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Clovis residents get road repair bills
Residents in two neighboring Clovis mobile home parks were glad to see the new owner taking care of longtime potholes and other road problems.
But they were outraged to learn last week they'll be stuck with the $863,000 tab.
Campus Corral and Arabian Villa residents had been told the previous owner had set aside money for repaving, said Don Bronson, 74, but they learned they would bear the cost when notices outlining several repayment options showed up in their mailboxes.
One of the three options would remove city-mandated rent controls.
Under city ordinance, rent increases for mobile home spaces are limited to 80% of the consumer price index, a measure of average price increases for goods and services. This year, the index was 1.7%, so rent increases were capped at 1.36%, said John Holt, assistant city manager for Clovis.
But if Campus Corral and Arabian Villa residents choose to pay $35 monthly over 15 years, they must sign a new lease waiving their rights to CPI-correlated rent control.
City officials say that under the 15-year lease, rent would rise at least 2.5% yearly but no more than 5%. The $35 monthly charge for repaving costs will be added to the rent and will be included when calculating future increases.
Residents also could choose to make a single payment of $3,414 or pay $66 monthly for five years. Their existing leases, governed by the city's rent-control ordinance, would remain in effect.
The new fees will start in May; residents have until April 15 to choose an option.
The new owner, Rutherford MHC Management of Los Gatos, bought the property in 2007, Holt said. Rutherford officials did not return calls.
City ordinance allows mobile home park owners to be reimbursed by renters for major improvements such as repaving, Holt said.
The situation is similar to one last year in another rent-controlled mobile home park in Clovis, Holt said.
Owners at The Woods Mobile Home Park passed the costs of improvements on to residents, he said.
David Wolfe, Clovis city attorney, said Rutherford is following the city's law.
But that doesn't make it right, said Jim Burr of Visalia, president of the Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League, which is monitoring the Clovis complaints and is considering action on the residents' behalf.
"It sure isn't the ethical or moral thing to do," he said.
Burr said some Arabian Villa and Campus Corral residents agreed that road improvements were needed and that they would be willing to pay a portion of the cost.
But "it has always been our belief that when you pay rent, part of it is to cover wear and tear," he said. "For all of it to be passed through to the residents is unfair."
Resident Larry Ferraro said he thinks the financial burden for residents is too large and that a fair charge would be half the cost.
"I don't see how we will get around it," said Ferraro, who lives in Arabian Villa with his 94-year-old mother, who uses a wheelchair.


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When a person files bankruptcy, naturally, your credit is going to be affected. But it's not as bad as a lot of people might think. For instance, if you file Chapter 7, it will be reported to the credit agency for ten years. If you file Chapter 13, it's going to be reported to the credit agency for seven years. But this doesn't mean that you cannot get credit during this time period. Actually, credit is pretty easy to get.
I often tell people about a story. I had a client who lived in another county and she was a postmaster. So she used my address and my office to have mail sent because she didn't want the mail sent to the post office because she knew everyone. So after her case was over with, I got an average of two credit solicitations every week for a year.
Initially you might have to pay a higher interest rate. Usually, you can get a mortgage at a normal rate about four years after you file, as long as you qualify income wise. You can still get credit. But the one thing you want to keep in mind and be careful about is as soon as you file, you are starting to develop a new credit record from that point forward. So you want to be timely on any future payments so you can develop a new credit record.


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We Have a New Fence!
Greetings Inwoofers!
Had a chance to hit the dog run this past weekend, and it looks like our new fence is all done! I took a panoramic so you can see the finished product. Check it out!
Our new fence is six-feet high, two-feet higher than the original. This should solve our escaping dog problem, and should lower the risk of stray foul balls from the fields across the path injuring a human or pup using the run.
And as you know, it has replaced our old four-foot fence, which had many supports that were rusted through, top bars that were broken from people jumping over or sitting on them, and a gate that shifted with the temperature.
Now time to give thanks where thanks is due.
Our number one, biggest thank you goes out to Iams, without whom this would not have been possible. The total cost of the fence was more than $14,500 and Iams generously picked up the tab for the first $10,000. Thank you so much, Iams! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Next, we'd like to thank NYC Parks, especially Jennifer Hoppa (Administrator of Northern Manhattan Parks) for helping to organize and approve all of this, and Daniel Mercado and his Borough Crew for putting in all the labor to make it happen before the weather turned too cold.
And last but not least, thank you Inwood and Inwoof members for your generous financial and moral support to make this project happen. Without you, it would all be for nothing.
I'll leave you now with a video of some of Inwoof's furriest members enjoying the park, enclosed by the new fence.


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Distance Between Alvin and Port O'Connor = Miles
Calculated driving distance between Alvin, Texas and Port O Connor, Texas is miles, this equals kilometres. Estimated driving time is in current traffic conditions. With an average car, this trip would cost around $ in gasoline, since you would need about gallons of fuel.(Based on current US Gas prices and average mileage of 3.6 gallons gas per mile).
Leaving from Alvin, Texas located in Texas - United States you would reach Port O Connor, Texas (Texas - United States) in about driving an average speed of miles per hour to cover the miles, assuming traffic conditions stay unchanged and you don't take any breaks.
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The map overview below shows the best driving route from Alvin, Texas to Port O Connor, Texas as a blue line on the map, with starting point (Alvin) marked A, and destination point (Port O'Connor) marked B. You can zoom in on the map to view road numbers, street names and other details both in Alvin, Texas and Port O Connor, Texas as well as every other town near or on your route.


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This is for the challenge on Gingersnap Creations 'Starry Night'. I've made a few of these hanging ornaments to give in place of Christmas cards this year.............hopefully they'll be kept instead of being thrown out as cards are!
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
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- Cindy Adkins said...
Oh Dawn,
This is completely gorgeous!!! I LOVE your entry!
I'm your newest follower--so nice to meet you!!
- 7 December 2011 at 10:37
- Martha's Favorites said...
Hi: These are beautiful. Wow! You are a talented lady. Have a great weekend. Blessings, Martha
- 9 December 2011 at 17:16
- trisha too said...
VERY pretty, Dawn--perfect for the Gingersnap Creations Starry Night challenge, thank you for joining in the fun!
- 10 December 2011 at 12:33
- trisha too said...
Congratulations on your lovely piece being chosen as a Ginger Gem, Dawn!!
