Books 'n Stuff is an international bookseller based in Sacramento, California. Owned and founded by Jordan Tuleu and Nick Silva, Books N Stuff is (as of 2009) the second-largest bookstore chain in the United States (after Barnes & Noble), selling a wide variety of books, CDs, DVDs, periodicals, as well as gifts and stationery. original soundtrack by Torin Borrowdale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1TCmfJT3cs&hl=en
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Rutgers' Bookstore
On November 3, 2008, Barnes & Noble College Booksellers will be open a three-story, 46000-square-foot full-service bookstore adjacent to the New Jersey train station. The superstore is one branch of The Gateway redevelopment project, which is an attempt to revitalize the city of New Brunswick. Barnes & Noble General Manager handling the transition at Rutgers University, John Cusick, explains the wide-range of amenities that will be available to Rutgers Students, and the city of New Brunswick. RU-tvs Jason Scharch looks into how this change will affect the Rutgers community.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idX4Bde3_Ik&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idX4Bde3_Ik&hl=en
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Cornel West is Coming to Los Angeles!
Join Dr. Cornel West for a book signing of his memoir, "Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud," at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Los Angeles, Wednesday Oct. 7, 7pm - 9pm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWdeF7GGROQ&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWdeF7GGROQ&hl=en
Friday, April 22, 2011
Alex at Barnes and Noble
Alex playing trains at Barnes and Noble bookstore, July 27, 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JyYrFu9Q20&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JyYrFu9Q20&hl=en
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Weathervanity Is An Important Part To Your House
People don't think that it's important, but the appearance of your house outside is just as vital as the interior decorations. When you bring people to your house, the first thing they will see is the outside appearance. If you have a crappy look outside, even if your house has a great design and well built inside, they will always have that impression that your house is terrible because of the outside appearance. More and more people are conscious about their house's outside appearance as time goes by.
- Yard decorations
- Custom mailboxes
- Wind chimes
- Birdbaths
1. Why Weather Vanes?
People want their yards to look good and ornaments of different sorts that shout their personality and individuality are being bought and decorated on the exterior of their house. These decorations got almost all of the places in the hose covered: the lawn, the porch, the garden, the fences and almost everything that you can see outside your house may be decorated. After much decorating, you might notice that there's still something missing. Somehow, you're still missing something. And you know what? You probably forgot o decorate your roof. The popular decoration and personalization of roofs are weather vanes. Weather vanes are those things perched on top of the roof of the house. These weather vanes are useful if you want to know what direction the wind is blowing.
2. They're Also Functional
Most weather vanes may be seen in airports and other structures where it is crucial to know where the wind is coming from. Now, people make use of weather vanes, not just to tell where the wind is coming from, but for the decoration of their roofs. Since the popularity of outdoor design blossomed, a number of types of weathervanes have been developed over the years. This is good, because now, there are more designs and types that will suit any kind of roof you may have.
3. Price
Consider your options. If you're buying a weathervane, you should first check out the second hand shops for very cheap vanes. If you're serious in finding the perfect weathervane for you and you still want to save some cash, I suggest that you surf the net for weather vanes. Usually, the internet has a lot of sites regarding sale of this product and you will have a larger selection to choose from and some of them are even cheaper than those in the stores. It is convenient to shop online because you won't have to go far and wide just to secure your very own wind vane. The prices vary according to the size, the make and the design of the vane. Prices range from $10 to more than $200.
4. Style
There are so many styles of weathervanes out in the market now. Choose the type that is appropriate for your household.
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Stained glass
- Windcup
- Bronze
- Cottage
- Tabletop
- Extra large
5. Size
Weather vanes come in different sizes. There are weathervanes that are just a few inches tall while some of them are really huge. If your roof is not that high off the ground, then do not purchase a very big weather vane. It will look awkward, perched there and it will just cause eyesores for you and your guests. Now, if your roof is wide, then you should consider buying a wider vane. Make sure you have your ratios set up right. If your roof is tall, get a tall vane; if your roof is wide, get a wide vane. An appropriate ratio for the weathervane to roof height is 1 inch of weathervane for every foot of the house.
6. Design
You should choose appropriately when it comes to design. Take into consideration where you're going to put it: whether it be a barn or your own home. If you want a classic weathervane design, go for the usually rooster vane. It goes well with any roof, as long as the color is appropriate. There are a lot of other designs like: eagles, fowls, pigs, cows, dogs and other animals that will look good when placed on top of any barn. There are also specialized weathervanes like: firemen, trucks, tractors, houses, barns and whatnot. Always consider what you want, and what will represent your personality more. Also, consider the color of the design whether or not it will clash with your roof or walls.
