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A 10-Point Plan for Homes (Without Being Overwhelmed)
Finding a Real Estate Organization That means that when you make arrangements to purchase a house, it is important that you look for a real estate professional that buys and sells houses every day. Therefore, you should take time to learn more about your prospective agents so that you can know the one that you prefer. Therefore, you should set aside some time to guarantee that you do a good investigation. Remember that the agents are well knowledgeable in their work, and therefore, they know how to find the best house within a very short period. Thus, you should begin by asking for suggestions from your relatives that you know have bought houses in the recent time. Ensure that you listen to their experiences and whether they were happy with the services that they received. Therefore, in case you feel any doubt towards any of the professionals then you should remove the particular agent from your list of potential real estate agents. In addition, you should do your search through the internet since there are plenty of websites that offer the real estate services. You should visit the various sites and determine if they are well structured. What is more, it is important for you to read the online comments and try to find out more about the views of the former customers. That means that you should avoid the professionals that have many negative comments from their previous customers. That means that you should not rest until you find a real estate agent that will meet all your standards and requirements. Therefore, as you interview the professionals, you should try to determine the ones that seem well spoken. Therefore, it is paramount to meet with your potential real estate professionals so that you can learn more about their personalities and whether they match with yours. Therefore, there are some professionals that require their customers to pay for consultation services. You should not feel like you are interfering with their work of the professionals by asking them questions because they usually expect such questions from their potential customers.
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Another important feature that you should consider is the cost of the services that you will receive from the real estate agents. It is essential for you to find a house that you can easily afford without a lot of challenges. That means that you should not hire the professional that has the cheapest services or even the most expensive real estate professional because that will not guarantee you the best services. Therefore, that means that you should do your search properly.A Brief History of Options


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Properties in Bali
Paradise Property Group is Bali's premier property, real estate & property investment company. When it comes to buying or renting villa in Bali, Paradise Property offers fantastic property investment opportunities, from private villas for sale in Seminyak, luxury houses in Canggu, cliff top locations in Jimbaran and The Bukit, secluded beachfront properties in Candi Dasa and mountain and river view real estate in Ubud.
We can connect you with quality buyers and sellers, so you will find the perfect property or land investment in the paradise island of Bali and the thousands of tropical islands beyond.
Investing in Indulgence
Double-Six Luxury Hotel in Seminyak
Double Six is a very stylish hotel that has been developed on a prime beach front location in Seminyak. The hotel is successfully operating to high standard / 75% occupancy and has some great facilities.
The investments that are available come with a 43 year lease agreement that can be legally registered directly into your name. However the majority of investors have taken the guaranteed return investment option that is valid for 10 years.

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My regular customers are the best part of my day job.
We have one guy who works at Turbocam, and comes in to buy lunch a couple times a week. I brilliantly call him the Turbocam guy (I actually do know his name through some clever credit card stalking, but it's useless since the facebook search options have decided to fail me). He's got light brown hair, a normal, clean cut beard, and almost always wears a plaid flannel shirt. He comes in just before noon, always goes through express, and often has an older friend with him.
He's sweet, and quiet, and attractive, so I have a standing agreement with the express cashier that she puts on her light and pretends to need something so I can walk over when he's in line. It's all very sneaky, and subtle to the point that (sigh) he's probably never noticed. But I go to great pains to show off my management skills (look how fast I can make a void!), or make some stupid joke. Sometimes I even look right at him and say, "how are you?". I guess you could say it's getting pretty serious.
In the daily grind of our lives, it's easy to slip off into our own little world. We make coffee in our quiet house and commute with just the radio for company. We're tight with our coworkers, but only until 5 o'clock. The line behind us doesn't care about our day or our goals or that we think we're getting a cold. And it's always the nights we're feeling extra antsy that no friends are free.
There's a lot of joy that comes from going at life solo. Making our own routines, not looking to anyone else for a schedule. But there's also a lot of anxiety, and loneliness, and mundane-ness, too. And while we may be completely content with our lives, it can start to feel like you're just one in a sea of a million, unobserved, and easily replaceable.
But we'll never be completely aware of who notices us. We miss the sideways glances and the fact that they see us the minute we walk in the door. Someone somewhere knows our order by heart, loves the way our jeans fit, and legitimately looks forward to our regular Tuesday stop-ins. And yet we remain oblivious, too busy worrying about the frowning woman behind us and all we have to get done and whether or not we'll die alone.
Connection isn't found by scrolling through Humans of New York. It's found by being an active, present Human of the Here and Now. It's found by not simply stopping at 'good' when we're asked how we are, and by noticing the regulars in our community. We connect over the little things, the mundane rituals that get us through the week. The things we think only matter to us, but others learn to expect.
Turbocam guy probably just comes in looking forward to his sub. Perhaps he looks forward to our awkward joke exchange, too. But even if he's completely unaware that it's the same girl every time, his patience and smile and presence has added warmth to a sea of brusque, strange people. It's a connection that couldn't be any smaller, and yet feels so very deep.
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Tackle closets // Am I the only one that seems to do this every year? Right before Madeleine was born, I organized and purged through almost all of the closets in our house. Somehow these same closets look like they need to be tackled once again. I hate accumulating stuff, and the closets seem to be the first place said stuff lands. I guess what I need to do is a better job of maintaining the closets throughout the year instead of letting them get overrun and disorganized.
Do you have any projects or jobs you are wanting to work on in your house this year?
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Home is a boundless place in your heart. It sands the sharp edges soft. Makes the impossible possible. It opens a window when the door is slammed in your face. It shines light in an otherwise black night. It turns fear and hate into understanding and sincere compassion.
Nurture it. Care for it. Don't neglect it. While it never goes away, it is harder to access through weeds gone wild. It is much easier to open the door that has never been sealed shut. It feels better to walk into a room that is polished and free from clutter and decay. So much nicer to lie on a bed not riddled with thorns. It is self made, and self-destroyed. It takes merely an ounce of faith to bridge the gap between you and it, a drop of persistence to place one foot in front of the other right over that bridge. Only the decision to begin again. Right now.


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Ascent of Shackley Hill on 2012-08-01
William Musser
Others in Party:
Karen Musser
----Only Party on Mountain
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Ascent Type:
Successful Summit Attained
Motorized Transport to Trailhead:
Shackley Hill
1122 ft / 341 m
Ascent Trip Report
Got up at 4:30 AM flew to Maine and was picked up at Portland airport by my wife and daughter. On way up to Moosehead we detoured up to Livermore Falls area and followed Ben L's wonderful trip reports.
Arriving at the Castonguay property we called the number that Ben gave and no one answered. We saw a 4 wheeler and stopped a man and his family and asked if we could HP the hill and he said he did not see why not but he was not the correct "John" in Ben's report. He worked for the Casonguay family and was also named John but John Casongauy is the son of the actual owners of the property Gene and Sue. This John gave me their personal number and I called and got Sue who was a bit confused by my call to request access permission until she utter these words... " ohhhh....you are one of those....(pause).....highpointers"..... realizing the tone was not of admiration and realized she is probably getting sick of such calls and intrusions so I responded with "yes ma'am unfortunatley I am" she inquired as to how many and I said just me and my wife all of the way from Orlando FL!
Permission was granted and John offerred to show us the trail up. We ran up quickly making one wrong turn and having to back track some and bushwhack to get back on trail easily but added some gain that was not intended. Found the large cairn and then the true HP. One nice view near the cairn looking over Nelson Pond. Otherwise uneventful. The woods on the way up were nice hardwoods and a nice short hike. Fairly steep in sections.
Got down and thanked John who wondered if I knew how to get a good topo map of the mountain. Are you kidding? What peakbagger does not have a car full of topo maps? Karen suggested I surrender my quad print out of the mountain and that made John most happy for the gift. Hopefully, we left a friendly impression that we are all harmless and easy going appreciative group (us highpointers) and John was most helpful and kind to us.
I am not going to offer up however the personal home phone number of the family as I sense they are not thrilled with the intrusions although they were willing to accomodate me as well. I am not sure what advice to give for others moving forward since they have not totally owned the fact they are the stewards of another pilgrimage site but so far they are open minded to highpointing. My impression is that the personal face to face with John or John seems to work best but be mindful of not being an intruder as they are running an apple orchard there.
Summary Total Data
Total Elevation Gain:
532 ft / 162 m
Total Elevation Loss:
532 ft / 161 m
Round-Trip Distance:
1.6 mi / 2.6 km
4 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)
Route Conditions:
Maintained Trail, Bushwhack
Hot, Calm, Clear
hot 88F
Ascent Statistics
Gain on way in:
522 ft / 159 m
Gain Breakdown:
Net: 472 ft / 143 m; Extra: 50 ft / 15m
Loss on way in:
50 ft / 15 m
0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Jeep Trail to old path to bushwhack
Start Trailhead:
woods road from south side 650 ft / 198 m
Descent Statistics
Loss on way out:
482 ft / 146 m
Loss Breakdown:
Net: 472 ft / 143 m; Extra: 10 ft / 3m
Gain on way out:
10 ft / 3 m
0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Jeep Trail
End Trailhead:
same 650 ft / 198 m
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Shandy Hauk is a Senior Research Associate in the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) program at WestEd.
Hauk studies in-person and digitally mediated student and teacher learning in mathematics, science, and engineering in grades 6 and up. She is a researcher and leader for interculturally aware research, professional development, and assessment design for several federally funded projects. She collaborates on work that reaches thousands of STEM teachers and STEM students, grades 6–16.
Prior to joining WestEd, Hauk taught K–12 and college mathematics, middle and high school English, and graduate mathematics education research theory and design.
As a member of the mathematical sciences faculty at the University of Northern Colorado, Hauk has been doctoral advisor for six PhD students.
Hauk has authored many publications for academic and practitioner journals, and peer-reviewed conference proceedings. She regularly presents work at regional, national, and international conferences in the fields of education policy and mathematics and science education research.
She completed a BA in theater and film, a PhD in mathematics at the University of California, Irvine, and a post-doctoral fellowship in mathematics education at Arizona State University.
Recent publications include:
Hauk, S., & Toney, A. (2017). Communication, culture, and work in mathematics education in departments of mathematical sciences. In J. M. Dewar, P. Hsu, & H. Pollatsek (Eds.), Mathematics education: A spectrum of work in mathematical sciences departments. New York: Springer.
Kaser, J., & Hauk, S. (2016). To be or not to be an online instructor? MathAMATYC Educator, 7(3), 41–47.
Matlen, B. J., & Hauk, S. (2016). Exploring factors that support learning with digitally-delivered activities and testing in community college algebra. In T. Fukawa-Connelly, N. Infante, K. Keene, & M. Zandieh (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education. Available at http://sigmaa.maa.org/rume/RUME18-final.pdf
Hauk, S., Cremer, S., Carroll, C., D'Silva, K. M., Gale, M., et al. (2015). Connecting concepts in color: Patterns and algebra. Journal of the California Mathematics Project, 7, 15–20.
Deshler, J. M., Hauk, S., & Speer, N. M. (2015). Professional development in teaching for mathematics graduate students. Notices of the American Mathematical Society, 62 (6), 638–643. Available at www.ams.org/notices/201506/rnoti-p638.pdf
Hauk, S., Toney, A., Jackson, B., Nair, R., & Tsay, J.-J. (2014). Illustrating a theory of pedagogical content knowledge for secondary and post-secondary mathematics instruction. Dialogic Pedagogy: An International Online Journal, 2, A16–40. Available at dpj.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/dpj1/article/download/40/50
Hauk, S., Speer, N. M., Kung, D., Tsay, J.-J., & Hsu, E. (Eds.). (2013). Video cases for college mathematics instructor professional development. Available at http://collegemathvideocases.org


