![]() ![]() On Christmas Day 2012, Kobo says over 22 million pages were turned. During the 2011 Christmas period, the company saw a record sevenfold growth in sales. Kobo now says it has over 20% of the worldwide market, behind only. This approach led to Wired singling out Kobo as the "only global competitor to Amazon ". We were not going to be able to get the pricing that some of our competitors would get to." In the middle of 2014, Kobo stated that it served 18 million readers in over 190 countries with over 17,600 online and physical retail channels. if we weren't international, we were not going to get the scale. According to the EVP of business development, Todd Humphrey, "From day 1, we made it our goal and a priority to be international. Kobo also has a program partnering with independent bookstores to sell their devices. The company has strategic partnerships with Cheung Kong Holdings, W H Smith, Whitcoulls, FNAC, and Livraria Cultura. ![]() Kobo sells its devices online and through physical retail channels. By July 2014, 250,000 books written by 30,000 authors have been published through this program these authors originate from 157 countries and have books published in 69 languages. Key features of Kobo Writing Life include "deep analytics", allowing authors to track sales in real time a "learning center" to guide newcomers in digital publishing and allowing an author to sell books globally. On 17 July 2012, Kobo launched a self-publishing platform called Kobo Writing Life. Both have provided tools for users to migrate purchases and information to Kobo's offering. They include the defunct Borders eBook Store, as well as the Sony Reader Store. Several digital book stores have closed down and transferred their users to Kobo's bookstore. The majority of titles are sold in the open ePub format, albeit with DRM. Content sold on the Kobo Bookstore include eBooks, Audiobooks, newspapers, and magazines. It is currently localized for 16 countries and comprises 5 million titles. In 2017, Kobo acquired Shelfie, an app that organizes personal libraries. In June 2015, Kobo received a Top Developer badge in the Google Play store. Kobo offers free reading applications for Windows and OS X computers and Android, iOS, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone smartphones. It previously sold the Kobo Vox, a 7-inch Android tablet released in 2011. Kobo also produces the Kobo Arc family of Android tablets, which it introduced in 2012 and refreshed in 2013. Kobo's e-readers use Wi-Fi to sync a user's book collection and bookmarks with Kobo's cloud service, which can also be accessed from Kobo e-reading apps for Windows and OS X computers and Android, iOS, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone smartphones. These e-readers compete with the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook product lines. On the higher end, it includes the Kobo Aura the Kobo Aura HD, which adds a higher- resolution screen, the waterproof Kobo Aura H 2O and the Kobo Forma which adds physical buttons and a choice of orientation. On the cheaper end, its lineup consists of the base model Kobo Touch, the smaller Kobo Mini, and the Kobo Glo, which has an illuminated screen. Kobo produces several e-readers with e-paper screens. Products E-readers Main page: Engineering:Kobo eReader On May 23, 2016, Waterstones announced it had sold its ebook business to Rakuten Kobo Inc., and as of June 14, 2016, users were required to access their ebooks via Kobo's ebook site. Rakuten acquired the company from these owners in January 2012. (As of March 2010), Indigo Books & Music owned 58% of Kobo Inc. Indigo remained the majority owner, with investors including Borders Group, Cheung Kong Holdings, and REDgroup Retail taking minority stakes. In December 2009, Indigo renamed the service Kobo and spun it off into an independent company. ![]() It originated as Shortcovers, a cloud e-reading service launched by the Canadian bookstore chain Indigo Books and Music in February 2009. It is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and is a subsidiary of the Japan ese e-commerce conglomerate Rakuten. Rakuten Kobo Inc., or simply Kobo, is a Canada company which sells e-books, audiobooks, e-readers and tablet computers. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Stay on curb lines, centerlines, bottom of slope, etc., without operator effort. Automatically follow guidance lines from design plans with Steer Assist 3D.Cat Grade with 3D has no masts – low profile antennas are integrated into the cab roof and GNSS/GPS receivers are mounted inside the cab for better protection.Factory integrated Cat Grade with 3D uses GNSS/GPS to control the blade so you can get to design plan faster.*Feature not operational indoors or in areas where a GNSS/GPS signal is not available. Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides wiring and mounting provisions for dealer installation of Grade with 3D, Accugrade, UTS, or other grade control systems. ![]() Slope Indicate is included in the main machine display and shows side slope and uphill/downhill grades to help operators with slope work.AutoCarry automates blade lift to help you maintain consistent blade load and reduce track slip.