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When the weather is frigid, it can be hard to convince yourself to head out into the freezing cold. It can even feel like your car doesn't want to go out—especially when your car is slowly cranking. A car slow to start doesn't have to be a normal part of cold weather; if it is, there are a few key reasons why your car starts slowly on a cold winter morning.
Why is a car slow to start in winter?
When the temperature drops, engine oil turns to the consistency of molasses. It takes more power to turn over an engine when the oil is sludge. If a battery is low on power, the result is the slow cranking of the engine on a cold morning. Eventually, the battery stops working.
Car batteries can decrease in power due to age or the heat. Summer heat can cause battery fluid to evaporate, damaging the battery's internal part and decreasing battery performance. Older batteries can also lose power over time; car batteries should usually be replaced every 3-5 years. (Schedule an appointment to get a new battery installed.)
Slow cranking is only one sign of a dead battery. You can also tell if a car battery needs to be replaced if it needs to be jump started on a regular basis. Some cars also have a dashboard warning light that comes on when battery power is low.
In extremely rare cases, cars might not start in cold weather because of moisture in the fuel lines. Put simply, condensation can get into the fuel lines. The moisture can interrupt the flow of fuel and cause a slow start (or no start at all).
Older vehicles with carburetors can also have issues in the cold weather. This problem primarily occurs after the car has been sitting for a long time.
Sometimes, the slow start of a car has nothing to do with the cold weather. A slow-starting car can be caused by old spark plugs, which should be replaced every 30-100,000. (Ask your mechanic if it's time for the spark plugs to be replaced.) A failing starter or corroded wiring can also cause a car to start slowly (or not at all).
How can I keep my car starting smoothly in the cold weather?
To avoid the annoying slow start of a car in cold weather (and other winter breakdowns), use these cold weather car maintenance tips:
- Have the battery checked on a regular basis. A mechanic can test the battery to determine when it is low on power.
- Regularly schedule oil changes. Ask your mechanic how often the oil should be changed.
- When the temperature drops, check the tire pressure on every tire (including the spare). Frigid temperatures cause a sharp drop in air pressure (use these step-by-step instructions for checking tire pressure). Make sure to check the spare tire as well, so it is in good shape in case of a flat tire.
- Make sure car fluids are topped off. Add checking the oil and antifreeze level on a regular basis. Both of these fluids are essential for a smooth-running car.
- Pack an emergency car kit. A car kit may not stop a car's slow start, but it can be helpful if a battery suddenly goes dead or the car breaks down. Use this list of emergency car kit essentials to assemble a complete kit—and don't forget to pack cold weather gear that can keep you warm when you get stranded in the freezing weather.


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Social Media Agency Feature: Flarepath, Digital Content Based Marketing Solutions Firm
Who are we?
Flarepath, Social Media Agency is a team of perpetually bored people, headed by Saurabh Kanwar, who need the excitement and frisson of terrific creative ideas, and the real-time buzz of social and digital to feel like they are alive. Kidding (but only slightly)!
The firm was incubated within Nexsales Corp, a B2B demand-generation firm that was focused on global markets, as a division since 2011; it recently spun out as an independent entity.
The current team of 30, as well as the alumni, is studded with folks with a significant and influential following of their own across genres like music, fashion, humour, art, entertainment, marketing, and other specialties. They handle a diverse variety of enterprise-class brands across lifestyle, retail, entertainment, media, travel and Bollywood, celebrities, as well as leading digital and media agencies.
The team also manages the acclaimed indie art community visualdisobedience.com, as well as OkayPotato which is very popular with indie music and edgy humour fans.
What's in the name?
A flarepath is classically the outline made by an airport's runway lights, which guides a pilot during a plane landing. We tie this back to the work that the firm does: helping bring high-flying brands home safely in the bumpy, dangerous world of social media. Also, the two words 'flare' and 'path' together signify 'energy with a distinct direction'.
The name Flarepath was actually recommended to a client for a corporate identity project, but the client preferred 'Indian' options. The team however, liked the name so much that when it was time to name the business, we decided to retain Flarepath for ourselves.
What we do?
Flarepath covers the gamut of marketing and business promotion across digital and social media: content creation and dissemination, social media and digital campaign management, community creation, influencer relations, event and media planning, social ads, apps and video.
All of the above are based on a strong brand management approach and strategic marketing planning.
Ultimately, the firm is a hybrid model for today's marketing needs: part ad agency + part production house + part TV channel + part special-interest magazine publisher = content based marketing solutions firm.
Why we do it?
Flarepath was the somewhat unexpected result of Saurabh Kanwar's quixotic mission (unexpected, because it was without the luxury of a real plan, since the industry didn't really exist) – to bring digital and social media up to the class, depth and value that mainstream media, especially Television, carried.
The focus, since the genesis of the firm, has always been to provide provable, repeatable marketing solutions that deliver to business objectives, while being relevant and interesting to the new social customer of today.
How we evolve?
The most important for Flarepath's growth is that the team maintains strong connections to their passions and interests (which isn't just tweeting), and has a life that doesn't revolve entirely around their work. The ideas generated are thus, grounded in market reality and do not come from an arbitrary ivory tower which knows nothing about how the world runs.
Also, most of the team has worked with TV brands, so the core content marketing draws strongly from those practices.
But above all, since the medium itself is so young and dynamic, we have our clients' blessings to go out and experiment time and again so that the outcomes get stronger, and we grow because we are helping the category itself grow (rather than chase its coat-tails).
Social responsibility in social media
The team as well as all clients are urged to follow "don't lie, don't misrepresent, don't be corporate" in all communication and activities.
Besides this, the TV industry has a great model called Standards and Practices, which helps regulate content so that it doesn't hurt or damage anybody's interests or lifestyles. Adapted for digital media, it helps keep the work socially aware.
Need of the hour
Digital laws that respect our fundamental constitutional rights, instead of behaving like they were hatched at the time of the telegram.
Internal self-governance by the digital industry – to protect and ensure growth of the sector, ensure timely client payments, as well as hiring/poaching norms to prevent what has happened with other industries.
We learned the hard way
- In the short term, social media will not change the world. In the long run, TV and social/digital will be indistinguishable from each other.
- No one can 'sell' the idea of social media marketing to a client – they either feel the need for it, or they don't.
- If your great digital idea does not work on TV (or print, or outdoor) it probably won't scale on digital media either. The best ideas are platform-agnostic.
- Twitter influencers (and top bloggers) are innately good marketing thinkers.
- Stop giving away iPads to get engagement.
- Ideas age much faster on social media.
- You can't satisfy the trolls. Don't engage them, but don't ignore them.
Did we just share that?
Most of them relate to how clients view our daily work:
Client: "Why can't you change the font of the Facebook ad?"
Us: "Hi Client, we've kicked off the Twitter contest 5 minutes back" Client: "Why isn't it trending yet?"
Client: "I've taken a photo of the QR code, but nothing happened"
Also, more often than we like, we have hidden behind Facebook's analytics dashboard and its eccentricities to help explain some snafu. Damn them for the new efficient one! :)
They work with us
Over 300 campaigns for over 64 brands: Diesel, Times Group (TV), OgilvyOne, Priyanka Chopra, Musafir, Flickbay, Universal Music India, Steve Madden, Balaji Telefilms, Excel Entertainment, Rajshri Production, LFTC, Fox star Studio, UTV Television, Bloomberg, Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Music, Rolling Stone, Vans, Timberland, Aza, Ermenegildo Zegna, OMD, Starcom, East India Comedy.
Industry as we foresee
The Indian industry, based just on the sheer size and dynamism with respect to other social media markets, has the potential to be a global leader, just like Software was in the last decade.
At the same time, mainstream media and social media cannot remain two distinct organisms, and over time, they will evolve to form a hybrid that will be bigger than the sum of its parts.
A day without Internet
It would like one of the gory scenes from The Hunger Games :D

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This post is for Keely, who I mentioned a couple-a times. Mostly in conjunction with Ninja Face.
