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In February of this year, three British schoolgirls from Bethnal Green, London, left the UK and flew out to Turkey, where they were last sighted preparing to cross over the border into Syria. It seems Shamima Begum, Amira Abase, both aged 15, and 16-year-old Kadiza Sultana had decided to join Islamic State. They were not the first British teenagers to do this, and as it rapidly became apparent, they were not the first school girls or young women from the UK to make this journey. In fact, one of their fellow classmates, 15-year-old Sharmeena Begum (no relation to Shamima), had made the very same trip just a few months before in December 2014.
However, something about this trio captured the media's attention in a way that Sharmeena's departure had not. Prior to the Bethnal Green girls leaving, it is estimated that between 50 and 60 girls and young women had left the UK in efforts to join Islamic State, yet none of these cases garnered quite the coverage sparked by these three girls from London. In looking at how the British media has portrayed these girls and their actions, we also need to ask why this story in particular captured the media's imagination – and in doing so, consider how the media shapes our understanding of radicalisation and the route to extremism, as this in turn potentially shapes the efficacy of responses to such behaviours.
Politics and the Perception of the Bethnal Green School Girls
Shamima, Amira and Kadiza left little evidence regarding what led them to make their decision. There were no notes or messages explaining their motivations, at least none that have been made public. The one scrap of a clue the girls did leave behind was a shopping list, setting out who needed to buy what and dealing with the logistics of crossing the Turkish-Syrian border. Vikram Dodd, writing in The Guardian, repeats the details of the list, as if looking for answers in the fact that "an epilator is to be purchased at £50, as are two sets of underwear for two girls at £12." While this list tells us that the girls were organised, that at least two people were involved in the planning (there were two sets of handwriting on the list) and, according to Tom Payne in The Daily Mail, the sum of money they decided they needed matches advice from Islamic State recruiters, it still can't tell us what drove the girls to make such a dramatic decision.
With so little to go on, the media are left to construct their own version of events, filling in the silence left by the girls with a cacophony of possible explanations. As in other reports covering British women and girls joining Islamic State, the fact the girls were doing well at school and hence had a promising future ahead of them is the crux of the problem for the media. Why, the logic goes, would girls with so much available to them choose "a life where they will have to marry a fighter selected for them, never step foot outside without him, and become a household drone doing chores restricted to women"? (Sue Reid, Daily Mail).
The explanations put forward by the press are both predictable and political. To varying degrees, the school the girls attended, the police and security services, the government, and the girls' families are all scrutinised and held accountable. While left-leaning journalism argues that a combination of cultural factors, normal teenaged behaviour and institutional failings led to the girls leaving for Syria, the conservative right turns to non-Western roots and habits, or the girls' innate natures (for example, Zahra and Salma Halane are labelled "the terror twins" by the Mail Online), and finds fault with the families rather than the authorities.
Regardless of political affiliations, the mainstream media explanations for the girls' actions repeat ideas, findings, and stereotypes explored in the rapidly swelling research library dedicated to the involvement of women and girls in extremist, militant or terrorist groups (see for example Bloom 2011; Victor 2004; Sjoberg & Gentry 2011; Gonzalez-Perez 2008). Romance or obsessive love; unhappy or traumatic domestic situation; brainwashing by charismatic man or – less often – woman; misguided ideas about women's rights in society or in the group; being a social misfit; being vulnerable, naive and easily manipulated. These are the most common reasons research lists for women becoming involved in extremist groups – and all of these are touched on in some way by the British media's portrayal of the Bethnal Green girls. And yet, what is absent here is the voice of the girls themselves. Without this, all else is speculative, and as Rajan has noted in her work on the media's representation of women suicide bombers, women's actions are "represented in ways that highlight them first and foremost as women, in line with common social ideologies about women . . . marked by the political ideologies of the nations/regions that produce them" (Rajan 2011, p.2). Thus, it is perhaps no surprise that the media finds the answers to the girls' actions embedded in Western cultural stereotypes about female behaviour – stereotypes which match the political agenda of a particular press.
This is not to say that we should dismiss these ideas as possible explanation; rather, it is to highlight that the media portrayal of the girls' decision is not necessarily offering us anything new empirically or objectively regarding their motives. However, there are some consistencies in the British media representation of the girls across the political spectrum, which immediately alert us to some of the fundamental assumptions that are being made in the way we understand extremism and radicalisation – which in turn underpin how we respond to such behaviour.
Failed Surveillance and the Fear of the Masses
Across the British media coverage of the Bethnal Green girls, there are two prominent consistencies. One is the repeated use of two images in relation to this story, and the other is the importance accorded to the role of social media in every account. Indeed, these two aspects are potentially connected, although not in a way that is immediately apparent.
Two images were used again and again in the coverage of Shamima, Amira and Kadiza. Both were stills from surveillance camera footage at Gatwick Airport, as the girls were leaving the UK. The first shows the three girls walking through the airport together prior to check-in (see image here). The second is in fact three different shots, each of one of the girls passing through border control security. However, these separate images have been placed alongside one another in a way that, at a glance, suggests the girls passed through the gates simultaneously, looking for all the world like a girl band (see image here). The grainy quality of the images, coupled with the overhead perspective immediately alerts the viewer to the fact that these are surveillance images rather than photo-journalist shots and so on one level, these images demonstrate security cameras achieving their goal: they have recorded and traced the girls' progress through Gatwick Airport. Yet the fact that these images are appearing in the media paradoxically also tells the viewer that there has been a failure in surveillance. If the supposed purpose of surveillance is to monitor in order to protect, be it through anticipating actions or intervention, these images are a poignant testimony to its failure: the CCTV cameras watched and recorded the girls' passage through the airport, through security and out of the UK – but it did not prevent them going.
But at the same time, these images work to justify this failure to the viewer, particularly in comparison to other images representing female Islamist extremism. For example, the Mail Online reproduced images tweeted by another British woman known to have joined Islamic State, Aqsa Mahmood, showing herself and other British women in their new life, decked out in full niqab and burqa. In these photographs, the women's commitment is visible, even if there is room for interpretation about to whom or what they are committed. By contrast, what we see in the image of the three friends strolling through Gatwick Airport is precisely just that – three teenaged girls, walking through an airport in the UK, looking like every other passenger passing beneath the cameras. In other words, these images show us that there is nothing to see; there are no outward signs of their intentions. These apparently radicalised girls passed as normal, and hence passed through security and out of the country under the watchful eye of security surveillance. As the media returns again and again to these images, the same question is being posed each time: if we can't see radicalism even when we're looking at it, how are we supposed to find it?
Arguably, this same anxiety emerges when it comes to discussions about the role social media played in the girls' decision. In both the case of Shamima and Amira, as well as other teenagers and young adults who have gone to Syria, it is clear that social media such as Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook and Ask.fm have all played a significant role in putting people in touch with members of Islamic State. Similarly, are all seen as part of what Sasha Havlicek describes in The Guardian as an "online communications strategy" on the part of Islamic State to target teenagers for radicalisation.
But these are forms of social media that almost everyone uses. In fact, it would be stranger if three teenage girls growing up in East London did not use them. Yet in the efforts by the media to explain the girls' motivations, the internet and social media in particular become conduits that allowed "shadowy ISIS extremists" to target the girls' iPhones and computers, while being 'obsessed' with your phone and being online all the time are sinister signs. However, as with the CCTV images, it is only hindsight that allows us to discern the exceptional from the average. When it emerged that Shamima had in fact contacted Aqsa Mahmood via Twitter, whose account was being monitored by counter-terrorist agencies in the UK, the Begum family lawyer demanded to know why "the family of that young girl do not have the customary knock on the front door" from the authorities. Again, surveillance had failed to do anything more than reveal, after the fact, that Shamima had asked to privately message Asqa on Twitter. Just as surveillance failed to detect the motives of the ordinary looking girls passing through the airport, so too did it fail to pick up the one tweet among the chatter of the internet that would result in an individual Twitter user taking radical action.