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Joel 2 Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)
2 Blow ye the trumpet in Zion,
12 Therefore also now, saith the Lord,
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion,
18 Then will the Lord be jealous for his land,
21 Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice:
25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten,
28 And it shall come to pass afterward,
31 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
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Fractions can be one of the most difficult concepts for students to learn. This is a self-paced coursed where students can learn at their own pace. The videos are designed to be watched as often as needed, and the printable free math worksheets are designed to accompany the videos. This fractions course is designed to help anyone who wishes to learn more about fractions. This includes parents who want to help their children, tutors who are helping students learn the math needed to pass the GED math test, the HISET math test, and the TASC math test.
Fraction Course Syllabus
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Snowden to leave airport
For over a month former NSA contractor-turned-whistleblower has been living in the transit area of the Sheremetyevo Airport in Russia, unable to leave because the United States has revoked his passport and he is waiting for a ruling on his plea for asylum. Now Snowden and his lawyer are waiting for a certificate announcing that his plea is under review; a paper which would grant Snowden the ability to leave the airport and enter Russia. The decision could take months, but when that is happening Snowden would be able to travel the country and even leave Russia, something he would need to legally be able to do if he hopes to find asylum in other countries in Latin America who have granted an ear to his pleas but he would have to travel to the country. (Source)
NSA to fund weather changing research
Though the specific reason as to why the National Security Agency is involved with the National Academy of Sciences and NASA to research geoengineering techniques to combat global warming, the partial funding of the $630,000 study is clear. The research is in finding ways to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere; ideas ranging from solar radiation management, which puts tiny, reflective particles in the atmosphere, to constructing structures which will reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air. Though it would seem odd for the NSA to have a hand in this kind of research and their motives remain unclear (an unnerving feeling after information revealed by Edward Snowden), the small price tag leads experts to believe the research is for information only. (Source)
Norfolk attempts to attract teachers
Norfolk Public Schools held a job fair on Monday, attempting to fill over 200 vacancies, many of them in classrooms of Pre-K through 5th grade. Many issues involving the profession, including a new superintendent and new school board members, has added to the difficulties facing teachers in the classroom. Superintendent Samuel King, finishing his first year, has taken much of the blame surrounding the exodus of teachers and low-performing schools and provided solutions, such as increased training for teachers and leaders as well as converting low-performing schools into charter schools. For now, the district is doing all it can to attract highly qualified teachers to classrooms that desperately need the wisdom and experience they bring. (Source)


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In Canada, General Oral Health care is not included in the Canada Health Act (CHA). Most Canadians receive oral health care through private dental clinics and pay for their services through insurance or pay for it themselves.
Luckily, for the past five years, Anba Abraam has partnered up with KM Dental to provide FREE basic dental care for low income families. It covers examination, diagnosis, treatment, filling, X ray, extraction, and cleaning. We are very proud to offer such service to families and individuals that need it the most, on average we see 500 Clients per year.
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Any watch purchased from Exactime Watch & Clock's website is guaranteed an unquestionable three day return policy; this allows our customers to fully inspect the quality and authenticity of the purchased watch. The full purchase price, shipping costs, and restocking fees will be refunded entirely to the customer if the watch is returned in the same condition:
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This award is from the BBB of "Western Ontario", one of several awards we have been privileged to receive over the years. SEE MORE >>
We understand that selecting a contractor is not an easy decision and with so many claiming to be the best, who really is? The better question is who is the best for you, and that can only be determined if you do your research. To assist, we've broken the following information into some key words and phrases, including our core values, to explain more about us and how we feel about our valued customers.
Since 1968 we've been pleased to serve over 35,000 customers in the Greater Windsor area. We have a stellar reputation and a proven track record of standing behind our workmanship. At any given time, we have thousands of homes under our protection. We own our business establishment, with an office, showroom and warehouse. We don't operate from a residence, post office box, or rental and our main telephone line isn't a cell number. Our sound business policies have provided us the success we need for financial stability, enabling us to have solid roots in our community. This gives you greater peace of mind in knowing we'll be around in the future.
There is always a certain amount of uncertainty associated with a renovation project. You don't always know what's behind an old roof or wall covering, for example, until it's removed. With over five decades of experience however, there isn't too much we haven't encountered. Our experience will make the whole renovation process as simple and stress free, for you, as possible.
We won't sell you something you don't need or pressure you into signing a contract. In fact we feel more comfortable if you take all the time you need, as we're confident that the more thought and research you do, the better chance we have of earning your business. We don't have commissioned salespeople, so there is never any motivation to up-sell. We give you options and guidance, but don't force decisions upon you. Our estimators are either present or former installers, not slick salespeople.
Being a family operated business with four generations of experience, integrity is at the heart of everything we do. The BBB has acknowledged this by presenting us with two (Windsor as well as Western Ontario) Integrity finalist awards and we've maintained an A+ rating since we became a member in 1975. All this, during a time when contractors typically rank among the highest BBB complaint categories.
A lot of businesses in our trade don't survive. Dozens of former competitors are no longer in business today and the list continues to grow. We've been in business for over 50 years. Rest assured we will be around should you need us in the future. In addition, we have adequate insurance, WSIB coverage and most jobs don't even require a deposit.
We have a strong customer service culture that every employee understands. We don't just work for customers, we build relationships with them. As we offer so many services we want to work for our customers for life. This is one of the reasons why so many customers customers recommend us and why nearly 80% of our work comes from previous customers and referrals.
Since our estimators have an installation background, we have the knowledge to answer your questions and put together the right scope of work, customized for your project. This is crucial, as even the best installers can't perform properly under poor guidelines. This is why it's compulsory for our estimators to have installation experience. We feel that it's more valuable than sales experience.
We guarantee that you will get exceptional value for your hard earned money. Sometimes people get the impression that we must be the "low price" contractor because they see our job signs all over Windsor and a good portion of Essex County. Frankly, this is not the case. It's impossible to provide our level of craftsmanship and service, with the quality of materials we use, and be the lowest price. Our pricing is competitive, not the lowest. Typically we find that the low price contractors don't survive for very long. We're the "contractor of choice", not because of pricing, but because of the value we offer and our commitment to excellence.
We fully understand that the trust and faith customers place in us is not to be regarded lightly. We also understand that, for most people, their home is their single biggest investment. It's important, in any business, to treat customers with respect, but we feel it's most important when customers allow us the privilege of working on their homes.