This post is a grovelly-apology post, it pains me to tell you. So, due to shockingly bow-ily, scrape-ily, forelock-tug-ily, inside-joke-packed-ily bad writing, I tell you with as much good grace as I can muster: if you're not interested, you may Clear Orf.
I give you my permission.
Go now.
Okay! They're gone!
Cue gangstery voice.
Okay, Smith. 'S just you'n'me now.
End gangstery voice.
(It's fine. With them gone, I can write badly. Wow, how very liberating!)
So. Keely. I believe I have an apology to make. For making you cry about the koalas. And that other thing.
Now, to business.
Nice Things I Should Say to Keely While Trying Not to Laugh:
- "Wow, your hair looks really nice and non-frizzy today!"
- " My gosh, you're working really fast today! Those barely complicated maths problems are simply flying off the page!"
- "Omigod, did you see ****** this weekend? Yeah! Yeah! Wasn't ****** gorgeous!?" Girlish, frivolous giggle times a million.
- "Nah, I was lying about the koalas, honest!"
- "Now, let me listen to all your boy problems without laughing or making snarky comments even once!"
Nice Things I Should Say to Keely Through Gritted Teeth:
- "Never Shout Never are amaaaaaazing! Gurgle gurle lovely hair blah blah Christopher Drew urgle burgle adorable blah blah fangirly squeal moustache slight internal vomit ha ha slight internal scream."
Actually, this last one might be a bit too hard, so you'll excuse me if I don't carry this one out.
Reasons Why I Should Be Nice to Keely
- Because she wants to bury herself in a hole.
- Because I made her kind-of cry about koala guts and guitars.
- Because when she started to blub, I asked her if she had any allergies because her eyes were swelling up.
- Because I mildly insult her taste in music at every possible opportunity.
- Because I can't just leave her to Nicola for consolation. Nicola will not only zombify her with motivational speeches but make her totally dependent on men.
So, my apologies, Keely. May I never have to do this again.
P.S. Internet Generic-Truncated-Cone-Shaped-Caramel-Filled-Chocolate? I can go one up.


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ABI Research sheds light on what's not going to happen in 2009
IPTV is making great advances globally in the pay-TV market, but the ultimate success of Telco TV is far from certain, according to a newly published white paper from ABI Research.
The paper, "What's NOT Going to Happen in 2009," pulls back the covers on what the company's researchers really think about the latest technologies and trends to reveal their views — sans inhibitions — with a "call 'em like they see 'em" candor.
When it comes to IPTV, the paper acknowledges the healthy growth achieved in some markets, most notably, PCCW's Now Broadband TV in Hong Kong, as well as services from France Telecom and Verizon. The white paper identifies a variety of challenges standing in the way between operators and ultimate success, including specific content-related and technological challenges.
IPTV operators also will have to prevail in the battle with competitive pay-TV service operators to win the hearts and pocketbooks of consumers, the paper says. However, most pay-TV consumers are yet to do their own competitive comparison. At least for 2009, ABI Research doesn't see IPTV replacing traditional broadcast TV.
The white paper also examines what's likely to happen with over-the-top video via the broadband Internet to the living room. Here again, ABI Research identifies various challenges that must be overcome for over-the-top video to reach its full potential, but the research group expresses admiration for "lightning speed" at which it moved in 2008 and the expectation that more is to come next year.
ABI Research expects game consoles to be the most important technology to the growth of over-the-top video in the living in 2009 and for some time to come. Deals between game console vendors and content services, such as the one bringing streamed Netflix movies to Microsoft Xbox 360 users, will propel growth in this segment. The research company anticipates about 1 million Xbox Live users will sample the streaming content service of Netflix.
The white paper is available for free from ABI Research. Online registration is required.
For more information, visit http://www.abiresearch.com/whitepaperDL.jsp?id=39.


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Whitefish Christian Academy is nestled in the beautiful Flathead Valley
Feel free to drop in during school hours – you are welcome here! For a personal tour, please provide your information in the form below. Our admissions staff will contact you to schedule a personal visit and share more about classical, Christian education.
We look forward to helping you determine the next steps for your family!
Visit Us Contact Form
There are many ways to experience Whitefish Christian Academy:
- Schedule a visit in our classrooms – you and your children may visit any of our classrooms.
- Come to an Open House! Next Open House: April, 2018
Address and Hours:
Address – 820 Ashar Avenue, Whitefish, Montana 59937
Academic Year Hours: Doors Open Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Please call our office any time: 406-862-5875. We're available to answer any questions you may have about what makes WCA a great school!


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Where Do I Sign Up?: NASA Will Pay You $1,200 A Week To Lay In Bed All Day
Wow, those might be the saddest 'Get Well' balloons of all time.
To test better ways of acclimating space travelers back to life on earth (read: with gravity), NASA is looking to pay individuals up to $1,200 a week to lay in bed all day. That's like, my dream world. Well, provided I have an automatic chocolate milk dispenser and Netflix.
A study to be conducted by NASA is looking for people to lie in a tilted bed for 70 days. The bed will be slanted at an angle of 6 degrees and is meant to help researchers develop methods that will allow astronauts returning from space missions to physically adjust to daily life. Because gravity is virtually nonexistent in space, astronauts use less energy when going about their daily routines. Therefore, they have a harder time getting used to regular life on Earth after they land.
Test subjects will be split into two groups: one that will spend 105 days living at NASA's Flight Analogs Research Unit (FARU) and be required to undergo different resistance and aerobic exercises while still on bed rest, and another that will spend 97 days simply lying in bed without any exercise. Since the subjects are required to be in a horizontal position throughout the study, a modified shower and bathroom will be provided when nature calls.
Whoa whoa whoa -- I better not be in the group required to do exercise in bed. Because there's only one kind of exercise I like to do in bed -- hip thrusting. I'm talking about having sex. And I'm talking about it on the back of the bus too, so if one of the field trip chaperones asks what we're talking about you better tell them Pokemon.
Thanks to Inky Bloc and danielle, who agree bed tester has got to be one of the best jobs in the world provided you're not testing beds of nails or shitty blow-up mattresses.


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To be able to put together accountants' data which a business can use to help the running of the company's operations it is essential that standard accounts preparing steps are put into practice. This usually necessitates the work of a qualified certified public accountant. As stated by the accountancy firm Alexander ene a competent accountant not only saves time but also cash simply by delivering a meaningful set of data in the quickest possible time frame. Thus both for smallish as well as big enterprise it's far better to use a skilled accountant when creating company trading accounts.
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Three Sisters Lookout
5 Bedroom
/ 4.5 Bathroom
Sleeps 16
- Private Home
- Secluded Feel
- Big Views
- Hot Tub - Private
- Hot Tub - Access
- King Bed(s)
- Wifi
- Laundry - Private
- Laundry - Access
- Garage / Covered Parking
- Fireplace - Gas
- Gas Grill - Private
- Gas Grill - Access
- Main Floor Master
The house is amazing
Beautiful house with amazing views !!!
Absolutely stunning! From the thoughtfully laid out interior to the amazing outdoor stream and patios, this house is perfect for a mountain getaway! It felt private but trips to town were easy and quick!
From start to finish, our group had a fantastic experience at this property. Pinnacle Lodging was profession and timely with all communication, the house was extremely well stocked for our group of 10 and everything was very functional. The views were also beautiful. The Sonos sound system was a big plus! One note- it would have been nice for the driveway to be plowed. I had read reviews that recommended 4 wheel drive, but this is a MUST if you are visiting during the winter. One of our vehicles was 2 wheel drive and was stuck at the house for the majority of the trip. We were only able to get it up and out of the driveway one afternoon when much of the snow had melted. Overall, would absolutely stay here againManager Response Thank you for your review. We are glad that you had a great time as this is a fantastic home with great amenities and views! We appreciate your comments regarding the snow plowing and have followed up with the plow driver since your stay. This will be addressed going forward, though, we do always recommend 4wd vehicles during the winter months. Thank you again for choosing Three Sisters Lookout and Pinnacle Lodging for your vacation. We hope to see you again soon.
