Wednesday, October 31, 2012
ONE{DOCK} to rule them all
The ONE{DOCK} is a customizable docking station for Apple and Samsung devices such as the iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, Samsung Galaxy I, II, III and Nexus. Currently seeking $90,000 funding from Kickstarter, this dock is machined from solid aluminium (weight: 0.8lbs), bead blast and anodized. Plastic inserts are included that will allow you [...]
Saving Time in the Kitchen by Using a Stand Mixer
The Kitchenaid basic stand mixer has been the workhorse appliance in many kitchens for a long time. In recent times, other companies are trying to contest with Kitchenaid have not sat idly by. They've broadened their particular array to be able to better compete on the professional level with both design and purpose.
Reasons to Build a Privacy Fence
There are a variety of good reasons to install a privacy fence in your yard, including a few you may not think of. Having a privacy fence installed can add to the beauty and value of your property, giving your yard a different flavor.
iRock is not your Grandpa?s rocking chair
The iRock is a Swiss designed wooden rocking chair. It looks like a class rocking chair until you take a closer look and start noticing some very un-traditional features. There are speakers built into the headrest area and an iPad / iPhone holder attached to one of the arm rests. But the really cool feature [...]
What Might Be Involved in Hiring a Handyman
A well-skilled handyman is able to take on a wide-range of home improvement jobs within the home, which might be minor or extensive in nature. In general, a lot of us don't have the skill, time or inclination to do the necessary home repair or maintenance work.
How Efficient Are Solar Panels?
The installation of solar in a family home or even a work place is becoming increasingly popular as we look at cheaper, more efficient ways of running our homes. Energy bills are going up on a yearly basis and many families are left with huge bills to pay which is especially so during the cold winter months.
Seagrass Carpet: The Natural Choice for Your Floor
Carpets made from natural fibers are your best option such as those made from seagrass. Not only are they more durable they also accumulate less allergens and are sustainable as well. Seagrass carpet is the ideal carpet of choice for eco-friendly households and places where heavy foot traffic is expected.
iPad review (late 2012)
Welcome to the new new iPad, same as the old new iPad. Well, mostly, anyway. It was less than eight months ago that Apple grafted a Retina display onto its world-conquering tablet, giving every other slate on the market resolution envy, while enchanting gadget lovers with world-class performance and battery life.
Now, it's obsolete. Put out to pasture just as it was hitting its stride and replaced by this, the fourth-generation iPad -- still just called "new iPad." Other than a Lightning connector on the bottom it's visually indistinguishable from its predecessor. Even its starting MSRP of $499 stays the same. But, on the inside where it counts, is the new, fire-breathing A6X processor. Could this be possibly worth buying a second new iPad in just one year, or could this perhaps be the one you've been waiting for? Hold on to your wallets and click on through to find out.
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iPad review (late 2012) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Street Furniture of the Past and of Today
Street furniture refers to all of benches, post boxes, phone boxes, traffic lights, street lamps, traffic signs, outdoor sculptures, and waste bins that are seen on the street. This furniture is used to provide comfort, beauty, navigation, and safety to all residents in a particular city. Furniture on the street has been in use for hundreds of years, and the history and culture of a specific area can read through the various items that are placed outside.
Ford up $1.6B in Q3 thanks to record profits in North America
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Now that the bell has rung to signal the end of Q3 2012, Ford is standing in the ring with both hands in the air like Rocky: The company's overall profit of $1.63 billion for the last three months is nearly equal to its entire 2011 total of $1.94B. Those numbers come thank to the record-breaking pretax operating profit in North America of $2.33B on revenues of $19.5B, the third straight quarter that The Blue Oval has crossed the two-billion mark. Customers are paying more, on average, for Ford vehicles, another contributor to the company maintaining double-digit profit margins on its products.
True, there are a couple of bruises. Losses in Europe continue, with The Continent suffering an even larger decline in pretax revenues to $468 million, and European revenue has dropped to $5.8 billion compared to $7.8 billion a year ago. South America is another sore spot, with exchange rates and currency restrictions being blamed for a 23-percent decline in revenue to $2.3 billion and a screeching 97-percent shrinkage in pretax operating profit to $9 million, down from $276 million in the same quarter last year. Global revenue is also down three percent to $32.1 billion.
