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- SFR Launches RCS Native Messaging for Samsung and Sony Mobile Smartphones — powered by Jibe's Communications Cloud
- Deutsche Telekom Case Study: Launching IP Communication in the Cloud
- The GSMA Network 2020 IOT Programme Office is very pleased to formally award joyn Blackbird Provisional Accreditation to the DT network in Germany
- The GSMA Network 2020 Programme Office is very pleased to announce that the Huawei Jazz embedded RCS client is now Provisional Accredited to joyn Blackbird.
- Jibe Mobile First to Receive GSMA Endorsement for Full Android Client Accreditation and Cloud Accreditation
- T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) To Bring RCS To US
- Jibe Mobile CEO says RCS isn't dead, points to native IP messaging embedded on smartphones
- The GSMA Network 2020 Programme Office is very pleased to announce that the Neusoft RCS client is now Fully Accredited to joyn Hot Fixes
- Mavenir, T-Mobile Confirm US RCS Launches
- Summit Tech and Alcatel-‐Lucent Unveil First VoLTE/RCS Connected Car at Mobile World Congress 2015
- Connecting with the Connected Car at MWC
- D2 Technologies Introduces Enhanced Version of mCUE® 4G with Advanced RCS Features and Secure VoWiFi Support
- NewNet Communication Technologies Demonstrates Rich IMS Communications Experience at Mobile World Congress 2015
- D2 Technologies Introduces Enhanced Version of mCUE® 4G With Advanced RCS Features and Secure VoWiFi Support
- Summit Tech and Alcatel-Lucent Unveil First VoLTE/RCS Connected Car at Mobile World Congress 2015
- Deutsche Telekom, Sprint, Vodafone & KPN join GSMA and Jibe Mobile to Demonstrate the Power of Globally Interconnected IP Messaging at Mobile World Congress 2015
- Deutsche Telekom Outlines Its RCS Evolution
- Rich Communication Services – Summit Tech and Telus Announcement
- MTS to Launch Rich Communications Services
- The GSMA is pleased to confirm that the HTC RCS device has successfully passed the required WiFi test cases for joyn Blackbird.
- The GSMA is pleased to confirm that the Samsung RCS device has successfully passed the required WiFi test cases for joyn Blackbird.
- The GSMA are pleased to confirm that Sony RCS device has successfully passed the required WiFi test cases for joyn Blackbird.
- The GSMA congratulates Microsoft as the first company to pass the required WiFi test cases for joyn Blackbird on its RCS device.
- Jibe Mobile Selected as 2014 World Communication Awards Finalist for Best Cloud Infrastructure
- AT&T, Verizon Target VoLTE Interop in 2015, RCS Later
- D2 Technologies to Discuss Global RCS and VoLTE implementations at Rich Communications Summit
- Jibe Presenting Customer RCS Cloud Service Replacing Traditional Vendor Infrastructure for the World's Top-Tier Carrier Decision Makers
- Vodafone Germany Selects NewNet's IP Short Message Gateway to Expand Its Messaging Operations
- Two key events in one week for Network 2020
- RCS Extensibility Terminal API Security Document is now Available
- Jibe Mobile is using WebRTC to put your mobile phone in your browser
- GSMA Awards NewNet's KryptonCloud RCS Solution joyn Blackbird Accreditation ready status
- Jibe Mobile to Showcase Hosted IP Communications Service for Globally Interconnected Next Generation Messaging at Mobile 360 Series Atlanta
- Jibe demos hosted IP messaging services
- 'Green Button Promise' experience at Mobile 360 Series
- Network 2020 on the GSMA Pavilion at Futurecom
- Comverse Acquires Solaiemes; Acquisition Further Enhances Comverse's Value Proposition to Service Providers Seeking to Evolve to Digital Lifestyle Players through RCS, WebRTC and Monetization
- Comverse Acquires Solaiemes to Broaden Its Digital Services Portfolio
- Solaiemes achieves world's first joyn Blackbird Drop 1 Provisional Accreditation for RCS API Gateway
- Samsung secures joyn Blackbird accreditation for Galaxy smartphones
- Samsung Electronics Becomes First Smartphone Provider to Achieve joyn Blackbird Accreditation
- Introducing the all new, IP Communications Digest
- LTE, VoLTE & RCS: It's Evolution Not Revolution
- Deutsche Telekom's POS Advertising to support joyn launches Romania and Slovakia
- RCS – Beyond the Business Case. "A technological evolution of Messaging and Voice"
- Cosmote Romania offers customers free of charge data traffic within joyn powered by Cosmote app
- Jibe Mobile Launches joyn™ Consumer Services Driving the Future of Everyday Mobile Conversations for Deutsche Telekom's COSMOTE Romania and Slovak Telekom
- Issues Registry expanded to cover all IP Communications
- Jibe Mobile Launches joyn™ Consumer Services Driving the Future of Everyday Mobile Conversations for Deutsche Telekom's COSMOTE Romania and Slovak Telekom
