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As far as months go, April does whatever the crap it wants. It can be moody, sunny, rainy. It might storm, snow, blow, or blaze. You may be all revved up, hands rubbing together in anticipation, for glorious fields of green ga-ga-goo-goo this-that with Julie Christie trilling through lush green-sounding nonsense in the background - but nooooo! - hold on, there. April is as predictable as a teenager in a long-term text-ing relationship whose 10 fingers have just been broken. April is hot and cold, wet and dry. April is hormonal. Anything can happen.
Historically, April can be a weird month for me. As a kid, it only conjures rather vague memories of sunny slushiness, some rainy days, and anticipation of May. The coming of May meant that summer was around the corner - so April always seemed liked summer's little ambassador - and winter's "don't let the door hit you in the arse". April always unfolded as a month of renewal, of growth, possibility, change. My 21st year, the (previously sweet) renewal came in the form of my Mother's death from cancer, after a year-and-a-half battle. Ten days later (still April), I tried to avoid hitting a possum while driving - and I flipped my car 4 times (sans seat belt, 75 mph) - ended up in the ICU with a whole mess of problems. Hello April! Fantastically strange, 8 years later to the day of the car accident, I was shopping alone and lost consciousness - I woke up on the floor, surrounded by about 30 people and I had no idea where I was! I had a gazillion tests - and no one ever really figured it out. It was probably related to the concussion and scar tissue received from that long ago car accident - but how obscenely odd that it should occur on the exact same day, no? Confounding, and yet, eerily lucid too.
So, when April comes 'round every year - I take notice, I get a bit wide-eyed. It is one of the few months that I actually step back, look around, perform a kind of visual scan, amp up my ever-present hyperchondricism, and BEG the universe for any extra protection it might be willing to cough up in my direction. Come on, man, I've paid some April dues here - surely there is something to spare.
Now that I live in the desert, and no longer have 4 seasons, April is a bit less poignant in terms of weather - but it certainly has not lost its clout toward giving me pause. April is unpredictable, after all, so I'm preparing to be unprepared. Still, many friends and family are wrestling with snow, wind chills, storms, and frosts - waiting for their share of sun, green, budding flowers, bursts of spring. So, in honor of April - our little ambassador of summer - I thought I'd make something fresh, light, clean, airy. And hopefully, it'll help kick the pants off of winter.
So, here's to April - our hormonal, pubescent, unpredictable little month. In spite of - and maybe because of - all her complexities, I do love April - damn teenagers.
Zest Bites
These are better than I thought; I brought 3/4 of my batch into work on a Friday, thinking - "oh, this is too much to bring in - they'll just rot over the weekend in the office". Well, they vanished before 11:00 am. They're like a lemon/lime cheesecake bar, but fluffier; the crust is crunchy, sweet, and dark golden brown. Before you start, a few tips: be sure to use real lime and lemon juice - do not use bottled juices; if you want to kick it up further – use key limes rather than regular limes. You always want to grate zests before juicing (otherwise, the fruit becomes too soft for grating) and, you want to avoid grating the white pith that is just beneath the colored portion of the fruit.
6 ounces animal crackers
4 tablespoons brown sugar
Pinch table salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, minced (grate, measure, then mince)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, minced
Pinch table salt
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg yolk
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, either Key lime or regular
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Place oven rack in middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Cut a 12-inch length extra-wide heavy-duty piece of foil and line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan, allowing excess to overhang pan sides. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. To double this recipe, use a 9x13-inch pan; you will need 2 20-inch sheets of extra-wide foil for the pan and and increased baking time of 1-2 minutes.
Crust: In workbowl of food processor or in a blender, pulse animal crackers until crumbs are evenly fine, about 10 seconds (you should have about 1 1/3 cups crumbs). Add brown sugar and salt; process to combine, about 10 seconds (if large sugar lumps remain, break them apart with fingers). If using blender, transfer to bowl, drizzle butter over crumbs and combine until evenly moistened. If using processor, drizzle butter over crumbs and pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened with butter, about ten 1-second pulses.
Using round side of spoon, press crumbs evenly and firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until deep golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack while making filling.
Filling: In medium bowl, stir cream cheese, zests, and salt until softened and thoroughly combined. Add sweetened condensed milk and whisk vigorously until incorporated and smooth; whisk in egg yolk. Add juices and whisk gently until incorporated (mixture will thicken slightly).
Pour filling into crust, spread evenly with spatula. Bake until set and edges begin to pull away slightly from sides, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack to room temperature, 1-1.5 hours. Cover with foil and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.
Lift bars from baking pan using foil edges; cut bars into 16 squares, cut each square into 4 small triangles. Bars can be refrigerated 2-3 days; crust may soften slightly. Serve cold or let bars stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving.
Look at the little flecks of zest, LOVE that!
Inspiration: Cooks Illustrated and Abe's Mom, Crystal.


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Brightness Level
|Current version: 2.2.0
Price: FREE
This is widget/app, which allows you easily change screen brightness.
Alternative links: Cyrket
5:46 AM on July 30th, 2009
Any chance you could make a widget that toggles between 0% and 100% in 1 click? The only time I need to switch brightness is while driving in my car and the sun is shining on the screen.
1:15 PM on August 17th, 2009
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9:26 AM on September 1st, 2009
Apologize for my bad english, I deliberate on its a gracious hell of your writing. Kind-heartedly I have faced alot of difficulties in this form but your article discretion definately eschew me in future. Say thank you You
10:52 PM on September 4th, 2009
how can we get it to work with Hero ROM (yes, Autobacklight is disabled)?
Any idea?
Thanx for all the great work!
4:18 PM on September 24th, 2009
I would also love this for my Hero. Thanks
Ciao for now
4:57 PM on October 18th, 2009
I can confirm the widget does not work on the Sprint Hero whether I have the backlight disabled or not.
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
October 18th, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Hello Marcus
Probably HTC something changed in hero rom. But it works on other devices and even emulator.
5:12 AM on October 23rd, 2009
I also have the Sprint HTC Hero and noticed the same issue where the backlight would change temporarily, but once the widget is exited the backlight would change back. I did notice though, if using the widget and setting the backlight to a level, then going into "settings, sound & display" it will then move to the level that was chosen in the widget. Not sure if that will help troubleshoot and getting this to work on the Hero.
10:14 AM on October 28th, 2009
I can confirm Jon's post above. The Sprint HTC Hero does register the change to the brightness system setting, but until I go through the usual system menus it won't stay active.
7:23 PM on November 13th, 2009
Is it possible to add the ability to turn on auto brightness via the widget?
saltorio Reply:
April 20th, 2010 at 11:19 PM
I love this widget, but would also like to request an option be added to the brightness selection option to toggle auto-brightness on/off.
ManiacalV Reply:
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:15 PM
I agree. I've seen plenty of widgets and this one is sleek. The only thing that would make it better would be an option to turn auto back on. I'd even be happy with removing one button and allowing: 0%, 33%; 66%; 100%; Auto.
5:53 PM on February 5th, 2010
Hi, everybody!
I just installed this app on my HTC Tattoo (1.6 firmware – Donut), but it doesn't work as expected. I touch the widget and select the brightness, but once selected the brightness settings return to original level.
Does anyone else happens this?
bomba Reply:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Yes also for me!…if you open from the settings->display settings->brightness the brightness goes to the right level. May be is it a bug?
5:18 PM on February 21st, 2010
Hi,I'm just curious about how you can set the brightness programmically.I'm also trying to make a widget for setting the brightness.Would you like sharing a bit that knowledge~Many thanks~
12:02 PM on March 7th, 2010
Can i get logic of that…?
my doubt is how did you display the transparent window over the home screen?
