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UNITED NATIONS - OUTSOURCING PEACEKEEPING

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<br /> <br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCR4i4CRjDhmgbFUYAWp5d3tDxeuT3fJ-lN5G__QTE9-3JR7tWdFuHnmccdaLHAld1Dvxd1-T0lUniKpnZZopRW-5-PrC1tJO8y8JoJ4hB53hoYpkQaykQagTJ3Ax8EwENwHYNm3dz7nx/s1600/united-nations-flag-icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCR4i4CRjDhmgbFUYAWp5d3tDxeuT3fJ-lN5G__QTE9-3JR7tWdFuHnmccdaLHAld1Dvxd1-T0lUniKpnZZopRW-5-PrC1tJO8y8JoJ4hB53hoYpkQaykQagTJ3Ax8EwENwHYNm3dz7nx/s1600/united-nations-flag-icon.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">UNITED NATIONS MULLS USE OF MERCENARIES FOR INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTIONS </span></b></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2013/07/26/UN-mulls-use-of-private-security-groups/UPI-33211374858786/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Source: UPI</span></b></a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">UNITED NATIONS is assessing private military and security companies and their commitment to international norms, an envoy said from New York</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The UNITED NATIONS announced a panel discussion on the use of mercenaries and private security companies is scheduled in due course at U.N. headquarters.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Group director Anton Katz said the UNITED NATIONS has an opportunity to influence the standards and behavior of the private security industry in a way that puts it in line with international human rights laws.Katz said the working group would assess a draft measure which would provide an overview of U.N. policies on mercenaries and private contractors.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“The UNITED NATIONS should serve as a model for world governments and other organizations in its use of private military and security companies,” he said in a statement Friday. “Without proper standards and oversight, the outsourcing of security functions by the UNITED NATIONS to private companies could have a negative effect on the effectiveness and image of the UNITED NATIONS in the field.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A working group on mercenaries during meetings in 2011 found “considerable” evidence that LIBERIAN mercenaries were involved in the post-election conflict in neighboring <a href="http://www.upi.com/topic/Ivory_Coast/" title="Ivory Coast"><span style="color: blue;">IVORY COAST</span></a>. Foreign fighters in LIBYA were reportedly used by the former regime of <a href="http://www.upi.com/topic/Moammar-Gadhafi/" title="Moammar Gadhafi"><span style="color: blue;">Moammar Gadhafi</span></a> to repress peaceful demonstrations against the government during the 2011 civil war.</span></div>

UNITED NATIONS - OUTSOURCING PEACEKEEPING

UNITED NATIONS MULLS USE OF MERCENARIES FOR INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTIONS Source: UPI UNITED NATIONS is assessing private military and secur...

Police, firefighters now in Walker's union-busting sights

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Police, firefighters now in Walker's union-busting sights

Wisconsin Job-killer Gov. Scott Walker now says he wants to destroy collective bargaining rights for police and firefighters. If you're...