Outstanding views, top of the line appliances, on-site management team very responsive, perfect family getaway
Me and 2 of my friends had the most wonderful time staying at Three Sisters Lookout. We loved Breckenridge because of the location and so we picked this beautiful house that had everything we needed to have a most wonderful experience. We got some groceries and were able to enjoy breakfasts and dinners at the house which is equipped fully with all necessary things. We enjoyed hot tub outside and beautiful view from the balcony- where we watched sunsets and sunrises. We enjoyed foxes who kept coming by to say hello every day... The pictures we took were absolutely breathtaking. The house is conveniently located so every day we went to explore different area - Boulder National Park waterfalls, Hanging Lake and falls at Glenwood Springs, Bears Lake at Rocky Mountains, San Dunes, ATV rides in Buena Vista, CO... We had such a wonderful vacation and we will certainly be back and we hope to stay in this house again because because on this trip my boyfriend proposed to me so we will always have the most wonderful memories of this trip and this house we got to enjoy.
Has everything you would want and need for a wonderful family vacation! I would come back here in heartbeat!
One simply cannot find a better residence in my experience- By virture of this property's floor plan and layout, quality of construction, and most of all location and views. Top shelf on all three. We will be back.
We had a tremendous time skiing at Breck while staying at Three Sisters. The home is truly world class and will comfortably sleep 16 although we didn't have that many. The open kitchen and living area is wonderful for large parties. The private bus service to Breck and back was very nice especially during ski season. The view from the deck looks directly at the Breck slopes and is breathtaking, especially at sunset. We look forward to visiting 3 sisters again sometime soon.
IF you are booking a trip to Breck, this is the BEST place to stay. The house was amazing. The pictures do not do the view justice. We had a full house...6 adults and 7 kids...we never felt cramped. I cannot wait to come back next year to the Three Sisters Lookout!!! The ride to the Breck Village and the base of Peak 9 is less then 5 minutes. I cannot say enough about how awesome this house is! Great experience all the way around!! 5 STARS!!!!
We had a great time with our extended family spreading out throughout the home during our visit. There is lots of comfortable space, a place for everyone to relax by the fire upstairs and downstairs, plaing games downstairs or on the main floor. We enjoyed using hte hot tub after cross- country skiing on one of the two trails quite close to the house. The view off the back deck is breathtaking- and the large windows on the main floor give you the sense of expansiveness of the mountains. My two sons enjoted their 'own space' in the loft above the main floor- where they slept in the two beds and had nice couches as well. Overall the house is quality in furnishings and accessories, and it's nearness to town makes it a convenient place to be- shuttles and buses to slopes or just town for shopping. This will be a home we'll come back to in the future!
This home had everyhing! Georgeous views, fully stocked gourmet kitchen, sumptious bedding, and warm inviting décor. The owners have paid attention to every little detail. Our family will definitely return!
Our large extended family (13 people) fit comfortable in this wonderful vacation home. Everyone had a bed to sleep in and the floor plan allows for groups of people to gather all over the house for different activites. The large windows let the light in on all sides, and the views of the ski slopes are marvelous. There are also hiking/ snowshoeing/ cross county trails very close by. We loved the fireplaces, large screen TVs, and soaking in the hot tub. The location is gorgeous and not far from downtown Breckenridge, but very quiet. We will definitely return!
We stayed at this beautiful new home over Thanskgiving. My favorite thing about this home are the absolute incredible views. Watching the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets over the 10 mile range was a true delight! The house itself is very well appointed and so comfortable for a large group of people. The ski slopes and downtown Breckenridge are only about 5-6 minutes away as are some great cross country and snowshoe trails. We would stay here again and definitely recommend to our friends and family!
This house was a great fit for our large gathering. The bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable- love that they all had their own private bathrooms. We had a lot of kids with us and all had a place to sleep thanks to the loft, bunk room, and a bunk alcove. We also cooked quite a bit and the kitchen was a dream!! Generously provisioned with every cooking convenience we needed! We also enjoyed how close we were to town, skiing, and the private shuttle was a nice touch. We will definitely book this beautiful home for our next visit!
Our family stayed in Three Sisters Lookout this past week and was absolutely blown away by the views! The home is beautiful and very comfortable - loved the many spaces for the kiddos to hang out, commercial kitchen, built in BBQ, hot tub, private setting - and the views!! Breck is such a cool town with so many things to do year round, and this house perfectly located close to all the action. Can't wait to come back during ski season.
We have had such fun over the past year planning, building, and decorating Three Sisters Lookout. Now we are excited to share our beautiful home with you! We hope you will enjoy the many spacious and comfortable bedrooms, state-of-the art kitchen, well-appointed family gathering and entertaining areas, outdoor deck, grill, and hot tub, as well as the stunning views of Peaks 6-10. We hope you will also appreciate the private setting, amazing starry nights, and the nearby hiking and biking trails. The town of Breckenridge is wonderful and full of great dining, shopping, friendly people and activities for all ages. Welcome to Three Sisters Lookout - we hope this will be the first of many visits and lasting memories for you and your family<
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Luxury Home on Baldy Mtn – Incredible Ten Mile Range Views
Completed in September 2015, this incredible Pinnacle Mountain Homes built five-bedroom luxury home combines gorgeous custom architecture with modern rustic elegance to create the ideal mountain getaway. Perched above Breckenridge with outstanding panoramic views, you will find the finest in luxury accommodation for any season. It features well-appointed bedrooms, spacious living areas for gathering and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy your Rocky Mountain escape.
LOCATION – Nestled on Baldy Mountain overlooking the town of Breckenridge, you are close to endless activities including Main Street for dining and shopping, Breckenridge Ski Resort and endless trails right out the back door for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter and hiking and biking in the summer. The Breckenridge Free Ride shuttle stop is conveniently located two blocks away on Baldy Road.
AMENITIES – Not only will you fall in love with the views, but you will fall in love with all of the fantastic amenities in this amazing property. There are five bedrooms that include a master king suite, a king bedroom, a queen bedroom, a twin bedroom, a bunk bedroom with a bunk alcove that is the perfect spot for the kids to call their own. The gourmet kitchen features leathered granite countertops, stainless appliances including a six-burner gas range with a double oven ideal for family get-togethers. With two living areas to gather for relaxing, warming up by the fireplace, watching movies, listening to music, playing games or conversation with your group, no one will run out of things to do at the end of a big day. Step onto the patio to soak in the outdoor hot tub or cook up dinner on the built-in outdoor grill on the deck and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding Ten Mile Range. It does not get better than this for your next Breckenridge vacation!
Property at a Glance:
• 5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Baths (4 Full / 1 Half - off main level entry) / 3,468 square feet
• Sleeps 16 – 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 3 Single Bunks (twin over twin) & 1 Sleeper Sofa (lower level Family Room)
• High Speed Internet
• View – Ten Mile Range & Breckenridge Ski Area
• Fuller Placer Neighborhood – Baldy Mountain Area
• Access to Slopes / Main Street:
Slopes – 4.1 miles
Shuttle – Summit Free Shuttle 0.2 miles on Baldy Road
Main Street – 3.5 miles to Main Street
• Dining capacity – Up to 14 people (11 – dining area table, 3 – kitchen counter)
• Gas fireplace in Great Room & Family Room
• Great Room (main level) – Gas fireplace, Sonos audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, flat screen TV with DIRECTV & DVD player
• Family Room (lower level) – Gas fireplace, sleeper sofa, flat screen TV with DIRECTV, dining table for 4, wet bar with sink & wine chiller
• Laundry – Full-size washer & dryer located in the Mud Room
• Deck (main level) – Built-in gas grill with dining table for 4 & patio seating
• Patio (lower level) – Private outdoor hot tub with patio seating
• Mud Room
• 2 Car Garage
Master King Suite (Main Level):
• King-size bed
• Flat screen TV
• Private bath with large jetted tub, walk-in shower & 2 sinks
King Bedroom (Lower Level):
• King-size bed
• Flat screen TV
Private bath with walk-in shower & 1 sink
Queen Bedroom (Lower Level):
• Queen-size bed
• Flat screen TV
• Shared bath with combination bathtub/shower & 1 sink
Bunk Bedroom (Lower Level):
• 2 Single bunk beds (twin over twin) with individual lighting & outlet
• Flat screen TV
• Private bath with walk-in shower & 2 sinks
Bunk Alcove (Lower Level):
• 1 single bunk bed (twin over twin) with individual lighting & outlet
Loft Bedroom (Loft Level):
• 2 Twin-size beds
Special Notes:
• Vehicle Recommendations – AWD/4WD REQUIRED for this property
• Parking 2 car garage with 3 outdoor spaces – 5 spaces total
• No Pets / No Smoking
• Renters must be a minimum of 30 years old, ID required at time of booking
• Breckenridge Business License No. 658580001
- Property Type
- Home
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Terms of Service and User Privacy
Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy on websites are the things users almost universally do not read - but they have real legal consequences. These contracts follow traditional contracting requirements but because they are contracts of adhesion and each website provides different services - each needs to be tailored to be 1) enforceable at a basic contracting level and 2) give proper disclaimers, warrantees, and comply with Federal and State laws.