Anxiety and Mass Communication
Ultimately, this interrelated concern with the power of social media and the failure of surveillance is caught up with anxieties about mass culture: how do we spot the exceptional or the dangerous when it looks and operates like the rest of mass culture? If social media had this effect on these girls, what effect is it having on other users? How do we control or respond to the potential impact something as tenacious and pervasive as online media has on its unparalleled mass audience?
Although the terminology may be relatively new, these anxieties about communication with the masses are not. Work such as Laqueur and Alexander's The Terrorism Reader (Laqueur & Alexander 1987) demonstrates that people have been concerned about the influence of messages communicated to mass audiences since the Ancient Greeks. Schlesinger et al. note that when the telegraph became widely used, people feared that the ability for news to travel rapidly would lead to "imitation effects", with audiences replicating the newsworthy behaviour (Schlesinger et al. 1983, p.141). From the 1960s onwards, television has been given an increasingly central role in debates around terrorism and extremism, in a manner that assumes "an easily-persuaded, irrational mass audience, highly susceptible to televised propaganda" (Schlesinger et al. 1983, p.146), from which the critic is always exempt. Perhaps nothing exemplifies this fear quite as well as the decision by the British government to ban the broadcasting of Gerry Adam's voice between 1988 and 1994, meaning that while images of the Sinn Féin leader could be aired, his words were voiced by actors – as if his voice alone was enough to terrorize or corrupt a vulnerable mass audience.
What we are seeing in the British media coverage of the Bethnal Green girls, then, are more traditional forms of broadcast and print media expressing the same anxieties about new media that were once expressed about themselves. But just watching television has not turned entire audiences into terrorists, so we need to question making too straightforward a connection between social media and radicalisation. As Brigitte Nacos' insightful reading of fandom as a means for understanding the teenagers' attraction to Islamic State suggests, the fact that so few people have decided to act on what they see online tells us that social media alone is not enough to lead to such radical shifts in behaviour. This is not to suggest that we should dismiss the idea that media forms impact the way audiences think and behave – indeed, as people like Schlesinger et al and Zulaika and Douglass argue (Schlesinger et al. 1983; Zulaika & Douglass 1996), the media representations of extremism and terrorism play a huge role in shaping the way not only the public, but politicians and researchers understand these actions. It is precisely because the mainstream media is crucial in how we construct the extremist that we need to be alert to trends and assumptions underpinning media representations. If we want to formulate an effective response to extremism and terrorism, we need to make sure we are responding to the specific factors that actually contribute to these choices, rather than to more generalised, persistent cultural anxieties that are caught up in the representation of the story. In other words, we need to respond to the facts, not to phantoms of our own making.
Responding to Radicalisation
So how does contextualising the representation of extremism and terrorism in this way help us to better understand the role different media play? First, it forces us to consider the specific influence different forms of media may have, rather than allowing us to rely on age-old stereotypes and assumptions about new media. For example, the language of 'followers', 'following' and 'join us' permeates social media in a way that is not present in other media forms, so perhaps this is one distinguishing feature of its impact. Second, it means we have to recognise that fears about mass influence lead to overinflated claims for the power of the media, which blindside us to some of the other very specific factors that contribute to a particular viewer or user responding to this content in a radical way. Ignoring the fact that the vast majority of viewers and users are not driven to make these choices risks leaving important contributing contexts unexamined.
Finally, being alert to the distinction between cultural fears and empirical fact is vital for protecting the very mass audience that generates these anxieties – protecting us from extremism, and from efforts designed to protect us. Rather than allowing us to straightforwardly accept that social media is now a space for non-lethal warfare, that needs to be patrolled and controlled by armies, censors, and surveillance teams, recognising that there is a specific set of factors that lead to radicalisation complicates the assumption that mass response is the answer to extremist behaviour.
Paying close attention to the specificities and nuances of a context that lead people to perceive and respond to things in particular ways is precisely the kind of subtlety the mainstream media struggles to represent. After all, while complexity makes good research papers, it does not make good headlines. Contextualising and analysing the media portrayals of these behaviours ensures we continue to add in this layer of complexity – and will ultimately help us produce more effective strategies for dealing with radicalisation.
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Marketing teams are finding more ways to include emojis than just using them in emails and tweets. Companies are incorporating emojis in a number of campaigns, to create stronger brand engagement with their target audience, appear more relatable, and create interest in their online campaigns. Many companies are using emojis online to generate buzz about upcoming events or products. Marketing professionals understand that creating ways to get the public excited about your brand means creating opportunities for your audience promote your brand themselves.
Big brands such as Saturday Night Live and Burger King are two of many companies that have created custom emojis to create brand engagement and promote excitement about an event. In commemoration of their 40th anniversary, Saturday Night Live created a free app containing episode clips, music videos, and most notably, an installable emoji keyboard containing custom SNL themed emojis. Considering SNL's cult-like following that spans several generations, this was a genius idea that proved to be very popular. Similarly, to announce the return a new product, chicken fries, Burger King released a custom chicken fries themed emoji keyboard that was available for download and use by the public.
An example of creative use of emojis in a social media campaign is Domino's tweet-to-order system. By simply creating an online account, users are able to order a pizza by simply tweeting the pizza emoji to Domino's. This not only makes Domino's stand out among competitors by making ordering from them an easier and quicker process, but it also makes them appear fun and quirky. Following the quirky theme, Domino's also went on a streak of only replying to tweets with only the pizza emoji and punctuation. Sure, many people were probably annoyed by this, but it was successful in bringing Domino's into conversation as well as creating a stronger bond between their own brand and the pizza emoji.
In Puerto Rico, Coca-Cola registered URL's for every emoji that communicated happiness. Associating their brand with happiness is nothing new, but Coca-Cola found new way to do so through the use of emojis.
Taco Bell used emojis to appear relatable to their audience by showing them that they care about the same things as them. About a year ago Taco Bell launched a petition on change.org as well as an online campaign and T-shirts rallying supporters for their mission to get a taco emoji added to the standard keyboard. Thousands of people not only signed the petition but also took up the cause themselves posting on social media about their desire for a taco emoji. This was a success, with the public tweeting phrases like "Tacos are love, tacos are life" Taco Bell had created an online conversation with themselves in the centre. It was also successful in associating the Taco Bell brand with an emoji before it was even released. It is noteworthy to add that a taco emoji appeared in the emoji keyboard with most recent iPhone update.
Another creative example of creating brand engagement through emojis was Miracle-Gro's Springmoji Garden campaign. The campaign encouraged public participation in "planting" a virtual garden. The Springmoji site used an emoji-tracker that added a plant to the site's "garden" every time a user tweeted one of the 12 plant-based emojis alongside the #springmoji hashtag. The campaign was used to reach out to a younger audience get the public excited about gardening regardless of their weather conditions.
The World Wildlife Foundation launched an emoji-based campaign that generated donations. The #EndangeredEmoji campaign worked by using the fact that 17 of the available animal emojis can be used to represent real endangered species. The campaign allowed those who wished to donate to their cause to sign up to donate 0.10 euros (about 11 cents) every time they used one of the 17 endangered animal emojis.