Our customers regularly tell us that they have never experienced such open communication. We keep our customers informed through the whole renovation process and we are available well outside of business hours by email or through our answering service.
We are factory-trained and certified with several manufacturers. We are also Window Wise trained, having passed their comprehensive National installation training program. Training is on-going to stay up to date with the latest installation techniques and we even have our own in-house training center, where we've developed our own specialized installation methods. We also feel its best not to train on your home. Our success is really in our people. Our installers take pride in their work and have a genuine concern for our customers.
You can always be sure that you will be treated with the respect you deserve. We'll give your home a thorough inspection, take pictures and provide you with a detailed typed estimate. We often catch things that others have overlooked. Without this attention to detail, your renovation experience can quickly shift from enjoyable to unbearable. We also follow-up every job with an email or phone call and then send out a satisfaction survey.
We offer complete exterior renovations. This means you won't have to deal with, and coordinate, several different contractors. It also eliminates "finger pointing" between contractors. We can give your home a complete exterior facelift in one continuous job, or the project can be spread over time. Our experience in planning each phase, even if the phases are spread over time, can be invaluable. You don't want to go to the expense of modifying a previous renovation, to accommodate a new phase, when it can be avoided.
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Heavenly Father,
We thank you that you are the Creator who made all things - even the plants, foods, and other natural things we react to. We acknowledge that these things are good. Please help us to see them as your magnificent creation and not as harmful to our bodies.
"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving."
-1 Timothy 4:4
Lord, we also acknowledge that YOU are in control of all things - even people who chose to pollute this planet with an abundance of toxins. Help us to let go of anger toward them and trust that you are working out your sovereign and divine plan for this world. Help us to remember that YOU are our Shield.
"But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head."
-Psalm 3:3
"For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous you surround them with your favor as with a shield."
-Psalm 5:12
"My shield is God Most High...."
-Psalm 7:10
And Father, please keep reminding us that WHO we are is not defined by how we feel or what we struggle with. Our identity is gloriously wrapped up in who JESUS is! Help us to tell ourselves every day who we are in Christ, that we might see Him living through us more and more.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."
-Ephesians 1:3
"For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
-Colossians 3:3-4
Thank you, wonderful God, that you love us, that you are with us, and that you do have a beautiful plan for each of our lives! Strengthen our hearts to trust you one moment at a time and to praise you each day.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
-Jeremiah 29:11
"I will extol the LORD at all times;
His praise will always be on my lips.
My soul will boast in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt His name together."
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Charles Hurst Citroen is proud to announce their sponsorship of the Belfast Giants for the upcoming 14-15 ice hockey season.
Belfast Giants are the current Elite Ice Hockey league and conference champions, with their defence of the elite league title beginning 20th September of this year.
Pictured is Steve Thornton, Head Coach of the Belfast Giants, picking up a new Citroen C4 Picasso at Charles Hurst Citroen.
We look forward to the upcoming season and our new relationship with the Belfast Giants!
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Learning was child's play for psychology graduate Emma
Emma Craig, who graduates today (Tuesday, 09 July) with a first-class degree in psychology, investigated language development in children with developmental psychologist Dr Jessica Horst in the WORD Lab.
Emma's final-year project involved testing 30-month-old toddlers by showing them a group of different objects of the same colour, asking them to identify one of the objects and then testing again with a new set of objects to see if they had learned to associate one particular object with its name.
Emma's project showed that children learn names for objects better when they see objects together in the same colour and are also better able to extend the name to new examples of the same object.
Emma, 22, from Crays Pond, Berkshire, says: "I loved working in the WORD Lab because you can see children learning right in front of you. I also love the fact that at Sussex our lecturers are researchers in their various fields, which means they have a genuine interest in what they are teaching you about. Getting to be part of that research process in my third year project was especially cool and I feel really lucky that I got to work with a respected author in the field of developmental psychology."
Emma, who is the first member of her family to go to university, also managed to win a place studying for a term at the State University of New York. Emma says: "I was absolutely terrified. It was like having all the normal 'starting university' worries, but knowing I was going to be 4000 miles away from home. When I landed there was an earthquake, but it all turned out well and it was the best experience of my life so far."
In the long term Emma is looking to follow a career in psychology or mental health care, but is planning first to complete a volunteer placement working with tsunami victims and with children with disabilities in Sri Lanka.
Dr Horst sees a bright future ahead for Emma. "She is a very talented student and I enjoyed working with her on her research project. I know Emma has learned a lot during her time at Sussex and studying abroad. It will be exciting to see how she goes out and uses these skills after she graduates."
Emma's parents David and Nicky, brother Jack, aunt Jane, uncle Barry and best friend Jess will be cheering her on at the ceremony. Emma says: "Whenever I have struggled with my workload or exams my main motivation to get through has been making my family proud, so I hope graduation will be the opportunity to do just that!"


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Preparing Compiled Financial Statements for Your Business
Your business may need a compiled financial statement or one prepared by someone outside your business. You may simply want one, or you bank may require one. Especially if you do not have a controller, you may want a financial statement prepared in an applicable accounting format. This provides us with a good opportunity to review your information and ask questions about your business by getting to look at more detailed financial information with you.
While the engagement is not designed to determine fraud, we have sometimes found instances of wrongdoing in the process. For example, we have seen employees overpaying themselves and others, failing to do work which should have been done (usually cash reconciliations), and failing to pay payroll taxes.
We can also look at your internal controls and make suggestions for improvement.
Having good financial statements on a regular basis can put you in good stead when your business needs to borrow money. Further, financial statements consistently done in the same format allow solid actual and budgetary comparisons to be made. These are excellent financial controls that can aid you in monitoring your business growth and controlling your spending.
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Assuming that you have to travel from point A to point B on the globe on a certain date, what would be the smartest way to do so? There are people who would stick to the conventional method of booking commercial flights and endure all the sluggishness that comes with it but then there are others who would choose to be different. So what would the second group of fliers do? Most likely they will use their creativity and book themselves on a private jet through any reputed jet rental charter service. By doing so not only will they have saved on time and money but avoided disasters like 9/11 too.
For someone who is not aware of a jet rental service, this is an organization which specializes in renting out an aircraft. This is exactly opposite of the commercial airlines which charge their passengers for every seat because an aircraft rental lends out the plane as a whole in return for a charge. Needless to point out, these would be a little higher but there are a plethora of advantages as well, the foremost being 24 X 7 availability of the booked jet not to mention flexibility to land on just about any air-strip. Being a private jet it offers other luxuries as well like unmatched cuisines and unparalleled service.
