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The Alexander Doll Co. unveiled its new mid-town location, new doll lines, and new licensed products yesterday in celebration of the company's 90th anniversary. Since 1923, the company has grown to include collectibles, play dolls, and baby dolls for girls of all ages. For this 90th anniversary, the company has developed an assortment of six dolls to commemorate the company's history. Re-introductions of classic sculpts and characters included in this collection are a 21-inch Cissy in a beaded dress, inspired by a photograph of Madame Alexander from 1923; an 8-inch Wendy with a Tony Sarg inspired marionette theater; a classic McGuffey Ana; and an 8-inch Wendy and a 10-inch Cissy both dressed to commemorate the anniversary. Each doll comes with a commemorative hang tag and Certificate of Authenticity.
Also on the anniversary front, Madame Alexander has marked the 75th anniversary of two iconic movies, The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind, which were among the company's first and longest continuous licenses. Each and every year since 1938, new designs have been added to these special collections, and this year is no exception. The three doll sets for Wizard of Oz collectors include a 10-inch Wicked Witch of the West with three 5-inch Winged Monkeys, a 10-inch Glinda the Good Witch withthree 5-inch girls of the Lullaby League, and a 10-inch Dorothy with three 5-inch Poppy dolls. For Gone With the Wind anniversary, the company has created a 21-inch Scarlett O'Hara resplendent in her white ruffled Prayer Dress.
On the plush side, Alexander Doll Co. has responded to the concerns of modern parents relating to toy hygiene by developing a new washable dolls category. Machine washable and dryable, this collection includes the Wizard of Oz gang, Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, and Angelina Ballerina. Alexander Doll's 18-inch soft cloth play dolls include several new additions, such as Bedtime Angelina, Fancy Nancy, Marabelle, and Swan Lake Angelina.
Alexander Doll will introduce a new facial sculpt on their Favorite Friends line of 18-inch vinyl play dolls this year. Favorite Friends feature rooted hair, sleep eyes, a soft cloth body, five-way jointing, and stylish outfits. Separate outfits are sold and fit most 18-inch play dolls in the market. In addition, the Dollie & Me brand of 18-inch dolls complements an apparel collection of little girl dresses sold with matching doll dresses.
Baby dolls have been an integral part of the Alexander Doll Company since the 1930s. Doll ranges include My First Baby with painted eyes and hair, and Newborn Nursery, which are lifelike baby dolls with rooted hair, sleep eyes, and a selection of accessories and outfits.
The history of the Alexander Doll Co. is a tale of growth from a small doll company to one of today's exclusive brands in the girls' sector. Kahn Lucas Lancaster Inc., a global designer and wholesaler of branded girls' dresses and fashion collections, now owns the company.

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Card trick: Paying for nothing at all
Harper Girvin's quest for release from long-distance bills has been a bit arduous. First, over a year ago he and his wife– self-described "practitioners of frugality"– decided to stop making direct calls and instead use 600-minute calling cards from Sam's Club. Problem is, they didn't think to put a "Don't Dial Direct!" sign next to the phone.
So when his sister-in-law came to visit last year and made three "less-than-one-minute" direct calls, she didn't realize that her hosts would be paying dearly: almost $5 for each call.
After that, Girvin told his local service provider, Sprint, to switch from AT&T long-distance to "no carrier," and assumed that was the last he'd hear about long-distance plans and their attendant costs.
But then this fall, Girvin got a postcard that informed him, by his account, that Sprint "would be billing me an additional $3.95 per month for long-distance service fees." Puzzled by the news, he went to the Sprint store in Seminole Square and asked why he was going to be charged $3.95 for long-distance service if he had no long-distance service.
Far from being assured– as he had expected to be– that the fee wouldn't apply to him, Girvin says he was told that "Sprint would waive this fee if I added some extra feature to my phone service, like Caller ID. The cheapest feature they could add would be Line Guard for $4.95 per month. This might protect me from gnawing rats or whatever." But Girvin likes to do his own wiring.
"I (nicely!) declined," he reported in his emailed account, "remarked (nicely!) about Sprint's being a monopoly, wondered aloud (nicely!) how many folks would be dropping their land lines in favor of all-cell-phone use, etc., etc., and I left (nicely!).
"Anything we can do about this?" he wrote me, "write the FCC?"
I called Margaret Wright, Sprint regional public relations manager for Virginia and Tennessee. She explained that while the postcards were sent to all Sprint customers regardless of their long-distance plan (or lack of one), the new fee will apply only to customers on the "Sprint Sense" plan.
Girvin would be charged only if he had a Sprint Sense long-distance plan. Since he doesn't, it's a moot point. Wright checked to be sure Girvin's account lists him as no-carrier, and it does.
I think it's reasonable to wonder why Sprint sent the notice en masse instead of limiting it to Sprint Sense customers– but also reasonable to wonder why Girvin didn't read the card more carefully. In any case, Wright confirmed that the Sprint store employee "didn't understand Girvin was 'no carrier' " and would not be affected. She also said that the employee, who remembered Girvin and his cynical comments about Sprint, should have dug a little deeper and resolved the matter instead of letting him leave frustrated.
Wright said she'd be happy to talk to Girvin. She also directed me to the company's website, sprint.com, where the various long-distance plans and rates are described. Now that he's heard the last of long-distance bills, however, I doubt that he's going to visit that website anytime soon.
The latest on Lethal
As Lethal Wreckers watchers know, Jonathan Coleman's showdown with Lethal in Charlottesville General District Court ["Suing Lethal," November 4, 2004] resulted in an award of $500 plus court costs. Coleman sued the embattled local towing service for overcharging him, in violation of Virginia Code section 46-2.1233.1, when his car was towed from a downtown lot last September.
Coleman has now filed garnishment papers against owner George Morris and Provident Bank, where Lethal does business. Coleman expects to collect $615.50 ($500 for damages, $36 for court costs, $72 for filing and service fees, and $7.50 for interest) on or before January 26. I'll let you know when he gets his check.
Do you have a consumer problem or question? Email the Fearless Consumer or write her at Box 4553, Charlottesville, 22905.


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Tonight's lineup and Randy Wolf
Garland going against his old team again tonight…every win is big these days and we've had a couple the last two nights.
Here's the lineup:
Furcal, SS
Kemp, CF
Ethier, RF
Manny, LF
Loney, 1B
Belliard, 3B
Hudson, 2B
Martin, C
Garland, P
Also, while I'm waiting to hear details from our PR rep on the road after Joe Torre passes them along to the media, it appears Randy Wolf will miss his next start and this weekend we'll be Kuroda, Padilla, Billingsley this weekend against the Giants. More details coming shortly on this blog (if I'm still at a computer) or from Ken Gurnick on the front of the site.
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Looking forward to seeing the game on ESPN tonight…..GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope nothing serious with Randy. Kersh might be out longer than we think, too.
First Kershaw and now Wolf? No wonder Joe wasn't unhappy at having six starters on the roster.
We do have alot of fill-in but I'd still take Weaver to bad Stults is not here.
Vote for the Odog Vote for the Odog.
JOSH thanks for the update & yesterday explaination of why we have time warps here at ITD…they need a server just for us…ITDers…LOL! Heavy volume of traffic in MLB!
I hope Randy is alright, nothing series and can't wait to see him back in the mount! GO WOLF!
On the other post, someone mentioned something about singing "God Bless America". I personally love (TRU – D4L I'm with you). I believe America needs blessings every single day, the more the better. GOD BLESS AMERICA and all those that make this country safer, better, heathier, & smarter!
