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September Newsletter

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ITSY BITSY YOGA: SATURDAY classes EVERY WEEK in September at 11 am at BLOOM Retreat in Walnut Creek!

Classes offered on 9/8, 9/22 & 9/29 this month!

Sign up by 9/7 and enroll at the WORKSHOP Rate of just $10.00 a class. Itsy Bitsy Yoga is yoga for your baby (newborn to 12 months) to help with constipation, sleep, muscle development, brain growth, flexibility and is a wonderful bonding experience! Perfect for working parents and grandparents to enjoy a weekend activity!

ENROLL TODAY: http://www.bloomretreat.com/events/workshops/


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BABY SIGN LANGUAGE PLAYGROUP: NEW TIME! Join us on Wed. at 4:15 pm (moved from 4:30 pm) at giggle in Walnut Creek on N. Main St. (drop in: $5.00/packages available), great for 4 months and up to communicate, lessen frustration and help with development! OHM's get another FREE class on each package purchased!


THINGS TO JOIN! ARE YOU in the KNOW?

Have YOU joined MEET UP.com yet? If so, JOIN hhhints.com Meet Up Group and RSVP easily and directly every month as ALL of our events are listed there w/ details too!

http://www.meetup.com/hhhints-com/

Have you joined or LIKED our FACEBOOK pages? Get instant reminders about upcoming events, sneak peek sales, coupons and upcoming activities with access to all of the fun photos!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000444694592

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hilaries-Helpful-Hints/164260281923

Do you know a friend who is expecting or just had a baby? We'd love for them to join us, please invite them to join our FREE newsletter, "Itty Bitty Newsletter!" We even have a special calendar created JUST for them with talks for expectant parents, socials & when the baby's here, 14 months & younger baby activities like "Itsy Bitsy Yoga," "Park Playdates," and more!


We also have our BOOK CLUB every month, this month it is 9/18 at 7pm for "The Playdate" by Louise Millar.


SEPTEMBER 2012 CALENDAR: BACK TO the BASICS MONTH!

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Fri. Sept. 7th: Itty Bitty Bouncer Gymnastics: Drop in Class for 1+ years

Encore Gymnastics

TIME: 11 am to 12 noon

Great exploratory class for early walkers & toddlers with large floor trampolines, foam pits, toddler gymnastics equipment and parachute play, enjoy an hour of physical play and fun! Drop in class, occurs first Fri. of every month.

WHERE: 999 Bancroft Way, Concord

PRICE: $3.00 for OHMs/ $5.00 for Gen. Members


Saturday, Sept. 8th: Horseback Riding and Grooming Playdate!

Does your child have a love for ponies and horses? Come on down to Horizons East Stables for a Hilarie's Helpful Hints Play date that's sure to keep your little one smiling all day and asking for more pony ride time!

Horizons East Equestrian Center is a family owned and operated stable that has trained the Tri-Valley's top riders for over 25 years. They start with toddlers ages 3 and up! Come and discover this East Bay hidden gem!

There are 14 spaces available for this event and there will be 4 ponies giving rides and lessons during the event. Coloring will be set up in the lounge as well as refreshments for everyone while your little one waits for his or her turn to ride! The arena is covered, so this event is rain or shine!

Pricing: HHH official members, $25 per child. Gen. members $30 per child.

This includes a lesson, grooming, coloring, refreshments and a voucher towards future lessons or a discount towards a birthday party!

Please note all riders must wear long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes. In the event that it is raining, please note horses are frightened by umbrellas, so leave them at the gate before walking in to the stables/barn area.

Date: Saturday, 9/8: 2-430PM

All parents need to fill out the consent form and have it with them when they check in for the event.

For more information on Horizons East, please visit their web page: www.showstables.com


Mon. Sept. 10th: FREE KARATE TODDLER CLASS TRIAL! LITTLE NINJA PROGRAM!

Must RSVP: info@hhhints.com for your FREE class!

Little Ninja Program Just $40 a month! BOYS & GIRLS welcome!

- No Contracts, Registration or Annual Fees!

-Official HHH Members Receive a Free "Little Ninja" T-Shirt!

-Drop In For $12 per Class!

Our "Little Ninja" Program will be geared towards the more playful aspects of martial arts. Students will learn how to punch, kick, & block. They will also learn stances and improve coordination. Most importantly they will have lots of fun. Each class will start off with a warm up routine to music and then we will move on to our karate activities. These activities will vary from class to class and include games, relays, obstacle courses, and more! Students will be continually reminded about when and where it is appropriate to use their karate moves. While the classes will be conducted primarily in English there will be a little bit Japanese thrown in which will mostly be numbers and a few names of our basic stances. (My pronunciation is slightly different than the traditional pronunciation in order to remain consistent with my teacher) Each class will end with the students lining up and doing a bow.

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AGE: For ages 2.75?4.years old. TIME: 4:30 pm- 5:00 pm

For more info visit us on the web @ www.MiresMartialArts.com

www.MiresMartialArts.com

4743 Clayton Rd. Suite #3 Concord, CA 94521 ? (925) 689-0305

On the Corner of Clayton Rd. and Bailey Rd.