- Green Button Promise Comes Alive at Mobile Asia Expo 2014
- D2 Technologies and NewPace Technology Demonstrate Rich IMS Communications Experience at Mobile Asia Expo 2014
- Cisco says mobile devices to generate more IP traffic than PCs by 2018
- Great News for Rich Communications Services – Investment in RCS technology continues to grow
- Skyview Capital Acquires NewPace Through Its Portfolio Company NewNet Communication Technologies
- IP Communications Leader Jibe Mobile to Showcase Turnkey RCS Cloud Video Calling and Messaging Services at GSMA Mobile Asia Expo Connected City in Shanghai
- RCS Momentum Builds as Two Thirds of Operators Look to Deploy Services by the End of 2015
- Survey suggests strong MNO support for RCS
- Claro to enable interoperability between IM apps
- Infinite Convergence and Neusoft Partner to Offer Enhanced Rich Communication Capabilities to Wireless Operators
- SK Telecom sounds off on WebRTC
- MetroPCS and Jibe Mobile to Open Rich Communications Services to All North American Wireless Subscribers
- Mobile Operators Plan to Make Instant Messaging, Live Video Sharing, and File transfer as Easy on the Mobile as Calling and Text
- Mobile Operators show increased momentum in Rich Communications
- Jibe Mobile lands funding to build the "Next Global Communications Network"
- BroadSoft introduces BroadCloud RCS
- Deutsche Telekom launches joyn Messaging Service
- Enhancing the mobile experience for customers: Zain to pilot 'joyn' platform
- joyn location push API a key enabler for location-based services
- The GSMA announces winners of 16th annual Global Mobile Awards
- NewPace signs RCS deals with Nokia and an undisclosed European Carrier
- New research from Acision reveals 79% of US consumers are now using multi-service messaging but there is a unique opportunity for carriers to offer richer services
- Orange France launches joyn!
- joyn by Jibe Honored for Outstanding Global Mobile Cloud Network Innovation
- Voxeo pioneers use of joyn in B2C comms using Solaiemes' RCS API Gateway
- Kineto Wireless teams with NewPace to allow Operators to try RCS for free
- Sprint, AT&T inch toward RCS-based joyn launches
- Openmind Networks Hosted RCS Solution Receives Seal of Approval from the GSMA. First European Vendor to be awarded full Accreditation Status
- NewPace Continues Messaging Platform Innovation – full support for the GSMA 'Blackbird' release
- Have you heard about the joyn hackathon in Berlin? 18-20 October 2013
- Jibe Speaks 'Cloud First Approach' for Carriers to Introduce Competitive RCS-based Messaging
- RCS 5.1 v3.0 UNI now available
- RCS hub launched as a globally available service by Neusoft!
- GSMA and GCF align accreditations
- NewNet Partners with NewPace To Power Krypton RCS Messaging Products
- Infinite Convergence Solution's Rich Communication Suite Accredited With GSMA Certification
- Solaiemes offering an RCS Advertising Platform to help carriers to disrupt the mobile marketing industry
- Summit Tech – 100 Little Big Things on RCS Plus
- Solaiemes announces a cloud based RCS Developer Portal as a Service
- Click here for broadcast of Hosted Solutions Webinar – For Faster Implementation of Operator IP Communications
- Upcoming Webinar: RCS – The Heart of Monetisation
- Claro Brasil provides free access to joyn
- Wit-Software RCS Highlights
- Jibe Mobile Receives 2014 Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award for Excellence and Innovation
- Deutsche Telekom backs Jibe's RCS Hub for Video Calling, Group Chat, and Sharing Services throughout Europe
- Orange announced a "major innovation" for its Libon communications app
- WIT Software achieves world's first joyn Blackbird Full Accreditation for RCS Downloadable Apps
- Deutsche Telekom and Orange connect to RCS hub
- D2 Technologies Offers Commercially Ready Native RCS joyn Solution for Android Phones
- Summit's One IMS Client for RCS, VoLTE and WebRTC
- D2 Technologies and NewPace Technology Development Inc. Successfully Complete RCS Interoperability Testing
- GSMA accredits NewPace's latest Rich Communication Service
- NewPace Partners with Iskratel for Rich Communication Service Offering
- Capgemini brings new joyn rich messaging server solution to market for mobile network operators
- China Mobile CEO looks to global LTE standard – He expects commercial RCS and VoLTE services later this year
- O2 Germany to launch joyn service by mid-2014
- Tomorrow's world – China Mobile and Huawei showcase joyn technology, that automatically calls an insurance company following an accident
- Mobile World Live video reviewing the progress behind the GSMA's initiatives as the mobile industry moves to an all-IP world.