Daiya Foods Review

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTtVjQlUmX8fohqfCkzcdbnCPp0rSkkbrE5Afzn8IUTd0UF60LWdP1fh4KhgA-dMcaRa6WQodYfzVHefIuXgAohZc-OiNlfuiR-PblM_emsgNDUi6KhMaMXea3OHgJ6biGDjXk9T60iI/s1600/Daiya+cheese+foods+review+with+food+should+taste+good+chips+campaign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTtVjQlUmX8fohqfCkzcdbnCPp0rSkkbrE5Afzn8IUTd0UF60LWdP1fh4KhgA-dMcaRa6WQodYfzVHefIuXgAohZc-OiNlfuiR-PblM_emsgNDUi6KhMaMXea3OHgJ6biGDjXk9T60iI/s320/Daiya+cheese+foods+review+with+food+should+taste+good+chips+campaign.jpg" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Whether you have a food allergy such as dairy, gluten or just watching that figure  <a href="http://daiyafoods.com/">Daiya Foods</a> are right up your alley!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I've seen their products in stores before and have wanted to try them for quite some time now because as you may know I've been on a mission to get healthier and lose weight!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I then checked them out on the web to learn more about them and their products and here's what I learned.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheesy Melty Facts:</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Dairy Free</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Gluten Free</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Soy Free</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Free of Artificial ingredients and preservatives</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Free of Hormones</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7fEKoiY-X00/Ugg5KEe3jTI/AAAAAAAAJHE/feG2oC1C4RM/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7fEKoiY-X00/Ugg5KEe3jTI/AAAAAAAAJHE/feG2oC1C4RM/s320/13+-+1" width="240" /></i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I loved the cheese lovers pizza ! Offered the right amount of sauce and was super cheesy! Loved it!</i></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Products:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Pizza</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheese Lovers</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Fire Roasted Vegetable</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Margherita</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Mushroom and Roasted Garlic</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheese Slices</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Provolone</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheddar</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Swiss</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheese Shreds</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheddar</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Pepper jack</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Mozzarella </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cream Cheese Style Spreads</i></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Chive and Onion</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Strawberry</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Plain</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheese Wedges</i></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Jalapeno Garlic Havarti</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cheddar</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Jack</i></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br />I was sent some coupons for free products of my choosing!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I bought the mozzarella shreds and the cheddar wedge so far but can't wait to try more products!</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /> Cheddar cheese wedge-</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkkyOaCSTwY/UfghQpqpwtI/AAAAAAAAI3E/ieI_Y5xz8Ag/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkkyOaCSTwY/UfghQpqpwtI/AAAAAAAAI3E/ieI_Y5xz8Ag/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br />What I loved about this cheese is that it's easy to slice and it's creamy and delicious! Worked great for lunch this afternoon which was chicken nachos with black beans, salsa, guacamole and chips!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Mozzarella Shreds-</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWq7WxtDjFJAbVkv-yLe2xiuJGoB48SETog6EaiuXrLtjMmP0A8C4xhMpzPr7bE9d4_JFk3h3WDXdohl9TkY_OcRR0cMGee-btZqLKUO0Bpq-_wVg5d7EKK1mXpFFtSCmpTVKD3fkwJE/s1600/daiya+burrito.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWq7WxtDjFJAbVkv-yLe2xiuJGoB48SETog6EaiuXrLtjMmP0A8C4xhMpzPr7bE9d4_JFk3h3WDXdohl9TkY_OcRR0cMGee-btZqLKUO0Bpq-_wVg5d7EKK1mXpFFtSCmpTVKD3fkwJE/s320/daiya+burrito.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>This cheese is great for pizzas, salads, baked potatoes, nachos, or even on steamed veggies for added flavor!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>What I loved about the cheese was that it didn't take a long time to melt at all and the stringy effect of the cheese was just right when taking the first bite!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I have to admit I've never tasted anything like it before in my life, I usually go for real dairy kind of cheese but this one right here is delicious !</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>It has a bit of a different flavor but so good and worked great in my meal pictured above!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Website:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://daiyafoods.com/"><i>http://daiyafoods.com/</i></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Face Book:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/daiyafoods"><i>https://www.facebook.com/daiyafoods</i></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Twitter:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/daiyafoods"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>https://twitter.com/daiyafoods</i></span></a></div>

Daiya Foods Review

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A Personal Trainer Orange County Revealed A Few Fitness Advice For Busy Moms

