This is not a sofa. This is luggage. From Erik De Nijs—the designer who once bastardized these pants—I present you with your new airport/train station living room-to-go: The Suited Case. One by one, the suitcases are quite charming.
11/05/2009
Furniture Suitcases Are Living Rooms to Go
This is not a sofa. This is luggage. From Erik De Nijs—the designer who once bastardized these pants—I present you with your new airport/train station living room-to-go: The Suited Case. One by one, the suitcases are quite charming.
11/04/2009
The Michael Jackon Movie Is Kinda Good
I'm not going to admit I teared up a bit when Michael Jackson sung The Way You Make Me Feel in this movie. Let's talk about the tech for a bit.
I didn't know this, because I live in a bubble, but Michael Jackson was only 8 days away from doing a 50 show tour, the first in a decade, when he died. This movie, "This is It" is a cool documentary behind the scenes of the prep ahead of that tour. Since it never happened, it's all we have left of the performer. MJ has always been experimental. This documentary isn't the greatest but it's quite moving to watch the production occur in rough with rough and often amazing performances by the late star. And yes, there was enough tech to keep the Gizmodo sector of my brain engaged.
There were some big pyrotechnics, but I'm not sure they were bigger than the ones that burn down theaters or those used at hair rock band shows that play in football stadiums. There was a cherrypicker that seemed pretty nice, but no big. Same for the toaster-like human poppers that sent people flying into the air like some weird contraption you'd find in a Mario Brothers game in an alternate reality. There was even a display wrapped robot that Michael would emerge from and some light-laced costumes for when Michael sung Billy Jean. All ok, and interesting but my favorite was seeing the refilmed videos, which were to be played in the background while they were being sung. Thriller was redone in a faux cemetery and in 3D (like Captain EOS). And Smooth Criminal green screened Michael into an old mobster flick. The Way You Make Me Feel didn't have a filmed segment but a sunset gotham-like skyline as seen through a lattice of iron girders with workers snapping slowly to tempo and climbing down when the song begins. The entire difference between the live and the recorded numbers are that Michael would improvise ever so slightly on catchphrases, and play with the melody, teasing out the pieces by not giving us the exact songs we remember, which at the same time would keep them fresh. He also goes through some old Jackson 5 songs, and it cannot be overstated that the musical numbers are all lifted from live rehearsal, so really fresh. You see Michael Jackson calling the shots on music composition, sets, dances, performance and as he relates to his coworkers the same as any boss, you are reminded of his talent, and in reflection, of our loss that came with his early death. Especially when he dances.
I didn't know this, because I live in a bubble, but Michael Jackson was only 8 days away from doing a 50 show tour, the first in a decade, when he died. This movie, "This is It" is a cool documentary behind the scenes of the prep ahead of that tour. Since it never happened, it's all we have left of the performer. MJ has always been experimental. This documentary isn't the greatest but it's quite moving to watch the production occur in rough with rough and often amazing performances by the late star. And yes, there was enough tech to keep the Gizmodo sector of my brain engaged.
There were some big pyrotechnics, but I'm not sure they were bigger than the ones that burn down theaters or those used at hair rock band shows that play in football stadiums. There was a cherrypicker that seemed pretty nice, but no big. Same for the toaster-like human poppers that sent people flying into the air like some weird contraption you'd find in a Mario Brothers game in an alternate reality. There was even a display wrapped robot that Michael would emerge from and some light-laced costumes for when Michael sung Billy Jean. All ok, and interesting but my favorite was seeing the refilmed videos, which were to be played in the background while they were being sung. Thriller was redone in a faux cemetery and in 3D (like Captain EOS). And Smooth Criminal green screened Michael into an old mobster flick. The Way You Make Me Feel didn't have a filmed segment but a sunset gotham-like skyline as seen through a lattice of iron girders with workers snapping slowly to tempo and climbing down when the song begins. The entire difference between the live and the recorded numbers are that Michael would improvise ever so slightly on catchphrases, and play with the melody, teasing out the pieces by not giving us the exact songs we remember, which at the same time would keep them fresh. He also goes through some old Jackson 5 songs, and it cannot be overstated that the musical numbers are all lifted from live rehearsal, so really fresh. You see Michael Jackson calling the shots on music composition, sets, dances, performance and as he relates to his coworkers the same as any boss, you are reminded of his talent, and in reflection, of our loss that came with his early death. Especially when he dances.