Hope the Dodgers can put the snakes in a pillow case and throw it back in the Desert! Go Dodgers!
Since I posted this after the new thread, here it goes again:
My take on the God Bless America signing it every day is that we've had some bad singing and people trying to change the words or forgetting some of the words. some from American idol and who knows where else. Some are seeing it as an audition making it extra long. I felt bad for one person that got booed. Other times we just shake our head from the bad performances. I get embarrased by the ones that forget the words.
If you are not going to do a good job searching for quality people to sing it everyday, it should be reserved for many special occasions like Opening Day, the Milirary week, 9/11, 4th of July, Memorial, etc, etc. I really liked the military singing it and opera singers and people from the Philharmonic.
Since Ethier been getting some clutch hit against left handed pitching lately since I change my name I'm not going to change this name yet lol.
We still need a Ethier bobblehead and I forgot did we have a Kemp bobblehead already this year and if not he need one to.
You forgot Kemp's bbh!? There was even a lil Kemp youtube. yes, Ethier does need a bbh. They did have Andre Ethier Kids BP jersey. He was the only one with that giveaway.
A couple of cents from me.
I've had people tell me I don't have much, so I'll just give a couple. 😉
I'm good with signing God Bless America. I like it and think that it is important to honor the troops and anyone that has ever served. I think while we are at war it is a great idea.
However if/when we aren't I would reserve it to only special days. I wouldn't want it to become done just as habit and then have it's importance lessened by not having it be special.
No offense to Macy's, but sort of like their sales. They have one every week so it's no big deal if you miss one.
I love In N Out but if I ate there every day, well you get the picture…
Hi ITD!
Great win last night, but……what have you lately?
Wolf Hurt. Ouch Giants Lost! I wonder if lincecum will pitch vs. us? His hurt Back. Going to saturday's game.
I like the Order. I just hope they execute! We can beat Haren! GO DODGERS!
According to L.A. Times Wolf has a stiff LEFT elbow. Not the reality a left-handed pitcher wants to experience. Have a feeling this will be more than one start.
No good news at all, Kahli.
Rockies are winning 2 – 0……crap!!!!
*not good news
Good Evening, Everybody,
Looks like Rockyidous is still with us and we have to keep it going.
That was some game last night, until the D'backs fell apart, lets hope for some more of the same tonight.
ESPN comes on after jeters 3 hit night, and Manny is up and smacks a RBI. What a Ham!
Does anyone else know that tonight's Dodger starters have a total of exactly 100 homeruns?
Now this is what I call, a runner in scoring position.
Now Furcal has a lesser chance of scoring, it's up to Manny.
lol yes I did emma but wonder where I was at?
GO MANNY, that's all you had to do.
gosh damn almost left another runner on base with no out.
WTG Furcal! Nice triple. I liked the way the ball ping – ponged the wall allowing him to take the extra base. Good thing we got that bad hop hit by Manny.
But the main thing is we didn't, you know.
Looks like the Snakes are taking BP again.
Yeah the Reds tied it up 2-2
Way to go boys…………..let's keep them in check and put this game away!!!!
Haren is settling down, it could be along night for the Dodgers.
That triple by Furcal must've been a mistake by Haren.
I hope he has makes some more.
With first Kershaw and now Wolf having problems, it is a good thing that we had six starters. I hope Wolf's elbow is not a serious problem.
M A N N Y 18th
We can do it too,
Nice goin' J A M E S
Rolen homerun 3-2 Reds
Good to here the Reds are out in front again.
Oh just give the lead back would you?
Look like dodger4life post on the wrong thread,
I see we are ahead 🙂
Come on Garland stranded those 2 runners.
Nice going on Young and Bynies one more
What a play Raffy!!! Saved us at least one run!!! Fantastic!!!
YOU SEE, the Dodgers aren't the only team that has trouble scoring runs, lately.
Gosh Cordero is getting squeeze or just pitching bad.
Good job on k's Gonzo 1 more out.
Come on get Haren out of this game.
Don't know what Furcal was looking for in those 3 strikes.
lol gosh damn Cordero
Rox's still at.
Scully says it's bad news for the Giants, what about us?
Strike (looking), Ball, Strike (foul), Ball, Foul, Foul, Foul, S Smith reached on infield single to second, C Barmes and J Marquis scored, R Spilborghs to second
What the heck damn lucky rockies?
I like that inning much better to bad for that other inning.
So much for that lead.
Well thanks Martin didn't ended the inning with a dp.
I know we have to concentrate on winning, but I'm really really glad the Giants lost.
Nice that Loney has hit the 80 mark in RBI
The Snakes have hit Garland rather well but he's pitching a pretty decent game IMO.
Glad to see the end of Haren.
I want the team that was killing Webb and Haren in back to back not once but twice last year lol.
You said it Shad. Those were four special games.
Coem on Manny time to knocked Haren out of this game
Look like Ethier knocked him out already.
You got your wish oldbrooklynfan, Haren is out of there. Now, let's see if Manny can make some against there bullpen.
lol Manny took 2 strike damn
Please start Kemp at least
god damn it
It's still better without Haren in there, we have a better chance.
Gosh damn 4 straight balls after a nice 1 2 3 innings.
Torre never seems to start the inning with Sherrill.
lol 6 straight balls oh come on
Nice play Loney! Big force at third!
the dodgers kill ryal let's get him out now
Nice play Loney
Sherrill to the rescue!
Yeah we got that dodgers killer out.
That's enough of this stuff, we ain't gonna take no more.
Let's get 'Em.
Wait a second Ryal hasn't played until tonight wow.
Congrats to Jeter on tying Gehrig with 2,721 in a Yankees unform amazing feat to do it with one team for this long.
Now we got to survive another inning.
Jeter's a great hitter, great guy.
What a surprise to see Sherrill pitching another inning but we do have a day off tomorrow so it's prefect.
lol chest match let see who get the best of it. Here Troncoso
Fooled you, Shad.
Sigh bad error
Not really is fool the Arizona manager.
Come on Troncoso get out of this.
double ibb now we need a dp
Not Good 😦
urgh sigh
There are many ways to lose a game and that's just one of them.
Belliard's 5th inning non-error blunder glove and troncoso's 9th inning bad throw to first on comebacker. Both Disgusting. Pathetic. No Flask tonight. Good night
Dodgers still groping for offense…Martin, I really am beyond words for him and Hudson, just a 3-man black hole combined with pitcher, no wonder they have trouble scoring runs. Still, 2 of 3 in Zona isn't bad, it's just that Rockies sweeping the inept Reds makes it seem worse. On to a VERY desperate Gnats team.
whats worse is we cant control the rox till the end of the season. Im looking forward to gnats knocking the rox again, if they can. Just a waste tonight, HRs, pitching and to lose on walked in run, when you IBB to get out of it. The Irony is too thick. Choke, choke
I don't think anybody's choking.
It's just that the Rockies are playing very good baseball at the moment and it's hard to keep up with them.
It ain't over yet, it still in our hands.
We are not going to get any help from the teams playing the Rockies right now, so the Dodgers really need to get it done themselves. And, tonight, really didn't help their cause much.
I really thought the 8th was going to be ours. We had Matt and Andre on with 1 out and couldn't score. That hurt big time tonight (not that it doesn't hurt all the time).
Good Early Morning jhall!!! I just saw your "UNACCEPTABLE" sneak in there. It's good to see you pop in every once in a while. I hope all is well with you. Big game this weekend for your Buckeyes. They had a close one last week.
Kahli – You are right………….normally we are happy to take the series, aren't we? It's amazing how a month of games can change that perspective.