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Tammy Walker</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>Exercising is very important not just because it helps us to feel great about ourselves, but simply because it helps us to stay healthy and strong. Others also shared that working out helps them to alleviate stress and gives them the much needed energy for them to be able to function well at work. But the problem with some people living in big cities like in Orange County is that they cannot find time to exercise. This is common among busy moms who, apart from working, are too busy taking care of the household including the kids' needs. If you're one of these busy moms, check out these fitness tips from a top personal trainer Orange County.<br />  <br />  Get Others On Board<br />  <br />  It will be easier to exercise if you've got some friends to accompany you. So if you have some friends who are busy moms as well, then ask them to join you in your quest of a healthy life. If you cannot find someone to accompany you, then ask your husband to join you in your workouts. You really do not need to enroll in a gym or a fitness center for your workout routines, because you can choose to hire a personal trainer Orange County who will be willing to visit you in your home and will adjust to your own schedule.<br />  <br />  But if you want to really be successful, you have to think positively regardless of what may come along the way. The personal trainer Orange County strongly advises individuals who are trying to lose weight to be optimistic in everything as this will surely lead them to success.<br />  <br />  You should schedule your exercises as a part of your daily routine, just like you would when doing other household chores. When coming up with your weekly schedule, you must make sure that you include exercising on your calendar or on your organizer. This is to make sure that you will really be able to allocate some time for your workout.<br />  <br />  The personal trainer Orange County recommends that you allocate at least an hour of your day for your exercises or perhaps make it at least three hours in each week.<br />  <br />  Be Optimistic<br />  <br />  Get Others On Board<br />  <br />  It will be easier to exercise if you've got some friends to accompany you. So if you have some friends who are busy moms as well, then ask them to join you in your quest of a healthy life. If you cannot find someone to accompany you, then ask your husband to join you in your workouts. You really do not need to enroll in a gym or a fitness center for your workout routines, because you can choose to hire a personal trainer Orange County who will be willing to visit you in your home and will adjust to your own schedule.<br />  <br />  So these are the a few fitness strategies that busy moms could benefit from. There are several other strategies that you can learn from a fitness instructor so if you are really determined to drop those extra pounds off, then you better sign up with a personal trainer Orange County. And remember that although your trainer is there to help you, the success will mainly depend on you. So help yourself out and work harder until you are able to achieve your goal of losing weight.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Being in good shape with the assistance of <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-orange-county/">Personal Trainer Orange County</a> not only promotes your own physique but also your well being too. The benefits that one can receive from <a href="https://plus.google.com/115839840522968346614/about">Orange County Personal Trainer</a> are countless.</div><br />  </div><br />

A Personal Trainer Orange County Revealed A Few Fitness Advice For Busy Moms

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A Personal Trainer Huntington Beach Uncovered The 3 Easy Ways To Sneak In Some Workout

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Patricia Neill</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>Some of the largest companies in the United States are actually stationed in Huntington Beach, California. One of the companies that are based in this coastal city are Boeing, Quiksilver and the Hyatt Regency. Because of this, some Huntington Beach residents find it a challenge to visit the fitness center because of their busy work schedules. If you're one of them, here are some suggestions for a personal trainer Huntington Beach on how to sneak in some exercises in your daily schedule.<br />  <br />  Sneak In A Lunch Break Workout<br />  <br />  Why not turn your lunch break into a workout break? So after you take your lunch, hit the gym for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also invest in some portable exercise machines that you can bring to work and use it during lunch breaks.<br />  <br />  If you have a TV at work, why not play your Yoga DVD during lunch break and sneak in some yoga exercises? There are absolutely so many exercise routines that you can do during lunch time at work. You can ask a personal trainer Huntington Beach for more tips regarding these exercises.<br />  <br />  Sneak In A Lunch Break Workout<br />  <br />  Why not turn your lunch break into a workout break? So after you take your lunch, hit the gym for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also invest in some portable exercise machines that you can bring to work and use it during lunch breaks.<br />  <br />  According to a personal trainer Huntington Beach, doing this routine every single day will certainly help you to lose a good amount of weight and you'll start seeing and feeling the effects in just a few weeks.<br />  <br />  Exercise At Work<br />  <br />  Yet another way to sneak in some exercises in between your busy schedules at work is to do a few exercises while you are working at your desk. Among the recommended exercises by a personal trainer Huntington Beach is to utilize a stability ball as opposed to your office chair and try to keep some dumbbells or resistance bands ready on your desk. Spend a few minutes of your day at work to squeeze in some 10 to 15 repetitions of different workouts like dumbbell curls and ab crunches and perform at least 2 to 3 sets of these exercises each day.<br />  <br />  So as you can see, there is certainly no excuse to lose weight. Just follow these tips from a personal trainer Huntington Beach and you will definitely get the kind of body that you want in spite of your hectic schedules at work. But of course, along with these workouts, you should make certain that you eat healthy and you watch your diet so you will be able to successfully lose a good amount of weight in no time.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Getting in good shape through the help of <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-huntington-beach/">personal trainer Huntington Beach</a> not only improves your entire body but additionally your health. The benefits that one can get from <a href="https://plus.google.com/112997657809142165825/about">Huntington Beach personal trainer</a> are countless.</div><br />  </div><br />