But North America's numbers have kept the tide rising, even with the rise in the company's North American tax rate to 30 percent, a 20-percent jump over last year. Ford's prognosis for the rest of the year is for strong results and even greater production - 1.5 million in Q4 versus 1.4 million in Q3 - even with expanded costs to market the new models it is introducing as well as continued challenges in Europe. That means great news for two of our three domestic automakers, following the Chrysler announcement of an 80-percent jump in Q3 profit to $381 million. General Motors will report tomorrow. For the inner CFO in you, Ford's number-filled press release is below.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsSome Shy Away From Mentioning Persecution, But Just As Jesus Was Marked, We Might Be Marked Too
How was the impression ever given that going to church was for the goody-goody people, and the nice respectable people? In Smyrna, there was no real choice regarding whether or not you attended worship services. If you were a Christian, then you acted and behaved as though you were a Christian. Smyrna was a suffering Church where there was real persecution. You can read the letter from the risen and living and glorified Lord Jesus Christ in the book of Revelation Chapter 2. Study it carefully. It is a powerfully challenging word direct from the throne room of heaven. In Smyrna, they had already suffered financial poverty. For various reasons they were suffering serious poverty. Why was that? The citizens of Smyrna were not allowed to trade with Christians. Many had lost all their money.
How To Go About Building In Your Garden
Building in your garden may sound easy however there are loads of things that you don't ever consider when it comes to actually doing the job. This can make everything a lot more tricky and sometimes very time-consuming.
Gas Safety Importance - How Aware Are You?
A lot of people are unaware of the importance of gas safety within their home. Usually deaths that happen through gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning are in the news for a day then are forgotten. However, there has been a significant increase in deaths by gas explosions and carbon monoxide leakages. Find out more and be aware!
7 Steps On How to Know Jesus More
Do you desire to know the saviour more than you do presently? Whatever your reason for desiring to know Christ, knowing the Lord more is a huge step towards a more glorious life full of peace, victory and blessings. This article teaches you how to know Jesus more.
When You Would Need Solar Powered Generators
Having a solar generator could be a perfect answer in case a man-made or natural disaster strikes. It uses up no fuel which will not be likely available when there is a calamity, because pumps for fuel stations will not also work.
The Importance of Having a Secure Garage Door
A secure garage door is an important part of your home. The lack of one could lead to a potentially dangerous situation.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy: Celebs Continue to Storm Watch on Twitter
Unfortunately, Lindsay Lohan's positive thinking hasn't put a stop to Hurricane Sandy.
With no signs of slowing down, life on the East Coast has virtually come to a halt as the...
All About Cavity Wall Insulation
It is a good idea to get insulation installed in all areas of the house. Cavity wall insulation is one of the best energy saving improvements that you can undertake for your house.
Are You Online Banking Yet? Here Are a Few Reasons Why You Should
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Editorial: Apple vs. everyone
It's a big storm, moving slowly. A gigantic span of ferocious swirl meets a front of chilly resistance. The effect of that collision is amplified by powerful tidal influence. Upheavals and surges swamp the landscape. Many people are displaced; countless others stay with the familiar.
Also, in the real world, some nasty weather is happening. But I'm talking about the tech industry of the last five business days, which has aligned and concentrated its forces in a crystal-clear demonstration, if one were needed, that mobile is where the bets are placed and futures will be won and lost.
Apple is at the eye of the storm, where its devoted legions expect it, but no longer as a pioneer. Defending its territory rather than breaking new ground, the post-Jobs company did something its late and fabled leader scorned, split hairs to justify it, engaged in implicit combat with four competitors, ticked off some of its best customers and was squeezed by inexorable pressure of a quickly evolving industry.
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Permalink | | Email this | CommentsJennifer Lopez Says So Long To American Idol
From Idol to idle? Not exactly: Jennifer Lopez, who announced her departure from American Idol today on co-star Ryan Seacrest?s radio show, said that ? as much as she loved the TV gig ? she just felt like she needed to ?get back to doing the other things that I do.?
That includes her singing career, which soared again after she started appearing on the reality show, and her film career, which, if we?re being honest, is still just so-so. (Although, she does voice a part in the upcoming Ice Age: Continental Drift.) The 42-year-old also told Ryan that she wanted to devote a little more time to her twins, Emme and Max, now 4. ?As the kids get a little bigger, it started feeling like it was a lot,? she explained, ?and something had to give.?