- Yard decorations
- Custom mailboxes
- Wind chimes
- Birdbaths
1. Why Weather Vanes?
People want their yards to look good and ornaments of different sorts that shout their personality and individuality are being bought and decorated on the exterior of their house. These decorations got almost all of the places in the hose covered: the lawn, the porch, the garden, the fences and almost everything that you can see outside your house may be decorated. After much decorating, you might notice that there's still something missing. Somehow, you're still missing something. And you know what? You probably forgot o decorate your roof. The popular decoration and personalization of roofs are weather vanes. Weather vanes are those things perched on top of the roof of the house. These weather vanes are useful if you want to know what direction the wind is blowing.
2. They're Also Functional
Most weather vanes may be seen in airports and other structures where it is crucial to know where the wind is coming from. Now, people make use of weather vanes, not just to tell where the wind is coming from, but for the decoration of their roofs. Since the popularity of outdoor design blossomed, a number of types of weathervanes have been developed over the years. This is good, because now, there are more designs and types that will suit any kind of roof you may have.
3. Price
Consider your options. If you're buying a weathervane, you should first check out the second hand shops for very cheap vanes. If you're serious in finding the perfect weathervane for you and you still want to save some cash, I suggest that you surf the net for weather vanes. Usually, the internet has a lot of sites regarding sale of this product and you will have a larger selection to choose from and some of them are even cheaper than those in the stores. It is convenient to shop online because you won't have to go far and wide just to secure your very own wind vane. The prices vary according to the size, the make and the design of the vane. Prices range from $10 to more than $200.
4. Style
There are so many styles of weathervanes out in the market now. Choose the type that is appropriate for your household.
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Stained glass
- Windcup
- Bronze
- Cottage
- Tabletop
- Extra large
5. Size
Weather vanes come in different sizes. There are weathervanes that are just a few inches tall while some of them are really huge. If your roof is not that high off the ground, then do not purchase a very big weather vane. It will look awkward, perched there and it will just cause eyesores for you and your guests. Now, if your roof is wide, then you should consider buying a wider vane. Make sure you have your ratios set up right. If your roof is tall, get a tall vane; if your roof is wide, get a wide vane. An appropriate ratio for the weathervane to roof height is 1 inch of weathervane for every foot of the house.
6. Design
You should choose appropriately when it comes to design. Take into consideration where you're going to put it: whether it be a barn or your own home. If you want a classic weathervane design, go for the usually rooster vane. It goes well with any roof, as long as the color is appropriate. There are a lot of other designs like: eagles, fowls, pigs, cows, dogs and other animals that will look good when placed on top of any barn. There are also specialized weathervanes like: firemen, trucks, tractors, houses, barns and whatnot. Always consider what you want, and what will represent your personality more. Also, consider the color of the design whether or not it will clash with your roof or walls.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Free Barn Buddy Coins - Learn How You Can Get Free Barn Buddy Credits and Coins
Free Barn Buddy Coins The start thing you need to do when you begin doing Barn Buddy is to go to the shop to get seeds, because of course, you wont be able to grow anything without seeds. When you initiate playing Barn Buddy you get 500 coins automatically, so you dont require to do anything in order to get started with the shopping. Free Barn Buddy Coins (Once you are complete with all your shopping, you can find all the seeds youve bought in your bag.) After you have the seeds you ve picked out, the next step is to plant them in the field of your farm. As your plants begin growing you need to give care for them in various ways. This step is especially powerful because your plants will be impacted by your care or your carelessness reckoning on which track you select to take here. You can care for your plants in various different ways. What you do to care for them depends on their needs. You can identify the needs by seeing what changes have occurred in your field and on your plants. If for example, the ground has gone dry, thats a problem that needs to be taken care of. The same goes for events where you find germs or weed on your field. Luckily, its not that bad to care for the plants though! You have a amount of instruments to assist you: for the dry ground, a irrigating can will solve the problem, and once you have identified the problem, its not hard to see it at all, since the watering can symbol is both clear and easy to find in the game (If you are questioning what instruments would help you when it comes to bugs and weed, the answer is insecticide and herbicide, and both of these cans have great, simple symbols too). When your plants are full grown it's harvesting time! This is the point where your care or negligence will show, so if you werent sure if you did a complete job before in the game, that doubt will be answered now. If your plants aren t complete at this stage, you should take your lesson for next time and pay more care to your plants in the coming. You reap the plants by using a glove - another great tool in Barn Buddy. Once you have harvested the plants that are full grown, the last step is to go to the Storehouse to trade them. What you earn by trading your plants depends, again, on their quality. Once you have sold your plants, you will have new coins to use for new seeds and you can extend playing Barn Buddy now that you have learned the basics! Free Barn Buddy Coins
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Campus Center now open!