Having decided to try out this different concept of travelling, how can a prospective traveler make his bookings? Jet rental services offer various kinds of packages and the facilities included in them also vary from one organization to another but there are four packages amongst them which are most common. An ad-hoc private charter service is a package in which an individual can hire a private jet either on his name or on behalf of the company. Depending on the quantum of business the aircraft can be leased or outrightly purchased with discounts being available in case of the former.
Many travelers who rely on private jet for transportation avail the air-taxi or on-demand services wherein the charges are levied for every trip. The destination, date of travel and amenities are scheduled as per the travelers choice and the contract is over as soon as the journey concludes. Then there is the private charter membership package wherein frequent fliers can take up membership of a particular jet rental service by paying annual subscription charges. Last but not the least is partial ownership wherein the individual partially owns an aircraft, bears a percentage of maintenance charges and is entitled to yearly flying hours.
An inevitable aspect of dealing with a jet rental charter service is the cost and this varies as per the make and size of the aircraft not to mention the facilities provided. Some of the common options are the Lear, Citation and Gulfstream and amongst these while the Citation is most cost-effective, the Gulfstream occupies the top rung of the ladder. These three options differ in terms of capacity as well so if you are looking for a private jet to accommodate a big group of around 15 people then Gulfstream is your best bet. While a Citation can accommodate up to six people, the upper limit for Lear is eight.
Jet rental charter service is like owning an aircraft but only when it is really required. Once the client gets in touch with them and explains his requirements, they take care of everything and organize the entire trip as per the exact specifications. Of course, the rates might vary as per the type of private jet which is chosen for the occasion but once the payment has been made, it is up to the staff to make all the arrangements. So what does the customer do in the mean time? He sits back and continues unhindered with his daily tasks until it is time to fly in order to honor his commitment.
Everyone must have heard of jet rental services but very few people must be cognizant of what the concept is truly about. To explain in short, it is a service which hires out an entire private jet in lieu of charges and provides the traveler with a customized flying experience.


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Tires exist for every variation of automotive use imaginable. For example, there are tires tailored to everyday passenger car use, racing, off-roading, commercial transport, agricultural vehicles, boat trailers, and much more. While internal construction varies between these applications, the exterior of all tires is a specially blended rubber compound that provides airtight sealing, cushioning from impacts, and firm grip on road surfaces.
That rubber compound is designed to wear gradually under "normal" driving conditions, which means roads are in good enough shape not to cause excessive tire wear or damage. Because tires and tire life can vary greatly depending on construction and individual use, automakers stay away from specifying replacement intervals.
That means it's up to you to keep an eye on the condition of your tires to ensure your safety isn't compromised. According to recent studies by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 9 percent of automobile accidents are related to tire issues. This is because most motorists make the mistake of not thinking about their tires until it's time to suddenly brake, swerve, or change a flat.
After reading this article, you won't make the mistake of ignoring your tires - because we cover how they wear, become damaged, and when they need replacement.
Tire Construction
Modern passenger car tires feature a "steel belted radial" design that was first developed in the 1940s. Known simply as radial tires, these contain a series of radial plies mounted across the tire from left side to right - perpendicular to the direction the tire travels. Compared to older "bias ply" tires that laid the plies out diagonally, radial tires generate less heat, last longer, and provide superior ride quality thanks to more flexible sidewalls.
Note: For more details on tire construction, see our related article The Hidden Secrets of Tires. And if you're interested in learning about what various tire dimensions mean, our article Replacing Your Original Factory Tires 101 explains everything.
The Importance of Tire Tread
Unless you're driving on a smooth, dry racetrack at all times, you'll need grooves in your tires to maintain grip. What these grooves do is effectively channel out rainwater on the road surface that would otherwise cause the tire to surf on top of the water instead of gripping the pavement. And if you drive through dirt, mud, or snow, those grooves also take an effective bite into the slippery stuff to propel you forward. Today's tire manufacturers make a science out of creating tread patterns that are effective at achieving good grip levels on both dry and slushy ground.
Note: For more details about best tread patterns for various uses, see our related article on the subject.
Tires without any grooves at all are known as "racing slicks", because their 100% flat surface creates the most possible adhesion on smooth tracks. However, since racing tires would lose traction at slow speeds with the barest amount of water on the pavement, they are not legal for street use.
Tread Depth Matters
Take a closer look closer at snow tires or off-road tires and you'll notice the tread grooves are deeper and wider. Why? Because those aggressive grooves provide edges that take a harder bite into the soft, slippery stuff. While such tires generate more noise and can even cause a slight degree of swaying during everyday use on paved roads, we use them as an example of how tread depth can make a difference when it comes to real-world traction. Without tread depth, that hard bite becomes nothing more than an ineffective nibble.
Note: If you're interested in reading more about off-road tires, check out our related articles on lift kits & tire clearance and understanding off-road tire size measurements.
Tread depth is one of the most important things to pay attention to when inspecting your tires. Perhaps the easiest way of checking tread depth is to slide any U.S. quarter into one of the center grooves, with George Washington's head upside down. If the top of his head is level with the tread, that means 4/32nds of an inch of tread depth is left. This is enough to get by in moderate rain or snow, but you should start browsing our website for new tires soon. If you deal with higher levels of snow and ice, consider replacing the tires at 5/32nds or more accordingly.
When tire grooves are shallow enough to see space on the quarter above the top of Washington's head, then you're at 3/32nds of an inch - and at greater risk for losing grip and going into a slide. Replace your tires immediately.
Treadwear Ratings On Tires
By law, passenger car tires sold in the U.S. must display a treadwear rating number on their sidewall. Note that this rule is not mandatory for off-road tires, tires designed for trailers, or temporary spares. Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG) were specified to create a uniform rating system for consumer tires when it comes to treadwear, temperature resistance, and traction ability. It's interesting to note that the treadwear test is conducted over 7,200 miles in Texas, where wheel alignments, tire rotations, and pressure adjustments can be performed every 800 miles.
