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Important Message about the
Equifax Data Breach
As you have likely heard, the credit bureau Equifax suffered a data breach that has the potential to impact 143 million Americans. This breach occurred because of unauthorized access to Equifax's systems, and was not in any way caused by unauthorized access to any of the Credit Union's systems. While there is no way to know with certainty whether you are affected, you can take several steps to protect yourself.
- To help determine if your information may have been compromised, Equifax has established a dedicated website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com, which includes information about the breach, a search tool to determine if you may have been impacted, and the option to opt in to credit monitoring services offered by Equifax. You can also call Equifax at 866-447-7559 any day of the week, including weekends, from 4:00 am – 10:00 pm PT.
- Visit www.identitytheft.gov for resources on identity theft, freezing your credit report, and steps to take with the three different credit bureaus to dispute any unauthorized activity.
- If you experience fraud on your account, place a fraud alert with any of the three credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax, or Trans Union – to alert potential creditors and lenders to take extra steps to identify you.
- Check your credit report for suspicious activity. Get a free copy of your credit report every year at www.annualcreditreport.com. If you find any unauthorized activity, notify the related financial institution or other agency immediately.
- Consider signing up for a service that routinely monitors your credit and protects your identity. Logix offers this type of service through Merchants Information Services, which also includes assistance with recovering your identity should it be stolen.
- Finally, consider activating two services available through Online Banking to further protect your account: Multi-Factor Authentication and Customizable Text and Email Alerts. Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication and receive a passcode alert to successfully log in each time an attempt is made to access your Online Banking account.
Jesse Gomez owner of Mercado restaurants is reported to be opening a new location in Pasadena, where Seco recently closed. This was previously the location Cafe 140 South and Crocodile Cafe. Apparently the Smith brothers gave it their best shot with this location and the remodels after each opening. It is sad to see the closing of Seco, but we look forward to Mercado opening, reportedly in early 2018.
More about Jesse Gomez and Executive Chef/Partner Jose Acevedo here.
Mercado would bring a modern Mexican option to Pasadena. With several locations around Los Angeles, this location would be a great fit offering diners on South Lake another option.
140 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA
This location will offer lunch and dinner with favorites from other Mercado locations. See some of the menu items here or visit the website
South Lake has seen a rise in dining options recently, with Paul Martin's, Del Frisco, Urban Plates, and the under construction and soon to be opening Arbour Restaurant, Granville, and Nicks.
Apple iOS 11.0.1 update released Bug Fixes #ios11
This morning Apple appears to have released a patch to iOS 11 to resolve some bugs, perhaps the main one is the issue with Microsoft email services, in particular Exchange, Office 365.
Has anyone noticed and been annoyed when you launch Firefox or Chrome and a popup appears with a message that Firefox is slow, or Chrome uses battery, these may be subtle messages to some, but annoying to others.
Microsoft obviously wants users to use Edge, but this practice seems a little out of sorts. Maybe Firefox and Chrome could do the same thing when Edge is opened? But if they did, perhaps Microsoft would sue them…
Clean Made Market + Clean Food Fest / October 21 + 22 / California Market Center, Downtown LA
Tickets start at $25 | All Ages Welcome | Tickets + Info at: cleanfoodfest.com
A completely new project from the makers of the LA Food Fest and Artisanal LA. A first of its kind market, food festival and programming space filled to the brim with 150+ brands, chefs, and makers in the food + beverage, beauty + wellness, fitness, home + garden, energy + sustainability, apparel, kids + fur babies categories.
From Blaze Pizza,We encourage unconventional thinking and individual expression. To celebrate, we're hosting Noncon4mist Day on Wednesday, 10/4 with $4 pizzas after 4pm at the more than 200 locations across the country. After school or work, grab your friends and come share ideas. Because at Blaze, we want you to be you. See you soon and don't stop expressing yourself.
All U.S. Blaze Pizza locations will be participating, except restaurants in stadiums, airports, at George Mason University and Disney Springs. The Noncon4mist Day offer is not valid in Canada.
San Gabriel Valley's Largest Culinary and Music Festival
San Gabriel Valley's largest culinary community event, The Taste of South Lake. This year, Taste of South Lake, takes place Saturday, October 14 from 11am-5pm. This free, all day, family-friendly, outdoor event attracts 10,000-15,000 visitors making it one of San Gabriel Valley's premiere culinary destinations.