Georgetown Hoyas Tickets - Playing For Prestige
Georgetown University is playing intercollegiate basketball from the 1906-1907 seasons. The Georgetown University Men's Basketball team is a sports teams at Georgetown University, is named the Georgetown Hoyas is a famous basketball program in the NCAA Big East. Georgetown's first intercollegiate men's basketball team was found in 1907. The Hoyas have been well concerned not only for their team success, but also for their aptitude to originate players that after the graduation succeed on the court.
The team was gone to the NCAA Tournament Final Four 5 times and has won the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament 7 times, also won the Big East regular season title 4 times. In 2007 they have a beautiful trip to the Final tournament championship. The Hoya is the most critical plant on the basketball court. But it wasn't ling in the same way. They won their first game over The University of Virginia 22-11, but afterwards they enjoyed very sporadic success.
That was continuing till the 1943 season, when they found the NCAA Championship game. Unfortunately for the Hoya program, however, any momentum they make up to this point was for a moment halted by the start of World War II, causing the seasons to be cancelled. Then the next resurgence of the Hoya came, and that was permanent. In the 1974-1975 seasons, Georgetown has got to the NCAA Tournament, and has made the changeable success all along the way, including a 1984 National Title Championship win. They have time after time posted above 500% records and top out with a 30-7 record in 2007. They've got one thought on their collective mind: Championship. There are so many men's basketball players in Georgetown Hoyas. The list was constitute of student-athletes who, based on last year's individual performance and team records, are the early frontrunners for college basketball's most prestigious honor. For the different season there are different events or game that is held.
The Hoyas have brilliant olden times of preparing players for the NBA. The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, normally known as the NBA, is the ruler professional basketball league in North America. Basketball has become a ravenous American passion. Whether it is in a back yard, a blacktop urban playground, or an indoor stadium, they love playing as well as watching this game. As one of the largest viewer sports, its fascination is unstoppable because of its high score, fast speed and employing of some of the worlds best athletes.
The game was in the beginning played with a soccer ball and a closed bottom basket during the early 1890's, a sport that would offer a plane of physical activity that would keep his students in outline during the winter months at the university. With in the one year later, in 1892, women started playing basketball at Smith College, and that similar year, the first official basketball game begins on January 20th. Soon, the game became much more physical and the crowded a bit more cruel so that the YMCA soon denounced it. But the rest of the country cherished it. In these days the National Basketball Association NBA governs specialized basketball in North America.
The team was gone to the NCAA Tournament Final Four 5 times and has won the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament 7 times, also won the Big East regular season title 4 times. In 2007 they have a beautiful trip to the Final tournament championship. The Hoya is the most critical plant on the basketball court. But it wasn't ling in the same way. They won their first game over The University of Virginia 22-11, but afterwards they enjoyed very sporadic success.
That was continuing till the 1943 season, when they found the NCAA Championship game. Unfortunately for the Hoya program, however, any momentum they make up to this point was for a moment halted by the start of World War II, causing the seasons to be cancelled. Then the next resurgence of the Hoya came, and that was permanent. In the 1974-1975 seasons, Georgetown has got to the NCAA Tournament, and has made the changeable success all along the way, including a 1984 National Title Championship win. They have time after time posted above 500% records and top out with a 30-7 record in 2007. They've got one thought on their collective mind: Championship. There are so many men's basketball players in Georgetown Hoyas. The list was constitute of student-athletes who, based on last year's individual performance and team records, are the early frontrunners for college basketball's most prestigious honor. For the different season there are different events or game that is held.
The Hoyas have brilliant olden times of preparing players for the NBA. The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, normally known as the NBA, is the ruler professional basketball league in North America. Basketball has become a ravenous American passion. Whether it is in a back yard, a blacktop urban playground, or an indoor stadium, they love playing as well as watching this game. As one of the largest viewer sports, its fascination is unstoppable because of its high score, fast speed and employing of some of the worlds best athletes.
The game was in the beginning played with a soccer ball and a closed bottom basket during the early 1890's, a sport that would offer a plane of physical activity that would keep his students in outline during the winter months at the university. With in the one year later, in 1892, women started playing basketball at Smith College, and that similar year, the first official basketball game begins on January 20th. Soon, the game became much more physical and the crowded a bit more cruel so that the YMCA soon denounced it. But the rest of the country cherished it. In these days the National Basketball Association NBA governs specialized basketball in North America.
A La Jolla Exercise Program
When you look into a way to start a La Jolla exercise program you're going to have many choices. Not only can you start a program at home, but you have gyms or fitness centers you can look into joining. Plus the health clubs and boot camps you can also look into out there. As well as the option of hiring a personal trainer who can help you set up your own La Jolla exercise program.