*.Traction Control automatically reduces track slip to save you time, fuel and track wear.*.Actively monitors machine load and track slip to help you reach optimal pushing capacity.* Blade Load Monitor gives you real-time feedback on current load versus the optimal blade load based on your ground conditions.Stable Blade works seamlessly with operator inputs to help produce a smoother surface when operating manually.Helps reduce operator fatigue by automatically maintaining straight travel with light loads or heavy loads on flat ground and side slopes. Steer Assist automates track and blade tilt steering.For machines with 3D, operators can easily switch back and forth from full 3D automatics to Slope Assist. Cat Grade with Slope Assist™ automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GNSS/GPS signal – no additional hardware or software needed.Seasoned operators can enjoy reduced effort and fatigue, along with faster, more accurate results. Some blade and steering functions are automated so newer operators can work at productivity levels closer to their veteran counterparts. Assist features help make work easier, especially for less experienced operators. ![]() ![]() ![]() The American physician and missionary Thomas Staughton Savage and naturalist Jeffries Wyman first described the western gorilla in 1847 from specimens obtained in Liberia. Skins of gorillai women, brought back by Hanno, are reputed to have been kept at Carthage until Rome destroyed the city 350 years later at the end of the Punic Wars, 146 BC. It is unknown whether what the explorers encountered were what we now call gorillas, another species of ape or monkeys, or humans. Members of the expedition encountered "savage people, the greater part of whom were women, whose bodies were hairy, and whom our interpreters called Gorillae". 500 BC), a Carthaginian explorer on an expedition to the west African coast to the area that later became Sierra Leone. ![]() The word gorilla comes from the history of Hanno the Navigator ( c. However, conservation efforts have been successful in some areas where they live. There are many threats to their survival, such as poaching, habitat destruction, and disease, which threaten the survival of the species. Both species are classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN all subspecies are classified as Critically Endangered with the exception of the mountain gorilla, which is classified as Endangered. There are thought to be around 316,000 western gorillas in the wild, and 5,000 eastern gorillas. Lowland gorillas live in dense forests and lowland swamps and marshes as low as sea level, with western lowland gorillas living in Central West African countries and eastern lowland gorillas living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo near its border with Rwanda. The mountain gorilla inhabits the Albertine Rift montane cloud forests of the Virunga Volcanoes, ranging in altitude from 2,200 to 4,300 metres (7,200 to 14,100 ft). Although their range covers a small percentage of Sub-Saharan Africa, gorillas cover a wide range of elevations. Gorillas' natural habitats cover tropical or subtropical forest in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gorillas tend to live 35–40 years in the wild. The Eastern gorilla is distinguished from the Western by darker fur colour and some other minor morphological differences. They tend to live in troops, with the leader being called a silverback. ![]() Gorillas are the largest living primates, reaching heights between 1.25 and 1.8 metres, weights between 100 and 270 kg, and arm spans up to 2.6 metres, depending on species and sex. The DNA of gorillas is highly similar to that of humans, from 95 to 99% depending on what is included, and they are the next closest living relatives to humans after chimpanzees and bonobos. The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, and either four or five subspecies. Gorillas are herbivorous, predominantly ground-dwelling great apes that inhabit the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Folding and converting: Easy (after initial difficulties)Įven after a month of testing, my partner and I found it hard to choose a winner from this year’s crop of prams and strollers.We don’t like: you have to buy the carry cot bassinet separately We like: sturdy and sophisticated, with royal credentials £895, John Lewis (also available at Silver Cross and Pram World) ![]() This involved assessing how easy the units were to assemble and switch between formats, how well they folded away for storage and how they performed in different settings for example on pavement, grass, gravel as well as up and down stairs.