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Same Day Dental Crowns for Mesa, AZ
Crowns repair severely broken down teeth after old fillings, fractures, and decay have been removed.
Typically these types of restorations are made of porcelain layered on top of noble metals such as gold or platinum.
At AZ Dental Heights we use E4D crowns which are ceramic, contain no metal and are prepared and placed all in one visit. There's no need for a temporary crown or to come back several weeks later. We can prepare your tooth while your new crown is being manufactured right in our office.


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I love days like this when we get to see a new and exciting invention from the Crazy Ones in Cupertino. In March there was a rumor that the new iPad would include new advanced haptics that didn't' pan out. But make no mistake about it; Apple is hard at work on delivering such a feature in the future. Apple has filed haptic related patents in In March 2011 and 2012. Yet today's surprise invention packs a punch with a wildly intelligent multi-tiered haptics system. The system will actually allow an iDevice display to deform so that it could provide the user with a button, an arrow or even a geological map to physically pop right out of the screen to give it 3D depth. If that wasn't cool enough, Apple's patent discusses a flexible OLED display that could be used for video glasses. Updated May 04, 2012.
Continue reading "Apple Reveals Wildly Intelligent Multi-Tiered Haptics System" »


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On May 7th, ECPAT-USA had the honor of being invited to speak at a joint congressional briefing entitled "Fighting Human Trafficking in Travel and Tourism: New Challenges and Solutions." The event was sponsored by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, and the Congressional Trafficking Caucus.
For over 13 years, we have worked with the travel and tourism industries to help better protect children from exploitation. Through giving members of these industries the tools to identify and respond to situations of suspected child sex trafficking, we are better able to keep kids safe at hotels and airports. Together, we can stop trafficking in its tracks.
Read Executive Director Carol Smolenski's full comments from the briefing below, or watch the livestream of the event.
Twenty-seven years ago, ECPAT began advocating for the protection of children from exploitation in the context of travel and tourism—a time when no one was talking about it. I am proud to say that we've seen tremendous progress since then.
Our first success was in 1994, when we worked to pass extra-territoriality laws that ensure US citizens traveling abroad and sexually abusing children in their destinations can be prosecuted in the United States. The law was significantly strengthened in 2003. This month, a Florida man, named David Lynch, was sentenced to 330 years in prison under these laws for exploiting several children in the Philippines.
The other big success has been the expansion of the Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct. The Code was created by ECPAT in 1998 and introduced in North America in 2004. The Code is six voluntary steps that companies take to protect children from sexual exploitation. We launched The Code along side Carlson Companies. It took several years for other companies to follow suit but we are pleased that in 2011 Wyndham and Hilton both signed the Code.
Today, every large U.S. hotel chain has signed The Code: Besides the three mentioned above the others are Marriott, Choice, and Hyatt. These are six out of the 10 largest hotel chains in the world. Two of the largest domestic air carriers, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have also signed The Code.
One of the most important steps of The Code is staff training. Let me tell you a story about Benjamin, a hotel security director from Massachusetts. His hotel is so well trained that the minute a trafficker entered his property, they implemented their protocol, and his whole team knew what to do. Raymond, the head of an international trafficking ring, who was later found to have sold children at 400 hotels before getting to Massachusetts, tried his luck at Ben's hotel but he was stopped in his tracks. He brought two children to Ben's hotel but instead of being abused, they were identified. And instead of Raymond walking free, he was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.
Spreading the word to hotel associates is crucial. In 2016, ECPAT-USA partnered with Marriott to expand online human trafficking training for their associates. The training is available through the American Hotel and Lodging Association and used by hotel brands across the industry. Marriott-branded hotels trained over 335,000 associates within 15 months of requiring the training. Imagine if all US hotel brands required training.
According to a 2017 nationwide survey of hotels initiated by ECPAT-USA and carried out by New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, over half of U.S. hotels are trained to help prevent child sex trafficking. This is a tremendous development. ECPAT-USA's full report about the impact of our work with the US hotel industry, "No Vacancy for Child Sex Traffickers," is on our website.
While we have come so far, there is still a long way to go. In 2016, ECPAT published the results of a two-year Global Study on the Exploitation of Children in the Context of Travel and Tourism. The study's 47 recommendations set the stage for the next phase of our work.
I am sharing copies of the executive summary and recommendations with you. One of the important recommendations calls for all businesses to ensure that corporate travel takes place with travel companies that adopt child protection policies, train and join ECPAT's Code of Conduct. We are delighted about the new provisions introduced as part of the TVPRA by Congressman Smith, which call for U.S. federal employees to travel with companies incorporating anti-trafficking policies and training.
In addition, we are developing a new training for companies that manage corporate travel and events, supported by Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Maritz Travel, that will bring this information to travel managers at companies across the entire private sector, not just the travel industry. These efforts will save lives.
We met Jenny, a travel manager for a finance company who went to a client convention in Mexico hosted by Maritz Travel. There was an awareness session about human trafficking because business travelers may spot human trafficking in their travels. Jenny attended the session and at the airport on the way home she saw a woman with a plastic bag as luggage, she was disheveled— indicators from her session the day before— and something about the situation didn't sit right with Jenny so she reported her suspicions. And she was right—the girl she saw was a human trafficking victim and she was rescued because of Jenny.
Of course, the sexual exploitation of children happens outside of the travel and tourism context. One of the fastest growing areas children are exploited is through the production of child sexual abuse imagery (commonly called child pornography). Most people are not aware of A. The vast extent of this problem: The Cyber Tipline received over 10.2 million reports in 2017. B. The young age of the children: The Internet Watch Foundation reported that 55% of the images were children 10 years or younger. And C. The violence depicted. Content showing the rape and sexual torture of children, is up this year by 5%, from 28% of all content to 33%.
Soon, ECPAT-USA will issue a report with recommendations that include stronger background checks for anyone who comes in contact with children and more oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which registers website names, among others. It is a complex and growing industry that needs a range of responses including government regulations and oversight.
As we talk about our legislative priorities, let me thank all of the offices here on the House side that were involved in the successful passage of FOSTA-SESTA legislation. It was a hard won victory, and we appreciate your offices leading the charge in spite of opposition from the tech industry.
On May 7th, ECPAT-USA had the honor of being invited to speak at a joint congressional briefing sponsored by Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, and the Congressional Trafficking Caucus entitled "Fighting Human Trafficking in Travel and Tourism: New Challenges and Solutions."
For over 13 years, we have worked with the travel and tourism industries to help better protect children from exploitation. Through giving members of these industries the tools to identify and respond to situations of suspected child sex trafficking, we are better able to keep kids safe at hotels and airports. Together, we can stop trafficking in its tracks.