A Personal Trainer Huntington Beach Uncovered The 3 Easy Ways To Sneak In Some Workout

By Patricia Neill Some of the largest companies in the United States are actually stationed in Huntington Beach, California. One of the ...

U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/"><i>From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office....</i></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>TUESDAY, JULY 30TH</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00  p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes  will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. <b>**Members are advised that the 6:30 p.m. vote series is expected to last longer than usual.**</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /><b>Begin Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=352744-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2610</a></b> - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rule) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Tom Latham / Appropriations Committee)</i><br /><blockquote>The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with House rules.</blockquote><b>Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:</b><br /><blockquote><b>1) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=352745-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2094</a></b> - School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Phil Roe / Energy and Commerce Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>2) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=352746-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2754</a></b> - Collectible Coin Protection Act <i>(Sponsored by Rep. G.K. Butterfield / Energy and Commerce Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>3) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=352747-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1300</a></b> - To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the  volunteer programs and community partnerships for the benefit of  national wildlife refuges, and for other purposes <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Jon Runyan / Natural Resources Committee)</i></blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />Energy and Commerce Committee markup of “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=352748-6846703" target="_blank">H.R.  2810, the Medicare Patient Access & Quality Improvement Act of  2013, and H.R. 2844, the FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013</a>”<br />(Tuesday, July 30th, at 4:00 p.m.)</div><br /><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=352750-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, July 30, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office.... TUESDAY, JULY 30TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:0...

Hitchcock...in 3D!