They are all fantastic ways in which you will be able to get into shape. But you should consider the different benefits you can find with each separate option. Decide if a monthly fee will be the final decision maker or not as well, and focus on amounts that you will be able to afford.
With a program that you do from home you will not spend much money if anything. Depending on what you have at home already. But for a good cardio workout you can walk each night, or do a DVD workout program on the TV. However, at times home exercise will be hard to continue due to lack of motivation and other distractions around you.
A gym would be a fantastic way to start a La Jolla exercise program. But at times if you only join a gym, you may not have the motivation after a while to continue going. Or at least not as often as you did when you first joined. That's when you may want to think of adding in a personal trainer for more motivation and help in your La Jolla exercise program.
A fitness center will be another choice that you will be able to consider. With more programs offered than a gym can. You may have camps that are even run out of these fitness centers that you will be able to join as being a member already. They will have certified personal trainers who will be able to help set up a great La Jolla exercise program for you here as well.
With a health club you're looking at not only having a fitness center, but many more options. Normally they will also have pools, saunas, tennis courts, basketball, and so much more. All will be included in your membership, and even the use of a personal trainer as well. Pools will normally be separated according to adults, family, and children as well to help if you don't want to be around children.
A boot camp may be offered as a separate program or through a fitness center. A boot camp will offer you a highly intense workout, with results in as little as four to six weeks. Anyone who's used this La Jolla exercise program will tell you the results are out of this world. The program they use will teach your body how it can burn the fat off not store it. Most people will see results that include increased flexibility and energy.
They are all fantastic ways in which you will be able to get into shape. But you should consider the different benefits you can find with each separate option. Decide if a monthly fee will be the final decision maker or not as well, and focus on amounts that you will be able to afford.
With a program that you do from home you will not spend much money if anything. Depending on what you have at home already. But for a good cardio workout you can walk each night, or do a DVD workout program on the TV. However, at times home exercise will be hard to continue due to lack of motivation and other distractions around you.
A gym would be a fantastic way to start a La Jolla exercise program. But at times if you only join a gym, you may not have the motivation after a while to continue going. Or at least not as often as you did when you first joined. That's when you may want to think of adding in a personal trainer for more motivation and help in your La Jolla exercise program.
A fitness center will be another choice that you will be able to consider. With more programs offered than a gym can. You may have camps that are even run out of these fitness centers that you will be able to join as being a member already. They will have certified personal trainers who will be able to help set up a great La Jolla exercise program for you here as well.
With a health club you're looking at not only having a fitness center, but many more options. Normally they will also have pools, saunas, tennis courts, basketball, and so much more. All will be included in your membership, and even the use of a personal trainer as well. Pools will normally be separated according to adults, family, and children as well to help if you don't want to be around children.
A boot camp may be offered as a separate program or through a fitness center. A boot camp will offer you a highly intense workout, with results in as little as four to six weeks. Anyone who's used this La Jolla exercise program will tell you the results are out of this world. The program they use will teach your body how it can burn the fat off not store it. Most people will see results that include increased flexibility and energy.
What Are Realtors Duties to Clients?
When you choose a realtor, please make sure you know what your agent can and cannot do for you. There are federal and state regulations that govern or affect a realtor’s actions.
The Federal Fair Housing was designed to prevent discrimination. The Fair Housing Act was created was contained in the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and changed by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. There are seven classes protected by the Fair Housing Act. They are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap and familial status.
Realtors cannot address some requests from their clients because that is against the law. For example, if a Muslim person asks a realtor to find a home close to a mosque in a certain community, the realtor cannot accommodate the request. The realtor also can’t take into consideration the request to be located near a mosque. The realtor can’t even advertise that a listing is around the corner from a mosque.
Realtors must not answer questions about the ethnic make-up of a neighborhood. For example, don’t expect your realtor to show you homes in neighborhoods comprised primarily of African-Americans, Caucasians, Latino’s, American Indians or any other ethnicity or race. You must present these requests to your realtor.
In advertising a realtor must refrain from using words used to represent any protected classes. The following words are inappropriate and could violate Fair Housing laws. Do not ask your realtor to use these words:
• Section eight
• Couples
• Mothers
• Singles only
• Handicapped
• Bachelor apartment
• Seniors
• Married
• Mature
• Integrated
These are just a couple of the many words that are used. If you feel that what you are asking your realtor is at all discriminating, don’t even bother to ask.