Using emojis in a campaign can be highly effective, but be warned, emojis may not be appropriate for every brand or every brand's target market. These campaigns worked well as they targeted millennials, but even campaigns targeted to this group could be unsuccessful. Improper use of emojis could be detrimental, and overusing emojis can be interpreted as downright insulting to the audience. Over use of emojis can also make a piece of communication appear spammy and not be taken seriously. Similarly, overusing emojis can make a message confusing. Take a look at this announcement by Chevy. Although Chevy later released a decoder to help their audience decipher the message I personally have no desire to figure out what the message said. Emojis are effective because they are easy to understand so making them extra-complicated seems to be an counter-intuitive.
There are many more companies that are choosing to employ emojis in their marketing campaigns. Keep your eyes peeled for new and creative ways that emojis are being used!


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Mao and the Communists took control of China and turned it into a military power. India split into three countries—India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Japan and the "Asian Tigers" became economic powerhouses. Australia and New Zealand have drawn closer to Asia. The following will be discussed in this chapter: Communist China, independent states in Asia, Japan and the Pacific.
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We found the longitude of Port Royal bay, in this island, as settled by Captain Wallis, who discovered it on the 9th of June, 1767, to be within half a degree of the truth. We found Point Venus, the northern extremity of the island, and the eastern point of the bay, to lie in the longitude of 149°13', this being the mean result of a great number of observations made upon the spot. The island is surrounded by a reef of coral rock, which forms several excellent bays and harbours, some of which have been particularly described, where there is room and depth of water...
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The whole of this chapter contains an original record, being a distinct narrative of the discovery of America by COLUMBUS, written by his own son, who accompanied him in his latter voyages. It has been adopted into the present work from the Collection of Voyages and Travels published at London in 1704, by Awnsham and John Churchill, in four volumes folio; in which it is said to have been translated from the original Italian of Don Ferdinand Columbus, expressly for the use of that work.
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Twelve months have now elapsed since the first half volume of this work was offered to the public. The favourable reception it has experienced gives the Editor reason to hope that he has fulfilled the engagements which he came under at its first appearance, and is a powerful inducement to continue his utmost exertions to preserve and improve the character of the work.
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The 10th of April, 1613, the Spanish commandant sent me a message, requesting me to stop till the next morning, when he would visit me along with the sergeant-major of Ternate, who had arrived with a letter from Don Jeronimo de Sylva, allowing them to trade with me for different things of which they were in want, and to satisfy me in what I had requested; wherefore I resolved to stop a while longer, to see if we could do any good. Expecting Don Fernando next day, according to promise, and hearing nine guns from their fort, we supposed he was coming: But it proved...
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One Year Anniversary Celebration! We take an exclusive world first look at Taiwan's Weather Girls and close in on the secrets to their popularity!
"Weather Girls" is a net program produced by Taiwan Internet Broadcaster, Next TV. Cute Tawainese girls present the weather in Monthly themes and costumes, occasionally mixing in Japanese which makes for a highly popular program.
This time, we caught up with the "Weather Girls" this August as they celebrate their one year anniversary, getting a world first exclusive interview. We were successful in getting an interview with the programs original creator and current director, Lester, and also took a Behind the Scenes look to give you a close up on the Taiwanese approach to "Kawaii"!!
"Introducing Cute Taiwanese Girls" – The motivation behind "Weather Girls"
getnews : Congratulations on your one year anniversary!
Lester : In the beginning, I wanted to make a program that featured cute girls from Taiwan. I wanted to introduce many different girls, in an easy, watchable daily approach. Taking this into account, I thought a weather report in this style would work.
getnews : What was your motivation in coming up with, and creating such a unique weather report?
Lester : In the beginning, I wanted to make a program that featured cute girls from Taiwan. I wanted to introduce many different girls, in an easy, watchable daily approach. Taking this into account, I thought a weather report in this style would work.
getnews : So the real objective wasn't to make a weather program.
Lester : That's correct. Come on, are you really watching our program for news about the weather!?
getnews : Honestly, you're right. We're not watching the weather, our eyes are fixed on the girls!
Lester : I thought so! (Laughing). The weather report was just a means for us to get a daily program together, with the opportunity to show off different girls each day. Currently, we only report on the weather in Taiwan and America, but in the near future we want to add the Japanese weather so we can increase our audience, and maybe even add Thailand and other places around the world.
Expressing "Kawaii" in Taiwan by featuring Japan
getnews : Even if you don't have Japanese weather reports in your program, there are many "Weather Girls" fans in Japan. The reason we think "Weather Girls" has popularity in Japan, is the use of the girl's occasional Japanese within the program. Why did you think to include Japanese language in a program that reports on the weather in Taiwan and the US?
Lester : The Japanese language used in the program is not intended for the Japanese audience, rather, it let's us show the girls in cute way.
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CARACAS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Spain's Repsol plans to invest $4 billion from now until 2022 in its various oil and gas projects in Venezuela, state-oil company PDVSA said on Friday.
Repsol and PDVSA have a joint venture that runs mature oil fields in the east and west of the OPEC member nation that produce about 40,000 barrels per day.
The Spanish company also works with PDVSA in an offshore natural gas project and is a key part of a consortium seeking to tap Venezuela's vast Orinoco extra heavy crude belt.
Repsol Venezuela official Cosme Vargas told a conference the planned investment in Venezuela should raise production to 100,000 bpd by 2022, PDVSA quoted him as saying. (Writing by Andrew Cawthorne)


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I plan to go.I bet it is Virginia somewhere.
My guess, and only a wag, is Snowshoe Mountain
The Pisga inn Looks like a great spot. hwy 276 would be awesome if they would pave that damn thing. More bumps than pimples on a teenager face It is said that the rally will be held east of the mississippi River but not too far east, so now I am thinking more west of VA or NC or even WVJust a few more weeks and we will see. No matter, my butt will be there God willing and the creek don't rise. Hell let the creek rise, be a good reason to get the hell out of here MOB, you plan on going Be good to see you again.
DEFINATLY planning on the SilverDammit rally, having owned one, and currently the newer gen II It all depends on the location and timing of work.... this year was out for a L/D rally, next year I'll have vacation accrued.... and Momma won't be working next year during the rally season....heheheheheh
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$400,000 Available for Hudson River Estuary Communities
New York Ag Connection - 06/11/2019
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos Monday announced that $400,000 in new competitive grant funding is now available to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary design and improve recreational access and enhance education for people of all ages and abilities.
"This funding supports Governor Cuomo's important investments to create new and expanded recreation opportunities for people of all abilities and provide increased access to New York's natural resources," Commissioner Seggos said. "New York's investments in our Hudson River Estuary programs support local communities to create a more sustainable environment while increasing resiliency to extreme weather and flooding."
Hudson River Estuary Access
Approximately $200,000 is available for projects to provide new or improved accessibility at new or existing access sites for boating, fishing, swimming, and/or wildlife-dependent recreation along the shoreline of the Hudson River Estuary. This funding may be used to support development of plans, purchase of equipment, and/or construction of physical improvements. The minimum grant award is $10,500, and the maximum grant amount is $50,000.
River Education
Approximately $200,000 is available to support projects to enhance education about the estuary along the tidal waters of the Hudson and make opportunities to learn about the Hudson River Estuary more accessible. The funding may be used to design, equip and/or construct educational facilities (including signage, exhibits, and river-focused art installations), support development of plans or curriculum, purchase of equipment, and/or development of web sites or mobile phone apps. The minimum grant award is $10,500, and the maximum grant amount is $40,000.