Tues. September 11th: Monthly PARK EXPLORERS:

Todos Santos Plaza Farmer's Market and Park in Concord

Each month we'll bring our lunches and enjoy it together while we explore various parks

in our area! We'll visit Todos Santos Plaza, it's all about Farmer's Market & Playground! They have a playground area for the kids to enjoy and lots of fresh produce and lunch time stalls for us to pick up our lunch and picnic!

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Join us for lunch and exploring as we enjoy the park, play and enjoy good eats!

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WHERE: Todos Santos Plaza ? 2.5 downtown acres between Salvio Street, Willow Pass Road, Grant Street and Mt. Diablo Street. Dedicated to the people of Concord by town founder Don Salvio Pacheco more than 125 years ago. There is a turfed area with large trees, colorful flowers, picnic tables, benches and a small children's play area. A granite stage and fountain enhance the many community events held in this historic "town square."? Parking is FREE in the lots surrounding the park too!

WHEN:? 12-2 pm, BRING or BUY your lunch at the Farmer?s Market and enjoy an afternoon with fun in the sun!


Wed. Sept. 12th:? FREE Trial Class/Drop in Class:?


Clayton Community Park at 9:30 am with Baby Bootcamp Concord/Clayton, join us with your little one to workout, make friends and get fit!
GET FIT MOMMIES & BABIES! JOIN US FOR A WORK OUT with BABY BOOTCAMP Concord/Clayton!
FREE TRIAL CLASS or COME WORK OUT with us if you are already a member!

Come try out baby boot camp Concord/Clayton at Clayton Community Park at 9:30am. Baby Boot Camp stroller based fitness classes are specifically designed to help moms get fit! All levels are welcome! Your first class is free!
Drop in Class is $15.00, join us anytime even if you've tried the class before!
Please email noelle.gould@babybootcamp.com or info@hhhints.com to register for your first class free.

If you are unable to make it to class please go to www.babybootcamp.com, find classes and click on Concord/Clayton to find a better date that suits you.

Please be sure to bring your stroller, a mat, water, and food or toys to keep your child happy in the stroller. Feel free to email me with questions!

Official HHH Members: Receive $10 off when you enroll the same day


Thurs. Sept. 13th: FREE Trial Class/Drop in Class:

Heather Farms at 9:30 am with Baby Bootcamp Walnut Creek, join us with your little one to workout, make friends and get fit!

GET FIT MOMMIES & BABIES! JOIN US FOR A WORK OUT with BABY BOOTCAMP WC!

Thurs. @ 9:30 am at Heather Farms Park, WC

FREE TRIAL CLASS or COME WORK OUT with us if you are already a member!

Come try out baby boot camp Walnut Creek at Heather Farms Park at 9:30am. Baby Boot Camp stroller based fitness classes are specifically designed to help moms get fit! All levels are welcome! Your first class is free!

Drop in Class is $15.00, join us anytime even if you've tried the class before!

Please email?sandy.mourad@babybootcamp.com?or?info@hhhints.com?to register for your first class free.

If you are unable to make it to class please go to www.babybootcamp.com, find classes and click on Walnut Creek to find a better date that suits you. I offer 7 classes a week in Walnut Creek at 4 different locations.

Please be sure to bring your stroller, a mat, water, and food or toys to keep your child happy in the stroller. Feel free to email me with questions!

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Official HHH Members: Receive $10 off when you enroll the same day OR 5% off your package at later enrollment

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Thurs. Sept. 13th: LIBERTY GYMNASTICS: Toddler Playdate

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Come play with us while the kids enjoy gymnastics equipment through a drop in playtime with parent participation. FEE: $5.00/OHM & $7.00/Gen. Members at 11 am to 12 pm.

WHERE: Liberty Gymnastics @2330-A Bates Ave, Concord, CA 94520

tel. (925) 687-8009

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FEE: Official HHH Members $5.00 per family/General Members $7.00 per family

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This will be an exploratory time for children to interact with their caregivers with the supervision of qualified staff members. Please keep in mind that this is free play and will not be coach guided. We will, however, be there to keep all play safe and encourage caregivers to spend quality time with their little ones. Families do not have to be a member to participate but must sign a waiver before entering the gym floor. We hope this will allow families to have a fun and safe place to encourage play and physical activity.

www.libertygymtrainingcenter.com


Fri. Sept. 14th: FREE Trial Class/Drop in Class:

Lafayette Reservoir classes at 9:30 am with Baby Bootcamp Lamorinda, join us with your little one to workout, make friends and get fit!

GET FIT MOMMIES & BABIES! JOIN US FOR A WORK OUT with BABY BOOTCAMP LAMORINDA!

Thurs. @ 9:30 am at Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette

FREE TRIAL CLASS or COME WORK OUT with us if you are already a member!

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FREE TRIAL CLASS or COME WORK OUT with us if you are already a member!

Baby Boot Camp stroller based fitness classes are specifically designed to help moms get fit! Lafayette Reservoir classes are offered on Mon/Wed/Fri at 9:30am. We meet in the main parking lot near the brown information board and flag pole. Be sure to bring $2.00 in quarters for the metered parking. Annual parking passes are available at the Reservoir Visitor Center.