Take a short tour of the Campus Center with student James. Dining, the new Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and a lot of student services are now open!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8ZSKC1g6U&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8ZSKC1g6U&hl=en
Monday, April 18, 2011
Barn Buddy Credit Earn - Get Maximum Barn Buddy Credit
Stop squandering your time making an attempt to grow your Barn Buddy empire. Probabilities are you will waste hours of valuable time making an attempt to become the boss at Barn Buddy, and probabilities are that you may fail. With these idiot proof barn buddy cheats you can begin dominating Barn Buddy with uncapped amounts of Barn Buddy credits. Barn Buddy is a Facebook based application employed by many various Facebook users internationally. Since it's release in mid 2009 it has got over 7,000,000 players worlwide. This is basically thanks to the ever growing social networking wave which has taken the web surfing world by surprise.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Burlington, MA.: Schindler Hydraulic Elevator @ Barnes & Noble
We ride a Schindler MT Hydraulic Elevator, at the Barnes & Nobile Bookstore, across from the Burlington Mall, Burlington, Massachusetts. Another impressive Schindler ride, although the video ends abruptly, due to an employee sneaking up right next to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0EZSKITzxc&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0EZSKITzxc&hl=en
Saturday, April 16, 2011
How to Pick a Horse Trainer
When looking for a trainer, you need to decide what your goals are. They may change depending on what you and your horse decide to do, but at least have an idea of what you want to do. Do you want to show or just take lessons? Do you want to trail ride and just want to learn how to control your horse and ride better?
WHERE to look for a trainer
You can start with your vet, horse-related magazines, local tack store, friends or the classified advertisements in your local paper. Tack stores usually have a bulletin board, where they allow barn owners and trainers to post announcements when they have stalls available and if they're accepting new clients. If a tack store has been established for a while, they can usually tell you about the local barns, trainers and their disciplines. Compile a list from everyone and give the trainers and/or barns a call.
Pleasure or show?
Showing your horse is quite different then just riding for fun or taking lessons. If you're serious about showing and winning it requires a different mindset then taking lessons and going trail riding or hanging out with your horse. Its also much more expensive. Show barns usually charge more for boarding, but usually have a trainer available if the barn owner doesn't train and show horses. Make sure the trainer has shown in the discipline you're involved in.
VISIT THE BARN
After you get a list of trainers, call them to set up an appointment. Go to the barn they work out of. Check out the facility. If the barn isn't in great shape, don't worry. Instead, look at the horses - are they well fed and cared for? Do they have plenty of grass and turnout? How's the fencing?? Is the barn neat and orderly? Does it look and smell clean?
MEET THE TRAINER
It's helpful to watch a trainer teach a lesson, so try to schedule a time when a few clients will be at the barn. Talk to him or her in between lessons. Find out about their personal riding experience. How long did they show as a kid or adult? Where and on what circuit? If they still show as a professional, that will take away from their time to teach. And if they're on the road with advanced students a couple months a year, they may not be the right trainer for you. And find out how long they've been teaching. If they're new to teaching, they may have more time for you and your horse. Just because they're new, doesn't mean they don't have talent. Ask the trainer for references and if they're reluctant, don't enlist their services.
And finally, remember finding the right trainer is a personal choice. You need to like and trust the trainer you choose. They should be willing to answer your questions about their training philosophy and what they're doing with your horse. Lastly, go with your gut instinct. If you click with a trainer who's relatively unknown, that will turn out to be a better choice then going with a well-known trainer that everyone knows, that you don't click with. Riding and having a horse should be fun. If you do your homework beforehand you'll have more options and make the right choice for you and your horse.
WHERE to look for a trainer
You can start with your vet, horse-related magazines, local tack store, friends or the classified advertisements in your local paper. Tack stores usually have a bulletin board, where they allow barn owners and trainers to post announcements when they have stalls available and if they're accepting new clients. If a tack store has been established for a while, they can usually tell you about the local barns, trainers and their disciplines. Compile a list from everyone and give the trainers and/or barns a call.