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On English measures of language, arithmetic, normal achievement, and studying (and on related measures in Spanish, plus listening comprehension, writing, social research, attitudes about school and self), she found small-to-average differences in favor of bilingual schooling. By and enormous, such packages have fared poorly in evaluation research as in contrast with applications that stress youngsters's cognitive development and bilingual abilities. A lot is being mentioned about bilingual youngsters nonetheless not much about youngsters learning greater than 2 languages from an early age. Bilingual education coverage and the empowerment of American Indian communities (1).


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New price controls order cuts of up to 25%
The government will cut prices on a slate of basic goods up to an average of 25% as part of a long-awaited first wave of broadly expanded price controls that officials say will combat the country's soaring inflation, Vice President Elias Jaua announced Monday. "We have not messed with profit margins," Jaua said during a televised rally. "We have only taken out the costs that should not be included in a cost structure." Among the adjustments, the price of bleach and dishwashing liquid will fall 6%, toilet paper and tooth paste, 11%, and shampoo and detergent, 25%. The new prices will go into effect April 1, allowing a chance for appeals, though Chavez has threatened to seize the assets of any company that resists the changes. Companies that faced audits in connection with the first installment of revised prices include local units of multinationals like Colgate-Palmolive Co., PepsiCo Inc., H.J. Heinz Co., Johnson & Johnson Unilever PLC and Nestle, as well as local food distributor and packager Alimentos Polar. (Fox Business, 02-27-2012; http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/02/27/venezuelas-new-price-controls-order-cuts-up-to-25/#ixzz1niHkOVEY)
Venezuelan bonds continue their momentum
Since 2006, the government has been issuing government bonds, with three objectives: control the parallel dollar exchange rate, drain excess cash flows and secure financial resources to invest. Although experts say these goals have not been achieved (the parallel dollar drops momentarily, but quickly starts rising again, liquidity is drained only temporarily), they provide an important opportunity for many Venezuelans to secure dollars below parallel market prices. More in Spanish: (Tal Cual, 02-27-2012; http://www.talcualdigital.com/index.html)
Internal debt increased 13% in six weeks to Bs.148 billion despite the fact that oil prices, the country's main source of revenue, have rallied 24% in the first six weeks of this year, compared to the same period in 2011. (Veneconomy, 02-24-2012; http://www.veneconomy.com/site/index.asp?ids=44&idt=29548&idc=2)
Private consumption gets a breath of fresh air, but still at bottom
Central Bank statistics show that last year government spending moved up 5.9% to create a boom as part of the election agenda. Nonetheless, private consumption is still 1% below the 2008 level. Barclays Capital explored the effect of public spending and transfers such as scholarships and subsidies in household consumption. According to the investment bank, while there was a positive reaction, "it is worth noting that it is relatively modest compared with that recorded between 2006 and 2008." At that time, a similar expansion of spending attained a "two-digit growth in private consumption." (El Universal, 02-27-2012; http://www.eluniversal.com/economia/120227/private-consumption-takes-a-breath-of-fresh-air-but-still-at-bottom)
China raises financing to Venezuela
The government has signed as many as 14 additional bilateral cooperation agreements with the People's Republic of China. The legal instruments will allow for additional funding around U$D 10 billion. As a result, Chinese total lending amounts to U$D 38 billion. "(U$D) 10 billion to reinforce and expand oil drilling at the Orinoco Oil Belt, for agricultural development, for home building, for economic and industrial development, and infrastructure development," said Vice-President Elías Jaua during the signing ceremony held at the headquarters of state-run oil holding Petróleos de Venezuela. (El Universal, 02-28-2012; http://www.eluniversal.com/economia/120228/china-raises-financing-facility-for-venezuela)
Capacity to raise production at the Orinoco Oil Belt in doubt
State-run oil holding Petróleos de Venezuela has voiced its intention to raise by 445,000 barrels per day (bpd) the output at the Orinoco Oil Belt in 2012, that is: from 1.18 million bpd to 1.63 million bpd. PDVSA needs to invest heavily to meet this schedule. The oil company has particularly neglected production due to the large amount of social and industrial commitments set by the Chavez government, which leads many to question the far-reaching nature of the goals in view of difficulties faced by Pdvsa. (El Universal, 02-25-2012; http://www.eluniversal.com/economia/120225/doubts-about-the-capacity-to-lift-production-at-the-orinoco-oil-belt)
Agricultural balance still in the red
World food prices will continue to play a key role in supplying goods to the Venezuelan market in 2012. While the value of some commodities, including sugar, cereal and oil, dropped at the end of 2011, international organizations fear that prices this year will continue above the average. This situation will undoubtedly benefit traditional Latin American exporters, such as Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. However, for Venezuela as an importer of both final products and raw materials, the outlook will not that bright. (El Universal, 02-27-2012; http://www.eluniversal.com/economia/120227/agricultural-balance-still-in-the-red)
Venezuela heads in the opposite direction of Carbs
The new map of the global economy encompasses China and India as a bloc of high-growth emerging nations; superpowers hit by the crisis and showing little progress, such as the United States and the Euro area, and the CARBS (Canada, Australia, Russia, Brazil and South Africa) a the group of countries, which have made effective use of the boom of commodities. CARGS is the acronym coined by Citigroup, to describe the five countries that make-up the world's key commodity markets. As a whole, these countries own commodity-related assets worth U$D 60 trillion. The sun does not set in territories that cover 29% of the planet and control 25-50% of the output of important metals and minerals. (El Universal, 02-25-2012; http://www.eluniversal.com/economia/120225/venezuela-heads-in-the-opposite-direction-of-carbs)
Cristinas gold mine to be developed with ChinaVenezuela will develop its huge Las Cristinas gold project in partnership with Chinese state investment company CITIC, President Hugo Chavez announced on Friday. The government last year cancelled Canadian company CRYSTALLEX International's permit to develop the long-troubled mine project south of the Orinoco river. Russian-Canadian miner RUSORO had hoped to partner with Venezuela in what could be Latin America's largest gold deposit. Las Cristinas has estimated reserves of 17 million ounces. (Reuters, 02-24-2012; http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/24/venezuela-gold-idUSL2E8DOBTT20120224)
International Trade
U$D34 million allocation to raise tractor production
The production capacity at the Pauny tractor factory Pauny, in Guarico State, should rise after the National Government approved U$D 34.990 million to purchase spare parts. Vice President Jaua says "These resources will allow us to purchase over 300 parts to manufacture the same number of tractors, as well as 120 sowers, 5 sowing drill-machines, 150 rotary seeders, 50 stick compactors from Argentina and 100 spray machines". (AVN, 02-26-2012; http://www.avn.info.ve/node/100839)
Chavez says Venezuela is risk-free for foreign investment, after signing new accords with China and reviewing figures of production and oil revenues, as the country has sufficient resources to offer security and guarantee to foreign investment. (AVN, 02-25-2012; http://www.avn.info.ve/node/100749)
Chavez in good shape after surgery, VP Says
President Hugo Chavez is in good condition and recovering from surgery in Cuba to remove a lesion in his pelvic area where doctors previously detected cancer, Vice President Elias Jaua said. Jaua, reading from a statement while speaking to the National Assembly on state television, said tests on the "lesion," which was removed in its entirety, will become available in the coming hours. "President Chavez finds himself in good physical condition, in the company of his family and in constant contact with his Vice President and ministers," Jaua said as allied lawmakers chanted "Oh no, Chavez won't go!" (Bloomberg, 02-28-2012; http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-28/chavez-in-good-health-after-operation-vp-says.html; Reuters, http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/28/venezuela-chavez-jaua-idUSL2E8DS70T20120228; El Universal, http://www.eluniversal.com/nacional-y-politica/120228/chavez-in-good-condition-following-operation-authorities-confirm)
Chavez surgery gives rival an opening before voteThroughout his presidency, Hugo Chavez has relied on his vigor and endurance: playing baseball, speaking for hours at a stretch and making decisions on the fly while bounding around Venezuela exuding energy. Now, just as he may need it most, Chavez finds himself ailing heading into a re-election campaign. The 39-year-old state governor has cast himself as a polite, non-confrontational politician, a sharp contrast to the venom-tongued president, who recently referred to Capriles as "a pig" and has accused rivals of wanting him dead. But Capriles didn't rise to the bait. "I wish the head of state a long life," Capriles said. "I want him to see the changes that are going to come about in our country, for him to see a Venezuela of progress, a united country, a country where Venezuelans have many opportunities." (AJC, 02-26-2012; http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/chavez-surgery-gives-rival-1363590.html)


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Someone asked me a few days ago how the honeymoon was and what all we did and I realized I'm already starting to forget! Time has flown by the past few weeks. This Saturday we will have been married three very happy weeks:) I know that there are ups and downs in life and right now is a big up. However, I have made the choice to forever be happily married with Jimmy and my vows said no matter what comes our way I promise to love him. I fully intend to keep that vow!