Please email sarah.cole@babybootcamp.com or info@hhhintscom to register for your free trial class.

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Baby Boot Camp classes are for all fitness levels. We have moms who attend with 6 week old babies and moms who attend with their toddlers. Just bring water for yourself and a stroller for your child. A jogging stroller isn't necessary.

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Visit www.babybootcamp.com to view full class schedule

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Mon. Sept 17th: FREE Trial Class/Drop in Class:

LARKEY PARK at 9:30 am with Stroller Strides Walnut Creek, join us with your little one to workout, make friends and get fit!

WHEN: Mon. @9:30 am at Larkey Park in Walnut Creek

STROLLER STRIDES WALNUT CREEK FREE PREVIEW DAY

Have you been wanting to get out and exercise without leaving your little one at home? Do you want an opportunity to meet other moms in a fun, active environment? Then STROLLER STRIDES is for you. Stroller Strides? is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies/ kids. It includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. While Mom is getting her workout on, the kids are entertained by songs and activites built into the routine. Not only is it great for the Moms but it's also fun for the young ones. This unique program also provides moms with the opportunity to meet other moms, engage in playgroups with their kids, and to form lasting friendships. Stroller Strides is designed to give mothers the "Strength for Motherhood!"

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Come join us for a free preview class! See what the class is like and meet other amazing Stroller Striding Moms! Become a member and enjoy a 25% discount on the registration fee.


Mon. Sept. 17th: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT OUT!

"FINDING NEMO 3D"

SYNOPSIS: Such is life on Australia's beautiful if brutal Great Barrier Reef. Which is how Marlin ends up being such an overly protective parent to the curious and adventuring Nemo. Forever fretting that his son's damaged fin (a result of the barracuda attack that killed Nemo's mother, brothers and sisters) will keep Nemo from being a strong swimmer, Marlin is constantly trying to safeguard his son. Holding him back. Even keeping him out of school (yes, a school of fish ? one of the many water-based jokes that you'll hear in this picture) with the hope that it will help keep his sole surviving child safe.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT OUT!

Join us at Brenden Theaters in Concord for a Movie Night! It will be a FAMILY FRIENDLY THEATER so all babies, tots and tykes are all welcome. We'll have snacks for all the kids to sample too courtesy of Happy Family Brands. Discount tickets for our event, $5.00 per person for OHM's/Gen. Members $7.00. Special concession special too for $4.00 (small popcorn/soda). Movie time announced after 9/5 but the movie time will be after 5:00 pm.

MUST RSVP for the discount ticket rate as I purchase them as a group deal: info@hhhints.com

TIME: To Be ANNOUNCED! After 5:00 pm!


Tues. September 18th: BOOK CLUB MEETING: (7 pm)

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS! Each month we read a book and gather at someone's hosted home or at a restaurant where we'll chat about the book while enjoying some great food, discussion and drinks!

THIS MONTH: "The Playdate" by Louise Millar

WHERE: Jack's in Pleasant Hill (60 Crescent Drive??Pleasant Hill, CA 94523)

Please RSVP early so we can make appropriate dinner reservations!


Wed. & Thurs. Sept. 19th & 20th: KINDERMUSIK FREE TRIAL CLASS DAY!

Come join Kindermusik with Miss Lindsay and Friends for a developmentally-appropriate, research-based music and movement demo class, courtesy of Hilarie's Helpful Hints! Your enthusiastic participation is highly encouraged as we explore props, songs, dances, and instrument activities specifically chosen to help your infant, toddler, or preschooler learn and grow. All learning styles are welcome, and every child will be given unconditional love and acceptance in our child-centered program.

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Limited space is available for each group, so please RSVP to info@hhhints.com ASAP to reserve your spot!

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Where: Dance Fusion, 1277 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek

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Time: Different times for different age groups!

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Wed. 9/.19: 2:30 pm-3:15 pm (3-5 years),

Thurs. 10:15-10:45am (1.5-3 years), and 11:30am-noon (0-18 months).


Friday, Sept. 21st: COME DECORATE YOUR CREATED KEEPSAKE HANDPRINTS/FOOTPRINTS or PAINT & DECORATE a CERAMIC FIGURINE with your "Little Artist!"

Thanks for joining us last month with our making our Salt Dough keepsake. It's time to bring it on back to PAINT and DECORATE it! We'll have paint, varnish, glitter, sparkles, beads and ribbon, it'll be an amazing creating time to perfect YOUR keepsake!

Didn't make a Salt Dough Keepsake? That's okay! We have a brand new art project this month, Ceramic Figurines! We have sorts of shapes and designs from animals, trains, hearts & little teddy bears! Come let your baby or toddler explore the world of painting and take home a uniquely painted figurine made by your Little "ARTIST!" We'll read a book about 'Colors & Art' with our toddlers and sing a song or two at 5:30 pm, don't miss this fun art & color decorating

TIME: 4:30-6:00 pm

WHERE: Sports Basement WC

FEE: $3.00/OHM & $5.00/Gen. Members for Decorating

$5.00/OHM & $7.00/Gen. Members for Ceramic Figurine Painting


Mon. Sept. 24th to Sun. Sept. 30th: FREE MYGYM TRIAL CLASSES ALL WEEK!