īest prams, pushchairs and buggies 1. Taking all these factors into account, I and my fellow testers, all new parents, put this year’s models through their paces. If you know you will be carrying more gear, I would opt for something much sturdier with bigger wheels and a larger base to attachment ratio.” There is also the risk of the system tipping if you hang a bag or some shopping onto the handlebars. “Compact options are great for lifting in and out of a vehicle, but they can feel harder to push, especially on your wrists and when navigating rough terrain. “Consider how easy it is to fold down, for putting in the back of the car or storing at home,” she says. I asked her what to look for when hands-on testing. Millie’s advice is never to buy a pram or pushchair without trying it out first in-store: “Mamas and Papas or John Lewis have an incredible selection of all the leading brands and styles,” she says. How we tested the best prams and pushchairs And if you’re expecting a new arrival, you may want to read our guides to the best baby bouncers, the best baby carriers and the best high chairs next. Scroll to the bottom of this feature for more useful pram advice from Millie. “A travel system incorporates all these attachments and often a car seat, too, which gives you everything you need from birth to toddler on the same frame.” In the early weeks and months, however, you will need to use a bassinet attachment so that your baby is laying completely flat inside. Many pushchairs can fold completely back so that when it comes to napping, your infant is supported in a horizontal position. These tend to be lightweight and great for travel, especially in airports right up to the gate. “A buggy and a stroller,” Millie explains, “are the same thing a fold down unit for older children who can sit up unsupported. What is the difference between a pram, a pushchair, a buggy and a travel system?
![]() ![]() Ponyboy is feeling even sicker, but has to go home and tell the rest of the gang that Johnny is dead.ĭally calls the Curtis house from a payphone to say that he's robbed a grocery store and the cops are chasing him. Dally is extremely emotional after Johnny's death, since he loved Johnny, and runs off. Before he dies, Johnny tells Ponyboy, "Stay gold," meaning he shouldn't lose the innocence of childhood, and should avoid becoming hardened like Dally. Dally escapes from the hospital to fight in the rumble, and the Greasers win.ĭally takes Ponyboy back to the hospital to visit Johnny, who is dying. Ponyboy feels sick, but decides to go to the rumble anyway. The boys go home because there is a rumble against the Socs that they need to attend. Soda and Darry come to the hospital to pick up Ponyboy, and they learn that Dally's arm is burned and Johnny is in critical condition. Ponyboy and Johnny run in and save the children, but Johnny is caught across the back by a burning piece of timber. A school group had been having a picnic there, and some children are trapped inside. But when the characters get back to the church, they find it's on fire. While they are out, Johnny decides to turn himself in. ![]() Dally comes to meet them eventually, and takes them out to get burgers. Ponyboy and Johnny stay at the church for about a week, during which time they cut off their long Greaser hair as a disguise and subsist mainly on baloney. He gives them some money and a gun and tells them to get on a train to Windrixville and hide out in a deserted church. Panicked, Ponyboy and Johnny find Dally, who they know will help them. They are jumped by Bob, Randy, and other Socs, and during the fight Johnny stabs and kills Bob to stop him from drowning Ponyboy in a fountain. Ponyboy runs home, but when Darry scolds him and hits him for the first time, he goes back to find Johnny. Later that night, Ponyboy and Johnny accidentally fall asleep in their favorite vacant lot. On the walk home, Bob Sheldon and Randy Adderson, the girls' boyfriends, accost the group and take the girls home. Ponyboy makes a connection with Cherry because they can both appreciate sunsets it is a bond that crosses their social boundaries and links their worlds. One night at the drive-in theater, Ponyboy, Johnny, Two-Bit, and Dally meet Cherry Valance and Marcia, two Soc girls whose boyfriends have left them there. The other members of the Greaser gang are Johnny Cade, Dally Winston, Two-Bit Mathews, and Steve Randle. Other than being financially and socially disadvantaged, the Greasers' main problem is getting jumped by the Socs, the rich kids from the West Side. They are all members of a Greaser gang, meaning they are considered hoods or juvenile delinquents by society. ![]() Ponyboy Curtis, the fourteen-year-old narrator, lives with his older brothers Sodapop and Darry, since their parents passed away in a car accident. ![]() ![]() For nearly the past two thousand years, not a single day has gone by without a Mass being celebrated in some fashion. This has been happening incessantly for at least several hundred years. There is an incalculable abundance of art and tradition surrounding the Last Supper which has been celebrated by Christians since the last days of Christ until now.Īt every hour of every day, somewhere around the world, Mass is being said and Communion taken. ![]() Still, many myths continue to revolve around the artifact, and it remains a target for treasure seekers and a subject of entertainment. There is no reason to believe the cup would have been outstanding in any way, and was likely a typical drinking vessel, indistinguishable from many others. Although it has been rumored to exist throughout history, it is almost certainly lost to time. The cup used by Jesus is known as the Holy Grail. The Last Supper has been the subject of art for centuries, including the great masterpiece by Leonardo Da Vinci. On the night of Holy Thursday, Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place where the faithful remain in the presence of the Eucharist just as the Disciples kept a vigil with Christ.