The deadline for applications is August 14, 2019, at 3 p.m. Requests for Applications (RFAs) for "River Education" and "River Access" are available online through the NYS Grants Gateway. The Grants Gateway is a web-based grant management system that streamlines the way grants are administered by the State of New York. All grant applicants, including government agencies and not-for-profit corporations, must be registered in the NYS Grants Gateway to be eligible to apply for any state grant opportunity. Not-For-Profit applicants are required to "prequalify" in the Grants Gateway system. For more information about Grants Gateway, please visit the Grants Management website or contact the Grants Gateway Team at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
General questions about the Hudson River Estuary grants application process may be directed to Susan Pepe, DEC's Estuary Grants Manager, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-3506; email@example.com. A description of the grant and application process and the RFA document is available on the DEC website. The grants are provided through the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and will be administered by DEC's Hudson River Estuary Program. To date, the Hudson River Estuary Program has awarded 525 grants totaling more than $21 million.
In the 2019-2020 State Budget, Governor Cuomo sustained the record-high EPF at $300 million for the fourth year in a row, providing funding for open space conservation, parkland stewardship, and other environmental protection projects, including grants to reduce flooding and restore the Hudson River Estuary.
The Hudson River Estuary Program helps people enjoy, protect, and revitalize the Hudson River and its valley. Created in 1987, the program focuses on the tidal Hudson and its adjacent watershed from the dam at Troy to the Verrazano Narrows in New York City.
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5 best VR video lessons to engage your students in the classroom
Digital media is a powerful tool in the 21st-century classroom, and for many teachers, virtual reality is the latest tech to make the list. Here are five of the best 360-degree VR video lessons from Discovery Educator Network that you can use in your classroom today. You can access each of these diverse and engaging experiences through a VR headset if you have one — but for the budget-conscious, you can also use just a regular computer browser.
Racing Extinction: From Fishing to Ecotourism
This video takes students to Isla Mujeres, a Mexican island community that's moving from fishing as their primary way of life and income to leveraging tourist interest, which allows them to support themselves and preserve their ocean habitat.
Lesson activity: Pair this video with Discovery Educator Network's learning strategy "3 Truths … 1 Lie," which teaches students key ideas and details.
Seeker: The West and Africa's Growing Middle Class
In this lesson, students learn about life for Africa's middle class, which is often ignored in Western media coverage that focuses instead solely on war and famine.
Lesson activity: Try DEN's learning strategy "Multiple Perspectives," which helps students understand point of view and purpose.
America's Civil War: Desertion
This video transports students back in time to the American Civil War to discuss desertion, a common act among soldiers due to the draft and harsh conditions they faced.
Lesson activity: Evaluate the choice to desert with "Step Inside," an activity where students consider a topic from multiple perspectives.
Jump into the Unknown
Show students the power of nature in a way they've never seen before. Drop into a 400-foot canyon and experience a mind-blowing pendulum swing between the cliffs.
Learning activity: Try DEN's "Six Word Story," where students can practice summarizing and selective word choice.
Harley and the Davidsons: Enter the Motordrome
Re-create a motordrome race from the early 1900s Industrial Revolution, where "dangerous stunts" took on a whole different meaning than entertainment today.
Learning activity: "Paper Slide" focuses on retelling a story or concept through video by narrowing in on key points and support evidence.


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Two Legs – "Vemod EP"
London is brimming with talented musicians so it's nice when you come across one that stands out from the rest. This next artist is a budding producer/songwriter named Tim Levy going by the moniker of Two Legs. His new EP, 'Vemod,' dropped yesterday via the Limbs imprint. He has a history of playing in various indie bands and those connections are very much a part of this new project that incorporates electronic productions that have those dance worthy qualities we crave. The result is something that resides in left field dance music with raw indie and ambient moments. Check out the full EP stream after the jump!


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Apple has succeeded in holding the price of a single song download at around 99 cents per song, but Amazon and other sites have let record labels experiment with pricing based on popularity and other factors.
If this continues, legal bargain hunters willing to forgo the ultimate bargain of downloading music without permission or payment have quite the useful tool in DownloadShopper, a price comparison site for song and album downloads.
Our screenshot shows how this site could save you money on music. A search for Radiohead's In Rainbows album reveals that Amazon is only charging $5 for the album, for which Apple is asking $9.99, Wal-Mart $9.22. We checked these prices against those the actual stores and they proved accurate.
Companies such as Cnet and Pricegrabber developed price comparison engines for hardware years ago, and we've wondered why nobody bothered to do the same with digital music. Now that someone has – possibly because the lessening emphasis on DRM has made it possible to shop around – we decided to catch up with its creator for a quick e-mail interview to find out how he did it and what he'as noticed about digital music pricing so far.
Eliot Van Buskirk, Wired.com: How much variation have you found between the stores in general? What percentage of music would you say has differing prices on the various sites?
Matt Brucker, DownloadShopper: As far as the variation in prices between the stores, I haven't really done any statistical analysis on my search results. I've mainly been focused on getting the search engine to work and presenting the results as accurately and user-friendly as possible.
Anecdotally, I can tell you my impressions of the three sites have been that iTunes has only flat-rate pricing (obviously) of 99 cents per track, but a much larger catalog than Amazon or Walmart. Amazon has the second largest catalog. Their individual track prices range from
79-99 cents, and they seem to be especially competitive on whole album prices. I am particularly impressed with Amazon's weekly special of $5
albums by major mainstream artists. That's one of the specials I feature on my [RSS-enabled] "Hot Deals" page. This week I'm showing 10 albums, but I think their usual is 5 $5 albums per week. Amazon had a black Friday special of 50 albums for $5. Amazon also has hundreds of free tracks
(top 25 and a link on my deals page). Walmart has the smallest catalog, but with single track prices of 74-94 cents, they tend to undercut the other two sites when available.
One important thing for me was to indicate DRM-free music, specifically iTunes Plus. Long before I thought of building this site, I would compare between iTunes and Amazon, and all other things being equal, I would pick the one which was in a DRM-free format. This might become moot, as I hear iTunes recently expanded "Plus" to all their major record labels; it may soon become the standard for them.
Wired.com: How often does the system update, and how does it gather the prices?
MB: The stores are queried in real-time for your search term, after which the results have to be merged and sorted. This is why some searches with a large volume of results can take several seconds to retrieve your results.
Wired.com: What sort of barriers are there in terms of expanding this to cover more stores, or is it worth it?
MB: I definitely would like to add more stores if they provide a comparable level of service to the big three. "Comparable level of service" meaning non-subscription based, pay-per-download, and offering availability across the major platforms. When I present search results, I don't want to have to caveat each price point and say "only on Windows" or "WMA only" or "subscription required,"
etc. Rhapsody's new MP3 store almost makes the cut, but they only offer the Windows platform; I'm sure it will be a matter of time before they add more compatibility, but in the meantime I don't think shoppers are missing much since they also have a fairly limited library and only a 99c-per-track price point. Most other online stores operate on a subscription model, so I obviously can't compare track-for-track the best deal. The user should be able to trust that they are comparing apples to apples, more or less. In the long run, I think the DRM-free download model will win thanks to price competition (hopefully made possible by my site).
Wired.com: Are you in talks with any music sites to integrate DownloadShopper there? Lots of them link to Amazon, iTunes and/or Wal-Mart, and this would give them a way to offer the lowest price – seems like they might be interested.
MB: [This] is something I haven't thought of. What you're describing sounds like some sort of web services API. The primary way I hope to make money on the site is from affiliate commissions from Amazon, iTunes and Walmart. Most music sites (blogs, for example) make money the same way whenever they link to a store's song download. Taking away their commission or splitting it would dilute the earnings of both of our sites. It's an idea that would take some thought.