- Li Yue, President of China Mobile, released the Next-Generation Converged Communication White Paper at the GTI Summit on Feb 25 in Barcelona, announcing China Mobile's intention to redefine basic communication services for the 4G era – New Call (with Voice over LTE), New Message (based on RCS) and New Contacts
- Mavenir™ Selected by MTS for Advanced Multimedia Services Based on RCS
- MTS and Vimpelcom implementing a single standard of messaging and voice over Internet
- D2 Technologies to Discuss New Mobile Device Architecture at 2014 LTE Innovation Summit
- D2 Technologies and NewPace Technology Development Showcase Joint IMS Mobile Solution at IMS World Forum 2014
- Mavenir Systems launches mobile voice and messaging client
- WIT Software achieves world's first joyn Blackbird Full Accreditation for RCS Downloadable Apps
- Infinite Convergence Solution's Rich Communication Suite Accredited With GSMA Certification.
- GSMA and GCF align accreditations of RCS devices.
- BroadSoft introduces BroadCloud RCS.
- Solaiemes announces a cloud based RCS Developer Portal as a Service.
- Solaiemes offering an RCS Advertising Platform to help carriers to disrupt the mobile marketing industry.
- Solaiemes offering an RCS Advertising Platform.
- Openmind Networks hosted RCS Solution Receives Seal of Approval from the GSMA.
- NewPace signs RCS deals with Nokia and an undisclosed European Carrier.
- Orange France launches joyn!
- Jibe Mobile lands funding to build the "Next Global Communications Network".
- Spanish Mobile Operators Launch Nationwide joyn Services
- GSMA Selects WIT Software to Provide RCS-e Application
- Mobile Operators Show Increased Momentum in Rich Communications
- Mobile operators plan to make instant messaging, live video sharing, and file transfer as easy on the mobile as calling and text
- Next-Generation Multimedia Services Set to Become a Reality as GSMA Outlines Progress with RCS Initiative
Rich Communications Services (RCS) is the platform that enables the delivery of communication experiences beyond voice and SMS, providing consumers with instant messaging or chat, live video and file sharing – across devices, on any network.
RCS marks the transition of messaging and voice capabilities from Circuit Switched technology to an all-IP world – and it shares the same IMS investment and leverages the same IMS capabilities as VoLTE and Video calls over LTE.
Use the opportunity to monetise
For operators, deploying RCS is a key way to ensure their service retains relevance for consumers, keeping them connected and offering them competitive solutions with alternative applications. RCS delivers the messaging service step-change the consumer is seeking, while enabling the continuation of operator-centric messaging services. The scope and variety offered by RCS is a route to developing more targeted, engaging customer propositions – for example via chat-based games, mobile learning, smart ads and promotions – all helping to drive 'stickiness' and revenue.
By enabling operators to generate new revenue streams through the creation of apps and B2B services, RCS can be a route to getting a return on IMS investment from the very start.
Retain competitiveness
The gateway to innovation, RCS offers an opportunity to expand core product and services while building upon the unique operator propositions of:
- Ubiquity
- Global interoperability
- Quality of Service assurance
- Security and Privacy management
- Trusted Service provider
By enabling operators to generate new revenue streams through the creation of apps and B2B services, RCS can be a route to getting a return on IMS investment from the very start. RCS Hosted Solutions are also available for fast implementation and "pay as you grow" costs without the need to purchase and install IMS equipment in an operator's infrastructure. Hosted Solutions enable an operator to deploy RCS as a stand-alone set of services in advance of LTE, VoLTE and HD Voice services.
Questions from Operators
Please click on an operator question that you would like answered. This will take you to a link allowing you to hear the GSMA's response.
Can you tell me more about the business benefits that RCS offers operators?
Can you tell me about the success stories achieved to date?
How big a part does RCS play in the future communications strategy? Why should operators consider implementing Rich Communications within their networks?
How is the GSMA helping with RCS adoption?
What RCS services are currently available and what are their specifications?
What are some of the value propositions that are already being considered in today's marketplace?
At a top level, what are the different implementation options for RCS?
What are the RCS operators' imperatives for the year ahead?
Act now to implement RCS! ` Click here to see an overview of RCS enabled devices ranged by operators.
Rich Communication Services Real Time Market Status
What is the GSMA doing to help?
The GSMA has established a market-leading, interoperable RCS platform. Supported by a strong ecosystem comprising of operators and device manufacturers, this platform is gaining momentum with 32 country launches to date and a total of 87 operators committed to launch by end of 2015. For consumers in some markets the presence of these RCS services is through the joyn™ brand, which acts as verification that devices and services carrying the logo have been accredited.
The GSMA continues to work to extend the reach of RCS by helping our ecosystem partners develop inter- and intra-market interoperability. At present, we are working with operators who have already rolled out RCS services to explore the technical and commercial considerations of an RCS interconnect hub. Our findings have been used to establish a standard technical protocol and share best practice for implementing consistent global interoperability of RCS in an all-IP world.
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Colin Firth would look so fetching in drag.
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David O. Russell's American Hustle is little bit Martin Scorsese, a little bit Preston Sturges.
