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Yesterday saw American Airlines announce a relatively needed and long-awaited refresh to its interiors programme. Bringing its long-haul and premium narrow-body cabins a whole new look was expected, and after United and Delta had rolled out its own signature Polaris and One products, American needed to step up to the mark. While the new cabins…Read More
Could this be the new Qantas Sunrise product? Thompson Aero Seating unveils enhanced VantageXL
Most people will have flown on a Vantage product at some point if they've flown business class in the past decade, and the VantageXL is the flagship version, which has been adopted by the likes of Qantas, SAS, Delta and Philippine Airlines over the years. Understanding that passenger habits and needs have adapted in the…Read More
Virgin Australia reveals updated Melbourne lounge
It's been a pretty big day for Australia, with international borders opened, Qantas starting the relaunch of its international network and also the day domestically Victoria-New South Wales borders have re-opened. To celebrate, rival Virgin Australia has given us a look at what its refurbished Melbourne Lounge will look like and unveiled a new and…Read More
Manchester's renovated Terminal 2 reopens, and it's a huge improvement
July saw the very first passengers travelling through Manchester's Airport's new terminal extension, marking a major milestone in the Northern gateway's 83-year history. Work started on the transformation in 2017 and – despite a delay of more than one year to the opening as a result of the pandemic – the facility was officially opened…Read More
British Airways adds doors to First, but is it enough?
British Airways' recent upgrade to its Club World with the new Club World Suite has given the carrier a bit of a conundrum. As the airline has started the retrofit of its fleet with the new Business Class product, it's left the First Class cabin, even the latest incarnation offering very little difference on paper.…Read More
MEA receives new A321neo with new interiors and livery
MEA doesn't often feature on TheDesignAir, as it has slipped under the radar for a while with its older fleet and less-than-design approach to aviation. However it seems the airline has turned a corner and is featuring firmly on our radar now. While not as 'bells and whistles' as many other Middle Eastern carriers, it…Read More
American unifies 787 Business Class product, with the 787-8 receiving an upgraded experience.
We're starting to see some positive stories across the industry now, focussing on a return to service and a return to growth. From Wizz's latest route announcements, to design agencies and airlines setting up their near-future solutions to Covid-19. However, American Airlines' latest 787 deliveries re-energise a positive conversation about cabin releases on the horizon.…Read More
From cushions to cocktails, British Airways adds yet more, smaller customer improvements
This week saw British Airways launch new products for those in the front and the back of the plane. For those in then pointy end, flying from San Francisco and Newark can now enjoy made-to-order cocktails, in just 45 seconds thanks to an automated cocktail maker. Now, while BA doesn't offer Bartenders in the same…Read More
Air France reimagines Business Class product, specifically for their leisure routes from Orly and Caribbean & Indian Ocean destinations
Air France has just announced two new Business Class product launches, both on the ground and in the skies, geared towards the leisure market. Launched in close proximity the airline has announced its latest Caribbean and Indian Ocean retrofit featuring an economy-heavy configuration with brand new Business Class cabin, paired with a new Paris Orly…Read More
British Airways announces new Heathrow lounges and global concierge team
British Airways just celebrated its centenary year and as part of its new year's resolutions (Happy New Year everyone!) the carrier has hinted at some much needed upgrades to its Heathrow lounge complexes. 2019 saw the carrier bring a host of new lounge designs to its network including San Francisco, Geneva, New York and Milan.…Read More
Finnair opens its remaining flagship non-Schengen lounge
June might have seen the opening of the Platinum Wing, but Finnair (just in time for Christmas) has unveiled the final phase of its non-Schengen lounge expansion with the opening of its new, larger, Business Class Lounge. The lounge – just like the Platinum Win – showcases contemporary Nordic design throughout and set on a range…Read More
KLM celebrates opening of their fully operational Crown Lounge in Amsterdam
Last week KLM officially opened its completely renovated non-Schengen Crown Lounge at Schiphol Airport. The lounge far outperforms the pervious incarnation, and celebrates new food and beverage concepts including it's pay-for Blue restaurant. KLM's non-Schengen Crown Lounge (the official name) is located between the E and F piers at Schiphol. The "KLM House" is identifiable…Read More
LATAM receives first 787-9 with new inflight hard product
LATAM's 25th Boeing 787 took off for the first time from Santiago International Airport yesterday as flight LA750 to São Paulo, Brazil. The group received the new aircraft last week at Boeing's Delivery Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Not only is this the 25th 787-9, but this is the first Boeing 787 to feature LATAM's…Read More
UK luxury brand Bamford brings a sense of harmony to Cathay's First and Business Class cabins
Cathay Pacific might be impacted by the recent unrest on their doorstep, but that isn't stopping them enticing their premium passengers with an elevated travel experience. The airline has focussed their attention to enhancing the service, soft products and culinary offerings both in its First and Business Class cabins. These enrichments are designed to "offer…Read More
British Airways opens new lounge in Johannesburg
British Airways has been busy on the ground recently, and Johannesburg, South Africa was the latest destination to receive a lounge refurbishment. The space, based in O.R. Tambo International Airport has undergone significant refurbishment with the new and improved space being converted into one large lounge with a dedicated boutique dining area for First customers. The…Read More
Roo-hoo! Qantas shows off the newly refurbished A380 product, now flying to London
The first of Qantas' upgraded A380s welcomed its first passengers yesterday on the London to Sydney route, delivering a radical new cabin enhancement for Australia's national carrier's largest aircraft. The multi-million dollar upgrade of their 12 superjumbo aircraft includes new seating across Business and larger Premium Economy cabins and a refresh of the aircraft's First…Read More
LATAM launches new business class dining and celebrates first 777 with new cabin products
This week saw LATAM unveil the final phases of its upgraded 'Premium Business' service by showcasing to press the first Boeing 777 in its fleet to feature the group's new cabin product. The new business class service and hard product is part of a $500 million investment to improve the passenger experience and includes US$400…Read More
ANA launches awesome new luxury cabins in collaboration with famed Japanese architect and British design team Acumen
We are in awe by the latest developments at ANA (All Nippon Airways). The airline has just announced its collaboration with famed architect Kengo Kuma and leading British designers Acumen to roll out a total of twelve completely redesigned Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in time for the Tokyo 2020 games. The first redesigned (premium-heavy) aircraft will…Read More
Delta knocks our socks off, with Bellini welcome drinks, enhanced menus and hot towels. And that's in economy!
There are a few times in the past few years I've been proud of the advancements in service levels across all cabins, and this is one of them. Delta seems to be bucking the trend of shredding any passenger comforts away and de-bundling the inflight experience. In one bold statement made today, the airline has…Read More
ANA Launch Revamped Seats On Domestic Flights
ANA is in the process of making a series of comprehensive changes to the seats on domestic and international aircraft as part of its strategy to remain at the forefront of hospitality and passenger comfort for every type of flyer. The renovations will improve the Economy Class product while also increasing the number of Premium…Read More
British Airways Upgrades First Class With New Amenities And Dining
While British Airways has invested heavily in to its Club World, including new bedding and dining, its very top cabin class was left at the wayside, meaning that in some respects, the Club World product out-delivered the carrier's flagship product. However, all that is apparently set to change as British Airways' First cabin undergoes a…Read More
Toilet Talk. Is This The Future Of B777 Restrooms?
Believe it or not, the 777 toilet may not be one of the most talked about parts of the passenger experience, but it hasn't really changed since the 777 came to service decades ago. So step ahead 24 years and it's about time that a company is offering a brand new concept to the aircraft's…Read More
American Express Reopens Larger And Enhanced Centurion Lounge In Miami
Yesterday saw the re-opening of American Express' Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport. The lounge was recently expanded and renovated to offer Platinum Card Members access to even more space and better food and beverage selections in one of the network's most popular lounges. Featuring an extra 100 seats, the lounge encompasses 12,300 sq. ft,…Read More
Airbus Reveals A380 Plus
It's amazing what a winglet and a bit of a reshuffle in the cabin can do. Introducing the new Airbus A380plus. While the remodel includes a 4% reduction in fuel burn and a 13% decrease per seat, the aircraft manufacturer is touting no reduction in comfort, even though it is adding 80 extra seats. How…Read More
Alessi Helps Bring Some Magic To Delta's Serviceware
Two years in the making, the brand new collection of Alessi Serviceware for Delta's multiple premium cabins has been revealed. One part of Delta's multi-billion dollar investment into the passenger experience, the new range of designer flatware, cutlery and glasses will be unique to the airline. Appearing onboard 1st April 2017, the design process started…Read More
Japan Airlines To Open New Upgraded Lounge In Bangkok
JAL announced yesterday they will be opening a totally renovated Sakura Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport on March 1st. The new oneworld lounge will join fellow member Cathay Pacific's designer lounge, opened in June 2015. "With the aim of creating a relaxed and comfortable environment to meet our customer requirements, JAL redesigned and upgraded…Read More
Philippine Airlines To Invest In New Cabin Products
Philippine Airlines' plan to create a 5-star airline have taken a huge leap forward this week, with the announcement that they will convert the cabin lay-out of eight economy-only A330-300s to include brand new Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy class cabins. PAL is one of a few Asian carriers who have been stuck in the middle…Read More
Ballast Nedam And ULC Groep Redesign KLM Crown Lounge At Schiphol
Royal Schiphol Group and KLM just awarded the contract for the redesign and extension of the existing international KLM Crown Lounge in Amsterdam. The ambitious project by Ballast Nedam and ULC Groep will include the addition of a whole new floor to the lounge and building an outdoor terrace all based on a new interior design. When…Read More
American Airlines 757 Retrofit Programme Gets Underway
If travelling internationally with American Airlines, chances are you've heard about the carriers wide-body fleet touting all-aisle-access and fully flat beds on certain key routes. However, if you are flying on a less prestigious city pairing, you may still be flying on one of American's slightly more dated 757 products. The good news is that…Read More
Factorydesign Raises The Stakes With Delta One New International 'Suite' Business Class
When airlines such as Qatar Airways have announced recently they are working on a brand new Business Class seats and Emirates is working on new First Class suites, it was a surprising twist to see Delta, a US carrier to leap-frog the competition with an adapted Thomson Aero Seating product by Factorydesign. The US airline's new Delta One…Read More