Taste of South Lake features restaurants and community partners showcasing an array of cuisines from around the world as well as cooking demos and a live music stage with platinum recording artists.
Savor the Taste of South Lake
San Gabriel Valley's Largest Culinary & Music Community Festival!
Pasadena, CA, September, 2017: Thousands are expected to attend The Taste of South Lake, Saturday, October 14th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, guests can enjoy cuisine from over 20 South Lake Avenue Pasadena restaurants, live cooking demos from the area's most talented chefs, music performances from internationally known bands, an interactive vendor village, beer, wine and cocktail garden and much, much more! This is a day of free fun for the entire family!
The Taste of South Lake offers guests an opportunity to sample a diverse selection of mouthwatering bites from popular South Lake Avenue restaurants located along Pasadena's Restaurant Row. From Paul Martin's American Grill, to Urban Plates and Pacific Seafood Grill, Taste of South Lake offers a variety of delicious culinary options. This free, outdoor festival features a live cooking demonstration stage with chefs such as Luisa Fabbri, owner of Contessa Foods, Ronald Russell, the renowned vegan and raw food chef, as well as Caroline Cazaumayou, owner of Califresh cuisine, teaching gourmet French classic dishes with a California twist. RG Enriquez, the renowned chef and host of Astig Vegan cooking show will also be joining us, with demonstrations of her healthy Filipino cuisine.
Guests can further enjoy live music performances from not only the best emerging bands, but also internationally known artists and bands throughout the day. The stage begins with progressive pop duo Cosmos & Creature, blending catchy pop harmonies with cinematic electronic beats, the band has been dubbed "a band on the rise" by many high profile media outlets including Billboard. Los Angeles's very own soulful singer-songwriter Katie Welch will grace the stage, followed by acclaimed indie rock band Parlours, whose songwriter Halferty channels wanderlust tension through reverb thick guitars and airy intimate melodies. Spotify viral darlings FRENSHIP will perform, and popular American synth pop band Polica, is headlining the festival at 4pm.KCRW's DJ Raul Campos is spinning throughout the day between sets.
The Taste of South Lake is a South Lake Business Association culinary celebration presented by Logix Federal Credit Union and co-sponsored by Corporate Center Pasadena. The South Lake Business Association gives special thanks to Corporate Center Pasadena, Logix Federal Credit Union, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Allied Universal, Tpumps, Pasadena Water and Power, KCRW 89.9, LA Weekly, Pasadena Outlook, Pasadena Star News, and Pasadena Weekly.
"Taste of South Lake celebrates and showcases the South Lake Avenue District while providing the ideal community building experience. The event is also our way of welcoming guests and thanking them for being patrons of the South Lake Avenue District."– Gina Tleel, Executive Director of the South Lake Business Association.
Participating restaurants & businesses include Allied Universal, Barrister Executive Suites, Contessa Collections, Corner Bakery Cafe, Dunkin', Du-Par's Restaurant & Bakery, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lightening, Logix Federal Credit Union, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pacific Seafood Grill, Paul Martin's American Grill, Paul Mitchell the School- Pasadena, San Sai Japanese Grill, SunLife Organics, Ten Thousand Villages, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Tpumps, Urban Plates, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, Williams-Sonoma, Yogurtland and more.
Date: Saturday October 14th, 11am – 5pm
Location: 251 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Admission: FREE plus FREE parking at Corporate Center Pasadena!
o 12:00PM: Cosmos and Creature – Progressive pop duo based in Los Angeles who blend catchy pop harmonies with cinematic electronic beats.
o 1:00PM: Katie Welch – A Los Angeles based singer with a unique Cinematic Pop-Soul Sound.
o 2:00PM: Parlours – Songwriter Dana Halferty channels wanderlust, tension and womanhood through reverb-thick guitars and airy, intimate melodies.
o 3:00PM: FRENSHIP – An American duo best known for their hit single "Capsize". They released their debut EP, Truce, in September 2016 via Columbia Records.
o 4:00PM: Poliça – American synth pop band praised by NPR and Rolling Stone among other high profile media outlets.
o *KCRW DJ Raul Campos spinning between sets
Cooking Demo Stage Sponsored By
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
o 12:00pm: Caroline Cazaumayou – Owner of Califrench cuisine, teaching gourmet French classic dishes with a California twist.
o 1:00pm: Luisa Fabbri – Owner of Contessa Foods. Join Luisa for an olive oil tasting the way professionals do it!
o 2:00pm: Ronald Russell – Renowned vegan and raw food chef, co-owner of celeb hangout Sun Café in Studio City.
o 3:00pm: RG Enriquez – Host of Astig Vegan Cooking Show, making healthy Filipino cuisine.
