shipped with the pedestal stand unattached. The pedestal stand attaches to the television using the supplied hardware. The pedestal stand does not swivel. The television weighs 23.3 lbs with the stand.
Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes is 200mm (h) x 200mm (v). The threaded inserts require M6 (6mm) machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 18.9 lbs without the stand.
Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and 4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.
Detachable AC Power Cord: The Samsung H5203 series LED-LCD TV comes with a 5' detachable AC power cord. The AC power cord sits 0.1875" out from the rear-panel. The AC power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.8125" from the wall.
Kensington Lock: When mounting the monitor in a public place, you can secure it with an optional anti-theft device called a Kensington Lock (sold separately). This TV has a slot on the rear-panel to accommodate a Kensington Lock device.
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I'm not sure. I bought the TV for a local group that I am on as a raffle prize, so I don't actually use the TV. However, I also have a Chromecast and I plugged it into an open HDMI port on my AV receiver instead of on the TV, then I just switch to that port on the receiver to listen in 5.1 suond. Maybe this would work for you as well. [ Robert Jan 30, 2015 ]
Yes, I do, every day [ mw390 Dec 06, 2014 ]
I have not used the USB function for displaying photos, so I am not able to answer this question for you. Sorry. [ Robert Nov 26, 2014 ]
im not sure, I haven't played any slide shows but you can call Samsung and they will definitely have an answer for you. [ Roman Nov 25, 2014 ]
Darrin I can't answer because I haven't tried it I can try later today or tomorrow and answer again [ Linda Nov 25, 2014 ]
We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question. [ Krissy Oct 22, 2014 ] Staff


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Even though the University of Mississippi elected its first ever black homecoming queen this year, racial unrest is on the rise at the historic Southern institution.
Jamal Woods, a 19 year-old African-American freshman, was racially attacked on the school's campus; and now two civil rights organizations, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Operation PUSH, are offering a $1,000 reward for information about the crimes. The FBI has become involved in the investigation as well.
Woods became the target of racist taunts that began in August. Someone wrote racial slurs on his dorm room door that read, "Blacks are known to steal," followed by profanity that was scrawled on his door along with smeared lotion and two playing cards. Woods asked to be transferred to another dorm because he feared for his life.
Then on November 5th, Jamal Woods' truck (pictured) was vandalized. The tires had been slashed and the hood had the letters "KKK" scratched on to it. The words, "Go Home," had been carved on to the side of the truck, and the tailgate was scrawled with the n-word.
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Snow angels come to the rescue
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:38 am
Among the piles of white snow blanketing Okotoks are angels in disguise, using shovels and snow blowers to clear sidewalks and driveways of snow this season.
Debbie Posey would know. She is the one recruiting them.
The Town of Okotoks team leader for Family and Community Support Services has seven angels under her wing in the Town�s Snow Angel program. Each time she receives a call from someone requiring snow removal she sends one out to work.
This year the demand is higher than ever.
�With the heavy snowfall we had this year we�ve had tons of snow,� she said.
Five people required the service of a snow angel so far this season, compared to none last year.
Most are elderly residents who can�t afford to hire someone or residents who recently underwent surgery. In other cases, it�s people who might need some extra help once or twice in a season.
�They make a huge difference for some of our seniors and people who have had surgery and aren�t able to lift,� Posey said of the snow angels. �It�s a great opportunity for youth that are doing graduation hours or just to put on their resume. It� a feel good type of thing to do.�
With this winter one of the snowiest in years, Posey said they could use a few more angels for their back-up roster.
�Right now we are keeping up,� she said. �We are hoping we don�t have loads and loads of more snow.�
When matches are made, the angels go out after each snowfall to make sure the sidewalk and driveway of the homes they�re assigned to are clear.
Even the snow angels might need an angel of their own if they go away on holidays or, like Al Hagan, are temporarily out of service.
The 71-year-old has been shoveling snow for others for 15 years, having previously owned a snow removal and small landscape company, and never thought twice about helping out.
�There are a lot of seniors who can�t do it and can�t afford to buy snow service,� he said. �My background is in social work so I always helped people. For me that�s what life is all about is trying to be neighbourly and help others.�
Having recently undergone surgery and with a very sick wife, Hagan is now the one reaching out to the Snow Angels program.
�We couldn�t manage without it,� he said. �We are so lucky to have it. People are willing to help when it�s needed. That�s just the primary characteristic of Okotoks.�
Another angel in disguise is Ian Smith, who joined the program this season to keep busy after he went on disability from his work.
�I had some time on my hands and a family member suggested maybe I should do that,� he said. �I did it to get out of the house and help out at the same time.�
A week after he joined was when Okotoks started to get hit with snowstorms.
�I�ve been going out at least one trip a week,� he said. �Any time it snows I�ve got to get out there. Last time I shoveled a route in the evening and had to go back in the morning.�
Smith soon found the program more rewarding than he expected.
�I enjoy getting out and doing it,� he said. �It�s another way to stay active. Volunteering is almost a selfish thing because you feel good about doing it.�
Smith also likes how volunteering gets him connected with people in the community and the message it teaches his eight-year-old daughter, who often accompanies him on his shoveling duties.
�She was questioning why we would do someone else�s shoveling,� he said. �She has an appreciation of it herself. She says she wants to be a snow angel.�
The first house Smith visited, the resident asked him to help her change a light bulb. Smith has offered to help her with other tasks including getting groceries.
�It�s given her an extra support person other than shoveling,� he said.
Posey said anyone can be a snow angel whether they join the program or not.
�I encourage Okotoks residents to be good neighbours on every street,� she said. �If they see a neighbour who hasn�t able to shovel or hasn�t shoveled, be a snow angel.�
For more information about the Snow Angels program or any other volunteer opportunity through the Town of Okotoks go to www.okotoks.ca


