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Find answers to some frequently asked questions about Fairtrade.
If your question is not listed here, please contact us.
Fairtrade is an independent, third party certification organization, which works in partnership with more than 1.5 million producers in developing countries. Our mission is to secure decent working conditions, fair prices, and better terms of trade. In this way, producers are empowered to improve their social, environmental and economic sustainability.
Fairtrade requires that companies pay fair prices. We also work hard to level out the inequalities of global trade as we know it, which traditionally discriminates against the world's poorest and most vulnerable.
Through Fairtrade, farmers and workers take control and build sustainable futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
The difference between "Fairtrade" and "fair trade" is that "Fairtrade" refers only to Fairtrade organizations (such as Fairtrade America) or products certified through the Fairtrade International system. Conversely, "fair trade" can refer to many different things – the fair trade movement, fair trade products generally, products that claim to be fairly traded but do not carry the FAIRTRADE Mark.
Fairtrade is a global system that adheres to rigorous, internationally agreed standards to ensure that the most vulnerable farmers and workers are empowered to improve their own lives. By choosing products that bear the FAIRTRADE Mark, you have an independent verification that the claims made by the company selling that product are grounded in concrete evidence.
Direct trade mainly is used in reference to coffee and implies a direct relationship between the farmer and the company (usually a coffee roaster). Direct trade and its principles of getting to know and appreciate farmers more is something that we applaud. However, there is no way to verify if a company/roaster's claims of fair prices and good treatment are correct other than their own word.
Furthermore, although some roasters may deal directly with farmers they still rely on intermediaries like exporters and importers. Therefore, there are still multiple links in their supply chain.
Fairtrade America is the independent, non-profit, local marketing organization for Fairtrade International, working with businesses in the USA who buy and sell Fairtrade products, and license the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark. We raise public awareness of the importance of fairer trade and adhere to and enforce the internationally agreed Fairtrade Standards.
The FAIRTRADE Mark is the most recognized ethical label globally. When you see the FAIRTRADE Mark on a product, you know that it has been certified under Fairtrade's internationally recognized standards to offer a better deal for farmers and workers. The Mark does not endorse a company's entire business, but rather that Fairtrade ingredients in a particular product have met the agreed standards.
Fairtrade International
is made up of its global Fairtrade organizations, like Fairtrade America. As a system, Fairtrade is half-owned and governed by our farmers and workers, who have 50% of the votes in the Fairtrade General Assembly. Fairtrade International is responsible for the development of the Fairtrade Standards for products to support farmers and workers.
is the independent third-party auditor that checks farmers and workers, traders and companies against the set Fairtrade Standards. They regularly audit to ensure that the rigorous social, economic and environmental standards are met. They hold an ISO 17065 standard for certification bodies.
A registered Fairtrade licensee has the rights to use the FAIRTRADE Mark on specific products, as covered by a signed License Agreement with the National Fairtrade Organization in their area. To find out how to license the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on your Fairtrade products in our Business Section.
The Fairtrade Standards are internationally set and agreed to standards covering minimum social, economic and environmental requirements that must be met by producers to become and maintain Fairtrade certification. The Standards also cover ongoing development requirements to encourage the growth and improvement of farmer organizations and workers conditions and rights.
Read more about the standards here.
A Fairtrade Certified Producer Group can be either a farmers' cooperative or a company which relies on hired labor, with production of a commodity covered by the Fairtrade Standards. The producer group is certified, meeting the international Fairtrade Standards, and added to the register of Fairtrade products in order to sell their product on Fairtrade terms to companies like traders or manufacturers who are registered to buy Fairtrade products.
Some Fairtrade producer groups sell all of their production on Fairtrade terms, though others may only sell some of what they produce under Fairtrade and need more companies to make commitments in order to increase the sustainability. Through increasing the volume of product sold under Fairtrade, these groups can secure a reliable and fair income in order to improve their lives.
The Fairtrade Minimum Price is the price floor set by Fairtrade International for a commodity covered under the Fairtrade Standards. It is the lowest possible price a buyer can pay a producer for a Fairtrade product to allow the producer to remain sustainable. When the market price is higher, a trader must pay the market price. The Minimum Price is set through consultations with Fairtrade farmers, workers, and traders, and represents a sustainable price, aimed to cover the costs of production.
The Fairtrade Premium is an additional fund paid to producers on top of the Fairtrade Minimum Price, to be invested in social, environmental and/or economic development projects for their communities and businesses. Funds are allocated to and invested in projects democratically elected by producer groups. Read more about how the Fairtrade Premium is used.
Local communities, congregations, schools and universities can rally together to make a commitment to fair trade. To find out more and engage your group to empower producers in developing countries, visit Fairtrade Campaigns.
Yes! Read up on Fairtrade producer groups and individuals case studies to see the real change Fairtrade has delivered for farmers and workers in developing countries.
Check out our Farmers and Workers page.
There are hundreds of Fairtrade products available in the United States! Visit our Fairtrade Products section to search products and companies.
Food products:
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Fresh Fruit & Fresh Vegetables like bananas and avocados as well as dried fruits and juices
- Sugar & Sweeteners like honey and agave syrup
- Tea
- Wine
- Rice
- Nuts/Oil Seeds/Oil
- Spices
- Quinoa
Other products:
- Cotton
- Beauty products and cosmetics
- Sports Balls
- Flowers and Ornamental Plants
- Precious metals (Silver, Platinum, and Gold)
New products are added regularly. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com to see if a particular product is Fairtrade certified.
Everywhere! Fairtrade products are in almost every major grocery store as well as cafes, convenience stores, cafeterias and more.
Take a look at our business section to learn more about buying and selling Fairtrade products.
Ask them! Letting a shop know you want more Fairtrade products is the best way to make sure they get stocked. Contact Fairtrade Campaigns for "product request cards" that are a more formal way of requesting ethical products.
When your shop starts stocking Fairtrade products, pass on the word and get others to support them in turn!
The FAIRTRADE Mark on a product means that farmers and workers have been paid at least the Fairtrade Minimum Price (and often more) and received Premium funds for investment in their communities or businesses. When you find Fairtrade products on a store shelf, all requirements have already been meant – this means they are not reliant on the retail price or sales of finished products to receive a fairer deal for their goods.
People often question how much of what they pay for a Fairtrade product on the shelf goes back to the farmers and workers, and how this amount differs to a product not sold under Fairtrade terms. This may seem like an easy way to explain the impact that Fairtrade has from a consumer's viewpoint, however it doesn't get to the core issues and inequalities of the traditional trading systems.
For the farmers and workers we work with, the value of Fairtrade doesn't lie in the selling price of the product on shelf, but the production costs and market prices. Numerous factors impact and play a part in determining the retail price paid by consumers. Consider the following factors, which must be taken into account by a coffee or cocoa producer selling into the conventional market:
- Shifting market prices – The percentage of what a producer would receive from the sale of a bag of coffee would change, depending on the international price of coffee at the time.
- If they own the farm they work or if they are hired labor on another's farm.
- If the cooperative does any processing of the cocoa or coffee before selling it on.
- If the cooperative sells to local buyers or at auctions, of if they also act as the exporter of the product.
- The conditions of local trade have significant differences across the world, including whether the industry is independently managed or regulated by governments.
- Costs of production also differ across the world.
Once the Fairtrade commodity is sold to a Fairtrade importer, the following costs are comparable to those for non-Fairtrade products. This includes costs such as transport, insurance, import taxes, processing, packing, storage, distribution, promotion and day-to-day store costs.
Fairtrade does not have any say or power to effect retail costs or product profit margins. When producers are paid fairly up front, rather than after a product, that is the best way to ensure they are receiving a fair deal.
Some organizations have been trading fairly for many years, before the creation of Fairtrade. The creation of new Fairtrade Standards is a long and considered process, and many of these organizations sell products that do not fall under them (like handicrafts), instead following the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) 10 principles of fair trade.
Some companies create 'fair trade' claims without the independent, third party foundation that Fairtrade has, or without being a member of a network such as WFTO. Consumers should question these claims. Look for the FAIRTRADE Mark as a trustworthy way to know that farmers and workers are actually receiving a better deal and fairer trading conditions.
Fairtrade was created to cover commodities, such as cocoa, coffee and cotton. These type of products represent a large percentage of international trade and have traditionally not ensured that the producer gets a fair deal.
Fairtrade Standards are revised continually in order to stay on top of changing market factors. Sign up to our newsletter to be informed of any changes regarding handicrafts.
Take a look at the Business section on our website. Our Business Development Team will help you through the process of certifying your products.
The Standards Unit at Fairtrade International are responsible for setting the international, commodity specific standards, which include the Minimum Price and Premium payments. The process follows the ISEAL Code of Good Practice for Social and Environmental Labeling, including stakeholders—such as producers, traders and non-government organizations—in the research, consultation and decision making. Read more here.
Some Fairtrade products—like cocoa, nuts and juices—have the same price across the world. However most products have prices set specifically for a country or region, to more accurately reflect the production costs involved, which often greatly differ.
Most commonly, Fairtrade International sets new prices at a regional level, to lessen the need for additional research, which may draw out the process of certifying new producer groups. If variances between production costs of countries within a region greatly differ, then the farmers or workers and other stakeholders agree on a price that is suitable for the entire region.
Of the world's coffee farmers, 70% are small-scale farm owners, who must deal with specific challenges in the international market. Fairtrade's mission is to make trade fairer for these disadvantaged farmers and workers, and as such the system decided as a whole to support sustainable purchase from these small-holder farmers.
A number of Fairtrade products are 100% Fairtrade certified, including sugar, coffee, rice, tea and flowers. Other products, however, such as cookies, chocolate and ice cream, are made with multiple Fairtrade ingredients including cocoa, vanilla and sugar, and non-certified ingredients such as eggs, milk or flour. These are called 'composite products'.
Fairtrade has developed a number of requirements for use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on composite products - click here to find out more.
For most Fairtrade products that make up 100% of the final retail product—such as coffee, spices, rice, flowers, bananas—the Fairtrade Standards call for these products to be fully traceable. Therefore, these products can be tracked at each level of the supply chain, from the farm to the store. For some other products however, this proved to be near impossible in terms of how they are processed and manufactured.
Take chocolate for example. Cocoa beans are delivered by farmers in bulk, mixed during shipping, and mixed again during manufacture. Chocolate companies cannot always keep the Fairtrade cocoa beans separate from the uncertified beans.
As opposed to restricting this entire industry from using Fairtrade cocoa—therefore disadvantaging the thousands of small farmers who would have been able to sell on Fairtrade terms—we have set up a system under 'mass balance' so that manufacturers can purchase exact amounts of the Fairtrade commodities needed to create their final product and bear the FAIRTRADE Mark on their packaging.
For example, for a chocolate block that uses 300 pounds of cocoa, a manufacturer must buy 300 pounds of cocoa on Fairtrade terms and pay the additional Fairtrade Premium for community development. So, even though the cocoa beans may later be mixed with cocoa bought on the conventional market, the cocoa farmers are still benefitting.
Our strict evaluation and auditing system makes sure that the amount of Fairtrade products manufactured is correct for the amount of Fairtrade commodities that have been traded.
Fairtrade recognizes that global action must be taken now to address climate change.
Food miles have come under scrutiny in the climate change debate, which could prove harmful to the economic and social development opportunities created for Fairtrade farmers and workers, who abide by sustainable production standards.
Agriculture plays a big part in the economies of developing countries—for example, it looks to be the most likely source of growth in Africa's future through benefitting the rural, poor and disadvantaged farmers and workers in the sector.
The evidence of a warming planet is strong, and we must now engage in discussions to find the best way to reduce the impacts of climate change and support developing countries through sustainable development into the future.
Consumers are worried about genetically modified (GM) crops, and the hazards they bring. Fairtrade does not allow GM crops, and supports farmers to monitor their neighboring fields. Contamination, however, is still possible, and it is for this reason that we do not label our products as 100% Non-GMO.
Read the Q&A on Fairtrade standards and Genetically Modified Organisms
Fairtrade was created especially to support the world's most disadvantaged farmers and workers, using trade as a way to encourage and build sustainable development in developing countries.
We also recognize that some farmers and farm workers in America are also struggling to make ends meet and achieve high social and environmental standards. This being said, there are some major differences between production in our country and that in developing countries.
Most farmers in developing countries do not have infrastructure support, systems or safety nets in place to assist them if they cannot get a sustainable price for their goods. Fairtrade's expertise lie in developing standards to enable these farmers and workers to work their way out of poverty through fairer trade. If we shifted our focus to also include developed nations like the USA, it would reduce the benefits we are currently able to provide our producers—the very producers Fairtrade was created to support.
We believe that consumers should support both local and imported Fairtrade products. We support sustainable production in the United States, while continuing with our own clear specialized to support farmers and workers in developing countries.
We do not see Fairtrade products as being in competition with those locally grown in the US. Consumers are able to support both Fairtrade and local. Many of our products (such as bananas and coffee) are grown in very specific climates, meaning that their local production in the US is minimal (currently only Hawaii grows coffee, for instance). For other products, local supply cannot meet the demand, or Fairtrade imports mean that certain fruits can be made available year round. Even others, such as wine, are regularly imported due to their unique tastes based on the growing region.
It is up to customers themselves to make the decision in the shopping aisle to weigh up their choices and do what they see fit when taking into account the interests of people and the planet we share. The most important thing is that we all strive to make informed choices whenever we can. You can help by being a Fairtrade champion, and helping to raise awareness of how our choices can have significant positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged farmers and workers.
If your business sells or promotes Fairtrade products, you can display the FAIRTRADE Mark on your website or promotional materials by following our Promotional use of the FAIRTRADE Mark guidelines.
Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com to confirm your use of the Mark.
You can order FREE Fairtrade promotional materials by filling in this form.
Get in touch to see how we can help you to source photos of Fairtrade producers. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
There is high demand for Fairtrade representatives to talk on our system and producers, but unfortunately we are not able to accept all invitations. To request a speaker at a major event, please email us at email@example.com.
We have a limited number of free samples and want to help as many groups as we can. To order samples, please email us at email@example.com.
It is always excellent to hear of the many students who complete projects on Fairtrade! Unfortunately, our limited capacity makes it very hard to personally help students with their projects. We hope that you can find all the information you need for your work on our extensive website.
Check out our Farmers and Workers pages, and also refer to the Fairtrade International website.
Though many producer groups receive requests for visits from committed consumers, they unfortunately are not able to host tours due to limited resources and the disruption it causes for their work. However some specific visits, such as those by the media or organizations looking to fund particular farms, may be able to be organized. Get in touch with our team to see if we can help with your request.
Some independent organizations are now working with a small number of Fairtrade groups to offer tourist visits and help the farmers to generate additional income. These include Makaibari Tea Estate in India, Higher Grounds Trading Co. visits to Mexican coffee cooperatives, and walks with The Toledo Ecotourism Association to visit cocoa farmers in Belize.
Please note that Fairtrade America claims no responsibility for these independent projects.