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Hematology 1 deals with the study of the formed elements of blood. This course will focus on the normal development, kinetics, morphology and function of erythrocytes and leukocytes, changes that occur in disorders affecting either the erythrocyte or leukocyte or both and laboratory tests that can be used to evaluate the morphology and function of these cells to help in the diagnosis of erythrocyte or leukocyte disorders. This online resource is intended to augment learning in the classroom.
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Article 1: The Planned Exit
This is the first of six articles that will address how to plan, operate, and exit your business. Each step taken should ensure exceptional customer care with bottom-line results. In this article, we will cover the explicit steps and information that are necessary to transact a buy/sell transaction.
The following information is necessary to build a package for presentation to a buyer:
1) Sound historical financial information.
2) A business assessment or full valuation.
3) The tax ramifications of your transaction defined.
4) An operational profile of your business.
5) The property-lease agreement.
6) A UCC search.
Having the right professionals involved is critical. You should consider engaging the following types of professional assistance:
1) An investment banker who understands how to place a value on your practice.
2) A certified public accountant.
3) Legal counsel to produce simple and concise buy/sell agreements.
4) A banker or private lender.
The Right Information:
Sound financial information – This process starts when you purchase or start-up your business. Historical information is accumulated in a point-of-sell system and back office software from business inception. If your financial footsteps are not clear, accurate and properly reflected, the buyer will have good reason to challenge your offering price. Combining more than one business line in a database, or accounting for non-business transactions will muddy up your financial information. Typically, it will cost additional accounting fees to unwind the information and produce a pure, concise business assessment to value your business.
The business assessment or full valuation – Having an independent third party assess the value of your business is critical. You don't want to leave any money on the table or miss an opportunity with a potential buyer. Shooting from the hip for a purchase price can create many problems. The assessment or valuation will generate a price based on the historical and factual information. Both hard assets and discounted cash flow will be considered in producing a fair and reasonable price for your business.
Tax ramifications – Uncle Sam can kill a deal. The seller wants all capital gains and the buyer wants all assets to be classified as 5-year property. This is part of the negotiation process. Both the buyer and seller must file the asset allocation with their next Federal income tax return. The entity structure will also have a material effect on the transaction. Some entities are tax-paying and some are pass-through. If you have a C-corporation, double taxation will be looking into your eyes. This process requires a good CPA that understands your industry.
Operational profile – What are your demographics? Who is your customer? How does your pricing and discounting compare with the market? What type of inventory do you have? What is the appearance of your business? You want to search for the right buyer who will be successful in the business you built. This will help ensure that your customers will be treated with the same care you gave them. A one-page profile should accompany your valuation when presenting your business.
The UCC search – The buyer's lender will generate a UCC search to determine if a lien exists on any of the assets being purchased. This process can delay a transaction if the seller has not addressed these issues before listing the practice.
The Right Professionals:
A calculation of value or full business valuation – You should engage a professional who understands your industry and will provide an objective calculation of value or full business valuation. The level of service necessary will sometimes depend on the buyer's demands. Having solid support for your asking price creates a level of confidence when negotiating with the buyer. The seller can receive a substantial return on investment on the fees from having one of the documents generated.
Legal counsel – It is critical to engage legal counsel who has experience in mergers and acquisitions. A simple letter of intent and buy/sell agreement will accelerate the closing process and reduce professional fees for both parties. Both the buyer and seller should have his/her own attorney. Having good legal counsel is paramount in a buy/sell transaction.
CPA – your accountant should understand your business operations and the detail contained in both the tax returns and financial statements. Mistakes found in due diligence can be very costly.


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Photography Classes in Bauxite AR
Interested in learning about photography in Bauxite AR? No matter if you are a hobbyist, professional, or beginner, the most effective approach to improving your photography abilities is through hands-on classes with knowledgeable instructors.
There are numerous accredited and recognized photography schools in Arkansas. Photography classes cover subjects such as lighting techniques, digital capture, outdoor photography, exposure, composition, and many other basic and advanced camera techniques. Growing into an expert photographer can lead to a lifelong hobby or successful professional career.
There are many Photography Classes in Bauxite AR:
- Bauxite Photography 101
- Bauxite Digital Photography Classes
- Bauxite Nature Photography Classes
- Bauxite Editorial Photography Classes
- Bauxite Studio Photography Classes
- Bauxite Portrait Photography Classes
Bauxite AR Photography Classes
National Park Community College
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Phone: (501) 760-4222
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Scribd now supports Office 2007/2008 and TIFF
We often receive requests to support new and legacy file formats, and we've begun to implement support for the formats most requested by our users. Today we're happy to announce full support for Microsoft Office 2007/2008 file formats, including:
- docx
- pptx
- xlsx
Scribd now supports single and multi-page TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) images as well. The TIFF format, while no longer as common as PDF and others, is a legacy contender in scientific and document imaging. However, the limits of TIFF are well documented: they're large, they won't display until the file is fully loaded. But now you can convert your TIFF files to iPaper and free up all those gigabytes on your hard drive for more important things.


