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David Cohen on June 15, 2013 11:25 AM

Facebook’s Open Graph is a popular stop on the itinerary of travel reviews site TripAdvisor, which said engagement on its site is 27 percent higher from users of the social network, adding that one out of three new reviews are posted by users signing in with login with Facebook.

TripAdvisor was one of the earliest adopters to integrate with Facebook, and the social network said in a case study on its Facebook Developers page that the TripAdvisor site, its mobile applications, and the Facebook canvas are all linked by login with Facebook, leading to a seamless experience no matter how TripAdvisor users are accessing the service.

Once TripAdvisor users login with Facebook and focus on a destination, they can see ratings, check-ins, likes, and reviews from their Facebook friends. The social network said Facebook users contribute double the amount of content than TripAdvisor users who are not connected to Facebook.

TripAdvisor’s Facebook app, which boasts 39 million monthly active users, allows users to create travel maps, rate attractions, earn badges, and see how they stack up against friends in terms of cities and countries visited, and all of those actions produce stories in Facebook’s News Feed. More than 1 billion Open Graph actions have been published to Facebook by TripAdvisor users.

TripAdvisor also incorporated advertising into its Facebook strategy, moving past its initial focus on driving users to its app, and tapping the social network’s ad offerings such as sponsored stories, targeted ads based on users’ actions, right-hand-side ads, and page post ads, resulting in more users visiting its site and remaining for longer time periods.

TripAdvisor more than doubled its total of new users acquired via Facebook in 2012, and that resulted in a near doubling of marketable members, to 44 million.

Facebook described TripAdvisor’s use of Open Graph in its case study:

TripAdvisor tapped into multiple and diverse Open Graph options beyond just the ability to like and share. The apps give TripAdvisor travelers the ability to create and share stories, reviews, and opinions on Facebook that are highly relevant and engaging, encouraging people to interact more with the TripAdvisor brand.

In the TripAdvisor Facebook app, travelers pin cities where they have been and can list destinations where they want to go, as well as rate the places they visited on their trips. The traveler can immediately see which of their Facebook friends have been to a particular city in order to compare notes on their travels. The app uses Open Graph custom properties, such as location, to allow travelers to share the cities they’ve visited and their favorite places on Timeline. TripAdvisor also uses Open Graph to allow travelers to review and rate. To date, TripAdvisor users have published more than 1 billion Open Graph stories about their travels, helping to inspire countless friends.

TripAdvisor Senior Director of Product Jamie Conroy added:

Open Graph enables tens of millions of TripAdvisor users to share their compelling travel stories with friends each and every month.

TripAdvisor users: Have you used login with Facebook and the TripAdvisor Facebook app, as well?

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“The difference between style and fashion is quality.” – Giorgio Armani

Shopping for clothes (especially if its cheap) will never fail to attract women (and men alike). With hundreds of shopping malls around housing thousands of brands, it becomes difficult to resist the temptation of buying. And in this adrenaline rush, you forget to check if that piece of clothing will stand the abuse of washing and the daily wear and tear.

Discounts-induced-shopping-syndrome is the word that I struck upon to describe those who resort to impulsive buying as soon as they spot a $ 10 dress or a $ 15 jacket, no matter how crammed their wardrobe might be with clothes.

I would say that instead of taking pride in the quantity of outfits, invest in some quality clothing. Don’t just enter an outlet because there’s a ‘Sale’; ask for recommendations from your friends, check the ratings of a particular outlet online, check the store website (if they have got one), and inquire around to check if the store is trustworthy. After you enter, quickly scan the store visually, check if the store is properly maintained, the staff is properly dressed and well-behaved, and wheher they have a proper exchange policy in place. While selecting a garment, check the instructions for cloth care, see where it is made, inquire about the durability, and then decide if you should invest in it.

Before going into the nitty-gritty, here’s a fundamental fact. There is no foolproof method of checking the sturdiness of a cloth; it is only after several rounds of trial and error that you will be able to judge the quality and finalize the outlet that caters to your taste.

While the good news is that if you become a little aware and train yourself into rejecting shoddy material, you’ll end up investing in clothes that are really worth the buck!