įollowing the Last Supper, the disciples went with Jesus to the Mount of Olives, where he would be betrayed by Judas. The Last Supper is celebrated daily in the Catholic Church as part of every Mass for it is through Christ's sacrifice that we have been saved. There have been notable Eucharistic miracles attributed to this event, such as bleeding hosts (communion wafers). ![]() He then says, "This is my blood." It is believed those who eat of Christ's flesh and blood shall have eternal life.ĭuring the Mass, Catholics rightly believe, as an article of faith, that the unleavened bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ through a process known as transubstantiation. This establishment of the priesthood reenacted at Mass with the priest washing the feet of several parishioners.ĭuring the Passover meal, Jesus breaks bread and gives it to his Disciples, uttering the words, "This is my body, which is given for you." Subsequently, he passes a cup filled with wine. He also establishes the special priesthood for his disciples, which is distinct from the "priesthood of all believers." Christ washed the feet of his Disciples, who would become the first priests. This event is celebrated at every Mass, as party of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but it is specially commemorated on Holy Thursday. The central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. During the meal, Jesus predicts his betrayal. The Last Supper was the final meal Jesus shared with his Disciples in Jerusalem. Christ would fulfill His role as the Christian victim of the Passover for all to be saved by His final sacrifice. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a Passover feast. ![]() The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week. It also commemorates His institution of the priesthood. Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() So get ready to blast off in a rocket fuelled Starfield performance preview. Super Mario 3D Land ROM levels are linear, but the game allows players to move in three dimensions and perform diverse acts. We also compare the improvements over the previous showing, enhancements within the engine, and much more. The game was first launched in 2011 and quickly became famous, with over five million copies purchased by players to play. This game has a lot of differences compared to the elder and even its juniors to bring originality. The biggest question after the show(s) was: why is it 30fps on Xbox Series X and Series S and not 60fps? In this IGN Performance preview, we dive into the details shared by the team, the revealed PC minimum and recommended specifications, and how the Creation Engine 2 works, comparing the previous games to gauge some of the potential reasons why the team might have chosen 30fps. In 3DS, the first game related to Mario was brought to this platform for players to experience that is Super Mario 3D Land. ![]() With Starfield being the center of the Xbox 2023 Showcase last week, Bethesda gave us a deep dive into one of the biggest games this generation. Here are the Star Medal requirements for each level:Ĭomplete Worlds 1-8 to unlock the Special Worlds. If you see the Super Tanooki Suit, there is no way to get shiny stars unless you create a new file. To accomplish this, you can't die more than five times in one attempt at a level. The stars that appear on your profile can become shiny if you beat the main game without a Super Tanooki Suit appearing. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Crocs Classic Clog – How are these back in style!? I love it.Fairy Lights – She’ll love these to decorate her room to show off as the background in her SnapChat or TikTok videos!.She’ll love this as a stocking stuffer or just to balance off another gift you’re getting her! Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm – Good ole Burt’s Bees never gets old.Hydro Flask Travel Coffee Flask – Oh but not just any water bottle! A Hydro Flask is what she wants this year!.Cute VSCO Laptop Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles – So apparently young girls are loving adding stickers to their water bottles these days, and this set is just one of many available!.adidas Women’s Adilette Aqua Slide Sandal – I feel a bit of nostalgia with these too, and the pastel colors are adorable!.This contains 60 pcs and she’ll surely be able to pick a color that she loves with this set! 60Pcs Premium Velvet Hair Scrunchies – Oh I love how scrunchies have made a comeback.Many of these links contain affiliate links. However, you may also find some items here from Target, Uncommon Goods, and Anthropology! Note that most of these gift ideas are from Amazon, just because if you’re familiar with Fantabulosity, you know I survive on Amazon prime, and I’m assuming you may too. Ok, so let’s get to the items I’ve found online for you to help make your Christmas shopping a little easier. Did you get my free printable Christmas Gift List download yet? You’ll want to get your hands on that pronto! Have others to buy for? Here are more gift ideas you’ll