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Chinese Rose Essential Oil, rosa rugosa
Recently I decided to branch out from my favorite rose oils — Bulgarian and Turkish — and try Chinese rose essential oil from Mountain Rose Herbs, my trusted resource. Not organic but cultivated without chemicals, the little bottle arrived and I truly didn't know what to expect. My books don't mention it for therapy or perfumes, but when I went on to Mountain Rose's site they had nothing but wonderful things to say about it.
"Properties: Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitubercular agent, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, choleretic, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, depurative, emmenagogue, emollient, hemostatic, hepatic, laxative, pectoral, regulator of appetite, sedative (nervous), stomachic, and tonic (heart, liver, stomach, uterus).
Benefits: Amenorrhea, aphrodisiac, asthma, broken capillaries, childbirth, cholecystitis, coughs, depression, dry skin, eczema, emotional crisis, general tonic, frigidity, hay fever, headache, herpes, impotence, infertility, insomnia, leucorrhea, liver congestion, mature and sensitive complexions, menorrhagia, nausea, nervous tension and stress-related complaints, palpitations, poor circulation, scarring, skin problems, uterine disorders, and wrinkles."
When I opened the bottle I found — like its Turkish kin — it doesn't smell like a rose. But wow does it smell incredible: honey, cinnamon, floral but not obviously the typical "rose" scent. I am completely in love with this oil!
A dear friend of mine, who is a master gardener, informed me that rosa rugosa is the root of all other rose species, hybrids, etc. Of course! The wild rose is the Mother of the Queen of Flowers. This made me even more smitten with the oil.
Wouldn't you know it, as I was looking around online for a rosa rugosa image for this post, I came across a fantastic site that talks about aromatherapy combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine. My kind of place! Here is a quote from this great site:
"Rosa rugosa, or Mei Gui Hua, while not the same species as the plants which yield the valuable rose essential oil of aromatherapy, deserves attention in my opinion due to the fascinating indications with which it is attributed. While the constituents of this plant are sure to differ from the roses which are distilled and so coveted by aromatherapists, its aroma can attest to the similarity of their compounds.
The Chinese rose acts upon the organs/meridians of the spleen and liver. One of its most common uses is in the Chinese pathology of "liver attacking the spleen", a common diagnosis. This pathology manifests in nausea, a bitter taste in the mouth, and fatigue. The "general" of the body, the liver in a governmental analogy, can become overactive and "insult" the spleen, which is already prone to deficiency, manifesting in poor memory/concentration, loose stools and fatigue. Rose can help re-establish harmony between these two organs. Its action can result in decreased digestive upsets, increased energy and mood, as well as improved menstrual symptoms. The liver, responsible for the storage of blood, governs the menstrual cycle closely. Depression, epigastric or flank fullness, breast tenderness and menstrual cramps all fall under the heading of "liver Qi stagnation". Rose can help to regulate the Qi of the liver, relieving many menstrual complaints. Modern medical research has also pointed to the cholagogic actions of the rose."
— http://www.cherylsherbs.com/TCM_&_Aromatherapy.htm
I learned something very valuable from the article for my personal constitution (Liver/wood) and how Chinese Rose Essential Oil is the perfect remedy for someone like me. Perhaps for you as well.
You will find this lovely oil in BUTTER, my perfume representing the earth element. It is truly a heavenly scent that I will cherish.
This gorgeous image is courtesy of Sequoia Gardens