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DENVER – A new ACLU of Colorado report "COVID-19 Jail Depopulation in Colorado: An Unexpected Path Forward" found that jail depopulation in Colorado has been smart, safe, and thoughtful, with a clear focus on reserving jail beds for people who pose a threat to others. This report uses original data and research to assess the impact of depopulation policies implemented in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis and calls on legislators to memorialize these policies into law in 2021 to maintain low jail populations.
The ACLU of Colorado report finds that in an unprecedented move to protect public health, actors in the criminal legal system have worked together to dramatically decrease Colorado's now on-the-rise jail population, which had previously fallen by 46% statewide since March. At the peak of depopulation, the 6,000 fewer people sleeping in jail every night allowed for over 20,000 more people to live free in the community each month. In a matter of months, jail populations dropped to levels not seen in almost thirty years. As a result of this depopulation, Colorado's jails are now at 47% capacity on average, compared to 81% before the pandemic. Lower jail occupancy makes a safer environment for both incarcerated people and staff.
The report contains supportive quotes from several Sheriffs, who acted as a primary driver of depopulation. "In August 3 years ago, we had 1,830 inmates. Today we are at 1,200, and the community is no less safe," said El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder. "We should take this moment and make lasting changes that will make jails safer and keep people who are not a danger to others in their jobs or home with their families."
Even as jail populations are down, crime rates remain level statewide and pretrial misconduct remains low. In Colorado's fourteen largest counties, which account for over 80% of Colorado's population, the almost 3,000 fewer incidents in 2020 compared to 2019 defined a 4% drop in crime. In other words, Colorado does not have to choose between public safety and public health. In fact, jail depopulation has the added benefit of creating substantial potential savings for counties and taxpayers. If Colorado were able to sustain the 46% drop in jail population, it would save at least $210 million taxpayer dollars statewide per year. These millions would be better spent addressing the root causes of crime.
"COVID-19 jail depopulation has shown that we do, in fact, know how to quickly, dramatically and safely free thousands of people from behind bars," said ACLU of Colorado Public Policy Director Denise Maes. "It is tragic that it took a global emergency for actors in Colorado's criminal legal system to work together to reduce the number of people in jail. It would be even more tragic if we walk away from this pandemic having learned nothing."
Unfortunately, even as COVID-19 continues to spread behind bars, Colorado's jail population has risen by 17% since July. We cannot accept a return to the "normal" that not only greatly exacerbated the impact of this pandemic, but also harmfully imprisoned tens of thousands of Coloradans each month. Colorado has an opportunity to save lives, money, families and jobs, all while honoring the promise of our Constitutional presumption of innocence. The time to act and build a better Colorado is now.
"I think there is this thought out there that when COVID-19 is over, we will flip the switch, and go back to business as usual," said Mesa County Sheriff Matt Lewis. "That is my greatest fear. COVID-19 is terrible but there are opportunities to learn. We have been using jail to try to solve too many problems that cannot be solved by incarceration, like drug addiction and homelessness. We shouldn't go back to overcrowded jails. We can do better."
Additional Resources:
COVID-19 Jail Depopulation in Colorado: https://aclu-co.org/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/aclu_decarcerationreport_100720_final.pdf
ACLU of Colorado COVID-19 Decarceration Campaign: https://aclu-co.org/campaigns/covid-19-decarceration/
The ACLU of Colorado is the state's oldest civil rights organization, protecting and defending the civil rights of all Coloradans through litigation, education and advocacy.

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Two Rivers Water & Light honored for safety | Manitowoc news briefs
Two Rivers Water & Light recognized for commitment to safety
Two Rivers Water & Light was recently recognized with a Gold Category award by the Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin for its "commitment and dedication to establishing a strong safety culture" in 2018. The Two Rivers utility was one of 36 recognized.
"MEUW's Safety Achievement Awards are designed to recognize leading indicators of safety performance," said Mike Czuprynko, manager of safety services at MEUW. "It is easy to use incidents and injuries to measure safety. However, those metrics focus on lagging indicators. The MEUW Awards are designed to highlight the proactive steps our member utilities are taking to create a stronger safety culture."
An application process was developed by MEUW with specific questions to evaluate actions utilities take to foster a culture that promotes safety in the workplace. Utilities that apply and qualify receive a score based on achievements in the prior calendar year. The awards are presented at a ceremony in conjunction with MEUW's Annual Conference, which took place in Delavan on May 17.
Two Rivers lands loans to refinance pension liability, finance TID
Two Rivers has received a $500,000 loan to refinance Wisconsin Retirement System pension liability and a $750,000 loan to finance Tax Incremental District 12 development incentives.
The State Trust Fund loans were approved July 3 by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL). The BCPL consists of Secretary of State Doug La Follette, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and Attorney General Josh Kaul. It manages the Common School Fund, which was created in Article X of Wisconsin's Constitution, as a permanent endowment to benefit public education. Find more information at bcpl.wisconsin.gov.
Historical Society cuts ribbon on Kummer Smokehouse
A ribbon-cutting was held recently to celebrate the completed reconstruction of the Kummer Smokehouse at Manitowoc County Historical Society's Pinecrest Historical Village.
The Kummer Smokehouse was originally located on the farmstead of Gustav and Maggie Kummer in what is now the River Heights Subdivision in the city of Manitowoc. It opened at Pinecrest on June 25.
Like the Petzold Log Smokehouse near the museum's Kunze Cabin, Kummer Smokehouse was used to smoke ham, bacon and fish.
The reconstruction project was made possible by the generosity of the Kummer Family and donors to the MCHS Vetting Fund.
Pinecrest is at 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc. Find more information at 920-684-4445 or ManitowocCountyHistory.org.
Member Morning set for July 16 at Historical Society
Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road, invites its members and those thinking about membership to attend Member Mornings at the museum.
Member Mornings are members-only conversations throughout the year. Attendees will get to learn of the latest updates, ask questions, tour the museum and help inform the long-range plans for the organization.
The Member Mornings take place the third Tuesday of the month in May, July and September. The next program will be July 16 and focus on the Kummer Smokehouse and Meeme House project.
Member Mornings begin at 10:30 a.m. and last approximately 30 minutes to one hour. There is no charge for the programs.
As a private, nonprofit organization, Historical Society membership dues account for more than 20 percent of the society's annual operating budget. Visitors can learn more about becoming a member by visiting the museum or online at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/membership/.
'Healthy Eating for Your Brain' presentation set at HFM Harbor Town Campus
Felician Village, Holy Family Memorial and the Alzheimer's Association will co-host a free presentation, "Healthy Eating for Your Brain," at 10 a.m. July 16 in the Cooperstown Room at Holy Family Memorial Harbor Town Campus, 1650 S. 41st St., Manitowoc.
Suzi Bratz, registered dietitian at Felician Village, will provide insight into making lifestyle choices that may help the brain and body while aging, explain the connection between diet and brain health, and provide a demonstration of food preparation.
Seating is limited. To register, call 800-272-3900.
- Manitowoc County's newest B&B, Highland Lodge, opened by 20-year-old entrepreneur
- Manitowoc firefighters restore 1935 Mack fire engine
- Manitowoc speed skating prodigy, Brenndon Wolf, to compete in national championships