After 7,200 miles, tires are compared to the course monitoring tires - which are the control subject used to set what the comparative wear point will be. Whatever the wear level of the course monitoring tires is, it's given a rating of 100. A tire that would last twice as long as the control tire is rated at 200, and a tire that would last five times as long would be rated 500. Ultimately, it's the tire manufacturers (not the US government) that set the final treadwear rating - within guidelines. For this reason, comparing the ratings of two different brands of tires may not be as exact a comparison as different models of tire from the same brand would be.
Generally, tires made of harder rubber compounds to achieve a lower rolling resistance (for higher fuel efficiency) will score the highest treadwear ratings of around 700 to 800. Conversely, performance tires designed for roadholding and/or racing will have the lowest treadwear ratings (below 100 in extreme cases) because their rubber is made of a stickier, softer compound that gets scrubbed off faster.
Treadwear ratings are generally a good indicator of how rapidly a tire will wear. We say take that into account when you check the depth of your tread. Because if you're at 4/32nds of an inch, a sticky performance tire will take less time to wear down to an unsafe point than a high-efficiency one will.
Tire Age And "Dry Rot"
Age Affects Tires - Whether They're Driven A Lot or A Little
Direct sunlight, UV rays, and ozone in the atmosphere all react with rubber in automotive tires, causing the compounds to dry up, harden, and even crack over time. To reduce this "dry rot" effect, tire manufacturers blend waxes into the rubber. However, a tire must rotate and flex for these waxes to rise to the surface and be effective. For this reason, a rarely-driven vehicle can be even more susceptible to dry rot, not less.
When a tire reaches five years of age, we recommend close examination of the sidewalls - which is where you'll see cracking start to develop first. After ten years of service, the rubber has begun to harden enough that tires should be replaced as a precaution. Both of these recommendations are made regardless of how much or little the tire has been used. Don't forget the spare as well.
The safety issue most likely to occur with older, dry-rotted tires is that steel belt reinforcements within the tire can shift out of place when rubber hardens to the point where it's no longer flexible enough to hold things together. A belt shifting may cause a blowout while driving, or it can create a sudden and horrendous shimmy in that tire.
How To Know The Week and Year Any Tire Was Manufactured
A quick and easy way to find out the precise age of any tire sold in the United States is to look for a 4-digit DOT (Department of Transportation) marking on the sidewall. This 4-digit number refers to the week and year a tire was manufactured. For example, a number of "3507" means that tire was produced during the 35th week of 2007. Note that while many tires will have the date code on the outside-facing sidewall, there are cases where you'll need to look at the inward-facing side to see the day.
Tire Damage
Spotting visible signs of damage on your tires is equally (if not more) important as observing treadwear. As you look over your tires for the following signs of trouble, remember to inspect the inboard edge of the sidewalls which often gets overlooked.
Sidewall Blisters
Blisters on a tire sidewall are a result of trauma - usually caused by a deep pothole, curb, or hard speed bump hit. After the initial impact squeezes the tire against the rim, the inner lining of the tire is cut. Air then leaks in between inner and outer sidewall areas in a concentrated pocket, forming a visible swelling. Blisters can range in size from a small bulge to a large bubble that looks ready to pop any second.
Any blisters in the sidewall are a blowout just waiting to happen - and happen soon, not in the distant future. Since there's no way to effectively repair a blister in the sidewall, the tire must be replaced immediately. If your spare tire is inflated and in good order, swap it on the vehicle in place of the blistered one.
Damage From Driving An Underinflated Tire
Another thing to be mindful during inspection is damage that may have occurred if a tire was ever driven for any amount of time while severely underinflated. Internally, the sidewall becomes shredded all the way around because of friction caused by sections of the inner sidewall rubbing together when the tire had collapsed upon itself. On the outside, you may notice a ring around the tire where rubber has become visibly shredded. Or, you may see what appears to be a cut line all the way around the outer sidewall.
Regardless of exactly how inner sidewall damage manifests itself on the outside, the tire has become too compromised for continued safe use. Replace it as soon as possible, because continuing to drive on it can result in a blowout.
Tire Punctures
Unlike nails that have lodged directly in the middle of the tire tread, punctures in or close to the sidewall cannot be safely repaired. Physically, it may be possible to plug such a hole once a nail or screw is removed - but the tire plug will not hold for long due to the fact that the sidewall area flexes too much. You'll need to replace any tire that's been punctured on the sidewall or along the first outer inch of the tread.
We'll also point out that run-flat tires do not hold plugs well because their harder rubber blend does not allow the flexibility required. If you've got a puncture anywhere on a run-flat tire, you'll need to replace it. Tire warranties purchased for run-flat tires will typically cover replacement due to puncture.
Opportune Times To Replace Tires
While we'll grant you that tires are not inexpensive (for some larger SUVs and pickups, a single tire can run over $200), there are times when it's in your best interest to replace them as a pair of two or as a set of four, even if only one tire "failed".
Keep in mind that it's four small patches of rubber which are the total contact between your vehicle and the road. All your control and safety are dependent on those contact patches. As we see it, the only time you should be buying just one tire is when all the tires are relatively new, and one of them has completely failed. Otherwise, at a minimum, tires should be purchased in pairs per axle.
You always want to be certain that all four tires are of the same size and construction (unless you are running staggered tires). It can be "penny wise and pound foolish" to replace only a pair of tires if the two remaining ones are down to 3/32" or less.
As a final comment regarding tire quantities to purchase, be aware that there are some AWD systems which are hyper-sensitive to tire diameter. Running such systems on two or three new tires, and one or two worn ones, can cause the AWD system to malfunction, costing you a repair that is many more times the cost of a set of 4 tires. When it comes to the vehicle's rubber, we suggest that it's better to be safe than sorry.
You are now armed with the knowledge to recognize when a tire is at the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. Considering the inconvenience of calling a tow truck or changing a tire on the side of the road after a blowout occurs, delaying replacement of a problem tire is asking for trouble.
If you're not sure which tires would match your car or truck, just enter its year, make, and model details in our "Select Vehicle" box along the top of the screen. Our system will then present only those items which are an exact, vehicle-specific fit. And if you have further questions, we also welcome any product questions you may have by phone seven days a week!


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Hey, it's been a while. The last time I posted on my blog was around the end of December, and since then, I have not been active. I went away due to my wedding that happened in January. I was busy finalizing my family for the wedding and finishing final touches to the wedding. January was a stressful month for me. I had other priorities at the moment. When my wedding day finally happened, I was happy and relieved; I'm not going to lie. Wedding planning at the beginning, but when it gets closer to the date that's when everything becomes stressful! I'd recommend getting help! You can't plan your own wedding alone! I was blessed with my sister-in-law who became my wedding planner and coordinator. I could have not done it without her, my family, and friends! And now, I'm married to my best friend, my husband. The wedding was a lot of fun and I will always cherish it. I will upload a couple pictures from my wedding a bit later this month.