4:56 PM on March 14th, 2010
Can I make a request for a widget that toggle between screen ON and screen time out please?
Thank you for all you widget, they definitely made my phone a more user friendly one!
Thank you very much!
8:27 PM on April 23rd, 2010
Have noticed an issue on my Xperia X10: I I choose 100% brightness via this widget (either by pressing the 100% button or selecting it via the slider), the brightness reverts to whatever it was set to previously (ie: the 100% brightness doesn't take). However, selecting 99% via the slider works fine.
Timo Reply:
July 7th, 2010 at 5:52 PM
The same behavior at my Sony Xperia X10.
The click on the 100% Button set the display brightness to 0%. If I set the Display brightness via build in system setting to 100%, in the widget is shown 99%.
Can you fix this?
Maybe you can ask the system which device it is and if it is an X10 use 99% instead of 100%.
Thanks, Timo
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 7:40 PM
If you want help, please send us phone details collected with our DeviceInfo app.
Gail Reply:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:33 AM
I would like to install Brightness level on my sprint moment android
Timo Reply:
August 9th, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Hi Vladimir,
sorry, I have read your reply just now. But I get the update over the market and this bug is fixed. Great work – thank you very much!!!
Greetings Timo
12:26 AM on July 7th, 2010
The ability to turn on auto brightness still would be a cool feature.
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 7:40 PM
It's ready, but will be released with x10 fix.
12:34 AM on July 15th, 2010
I want to install brightness on my sprint moment android…what do I do?
9:38 AM on July 23rd, 2010
Tried this one on the HTC Desire, but doesn't work. Will there be a version which will work on the Desire ?
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Checked on my Desire and it's works fine. Any more details?
8:33 AM on July 24th, 2010
Has a bug on my Xperia X10. 100% brightness sets the phone to its minimum level of brightnes (it is the same as setting it to 0%).
And I agree with Phogster: It would be nice to be able to set the widged to toggle x% and 100% brightness with one click (20% and 100% for example)
11:08 AM on August 9th, 2010
Works fine here on my Desire with 2.2 and Sense. Is there however a possibility to increase the size of the widget, so that it's the same size as the HTC Settings widgets? It's a tad bit smaller now.
7:09 AM on August 26th, 2010
Hi, I just installed the widget and added it to the home screen. It worked perfectly fine, until I accidentally clicked 0% which turned the whole screen to black. Now, I can't see anything. Is there any way to change it back to something else? Is this working as designed or some kind of error?
Thank you so much!
My device: HD2 – froyoSense build.
Ivan Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 2:26 AM
Same phone, same problem.
Need help!
Kam Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:20 PM
I also turn it to 0% by mistake and my phone is black screened now, HELP please.
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Try to reboot your phone.
Kelly Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Pressed 0%, now my phone is useless.
I need this fixed immediately!!
2:11 PM on September 9th, 2010
What with 'auto' option? In general I always use 'auto', but sometimes i need for a while switch to 100% (very bright environment) or to minimum (reading ebooks at night). Switching back to auto is my main need.
SGS user
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 2:56 PM
This is already added in latest version, check it on the market.
Steve Vincent Reply:
September 25th, 2010 at 6:42 AM
Please forgive my off-topic comment, but I can't figure out how else to reach Vladimir. What happened to DoIt? I had to buy my copy from AndroLib and I'm surprised that it doesn't show up on CurveFish at all. This is really great software, and I hope you will continue to support and promote it! (Спасибо.)
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
September 30th, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Hi Steve.
DoIt is now free and it called – MyTasks
10:08 PM on September 10th, 2010
Brother Thank you
8:21 PM on September 13th, 2010
Thanks for the very useful widget. Would it be possible to have and additional brightness level (15%) as I normally have a dim screen to save battery, and 25% is a little higher than I usually use. (0%, 15%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, Auto).
Another option would be to set the brightness level using the slider and then pressing and holding on a specific button would transfer the current brightness to that button (with updated percentage display). This would allow specific brightness levels to be set up on a user-by-user basis.
2:49 PM on September 30th, 2010
Mi name is Angel Gonzalez I have AppControl full version Excelent app but I have a sugestion because any time I up date qn otjer app appear dual on the appcontrol and I need remove and install again for reset and appear correct I suugest if is possihle add a reset icon for correct itat the app hope you can do this bacause is a very good app
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
October 8th, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Hello Angel.
Thank you for your feedback. I will fix it on next update. I plan to add more features to it.
10:47 PM on October 13th, 2010
Great widget, i'd love an option for 5% or 15% for my fascinate.
11:35 PM on November 13th, 2010
Any known issues with fascinate? It was working perfectly and then stopped working. I tried installing and reinstalling and it didn't help
2:59 AM on November 14th, 2010
Spendid app!
Any chance to addin configurable custom level buttons?
4:14 AM on December 28th, 2010
Excellent widget. Is it possible to improve the icon and make it the same size as the HTC widgets and also align its position correctly? It would look great and not out of place.
2:25 AM on January 6th, 2011
I love this app!! It's the best one out there to adjust the brightness. I agree with woofz in that it would be perfect if we could configure our own brightness level buttons. I will definitely purchase/donate if this feature is added. The pre-configured buttons are not what I would like them to be.
Please consider adding this feature if it's possible.
8:15 AM on January 11th, 2011
Hey i have the fascinate and did the stupid zero brightness thingy… go me..
i know i can reboot and re install everything but its so annoying… are there ANY other known options other than rebooting thanks
11:08 PM on January 13th, 2011
Need custom level brightness add in setup. Thanks.
11:31 AM on January 18th, 2011
Hi there, this is a great widget, I love it!
By the way, I have an android tablet, and this afternoon I pushed 0% button by mistake! Everything disappeared and I had no idea how to get back to normal screen that I can see anything. So I had to reinstall the whole firmware again. So can anyone tell me how to recover from 0% please? Thanks.
12:29 AM on January 20th, 2011
Great widget. It could be a bit bigger though, compared to e.g. the native Android widgets (Profiles for example), it looks small.
I think you could remove the 0% option. It'll only lead to accidents, gotta be careful when using your widget.
Still, nice work. I hope you'll keep it updated.
2:46 AM on January 20th, 2011
Please add shake to increase brightness it would make it perfect
9:23 AM on January 29th, 2011
Great widget – but it doesn't align! Looks amateurish. The ony widget I've encountered that looks so out of place!
11:19 PM on February 7th, 2011
thanks for your graet job. One question concerning BL – is it possible to add more dark level – even 0% is for me too light – or it does not work on my Galaxy S with A2.2
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
February 11th, 2011 at 2:38 PM
This is the lowest what we can set.
11:41 AM on February 11th, 2011
So 0% is exactly that on my android…anyone know how to get my screen back?
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
February 11th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
What exactly with your phone? Usually you need just to reboot your phone, if you have any problems.
guillaume Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Did you find solution to solve our problem?
12:33 AM on February 15th, 2011
Sent from my Samsung Captivate with Perception 10.4, Firebird2 v0.9 #80 Kernel, Firmware 2.2.1, Modem T9000UGJK4. My brightness keeps creeping up as I use my Captivate. 0 is not black, but that is ok. Also, (maybe not your problem), but after turning off, some widgets and icons disappear off HomeScreen(?). All of your widgets disappear, Smooth Calendar widget, small Twitter widget, Trillian IM icon, Opera Mini icon all disappear after turning off my screen or rebooting
Vladimir Baryshnikov Reply:
February 15th, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Make sure, that all widgets are on internal storage, not on sdcard.