FREE TRIAL CLASS WEEK for MYGYM in Walnut Creek & San Ramon!

Monday, 9/24th to Sunday, 9/30th, try ANY class ALL week for your little one's
Email us directly at?info@hhhints.com?to RSVP.
Official HHH members get their $50.00 Registration fee WAIVED when you ENROLL!

Classes are available at for BOTH locations, Walnut Creek and San Ramon! MyGym is a great combination of songs, story, games and gymnastics too! With a different THEME for a class each week, your little one will be entertained, play actively and enjoy their time and energy! Let me know what your age is and we'll find the right class for a trial for you!


Thurs. Sept. 27th: A COLORFUL MIND: FREE TRIAL TODDLER DRAWING CLASS!

A Colorful Mind Drawing Studio is a nurturing and relaxing environment that is designed to help children ages 4 and older learn to focus, create, and express themselves. Through structured instructions and age-appropriate projects, we help each child interpret information in his or her own unique way without competition or judgment. This fosters creativity, imagination, and the type of dynamic and adaptive thinking that is critical for success in both academic endeavors and in life.

Special Offer for Members: Sign up for 12 weekly lessons, get 2 free (all lessons to be used before the end of 2012)

Contact Info: www.acolorfulmind.com 925-322-1238 Email: info@acolorfulmind.com

Address: 1341 North Main Street, Suite G, Walnut Creek

Special Event of the Month:

Thurs. Sept. 27th 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for a Free trial lesson for 3.5 year olds and UP!

Free trial class ALL month also available with their current classes for 4+ years old should this Thurs. trial class not work for you! Please email: info@hhhints.com to set it up!

Description of classes, expectations, age requirements, and cost:

Each class uses a different project, which involves topics that can easily be related to by children. Examples are animals and cultural objects from various countries.

  1. Students will perceive an "alphabet" of sorts focused on five basic elements of shape families that combine to form all objects. By learning to view the world through these five elements and how to transcribe the information to paper, everyone, so-called "drawers" and "non-drawers" can learn to become artists in their own right and develop their own unique style of realistic interpretation.
  2. All drawing mediums provided are safe and non-toxic
  3. Children will gain confidence in their visual and observation skills, which will enhance their learning in schools and beyond. They will more incline to explore their creative potential and to enjoy the stimulating world of arts.
  4. The Drawing Through the Alphabet & Geography program is designed for 4-6 years old
  5. The Basic Drawing program is designed for 5-9 years old
  6. Cost for these two programs are $82/month based on 4 wks/month (pro-rated if the number of weekly lessons differs from 4)

Sunday September 30th: Weekend Playdate: Apple Orchard Exploration: Apple Picking and Apple Juicing

WHERE: Old Apple Orchard on Garden Lane in El Sobrante, CA

WHAT: Celebrate FALL with us at an Apple Orchard J We'll be touring the Apple Orchard, picking all of our own apples and then making delicious juice by "Apple Pressing" our own APPLES!

FEES: Apples you pick, welcome to take them home at $1.00/lb. To attend and apple press there is a minor fee, depending on the # of families attending, it will be between $4.00-10.00 a family. Soon as we have the RSVP's, I'll update the group!

What to Bring: The amount of apple juice we make will be just a tasting amount and we'll make sure there is enough juice for everyone to try! Please bring a basket or bags to bring the apples home too. Don't forget your camera, your little ones picking up apples and learning about the different kinds will be so cute!

Source: http://hhhints.com/2012/08/september-newsletter-4/

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Thursday 30 August 2012

Post-Katrina Upgrades Protecting New Orleans From Isaac

Hurricane Isaac continues its northwesterly crawl across Louisiana, leaving considerable damage and not a little heartbreak in its wake, particularly in the parishes south of New Orleans.

But it?s no Katrina, and not simply because it?s a less severe storm than its storied predecessor (Isaac is moving through as a Category 1, while Katrina was a Category 3 at landfall). Casualties and property damage have been significantly reduced in the Pelican State in part because Louisiana is better prepared for a hurricane than it was when Katrina made landfall seven years ago.

Some of the most dramatic improvements have been to anti-hurricane infrastructure?new structures in place have thus far stopped Isaac from becoming a repeat scenario. "Prior to Katrina, we had a system in name only. Now we have a true storm damage risk-reduction system," says Rene Poche of the Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District. "Back then, a storm used to come to the city in that it was able to flow into these various canals and the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway. What this system has done is taken the fight to the storm. We?ve moved it away from the interior of the city."

The primary infrastructure projects have been the Lake Borgne Surge Barrier, completed last summer, and the Seabrook Floodgate, which was up and running this month.