After the wedding, came my honeymoon with my husband. We headed out to Portland and Seattle. I explored the Pacific Northwest and loved every moment. I had weather shock! I'm a Californian and it is usually warm down here. I was not prepared for colder weather, but my body got adjusted to the cold weather. And I survived. It wasn't snowing, nor was it too rainy like I'd imagine it to be. I will say is this, the coffee was amazing!! I went to several coffee shops throughout my trip and explored the city, mostly by transit. I went to several bookstores, and did end up buying books. My honeymoon was a lot of fun. I got to spend every moment with my husband. I want to go back to the Pacific Northwest again!! It was a lot of fun. Next time, I want to go during spring or summer.
I am still getting adjusted to my new living situation. Let's just say that it is definitely an upgrade. At the moment, I'm at school. Last semester in community college!! I'm taking four classes. I'm trying my best not to procrastinate this semester and pass my classes. When I don't feel motivated, I watch study videos on YouTube and peruse studyblr on Tumblr. It works for me! Besides that, I'll start university this coming fall. I am excited and a bit scared, but I will be hopeful about starting upper division courses!! I did get accepted to the university I always wanted to attend. I am so, so happy that I can finally be one step closer to achieving one of my life's goal! I know that it will be tough, but I will get my BA.
Other than that, I have read a couple books over my absence. Though I have read some books, I had a reading slump. I dropped the books that I was reading such as Heartless and Prince of Fools. Those books were not bad!! But I didn't feel like reading. I will pick them up again for this month. I have noticed that I find myself reaching for other genres at the moment. I have gotten a bit bored with YA, but that does not mean that I will drop that genre entirely. The books that I have read so far are We Should All Be Feminists, This Is Portland, Snotgirl, and Beauty & The Beast. I have not worked on my reviews yet, but they will be up soon! In order to be more efficient with my time management, I will create a new blog schedule so I can utilize my free time and update my blog more often! I started bullet journaling in order to be more organized. It has helped tremendously when it comes to school, but I will also apply it to blogging. Sorry that I kinda went away without making a post about it. But, I am back and I feel motivated to continue my blog! I have a feeling that 2017 will be a great year for blogging!


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No Holds Barred: Andre Ward-Allan Green Preview, Al Bernstein
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman previews the Andre Ward-Allan Green super middleweight fight scheduled for this Saturday, June 19, and speaks with one of the best boxing announcers in the world, Al Bernstein.
WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) will both defend his title and continue his quest to win the Super Six World Boxing Classic when he takes on Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs). Ward won his first fight in this tournament with an 11th-round technical decision over Mikkel Kessler, from whom he captured that WBA belt. Green is making his debut in the tournament, replacing Jermain Taylor, who withdrew after being brutally knocked out by Arthur Abraham in the first round of fights.
The Andre Ward-Allan Green fight will take place Saturday, June 19, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. It will be televised live in the U.S. on Showtime.
On a recent media conference call, we got comments from both Andre Ward and Allan Green about how they view this fight and what to expect in it.
We also explain why this tournament is one of the best things happening now in the beleaguered and declining sport of boxing.
On Monday, June 14, there was a media roundtable in New York with the veteran boxing broadcaster Al Bernstein to celebrate his 30 years in boxing. At its conclusion, we had a chance to sit down for a lengthy interview with him, which lasted about 30 minutes.
We spoke about how he got into boxing, the role of the broadcaster, the influence of the legendary announcer Don Dunphy, boxing and mixed martial arts, what changes he would like to see in boxing, some of the many absurd conspiracy theories in boxing, the Super Six World Boxing Classic super middleweight tournament, whose fights he has been calling for Showtime, his latest boxing venture on the Internet, and more. This is a rare chance to hear the thoughts of someone most people just see and hear analyzing fights, commenting on his own career and life, and the sport in which he has become one of the most universally respected broadcasters.
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Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer's Market by Michelle Schaub, illustrated by Amy Huntington (9781580895477, Amazon)
Through a series of poems, take a visit to the farmer's market. From the early work done by farmers long before their customers are awake to the market itself, this book celebrates one of the joys of summer. There are poems about how markets transform empty parking lots, the displays of heaped produce, the friendly sharing of samples, tempting baked goods, and the feeling of community that markets bring. It's also a collection that celebrates the food too, the freshness of the produce and the bounty that people bring home.
Schaub very successfully has captured the summer joy of farmer's markets across the country. One can hear the bustle and busyness of the market, captured in her poetry. Throughout there is a sense of humor and immense pleasure at what the market provides beyond the food itself. The poetry has a lightness that reflects the feel of summer and sunshine.
Huntington's illustrations are equally bright and sunny. She incorporates people of a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures in her images, making sure to fully celebrate communities in her images. She also cleverly weaves a story in her images with a loose dog who adds to the energy of the day.
A fresh and vibrant look at farmer's markets that is perfect zest to a summer day. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
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Healthy Latkes?! AND not-so-healthy Hanukkah treats to satisfy your cravings for the next 8 nights!
Latkes and donuts, and gelt, oh my! Hanukkah is here, and with it comes eight days of gut-filling, artery-clogging, and dangerously delicious food. While the Miracle of Light may not refer to a miracle calorie-free feast, there are easy ways to enjoy all the latkes your heart desires without packing on too many pounds before your New Year's resolutions begin. Don't worry, we'll still enjoy our traditional fried versions as well!
A classic latke is typically made from potatoes, which are grated and then deep-fried to get that crispy exterior you dream about each year (save the nightmares for the soggy ones). On top of that, they get loaded up with sour cream, applesauce, or my father's favorite, a tablespoon of sugar!
So, here are a few ways to cut back on the calories without cutting back on the crisp:
- Simply swap out the sour cream for non-fat Greek yogurt. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, try out some other toppings like hummus, guacamole, or make your own sugar-free applesauce that will have your house smelling like the holidays.
- While potatoes are "grate" (get it?), you can get in some extra vitamins by adding in other vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, or parsnips. Try these beet latkes, which incorporate the beet greens into the potato-beet mixture before pan- frying. Beet greens are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, giving your latkes that extra nutritious punch, not to mention a bright purple hue!