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If you are thinking of selling your house, you might want to consider hiring a real estate agent. Real estate deals are quite complicated and taxing; thus, you will need someone who is very knowledgeable and experienced in this industry. However, not all agents have the same qualities, education, experience, and skills. Selecting the right realtor to help you sell your home is critical. To find the best realtor, you need to do your homework and conduct interviews with the agents you meet; focus on certain factors to determine who is the right agent for the job. So, how do you decide which agent to employ?
A property dealer who has had the most experience in dealing with real estate is more likely to provide you with excellent performance. Although a person who is new in this industry can still perform well, you will feel a lot more secure with an agent who has already sold houses before. Experience is typically associated with knowledge, so you have to make sure that the agent you work with is a licensed expert in the industry. Selling your house is a huge transaction and you will want someone who knows the process and strategies to provide you with the highest possible profit. Some of the things you can inquire about your property dealer are:
- The years they have been working on the real estate industry
- The number of properties they have sold in the past year
- The kind of training courses they have taken up and completed
- Their license
- The number of clients they are working with today
Aside from experience, you also have to evaluate the agent's skills. You must ask the potential property dealer:
- How knowledgeable are they with the technical aspect of being a real estate agent? Do they have in-depth knowledge about title deeds, house inspections, deal conciliations, and valuations?
- Do they know certain administrative details in real property contracts?
- Are they continuing their educations to keep up with the changes in real estate laws and technologies?
Resources, clients, and marketing know-how
A good property dealer needs to have numerous resources to help you in your real property transaction. Here are some questions you can ask:
- How many marketing style can they employ to sell your property?
- How many photographs of your property will they let the potential buyer see?
- Do they have a comprehensive website?
- Who are they connected with, such as marketing teams, agencies, previous clients, or brokers?
- Additionally, you must also look for some samples of their past marketing and advertising projects.


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Social Media Strategy
Do you have a social media strategy? Do you have goals which are allied to a marketing/business plan?
If the answer is no to either of these questions, you need a social media strategy so you can use your time wisely.
It's all too easy to spend hours and hours on social media and not get the results you want from it.
- Getting new clients, raising your company profile, positioning yourself as an expert are three common goals.
Setting up a social media strategy ensures you know what results you expect to get and can measure what results you achieve.
We can help you
- Identify your ideal customer
- Target these customers and find out where they are likely to be
- Provide advice and guidance on which social media channels would be most effective in reaching and engaging with them
- Plan your social media strategy
- Setup a calendar showing what subjects you will mention and what channels you will be using
- Control and minimize the time spent on posting updates by recommending complementary tools which allow you to schedule and manage posts
- Setup the relevant profiles (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest etc.)
- Create a blog
- Evaluate the results from your social media
- Setup Google Analytics
- OR provide someone to post your social media updates on your behalf if you don't have the time or inclination to do it yourself.
And it all starts with a brainstorming session to find out your goals and help you plan an effective social media campaign.
Call us now on +44 1892 270280 or contact us to discuss how we can help you setup a social media strategy.


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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
We went to HARD Haunted Mansion this past weekend, and we decided to bring
500 Audio CDs along with us to hand out afterward. The show was amazing
overall, but SebastiAn really stood out with his incredible performance. Here's our
track list for the CD that some of you might have picked up after the show, with
included download/streaming links for each of them.
Track list:
1. Intro
2. Realboy- Welcome to Hell ft. Andrew Peterson
Realboy ft. Andrew Peterson- Welcome to Hell by Realboy
3. Realboy- Chop Genre
Chop Genre by Realboy
4. Realboy- The Ritz
The Ritz by Realboy
5. Realboy- Need Me
6. Realboy- Robo Mouse
Realboy- Robo Mouse by Realboy
7. Digitalism- Zdarlight (Realboy Remix)
8. Boys Noize & Erol Alkan- Lemonade (Realboy Remix)
9. Aphex Twin- Avril 14th (Realboy Remix)
Aphex Twin- Avril 14 (Realboy Remix) by Realboy
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Royal Business Bank is now mobile! RBB Mobile Banking allows you to securely view your account balances, view recent transactions, transfer funds between your accounts, pay your bills, send Popmoney transfers, find branch locations, set up account alerts, and even make mobile deposits...all from the convenience of your mobile device!In order to user this app, you must first be a Royal Business Bank customer and be actively enrolled in RBB Online Banking. If you are not currently enrolled, please visit our website at www.royalbusinessbankusa.com to complete the online banking enrollment.
To enroll for Mobile Banking, log in to RBB online banking from your PC and then click on Mobile Banking and complete the enrollment process.


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B-D (or Bacula-Digest) is an attempt to make Bacula the network backup solution a bit better. B-D will act as an interface between Bacula job control and the message sending part of Bacula. The reason for doing this is that Bacula tend to be a bit chatty from time to time.
The basic idea is that an administrator do not need to know when the job was perfectly fine executed, Bacula offers the solution to not send mail at all. That would prevent even the messages an administrator do want, when the job did not execute correct. The aim in B-D is to take all messages and check if they indicate that all was OK or not. If OK the message is not sent but saved to later and when all schedueled jobs are finished we send a single mail with one line of information for each job. The failing jobs however we do want to send immediatley AND store and include for later.
The background documentation can be found in the SIS wiki and the code is pretty verbose in comments and can be found in the mercurial repository at http://hg.sis.bthstudent.se.
As of now B-D does not really do anything useful. It will only pass forward the command as usual but there have been some progress in the project and we hope to be able to wrap things up soon. It do look promising, check out the wiki page for a simple instruction of how to try it out.


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With my vacation winding down and 24 hours left till I return to the working grind, this free pineapple pop from Edible Arrangements for agreeing for their healthy eating pledge sounds really good right now. I wonder how different it would be than me just taking a kebob skewer out and shoving it through one of the pineapple pieces I have in my fridge, though… See? I'm always taking the easy way out…
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yahoo love edible arrangements!
yup, super easy. staff is nice & my lil girl loved her pop!!
Has anyone gone and tried it?
We're hip, kez. Thanks. 😉
OK guys chill out and read the fine print or whatever … it says that the email will be send out in 24-48 hours!!! i got mine after about 24 hours yesterday
Got my e-mail, and since I don't have an Edible Arrangements store in my state, I sent the coupon to my mom, who, lucky duck, has one right down the street. I hope she enjoys it!
Oh & by the way…..I just got the email, told ya!!!
its ok Corrina 🙂
Ah, I guess I didn';t read that part. Well, shucks, now I feel bad that I complained about it. ;P
When I signed up, it said the email would come in 24 – 48 hours, so I'm not surprised that it hasn't arrived yet.
The screen I got said that I'd get an e-mail within 24 to 48 hours, so hang on, folks, those e-mails may still show up. For the record, mine hasn't shown up, either, yet.
Amanda, I signed up for it yesterday and as of now I still haven't received an email.
Yeah, I never got an email either…
same here, did all that and no email…
Well Thal ur welcome…please note it says "u will receive an email from us SOON" please note the word soon. That does not mean instantly so hold on to your horses & WAIT for it to show up…Please remember that good things come to those who wait 😉
Amanda thanks for your smart ass comment!! I did all that and did not recieve an email.
step 1: like the page
step 2: take the pledge
step 3: check ur email for voucher of free fruit pop
step 4: go to ur local store & pick up ur item
not super hard people!!!
I signed up by e-mail after liking their FB page.
Can I go up to store and show them my phone with coupon?
Didn't work for me either 🙁
It does not work – maybe they are all gone?
Deb, you have to like their Facebook page and then take the pledge after liking them.
So where do you sign up?
You'll get an e-mail voucher after signing up. So I would assume you have to have a local Edible Arrangements. I've lived in areas where they have these stores and have both received and sent these. They are absolutely scrumptious… not to mention beautfiul when they arrive. It's a very unique and healthy gift.
Sounds yummy , ! 🙂
But how do i get it ?