Tips to Help You Identify Quality Clothing

For the Fabric

For the Garment

To sum up, I would say that you should try to purchase clothing as if you are buying an asset. Instead of stuffing your wardrobe with cheap and deceptive clothes, search for quality by browsing through the various brands properly. Don’t condemn brands for being costly; they have earned that reputation over time and through customer satisfaction. Checking the garments before purchasing for all the above-given points will ensure that you bag only some sturdy and stylish long-lasting clothes.

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Now that women will be allowed in combat with the U.S. Marines, the Corps is wondering what the primary concerns will be of the men who have thus far been alone among the sexes on the battlefield. An anonymous, online questionnaire surveyed 53,000 troops last summer, asking what the top concerns would be of the move. The results of the survey were sent to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta prior to his opening of combat positions to women just last week.

The results were released to the media, specifically the Associated Press, last Friday. The number one concern of male members is being falsely accused of sexual harassment or assault. Thousands of those submitting the questionnaire indicated that they may leave service altogether as a result of such a move.

Other top concerns were the possibility of preferential treatment of some Marines and concerns that personal issues or pregnancy could interfere with a unit prior to being deployed to battle. Some have indicated that the results of the survey show that sensitivity training will be necessary to ensure that the change goes as planned. “I think there is this sense among what I would imagine is a very small minority of Marines that this male bastion is under siege and this is one more example of political correctness,” said David J. R. Frakt, a military law expert and lieutenant colonel in the Air Force reserves. The Marine Corps, which is primarily male, also resisted changes to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, and has now adjusted to that change – most expect that the newest change will go similarly.

Going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium is pretty much expected when you visit Monterey, California, but if you really want to see where the wild things are, paddle forth.

Kayaking is one of the best ways to see all the beauty of the Monterey Bay, an opportunity to take it all in from an otter’s eye view.

Gliding quietly through the water, kayakers can come up alongside harbor seals and sea lions; marvel at the steep dives of pelicans as they hunt fish; and see tiny crabs scuttling in the kelp that floats on the bay’s surface. Dolphins and even a whale might put in an appearance as seagulls wheel overhead.

Aside from being able to view marine life in its natural setting, kayaking also offers the chance to see the hidden coves and rocky cliffs along the coast that might be missed by the non-ocean-going tourist, hidden delights that make the experience truly memorable.

The calm waters of Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough, sheltered from the Pacific Ocean, are considered ideal places for newbies to learn to kayak. But that doesn’t mean it’s a boring location for those who already know how.

“It’s a great place to learn, but there are so many things to see, it’s also good for experienced kayakers as well,” said Holokai Brown, program manager for Monterey Bay Kayaks, which offers rentals and tours at its two locations as well as sales of kayaks and other accessories.

If you’re new to kayaking, there are two ways to go. All three of the local businesses that rent kayaks offer guided tours; what’s great about these is that you don’t even have to know how to swim to go on them (although everyone must wear life jackets).

Guides also enhance the learning experience, and will talk about the wildlife that makes this area its home as well as other aspects of the unique Monterey Bay environment.

But there’s also no problem taking out a kayak even if you haven’t done it before. There’s usually a brief orientation to acquaint you with kayaking do’s and don’ts. Brown said the only requirement is that you must know how to swim.

However, kayakers do need to remember a few things – for instance, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are highly recommended, as is quick-drying clothing. Drinking water will prevent dehydration. In addition, kayakers of all skill levels need to be aware of weather conditions and tides so that they’re not caught in a bad situation on the water.

The other thing to be concerned with in this area is keeping a safe distance from wildlife. A 100-foot minimum is recommended, or as Brown puts it, “You don’t want to get so close that you change their behavior.” That’s both for your protection and theirs.

And there’s little chance that kayaking will get dull – in fact, it’s something you can do again and again, and will probably see something different each time.

But for some variety, you might look for outfitters’ special tours. Adventures by the Sea, with several kayak rental locations, offers treks with docents who reveal local natural history. The Kayak Connection in Moss Landing has occasional moonlight and starlit treks, and Monterey Bay Kayaks includes birding and family adventure tours on its schedule.

