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Photo Gallery: Fall Decorating Ideas
Accessorize your home for the season.
Go all out with a deep tone-on-tone fall shade.
For a saturated look, paint out the trim, walls and mantel in similarly dark shades, such as this plum purple. Regal armchairs in a velvet upholstery, an inky side table and mottled area rug create an enveloping cocoon of colour.
Exhibit freshly cut foliage in vintage bottles.
Maple leaves stay fresh for up to three weeks and, when the leaves begin to drop, a few here and there add seasonal flair. Fill bottles with tepid water, then cut the bottom of the branches on an angle. To help them take in water, use a sharp knife to slice up the middle of each branch about an inch. Replace the water when it becomes murky.
See more fall decorating ideas in our photo gallery.
Set a classic fall tablescape with linens, dishes and accessories in these rich hues.
This timeless combination confers elegance and provides the perfect backdrop for a harvest centrepiece of pumpkins, gourds and decorative kale. Create tiers to give the display visual interest: stack larger pumpkins and gourds on a cake platter, perch the kale in shallow bowls of water and scatter mini pumpkins on the table. Handsome flatware with rustic handles, crystal goblets and vintage pheasant salt and pepper shakers stay on theme.
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Showcase a natural wheat sheaf.
For a dramatic flared shape, hold pre-bound bundles at the top (just below the grains) and bottom, then twist in opposite directions simultaneously. Knot a thick brown velvet ribbon around the pivot point, keeping the ends long so they spill onto the table.
See more fall decorating ideas in our photo gallery.
Create a cosy vibe by piling throw pillows in botanical prints and rich fall colours onto a solid sofa.
Avoid being too matchy-matchy: mixing motifs in a range of shades looks extra lush. Continue the warming trend by covering bare floors with a thick wool rug in a cranberry hue; flip it over for a vintage needlepoint look or place it plush side up for a luxe feel underfoot.
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Cosy up bedrooms with toasty-warm wool blankets, sumptuous velvet pillows and striped bedding in brown shades from beige to chocolate.
Chamomile-coloured walls ensure a sunny feel during grey winter days and are neutral enough to work with most decorating schemes. Add a little life with a quirky gooseberry wreath and a small pitcher of wildflowers bedside.
Press pretty fall leaves and display them in vintage frames.
Unify different frames by painting them white or gold, then wrap any existing mats with linen in earthy neutral tones. (Wrap the linen snugly around the mats and secure at back with glue or double-sided tape. Then, cut an X from corner to corner across the picture opening and fold the resulting triangles of fabric back and affix to the mat.)
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Showcase the full range of fall colours.
Achieve a modern look by placing some in tall vintage jars or rest a few in demure glass compotes with their grassy tops exposed for texture and shape. Their deep red and yellow colour looks especially rich atop dark wood and antique furniture.
Impress guests with this chic living arrangement.
Make a seasonal statement in your front hall with a slender Japanese maple standing on its burlap-wrapped base. Majestic but not manicured, it gives the foyer a fab, unfussy feel. Keep a saucer under the root ball to prevent water damage to furniture. Post-party, pot and keep the tree indoors or, if the killing frost is at least six weeks away, plant the tree outside.
See more beautiful autumn decorating ideas in our Fall Decorating Ideas gallery.
Wrap the seat cushion of a favourite chair in a swatch of fabric or a wool throw.
A worn tribal print carpet layered with a hide rug lends an exotic feel. A side table with tusk legs is contrasted with an English wingback chair in mahogany leather for an old world look. Weathered maps propped against the wall and a brass lamp enhance the room's handsome, timeworn appeal.
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Create a vibrant display for fall.
Inky black currant sprigs, combined with the vibrant violet rosette of a flowering kale nestled in a shallow ceramic bowl, are a gorgeous (and seasonally-appropriate) alternative to fresh-cut flowers. Lush layers of tone-on-tone textures and timeworn elements, like this Scandinavian-style bureau, add simple, subtle beauty to the space. A wall hanging of pressed barkcloth offer woodsy charm while luxe accents, like a gleaming silver lamp and plush velvet chair, maintain elegance.
See more beautiful autumn decorating ideas in our Fall Decorating Ideas gallery.
Mix burlap and black velvet upholstery on bergere chairs to add texture to a room in a dramatic and unexpected way.
Layering fabrics, patterns and colours turns any space into a snug refuge from falling temperatures outdoors. An on-trend grey wall colour and soft grey striped rug underfoot add to the cosy feeling, while unfitted windows keep the space from becoming fussy or visually cluttered.
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Create chic autumn arrangements with foliage.
A nonchalant arrangement of dried pods, berries and buds grouped in a trio of statuesque white vases makes a gorgeous, long-lasting centrepiece. Display them on a sideboard or dining table, where their quirky grace will demand attention.
Warm up a black and white colour scheme with natural materials and rustic touches.
Rugged textures plucked from the great outdoors — roughly chopped firewood, a supple hide rug — add fall style to this living room. The mantel comes to life with a high-contrast arrangement of dark, gourd-shaped ceramics and pale pumpkins. A chic take on a rambling pumpkin patch, the effect is both playful and pretty.