David Thomson on Films: Why I Hate 'The Hunger Games'
March 27, 2012
There are several spoilers in this review of The Hunger Games, and I'll get them out of the way early. The film shows precious little hunger and no sense of game. It's a terrible movie, but it grossed $68.25 million on its first Friday. So that's where your teenage daughters were over the weekend—or what they told you. And that's why film critics sometimes feel their own futility. I know, or I have heard, that the series of books by Suzanne Collins, of which The Hunger Games was the first, have sold all over the world in amazing numbers since 2008.

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Connecticut forward Maya Moore has become the seventh unanimous
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Timothy Judge, 43, was killed while scuba diving with friends to a shipwreck in the White Lake Channel. He was the first person to enter the water, but within moments friends heard him calling for help.
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5 Theories Applied to Teaching and Learning
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10 The Preschool Years
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Thanks to our friends at Harper's Bazaar, we got to see the documentary Bill Cunningham New York last night, and we thoroughly enjoyed every one of its 84 minutes. It's a profile of Bill Cunningham, The New York Times' street style photographer, the original one of his much-imitated profession. We'd wager that most lovers of fashion, photography, street style, journalism and eccentric, noble, hardworking people would, too, but just in case you need a little encouragement or convincing, here's our case for going to see it.
1) It's just a really good movie. There wasn't a point when we weren't entertained, laughing, on the verge of tears (because this movie goes there), learning something new during the entire film. Well, actually some of the scenes which feature Cunningham riding his bike around New York City are a little indulgent, but other than that, this movie is impressively engaging from start to finish.
2) You're going to learn something new. Did you know that there were really only a handful of photographers at Yves Saint Laurent's first ready-to-wear show? Did you you know the original Details magazine wasn't a shrine to buff young white guys, but a laboratory for showing off the most talented up-and-coming designers? You did not. And neither did we. But now we do, because we saw this movie.
3) All the cool kids are doing it. Seriously. Even Anna Wintour has seen this film — she's in it, after all. So get your style-obsessed friends in a group and make a night of it. We promise it'll be fun.
4) People who review films and fashion professionally laud it up and down. The Times called it a "captivating and moving portrait of a singular man and a passing era." Stephen Gan, creative director of Harper's and editor of V Man, called Cunningham "fashion's Saint Peter." Movieline said it was "glorious." And when was the last time Movieline said something was glorious?
5) Styleite is in it! Our associate editor Julia Rubin was once captured by the photographer as she crossed a street in Midtown, and a photo of her makes an appearance in the film! We're famous! (Also we're totally jealous of Julia for being photographed by Cunningham in the first place; the movie takes it to a whole other level.)
Still not convinced? OK. Well, try the trailer on for size here. If you see it and still don't want to go, we don't know what we can say to change your mind.
Capturing a 'Look at Me' Milieu With Impish Modesty [The New York Times]
STEPHEN GAN ON BILL CUNNINGHAM [Harper's Bazaar]
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I have recently made some vanilla extract, also lemon extract. Does anyone know how to make almond extract? Many thanks.
By Helen from UK
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By Pastry Girl10/18/2011
If you use the seeds from the very center of peaches, nectarines, and apricots you can easily make your own almond extract. Don't worry about the cyanide content as your not likely to drink an entire 32oz bottle of extract (yuck).
Some sites say to heat the stones to detoxify them but you really don't want to heat these because they loose the essential flavor oils when you toast them. I usually do about a half a cup of chopped "seeds" to 32oz of vodka. the longer you wait the better the flavor. I leave the stone seeds in until I've used up the extract.all you need do is break open the "stones" and use the meat or seed in the very center.
Place the stones sandwiched between a towel and then with a mallet or hammer break the seeds open, I use the flat side of a meat cleaver and a very hard sturdy table or floor. I'm often found in the basement on the concrete floor. It will be messy but worth the amount of effort. coarsely chop up the seeds and add to the vodka. Enjoy!
By it's.only.me [165]05/06/2010
I have made it but have not tried it. I believe I read about how to make it on Thrifty Fun. I washed and dried several peach pits and allowed them to soak in vodka for a few weeks. It smells good but I haven't tasted it.
But I also did read something about peach pits being toxic. So I am hesitant to try it. Maybe someone has more information about this.
Thrifty Fun has been around so long that many of our pages have been reset several times. Archives are older versions of the page and the feedback that was provided then.
I'm currently making my first batch of homemade vanilla extract using 1 3/4 c white rum (is that bad to use white instead of dark?), 1/4 c distilled water and 6 sliced bourbon vanilla beans to sit for 8 weeks, shaken once a day. I hope it works out, but now I'm wondering about making my own almond extract. I know I have to make it with an alcohol base and edible almond oil, but I don't know exactly how or where to get edible almond oil (I read that bitter almond oil has a better, stronger flavor for cooking). Any help there?