7:12 PM on February 23rd, 2011
Hi Vladimir,
Great work, thanks for all your effort. I would wholeheartedly agree with a couple of other posters in that I'd love a toggle just between 0 and 100% brightness. Might it be possible to include this even as a separate widget in the pack so that people can maintain the customisability of the current version, but also be able to toggle the absolutes if they wish? The simpler the better I think, I wouldn't want any options at all tbh, just a toggle between 0 and 100, or maybe to be safe, 1 and 100 to prevent the black screen problems some people have? I'd love to know your thoughts.
Keep up the great work!
9:30 PM on February 27th, 2011
Almost perfect, would be nicer with even darker screen.
6:50 PM on March 22nd, 2011
Works very well on Motorola Xoom, however, how do I remove the Curvefish page behind the app controls?
Whenever I launch the app, the Curvefish page shows in the background.
1:55 AM on April 6th, 2011
Does this also control the keybord backlight? I cant make out the symbls on my HTC G1 when the backlight kicks in, all the keys turn uniform white.
10:25 AM on April 14th, 2011
I like this widget and it works great, but can you make the brightness levels configurable please? On my HTC Desire S, 0-25-50 are much bigger jumps in brightness than 50-75-100, so I'd like to be able to configure something like 0, 15, 30, 50, 75, 100.
5:18 AM on April 25th, 2011
Can you make it so we can set our own percentages for presets? This ability would make the app perfect and then it'd qualify for 5 stars in the Android Market. Please let me know if you can do this…
1:43 AM on May 28th, 2011
Hi Vladimir, I sent you an email about this problem, but did not hear back from you, so I am posting here.
I installed Brightness Level widget on my htc evo, and immediately started having the following problems with the display. The problems continue, even after I un-installed the widget:
1. The status bar "flickers", for lack of a better way to describe it…it is as if it is continually being swiped up and down, and at times it moves down completely all by itself with no input. Sometimes items in the status bar list are selected, also without any actual input from me. This "flicker" interferes with attempts to input via swipes, touches, etc, in any other area of the screen, including softkeyboards, etc.
2. Sometimes the status bar is "frozen" and does not respond to a swipe, even though the rest of the screen responds normally.
2. The entire display periodically "freezes", and does not respond to any touch. This has even happened during an incoming call, preventing me from answering the call.
Please advise me on how to COMPLETELY REMOVE this widget, and/or whatever code installed by your widget is causing this. If you respond here, please also notify me via email of your response. Thanks….
12:51 AM on June 13th, 2011
Can you add 15 and 30%? Or just let us customize the buttons? That would be nice, or it would also be nice if you would provide the source code. Thanks.
4:29 PM on August 7th, 2011
I like the brightness level widget, but for some reason the set level does not show up on the screen widget on my HTC Thunderbolt but does show up on my wifes Thunderbolt. All I get is the plain widget. I have tried rebooting the phone and that did not help.
5:35 AM on September 20th, 2011
Thank you for this wonderful app!
I have a suggestion on it.
I'm sure that adding fuction of customizable button will make this app more perfect.
(In customizable button, preferred brit. level digit can be designated.)
8:51 PM on October 31st, 2011
Desperatley need button for Screen remain ON. Many apps not function unless screen is on.MEDIA PLAYERS and also some GPS apps.
2:34 PM on November 1st, 2011
I use this app daily. Can you add a custom button. I toggle between 10% and 100%, and it'd be nice if we had a custom button or 2, that saves the % we want to use. Thank you.
11:42 AM on November 14th, 2011
It would be nice if it would be possible to customize (by the user) the brightness levels and number of buttons. Thanks!
2:09 AM on November 19th, 2011
Does the phone have to have an automatic brightness setting for this to work or will this create one? I am looking for an auto-brightness setting but it doesnt seem that my phone has that. It just has a power saving widget that goes from zero to midlevel to 100% brightness. I was looking for something to auto-bright depending on the surroundings…but from the description, it seems like this will only put a toggle widget on an existing phone function.
6:00 PM on December 1st, 2011
Downloaded and installed OK. Displayed widget on desktop. Started widget. Stupid me selected 0 brightness. Cannot see screen, cannot change brightness. Reboot device. Device boots, screen blank. I can unlock but cannot see screen. cannot reset brightness. HELP!!!!
6:04 AM on December 22nd, 2011
Toggles ftw > more clicks. How about a widget that you are able to define the 3 settings it rotates through when you click it on the home screen. That was I could have 15%, 25% and Auto rotating on a click. I'd be willing to help with whatever basic assistance I could provide.
12:26 AM on January 5th, 2012
What can i do if i set 0% brightness? i can not more see the screen!
5:04 PM on January 22nd, 2012
Dear Curvefish,
I have a NATPC M009s 7″ tablet on which I have installed your brightness level app as I did with an android phone, unfortunatly I set it to 0% brightness, whereas with the phone this dims it down but is still readable with the tablet it has blanked the screen completely so I can not see the icon to adjust the brightness up so i can see it!
The android logo comes up when i power up and down but then the screen goes "blank"
I have tried reset and have done a lot of blind tapping on the screen to no avail, could anybody suggest how I can get my screen back?
All help greatfully received!
Many thanks.
7:41 PM on February 3rd, 2012
Hi, just installed it on Vimicro Wopad V8 tablet and accidentally touched 0%. Reboot doesn't reset the brightness. Screen stays blank. Any help would be much appreciated.
7:11 PM on February 7th, 2012
I have an iRulu Knightpad and used the Brightness Widget. it works great except, when i hit 25% brightness, it made my screen go completely black. I cannot reset it because i can't see anything. after Model Logo and Android Logo on boot up, screen goes dark. if i hard reset, the screen flickers for just an instant which tells me behind the black screen, my tablet is still operating. I don't know what to do at this point. since i already rooted my device, my warranty is void. i cannot return it to the manufacturer. is there any advice you can render?
5:47 AM on February 15th, 2012
Droid Razr screen brightness is still veey bright at 0%. Can u make it ho below 0%?
4:04 PM on February 18th, 2012
dont work on my htc evo3d, is only possible as Sun in my flat. better i read in russan!
5:41 AM on March 14th, 2012
Is it is it possible you can make the widget able to be reduced in size? I run a theme on my android device which is a 5×5 icon grid that makes the icons smaller in size. Having one oversized widget looks terrible.
6:05 PM on March 15th, 2012
Is it possible for the Auto setting to use only between A% and B%, where "A%" and "B%" are controlled by sliders? I never use auto, cause it's always brighter than it needs to be.
E.g. I would use Auto between 10% and 60%, but between 0% and 100% has the ends on the scale either too dark or too bright.
Feel free to contact for more info and thanks for an amazing set of apps!
1:13 AM on March 28th, 2012
0% level and my screen is black now.. any solutions? Can't see a thing.
danny Reply:
September 1st, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Yeah im using LG vu P895..now i hv black screen even after reboot, just after the boot screen i turns black again. I NEED HELP NOW!!!!
11:29 AM on April 4th, 2012
Hi, I find your widget the best one for handling brightness, but I would really appreciate the possibility to change the preset values, those in buttons. Many thanks. Alfredo.
2:31 PM on April 10th, 2012
The widget is great.
But on my Motorola Atrix 4G I usually set the brightness level to 8%.
If I change it to 75% because I am outdoor with sunshine I have to use
the slider to get back to 8%. That's a little bit complicated.
A configurable button with a percentage value which I can define by myself
would be prefect.
11:47 AM on April 19th, 2012
Love your app.
On some AOSP ICS roms (I had tied) I did encounter the following:
Initially the app works fine, but after some time (even after several reboots) , it stops chnging the brigtness levels when pressed. The change to brightness only occurs when after one chosses a level, the effect takes place only after the screen is turned off and then on again.