Man I sure hope that centerfold that was Stalking Justplaindisgusted did'nt finally catch up to him…..
Then again Everythingisbeautiful these days…
Although they were really on a roll for a while, the Rockies cooled off to a 13 – 12 record from Aug 5th through Aug 30th. The Dodgers during that span were 12 – 12. The difference now is that they are 8 – 1 against the crappy teams they've played since (Mets, AZ and Reds) and we're only 5 – 5 (vs SD & AZ). If we can't do better than .500 ball against teams that are a collective 40+ games behind us in the standings, then we don't deserve to make the playoffs.
Someone needs to lead this team, take charge. Any ideas? Too bad the manager is catatonic.
And speaking of the braindead, did anyone take notice of this article?
In it, Torre, Bobby Cox and Tony LaRussa are quizzed on how they make up their lineups. And here, AND I SWEAR I'M NOT MAKING THIS UP, Torre says this:
"With certain people, it's easy. You know where the leadoff guy goes. I used to have trouble and Don Zimmer gave me a great hint — start from the bottom. He was right. All of a sudden I realized when you put the names down that way, it makes the rest of it easier. With our current lineup, you know where (Matt) Kemp, (Andre) Ethier, Manny (Ramirez) and (Rafael) Furcal will be. Those guys will be in the top four or five spots."
First of all, I think it explains a lot that he listens to someone with a steel plate in his head.
OK, I'm sorry about that. I couldn't resist. Back to the serious stuff. Boy, would I love to toss that article at him and ask him one question:
"Mr Torre, if it's so obvious to you that Kemp belongs in the top five slots in the order, why have you started him lower than the fifth slot for 94 games this season? Is it the same reason that you took all season to figure out that Sweeney had lost it last year?"
???? Had me too Eric, It is good to see you, I start my new job tomorrow so……Good Night and God Bless everyone.
It's good to talk with you too, D4! Congrats on that job and I wish you all the luck in the world at it!!
Good Morning ITD, Dodger Faithful, and Our Beloved Boy's in Blue…….
Dodgers ~ Giants…..I attended my first series earlier this year with Nelly, her husband Bill ( the not so bad Giant Fan ) Trublu and Collie and his lovely wife Margaret. Yes it was at the Phone Booth, which made it somewhat hostile enviroments ( Outside waiting for the gang to catch up to Jane..Yes she is a quick little devil… someone threw a beer bottle at me which bounced off my leg ), we were all wearing our DodgerBlue and there were plenty of Dodger Faithful there as well. Besides being in great company, I probably enjoyed my finest moment at a game ever….Collie was a riot countering the Beat L.A. chant with BE L.A. after they would stop…making us all laugh. The best part though was getting the cherished win. Without that my force shield might not have reflected the beer bottle as well…..I am excited again…..and still radiating the force!!!
Also it is an off day and a few of us like to play trivia on such occasions. I won't be around much so here is my contribution…….
Have a great day everyone!!!
Almost forgot getting caught up in the rivalry……
Thanks Eric 🙂
It is always hard after losing a game in which you were in position to win, near the end. Last night being no exception, ( We want to win every night I know ) and the costly error's don't help matters. I will take solace in the fact that some really good things happened in this series though. Manny and Loney teamed up for some much anticipated long ball…Twice… and we managed to score runs off of Haren a feat that was difficult in the past. Yes Buckner did stump us for a while but we took advantage of the latter innings and won that game. It is always a good thing to start improving or playing well this time of year. I know many of the thoughts here on Manny…and I have shared mine as well. I don't think he is the entire team but they made him a leader when he was acquired last year, and for good reason. The energy level's with him around were accelerated. ( steroid issues, and marketing of said product aside ), he is getting paid to help this club reach it's goals.
therefore I think that having him at his and the teams best. is deserving of said patron's. Andre has the ability to raise the energy levels as well, so does Hudson, Kemp and his knack with the bases loaded, Furcal getting the hits to the gap, or his power from the lead off spot will do it also. Blake hitting in the clutch as well as Loney ( who has been on fire as of late. ) Martin does a lot of things, I think that we don't notice, and I trust that he will feed off of the energy levels being accellerated to make us look pass some of the struggles he has had this year. We have some new accusitions as well that can and will in my opinion produce for us….so I am keeping my faith that all will be well in L.A..
Now that being said….LET'S GO DODGERS, LET'S GO!!!!
It's not just time for baseball…it's time for Dodger baseball!!!
Hey D4, I don't remember you getting plunked by one of those battery-chucking yahoos. Have you shared that story here before? And thanks for the quizzes. Although I only took about half of them, I enjoyed them immensely. I almost scored 100% on the last one, but I guess I'm too much of a Tommy Davis fan.
One of the quizzes reminded me of the Garvey/Sutton fight and that it sparked them to reel off a nice victory streak. Although we don't seem to have that kind of clubhouse, we really need SOMETHING. Maybe a nice beanball war this weekend will galvanize this team. So long as no (Dodgers) get hurt.
Dodgereric ~ I don't think Dodger4life mentioned the story about the beer bottle on here before. Great late night post BTW. I was in bed by 12:00am – a rarity these days because I was actually tired 🙂
D4L : great post and thanks for always staying positive and pointing out the great parts of the series. We won the series! And congratulations on your new job…GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS YOU!
I am just listening to the Vin's broadcasting of Sandy Koufax's perfect game (over on EMMA's blog). Now I am starting to think the numbers 3 – 2 are good luck. Koufax is #32 (great pitcher…no need to explain here), Michael Jordar #23 (one of the greates basketball players) and if you play dominoes when you first play the 3-2 domino, no one can score off of you. My son just played t-ball and he was #32 (yey!)….hey they won all the games. LOL!
This is interested splits on Colorado.
They have gone undefeated against 4 teams especially Cardinals and sweep the Reds and Nats.
While we're 10-2 against the Reds/Mets
Look at the Rockies pitching against the Cards this year no wonder they 4-0 so far.
Look like the Cards have trouble with the Philly.
The Cards have problem with the Rockies of course and than Philly is not like the Cards played us so tough those game could've gone either way. The Dodgers pitching against the Cards or tied with the Cubs.
This is why I would not settle 2 wins in a 3 games series. I want both the Pirates and Nats swept and we should've been up 2-0 already against the Nats and blah at them breaking up our 13 games winning streak at home when we should had won that game.
Afternoon ITDers!
off day today. Time to catch up on other things. Hey, I have not read Bear lately.
I wish you all the best in your new job! Thank you so much for the Jimmy Durante video link! You know I had never watched that before.
Congrats on your son getting #32 and winning all the games! On my desk I have a black and white picture of Sandy holding four baseballs for his no-hitters. I was going to go to SF for a game with my friend Luvthedodgers23 but the plans felt thru. Oh well, I guess now I'll go to the dodger Booster club picnic Saturday. They had a Dodger pinata last year for the kids. I was remembering that one of those cones from the pinata is what I have on my head in the my blog's profile pic.
SHAD – Rockies are sneaking up on us. They are a team determine to win it all. Dodger want to win it all, but they are becoming comfortable with the number 1 spot that they are forgetting what it takes to win.
Some folks were talking about the most overrated or overhyped Dodgers over at Dodger Thoughts.
I posted the following under my old name:
Most overrated – overhyped Dodgers
I always thought Willie Crawford was right up at the top of the list.
He signed a $100,000 bonus at the time that Koufax and Drysdale were making less than that per year.
It is fascinating to go back through the LA Times archives and read articles from that era. I grabbed ten articles featuring Crawford from the time before he signed until the March 27, 1966 article that was about the Koufax-Drysdale holdout against O'Malley.