See more Fall Decorating Ideas, plus find more tips on decorating with bull's-eye mirrors in our photo gallery.
Change things up for fall using mismatched artifacts, antiques and vintage pieces.
Collections that may be too small on their own suddenly feel grander when displayed in clusters. To keep the assortment cohesive, stick to items with similar patinas — rust, pewter, antiqued glass — and sizes as a common link.
Skip the standard orange pumpkin to freshen up your fall decor.
In shades ranging from pale and pretty to deep and dusky, heirloom varieties with exotic names such as Valenciano (shown), Lumina and Jarrahdale take autumn decorating in an elegant new direction. Simply set on a folded scrap of burlap on a black velvet chair for a chic vignette.
See more beautiful autumn decorating ideas in our Fall Decorating Ideas gallery.
Free of its leafy camouflage, a branch's strong lines steal the spotlight.
Recast a found or pruned branch as a budget-friendly piece of art by propping it up in a corner (secure it to the wall with fishing wire tied to a small eye hook if necessary). The carefree outdoor-indoor look is not only on-trend, but provides an organic counterpoint to a room's more formal elements.
See more beautiful autumn decorating ideas in our Fall Decorating Ideas gallery.
Salvaged coffee bags create an eco-chic bedroom.
For a rustic yet restrained look, upholster a simple Ikea headboard in reclaimed burlap instead of expensive fabric. Set against a black painted wall, the effect is dramatic.
Learn how to make a DIY upholstered headboard with these step by step instructions.
See more statement beds in our photo gallery.
Layer plants and plates for an organic-chic look.
Create an elegant place setting by layering dried fern fronds between sleek earthenware chargers and clear glass plates. Add upscale polish with heirloom silverware, but mix it with chunky antique horn-handled cutlery, an artfully rumpled linen table runner and smoky glass tumblers for a more casual ambience.
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A decision in one of the first cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this term may help thousands of North Carolina property owners whose land has been tied up by proposed but delayed Department of Transportation road projects — some for more than a decade — recover the damages they say the DOT owes them.
In Arkansas Game and Fish Commission v. U.S., the Court considered whether the commission can recover for damage to its property caused by intentional upstream flooding by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The threshold question before the court was whether that flooding was a "taking" under the U.S. Constitution's Fifth Amendment, which provides that no private property can be taken for a public purpose without just compensation.
That's also the issue property owners along the Northern Beltway in Winston-Salem have put before the court there in dozens of complaints filed against the DOT over the past year. Their parcels and some 2000 others lay in the path of the proposed beltway, spanning from U.S.158 north to U.S. 52 in western Forsyth County through to U.S. 311 in eastern Forsyth County.
Under the state's Map Act, the DOT can file a map with the local register of deeds identifying property where it anticipates building a road and protect that property from development or other action that might improve its value, in effect holding down the purchase price until the DOT is ready to buy.
And how many years away can that be? "For as long as it takes North Carolina to get enough money to build the road," the DOT says in a fact sheet distributed to the owners.
The DOT filed its first map, along the western loop of the beltway, in 1997. Construction has yet to begin.
In the meantime, owners are stuck because nobody wants to buy where a road is coming.
It's that open-ended time frame that makes the act unconstitutional, said the owners' attorney Matthew Bryant. "You can't tie up pieces of property for the express purpose of denuding them of any marketability or use," he said. "Interestingly, the DOT has a 2004 study that tells them they can't do what they're doing."
The state has bought some parcels, mostly under a hardship program that requires a showing of financial or health distress, Bryant added, but that has just further devalued others, with blight taking over entire neighborhoods.
The owners say that the DOT's actions amount to a taking, and want the state to buy them out at fair value.
Bryant originally filed the owners' claims as a class action, but Superior Court Judge Lindsay T. Davis, Jr. refused to certify them as a class, and a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals – though recognizing the underlying constitutional question – affirmed, saying the owners would have to bring their cases individually.
"The problem from the plaintiffs' standpoint is that DOT puts a map down for the road for 20 years, and it doesn't get around to it because of politics or whatever, doesn't get around to allocating the funds for those 20 years, and these people ought to have been bought out. . . . and then they face condemnation blight and their property values get swallowed up by this map and this taking," Judge Robert N. Hunter noted during argument on the appeal. "You don't get around to it for 20 years, and after their neighborhood has suffered blight and the price of their property has gone down, they don't get their just compensation. Isn't that the gist of their takings argument?"
Bryant has since filed 58 separate actions, and a decision from the Supreme Court in the Arkansas case may provide some guidance on the takings question raised in those cases.
Like the Map Act cases, the Arkansas case presented an atypical takings scenario. There, the flooding occurred regularly but was only temporary. During argument this week, the justices seemed to be searching for some kind of bright line test as to whether a taking has occurred.
"So if the government comes in and tells a landowner downstream that every March and April we are going to flood your property so that you can't use it from now on — that's part of our plan — that's a taking for those two months, correct?" Chief Justice John Roberts asked. When the government's attorney said no, the chief justice shot back, "That's not a taking?"
A 20-year taking was not what two of the co-sponsors of the bill that became the Map Act in 1987 – Rep. Jim Crawford and Sen. Martin Nesbitt – intended.