For more information, please visit www.southlakeavenue.org or call 626.792.1259.
Taste of Pasadena and SIP-tember Finale September 28, 2017
Taste of Pasadena and SIP-tember Finale at the Rose Bowl September 28, 2017, from 6pm to 9pm
Advanced ticket sales end September 26th. Please feel free to join us at the event. Charge for entry at the door is $50 per person.
Pasadena's favorite restaurants showcase their food samples. Many offer drink samples, as well.
The four finalist cocktails in the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge are available for tasting. Guests vote for their favorite. Pasadena's Favorite Cocktail 2017 is crowned at 8:45pm. Entertainment by Dance Syndicate.
All are included in the admission price.
Only 500 tickets will be sold. No long lines. No waiting. Lots of fun.
- $30 in advance
- $50 at the door. Advanced ticket sales available until September 26, 2017.
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We are saddened to report this story. We hope and pray that Mr. Rogers can beat this.
Burbank Mayor Will Rogers Announces He Has Cancer
Will Reduce His Mayoral Obligations
Burbank, Calif. (September 20, 2017) – Burbank Mayor Will Rogers stated today that he has an aggressive form of liver cancer and his doctor has ordered him to reduce his Mayoral activities in order to receive treatment and rest.
At a press conference, Mayor Rogers announced, "It is with much regret that I must step back on my activities but my primary focus right now is to get well. While I will remain Mayor, I have asked Vice-Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy to help by fulfilling some of my official responsibilities. She has graciously accepted."
Throughout his career as a journalist, while campaigning and in his capacity as a City Councilmember, Mayor Rogers has made it his highest priority to provide transparency and honesty. "I have repeatedly pledged to ensure that the community has access to the information it needs. I've tried to instill and encourage this culture throughout the city and I'm convinced this effort is succeeding."
"Today is another example of openness. While I want to protect my privacy, I also feel that our community has a right to know why they will not see me as often at ribbon cuttings and community meetings."
The entire City Council is standing by Rogers. "It is an extremely courageous act for our Mayor to share his personal challenge with all of us," stated Vice-Mayor Gabel-Luddy. "I know that I speak for the full City Council when I say that we are in complete support of his efforts and look forward to continuing our work with him. Mayor Rogers provides Burbank with outstanding service and we know the community, along with Will's friends and family, will be understanding and supportive. We wish him the best as he focuses on this challenge."
Mayor Rogers has been diagnosed with stage 4 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and non-alcoholic cirrhosis. While most forms of hepatocellular carcinoma are thought to be related to hepatitis, Mayor Rogers has not been diagnosed with this disease. In his case a transplant along with traditional forms of chemotherapy have been ruled out. He is currently participating in drug trials and immuno-therapy.
More about Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer.
More about immuno-therapy: https://www.cancer.gov/about-
Professional Medical Source: Dr. Samuel Klempner (310) 231-2167, Medical Oncology
The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute – Affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Klempner has been authorized to confirm the Mayor's status as a patient, and provide basic, generalized information about the illnesses involved. No personal information will be given.
I sure hope Starbucks offers the good samaritan customer a reward and full expenses for protecting.
How is it in this age that you can attempt to rob a business and get "hurt" and then you can sue…
If you are trying to update your Apple iOS devices, like the iPad or iPhone, get ready to experience some delays or blank screens.
The update process is slow and servers are slow to respond or unresponsive.
Around 10am PST on 9/19/17 the updates started to roll out. But as of 11AM PST there have been countless reports of trouble with downloading the update. iOS 11 as described by Apple last week is a major update filled with new features.
Are there workarounds to the download? The best workaround to download iOS 11 is to connect to a computer and download and update using iTunes.
Here's the notes on the release.
iOS 11 brings hundreds of new features to iPhone and iPad including an all new App Store, a more proactive and intelligent Siri, improvements to Camera and Photos, and augmented reality technologies to enable immersive experiences. iOS 11 is also the biggest release for iPad ever and adds powerful new multitasking features, a new Files app and more ways to use Apple Pencil.
iOS 11 brings hundreds of new features to iPhone and iPad including an all new App Store, a more proactive and intelligent Siri, improvements to Camera and Photos, and augmented reality technologies to enable immersive experiences. iOS 11 is also the biggest release for iPad ever and adds powerful new multitasking features, a new Files app and more ways to use Apple Pencil.iOS 11 brings hundreds of new features to iPhone and iPad including an all new App Store, a more proactive and intelligent Siri, improvements to Camera and Photos, and augmented reality technologies to enable immersive experiences. iOS 11 is also the biggest release for iPad ever and adds powerful new multitasking features, a new Files app and more ways to use Apple Pencil.