Go to http://tinyurl.com/williecrawford to read the LA Times articles about the next hero of the Dodgers – Willie Crawford
P.S. Tommy Lasorda is featured prominently in the Willie or Rick article. Lasorda, Kenny Myers and Al Campanis all worked as a team to sign Crawford.
Tommy became so close to Crawford during the negotiations, that he was asked to deliver one of the eulogies at the funeral for Willie's grandfather.
Normally I don't much like off days but for some reason I am glad the boys are not playing today, not so much for their sake but for mine. I am taking these losses too hard. The Rockies have made up a lot of ground since the series with the Dodgers and that makes us all uncomfortable.
32and53fan, interesting topic about potential. I remember Willie Crawford and he did have all the tools. He just could not put it all together. It is tough to "live up to potential" since no one really knows what that is. How many of us can say we have lived up to our potential?
Thanks everybody for the well wishes, I survived the first day….and I am presently enjoying my own victory flask…..I am sore, sore, sore…a good sore though. Eric I did'nt mention that before so.. ( you heard it here first ) This isn't Paul Harvey but GOOD DAY… anyway's…..Once again Thanks everyone….
Collie you are a better man than me…I would of guaranteed him Pierre was going to take him deep….


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LTKTBM has come a long way in what? 9 years.. This progress is probably the main reason I have not made this choice sooner. v1.9 is the first actually respectable, playable, standalone release, and I have to admit I've been loathed to go back to the days when releases just plain didn't work
Time is back on the endangered species list, so, I'm revising my previous couple of .plans slightly. Now instead of ploughing straight into v2.0, fully open source and progressing the related sub projects futher, these projects can wait slightly.
It seems, my friends, that your not happy with just watching a few videos of the new water engine, you actually want to PLAY it....
I have a new application based on the LTBTBM structure mentioned in the developer section, which for the near term has taken priority over LTKTBM. This project is now fairly well developed, with a beta being demo'd to clients at the the end of the month. However I'm also changing the priorities mentioned earlier and bringing the water engine up to #3 priority (below uni work and the application mentioned above)
A pre-Alpha of this engine will probably be the next release on the site, the first thing I need to do is find its system requirements and get it working the same on all machines, this will probably take a couple of revisions to get working which is what I meant by going back to the days when releases just plain didn't work. Once this is passed the alpha stage, I will probably re-assess my position again, but untill then, expect to be able to make a splash sometime in the near(er) future.
XML is a lot like violence, if it doesn't do everything you need: Use more
So another year of TBM_AI has passed us by, and its time to lock down some
serious planning.
The segmentation of the overall project into its several sub projects has led
to greatly improved efficiency in both progressing the project and providing
substantial intermediate goals to aim for. This is one of the primary reasons
things have been quite quiet in this section for so long. The evolving site
design should now make it much easier to formalise goals and direction and in
this area one of the primary things I would like to publish soon is a model
of how the overall project has now been structured and the direction each aspect
is to take.
In actual development plans, it seems the primary sub projects to take precedence
is that of the AI itself, along with further releases of the openAL audio engine.
That said, this aspect is not entirely set in stone, with so many sub projects
to juggle, Its more than likely the priorities of the individual projects will
change over the year.
The fork of the AI project into a pure separate system has moved into the production
phase, for game players this has an important implications for future releases.
The release of LTKTBM v1.9 is pencilled in for a release date of the 6th of
June. Which I'm hoping should be achievable given my current time constraints,
and the remaining write up required on the site and installer.
LTKTBM v2.0 will now be the first official release with full true TBM_AI code,
probably built on an AQ2:The Next Generation (AQ2:TNG) backbone (CTF anyone??),
and maybe utilising the QFusion engine (although this possibility is subject
to attaining sufficient permission from the ReactionQuake 3 developers.).
The water project for the engine as well as the Skeletal/Ragdol Physics models, will
remain for now as teasers to promote site donations, If the number of donations
are sufficiently high, these sub projects (including LTKTBM v2.0) will move
up the priority queue from other projects which could be consuming my time over
the next twelve months. For hints as to what these might be you need merely
look in the developer section of the site at things such as milliEcon, game
of life - Earth and the Dictionary.
On top of all this, I move into the 3rd year of Economics and Computer Science,
at Liverpool University in September. Which is always going to be at the very
top of my priorities, but we're still someway off that, and until then, what
happens next is up to you.


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A few days after my shopping spree (courtesy of The Children's Place), I took the boys to the beach to show off their stylin' clothes.
Don't you love the skull flip flops? They match the embroidered shorts above.
Whoever came up with adjustable button tabs is an absolute genius! They are specially useful for that awkward in-between-size stage that kids seem to go through.
I wanted to keep on taking photos but I couldn't compete with the backdrop, the ocean. More on our sea adventures later this week.
While they boys played in the waves, I pretended to be a merchandise photographer.
Guitar graphic t-shirt Surf 4ever graphic t-shirt
Monkey graphic t-shirt Patchwork shorts
Skull embroidered shorts Chino shorts
Worn indigo straight jeans Indigo royale straight jeans
Skull flip flops Surfer stripe flip flops
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Dog Groovin' To The Music [VIDEO]
Back in October, I brought you a video of a dog keeping beat with some music by tapping his paw. Check out that video, here. Now, I bring you a dog that has some major rhythm. Not only does this dog in the video seem to like the music, he's bobbling his head and doing a little dance every time he hears the music. You can tell this dog really likes to groove to the music because when the guitar stops, the dogs look like he is frowning. Then, when the guitar begins again, he smiles and starts bobbing his head. Great video. Does your pet like music?


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Martian rovers with wheels are so 2009, man. And they get stuck in the sand way too easily. What we need is an army of tumbleweed beach ball robots surveying hundreds of miles of Martian surface. NASA's on the case.
The concept is mind-numbingly simple: It's a big, bouncing ball that's light enough to be pushed around Mars by nothing but the planet's wind. Wind that's known to be strong enough to create dust devils and clean Spirit's solar panels from time-to-time, so this little sucker could really get moving if conditions are just right.
That's precisely the idea—get moving; get moving fast; and get moving into wide swaths of the Martian landscape so humanity can start doing the kinds of surveys that will be necessary should we ever hope to actually set foot on Mars with a limb that's decidedly human, and not robot.
Test designs have already been deployed to Martian-like environments in Antarctica and Greenland, where they successfully traversed hundreds of miles of terrain without incident. These were inflatable designs that had the ability to deflate and remain stationary (to perform experiments), before re-inflating and continuing on.