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Apple recently released iOS 6.1.2, unfortunately it did not fix the passcode lock bug that was discovered in iOS 6.1, but it now looks like the update should be released shortly in the form of iOS 6.1.3.
Apple has now release a new beta version of iOS to developers, in the form of iOS 6.1.3 Beta 2, and this version has now apparently fixed the passcode lock bug, and it also comes with some enhancements to Apple Maps.
As yet we do not know exactly when Apple will release iOS 6.1.3, although we suspect it will be sooner rather than later as Apple obviously want's the passcode lock bug removed from iOS device as soon as possible, I wouldn't be surprised if iOS 6.1.3 is released some time next week.
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Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Comedian Hannibal Buress was arrested for disorderly conduct early Sunday morning in Miami.
Buress was booked at 1:34 a.m. EST on Sunday and posted bail a few hours later at 6 a.m., according to the Miami Herald.
An onlooker took video of the arrest and posted it on Twitter. In the video, Buress is standing outside a police car while handcuffed and asking two police officers why he's being arrested.
"Explain what I'm detained for," Buress says.
"For trespassing," one of the officers answers.
The arrest occurred in Miami's popular Wynwood neighborhood, an area full of bars and restaurants that is also one of the sites for the city's annual Art Basel event.
After some verbal back and forth, Buress smiles and tells the officers: "Y'all goofy as [expletive.] You know y'all goofy as [expletive], right?"
Radio talk show host Andy Slater tweeted that the incident started when Buress asked one of the cops to call him an Uber.
According to the police report, the officer refused to call an Uber for the comedian and instead told him to leave the area. But Buress went inside a venue. The officer then went inside the venue, took Buress out and told him to leave the entire area altogether.
"Once outside, the defendant stood by the front gate and continued yelling profanities," the officer's report says. "I, then again, asked him to leave the area about five times. A crowd began to gather and vehicular traffic slowed as they watched the defendant yelling and being disorderly. Defendant arrested."


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Following our brief conversation two Wednesdays back, I'm admittedly still fascinated with the significance of Janet Freed/Freud and the possible questions that she poses to both Hayles and the Macy Conference. Hayles use Freed/Freud to suggest that meaning is embedded and embodied in context, "she knows that words never make things happen by themselves–or rather, that the only things they can make happen are other abstractions…material and embodied processes must be used" (83). While Freed/Freud becomes an example of how a message cannot move until it is "connected up with incorporating practices" (83), I think the more interesting question that Hayles strikes against is one of the boundaries of these incorporating practices and forms of embodiment, "where the relevant boundaries are permeable, negotiable, instantiated" (83). This brings around to the Neil Badmington reading for this week, "Theorizing Posthumanism," which puts to question the "end of man" and the margins of the machine to suggest that humanism, like a virus that's learned to mutate and develop new immunities, has found a way to incubate in even the most apocalyptic accounts and so-called "breaks" that post humanism attempts to make with "humanism." Badmington proposes that these breaks to the "outside" of humanism will always be haunted by the remains of humanism, so Badmington proposes that posthuman inquiry should instead function as a working through and re-writing of humanism, "The writing of the posthumanist condition should not seek to fashion 'scriptural tombs' for humanism, but must, rather, take the form of a critical practice that occurs inside humanism, consisting not of the wake but the working-through of humanist discourse" (22). Although Badmington reads Hayles' text as haunted by the possibility that the remains of humanism will taint the posthuman project, I wonder if Hayles' account of Janet Freed/Freud doesn't complicate this picture in a way unacknowledged by Hayles.
Badmington begins his critique by recalling Time Magazine's (post)hu-"Man of the Year" in 1982: the computer. The cover of Time read "The computer moves in," a phrasing which is important to reflect on for it marks not simply the death of humanism, but the computer as a kind of roommate or neighbor that has now taken of residence on and within the margins of human domestic space. The setting, which Badmington skims, echoes the domestic/private sphere by placing the computer on a red wooden desk propped up on a wooden floor and plaster man sitting in a wooden yellow chair. While the surroundings are composed of organic materials and textures, our new neighbor is coated in a sleek medical white plastic, displaying a chart of statistics on a monitor facing away from the man and the reader towards an unseen horizon beyond the margins of the image. Curiously, but unsurprisingly, the image persuades readers of the "rise" of computers by filling the monitor's screen with sharply ascending yellow lines that intend to not-so-subtly signify the rise of the machine. The popular posthuman rhetoric of the "rise of the machine" contrasts sharply against the relatively neutral banner printed on the magazine's cover, which reads "The Computer Moves In," imbuing the machine with a perspective that transcends both the author of the banner and the abilities of text-nology. Indeed, writing and text is a reflective technology, while the machine is a technology that, as the bar graph demonstrates, can predict and visualize the future. To get metaphorical with this: the text is a dumb mirror, but the computer is an intelligent crystal ball that can foresee and outlast. Of course, what this does to the body of the human on the cover is also fascinating. The human is frozen, a stiff plaster with a texture much like a cast that suggests the human has been emptied or hollowed out by the lively little box looking towards its future. The body is also contorting, bending forward, balding (perhaps both a baby and an old man), with right foot slightly raised to suggest an anxious foot wiggling — the body's energies have been redirected, the machine has transformed the human. We are both infants and geriatrics in the glow of this new temporality, jettisoning the human out of time or confusing the flow of time as it actualizes itself on the surface of the flesh (another screen that is challenged within this cover). …Oops, time for class! Will return to this later today.
The cover, of course, chooses to dramatize the new neighbor by placing the machine


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Hilliard City Council members voted unanimously Monday night to grant American Electric Power a waiver to permit above-ground relocation of utility lines for the Triangle Improvement Project.
Hilliard City Council members voted unanimously Monday night to grant American Electric Power (AEP) a waiver to permit above-ground relocation of utility lines for the Triangle Improvement Project.
Citing an additional $2.85-million in costs to the city if the distribution lines were buried underground as required by city code, council members said they simply couldn't justify the expense at a time when the city is tightening its belt because of the economic downturn.
While council members expressed concerns about the appearance of the Triangle area at the intersection of Cemetery Road, Scioto Darby Road and Main Street, Public Service Director Clyde R. Seidle cautioned them that more than $7-million in Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grants and loans for the project could be jeopardized if the project is delayed.
Council members gave up on the idea of requiring transmission lines be buried because of the $2.3-million cost the city would incur and the fact that would delay the project by as much as 18 months, requiring the city to forfeit the $7-million in OPWC funds.
Seidle's position on the relocation of the distribution lines was similar. He said he didn't know where the city would be able to make up the $2.85-million cost in an already minimal capital improvements budget. He also noted that cable and Internet service providers who currently share space on AEP poles would have to acquire their own easements and that could also jeopardize the project's timeline and funding.
Seidle said if the city required AEP to bury the transmission lines, it would cost an additional $2.3-million. Burial of the distribution lines would have cost another $3.45-million, approximately $2.85-million of which the city would have to pay.
Even if only the distribution lines were buried, Seidle said the total cost of the project would balloon from approximately $11-million to more than $14-million.
According to AEP estimates, burying the transmission lines would cost $3.36-million. Relocating the lines above-ground would cost only $1.065-million, a difference of $2.295-million. AEP officials estimated the cost of burying the distribution lines at $3.425-million compared to $575,000 for an above-ground relocation for a difference of $2.85-million.
The city would have to cover the difference between the cost of relocating the lines underground versus above ground.


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TLC Pet Foods
Has anybody heard of this company? Lupa's breeder uses the TLC dog food, it's one life stage, so no puppy formula. She says it's good because it doesn't cause them to grow too fast, which can cause problems.
They use a processing plant called Elmira Pet Products in Elmira, Ontario. They have a distribution centre near me in Vancouver (Burnaby actually) so it would be free shipping if I ordered it on-line.
Any opinions? I'll see if I can go grab their content list and post it.
TLC Whole Life Dog Food Ingredients:
Lamb Meal, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Barley, Whole Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a Natural Source of Vitamin E), Potato, Chicken, Salmon Meal, Chicken Liver, Salmon Oil (Natural Source of DHA), Calcium Carbonate, Flaxseed, Whole Dried Egg, Potassium Chloride, Cultured Yeast, Kelp, Lecithin, Apple, Tomato, Chicory Root Extract, Mannan-oligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Niacin, Vitamin C , Inositol, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Beta Carotene, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin K, Biotin, Vitamin B12, Minerals, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate , Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Selenium, Taurine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Probiotics, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Casei, Enterococcus Faecium, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum, L-carnitine, Chondroitin Sulphate, Thyme, Cassia, Anise, Chamomile, Horseradish, Juniper, Ginger, Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed Analysis %
Crude Protein (min) 26.0%
Crude Fat (min) 16.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 5.0%
Ash (max) 10.0%
Moisture (max) 10.0%
Calcium (min) 1.8%
Phosphorus (min) 0.9%
Copper (min) 14 mg/kg
Zinc (min) 180 mg/kg
Vitamin A (min) 12,000 IU/kg
Vitamin D3 (min) 1,300 IU/kg
Vitamin E (min) 150 IU/kg
Vitamin B6 (min) 5 mg/kg
* L-carnitine (min) 100 mg/kg
* Omega-3 (min) 0.4%
* Omega-6 (min) 3.0%
* Glucosamine (min) 300 mg/kg
* Chondroitin (min) 100 mg/kg
DD there is a thread on this company here on pets.ca
Thanks Winston, I read that thread through, it sounds okay. I was not aware the breeder would get a kick back though, not that I mind, I love my breeder. Most of her pups from the litter Lupa came from are on it still. I guess on the order site they may ask where we got her, if so I'll tell them.
I have a 1 year old Lab and we have had her on TLC for the past seven months. We have had absolutly no problems. She appears to enjoy the food. We had her previously on Blue Buffalo however, her stools were VERY,VERY wet. We talked to the breeder and she recommended swithcing to TLC and since then, we have not had a problem. You are right, the breeders do get a kick back but, like you, I have no problem with this as long as the food is good. One of the things I like best is the free delivery, right to the doorstep.
Thanks for the good words there snbd9. I think I may order a bag and see what happens.
Talk to your breeder. If they use TLC, then they may be able to give you a referral number that may get you a one time discount. The breeder we used gave us a number and we were able to get a discount on our first order.
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Aravali : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing an election campaign here today, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed to fulfill his promise of giving Rs 15 lakh to every citizen.
Attacking Prime Minister Modi over last year's demonetisation move, Gandhi said while addressing a public gathering at Aravalli, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said you will get Rs 15 Lakh in your bank accounts, you did not get even 15 paise."
Earlier in the day, he had blamed the Prime Minister for turning black money of all the corrupt people into white.
"The money of all thieves in India was turned white by Prime Minister Modi," Gandhi said at Dakor in Gujarat.
"The money that has accumulated in the hands of a few businessmen but when Congress comes to power the money will be used for the benefits of the people in the state," he added.
The first phase of polling took place yesterday and recorded a voter turnout of 68 percent.
The second-phase voting will be held on December 14. The votes will be counted on December 18.
The Congress Party is eyeing to dethrone the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state.
The last Congress government in Gujarat was led by Chhabildas Mehta from February 17, 1994 to March 13, 1995. (ANI)


