A cartoon character from a Buddhist temple in Beijing has been making waves online. But Xian’er the monk is no ordinary two-dimensional comic strip – he’s a walking, talking, 24-inch high robot who can chant, answer questions and interact with his surroundings.
Xian’er the robot monk is not the first high-tech solution to Buddhist teachings from Longquan Temple. The institution is staffed by monks who operate computers and smart phones along with their prayer beads and singing bowls. His creator, Master Xianfan joined the temple after graduating from China’s most prestigious art school – the Central Academy of Fine Arts
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High School Freshman, Robin Paige shows that stealing from the rich and giving to the poor can take on a whole new meaning.. After being pushed to the edge by the Rangers, Robin stumbles upon the hiding place for their “drops”. What he does next will change his life forever. Urban/African American/YA
Legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. And when a handsome young storm hunter reveals he was born without magic, but possesses it now, Aurora realizes there’s a third option for her future besides ruin or marriage.
She might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she’s brave enough.
Challenge a tempest. Survive it. And you become its master.
Find out more at- http://www.coracarmack.com/ Fantasy/YA
Do you want to end up like this guy, a road kill detective? We can all pretend to like our jobs and give them fancy names to make us feel better, but it still means he\'s collecting stinking dead animals from the side of the road.
A new generation of drivers can now experience the performance of RoadHandlerTM tires. Sears Auto Center announces the return of RoadHandler – a long-lasting, premium tire backed by a best-in-class 100,000 mile warranty.
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Summertime means vacation time – but, with unpredictable weather patterns, fluctuating gas prices and increasing costs, Americans nationwide are concerned about getting away. Our national travel expert has some great trips on how to survive summer travel – he/she will cover everything from how to get the best deals to planning a vacation suitable for the whole family.
Some of the unique and useful tips Amy can offer are:
• Travel trends: Travelling to destinations during their peak seasons can drive prices up. Visiting during off-peak times can help save money and you’ll have easier access to activities than at busier times of the year.
• Get organized: Planning a fun and successful trip means, setting a budget, researching, and booking early! Shop around to find transportation and accommodations that suit your needs and your budget.
• Get Your Ride Ready: If you’re hitting the open road, make sure any maintenance you need to have done on your vehicle is taken care of including checking your vital fluids, tires, and headlights and break lights.
• First Aid Kit: Make a little room in your luggage for a travel first aid kit. It won’t cost much, and it won’t take up much space but it can certainly come in handy.
Turn Your Dull Pictures Taken from Mobile into Vibrant Pics That Speak a Million Words. Learn For Free, Few Chapters Are Being Taught by a 9 year Old 5th Grade Girl, Which Has Become the Talking Point of Media Worldwide. Watch the Preview Promo to know different ways of how you can make your pictures stunning enough to post on the Social Media. A 9 year old 5th grade girl teaches you few amazing tricks that can transform your pictures instantly. Before experimenting any new look at beauty salon, you can first try it on your photograph. Now pimples & acne can't hide the actual beauty of yours, learn how to make your pimples & acne do the vanishing act on your photograph With RK Photo magic trix. Use Trial & Error methods to find out which colors of your Lipstick, Eye Shadow, Tattoo, Blush On, Mehndi, Dress Color & Hairstyle looks best on you, also learn to do extreme make up on your photographs. Listen to the peppy African Theme song recorded in Africa & Sung by an African. A fifth standard girl Arkshya Raj Kalra along with her father is teaching some interesting & simple tricks of Photoshop & in the process the International Media has already started talking & writing about this simplified tutorials aimed at rectifying the problems that everyone faces in their pictures. For more updates and Photo Trix ... like RKPhotoMagicTrix Facebook page --
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Corporate Executive Board (CEB) (NYSE: EXBD), a leading research and advisory services firm, today announced the release of “The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation,” a new book that confirms companies are wasting precious time and money cultivating sales people who focus on building and maintaining relationships instead of teaching business insights—the number one attribute customers value in today’s complex selling environment. “The Challenger Sale” prescribes specific steps companies can take to develop a sales force of Challengers, which in a study of more than 6,000 sales reps, consistently outperformed other types of sales reps by nearly 15 percent.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52980-corporate-executive-board-new-book-the-challenger-sale-dixon-adamson
Get ready to splash, slide and surf. The Best Water Park in the Nation…Just Got Bigger! Six Flags Great America unveils Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor, a massive 4-acre water park expansion. With the new addition, Hurricane Harbor will boast 20 acres and offer more slides and attractions than any other water park in the state.
Riptide Bay features four new daring slides with first-of-its-kind Skybox drops. Bombs away as the floor drops out from beneath you and you free-fall five stories into Dive Bomber’s loop or speed down Mega Wedgie’s 80 degree plunge. Race your friends and family on twin versions. New Riptide Bay features also include the only place to surf on Lake Michigan with Surf Rider, a 5-foot-wave surfing simulator, and Monsoon Lagoon, a 14,000 square foot activity pool complete with waterfalls and interactive spray elements. Families can splash through 400 feet of enclosed tubes in Wipeout, a double-funnel raft slide, or relax in new luxury cabanas, a gift shop and tiki snack bar.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/50364/
RIDERS. A new fantasy adventure from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Veronica Rossi. For eighteen-year-old Gideon Blake, nothing but death can keep him from achieving his goal of becoming a U.S. Army Ranger. As it turns out, it does.
Find out more at http://www.veronicarossi.com or http://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765382542 Fantasy, YA
Elephant seals equipped with antennas on their heads to map the oceans; satellites being used to target mosquitoes; an SMS system preventing the sale of counterfeit medicines in Ghana; smartphones that can predict you’re going to get depressed; credit cards that know two years before you do that you’re headed toward divorce; pills that transmit information directly from your body to your physician.
These and other stories are being told through “The Human Face of Big Data,” the latest groundbreaking, globally crowdsourced initiative from Rick Smolan, the creator of the “Day in the Life” series. The project, made possible through primary sponsorship from EMC® (NYSE:EMC), is based on the premise that the real-time visualization of data collected by satellites, and by billions of sensors, RFID tags, and GPS-enabled cameras and smartphones around the world, is enabling humanity to sense, measure, understand and affect aspects of our existence in ways our ancestors could never have imagined in their wildest dreams.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58095-rick-smolan-human-face-of-big-data-project-globally-crowdsourced
After a year of friendly feuding during the BC and Goody's Pick A Powder campaign that launched last summer, Trace Adkins and Richard Petty continue their rivalry by releasing 12 new videos on BC Powder's and Goody's Powder's Facebook pages. Fans of Petty and Adkins can see the two men interact in various humorous scenarios.
Later in the year, fans will be able to once again support raising funds for Wounded Warrior Project on behalf of BC and Adkins and Victory Junction Camp on behalf of Goody\\\'s and Petty.