One of my ambitions for the site is to add video downloads and e-books eventually (hence "DownloadShopper" and not "MP3Shopper" or some variant). A lot of this depends on more standardization in these categories, for the reasons I stated two paragraphs ago. With videos it remains to be seen, especially for price comparison purposes, whether subscription (Netflix) or pay-per-use (Amazon and iTunes) will be the dominant business model. For e-books it's a question of standardization of hardware. I have a lot to learn yet about these areas.


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What's the problem with my S2 IS?
after one year I decided to use my Canon S2 IS, but I noticed every time I took picture, it was completely black,
so I thought maybe it's a stuck shutter problem.I took many pictures (and also hit the camera several times with my hand) and
suddenly the problem went away. But this time when I take pictures it acts in a strange way.I don't know if there's a problem
with it's lens or sensor or it's dirty or something else?! I put some pictures here, so you may be able to help me with this.
Can I repair it myself? I'm in a hurry and should get it fixed in 2 or 3 days and no camera repair shop or anything else is around here.
Thank you for your help
note:all pictures are directly from camera and they are cropped to reduce size
indoor-fluorescent lamp-automatic: you see horizental lines
indoor-fluorescent lamp-Aperture Priority(same as above but with aperture more than 5.0):green tint and those lines
outdoor-sunny day-automatic:it's like camera can't recognize the amount of light: overexposure and maybe the lines
but sometimes in ideal conditions (light) it can take good pictures!?
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Looks like a sensor problem or the image capture circuitry. Given the advanced age of the camera it is probably not worth fixing - sorry. That said, you should check to see if Canon has any recalls going for that problem. I don't think they do but it is worth checking. They fixed my S1 IS with a dead sensor for free last year - not bad support for a 7 year old camera!
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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – With President Donald Trump signature on an executive order to keep the detention camps housing detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, open, members of our local military will continue to be deployed to support that mission.
News4Jax was allowed to tour the detention camps at GTMO in March of 2015, and with Trump's signature, which reverses former President Barak Obama's plan to close the controversial camps, we want to share some of our never-before-seen video and never-before-heard interviews from those who know first-hand what it is like to be deployed there.
Inside Guantanamo Bay
From talking with people in the local community, we found much of what people think about when they hear the words "Guantanamo Bay," is attributed to the original outdoor Camp X-Ray. They also remember hearing or reading about enhanced interrogations of detainees or waterboarding.
We can tell you after spending four days at GTMO, the detention facilities are now indoor and modernized, and we saw guards -- including some from Northeast Florida -- taking care of detainees with the standards they uphold.
"I think the important takeaway that I want the folks in Jacksonville to understand is: What we're operating is in complete compliance with U.S. and federal laws," said Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad, who was the Commander of Joint Task Force, Guantanamo when we were there nearly three years ago.
"It's modern. It's state of the art. As you look around, these facilities are as good as they get and they're modeled after similar facilities in the United States," he explained.
Joint Task Force Guantanamo is a separate entity from Naval Station Guantanamo. Mission areas for the JTF detention operations encompass supporting war crimes investigations -- and can mean intelligence gathering for the safety and security of both detainees and personnel working in the different facilities.
Cozad has now moved on from that position at GTMO, but while there, he took us on a tour of both the medium and maximum security facilities.
"Our primary charge is safe, legal, transparent and humane custody of the detainees who are housed here," Cozad said.
Camp 6, the medium security-style detention facility, is communal. Detainees are able to eat and pray together, they have greater access to outdoor recreation areas, as well as access to books, movies, and video games.
Camp 5 is a maximum security camp, with detainees housed there considered the most dangerous. Because of their status, they are more limited to the activities they can do.
At its peak, there were about 800 detainees at GTMO. When we were there in 2015, that number was down to 122. Currently, there are 41.
We spoke to guards there, who the military would not let us identify for security reasons, who told us no matter how the detainees treat them, they always do their work humanly and with pride -- despite what people on the outside may think.
"You can't react, that's the problem. If you react they are going to see that and feed off that. That's their whole goal. They're trying to mess with us and everything else. You have got to keep a professional with them at all times. You can't let them get in your head," said a soldier from Orange Park.
Leaders admit, a deployment to GTMO can be challenging.
"The detainees will manufacture, that's as good a word as I can figure, their bodily fluids. Whether its urine, vomit, blood, semen, feces, and use that to try and throw that on the guards," explained Col. David E. Heath, the commander of the Joint Detention Group at the time we were there.
"It's very mentally challenging," a soldier from St. Augustine told us. "Just the stuff that we have to deal with. Getting splashed and all of the stuff inside the facility. It's very mentally tasking."
Despite that, these men and woman who are tasked to provide security and care for the detainees are proud of the job they do and the uniform they wear.
"I am in the United States Army. I wouldn't have it any other way. I say to myself and my wife reminds me all the time, I could be making so much more money if I get out and get a state job. But I want to be able to wear the uniform and serve my county. That's what I am here for. I am very proud of my country. I am very proud of the United States," said a soldier from Gainesville, who was on his second deployment to GTMO.
"I would say the best thing about being here is pretty much walking out of here, holding our heads up high knowing that we did our mission and we did it honorably, maintaining discipline," he added.
Heath told us that while he was in charge of the camps, he never had one guard react or try to retaliate to any aggression from detainees.
"I have approximately 1,400 soldiers from all three components of the Army. Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and active duty, the regular Army," Heath said.
He told us the men and women under his command don't deserve scorn for the images and accusations that surfaced years ago with Camp X-Ray, and he commends the members of the Joint Task Force for rising above what others may not be able to tolerate.
"They teach the importance of self-discipline, and what are the effects of losing control. Things that happen here, quickly get to the White House," Heath explained. "So we emphasize that, the importance of self-control, self-discipline and professionalism."
Liaison to detainees
There is a liaison for detainees who are being held at GTMO. We interviewed that person, "Zak," who goes by Zak only for security reasons. He described to us the need for cultural understanding and how it improves compliance and safety for everyone.
"If I were to summarize my job, it would be, just to be the middle man," he said.
Zak is a naturalized American citizen and his role as "middle man" means protecting the detainees and members of the military assigned there.
"To help the military understand the detainee's culture and religion," said Zak.
He said many Americans don't understand the culture surrounding Muslims, and many of the terror suspects detained at Guantanamo Bay practice that faith
"I have access to all the military personnel, all the way down. I have access to the detainees. What I do when I meet with the detainees, I bring whatever they're saying to me, and filter. Say, 'Okay, this is what they're saying.'"
Zak works to translate cultural needs and differences. Based on our conversation with him, it also sounds like he filters out any manipulative tactics from anyone. He told us he works to accomplish the mission statement for the JTF -- which is safe, humane care of detainees.
"The humane part is what I get involved with, which is, okay, what's important to them? What's important to them is eating together, praying together, what kind of TV stations can we bring to them, what kind of media material, newspapers and other things," he said about his job at GTMO.
Zak said when he started in 2005, there were about 575 detainees. As we mentioned, when we visited in March of 2015, there were 122. He said he found the key to peaceful relationships with the detainees has been offering mental and physical stimulation.
"Since we have managed to keep their minds stimulated, their hands busy, keep their time full, they've tended to keep the guard force alone. Just respect the guard force and not assault them. Yes, we still have 10 percent of the detainees we're busy with 90 percent of the time. We will never be able to change them," Zak explained.
One of the camps at GTMO stores a library. Detainees get a certain amount of limited media to view or use when they are non-compliant. But, when they follow the rules, Zak said they get more independence and opportunities to learn -- even to express themselves through art. He said that expression shows a change.
"When they go to class and start drawing, like at the beginning, they used to just draw military stuff, and wars and weapons and everything. Now, they start drawing buildings and life and everything."