Please advice
2:07 AM on January 5th, 2013
I find this brightness invaluable. It was the first app that I ever purchased on Android and still the most useful.
I have one suggestion: On my phone the brightness does not seem to be linearly proportional to the percentage setting. I would find it more useful if the presets were 0%, 12%, 25%, 50% and 100% as I never use 75% and often use the slider to set about 10 to 15%
Thanks for a great little widget
6:15 PM on March 10th, 2013
Hello, I am using Sony Xperia sola with android 4.0.4 as os. I can't understand how to use this app when I open this app it shows the how to add the widget screen how to reduce brightness?
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Atlantica on the Ocean
The best course at Atlantica on the Ocean is visual: great views of the waves from a sharp dining room where glass doors touch the boardwalk.
Awash in beachy hues, the sleek, glitz-bound spot sports a mirrored wall, designer seating and striking lighting fixtures that appear to undulate above the tables like oversize jellyfish. The adjoining bar also has a dramatically illuminated look. Take it all in. And contrast the site with chef Todd Jacobs' early-on food, which, while occasionally good, is about what you'd expect at a very showy catered affair. Have the fish.
The best
Jacobs, remembered for now-closed, oceanfront Tierra Mar in Westhampton Beach, has a menu that reads well. A fine opener: colossal shrimp - big enough to win a lobster throwdown and the stuff of a Jules Verne cocktail. The iced shellfish also include oysters, clams, mussels, lobster. Lobster bisque, coral-shaded and flavorful, floats nubbins of sweet meat. And consider the refreshing tuna tartare, with lemongrass oil and chives, drizzled with wasabi cream. Charbroiled yellowfin tuna and striped bass politely head the main dishes; a ramekin of crème brûlée, the sweets. At lunch: grilled cheese on challah.
The rest
Sweet corn chowder definitely overdoes the sweet part. Potato-leek soup - underseasoned. Goat-cheese borekas, or turnovers, arrive singed at the edges, on a poorly dressed salad. The "crisp tempura-battered" crab cake: entombed. Overcooking undoes panko-crusted monkfish; and turns a charbroiled lamb top sirloin into an exercise regimen for the jaw. The tastiest part of "Atlantica bouillabaisse" is the toasted bread, dipped into garlic-saffron broth. Skip the manicured spin on S'mores.
The bottom line
Such a pretty place.
Atlantica on the Ocean is located at 80 W. Broadway, Long Beach, 516-992-3730, allegriahotel.com
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11 professors receive Regents' Medal for Excellence in TeachingUniversity of Hawaiʻi
External Affairs & University Relations
HONOLULU ? The University of Hawai?i Board of Regents have selected 11 professors from campuses across the university system as the recipients of the 2007 Regents? Medal for Excellence in Teaching. The award recognizes their extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness, creativity and personal values beneficial to students.
JOHN BARKAI is a professor and director of the clinical program at UH Mā®¯a?s William S. Richardson School of Law. He teaches and writes in the fields of clinical legal education and alternative dispute resolution, which includes negotiation, mediation, and other alternatives to trial in court. He is known locally, nationally and internationally for his unique and creative teaching, his mastery of the subjects he teaches, and his scholarship, as well as his many leadership roles and community service outside the law school.
MARIA FABRO is an instructor in nursing at Kaua?i Community College. She views each student has having tremendous potential to do great, and states that it is her job as their teacher to help her students realize that potential. One student said ?she practices what nurses preach, and that is a healthy lifestyle,? and another said ?she is able to clearly teach difficult content while maintaining the entire class? interest, and she makes us want to strive to be our best.?
CYNTHIA FRANKLIN is a professor of English at UH Mā®¯a. Her approaches to literature foster students? ability to think for themselves, and she designs her courses with a focus on contemporary issues, asking that students analyze structures, practices, and approaches to knowledge. She builds a classroom community in ways that de-center the teacher?s authority and encourages students to try out and develop ideas through meeting with them one-on-one.
KATHLEEN FRENCH is an instructor in social science at Windward Community College. She has gained the respect as a scholar and leader in the college community for her positive influence and commitment to student success. For three years, she has coordinated Women?s History Month at Windward all on her own, getting grants, finding speakers, and arranging venues and publicity, with audiences growing every year.
COLETTE HIGGINS is an associate professor of arts and humanities at Kapi?olani Community College. She is actively involved in the campus? service learning program and in various professional development opportunities as they relate to her teaching endeavors. Colleagues note that she uses these opportunities and incorporates her experiences into her classroom, and has a high level of interest and enthusiasm in her subject.
KATHY HILL is a professor of accounting at Leeward Community College. She was the first in the accounting discipline to explore distance education, and she is a pioneer at delivering accounting classes with the use of cable TV broadcasting supplemented with Internet learning activities. Teachers and students praise her for her clear and concise method of teaching, especially through cable. Many students not enrolled in her classes use her cable class video tapes as a supplement to their traditional classes.
DONNALYN KALEI is an instructor in the Administration of Justice program at Hawai?i Community College. Students are inspired by her skills as a multi-faceted teacher, a caring mentor, and an innovative and progressive educator. She designed and created the curriculum for the Substance Abuse Certificate Program, and has been a leader in developing online classes. She has also served as an advisor for student organizations, inspiring them to give back to their communities and to become lifelong learners.
FEMAR LEE is an assistant professor in developmental studies and math at Honolulu Community College. Colleagues say she is as dedicated to her students outside the classroom as she is inside the classroom, and strongly believes that students, faculty and staff should be involved in the entire college experience. In addition to teaching and tutoring students, she is the advisor for numerous student clubs, a member of campus committees, and participates in enriching and educating math workshops.
JILL OMORI is an assistant professor of family medicine and community health at UH Mā®¯a?s John A. Burns School of Medicine. Her main objectives as a medical educator are to empower and inspire her students to want to be more than just good doctors, but rather great doctors who push themselves to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners. She is establishing herself as an expert in healthcare for homeless patients through the Hawai?i Homeless Outreach and Medical Education Project, and sharing this expertise generously with students and residents.
LORELLE ANN PEROS is an assistant professor of the business and hospitality program at Maui Community College. Students say she brings the subject alive for them, bringing her own personal experiences into her classroom teaching, coordinating hotel site visits, and teaching them what the ?Aloha spirit? is and how important it is not only in the hospitality industry, but in life itself. She is patient, understanding, and she inspires them to be advocates.
SHIRLEY YAMASHITA is a specialist in educational technology in the College of Education at UH Mā®¯a. She has been a leader in working with undergraduates in teacher education. Her extensive experience in developing and teaching online courses has made her an invaluable resource for other faculty. Her philosophy of teaching for both face-to-face and online learning environments is to ?exemplify all that you teach.?
Recipients of the 2007 Regents? Medal for Excellence in Teaching will be recognized at a systemwide awards ceremony on September 5, 2007.
For more information, visit: http://www.hawaii.edu/about/awards/teaching.php


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When the Ubuntu SDK preview was announced on the 2nd of January, it was based on the Qt 5 Beta release (as Qt 5 had not yet been released and packaged for Ubuntu). At some point, the Qt 5 release was packaged on a separate PPA and the Ubuntu SDK migrated to be based on the contents of that PPA.
New installs work fine as described on the Ubuntu SDK installation instructions, but I'd like to know how those of us who installed it on release day on the 2nd can migrate to the latest version of the SDK, as the change of PPAs requires a manual upgrade.
This seems to be related to reports of folks who get the
"error importing Ubuntu.Components" message when upgrading the SDK.