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So we are going on a bike ride and up until now we have had no bikes!
After many hours of Jimi searching far and wide for the perfect machine, he found me a 'Ferrari' as he called it! (Well it was black and red)
Only a small problem, it was in London and we are in Manchester. Thanks to a helpful auntie, problem solved, we borrowed a car and drove to get it. I was assured by Jimi it would be worth the early start, long drive, expensive petrol and heavy traffic jams along the way!
So we set off and hoped it would fit me and feel right to ride. (I secretly think Jimi was hoping it wouldn't fit me so he could have it.)
After the Sat Nav nearly taking us the wrong way up one way streets, down industrial estates and crazy drivers beeping for nothing, we reached our destination.
Duuuuum duuuum duuuuuuuuuuuum… it was perfect! We were greeted by a friendly face, freshly brewed coffee and a nearly brand new Thorn Sherpa bike, perfect size, mint condition, and dare I say it, beautiful (Yes Jimi I think its beautiful, and not just a bike with two wheels.)
So I have my bike now and it feels as though everything is coming together for our trip, only a few more things to get and we can be on our way.
Jimi had a few days of intense jealousy and looking longingly at my bike until he found a bike which he will go and pick up tommorow… from Edinburgh.
From opposite ends of the country but he has the same bike as me, only a black one (and not as good.)
So now I have THE bike, I need to get practicing on it now and await the big day to arrive. (86 days to go, not that I'm counting!)


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Origin of the p-type doping of AuCl3 functionalized carbon nanotubes.
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It's been a month since I graduated as a bachelor. That means it's been a month since I entered the hospital as a co-ass. First round was dermatovenerology. It went just 'so-so'. Nothing was too special. Yet I did learn things.
Well, to make it brief, I make a list on how I think we should do in that dermatovenerology:
- try to come early, otherwise you'll be pointed as the chief of co-ass (which equals to slave)
- always find possibility to see the patients, at least the patients' clinical features. Even if you must peek or sneak in
- finish your tasks of completing 7 cases as soon as possible
- teamwork is needed so badly, thus help your friends to do ANYTHING (because you'll be needing theirs as well)
- consult to cosmetic clinic if you have your OWN problem, e.g. acne
- even the chance to get a night shift is so small, try to remember your schedule, when will you be in the night shift
- do the follow-up 6.45 in the morning, 6.30 is better when your turn is in the ward
- try to finish BEM book and UI book. It's better if you can finish before the 4th week. Use the rest just to recall/ memorize.
- Sign in the presence book just once for two signatures(morning and afternoon); in the morning or afternoon before going back home.
- find books in internet (e-book) or Rifki copy center to enhance the knowledge and comprehension on this subject, even if you don't have to memorize. Just read.
- Must-have-books in hands: saripati kulit, buku Lepra (from Rifki), BEM, UI, small note book.
That's all, good luck for everyone. Good luck for me, as well. Looking for getting feedbacks, or share from pediatrics maybe.


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While lacking in reliability, humans have perception and intelligence that machines cannot yet match. Giving a machine full control of an aircraft and integrating that machine-driven aircraft in the airspace is much more challenging than creating a driverless car, though making aircraft more automated (even to the point of full autonomy) remains a goal of many, and a critical element of building a mass transit system based on tiny aircraft that can fly themselves.
Google believes self-driving cars would dramatically reduce accidents, congestion, and give new mobility to those unable to drive themselves. (Chris Urmson, Google's director of self-driving cars, explained the philosophy and execution of this concept in a March Ted Talk.) The safety equation is very different for aircraft.
"I think Urmson is right that for cars, replacement (of the human driver) is required to realize transformational capabilities," said Kenneth Goodrich, a NASA expert on human machine interfaces and one of the leaders of the agency's research into autonomous transportation.
Developing an aircraft able to carry out a mission without human input, without the benefit of human expertise, has proved to be a bigger challenge than some thought it would be decades ago. Even as more and more aircraft take to the skies and fly on their own, from the first full-size helicopter to fly autonomously in 2010 to more recent efforts, including the first flights of a remote-controlled Diamond DA42 for FAA-authorized sense-and-avoid tests in June, the basic technologies required for autonomous flight are progressing.
But aircraft able to mimic the capabilities of a Google car in the air, carrying passengers with no aviation expertise or role to play in the safe conduct of the flight, are not yet on the horizon. NASA and others have envisioned a future when such capability could transform transportation in remarkable ways, dramatically reducing the time people spend commuting. Personal air vehicles able to operate from tiny airports, or even helipads built into cloverleaf highway interchanges, requiring no pilot training, are the key to realizing the vision shared by NASA engineers and private organizations like the CAFE Foundation. Brien Seeley, president of that organization, detailed his own concept for such a system in a paper for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics this year, enthusiastically touting the potential of such a system to safely transport people and cargo from point to point using small, autonomous vehicles.
While it may seem like a short leap from today's most sophisticated autopilots and Google cars to self-flying aircraft, the technology gap that remains to be bridged is actually quite significant, Goodrich said.
"The challenge is that current systems, military and civil, have failure modes that revert back to standard stick-to-surface flying, and this can't be tolerated if the goal is to reduce training (requirements). The PAV application requires that all failure modes to require no unique handling skills."
Replacing the human pilot is much more complicated, in large part because an aircraft can be minutes, or tens of minutes away from safety in an emergency, rather than a few seconds. Google's driverless cars racked up 1.2 million miles of testing before the first collision that resulted in injuries, "minor whiplash," Urmson reported in a July blog post. In each case, Google has blamed the human in the other vehicle for making an error that led to a collision. While the machine-operated car can, in theory, make the risk of automobile collisions that cause damage or injury vanishingly small (particularly as more cars are run by machines), Goodrich said acceptance of automotive autonomy and aviation autonomy share some significant hurdles, among them a willingness on the part of users to allow machines to make judgments about safety and risk.
What if a machine refuses a trip to the hospital because it's snowing, Goodrich said, posing a hypothetical that illustrates a potential conflict: "Say your wife is going into labor and you need to get to the hospital. If you were driving yourself you'd accept a higher level of risk for that trip."
Pilots often make much more complex judgment calls before a flight. "Are we going to allow (autonomous vehicles) to decide?"
Goodrich said current research anticipates humans playing some role in the conduct of even highly automated missions for the foreseeable future.
"The metaphor we've been using for our own internal research is kind of a horse and rider pair." The rider remains in overall command of the mission, able to make decisions and direct action. "At the same time they're not controlling forces and moments on the control surfaces as we do today. Just like riding a horse, you don't tell it where to put its feet."
It has already been a decades-long march. In fact, the effort to automate aircraft began very early. The basic autopilot, a mechanical device to keep wings level without human intervention, was first demonstrated in 1914: Lawrence Sperry stunned a crowd gathered for aviation safety technology demonstrations by taking his hands off of the controls of a Curtiss C-2 biplane. Much to everyone's delight, it did not crash.
The first automatic landing systems were certified in 1968, and aircraft equipped with radar altimeters and redundant autopilot systems have been landing on runways equipped for CAT III approaches ever since.
The intervening half century has seen many efforts to improve aviation safety with automation, and analogs to the various driver assist features being built into current cars will likely arrive in general aviation cockpits long before the human pilot is rendered obsolete. A system now being deployed in U.S. Air Force F-16s that automatically takes control to prevent a collision with terrain is being adapted for a broad range of aircraft. Using software that can run on a smartphone, the Ground Collision Avoidance System can be adapted to virtually any aircraft.
Modern GA autopilots can already offer one-button returns to straight and level, and stall avoidance; the next generation autopilot will replace one or more human crewmembers in transport aircraft that require two or more pilots. Goodrich has worked with researchers developing the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System, or ALIAS, as the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency has dubbed it. Think of it as a machine designed to take the place of a human in the cockpit and work cooperatively with any remaining humans. The machine they envision speaks to and understands human voices, moves the same flight controls as a human would, and can be installed or removed from a given aircraft quickly.
Diamond Aircraft announced in 2012 that this technology will hit the market in 2016 in the form of a $100,000 autoland option for various models. In June, a Diamond DA42 fitted with actuators attached to flight controls where the right seat would otherwise have been, made the first remote control flights in an FAA-designated test area by a fixed-wing aircraft large enough to carry passengers, though none were aboard. The Diamond twin was being flown by pilots at ground stations. The company that built the hardware, Aurora Flight Sciences, is one of three companies competing under the DARPA program to build a robotic pilot.
This concept is also decades old, inspired by "Man-Computer Symbiosis," a 1960 essay by J.C.R. Licklider describing a vision in which computers facilitate thinking, and "to enable men and computers to cooperate in making decisions and controlling complex situations without inflexible dependence on predetermined programs."
Goodrich said it remains a far greater challenge to build a machine capable of commanding a flight without human intervention.
"I hate to put timelines out there because it does sort of depend on breakthroughs beyond the current state of the art," Goodrich said. Humans will be part of the system for the foreseeable future, and even as computers advance, a person "has far superior perception and judgement."