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You can get sweet almond extract at the following link:http://www.iherb.com/ProductsList.aspx?c=1&cid=2060&gclid=CK_27vPmn5ICFQIgPAodMkSpQg
As far as vanilla extract, I've been making it for many years trying different ways, different liquors. As long as your using liquor you're safe, lol. But what I've found to be the best is to use half vodka and half single barrel malt whiskey, use a mix of bourbon and madagascar beans. I personally use stolichnaya vodka and jack daniels single barrel malt whiskey. This half and half mixture gives a robust flavor to your vanilla. I would love to swap ideas anytime. Please feel free to email me. (03/21/2008)
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By Frye
Can someone tell me how to make homemade almond extract?
During the fall season we have tons of Hickory and Black Walnuts that drop their fruits like crazy and so I'll probably be making both Hickory and Black Walnut extracts if I see that the other nut extracts have worked out. Also, I grow herbs in the garden and will try to make extracts using Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Lemon Balm and Lavender.
7 months ago I started a Vanilla Extract process using Madagascar Vanilla bean and Everclear - later learning that Everclear probably wasn't the best choice, but, after making some banana Nut Bread using that extract, I see that it still turned out well. I felt inspired after reading so many different articles about which alcohol to use for the extraction base that I now have three different kinds of Vanilla Extract going Using Madagascar Vanilla Bean for each different liquor, I am using Dark Rum (because instinctively I thought it might turn out sweeter, though I have no clue for sure!), Vodka and Brandy.
I want to taste test each in various baked goods to see which one I prefer for which food item. It's just a lot fun. :) The main thing I am hoping to do is to make Christmas baskets in 2009 using the many different extracts, for all my family and friends. Vanilla Sugar, Vanilla Coffee, Vanilla Extract, Orange Extract, Lemon Extract, Ginger, Cinnamon, Hazelnut and Almond, Black Walnut and Hickory Nut...as well as some of the herbs I have in my garden like Onion Extract and Garlic Extract, Oregano and Mint extracts. All this can be done using alcohol and will make attractive gift baskets.
I'm having a ball with all of this and I think that's probably most of the point. My thing is that I am learning how to do things the way they were done before life was about convenience. There was once a time when there weren't stores to run to to get what we wanted...we had to make do with knowing how to be self sufficient with what nature had available. That is my goal. :) Take care all. (02/23/2009)
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Collier Spay Neuter Clinic awarded $25k grant to sterilize 625 cats
Local nonprofit, Collier Spay Neuter Clinic, (CSNC) have been awarded a $25,000 grant funded through sales of the Official Florida Animal Friend Spay and Neuter License Plates. This grant will allow CSNC to provide approximately 625 cat sterilization surgeries through a method known as targeted trap, neuter, and return and is the largest amount of funding to ever be awarded in our community to address the free roaming cat crisis.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes and healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers.
CSNC will partner with free roaming cat caregivers, rescue groups, and volunteers attempting the new, targeted TNR approach. Free roaming cats tend to live in groups also known as colonies. Targeted TNR is a method of trapping and neutering an entire colony before moving on to the next surrounding colonies in a specific geographic area. Newcomer cats entering completed colonies are immediately trapped, neutered, and vaccinated.
According to National experts, Alley Cat Allies, "Conducting Trap-Neuter-Return indiscriminately by sterilizing only a few cats in a colony and moving on to another colony has limited effects. It helps those individual cats, but does not address the overall goal of helping all members of a colony and preventing new litters of kittens in that colony. Cats who are not trapped and sterilized continue to breed and exhibit undesirable behaviors such as yowling, spraying, and roaming for mates. Targeted trapping brings about complete positive results. Volunteers employing targeted trapping, work "smarter, not harder." This focused process improves the lives of all cats in the colony.
If you are seeing free roaming cats in your neighborhood or if you know someone who is feeding free roaming cats, contact CSNC with a location, and the cats may be included in this grant project. For more information, or to inquire about how you can participate, please call the clinic at 239-514-7647.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (CBS) -- The beauty of San Francisco comes at a price. The city has long been a home to sky-high rentals, now that's leading to a change in the law, allowing construction of the nation's tiniest new apartments.
In a Berkeley, California, warehouse property developer Patrick Kennedy tested his ideas for really tiny apartments.
The design Kennedy calls Smart Space 1.0 turned out not to be not so smart in some ways. One-hundred and sixty six square feet in all, the shower soaked the toilet paper, the stovetop lived in a drawer, and the couch that turned into a bed was too inconvenient. Kennedy says, "An eight foot ceiling is positively claustrophobic in a small space."
Space is at a premium in many big cities, driving up rents. So micro apartments are seen as one possible answer in cities from San Jose and Seattle to New York where Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed a competition for the best design. But nowhere are apartments more expensive than San Francisco where an influx of young tech workers keeps demand high.
So San Francisco is where Patrick Kennedy has built Smart Space 2.0 incorporating lessons learned in his prototype. The four story building has 23 pint-sized pads of 295 square feet.
These tiny apartments cost $1600 a month. The average studio in San Francisco rents for more than $2000.
San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener's legislation passed in November lowering the city's minimum apartment size to just 220 square feet. He says, "We're at risk of losing our diversity. It's harder and harder for people who are working class, who aren't learning high incomes to be able to stay here."