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The modern Republican Party is the offspring of Barry Goldwater, whose 1960 manifesto "The Conscience of a Conservative" provided the intellectual framework for a movement that would eventually raise up Ronald Reagan, Newt Gingrich, and George W. Bush. Goldwater saw the future as a choice between states' rights and individual liberty on the one hand, and centralized tyranny on the other. "Freedom depends on effective restraints against the accumulation of power in a single authority," he declared, calling on "the federal government to withdraw promptly and totally from every jurisdiction which the Constitution reserves to the states."
He wrote those words when history was proceeding in exactly the opposite direction, as it continued to do for years afterward. The notion of states' rights, despite its central role in the vision of the framers, became discredited in the 1960s largely because it was proclaimed so vociferously by Southern segregationists. By the time he died in 1998, Goldwater must have abandoned any hope of restoring to the states their rightful prerogatives. But in recent years, that tide has begun to turn, thanks mostly to a conservative Supreme Court that has acknowledged something once dismissed as the musty obsession of a few crackpots: The Constitution limits the power of the federal government to legislate in local matters.
The revolution began in 1995, when, in a stunning decision in United States v. Lopez, the court struck down the Gun-Free School Zones Act because the law in question, regulating gun possession in and around schools, did not have an impact on interstate commerce—the all-purpose excuse for congressional intrusion into traditional state spheres.
By calling into question the connection between a federal law and interstate commerce, the court erased a decades-old legal fiction that had permitted the federal government to mess around in matters that should have concerned only the states. In 2000, the court invalidated a portion of the Violence Against Women Act on the same ground and struck down part of the Brady Act obligating local authorities to enforce federal restrictions on handguns. A constitutional principle once considered as obsolete as John C. Calhoun was now sitting up and taking nourishment. For the first time since the New Deal era, the court had opened up the possibility of resurrecting authentic federalism.
And how have conservatives in the elected branches responded to the opportunity offered them by the high court? By running from the room in terror. In one legislative battle after another, it's been liberals who have resisted preemptive decrees from Washington and conservatives who have demanded uniformity from Maine to Hawaii. The most conspicuous case is the Federal Marriage Amendment, which would forbid any jurisdiction in the United States from granting same-sex couples access to marriage or civil unions. In supporting the amendment, conservatives have abandoned their old darling, the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which upheld federalist principles by guaranteeing each state the right to decide for itself what to do. The political right has paid lip service to the idea of federalism by warning that this new strategy was necessary because the Supreme Court could find a constitutional right for gays to marry, thus usurping the democratic process in 50 states. But for the foreseeable future, that's about as plausible as Antonin Scalia eloping with Lil' Kim.
This is only the latest lapse from conservative federalist principles. Shortly after taking office, John Ashcroft reversed the Clinton administration's policy of tolerance for an assisted-suicide law approved by voters in Oregon, insisting it violated federal regulations on controlled substances. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, however, noted in State of Oregon v. Ashcroft that when the Supreme Court declined to find a constitutional "right to die," a concurring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor indicated that the place of resolve the issue was in the "laboratory of the states." The appellate court also saw Ashcroft's directive as an intrusion into a realm long assigned to state governments—the regulation of medical care.
Conservatives who cheered the Supreme Court's rediscovery of the limits of the commerce clause were not cheering in December 2003, when the same 9th Circuit applied this logic to the administration's campaign against medical marijuana in California, where it is allowed by state law. Siding with two seriously ill women who had not been healed by conventional medicine, the appeals court said their use of cannabis simply didn't affect interstate commerce and that its regulation was thus up to the state. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case in its next term.
What's notable about all three episodes is not just that conservatives have abandoned their faith in federalism, but that they've done so in disputes where the case for federalism was most compelling. If Iowa is happy to pollute the Mississippi River and live with the consequences, it deprives downstream Louisiana of any choice in the matter. In such instances, it makes sense for the federal government to step in. But Oregon can allow doctors to dispense lethal drugs without jeopardizing Nebraska's right to shield its citizens from the potential abuses of right-to-die laws. Like same-sex marriage and medical marijuana, assisted suicide is an appropriate issue for state-by-state decisions because its effects are almost entirely local. (To be sure, states are customarily obligated to honor marriages transacted in other states, but most experts agree they are entitled to decline when an out-of-state marriage violates their clear public policy.) The people affected by these local issues are the ones whose votes ultimately determine the policy, which is just as it should be.
So, what alienated Republicans from federalism? It's not simple hypocrisy. True, their sympathy for states' rights was partly the product of a historical accident. From the New Deal onward, state governments were generally less activist than the federal government, where the legislature was under almost unbroken Democratic control for half a century. So, conservatives preferred to keep decision-making in places where they could prevail. But their fondness for states' rights also stemmed from conservatives' sincere distrust of government power and their belief that one crucial way to constrain it was to diffuse it among 50 capitals instead of channeling it all into one.
That perspective lost much of its appeal once the GOP found it could not only elect presidents with reasonable consistency but also dominate Congress as well. Virtue is harder to practice once temptation is beckoning. And virtue would have to be its own reward: A member of Congress is more likely to enjoy a long tenure if she promises solutions from Washington than if she advises constituents to call their state rep. No one runs for re-election bragging about all the problems he stopped his congressional colleagues from solving. And who wants to fight 50 battles if you can prevail everywhere by winning just one? Once Republicans saw all the great things they could do with centralized power in Washington, they forgot why they ever found it worrisome in the first place.
Conservatives are not entirely comfortable defending their new approach, but they're heroically committed to it. Trying to justify the Federal Marriage Amendment, former Bush speechwriter David Frum ridicules Democrats waxing eloquent on the subject of state powers. In reality, he insists, "there are no federalists in this debate." In his view, liberals are just using the federalism argument as a stalling tactic until they can impose a single national policy—namely, allowing same-sex marriage. He's on to something: Principled opponents of centralized power have never been found on the left, and they are vanishing on the right as well. When it comes to federalism, we are all liberals now.


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About This Activity
The Virtual Run to the Show 5K series allows you and others around the country to "virtually" run to several of Jimmy Buffett's concerts around the country. The virtual 5K can be done wherever you like over the course of the 10 days outlined in the registration. Run it, walk it, do it all at once or break up the miles…whether you are a walker or an experienced runner, this is your race! We encourage all runners and walkers to share the fun with other 5K concert goers before the show starts. Registered participants can connect with other racers and share their experiences on our social media sites, providing an online tailgate experience! Breathe in, Breathe out, Run on!"
Event details and schedule
1. During the 10 day period of April 13-23rd 2016, you will run or walk the 5K (3.1 miles) distance you signed up for. You can complete the distance all at once or break the mileage up any way you like over the course of the 10 days. Please note this is not actual onsite race. The distance can be completed wherever you like, including a treadmill, making this challenge accessible to anyone…regardless of your current latitude!
2. We created an online community where you can share your results and experience with other participants. Please join our virtual race social media pages so you can connect with others and share your fun!
3. You will receive a custom race medal. The medal will ship after April 23rd, 2016 and you will get updates with shipping information by email. Participants who register for all 11 virtual races will be registered to receive a special prize!
4. A portion of the proceeds from the virtual race series will benefit Team Red White and Blue, enriching the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activities.


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Directed by A. Begic, L. Di Costanzo, JL. Godard, K. Kalev, I. Le Besco, S. Loznitsa, V. Marra, U. Meier, V. Perisic, C. Puiu, A. Schanelec, M. Recha, T. Villaverde
13 European directors explore the theme of Sarajevo; what this city has represented in European history over the past hundred years, and what Sarajevo stands for today in Europe. These eminent filmmakers of different generations and origins offer exceptional singular styles and visions.