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Crossmedia: a problem of publishers?
Newspapers have the opportunity to use internet, radio and television, mobile with iPods and PDAs in their crossmedia strategy, but so far they have mostly extended their newspaper activity to internet. Broadcast companies are confronted with different opportunities. At the conference representatives of the broadcast companies BNR Nieuwsradio and NOS were present to explain their crossmedia strategy, if they had any.
Michiel Bicker Caarten, the editor-in-chief of BNR Nieuwsradio could have been a crossmedia journalist, but he has been a journalist sequentially active in newspapers, on television and now on radio. And he was not too optimistic about crossmedia journalism; in fact he made clear that he did not believe in it. Crossmedia is a problem of publishers and technicians, he stated. Besides with camjos, you have journalists with a camera, soundrecorder, pencil and scratch pads, who will deliver three incomplete stories. He praised himself happy with the fact that BNR Nieuwsradio and the Dutch Financial Daily are now situated in the same building. Both media collaborate, but have not a common crossmedia strategy. So the editors can exchange news with each other, share their address lists and perform in the expert function in radio broadcasts. Bicker Caarten liked the multimediality of the two media, the two companies and the synergetic effects.
Bernadette Slotboom of the NOS Journal, the news department of the Dutch public broadcast company NOS, started with a profile. Since the beginning of this year the complete editorial staff has been concentrated on one floor. This means 400 people, average age of 39 years, of which 150 people for TV and 150 for radio with 100 people facilitating the editorial process. The department requires 130 million euro for the organisation and technology. Besides the concentration of the editorial department on one floor, all media (radio, television and internet, mobile with iPod and PDAs) have gone digital. NOS Journal is now able to go crossmedia with digital radio and television, internet and mobile (iPods and PDAs). But it is not just a matter of content, hard- and software, but also a question of people, Slotboom pointed out.
This is why she liked very much NOS Headline, a project with separate, young editorial staff. They produce their own journal online. They go to schools and ask youngsters what they consider as the news of the day, they have polls and run a forum. The youngsters do not use the TV speak which the NOS has developed over the years.
The Dutch Public Broadcast companies have made a big move in internet. They have launched many a radio and tv internet channel. So far they have hardly been involved in crossmedia projects. Is crossmedia really the problem of publishers and technicians or is it a generation problem?
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Can the person issuing an e-prescription provide the patient with a 4-digit access code by phone?
Healthcare facilities are sending questions to the Personal Data Protection Office which relate to the situations in which patients request the necessary access code for the execution of e-prescriptions via phone call. Healthcare facilities have doubts as to whether they can make such information available by telephone. These requests often result from the fact that the patient lost the access code, which was provided to him or her in the form of a printout.
Access code
In accordance with Article 96b of the Pharmaceutical Law, the prescriber shall provide the patient with information on the issued e-prescription containing a 4-digit access code. This information may be sent to the patient's e-mail address indicated by him or her in the health information system or by SMS to the phone number. The patient may also receive a prescription in the form of a printout in three cases: 1. failure to indicate an email address, 2. failure to indicate a telephone number, as well as 3. at the patient's request or in any other agreed form containing at least the access code to the prescription or the prescription package or the access code and the name of the medicinal product, in case of provision of a healthcare service at the place of request or examination by means of ICT systems or communication systems, and the impossibility to provide information in in the form of a printout (para. 2 point 3).
Thus, on the basis of the applicable legal provisions, this information is provided to the patient, in addition to a printout, also at his or her request or in any other agreed form in specific situations, i.e. when the healthcare service is provided at the place of request or examination by means of ICT systems or means of communication (telemedicine).
In any other case, the patient may request a reprint at the place where the prescription was issued.
In accordance with Article 96b (3), this information shall be provided only by the person who issued the prescription, regardless of the method of its provision. Thus, if the prescription for a particular patient has been issued by a doctor, it is only that doctor who is authorised to provide the patient with the information containing, inter alia, a 4-digit access code contained in the prescription.
When providing healthcare services within telemedicine, from the point of view of personal data protection, the correct identification of the patient is crucial. Incorrect identification of the patient may lead to information being made available to unauthorised person who, if he or she would additionally have the patient's personal identification number (PESEL), could fill the prescription by impersonating the patient. The confirmation of the interlocutor's identity should be carried out in accordance with the rules that have been put in place to ensure the maximum level of personal data protection, so that the information is provided only to the person entitled to obtain such information.
Although the binding legal provisions do not indicate that the healthcare facility has the right to inform the patient on the 4-digit code during the telephone call, in exceptional situations, after having verified the identity of the caller, the prescriber could provide the 4-digit access code to the patient. In such cases, the correct authentication of the patient with whom the phone call is conducted (e.g. the patient's PESEL number, the reason for the medical visit, the date and time of the visit, etc.) is vital.
This does not mean, however, that the provision of this information in the form indicated above should become a common practice allowing for making the patients' personal data available each time by healthcare facilities. In case of doubt as to the identity of the person calling in order to obtain information about the patient, the information should be refused in usual situations.
Filling the e-prescription
During filling of the e-prescription, pharmacists should also take into account the principles of personal data processing (inter alia the principle of data minimisation), bearing in mind that, for that purpose, it is not necessary to present nor to copy (scan) the patient's identity card. In accordance with the provisions of the Pharmaceutical Law, it is sufficient, for that purpose, that the patient presents the information printout or gives specific data contained in the prescription, e.g. a 4-digit access code (contained either in the information printout or in the received SMS) and the PESEL number. Alternatively, the copying of an ID card would lead to the collection by the pharmacy of data going beyond the scope provided for by the relevant legislation, necessary for the execution of the prescription, for example, the patient's image not complying with the principles of purpose limitation and data minimisation, as referred to in Article 5 (1) (b) and (c) of the GDPR.
It is worth stressing that pharmacies cannot store information printouts made available by patients. Therefore, after the reading of such a printout of the data required to execute the prescription, the pharmacist should return it to the patient. In this respect, it must be borne in mind that the printouts cannot be treated in the same way as the e-prescription stored in the IT system, to which the retention period of such documents indicated in the applicable legislation will apply.


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Rudy Giuliani went to the Apple Genius Bar to get his iPhone unlocked while acting as Trump's cybersecurity adviser.
Rudy Giuliani may have been named cybersecurity expert by Donald Trump last year, but according to a report from NBC News, he struggles to understand how to use basic technology.
NBC News reported that less than a month after Trump named Giuliani as a cybersecurity adviser, Giuliani had to go to an Apple store in order to get help unlocking his iPhone.
Giuliani apparently forgot his password and entered an incorrect version enough times to lock him out of his phone.
"Trump had just named him as an informal adviser on cybersecurity and here, he couldn't even master the fundamentals of securing your own device," an Apple store employee who helped unlock Giuliani's phone told NBC News.
Experts told NBC News that given Giuliani was working on issues for the Trump administration (whether they were aboveboard or not), the fact that he took a phone with possibly sensitive details on it to a run-of-the-mill Apple store, where employees did not have security clearances, is problematic.
This is not the first unflattering story about Giuliani to surface in recent weeks — or even the first story about Giuliani's tech problems.
NBC News reported that Giuliani butt-dialed an NBC reporter and left unintended voicemails, in which Giuliani can be heard discussing the need for cash for some sort of project involving Bahrain and Turkey, among other things.
Giuliani is also at the forefront of the Ukraine scandal that threatens to take down Trump's presidency for helping run a shadow State Department whose motives were antithetical to United States policy.
And, on top of all that, Giuliani is under federal investigation — ironically by prosecutors at the same federal court district Giuliani once helmed. It's unclear what the investigation pertains to; however, some of Giuliani's associates have been arrested and charged with breaking federal campaign finance law.
Published with permission of The American Independent Foundation.


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Euro 2016 promises to make June feel like the longest on record
"You'll get dragged into a time-altering black hole of footie, from which you'll emerge a whole month later, surprised to find that all your friends and relatives haven't died in the centuries that have seemed to pass"
These days I'm not so well informed about football as I used to be. It was only last week that I learnt the astonishing news (seven months after everyone else) that the Netherlands had failed to qualify for Euro 2016. It was around the same time that I also learnt a very important fact about the upcoming European Championships: that the number of teams competing had been increased by 50 per cent (from 16 to 24), and an additional round has been inserted.
Which means, basically, that once you start watching Euro 2016, you'll get dragged into a time-altering black hole of footie, from which you'll emerge a whole month later, surprised to find that all your friends and relatives haven't died in the centuries that have seemed to pass, the Earth hasn't become a doomed, infertile dust bowl, and your house hasn't been knocked down to build an intergallactic super-highway.
I do speak from experience here. I know the way football distorts time if you let it. When I got home from covering the World Cup in France in 1998, it was extremely hard to grasp the idea that normal life had been going on at a normal speed when such momentous stuff had been unfolding elsewhere. David Beckham had been sent off at Saint-Etienne! Dennis Bergkamp scored the best goal of all time at the Vélodrome in Marseille!
Meanwhile, France, as a nation, had started out being a bit sniffy about football, but had been caught up in the romance of a team that included the brilliant Zinedine Zidne (they got so carried away, they awarded him the Légion d'honneur). Such heroic events had surely taken many decades to unfold, but my mum efficiently burst my World Cup bubble on my return by saying, casually, "Oh, you're back, then. Did anybody win?"
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Of course, football championships always feel very, very long to one particular group of people: those who hate on telly. "What?" they say. "Again? Is this on every year? Explain why they keep playing each other? Couldn't they just settle it once and for all?"
Such people will be in extra agonies this time, I fear, with the new format stretching the number of games from the usual 31 to an unbelievable 51. About ten days into it, they will expect the normal tipping point of such a tournament, where the group stage is over, and the knockout begins and you can start to see an end in sight. This is the point where the earnest football fan starts to feel extremely tense. (It is also the point, incidentally, when the British home teams traditionally pack up their kit and come home, to the gobsmacked dismay of their fans).
But with the new structure, the group stage doesn't end with half the teams being sent home. Oh no, four of the six third-ranked teams get to play again. Teams will have to lose over and over again before anyone takes pity on them and concedes, "OK, that's enough guys. Go home!"
I have often tried to start a heated debate on whether sport is just a branch of entertainment that benefits from being taken too seriously by journalists. To me, the expansion of the Euros is the sort of cynical move that completely gives the game away.
Making it bigger in scope and longer in duration does not improve the chances of us seeing the best team win, does it? It just drags it out for bigger ticket sales. It might even work against the best team winning, because by the time the final matches come along, the more starry players will all be homesick, knackered, injured, demoralised, or banned after being sent off.
As for the four-dimensional mental calculations required of the fans, having to work out, say, whether a) England drawing or winning is required now against Slovakia, or b) does it also depend on whether Russia loses to Wales? plus c) how are the third-placed teams doing in every other group – well, let's just hope it doesn't come to that, as all their heads will explode.
So I'm predicting a very, very long June. It might not be the warmest or coolest one on record, but it will definitely be the most protracted (stretching to 10 July) that most of us have ever known. For those who don't like football, this is obviously the opportunity you've always wanted to tackle War and Peace at last – or that three-volume edition of Proust that you bought ten years ago.
A trip to the North Pole might appeal – or to Scotland, Norway, Greece or the Netherlands, because (as any fool knows) these countries did not qualify. Or here's another bright idea: you might organise your own Films of Tom Hardy Home Retrospective, which is something I can personally recommend (many of his performances reward oft- repeated viewings, it turns out).
For those who intend to immerse themselves in football, I do urge you to do a few things: remember to wash occasionally, even if no one is coming round; make a point of speaking to someone who doesn't care about the football at least once a week; but most of all, pay attention to the passage of time.
Clocks and calendars will help, but if there are flowering plants within easy walking distance, visit them daily and monitor the opening of the buds. The important thing is: keep one foot in the world of reality! If you don't, the shock of re-entry on 11 July might honestly be more than your little human brain can stand.
Euro 2016 begins Friday 7:15 pm on ITV and 6:30pm on Radio 5 Live