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Heeeey guys!!
A publisher's asked me what sort of audience I target and I'm also quite interested.... I'm assuming it's mostly teenagers but correct me if I'm wrong..... and on that assumption I'm going to go down the gender divide...... Can you +1 this post if you're a) a girl and/or b) returning to this blog after having visited it before (meaning you liked it enough or were interested enough that you wanted to come back)... Sorry boys I don't need you to let me know it's girl power I'm looking for on this post!
Thanks, I really appreciate it!!
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Storm: Ashes & Embers Series, Book 1 / Carian Cole.
Series InformationAshes & Embers
Record details
- ISBN: 9781515925828 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
- ISBN: 151592582X (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 audio file (8hr., 38 min.)) : digital.
- Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: [United States] : Tantor Audio : 2016.
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I felt the wind rustle, warning me, telling me to get out of its path-but I didn't. I never stood a chance.A series of weather and road mishaps leave me trapped in the middle of a blizzard with a complete stranger. In the back of a pickup truck. For forty-eight freakin' hours.A stranger with long hair, tattoos, and rippling with muscle. A stranger with an insanely sexy voice and a wicked smile that turned my insides to jelly. A stranger who held me in his arms, calmed me, and then set a fire in me that I couldn't put out.Some people chase storms for the beautiful thrill. What happens when the storm chases you?Contains mature themes.
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A lovely gift set that you can keep or give to a friend, along with some other goodies when you get the set as a freebie with an order here on Eden. Useful wipes to clean-up nice and quickly, or just for your non water-proof toys. There is a one-use cock ring that's alright and the Eden tote bag you can use to package your naughty gifts to friends and let them know where you got them from!
This is yet another example of Eden's wonderful generosity with giving out free gifts. The Eden wipes, Edenfantasys vibrating ring, and the Edenfantasys tote bag make for a nice combination gift.
Looking at it all, it makes you think of "2's company, 3's a crowd". The wipes and tote carry many uses while the ring is a one time use. There are still good uses for all three though.
I did get all the items for free and I used each one and love them. The only one that I wouldn't buy is the bag just because I do not need complete strangers knowing what sites I use but my friends all know so the wipes are not a big deal to have that on the package.
All in all, this is a nice trio of gifts, especially considering that you are getting a 12 dollar value for free. I would personally skip out on the cock ring though. Add one to your cart with your next purchase and try it out!
This is a neat free gift, especially for new members, but perhaps some long-time members will already have more than enough of each of these. Since we always add the wipes to our cart, it was nice to get to try out the other free gifts with purchase. We definitely were not sold on the cock ring and won't be picking it up again, but the wipes are great and the bag is handy to have around.
This is a great set to pick up while it's free. If you've never tried cock rings before, this set includes one that while weak, will give you the experience as to whether they're for you or not. The tote is lovely and has many uses, while the wipes are great for toy cleaning or on the go, in the car. There's definitely something to love about this kit.
I got these free with my order and I cant complain. I love all three of these and will continue buying all of them no matter what. My favorite is the wipes I love them!
Its the Triforce of the three free products given away put together in one big freebie to grab with any order, not too bad. But, at the same time when you are only getting it for 2 out of the 3 products its not so great either.
This is a good free gift set. The bag is useful if you don't mind the advertisement. The cock ring is a fun one night item. The wipes are good on the go, or around the house for just about anything. Grab it while it lasts.
Add a few items of your own to customize this Essestials Kit...then give it to your partner as a suggestive gift, keep it for a personal kit or travel kit! Use this for a hostess gift or raffle at a Buy It Now Party. Bachelorette parties could be fun with this as a base to your creative honeymoon kit for the bride. However you decide to use your Essentials, this is a very versatile and useful item!
This is a great selection of free gifts! I had all three of them before but I loved this kit because I didn't have to choose just one! I love the wipes and the bag is very versatile.
While I enjoy adding a mix up of the things to my order it was nice to see that Eden was giving them all away with your orders instead of just picking one. I have already given these out to some of my friends. I usually hand out the bullets because they are being less used right now, unless it is on my toys.
The age old eden problem of what free gift to pick has been solved with this lovely gift set from Edenfantasys.com The wipes, tote and vibe ring have been part of orders for as long as I have been on the site, but now you can pick them all up at once and add a triple threat to your next order.
Though these aren't the best products, it is free with any purchase. A 12 dollar value even if you don't buy that much. Get it just because it's free honestly.
I really like this set! I think it is definitely fitting to call this an Essentials Kit. I think these items are a great sort of 'Intro to Eden' pack, and it's really nice to be able to add them to a purchase for free! No complaints here! This kit would make a perfect gift for just about anyone; it would be great for bachelorette parties, and it would be great for beginners or those new to Eden.
For a limited time, Eden is offering this set as a freebie with any purchase. As long as that is the case, I recommend this set for just about anyone. The ring leaves a lot to be desired, but it is a good place to start to see if vibrating rings are a good option for you. The bag may not be discreet, but it is sturdy and fun. The wipes are a fantastic staple that have multiple uses.
Edenfantasys has been offering quite a few little odds and ends to its customers lately. This is a fun triple gift to receive. I much prefer these useful kinds of things to the "free DVD's" and cheap beginner's toys that some other sites offer.


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Bundled up against a brisk March morning, over forty brave hikers gathered at the Kingston Wine Co. on Sunday, March 22nd for the first Greenline event of 2015! In a new format that will continue for the rest of the season, our usual guide, Tim Weidemann, was joined by two guest tour leaders. This time, Robin Guenther and Sarah Christensen of the firm Perkins+Will, which is engaged by the City to complete a visioning and scoping process along the Rondout and Hudson waterfronts, led the walk and explained the Brownfield Opportunity Area study to hikers.
The study, which is divided into several sub-projects, is now in a phase known technically as "Step 3." "During this step," explained Guenther, "the City is gathering input from residents to create a vision for how the area might be developed over the next decade or more." At the same time, the Perkins+Will team is preparing a Generic Environmental Impact Statement, which will provide the first step in the process for developers who seek to implement projects that are consistent with the envisioned development.
The vision that's emerging based on input received so far includes a wide range of desired development projects, such as a boutique "eco-tourist" hotel, improved access to Island Dock, floating waterfront development, the continuation of the waterfront promenade all the way to North Street and many others. A report with maps is available at the City of Kingston's Economic Development page (select the Hudson Riverport topic), and comments on the vision are being accepted through the summer months.
The Sunday Hikes continue on April 19th and throughout the season on the third Sunday of each month. "This year we're enlisting a number of local experts to talk about exciting projects and hidden treasures right here in our backyard," explains Michael Drapkin, owner of Kingston Wine Company, which co-sponsors the events with the Kingston Land Trust. "Part of what makes the Kingston Greenline so important is the way it leads people deeper into our city's great landscape," Drapkin adds. "We have so many places to explore, and so many little hidden treasures, all of which make Kingston a pretty exciting place to be right now."
For more info about upcoming hikes, check back on our Kingston Greenline page, where we'll provide periodic updates on guest tour leaders and topics and announce any changes in the schedule.