The Lake Borgne Surge Barrier is a 2-mile wall east of New Orleans stretching from the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway to the Mississippi River?Gulf Outlet Canal, also known as "Mr. Go." Both of those waterways acted as conduits for storm surge during Katrina, allowing water to rush into the city. Constructed with more than 1000 concrete piles driven 100 feet into the earth and reinforced with angled piles driven 200 feet deep, the barrier is designed to prevent storm surge from Lake Borgne and the Gulf of Mexico from flooding New Orleans.

Lake Borgne from above. Credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Seabrook Floodgate keeps the waters of Lake Pontchartrain (to the north of New Orleans) in Lake Pontchartrain during a storm. When Katrina struck, waters from the lake flooded into the Industrial Canal, which flows through the eastern portion of the city as well as by the western edge of the Katrina-devastated Lower Ninth Ward, on its way to the Mississippi River. The collapse of the Industrial Canal?s floodwalls during Katrina caused the catastrophic flooding to the area.

Secondary improvements by the Corps include enhanced pumping stations as well as repaired and reinforced floodwalls throughout the city. As of Wednesday, the system has worked as planned. Some of the temporary drainage pumps at the 17th Street Canal went on the fritz Wednesday morning, but they were quickly repaired.

The storm hasn?t finished with the Big Easy, but the worst appears to be over. So far, the waters have been held back.

Source: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/infrastructure/post-katrina-upgrades-protecting-new-orleans-from-isaac-12185798?src=rss

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Help DC comics writer Karl Kesel pay for his baby's medical ...

Comics writer Karl Kesel and his wife recently adopted a baby whose parents were addicted to heroin. This is the sort of backstory that would normally land a kid in the foster-care system, which does not, statistically speaking, offer much hope at a full and happy life. The Kesels have seriously done some good here, but it's cost them. Their son Isaac racked up $67,000 in medical bills during his first few months of life (it's not clear yet how much of that will be covered by Myrna Kesel's insurance), and it cost another $25,000 to adopt him. Karl Kesel is selling off his collection of comic books to pay the bills, but some Redditors have set up a crowd-funding campaign to help out. You can donate for the next two days.

Where not otherwise specified, this work is licensed under a Creative Commons License permitting non-commercial sharing with attribution. Boing Boing is a trademark of Happy Mutants LLC in the United States and other countries.

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/08/29/help-dc-comics-writer-karl-kes.html

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Guet Blogger: Simple Outdoor Garden Lighting Ideas

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Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space

Having an outdoor space is a huge asset to any property and business, so logically it?s best to make the fullest use of such a space as possible. Outdoor lighting allows you to continue barbecues, events and parties later into the night, making them ideal for both homes and hotels. The other advantage of installing outdoor lights are the benefits it provides for both personal safety and the security of your property. There is nothing worse than having to negotiate a garden path in darkness, and it can also be potentially dangerous. With the technology available, there?s no need for garden lighting to be expensive or harmful to the environment.

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Brighten your outdoor garden with simple lighting

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Stylish ways to brighten your garden

There are many different stylish and practical ways to light up your outdoor space. Lights can be mounted on walls, allowing you to light up a specific area with ease without taking up any space. They are ideal for patios and decking adjacent to the building. Another option is ground lighting, which can be used to illuminate pathways or provide gentler lighting to specific areas. They are available in various sizes and styles, from smaller ground level lighting to larger pedestal style lights. Lights such as these can be installed into decking or dug into lawns to allow them to be almost invisible when turned off, and the larger ones come in various designs, allowing them to become a feature of your outdoor space.

Lanterns are probably the most versatile lights to use outdoors, as they can be moved wherever they are needed, and even stowed away when they are not required. They can be placed on the ground, on walls or tables, or even hung from walls, roofs, or bespoke holders. Once again, the designs of outdoor lanterns vary from the classic to the modern and stylish, meaning there are endless options. It?s even possible to embed lighting within steps or brickwork, making walkways and steps safer at night as well as providing stylish, subtle low level lighting in almost any area. Recessed in walls, they can add atmosphere and ambience to any area without taking up space, as they provide many options in terms of brightness, design and beam direction.

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Enhance your garden with lighting additions

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Outdoor lights do not have to be a burden on your electricity bill; many run from solar power, collecting energy during the day to use after dark, and a lot of lights have motion sensors, meaning they are only switched on when they are needed. This means that they are environmentally friendly as well as economical. Outdoor lights can provide a centrepiece for a patio area, or be so subtle that they?re barely noticed. They range from the classic and traditional to the ultra sleek and modern, meaning there are lighting products for all tastes and spaces. Whether you?re looking to make the most of a garden or patio, or looking to create a fantastic feature to attract visitors to your hotel or guest house, there are countless lighting ideas that create a stunning effect for relatively little money or effort.

Have a look at more types of outdoor lighting by visiting KesLighting.co.uk.

For more outdoor home ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Source: http://stagetecture.com/2012/08/guet-blogger-simple-outdoor-garden-lighting-ideas/

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Wednesday 29 August 2012

TomTom coming to Android - possibly as soon as October

Android Central

When it comes to voice guided satellite navigation the one company that springs to mind for most people is TomTom, but sadly we haven't had any Android love - until now. Today at IFA in Berlin TomTom are previewing their long awaited Android version. Pricing and availability is yet to be confirmed but clearly it needs to be an attractive package to tempt us away from using Google's own solution, although Tom Tom will certainly have more features.