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April Highlights on WVIA-FM
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Metropolitan Opera - Fidelio
Saturday, April 1st, 1pm
Beethoven's only opera—an ode to freedom, justice, and the human spirit—returns to the Met with a fine cast. Adrianne Pieczonka is Leonore, who, disguised as Fidelio, courageously fights for her husband Florestan's freedom. Klaus Florian Vogt is Florestan, Greer Grimsley is Don Pizarro, and Falk Struckmann is Rocco. Sebastian Weigle conducts. Fidelio would command our respect for the sole reason of being Beethoven's only complete opera. Beyond this, the opera's unusual structure, glorious score, and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom and human dignity. Formally a singspiel (with musical numbers separated by spoken dialogue), Fidelio had a long and complex gestation. Its uplifting spirit made it the obvious choice for several important productions marking the end of World War II, including the reopening of the Vienna State Opera in 1955.
Sunday Concert Hall - Deutsche Welle Festival Concert
Sunday, April 2nd, 2pm
This week we travel to Rolandseck on the Rhine River where an historic train station has been converted into a concert hall. The program includes chamber music for winds and strings by Mozart, Poulenc, Rossini and Janáček.
Homegrown Music - Anna Dagmar
Tuesday, April 4, 9pm
Encore of 2009 session by a classically trained singer-songwriter pianist.
Tristan und Isolde
Saturday, April 8th, 1pm
This new production by Mariusz TrelińskiIolanta is well served by a cast of outstanding Wagnerians: Nina Stemme as Isolde, Stuart Skelton as Tristan, Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, and René Pape as King Marke, with Sir Simon Rattle conducting, in one of his rare appearances at the Met.
An "audacious new production… Compelling, vulnerable performances… from a strong cast, especially the astonishing soprano Nina Stemme… [Her Isolde is] outstanding... from steely rawness to melting warmth." Stuart Skelton "sings with musical integrity and feeling." Simon Rattle conducts with "impressively balanced clarity and richness, coolness and intensity, intelligence and impetuosity."
—New York Times
Wagner's breathtaking meditation on love and death holds a unique place in the opera world. Its music has astounded, infuriated, and inspired audiences since it was first heard, and the title roles are acknowledged as among the most extraordinarily demanding in opera. The vocal challenges, the sumptuous symphonic scale of the orchestral writing, and the mystical nature of the story, with its opportunities for creative visual design, make this awe-inspiring work a phenomenon of the repertory.
Sunday Concert Hall - WVIA Special
Sunday, April 9th, 2pm
The Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston, PA recently enlarged and enhanced their Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. Minister of Music and organist Carl Ruck presented an organ rededication concert that included music of Bach, Handel, Ned Rorem, and Daniel Pinkham among others. Two talented young singers from Ithaca College are featured as well in music of Franck, Copland and Bernstein. WVIA's Larry Vojtko was on hand to guide the afternoon of music and commentary. Erika Funke hosts.
Homegrown Music - Saso Sandic
Tuesday, April 11th - 9pm
A Slovenian native, Saso Sandic (pronounced "sasho sahnditch") sounds like a thoroughly American rock singer-songwriter. In 2016 he released his debut album Alley Raven which received national airplay and critical praise. For his Homegrown Music debut, he enlisted the help of an impressive backing band: keyboard man Clifford Carter of James Taylor's band, bassist Tony Garnier, who spent over a decade with Bob Dylan, drummer/percussionist Joe Bonadio, of Sting's band, and guitarist and producer Oz Noy, who has worked with many artists over the years. The result is a memorable session.
Metropolitan Opera - Aida
Saturday, April 15th, 1pm
The Met's monumental staging of Verdi's grand opera is a dazzling backdrop for the star-crossed love story set amid the clash of ancient empires. Krassimira Stoyanova appears in the title role, the slave girl Aïda,who is secretly a princess. Violeta Urmana is the formidable Amneris, daughter of the Egyptian pharaoh, and Marco Berti is the hero Radamès, caught between them. Daniele Rustioni conducts.
This grandest of grand operas features an epic backdrop for what is in essence an intimate love story. Set in ancient Egypt, Aïda never loses sight of its three protagonists: Amneris, the proud daughter of the pharaoh; her slave, Aïda, who is the princess of the rival kingdom of Ethiopia; and Radamès, the Egyptian warrior they both love. Few operas have matched Aïda in its exploration of the conflict of private emotion and public duty.
Sunday Concert Hall - Chicago Symphony
Sunday, April 16th, 2pm
For Easter we hear Handel's Messiah conducted early music specialist Bernard Labadie. Duain Wolfe prepared the Chicago Symphony Chorus and the soloists are: Lydia Teuscher, soprano; Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano; Jeremy Ovenden, tenor; and Kyle Ketelsen, bass-baritone.
Homegrown Music - Jabberpony
Tuesday, April 18th, 9pm
A rather short-lived group from New Jersey, Jabberpony featured fine songwriting and the ethereal vocals of Sarah Schoendienst in this 2001 session.
Metropolitan Opera - Eugene Onegin
Saturday, April 22nd, 1pm
Tchaikovsky's setting of Pushkin's timeless verse novel is presented on the Met stage in Deborah Warner's moving production, starring Anna Netrebko as Tatiana and Peter Mattei in the title role. Alexey Dolgov sings the role of Lenski, and Robin Ticciati conducts.
Tchaikovsky's many moods—tender, grand, melancholy—are all given free rein in Eugene Onegin. The opera is based on Pushkin's iconic verse novel, which re-imagines the Byronic romantic anti-hero as the definitive bored Russian aristocrat caught between convention and ennui; Tchaikovsky, similarly, took Western European operatic forms and transformed them into an authentic and undeniably Russian work. At the core of the opera is the young girl Tatiana, who grows from a sentimental adolescent into a complete woman in one of the operatic stage's most convincing character developments.
Sunday Concert Hall - Deutsche Welle Festival Concert
Sunday, April 23rd, 2pm
Recorded at the Philharmonie, Cologne Teodor Currentizis conducts the ensemble MusicAeterna in music of Rameau, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in the Piano Concerto No. 2 of Shostakovich with pianist Alexander Melnikov, and the SW German Radio Symphony in the Symphony No. 15 of Shostakovich, and the stunning Violin Concerto of Alban Berg featuring soloist Patricia Kopatschinskaja.
Homegrown Music - Three Imaginary Boys
Tuesday, April 25th, 7pm
A first-rate melodic rock band from the Wyoming Valley, the group includes two brothers and serve up original music influenced by the British Invasion, with their own new touches. This is an encore of their 2013 Homegrown Music debut session.
Metropolitan Opera - The Flying Dutchman
Saturday, April 29th, 1pm
New Met star Michael Volle sings the title role of Wagner's ghostly sailor damned to wander the seas in search of the love that will set him free, under the baton of the exciting Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Amber Wagner is Senta, whose love he seeks. The powerhouse cast also includes Dolora Zajick, Ben Bliss, Franz-Josef Selig, and Jay Hunter Morris as Erik, returning for the first time after his memorable portrayal of Siegfried in Wagner's Ring.
Der Fliegende Holländer is the earliest of Wagner's operatic creations to remain in the repertory. The two lead roles represent archetypes the composer would return to, in one form or another, in most of his later works: the "otherworldly stranger" and the woman who sacrifices herself for his salvation. The work's unearthly ambience is impressive but only one aspect of it: both the world of nature and of the supernatural are magnificently evoked in the score.
Sunday Concert Hall - WVIA Simply Grand Concert
Sunday, April 30th, 2pm
Pianist Dr. Charisse Baldoria celebrates her Filipino heritage in a varied program of piano music that includes pieces by composers from and inspired by Southeast Asia and Spain. On the program selections from the Java Suite by Leopold Godowsky, the Fantasia Baetica by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla and music of contemporary New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, plus the Ballades Nos. 1 and 4 of Frederic Chopin. Recorded in WVIA Sordoni Theater. Larry Vojtko hosts.
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Yellow-browed Warbler fell at 0740 and I had good photos of the Turtle Dove and saw a Blyth's Reed Warbler that Kjell found before breakfast so the day has had a good start. Can't wait to get going on the gardens in the south!
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I used to think it doesn't matter how much you make. What matters is how much you save.
Well, it is true to certain extent. Now I know, it is SO MUCH easier to save when making more money.
When I started working for current employer, I was a temp making $14 per hour. Then, I was offered an Executive Assistant job, making $18.5.
I followed all the good finance advice. I packed my lunch and ate at my desk every day. I contributed 20% of my salary to 401K. I cut coupons and looked for deals. I mailed rebates to get free stuff, and get free samples. But our saving didn't grow that much.
I realized I need college degree to be promoted to manager position, I went back to school and got my degree in Business Administration while working full time. It took me 8 years to finish my school work but I received a couple of promotions during those years, one to become a financial analyst when I got my Associates degree, and a manager position when I got my Business degree.
Then, I was offered a director position in Bay Area. Now, my base salary is above 100K and I also receive 15% bonus (this depends on company performance). I still contribute maximum amount to 401K, clip coupons and look for deals.
But what a difference between making 40K a year and 100K plus a year. It is so much more easier to save money and have a nice cushion in cash account.
So, yes, how much you save matters. And, how much you make also matters A LOT - which I didn't know when I wasn't making anything. Now I know.
It doesn't matter how much you make. Really?
I used to think it doesn't matter how much you make. What matters is how much you save.
9 Responses to "It doesn't matter how much you make. Really?"
March 31st, 2012 at 01:09 pmThis is so true. I think frugal types tend to downplay the income side. I like the diet analogy. It's easier to lose weight with both diet and exercise. It is easier to save money with higher income and less expenses. It is very similar.
My parents drilled this into me, because they *really* understood this. So they gave me great guidance when it came to income and job enjoyment, and work/life balance.
As with anything, there is lots of middle ground. Too often people just assume "high paying" means "high stress executive," or something of that nature. I think I have a great and amazingly low stress and highly flexible job, doing what I love, for a really nice wage.
OF course, my dad grew up poor, and was a highly paid Bay Area engineer for decades, so I think he felt the same as you, and why my parents really emphasized education. I think the income he made just blew his mind - he was one of the first in his family to go to college.
March 31st, 2012 at 01:31 pmThanks, MonkeyMama. I was one of those who "downplay" the income side when I wasn't making any money. I was totally underestimating what the power of earning power can do, and positively impact your cash flow and balance sheet.
March 31st, 2012 at 02:43 pmThis is so true. It CAN be done with a lower income, but it leads to a heck of a lot easier and faster job when there is discretionary income to work with! By the same token, I have known people with very high incomes who were completely irresponsible with their money, and had no insurance of a financial future at all. Without that sense of frugality and financial knowledge, even a very high income will not suffice. Good for you and nice work!
CB in the City
March 31st, 2012 at 04:37 pmIt's just a simple truth that the less income you have, the more, percentage-wise, must go to needs. Much harder to save.
March 31st, 2012 at 04:48 pmYes, there is a great deal of truth in what you say, and what MM said. You can clip coupons 24/7 and still not approach a fraction of the savings you'd gain from a better paying job.
Along the same vein, there's a difference between working hard and working smart.
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March 31st, 2012 at 07:53 pmI make $4,000 Net per month and save $2,500 each and every month. I have a friend who makes $10,000+ per month but saves nothing (And complains all the time). I tell him your analogy above, BUT oh how I would love to be making $10,000 per month as I would then be able to save $8,500 ! Yeah it would be A LOT easier.
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May 25th, 2012 at 04:54 pmI hate it when people say to me "you can save money no matter what your income is". Yes, but it depends on your budget (expenses, etc.) People who are barely paying their bills usually can't save anything. I also believe there are different savings levels - car repair fund, college fund (if you have kids), retirement funds, emergency fund, etc.
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Since the Scrap the Fee campaign was launched at Labour Party Annual Conference 2016, thousands have backed our campaign to scrap this unfair and immoral charge. The campaign was started by Wythenshawe Councillors Sarah Judge and Suzanne Richards, together with Mike Kane MP and Tom Watson MP.
They were inspired to launch the campaign after being approached by domestic violence survivor and volunteer at the Safe Spots centre in Wythenshaw, Lisa Clover. Lisa told them of the countless women who are being put in the impossible situation of having to choose between paying the bills, and paying for a legal aid letter from their GP.
The campaign was recently discussed at the highest level in the UK when Labour Lady Baroness Thornton supported the campaign in the House of Lords.
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As many of you know, I am very, very pregnant. Pretty soon hummingbirds are going to get their center of gravity confused and start orbiting my midsection, I just know it.
The thing about being this pregnant is that I am constantly confronted by limitations that are foreign to me. Let me give you an example of who I was before becoming a mom.
Daniel: I had a weird dream last night.
Me: Yeah? What was it about?
Daniel: You were wearing a shirt that said "One Man Army" across the front.
Me: Really? That's cool.
Daniel: Someone in the dream thought so, too. But I just laughed and said "I've lost to that army."
What I'm trying to say is that good or bad, I used to be a force to be reckoned with. At least I thought so. But you know what? Motherhood requires more stamina, determination and strategy than anything I encountered in the corporate world. It is in my role as a mom that I find I have truly discovered my limitations: time and energy. Sheesh . . . I've handled pr blowouts and written magazine articles with more ease than it takes me to put together my weekly meal plan.
A Lot Of That Is My Fault, Though
Sometimes I get caught up in the passion of cooking, which is very real to me, and forget that delicious food does not have to be complicated. So for the past several weeks I have been experimenting with recipes that can be made in bulk, because as much as I love cooking I do not want to be there all day.
Basically, our family needs satisfying, freezable meals that are also nourishing. This 8 Layer Dip fits the bill, and you can easily make double batches of the meat/beans and freeze the extra for an easy meal later on.
8 Layer Dip
- Crockpot
- 2 quart serving dish
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1 batch black beans with cumin (see recipe below)
- 1 cup raw cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup sour cream (how to make sour cream)
- 1 ½ cups tomatoes (diced)
- ¾ cup yellow or white onion (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 3 - 4 avocados
- 3 lemons
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (you can sub ghee, lard or tallow - how to render lard)
- salt & pepper
Black Beans With Cumin:
- 3 cups black beans (rinsed)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- ½ fresh jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 2 ½ tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1 ¾ tsp black pepper
- 3 tsp cumin (ground for beans)
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 9 cups water
- 4 tbsp whey (you can sub lemon juice or apple cider vinegar)
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Preparing The Black Beans With Cumin:
- Place beans in the crockpot or a bowl, add 8 cups of warm water and the whey, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Soak overnight (8-12 hours).
- Pour beans into a colander, rinse with filtered water, then place them back into the crock pot.
- Place onion, jalapeno pepper, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder in the crockpot. Cover with water. They should be nice and plump already from soaking and so will not expand much, but make sure they are well-covered. Set on high for 8 hours.
- Once the beans are tender, strain them and reserve the liquid. Use a potato masher or mallet to mash the beans. If they are too dry, add some of the reserve liquid.
- Add more salt if needed.
Preparing & Layering The Dip:
- Mash avocados with juice of two lemons and a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Warm coconut oil, ghee, tallow or lard in a pan over low/medium heat.
- Add ground beef, salt;, pepper and 2 tsp cumin and sautee until cooked through. Place it in your serving dish.
- Layer refried beans on top of the ground beef.
- Add cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
- Top with mashed avocado and you're done!