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<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3u2jgN_RGVzHoITV68kxl0GTILajLiodgvgoXOE0KKRp4DN1iBb2TeIWtIc-dKX9BtnHI7TNMUyLapjmaFz-QoPRk3yYcUQYuRlOs88gP_SDB7sGGhQvCKE89qKcGc9bUWvTSwtOr0s/s1600/dial+m+poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3u2jgN_RGVzHoITV68kxl0GTILajLiodgvgoXOE0KKRp4DN1iBb2TeIWtIc-dKX9BtnHI7TNMUyLapjmaFz-QoPRk3yYcUQYuRlOs88gP_SDB7sGGhQvCKE89qKcGc9bUWvTSwtOr0s/s400/dial+m+poster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My introduction to 3D movies <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">finally</i> came this past weekend and I’m sure it surprises no one who knows me that this happened by way of a classic rather than one of today’s CGI extravaganzas. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My initiation into stereoscopic 3D film, a process that has been around forever but has gained a firm foothold only recently, took place on Sunday afternoon, when I happily watched the only 3D film Alfred Hitchcock ever made with a near-full-house audience at one of my favorite theaters, <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2010/09/rafael-theater.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the Rafael</b></span></a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmv-3C5U97xdc6nWGdbs7N5xnTenPbUUVjS0bURuADbTswBjYBS30OqwuI37tB8I3KcT6bqfK-qN_Mv0Rd9aQwJqv2bNtxcdClL9STFK_q3wtonisIjeAkZ27mYecK5YujJCzM1ZVTlqo/s1600/rafael.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmv-3C5U97xdc6nWGdbs7N5xnTenPbUUVjS0bURuADbTswBjYBS30OqwuI37tB8I3KcT6bqfK-qN_Mv0Rd9aQwJqv2bNtxcdClL9STFK_q3wtonisIjeAkZ27mYecK5YujJCzM1ZVTlqo/s320/rafael.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Rafael Theatre, San Rafael, CA</span></td></tr></tbody></table><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M for Murder </i>(1954) was the last film Hitchcock made as part of his deal with Warner Bros., a studio that had a huge hit with the 3D horror thriller <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">House of Wax </i>in 1953. On the heels of that film’s box office success, Jack Warner decreed, for the moment, that Warners would or should make <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all </i>subsequent films in 3D. Hitchcock, who was ever interested in evolving filmmaking technology, agreed to make his final film for the studio using 3D. It would be his first and last foray into the process. Because it could not be released until the Broadway play it was adapted from had ended its stage run, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M</i> did not come out until mid-1954, just as public fascination with 3D films had begun to wane. In fact, once it went into wide release, the film screened far more often in 2D than 3D. The first “golden age” of 3D film had lasted only from 1952 until 1954; the process was an expensive and unwieldy undertaking at the time, and other, less difficult to produce and exhibit technologies, like CinemaScope, would move to the forefront.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">According to AMPAS, “Hitchcock used the All-Media rig developed by the optical department at Warner Bros. to experiment with stereoscopic techniques…” To emphasize the impact of 3D, he paid great attention to the film’s art direction, in particular, set design and decoration, as well as the placement of actors within each scene. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the action, based as it was on a play, takes place primarily on one set, a London apartment interior, this sort of approach was a necessity. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, in the hands of an artist of Hitchcock’s caliber, 3D became a showcase not only for the drama at hand but, simultaneously, showcased the process itself. Hitchcock’s distinctive style coupled with the potency of 3D makes for an intense and evocative film experience. All that transpires onscreen - from a woman quietly reading her newspaper to a violent scene of attempted murder - is enhanced by the director's grasp of the 3D format.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2ZPUYjn7aNwezPgdsMbqUB1M3m9NfqmqNQXc1FPzOzfOb4oIiiruxsO5Y2wU3UN3g5zaOcjoC7U_pIk8Z67TlUIfCu_cyEPoGs4cPkJDI2FFQuSUtRwZ_i7gN-dFltRX8ZWTE3Lsh24/s1600/newspaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2ZPUYjn7aNwezPgdsMbqUB1M3m9NfqmqNQXc1FPzOzfOb4oIiiruxsO5Y2wU3UN3g5zaOcjoC7U_pIk8Z67TlUIfCu_cyEPoGs4cPkJDI2FFQuSUtRwZ_i7gN-dFltRX8ZWTE3Lsh24/s400/newspaper.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Grace Kelly</span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><br /><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have seen <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M for Murder</i> many times in 2D. I think it may have been the first Hitchcock film I ever saw. There was once a local Los Angeles TV station that aired a different movie every week, all week: in the early evening five nights, Monday through Friday, and then again Saturday night. Was it KTLA? One week the movie was <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M</i>. And I watched it every night. Hooked by Hitchcock at a young age! But <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M</i> hasn’t been a favorite of mine. After seeing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Vertigo</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rear Window</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Notorious</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Strangers on a Train</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Shadow of a Doubt</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Psycho, </i>ETC., it seemed fairly tepid fare. And yet, when I found out it was to be screened at the Rafael, I instantly purchased tickets online. I had realized by now that Hitchcock on the big screen is a different experience from Hitchcock on the small screen (even on a good-sized small screen in HD). This realization first dawned on me when I attended a screening of the silent version of <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/03/hitchcocks-silent-version-of-blackmail.