Are You Making Money Yet?
So it's August, and you are sitting down to reconcile your bank accounts for July's activity. This is an exercise you do every month (or should be doing). As long as there's money in the checking account, life is good, right? Maybe. But it begs the question: Is your law practice profitable — and can it do better?
Understanding which key metrics you should be tracking and measuring is critical to remaining profitable as a solo and small firm attorney. This time of the year, with half the year's numbers in the books, is a good time to evaluate the numbers on your "financial dashboard" before plowing through the rest of the year.
First, step back and review where you are in relation to your total annual budget for 2014. You say you never created that budget? No worries. This article will help you plan ahead and get a budget and a system in place.
Now, let's ask a few questions to get you in the mindset of looking at your firm as a business.
1. Are you paying yourself a monthly salary? Is it enough to cover your personal expenses? Or are you randomly taking money out of the business when the bank account looks healthy enough to do so?
Goal: Build your salary into your budget along with payroll taxes. While it is tempting to take out money as needed, the tax implications for this habit will catch up with you in the next year. Figuring this into your firm's budget requires you to create a personal budget, so you know how much salary you need to cover your family's monthly bills (and save for your kids' college and your retirement).
2. Do you know what you have to bill and collect every month to cover your firm's monthly expenses, including your salary? This is your monthly "nut" – the amount you will need every month to pay fixed expenses. Knowing this amount assumes you know your monthly fixed expenses.
Goal: Calculate your "monthly nut." Put this number in a very visible place — it is your reminder that once you hit this number, you are making profit for your family and your future retirement.
3. Does your budgeted income number reflect your collection realization rate? If you budget to bill 1,500 hours per year at $200 per hour, your budgeted revenue is $300,000. But it's not a perfect world and this is not what you will collect. Knowing your collection realization rate will help you set a realistic revenue number to drive your budget.
Goal: Calculate your YTD 2014 collection realization rate. Shocked at how low it might be? A collection realization rate of 90% should be an attainable goal. If it seems daunting based on how low your current collection rate is, don't worry. This is one area of your financial dashboard that you can improve on by changing billing habits and better tracking accounts receivable.
4. Do you know your year-to-date profit or loss? How do your actual numbers compare to what you budgeted? A profit and loss statement is sometimes referred to as an income statement. It is simply an accounting report comparing income to expenses, usually shown monthly compared to last month for the same time period. Having a budget to review each month is invaluable for tracking expenses — you may not think you are spending a lot of money until you see it in writing monthly.
Goal: Make sure your accounting system is set up with a chart of accounts that segregates expenses by categories you wish to track. Every month, enter the actual amounts spent and watch for unusual trends. If one month was higher than usual, adjust for the remaining months so you don't overspend.
5. Do you have a cash flow report you can look at every month? A cash flow report is a way for you to keep an eye on your actual checking account balance. If you are reconciling every month and updating your financial tracker spreadsheet, you will know how much you are starting with every month — with enough money in the checking account or not enough. This report gives you data to make decisions about your business so you can be proactive, not reactive.
Goal: Commit to reconciling your bank accounts within the first few days of each month and updating your budget/financial tracker spreadsheet with the reconciled amount. Having current data is essential for making good business decisions.
6. How many hours and dollars are you billing each month, and what is your average hourly rate? You can't get paid unless you are billing every month. Knowing how much you are billing every month, and what the trends are, will help you see your financial future — not through rosy glasses, but in actual numbers.
Goal: Track your billable hours and bill promptly and regularly. Train your clients to expect to pay monthly for their legal services.
7. How many new matters are you setting up each month, and what has been the trend? Is the pipeline full for continued cash flow? Do you have an even balance of hourly vs. flat fee vs. contingent?
Goal: Track the number of new matters per month and visualize the growth. A month with a low number of new matters can signal less income in the coming months — especially combined with a low beginning check register balance. Knowing this ahead of time can help you prepare. For example, you might look closely at expenses over the upcoming months and defer some if possible.
8. What is your six-month collection realization rate? Is this a weak spot and a reason for low revenue numbers? Your collection realization rate is the percentage of your billed fees that is actually collected. Pretty simple stuff. Collection realization rates are often overstated because lawyers tend to leave uncollectible receivables in the system for an unrealistic time period, rather than admit the money will never be collected.
Goal: Calculate your six-month collection realization rate, and for the remainder of the year, set a goal to increase this by 2 percent. An increase like this can yield additional money without doing more work.
9. What are your outstanding accounts receivables in the categories of 30, 60, 90 and over-90 days? You can find additional profit for your firm, without putting in longer hours, by simply tightening up or putting in place good receivables management practices. Set expectations with your clients early on regarding timely payment of invoices. You are a small business owner and cash flow is critical.
Goal: Implement monthly billing procedures and collect all payments before they hit 90 days past due. Create a procedure to send letters requesting payments once an account hits 60 days past due and follow up regularly. Analyze past-due accounts in excess of one year. They have little chance of being collected, so don't count on getting the money. Write if off and move on.
10. Don't have a budget or method to track your firm's financial data? Build yourself a nice spreadsheet so you are ready for the rest of 2014. This is an invaluable exercise, and once it's done, the spreadsheet easily converts to an annual worksheet.
Peggy Gruenke is Chief Operating Officer at Hengehold Capital Management, as well as a law firm management specialist in operations, online marketing, technology and accounting at LegalBizSuccess. Peggy is active in the ABA GP Solo Division, a frequent ABA TECHSHOW speaker and she writes on productivity and profitability for Attorney at Work. Read more or her articles here.


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StopPress noticeboard: QMS unveils new site, JCDecaux teams up with Westfield
By StopPress Team July 26, 2019 No Comments
QMS has launched a new digital billboard in Auckland CBD above The Empire Hotel.
Near Spark, Les Mills and Sky City, the site is 4m by 12m and captures all-day traffic with 1.7 million impressions per month./ It's located on a key route through the city towards the Northern Motorway, Ponsonby, Herne Bay and Victoria Park.
Mike Porter, QMS NZ CEO, says The Empire is another key landmark digital site that gives clients the opportunity to own one of Auckland's most highly targeted CBD corridors.
"Our clients want to maximise reach, impact and effectiveness and we're focussed on delivering a significant digital media platform across New Zealand."
Partnering up
Earlier this month, JCDecaux Australia & New Zealand and Scentre Group announced an exclusive partnership that will see JCDecaux develop and manage a premium portfolio of external roadside advertising touchpoints at Scentre Group's Westfield living centres in Australia and New Zealand.
The new partnership is based on a 10-year agreement which will see the two companies work together to introduce signage and technology, giving marketers an exciting new opportunity to reach audiences and communities.
Scentre Group's 41 Westfield living centres are located in key growth corridors across Australia and New Zealand with 65 per cent of Australians and New Zealanders living within 30 minutes of a Westfield living centre.
The unique location of these roadside advertising assets will offer advertisers a new opportunity to reach audiences at scale, via high- impact formats utilising world-leading digital technology, such as high-resolution, transparent digital screens.
Under the agreement, JCDecaux will secure planning approvals, and manage the development and maintenance of the signage.
Steve O'Connor, CEO of JCDecaux Australia & New Zealand says its delighted to be working with Scentre Group on these significant new opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.
"The environment around Scentre Group's portfolio represents a powerful marketing opportunity, giving advertisers an unrivalled platform across the 41 Australia and New Zealand centres, reaching major commuter and living centre audiences as they come to shop, dine and play.