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Looking around for a 250cc street motorcycle to buy. Prefered Kawasaki, Honda or Yamaha brand.
Life as a carbon-based life form; a journey of building on success and learning from mistakes.
Looking around for a 250cc street motorcycle to buy. Prefered Kawasaki, Honda or Yamaha brand.
Gathering of families and relatives to celebrate my niece's one month party. So many little kids running around, hard to keep track of them.
Little Kevin is my favourite nephew, hes a trouble maker. At only 3 years old he already started photography, he love taking picture of the ground.
Nice to know you Van, yesterday was Van's last day doing work experiencing at our department. Shes a cool person to have around, keeping smile on the boys' face. Best with everything in your career path and your goals at having 5 kids, you can get there in no time hehe.. that ink you drew on my hand, thats really hard to get off.
Nice to know you, might see you around Cabramatta sometime.
Visiting Melbourne city for the weekend. She my personal financial advisor (Girl 4?). Shes showing around her amazing city.
Flew to Melbourne on Friday afternoon, straight after work. She was waiting for me at the airport, welcoming me with open arms and the brightest smile. First stop, to Crown Casino for dinner and a walk along the river side.
Waking to up a pefect new day. Touring Melbourne city after the rain. I got to see Federation Square, its a master piece. Now I can cross it out from my TO DO list. After lunch we browsing around to Art Galleries and giftshops.
Calling up my Melbourne friends to say hi, didnt want to go clubbing with them because we enjoy the quite life.
We drove to St Kilda beach.
Its bedtime again, Girl 4 read bedtime story. Shes adorable.
Next day we went to Richmond to eat Banh Cuon, Richmond is just like Cabramatta with lots of Asian grocery stores and restaurants. Drop by Thao's house to say happy birthday.
Stopped by Victoria University to checkout their opening day. Then stopped by Queen Victoria Market to see the weekend market and my first experience on one of Melbourne tram, its so cool.
Waiting with Girl 4 at the airport and watching the sunset. Leaving Melbourne feels like I left a piece of me behind.
Mum's 51st birthday and also 28th anniversary from the day she met Dad. I got mum a silk scarf, hand picked by Girl 4 when I was in Melbourne.
My company is sending me to Perth in early September on a little assignment.
I'm turning 25th today, hey that was quick. Having birthday bash at my workplace was fun, everyone gets a slice of my chocolate mudcake. Unwrapping the present Girl 4 gave me, its a bedtime novel. I'm not going to read it, but I will keep it under my pillow because it got the smell of her perfume.
Getting ready to go out for formal dinner with friends at the Song Viet 5th anniversary, its a Vietnamese Youth Group. It was good see my old friends again, Danny, Cuong, Thuy, Thao, Vu, Tram, the highschool gang, and Anh Khoa. So much things to talk about in so little time.
The fashion parade was my highlight of the night, the local models look amazing. Funny what a dress and makeup can make the different, I see a familiar face amongst the models, one of them is going out with my friend, Thao.
All the best for our Aussie team competing in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
A lazy Sunday morning. This time last week was cuddling under the blanket playing 'show me yours' with Girl 4.
Today I'm out about playing fetch with my 4 legged friend and teaching him a lesson about where to pee. It feels better if you do it at the STOP sign than on the neighbour's fence.
Going home helping little brother defragement the engine ready for engine modification on the Soarer. Need to upgrade the piston and the converted gear box.
Been doing some homework on properties in Melbourne, mainly Ringwood and surrounding areas. Its a "strategic location" my financial advisor said, it has potential in the future. I also came accross this interesting little real estate report about where I currently live, Cabramatta.
Girl 1 is back after 3 months holidaying in Brisbane. I spoil her with a night of shopping spree. Shes starting work at the Bankstown Civic Tower on Monday, so getting some work clothes, bras and things.
She bought me afew more ties, cause my current one is dirty as a napkin.. and a boxer that says BIG AND HORNY.
Driving out to client site. Its a nice day to go out for a drive, fresh air smells much nicer than filtered air in the office.
Turn up to work on Sunday.. the view from my desk, quite distracting sometimes.
Half the day ruin, nothing to do at home, I dont want to do the dishes. Continue working on the engine and listening to the music on the radio instead.
..opening my mailbox and supprise supprise Girl 4 sending me a package containing our little memories in Melbourne.. aww thats sweet!
This time next week I'll be in Perth. So today thought I should do some research about what I need to know and looking up at place of interests. Smart Traveller give good tips for travelling. I'll be staying at the Rydges Perth hotel, I dont have friends there so I probably spent most of my day at the beach, hanging out with the dolphins and animal friends.
Photos copyright by VirtualTourist.com
Got a new pair of runners. Going out to to Canley Vale park for soccer trainning with Cuong, Du, Khoi and their friends.
I'm a lame striker, cant seem to get the ball into the net. So I ended up playing fullback and defence.
Chilling out on the rail track at half time. The track is quite peaceful if no train going pass.
Vu Lan is a Vietnamese celebration of Mother's Day, in memory of the dead and give alms to the poor. Its an ancient Buddhist mythology story during century A.D.
Today it take form as a rose, at the entrance gate you are given a rose, red rose signify you still have a mother, a white rose means your mother has deceased. I wore a red one.
Even know its pouring rain alots of people still turn up to the temple. Met an old friend, Thinh, we sat and talk about old times how fun life were when we were little monks in the Chanh Phap scout family here. We going to bowling with more friends later this afternoon.


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Solar ReStore Battery Revives Your Phone When Away From Home
Between camping trips, music festivals, and family reunions at the beach, you're probably planning to do a bit of traveling this summer. All of that time outside is good for recharging your soul, but it can be draining on your mobile devices. Although we're always hoping to "unplug" the truth is that many of those devices can come in handy when spending time away from home. The only problem is they need constant recharging too.
We've featured scores of solar-powered chargers over the years, but many of them have an annoying limitation: They require many hours in the direct sunlight in order to work. Not so with the ReVIVE Solar ReStore XL battery pack. This portable, solar-powered battery works with a wide variety of smartphones, tablets and other handheld devices and has the advantage of speed when it comes to off-grid charging.Part of a family of battery products marketed by Accessory Power, the ReStore solar battery incorporates a high-efficiency solar panel with 300mA charging rate in direct sunlight. According to the company, the device can gather enough juice to charge a phone after only 3-5 hours exposure to direct sunlight. If you've got the time to charge the battery completely, leave it in the sun for around 12 hours or just hook it up to a USB power source for about 4-6 hours. The low-self discharge Li-polymer battery pack stores emergency power for weeks without degradation, so you can be confident that it will always be ready when you need it.
The ReStore solar battery comes with everything you see in the picture above, including a metal carabiner, window suction mounts and solar panel extender. Several early reviewers on Amazon claim these accessories come in quite handy, allowing them to charge the battery while driving in their car (even on cloudy days) or walking around at a California music festival. Additional features include 36-hour on-board LED light with flashlight and emergency settings and LED capacity indicator.


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Last week I had the opportunity to join three fantastic colleagues to share guidance on this crucial nonprofit marketing challenge at #11NTC (NTEN's annual conference). And I want to share that guidance with you.
What a pleasure to work with Kivi Leroux Miller of NonprofitMarketingGuide.com; Karen Secular, Communications Director at the Arnold P. Gold Foundation; and Tara Collins, Communications Director at the Watershed Agricultural Council! And what a thrill to have so many focused, sharp, engaged session participants asking questions and sharing their wisdom.