Monterey Bay Kayaks, www.montereybaykayaks.com or (831) 373-5357; Kayak Connection, www.kayakconnection.com or (831) 724-5692; Adventures by the Sea, adventuresbythesea.com or (831) 372-1807.

The TD Bank Sports Center, which is home to the Quinnipiac University Bobcats and is located on the college’s York Hill campus, is a state-of-the-art 185,000 square foot facility that has a lobby located at the center, with a basketball court located at the left and a hockey rink located in the right. In the lobby, you will find the Bobcat Den, which is the concession stand that has a wide selection of food. You have the typical sporting event fare, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, popcorn, candy, and pretzels, but it is at a reasonable price, with the most expensive item being the chicken tenders, which cost $ 5.50. *Note: Because it is an on-campus facility, there is no alcohol served.

Now, the sports team that attracts the largest crowd is the men’s ice hockey team. Usually, when the Bobcats are home on the weekends, either most or all of the seats are filled and the crowd gets loud. Luckily, the fans are respectful. I would especially recommend seeing the men’s ice hockey team play Yale when they are at home. That is when the place really fills up. *Note: Get tickets to that game as soon as they go on sale because it sells out fast, and I mean, fast. Men’s ice hockey tickets are the most costly out of all the sports hosted at the TD Bank Sports Center, but they are at a reasonable price with the most expensive ticket being $ 16 for premium games (against Yale, Harvard, Cornell).

Another perk of attending a game at the TD Bank Sports Center, or the “Bank”, is that the parking is free and there is a LOT of it. Even when you attend a game that is sold out and is packed, you will still find a space. Or if there is no space left, they still have a multi-level parking garage. Plus, getting in and out is pretty easy.

So, if you live in the area and are looking for something to do, I would recommend catching a game at the TD Bank Sports Center, where you can catch a basketball game in the afternoon and an ice hockey game afterwards. The ticket price of both games would be the equivalent of one balcony seat at an NBA or NHL game, and worth it. It is one of the best facilities in college athletics, if not THE best, and I am glad that I had the fortune of discovering it.

The TD Bank Sports Center is located on 305 Sherman Ave. in Hamden, Connecticut 06518, and is right off Exit 10 on I-91.

MarketWatch takes a look at the state of the repair industry for the iPhone 5, noting that costs for display replacements remain very high eight months after the device’s launch in the United States. The report points to Apple’s tight control over components as being the major contributor to high costs, even as the device’s new design makes it simpler to replace the display than on previous models.

There is a tight control on iPhone 5 components in the market, [repair firm iCracked founder AJ] Forsythe says. “Market forces determine the price,” he says. “Apple sells about 300,000 iPhones a day and, as the repair market grows, prices will get lower.”

“Apple controls everything from the manufacturing to the gear for the iPhone 5,” says Jeff Haynes, editor at deal site TechBargains.com. As the iPhone 5 is larger than the 4, the cost for replacement parts rises, he says.

The display is the most frequently cited repair item on the iPhone, given the frequency with which users break the glass front of the device, and it is also the most costly component.

For the iPhone 4S, repair firm iFixit currently sells the display assembly for $ 95, with users needing to follow a difficult 37-step guide to perform the repair. On the iPhone 5, iFixit is charging $ 200 for the corresponding part, with the white version not even available at this time. But for those who can get their hands on the part, the replacement process requires only a 23-step guide judged “moderate” in difficulty.

The report notes that many repair firms have even not yet begun offering iPhone 5 display replacements, due to both the shortage of parts in the market and the high costs. Apple itself frequently performs repairs by swapping out the user’s device, then putting the damaged device through a refurbishment process and reselling it at a discounted price.

Recognizing the prevalence of accidental damage issues with its mobile devices, Apple rolled out an AppleCare+ extended warranty plan alongside the iPhone 4S in October 2011. The $ 99 plan extends warranty coverage to two years and includes coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage with $ 49 deductibles. The plan is not, however, universally available throughout Apple’s global sales footprint yet.

Apple is said to be planning to revamp its AppleCare offerings later this year, with Apple reportedly moving to perform more repairs on iPhones rather than simply swapping them out. The company is also said to be transitioning AppleCare into a subscription agreement that would cover multiple devices owned by a customer, rather than having to purchase coverage separately for each device.