Pleasure or show?
Showing your horse is quite different then just riding for fun or taking lessons. If you're serious about showing and winning it requires a different mindset then taking lessons and going trail riding or hanging out with your horse. Its also much more expensive. Show barns usually charge more for boarding, but usually have a trainer available if the barn owner doesn't train and show horses. Make sure the trainer has shown in the discipline you're involved in.
VISIT THE BARN
After you get a list of trainers, call them to set up an appointment. Go to the barn they work out of. Check out the facility. If the barn isn't in great shape, don't worry. Instead, look at the horses - are they well fed and cared for? Do they have plenty of grass and turnout? How's the fencing?? Is the barn neat and orderly? Does it look and smell clean?
MEET THE TRAINER
It's helpful to watch a trainer teach a lesson, so try to schedule a time when a few clients will be at the barn. Talk to him or her in between lessons. Find out about their personal riding experience. How long did they show as a kid or adult? Where and on what circuit? If they still show as a professional, that will take away from their time to teach. And if they're on the road with advanced students a couple months a year, they may not be the right trainer for you. And find out how long they've been teaching. If they're new to teaching, they may have more time for you and your horse. Just because they're new, doesn't mean they don't have talent. Ask the trainer for references and if they're reluctant, don't enlist their services.
And finally, remember finding the right trainer is a personal choice. You need to like and trust the trainer you choose. They should be willing to answer your questions about their training philosophy and what they're doing with your horse. Lastly, go with your gut instinct. If you click with a trainer who's relatively unknown, that will turn out to be a better choice then going with a well-known trainer that everyone knows, that you don't click with. Riding and having a horse should be fun. If you do your homework beforehand you'll have more options and make the right choice for you and your horse.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Outskirts Press publishes WA Jewett's novel, Dream Jockey
Vacuum Transit from Reno Nevada, to Las Vegas in 18 minutes. Faster than a bullet. Get your ticket to adventure today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM4Ujx3gZL0&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM4Ujx3gZL0&hl=en
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Should Employers Custom Create Perks?
Good employers want to reward hard work and they want their best employees to know they're valued. Employers have relied on perks over the years to reiterate their appreciation for tireless efforts, weekends spent at the office and brainstorming efforts that resulted in big savings for the company. But few customer create their perks – and they might be missing out on some great opportunities. Keep reading and see how many of these perks your company currently uses. You might be surprised to find there are many ways of showing appreciation and keeping key employees happy, says A. Harrison Barnes, career coach and founder of EmploymentCrossing.com.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
First vid
They let the balloons out on 12:00 AM at Barnes&Noble bookstore (taken with cellphone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTfR92fXfY&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTfR92fXfY&hl=en
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Gooseneck Lighting for Hanging Signs that Stand out
Advertise your daily specials, featured products, sales and special treats by using highly specialized hanging signs that really capture the eyes of passersby Market your business and draw your customers in with great looking signage and gooseneck lighting. And as time passes, gooseneck lighting has been used to provide illumination for commercial and residential use. This unique idea is very flexible because you can use it to build a statement and curb appeal in your area. You may observed how designers remodel and develop different styles of gooseneck lights and signage that are actually needed on every design and is essential for landscaping and marketing.
Gooseneck lights maybe available in black, glossy and metallic styles and the light it provides has a futuristic or fancy shape that is very appealing to your naked eye and will definitely add beauty to your store. Sometimes barn lights are employed to highlight sign frames and sign stands. A storefront, the face of the restaurant, bar, or business sign are always supported by these fixtures.
When we are talking about outdoor lighting, there are many types of fixtures that you can choose. One of the most common and effective fixture is the gooseneck outdoor lighting. This is very effective than any other lighting fixtures available in the market. Gooseneck outdoor lighting is used to highlight the elegant design of your store. This is also ideal to highlight hanging signs and store names. The night time brings uncomfortable feeling especially if light is suppressed. With proper placement of gooseneck lights you can achieve an atmosphere where you can enjoy your outdoor experience with your friends and family while shopping or dining at restaurants.
In all cases, lighting and signs should help stores and businesses communicates to its customers. Showcasing themed environment and best customer experience will excite the customer and provoke them to purchase your products. Always make your hanging signs and gooseneck lights effective in marketing your business as you may want your customers to look at your fabulous decorative hanging signs accented by your gooseneck lighting. This is your big chance to convert your products into sales.