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I am no longer actively blogging here but I'd love if you could join me at my new creative lifestyle blog A Girl in Paradise.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Work in Progress Wednesday
This week has been a very productive, because of the nonstop rain, we have been in. Which means I have been getting a lot of sewing done, but before we begin I want to share the mini quilt I received in the I {heart} the 80's Swap. I actually got it last week and I can't believe I forgot to share. I know, how horrible of me. Anyways, Jenn of Jenn of all Trades made me this Awesome mini quilt for my collection.
New Projects:
Apple Core quilt – Well actually this has been on my "haven't touched in forever" list, but I have pulled it out and dusted it off because I had a brainstorm the other night, to make it go easier. I took a lesson from the paper piecing hexi makers out there, but instead of using paper I am used heat resistant template plastic. It doesn't melt when you iron it, so I was able to press some apple core and sew them together like one would sew together hexi's. Now that I have figured out that it works I am planning to put a little tutorial together today and will share more tomorrow.
My First Quilt A Long - I have picked out my fabric and done the math. Now I am just waiting for the mail man to deliver my fabric so we can begin. I am making my 3 year old his first big boy quilt for his new room, and I thought it might be fun to do it together.
On Going Projects:
Memory Quilt - I have made tons of progress here. I have all my blocks put together and laid them out. At first I was a little discouraged that my blocks were not coming out as I had envisioned, but now that they are all laid out I am full of hope again. Now, I am going to leave it here for a few days move some blocks around till I am happy and then sew the quilt top together.
No Progress:
August Bee Blocks
2010 Scrap Quilt
Follow me over to Freshly Pieced to see what everyone else has on their sewing table this week for Work in Progress Wednesday. :)
Labels: memory quilts, miniature quilts, wip
7 comments:
What a cute pac-man quilt -- fun! Your blue memory quilt is going to be so sweet!ReplyDelete
Apple core piecing looks challenging to me! But such a pretty finished product. Good luck! And I love the Pac-Man quilt! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )ReplyDelete
The pacman mini made me smile ear to ear!ReplyDelete
I saw someone with a pacman shirt on the other day and thought it would make a nice quilt and then I see this on your blog! So cute!ReplyDelete
You are such a lucky swap partner! Love the PacMan.ReplyDelete
That PacMan quilt is awesome! You certainly got lucky. That wait on the mailman sure can feel like forever when you're itching to get started on a new project.ReplyDelete
Greetings from the Amish community of Lebanon county. Have a great weekend folks. Richard from Amish Stories.ReplyDelete
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Design Development : While designing this controller their arise some challenges in order to meet my design standards I wanted, I had to developed 4 custom Lego parts for the controllers right control stick for steering from already existing parts that I modified my self with success.
The Design: The design functions no differently than your standard 2Ch R/C controller. The controller features 2 color coded analog control sticks. The color codes Correspond to the Power Functions IR Receiver red & blue color markers to allow for a more accurate connection for the drive & steering motors to the IR Receiver power connections.
The Control Functions: The control functions are standard for any 2Ch R/C controller as you have your standard left and right sticks w/ a red dot on the left stick indicating the throttle & a blue dot on the right stick indicating the steering. The left stick is used to drive your model, Up to go forward & Down to go in reverse, as for the right stick it has a side to side motion for steering & it is as simple as moving the stick to the Left or to the Right to turn in the desired direction.
The Use: I designed this new controller for the easy operation of wheeled Lego R/C models in hope of it being featured in a future wheeled R/C Model Lego kit. I feel that as well as having fun building a Lego model that it would be just as much fun to also build a comfortable controller to operate it with.