loveįrom trending girl gifts to everyday necessities that any girl would love, you’re sure to find something here to complete your gift buying list! Oh how I had fun shopping around online for gift ideas for teenagers! I did have to recruit a little help (ok, a LOT of help) from my niece on this post to make sure I actually recommended gift ideas that the teenage girls in your life would actually like! Gift Ideas for Teenage Girls: Shopping for your daughter, niece or friend just got a lot easier with these popular gift ideas! Gift Ideas for Teenage Girls ![]() ![]() Their memories and teachings will always stay with you. This one is perfect for remembering your parents. Here are some creative and meaningful ways you can say “ in loving memory ” to honor the people who gave you life. ![]() Losing a parent is so difficult, and in making funeral arrangements, we want to make sure that we honor their legacy in the way they would have wanted. We have a post-loss checklist that will help you ensure that your loved one's family, estate, and other affairs are taken care of. Post-loss tip: If you are the executor for a deceased loved one, the emotional and technical aspects of handling their unfinished business can be overwhelming without a way to organize your process. There are so many ways to say “in loving memory.” Here are 28 options - choose the ones that represent your loved one best and feel most meaningful to you. You may have to write something for the obituary, memorial cards, funeral program, headstone, and even a social media announcement. There are quite a few things you will have to choose sayings and quotes for. If not, we hope our resources can make things easier for you. Hopefully, your loved one left you a detailed end-of-life plan to make things a bit easier. ‘In Loving Memory’ of My Spouse or Partner. ![]() From preparing funeral arrangements to choosing a tombstone and burial plot, all of the options can feel overwhelming. Losing a loved one not only comes with grief but also a laundry list of things to take care of. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We also may earn commission from purchases made through affiliate links. We follow a strict editorial process to provide you with the best content possible. ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only kids, even adults will enjoy this. Thanks a lot for the wonderful recipe.so easy to make yet so left the kids asking for more.tthanx again :) Keep trying more new dishes and also sharing your recipes. I'm surely going to try your chicken curry and potato fry. Hi Anisha, You have a good collection of recipes in your blog. Kindly check it out when you have the time I would like to thank you again for the really good recipe. I have posted about it on my blog with a link to your site. More Noodles Recipes Chicken Noodles SoupĮgg Noodles (Rice noodles) and Veg Stir fry Top the noodles with the sauce just before serving to retain the crispiness of the noodles. Garnish with a bulls-eye egg (sunny side up) on top and serve hot.Put some of the sauce with the veggies and chicken on top of the noodles.Place the fried noodles in a plate and crush it slightly with hands.Add this mixture to the cooked veggies and let it cook for about 10 minutes till the sauce is reduced and thickened.Add the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, chilly sauce, salt and pepper to this. In the mean time, take the corn flour in a separate bowl and add the chicken stock to it little by little so that it gets mixed up without forming any lumps.Now add all the veggies and stir fry on high heat so that all the vegetables should be cooked but still retain their crispiness.Continue to fry till the chicken gets cooked. Add the finely chopped garlic, ginger and sliced onions.Add the chicken strips to this and stir fry on high heat for about 2 minutes.Put a wok or stir fry pan on high heat.Remove on paper towels to remove excess oil.įor Making The Sauce (Skip the meat to make it vegetarian) After draining the noodles, deep fry in oil little at a time till it becomes crispy.Once the egg is cooked, remove and keep aside.) (Break the eggs one at a time in a hot pan such that the yolk is in the center. Boil the noodles according to the package instructions or till the noodles is perfectly cooked.I've used a packet of frozen mixed stir fry vegetables) Vegetables of choice - 2 cups (Vegetables can include baby corn, shredded cabbage, beans, julienned carrot, capsicum, sliced mushrooms, brocooli florets, cauliflower florets etc.Chicken Breast - 1 (cut into thin strips).Recipe For American Chop Suey Ingredients The combination of crispy noodles, crunchy vegetables topped with sauce and egg makes it look and taste appetizing. Whatever be the name confusion, the "Indian" American Chopsuey is an all time favorite for all Indo Chinese food lovers. Only God knows how the Indo Chinese dish got its name as AMERICAN Chopsuey. But in America, 'American Chopsuey' refers to a pasta dish made with Macaroni and Beef. Submitted by Dahlia on 6th Apr 2010 (Indian Chinese American Chopsuey)Īmerican Chop Suey is an Indo Chinese dish which is available in all the Chinese restaurants in India. ![]() |
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