"We were getting ready to embark on a pretty strong program then and figured it would be fair that we let people know we were coming through there and allow them to protect it for period of time," Nesbitt said after the Court of Appeals decision in May. "The intention was to allow for a short period of time so nobody got caught moving into a zone like that."
Crawford agreed. "We shouldn't be able to preserve something in perpetuity," he said. "You can't just go in and buy rights of way that you're speculating on, you've got to buy rights of way that you really are planning to build on. Maybe we need to amend the statute again."
A decision in the Arkansas case is expected in the spring.


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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Beet Sliders with Coconut Milk Cheddar
Today, I intend to reduce your IQ by an average of 100 points simply by showing you this PPK beauty:
Quick - what's 2+2? You don't know because 99% of your brain cells are busy begging you to make that burger! Look at the color! It's so beautiful and enticing! These are the PPK's Quarter Pounder Beet Burgers, but made as (six) tiny little sliders. They are so forkin' good! I was skeptical of the ground fennel seed, but I trusted Isa and followed the recipe meticulously. The fennel seeds add a whole new level of flavor and they compliment the beets perfectly. I'm glad I didn't skip'em! The recipe calls for dry mustard, and I used half regular dry mustard and half kickass Colman's mustard powder. Yeah, baby! The cheesy stuff?
Moderation is for the weak.
That is a whole lot of coconut milk cheddar. It was so good on top of the little sliders. I covered the skillet with a lid to help it melt. Let's take a bite!
You want to know what recipe I used for those pillowy, fluffy little buns? I'll tell you... tomorrow! Mwahahaha! Mwahahahahaha! *cough cough*
My entertainment recommendation of the day is not a Netflix find... it's a Vegan Eats & Treats special! Amey shared a video of her three little doggies doing some very impressive tricks. You can clearly see all the love that these sweet pups are showered with. Prepare your face for an ear-to-ear grin! Now I shall leave you with a few pictures of our duck buddies shaking off some excess water...
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Holy coconut melty cheddar! Now you're 160% convinced me that I MUST make a batch ASAP! Not so won over by the beet burger thing...you know, because it involves...well...beets...but maybe? Maybe I'll be adventurous one day :)ReplyDelete
As for the ducks, you shake it girls (and boys)!Replies
Yes! You must! If you ever decide to be adventurous and give beets another shot - this recipe would be a great choice! I don't think it has a super strong beety flavor, but I like beets so I'm a bit biased. The fennel, thyme, onion, and garlic compliment the beets very nicely. I will try to make a little beetloaf with this recipe soon! :)Delete
Looks awesome!ReplyDelete
I've been meaning to make those beet burgers for ages, they look so good with the coconut cheddar.ReplyDelete
I've had those beet burgers bookmarked for a while. I'm glad I waited now as I really want to try them with this coconut milk cheddar. Your burger looks amazing with all of that melty cheese deliciousness.ReplyDelete
I'm not even a beet fan but I want the burgers. Want them. But there's no way I can add fennel so there will have to be a sub in there. The cheese is on the list, too.ReplyDelete
I'm convinced you are a duck whisperer. :)Replies
I'm sure you can make them work without the fennel!Delete
Should I call National Geographic to see if they are interested in a show called The Duck Whisperer? I'm sure that would be very popular! :D
You could, but they might make you appear in it (you know, as the whisperer) and that would blow your cover. (The photo is gone.) So, maybe a book of photos called The Duck Whisperer. I'll be happy to write a review on Amazon. :)Delete
Excellent point! Maybe we could do a Milli Vanilli sort of thing. Someone else can pretend to be the Duck Whisperer while I actually do all the work. There - I get to be the Duck Whisperer and remain reclusive at the same time! :DDelete
OMG these look amazing!!!!ReplyDelete
One of those rare times I don't have lentils, yet I have a basket full of beets.ReplyDelete
How did I not know about these burger patties? I've been neglecting the PPK, that's how!ReplyDelete
I love that these are brown rice-based and include beets. I am going to have to make these like now!
And your photos of the ducks shaking are amazing!Replies
Bad Mandee! :DDelete
I know! They are pretty wholesome and tasty at the same time. Winning combo!
I love it when the ducks do that. It all starts with them shaking their tail feathers for a couple of seconds, so I always know when they're going to do it. The shaking of the tail feathers usually means that one of two things is going to happen: shaking off the excess water or flapping of the wings. I should do a wing-flapping post next! :)
yep you've made me dumber than normal with that pic. Drool! ballahalasla - that's all I can think of to say.ReplyDelete
Oh! I'm gonna make some today or tomorrow!!!!!ReplyDelete
I'm going to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Hey there, I wanted to tell you I made these burgers today and they were AWESOME. My family isn't vegan...probably closer to paleo because of dairy/nut/egg/gluten allergies. But eating meat every meal gets really old (and expensive) and I came looking for a good non-meat dish. I had all the ingredients (or close enough) so I made a batch. Then I made 3 more batches and am currently frying them up in avocado oil and will freeze for lunches. I just didn't have the fennel seeds, but you would never know. Also, the second batch I added Worcestershire sauce which I REALLY liked. Also, I used crushed rice chex cereal instead of the wheat crumbs, and I whipped up some sunflower butter to use which worked just perfectly. I grew up eating a lot of veggie burgers (pescatarian family) but I haven't been able to buy most because of the gluten or soy (allergies again). So these worked with all those food restrictions. I'm looking forward to making the cheese, but I want to wait until I get some agar powder. Thanks again!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm so sorry your comment was stuck in the spam folder! I have now turned off comment moderation so it doesn't happen again. Spam is annoying, but legit comments getting stuck in the spam folder is even worse!Delete
Aren't these burgers amazing? I love them so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed them too - even without the fennel seeds! I recently discovered that they are really good with caramelized onions on top too. Ridiculously good! And they make delicious little individual "beetloaves" as well.