Last night we watched part of the dvd of our wedding. Of course I cried watching our own wedding video! It was great.
Now for the honeymoon recap I promised to write down:
Sunday: We slept in finally for the first time in weeks and took our time driving to Gatlinburg. We had to make a few stops at the house to pack our stuff and also at the church to get some things we left. The drive seemed to take forever even though it was only 6 hourse. We were just exhausted and ready to relax.
The cabin was BEAUTIFUL. It was absolutely perfect. It had a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and screened in porch with a hotub inside and out.
The first night, we stopped and got some dinner on the way and then ended our night snuggled up to a movie in our cabin!
Monday: We went first to the Apple Barn which was one of my favorite places.
We at lunch there and looked around in the cute little shops. The food was amazing and we ended up buying a jar of yummy apple butter:)
Next we headed to Gatlinburg but drove through the smokey mountain scenic route on the way. Jimmy REALLy wanted to see some bears so we were on the lookout. On the way we stopped at the stream that ran beside the road. It was gorgeous! Jimmy took this picture...
The weather was cloudy cold and rainy, but we made it to Gatlinburg and walked around the little shops downtown. We had a fun time looking around and just spending time relaxing together!
Before heading back for the night, we stopped at Walmart to get some breakfast foods and frozen pizza to make in the cabin.
Tuesday: I can't remember exactly what we did on Tuesday. We went fishing in the pond behind the cabin for a little while and just spent the morning chilling (which is exactly what honeymoons are for!
In the evening we went to the Comedy Barn which was our favorite show. It was a lot of fun!
Afterwards we just headed back to the cabin early. This was my favorite night. We just cooked up some pizza and veggies and played Yahtzee by the fire. We discovered that Yahtzee is the one game I can beat Jimmy at....so we will play it very often from now on! Eventually we fell asleep watching a movie!
In the afternoon we did a little shopping around, and I finally convinced Jimmy to take one of those old time photos together. Check it out!
Afterwards, we went back to the cabin for a little fishing. That night, we dressed up and went to the Dixie Stampede that night for a dinner and show. It was fun but really expensive!
Thursday: We headed out to Cades Cove for a scenic loop through the mountains. Guess what? We saw 4 bears! We got out of the car and took some pictures of them.
I thought I would be scared of them but I actually thought they were adorable! It was a long drive, but beautiful at the same time.The mountains were an amazing reminder of the great Creator we serve
It took up most of the day, but we had just a little time to go hiking to a waterfall. It was the only day we were there that it didn't rain so we took advantage of it. We hiked out to a waterfall that you could actually walk behind. It was really fun!
By the time we got back from the hike it was getting dark and we were tired out!
Friday: We drove into town to take the ski lift to the top of the mountains. It was a beautiful view!
Before leaving town we ate lunch at the Old Mill Cafe again and then headed back to Indiana! The drive back seemed quicker and we got back early evening!
We were sad for the honeymoon to end but thankful for all the great memories. We were able to spend time together praying and in God's word which really meant a lot to both of us. The best advice we have gotten is to keep seeking Christ together. It really does bring us closer to each other and God.
I am blessed to have such a wonderful husband!


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(CBS News) NEW YORK - For the last two weeks, an extraordinary search has been taking place in New York City. It involves thermal sensors, loud speakers, and hundreds of officers. The goal: find a missing autistic boy.
Since early October, Daniel Oquendo has been checking for leads at this mobile command center in queens new york, hoping to find his missing son, Avonte.
"It's like a recurring nightmare," Oquendo said.
The 14-year-old is autistic and non-verbal. He was last seen on surveillance video at his school running through the halls alone and leaving the building.
Oquendo has for the time being deflected questions about blame.
"There will be a time for that," he said. "For now I am just trying to concentrate on getting him back."
More than 100 New York City police officers and 600 volunteers have been searching for Avonte. Marisa Dejesus has been handing out fliers everyday since he went missing.
"We have fliers here in all sorts of languages -- Korean, Creole, Russian, Italian, Bengali, Chinese, Spanish, English -- just so the word get out there," Dejesus said.
Searchers have been paying close attention to the subway, because his family says the boy loves the train system.
"With him not being able to talk, he's not able to tell someone: 'Hey, I'm lost,' or 'I need to go here' or 'My parents are looking for me,'" Oquendo said.
Because of that, a special van is being used with thermal imaging sensors and a public address system. It blasts Avonte's mother's voice.
"The child being autistic responds better to the sound of his mother's voice then to a stranger," said Tommy Brennan, a volunteer for Citywide Disaster Services.
With over 200 tips and at least two possible sightings, police have expanded the search for Avonte to neighboring Long Island and New Jersey. The reward for his return is close to $90,000.
Those with information are asked to contact the NYPD at 800-577-TIPS.


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They know how to format a sentence in the proper structure based on who is reading it and where they are reading it from (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). But, do they know the right words to use? When it comes to readability, yes (or at least we hope so) – but what about getting the content picked up in search engines?
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I'm sure most you have heard of the West Nile epidemic in Texas, mostly in the DFW area. 300+ cases, 15 deaths so far. Dallas, and the suburbs south of us, have finally started aerial spraying. Our neighborhood is gated, so our HOA does it's own spraying. There are several lakes and creeks here, as well as a wetlands nature
area. We try to eliminate standing water in our yards, and to balance what is good for the human residents, as well as the plentiful fauna in the area.
I must say, with all due modesty, that mosquitoes LOVE me! I show up outside, and they all come running! This is my back-up protection..my screened porch! A soul soothing place...and mosquito free.
Hopefully, this epidemic will be resolved without further infections, or deaths.