"Our new partnership includes several locations that offer unique reach into areas not previously covered by outdoor advertising."
Bill Burton, Scentre Group general manager of partner experience adds JCDecaux is the right partner to bring global expertise in outdoor media, community and stakeholder engagement.
"This partnership is testament to the value and reach of our Westfield living centre platform, which sees customer visitation of more than 535 million each year," he said.
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Joint Legal Custody in Maryland Montgomery Lawyer
Custody can be classified under two main categories: legal and physical custody.
Legal custody in Maryland covers all long-term decisions concerning the child such as non-emergency medical care, schooling, religious discipline, and long-term financing plans. Physical custody involves the child's day to day live, and covers issues of residence and primary care. Note that parents awarded sole or joint physical custody are entitled to emergency medical decisions, which otherwise would not be within their ability.
I'm both cases, either sole or joint custody may be awarded to either types, or a combination of the two may be determined. While sole guardianship, under very specific circumstances where the child's best interests exclusively lie with one of the parents, is a viable option, most Courts prefer awarding joint custodies in order to delegate and secure equal involvement by both guardian.
Joint legal guardianship usually involves both parents agreeing on any long-term decisions to be made regarding the child, whether it be their education, their religious discipline, or any non-emergency medical care they will require. This requires a lot of cooperation between the two parents. In fact, Maryland Court states that the most important factor taken into account when considering joint legal guardianship is the ability of the parents to effectively communicate.
Joint legal guardianship in Maryland is not always awarded unilaterally as a whole but can sometimes partially divide. For instance, the mother can take charge of education, the father medical care, and both can have joint guardianship over religious discipline. Joint legal guardianship gas many advantages. Firstly, it encourages both parents to be involved in the child's upbringing by increasing each's level of engagement. It also encourages healthier decisions to be made since there are two decision makers involved. The increased involvement also increases either parties' willingness to conduct support payment. Finally, having both parents involved in the decision-making process means issues such as education and traveling can include both parents. This may avoid possible disputes and sources of contention such as education far away from one of the parents, which would otherwise undermine their relationship with the child.
It is important to note that in joint legal guardianship in Maryland, communication, transparency, and cooperation are key. As great as the advantages are, there are numerous potential disadvantages if the two parties fail to agree. Any remnants of the divorce such as unresolved conflicts are bound to resurface with the continuous contact and exposure the two parents may be forced to endure. Additionally, these disputes can be perilous to the child's psychological welfare. The greatest consequence, however, is if the disagreement reaches such a great extent as to inhibit any form of action from being taken. This indecisiveness is unequivocally bound to harm the child's future prospects, sense of identity, and physical and emotional welfare.
Joint custody in Maryland — a default by the standards of numerous courts — can usually yield great and fruitful results, as it maximizes both parents' contribution to raising the child. The efficacy of this process, however, is greatly governed by the diplomacy and civility of both parents, and demands a greater level of tolerance and communication than that of a sole custody agreement.
If you need a Maryland child custody lawyer to help you with your child custody case in Maryland, call us at 888-437-7747. Our Maryland child custody attorneys can help you. C
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Registration deadline fast approaching for August 4 elections - it's Tuesday
Daniel Connolly
Several important state and federal elections are scheduled for Aug. 4, and, if you're not currently registered to vote, the deadline is Tuesday.
To check the status of your voter registration, visit https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/. Voters have until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to register in person at Shelby County Election Commission offices, said Linda Phillips, administrator of elections.
The offices are at 980 Nixon Drive in the Shelby Farms area or 150 Washington Ave., Suite 205 in Downtown.
Voters mailing application must have it postmark it by Tuesday. Voters who plan to mail the application can download the form at shelbyvote.com.
If you register in person, you need a state or federal identification. If you register by mail, you don't have to include any documents, but you do have to vote in person the first time, rather than absentee, and you must bring an identification then, Phillips said.
The Aug. 4 election includes primaries for congressional seats and state legislative offices. In some cases, these primaries will prove decisive. For instance, the winner of the August Republican primary in heavily Republican Congressional District 8 is likely to win the general election in November, as is the winner of the Democratic primary in District 9.


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We have begun our endeavor into raising chickens. Our little chickadees arrived a week and a half ago. At 7:30 in the morning we received a phone call from our local post office that a little box of peeping chicks had arrived. Auggie and I rushed out to meet our beautiful new additions. They are quite cute and we have been enjoying them thoroughly. We spoil them rotten. Digging up worms and dandelions daily. They have already grown now and are trying to fly around.
Tucker and his father have been working diligently on building a nice coop for them. We have had volunteers come weekly to help in the construction and we are nearly finished. Now we just need to add a door and nesting boxes. We will begin working on the run this upcoming week.
Joe Byrne helped the tree planting effort by harvesting some humanure. If you've never seen that term before, it refers to human manure, usually from a composting toilet.
This is humanure that sat untouched for a year.
The humanure was shoveled into the holes where the trees were being planted. Regular compost was also added.
Here's the humanure before it was harvested.
Here Joe is scooping out the humanure and putting it in bags. In case you're wondering: the humanure was dry as dust and gave off a woody (not a poopy) smell.
Here are a couple of the bags of humanure ready to be transported to the tree planting site.
On June 18th Baltimore Green Space and Baltimore Bird Club will be hosting a bird walk through our woods. Please come join us to experience these marvelous creatures.
Here are some photos of the cemetery and forest patch after our most recent mowing. It's quite a bit of work to maintain the grounds, but we love it. Maia, who just finished her month-long stay with us, and Terry, Emily's father, have been a huge help. Mowing, weeding, gardening, chainsaw work and bush whacking!
Above, our pasture area where we formerly kept goats, lamas, and donkeys. We hope to have animals again, once the kids are a bit older.
Above, a space we've cleared out in the forest patch. We hope to connect it with another clearing (below) and cover the ground with wood chips. It's a great place for contemplation, a kind of forest refuge among the trees and wildlife.
Above, a space we'd like to clear out. It'll be tough going considering the area is overgrown with vines and thick bushes. Poison ivy, too. The open canopy offers lots of sunlight and, once cleared, will provide another beautiful area to sit, rest, meditate and wonder at all the life in the forest patch.
Above, a section of the walking path that runs through the forest patch. In the early part of spring we spent several weeks collecting and chipping fallen trees and branches.
Above, the grounds along the south fence. While mowing this section, I (Tucker) came across what looked to be a rat snake sun bathing.
Above, the middle stretch of the cemetery that extends from the east gate all the way to the forest patch.
Above, Terry, Emily's father, helping dig a hole in which we set a large tire that became a sand box. Auggie loves it!
Above, Auggie sitting in his "mow tractor." He prefers the Toro, but he'll ride the Scag if it's out. The Yazoo Kees doesn't impress him much.


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First COVID-19 related death confirmed in Travis County
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin Public Health confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 in Travis County Friday.
The patient was a woman over 70-years-old. Officials say she was already suffering significant underlying health conditions.
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"We send our most sincere condolences to the patient's family and friends," said Stephanie Hayden, Director of Austin Public Health. "Everyone must continue to do their part to protect our community and our loved ones."
According to APH, most cases of coronavirus in Austin-Travis County are occurring in people under 40 years old.
"We are facing a historic public health challenge," said Dr. Mark Escott, Interim Austin-Travis County Health Authority. "We underscore the importance of personal responsibility to help stop the spread of this disease. Stay home except for essential activities and follow social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19."