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What a night it was! The first PHeaSt was a great success, and we couldn't be more thankful to our chefs, growers, sponsors, and guests who all joined together to benefit PHS City Harvest. If you want to relive some of the evening (or wish you could have been there), take a look at the wrap-up video.
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- Heirloom Cauliflower Kabobs with Sage and Anchovy Goddess Dressing
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The Portland School Board reviewed and approved the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Dec. 3.
PPS averaged only two findings in each of the last 7 years - with only one finding in each of the last two years.
"One of the essential ingredients in promoting student achievement is a sound financial foundation for our school district," said PPS Chief Financial Officer Neil Sullivan. "Our clean slate on our annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the past 33 years is the level of fiscal soundness we expect at Portland Public Schools and that we work continuously to deliver."
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Talking about Maven and Build Automation in London
Wakaleo Consulting is going to London to visit the Queen! Well, the London Java community, at least.
I'll be in London between the 6th and 10th of July to run the first London session of the Java Power Tools Bootcamp with the folks from Skills Matter. There are still a few places left for this session, but you probably should hurry ;-).
While I'm in London, I will be giving a talk at the SkillMatters "In-The-Brain" evening session of the 6th of June from 6:30pm-8:00pm. This will be a rerun of the talk I gave at JavaOne on "Getting Serious About Build Automation: Using Maven in the Real World":
Maven 2 is becoming increasingly popular in larger organizations looking to standardize and industrialize their build processes as well as in smaller shops simply trying to get more out of their builds. This session, for developers wanting to learn about Maven and Maven users wanting to get more out of their build tool, briefly covers the main features and benefits of Maven and then looks at some of the more advanced uses of Maven in the real world, including complex transitive dependency management, dependency conflicts, multimodule projects, and integration with other build systems. It also looks at how the m2eclipse plug-in can be used to improve the Maven user experience and how to use the Nexus repository manager with the Maven release process to publish your APIs and deploy your applications within your organization.
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South Orange is close enough to New York City that I don't think people would have a problem finding something to do on the weekends. Keep in mind that I was only there for a campus visit and didn't explore the area very much.Read More
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There are very few things to do for fun. The most obvious being going to frat parties, but if that's not your scene you'll need to make your own fun. There are some things that go on on campus, in warmer weather there are movies on the green. You can join a club or make your own club. If you live in Boland, you can go to the cellar and watch TV or hang out with some friends. Also if you're sporty you can play volleyball right outside Boland or head to the gym and play basketball or workout, if that's your thing. The fun factor is the same as the food, I'd say. It's what you make of it. There will be times that you get really bored and wonder what the heck there's to do and that's when I'd recommend taking a 10 minutes walk down to the train station and just going somewhere! NYC is about 30 minutes away and if you're ok with wandering a crazy, energetic city then go.Read More
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Anti-snitch Instgram account aimed to "expose rats"
We're all now familiar with people who get themselves in legal trouble on the Internet, but a recent social media account offers a troubling twist on that story: exposing witnesses who testify against accused criminals.
Philly.com reported over the weekend on an Instagram account called "rats215" which has since been deactivated that aimed to "expose rats." The account had nearly 8,000 followers and outed more than 30 witnesses since February using photos, statements and other information. In one case, it even somehow got access to evidence from a secret grand jury.
Whoever ran the account also threatened people who testified against accused criminals. Police learned of rats215 last week when an officer monitoring Twitter saw photos online of a witness.
Getting witnesses to testify can be a major challenge in criminal cases, and prosecutors often struggle with how to get people to speak out against sometimes-violent defendants. This development offers yet another way for social media to complicate that process, with social media offering opportunities for those cooperating with police to earn the ire of criminals or their associates. It's the opposite of what happened recently in Utah, where two men became the subjects of a criminal investigation after posting videos online of themselves pushing over a rock formation.
How exactly police deal with this new development in social media remains to be seen, but if nothing else it shows how it's increasingly difficult to keep anything a secret in a digital world.
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A Review of the Health Effects of Sexual Assault on African American Women and Adolescents
Article first published online: 17 MAY 2013
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Your debt and credit score are inextricably intertwined. After your payment history, the amount of debt you have is the most important factor in your credit score. Here are some ways that debt affects your credit score:
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Your payment history accounts for about 35% of your credit score, and your credit utilization accounts for about 30% of your credit score. Your credit utilization is basically a measure of how much of your available credit you are using. It's usually expressed as a percentage. If you have two credit cards with a total of $5,000 in available credit, and you have $4,000 in credit card debt, you are using 80% of your available credit.
This is not a good thing. When you are close to maxing out your credit cards, your credit score range is negatively impacted. The algorithm used to determine your credit score heavily weights the amount of debt you have in relation to how much credit you have available. If you can get your credit utilization down to 50%, you will see an improvement in your credit score. Get it to 30% or below, and you will do even better.