Nice to know they worked with the sunflower butter and rice cereal too. Next time I blog about these I'll let people know that you have successfully made these with those substitutions. I know all the gluten-free and soy-free beet lovers will be thrilled! :)
I hope you like the cheese too if you can try it!


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Nancy's living room is fabulous. Thanks for hosting the party, Courtney. ~ NancyReplyDelete
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Hi Courtney, I loved Susan's (Ash Tree Cottage) blue and white! Thank you for featuring my living room~ReplyDelete
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Roses at the beach sound like a perfect weekend! Thanks for hosting!ReplyDelete
I love the pink roses on the beach! Thanks so much for hosting. Glad I stopped by:)ReplyDelete
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You take such beautiful photos and you are always so busy you certainly deserve some lazy time. Enjoy your weekend and thank you for hosting. I would love for you to share some of your posts at my Thursday blog hop some time ( you can link up through Saturday).ReplyDelete
Hello cute lady! What a fun party. Thanks for hosting. Please come and party with us. We would love to see what you have been working on. http://loulougirls.blogspot.comReplyDelete
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The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base. Show more
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
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If you get a notification such as a call or message, the device will vibrate on your wrist or make a noise to alert you.
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Vibrating alerts have a variety of uses, such as interval training.
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The device has a feature that allows you to find your smartphone if you have misplaced it.
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The device can wake you using vibration, so as not to disturb anyone else sleeping in the room.


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Our services provide all the necessary support so you have a smooth journey without hiccups. Go to the check- in desk when you arrive at the airport.
At Lisbon Airport, there are dedicated special assistance desks in the Terminal 1 Departures area.
If you wish to travel with a service animal, please check the conditions here.
Book flight
Manage booking
Flight information
Blind Passengers
Preparing to travel
Our services provide all the necessary support so you have a smooth journey without hiccups. Go to the check- in desk when you arrive at the airport.
How to book?
If you are travelling alone and need assistance, just fill in the "Request for Assistance to be Provided to People with special needs" form.
This service must be booked at least 48 hours before departure. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee the provision of the service.
Use our check-in and mobile services, which in most cases open 36 hours prior to departure.
Find out more about online check-in here.
How is the assistance provided?
At the airport
When you arrive at the airport go to the check-in counter to begin the trip formalities. The assistance process begins there.
From there, your entire journey is accompanied by a professional.
If you are a TAP/Star Alliance Gold member or are travelling in Business Class, use our check-in services in the Premium area.
3 hours / 90 minutes Check-in times for intercontinental flights
2 hours / 90 minutes Check-in times for European flights
On board
When you board the aircraft, our in-flight crew provide you with assistance and information about:
- Your seat location in the aircraft (proximity to doors and emergency exits, toilets, etc.);
- Where to find the call buttons and the entertainment system;
- The location of the oxygen mask and how to use it;
- The description of what is on your tray at meal time;
- Help to get to the toilet. However, no assistance whatsoever is provided inside the toilet.
On arrival
Our staff meet you at the aircraft on arrival at your transfer airport or final destination and will accompany you through the entire process: passport control, luggage reclaim and customs.
Legislation for Passengers with Disabilities
See the rules concerning the air transport of blind people.
Regulation 1107/2006
See Regulation 1107/2006 (PDF, 0.1MB,EN) - Rights of Disabled Persons and Persons with Reduced Mobility when Travelling by Air
Flights to and from the United States of America
- By telephone
From within the United States via a free helpline for disabled passengers: 1-800-778-4838 (speaking) or 1-800-455-9880 (TTY)
- By telephone
Aviation Consumer Protection Division: 202-366-2220 (speaking) or 202-366-0511 (TTY)
- Website
- Aviation Consumer Protection Division (PDF, 0.1MB, EN) - DOT, 14 CFR Part 382 ACAA, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel; Final Rule"
- Letter
- Aviation Consumer Protection Division C-75, U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., West Building, Room W96-432 Washington, DC 20590, EUA


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Yet here I am, writing about the Girl Scouts, for a number of reasons. First, it's Women's History Month, and what better way to kick off the month than by focusing on a group that has empowered generations of girls? Second, March 12 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop meeting in the U.S., organized by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia. And third, I've had a few interactions with the Girl Scouts in recent months that have reminded me how impressive this organization and its members can be.