In a tweet on Friday, Mayor Steve Adler said:
#Austin received word of it's first local death due to #COVID19 . Our hearts go out to the family as they grieve. We should all honor the loss of this life by doing everything we can to #SlowTheSpread by #StayingInside and limiting physical contact. https://t.co/5f5cOPMSHy
— Mayor Adler (@MayorAdler) March 27, 2020
On Friday, Travis County also confirmed that there are currently 160 people in the county with COVID-19.
by Jacqulyn Powell / Jan 20, 2021
SAN MARCOS (KXAN) — San Marcos could be the next Texas city to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott's order on COVID-19 restrictions.
The state sued both Austin and El Paso when city leaders tried to strengthen local restrictions. However, some San Marcos City Council members say it would be worth the legal challenge.


A lot of the equipment we use for gardening purposes such as, tree and grass trimming, or just recreational use will likely not last for long without needing any repairs. If you have noticed that you are in need of such services, look for a professional and reliable company like Bowling Green Small Engine Inc to handle your small engine repair needs.
When you rely on our small engine service, you are guaranteed that it's a sure fix, and you also get to expect better performance from your equipment. We here at Bowling Green Small Engine Inc specialize in small engine repair service and we have been consistently providing quality repairs at a fair price for the residents of Bowling Green, FL. Our various areas of expertise include chainsaw sharpening to make sure that your chainsaw blades are able to cut even the toughest wood. If your lawn mower is failing to perform or a part is to be replaced, our lawn mower repairs can provide these solutions for you. Likewise, we even provide weedeater repair so you can make sure your grass is weed free without a hassle!
After a season in the shed, your gear might have some problems getting started again, so let Bowling Green Small Engine Inc make sure your equipment is up to par. You can learn more about our company's services by giving us a call at Bowling Green Small Engine Inc in Bowling Green, FL.


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BiomX Ltd.. (5/15/17). "Press Release: BiomX Raises $24 Million in Series A Funding to Develop Microbiome Therapeutics". Ness Ziona.
BiomX Ltd., a leading microbiome therapeutics company, announced today that it has successfully secured $24 million in a Series A financing. The round was led by OrbiMed, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. and Takeda Ventures, Inc. with participation from Seventure Partners, MiraeAsset, SBI Japan-Israel Innovation Fund and other European investors. Proceeds from the round will be used to advance the Company's novel therapeutic pipeline towards clinical stages and to continue enhancing its proprietary microbiome modulation platform technologies. BiomX, previously named MBcure, was founded in the FutuRx Ltd. incubator, with the support of the Israel Innovation Authority.
BiomX focuses on developing novel therapeutics to alleviate human diseases stemming from dysbiosis of the microbiome. The Company offers a complete end-to-end solution from target discovery to development of therapeutic compounds, with flexible capabilities to precisely modulate the microbiome and restore microbial balance through adding or eradicating bacteria with both native and synthetically altered phages (viruses that attack bacteria). BiomX's microbiome modulation technologies are based on the pioneer science and research of its scientific collaborators: Professor Rotem Sorek, PhD and Dr. Eran Elinav, MD, PhD both of the Weizmann Institute of Science and Professor Timothy K. Lu, MD, PhD of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Company's therapeutic pipeline consists of products for the treatment of acne, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), cancer, and therapeutics that modulate the microbiome for improved performance of immuno-oncology drugs.
The microbiome, all the bacteria that reside in and on the human body, is an exciting and fast-developing new field at the interface of pharmaceuticals and nutrition, offering abundant opportunities for developing new medicines. The composition of bacteria forming the microbiome, mainly gut bacteria, has been linked to various health conditions, from acne and allergies, through gastrointestinal ailments, obesity and cancer. The multitude of biological processes and indications affected by the microbiome make the bacteria in the human microbiome critical to health, yet the microbiome's diversity presents a challenge for identifying specific targets and developing new medicines to treat imbalance of the microbiome.
BiomX discovers and develops innovative microbiome therapeutics. The Company's mission is to develop novel therapeutics for preventing and treating diseases in which microbiome imbalances have been implicated. BiomX's microbiome modulation technologies are based on the cutting-edge innovative research of its scientific collaborators: Professor Rotem Sorek, PhD and Dr. Eran Elinav, MD, PhD both of the Weizmann Institute of Science and Professor Timothy K. Lu, MD, PhD of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For additional information, please visit www.biomx.com.


Your devices let you type the Apple logo symbol, but it isn't obvious.
Some people will find entering the logo symbol useful for referring to products such as Pay or Music like in Apple's marketing copies. Others will be pleased to just save a few characters in social media apps like Twitter and Instagram.
As you've likely noticed by now, your Mac keyboard lacks a dedicated Apple symbol key despite this special character being actually available to type out on your devices.
The Apple logo character renders properly across any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV or Apple Watch. It can be typed using the iOS, macOS and tvOS software. In watchOS, Dictation and Scribble provide no way to enter the Apple logo whatsoever.
On foreign platforms and web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge, the symbol may show as a simple square, a strange character or something entirely different.
Both the Windows and Apple logos are in the private use area of the ASCII extended character set because the standard Unicode set lacks corporate logo characters. Due to different implementations, these special symbols don't show as visible on other platforms.
TIP: Visit the website Alt-Codes.net to find numeric values of special characters.
Follow along as we teach you how to properly type the Apple symbol on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV or using non-Apple platforms such as Microsoft Windows.
Here's how to enter the Apple logo with your devices.
The shortcut works with the standard US English keyboard layout.
To visualize character placement on the Mac keyboard, choose the option Show Keyboard Viewer from the Input Source popover in macOS's menu bar.
Alternatively, venture into System Preferences → Keyboard → Input Sources.
Keyboard Viewer helps visualize key assignments for special symbols. To reveal additional hidden characters, press a modifier key like Control (⌃) or Command (⌘).
International users who rely on world keyboards with different layouts than the standard US QWERTY keyboard can add the US English layout via the Keyboard preference pane and switch to it in order to enter the Apple logo symbol.
As a more elegant solution, create a custom text replacement as outlined further below.
macOS's Option (⌥)-Shift (⇧)-K keyboard shortcut has no alternative on iOS.
There's no Keyboard Viewer on iPhone, but iOS include a dedicated feature for entering phrases and special symbols, called Text Replacements. Also found in macOS, it automatically replaces a word or a phrase with custom text, like turning "(c)" into the copyright symbol.
1) Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
5) Hit "+" in the top-right corner to create a new text replacement.
6) Copy the Apple logo symbol  from this post on your iOS device. Tap and hold next to Phrase, then select Paste from the bubble menu to insert the symbol.
7) Tap next to Shortcut and enter a custom snippet to be replaced with the Apple logo. I use "appl," but you may choose another snippet (to avoid triggering the replacement by accident, use a unique letter combination which isn't a part of any common word or phrase).
8) Tap Save in the top-right corner to finish making changes.
Your shortcut will automatically expand into the Apple logo symbol as you type.
Now you can easily enter the Apple logo using your iOS device or Mac into your emails, texts, documents, notes and more—simply hit the Space bar after typing the "aapl" shortcut and the system will replace it with the Apple logo character.
Text replacements are kept in sync across iOS and macOS through iCloud so you can use the same shortcut to type on the Apple logo symbol on your Apple devices.