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Blackmail</i></b></span></a> (1929) at the Rafael a few years ago and grew more profound with later viewings of <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/05/north-by-northwest-free-to-public.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">North by Northwest</i></b></span></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>(1959), also at the Rafael, and <b><a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/p/a-month-of-vertigo-bloggers-their-posts.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Vertigo</i></span></span></a> </b>(1958), at <a href="http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2012/03/alfred-hitchcocks-vertigo-at-oaklands.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the Paramount</span></b></span></a>, Oakland’s Art Deco movie palace.</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlHSmI8mIFbAsE5-wVkvQXodJIPkMWZ24i6qaY31oeXfqykDM34HWML4ETo2ow7Uo_Zn04JjdfsnQzD_TQytqnFlESe8TTcDInD-mgkZyMrggmtm9fACV2Z2rNyMGPnNDU1ab66RHTyE/s1600/murder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlHSmI8mIFbAsE5-wVkvQXodJIPkMWZ24i6qaY31oeXfqykDM34HWML4ETo2ow7Uo_Zn04JjdfsnQzD_TQytqnFlESe8TTcDInD-mgkZyMrggmtm9fACV2Z2rNyMGPnNDU1ab66RHTyE/s1600/murder.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Anthony Dawson and Grace Kelly</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was not disappointed with the newly restored <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M for Murder</i> in Dolby 3D. At all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>With visual depth and dimension it seemed to me a different film. Where, before, the film had seemed as flat as its two-dimensional format, it now, literally, came to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I’d thought of it as talky and static (as filmed plays often are) but now its atmosphere teemed with suspense, every word spoken implied more, facial expressions and physical movements suggested barely concealed undercurrents. Dialogue-heavy as it is, the film now seemed to move along at a brisk clip. Though one scene was obviously designed for 3D (and must’ve caused quite a stir when the film was first shown), Hitchcock clearly understood 3D and exploited it with precision in every frame.</span><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhA9_qOai1PKgYWlexljkCDsGDZrquH06UqO_QeeDqrx4nRYIVBLH5byXCePj43Cdodn7ONOskTIm0ZvAB5weenlmgPPTFRJTno4DcRQ3GzvLsl5Y8N0cMxFS7yYdjEVKt561zyZ7oz0/s1600/phone+system.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhA9_qOai1PKgYWlexljkCDsGDZrquH06UqO_QeeDqrx4nRYIVBLH5byXCePj43Cdodn7ONOskTIm0ZvAB5weenlmgPPTFRJTno4DcRQ3GzvLsl5Y8N0cMxFS7yYdjEVKt561zyZ7oz0/s400/phone+system.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">dialing M...</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Among <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M for Murder</i>’s claims to fame is that it was the first of Hitchcock’s three films starring Grace Kelly. He had first seen the young actress opposite Robert Alda in an early ‘50s screen test for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Taxi</i>,<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>a film that was never made. She would go on to make <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">High Noon </i>(1952) with Gary Cooper for Fred Zinnemann and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mogambo </i>(1953) with Clark Gable and Ava Gardner for John Ford before Hitchcock managed to cast her in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M</i>. If director Gregory Ratoff thought Kelly was perfect for the role of the Irish lass she might have played in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Taxi </i>because, he said, “she’s not pretty,” Hitchcock saw something else entirely. By the time the two were finished making pictures together in 1955, Kelly was vaunted as one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood - due in no small part to Hitchcock’s presentation of her.</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zm0CL1K-mWoqTWzGEYj97yrgb0kUHNeA-NThtAqZDOvnk6jsejZ7R1EBx32m36RKk6QYpAF1-3A489-O1c1epiPUM9JCfcHvHutUE5u9vkPBwUmwjw1SrFoHSGEsl7pEwIIYH-e0pOY/s1600/dialmscissors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zm0CL1K-mWoqTWzGEYj97yrgb0kUHNeA-NThtAqZDOvnk6jsejZ7R1EBx32m36RKk6QYpAF1-3A489-O1c1epiPUM9JCfcHvHutUE5u9vkPBwUmwjw1SrFoHSGEsl7pEwIIYH-e0pOY/s400/dialmscissors.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A scene designed for 3D </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks to the resurgence of 3D, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dial M for Murder </i>can now be seen as it was originally conceived and appreciated as the bona fide classic it is.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3KJJ7KsIimI2EwJyRPWBOQ0H96ViSaUs1Z0fP-SUKef06SmYA9RNYFDofoKpEIipqtnBCx0wmhp1kr16TsQGCXrH0yJPI5-97B9V6TTm_w7KDUiqgWaQLIBfVbQ9JC3WoMAWel5Xy0w/s1600/Dial+M+for+Murder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3KJJ7KsIimI2EwJyRPWBOQ0H96ViSaUs1Z0fP-SUKef06SmYA9RNYFDofoKpEIipqtnBCx0wmhp1kr16TsQGCXrH0yJPI5-97B9V6TTm_w7KDUiqgWaQLIBfVbQ9JC3WoMAWel5Xy0w/s400/Dial+M+for+Murder.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