Your credit utilization is one of the reasons that you need to be careful about canceling a credit card when you pay off your debt. If you have a $3,000 limit on one card, and a $2,000 limit on another (total of $5,000), you can damage your credit score by canceling a card. Yes, you want to get out of credit card debt. Let's say you pay down your $2,000 card, but you still owe $2,500 on your $3,000 card. If you keep both credit card accounts open, your credit utilization is 50% (2,500/5,000). However, if you cancel the $2,000 card in celebration, your credit utilization immediately changes. Now, it's 83.3%. Canceling that credit card, instead of helping your score, has actually hurt it.
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To a lesser extent, the types of debt you have also affect your credit score. The types of debt you have account for about 10% of your FICO score. A home mortgage loan is viewed more favorably than a payday loan. Additionally, having a mix of revolving credit loans (like credit cards) and installment loans (like auto loans) can be more beneficial than having just one type of loan. Also, be aware that you gain a slight credit score edge by having a credit card from a major issuer, rather than from a department store. While type of debt doesn't have as large an impact as your credit utilization, it still matters.
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It is also safe for children, because it does not contain any harmful chemicals.
It is very old Ayurvedic Medicine, which is used for improving digestion and and it helps stomach to digest food.
Yes one thing is very important for all of us that we should avoid processed food, which is not good for health and takes a lot of time to digest.
Nowadays due to fast life, we forget the value of home cooked food, which is more healthy and money saver as well. Even we don't give lunch to our school going children, but give them just snacks, which are harmful for the young children.
I mean, to live happy, harmonious and peaceful life, its important to change your daily routine and do some Yoga postures, Meditation, walk and of course eat healthy food all the time, which is more important than anything else.
"Part of the Secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside". Mark Twain
" The Secret of Staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." Lucille Ball
" One should eat to live, not live to eat."
In my opinion healthy diet is most important than anything else and drink a lot of water. Despite of spending your precious time in doctors' office, better to cook healthy, fresh and light food for yourself and for your family members.
" One should eat to live, not live to eat."
In my opinion healthy diet is most important than anything else and drink a lot of water. Despite of spending your precious time in doctors' office, better to cook healthy, fresh and light food for yourself and for your family members.
Dosage of Lavan Bhaskar Churna:
Three grams once a day after the food or ask your Ayurvedic Doctor.
Lavan Bhaskar Churna and Side Effects of It!
Basically all the herbs in this Churna are Natural, but higher dose may cause stomach irritation and burning sensations.
Basically all the herbs in this Churna are Natural, but higher dose may cause stomach irritation and burning sensations.
To know more about health benefits of: Triphala Churna
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The WORKSHOP FOR CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ANCIENT GREEK POTTERY, 2013 will be hosted as usual by both Balkan Heritage and the Apollonia Pontica Excavation Team, Bulgaria. It will guide the participants through the history of Ancient Greek pottery, its production and consequent stages of archaeological conservation, restoration, documentation and study. Both the theoretical and practical courses will be based on Ancient Greek pottery found in Sozopol (the ancient Greek city of Apollonia Pontica on the Black Sea). During the workshop participants will work with authentic Ancient Greek shards. The project includes three modules: practical work in documentation and restoration of ancient pottery; educational course (lectures, trainings and study - and behind-the-scenes visits) and excursions to the ancient coastal towns of Nesebar (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Sozopol (including the Archaeological Museum in Sozopol) as well as to a traditional pottery workshop. By the end of the workshop the participants will: know the basic methods of how to document and restore ancient pottery; develop basic/further practical skills (depending on participant';s initial level of qualification) in ancient pottery restoration and illustration (both drawing and using graphic software); deepen their knowledge through first-hand experience of Ancient Mediterranean/European History and Archaeology; meet professionals,who work in the areas of Classic Archaeology and Pottery Conservation, Restoration and Documentation. All participants will receive: Project Handbook (in PDF version by e-mail and a hard copy on arrival); Balkan Heritage Field School Certificate specifying the fieldwork hours, educational modules, and sites visited. Participants will use the tools, materials and equipment available at the site. Room and Board Arrangements Full-board accommodation (including 3 meals per day) in comfortable hotel rooms with two to three beds, equipped with air-conditioning, TV, Wi Fi and bathroom (with shower and WC). Single rooms are available upon request for additional fee. Requests for vegetarian food are accepted! Cost: Early bird admission fee (valid through January 31st 2013) € 1,286 (app. $ 1,599 please check current exchange rates!) including all educational and fieldwork activities, tools, materials, full-board accommodation, administrative costs, Project Handbook, issue of Certificate of Attendance and excursions/sightseeing tours/entrance fees. Regular Admission fee (after Jan 31st 2013) €1,429 (app. $1,799) Discounts off the regular admission fee are available in case of: 1) AIA membership 2) Participation in more than 1 BH project or project session in 2013. 3) Small Groups (two or three people, who participate in a BH project in 2013). 4) Larger Groups (four or more people, who participate in a BH project in 2013). FOR DETAILS PLEASE SEE WEBSITE! Academic Credit Name of institution offering credit: New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria Number of credits offered: New Bulgarian University grants to students 6 academic credits for participation in the project. Transcripts are available upon request for an additional tuition fee. Tuition: For students from all EU countries - 250 EUR / for all other international students - 345 EURO for six credits. Participants who don't need academic credits, are not expected to pay the tuition fee!