Nevertheless, Jennifer seemed genuinely ambivalent about her decision. ?When I signed on to Idol, I signed on to do one year. I ended up doing two years because I just fell so in love with the show.? Luckily for fans, this isn?t the end of the road. Jennifer said that she?d be more than happy to appear on the show again, whether as a mentor or an audience member. ?I?m always going to be here,? she promised.
Security breach hits U.S. card processors, banks
(Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a major cyber intrusion at an Atlanta-based payment processor that could expose millions of MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover... 
Solar Panels - Save Energy and Your Electricity Bill
Solar panels are the most useful devices used in commercial and residential sectors. The non-renewal source of energy such as coal or petroleum can get depleted with time. People always think that what they will do when the sky is cloudy and sunlight is not falling on the earth.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
A Brief History of the Vacuum Cleaner or the Hoover
A brief history of vacuum cleaner begins over a century ago when an American inventor named Melville Ruben Presell made the first closest thing to a modern day vacuum cleaner. It had rather ubiquitous, rotating brushes and a large drum as a canister and a push handle.
Popular British Gazebos
Britain has a very popular range of gazebo styles that are used both by eating and drinking establishments as well as by individuals who enjoy the outdoor life at home. These gazebo types include the classic, royal and imperial gazebo styles.
How to Spice Up Your Home - 101 Interior Decorating Tips From Top Designers
Are you planning to create a home with personality and style that suits you and your family? We have presented 101 decorating tips and hope you find decorating a wonderful refreshing experience. Enjoy!
Four Questions to Make Meditation Easier
Every day, I receive questions from clients about their struggles in meditation. Many people wonder what to do if their mind wanders, uncomfortable feelings come up, their back or neck hurts, or they find their minds busy with everything other than their meditation cues. What if they aren't feeling what is described? What if they can't visualize? What if they just can't seem to relax, no matter how hard they try? I've discovered four questions you can answer before your meditation practice, that will make the whole process easier, more enjoyable, and successful.
How Do Air Source Heat Pumps Work?
Air source heat pumps function as a heating and cooling system that utilises the air outside as its source. When used in a residential home one of these heat pumps will absorb warmth from the air and release it inside the home.
Top Five Designer Must-Haves For Luxury Homes
Luxury homes are in high demand for today's families, with many high-end features that are considered "must haves." Visiting luxury display homes can help you decide which features are optional and which ones you can't do without.
A New Perspective on Living a Stress Free Life
Demands on our life are increasing in the area of work, family, life, and even money issues. Not only do we feel stress in our lives but the stress of the economy and the future causes one to think there is little hope. I actually read an article in the newspaper that not having a job today is the new norm. That's stressful!
Improving Security With Landscaping
Integrating your landscaping into your home security system will vastly improve your safety. Learn how to do it here.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Professional Rain Gutter Installation Makes Sense
If you are looking to have rain gutter installation, you will want to work with professionals. They will be able to help you to make sure that it is done right.
How To Connect With God
Connecting with God isn't about feelings. Learning how to connect with God is like breathing: it's real and it's necessary. Connect by serving!
Displaying Things You Love and Telling Your Story
Your possessions reflect where you've been, what you've done and who you are. You can use these things to create conversation and tell stories about yourself while also making your home more comfortable for you. This article is about how you can share your personal story by displaying the things that matter most to you.
How To Overcome Anxiety - Solutions To Overcome Your Anxiety Attacks
There are many forms of anxiety, as this disorder affects a huge number of people of all ages, races, and genders. It is not a disease. In fact, this is perfectly normal for a human being. However, if the condition goes beyond normal and the attacks become frequent, it becomes a disorder.
What do we know about mood disorders?
Judging by the 5 a.m. call I got yesterday from a national news network, and from the barrage of in-print, online and televised discussion I saw as the day wore on, it is clear that the revelation that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated at a "residential treatment facility" for a mood disorder has raised far more questions than it has answered. 
Be Grateful and Be Rich
We have a bounty to harvest, no matter where we live or what the season, but how much time do we spend feeling grateful versus focusing on what we don't have? Rather than being in the habit of feeling gratitude and joy, we walk around with our hand out wanting more. We habitually want more money, more time for ourselves, more business, more profit... the list goes on.