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My introduction to 3D movies finally came this past weekend and I’m sure it surprises no one who knows me that this happened by way of a cl...

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This lifehacker guide is one of the best for getting started.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/productivity">productivity</a></p>                                <ul class="diigo-comments">                  </ul>                      </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="https://www.meethue.com/en-US">Philips hue</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Phillip's hue is a lighting automation system. I was perusing ifttt.com and noticed some cool things like using hue to match instagram images (not sure why I'd want to do that.) I would, however, be interested in changing lighting in my room depending upon what we're doing. I do think color has a lot of impact as does smell and other environmental factors. What impact would it have -I don't know - but it is something that is now possible. </p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/automation">automation</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/lighting">lighting</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/decor">decor</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://lifehacker.com/google-chromecast-does-it-deserve-a-place-in-your-livi-945082974">Google Chromecast: Does It Deserve a Place In Your Living Room?</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">The new $35 Chromecast USB looks to be a great option for those of you who haven't purchased a Roku or Apple TV yet - even if you have, you might still want to get one - especially if you watch a bit of YouTube. Take a look at the setup information about how to do this.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/tv">tv</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/google">google</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/chromecast">chromecast</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iptv">iptv</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://lifehacker.com/the-science-behind-the-perfect-workspace-950581559">The Science Behind the Perfect Workspace</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">This lifehacker article shares  some of the research that has to do with productivity. This is one I wish all schools understood "when office workers get to arrange their space, productivity is increased." Some teachers I know have no ability to determine where they put their desks or the desks of their students. At my school, we are allowed a lot of freedom with arranging our rooms and it shows. The article also points out that office plans lower stress levels. Some interesting color research as well. </p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/productivity">productivity</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/office">office</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/design">design</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5943320/what-is-markdown-and-why-is-it-better-for-my-to+do-lists-and-notes">What Is Markdown, and Why Is It Better for My To-Do Lists and Notes?</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Markdown is a simple way to format text and is being used in many notetaking and to-do apps. 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Not providing sufficient apps and their updates by Microsoft for Windows Phone: Nokia

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Finally Nokia comes out against Microsoft in the slow progress of providing updates in windows phone 8. From September 2012, Nokia is announcing its new phones with only a single platform i.e. windows phone 8 OS. Changes in the design of each model of <a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/06/nokia-lumia-switch-in-three-reasons.html" target="_blank">Lumia</a> series causes a new phone in the series. After a long craze of windows phone, users are switching to Android or <a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/06/10-most-significant-new-features-of-ios.html" target="_blank">IOS</a> again.<br /><br />Nokia is releasing its <a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/06/nokia-lumia-switch-in-three-reasons.html" target="_blank">Lumia</a> series continuously from November 2011 till today.  As Nokia lost smartphone market share in 2010 due to rise of Android, then it decided to adopt Windows phone as their primary OS. Nokia started its <a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/06/nokia-lumia-switch-in-three-reasons.html" target="_blank">Lumia</a> series with windows phone 7 OS and now the new series comes with windows phone 8 OS from September 2012 till the newest phone.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HfAUGQTkFkoHJCoXlzL-Fgo93Z8zyvD_dzkrUXFduDgnfqPeu3IrPmtQL6JYLWANKFaos_iuH-5ZNzNczFSDjFKf8nz_TKeflaN8XqUDMzpV43Rs37uULBN15WolLsS8ZFSrKs_6NhA/s1600/nokia+lumia+yellow-635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Not providing sufficient apps and their updates by Microsoft for Windows Phone" border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HfAUGQTkFkoHJCoXlzL-Fgo93Z8zyvD_dzkrUXFduDgnfqPeu3IrPmtQL6JYLWANKFaos_iuH-5ZNzNczFSDjFKf8nz_TKeflaN8XqUDMzpV43Rs37uULBN15WolLsS8ZFSrKs_6NhA/s1600/nokia+lumia+yellow-635.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: http://gadgets.ndtv.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Microsoft had provided an attractive platform i.e. windows phone, but does not releasing standard apps as fast as should be enough for the mobile OS: According to Nokia. Some latest phones of Nokia are in sequence having some advanced features but the platform will be the same i.e. windows phone 8 OS.<br /><br />There are approx. 1.6 lac or above apps in the market for windows phone but missing the important apps. The windows version of some popular games is also very late for example Angry Birds, the windows version of Angry Birds release after some months of its <a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/06/10-most-significant-new-features-of-ios.html" target="_blank">IOS</a> and Android version.<br /><br />Nokia is not fully frustrated with Microsoft because it is developing its own imaging software. Nokia will also invest in the platform’s development on its own.<br /><div><br /></div></div>