“We aim to make TomTom content and services available to as many devices and platforms as we can,” says Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director at TomTom. “Bringing TomTom navigation to Android smartphones is, therefore, a significant milestone for us.”

TomTom for Android will include the following features:

  • World-class navigation - The latest, most accurate TomTom maps available – with no need for a mobile signal or data plan.
  • Lifetime maps – Free updates that ensure access to the latest maps and fastest routes.
  • IQ Routes - Arrival times that drivers can rely on – at all times of day.
  • Advanced lane guidance – Gives drivers extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions.
  • Spoken street names – Makes turnings even clearer.
  • 2D / 3D driving view – The clearest display for the safest driving.
  • TomTom HD Traffic – Available as an in-app purchase. It’s the quickest way through traffic. Proven.
  • TomTom Speed Cameras – Available as an in-app purchase. Save money and drive safely with real-time mobile and fixed camera alerts.

We will of course bring your further TomTom news as we get it.

Source: Business Wire



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Business Networking with Biznik

Social networking is frequently touted as one of the greatest ways to drive new business. Just keep writing, blogging, podcasting, tweeting, or pinning and the sales will eventually follow. That may be true, for some. But for most of us, sales and marketing is still a 1:1 process. Meeting people in person makes the difference.

If you?ve wondered how to make online social networks turn into profitable business networking, then this review of Biznik is for you. Biznik is an online networking community for independent business people.

I have been using Biznik since 2008 and it has opened up a number of sales for my company. It is similar to other social networks in terms of creating a profile about yourself and your company, but at its core it has created a space for independent business owners to send to and receive referrals from one another as well as establish their expertise in the articles section.

Being a member of Biznik means that you take the business you own seriously, and want to network with other business owners who feel the same way.?Last summer, I created a marketing event with Infusionsoft small business expert, Tyler Garns, and we successfully pulled in 55 attendees mostly via Biznik. It was a seriously engaged group ? we had a ton of discussion and creative brainstorming among the group.

They offer free and premium memberships. I have toggled between pro levels and free level depending on business events I?m planning. Basic paid level membership starts at $79/year.

What I really like:

  • Online to real world. There?s a strong sense of ?let?s meet in person? at Biznik.
  • A profile that is optimized for search. I have heard many members say their Biznik profile shows up on page one for a keyword that is relevant to their business.
  • A real hands-on approach when you start: You get a personal message from the directory of community who offers to help you get going.
  • Their old tagline: Business networking that doesn?t suck.
  • Event management tool so that you can register and communicate with attendees. Biznik manages payment processing at no additional cost for ProVIP membership level.

What I?d like to see:

  • There used to be a referral tool, and it was a great idea, but they disabled it. I?d like to see a way to track or manage or engage with the referral itself.
  • A way to filter your network by category/location/relationship.

Overall, I love Biznik as a social network. It is a wonderful collection of committed business owners who understand that business happens when you truly connect, in person and online. It takes both.

If you?re looking for a more local and regional way to find other independent business professionals, who might be allies or potential customers, Biznik is worth a look.


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TJ McCue TJ publishes Tech Biz Talk, a site that reviews business apps of all types and provides how-to posts and tutorials. Share your application or service at his Facebook page and share details about your company/app in the comments below. TJ actively studies all searching for new apps to write about. Learn more about TJ.

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Liftport turns to Kickstarter for space elevator experiment (video)

Liftport turns to Kickstarter for space elevator experiment

Space elevators are slowly making the transition from science fiction to science fact... but we're not quite there yet. LiftPort, a group that already holds the record for tallest elevator, is taking a second stab at the technology after going into "hibernation" in 2007. Founder Michael Laine has resurrected the company and taken to Kickstarter to drum up interest (as well as a little cash) in his latest project -- a lunar elevator. As Laine explains in the video, an elevator from the surface of the Moon to a rendezvous point between the Earth and its satellite is actually possible using current technology. And, thanks to its low gravity and lack of atmosphere, a much simpler construction site. The first step is a $1 million feasibility study that will involve a two kilometer tall elevator here on Earth. LiftPort has already far exceeded its Kickstarter goal of $8,000, but the point was never to fund the entire project. The hope was to garner some media attention and get people involved and invested (both financially and emotionally) by offering rewards. You could even pledge enough money to base jump from the top of the tethered research tower, which will be held aloft by helium balloons. For more info check out the video after the break and hit up the source link to pledge your hard earned cash.

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Tuesday 28 August 2012

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Japanese ambassador's car targeted in Beijing: official

A car carrying the Japanese ambassador to China was targeted in Beijing on Monday by a man who ripped off the vehicle's Japanese flag, a foreign ministry official said.

The ambassador, Uichiro Niwa, was not hurt in the attack, the official said.

His car was forced to stop by two vehicles. A man stepped out of one and ripped off the Japanese flag, the official said.