Gooseneck lights maybe available in black, glossy and metallic styles and the light it provides has a futuristic or fancy shape that is very appealing to your naked eye and will definitely add beauty to your store. Sometimes barn lights are employed to highlight sign frames and sign stands. A storefront, the face of the restaurant, bar, or business sign are always supported by these fixtures.
When we are talking about outdoor lighting, there are many types of fixtures that you can choose. One of the most common and effective fixture is the gooseneck outdoor lighting. This is very effective than any other lighting fixtures available in the market. Gooseneck outdoor lighting is used to highlight the elegant design of your store. This is also ideal to highlight hanging signs and store names. The night time brings uncomfortable feeling especially if light is suppressed. With proper placement of gooseneck lights you can achieve an atmosphere where you can enjoy your outdoor experience with your friends and family while shopping or dining at restaurants.
In all cases, lighting and signs should help stores and businesses communicates to its customers. Showcasing themed environment and best customer experience will excite the customer and provoke them to purchase your products. Always make your hanging signs and gooseneck lights effective in marketing your business as you may want your customers to look at your fabulous decorative hanging signs accented by your gooseneck lighting. This is your big chance to convert your products into sales.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Meeting Justin Bieber @ The Grove, Los Angeles (10/31/10)
Event hosted by Barnes & Noble. Barnes and Noble only allowed fans a quick picture and they had to keep the line moving at all times, so he didn't get to say much. There was a long line of people, at least 1000 books sold. He was probably worn out and lost energy towards the end of the line too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXHpHt5y2U&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXHpHt5y2U&hl=en
Sunday, April 10, 2011
"For Sale" assurance up for Barnes and Noble
News out today that because of its falling stock price Barnes and Noble will be up for sale. What does this mean for the future of bookstore and the rise of digital books? TJ Walker offers his analysis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9dIwBlCypA&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9dIwBlCypA&hl=en
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt
"Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs." In part a study of the precision, symmetry and geometry of the Ramses statues at Luxor and Memphis. Includes studies of many other sites in Egypt and artifacts that prove that advanced technology was used in prehistory. Published by Bear & Company July 2010 www.innertraditions.com. Available at all online and brick and mortar bookstores. Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waterstones, Amazon.com, Powells.com.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6H13Mi6Kds&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6H13Mi6Kds&hl=en
Friday, April 8, 2011
Schindler MT Hydraulic Elevator in Barnes & Noble - Montrose Crossing - North Bethesda, MD
==Barnes & Noble Lift== Manufacturer: Schindler Group Fixtures: MT Type: Inground Hydraulic Travel Distance: 20ft/2 floors Floors Served: 2 (*G, 2) Speed: ~80fpm Capacity: 3000lbs Year Installed: c. 1998
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzliPcVVymM&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzliPcVVymM&hl=en
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Burlington, MA.: Schindler Escalators @ Barnes & Noble
We ride a pair of distant Schindler Escalatros at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Burlington, Massachusetts. Great views from these escalators, but the distance between the two are so far apart, it takes a long time to get to the other set (or if you find the wrong ones).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=manHrteMlRY&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=manHrteMlRY&hl=en
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Drew Jacobs_Allergic to my Job.mov
Drew Jacobs, 15th Annual USA Songwriting Competition 1st Prize Winner (Novelty/Comedy category) performs his winning song "I'm Allegeric To My Job" at the Songwriters Showcase during SXSW 2011 at Barnes & Noble bookstore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_KdQbx8kpo&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_KdQbx8kpo&hl=en
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sarah Weinman, News Editor Publishers Marketplace, at Digital Book World 2011
Sarah Weinman on publishing's past, the future of brick-and-mortar bookstores, and how publishing can remain relevant. For the latest news on the digital transition for books, visit www.digitalbookworld.com A joint production of Digital Book World and Astral Road Brand Media: www.astralroad.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZO0BeZeK3Y&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZO0BeZeK3Y&hl=en
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Suvudu: Kelley Armstrong Event for WAKING THE WITCH - Part III of III
On August 4, 2010, bestselling author Kelley Armstrong visited the University Village Barnes & Noble in Seattle, WA in support of her newest Otherworld book, WAKING THE WITCH. In this third part of three videos, Kelley answers even more questions from her fans. (Part III of III)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxf_A2AwRA8&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxf_A2AwRA8&hl=en
Friday, April 1, 2011
Jan22-2011.wmv
A gathering of friends, the retired, former & current members of the PCSO, held at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Clearwater, January 22nd, 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-fO2G6JXvQ&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-fO2G6JXvQ&hl=en
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