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- n. An orange-yellow substance, produced by the action of chlorine or boiling dilute nitric acid and sulphocyanate of potassium; -- called also pseudosulphocyanogen, perthiocyanogen, and formerly sulphocyanogen.
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- n. A yellow amorphous powder, C3HN3S3, formed by oxidizing sulphocyanic acid with nitric acid, chlorin, or hydrogen peroxid. Also called cyanoxysulphid, perthiocyanogen, pseudosulphocyanogen, and cyanogen sulphid. Probably identical with the yellow dye canarin.
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Hiya my puppy is 16mths old, she loves playing with other dogs but when the run together she is always trying to grab their ruff!!
What can i do, im frightened she will hurt one of them.
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I'm not an expert but I'm sure your puppy (buttons? Choc lab?) is only playing and I am almost sure she will be told off by another dog if she gets too boisterous. I have a 5 year old and 3 year old, my 5 year old is so patient and laid back frightened of her own shadow BUT if a dog annoys her she will tell them off and it's normally enough for the other dog to stop.
I am sure others will be along soon to give their opinions too.
Ps have you tried dog training classes as you will have more control is telling your puppy NO if she tries in a controlled environment.
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The Molly Maguires: Secret and Murderous
The Molly Maguires were a secret organization of coal miners in the anthracite regions of eastern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Also known as the "Buckshots," "Sleepers," and "White Boys," the name "Molly Maguires"was taken from a famous widow who had headed a tenant protest in Ireland in the 1840s.
By the 1860s, there was much unrest among coal miners. Working conditions were abysmal and hiring discrimination was common. The workers had little recourse since the mine operators controlled the workplace, housing, stores and often the police and courts. Inability to improve their conditions eventually led the workers to violence that was most often directed against mine owners and supervisors.
The activities of the Molly Maguires were often shielded by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish-American fraternal group. Secrecy was strictly enforced. When reform demands were not met, mining equipment was destroyed, officials intimidated and sometimes killed.
The end of the Mollies came in the mid-1870s when Franklin B. Gowen, president of the Philadelphia Coal and Iron Company, decided that the Mollies had to be put down. He hired a Pinkerton detective, James McParlan as an infiltrator. McParlan joined the organization and rose to become secretary of his division. When after a particularly heinous murder in 1875 led to the first capital conviction of a Molly, suspicion began to build that the nature of the testimony introduced at trial pointed to the likelihood of a traitor in their midst. McParlan began to look suspiciously like the best candidate.
Despite a plot to murder him, McParlan was able to last a while longer and then slip away. In later murder trials, his testimony resulted in the conviction and hanging of 10 alleged members of the Molly Maguires. Those harsh sentences and public fear of radicalism led to the group�s rapid demise.
The secrecy of the Molly Maguires was so strictly enforced that their activities are still shrouded in mystery.
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Nice. It's too bad we have to have The Beautiful People tell us to do what we should already be doing in the first place, but I guess it's a step.
Obviously Coke is a sponsor. Why didn't they expect a backlash to begin with?
That's what I said. Funny that they wouldn't anticipate that.


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Would you care to elaborate on your comment, 'Moreover, one can present
good _theological_ arguments to validate such "methodological
naturalism."' I beleive these arguments may represent a method for
getting some believers to be more comfortable with science and its findings.
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> > In fact, the principal untestable hypothesis assumed is philosophical naturalism. The power of the evidences for evolution depends very much on the previous assumption of theism or atheism.
> This is true only in the sense that scientists assume that God is not an element of scientific explanation - i.e., what has been called in a rather loose way "methodological naturalism." Most scientists who are Christians operate in this way whether they have thought out their assumptions carefully or not. (No competent scientist, when confronted with a puzzling result of an experiemnt, will be content to explain it by saying "God did it.") Moreover, one can present good _theological_ arguments to validate such "methodological naturalism."
It is quite another matter - and I think simply untrue - to say that
this is equivalent to an assumption of "atheism" in the ordinary sense
of the word.
> Shalom,
> George
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Here is some of what I have been doing.
|Clay plant markers with a new top design.
|Soap dishes the reverse side has four little feet and a veined imprint on the lower side.
|These little bowls are made for Valentines gifts and should be ready soon.
They are made from porcelain clay hence the heap of broken ones that didn't make
the refining stage.
|Some more terracotta bird feeders.


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LAS CRUCES---The New Mexico Brain Injury Advisory Council (BIAC), in conjunction with the New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability (GCD), is set to distribute more than 300 bicycle helmets and helmet safety activity books to Head Start students at seven LCPS elementary schools, Wednesday, March 8 through Friday, March 10.
"This is an important initiative because it not only helps prevent head injuries, it also allows the children to safely develop motor skills and improve their balance and coordination," said Head Start Director Dr. Maria Artiaga. "We appreciate any donation that helps to keep our students healthy and safe."
The distribution is part of the group's helmet safety initiative which provides free helmets and helmet safety education to pre-kindergarten and Head Start students throughout the state. Since 2011, the initiative has distributed more than 12,000 helmets and helmet safety activity books, according to the BIAC website.
A total of 310 helmets will be distributed at the following elementary schools: Booker T. Washington, César E. Chávez, Mesilla Park, Valley View, Loma Heights, Hermosa Heights and Conlee. This is the first year the initiative will distribute helmets to LCPS Head Start classrooms which were selected based on availability, ability to complete and BIAC Program Coordinator Monica Montoya's schedule.
The BIAC is appointed by the governor to study and make recommendations to the Governor's Commission on Disability concerning case management, community support systems, long-term care, employment, emergency medical services, rehabilitation and prevention and the improvement and coordination of state activities relative to the concerns of persons with brain injuries and their families or other caregivers
The NM Governor's Commission on Disability is a group committed to improving the quality of life of all New Mexicans with disabilities by addressing social integration, economic self-sufficiency, political resolve, physical and program accessibility, and full participation in the benefits of life and rights of all individuals. The commission serves as liaison and advisor to the Governor and Legislature on disability issues, according to the Commission's website.
Head Start is free early learning, health and family well-being support program, funded by the federal government, which provides services to pre-kindergarten students and families who fall within federal poverty guidelines. For more information, contact Artiaga at (575) 527-6020 or email@example.com or visit www.lcps.k12.nm.us/departments/instruction/federal-programs/head-start/.