text: At a protest organised by civil society activists on Saturday, approximately 1,500 people showed up to chant anti-government slogans [AP] Matn, Lebanon - A winding road to the mountainous region that rises over Beirut offers an unobstructed view of the capital, surrounded by the sea. Today, the road itself is littered with garbage; huge piles have accumulated on the side of the road, along with burned scraps of trash. Lebanon's garbage crisis, unprecedented in the country's recent history, continues to persist nearly a month since the mid-July closure of Naameh, the city's main landfill, due to overcapacity. Mountains of garbage were left to pile up in the country's capital and the surrounding mountains, while a lack of suitable alternative dumping grounds has spurred protests over the government's failure to find a solution. As politicians continue to bicker over how to handle the situation, activists, non-governmental organisations and local municipalities have taken matters into their own hands, pushing for local recycling and waste treatment initiatives. Others have been burning the piles of trash that have accumulated around Beirut on site, even collecting it and dumping it in quarries, under bridges, in rivers and in abandoned parking lots, further exacerbating the already desperate situation. OPINION: Aspiring to impunity in Lebanon At a protest organised by civil society activists on Saturday, about 1,500 people showed up to chant anti-government slogans and demand the resignation of Environment Minister Mohammad Machnouk. They also called for a nationwide recycling campaign and for municipalities to play a larger role in waste management. The protest was the third such demonstration since the garbage crisis emerged last month. Several demonstrators expressed pessimism about what these demonstrations could achieve. "You can tell by looking around [that] this protest is basically being attended by Beirut's 'elite' - the activist crowd, rather than the masses," Walid, a 32-year-old resident of Beirut, told Al Jazeera. "At the same time, if you're not going to come down to protest against this issue, then you shouldn't complain about the state of the country." "The garbage is a metaphor for everything else that's happening in the country where the government has really reached a new level of dysfunction," he added. Lebanon's garbage issue, unprecedented in the country's recent history, continues to persist nearly a month into the crisis [AP] We've seen that if a garbage collector is absent for a day, it affects us more than having an absent president. Lebanese protester Lebanon has been without a president for over a year, unable to vote for a new one since May 2014, due to parliament's failure to meet a two-thirds quorum required to hold an electoral session. The country has also been suffering from crippling electricity cuts, with some areas facing power cuts for up to 11 hours a day during a searing heatwave. The stench of the garbage in the streets, coupled with the toxic gases released when residents resort to burning piles of trash, have further angered citizens. The government, which is divided over how to discuss items on its agenda, has been skirting the issue. Last week, it declared a reopening of bids for waste management in Beirut and its surroundings - three private companies have already submitted tenders - hoping that such a move would restore public confidence. Yet, activists say this is not a satisfactory solution, as it will take between six months and a year for the implementation of a new system or even the creation of a new landfill. The daily problem of what to do with garbage - which amounts to approximately 3,000 tonnes for Beirut and its surroundings a day - remains at the forefront, as stone quarries, bridges, parking lots and unpopulated areas are serving as makeshift trash dumps. Politicians, including the environment minister, have urged the public to do their part. "I call on the citizens to cooperate in finding garbage dumps for all our waste, and we should not say that the government has shirked its duty," Minister Machnouk said in a statement published in a local daily over the weekend. Protesters previously closed the main roads in downtown Beirut in response to the country's trash crisis [AP] "They are telling people to wait for the bids of private companies, but we all know that this process and implementation will take at least a year," said Paul Abi Rached, president of T E R R E Liban, a Lebanon-based environmental NGO. "This shows they are not really presenting any sort of solution. Instead we're dealing with a mafia of politicians and businessmen." READ MORE: Beirut's trash problem spurs search for alternatives Other political parties have also criticised the new tenders. According to Rami Rayyes - a spokesperson for the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), the political faction that governs the area containing the Naameh landfill - the government and the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) are responsible for locating a new landfill, not waste management companies. "It was a mistake by the government and CDR for not specifying where a new landfill should be; it cannot be up to the contractor to locate the landfills, especially with the phobia that is developing over this," Rayyes told Al Jazeera. "This cripples the solution." Yet according to Abi Rached, a very simple, immediate solution lies in recycling, waste sorting, and energy recovery - initiatives that have so far been ignored by the government. "We've launched a solution and given proposals for sustainable waste management that would include a bigger role for the municipalities," he told Al Jazeera, noting the solution he proposes involves sorting waste at the source. "This solution can also generate $100m for the municipalities, but the government and each political party is searching for a way to get a cut of the cake rather than focusing on a real solution for the waste." Back at the protest, one speaker who took to the microphone summed up the situation in Lebanon: "We are here because we've seen that if a garbage collector is absent for a day, it affects us more than having an absent president." SOURCE: Al Jazeera Politics Health Lebanon Middle East Environment


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OnPolitics Today: Strzok strikes out
We're willing to bet that however your Thursday has gone, you're having a better day than FBI agent Peter Strzok, who spent ten hours testifying before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Peter Strzok is tired and so are we
From our friends at the Short List: Things got heated Thursday on Capitol Hill when FBI agent Peter Strzok — who had exchanged anti-Trump text messages with his co-worker girlfriend during the 2016 presidential election — testified about allegations of political bias within the Justice Department. Strzok's testimony before two House committees included several brusque exchanges, especially when he refused to answer some questions.
Strzok did say he wasn't proud of the texts he sent about President Donald Trump to former FBI lawyer Lisa Page, but he vehemently denied that his political beliefs affected his work on special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference or the probe into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. For some Americans, Strzok has become the face of a "deep state" conspiracy within the federal government that has been working to undermine Trump. Democrats say Trump and House Republicans are using the allegations of bias to undermine Mueller's investigation.
Trump's opinion on Brexit and the 'Trump Baby'
After a chaotic NATO summit, President Donald Trump arrived Thursday in London to a country he described as being in "turmoil" over the state of its own government — and still, he came out swinging in a British tabloid interview Thursday.
In an interview with The Sun, the president said he had warned British Prime Minister Theresa May not to work toward a "soft-Brexit."
"I would have done it much differently. I actually told Theresa May how to do it but she didn't agree, she didn't listen to me," he said.
He also noted that the "Trump Baby" balloon approved by London mayor and nemesis Sadiq Khan made him feel unwelcome in the country.
"I used to love London as a city. I haven't been there in a long time. But when they make you feel unwelcome, why would I stay there?" he said "I guess when they put out blimps to make me feel unwelcome, no reason for me to go to London."
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What You Can Do
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The State of the Birds report was made possible by the efforts of thousands of citizen-science participants. Scientific studies of bird population and distribution on a continentwide scale require long-term observational data gathered by legions of citizen scientists. Projects can be as simple as taking note of birds at backyard feeders, or may require stricter protocols in specified areas.
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Strangers to the Rescue – Belgium, Canada, India
Motivated by the desire to smell and taste new food, my travel bags are always ready. Often these travels are enriched by helping hands offered by total strangers.
I was once stranded in a train station in a remote town in Belgium. I knew neither French nor Flemish, the two languages understood in Belgium. I approached the only other person in the station and tried to explain my predicament – in English. He replied – in French, I think – which I didn't understand. This cycle of explaining and replying went on a few times before I backed out in despair. But he didn't. He waited until another couple came to the station, approached them, explained a solution to my predicament and requested they share that with me in English!
Another time aid came my way in Toronto. The trip was turning out to be a disaster – the weather was -32 degrees; the client team assumed I was part of a plan to "bangalore" them hence, understandably hostile; project pressure was too high to handle. As a result, I was feeling lonely, desperate, ready to pack and leave. The turning point came in the form of an invitation to "Thursday get-together" by a Sinhalese named Ricardo. The fun loving people who came to Thursday parties helped me cool-off and made me realize I was after all, not that lonely.
I gained enough confidence to make the trip a success – despite the cold. I visited Niagara Falls and other places near Toronto; the project itself turned out successful and the client team became so friendly that on the last day, they gave me a farewell. One of the team members bought me a ticket to the NBA game and dinner too. Can't ask for more!