So, exciting news for us here on Earth, and super exciting news for whatever might live on Mars—you guys could soon be on the receiving end of your very own ball pit. It'd be like Chuck E. Cheese's, but with less color and more NASA branding. And probing. Oh, the probing! [MSNBC]


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The safeguarding of premises through the monitoring of entrance and exit points has traditionally been a very manual aspect of security. Human operators have been relied on to make decisions about who to admit and deny based on levels of authorization and the appropriate credentials. The access control business, like many industries before it, is undergoing its own digital transformation But the access control business, like many industries before it, is undergoing its own digital transformation; one where the protection of premises, assets and people is increasingly delivered by interconnected systems utilising IoT devices and cloud infrastructure to offer greater levels of security and protection. Modern access control solutions range from simple card readers to two factor authentication systems using video surveillance as a secondary means of identification, right through to complex networks of thermal cameras, audio speakers and sensors. These systems, connected through the cloud, can be customized and scaled to meet the precise requirements of today's customer. And it's the ease of cloud integration, combined with open technologies and platforms that is encouraging increasing collaboration and exciting developments while rendering legacy systems largely unfit for purpose. Remote management and advanced diagnostics Cloud technology and IoT connectivity means remote management and advanced diagnostics form an integral part of every security solution.Cloud technology and IoT connectivity means remote management and advanced diagnostics form an integral part of every security solution. For example, as the world faces an unprecedented challenge and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption, the ability to monitor and manage access to sites remotely is a welcome advantage for security teams who might otherwise have to check premises in person and risk breaking social distancing regulations. The benefits of not physically having to be on site extend to the locations within which these technologies can be utilised. As an example, within a critical infrastructure energy project, access can be granted remotely for maintenance on hard to reach locations. Advanced diagnostics can also play a part in such a scenario. When access control is integrated with video surveillance and IP audio, real-time monitoring of access points can identify possible trespassers with automated audio messages used to deter illegal access and making any dangers clear. And with video surveillance in the mix, high quality footage can be provided to authorities with real-time evidence of a crime in progress. Comprehensive protection in retail The use of connected technologies for advanced protection extends to many forward-looking applications. Within the retail industry, autonomous, cashier-less stores are already growing in popularity. Customers are able to use mobile technology to self-scan their chosen products and make payments, all from using a dedicated app. From an access control and security perspective, connected doors can be controlled to protect staff and monitor shopper movement. Remote management includes tasks such as rolling out firmware updates or restarting door controllers, with push notifications sent immediately to security personnel in the event of a breach or a door left open. Remote monitoring access control in storage In the storage facility space, this too can now be entirely run through the cloud with remote monitoring of access control and surveillance providing a secure and streamlined service. There is much to gain from automating the customer journey, where storage lockers are selected online and, following payment, customers are granted access. Through an app the customer can share their access with others, check event logs, and activate notifications. With traditional padlocks the sharing of access is not as practical, and it's not easy for managers to keep a record of storage locker access. Online doors and locks enable monitoring capabilities and heightened security for both operators and customers. The elimination of manual tasks, in both scenarios, represents cost savings. When doors are connected to the cloud, their geographical location is rendered largely irrelevant. Online doors and locks enable monitoring capabilities and heightened security for both operators and customers They become IoT devices which are fully integrated and remotely programmable from anywhere, at any time. This creates a powerful advantage for the managers of these environments, making it possible to report on the status of a whole chain of stores, or to monitor access to numerous storage facilities, using the intelligence that the technology provides from the data it collects. Open platforms powers continuous innovation All of these examples rely on open technology to make it possible, allowing developers and technology providers to avoid the pitfalls that come with the use of proprietary systems. The limitations of such systems have meant that the ideas, designs and concepts of the few have stifled the creativity and potential of the many, holding back innovation and letting the solutions become tired and their application predictable. Proprietary systems have meant that solution providers have been unable to meet their customers' requirements until the latest upgrade becomes available or a new solution is rolled out. This use of open technology enables a system that allows for collaboration, the sharing of ideas and for the creation of partnerships to produce ground-breaking new applications of technology. Open systems demonstrate a confidence in a vendor's own solutions and a willingness to share and encourage others to innovate and to facilitate joint learning. An example of the dynamic use of open technology is Axis' physical access control hardware, which enables partners to develop their own cloud-based software for control and analysis of access points, all the while building and expanding on Axis' technology platform. Modern access control solutions range from simple card readers to two factor authentication systems using video surveillance as a secondary means of identification Opportunities for growth Open hardware, systems and platforms create opportunities for smaller and younger companies to participate and compete, giving them a good starting point, and some leverage within the industry when building and improving upon existing, proven technologies. This is important for the evolution and continual relevance of the physical security industry in a digitally enabled world. Through increased collaboration across technology platforms, and utilising the full range of possibilities afforded by the cloud environment, the manufacturers, vendors and installers of today's IP enabled access control systems can continue to create smart solutions to meet the ever-changing demands and requirements of their customers across industry.
Large event venues spend significant resources on physical security, and the vast majority invest in video surveillance systems as a way of monitoring public areas such as parking lots, garages and seating, as well as "backstage" areas such as loading docks and offices. Even though the camera footage is often preserved for investigating incidents, for the most part, video footage goes untapped because – realistically – security staff cannot constantly and efficiently monitor cameras in real-time or review the high volumes of archived video. Video Analytics Powered by Artificial Intelligence Increasingly, event venues are overcoming this challenge and maximizing this video data by investing in intelligent video surveillance. In this article, I'd like to explore how the combination of traditional surveillance and groundbreaking video content analytics enables event venues to not only optimize physical security and safety, but also improve customer service, streamline operations, and gather valuable business intelligence. Deep learning and artificial intelligence-based video content analytic systems detect, identify, extract, and catalog all the objects that appear in video footage, based on classes and attributes such as gender, appearance similarity, color or size. This – along with behavioral detection, such as object interactions, dwell times, and navigation paths, as well as face and license plate recognition – enables searchable, actionable and quantifiable analysis of video. The technology makes it easy for users to accelerate post-event investigations, improve situational awareness, and derive critical business insights from video data. Accelerate post-event investigations, improve situational awareness, and derive critical business insights Accelerating Investigations and Real Time Response Where there are crowds, it's not uncommon for medical or criminal incidents to transpire. In the aftermath, security teams must quickly understand the scene and, by making video searchable, video analytics helps them efficiently gather information or evidence from multiple camera. Whereas a manual search of video footage would require hours, if not days, of valuable time and staff resources – while being subject to human error – a video content analytics system enables effective multi-video search using a variety of filters, so that post-incident investigations can be focused and, thereby, accelerated. For instance, if witnesses claim that a man in a yellow shirt caused a disturbance and then drove away in a blue pickup truck, security could filter video to review instances where people or vehicles matching those descriptions appeared, and then focus their investigation on relevant video evidence. For the same example, if the perpetrator was still at large in the venue, security managers would want to track the person's movements and, ultimately, apprehend him. Using the same cataloged metadata that drives video search, intelligent video surveillance accelerates real-time response to developing situations from threats and suspicious behaviors to emergencies, or even any behavior that requires closer monitoring or intervention. Something as mundane as an unwieldy queue forming at a concession stand, can translate into alerting logic that increases operators' situational awareness and ability to effectively intervene when time is of the essence. By understanding developing situations in real-time, they can respond more quickly to prevent or solve a problem. Rule-based real time alerts Users can configure rule-based real-time alerts, based on specific scenarios – such as when people counts in the defined space next to the cashier are higher than the specified threshold, indicating a queue, or when vehicles are detected dwelling in a no-park zone or sensitive security area. In the case of the offender in the yellow shirt, security could configure alerts to notify for appearances of men in yellow shirts or blue pickup trucks within the event complex. If they're able to extract the perpetrator's face or license plate from the video search, security officers can also identify and track the specific person and vehicle of interest. Intelligent video surveillance users can compile "watchlists" Object recognition is helpful for tracking specific, identified threats, but it can also be leveraged for locating missing persons or vehicles or offering VIP services to guests who comply. Intelligent video surveillance users can compile "watchlists" – that include persons of interest, such as past agitators, recognized criminals or terrorists, missing persons or VIPs – to be alerted when matches for these faces appear in video. Face recognition can also be used to differentiate recognized employees from visitors that are not authorized to be in certain spaces, to prevent security breaches. Because camera conditions aren't always optimal for "in the wild" face and license plate recognition – where lighting conditions or camera angles don't always allow for a pristine face or plate capture – it is critical to have a comprehensive video content analysis tool for triggering alerts based object classifications and non-personally-identifiable parameters is critical. Optimizing Operations Based on Business Intelligence While having real-time situational awareness is crucial for proactive intervention to developing situations, understanding long-term activity and trends can be equally important for an events venue or stadium. With video analytics, video surveillance data can be aggregated over time to generate statistical intelligence, trend reports, and data visualizations for operational intelligence. This capability transforms video surveillance from a siloed security tool to an intelligence platform with broad value for business groups across the organization: Marketing departments can gain visitor demographic information for targeted advertising and product placements. On-site retailers can uncover how visitors navigate their stores and the products or spaces that draw the most attention. Property management can follow heatmaps demonstrating where visitors dwell and the durations they stay at certain exhibits or areas, to base rental and leasing fees on actionable and quantifiable intelligence. Operations managers can more effectively plan and hire staff for events, by analyzing visitor traffic trends, entry and exit points and occupancy statistics. Video surveillance data can be aggregated over time to generate statistical intelligence For these reasons and more, event organizations that already rely on CCTV networks, should consider how to better leverage those existing investments to deliver substantial value across the organization: By making video searchable, actionable and quantifiable, intelligent video surveillance empowers event managers to enhance public safety and physical security, while also streamlining operations and improving customer service.