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Not just a big switch
Fibre Channel directors don't just provide lots of ports, they also offer ways to connect disparate SANs, isolate data and devices within a fabric, and configure throughput for specific applications. We look at how the big three directors match up.
Fibre Channel directors don't just provide lots of ports, they also offer ways to connect disparate SANs, isolate data and devices within a fabric, and configure throughput for specific applications. We look at how the big three directors match up. (This article originally ran in the February 2006 issue of "Storage" magazine.)
No longer just a big box with lots of ports, the Fibre Channel (FC) director has become the cornerstone around which next-generation SANs will be built. As more organizations are faced with managing petabytes of storage, director-class switches are easing management tasks by isolating SANs within a single fabric, delivering a higher level of data protection and parceling throughput to individual ports depending on changing application demands.
Port oversubscription occurs when the amount of internal switching fabric bandwidth allocated to a switch port is less than the device connection speed at that port. For example, if a port on an FC switch has a connection speed of 2 Gbps, but is unable to achieve a wire-rate of 2 Gbps, then the port is said to be oversubscribed. As a result, administrators need to plan how and under what circumstances to deploy these high port-count line cards.
Core components
With core components such as passive backplanes, concurrent microcode upgrades, purpose-built ASICs and redundant hardware components essentially equal among FC directors, vendors are finding other ways to differentiate their products. And with the growing need for higher port counts, distance replication and connecting SAN islands, vendors are adding functionality to FC directors in the following key areas:
- Line cards
- 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps and 10 Gbps FC ports
- FC port buffer credits
- Inter-switch link (ISL) aggregation and connectivity options
There are tradeoffs when maximizing port capacity and using faster FC speeds. McData's i10K supports 10 Gbps FC ports, but those ports can only be connected to other i10K directors with the same 10 Gbps FC ports because 10 Gbps FC ports are based on a different technology than those at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps and 4 Gbps speeds.
Users of Brocade's SilkWorm 48000 will encounter similar issues. A SilkWorm 48000 fully populated with its FC4-16 line cards is the company's only 4 Gbps configuration that allows its FC directors to operate at 4 Gbps without any blocking of bandwidth. Brocade's FC4-32 line cards allow scaling up to the maximum port count on its 48000, but that configuration can only operate at a maximum of 2 Gbps without blocking.
Despite these concerns, lower per-port prices are driving the move to line cards with higher port counts. Vendors report that users should generally expect to pay a 10% to 25% premium for line cards that support a higher number of ports. And despite the potential of back-end bottlenecks using the higher FC port count cards, most users aren't at risk, say vendors, because few production environments are reaching throughput limits on their FC directors. Cisco recently checked the utilization rates in its own production environment and found that most of its FC ports were averaging only 13 MBps. This prompted Cisco to see if it could lower its own internal costs by increasing the number of ports on its blades.
To find the right balance between low and high port-count line cards, you need to identify the specific configurations and applications that require high-throughput FC ports. Applications such as backup/recovery and data replication, and FC ports dedicated to ISLs require high port throughput. By taking advantage of the port buffer credit and ISL aggregation features on the director ports, and by balancing which application or configuration uses which FC ports, there may not be a need to purchase lower port-count line cards.
Distance replication
The primary benefit of port buffer credits is to keep data flowing across distances. The size of the buffer credit needed on each FC port will depend on four factors:
- The amount of data going through the port
- The speed of the port
- The distance between the FC ports
- If the WAN gateway devices used provide additional buffering
For distance replication, vendors generally recommend approximately one port buffer credit for every kilometer over a 1 Gbps link. In most situations, you'll only need to devote a few FC ports for long-distance replication with the rest of the ports reserved for local connectivity. To provide as much flexibility as possible, vendors offer choices for how buffer credits can be configured and re-allocated among ports.
Jerome M. Wendt (firstname.lastname@example.com) is a storage analyst specializing in the field of open-systems storage and SANs. He has managed storage for small- and large-sized organizations in this capacity.


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North Korea has turned to a 'Celebrity' country (at least at the moment) if you ask me. Won't be surprised at all if some folks in Holly wood are already working on a film. Who knows. Arguably they're the trending country at the moment. As a matter of fact, a few hours ago I typed in the key word "North" on Google – and Google confidently suggested "korea missiles" for me. How Kind of them.
Please note, I am not writing this because I want to get to the root of the situation or because I want to volunteer to resolve anything. Obviously I'm just one person, there's really no way I can resolve thrift between countries from my humble bedroom somewhere in Nigeria. Absolutely No way. I'm writing this because I'm worried and at the same time concerned. I'm sure you are too about – turning on the Tv and its littered with news about North Korea. I Flip through twitter from my smart phone and its the same story. I'm not so much of a facebook fan but I'm sure North Korea is popular there too. If you're confused and wondering what I'm about. I'm sure you must have heard or read that since the latest UN sanctions, North Korea has unleashed a salvo of threats against the US and South Korea, even vowing to restart operations at its main nuclear complex.
Now, even though I doubt that missile, if launched, would come any where near where I live, I am heavy-hearted.
"I have nightmares sometimes. Dark, sinister, gut-wrenchingly scary nightmares involving assault, bully and sometimes… Never mind, but not even in my worst nightmare have I been terrorized by a demon so diabolical, so merciless, and with such bad hair, as Kim , the President of North Korea." (I didn't say that, someone else did, please)
Ok. Moving on. As the North Korean security crisis escalates and the nuclear threat to America mounts, the whole scenario is beginning to look like a horror version of a Will Ferrell movie to me. I mean, what is Kim Jong-un thinking? Surely he realizes that a missile strike against America would start a war that could result in the complete annihilation of North Korea.
But then it hit me with all the force of a nuclear missile that all this posturing by Kim Jong-un may really not be just about attacking America. Could he be seeking relevance? Power? Or what?!.
But what is relevance?
The popular conception of the word springs from a moronic sense of etymology. "Relevant" comes from the present participle of relevāre, which means to raise or lift up.
Yes, naturally as human we seek attention because we want to be relevant. Could it be that the North korean leader is enjoying all the Media Hype?
Now, I laughed really hard when I read on twitter that "South Korea says the only "launch" in Korea worth worrying about is PSY's new single "Gentleman" released on Friday."
Seriously I LAUGHED OUT LOUD. Some other funny pictures are also littered all over the social media.
Now, as funny as that may sound this might really be something that should be taken a little more seriously.
I mean, North Korea has the 4th largest army, one of the largest special forces and also one of the largest submarine fleet in the world.
It may also be important (after joking about North Korea) to examine how much of a threat North Korea really poses to the US and its Asian neighbours.
Come on, North Korea have frequently employed bellicose rhetoric towards its perceived aggressors.
The US is often centre-stage. There are cases where the threats are geared towards getting on the radar particularly of the White House, which tries to ignore North Korea as a matter of policy. Pyongyang's message is – you cannot break us, we will not go away, you have to deal with us!
Now, before I procceed to google to download PSY's Gentlman (I hope it's worth it though) – Jim Hendrix wrote " When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
Micheal Franti puts it best "You can bomb the world into PIECES, but you can't bomb it into PEACE.
The World needs PEACE not unnecessary Threats of NUCLEAR WAR.
Shouldn't these World Leaders just embrace Peace and Hug each other?