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Legal Question in Business Law in North Carolina
If you contribute a name to a company and they use your name and make profit are you entitled to any profit
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You need to speak to a copyrights and patent attorney. It depends on how the name was submitted, what the name was for, and how it can be determined that the name was the reason for the profits.
Answered on 6/24/13, 5:08 am
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I wouldn't call this beautiful -- the nasty production kills any beauty. I don't care about raw production. This goes beyond raw into the territory of being grating to the ears. Now, of course, it's expected -- it's a demo. But I wouldn't call it beautiful.
The songs here do not have the same "zing" that Nattens had, nor the same ethereal, grand, beauty that Bergtatt did. The only impression I get from this demo is a bunch of half baked, unmemorable, meandering black metal songs with some acoustic guitars thrown in for the sake of throwing in acoustic guitars. The drumming is original, I'll give them that.
There is really nothing profound here, just some mediocre black metal. If you love Ulver's old stuff, you'll dig this, just as a view of what led up to Bergtatt. If you're not, you'll find this dull and forgettable. I certainly do. It's good for an occasional listen, for I'll hear what Ulver came from, but I can't stand more than 30 seconds of these songs at a time. When the guitars and drums go into high gear, the mix turns to slush and you can't discern anything.
Conclusion: If you pay money for this, you're a sucker. This would be a good freebie to attach to Bergtatt, but it can't stand on its own merits.


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Should the public be able to declare political affiliation on the electoral register?
In many states in the US people register themselves as "Democrat" or "Republican" (with also various options for "Independent" etc.) when they join the electoral register. These lists can then be used by the parties to hold primaries or caucuses to select candidates, letting only registered supporters of the party to take party. Open primaries* where anyone can vote are also held in some places, but if you only want your party's supporters to vote in a primary then wrapping registering your support into the electoral registration system is a simple and cost-effective way of doing it.
So should a similar system be introduced in the UK?
Possible arguments in favour include:
- It would be cheap and easy to add registering as a supporter of a particular party to the electoral registration system as we already have a list of officially registered political parties and are moving to individual registration. So it becomes a matter of recording one extra piece of information.
- Lists of registered supporters could be used by parties to run primaries for any sort of election they wish, opening up candidate selection from often the small number of party members to the wider group of those willing to publicly state they are supporters of the party.
- Lists of registered supporters would make it easier for parties to get out their vote and so raise turnout.
- Lists of registered supporters would give parties lists of people they could approach for fundraising, potentially opening up party financial support to a large volume of small supporters rather than the current frequent reliance on small numbers of large donors.
* "Open primaries" in the US means letting registered supporters of other parties take part; in the UK it means letting non-members take part.


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When i last time tried to add vectors i got nasty error (in dev-c++) that opens another file .cpp and cite the error, a line that has some iterator.
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Code:#include <iostream> #include <vector> using namespace std; int main() { //Making vectors vector<string> my; my.push_back("Car"); my.push_back("Boat"); my.push_back("Plane"); vector<string> yours; yours.push_back("Jet"); yours.push_back("Parachute"); yours.push_back("Wings"); vector<string> ours(my, yours); return 0; }
plz tell me how to add more than one vector (for example 5 vectors) in one vector ? do i have to specify the size of the vector that is having all the vectors ??


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text: > I have tried with linalg.solve(a, b), where I put a as the > Matrix A - eigen value* unit matrix, and b as the zero matrix. But the > solution returned is a zero matrix, which I really find disappointing. So if you're trying to solve (A - \lambda I) x = b, try appending an extra row to your (A - \lambda I) matrix with all ones; the output of this will be the some of the elements of your eigenvector. Append a 1 to the end of your b. This will exclude the case where x = 0 as valid solution, as you'll then require that \sum_i x_i = 1. You'll probably want to renormalize properly afterwards. Quick and dirty, but should work. --Hoyt -- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Hoyt Koepke + University of Washington Department of Statistics + http://www.stat.washington.edu/~hoytak/ + email@example.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++