And if you pair a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone and iPad, you can enter the Apple logo symbol by pressing the same Option (⌥)-Shift (⇧)-K keystroke like on your Mac.
As mentioned, there's currently no way to type the Apple logo with your Apple Watch.
Dictation and Scribble, the two primary input methods in watchOS, won't let you enter the Apple symbol using your voice like you can with punctuation and formatting.
Thankfully, the logo does show as visible on the watch in apps like Messages and Reminders because it's included in the default fonts of the watchOS operating system.
1) Go to Settings → Remotes and Devices → Bluetooth on your fourth-generation Apple TV or Apple TV 4K. For earlier models, venture into Settings → General → Bluetooth.
2) When Apple TV finds nearby Bluetooth devices, select your keyboard from the list.
3) If asked, enter the four-digit code and press Enter.
4) Navigate to the section of an Apple TV app that accepts text, like YouTube's search feature.
5) Press Option (⌥)-Shift (⇧)-K on the wireless keyboard to enter the Apple symbol.
Just like that, the symbol is written out on your TV!
1) On your iPhone or iPad with iOS 11+, open Settings → Control Center → Customize Controls and tap "+" next to Apple TV Remote.
2) Be sure to set up a shortcut on your iOS device that will replace "appl" with "", as explained in the iPhone and iPad section dealing with Text Replacements.
3) With the Apple TV Remote widget added to your iOS Control Center, highlight any text input field on your Apple TV using your Siri Remote.
4) On your iPhone or iPad, open Control Center and tap the widget you just added, then choose your Apple TV from the list and enter the four-digit passcode that appears on the Apple TV screen, if necessary. Alternatively, press a notification that pops up on the Lock screen of your iPhone upon selecting a text field on your Apple TV.
The Control Center widget works only with the fourth-generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, and requires an iPhone or iPad with iOS 11 or later.
Owners of older Apple TV models are free to download the Apple TV Remote app or the iTunes Remote app from App Store and set it up to remotely control your set-top box. You'll be able to type the Apple logo and access additional features, like Now Playing and Game mode.
Entering the Apple symbol on Apple TV using the Dictation feature is unsupported.
As mentioned earlier, the Apple symbol is defined in the extended ASCII character set in one of a private-use character points intended for apps and devices that need to display glyphs unspecified by the Unicode standard.
Unicode, however, doesn't contain any corporate logos as part of the standard character set. That's why the Apple symbol in a PDF or Word document in most cases won't show as visible on non-Apple platforms like Windows and Linux.
On Windows, there are many ways to enter special characters. We'll focus on alt codes which require holding the Alt key while typing a 4-code decimal value.
You can find the full Unicode character code list at unicode-table.com.
1) Open a document where you'd like to insert the Apple logo symbol.
2) Be sure that the Num Lock key is on, the press and hold the left Alt key.
3) Press "0" on the numeric keypad.
4) Press "2" on the numeric keypad.
5) Press "4" on the numeric keypad.
6) Press "0" on the numeric keypad.
1) Open a document where you'd like to see the Apple logo symbol.
2) Press F 8 F F on the keyboard (the Unicode value of the Apple logo symbol).
The Apple symbol will be inserted at the current cursor position.
In certain Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, there are dedicated options for entering special characters. To see a graphical representation of special symbols in Windows, open the stock Character Map app (charmap.exe).
The alt-code trick won't work if your chosen font lacks the Apple logo definition.
In that case, switch to the Baskerville Old Face font in Character Map, select the Apple logo, click Select and choose Copy to put the character on the system clipboard.
From there, you can paste it into other apps using the standard Ctrl-V shortcut.
The Apple logo or any other special character or symbol can be typed out in your blog posts or webpages by using the HTML entities hexadecimal notation followed by a character's Unicode hexadecimal value (the Apple logo symbol has the Unicode value F8FF).
You should see the  character when the page is rendered in a browser.


The article contains the process of registration as on the date of publishing. The latest process applicable after 26.01.2018 can be found at our revised blog "Private Limited Company Registration Process – Simplified Guide".
A Private Limited Company is a Company registered under Indian Companies Act, 2013 or any previous Companies Act. As the suggested by the term "Limited" in the name itself, the liability of the members i.e. owners is limited to certain extent. Also, there are certain restrictions laid combined with privileges offered.
For the Incorporation of Company, the concerned Ministry i.e. Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) mandates the process of Incorporation by filing all the required forms on their online platform (www.mca.gov.in), which assures the fast and easy process. The Government of India now-a-days promotes the Incorporation of Business in India along with the "Make in India" campaign. After adhering the procedure laid under Act, the establishment and commencement of the Company is easy.
The first and foremost step is to acquire the DSC of the Directors and Subscribers to MOA. DSC stands for Digital Signature Certificate. Any e-form is filed with the Ministry after affixing the DSC of the Authorised Signatory for Company Incorporation. Also, it is required for the application of DIN of the directors. Further, DSC of the subscriber is needed to file MOA and AOA.
DIN is abbreviation of the term Director Identification Number. It is a number allotted by the Ministry to the Individual for acting as Director in a company. DIN is unique such as PAN Card to any person and which is applied and allotted once in the lifetime.
The first step is to make an application for reservation of name for the proposed company. The application is to be made in Form INC-1, where one can apply for maximum 6 names in order of the preference. One shall keep in mind that the names applied are not identical or nearly resembling with any existing Company or LLP or Registered Trademark.
Once the name applied is approved, it is reserved for the applicant for a period of 60 days, in span of which one has to apply for the Incorporation of Company, non-compliance of which leads to withdrawal of the name granted by the Ministry.
Once the name is reserved for the proposed company, one shall proceed for making Application of Certificate of Incorporation in SPICe form accompanied with SPICe_MOA and SPICe_AOA.
The application is submitted by paying the requisite Stamp Duty as applicable in case of concerned state on the portal. Once the application is submitted, form for application of PAN and TAN of the company is generated online, which shall be duly submitted after affixing the DSC with MCA.
MOA and AOA stands for Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association, respectively. These are two most important documents for any company.
Limitation on the number of members up to 200.
Restriction on transfer of shares.
Prohibition on accepting securities from public.
Certified True copy of the self-attested Identity proof of the first subscriber(s) and director(s).
After due verification of the application and documents provided, the concerned RoC may grant the Certificate of Incorporation (COI), which is a conclusive proof of existence of the company, wherein the date of Incorporation, Company Identification Number (CIN) and Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mentioned with the sign and seal of the Registrar.
Once, the Certificate of Incorporation is granted, the company may commence the Business Activity as the Incorporation procedure is completed.
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Next year I will lead a new first-year module on 'Digital Victorians: An Introduction to Digital Humanities'.


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Today I have a fun, quick, easy and ridiculously cheap craft (my favorite kind of DIY) that you can do with an old window.
I bought this old window months ago thinking that I would turn it into a chalkboard for the large blank wall in my kitchen. It sat in the garage collecting dust and waiting for its makeover when I spotted a vintage, solid wood mirror at my local ReStore for a mere $10. As soon as I spotted it I knew it would be perfect on the same kitchen wall I had in mind for the old window, after a date with my paintbrush and some chalkboard paint, of course.
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As I was decorating the cabinet for my fall home tour, I kept looking at the window, trying to figure out what to do with it, when I had an idea to stencil some fall leaves on the panes as a temporary fall decoration. My plan was to use Rustoleum frosted glass spray paint and a leaf stencil to add a subtle touch of fall to the old window.