No. 81 Thrush & Son / Hi-Technologies Toyota Camry Of Jason Bowles 28th At Charlotte Motor Speedway Friday Night
Jason Bowles(CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA) October 14, 2012 ? With Kentucky sponsor Thrush & Son Complete Home Improvement back on the No. 81 of Jason Bowles, the MacDonald Motorsports team was pumped up for a strong run at Charlotte Motor Speedway Friday night. After qualifying a solid 20th, The Thrush & Son/HI-Technologies No. 81 was quick...more»
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Themes of Pa. Senate debate: tea party, business
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey tried to paint his Republican challenger Tom Smith as someone who would deepen partisanship in Congress, while Smith contended he knows better than Casey how to improve the economy, as the two candidates largely stuck to rehearsed scripts in their first and only debate Friday. The cordial, hour-long debate broke little ground from the candidates' stump speeches, and a panel of questioners from WPVI-TV in Philadelphia tried several times to repeat questions in an effort to get the candidates to give direct answers. Casey, a key ally of labor unions, positioned himself as someone willing to work for compromise between Republicans and Democrats on the big issues, a compromise he says would be stalled by ideologically-driven tea party adherents like Smith. Smith, a tea party favorite who made a fortune in coal mining and runs a family farm, used a question about whether he would push to break up the nation's big investment banks to tout himself as a self-funded "citizen candidate" who is not beholden to special interests and ran against the Republican Party in the primary and won. Asked whether they would eliminate aid for school lunches or federal food safety inspectors, Casey said no.
Luke Rockhold injured and Strikeforce takes another hit
Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has pulled out his Nov. 3 bout with Lorenz Larkin. According to MMA Fighting, Rockhold sustained a wrist injury.
This is the second hit to the card as Frank Mir pulled out of his bout with Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix champion Daniel Cormier. Weeks after Mir's withdrawal, Cormier is still without an opponent.
Rockhold's injury could not come at a worse time for the promotion owned by Zuffa, the parent company for the UFC. Late in September, they canceled a card when lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez was injured days before the fight and Showtime decided not to air the event.
Now, they have another injured champion and the two biggest fights on the card are in jeopardy.
Two men with assault weapons burglarize Woodlands gun shop
Authorities are searching for two men armed with assault weapons who took a shopping center security guard’s pickup about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday and used it break into Woodlands Tactical Police and Shooters Supply. Montgomery County Police Reporter says in a story on its website that one of the suspects duped the guard by lying on Read More
Wedding Champagne Flutes Made of Venetian Glass
Getting ready for the most special day in your life is important. Little details make the difference. Have you ever thought of getting wedding champagne flutes made of Venetian glass? Did you even know they existed? Take your wedding to a higher level by looking for champagne glasses made by Venetian glass masters.
Mold Home Inspection and Home Air Quality Testing: How These Services Help Keep People Healthier
There's a lot of attention being paid these days to our environment, particularly the air we breathe. All kinds of harmful pollutants are thought to be in it, and as a country, we're taking big steps to reduce pollution. But there's another thing that can be in the air that not nearly enough is being done about. That thing is mold, and getting rid of it starts with a professional mold home inspection.
Killing Weeds With Black Magic
Just read a fascinating piece by a gentleman about how to kill weeds with, ingredients for a salad dressing. I have uncovered some other resources which should be every bit as effective, and your yard won't reek like a marinade when you're done.
Foxconn chairman pledges to raise pay in China, invest in Hainan
BOAO, China (Reuters) - Foxconn Technology Group will keep on increasing worker salaries in China and cutting the hours of work, Chairman Terry Gou said on Sunday, after it came under fire for poor working conditions for employees making Apple iPhones and iPads.
Stressed? Calm Yourself With Walking Meditations
Everyone gets stressed at one time or another. What can you do about it? You may travel and hope the change of location relieves your stress, only to find that stress has come with you. Walking meditations may be stress-buster you are seeking.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
New York Times results hit stock; chairman backs incoming CEO
(Reuters) - The New York Times Co posted worse-than-expected results on Thursday as advertisers cut spending on both print and digital outlets, sending its shares down 22 percent. 
8 Suggestions on How to Cope If You Become Overwhelmed
Do you know what to do if become overwhelmed? This article will give you 8 great suggestions of how to cope.
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