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The Magical World of Composite Photographer, Robert Cornelius
Few Composite Photographers have impacted me as much as Robert Cornelius, and have pushed my Composite Photography skills as far.
That's why today we're taking a look at the Magical World of Composite Photographer, Robert Cornelius.
In my opinion, the world of Composite Photography is a lonely world, with very few Photographers having the Photoshop skills necessary to inspire me to become ever better.
That's why I love looking at awesome Composite Photographers like Clinton Lofthouse, Antti Karppinen, and now Robert Cornelius.
So, take a quick break from your Compositing machine and let's look at some awesome images.
Photographer Robert Cornelius
To make it super easy to connect with Robert Cornelius, and be inspired by his amazing work, follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
Also, check out more amazing images at http://www.robertcorneliusphotography.com.
Hailing from Pennsylvania, Photographer and Creator of Moments, Robert Cornelius specializes in Composite Photography.
Robert believes, like myself, that he's nothing without his magical Photoshop powers.
While Robert obviously does Photo Shoots, he also offers his mad skills for training other Photographers to better their Compositing prowess.
Also, in case you were wondering, Robert does enjoy being active, long walks on a moonlit beach, sings in the shower, and is married to the prettiest, smartest, and most fun girl in the world, which is weird because so am I.
I should ask my wife if she knows Robert. HA!
Robert's Inspiring Composite Work
At first glance of his work and my work, you may wonder how Robert has impacted me as much as he has.
Short answer… He has inspired me to be better craftsman.
I loved the lighting in this Composite, and was inspired by how the sea horse cast the light onto the woman's face.
This Composite alone, along with wanting to try my hand at ghosts, inspired me to create my "Welcome" Photillustration.
Put these two images together, and I'd be surprised if you could see any similarities, but that's the key to "Inspiration".
Hands down, this is my favorite image of Robert's and I love the simplicity and emotion throughout.
There's a true art to simplification.
Robert's amazing use of composition and light to bring the viewers attention to a specific spot is unreal.
So few people possess that artistic ability.
This Composite reminds me a lot of a Photillustrator Portrait I made called "The Fairy Tale" where animals were coming out of the forest to be a part of the story.
Having done something similar, I know how much work goes into this type of image.
That said, I love Robert's interpretation and execution of this story, and once again makes me want to continue improving my Compositing skills.
Note: There's a big difference between Inspiration and Duplication.
That's a Wrap
You may think I write these Photographer Profile articles for you, but I don't.
Writing these articles and looking over the portfolio's of awesome Photographers like Robert Cornelius keeps me wanting to be better at my craft, and challenges me to create more complex Composites.
I hope you're as passionate about Composite Photography as I am, and equally as passionate about improving your skills.
Now, go connect with Robert on Facebook and Instagram, and check out more of Robert's work at http://www.robertcorneliusphotography.com.
Who Inspires you? Leave a comment below and share a link to the Photographer who inspires you to be better.
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When life is hard, hire a celebrity to do it for you
A viral video of Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath this week showed the ways we're even closer to the Matrix than we thought
Breaking up is hard to do, so you might as well have a celebrity do it for you.
If you hadn't yet heard of Cameo you definitely did this week, after a clip from the celebrity video service — in which people pay a nominal fee to have a celebrity send them a personal message — went viral.
In the video, Sugar Ray frontman and '90s beach bum Mark McGrath was tasked with ending a long distance relationship between two parties, Cheyanne and Bradyn, for whom distance had become too great an obstacle. "She wants to be friends right now, bro," McGrath said, ever so eloquently.
The only thing worse than getting broken up with is getting broken up with by the author of "When It's Over," and the only thing worse than that is finding out the whole thing was a hoax. Yes, like most good things online it was later discovered the video was a prank, but it revealed Cameo has a lot more uses than we first thought. (Why quit your job when you can have Omarosa do it for you?)
Here's how the system works. Celebs, athletes, reality TV stars, reality TV wannabes, pro wrestlers, YouTubers, comedians, drag queens, influencers and character actors from "Seinfeld" are available for hire on Cameo. (There are several other celeb video messaging services, including CelebVM and Greetzly, but Cameo is the biggest.)
Depending on the subject, prices range from high — $2,500 for Caitlyn Jenner, $500 for disgraced pro baseball player Roger Clemens, $400 for Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil (Tommy Lee undercuts him by $5) — to dirt cheap ($2 for actor Joey Russo, whoever that is). Pay the fee, tell them what you want them to say and who you want them to say it to in 250 characters or less, and in a matter of hours or days, you have your video.
Most of these videos are of the "happy birthday!" variety. If your friend or your aunt Judy is a big fan of Bret "The Hitman" Hart and nothing would make them happier than getting a video message from the five-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, you can make that happen for $150. It's a sign of the times: In our digital age, everyone has a price, and if you're former Whitesnake video vixen Tawny Kitaen, that price is $55.
The resulting videos, which are usually around a minute in length, aren't likely to win any Academy Awards. They're often popped out while the subjects are sitting on a couch or elsewhere in their living rooms, recited unenthusiastically, or missing key details.
You get what you pay for, and you don't: On one hand you're getting a personalized video from a star, but on the other, the guise of familiarity is pretty easy to see through. You don't really know these people and they don't know you. But it's fun to play pretend, as long as you don't expect too much from the transaction.
I've gotten a few Cameos since I first heard about the service earlier this year, and my experience has been mixed. One time a few friends and I hired former WWE Superstar Enzo to roast a friend; the resulting video was so-so at best.
On the other hand, I ordered my brother a birthday hello from former "Blow Out" star Jonathan Antin, and the video was so surreal — Antin went on for 6-plus minutes, offering random life advice and talking about his "bangin'" hair — that I immediately ordered a second video for a friend. (At the time Antin videos were just $10, he's since upped his price to $20.)
I once ordered a video of former University of Michigan tight end Jake Butt for a friend of mine who loves the Wolverines, but Butt never replied to my request and my money was refunded. Instead I got a video from former pro wrestler Koko B. Ware, who sort of followed the instructions I sent to him, but mostly plugged his new line of baseball hats. Again, you get what you pay for.
For celebs and pseudo-celebs, personalized videos for hire are easy income, and we're long past the point where "selling out" is a concern. For fans, it's a keepsake or a good joke gift; if you're not there to say "Merry Christmas" in person, you can have former "120 Minutes" host Matt Pinfield do it for you for $25.
We're probably not far from a premium option where a celeb will show up in person and do your dirty work for you, for a fee. Mark McGrath's schedule is about to become a lot busier.


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Are you looking to start a home business to generate additional income from the comfort of your own home?
With selling over social media becoming increasingly popular, many may be looking to get into the e-commerce market, but have no clue how to conduct that crucial last mile delivery.
As the courier market continues to grow, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options available. Worry no longer! Here is our guide to picking the right delivery service for you.
- Best for F&B Businesses and Express Delivery: GrabExpress
- Best for refrigerated foods: Lalamove
- Best for Small Parcels: Singpost
- Best for Weight: NinjaVan
1. Best for F&B Businesses and Express Delivery: GrabExpress
For those selling food and other perishables online, time is of the essence. If you need same-day delivery, Grab Express offers a cheap base fare that's best for short distance trips.
Their operating hours run from 7am to 11pm, which should cover most delivery windows. Grab also recommends booking the "GrabExpress Car" service for delicate items that require special handling.
2. Best for refrigerated foods: Lalamove
For those selling temperature sensitive foods, local courier service Lalamove makes use of specially designed insulated carriers to regulate the temperature of the food delivered.
Their 24/7 operating hours may also be a bonus for those dealing with inconvenient customer request timings.
3. Best for Small Parcels: Singpost
If you're selling homemade items such as jewelry or crafts, where the delivery timing is not such a major concern, Singpost offers the cheapest rates for local delivery in Singapore.
PolyM is a postage-paid letterbox delivery service. For those who require tracking on their orders, look to use SmartPac instead. Both services can be mailed from any posting box near you, and have a letterbox delivery within 2 working days.
4. Best for Weight: NinjaVan
For those shipping and selling heavier items, such as books, NinjaVan offers shipping with no weight limit with their new Ninja Pack poly mailers.
Simply purchase your packs online, create a delivery order on the Ninja Dashboard, and drop off your package at the closest Ninja Point. Their services come with a tracking system, and 2 free attempts at redelivery.