App Store • All-new App Store designed for discovering great apps and games everyday • New Today tab helps you discover new apps and games with stories, how-to guides, and more • New Games tab to find new games and see what's most popular with top game charts • Dedicated Apps tab with top picks, dedicated app charts, and app categories • App pages include more video previews, Editors' Choice badges, easier access to user ratings, and information about in-app purchases
Siri • New Siri voice is more natural and expressive • Translate English words and phrases into Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish (beta) • Siri suggestions based on your usage of Safari, News, Mail, and Messages • Works with notes apps to create to-do lists, notes and reminders • Works with banking apps for account transfer and balances • Works with apps that display QR codes • Hindi and Shanghainese dictation
Camera • Portrait mode now supports optical image stabilization, HDR and True Tone flash • Photos and videos will take up half the space with the new HEIF and HEVC image and video formats • Redesigned set of nine filters optimized for natural skin tones • Automatically identify and scan QR codes
Photos • Loop, Bounce, and Long Exposure Live Photo effects • Mute, trim, or choose a new key photo for Live Photos • Memory Movies automatically adapt content for portrait and landscape orientation • More than a dozen new memory types including pets, babies, weddings, and sporting events • People album is more accurate and stays up to date across devices with iCloud Photo Library • Animated GIF support
Maps • Indoor maps for major airports and shopping centers • Lane guidance and speed limit information with Turn-by-turn directions • One-handed zoom with double tap and swipe • Interact with Flyover by moving your device
Do Not Disturb while Driving • Automatically silences notifications while driving and keeps iPhone silent and display off • Optional iMessage auto reply to alert selected contacts that you're driving
New features designed for iPad • An all new Dock provides quick access to your favorite and recently used apps and can even be shown on top of active apps ◦ Dock resizes so you can add all of your favorite apps ◦ Recently used and Continuity apps are available on the right
• Enhanced Slide Over and Split View ◦ Apps can be easily started in Slide Over and Split View from the Dock ◦ Slide Over and background apps now run simultaneously ◦ Apps in Slide Over and Split View can now be placed on the left side of the screen
• Drag and drop ◦ Move text, images, and files between apps on iPad ◦ Multi-Touch to move multiple items at the same time ◦ Spring-loading to move content between apps
• Markup ◦ Markup works across documents, PDFs, webpages, photos and more ◦ Instant markup anything in iOS – just place Apple Pencil on what you want to mark ◦ Create a PDF and markup anything that can be printed
• Notes ◦ Instantly create a new note by tapping on Lock Screen with Apple Pencil ◦ Inline drawing available by simply placing Apple Pencil in body of a note ◦ Search handwritten text ◦ Document scanner autocorrects for skewing and uses image filters to remove shadows ◦ Table support to organize and display information ◦ Pin important notes to the top of the list
• Files ◦ All-new Files app to browse, search and organize files ◦ Works with iCloud Drive and 3rd party cloud file providers ◦ Recents view for quick access to recently used files across all apps and cloud services ◦ Create folders and sort files by name, date, size and tags
QuickType • Flick down on letter keys to enter numbers, symbols and punctuation marks on iPad • One-handed keyboard support on iPhone • New keyboards for Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Georgian, Irish, Kannada, Malayalam, Maori, Odia, Swahili, and Welsh • English input on the 10-key Pinyin keyboard • English input on the Japanese Romaji keyboard
HomeKit • New accessory types including AirPlay 2 speakers, sprinklers and faucets • Expanded occupancy, time and accessory based triggers • QR code and tap to pair accessory setup support
Augmented Reality • Augmented reality technologies that apps from the App Store can use to deliver content on top of real-world scenes for interactive gaming, immersive shopping experiences, industrial design and more
Machine Learning • Core machine learning technologies that apps from the App Store can use to deliver intelligent features with machine learning data processed on device for high performance and user privacy