Lastly, do not ask your realtor for crime statistics of an area. Smart realtors will direct you to the police department or other sources of information. Your realtor should never disclose crime statistics or say a neighborhood is a relatively safe place to live, even if the realtor believes this to be true.
What Are Realtor Designations?
Now you have a realtor. That realtor has probably mentioned belonging to certain realtor designations. You’re probably thinking, what does all this mean? Well, let’s examine what type of designations your realtor might belong to and what they mean.
GRI Graduate Realtor Institute
This designation is approved by approved by the National Association of Realtors and offered through state realtor associations, agents who desire a GRI designation must complete a minimum of 90 to 95 hours of coursework pertaining to the state that licenses them, and pass the exams. Education covers law, practice, finance, taxes, exchanges and more.
Other qualifications to obtain this designation include:
• Membership of the National Association of Realtors
• Membership of the state association of realtors
• Membership of the local board of realtors
E-PRO Certified Internet Professional
This is sponsored by the National Association of Realtors. E-PRO is an online course about using e-mal, navigating the Internet and incorporating digital services into the workplace. Realtors must pass an online exam.
ABR Accredited Buyer Representative
This is an online self-pace course for real estate agents who represent buyers as a buyer’s agent. Unlike exclusive buyer’s agents who never represent sellers, an agent who has earned this designation may elect to work as a listing agent or a buyer’s agent.
ACRE Accredited Consultant in Real Estate
This designation is offered through a private company formed by realtors, Accredited Consultant in Real Estate. Agents download the course book, read and take the exam online. This course teaches agents how to use a consulting approach versus a sales approach.
ACR Accredited Seller Representative
Offered through Realty U Online, this course is designed to improve a listing agent’s professionalism and refine the dimension of service to sellers. Agents can choose between online or in-class courses and must pass the exam.
The Federal Fair Housing was designed to prevent discrimination. The Fair Housing Act was created was contained in the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and changed by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. There are seven classes protected by the Fair Housing Act. They are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap and familial status.
Realtors cannot address some requests from their clients because that is against the law. For example, if a Muslim person asks a realtor to find a home close to a mosque in a certain community, the realtor cannot accommodate the request. The realtor also can’t take into consideration the request to be located near a mosque. The realtor can’t even advertise that a listing is around the corner from a mosque.
Realtors must not answer questions about the ethnic make-up of a neighborhood. For example, don’t expect your realtor to show you homes in neighborhoods comprised primarily of African-Americans, Caucasians, Latino’s, American Indians or any other ethnicity or race. You must present these requests to your realtor.
In advertising a realtor must refrain from using words used to represent any protected classes. The following words are inappropriate and could violate Fair Housing laws. Do not ask your realtor to use these words:
• Section eight
• Couples
• Mothers
• Singles only
• Handicapped
• Bachelor apartment
• Seniors
• Married
• Mature
• Integrated
These are just a couple of the many words that are used. If you feel that what you are asking your realtor is at all discriminating, don’t even bother to ask.
Lastly, do not ask your realtor for crime statistics of an area. Smart realtors will direct you to the police department or other sources of information. Your realtor should never disclose crime statistics or say a neighborhood is a relatively safe place to live, even if the realtor believes this to be true.
What Are Realtor Designations?
Now you have a realtor. That realtor has probably mentioned belonging to certain realtor designations. You’re probably thinking, what does all this mean? Well, let’s examine what type of designations your realtor might belong to and what they mean.
GRI Graduate Realtor Institute
This designation is approved by approved by the National Association of Realtors and offered through state realtor associations, agents who desire a GRI designation must complete a minimum of 90 to 95 hours of coursework pertaining to the state that licenses them, and pass the exams. Education covers law, practice, finance, taxes, exchanges and more.
Other qualifications to obtain this designation include:
• Membership of the National Association of Realtors
• Membership of the state association of realtors
• Membership of the local board of realtors
E-PRO Certified Internet Professional
This is sponsored by the National Association of Realtors. E-PRO is an online course about using e-mal, navigating the Internet and incorporating digital services into the workplace. Realtors must pass an online exam.
ABR Accredited Buyer Representative
This is an online self-pace course for real estate agents who represent buyers as a buyer’s agent. Unlike exclusive buyer’s agents who never represent sellers, an agent who has earned this designation may elect to work as a listing agent or a buyer’s agent.
ACRE Accredited Consultant in Real Estate
This designation is offered through a private company formed by realtors, Accredited Consultant in Real Estate. Agents download the course book, read and take the exam online. This course teaches agents how to use a consulting approach versus a sales approach.