To make my stencil, I traced two artificial leaves, I was using for decoration, on a stencil board.
I used both the leaves and the cutouts to make it a little more interesting.
I just taped the stencil on the glass pane and sprayed a light coat of frosted glass. Then, I carefully pulled the stencil off so I wouldn't have any sticking issues.
I had some overspray with the solid leaves so I just used a razor and scraped it off, once the paint was dry.
There's so much you could do with the stencils but I was going for subtle, as usual. I did go a little wild and tried some silver spray paint on the cracked middle pane. It's still subtle but I like the little bit of sparkle.
To give you a better look, here it is in my guest bedroom against the teal blue wall color. The leaf in the second row on the left is painted with silver spray paint, while the rest are with the frosted glass.
The beauty of this is, when I want a change, all I have to do is scrape off the paint with a razor blade. Maybe I'll add some snowflakes when I decorate for the holidays. Ugh, I know I'm not ready for that yet!
I like the subtle, frosted look! Great job!
Very Cool and simple…would be tempted to spray some orange just for fun…too. Thanks for the great Idea.
Thanks Sandi. I'm so glad that you liked it, and I think that trying orange is a fun idea.
Thanks Nancy! I discovered the spray during the summer and I think I'm a little obsessed with it. 😉 I bet Dennis' paintings look absolutely beautiful in your new home. Can't wait to see what you've done.
Thanks for dropping in Jessica and I hope you have a great weekend!
Oh, I love it! Now i don't know what I'm going to do with my window pane. Mine has mirrored glass in it and I originally was going to use it on the side of my tool shed (I have two), but after talking to you and looking at the backing I don't think it's such a good idea. So I decided to use both of them (or as my grandson says,"Two a dem") in the house. I was going to paint the panes with chalkboard paint and use the the attached planter as a place to hold the chalk. Now I'm thinking maybe I should use the frosted spray paint. Oh, dilemmas, dilemmas. Unless I do one with the chalkboard and the other with the frosted paint! That would work, right? Thanks!
By the way, love the antique mirror! What a find!
Thanks MJ, I appreciate it. I remember you asking me about your mirrors. You could do one with chalk paint and another with frosted paint. The great think with the frosted paint is that you can scrape it off if you don't like it or you want a change. Keep me posted on what you decide.
Thank you Vel, I appreciate it.
Awww, thanks so much Debbie. I know that old windows can be really expensive. I got a deal on this one but it took me a really long time to find. Keep looking, it's out there somewhere. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Very nice! And I bet it is even prettier in person. I have used Krylon Matte spray varnish and it frosts nicely. I, too, love the pumpkins. I guess you could use pine cones but that seems a bit tedious. Can't wait to see what you have come up with.
I'm glad you like the pumpkins. I think they're awesome.
I love that! You are queen of the crafty spray paint ideas. I need some old windows now!
You came up with a very cute idea!
I bought 2 from Target tonight, thanks for sharing, love them to pieces, made from birch bark, too cool.


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The Best 20 Castles to Visit in Austria (Listed by Popularity)
Article Updated: May 27, 2022
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The beautiful fertile banks of the River Danube are the birthplace of one of the longest-reigning empires, the mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire. Therefore, they are also the home to many amazing royal palaces and fortresses.
You will see what remains of the great House of Habsburg and their constant resistance against the Ottomans. Apart from history, these castles are rumored to house the supernatural: witchcraft and associated executions.
If you take a trip to Austria, your visit will be incomplete without visiting these magnificent palaces. Some of these lay in ruins, but there are many more that are well preserved. Let's walk you through some of the best palaces that will captivate your heart.
1 10 Most Popular Castles to Visit in Austria
1.1 1. Itter Castle
1.2 2. Hohenwerfen Castle
1.3 3. Liechtenstein Castle
1.4 4. Belvedere Castle
1.5 5. Esterháza Palace
1.6 6. Hochosterwitz Castle
1.7 7. Schloss Schonbrunn
1.8 8. Riegersburg Castle
1.9 9. The Hofburg
1.10 10. Moosham Castle
2 10 Less Popular Castles Worth Visiting While In Austria
2.1 11. Aggstein Castle
2.2 12. Burg Kreuzenstein
2.3 13. Hohensalzburg Castle
2.4 14. Ambras Castle
2.5 15. Burg Wiener Neustadt
2.6 16. Burg Clam
2.7 17. Burg Ottenstein
2.8 18. Niederfalkenstein Castle
2.9 19. Burg Freundsberg
2.10 20. Burg Perchtoldsdorf
10 Most Popular Castles to Visit in Austria
The order of the list is based on Google search volume of each castle = popularity.
1. Itter Castle
The Itter Castle view from afar. Steve J. Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This privately-owned castle is built on the site of a Medieval castle overlooking the Brixental Valley.
During World War II, it was used as a prison by the Nazis, specifically for French VIP prisoners of war. Two notable dignitaries were former prime ministers of France Paul Reynaud and Edouard Daladier. Marie-Agnes de Gaulle, sister to General Charles de Gaulle and a prominent member of the resistance movement, was also held there until they were all set free unharmed.
On 5 September 1945, the US Army, Austrian Resistance, German Wehrmacht, and the prisoners fought side by side against the 100 – 150 Nazi SS soldiers. This battle,one of the strangest occurrences during the war, was aptly named, "The Battle for Itter Castle". Over 100 SS soldiers were captured and the prisoners set free during this 24-hour onslaught.
Location: Itter, Austria
Time built: 19th Century
Architectural style: Tudor Revival
Touring: Not allowed.
2. Hohenwerfen Castle
Hohenwerfen Castle's aerial view. Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This beautiful castle is located between the Berchtesgaden Alps and the Tennen Mountains, with a magnificent view of the Salzach valley and the market town of Werfen.
The Archbishop of Salzburg commissioned the building of the enormous stone fortress over an old Roman castle. He built a palace, chapel, and curtain walls, later additions included the bastion and towers. Hohenwerfen is a "sister" castle to Hohensalzburg Fortress, both built to form a line of defense against invaders.
Exploring the 900-year-old castle and buildings will lead you through hidden stairways and tunnels or up to experience a bird's eye view from the Wallerturm watchtower. Immerse yourself in the permanent and temporary exhibitions that provide you with historical information about the castle and battles. Before leaving this breathtaking castle, don't forget to visit the fascinating falconry show.
Revisit Hohenwerfen Castle Here (In-depth History, Travel Tips & Video Tour)
Location: Werfen, Austria
Architectural style: Renovated in the Romantic style
Touring: Allowed. Visit the official website for more information.
3. Liechtenstein Castle
Lichtenstein castle's view at the edge of the cliff. -donald-, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Lichtenstein Castle was home to the Liechtenstein family for 200 years as well as the seat of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Located in the majestic Vienna woods, Liechtenstein Castle has had an unfortunate history. Periods of turbulent events caused the destruction and rebuilding of the birthplace of the House of Liechtenstein multiple times. Its destruction came twice at the hands of the Ottomans, once in the Siege of Vienna, and then again in the Battle of Vienna.
Nonetheless it has survived as more than ruins lost to time! Currently, it is a privately owned property that hosts festivals and film screenings. The annual summer Nestroy Theatre Festival is held here. It has served as the set of many famous films such as A Walk with Love and Death, The Vampire Happening, The Fifth Musketeer, and The Three Musketeers.