I proposed writing a biography about Juliette Gordon Low a while back. The project never went anywhere, but I'm happy to report that a number of books on Juliette and her scouts have been published in recent months, in anticipation of this anniversary year. I managed to find First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Gordon Low by Ginger Wadsworth (Clarion, 2012) at my local library, and I can't imagine anyone, myself included, doing a more thorough job of researching this singular woman's life. Wadsworth tracked Low's story from Savannah, to New York, to London, and beyond. Her writing is lively and clear, the book is generously illustrated with historic images and reproduced documents, and the back matter is beyond complete. It's a YA book that's worth reading, whether you're a Girl Scout or not.
In recent months, the Girl Scouts also have made a literary impact in another way. Last November, in conjunction with the Children's Book Council, they launched The Studio, a Web site that gives authors who write for young people the chance to communicate with Girl Scouts about their work. The lineup has been impressive, with Ann Martin, Jerry Pinkney, Laura Numeroff, and Joseph Bruchac, among others, answering questions about their writing process and sharing behind-the-scenes documents and discussions. I got to have my say the week of January 16.
I was also lucky enough to have up-close-and-personal contact with a number of Girl Scouts when I visited Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, to speak about Wheels of Change. The girls from the two local troops who attended were curious, confident, and altogether fierce, in a good way. Their arms shot up with questions after just about every sentence I delivered, and they kept me on my toes the whole time. It was one of the most memorable author visits I've had in quite a while. (Thanks to Marty Ittner for the photo.)
So three cheers for the Girl Scouts!
ON A SEPARATE NOTE: March 18 is the deadline for entries into the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League's Batter Up! Writing Contest for kids in grades 6, 7, and 8. It's a great way to celebrate Women's History Month. Check out all the details here.


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When someone stole Mark Bao's MacBook Air a couple of month ago, he didn't panic. He just found a way to view his computer's browser history, and found this video the perp recorded of himself dancing, dancing, dancing the night away.
The thief has since returned the laptop, in hopes of clemency in the form of the YouTube video being pulled. Bao has indicated, though, that he's not interested in cutting a deal. Instead, he's content using backup service Backblaze - which syncs changes made to the laptop in the cloud - to find access the guy's Facebook page, dig up PhotoBooth pictures he took, and generally let him stew in his internet humiliation for a while. [Switched]


text: The laughing kookaburra is Australia's national symbol. The kookaburra is a brown-colored bird, about the size of a crow. The male is easily distinguished from the female by the blue hues on his wing feathers and darker blue on his tail feathers. The female has a small bit of blue on her wing feathers, but no blue on her tail feathers. The call of the kookaburra is commonly used in movies to imitate the sound of monkeys in a jungle. Kookaburras live at home for the first four years of their life. During this time they take care of and provide food for any younger nestlings. Did You Know? No laughing matter—this bird is a fierce predator that can eat venomous snakes. Diet Kookaburras are carnivorous. They will eat insects, frogs, reptiles, birds, and rodents. Size The laughing kookaburra is approximately 18 inches in length, with a large head and a very large bill. Range The kookaburra is found throughout eastern Australia, and has been introduced into the southwest corner of Western Australia, Tasmania, Flinders Island, and Kangaroo Island. It was introduced into New Zealand between 1866 and 1880. Population Status Global population trends have not been quantified, but populations appear to be stable, and the species is not believed to be in decline. Predators A kookaburra's predators are wedge-tailed eagles, cats, brown goshawks, large owls, foxes, and grey butcher birds. Back to the Top


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Spring 2020 classes have resumed online.Please visit
dcccd.edu/coronavirus for additional information and to
learn how to prepare for online classes.
This article appeared in a January 2016 issue of the student newsletter.
Students who are deaf or hard of hearingcan now text their college police in the event of an emergency or to report a crime.
The number to contact college police by text is 972-860-4290.
Here's how the text system works:
When contacting police, always identify yourself and the location (college, building, floor and room) that is of concern to you. That way, police can get to the location quicker.
The new text system is up and running. If you have trouble hearing, please don't hesitate to use it in an emergency or to report a crime.
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Today The Climate Group launched The Clean Revolution Campaign at the Rio+20 Earth Summit, where world leaders from business and government including Tony Blair, Quebec's Premier Charest, HRH Prince Albert II and the World Bank's Andrew Steer came together to share their own visions for a low carbon world with a thriving economy. (Watch the recorded webcast here.)
Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, opened the session, outlining what a clean revolution is and where in the world it's underway, using examples in China, Germany and India. He explained the aims of the three-year Campaign: "The Clean Revolution well present evidence of the massive economic opportunities in a green economy, and will profile how innovative leadership is already transforming policies and markets around the world. It is our belief – and I think one that you all share too – that a clean revolution is the only feasible path to a smarter better, more prosperous future. For all."
Mark Kenber expanded on this "extraordinary" economic opportunity by emphasizing the crucial timing for launching the Clean Revolution, as the world grapples with the global financial crisis: "We believe that the clean revolution – its rapid low carbon transformation – provides a way out of this dead end". He pointed out how the UK economy shrank 0.2% in the last quarter while the green technology sector grew by 5.3% in the same period, and spotlighted many rapidly growing clean technologies. He also added the compelling: "Stocks and shares have been flat-lining or falling around the world, while green portfolios have been outperforming their peers by 50%."