Other features and improvements • Control Center redesign brings all controls on one page • Control Center custom controls including accessibility, guided access, magnifier, text size, screen recording and Wallet • Apple Music now helps you discover music with friends. Create a profile so friends can listen to playlists you've shared and see the music you listen to most • Apple News now includes Top Stories picked just for you, recommendations from Siri, the best videos of the day in Today View, and great stories selected by our editors in the new Spotlight tab • Automatic Setup signs you in to iCloud, Keychain, iTunes, App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime with your Apple ID • Automatic Setup restores device settings including language, region, network, keyboard preferences, places you frequently visit, how you talk to Siri, home and health data • Easily share access to your Wi-Fi networks • Storage optimization notifications and free up space in Settings for apps like Photos, Messages, and more • Emergency SOS calls emergency services based on your current location and automatically notifies emergency contacts, shares your location, and displays your Medical ID • FaceTime lets you capture Live Photos from the other person's Mac or iPhone camera • Easily check Flight status in Spotlight and Safari • Definitions, conversions and math support in Safari • Russian and English bilingual dictionary • Portuguese and English bilingual dictionary • Arabic system font support
Accessibility • VoiceOver descriptions support for images • VoiceOver tables and lists support in PDFs • Type to Siri support for basic search queries • Spoken and braille caption support for videos • Dynamic Type increases text and app UI to larger sizes • Redesigned Invert Colors make media content easier to view • Highlight Colors improvements in Speak Selection and Speak Screen • Switch Control typing can scan and type whole words at a time
iOS 11 is performance optimized for 64-bit apps. 32-bit apps will need to be updated by the app developer to work with this version of iOS.
Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas, for more information visit: <https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability> and <https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new>
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>
16th Annual Open House
We are expecting large numbers this year and parking is limited. Please consider taking public transit. The Observatories is a 10 minute walk from the Lake Metro Goldline station. There is ample free parking at the Sierra Madre Villa station. Lyft/Uber might also be a good option.
- Meet our astronomers and learn about their discoveries at the frontiers of science today
- See amazing photos from Las Campanas, Carnegie's state-of-the-art observatory in Chile
- Visit the Machine Shop to see how instruments are made for our telescopes in Chile
- Bring your questions about the Universe to the "Ask the Astronomer" table
- View the sun through a solar telescope
- Tour the historic Hale Library and learn about more than a century of pioneering achievements by Carnegie scientists
- From our archive: see a display of historical astronomical images on glass plates including a 15″ sunspot spectrum taken in 1919
- Get the latest update on the Giant Magellan Telescope —one of the most powerful next-generation telescopes.
- Enjoy ice cream, drinks and music in the beautiful outdoor courtyard.
- Make your own constellation and other fun children's astro activities.
All are welcome, NO RSVP NECESSARY!
Sunday, October 15, 2017
2:00 – 5:00pm
Annual Pasadena Police Foundation Breakfast 2017
Pasadena Police Foundation Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM (PDT)
First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena
3700 East Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM (PDT)
Annual Pasadena Police Foundation Breakfast-October 5th at 7:30am
Great opportunity to meet and greet your local law enforcement officials and hear Pasadena Chief Sanchez speak on current issues facing law enforcement. Visit https://bit.ly/2eU98Ee to support your local police department.
Join us on October 5, 2017, for the Annual Pasadena Police Foundation Breakfast emceed by Fritz Coleman. The breakfast is intended to give community members, the business community, and friends an opportunity to meet with the Chief and hear about the current goals and accomplishments of the Pasadena Police Department. It is also an opportunity to see firsthand how the Pasadena Police Foundation supports our local police department. This year we will also be honoring Officer Darrin Craddolph as Officer of the Year.
Live Auction Items:
- Lunch with canine and his/her officer
- Helicopter ride in a Pasadena Police helicopter
- Catered jailhouse dinner and tour with the Chief and Mrs. Sanchez
Opportunity Drawing:
- $250 cash prize
- $100 cash prize
Saturday – October 14, 2017
Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics
8:00 – 9:00 AM Coffee & Networking
9:00 – 11:15 AM Program
11:15 AM Networking, Continued
Almost daily, the media report incidents of malicious interference with computer systems, ranging from simple pranks, stealing personal data, industrial espionage, ransomware, and corrupting databases, all the way to disabling major utilities. There is clear demand for technologies that help detect, block, and recover from the effects all sorts of attacks. The October 2017 session of the Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum will be devoted to identifying entrepreneurial opportunities for providing tools to combat cyber threats. We will focus on market segments, what it takes to establish credibility as a small company, and what types of strategic alliances with larger companies can be used to overcome the challenges of starting and operating an emerging company capable of developing and selling leading edge security technology to large and potentially very conservative customers.
Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Stan Stahl, president of Citadel Information Group and SecureTheVillage. Dr. Stahl's cybersecurity career extends from his in-the-trenches security engineering work nearly 40 years ago to protect our nuclear missile arsenal to his community leadership today creating cybersecurity culture. Dr. Stahl will give us an overview of cybersecurity from the perspective of the need different classes of buyers have for new cybersecurity products and services. After his talk, we will turn to a panel of entrepreneurs in this burgeoning field who will report their varying experiences and approaches to financing, developing and selling cybersecurity products.
Keynote Speaker
Stan Stahl, Ph.D.
Citadel Information Group and SecureTheVillage
Ira Moskatel
Arnold & Porter Kay Scholer LLP
Stan Tomsic
Managing Director
Magna Point Group
Shaun P. Lee
Patent Attorney
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, LLP
General Admission
Advance Registration (General): $30.00 prior to October 8th*
*Please Note: Registration increases to $35.00 week of event;
Registration at the door is $40.00 on a space-available basis.
Advance Registration (Students): $15.00
Registration at door: $25.00
Caltech Students are admitted free
*Note: All Students must show current valid ID or will be charged full price at door.
Free Parking Underground: Right turn at signal on east side of Cahill (turn right at tennis courts); parking lot entrance 75 yards on right.
Bring plenty of business cards for networking!
Drop one in the "networking list" basket at registration to be included in list distributed after the program.
To register, visit
What Should You Do After Equifax Breach Hack of 2017
Equifax has established a dedicated website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com, to help consumers determine if their information has been potentially impacted and to sign up for credit file monitoring and identity theft protection. The offering, called TrustedID Premier, includes 3-Bureau credit monitoring of Equifax, Experian and TransUnion credit reports; copies of Equifax credit reports; the ability to lock and unlock Equifax credit reports; identity theft insurance; and Internet scanning for Social Security numbers – all complimentary to U.S. consumers for one year. The website also provides additional information on steps consumers can take to protect their personal information. Equifax recommends that consumers with additional questions visit www.equifaxsecurity2017.com or contact a dedicated call center at 866-447-7559 (Click here for an important update on call times due to Hurricane Irma), which the company set up to assist consumers. The call center is open every day (including weekends) from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Eastern time.
In addition to the website, Equifax will send direct mail notices to consumers whose credit card numbers or dispute documents with personal identifying information were impacted. Equifax also is in the process of contacting U.S. state and federal regulators and has sent written notifications to all U.S. state attorneys general, which includes Equifax contact information for regulator inquiries.
Link to check if your information has been breached
Special Event: Bach's Coffee Cantata at Jones Coffee Roasters (Pasadena)
In this pre-season fundraiser, Salastina teams up with Jones Coffee Roasters and a fantastic roster of musicians to present Bach's comic operatic masterpiece about addiction to coffee (in English). Mireya and Larry Jones will talk about the history of coffee during Bach's time, and a barista will be present – coffee drinks included!
JS Bach: Coffee Cantata, BWV 211 (Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht)
Indre Viskontas, soprano
Thomas Segen, tenor
Scott Graff, bass
Kevin Kumar and Maia Jasper White, violins and co-directors
Luke Maurer, viola
Yoshika Masuda, cello
Benjamin Smolen, flute
Duane Funderburk, harpsichord


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The Bastide des Costes nestled in the heart of an olive grove, on hills of the village of Callas, in the Var.Offers you rentals throughout the year in a typically Provençale atmosphere and surroundings.
Geolocalisation (GoogleMap)
This country house of 140m² ( 460sqft) is equiped with all mod cons and a private pool , offers you the independance to explore the regions cultural and touristic sites, such as the beaches of the côte dazur (Saint Raphaël, Sainte Maxime, Saint Tropez), and also the traditional "Back country" of Provence including the famous Gorges du Verdon (Grand Canyon).
Located close to the Provençal village of Callas (2km), your dream rental in the Var, will allow you to appreciate far from the madding crowds, the attractions of the côte d'azur.
In an Olive grove of 4400m² (15000 sqft), with panoramic uninterupted views , you will be able to take full advantage of the secure private pool(7.5m x 4.5m) and the outside facilities( sun loungers, chairs tables, table tennis table )
Within half an hour of the world famous seaside resorts of
Nice, Cannes, Sainte Maxime and Saint Tropez
and closer still the traditional small villages in the hills.