ACR Accredited Seller Representative
Offered through Realty U Online, this course is designed to improve a listing agent’s professionalism and refine the dimension of service to sellers. Agents can choose between online or in-class courses and must pass the exam.
Search Engine Optimization Tips for the Small Business Owner
At the very start when you're planning your website, you need to think about search engine optimization. This is important because sooner or later, you would want your web pages to be shown on the first page of search results for your keywords so that you can get free targeted traffic. Here are some essential SEO tips for the small online business owners.
1. Your URL
Your website's domain name is important for ranking in the search engines. If you want to target for the words "coffee mugs" then it would be ideal if your domain contains these words.
With every web page you create, put the keywords as the file name for your web page. For example, /coffeemugs.html, /coffeemugsandcups.html
You will see that the names of your web pages helps your search engine rankings.
2. Title Tags
Title tags are what appears in your browser's window title right at the top. Don't put your company name in the title tag. Instead put your keywords and try to make sense of them. e.g. Coffee Mugs Coffee Cups
The keywords in the title tags will be seen as important by the search engines to rank your web page.
3. Links
Have links to other quality websites on your web pages. These help because they tell Google that you are providing good information to visitors and not just promoting your own website.
4. Quality Content (Text)
Have good content on your web pages that are focused with your keywords. The more text you have, the better it will do in the search results.
The internet is about information. People search for content that they are interested in. This is why in order for search engine optimization to be effective, your website must have a lot of content and targeted to your niche.
5. Images
If you have images on your website, you can turn them into keywords that will be noticed by the search engines. You do this by assigning tags to them. Basically you describe what the images are about.
So don't just put pretty pictures on your website. Make them help with your search engine optimization.
6. Anchor Text
The search engines will love your website if you have many other related websites linking to you.
To get ranked high for your keywords, you need other websites to link to yours with an anchor text. The anchor text will contain your keywords.
The more anchor text you have linked to your website, the more credit you will get from the search engines. At the end of the day, it is the number of links you get to your website which will make you win the search engine war.
With these search engine optimization tips, you should use them as soon as you start building your website. The reason is because search engine optimization takes a long time. You can't expect instant results.
The website that will rank at the top, is the one with the most quality content and the most amount of links from other authority websites. If you do get to rank as the top 3 for a competitive keyword, you will get an avalanche of free targeted traffic.
There are other techniques that will help you with your SEO such as writing press releases and articles. You need to do some further reading to understand them. For now, the 6 SEO tips mentioned in this article will help you get off to a good start.
1. Your URL
Your website's domain name is important for ranking in the search engines. If you want to target for the words "coffee mugs" then it would be ideal if your domain contains these words.
With every web page you create, put the keywords as the file name for your web page. For example, /coffeemugs.html, /coffeemugsandcups.html
You will see that the names of your web pages helps your search engine rankings.
2. Title Tags
Title tags are what appears in your browser's window title right at the top. Don't put your company name in the title tag. Instead put your keywords and try to make sense of them. e.g. Coffee Mugs Coffee Cups
The keywords in the title tags will be seen as important by the search engines to rank your web page.
3. Links
Have links to other quality websites on your web pages. These help because they tell Google that you are providing good information to visitors and not just promoting your own website.
4. Quality Content (Text)
Have good content on your web pages that are focused with your keywords. The more text you have, the better it will do in the search results.
The internet is about information. People search for content that they are interested in. This is why in order for search engine optimization to be effective, your website must have a lot of content and targeted to your niche.
5. Images
If you have images on your website, you can turn them into keywords that will be noticed by the search engines. You do this by assigning tags to them. Basically you describe what the images are about.
So don't just put pretty pictures on your website. Make them help with your search engine optimization.
6. Anchor Text
The search engines will love your website if you have many other related websites linking to you.
To get ranked high for your keywords, you need other websites to link to yours with an anchor text. The anchor text will contain your keywords.
The more anchor text you have linked to your website, the more credit you will get from the search engines. At the end of the day, it is the number of links you get to your website which will make you win the search engine war.
With these search engine optimization tips, you should use them as soon as you start building your website. The reason is because search engine optimization takes a long time. You can't expect instant results.
The website that will rank at the top, is the one with the most quality content and the most amount of links from other authority websites. If you do get to rank as the top 3 for a competitive keyword, you will get an avalanche of free targeted traffic.
There are other techniques that will help you with your SEO such as writing press releases and articles. You need to do some further reading to understand them. For now, the 6 SEO tips mentioned in this article will help you get off to a good start.
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