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A heavily-pregnant Lily Allen showed off her baby bump in an elegant gown as she attended the British Fashion Awards 2012 at the Savoy Hotel in London last night (November 27).
The 27-year-old singer, who is due to give birth to her second child on December 1, wore a blue Andrea Lieberman gown to the annual event.
She tweeted last night: "Anyone asking where my dress was from at the @BFA tonight, it was @ALCLTD, bag and shoes @LouisVuitton_UK . Congrats Kim Jones you don you x."
The star, hoping to release a new album next year, has revealed that she fainted during a shopping trip at Harrods in Knightsbridge over the weekend.
Allen tweeted: "Just fainted in Harrods. #croquemonsieur needed.
"On the bright side, managed to pick up [a Harry Potter] Professor Snape Wand in Ollivanders box and Slitherin pen for Nephews Xmas present. #luckyboy."
The 'Smile' artist and husband Sam Cooper welcomed daughter Ethel Mary last November, five months after they tied the knot.
See more stars at the British Fashion Awards 2012 below:
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S: Dines 2011
BC: Celebrating Mom & Dad's 50 years of marriage! 12/30/11
1: Happy New Year! What a way to start....family, football, Suns and golfing!
2: Super Bowl 2011 | Fun in the Medlock Hood | This is a cake!
3: A fun snowy weekend at the cabin with the Browns | BJ drove them up the hill where they found a great place to sled! | T | M
4: BJ turns 39! Celebrated with family at home. | Maddie & Taylor and their school projects. | Taylor | M
5: A New Leaf Gala Had a great weekend! Stayed at the Arizona Grande...boys went golfing, girls to the spa! Merrills, Coopers and Tajs
6: The famous Rooftop fundraiser. Saskia was VERY involved. She didn't even have time to stop and take a picture with us!
7: Luca turns 5!!!!
8: Lake Tahoe | Spring Break | M | Our neighbor Craig was our flight attendant!
9: Working on Science Projects | M
10: The Simis Fair! I was in charge of the Silent Auction...and recruited my family!
11: Planting spring flowers with Grandma | T | I took MOM to the SUNS game for a change! We had a GREAT time!
13: A great night playing Taboo with the neighbors!
14: Taylor had a great year playing Softball. She turned into a very strong hitter! | 4th Grade Spring Pictures at Simis Elementary
15: High 5 Kids Club....1st Suns game in style! | T
16: They were on the court and part of the action. Access to the players, coaches, the Suns gorilla and food on the court level too! Yummy!
17: CABIN TIME | The boys did great yet another year in the golf tourney and silent auction!
18: 4th Grade Musical at Simis | Maddie
19: 4th Grade water party | Maddie | Taylor
21: We all pitched in and won this at the Simis silent auction! | Mike & Sheri Swartz | Chris & Audrey Merrill | Grant & Rachel Cooper
22: Championship game!
23: End of the year party for Maddie's 4th grade class. Taylor joined too. | Taylor | Maddie
24: Our last day at Simis Elementary with our favorite bus driver, Mr. Sylvester. He was SO GREAT with all of the kids. We took him to the cabin and golfing in Payson. We ALL slept at the cabin and helped him celebrate 74!
26: Maddie | Taylor | 4th Grade Graduation
27: Maddie
28: Manhattan Beach May 26-June 27, 2011 | M
29: M | T | M | M | Yvonne & Sylvia visit
30: Taylor | Taylor | Maddie | Amy Boenning visits
31: Our house! | Stefanie & kids visit for the day
32: Disney with the Desmonds
34: June 1-5th....great times with the Desmonds. Disneyland and beach time. | M
36: T | M | M | On our way to surf camp!
37: Maddie's room | M | T | Sandi & Colin visit
38: The Coopers visit
39: Good friends and the beach, what else could one ask for?
40: Art fair in Redondo Beach | Lizz & Josue visit with baby on the way...any day
41: Deep Sea Fishing | T
42: Mom & Daughter night. We went to the comedy club!
43: Taylor's room
44: Coast Guard Promotion for Josue!
45: Geri & Alyssa visit us at the beach house. They live in Manhattan Beach! | The End of a great summer vacation on the beach | T
46: Welcome baby MJ
47: After the amazing vacation on Manhattan Beach, we dropped the girls off with Grandma & Grandpa so BJ and I could take off to Santa Ynez Inn & Santa Barbara.
48: Just drove back from our CA summer vacation...hopped on our bikes, had dinner waiting at the Coopers and rode bikes to the park for a great 4th of July Fireworks show!
49: Happy 90th Birthday Grandma Winn!!! | We celebrated early
50: Had a great weekend at the cabin with Grandma, Stefanie, Matthew, Samantha & Sydney
52: ! Maddie & Taylor turn 10! Party at Sun Splash!
55: TAYTAY | MADMAD | The girls get a new camera...... | These 2 pages made by Taylor
56: The girls went to horse back riding girl scout camp in Prescott for 5 nights! | Silly hair day
57: Dylan's 4th Birthday & a visit to the cabin!
58: First day of Middle School at Madison Meadows 5th Grade | T
59: Carla Chavarria (daughter of Ines) was in charge of this fundraiser for the Dream Act. She was the artist and sold all of her pictures as auction items. | I Dream Campaign
61: The Coopers and their family have been taking a yearly camping trip since 1978! And we were invited this year! What a great weekend...and good food too!
62: Leah's 41st Birthday at Postino on Central
64: First came the nice visit in Arizona....then came Yvonne's 40th Birthday in VEGA$!!
66: Cyndi & Harley visit
67: Taylor nursed a hummingbird back to life!
68: Maddie
70: We had a great team. Lots of support, and a great team leader! Thank you AMY!
74: On the same day as the MS walk, we went to the girls VB game...and celebrated Liam's birthday! | Instant PALS
75: The day after the MS walk we hung out at Ron's house and then some of us went to a Cardinal's game!
76: Brian & Tara Snyder, BJ and I all enjoyed supporting Sedona USD once again this year. | ASU football! | Arts and crafts and a great night time walk at the Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix with Amelia.
77: Thanksgiving in Park City, Utah, just the 4 of us. We had a great condo, which was helpful because Maddie was sick the entire time....can't you tell?
79: I took a trip to visit Lizz in Alameda, CA and help with the boyz.
80: Backbone goes golfing....... | It's only the beginning..............
81: The Backbone holiday dinner and party. Chevronts for dinner and the light rail to downtown for drinks.
82: Amy's holiday party!
83: Piano Recital with Mr. Block
84: Venice beach on a sunny Christmas Eve
88: Little Luca with a big smile....and a big surprise for all...every visitor left with a special gift....the stomach flu!
91: Phil and Sara watched Buddy while we rented a beach house in Cardiff by the Sea
92: The 1st time to LegoLand for all 10 of us!
94: Celebrating 50 years together
95: I love my brother and sister in law!
96: 50 year anniversary dinner at Anthony's Fish Grotto after whale watching. This is also where Grammy & Grandpa Charbonneau used to go.


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So it's summer again here in Fort Wayne—the perfect season to get in your boat, enjoy the warm breeze, and just create new awesome outdoor memories. However, before setting sail, you may want to ensure your boat is pest-free. When most people hear about pest management for boats, they usually think termite extermination, but boats can also be infested with rodents, and in some cases, the havoc they wreck is a lot worse.
If you're unfortunate enough to encounter rodents like mice, rats and, most recently, raccoons aboard your vessel, you must come up with a clever strategy to outwit them. Apart from being incredibly unpleasant, they cause a lot of damage that will definitely cost you—chewing anything and everything, from wires and plastic fittings to hoses and thru-hulls—and can even sink boats.
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Pest Control in Fort Wayne: It's Officially Mosquito and Tick Season
Summer may be a time for fun outdoor activities and travel, but the warm weather also increases the prevalence of pests. According to a report featured by NBC33 news, the tick and mosquito season has officially begun.
For humans as well as household pets, mosquitoes and ticks are not just a nagging nuisance; they also pose a severe health hazard. For those who don't know, the mosquito is regarded as the most dangerous animal on Earth, with the World Health Organization dubbing it responsible for thousands of human lives lost due to their disease-bearing properties.
Fort Wayne Exterminators: Basic Tips for Preventing Household Pests
Some household pests only come out at certain times of the year, but there are those that thrive in all seasons such as mice, roaches, spiders and raccoons. Using pesticides or traps against these creatures may seem effective at first, but this does not present a permanent solution because the rest of their species may still return. It's also not safe because these pesticides could contain toxic substances dangerous to human health. That's why pest elimination is best left to professional Fort Wayne exterminators, who use green methods to tackle pest infestations.
Meanwhile, the most effective approach you can take is prevention. The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) laid out tips on how to create a pest-free indoor environment.
Fort Wayne Exterminator: How to tell Termites from Carpenter Ants
American homes are no strangers to pest infestation. In select locales, different species of ants can call a specific dwelling their home. Of all these species, quite a few can actually destroy a home from the inside. They are aptly called carpenter ants, perhaps second behind termites for the title of most destructive house pest in existence. Yet, it's sometimes hard to tell the two types of critters apart, making it necessary for you to discern and choose the right exterminator in Fort Wayne and elsewhere.
Both carpenter ants and termites swarm during spring in order to mate and reproduce. Due to several qualities, it's somewhat difficult to tell them apart from each other, though various differences still abound.


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Jorge Valdano appears to have re-ignited his feud with Jose Mourinho, with the former Real Madrid director not holding back with his views concerning the current Chelsea boss.
Valdano - along with a number of other Real Madrid employees - famously did not quite see eye-to-eye with Mourinho during the latter's spell in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The pair supposedly first fell out over a request to sign a new striker as cover for then Los Blancos frontman Gonzalo Higuain and the relationship seemingly never recovered.
The former Argentine eventually left Real having been sacked in May 2011, but has pulled no punches on the subject of the fiery Mourinho in his new book.
Mourinho jibes
"I've never heard in public or in private a football statement from Mourinho worthy to be remembered," he was quoted by the Spanish press in excerpts that were brought to our attention by the Daily Express.
"I couldn't understand him because he is in the antipodes of my sensitivity. Intelligence and ego are enemies. And when they collide, the ego wins."
Valdano was also keen to stress his belief that Barcelona favourite and current Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola - Mourinho's great rival during his time in Spain - is superior.
"If Guardiola is Mozart, Mourinho is [Italian composer Antonio] Salieri. He would be a great musician if there were no Mozart," he added.
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Guardiola v Mourinho
Given their respective successes and indeed their hugely contrasting personas, the comparison between Guardiola and Mourinho is one that has been made frequently over recent years.
In terms of reputation, there is little to choose between the two. Mourinho has the upper-hand when it comes to general experience, while both can lay claim to two Champions League title successes.
The Portuguese guided an unfancied Porto side to victory over Ligue 1 outfit in Monaco in 2004 before repeating the feat six years later with Inter Milan.
Both of Guardiola's successes came during his historic reign in charge at Barcelona and it is expected that he will soon steer his formidable Bayern Munich outfit back to the very top.
Who do you think is the better manager - Guardiola or Mourinho? Why? Are Valdano's comments fair? Let us know your thoughts on the subject in the comment box provided below.


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Owners of the Verizon Galaxy Camera will be interested in this one, a software update is heading your way. The update pegged as coming 'soon' doesn't bump the Android version, but does add a variety of new features. First up is the addition of Samsung's S-Memo app, more commonly found on smartphones such as the Note 2. S-Memo doesn't appear to have the ability to take photos in-app, but allows the import of anything from the gallery.
The camera app gets the bulk of the updates though, with an extra 4 Smart Modes being added. The new modes are for Dawn, Party Indoors, Snow and Food and takes the grand total of Smart Modes up to 19.
Also included is the ability to make full use of Samsung's Remote Viewfinder application. Remote Viewfinder is available for a range of devices -- even the iPhone -- and lets you control timer, zoom, and a range of other options. If you manage to snag the update in the coming days, be sure to jump into the Galaxy Camera forums and let us know how you're finding it.
Source: Verizon
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