We want to add, during the four days we were at GTMO, everyone knew there were conversations about possibly closing the detention facilities for good. At the time, the leaders would not share their personal feelings about the issue, but did say they all felt GTMO is a valuable national security asset.


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Julian GormanHead of Asia Pacific at GSMA
Julian is a global telecommunications executive with over 20 years of experience working in the mobile industry leading group and operator business transformation initiatives and establishing new digital business opportunities. He has pioneered new business and innovation in mature and emerging markets across Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia with industry leaders including Vodafone, MTN and Ooredoo. He has always been at the forefront of establishing partnerships and disrupting conventional business models including launching award-winning startup programs in Indonesia and Myanmar. He has been recognized for his innovation in digital women, health and agriculture services with industry awards and grants. He now leads the GSMA APAC team engaging CxO leaders across the region to optimize member participation and commitment to GSMA programs while providing a trusted channel for exchange of ideas, priorities, and focus. Julian has degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Law from Australia and is now based in Hong Kong.


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James Nokise: Talk A Big Game
James Nokise is the comedian you go see every year at Fringe. He's the reliable Thursday night pick up, like a cup of hot chocolate, that is warm, smooth…and also original and thought provoking and completely hilarious.
This year, James returns with a slightly less 'intense' routine- departing from his usually strong political and social commentaries- to deliver a light-hearted critique on some of our favourite sports.
He covers everything from New Zealand female shot-put Olympians to the risqué gameplay of Dennis Rodman in the 1990s NBA.
Even with a small crowd, James fills the room with a positive energy, honesty and a self- awareness that is hard to find in amongst the frills and dramatic pauses of other Fringe productions.
He is a bloke's bloke, capable of covering the hard topics without sounding in genuine or lecture-y and creates a forum that every sports fan will be gushing over for days.
A personal highlight was his indicting opinions on the brutality of mixed netball – we all know and hate a bitchy Wing Defence.
What is most original about the performance is the undeniable positivity and appreciation James carries for some of our favourite sporting stars.
He departs from the tried and tested comedic ploy of mocking and teasing beloved public figures to instead glorify them for their achievements both on and off the field.
Instead, it's us as the audience that deserve to be mocked for ever doubting Serena Williams' capacity to win a Grand Slam while pregnant or questioning the relevance of the beloved New Zealand haka.
As always, James hits a home run (sports joke haha) with a poignant poke at our unwavering love of sports in combination with lightning fast retorts to the interjecting audience.
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Best Hair Dryers Whatever the Budget - 2020 UK Guide
For most women and even some men, using a hair dryer in their daily routine is essential, so to find the Best Hair Dryer whatever the budget is important to us all.
Not only are hairdryers used to dry your hair but quite often they are used to style your hair. you can to straighten it or curl it all whilst drying your hair.
Many people make the mistake of thinking a hair dryer is just a hairdryer, right? It just dries your hair, well until you have tried one of our top founded hair dryers then you will realise how much you have been missing out.
Yes, the quality really does matter trust me. Speed, durability and reducing frizz makes your experience of drying your hair all that different.
I want to find you the best hair dryer whatever your budget for 2018 but also considering which are best for the money.
Everyone has their unique price range so I have reviewed many from a range of prices. Cheapest to the most expensive but all great value for money and worth the investment.
Key Things to Look for When Buying Your Budget Dryer
Professional VS Retail -
There are two different styles of hair dryers, you have professional and retail.
Both have their benefits as to why each may suit your hairs needs better.
Professional blow dryers are designed to dry your hair quicker, increase your hairs volume and give it style in a matter of minutes.
What's more is that professional hair dryers are made with higher quality material to make them last longer for Salon use which means they are more durable than the retail type dryer.
The estimated working life in hours for a professional dryer is around 2,000 hours.
When looking at the difference, with the retail hair dryers they are much more affordable and a much more lightweight option as they are made from different materials.
This is fine if your not ready to part with the best part of £200 for a professional dryer.
The working life or a retail dryer is somewhat different to a professional as it will only last around 500 hours so around a quarter which shows in the difference in price.
Just because a retail dryer is cheaper doesn't mean it doesn't get the job done.
There are many different designs and features in the standard dryer like a travel hair dryer which you don't get in the professional as you wouldn't get the power needed for a salon so there are some benefits from the retail styles.
It all boils down to how much you are willing to spend on this product. Either way no matter the budget I want to find you the best hair dryer whatever the budget for the best value of money.
Wattage -
When looking at the correct wattage to use on your hair it should be 1,300 and above, to make sure you get the best results.
The higher the Watts the quicker it will dry your hair.
We all know how much of a tedious task drying your hair is at the best of times so choosing one over 1,300 is the best choice.
It is said in some reviews that it is necessary to go as high as 1,800 watts if you have longer hair, this could cause damage if going this high when it's not needed.
Remember if you have thick curly tougher locks then the higher option will work great for your hair.
Heats -
The best hair dryers whatever the money of 2017 are not only there to remove the moisture and water out of your hair but to improve the appearance and shine of your hair.
There are general settings for different common types of heat settings used which are all aimed for different hair types, some brands even combine the different heat settings to get the best results.
There are also different materials that the dryers are made from which give different results so below are the different options.
Ceramic Blow Dryers –
ceramic hair dryers help to retain moisture in your hair by removing the water from your hair.
Ionic Blow Dryers –
Ionic blasts negative ions and quickly breaks down the water droplets and allows your hair to dry a lot quicker.
Tourmaline Dryers –
Think of tourmaline dryers as ionic blowers on steroids as it throws out even more negative ions and are coated in a special mineral which helps to dry your hair with a better outcome.
Infrared dryers -
If a dryer's billed as infrared, this means it uses longer energy wavelengths to penetrate the hair and dry it from the inside out.
Titanium –
Titanium is used to distribute heat evenly and keep the temperate even. Although it is normally used on hotter dryers so would not be recommend for damaged hair.
Weight -
Weight is a very important factor when considering which dryer to purchase. We all know how much our arms ache from drying our hair especially those of us who have a crazy amount of thick hair.
Professional salon type hair dryers are normally a lot heavier than the average blower because of the motors in them.
Although we would all like to choose the top salon dryer if it takes you 20 minutes to dry your hair you may want to consider a more lightweight option.
Price –
The price of the dryer really does depend on how much you're willing to spend, as they range anything from £15 - £400.
It is said that the more expensive which are more likely to be the professional sailing style blowers are likely to have a longer life span compared to one that is in the lower price bracket.
Although in my personal experience I have the GHD air hairdryer which is around the middle of the price bracket and it is fabulous so follow our research and choose one that suits you best and suits your price bracket.
Bonus Features To Consider –
Cold Button –
Cold air is specially to seal the cuticle and lock the style you have created.
Adjustable Heat –
For fine more delicate hair a Lower temperature setting would be much more suitable and less damaging to the hair.
Accessories –
A diffuser is essential for the curls in your hair and a concentrator nozzle is key for straight hair.
Product Summary - Best Hairdryer's on a Budget (In order)
1. Toni & Guy Daily Conditioning Dryer
Editors Pick
Highlights -
- Value for money
- 5 Year Warranty
- Lightweight
- Keeps hair looking healthy
- 3 metre salon cord
Hair dryers in this price range normally get to hot and then lack power which can cause your hair to become frizzy.
Although in my opinion this is an exception as it is kinder to your hair considering the health of your hair and manages to maintain its power to keep your hair looking shiny and healthy.
The Good
Customers like that this product is lightweight, so easy to take with you when travelling.