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A body that is cared for the way Jesus cares for His bride will be healthy and vibrant. It will love and serve others outside itself.
Now What?
It's awkward when a couple is no longer a couple. How can church and family members respond, especially when they're in the same place at the same time? We want it to feel and look normal, natural. We don't want to withhold good or hurt people's feelings, especially when we don't know (or want to … Continue reading Now What?
Two Sides to Every Story
Proverbs 18:17 says, "The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him." Those who help individuals settle disputes and live at peace depend on this principle. In most people situations, this works. But a proverb is a proverb, not a promise--it's true most of the time, given the right circumstances. This … Continue reading Two Sides to Every Story
Jesus' Broken Body
Church members, pastors, people helpers, be gentle. If you must, repeat to yourself, "This is not about me. This is not about me," as many times as necessary. A woman who has endured domestic violence (physical, sexual, financial, digital, you name it) is a real person. As a result of who she is and what … Continue reading Jesus' Broken Body
Forgiveness without Reconciliation pt. 2
Forgiveness is costly. When Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing," He was not providing a blanket forgiveness. He was petitioning His Father, willing to pay the price for their sin against Him. In the same way, Jesus took the punishment of my sin so I wouldn't have to. … Continue reading Forgiveness without Reconciliation pt. 2
Forgiveness without Reconciliation
I was recently asked what marriage to an abusive man would look like if he never changed--if he confessed and asked for forgiveness as manipulation. That's a hard question. What would it look like to live, willing to forgive, but unreconciled? Jesus said: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and … Continue reading Forgiveness without Reconciliation


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Mabel Jean
Mabel Jean in Patched Vintage indigo
Our vintage inspired patched Mabel jean is our hero piece of the season, worn best with the matching lily jacket for full outfit impact!
These denim has been carefully selected for its retro shade and is made from a blend of certified organic cotton and roica - a premium degradable elastane. It has been dyed using less water, all helping to reduce its carbon footprint and water consumption and helping it to achieve a LOW IMPACT EIM Score. To learn more about what EIM Scores mean read here.
To learn more about our sustainability kinder practises read here.
Mabel Measurements:
inseam - 82cm - 32 1/4 inches
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This vegetable frittata recipe is so easy to make. It can be served one slice at a time and made ahead and you don't have to run out to the store for specific ingredients! This frittata recipe can be made with what you have — and like, and already in your fridge.
When my friend's Deanna Reed-Foster and I decided to do Whole30, we made this vegetable frittata recipe and used tomato, spinach, garlic, and onions, but any vegetables or ingredients can be used. Some of my favorite additions for making a frittata include mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, or red peppers. Whatever ingredients you select, you can't go wrong.
It's on our Whole30 plan but it's delicious and healthy to enjoy no matter what eating program you're following and great for Weight Watchers and Paleo, too. I've included the Instant Pot version.
What is a fritatta?
Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche and uses additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses or vegetables. It's basically an egg-bake filled with whatever ingredients you want… or have on hand.
What is the difference between a quiche and a fritatta?
A quiche has a crust — usually a buttery, flaky crust which holds the custard-like filling. A frittata is crustless… which makes it an ideal dish for those who are following a Whole30 or Paleo diet.
How to make a fritatta:
This fritatta recipe couldn't be easier. And even if you don't consider yourself a great cook, this easy fritatta recipe will make you look like a pro. A fritatta is like an omelet but the difference is in the way it is made: an omelet is made quickly in a pan right on the stove using higher heat. A fritatta is made using lower heat in the oven — or even the Instant Pot, and can be made ahead of time — which is perfect for brunches and can be served at room temperature.
There is no "one way" to make a frittata. Fill it with whatever you like: asparagus, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, peppers… your choice. Whatever you decide, it's a gorgeous, healthy, and colorful dish.
Breakfast Frittata
Most people think of serving this dish for breakfast or brunch. But guess what? It's also a perfect dish for dinner! Serve it with a gorgeous salad and soup and you have a perfect, healthy meal.
And there you have it!
Deanna's Vegetable Frittata
The easy veggie Frittata that's healthy and fast.
6 eggs
2 cups spinach – chopped
1 clove of garlic
1 tbs ghee
2 medium tomatoes – diced
1 medium onion – diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 375 F
Add ghee to pan and saute onions, garlic, and spinach – about a minute
Beat the eggs in a large bowl and add the cooked veggies and mix together and add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour mixture into a glass pan and add the tomatoes.
Place glass dish in oven and bake for about 13-15 minutes until the eggs are set.
- Grease a pan that fits inside of your Instant Pot. Spring form or glass pyrex, or make it individual size containers.
- Stir all of the ingredients together and add to your baking vessel of choice. Cover with foil.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the pan containing your frittata mixture on top of the stainless steel trivet.
- Place lid and lock. Make sure the valve is in the SEALING position.
- Select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK function and set to 5 minutes.
- When done, do a natural release for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Add any veggies you like and of course, for those who want cheese, add some!
If you want to try another frittata recipe, check out this wonderful Frittata MUFFIN recipe that's fast and easy!
For more Whole 30 and other easy recipes, check out the easy one-pan baked chicken and veggies!
Take a look at the new line of mugs complete with wit and wisdom from my mother, Bernice (including some of her passive/aggressive cooking tips.) Take 20% OFF your first order on any of our products with the Friends and Family Promo Code: F&F20
Join our Facebook group and share your favorite recipes.
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And here on PINTEREST… the place I go to look for a recipe and end up considering which Tiny House to buy.
YouTube is here… and the story about how Instant PotLuck was started. Including a bit more about my mother, Bernice.
For other Whole30, healthy, and Paleo recipes, check out how my friend Deanna Reed-Foster and I changed our eating plan and everything changed.


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Minecraft is a truly original game. You can explore the entirety of this world by foot, and you will notice that you share it with a variety of animals, including sheep, cows and chickens.
You'll be in the best position to enjoy the game if you learn a few of the basics before you play Minecraft for the first time. The worlds on your game are covered with grass, water, mountains and snow. You're free to decide your own destiny as you set about building as many spectacular buildings as you can.
When you first start a game, you'll be faced with a rolling landscape that is randomly generated.
For those Minecraft fans, this is really a new way to build your personal world more thrilling. Multiplayer mode enables you to share the world and let others survive inside your environment. Once you have received all kind of item you'll need, then you're able to start to learn cooking, harvesting, and handcrafting to produce something.
The gadgets lovers are great fan of these latest mobiles and hence they keep an eye on the latest applications that are available for their cell phone. Today there are different features cell phones are launched in the market that has become a centre of attention. At present, the Android phones have gained big popularity in the market. The users enjoy using a cell phone if it supports various interesting applications.
Those users who wish to have something new in their cell phone could choose Apps For Android Phones that are present online. These latest application are offered by company website and by many other sites. The Android cell phones support several enhanced and latest applications that are of great use.
Hence, using this app helps in completing the work on time.
This app is available for free of cost. Next is the Wunderlist which is a to-do-list app that organizes the work to be done. This application sends an email to the user when they are close to their work cut off date. Hence, the Springpad application is meant for you. This app would be used to set a reminder and important notes. Through this you will get alarmed of the work to be completed on time. This is good for the working professionals that have meetings and other works to perform daily. When the user is free then a best option to have some fun time is to play an interesting game.
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On the basic level, a server is a bit of hardware that can perform procedures relating to the web. Did you ever hear about people playing computer games on their own server? Just about every website you have previously been to in your lifetime is hosted on a server. Usually for websites, the server is split up into hundreds or sometimes thousands of sections due to the fact that running a web page will not make use of a lot of resources almost all of the time.
It is quite doable - just requires a tad of know-how on the subject.
Other people might associate it with downloadable content (DLC); however this is not so since DLC products are just add-ons to an already existing game and not software in itself. When you think of downloadable games, the first thing that comes to mind can either be commercial games or those flash games that non-gamers play to keep themselves entertained. Most people don't actually realize that the number of downloadable games available can't all be classified into the categories mentioned above.
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You can enter any of your friends' saved games whenever you please. Playing with friends is the best way to get the most out of the game. There is also the option to connect with other members of the gamer community online. Collaborating on huge building projects will keep you engrossed in the game.
The most pleasing PC games, however, are played interactively online. This type of gaming may aid you to learn recent skills and to become better at gaming or whatever you are studying with the game. The internet isn't the only venue for gaming. Some games are only for use on personal computers and won't allow interaction.
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These Are The 7 Interactive Art Experiences Across The U.S. You Cannot Miss
I'm a firm believer in art being a gateway to travel. You can learn so much about the history, culture, and people of a city through works of art.
When traveling, I always make it a priority to check out street murals, exhibits, and cafe's featuring work by local artists.
Some cities have art that allows you to become a part of it. These art installations invite travelers to experience art on another level.
Color Factory – New York, NY
This 12,000-square-foot space has 15 interactive color experiences. Located in SoHo's Hudson Square neighborhood, Color Factory features "brand-new participatory installations of colors collected around the city — hues that invite curiosity, discovery, and play."
The Stuart Project – San Diego, CA
Visiting the campus is free and open year-round. The Stuart Project is located at the University of California, San Diego's campus in La Jolla. The collection includes over a dozen works.
Wonderspaces – Arizona
The Arizona location of Wonderspaces is open from mid-October until March 2020. The touring exhibit also makes appearances in Philadelphia and San Diego throughout the year. Visitors to this exhibit are able to experience art through virtual reality, film, and sound installations.
Museum Of Ice Cream – San Francisco, CA
Visitors can experience art in a sweet way at the Museum of Ice Cream. The museum originally was a pop-up in various cities but has now called San Francisco it's home permanently. It will also be calling New York it's permanent home this fall.
The New Children's Museum – San Diego, CA
This interactive museum has a room with over 40 mattresses and 160 "pillow" tires for both children and adults to play. Visiting Whammock! is a must with its 3-D textile environment and hanging pendulums.
Chihuly Garden And Glass – Seattle, WA
Visit Seattle Center to see this exhibition which opened in 2012. There are eight galleries and they all display Dale Chihuly's glass art. In the center of it all are a glasshouse and garden.
Outdoor Art – Vail, CO
Visit Vail Valley and you'll experience over 45 works of art on display. There are Wednesday Art Walks which lasts an hour and teaches you insights about the artists that create the works you'll be exposed to.