Weaving your loose ends together is a prerequisite to your nonprofit marketing success but remains, for so many of you, a stubborn barrier. Here are two key tools we shared at the session; they are a huge help in getting started with your weaving:
- Nonprofit Marketing Plan Template
- DIY Communications Audit Worksheet (your first step in planning, once you've determined your marketing goals and target audiences- the folks you need to engage to meet those goals)
Here are 12 steps to weaving a tight, powerful marketing plan, highlighted by session participants via Twitter:
- Moving marketing from support function to a strategic player is the game changer. (@stacyjclinton)
- Stop acting as the in-house marketing agency at your org, and take control of the situation (@egratto) A.K.A., "Stop taking the tickets and start driving the bus," as Tara says.
- Only 16% of nonprofits have marketing plans. You need one to make the move to strategic player. (@ksuzj)
- A marketing plan is essential because it directs your focus and keeps you on a clearly defined path. (@elimcgon)
- However, marketing planning is ongoing series of refining and understanding. Don't plan more than 1 year out. (@volmatch) Then break it down further to 3-month chunks @wendymarinaccio)
- Rule of 3: Identify no more than 3 target audiences for your messages or you risk diffusing your efforts. (@stacydyer)
- Meet your audiences where they are (channels and perspectives) (@weinrichc)
- Your brand is not just "clothes you wear" (e.g., logo and colors) It's your organization's whole personality-the way you walk & talk. (@linzbilks)
- Put all of your marketing material on a table; see if there is consistency through 'em (@weinrichc)
- Unless your blog is supporting your brand or a call to action it's just words. (@ksuzj)
- Vital part of mktg planning is outlining every single task down to the nitty gritty – who is doing what when (@volmatch)
- Failures are what our successes are built on. (@mkdm, @andystitt829)
If you don't have a plan, or have one that lives in your head or hopes, is just notes, not formalized and approved, or simply not working, get on it right now! It'll change your life, and your marketing impact.
Please let me know what's getting in your way, and I'll give you some recommendations for pushing through!
For more insights from the session, review the slide deck and crowdsourced notes.
P.S. Get a jump start on your marketing planning via the Total Focus Marketing Plan Workshop led by Kivi Leroux Miller and me. Karen and Tara participated last fall with great result! 2011 workshops are scheduled for June 16 in Seattle and October 12 in New York City. Learn more now–the workshops sold out last year and 2011 seats are going fast!


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Teloos.com -
Tell us, and we will tell the world!
Launched in 2007, Teloos.com is already a leading site
for finding businesses, shops and services in several European countries. We
provide easy access to accurate search results using a single search field to
identify type of business, company name and location. We also provide several
advanced features, such as integrated websearch from Google, versatile maps
with satellite photos and the ability to zoom in or out of localities.
The Teloos search engine examines billions of web
pages and already more than 5.000.000 European company profiles are registered
with keywords, growing every day. This assures relevant results for about 600.000
daily queries.
Free global B2C marketing is it really
Free basic listings with link to website and the
possibility to buy ads with higher rankings and more information is a winning
combination. Since the launch of our first directory in 2003 weve had great
success in the European markets with similar services. More than 45.000
companies have added more information to their listings and approximately
10.000 have bought products that ensure higher ranking positions to provide
consumers with accurate and targeted information about their services.
How to get listed for free in Teloos.com
If your company is already listed in Teloos you can
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Breathing machine battery
Type: Pack
Chemistry: Li-ion
Nominal Voltage (V): 7.4v
Capacity (mAh): 15000
Max Continuous Discharge Current: 15A
Max Discharge Current: 15A
Battery Charging Current: 5A
Weight: 3kg
Dimensions: 30*15*125px
Avg. Temperature Ranges for
Charging: <55℃
Discharging: 45℃
Storage: 25±5℃
PCB/Pack Protection(for single cell voltages):
Over Charge Cutoff Voltage: 4.35 ± 0.025V
We have two types of battery cell for the pack: 18650 lithium battery and
lithiumpolymer battery. As for the raw material of the battery cell, we can
use NCM or LiFePO4 according to customer's specification. Compared
to NCM, LiFePO4 has longer cycle life and is more safer, but of course
the cost would be higher.We will prepare detail proposals for our customer
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Fast dogs and derby girls!
In celebration of National Greyhound Adoption Month, Maine Greyhound Placement Service volunteers, their greyhounds, and the Bangor Roller Derby Girls will join forces to promote greyhound adoption and show off just what kind of pet a greyhound can be.
That's because For Dogs Boutique, 251 Main Road in Holden, will host a Meet and Greet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. And the public is invited.
"We at [For Dogs Boutique] are excited about hosting a benefit for the promotion of adoption and rescue of our beloved canines," said Anna Perna, For Dogs Boutique owner. "Our store brand is to offer products and services that are not only healthy and fun but also for the emotional safety of our family dog members."
The event, called a Meet and Greet, is part of ongoing outreach events to showcase the grace, athleticism and personality of the breed. MGPS has demos throughout the state every month.
According to Sue Sprague, MGPS secretary and Bangor-region demo leader, these kinds of outreach events have been held since MGPS's inception 20 years ago.
"The Meet and Greet gives people a chance to get up close and personal with a greyhound," Sprague said. "Many people have never seen one 'in person' and they always have questions to ask about the breed."
Sprague speaks from experience. She and her husband Skip have had greyhounds at their Winter Harbor home since 1984. Today they share it with six greyhounds, including two pairs of littermates and an Italian Greyhound named Spyro.
Greyhounds are classified as sighthounds and are bred to race. They are retired by age 5 and many are taken in by rescue agencies like MGPS. These athletes can reach speeds of 45 miles per hour and are second to the cheetah as fastest land mammal.
But that doesn't mean they're high maintenance or require lots of exercise, Sprague said. In fact, greyhounds are considered "couch potatoes." They require a walk several times a day and must be kept on leash at all times unless the space is enclosed.
"Since they are sighthounds and can see better than we humans can, a tiny leaf blowing nearly a half-mile away can bring on the 'chase' mode," Sprague said. "And since they can go from zero to 35 miles per hour from a standstill in less than five seconds it makes it a little hard to catch one."
But this Meet and Greet will be different, Perna said. That's because the Bangor Derby Girls will be helping out MGPS.
"Athlete is the operative word here," Perna said. [Desi], a staff person for Ren Dogs happens to be a member of the Derby Team. She had said numerous times in the past, that the team would be happy to help with any of our fundraisers at the shop. I put two and two together: derby dogs and derby girls and voila!"
Desi Clark, who skates as DZ, said it was an easy decision to team up with MGPS. "We are all very avid dog lovers and have done a lot of work with Bangor Humane Society," Clark said. "We have 30 girls and they all have to do two hours of volunteer service a month. We thought it was a great thing and an easy way to get out in the community."
In addition to helping MGPS volunteers showcase the dogs and educate the public, the Bangor Roller Derby Girls will hold a raffle for tickets to their next bout against Fog City Canada on Saturday, April 27. Proceeds from the raffle will go to MGPS.
MGPS will not have any adoptable dogs on site. However, adopted dogs will be on hand to visit with anyone who comes to the Meet and Greet. To see videos of adoptable dogs, visit greyhoundplacement.com and click on the "see our adoptable dogs" link at the top of the site.
"If anyone ever thought they would love to have a retired racer then they should come and meet a whole bunch of them on the 20th at For Dogs Boutique," Sprague said. "We have a saying about greyhounds that is so true: 'As they race their way to the sofa, they are also racing their way into your heart.'"
To learn more about greyhounds, visit greyhoundplacement.com and critters.bangordailynews.com.