Speaking to the crowds through video, Tony Blair, Chair of our International Leadership Council and Clean Revolution Ambassador, reinforced Mark's clear message. He stated: "The Clean Revolution is the express way to the green economy. […] This new industrial revolution will be brought about by a tipping-point, a coming together of entrepreneurs, investors and political representatives." Tony Blair said that those who seize the opportunity will be the new economic leaders, applauding The Climate Group for its work in building a network of these innovators and leaders to accelerate change. He called for participants to join the Campaign, concluding: "We need people like you. Leaders, pioneers and innovators all over the world, to make the Clean Revolution a reality."
Andrew Steer, Special Envoy for Climate Change, the World Bank, then addressed the challenges the world has faced since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, no less the two billion extra people that share the planet. Citing last year's achievement of $500 billion invested in clean energy and transport, Andrew Steer said that while progress is impressive "it doesn't even come close to adding up". He continued: "Green growth, a clean revolution, is not only possible; it is affordable and it is desperately, urgently needed. We need a green, clean revolution", before introducing the gathered business and government leaders who are setting out to achieve these solutions.
Next, Georg Kell, Executive Director, UN Global Compact, showed similar enthusiasm for the need to amp up global momentum on climate action, as did HRH Prince Albert II, who suggested we "multiply" clean revolution initiatives, before declaring Monaco's aims to be carbon neutral by 2050.
While Premier Jean Charest of Quebec Government was positive about actions implemented around the world so far, he said that of the requirements that emerge from discussions such as Rio+20, 70-80% of them need action from state and regional governments. Showcasing Quebec's own leading action despite the state's small size, he stated: "We have the lowest carbon footprint in North America. And 50% of all the energy we consume is renewable." Yet Premier Charest's ambition doesn't end there - he listed targets including lowering greenhouse gas emissions 20% from 1992 levels by 2020, because, as he put it:"We want to be at the forefront of the Clean Revolution."
Offering the business perspective on the clean revolution, Harry Hendriks of Philips insisted, "the most sustainable companies will be the most competitive ones." He concluded his speech by calling to make Monaco the first country in the world to have lighting purely powered by LEDs. Equally ambitious was Arthur Lavieri, CEO, Suzlon Brazil, who declared, "Enough talking - it's time for action", before illuminating the progress he has seen from increased collaboration and knowledge-sharing between business peers in the South.
Professor Wang Yi, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) focused on the need for national and global cooperation to accelerate the clean revolution, referring to the new report which we also launched today, with CAS. Another collaboration of ours that was highlighted in the session came from the Marieke van Schaik, Managing Director, Dutch Postcode Lottery, who showed her appreciation of partnerships like ours which are driving transformational change, drawing on the current Green Challenge initiative.
Jim Walker, Co-founder and International Programs and Strategy Director, The Climate Group, rounded-off the speeches by bringing the focus back to the just-published Leadership for a Clean Revolution report. Illuminating the innovation of leading companies such as Kingfisher, Philips and GE, he summarized the five fundamental principles of which define leadership in the report: innovation, early-adoption, reduction, alignment and open-sourcing. He added: "These are the drivers that will unlock change at the pace required", before directing participants to this brand new "online evidence-base" website, which boasts facts, figures, case studies, interviews and other resources to help the leaders of tomorrow drive the clean revolution.
Mark Kenber closed the session by thanking the partners, speakers and the leaders for what they will do in the future, topped by the pithy "Be inspired. Inspire. Be catalyzed. Catalyze"; a final message to those leaders who will help us secure the better, smarter, more prosperous world we need.
Watch the recorded webcast here.


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Scott Newman necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 78 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
Striker's All In Stitches
Striker's All In Stitches is a home based quilting company specializing in custom made quilts and other accessories. Some of our previous work has been taking T-Shirts and making a quilt, rag quilts, baby quilts, quilted bowls, cell phone cases, place mats and table runners.
Everything is hand stitched and of the highest quality. Every client custom selects their fabrics and designs and then the quilt or item is produced to their requirements.
Target audience has tended to be older crowds looking for quilts. However, we are looking for a new slick looking logo to bring us into younger markets. We have started lines of college logo quilts and place mats that have become very popular. We would like something unique and new to help us expand our market without losing our existing older clients.
Logo design must translate well to both web and print (business cards, letterhead, etc). Please no busy images. Would prefer a scalable vector-based image.
"Striker" was an old family miniature poodle which the company is named after. We would like to see a few designs with a dog worked into it but don't get one-minded. We would only like to see a few designs with a dog and the rest some unique new concepts.
Also, please note that we don't want to confuse "All In Stitches" with knitting. We want a logo that makes it clear that it is a quilting business.
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Hello and Welcome… To what could possibly be one of the biggest digital marketing decisions you have to make.
Reason being just like the title says, "A Digital Marketing Firm Saratoga Springs NY Providing Real Marketing Solutions?" it is hard to believe but some people just genuinely want to help people and not all about the money.