ISC West continues to innovate and adapt to the changing needs of the security marketplace. In 2019, there will be 200 new exhibitors, 100 new speakers and an expanding mix of attendees that includes more end users and international attendees. The International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) will be held April 10-12 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Among the more than 200 new exhibitors on the show floor will be Dell Technologies, Resideo, SAST (a Bosch IoT startup), Belkin International, NetApp, Lenovo, Kingston Technology and many others. The event continues to see more and more solutions in the area of IoT/connected security, a surge in barrier/bollards exhibitors, an increased number of start-up companies, and an emphasis this year on stadium/major events security. Plus, the new exhibit area of ISC West, Venetian Ballroom, will include a mix of solutions from mid-sized domestic and international companies, and is the home of the Emerging Technology Zone – back for its second year with 50-plus start-up companies expected. The International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) will be held April 10-12 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas "ISC West is no longer just about video cameras, access control systems and alarms," says Will Wise, Group Vice President, Security Portfolio for Reed Exhibitions, which produces and manages ISC West. Embracing and stimulating the market dynamic of comprehensive security for a safer, connected world, solutions on display at the show reflect convergence across physical security, IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology). The ISC West expo floor includes specialized featured areas such Connected Home, Public Safety & Security, Connected Security, Unmanned Security Expo and the Emerging Technology Zone. Plus, complimentary education sessions in the Unmanned Security Expo theatre will include topics such as drones, counter-drone solutions, ground robotics and regulations/policies that support autonomous technology. This year's event will feature more than 1,000 products and brands covering everything from video surveillance, access control and alarms/alerts, to IoT, IT/cybersecurity convergence, AI, embedded systems, drones and robotics, smart homes, smart cities, public safety and more. The ISC West expo floor includes specialized featured areas such Connected Home and the Emerging Technology Zone Elevating the Keynote Series Over the past few years, ISC West has elevated its Keynote Series (open to all attendee types) to include more speakers and dynamic content covering relevant topics. Attendees should be sure to head to the Keynote room Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. before the expo floor opens at 10 a.m. Relating to attendance, ISC West continues to diversify and grow the attendee universe by attracting additional enterprise government end-users across physical and IT/OT responsibilities. The show also continues to attract and grow the channel audience, and there will be an increasing number of International attendees. "Years ago, ISC West was known exclusively as a dealer/integrator/installer show, but not anymore," says Wise. "Today, the demographic mix continues to evolve as the event diversifies its product and educational offerings, embracing the current market reality of collaboration among integrators/dealers/installers, end-user decision-makers, and public safety and security professionals." When planning for the show, be sure to view the list of special events and take advantage of the additional connection-making opportunities Within the SIA Education@ISC West conference program, there are over 100 new speakers. Through ISC West's strong partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA, the Premier Sponsor of ISC), the SIA Education@ISC West program has expanded and become increasingly dynamic and diverse over the last three years. In addition, ISC West and SIA are hosting a Women in Security breakfast on Friday morning April 12th. Women in Security is a new track for the education program. "Our attendance data reflects the demand for a mix of physical security integrator and end-user content, a balance of technical and management/strategic topics, and diverse topics incorporating IoT and cybersecurity/physical security convergence, and analytics expertise," says Wise. "Last year was a record year for conference program attendance, and 2019 will yet again set new benchmarks." Mobile apps, information desks and ease of registration ISC West is also focusing on the attendee experience. Need advice on what exhibitors are a fit for your business needs and interests? The Information Desk adjacent to the main expo entrance will provide customized recommendations based on the information attendees provided during the registration process. Attendees can download the official ISC West mobile app and create a MyShow account through the ISC West website Attendees can download the official ISC West mobile app and create a MyShow account through the ISC West website to research exhibitors and product categories, receive exhibitor recommendations that best fit business needs, review complimentary educational opportunities as well as 85-plus sessions from the paid SIA Education@ISC program. There are many networking opportunities being offered at the show this year. When planning for the show, be sure to view the list of special events and take advantage of the additional connection-making opportunities. Whether attendees want to network with peers or customers at an awards ceremony (Sammy Awards, Fast 50, New Product Showcase Awards), Charity event (AIREF Golf Classic, Mission 500 Security 5K-2K Run/Walk), or an industry party (SIA Market Leaders Reception, ISC West Customer Appreciation Party at Tao), there are a variety of special events offered, all designed to help you make new connections. Make sure to check out the ISC West website for all the Special Events taking place at ISC West.
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Belarus opposition leader to address UN Security Council
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will address the United Nations Security Council on Friday, her spokesman said in a statement, APA reports citing Reuters.
She will speak by a video link at the invitation of Estonia, which is currently is a non-permanent member of the body, according a member of her team.
Tsikhanouskaya was a presidential candidate in the Aug. 9 elections in Belarus.
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Gunmen storm school in Cameroon, killing at least six children
Spain to discuss new state of emergency at cabinet meeting on Sunday
Nigerian police mobilize to quell worst unrest in two decades
Afghan forces kill senior al Qaeda leader al-Masri who was on FBI most wanted list
Moscow's death toll from confirmed COVID-19 cases rises by 68
Trump comment on 'blowing up' Nile Dam angers Ethiopia
Turkey reports over 2,000 new virus cases
France recalls ambassador from Turkey
MoD: The enemy's combat equipment was destroyed - VIDEO
Hikmet Hajiyev: Using children as soldiers is prohibited under international humanitarian law
US Embassy in Azerbaijan warned its citizens about danger
Armenia uses child soldiers against Azerbaijani military - VIDEO
Hikmet Hajiyev Twitted on disposal of Armenia's launched missile: "Target was village and innocent civilians" - PHOTO
Memory of a 13-year-old Russian citizen, a victim of the Armenian terror in Ganja, was commemorated in front of the Russian embassy - PHOTO
MoD: International organizations were informed about Armenia's direct participation in the conflict
OSCE: Kaspzyk does not have the mandate to conduct investigations or to verify and report on the military potential of any side
Russian military expert: Capitulation or destroying of Armenian army in Garabagh is matter of time
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense: "Armenian military servicemen are advised to put down weapons and to give up without wasting time"
MoD: The Azerbaijan Air Force destroyed military equipment and infrastructure of the enemy
Trump casts vote at county main library, departs for rally in North Carolina
Azerbaijani MoD: Enemy attempts to attack our units were suppressed
Azerbaijani President: In the center of Baku, there is an Armenian church which has been restored by us and protected by our government, but our mosques on the occupied territories have been destroyed.