Location: Maria Enzersdorf, Lower Austria
Time built: 12th/19th century
Architectural style: Neo-gothic
4. Belvedere Castle
The full front view of Belvedere Castle. Rosser1954, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This magnificent palace–located in Landstrasse in Vienna–was built for Prince Eugene of Savoy as his summer residence. Prince Eugene was a great military leader and an art connoisseur that wanted the palace complex to reflect his personal style and taste.
He commissioned Architect Johan Lucas von Hildebrant to make his visions a reality. Hildebrandt built a combined upper and lower palace, blending elements of art and architecture into this unique Baroque construct. Landscaped gardens to link the two palaces into one palatial complex in the "Versailles Style".
The staircase with hand-carved cartouches and emblems is only one of the beautiful architectural marvels of this palace, another: the marble State Hall decorated with intricate artistic frescoes. The palace hosts Austria's most valuable art museum, including the largest collection of Klimt paintings such as "The Kiss" and "Judith".
Location: Vienna, Austria
Architectural style: Baroque
5. Esterháza Palace
The side view of Esterhaza Palace. Bwag, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Imperial Castle of the Habsburg Dynasty for over 300 years was converted into a palace in the 17th century by Prince Paul of Esterházy. He turned the original Gothic castle into the breathtaking Baroque palace we see today.
The Haydnsaal, inspired by the composer Joseph Haydn, has perfect acoustics and atmosphere. It is here that the famous Emperor Quartet first played in 1797. Joseph Haydn composed many of his classical pieces in this room, formerly the banqueting hall. The magnificent architecture and outstanding acoustics are world-famous, over 100 concerts are held here annually.
Historical treasures such as the largest complete set of Neoclassical silverware can be seen at the Wine Museum. Explore the magnificent apartments of the princess, the Mirror Hall, and enjoy incredible views from the balconies before returning to real life!
Revisit Esterhaza Palace Here (In-depth History, Travel Tips & Video Tour)
Location: Eisenstadt, Austria
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6. Hochosterwitz Castle
The "fools's stairs" leading up to Hochosterwitz Castle.Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 4.0, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This impenetrable rock fortress, accessible only via a route that passes through fourteen fortified gates, made this fortress the place of refuge against the Turkish invasions of the 11th and 12th centuries.
Hochosterwitz Castle is considered to be the most impressive example of a Medieval fortress in Austria, with parts of the castle carved into the dolomite rock, a marvel of engineering at the time it was built.
The stronghold has a bird's eye 360-view, making it necessary for the enemy to conquer gate by gate while being attacked from all sides only to ultimately arrive in the armory yard. This Austrian landmark can be accessed today by a steep 565 ft climb to the tower The stairs leading up to the fortress are aptly called the "fool's stairs".
Revisit Hochosterwitz Castle Here (In-depth History, Travel Tips & Video Tour)
Location: Hochosterwitz, Austria
Architectural style: Medieval
7. Schloss Schonbrunn
The panoramic view of Schloss Schonbrunn. Martin St-Amant, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The pleasure palace of the royals and summer residence of the Habsburgs, Schloss Schonbrunn equals Versailles in reputation and splendor. Designed in true Rococo style, this 1441-room palace is a vision that has to be experienced.
Built as a wedding gift to Empress Maria Theresia on the site of an old hunting lodge, the name Schonbrunn means "beautiful well"–named for the artesian well that supplies clear spring water to the palace.
Marvel at the architectural style of the buildings while you walk through the ballrooms and private Imperial apartments. Then, appreciate the intricate design and landscaping of the gardens that include an Orangery Garden and a Botanical Garden. Before you leave, remember to forget: get lost in the fantastic maze designed to amuse and please!
Location: Hietzing, Austria
Architectural style: Rococo
Touring: Allowed. Visit the official website for more information
8. Riegersburg Castle
The stunning view of Riegersburg Castle at the top. Riegersburg flickr photo by mozman.at shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license
This castle on top of an inactive volcano is another one of the properties of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. Riegersburg Castle was dubbed 'the strongest fortress of the Christian world' after its construction on the orders of Baroness Katharina Elisabeth von Wechsler. The Baroness was an extremely powerful woman in the male-dominated society of the time, she ruled with fear and left behind a long legacy deeply intertwined in the 850-year-old history of Riegersburg Castle.
The present-day Riegersburg Castle is a prestigious Austrian museum. Out of the 108 rooms, 25 are open for public visits. Nine of these rooms showcase the witches and sorcerers of Austria, while the other sixteen narrate the history of the castle itself. Discover the events that happened in the castle and marvel at its mighty strength.
Revisit Riegersburg Castle Here (In-depth History, Travel Tips & Video Tour)
Location: Riegersburg, Styria
Architectural style: Combination of Late Renaissance, Medieval
9. The Hofburg
The front of Hofburg with visitors around. Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons / "Wien, Hofburg — 2018 — 3185" / CC BY-SA 4.0
The Winter Palace of the Habsburg Dynasty, the Hofburg, is the most opulent palace in Austria. The 2600 palatial rooms make this one of the largest palaces in the world, with Imperial apartments, ballrooms, reception halls, and all things fairytale are still on view today. Each Austrian royal over the past 500 years has added to and altered the palace, resulting in the magnificent palace standing today.
The Gothic Hofburg Chapel, first mentioned in 1296, is the oldest part of the palace; today, the Swiss wing and court (in which the chapel is located) are also home to the Imperial Treasury. Visit all19 courtyards, each with beautiful statues and columns, before moving through the 18 wings of the Imperial Palace to see the silver and furniture collections that are unequaled in Austria.
Time built: 13th to 20th Century
10. Moosham Castle
Moosham Castle's view from afar. schloss Moosham, Austria flickr photo by giborn_134 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-ND) license
Moosham Castle is one of the jewels of the city of Salzburg. It is sometimes known as the "Witch Castle", in reference to the tragedy that occurred here. Moosham Palace served as an administrative center during the Zuberer Jackal witch trials of 1675-1690. The hunts ultimately led to 139 people, including children, being beheaded in the castle courtyard. This castle was also famously known for the werewolf hunts that started in this region. At slightly tamer points in history, the castle was home to archbishops and princes.
For a short time, the castle was lost to history until it was rediscovered and restored. Most of the fortress is inaccessible to the public as it is private property. However, visitors can walk to Count Wilczek's rooms featuring Wilczek's extensive art collection.
Location: Unternberg, Salzburg
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11. Aggstein Castle
Aggstein Castle aerial view of its ruins. Uoaei1, CC BY-SA 3.0 AT, via Wikimedia Commons
Built by Manegold III of the Kuenringer dynasty in 1181, Aggstein Castle overlooked the Danube, which would prove troubling. The castle became known as a place of torture for captured sailors imprisoned in the dungeons from robbed ships. The "Rose Garden", actually a rocky cliff, is where prisoners were tied up to either jump or starve to death.The castle changed ownership over the centuries until it was burnt down by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Centuries later, the castle which remains today is filled with hidden stairways and passages.
Location: Aggstein, Austria
12. Burg Kreuzenstein
The beautiful Burg Kreuzenstein's architectural structure. Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This powerful and strategically located castle was built by the Formbachers in the 12th century as a medieval fortress. The castle had many rulers throughout the centuries, including the Habsburgs, and remained an unconquered stronghold until the Thirty Years' War in 1645.