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Making sense of nectar scents: the effects of nectar secondary metabolites on floral visitors of Nicotiana attenuata
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Volume 49, Issue 5, pages 840–854, March 2007
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Kessler, D. and Baldwin, I. T. (2007), Making sense of nectar scents: the effects of nectar secondary metabolites on floral visitors of Nicotiana attenuata. The Plant Journal, 49: 840–854. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-313X.2006.02995.x
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- Article first published online: 20 FEB 2007
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Drunken Fights Still Cause Black Eyes
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Nothing goes the way it's supposed to, does it? I had asked Mom the rhetorical question during our last phone call. There was no hemming or hawing on the other end of the line. She just agreed.
It was just supposed to be a fun party. A little get-together with Claire and her friends and their friends to celebrate a good summer and the approaching fall. Instead, I caused a fight. Not awesome at all.
The evening had started out well enough. I showed up with Claire's boyfriend, told to come early to so I could meet everyone before the night got away from us.
"Tracy! Come help me with the limes." Claire was determined to stock a full margarita bar even though the coolers were overflowing with beer, and no one was really looking like they wanted to go to the effort of making a cocktail that was more complex than popping a cap off a bottle.
"You're taking hostess-with-the-mostest a little far, don't you think?" I had laughed a little at her, grabbing a handful of limes and splitting them quickly with the bar knife she slid across the counter towards me.
"Shut up and cut."
"Yes, you're welcome," I said, grinning at her. "Am I going to know anyone at this party?"
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"Cool," I said, returning to my limes.
Claire had returned to her mixing. I had cut limes. And people had begun to filter into the party. By the time I had met half the party, I had also had three margaritas because Claire did not want those limes to go to waste. When I felt a warm male hand rest on my lower back, I hadn't blinked. I had just turned to smile at Davis, but he wasn't there.
Good ol' Tom was there with a sweet smile on his face, and a respectable distance between our bodies. I was tipsy. He was not leering in my face. And I was a little sick of talking to people I had never met before.
It wasn't the brightest decision I had ever made, and I probably should have thought about it more in retrospect. Seeing Claire raise an eyebrow at me from across the crowded kitchen didn't even phase me.
"Tom!" I had to shout over the music just to be heard. "How are you? What are you doing here?"
"Well, the boys and I heard there was a party going on, and figured we should check it out."
"Great! Are you having a good summer? How have you been?"
"Good. I've been good. Listen, I'm really sorry about earlier this summer. I shouldn't have had so much to drink. I shouldn't have touched you. I was stupid and I'm still kicking myself over it."
And then we were sitting in the corner, me on the counter, Tom in front of me, and laughing at some crazy story that Joey was telling us. I had my hand on his shoulder, and his hand was on my knee. It felt good.
My eyes had been scanning the room for Davis occasionally, but I hadn't seen him yet. The hair would have caught my eye, right?
Claire had checked in on me a few times. I had waved her off with a smile, having fun with my new friends.
"Want another?" Tom had asked, offering to go get me another margarita.
I swished the ice in my red cup back and forth. The salt lingered on the edge of my lip, and the buzz was pleasant but not overwhelming, so why not?
There were a few hazy moments by the time that drink was finished. I leaned against a cabinet and rested my temple, no longer paying attention to Joey's story, smiling lazily at Tom and licking the salt from the edge of my cup before making a face.
The next thing I heard was Davis's angry voice.
"Get your hands off her!" he shouted.
Tom's hand disappeared from my knee, but I felt the woosh of air his body left when Davis shoved him into the other counter next to me, both hands on his chest.
"Did we or did we not tell you to stay the hell away from her?"
"Dude, I wasn't touching her. We were just talking! Right Tracy?" Tom's voice had gotten a little higher with the question, and it jerked me from my slump but not enough to actually get words through my teeth.
Davis pushed him again and stepped further into his face before growling: "You aren't allowed to talk to her – to any of our girls."
"We're just talking, man. Back off."
He shoved Davis back, and he stumbled. It gave him just enough momentum coming back to pop Tom in the chin, and then they were off.
Tom's fist came up and caught Davis in the jaw. Neither backed off. They just stepped closer and closer to each other, their backs rounding as their muscles bunched to fight. The people around us had stepped back. There was a clearing in the middle of the kitchen, and when Davis's foot snagged around and caught Tom's knee, they both went down.
Claire's shout, and then Matt and Joey pulling Davis and Tom apart, put a stop to the fight. Blood dripped from Davis's chin and Tom's eye was beginning to swell already.
I just sat there, dumbfounded, on the counter with both hands over my mouth.
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