Azerbaijani President: Our relations with Turkey have a great history but even brighter future
Rally called "Armenia kills civilian population. End to Armenian aggression" being held in biggest shopping mall of Islamabad - VIDEO
After Pashinyan, Mnatsakanyan also was ashamed on famous TV channel
Azerbaijani President: We cleaned completely the Azerbaijani-Iranian border from Armenian occupants, no more clashes take place there
Azerbaijani President: Our biggest supplier of military equipment is not Turkey and Israel, it is Russia
Azerbaijani MoD: In occupied territories security of civilian population crossing to the Azerbaijani side to be ensured
Russia's MFA disseminated information regarding teenager who was killed as result of rocket strike in Azerbaijan's Ganja
Hikmat Hajiyev: "Aim of the opposite side is to provoke the Azerbaijan Army to open fire at the territory of Armenia"
Azerbaijani Military Command offers soldiers and volunteers who deceived and brought to occupied territories to surrender
Hikmat Hajiyev: "Making of attacks from Armenia's territory on Azerbaijan's territory is another act of military aggression"
26 people, including 10 women, 6 children killed as a result of rocket and artillery attacks of Armenian Army
Azerbaijani MoD: Civilian population living in occupied territories is advised to stay away from military facilities
Azerbaijani President: These attacks on Ganja, cannot be justified and Armenia will be responsible for that
Russia's embassy disseminated information about teenager who sustained injury and died in hospital as result of rocket strike in Ganja
65 civilians killed, 297 injured as a result of Armenian provocations
Azerbaijani President: Turkey is not involved in the conflict at all
Azerbaijani President: We defeat Armenia on the battlefield, and they have to run away from us
Brunei's Prince Azim dies at age of 38
President Ilham Aliyev: Like our relations with Turkey, our relations with Georgia are good examples of good neighborhood
Azerbaijani President: If Armenia doesn't stop, we will go until the end to liberate all the occupied territories
Azerbaijani President: " We liberated and continue to liberate part of the internationally recognized territory of Azerbaijan"
Azerbaijani MoD: Artillery units of the Azerbaijan Army continue to inflict crushing blows on the enemy
Consumer credits of our martyred military servicemen and civilian citizens who sustained damage as result of enemy provocation to be completely written off
Azerbaijani MoD: Azerbaijani soldier acts within the framework of the norms of international law
Mustafa Şentop: "I call on UN not to remain silent to occupations"
President of Turkey: "We will continue to provide every support to Azerbaijan's counteroffensive operation"
Azerbaijani MoD: Enemy UAV destroyed
Erdogan: "I believe that our Azerbaijani brothers will win this fight"
Rally called "Armenia kills civilian population. End to Armenian aggression" being held in biggest shopping mall of Islamabad - VIDEO
MoD: The enemy's artillery units and command post were destroyed - VIDEO
Destruction of the volunteer groups and military equipment of the Armenian armed forces in the Khojavend and Fizuli directions of the front - VIDEO
MoD: Military personnel and armored vehicles of the enemy getting ready for redeployment destroyed
Armenians target Azerbaijan's residential settlements, civilian population, and civilian facilities - PHOTOSESSION
Azerbaijani MP suggests to establish shelters for beggars
Azerbaijan commemorates Khojaly genocide - PHOTOSESSION
14 years pass since establishment of the Ministry of Emergency Situations: They always come to your aid in any difficult moments - PHOTOSESSION - VIDEO
First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva attended opening ceremony of rebuilt Azerbaijan pavilion at Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow - UPDATED
President of Azerbaijan: "So far, the enemy's 241 tanks have been destroyed, 39 tanks were taken as military trophy"
President Ilham Aliyev: Zangilan city and 6 villages of the region, 18 villages of Fuzuli, Jabrayil and Khojavend regions liberated from occupation
Hikmat Hajiyev: "About 24 thousand missiles were launched on Azerbaijan's residential settlements, civilian facilities by Armenia"
Israeli Ambassador: Attacks on civilians unacceptable regardless of nationality or religion


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Are you looking for the best WordPress portfolio themes? WordPress is the perfect tool to create beautiful portfolio websites to showcase your work and get new clients. In this article, we will share our expert pick of the best WordPress Portfolio themes, so you can get started the right away.
Building a Portfolio Website with WordPress
Choosing the right platform for your portfolio website is crucial for the success. Self hosted WordPres.org website gives you the flexibility and freedom to build a website that not only showcases your talents but helps you get more work.
To get started, first you will need to sign up for a WordPress hosting account. This is where your website will live on the internet.
You will also need a domain name. This will be the address of your website (example: wpbeginner.com or google.com).
We recommend that you use either Bluehost or SiteGround. These are one of the largest hosting companies in the world and an official WordPress hosting partner.
Once you have signed up for a hosting account, you will need to install WordPress. Follow the instructions in our step by step guide on how to start a WordPress blog and you will be up and running in no time.
After installing WordPress you will be able to select a theme for your website. You can pick any theme from our expert selection below and then head over to our guide on how to install a WordPress theme to set it up.
Having said that, now let's take a look at the best WordPress portfolio themes currently available in the market. This list contains a selection of both free and premium WordPress themes and all of them are fully mobile-responsive.
1. Astra
Astra is a fantastic WordPress theme that you can use to create any type of website. It comes with lots of ready-made templates. The Photography Portfolio template has a clean, modern layout that lets you showcase your work very effectively.
The Photography Portfolio template is designed with Elementor, but you can use other popular page builder plugins with Astra too. Even better, Astra is designed to be lightweight and fast, meaning that it'll help boost your WordPress site's speed and performance.
2. Ambiance Pro
Ambiance Pro is a WordPress portfolio theme built on Genesis framework. Designed specifically to beautifully showcase your photos and images, Ambiance Pro comes with beautiful layout choices and elegant typography.
It comes with multiple page templates for your blog, archives, and landing pages. It is quick and easy to setup using the live theme customizer. It has two navigation menus one at the top and the other one at the bottom. The homepage is fully widgetized so you can easily set it up in minutes.
3. Expose Pro
Expose Pro is another elegant and stylish WordPress portfolio theme by StudioPress. It comes with a widgetized homepage with four widget areas and has multiple templates for your blog, homepage, archive, and landing pages.
Expose Pro is designed to beautifully showcase your photography. It uses large image display and has a custom gallery post format with lightbox display of your photos. It is quick and easy to set up and is highly optimized for speed and performance.
4. Pile
Pile is a modern and elegantly designed WordPress portfolio theme for artists, creators, and agencies. Its homepage features a fullscreen slider with a call to action button.
It comes with beautiful color options, several layout choices, and gorgeous galleries to showcase your work. Pile is easy to use and all theme settings can be easily customized.
5. Camera
As the name suggests, Camera is a gorgeous WordPress portfolio theme for photographers, illustrators, and visual artists. It focuses on a stunningly beautiful display of large images with elegant typography that allows you to add rich storytelling element to your images.
It features a distraction free layout with collapsible menu and sidebar. It is easy to setup and avoids confusing users with complicated options. It comes with a built-in getting started dashboard that will help you set up the theme in minutes.
6. Designer
Designer is a beautiful WordPress portfolio theme for designers, artists, photographers, and storytellers. It uses a beautiful grid-based two column layout on the homepage and comes with a beautiful portfolio display.
It focuses on making sure that your images pop out and no other design elements distracts users away. It has collapsible menu and sidebar and comes with getting started dashboard to help you get started.