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November 29, 2012
One of Dorchester's Pop Warner football teams has won the New England regional title and the right to compete for a national championship once again.
The Eagles' junior midget B squad defeated a team from New Britain, CT on Nov. 24 by a score of 14-0. The regional championship victory earned the Eagles a chance to return to the Pop Warner "Super Bowl" tournament in Orlando, Florida next weekend.
Terry Cousins, who serves as president of the Dorchester Pop Warner organization, credited head coach Tony Hurston with engineering the successful campaign.
"We had a very successful season this year. They lost their first game by one point, but went on to see that same team in the playoffs and won 36-0 to same team. That first game was a fluke."
Cousins estimates it will cost $30,000 to pay for the team's bus trip and stay at Disney World for the tournament.
"We've got to fundraise and beg and ask for donors," Cousins said. "This is the struggle. There's not enough big sponsorships out there."
Anyone who wishes to help financially can make a tax deductible donation to the league's fund at MembersPlus Credit Union in Adams Corner.
It will be the Dorchester program's first visit to the Super Bowl in recent years. The Eagles have made seven previous trips to this tournament since their foundation in the mid-1990s— but have never brought home the top prize.
"We've never won it all, but this group has got a very good shot," said Coach Hurston.
"They've stuck together through our reorganization and they're really a cohesive group. It's much more family-oriented, they've done so much on and off the field for the last four or five years together. It's not just football on Saturday and Sundays. They go to each other birthday parties, they are friends."
The team practices and plays home games at Town Field in Fields Corner, something that Hurston says has been an important new dimension for the program this year. In more recent years, the Eagles teams played next to the Dorchester Education Complex at Roberts Field.
"Moving from Dorchester High to Town Field was like being reborn again. We're out in the open, the kids and parents feel safer. We've had a real backing from the community out there and the police come regularly to show their support too. The kids feel at home there."
Cousins said two other Dorchester teams— the Pee Wees and Junior Pee Wees— also had strong showings this season and were fell just short of winning regional championships as well.
It will be enough of a challenge for the program to get to Disney with just the one team, which must arrive in Orlando in time for a mandatory weigh-in on Saturday. Their first game will be played on Sunday. Watch the Reporter's website and Twitter (@DotNews) for updates on their progress.


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I never really knew what a Hostel was before reading this book, since -as the author states- it's not a very common thing here in the US. To me, the idea of people bunking together in shared rooms, dorm style, with complete strangers is not only a bizarre notion, but an intimidating (and frightening) one as well. But for outgoing and friendly Luanne Lusic, living in a hostel was an adventure- one that left her full of memories and stories.
After moving to Florida with hopes for a fresh start at a new career and life, Luanne checks into a hostel and begins her search for work, but as time wears on without any success, she takes up a job in the hostel cleaning rooms. The job gives her a unique perspective of the interesting lives of the people she is surrounded by on a daily basis, and she thrives among the ever-changing crowd, intrigued and excited by their life stories, their personalities, their similarities, and their differences. Her job begins to take off as she assumes more responsibilities, while at the same time, her heart soars with hope as she begins a relationship with a mysterious new man. But just as she thinks she couldn't be any happier, things begin to take a turn for the worse…
Let me start off by saying that I did enjoy this book. I've always been a fan of books that offer a sort of perspective of different types of people, and what their lives are like. I love the kind of insight they offer, and find them interesting. The author, Luanne Lusic, comes across as a very kind-hearted and likable person, who is trying very hard to find her own little slice of happiness in an unforgiving world. I love her spunk and her can-do, determined personality that shines through her story. She's like that little engine that could, and I seriously can't imagine the amount of guts it takes to pack up your life, move to a completely new state all by yourself and start from scratch. Unfortunately the book doesn't fare so well in my estimation. From the beginning it feels disjointed and awkward, like a sort of sketch-up or a rough draft of different events that she wanted to include in the book, but there are no smooth transitions in between. The author flits from one seemingly unimportant event to the next without drawing some common thread throughout the story, and while I can understand this to a certain extent with a memoir, it didn't take long for me to become a little bored with the story. I really wish the author had taken more time to discuss certain events in the book- why did she choose to include this specific event, what did it mean to her, did it change her perspective or line of thought in some way? And if not, perhaps it could have been left out of the book. I certainly don't mean to say these things in a judgmental kind of way, but as the reader I couldn't help but feel disengaged from the story several different times because of pieces I felt were perhaps unnecessary to the story, and I would have enjoyed a bit more guidance from the author at those places.
Bottom line, this is an interesting memoir of the author's adventures working in a Florida hostel- it's full of quirky characters, beautiful beaches, friendships, love, as well as the author's bright hopes and haunting fears for the future- but it's desperately in need of some editing.
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Lost Odyssey Free on Xbox 360 December 14, 2016Posted by Maniac in Game News.
The two cult-favorite Xbox 360 RPGs Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey are now fully backwards compatible with the Xbox One console. That means players who have the games on retail disc can just pop their discs into their Xbox One drive to play, and digital owners will immediately be able to find the games for download in their Xbox One's digital library.
To celebrate Microsoft is offering Lost Odyssey for free purchase on the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. Seriously, you can get the full game for free right now regardless of if you have an Xbox Live Gold account.
Lost Odyssey will remain free on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One until December 31st. Once you got it, it will remain on your account even after the free purchase period ends. Get it now, because if you don't get it before it becomes free you'll have to pay for it if you want it later. Don't worry, purchases on the Xbox 360 will carry over to the Xbox One.
Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon are out now exclusively on the Xbox One.
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There are some things that are painful to admit. The video game business is one that totally passed me by. Even after it was revealed that the business was bigger than the annual box office receipts from feature films, the brain synapses still didn't fire.
Game of Thrones chalks up billions in revenues and I still don't understand what's the big deal. Why would anyone what to sit in front of a computer screen all day long: dah?
And then there is the indisputable evidence provided by game designer and developers like Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts whose fortunes have been heading north for years. Even so, I always followed the legendary Peter Lynch: get involved with things you like, use frequently and understand.
Little did I appreciate that these two companies were just part of something even bigger.
Being an active sports minded person, I never appreciated the mental challenges and all that gamers got, the thrill of victory, and all the yada, yada. In my mind, if you didn't run 26.2 miles, you were a couch potato.
Wake Up To eSports
First came video game tournaments and now eSports competitions. According to ESPN, eSports events routinely fill arenas and outdoor stadiums containing tens of thousands of screaming fans cheering for their favorite team. And what are the teams doing? Team competition in video games, what else?
eSports isn't the NFL, NBA or MLB, but they are getting there. Events held in midweek are drawing more than 100,000 online fans. This is in addition to live audiences. eSports is borrowing the business model of the big guys. There are eSports teams, leagues and there is even a franchise fee to enter certain leagues.
Already big name sponsors like Coke, Logitech, Red Bull and several auto companies are onboard and more will follow as the sport continues to expand globally.
Asian Tsunami
According to independent research, over 200 million people either watch or play eSports. But that study is three years old. The number is far larger today. The popularity is truly global. eSports is huge in Asia especially Korea. Other regions are catching up.
The US, Canada and Europe are estimated to have between 30-35 million members. These markets are still in their infancy so it is understandable if you have overlooked eSports up to now.
Considering there are over 500 million people populating these regions, it is easy to see the massive potential of this market. The research firm of Newzoo was quoted by ESPN placing market growth at more than 20%.
I must not be the only ignorant soul on the planet. Just recently CNBC Mad Money Host Jim Cramer interviewed Logitech CEO Bracken Darrel. What Darrel had to say about eSports even shocked Cramer (another non gamer).
Logitech is fully behind eSports as a designer and manufacturer of electronic peripherals. This gives Logitech a big boost to its revenue line and its image.
Darrel sponsors frequent conferences where gamers get to input their ideas for product features and improvements. We are told that gamers worship Logitech products.
Not only do gamers love Logitech but the stock market has taken notice as well. Just this year, the shares have gained nearly 60% in value.
The company has long been known for add on peripherals like computer keyboards, mice, small speakers and other high quality but less than glamorous products. Their investments in eSports is truly changes the game for Bracken Darrel.
The recently reported June quarter was impressive. Revenues grew 32% to $530 million while fully diluted per share profits gained 70% to $0.22. Not bad for a company that is hardly a high tech company.