Sleek in design, the Toni & Guy hairdresser is quick to dry hair and leaves it shiny and without frizz.
It is lightweight, so definitely one you could take away on holiday with you.
The TONI & GUY Salon Professional Daily Conditioning Dryer has a Professional 2000 W with variable heat and speed which adapts to your specific hair needs for control.
The Not So Good
Few customers feel the control buttons are placed in such a way that it's difficult not to nudge them.
Our View
To find a hairdryer for such a low price that still offers everything a higher value product does - its a winner.
Its lightweight to use, with variable temperature options to make sure its on the right settings for your hair type.
Good For:
- 5 Years Warranty - The Daily Conditioning Dryer comes with a five year manufacturer warranty as standard.
- Lightweight - Small and compact to take on your travels
- Versatile - Tourmaline Colour Lock Technology and dual heat and speed for all hair texture.
- Value - under £30
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2 . TRESemme 2000 W Fast Hair Dryer
Runner Up
Highlights -
- Price under £15
- Lightweight and compact
- 3 heat/speed settings
- Cool shot button
- Concentrator nozzle
- 3 year warranty
This TRESemme Fast Dry 2000 W Hair Dryer has a compact design that keeps a salon professional standard about it.
Although it doesn't compromise on its power, giving you quick drying results with every use.
The Good
The lightweight nature of the dryer means it is easy to handle and blow-dry your hair, providing extra comfort when styling - even during prolonged use.
It has 3 different heat temperature settings with a cool shot button which is great for styling your hair.
It is lightweight and compact with a concentrator nozzle hinged rear filter.
It also has a hanging loop for tidy storage, as well as a 1.8m cord for tangle free styling. With a 3-year guarantee.
If you would like to read the full review of the tresemme 2000w hair dryer then click here.
The Not So Good
Few customers found this a little noisy.
Our View
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The Budget Travel Dryer - Best Hair Dryer for Under £150
First of all, when looking at the Parlux Advance Light Hair Dryer it clearly is the best hair straightener for the money in 2018.
Above all this has been names the best hairdryer of 2017 by Marie Claire – wow!
Furthermore, this is a well-known Italian brand that have been loved by professionals since the 70's!
It has continued to win many awards and have fabulous top product ranges that we must have.
This hair dryer comes in an array of colours and a heat proof body considering the safety of the user.
It's also has different variable temperature controls.
In my opinion it is one of the lightest and quietest dryers I have ever used it will deserves it number 1 place of 2018.
If you would like to read the full review on the Parlux Advanced Light Hairdryer then read here.
The Good
This product comes with a long cord, dries hair quickly and is not too noisy!
The Not So Good
Customers feel this is not as lightweight as other hairdryers.
The new technology dryer - Best Hair Dryer for Under £80
This is professionally powerful tool with a 2000 watt motor your hair will dry before you know it.
It is well known for its amazing nanoe technology which essential allows water molecule's to be broken down into smaller nanoe particles.
Therefore, this means it would clear the water from your hair a lot quicker than the average dryer.
It is a Very effective dryer with three different heat settings which is essential if you intend on using your dryer to style your hair as well as dry it.
Quick dry nozzle emits alternating strong and weak airflow, which separate hair strands to dry hair efficiently and rapidly.
This blower mechanism dries hair from the roots to keep hair and scalp healthy and beautiful.
In conclusion, this is a wonderful dryer that is well worth its value for money!
Read here if you would like to continue reading the full review for the Panasonic Smooth and Shiny Hairdryer.
Features -
The Good
It has a very low noise, not heavy at all, long and flexible cable. Great value for the price!
The Not So Good
Other than a couple of comments this product is a little bulky, overall customers seem very happy with this product!
Best Hair Dryer Under £100
The GHD air dryer is a salon professional product that is now available to everyone.
When first looking at this product the first thing you think is, Class.
It looks such high quality and classy, with its black matte and metal trimmings it's amazing.
It has a high wattage of 2100 which is great it will get the job done a lot quicker than most dryers.
It has many features that are designed for the service user such as the air filter is removable so you can keep it clean and clear.
The handle design is also made for both left and right handed users, which means it is suitable for all.
The Good
Leaves your hair feeling smooth and glossy, the long lead is also a bonus!
The Not So Good
Few customers felt this hair dryer was uncomfortable to hold
Features -
The featherweight T3 dryer luxe 2 is a fabulous modern design that dry's your hair 75% faster than any other dryer.
It is lighter and easier to handle than any other dryers the T3 brand has ever created.
This dryer is designed to retain hair moisture and dry it quickly which will help to maintain the health of your hair.
This product has every feature you could imagine to be available for a dryer from having ceramic material, with a cool button for styling, the list is endless.
Regular dryers use a hurricane-like, chaotic windflow which can damage the cuticle and cause split ends, frizz and flyaways.
T3 Featherweight Dryers work differently
A specially-engineered fan generates a high volume of ion-enriched air that exits the dryer in a wide cone shape at a soft, gentle speed that dries large sections of hair—fast.
Negative ions in the airflow cancel static and quickly seal the cuticle, which helps hair retain natural moisture, reduces frizz and enhances shine.
In my opinion this dryer is absolutely the best value for money and is worth every penny.
The Good
Customers pleased with how quiet this product is.
The Not So Good
There are no negative reviews on this hair dryer... Result!
Features -
This dryer is a luxury product with a high gloss shine to give it the professional salon look It is aiming for.
It produces 2000 wattage which is a perfect power to help dry your hair in no time.
It a little heavier than the average dryer.
With real diamonds infused within the grille of this blow dryer, combined with ionic and ceramic technology to help lock moisture into your hair and keep it frizz-free with a super-smooth finish and maximum shine.
The styling concentrator directs the airflow for precision salon styling at home to give a better overall result.
With two speed and three temperature settings, this dryer adapts to your specific hair needs for ultimate control.
The Good
Customers found the cool shot feature is helpful to set your style.
The Not So Good
Few customers found this product slightly heavy.
Features -
The Budget Buy Dryer - Best Hair Dryer Under £120
BaByliss have really hit the nail on the head this time with this latest technology.
Although it has a higher than average price tag for BaByliss, it really is worth the extra spend.
As it has been designed to compete with GHD Aura and Karmin Salon Series very famous popular dryers.
The advanced brushless motor technology gives a fast, controlled airflow with exceptional Ionics for supreme drying and smoothing.
The lighter weight body gives greater ease and comfort during styling.
The 3 heat /2 speed settings with the ultra slim concentrator nozzle give you maximum control during styling and blow drying.
This is most definitely great value for money even though it is quite a high price it is worth every penny.
The Good
The double filter is easily removed to clean.
The Not So Good
Few customers found that the shape and size of the handle was a little uncomfortable.
Features -
The Low Cost Dryer - Best Hair Dryer Under £30
Thanks to the Remington Shiny Therapy Dryer's Ionic technology it helps to deliver beautiful glossy frizz free, glossy hair.
The dryer harnesses a state-of-the-art ion generator, which emits 90% more ions* for incredible, long-lasting frizz-free results.
As you style, the hot air travels through the grille and releases more ions than a standard dryer.
This will leave you flyaway free with healthy-looking lustre with serious shire after every styling session.
No matter your style, with the Remington Shine Therapy Dryer you can effortlessly pull off a luxe blow dry worthy of any salon.
It is also a lot more lightweight than the average dryer which helps you shorten the amount of time you need to have the heat blasting on your hair.
Less heat means less damage in the long run!
The Good
Customers feel the long lead is beneficial.
The Not So Good
Few customers found this product a little noisy.