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Advanced Search Results For "political science"
Eurosocialism Takes Off.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic. 5/30/81, Vol. 184 Issue 22, p15-18. 4p.
Abstract: The article presents the author's views on Eurosocialism. Information on a conference on "Eurosocialism and America," organized by the author and sponsored by the Institute for Democratic Socialism; Reference to the book "The Future of Socialism," by A...
Historical Memory, Political Vision.
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What's the one reason most startups fail before they truly get off the ground?
It's because they have chosen a business model that is either unsustainable, or not ideal for their service or product.
Launching a startup is hard enough. Don't make your job harder than it needs to be.
The key to your success is being informed, and mitigating risk.
Grab your pen and paper and let's dive in!
OK, pen and paper are very 1997, but you get the idea!
There are several business models to choose from.
Sounds good, right? Choose a business model and boom! profits galore!
Some of these options fall directly into what we like to call...
Here are several business models which fall into a danger zone and the reasons why.
Why? You have to do a lot of transactions for it to be profitable. If you're only taking 3% or 5% or each transaction, you need a whole bunch of transactions to get paid! It only works when it's big! This model requires scale.
Why? Depending on the price point, you need a lot of $10 subscriptions to cover your costs and pay your team!
Why? It's important to always have new customers signing up, and keep the ones you have coming back for more, if not, POOF! your profits will disappear!
Why? The whole idea here is you have a large, engaged audience and you approach a company and offer access to your audience for profit. The catch is: if you're just starting out, you may not have the numbers needed to attract advertisers! Alas, you have to pay the bills in the meantime. *plays tiny violin*
The above models are risky because they fall into the "danger zone", that area where you're assuming a huge risk if you haven't properly defined your business, or how you plan to scale and make profit!
What's the solution? Take your idea and make it premium!
Make a product people are willing to pay either $50 a month for or $600 a year!


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Jianzi Colón-Soto is an actor, singer, dancer, composer, linguist, and associate director based in New York City. Jianzi grew up in Kissimmee, FL, before relocating to NYC to study in the CAP21 Program at Molloy College. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts.
Throughout her time at CAP21, Jianzi became acquainted with various schools of acting, including those of Stanislavsky, Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov, and studied various works, including those of Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, Anton Chekhov, and numerous contemporary playwrights. Her training in musical theatre extends from the world of operettas and the great American standards, through Rodgers and Hammerstein and the Golden Age, and up to the contemporary musical works of today. During her four years, she trained extensively in speech and vocal technique, becoming proficient in several dialects and in the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, and received dance training in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, hip-hop, contemporary, modern, and tap. She's also trained in various workshops post-graduation, including Werk with Broadway's Hamilton Intensive.
Since graduating, Jianzi has had the great privilege to work regularly as an actor, performing musical theatre, Shakespeare, film, voiceover, and more. She has also picked up credits as an associate director, composer, hip-hop vocalist, foley artist, dramaturg, and creative consultant. She is massively grateful for any opportunity to tell a story, no matter the medium. Jianzi is currently represented by SW Artists.
Jianzi is an ardent appreciator of maps and geography, linguistics (she speaks three languages), dinosaurs, superheroes, sci-fi (the zombie variety in particular), and outer space. In her free time she enjoys doing yoga, dabbling with foreign languages, reading, writing songs and poetry, playing video games, and practicing the guitar and piano (she's still learning!). Sometimes she runs. Superobjective: to use storytelling and kindness to leave the world a little better off than when she entered it. Success: TBD.


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I have used these specific products yet. I am, however, an experienced IOD user. Eventide I order their merchandise I am always blown away by the amount of detail in the stamps, molds, transfers & paint inlays. Stockton Farm Market is my favorite stockist. Best prices, great inventory, super fast shipping & even free shipping on certain order. IOD & Stockton Farms are a great duo that can't be beat!
Love the scent. Better than Jo Malone and one-third the price!
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Lost, high, lost highs beckon,
Adulation over, low and lost.
Shoes leak, socks wrecked
On feet, filthy, sodden, lost.
Found, low, lowly floundering,
Muttering 'I was adored once, too'
Lines learnt, lines surround her,
Sing high, lost song low, too.
Today I wrote between 12:07 and 12:17. I was prompted by an idea here.
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The mosque stands on one of Baku's highest spots, the sacred Avenue of Martyrs. It was built in 1993-96 by Turkey's Department of Religious Affairs. The following words were written on the mosque's plaque: "This mosque was built by the Department of Religious Affairs of Turkey, on behalf of the Turkish people, to commemorate the fallen heroes who died defending Azerbaijan. The Martyrs' Mosque is an offering from the Anatolian Turks to their Azerbaijani brethren."
The mosque itself, built in the Ottoman architectural style, is 15 metres tall, while its minarets rise 30 metres. The main cupola displays the Al-Ikhlas Sura of the Holy Koran in fabulous calligraphy; religious inscriptions have also been engraved above the Mihrab and elsewhere in the mosque.


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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Michigan Steam Expo is delighted to present you with a wide range of Steampunk wares for your shopping pleasure. Among our many excellent vendors, we have:
|The Amber Fox
Amber, silver and semi precious gemstone jewelry, vacuum tubes and other unique finds from our travels
|Autumn Moon
Unique handmade jewelry, crowns/circlets/fascinators inspired by nature, Victorian and fantasy themes. Also Art Work Prints
|Bent Sword Leather Works
-Hand made leather goods such as eye patches, bracers, potion/vile holders
-Salvaged metal gears and greebles
-Vintage men's clothing and hats
-Assorted military patches
|Byrnas Books
Sci-Fi\Fantasy Books and hand-made Tatting
|Casting Whimsy Tea
Handcrafted loose leaf tea blends as well as a selection of steepware.
Steampunk romance books
|Chains of Tyme
Bodice chains and custom jewelry.
|Creative Artefacts
I hand make steampunk dream catchers (metal and cast resin) decorative boxes and steampunk wind chimes and necklaces, as well as stained glass dream catchers. All my work is of my personal concept and design.
|Dana Fraedrich, Steampunk Fantasy Author
Steampunk author, also creator of signature candle scents based off OG characters, steampunk accessories
|DittoForm Michigan LLC
DittoForm is a life-sized model of a real person. It is a custom dress form. Imagine having a body double of yourself to work with on your garments and costumes! It's possible!
|Everyday Steampunk
Custom made seam rippers, with steampunk elements of bottle toppers, aprons and other assortments.
|Lily's Steampunk Emporium
Handcrafted accessories with a Victorian Steampunk flair.
|Monica's Creative Memories
Hand made steampunk arts and crafts costumes made arts and crafts jewelry Crowns Hats gloves purses
Original art jewelry, luxury fascinators, full-sized hats, gloves, parasols and other accessories and accouterments for the discerning Steam Lady and Gentleman.
Pocket Watch Chains & Fobs - Cosplay Medals - Vintage
Since 2006, Spectra Nova Ltd. has been making one of a kind up-cycled jewelry and costume accessories with a unique and authentic look. Many of our products include some variety of vintage and/or antique materials.
|Studio 42 Designs
Leather covered novels and smaller leather accessory items with a nerdy theme.
|Sweet Steam
Chocolates in Steampunk designs
Originally we just wanted a way to hang out with the fun people at steampunk conventions. We thought about several ideas--an airship crew, making and selling various steampunk accessories--but everything we came up with was already being done, and done well, by others. But nobody was making chocolate. What better way to make people happy than by creating some delicious and innovative chocolates?
|Ties that Bynde Designs
Ties that Bynde Designs is a unique design label that specializes in custom corsets and one of a kind evening wear
|Victorian Photography Studio
Victorian Tin Print Photography
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|Wendy Beth Creations
Provide unique, quality, limited edition costume accessories, jewelry, and fascinators.