During the 18th century, the castle was owned by Count Johann Neopumuk Wilczek, a famous polar explorer. The new construction was built on the original medieval site and Wilczek acquired many original pieces throughout Europe to restore the fortress to its former magnificence.
Architectural style: Neo-Romantic
13. Hohensalzburg Castle
Hohensalzburg Castle's view at the top. Andreas Stiasny, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hohensalzburg Fortress is Central Europe's largest fully preserved wonder. Ordered by archbishop Gebhard, foreign invaders have never invaded the fortress. The castle had changed the Salzburg skyline since the day it was erected. Today the structure that still stands has been modified by the many successors of the archbishop.
Other than the picturesque views of the region, the fortress offers a museum and an interactive exhibition visiting an experience of a lifetime. Indulge in the Zeughaus shows showcasing arms, cannons, firearms, and the fortress's other defense strategies.
Location: Salzburg
Architectural style: Alpine design before modification
14. Ambras Castle
Ambras Castle's view and its beautiful garden. Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Nestled among the hills of Innsbruck, Ambras Castle looks like something out of a romance novel. The original medieval castle belonged to the House of Andechs, Archduke Ferdinand II had it transformed as a gift for his wife.
The prince was an avid art collector. To this day, the palace is adorned with over 200 art pieces, books, and armors throughout the building. The most notable collections are the Collection of Gothic Sculpture and the Strasser Collection of Glass.
Location: Innsbruck, Tyrol
Time built: 11th and 16th century
Architectural style: Medieval, Renaissance
15. Burg Wiener Neustadt
The entrance to Burg Wiener Neustadt. By: Peter Haas
The original castle was built from money received as a ransom for Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century. In 1348, the castle was destroyed by an earthquake and Leopold III commissioned the building of a larger, imposing building–one that continued to be modified and renovated to the current look of Burg Wiener Neustadt.
The oldest military academy in the country was founded in the castle by Empress Maria Theresa, it was destroyed during World War II and again functioned as a military academy from 1958.
Location: Weiner Neustadt, Austria
Architectural style: Military
Touring:Allowed. Visit the official website for more information.
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16. Burg Clam
The beautiful structure of Burg Clam. Duke of W4, CC BY-SA 3.0 AT, via Wikimedia Commons
Built on the order of Otto von Machland as the family home of the Counts of Clam, Burg Clam is a mighty fortress. It looks over the Danube Valley in Upper Austria. The palace had to be defended by a private army during the Thirty Years' War. Although enemy troops never controlled it, the many sieges that occurred here caused significant damage to the castle.
This impenetrable palace went on to survive both world wars unharmed. Today, the estate has a hydropower plant, a riding school, farmlands, forests, and several farmhouses.
Location:Maria Enzersdorf, Lower Austria
Architectural style: Combination of many
17. Burg Ottenstein
The entrance to Burg Ottenstein. Aconcagua, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Built by the Ottenstein Dynasty in the late 12th century, the castle has original frescoes dating back to this period. The Ottenstein's lived in the castle until the early part of the 15th century when it was besieged by Tobias von Rohr.
In 1556, it was bought by the Lamburg family, counts of the region. The castle was renovated, and extensions were made during their 400-year stay in the castle. During the 19th century, the Romanesque alterations with the conical towers and shingled roofs were built, giving it the features seen today.
Location: Ottenstein, Austria
Architectural style: Romanesque
18. Niederfalkenstein Castle
Niederfalkenstein Castle's view near the bridge. Johann Jaritz, CC BY-SA 3.0 AT, via Wikimedia Commons
The Hohe Tauern mountains were home to the Lord of Frankenstein, who built Niederfalkenstein Castle. The House of Falkenstein became extinct around the 13th century. After their extinction, the caste was divided between two noble families.
The upper Falkenstein citadel, Oberfalkenstein, remains in ruins. The lower barbican of the Niederfalkenstein citadel is well-preserved. The property is privately owned. It can only be visited in the summers.
Location: Obervellach, Carinthia
19. Burg Freundsberg
Burg Freundsberg's aerial view. Wolkenkratzer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The noble lords of Freundsberg constructed the castle in 1150. The keep, part of the original structure, is intact and can be visited this day. In 1177, the chapel was built next to the keep.
Archduke Sigismund of Austria bought the lands and castle in 1467 and renamed it Sigismundruh during his reign. After modifications from 1634-37 by the new owners, it was renamed Scholsskirche, meaning "castle church". Several owners lived in the castle and farmed the lands until it became the property of the Schwaz municipality in 1966.
Location: Schwaz, Austria
20. Burg Perchtoldsdorf
The front view of Burg Perchtoldsdorf. Anna Saini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The original structure dates back to 991, when Henry the Quarrels defeated the Hungarians and built a fortification as part of the defense against invaders from the east. Originally a stone tower castle surrounded by a moat and curtain walls, the palace and three-story residential wing were added between 1250 and 1270.
Albrecht III expanded the castle and added a gated tower with a drawbridge. It became a residence for duchess widows of the Habsburg royals and entered an era of prosperity. This fortress proved an impenetrable defense against the Ottoman invasion when other castles fell to the Turks.
Location: Lower Austria
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The Apple brainwash: Get them while they're young (with the iPod touch)
By Christian Zibreg 01.04.2010 :: 1:03PM EST 01.04.2010
The kids have voted: The iPod touch is a hotter Christmas gift than the Zune or gaming consoles, topped only by the Kindle in Amazon's electronics bestseller list. The 8GB and 32GB third-generation iPod touch models ranked #2 and #3 on Amazon, respectively. The Zune ranked #85.
You could say that the iPod touch had the App Store Christmas. Apple's touch-based media player is brainwashing youngsters for the Apple world. Apple achieved this thanks to its world-class marketing and the power of software. Meanwhile, the lack of compelling advertising killed the Zune this holiday season. That, and the shortage of apps resulting from Microsoft's hesitance to open up the Zune to third-party developers.
According to the mobile analytics firm Flurry, total iPod touch downloads (all generations) surged nearly 1,000 percent during Christmas Day. In fact, Apple's media player overtook the iPhone this Christmas, the first time ever that the iPod touch downloads soared past iPhone downloads. The research firm identified "voracious downloaders" as primarily pre-teen and teen audiences.
Why do parents and kids love the iPod touch? The reasons are simple. Parents appreciate the gizmo's sweat $199 price point and the fact there are no monthly fees attached to it. Kids, of course, are sold on its multi-touch user interface, games, and a wide variety of entertainment and social apps. Cool programs that can't be found on any other mobile device are a huge win among youngsters. Put simply, it's games, games, games.
It's no secret that gaming is a big business in the App Store. According to 148apps.biz, a site following store metrics, the App Store carried over 120,000 items at press time. Games were leading the pack with a 16.48 percent share of all apps, or 20,914 items. Books (15.62 percent), entertainment (13.59 percent), education (6.91 percent), utilities (6.40 percent), and lifestyle (5.75 percent) programs rounded out top five categories.