- If you want to go oil-free this year (save it for the sufganiyot – fried donuts – at dessert), think about baking your latkes instead of frying them. You can still get a good crisp in the oven, just be sure to really squeeze out as much moisture as possible – you'll get a workout while making dinner – and make them as thin as you can without falling apart. This recipe is a good one to start with, but feel free swap some of the potatoes with other root vegetables or add in some different spices (e.g. carrot + curry powder or sweet potato + chili powder).
Now if calorie cutting is not what you're looking for, here are some drool-worthy ways to take your latke game to the next level:
- Potatoes and cheese go together like peanut butter and jelly, so why not add a handful to your latkes to make them ooze with every bite.
- If latkes eight nights a week aren't enough, try these Latke Benedicts for breakfast! Poach an egg, whip up some hollandaise sauce and heat up last night's leftover latkes for a quick and easy Hanukkah breakfast.
If you've managed to save room for dessert after all these recipes, here are some delectable treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Why let potatoes have all the fried glory, when apples taste just as good, if not better, fried and caramelized? This recipe puts your scraps to good use, turning the fresh apple juice into a caramel sauce to drizzle on top of your apple latkes.
- If you can't fathom a dessert without chocolate, then fry up some Mexican Chocolate Latkes for a sweet and spicy end to your latke party. Top with some ice cream, perhaps a donut hole, and you'll be spinning in circles alongside the dreidel all night long!
You're now ready and prepared to have eight nights of Hanukkah glory this year. With healthy twists and some not-so- healthy recipes worth indulging over, you won't be bored with the plain old potato.
Let each night be a new miracle as you discover new tastes, perhaps make some new friends, and get ready to make some New Year's resolutions that will most likely involve a lot sweating.
About the Author: Judith Rontal is a part of our "Gather the Bloggers" cohort of talented writers who share their thoughts and insights about DC Jewish life with you! Judith hails from wintry Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she grew up in a family that always managed to eat dinner together, even if that was at 10 pm. She's continued that connection between food, family and culture in her blog, Aluminum Foiled Kitchen, and in her daily life in DC where she works in PR, focusing on media relations. When not in the kitchen working on a new recipe to serve at her next dinner party, you can find Judith sweating it out at yoga or running the Rock Creek Park trails. Follow her food adventures on Twitter and Instagram.


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We styled this shoot with the Caribbean in mind, even though we were far from it! This venue is in the middle of Paso Robles- a country town known for it's great wine here in the Central Coast! Danielle Poff photographed this beauty and we just loved how it turned out. Although it rained the entire time, the decor and mood of the Caribbean shined through!
Each and every vendor put so much time and effort into this shoot and it really shows. Thank you to you all!
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As your content marketing strategy pays off, you might be tempted to increase content production to keep the traffic, links, and leads rolling in. After all, if a little content is good, more must be better. Businesses commonly scale out their production rapidly, especially if they've been granted a significant bump in resources to make it happen.
However, content production isn't exempt from the rule of diminishing returns, and you may find yourself plateauing or losing money if you scale too fast. Instead of ramping up production, take the following steps to make sure you're ramping up results instead.
Content Creation Isn't the Only Marketing Step
Content creation is the most visible step in the marketing process. You can easily quantify creation time, creation cost, and performance expectations. Granted, content creation is something visible, but at the end of the day, what matters is not what you have, but what you do with your resources.
Often, companies are left with "too much content" because they put quantity over quality. You might find plenty of amazing work on their blogs, but most of that work is underperforming. As a result, the bulk of the content is quickly forgotten and never seen again.
If you're going to scale your content, scale out instead of up. Create content with a strategic promotion plan to involve influencers and build relationships. This approach will open up your blog to new audiences and collaboration opportunities. After the connections side, make sure each piece comes with a curation aspect that drives qualified traffic from across the internet. Not only will this check make your content team happy when they see how many people read their work, but it will also make the sales side happy when they see a bump in leads.
Understand Why You're Creating the Content
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As you scale out your content and create pieces with specific micro-promotion strategies, you also need to consider the purpose of the content you're creating. The audience members visiting your blog will get caught in multiple steps of the sales funnel. You will meet first-time visitors looking for marketing help, mid-funnel leads trying to compare your strategy to your peers, and clients that want to learn more about their options. All three of these segments need specific content.
However, not all content will correlate directly to lead generation. Some pieces — such as comics, videos, and games — will generate significant shares and traffic to your website, but few leads. Others — such as webinars and e-books — might not go viral, but they will engage your audiences and move them deeper into the funnel.
As you approach each piece of content with a creation plan and goals to measure success, attach a marketing plan to make your goals happen. This way, you will get the most out of your site strategy and better understand how your customer acquisition process works.
Avoid Team Burnout By Slowing Down
Another benefit to crafting strategic content instead of ramping up production is the increase in happiness within your team. Companies that scale content rapidly often leave their team members floundering and struggling to come up with fresh takes or new ideas. Once a team gets burned out, ideation sessions can slow to a crawl, content creation can suffer, and the audience can start to notice patterns in the content.
Instead of scaling up dramatically, expand each piece into something promoted and highlighted like an e-book or podcast. Not only does this focus help you, but it also shows your team members that you care about the hard work they put into the creative process.
Consider Repurposing or Expanding Content
You'll find good news for companies that have produced content to the point of burnout or have created several new pieces of content that don't completely cover the subject. You can repurpose your existing content in a way that will drive new leads and traffic instead of leaving material to wallow in your archives.
- Create updates pieces and follow-ups on blog articles that weren't covered as thoroughly as they could have been.
- Combine a series of blog posts of the same theme into an e-book or white paper that's used to generate leads.
- Turn existing written tutorials into videos and record webinars to explain the process to a live audience.
- Add a new spin to an old topic to make it relevant again.
The ideas above are only a few ways that you can revamp old content. Whether you're breaking down lengthy pieces into bite-sized digestables or combining short bursts into an ultimate guide, you can repurpose your existing content.
Approach Content With Long-Term Goals
You can easily get addicted to fast viral success through content creation, but content marketing requires a long-term plan. We recommend setting goals for traffic, links, shares, leads, and revenue over the course of six months — and possibly a year depending on your industry.