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|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Richard Marquand
Howard Kazanjian
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20th Century Fox
1 year after Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
|Preceded by
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- "I am a Jedi, like my father before me."
- ―Luke Skywalker[src]
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, originally released simply as Return of the Jedi and sometimes called Jedi, is, chronologically, the sixth chapter of the Star Wars film saga, and the third released into theaters. It is the third and final film of the original trilogy, and was followed in theaters by Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The film was written by George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan, produced by Howard Kazanjian, and directed by Richard Marquand. Famously, it was once titled Revenge of the Jedi before Lucas decided that Jedi do not take revenge.
Chronologically, the film is set one year after Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and opens with a plot by Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Lando Calrissian to rescue Han Solo from the gangster Jabba the Hutt. Later, they join up with the Rebel Alliance in an attempt to destroy the Galactic Empire's new Death Star, more powerful than the first, which Emperor Palpatine is personally overseeing the construction of. In the final battle over the forest moon of Endor, the Rebels destroy the Death Star, Luke redeems Darth Vader and becomes a Jedi Knight, and Vader sacrifices his own life to destroy the Emperor. In doing so, the Sith are destroyed and Vader fulfills the the prophecy of the Chosen One.
Like its two predecessors, Return of the Jedi was a major commercial and critical success, nearly widespread praise. As of 2013, between the original release and multiple re-releases, the film has over over $750 million when adjusted for inflation. Return of the Jedi currently has a score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes.[1] The film has since been re-released in theaters in 1985 and 1997, as well as on VHS, DVD, and Blu Ray throughout the 1980s, 90s, 00s, and 10s. Though George Lucas originally contended that Return of the Jedi was the end of the film saga, as it ended the story of Darth Vader, Star Wars Episode VII and the rest of a sequel trilogy are currently in production.
- Vader carries a red lightsaber.
- Luke Skywalker carries a green lightsaber and originally a light blue lightsaber.
- Trevor carries a green lightsaber too.
- Trevor becomes a Jedi Knight like Luke.
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Return of the Jedi teaser trailer
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My Place Realty's Pet Policy
Pets Permitted:
My Place Realty allows for two pets (any combination of cat/dog). Dogs can weigh up to a maximum of 40 Lbs. Approval must be granted by My Place Realty before bringing any pet onto the property.
Tenants may have a fish tank/bowl up to a maximum of 5 Gallons.
My Place Realty upholds The Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law. The By-Law includes a list of all prohibited animals within the limits of the City of Winnipeg (See schedule A). All prohibited animals listed in the by-law are also prohibited in the buildings managed by My Place Realty.
Responsibilities of the Pet Owner:
All pets are to be licensed and vaccinated in accordance with local laws.
Tenants are responsible for ensuring that their pets do not disturb or cause harm to other residents, guests or neighbors. Excessive barking will not be tolerated and may be grounds for immediate eviction of both owner and the pet.
Any aggressive behavior will be reported to animal control and may result in possible eviction of the animal.
Pets are not permitted to roam free in communal areas and must not be left unattended on the balcony.
All pets must be restrained when maintenance or contractors have to enter the unit.
Cats should be transported in carriers when moving through common areas and dogs must be on a leash.
The tenant shall be responsible to clean up and dispose of their pet's waste appropriately at-all-times. Pet owners who are found not cleaning up after their pet will be subject to an additional $100 per offense penalty.
Owners are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of their apartment, including the balcony. Any pet excrement or urine found in these areas will not be tolerated and may be grounds for immediate eviction of both owner and pet and may be reported to animal control and/or the health authority.
Tenants who want a pet after moving in or are adding another pet to their suite must ask for their landlord's written permission and agrees to pay the required fees.
The Pet Deposit is equal to the value of one months' rent, and it must be received prior to your pet moving in. Please call 204-222-2422 for more details.
Pet owners assume full responsibility of their pets at-all-times.
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It is time to celebrate. LaF has made it to 50 episodes. The show was originally started in September of 2012 and was meant to only be heard by the co-hosts' students. At the beginning of 2015, the show moved to iTunes in order to reach a broader audience. To honor the longevity of the podcast, the L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames are naming their top five movies of the LaF era. These films highlight in their own way the many reasons the fellas love cinema.
Do you agree with our lists? Send in your comments and list by emailing the show at email@example.com, tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us at Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. We will read the best submissions on a future show.


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TSYS posts fourth-quarter profit of $60.8 million, sees strong 2013
Entering its 30th year as a publicly traded company, TSYS showed no signs of slowing in its fourth quarter and full-year 2012 earnings report released today.
The global credit-card processor, headquartered in downtown Columbus, posted a profit of $60.8 million, or 33 cents per share, on total revenue of $479 million. Those were up 3.7 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.
For all of 2012, the company's profit came in at $244.2 million, or $1.30 per share, on total revenue of $1.87 million. That equates to 13.1 percent and 3.4 percent gains, respectively.
"We ended 2012 with a very solid fourth quarter in every respect," TSYS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phil Tomlinson said on a conference call with stock market analysts after the report's release.
"Although 2012 ended with a lot of uncertainty with the government's handling of the potential fiscal cliff, holiday spending certainly improved, at least with what we saw of it," he said. "TSYS card-issuing clients were ahead of 2011 by 15 percent, if you take North America and International together."
That momentum is poised to carry over into this year, he said, with the firm projecting earnings per share will grow between 10 and 12 percent over last year's numbers.
"This is the second year in a row that we've guided to double-digit EPS growth and strong top-line revenue growth coming from improved economic confidence and growth in the card and merchant segments," the CEO said.
He pointed out that same-client transactions should continue to climb this year, while the conversion of about 30 million credit-card accounts are scheduled for conversion to the TSYS in the second half of 2013.
"We'll continue to build toward the conversion of the Bank of America consumer portfolio in 2014," Tomlinson said. "We will also plan on implementing new products and services that came with our 2012 acquisitions and our merchant business, and continue to build our international footprint."
While TSYS hasn't broken out how many card accounts will come from the Bank of America processing contract, Tomlinson on Tuesday said about 200 million accounts overall are currently in the firm's conversion pipeline.
The company makes money by authorizing and processing card transactions at retailers and other outlets. It's back-office work includes handling things such as mailouts, billing statements and other customer service activities.
In the fourth quarter, TSYS experienced gains in most categories, including same-client transactions, point-of-sale transactions and direct-merchant sales volume. For instance, transactions in North America alone rose nearly 13 percent.
TSYS Chief Financial Officer Jim Lipham noted the company bought back 3.2 million shares of its stock for $75 million in 2012.
"We used $190 million to invest in acquisitions, and we returned another $94 million in dividends to our shareholders," he said on the conference call. "Shareholder return for 2012 was 11.55 percent. So a very good year, we invested a lot of capital."
Lipham did point out the company's operating income for the October-December quarter was flat at just under $90 million. He said that number was "influenced heavily" by price concessions, which occurs when its clients negotiate lower prices for TSYS services and products.
Tomlinson mentioned during the conference call his company's slogan entering its 30th year of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The tag line is, "Looking back. Moving forward."
"We believe we're one of the more tenured companies in the payment industry," he said. "I'm proud to say we lead the market with a passionate and experienced leadership team, and about 8,700 team members who consistently deliver on great quality and developing long-term relationships and continuous quality improvement."
Shares of TSYS stock dipped 6 cents, or 0.25 percent, to $23.56 in trading Tuesday. The stock's 52-week trading range is $20.49 to $25.06 per share.


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1601 6971 Elmbridge Way, Richmond Listing #: R2414950
ORA. 5-year-old Rarely available SUB PH located in Richmond's Oval Village. This bright 2 BED + 2 BATH corner home has Northwest facing views, total of 916 sqft expansive living space. Air-conditioning, laminated hardwood floor, gourmet kitchen with quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances. Building amenities includes: club house, garden, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, meeting rooms and gym. Walking distance to the OVAL community centre, Canada Line, TnT, banks, shopping malls, restaurants and more! Bonus 2 parkings for this home!
Taxes (2018): $2,169.29
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the summer solstice
June 21st has been celebrated by many cultures throughout the ages owing to it being the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. Customarily, fires were lit on mountaintops, beside rivers and streams and in the market places and streets of the towns. Fertility rites were performed to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming year and no crops were gathered until the first fruits had undergone the summer solstice blessing. The bonfires were believed to symbolise the suns power and to help it to renew its energy as it began its downward course across the horizon.
There appears to be an interesting change in the growth of the crops immediately after the solstice. The longest day seems to be a cue for the plants to shift their attention from growing healthy roots and leaves to developing plentiful flowers and fruits, in a bid to capitalise on early investment and generate plenty of offspring. We will certainly see it in the field over the next ten days with the crops changing almost before our eyes.
I have been out crop walking today and the broccoli heads are golf ball sized, the broad bean pods are just forming from the flower and the carrots and parsnips resemble your little finger. Over the next week, given some favourable weather, they will change by the day. In less than ten days time the carrots and parsnips will be ready to bunch in the boxes, the broccoli heads will have reached a good size and we will be swimming in broad beans. It


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Hi everyone,
Starting to become another very hot, muggy day here. I know there are so many post-it note holders out there but I keep coming across different ones all the time and I like to try them all. I cased this one from Tammy (Fun Paper Candy Demos), very sweet. I went out of my comfort zone and used a colour I am not crazy on but keep ordering for some reason - cajian craze!!
Stamp set: Faith in nature (hostess set), Under the big top.
Card: Cajian craze, basic black, pumpkin pie, lucky limeade and whisper white.
Ink: Chocolate chip, watercolour pencils and groovy guava.
Acc: Ribbon
Tools: Crop-a-dial, scallop edge punch and scallop edge border punch.
thanks for stopping by.......