Does one need assistance only in a foreign land? How about getting help in your own country? I never expected to need help within my own country, not because I'm haughty, but because I assumed I wouldn't be in such a situation. That assumption became invalid when I moved to Delhi as an independant consultant.
In Delhi, there was no helping hand from corporate "Le Concierge" desk, nor from pre-settled family members. Without knowing the local language, I was stressed about everything related to settling down – from renting a flat to getting a TV connection. Timely help came from Muthu, a Tamilian who worked with my sister a long time back. Having stayed in Delhi for more than a decade, he not only gave me useful tips, he also searched to find a good locality, got me a flat via a broker. What a relief to have a roof over my head in a new city not knowing the language.
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Several recent articles* about marketing have noted the growth of the "Single Independent Female" category and the importance of this market.
Katherine Bindley's April 2013 article in The Huffington Post, "Single Women Targeted By CitiBank and Honda Ads" suggested that marketers are actively appealing to the 31 million single females living in America – a market that spends $22 billion a year on entertainment, buys one-fifth of all houses (they are the fastest growing group of home buyers), and $20 billion on cars (2011 U.S. census study).
The Huffpo article correctly concludes that the Single Female segment is a huge slice of the economic pie, which marketers should really target. The examples cited do feature single women, but these campaigns weren't really about marketing to Single Indies. These authors generalized just a few instances of ads featuring single women into a broader marketing trend.
For example, the Citibank "Thank you Points" ad (promoting the rewards program for its credit card users) in question featured a female rock climber – who decides against using her points to buy a diamond in favour of flying her boyfriend and herself "to the rock I really had in mind"., but as Tom Drymalski, Publicis' executive creative director for the campaign, put it, "What is a sport or a hobby or an interest that people get involved with that really requires buying lots of different pieces?" So, in the end, the Citibank campaign was more about showcasing expensive hobbies than about celebrating the single woman….and, of course, marital status still loomed large in the background….
The Honda ad featured a young woman delaying her marriage until she checked off more items on her "leap list", but clearly, marriage remains a central theme in the campaign as well – which is out-of-step with current trends – and simply feels old-fashioned. Other ads in the campaign featured the usual diversity of race and gender, and clearly target millennials rather than Single Indies.
However, there is one campaign these articles mentioned – the exception that proves the trend in this case – that does truly target the Single Indie: DeBeers' "Raise Your Right Hand" campaign. Run only as national print ads from 2003-2005, the program featured strong independent women indulging themselves in diamond rings to be worn on their right hands. The campaign targeted evolved, affluent, fashion savvy women aged 35-64.
Was this campaign successful? Reports indicated that the campaign raised non-bridal sales by 15%. This is impressive for a global company. However, what that statistic doesn't say is that single women historically accounted for 12-13% of DeBeers' non-bridal sales (see De Beer's 2014 Insight Report). So an additional 15% represents a DOUBLING of sales in this category. The RYRH campaign was actually a roaring success!
Why stop such a successful campaign? There is plenty of vague speculation about this, but we think that they stopped the campaign because it confused their main bridal market. DeBeers has spent decades defining themselves as THE brand associated with love and marriage. However successful RYRH might have been, if it did anything to confuse DeBeers' multi-billion dollar main market, it had to go.
So, fast-forward ten years. Social Media is now the perfect way for companies like DeBeers to execute this sort of line extension to the very lucrative Single Indie market – without confusing their main market (brides, soccer moms, millennials — regardless of gender). This line extension strategy could be used by any business that sells to the traditional marriage and family markets (big box stores like Walmart & Canadian Tire, bridal & parenting magazines, travel companies, real estate brokerages). It's time for marketers to experience an "Ah ha" moment (Oprah, get it?) and target this very powerful segment of women – who simply have no intention of getting married – ever.
Women buy diamond rings to celebrate their successes and milestones — completing the Ironman, launching a successful business, surviving cancer – but most of all to celebrate their growing independence, affluence and influence.
* The Huffington Post article builds on several earlier articles pointing to the rise of the Single Female/Indie market, including Hanna Rosen's 2010 Atlantic Monthly cover story, "The End of Men", where she pointed out that young single women are more reproductively and financially independent than ever before – and the follow-up November 2011 Atlantic Monthly cover article "All the Single Ladies," about women choosing to delay marriage and the stigma against single women fading – which, in turn, was followed by Janelle Nanos' January 2012 Boston Magazine cover story, "Single by Choice"– which covered the rise of lifelong singlehood in both men and women.
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How do I know if my baby is getting enough breastmilk while feeding?
• Your baby will nurse frequently, averaging at least 8-12 feedings per 24-hour period; this means your baby will nurse anywhere from 1-3 hours.
• Your baby should be allowed to determine the length of the feeding, which may be 10 to 20 minutes per breast, or longer.
• Watch the baby, and not the clock.
• Baby's swallowing sounds are audible during breastfeeding when actively sucking.
• Once your mature milk comes in, usually on the third or fourth day, your baby should begin to have 6-8 wet cloth diapers or 5-6 wet disposable diapers.
• Your baby will also have at least 3-4 bowel movements in a 24 hr period.
• Your baby should gain at least 4-7 ounces per week after your milk comes in and is well established.
• Your baby will be alert, appear healthy, have good color, and will be growing in length and head circumference.
Mothers should follow their baby's lead in how often to breastfeed, as long as their baby is waking to feed and showing hunger cues. If not, it is OK to wake a sleeping baby. Breastfed babies regulate themselves; they take what they need at each feeding, and from each breast.
Many babies will continue to have at least 3 to 5 bowel movements every 24 hours for the first several months, although some babies will switch to less frequent but large bowel movements at about 6 weeks.
*Note, a baby that does not rouse to breastfeed, is generally lethargic, or doesn't have enough wet or dirty diapers may need to be assessed by an IBCLC or other health care provider to make sure that he is adequately hydrated and getting enough milk.
Is my milk supply low? How do I increase my milk supply?
Often, mothers think that their milk supply is low when it really isn't. If your baby is gaining weight well on breastmilk alone, then you probably do not have a problem with milk supply.
It's important to note that the feel of the breast, the behavior of your baby, the frequency of nursing, the sensation of let-down, or the amount you pump are not valid ways to determine if you have enough milk for your baby.
To learn more about milk supply including causes for decreased milk supply and how to best increase it, click here:
What foods do I need to eat or avoid while breastfeeding (caffeine, chocolate, alcohol)?
No food is excluded from the list of foods a breastfeeding mother should eat. It is best to make sure the foods you eat are fresh and healthy. The concept of variety is important to your health, because by eating a number of foods, you can be sure to obtain different nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. However, to make enough breastmilk and for your breastmilk to be caloric, studies actually show that a mom doesn't typically need to eat a certain way (* Note, if you eat a vegan diet or don't eat animal proteins, including dairy and eggs, make sure that you are taking a B12 supplement, as a B12 deficiency can have adverse effects on your baby. kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/vitamin-b12).
Generally, anything you are happy eating is okay for you to eat while you are breastfeeding. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. If you notice that your baby reacts badly after you have eaten something, it may be best to leave that food out of your diet for a while.
La Leche League has some excellent suggestions here: llli.org/faq/avoid.html
What is Foremilk and Hindmilk?
You may have heard that mothers produce two kinds of milk: foremilk, the thinner milk the baby gets first, which has a lower fat content; and hindmilk, the high-fat, creamier milk that follows. These terms can make it seem as if the breasts produce two distinct kinds of milk, which is not the case. The milk-making cells in the breasts actually produce only one type of milk, but the fat content of the milk that is removed varies according to how long the milk has been collecting in the ducts and how much of the breast is drained at the moment.
As milk is made, the fat sticks to the sides of the milk-making cells while the watery portion of the milk moves down the ducts toward the nipple, where it mixes with any milk left there from the last feeding. The longer the amount of time between feedings, the more diluted that leftover milk becomes. This "watery" milk has a higher lactose content and less fat than the milk stored in the milk-making cells higher up in the breast. So, what this means is that if your baby is eating often, then you typically don't have to worry about what kind of milk she is getting; it will be in the perfect balance for what she needs, and will continue to change to meet her needs as she grows.