Features -
Conclusion -
With all the options out there, it can be nearly impossible to choose the right dryer for you. I hope I have narrowed it down enough for you to be able to have an idea on which dryer to choose for your hair, for the right amount of money.
Overall I would recommend when searching for the best Hair Dryer Whatever the budget to make sure it has variable temperatures so that you can choose a lower setting so it doesn't damage your delicate hair follicles.
You may also want to consider the weight of the device as the less pressure put into your hair the better it will care for your hair. So, I hope I have given you enough options to choose the best hair dryer for your hair for the best value for money.
Happy choosing !!


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I did not finish this Horror/Mystery novel it was so very well written and thought out but it negatively affected my mental health. A lot of the things that the main character goes through dealing with mental health triggered a past I would rather not relive so for my own health I had to put the book down BUT if you are looking for a psychological thriller that will scare you this is definitely the book for you! I have never encountered a book that literally made me put the book down shiver and walk away because it freaked me out so much! This may not be for everyone but if you have a strong mind this can easily be one of the best books of your year!
Rating: DNF
This fantasy was very middle of the road for me. The two main characters meshed together so very well. The love aspect happened a bit to quick for me but it seemed natural so I didn't notice much. The reasoning behind the main problem in the story made absolutely no sense to me this will be a series so maybe more will be explained in the next book but the "curse" that accompanies the two MC's was only half way explained which left a big plot hole. For someone who reads so much YA Fantasy this just didn't stand out all that much it wasn't bad but it definitely was not great!
Rating: 3/5
This was a very unique look at super powers. The zeros are a team on teens who have powers but they have a significant downside to them. It was a nice change to see the negative effects powers have on "heroes" when we don't usually see them in out normal super heroes. My only problem with this book is that there want an outside source of problems the only problem in the book the Zeros made for themselves and every time they tried to fix it it just got worse. I loved the characters and their powers the story definitely had its issues. Overall i would say pass on this book because my issues were small and not something I think everyone will worry about.
I loved this book!! It was relatable and extremely well written! The story is a autobiographical novel meaning she weaved in her own experience with bulimarexia and being admitted to a eating disorder program with some fiction to make a good story a lot of what happened in this book really happened to the author. A lot of times in autobiographies I wonder if the author so being truthful but this novel is saw raw that I can't help but believe it the way she describes family dynamic and different personalities of people she interacts with is so real! Of course if you suffer from an eating disorder this might trigger you so read at your own risk, if you do I think you will really enjoy the story JJ has to tell.
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About iMovie
iMovie is only available for iOS users so we have found some other great apps like iMovie that you can download for both iOS and Android devices. iMovie is said to be one of the best apps out there to make movies, create movie trailers, share your favorite clips and more. As we stated earlier though, you can only use this app on your iPad, iPhone or Mac.
The cool thing about the iMovie app is that you can start editing on your iPhone or iPad and finish your project on your Mac. Once you complete your movie or trailer you can share it instantly with your friends and family.
Apple developed iMovie to be very user friendly across the board. No matter how many videos you have saved you can easily browse through them on the new redesigned Media browser and quickly turn them into your next favorite movie or trailer.
When it comes to making movies they say it is rated "S" for simple. All you do is select the clips you want and then drag and drop the different features and effects you want included.
Doesn't this app sound wonderful? It is; however, they don't have it for Android devices. That being said, take a look at the apps like iMovie below to learn about other apps that carry similar features. If you have found an app that you love using for making movies and trailers, then please share it with us.
5 Best Apps Like iMovie
Alive Video Editor
Alive Video editor is an that lets you create awesome videos with fantastic effects. This is one of the easiest apps to transform your favorite moments into beautiful videos. Similar to other apps like iMovie, Alive Video Editor is packed with different editing tools, filters and animation vfx effects. To create a video just select the video you want to publish, tap the screen to select different features you want to add, publish and then share with your friends. It is really that easy.
Video Editor by WeVideo
WeVideo Video Editor is one of the best choice apps to create, edit and publish videos on your iOS and Android devices. When creating your videos you can choose from a variety of video themes, filters, transitions, emojis, music, voiceover narration and more. After your video is published you can easily share it with your friends through YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, including several others. Like other apps like iMovie, you can create and share your amazing videos within minutes.
VideoShow – Video Editor
VideoShow Video Editor offers both a free and pro version for making movies and slideshows. The free version is a great app to use; however, if you want access to all the features VideoShow has to offer then we suggest paying for the pro version. This app has been ranked the # 1 app for free video editor and video maker in many countries. As you do with other apps like iMovie, with this app you have access to a variety of themes, music, emojis, filters and text. VideoShow also makes it very easy for you to share your movies and slideshows with your friends.
MiniMovie – Slideshow Video Edit
MiniMovie is a top rated slideshow and video editing app available for Android only. This awesome movie maker app collects your photos and transforms them into short fun videos that you can share with all of your friends. MiniMovie is packed with different editing tools, music and more to make the best videos possible. Like most movie maker & editing apps like iMovie, this app is very easy to use. Just select your photos, apply the theme you want, and share it with everyone you know.
Magisto Video Editor
Magisto Video Editor let you capture your favorite moments and make them come alive. With Magisto you can automatically turn your photos and video clips into unique movie videos that you can easily share with your friends. This app was on the list of Google's Best Android apps of 2015 and has only gotten better. If you are looking to express your creativity by making cool movies then we recommend trying out this app. This is easily one of the best apps like iMovie that you can download for free.
After searching the web and reading customers' reviews these are the best apps like iMovie that we have found so far. If you have a favorite movie making & editing app that you would like to share with us then please contact us through our contact form.


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The need for a theology about the Day of Pentecost is seen by reflecting on how readily Christians misunderstand the nature of the church. For many people the church is a voluntary organization of individuals. . . .
The church is a community called together by the Spirit of the Risen One. It is not something we choose to do (and equally well could choose not to do), but something to which we are summoned. The Greek word for church (ekklēsia from which we derive "ecclesiastical") means "those who have been called forth or summoned," much as one is summoned to appear in a court of law. And we are called as a body of interdependent parts, not as separable individuals. The free-spirited individualism of our age is a manifestation of Babel, not Pentecost, as should be evident from the intransigent divisions and intractable conflicts such individualism fosters. The Risen One, who is present at all times and in all places, seeks to bind together by the action of the Spirit all things that have been wrongly separated. Participation therefore is not something we do on the basis of personal choice or need; participation in the Body of Christ is inherent in being Christian. The church, not the individual, is the irreducible unit of Christianity. Further, the church is to be a sign of the future: No matter how haltingly and imperfectly, the church seeks to enact in the present world the justice and grace that characterize the eternal reign of God. Therefore Christians participate in the church not so much for what they can get as for what they can give, for what they can offer as an alternative to the dominant ways of the world.
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Untitled (Stop Sign)
Artist: Walker Evans (American, 1903 - 1975)
Date: 1974
Medium: internal dye diffusion transfer print (Polaroid SX-70)
Image: 3 1/16 × 3 1/16 in. (7.8 × 7.8 cm)
Support: 4 1/4 × 3 1/2 in. (10.8 × 8.9 cm)
Classification: Photograph
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Hubbard, 2016Keywords and Associated Locations:
Object number: 2016.19.3
Best known for his influential black-and-white photographs of mid-century American vernacular architecture and signage – as well as the powerful photographs he made in the southern U.S. during his short stint with the Farm Security Administration – Evans began making color pictures with the Polaroid SX-70 camera in 1972 and used it for two years, creating more than 2,400 images. His lifelong love of text, signs, home-made objects, and things that bear evidence of time or heavy use are evident in this piece.
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