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Uncle Maddio's to Exhibit April 8-10 at Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas/
Publisher: Franchising.com
Fast-casual pizza favorite Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will exhibit at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference on April 8-10, 2015 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas located at the booth number 623.
Roger Wagerman, Uncle Maddio's SVP of Partner Development, will be on-hand to meet with interested franchisees. Joining Wagerman are two Uncle Maddio's long-time franchisees, Jerry Licari and Michael Holmes, both of whom increased their territories based on performance of their original units. Licari is developing eight Uncle Maddio's locations in the Charlotte area, while Holmes is already developing four stores in the Tallahassee market and has also picked up the rights to develop another three stores in the Orlando market. The two franchisees will meet with booth visitors to give their perspective and experience as Uncle Maddio's franchisees.
"The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is a high-traffic conference and an important conference for Uncle Maddio's to attend," said Roger Wagerman, SVP of Partner Development for Uncle Maddio's. "Finding the right franchisees, especially multi-unit franchisees, is a top priority for us as we expand rapidly in the next few years."


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(INFOGRAPHIC) 8 Deadly Ways to Build Persistence
Every morning, I tweet out the same phase:
Patience & Persistence…
It's a mantra. A belief system.
Persistence, Mental Toughness, and Grit are all muscles. We can build persistence and we can build patience.
Theses skills are muscles that we build like creativity, speed, and strength. You increase the perseverance muscle by exercising the very traits detailed within this infographic.
The simple reason why this title has "deadly" in it, is that in order to build persistence, we must fail, fail, and fail some more. Losing and failure sure feels deadly, but just remember failure is NOT fatal.
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Jaipur, April 17 : Rajasthan Royals will aim to make it three wins in a row when they face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here on Wednesday.
After suffering a crushing defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match, Rajasthan bounced back strongly with two consecutive wins over Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Kolkata on Monday registered their first win over Delhi -- a convincing 71-run triumph -- after two successive defeats to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), respectively.
KKR saw in-form Nitish Rana smash a 35-ball 59 with Andre Russell hitting a 12-ball 44 to ensure their first win. The Dinesh Karthik-led side will look to continue the good work in the 'Pink City'.
So in the upcomIng match, KKR need to repeat their same performance to register the third win.
In the batting department, KKR have some big hitters like Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana and Andre Russell and the bowling department also seemed sorted.
|Read more : " Russell blitz took the game away from Delhi: Sriram "
On the other hand, Rajasthan batting clicked in the last two games with Samson leading the charge and skipper Ajinkya Rahane too making a useful contribution.
The bowling department also have the capability to restrict the opponents but they lacked experience. So in the upcoming match, Krishnappa Gowtham, Shreyas Gopal, Dhawal Kulkarni and Ben Laughlin have to click in order to extend their winning run.
Rajasthan Royals: Heinrich Klassen, Benjamin Stokes, Jaydev Unadkat, Sanju Samson, Jofra Archer, Krishnappa Gowtham, Jos Buttler, Ajinkya Rahane, Darcy Short, Rahul Tripathi, Dhawal Kulkarni, Zahir Khan Pakteen, Ben Laughlin, Stuart Binny, Dushmantha Chameera, Anureet Singh, Aryaman Vikram Birla, Midhun S, Shreyas Gopal, Prashant Chopra, Jatin Saxena, Ankit Sharma, Mahipal Lomror.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Dinesh Karthik (c and WK), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Kuldeep Yadav, Piyush Chawla, Nitish Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Shivam Mavi, Mitchell Johnson, Shubman Gill, R Vinay Kumar, Rinku Singh, Cameron Delport, Javon Searless, Apoorv Wankhade, Ishank Jaggi and Tom Curran.


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Seeing to the rising demand for nonfictional books for kids, many contemporary authors have come up with creatively narrated factual volumes to catch the imagination of the young generation. Starting from Great Migrations, Weird but True 3 to Steve Jobs: Genius by Design, we have selected ten leading titles that have witnessed overnight success in regards to kid's section of reading. So let us glance through the row that discusses the secrets of the top 10 nonfiction books for kids.
Top Ten Nonfiction Books for Kids
Read further into the details of the top ten nonfiction books for kids.
1. Great Migrations
Composed for the young animal lovers, the Great Migrations by Elizabeth Carney is an amazing non fiction book for kids. The book focuses on wild animals and their action filled migration periods. To captivate the imagination of the young learners, it is even filled with beautifully coloured and descriptive photos. The stores inscribed here talks about the incredible animal strength and their will to survive and protect their community. It also addresses how change in climate has an effect on animal migration.
2. Snowflake Bentley
The biography of a Vermont farm boy who was enchanted by snowflakes has been narrated beautifully; keeping in touch of minute details by Jacqueline Briggs Martin through her book, Snowflake Bentley. Wilson Bentley spent his life capturing the images of snow and examining the tiny crystals and its fragility. The author tells his story through the graceful pros of the nonfiction book in order to mesmerise kids with the imagination of the Bentley's tale.
3. Legend of Herobrine
A novel compiled out of factual Minecraft player's experience with Herobrine, the Legend of Herobrine opens up with stories that will assure the existence of Herobrine to its juvenile readers. The stories are mind grabbing enough to keep a booklover glued to it as its pages explodes with adventures of the players while trying to solve the mysteries of Herobrine.
4. Weird But True 3
Based on the popular features from the National Geographic Kids, the Weird but True 3 is the best nonfiction book for kids to educate on topics like science, food, weather, animals, pop culture and geography. Additionally it also includes facts discussed by readers. To make things seems more interesting to kids, the book explodes with fanciful and curious designs and well described information. Like its original edition, even this one has been an immediate success, selling thousands of copies.
5. Falling Upwards: How We Took to the Air
Composed by Richard Holmes, Falling Upwards was released in 2013 to narrate the tales of the group of men and women who were the first ones to dare take a flight into the air. Since childhood is the best phase for imagination, the heart-lifting chronicle discusses the experiences felt by this group and the secrets of the planets revealed by them. It also mentions the exciting adventures felt by renowned figures such as Sophie Blanchard, John Wise, Felix Nadar and James Glaisher.
6. LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide
Released on 30th December 2013, LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide speaks of characters, locations and profiles for the upcoming movie with the same name. It reveals three of its major characters and vital facts regarding them. Plus, the nonfiction kid's book also includes a brief narration of the off-screen features, allowing readers to peep through the interesting things that resulted in the creation of the LEGO movie.
7. The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe
A tribute to the honeybees, author Loree Griffin Burns describes the importance of these buzzing insects in a very attention-grabbing manner through the book – The Hive Detectives. The volume is meant to aware readers with the fact that without honeybee there won't be anyone to carry out pollination and as a result of which the planet will lose all its flowers, fruits and veggies. To make things interesting and simple for the smaller generation, Burns very creatively jots down the imperativeness of a bee's life.
8. Homes Around the World
With insights into some of the most unusual human residents around the world, Max Moore has not only captured a kid's imaginative impact via Homes around the World but has as well helped develop one's reading skills. In combination with vibrant photos, and age appropriate stories the book describes in details about floating homes, portable yurts, pueblos, tree houses and eco-friendly homes. Thus the volume has been regarded as one among the top nonfiction books.
9. 100 Facts World Wonders
100 Facts World Wonders offers readers with the scope of exploring fascinating facts and mystifying truths about the planet we dwell in. A mixer of details and quizzes, this 48 pages volume is the perfect book for kids belonging to the age group of six to twelve. Compiled by Miles Kelly and released on 1st November, 2013, the 100 Facts World Wonders can even be downloaded with Mac or iOS device through iBooks.
10. Steve Jobs: Genius by Design
The world we live in went through a change as Steve Jobs' inventions starting surfing up. This message has been very beautifully acknowledged by Jason Quinn in the book – Steve Jobs: Genius by Design. Additionally it also speaks about the complete journey made by the innovator and the ups and downs he had to come by on the way to his triumphs. Nothing can be better than this piece of nonfiction to inspire youngsters to aim for a life full of passion.