Here is great resource for more about foremilk and hindmilk and how breastmilk is made:
I think I have thrush, how do I know and how do I treat it?
Persistent nipple pain in the early weeks of breastfeeding, or nipple pain that appears after several weeks or months of pain-free nursing, may be caused by "thrush", which is a yeast infection of the nipples (also known as Candida).
Additional symptoms can include:
• Itchy or burning nipples that appear pink or red, shiny, flaky, and/or have a rash with tiny blisters
• Cracked nipples
• Shooting pains in the breast during or after feedings
• Intense nipple or breast pain that is not improved with better latch-on and positioning
• Deep breast pain
You may be at higher risk for developing thrush if you or your baby has had a recent course of antibiotics, your nipples are cracked or damaged or you are taking oral contraceptives or steroids (such as for asthma) or if you are consume a high sugar diet or are a Diabetic. Be sure to examine other causes of nipple and breast pain with your IBCLC or healthcare provider.
Dr Jack Newman of www.breastfeedinginc.ca has a Thrush/Candida Protocol on how to best identify and treat thrush here:
I'm going back to work, how often will I need to pump?
When you're preparing to return to work, it's hard to know how often you will need to pump your breasts in order to provide milk for your baby. Ideally, you should pump at work as often as you would have breastfed your baby at home. Realistically though, mothers often find that in an eight-hour workday they are able to pump during morning, lunch and afternoon breaks. Since time is in such short supply, using a pump that allows access to both breasts at the same time can be a huge help. By double pumping, mothers keep their prolactin (an important lactation hormone) levels up, and they may be able to pump in 10-15 minutes rather than 20 to 30 minutes. Many mothers find that double pumping, three times a day during the first few months, gives them enough milk to leave for their caregiver for the next day. As the baby gets older and begins eating solids they may not need to pump as frequently.
La Leche League has extensive information and resources here:
I think I have flat or inverted nipples, will I be able to breastfeed?
Remember that babies BREASTfeed, not NIPPLEfeed. As long as baby can take a good portion of the breast into his mouth (baby's mouth and gums should bypass the nipple entirely and latch onto the areola), most types of flat or inverted nipples will not cause problems with breastfeeding. Some types of nipples are more difficult for baby to latch onto at first. However, in most cases, careful attention to latch and positioning, along with a little patience, will ensure that baby and mother get off to a good start with breastfeeding.
• How can I tell if my nipples are flat or inverted?
Just looking at the breast often won't tell you the answer. Instead, you can determine whether or not your nipples are flat or inverted by doing a "pinch" test. Gently compress your areola (the dark area around the nipple) about an inch behind your nipple. If the nipple does not become erect, then it is considered to be flat. If the nipple retracts, or becomes concave, it is considered to be inverted. It should be noted, too, that true inverted or flat nipples will not become erect when stimulated or exposed to cold. If the nipple becomes erect during the "pinch" test, it is not truly inverted and does not need any special treatment.
How can my partner bond with the baby too?
It is a fortunate baby that has a close, loving relationship with both of his parents. Babies need lots of physical contact, and when not breastfeeding, a partner's loving arms are a wonderful place for baby to be. "[Both parents] need to spend time with their babies in order to get to know them better and get 'tuned in' to their needs" (WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING, p. 193). Watch for cues that baby is ready for more playfulness and interaction. A hungry baby won't be at all interested in playing. Once baby is satiated at the breast, your partner can take over.
Even the baby that breastfeeds very frequently can enjoy a satisfying relationship with your partner. Try letting your full breastfed baby lie on your partner's chest. Rocking baby on a shoulder, diaper changing, bath time and babywearing are great ways baby can bond with her other parent.


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- Help and support at times of spiritual need and/or crisis
- Support for individuals, groups and communities that wish to practise their faith and beliefs
- An inclusive support service offering information, advice and guidance in relation to a range of equality and wellbeing issues
- Confidential pastoral spiritual support
- Workshops and tutorials for learners on topics relating to spirituality, equality and diversity
- Access to recognised faith leaders and support services in the communities of the college for support
- Information on equality and diversity matters, such as hate crime, and awareness amongst learners and staff
Whilst you can find out more about faiths of the world, and get help with meditation and prayer, the service is open to all and covers a whole range of areas of wellbeing.
Whether you'd like help having lost someone close to you, you're looking for answers to life's 'big questions', you're worried that a friend may be in danger or you need help staying on track and just want to talk – whatever you want help with, we're here for you.
The Spirituality team also works closely with the Community Safety partnerships, the Police, the South Wales Racial Equality Council and the All Wales Hate Crime Forum.
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Whereas Alone in the Dark practically drowned in its swathe of admirable, if ultimately flawed, innovations however, Alan Wake keeps it polished, simple and neat. Lifting shamelessly from small town horror icons including Silent Hill, Twin Peaks and pretty much anything from Stephen King, Alan Wake begins as the eponymous writer arrives in mountain retreat Bright Falls, along with wife Alice, for some well-deserved peace. As you can probably imagine, it doesn't take long to figure out all is not as it seems and, soon, Wake is up against the town's off-kilter inhabitants and a malevolent force, long dormant at the bottom of the local lake.
In game terms we're firmly in third-person action adventure territory here, athough it's one with a fairly unique take on the horror genre. Wake's exploits are split firmly in two with arbitrary daytime adventuring generally serving as little more than barely-interactive plot-shunting, while the meat of the game takes place in the fog-shrouded mountains of Bright Falls. Refreshingly, Alan Wake's story occurs almost exclusively outdoors and developer Remedy should be applauded for its cohesive, uniformly beautiful game world. There's a real sense of place as you trudge through abandoned mining towns, forests and farm yards, taking in local landmarks and stunning hill top vistas.
Out in the sticks, away from civilisation, there's nothing but foliage and the occasional splutter of lamplight, and that's where Alan Wake hangs its gaming hat. With the main villain of the piece being a marauding blanket of pitch black evil, your only course of survival is to stay in the sporadic light. The Taken, reanimated corpses swathed in darkness, are immune to your initially puny munitions unless you can find a way to cast away the dark. That's where Alan Wake's core game mechanic comes in and, as you work your way through the mountains of Bright Falls, you'll need to create your own light to stop the onslaught of Taken.
Luckily you've a single flashlight at your disposal, and it's imbued with vaguely supernatural powers. With a tap of the left shoulder button, your beam snaps to the nearest enemy, slowly robbing it of protection. Keeping the button held down, you can concentrate your beam into a surge of light, casting out the shadows even quicker. Only then can you fire off a couple of blasts from your weapon of choice to finish the Taken once and for all.
In simple terms, that's pretty much all there is to Alan Wake, aside from a couple of additional contrivances. For starters, concentrating your beam drains batteries at inhuman speeds. It's possible to use short bursts of light and let your torch recharge but, more often than not, you'll need a large stash of batteries to make it through a chapter alive. As the game progresses, you gain access to more powerful flashlights and beefier weapons, including hunting rifles, shotguns and flare guns in all shapes and sizes. Slowly too, the game introduces additional light-based mechanics for tackling opponents. Flares, for instance, are crucial for driving back large numbers of surging Taken, while the limited number of flashbangs are capable of obliterating multiple enemies on detonation. Eventually too, you stumble across searchlights and generators for more strategic, ambush-style set-pieces. And if those don't work, you've always got your last-chance dodge manoeuvre to escape the Taken's clutches.
It's an incredibly competent arsenal of tools that expands the simple core light/dark conceit of the game in interesting, often refreshing, ways. Unfortunately though, Alan Wake takes an almost patronising amount of time to introduce its full quota of game elements. It's yet another entry in the increasingly popular Games That Think You're Stupid genre and the result is an experience that's shockingly regimented for fifty-percent of its run-time. That's almost five hours of Alan Wake's ten-hour game where you do virtually nothing beyond blinding-then-shooting sporadic, slender groups of slow-paced opponents.
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