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Yesterday, the original Batmobile from the 1966 Batman television series went up for public sale for the first time ever at the Barrett-Jackson house in Scottsdale, Ariz. So how much did the George Barris-built car go for? And how much excitement was there buzzing about that auction house?
It's great fun watching Barris, who built the Batmobile from the 1955 Lincoln Futura prototype car, get the crowd revved up. And it looks like it paid off; the winning bidder, Rick Champagne, paid $4.6 million for the classic car (with a $4.2 million bid; the rest was in fees). According to the Hollywood Reporter, that price tag ties the Batmobile with the the Aston Martin DB5 Sean Connery drove in Goldfinger for the highest price fetched by a movie car. Take good care of it, Mr. Champagne.
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Picture: Lisa Warren - Mrs. New York International, Adele Scala - Miss New York International 2012, Micaela Bishop - Miss Teen New York International 2012 2012...
British soul star Adele was initially "hesitant" to sing the theme tune for the new James Bond movie because of the "pressure" that comes with the job.
The Rolling In The Deep hitmaker has long been rumoured to be the voice of the new 007 movie Skyfall anthem and she finally confirmed the news on Monday (01Oct12).
She has now spoken out about her decision to record the song, which she wrote with her collaborator Paul Epworth, and revealed she almost turned the offer down.
Adele tells the official Bond website 007.com, "I was a little hesitant at first to be involved with the theme song for Skyfall. There's a lot of instant spotlight and pressure when it comes to a Bond song. But I fell in love with the script and Paul had some great ideas for the track and it ended up being a bit of a no-brainer to do it in the end.
"It was also a lot of fun writing to a brief, something I've never done which made it exciting. When we recorded the strings, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. I'll be back combing my hair when I'm 60 telling people I was a Bond girl back in the day, I'm sure!"
Adele's track will be premiered on the singer's website at 0.07am (Gmt) on Friday (05Oct12), which has been declared Global James Bond Day to mark 50 years since Sir Sean Connery made his debut as the superspy in 1962's Dr. No.
The singer follows in the footsteps of other Bond theme tune stars including Lulu, Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones.


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What do climate change, social systems, businesses and bathtubs all have in common?
They are all interacting systems of people and entities from the natural and man-made world. System dynamics is concerned with understanding how these systems really work: what drives them and causes the behaviour we see? What can we do to improve these systems? And what must we not do, to avoid making them worse?
Many apparently different social and physical systems have similar underlying structures and can be described using the same simple ideas. System Dynamics provides the tools to analyse the way such systems work – tools ranging from simple, effective diagrams through to full scale computer simulations capable of replicating the behaviour of the most complex system – all designed to help us understand why systems behave the way they do, and what is likely to happen if we make changes to them.
So what is a system?
According to Collins Dictionary, a system is "the manner in which the parts of something fit or function together". System Dynamics is concerned with how that collection of parts operates as a whole, over time.
For example, businesses are classic systems. They consist of stocks and flows of people, money, information, physical goods and materials all interacting together and in constant flux over time. The people in the business make decisions based on information about the world around them, and as they make those decisions – to order more goods, hire more staff, invest more capital – they change how the business performs and interacts with its environment.
This, in turn, changes the decisions they and their colleagues or rivals make in the future, resulting in feedback. Feedback occurs in many real world situations, and often causes complex behaviour that is hard to understand. It is also one of the central concepts System Dynamics is designed to tackle.
Good practical System Dynamics work begins with expert knowledge of whatever is being studied: we cannot understand a business as a system unless we know how it operates; we cannot understand the climate system without knowing about the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere; we cannot understand the credit crunch of 2008 as a system without knowing how the international banking system operates.
Often this expertise is concentrated in groups with detailed knowledge of just parts of the whole system. People might be experts on particular aspects of businesses, of the climate or of the international finance system. The 'value added' of System Dynamics is to take those parts and show what happens when they are put together in a whole dynamic system.
It's classic big picture stuff.
How do I know I need System Dynamics?
System Dynamics can help anyone who needs to understand why important factors in the world around them change over time in the way they do, and what to do to improve them. For example:
In business – what drives growth of sales and profits, staff turnover or customer satisfaction?
In environmental issues – why do levels of fish stocks or greenhouse gas levels change and what can we do to halt or reverse those changes?
In public policy – how can we control levels of crime, shortages of nurses or teachers or the eradication of disease?
Sometimes the behaviour is more complex – maybe as the situation features cyclicality, boom-and-bust, and vicious cycles of decline, and you want to know why, and what to do about it.
Or maybe you are designing a new system that does not yet exist, and need to know how to design it so that it performs as you want.
Or maybe you have a system that is already working but you need to make changes to improve it and wonder what the result will be.
If this sounds like you, System Dynamics can help.
What can I expect?
The approach can be used at varying levels, from very short 'white-board' analyses of simple issues up to large and complex simulation models of extensive challenges covering many different but inter-related topics.
System Dynamics projects will begin with a knowledge gathering stage, in which you will be closely involved. One of the first things to be created will be a clear and accurate diagram showing the system you are working on and its behaviour. This is very similar to the kinds of 'control panels' you see in pictures of the control rooms for chemical plants, or rail or power networks. It shows where 'stuff' is – people, products, cash etc – how it is moving around and growing or leaking away, and where your 'controls' are affecting these changes.
Sometimes these diagrams are enough – you can learn from them, and explain to your colleagues, exactly why thing behave as they do. But complex or high-value situations often justify the construction of a computer model of your system, using the knowledge you and your colleagues possess. This is a highly skilled activity that should be done by well-trained people who really know what they are doing. The model they build with you will be put through rigorous tests, which you will be asked to take part in, to make sure that it really is a good model of your problem.
Once the model is working you can begin to use it. It becomes a laboratory in which to experiment and learn so that you can understand why things behave the way they do, and find ways of improving them. The software used by System Dynamics modellers will help you do this by animating your system diagram with flows of numbers, tracing causes and effects, or automatically running hundreds or even thousands of simulations to test wide ranges of policy options. The most modern software will even seek out the optimal policy options for you, the ones that deliver the best results.
It sounds like spreadsheet modelling to me.
It isn't. Spreadsheets are ingenious and flexible tools, but they are not suited to simulation of dynamic systems.
Why not? Because spreadsheets are not designed to handle complex interactions among many factors, with dynamic feedbacks, over time. They also cannot display in any understandable way a system diagram of how things work. In very simple cases spreadsheets can be 'cludged' to do system-dynamic-like analysis, but the tools and methods of System Dynamics are designed for the job and have been steadily honed over the last forty years. They will always be more efficient, effective, and valid.
Does it work?
System dynamics can deliver a very high return on investment – a 'return' in the form of profit growth or other performance improvements, on the 'investment' of money and time. In business cases, results worth millions of pounds can result from just a few thousand pounds of effort, and in public policy and other non-profit cases, major improvements can be achieved with basic adjustment, or even a reduction, in how people and money are used. Click here for success stories.
To find out more about system dynamics see the about system dynamics page.


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Online tool makes reporting crime easier in Baltimore
Program allows police to focus on urgent matters
It's become easier for witnesses of crimes in Baltimore city to report what they see to police.
City officials unveiled an online reporting system from Coplogic Inc.
With the click of a mouse, citizens can now file some police reports online, including illegal dumping, theft from vehicles and vandalism.
The case is then assigned an incident number and a PDF file is sent in an email to the citizen with a copy of the report.
City officials said that digital copy is acceptable to most insurance companies that require police reports.
The whole system is not only meant to make things easier for residents, but to reduce overall call volume for police, allowing them to focus on more urgent matters and violent crime.
The service is available on the police department's website here.