Is it possible? The answer is, "Yes!" Sure you might have to pay a little more in upfront fees or a monthly schedule. But this is where the argument begins. The reason, why I state this is cause like anything else in the world it cost money to want to be able, to dominate your market.
Just make the proper marketing strategies in place that are gonna be effective and in the best interest of your business. Communication is everything in the business world. Just like in your business you can not provide EXACTLY what your customers are looking without the proper communication. The SEO world is no different.
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Our search engine optimization company will go and search for not only improvements to help you rank for a specific keyword. But they will also look for possible missed opportunities. That you could have been capitalizing on while we do our market research.
This is just one of many market research strategy tasks our digital marketing firm will provide for all of our clients. See for yourself some of the local SEO factors to consider into your marketing strategy. Here are the latest local search ranking factors from Moz:
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So Does Any Seo Firm Possess The Necessary Search Engine Optimization Skills to Achieve Page One Domination?
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"What if my website has been hit with a google algorithm penalty? Can I just have a Google SEO recovery done? Or am I just better off making a whole new site?"
Our SEO firm gets asked this question all the time. The answer can't really be answered honestly without doing some research but like anything else in the world anything can be fixed. Whether or not it is worth the time or Your hard earned money on such a project? This is something our team of SEO experts is always more than willing to discuss.
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Pet Memorial Quilt- Large Beloved Buddy Quilt
This is the large version of our memory quilt. Quilt is approximately 3 feet square, 12 personalized custom squares and one large portrait square.
*Flint was a sweet and loving rescue Lab who saw his Mama through college and beyond.*
I work closely with you, the pet owner, to come up with appropriate designs for your pet. Did your dog love riding in your red Prius with her ears in the wind? Let's make a square to capture that memory. Was your cat obsessed with watching the birds while lounging on his special blue cushion? Send me a swatch from that cushion, and it will go right into the quilt.
Because each quilt is so personal, I like to 'get to know' your beloved buddy and portray their spirit in the quilt. Once payment is received, I will email you an informational packet. Included are a questionnaire, my mailing address (for sending your mementos), and additional information about our company. After I receive your questionnaire back, please allow 8-12 weeks to receive your quilt. I may contact you via email with any further questions I may have when creating your memorial. I will also inform you when I've mailed your piece, so you can know when to expect it.


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I'm currently on a degree in Computer Games Programming and have a year and three months before my final year (Im on placement next year). I thought it a good opportunity then, to start working towards a few ideas for my final year project. I don't have much information on what I can/can't do for my project but Im assuming we're allowed to make a game. With this in mind I plan to make a basic game engine (its pushing it a bit to call it an engine but you know what I mean) that covers the main components of a game and have easy to use interfaces. The aim is to simplify and speed up the production of a basic game world. I thought I could perhaps ask for some advice on what aspects to cover. These are the areas I have thought of:
* Per object material support.
* Texturing. BMP, JPG and TGA file formats.
* Picking support for user interaction.
* Frustum and visibility tests (use of BSP trees)
* Lens-Flares.
* Sprites.
* Support for sound. Probably OpenAl (though I haven't looked into that yet)
* Bill boarding.
* Terrain support using height maps.
* Support for .3DS, .X and MD3 file types.
* Light maps.
* Fog.
* Skybox.
* Collision Detection and response.
* Animation system with quaternion support.
* Flexible camera system - implementations for both FPS and 3rd person views.
* Environment mapping.
* Cell-Shading.
* Particle engine. Perhaps full implementation of a few common uses of particle systems: rain, fire, explosions etc.
* Menu system both at start and in game.
Do you have any ideas for further areas? Or perhaps think some of the areas listed aren't worth implementing? Any advice will be appreciated.
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~/.xinitrc file is a shell script read by xinit and by its front-end startx. It is mainly used to execute desktop environments, window managers and other programs when starting the X server (e.g., starting daemons and setting environment variables). The xinit program starts the X Window System server and works as first client program on systems that are not using a display manager.
One of the main functions of
~/.xinitrc is to dictate which client for the X Window System is invoked with startx or xinit programs on a per-user basis. There exists numerous additional specifications and commands that may also be added to
~/.xinitrc as you further customize your system.
Most display managers also source the similar xprofile before xinit.
Install the xorg-xinit package, which provides both xinit, startx, and a default xinitrc configuration file.
xserverrc file is a shell script responsible for starting up the X server. Both startx and xinit execute
~/.xserverrc if it exists, startx will use
/etc/X11/xinit/xserverrc otherwise.