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1 bed duplex Apartment
Resale Apartment in Hurghada, Intercontinental
Was £27,995
Now 18,995 GBP
Approximate Prices in other currencies: ( 18,995 GBP / 22,245 EUR / 29,414 USD / 206,151 EGP)
Property Information
- Property Currency: GBP
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Size: 65 m2
- Location Type: Residential
- Status: Resale
- 24 Hour Security
- Property Management Service
Key Features
- Reduced Price
- Quality Finish
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 levels
- Close to Promenade District
Presenting for sale this spacious and unique duplex apartment located in a recently developed apartment complex in the Intercontinental area of Hurghada. The property is located on the ground floor and features a double height living area with extra large windows giving the property plenty of light and space. There is a seperate kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor. A straircase at the side of the living room leads to the upstairs sleeping area which has a seperate bedroom and an upstairs bathroom. There is also an additional upstairs landing area suitable for a second living area. This property has been finished to a high standard and the price includes the kitchen and air conditioning units. The complex has the following features
- 24 Hour Security
- Roof Terrace
- low maintenance fee
- Walking distance to promenade area
- Stairs in local made marble
- Floors : Local made ceramic tiles in all floors, and in kitchen , bathrooms on the floor & on the walls
- interior painting: plastic
- Interior plumbing in PVC
- Windows : Aluminium
- Doors : lacquered timber
- Electrical installation, including electricity sockets points and light switches, cabling for interior and exterior ceiling and wall lights installed, according to current regulations with standard protection mechanism installed.
- Sockets for TV .
- Sockets for telephone, television and data, according to current regulations.
- Kitchen ceramic stainless steel sink, marble work tops.
- Bathroom Ideal Standard Or Duravit
The Intercontinental Area is a luxurious square located at the end of the promenade area. It was named after the major hotel which is located in the area: The Intercontinental Hotel Hurghada. This area is central and is within close proximity to the beach, promenade area, town centre, sahl hasheesh and is only around 5 minutes from the Airport. This is a new area which is still developing but likely will make a great investment in the future as it is close to the sea.


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The best indoor puppy playpens are practical, effective and suit your home as well as your dog.
If you have ever raised a puppy before now, you already know that a sturdy puppy playpen is a "must have" item.
We have scoured the available research to discover the "best of the best" in each playpen puppy category.
Read on to find the best puppy exercise playpen for your new puppy.
All of these products were carefully and independently selected by The Happy Puppy Site team. If you decide to make a purchase from one of the links marked by an asterisk, we may earn a small commission on that sale. This is at no extra cost to you.
What is a puppy playpen?
So first things first – what exactly is a puppy playpen? How is a puppy playpen different from a crate, a carrier or an exercise pen?
There are some similarities but there are also some important differences.
Whether you choose an indoor puppy pen or an outdoor puppy playpen, the ultimate goal is the same.
A puppy playpen will keep your puppy safely confined while offering more space to play and roam than a puppy crate can provide.
Right about now, you are probably already grasping the reason why puppy owners love puppy playpens so much.
They are roomy yet totally safe for your puppy during times you can't provide 100 percent supervision.
Best of all, a puppy playpen can ensure your puppy is able to stay near you throughout the day in a totally safe way.
This simple proximity can greatly reduce anxious puppy behaviors like whining, scratching, barking and crying.
They also allow you to focus on the day's to-do list without worrying about what your puppy may be up to!
Why should I use a puppy playpen?
Whether you choose a small or a large puppy playpen, the basic function of the puppy play pen itself remains the same.
The best puppy pen will offer each of these perks and more. It will…
- Keep your puppy safely confined without restricting movement.
- Give you and your puppy line-of-sight contact with one another throughout the day.
- Offer a chance for play, snacks and exercise in a safe space.
- Be sufficiently durable and rugged to withstand puppy chewing and teething.
- As well as being easy to clean and maintain.
Ideally, it will also be travel-friendly so your puppy always has a safe and familiar space to retreat to when away from home.
Some puppy pens indoor and outdoor can also expand by simply removing or adding puppy pen panels as your puppy's growth indicates.
This type of puppy playpen can do your budget as well as your growing puppy a big favor!
Indoor puppy playpens
Puppies, like all young animals, crave regularity in their surroundings and daily routine.
Providing a puppy playpen indoor right from the start can help to lessen your puppy's developmental anxiety.
Once your puppy is able to recognize that the small puppy pen is "hers," she will be able to find comfort through spending time there.
Regularly filling her dog puppy pen with her favorite blankets, toys and food/water dishes will increase that comfort even further.
She can stretch her fast-growing little legs, gnaw and chew to her heart's content, play and jump, snack and snooze in comfort inside the safety of the puppy pen walls.
As you can tell, we are huge fans of the indoor puppy playpen.
In particular, we really love these puppy indoor playpen options and hope you will too!
Perfect Fit Pet Gate
This lovely and versatile indoor pet gate/pen* can be used in either capacity.
There is a built-in door for your puppy to go in and out.
With six panels, you can arrange this puppy pen into multiple shapes or stretch it out to confine your puppy to one area in the house.
The color is painted wood with steel, making it an attractive addition to any décor.
Petyard Passage Small Puppy Playpen
You can choose from a 4-panel, 6-panel or 8-panel design for this easy, foldable portable puppy pen*.
This pen is a great choice for a small puppy pen since the door is petite in all three sizes. There is also an extra 2-panel attachment that is sold separately that you can use to expand the pen.
It comes with a carry handle and non-slip floor pads.
Iris Exercise Panel Indoor Puppy Playpen
IRIS* is an incredibly popular and trusted name in puppy and dog playpens.
This roomy modular 6-panel playpen comes with an extra 2-panel insert sold separately.
It is offered in various colors to suit the décor in any room. The playpen is rust-proof, durable and rounded for safety.
It can be attached to a second playpen for additional space as your puppy grows.
Marshall Puppy Playpen
This expandable playpen* is a great choice for small breed puppies and offers 9 square feet of play space.
A 3-in-1 cover and carry case are sold separately. No tools are required. The color is white. It can also be used outdoors.
Large puppy playpen
If you've had your puppy for more than five minutes, you already know just how critical "puppy proofing" can be to your new fur baby's safety…and your sanity.
One of the basic core essentials of puppy proofing and puppy safety is to match the size of the puppy playpen to the size of the puppy.
The next two sections will focus on puppy playpens specifically made for large breed puppies and for small breed puppies so you can check this task off your puppy-proofing to-do list.
Allmax Metal Puppy Playpen
This popular metal puppy playpen* can be set up in moments in a variety of interesting configurations for different play and exercise needs.
The finish is rust resistant for indoor/outdoor use.
For tiny puppies, you can even separate the panels into two completely separate playpens.
The playpen comes in frustration-free packaging.
Confidence Metal Puppy Playpen
This roomy, large puppy playpen* features eight portable panels that can be folded flat to store or travel with.
There are five sizes (24 X 24, 24 X 30, 24 X 36, 24 X 42, 24 X 48).
The material is rubber-coated metal for durability.
Small puppy playpen
Like the large puppy playpens we just reviewed, these small puppy playpens are multi-functional, versatile and highly rated by puppy and dog owners.
Pink Puppy Playpen for small puppies
This small breed puppy playpen* comes in two sizes (45-inch, 56-inch) and folds down flat for travel or storage (it also comes with a matching carry bag).
The windows are mesh and the top and bottom can be zippered off for cleaning.
The material is durable Oxford Cloth.
Iris 24 inch Indoor Puppy Playpen
This 24-inch portable puppy playpen* features four panels in a simple design that is ideal for small to medium breed puppies.
This super-popular playpen comes in a wide range of colors and can easily be extended by adding on another playpen.
Portable puppy playpen
As all puppy owners know, a rambunctious and playful puppy can as quickly transform into a yawning, snoring puppy.
This makes a portable puppy playpen a "must have" in your puppy care toolkit.
When you are out and about, a portable puppy playpen can set up quickly for a park pit stop.
When you are at home, a portable puppy playpen can as quickly set up for a timely snooze in a quiet out-of-the-way room.
Pop N Play Portable Playpen
This wonderfully designed Pop N' Play Portable Playard infant-safe portable play yard is designed to fold in like an accordion – very similar to how some portable travel chairs fold up.
It even has the same type of travel bag with a convenient shoulder strap for carrying.
The durable weather resistant material is built around a metal frame and attached to an easy-clean canvas floor.
You can choose a play yard with a canopy or without.
Pop up puppy pen
Pop up puppy pens come in a wonderfully vast assortment of materials, shapes, sizes and configurations.
Whether your puppy's needs run more towards a pen/fence or a true modular playpen, these unique and innovative playpens should fit the bill!
Zipper Sealed Portable Puppy Playpen
This sleek and good-looking portable foldable pop-up puppy playpen* comes in four sizes (26-inch, 36-inch, 46-inch, 52-inch).
It also features a black and red color scheme. The sides are breathable mesh and the top and bottom can zipper off. The bottom is waterproof.
Ruff and Ruffus Popup Puppy Playpen
This pop up puppy pen* is simple to set up and equally simple to take down.
It comes with a handy carry bag, is water resistant and has a removable cover too.
Puppy pen flooring
If there is one thing you can count on as you parent your young puppy, it is this: accidents happen.
At first, they may happen daily, and even many times in a day.
Later, as your puppy masters potty training and finally gains more complete control of her elimination functions, the number of accidents will steadily diminish.
But during the "accident months," one of your best friends will undoubtedly be the puppy pen floor.
As you can see here, there are lots of options, from real grass to fake grass to absorbent training pads to mats and more.
Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty
If you are trying to teach your new puppy to recognize grass as a suitable place to do his business, you will probably love this option forpuppy pen flooring!*.
Originally introduced on the hit show Shark Tank, now this grass is commercially available to puppy and dog owners everywhere.
The grass is grown hydroponically (with water) and the roots naturally absorb odors and urine while emitting a fresh grass scent.
Doggie Lawn Potty
This is another variation on real grass* for the purposes of potty training your puppy.
It is sized at 24.75 X 16 inches, which will fit smaller puppy playpens to a "T."
The manufacturer also offers free training via consultation if you are brand-new to using doggie grass.
Unlike the Fresh Patch, this pad is fully disposable after each use.
Midwest Puppy Flooring Grid
Yet another puppy playpen flooring option* to consider is this floor grid, which keeps your puppy and his mess safely separated.
The grid is coated with vinyl so it is sanitary and easy to clean.
Puppy owners say it is very sturdy. You can find styles to fit multiple sized pens.
Puppy Pads
If you are looking for an indoor/outdoor puppy playpen* and just need some type of protective cover for indoor use, these affordable and popular puppy pads might be just the thing.
You can choose three sizes (50 count, 100 count, 150 count).
A big part of the appeal of these pads is that they have a plastic lining to prevent any leakage or damage to your flooring when used indoors.
Heavy duty puppy pen
Just as no two puppies will ever look exactly identical, even if they come from the same litter, so too will no two puppies' chewing habits or jumping or digging habits ever be exactly alike.
In other words, some puppies live to jump, others live to dig and still others live to chew (and some live to do all three!).
In these cases, what you need is a heavy duty puppy pen. These nearly jump-proof, chew-proof and dig-proof pens will keep your puppy contained despite his most vigorous efforts otherwise.
BestPet Heavy Duty Puppy Playpen
This heavy duty pet playpen* is robust enough to grow with your puppy as he grows up.
It comes in three sizes (24-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch) and you can actually connect multiple playpens together for a much roomier adult dog playpen.
It comes in black and features steel panels with a latch locking system.
Metal puppy pen
There is no single definitive opinion regarding whether a metal or a plastic puppy pen makes for a better choice during your puppy's growing up months.
However, where you plan to locate the puppy pen, how often you will want to set it up or take it down.
Whether you want to travel with it and your puppy's chewing habits can all inform your decision of whether to opt for metal versus plastic.
Here are a couple of our favorite metal puppy pens.
Carlson Convertible Pet Yard
This six-panel all-metal puppy playpen* is 28 inches high and made of durable steel.
The manufacturer states it is chew-proof. It can also be converted into a gate or a room/yard barrier as needed.
There is an easy-release door lever for you to enter and exit. This metal puppy pen quickly folds down for travel.
Plastic puppy pen
Like their metal counterparts, these popular and highly rated plastic puppy pens will stand you in good stead as you strive to offer your puppy the safest and most enriching environment to grow up in.
Kousi Plastic Puppy Pen
This innovative plastic puppy pen* is made of near-transparent plastic panels to offer a great line-of-sight visibility between you and your puppy.
The solid panels offer no risk of climbing or chewing and the metal connectors are secure and durable.
You can also configure the panels into different shapes and sizes or fold them for storage and travel.
Summer Secure Playard
You can't get any better or safer than an infant-safe summer playpen*, and that is exactly what this product offers.
The six-panel play yard comes with an optional two-panel extension sold separately. This playpen is super portable, light and easy to carry.
The door is a walk-through design with secure latches.
You can choose from four sizes (6-panel, 8-panel, 10-panel, 12-panel). It comes in a light taupe color.
Fabric puppy playpen
At first glance, you might think it would be unwise to try to contain a growing puppy in a fabric puppy playpen.
But these playpens are not made of just any ordinary fabric.
The fabrics used to make these puppy pens are durable, water-resistant, sanitary, easy to clean and reinforced against wear and tear (not to mention sharp puppy teeth!).
Best of all, a fabric puppy playpen is really easy and lightweight to carry and store for a day at the park or a road trip.
ESK Blue Puppy Playpen
The Esk Collectino Blue 45″ Pet Puppy Dog Playpen Exercise Pen Kennel* is made of 600d Oxford Cloth.
If you are looking for a fabric puppy playpen, Oxford Cloth is a great choice of material.
This lightweight, water-resistant, easy-clean, durable and breathable material is highly functional for indoor and outdoor use and allows maximum ventilation for your puppy's comfort.
This stylish fabric puppy pen comes in three colors (blue, red, black).
EliteField Soft Puppy Pen
This versatile soft fabric puppy pen* comes in eight different sizes and a wide variety of colors.
One unique feature about this playpen is that it has two zippered doors and the zippers lock for security.
On the outside, there are pockets for a water bottle and supplies.
The floor and ceiling of this puppy pen with base zip off for easy, quick cleaning. The manufacturer offers a two-year warranty.
Zampa Fabric Puppy Playpen
This great fabric playpen* comes in three sizes (small, medium, large) and four colors (red, black, blue, pink).
It features an 8-panel layout made of durable mesh, reinforced seams and waterproof fabric. The manufacturer offers a one-year money back guarantee.
Puppy pen panels
The ideal puppy pen is one that will grow with your puppy as he grows.
Sometimes this can be as simple as purchasing a second puppy playpen and attaching the two together to form one large playpen.
In other cases, manufacturers may sell extender panels that you can add on to an existing puppy pen to enlarge the play space.
Some puppy pens also double as gates and vice versa so you can get multiple uses out of a single playpen.
These puppy pen panels offer you this wonderful type of modern multi-functionality, complete with attractive and classy designs to complement your existing décor.
Regalo Super Wide Puppy Pen
This unique puppy pen and room divider* will be an instant hit if you find you need to confine your puppy to a certain part of the room, such as when you have guests in your home.
This play gate can be expanded to a full 192 inches in length and has a middle gate with a safety latch so people can pass through easily and securely.
There are eight panels total that can be added or removed as needed.
Best puppy playpen
After reading through this comprehensive list of puppy playpen choices, we can bet your brain is probably spinning from so much information!
You may even be feeling genuinely overwhelmed – there are so many pens to choose from! How will you ever make up your mind?
Ask yourself some questions to help you make the choice.
Do you want to travel with the playpen or is it just for home use?
Would you prefer something that is lightweight and easy to carry or do you want something sturdy and permanent?
Once you have made your choice, we would love to hear which pen you select and why.
- Reisen, J., "Exercise Pens: Playpens for Dogs," American Kennel Club, 2017.
- Luescher, U.A., et al, "Canine Behavioral Development," Fondation-Barry, 2012.
- Baker, A., "10 Tips for Puppy Proofing Your Home, Inside and Out," SafeWise, 2017.
- Hubrecht, R.C., "Correlates of pen size and housing conditions on the behavior of kennelled dogs," Science Direct: Applied Animal Behavior Science, 1992.
- Wilson, F., et al, "Prevention of dog bites: Evaluation of a brief educational intervention program for preschool children," Journal of Community Psychology, 2002
Affiliate link disclosure: Links in this article marked with an * are affiliate links, and we may receive a small commission if you purchase these products. However, we selected them for inclusion independently, and all of the views expressed in this article are our own.