The Japanese embassy filed a protest with the Chinese foreign ministry and demanded such an incident is never repeated, the official said.

The attack comes amid widespread anti-Japan demonstrations in China over a disputed East China Sea island chain known in China as Diaoyu and in Japan as Senkaku.

Tensions between Japan and China flared earlier this month after five pro-Beijing activists who landed on the uninhabited Japanese-controlled islands were arrested by Japanese police and later deported, along with nine others who accompanied them.

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Rob Kardashian Klarifies Rihanna Relationship


Rob Kardashian spent most of his Saturday playing and partying around with a certain pop music legend in the making.

But the reality star sat down for a radio interview with Ryan Seacrest today and explained what's going on with him and Rihanna. Read: NOTHING.

Yes, Kardashian go-karted with Rihanna over the weekend, but he laughed off any romantic notions.

“It’s because Rihanna’s a friend, and she is friends with my friend Capricorn, and it was her birthday," Rob said. "Then we all went out to celebrate our friend’s birthday. It was fun! It was a good night!”

Beside, Kardashian is dating Rita Ora, right? Isn't that right, Rob?

I'm “just a fan," Kardashian said of the British singer. "That’s all. I’m a big fan."

Hmmm... is Rob Kardashian being coy? Shy about his private life? Not milking it for every ounce of publicity he can? What family does he think he belongs to?!?

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Monday 27 August 2012

How to Write a Speech That Kicks Ass

August 27, 2012

As the face of your company, you may find yourself having to give speeches from time to time. Maybe you?re giving a speech at an industry conference, or perhaps you?re just trying to rally the troops at the annual company party. No matter what the venue, there simple fact is that you want your speech to get your message across in a clear, memorable, and exciting way.

But let?s face it ? for most of us, giving a speech is absolutely terrifying. In fact, fear of public speaking is cited by many people as their absolute top fear, ranking even ahead of death. However, I believe that if you?re well prepared and have a kick-ass speech written, you?ll be less nervous and be more likely to succeed.

With that in mind, here are some simple tips to help you write a speech that truly kicks ass.

  • Identify the goal of your speech ? What?s the reason for your speech? Do you have a particular message you need to share? Are you trying to get the audience to take a specific action? Are you hoping to sway opinion? Figure out the goal of your speech, and make sure that everything you write aligns with this.
  • Know your audience ? The more you know about your audience, the better. By pinpointing who your audience is, you can better understand their interests and what type of messaging is most effective at reaching them. This will help you tweak your style and message to fit them best.
  • Figure out what your overarching message is ? At the end of your speech, you want your audience to walk away with a clear, memorable message. Even if they forget all the nitty-gritty details of your speech, you want them to remember the main point you were trying to make. So, keep the big picture in mind, and drill that message into their heads.
  • Keep it short ? Our attention spans are shorter than ever before. I?m a firm believer in getting your message across in as few words as possible. The Gettysburg Address might be the most famous speech of all time, and it was only a few minutes long. Say what you have to say, and be done with it.
  • Speak to your audience?s emotions ? Your speech shouldn?t be about spewing a bunch of facts and figures, even if you?re trying to use them to support your point. Relying too much on logic will bore your audience to death. Instead, find a way to connect with them on an emotional level that connects with their hearts.
  • Edit until you get it right ? You?re not going to write the perfect speech on your first try. It?s a process. You have to keep editing, reading the speech aloud, editing some more, and so on until you get it just right. So, don?t wait until the last minute to write your speech.
  • End powerfully ? A weak ending can ruin an otherwise great speech. You need to strive to end your speech with a simple line that people will remember.

What are some of your best tips for writing a kick-ass speech? Share them by commenting below.

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Sunday 26 August 2012

Work at Home and Accomplish Money | Home And Family

For abounding of us it?s a dream to assignment at home and accomplish money. The accuracy is, you can do it too. It is a abundant ambition to have! Be your own boss, actuate the bulk of your own pay analysis and absorb added time with your family, your children, accompany and go to those anniversary destinations you accept consistently capital to visit. The catechism for abounding is; ?How do I get started with this??

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Trust Is A Key To Building Healthy Relationships ? Long Live The DJ