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Webinar recording ‘Changing seats: quiz creation and game coding to activate pupils (24/07/2013)

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="image" border="0" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbC5q-AbtwoeSTldBEF5qs2O6Nd9nEBVfQXPWIDnka7CTlme3BhnW0SUtT8rn-GuGptiLtWVmZAe5F3vmO1ETpXKadsEN-aLle1R7uUmLKnI6YSjaxpsUY3ogiYX9LFqRD-fgdvGRWWNg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="400" /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Wednesday we were very fortunate to have a guest presenter from Belgium, Bram Faems speaking on our SchoolNet/Microsoft  webinar on ‘</span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Changing seats: Quiz creation using Power`point and game coding using Kodu’.  </i></div></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEJV3LsQo5GC2eLhgZaMeOB5x80e0YZVTNeCt2N-NLmdpDyGyYbNgjlVJcZqFTCL5v6OQHxFtDPMI0hdsqEpOjiRJ3DfmDWhPDZIrEYiEjDheKkfYPJ4maLcJ3rZXvxLOg_jEpUpAsXI/s1600-h/image%25255B2%25255D.png"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="image" border="0" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_KeQ7FXEPRZTXFw6n6uReWeHc4Aqv3V_mSLGclXy6i0NwW2DUWfnxT8Q1InjL263vhE3D_h0ybHunQyv31friJrVc3f17Dvye_UWPh5vXo1pzjIHwq9_88hw1qlqNrEXNRxcf8MsUaU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="244" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Changing seats: quiz creation and game coding to activate pupils</b>  (Bram Faems)<br /><u>Summary</u>: Variation in teaching methods keeps students "awake" and concentrated. Playing games and quizzes can be a nice variation on the traditional lessons for your pupils  But what about taking it a step further? Why can't students create a quiz about a lesson subject or even code a game? In this webinar you'll hear Bram Faems talk about creating quizzes in PowerPoint and how to playfully teach young students the basics of coding with Kodu Game Lab. <br /><u>Presenter:</u> Bram Faems, Microsoft Teacher Trainer</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Webinar recording</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The recording of the webinar can be found at this link: </span><a href="http://meet78641452.adobeconnect.com/p3kprfi6rjf/" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://meet78641452.adobeconnect.com/p3kprfi6rjf/</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Webinar presentation</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bram has kindly allowed the presentation he used to be embedded on this blog and in this post. Here it is:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="389" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OmqWy8f6x4gyX_Pdio2y7OrSTv9Y4UKgoVxxF04MarM/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="420"></iframe></div>

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Last Wednesday we were very fortunate to have a guest presenter from Belgium, Bram Faems speaking on our SchoolNet/Microsoft webinar on ‘...

Webinar recording ‘Changing seats: quiz creation and game coding to activate pupils (24/07/2013)

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webinars Webinar recording ‘Changing seats: quiz creation and game coding to activate pupils (24/07/2013)

Last Wednesday we were very fortunate to have a guest presenter from Belgium, Bram Faems speaking on our SchoolNet/Microsoft webinar on ‘...

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Webinar recording ‘Changing seats: quiz creation and game coding to activate pupils (24/07/2013)

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