Get them while they're young
Beyond the numbers, the iPod touch has won kids' hearts and minds. As a result, the iPod touch-owning youngsters entering the workplace in a few years time will be more susceptible to Apple products. You could say that Apple gets them while they're young, brainwashing – so to speak – the kids from their early days to become loyal consumers. Only a handful of companies can dazzle consumers and neither Sony nor Microsoft are among them – the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 being obvious exceptions to the rule. According to Flurry:
Apple is using the iPod Touch to build loyalty with pre-teens and teens, even before they have their own phones (think: McDonalds' Happy Meal marketing strategy). When today's young iPod Touch users age by five years, they will already have iTunes accounts, saved personal contacts to their iPod Touch devices, purchased hundreds of apps and songs, and mastered the iPhone OS user interface. This translates into loyalty and switching costs, allowing Apple to seamlessly 'graduate' young users from the iPod Touch to the iPhone.
The power of marketing
Basically an iPhone without a phone, the iPod touch took off in a big way when Apple insisted that developers and consumers view it as a gaming console instead a media player. Apple's chief of worldwide marketing pitched gaming at the September 2009 iPod event. Overexcited Schiller put up a chart comparing the number of games and entertainment titles on the iPhone, Sony PSP, and Nintendo DS.
Based on comScore stats, Schiller said there were 607 games available on the PSP at the time versus 3,680 on the DS versus 21,178 games available for the iPhone OS. No wonder the iPod touch emerged as the perfect Christmas gift in both 2008 and 2009. Who knows, maybe the media player – pardon me, the gaming console – will overtake the PSP and DS…
What do you think? Does the iPod touch have what it takes to take on the PSP and DS? Are those old-school consoles' days numbered? Are iPod touch's best days yet to come? Do share your opinion in comments.
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Mr. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, ministers, workers of the media who are here with us.
First, President, I want to thank the invitation you made to the Argentine Republic in the name of its president to come here to Rusia, as we had invited you to visit us in Argentina and you did it very recently. We also thank the warm welcome of the Russian people.
Today has been a very important day. This year we celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Argentine-Russian/Russian-Argentine relations, traditional in our country. But we do it in a very special way: deepening agreements and signing the Agreement of Strategic Integration today with President Putin, besides the multiplicity of conventions and agreements that different areas have held, e.g. the construction of Chihuido-I, which was signed between Russian and Argentine officials and UTE -the Argentine company that will participate in the this hydroelectric dam.
As correctly stated by President Putin, Russian participation in the electricity generation of Argentina is not new. More than 4,400 megawatts of total Argentine energy, mainly in the hydropower sector, are of Russian origin.
To mention some: the bi-national Salto Grande, together with Uruguay, the second one after Yacyretá, and one of the most important of our country. Also, Central Costanera, Piedra del Águila, Caracoles, Piedra Negra in San Juan, and Bahía Blanca, I think. Minister, is it correct? That is, we have a long tradition between the two countries in the construction of power generation. Chihuido restates that tradition, but today we have taken a deeper, further step by signing the Comprehensive Strategic Agreement.
Today we have signed two important documents referring to the construction of the sixth nuclear plant. It is another more than important step because we would be partnering in nuclear energy, that as I said yesterday at the Business Forum, is poised to become -given the reality of the world, prices and geopolitics- in a cheap, safe energy, not tied to international variables, market and neither geopolitics.
The Russian Federation has a very large expertis on the nuclear issue, and Argentina is in Latin America the country with the largest presence in nuclear energy, and it also signed the Treaty of Tlatelolco (Nuclear Nonproliferation throughout Latin America). We have distinguished expertis, academy, capacity for absolutely peaceful nuclear energy, with medical and energetic purposes.
This step we are taking today by signing the document for this power plant -which we want and hope that in the next meeting in St. Petersburg we can reach a definitive agreement for its construction- means to us, and certainly for Russia, a very important step.
We have also made important agreements on agriculture and livestock farming. In nuclear matter, as well, the Minister and the head of the National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina and his Russian counterpart signed yesterday two important agreements on cooperation in scientific research and in the provision of uranium-metal, what is vital for Argentina so we can attend the provision of nuclear reactors that we have built and we have sold to Algeria, Egypt and more recently to Australia during the administration of President Kirchner; nuclear reactors for which we also have designed the fuel and that enables us as one of the ten or eleven countries around the world with the capacity to generate, to design, to manufacture, to produce nuclear reactors, nuclear energy.
Also in culture we have signed an important agreement with our dear Minister of Culture. They said the real name and not the artistic one. For us, she is Teresa Parodi, otherwise the Argentines will think I've changed the minister. Yesterday we inaugurated a magnificent exhibition of Eva Peron. Eva Peron Museum has moved part of its heritage here, to Moscow, so the Russians know this great woman who no longer belongs only to Argentina but to the Universal History. A stateswoman as defined by President Putin. We are also in a very important year. We also thank the place that you gave us, a very important place, the Russian Historical Museum. It so important that this exhibition of Eva Peron is set on one of the arms of the museum, on the other arm it is being developed -still not opened- the exhibition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
I want to emphasize as a citizen of the world, not as the president of the Argentine Republic but as a universal citizen, the invaluable contribution that the Soviet Army had in the fight and defeat of Nazism and Fascism. I think it's important that we do this recognition to a nation that lost 27 million lives between soldiers and civilians in the fight against Nazism and Fascism. I know that in May 9 you will celebrate this, we have seen the rehearsals in one of the main streets, and I really want to thank the Russian people the sacrifice that it meant for this town the World War II, all the war's horror.
We have also discussed with the President, of course, our position, our vision about common problems the world has currently. We reaffirmed once again the need to strictly respect multilateralism embodied in United Nations, United Nations resolutions. We appreciate the support Russia has provided historically in the Malvinas issue, in the accomplishement of the UN resolution, that the UK agrees to sit at a table to discuss the issue of sovereignty over our Malvinas Islands. Also, in the framework of multilateralism, we have supported the UN resolution 2202 dated February 17 this year to address the issue of Ukraine. We believe that the United Nations, diplomacy and politics are the only ways to resolve issues between the countries.
We have also sustained in our statement the strongest condemnation of any type of interference in countries of other countries. This is also very important because often the problems that cross nations, beyond the intrinsic, structural or historical problems that may affect a country or a nation, are distorted, enlarged, magnified, though often caused by the intervention or the interference of third countries. We have condemned this.
Furthermore we appreciate the support that the Russian Federation provides to our country in regard to the fight against vulture funds, against speculative capital that now travels around the world attacking the value of the coins at certain times of the economies, or even worse, as in the case of Argentina, a debt that has already been defaulted is bought with pennies and then they pretend to collect interest exceeding 1,600% in dollars, absolutely unacceptable, totally usurious.
We also thank the support, President, and the work we are developing together with the G-77 + China and other countries in the United Nations, the drafting of an international convention on sovereign debt restructuring. That is today one of the most serious problems for many countries, some of them have debts for once or twice their own GDP and people pay the consequences.
Also keep working, as we have been doing jointly within the G-20 reaffirming the full respect for national sovereignty.
It is a very special day, it was the last part of the intervention of President Putin and I also want to end with that: we decided to work further than putting our signature, as the engineer Galuccio, CEO of YPF, did with his pair of Gazprom, in strategic partnership. You know that Argentina now has the second unconventional gas reserves and fourth of unconventional oil.
I would also like to reaffirm that we have been addressing strategies, lectures and meetings are to be made to agree on instruments that allow us to deepen and increase our trade payment from our own currency. It is very important to every country in the world, not just Argentina, not only Russia, that its own coins are the tools with which to intervene in global trade.
I could go on but I will not bore you, I want to thank again the warmth and hospitality we received by the Russian government, by President Putin, his officials, and warm expressions of affection of the people. Thank you and see you soon.