Start with sharing and setting traffic goals for the first 48 hours. This time period allows you to measure whether people take interest in your content. Next, measure links two weeks and three months out so that you can see if the content piece continues to organically drive traffic and show up in the SERPs (search engine results pages).
Tracking your pieces over a long time period also teaches you what works for your goals. One article might not generate much traffic at first, but it could build hundreds of links over time. Both types of content are important, and both should be recognized for the work they do. Tracking will also allow you to give feedback to your team and guide them through the ideation process to create smarter content.
You might be tempted to push your limits by scaling content to a level you can barely handle, but you could end up with a poor product. Ask yourself the following question: Are you creating TV dinners or five-star courses? One of these choices is more memorable than the other, and what's memorable will produce better reviews, returning customers, and results.


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Sandy Gottstein dissects an article in the New England Journal of Medicine attacking so-called "antivaccinationists". In her piece she picks apart the arguments about the whooping cough outbreaks, the dismissal of parents with valid vaccination safety concerns and the usual slam at Dr. Wakefield and misrepresentation of his Lancet paper. more...
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An Elaborate Fraud, Part 3: In Which the Mother of Two Autistic Children Demands Accountability From the British Medical Journal - AGE OF AUTISM
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In this second installment, Dan Olmstead reveals the email conversation between Rosemary Kessick, the parent of a severely disabled child who regressed into severe autism after receiving the MMR vaccine. The emails discuss the interview by Brian Deer posing as a "Brian Lawrence" of Mrs. Kessick and the corresponding communication between Mrs. Kessick and the Sunday Times. more...
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An Elaborate Fraud, Part 1: In Which a Murdoch Reporter Deceives the Mother of a Severely Autistic Child - AGE OF AUTISM
In this first of a 2-part series, Dan Olmstead investigates the fraudulent reporting practices of the Murdoch-owned Sunday Times. In particular he looks into the investigation tactics and reporting of Brian Deer regarding the Andrew Wakefield MMR controversy. more...
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The International Law Association (Australian Branch) will host a seminar on "Representing Australians Abroad: Lessons from Egypt and Indonesia" on 16 September 2015 at 6.30pm at the offices of Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers.
Christopher Flynn, Partner at Gilbert +Tobin and Barrister Dr Christopher Ward will discuss issues that arise when representing Australians accused of offences committed overseas, including Journalist Peter Greste and Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.
The Panel will discuss matters including the appropriate legal strategies, co-ordination with government and international law issues including trends in the application of the death penalty for drug trafficking crimes.
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Tommie, the University of St. Thomas mascot, serves as an ambassador and promoter of school pride and spirit at on-campus events.
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CMI Education Course Inventory: Geology Engineering/Geochemistry
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Of CMI Team members that are educational institutions, five offer courses in Geology. These are Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State University, Purdue University, University of California, Davis and Rutgers University. The following links go to the class list on the CMI page for that school.
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CMI Education and Outreach group at Colorado School of Mines developed an inventory of courses offered by CMI Team members that are related to rare earths and critical materials. Other courses are available in these areas:
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On Friday, June 16, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., I'll be teaming up with two New England area mediators–Ericka Gray and Melinda Gehris–pooling our combined four-plus decades of experience to teach Strategic Marketing and Business Planning for Mediators.
This full-day program, held at the Boston University Corporate Education Center in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, covers what a mediator wants to know (but is afraid to ask) about building smart and effective business and marketing plans. The program fee, $175, gives participants tools, techniques, and strategies, plus the chance to pick the brains of not just one but three established practitioners. Beverages, a tasty lunch, and a morning and afternoon snack are included in the cost.
Ericka B. Gray, founder and president of DisputEd, has been a mediator since 1985. She was director of professional services and regional training coordinator for Endispute/JAMS, and served as the Executive Director of the Academy of Family Mediators. Currently serving on the MA Trial Court's Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution, she teaches Mediation at Boston College and Suffolk University Law Schools. A licensed psychologist, Ericka holds advanced practitioner member status in both the Workplace and Family Sections of the Association for Conflict Resolution.
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Ann Arbor Startup RightBrain Networks Celebrates Over $1 Million In RevenueBy Noelle Sciarini on January 31st, 2015 /
As the cloud computing market continues to heat up, Ann Arbor's RightBrain Networks is poised for growth.
Founded by Jamie Begin in 2009, the company just completed a major milestone: its first year of over $1 million in revenue.
"This is a big jump from the last two years," Begin said. "It's partially due to the expanding cloud computing market and the fact that we're one of the few companies in the U.S. that provide this type of web service."
The cloud refers to a network of shared resources (mainly built for storing and sharing data) that deliver services to help a company's business run more efficiently. Services can include SaaS (Software as a service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service).
A big benefit to running business in the cloud is scalability: the ability to match your company's computing power to the daily, weekly, or seasonal pace of your business. For instance, accounting firms can scale up their computing power to process extra forms and documents during tax season — and then scale down for the rest of the year.
"100 years ago, every company had a generator and a group of people that took care of it — electricians, technicians, etc.," Begin said. "Eventually we figured out how to consolidate electricity into places like power plants that are used by several companies instead of just one. The same thing is happening now with computing."
Begin's road to becoming a successful entrepreneur in a growing marketplace was paved with its share of challenges. In 2008, he bought a house, got married and got laid off, all at the same time.
"I was in a situation where my wife and I could not afford the house we'd just bought, so I began sending out as many resumes as I could," Begin said. "I got a few interviews and responses over the next six months, but nothing really compelling."
It was then that Begin decided to create a company of his own. This meant starting with consulting gigs, forming a web design company and attempting to compete with a saturated web design market, and finally coming across Amazon Web Services (AWS).
"I spent a lot of time getting to know people through AWS, gave some presentations on various web topics, and finally got involved with cloud computing and focused my company around that," Begin said.
Fast forward to 2015 and RightBrain is enjoying increased revenue while maintaining a 100% retention rate on its engineering staff. In addition to cloud computing, the company also provides additional web services such as software development and managed services.
As for the future, Begin says RightBrain will continue to grow and adapt to its clients' needs. One thing that is certain — you won't see this company moving away from its current Michigan location:
"We could probably make more money working on the West or East coasts, but we're a bunch of Midwesterners — we have families here, and we're committed to staying in Michigan," Begin said. "Plus, having the University of Michigan's engineering program nearby has been fantastic for recruiting talent."
For more information about RightBrain Networks, please visit their website.


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