7. Pocket
Pocket is a minimalist photography and portfolio WordPress theme. It features gorgeous typography and large display of features images and headers. There are no sidebars except for the one widget ready area at the bottom.
It comes with one navigation menu at the top and a social media links menu at the bottom. Due to its super-minimalist approach to design, Pocket is very easy to set up and is highly optimized for speed and performance.
8. North
North is another awesome WordPress portfolio theme with a grid based layout. It comes with beautiful portfolio templates to beautifully display images, photos, videos, and audio files.
It comes with multiple color choices, supports posts formats, and can be used with third party gallery plugins to create beautiful photo galleries.
9. Verb
Verb is a WordPress portfolio theme for designers, artists, photographers, etc. It features a gorgeous design with a grid layout on the homepage and full-width pages for portfolio items and pages.
Verb allows you to customize colors and upload custom logo from the live theme customizer.
10. Peak
Peak is a modern WordPress portfolio theme featuring a tile based display of images in a responsive grid layout.
It comes with multiple layouts for pages as well as posts. It features a mega menu on top, social media menu, and slide-in sidebar widgets.
11. Aesthetic
Aesthetic is a stylish WordPress portfolio theme suitable for photographers, stylists, designers, etc. It comes with a built-in portfolio section, multiple layout choices, and unlimited colors.
It also comes with multiple sidebars and a drag and drop page builder. It also fully supports WooCommerce and can be used to run your own online store.
12. Resume
Resume is a bold WordPress portfolio theme. It comes with a built-in portfolio management area, custom widgets, and a drag and drop homepage builder.
It can also be used as a single page theme where all your website sections are displayed on the homepage.
13. Exposure
Exposure is a stylish multi-purpose WordPress theme with portfolio management system built-in. It is ideal for photography, fashion, lifestyle, arts and crafts websites.
It comes with a drag and drop page builder which allows you to design your pages the way you want. It has lots of customization options built-in and it is fully mobile responsive.
14. Corner
Corner is a minimalist style WordPress portfolio theme for artists, designers and photographers. It comes with a built-in portfolio management area and custom widgets for Twitter and Flickr.
It has multiple page layouts and you can choose your own colors. It supports WooCommerce and is tested with popular WordPress page builder plugins.
15. Elegant
Elegant is a powerful WordPress theme for portfolios. It comes with a built-in portfolio management area and comes with multiple grid and column based layouts. It also comes with image filters that you can apply to your photos after uploading them.
The theme comes with its own drag and drop page builder with several built-in templates to quickly create different kind of landing pages. It features gorgeous typography and comes with several custom widgets.
16. Angle
Angle is a flexible WordPress multi-purpose theme with portfolio section. It comes with a drag and drop page builder, multiple layout options, and several custom widgets.
It is designed to be suitable for portfolio, blogging, photography, and even as a business website. It is easy to set up and optimized for speed and SEO.
17. Coastline
Coastline is a uniquely beautiful WordPress portfolio theme. It comes with portfolio content type, powerful custom widgets, and multiple layout choices.
It features a fixed left sidebar with custom background support and comes with different page templates for blog, portfolio, archives, and galleries.
18. True North
True North is a flexible WordPress portfolio theme with a beautiful design. It comes with multiple layout choices and built-in portfolio section. It features grid based layout on the home page with beautiful display of images.
True North supports custom background, custom header, and comes with several custom widgets for social media.
19. Memories
Memories is a beautiful WordPress photography theme with elegant display of your portfolio items. It does not have a portfolio content type, instead it comes with a gallery display that showcases your photographs, designs, and other visual artworks beautifully.
The theme comes with multiple color schemes and has multiple layout choices. It comes with custom background and header support as well as custom widgets for your social media profiles.
20. Nico
Nico is another elegantly designed WordPress portfolio theme for photographers, artists, designers, etc. It comes with a beautiful filterable portfolio section and flexible layout options for different pages on your site.
Nico comes with multiple color schemes and has support for custom backgrounds, headers, widgets, etc.
21. Vignette
Vignette is a powerful WordPress multi-purpose theme designed specifically for photographers. The homepage features a full screen header where you can use an image or a video with your call to action.
Vignette does not come with a portfolio filter type. Instead it comes with image galleries to showcase your work. It has flexible customization options with support for custom headers, background, multiple page layouts and color schemes.
22. Mozzy
Mozzy is a bright WordPress portfolio theme for illustrators, graphic designers, photographers, etc. It features a customizable homepage with slider and featured content areas.
It comes with built-in sections for portfolio, services, and clients. It comes with support for custom post formats, backgrounds, headers, and social widgets.
23. Mustache
Mustache is a single page WordPress portfolio theme for designers, artists, photographers, etc. It is flexible to be used as a onepage theme or a multi-page theme. It comes with built-in portfolio, clients, services, and team members content types.
Mustache features a gorgeous and truly unique design with custom logo support. It comes with Google Maps and contact form support as well.
24. Draft
Draft is a minimalist style free WordPress portfolio theme. It uses featured images to display a grid based layout on the homepage. Ideal for photographers to showcase their work. It supports theme customization using live customizer and comes with a single navigation menu on top.
25. Shapely
Shapely is a highly customizable free WordPress portfolio theme. It is designed to be flexible enough for single page websites as well as multi-page sites. It features a beautiful display of featured images and comes with large custom header support.
It has a fully widgetized homepage where you can just drag and drop widgets to add portfolio, testimonials, and parallax sections.
26. Nikkon
Nikkon is a free WordPress photography and portfolio theme. It is designed to beautifully showcase images in a grid based layout on the homepage. It offers multiple header layouts, footer layouts and multiple page templates. It supports WooCommerce out of the box and comes with easy customization options.
27. Pixgraphy
Pixgraphy is an elegant and free WordPress portfolio theme. The homepage features a large header image or custom slider with a grid based layout using featured images. It supports many popular free plugins out of the box and is fully compatible with Polylang plugin to build multilingual websites.
28. Gridsby
Gridsby is a free Pinterest style WordPress portfolio theme designed specifically for photographers, curators, artists, etc. The homepage is built using featured images from blog posts in a beautiful grid based layout. It also uses homepage gallery as a feature to showcase your photos on the homepage.
29. Bailey
Bailey is a flexible WordPress portfolio theme for interior designers, photographers, and other creative types. It comes with a built-in section for projects allowing you to easily add portfolio items with full details and images.
The theme supports multiple page layouts with multiple sidebar options. It also comes with several ready to use custom widgets for social media, simple slider, and featured content slider.
30. Videographer
As the name suggests, Videographer is a WordPress portfolio theme for video producers, filmmakers, and photographers. It features a large fullscreen header video section on the homepage. It comes with a drag and drop page editor, tons of shortcodes, and several ready-to-use custom widgets.
Videographer also offers page templates, with multiple sidebar options. It comes with different color schemes and it is very easy to setup.
31. Remi
Remi is another beautiful WordPress portfolio and photography theme. It comes with built in content type to add and manage your projects and portfolio items. It comes with multiple layout options and several custom widgets. It comes with Google Maps and Google fonts support and can be easily customized using live customizer.
32. Inspiro
Inspiro is a beautiful multi-purpose WordPress theme which is ideal for video portfolio websites. It comes with beautiful fullscreen video backgrounds, a powerful portfolio section, lightbox popup, and a gallery module.
It has unique custom widgets to display portfolio showcases. It includes four unique templates and a drag and drop page builder. The video lightbox feature allows users to watch videos in a popup for a more immersive user experience.
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