One of the keys to building healthy relationships is to establish a good level of trust as trust is the foundation that a relationship is built on. If there is not a good foundation of trust, there is potential for challenges and strains at some point in the relationship. House AnalogyOne way to see the importance of a foundation of trust is to look at an analogy of a air max 95 shoes relationship being like a house as every house is built on a foundation. The foundation for a house is typically a slab of concrete. This slab is thick, it is strong, and it should be very level and flat. By having a good, strong foundation, the house that is built will be strong and be able to last year after year. On the other hand, you could build the most beautiful house, but if it is not resting on a strong foundation, it can fall apart when it experiences different challenges and it is more likely to not last as long. Whether it experiences normal wear and tear, or possibly extreme weather or environmental conditions, there is a stronger probability for the house to fall apart and for cracks to appear.The same tendency can occur with relationships. Regardless of how perfect the couple appears to fit and look together, if there is not a solid foundation of trust, there can be challenges. These may not arise for some time as even if there is not cheap air max 95 trust, there could be enough passion and momentum to keep a relationship together in the short-term. But at some point when challenges or changes are experienced, the missing foundation can cause some cracks in the relationship. Creating TrustIf it is acknowledged that trust is important for having healthy relationships, then we need to figure out how to establish and create trust. The first thing to understand is that trust is a very fragile thing. It can take a long time to create and it can be completely wiped out with one fail swoop. That being said, here are some areas where attention can be placed to create and establish trust.Honesty: Honesty is probably the key ingredient in creating trust. Finding ways to display your honesty to others will eliminate the chances of them thinking that you are dishonest. This will increase the level of trust that others have with you and will have a direct impact on your ability to have healthy relationships.Communication: Having an open line of communication is key to having trust. If you don?t freely communicate, then there is uncertainty as to what is not being communicated. This can have a negative impact on trust. On the other side of that, knowing that there is very open communication will take away some uncertainty and will help to establish more trust.Respect: Displaying that you respect other people will help to create trust. This includes your respect for them as a person, their time, their feelings, their belongings, etc. If you truly have a high-level of respect for the other people, there should be no question as to your loyalty, reliability, and dependability. This will create the trust others have for you, which should help to improve the trust you have for them and this will help to create healthy relationships.Understand: As Dr. Stephen Covey writes about, you should seek to understand in order to be understood. This concept revolves around understanding where others are coming from in order for others to understand your position and where you are coming from. Cheap air max 90 By embracing this concept and effectively communicating to others that you understand them, you will build more trust.

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Tampa braces for Republican convention protests

US authorities are braced for violent protests ahead of the Republican presidential nominating convention that nominally kicks off in Tampa, Florida on Monday.

CNN obtained a copy of an alert from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warning that anarchists may be plotting violence at the event formally crowning Mitt Romney as President Barack Obama's challenger.

Thousands of demonstrators are expected to converge on this Gulf coast city -- including a large contingent from the Occupy movement that bunkered down for months last year in scores of parks and other sites across the country.

Due to Tropical Storm Isaac, the convention will nominally open Monday and then immediately adjourn to reconvene on Tuesday, when the weather is expected to clear up.

Romney, a former Massachusetts governor and multi-millionaire businessman, will accept the Republican presidential nomination at the end of the week in a raucous finale to several days of political theater attended by tens of thousands of delegates, journalists and party insiders.

CNN said that the FBI-DHS memo warned that anarchists "from New York" were planning to go to Tampa to disrupt the event and might even attempt to shut down the city's bridges using improvised explosive devices.

The advisory warned that a similar plot could be under way for the Democratic National Convention, which is to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina from September 4 to September 7.

"FBI and DHS assess with high confidence anarchist extremists will target similar infrastructure in Tampa and Charlotte, with potentially significant impacts on public safety and transportation," it said, according to CNN.

The memo urged state and local law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for suspicious people trying to purchase explosive materials or obtain weapons training.

Authorities have said it hard to predict exactly how many demonstrators will swarm this Florida Gulf coast city, but say the numbers could exceed 15,000.

For the most part, authorities are anticipating peaceful protests, but are girding for the likelihood that at least some of the demonstrators will be intent on fomenting trouble.

Tampa's police department spent more than half a million dollars on special khaki uniforms for the roughly 4,000 officers who will police the event. The city also invested nearly $300,000 in the purchase of a truck specially outfitted for police commando units.

Protesters have erected what they called a "Romneyville" near the site of the convention -- an updated variation on the idea of the "Hooverville" tent cities of the Great Depression -- where protesters can be housed and fed.

There is a long tradition of public protest at the quadrennial political conventions, when the two major US political parties choose the standard bearers who will lead them into November's presidential election.

In 2000, the Democratic convention in Los Angeles saw rock-throwing protesters clash with police firing rubber bullets and lobbing tear gas canisters.

Four years later, the Republic National Convention saw parts of New York City transformed into a fortress, and police place some 1,800 people under arrest.

Democrats that same year held their party confab in Boston, Massachusetts, which also took on the aura of a garrison town complete with razor-wire fencing to keep protesters away from the main action.

Protesters in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, host of the 2008 Republican convention, faced off against baton-wielding police in full riot gear, with hundreds of people eventually placed under arrest.

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Saturday 25 August 2012

Drone attacks kill 16 in Pakistan: officials

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Missile-firing U.S. drone aircraft killed at least 16 people on Friday in an attack in northwest Pakistan, two Pakistani intelligence officials.

The attacks targeted three walled compounds in the Shawal Valley, which is in the South Waziristan region on the border with Afghanistan, the officials said. The area has long been known as a sanctuary for militants.

The drone attacks are highly controversial in Pakistan, where there is anger over civilian casualties and what is perceived as a violation of Pakistani sovereignty.

But U.S. officials say that Pakistan does not control the militant-held territory where the drones strike. The United States considers drones a key weapon in the war against al Qaida and Taliban insurgents. (Reporting by Saud Mehsud; Writing by Katharine Houreld; Editing by Robert Birsel)

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