In order to maintain an authenticated session with
logind and to prevent bypassing the screen locker by switching terminals, Xorg has to be started on the same virtual terminal where the login occurred.[1] Therefore it is recommended to specify
vt$XDG_VTNR in the
~/.xserverrc file:
#!/bin/sh exec /usr/bin/Xorg -nolisten tcp "$@" vt$XDG_VTNR
Alternatively, if you wish to have the X display on a separate console from the one where the server is invoked, you can do so by using the X server wrapper provided by
/usr/lib/systemd/systemd-multi-seat-x. For convenience, xinit and startx can be set up to use this wrapper by modifying your
.xinitrc is present in a user's home directory, startx and xinit execute it. Otherwise startx will run the default
This default xinitrc will start a basic environment with Twm, xorg-xclock and Xterm (assuming that the necessary packages are installed). Therefore, to start a different window manager or desktop environment, first create a copy of the default
xinitrc in home directory:
$ cp /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ~/.xinitrc
Then, append desired commands. Remember, lines following a command using
exec would be ignored. For example, to start
xscreensaver in the background and then start openbox, append the following:
xscreensaver & exec openbox-session
Long-running programs started before the window manager, such as a screensaver and wallpaper application, must either fork themselves or be run in the background by appending an
& sign. Otherwise, the script would halt and wait for each program to exit before executing the window manager or desktop environment. Note that some programs should instead not be forked, to avoid race bugs, as is the case of xrdb. Prepending
exec will replace the script process with the window manager process, so that X does not exit even if this process forks to the background.
To now run Xorg as a regular user, issue:
$ startx
$ xinit -- :1
Your window manager (or desktop environment) of choice should now start correctly.
To quit X, run your window manager's exit function (assuming it has one). If it lacks such functionality, run:
$ pkill -15 Xorg
Autostart X at login
Make sure that startx is properly configured.
For Bash, add the following to the bottom of
~/.bash_profile. If the file does not exist, copy a skeleton version from
/etc/skel/.bash_profile. For Zsh, add it to
if [ -z "$DISPLAY" ] && [ -n "$XDG_VTNR" ] && [ "$XDG_VTNR" -eq 1 ]; then exec startx fi
You can replace the
-eq 1 comparison with one like
-le 3 (for vt1 to vt3) if you want to use graphical logins on more than one virtual terminal.
Alternative conditions to detect the virtual terminal include
"$(tty)" = "/dev/tty1", which does not allow comparison with
-le, and
"$(fgconsole 2>/dev/null || echo -1)" -eq 1, which does not work in serial consoles.
If you would like to remain logged in when the X session ends, remove
See also Fish#Start X at login and Systemd/User#Automatic login into Xorg without display manager.
Tips and tricks
Override xinitrc from command line
If you have a working
~/.xinitrc, but just want to try other window manager or desktop environment, you can run it by issuing startx followed by the path to the window manager:
$ startx /full/path/to/window-manager
If the window manager takes arguments, they need to be enquoted to be recognized as part of the first parameter of startx:
$ startx "/full/path/to/window-manager --key value"
Note that the full path is required. Optionally, you can also specify custom options for #xserverrc script by appending them after
--, e.g.:
$ startx /usr/bin/enlightenment -- -br +bs -dpi 96
See also
man startx.
Switching between desktop environments/window managers
If you are frequently switching between different desktop environments or window managers, it is convenient to either use a display manager or expand
.xinitrc to make the switching possible.
The following example
~/.xinitrc shows how to start a particular desktop environment or window manager with an argument:
... # Here Xfce is kept as default session=${1:-xfce} case $session in i3|i3wm ) exec i3;; kde ) exec startkde;; xfce|xfce4 ) exec startxfce4;; # No known session, try to run it as command * ) exec $1;; esac
To pass the argument session:
$ xinit session
$ startx ~/.xinitrc session
Starting applications without a window manager
It is possible to start only specific applications without a window manager, although most likely this is only useful with a single application shown in full-screen mode. For example:
... exec chromium
With this method you need to set each application window's geometry through its own configuration files, if possible at all.
See also Display manager#Starting applications without a window manager.
Output redirection using startx
See Xorg#Broken redirection for details.


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VC in 2014: Base Ventures' Erik Moore On Challenges Of 'Frothy Markets'
As 2013 winds down, we asked several venture capital investors to reflect on the past year and give us their outlook for 2014. Next in our series is Erik H. Moore, founder and managing director, Base Ventures.
Mr. Moore speaks about the current environment of high valuations and entrepreneur euphoria, and why investors can't just sit out a bubble.
What surprised you the most about 2013?
Recently, an "app" with no revenue (Snapchat) turned down a $3 billion acquisition offer. During the bubble there were several examples when [startups were] offered $1 billion, and passed on it. Then they ended up selling for a few hundred million. People turned down gigantic offers, then everything crashed. It's just one data point. But it's indicative. Entrepreneurs are experiencing euphoria, and feel that there are many opportunities that will all be huge. The market may be becoming bubbly.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge that the venture capital industry will face in 2014?
Maintaining discipline. Because of the frothy market people will want exposure, will not want to miss out on the next big thing.
Have venture capital returns improved enough to draw renewed limited-partner interest in 2014?
There has been enough activity – meaning exits and IPOs – to keep interest.
Sky-high valuations for some technology companies are drawing comparisons to the dot-com bubble. Is this a legitimate concern?
Yes, this is a concern, but you can't sit on the sidelines. People began talking about the bubble in 1997 and it took three years to arrive. The market tripled in that time frame. If a company has a good idea and a strong founder they'll be okay. I invested in Zappos in 1999 during the middle of the bubble.
Interview by Lora Kolodny. Write to her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Reach her on Twitter at @lorakolodny