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Tedial is delighted to announce that it has been named in the 2018 Devoncroft Big Broadcast Survey (BBS) Vision of the Future League Table, which was released on September 7th for its MAM (Media Asset Management) solutions.
Devoncroft published its 'Vision of the Future' findings in the 2018 BBS online, showing an overall industry league table that contains the 30 highest ranked suppliers for the metric 'Vision of the Future', which includes Tedial.
The 2018 Big Broadcast Survey (BBS), a global study of broadcast industry trends, technology purchasing plans, and benchmarking of broadcast technology vendor brands. Several thousand broadcast professionals in 100+ countries took part in the 2018 BBS, making it the largest and most comprehensive market study ever conducted in the broadcast industry.
Esther Mesas, CSO/CMO, Tedial,"We are very happy to have received this validation, which highlights our ongoing commitment to the media and entertainment industry. We are continually investing in our technology, driven by the Future Vision. We need to predict and anticipate the future needs of the market in this transition of the industry and prepare our solutions for that change". Tedial provides visionary media management solutions that maximise business efficiency and profitability. The MAM of the Future is in Tedial.
Come and see us on stand 8.B41 at IBC 2018 for a demonstration of our sophisticated SMARTLIVE software for sports production and expanded end-to-end HYPERIMF MAM platform.
SMARTLIVE is a comprehensive live sports and event solution for remote logging, PAM support and automated story-telling, now includes an auto-logging tool, which automatically creates all logging information for every event using AI technology. It can analyse commentary tracks and insert the corresponding logs into event logs and it can provide video recognition of action and players. This is particularly relevant for less popular sports where data feeds may not be available and when manually logging events is not cost-effective.
HYPER IMF is an end-to-end MAM solution that supports IMF formats for ingest, archive and delivery now includes automatic leader insertion, which incorporates all the elements required for each platform (e.g. bars/clock etc.). HYPER IMF also now includes automatic localization based on delivery profile, enabling all credits and text insertions for every language required to be added automatically.