Take advantage and visit the provençal villages Callas, Tourtour, l'Abbaye du Thoronet, vineyards of Côtes de Provence, the Gorges du Verdon, Moustier Sainte Marie... All of these within a half hour drive of the Bastide.
Arranged and decorated with taste, and offering all the home comforts our holiday Gîte in the Var can comfortably accommodate up to 8 persons in its natural and authentic environment far from the madding crowds.
-- © villavacancesvar.com 2009 / 2010 -- 83830 Callas --
-- Crédit photos: Denis Jolivet -- Référencé par: trans-draguignan-services.com --

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There are many ways that you can become involved to "Build Hope" with Medina County Habitat:
Volunteer at a Build Site Volunteer at the ReStore Other Volunteer Opportunities
Become a volunteer 18 Years and older (16 and 17 year olds with parent)
Volunteers are needed for all phases of construction. To volunteer on a build site please do the following:
- Click here to access the calendar of available opportunities and register for a work day.
Consider sponsoring a house
A business or individual can sponsor an entire house or major portions of one.
Donate land. Do you have a building lot?
We are in need of buildable lots with city water and sewer within Medina County. If you are aware of any that can be donated or that are available at a reasonable price please let us know. The gifting of land can be very beneficial to Habitat and the donor.
Tax-deductible contributions can be made to:
Habitat for Humanity of Medina County
620 E Smith Road, E-6A
Medina, Ohio 44256


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Small Cretan Green Olives
The Greek word for olives is elies, pronounced el-YES. The Romans romanized the word, calling them olivas, which is where the English word is directly derived. The English word "oil," comes from the word, "olive." Olives are considered a fruit of a tree.
Cretan Greek olives are called elitses, meaning tiny olives. The formal name is koroneiki.
Crete is famous for these tiny olives, which are also cultivated in Messinia, on the Grecian Peloponnese peninsula, and Zakynthos, a Greek Island. Despite their size, they are packed with oil and are the source of some of the world's best olive oil. When green, small quantities are harvested as table olives.
When black and ripe (December, January, and sometimes February) they are almost exclusively harvested for the production of olive oil. Most of the table olives are consumed in Greece, never reaching western markets, and the olive oil, famous the world over, is consumed in Greece and exported.
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Halkithiki Green Olives
Halkidiki olives are large, oval pale green Greek olives commonly harvested while still young in October. Since they are so large, they are often referred to as the "donkey olive." Their large size enables easy stuffing. Common stuffings include dried tomatoes, blue cheese, and almonds.
These olives are usually processed through brine curing which gives the olives a firmer meat texture. The olive has a soft flavor with a little tartness and a note of pepper.
Often referred to as Chalkidiki, the Halkidiki Olives grows exclusively in Greece in the Halkidiki region which is adjacent to Mount Athos.
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Nafplion Green Olives
Nafplion green olives grow in the valley of Argos in the Eastern Peloponnese peninsula. These olives are rarely known outside of Greece. They are a small, light green olive, usually brined. These little gems have a consistent, firm, crunchy texture—slightly nutty, slightly smoky. Nafplion olives are harvested at the beginning of the season in October. These are best served as a table olive, sprinkled with olive oil, lemon juice, and a sprig of fresh dill.
04 of 07
Kalamata Red Olives
Kalamata olives are normally picked when they are fully ripened in December. Kalamatas can be picked earlier, in November. When they are picked early and not fully ripened they are known as "pink" olives for their lighter appearance.Continue to 5 of 7 below.
05 of 07
Plum Olives
These are large olives harvested in November. Plum olives are usually fermented or baked. The plum olive is considered a revival of an ancient Greek variety of olives.
The cultivation is made with organic methods with respect to the environment with the old, traditional way. To ferment the plum olive fruit, it is left in water with salt. In time, the olive can ferment without any chemical additives.
06 of 07
Kalamata Black Olives
Probably the most well-known Greek olive, black or deep purple Kalamata olives are harvested in December when fully ripened in the valley of Messina, near the town of Kalamata. The best Kalamata olives are sliced then cured in a red-wine vinegar brine. Perhaps the most well-known of Greek olives, the olive has tight, snappy, shiny skin, and a distinctive almond shape. Kalamatas are served well as a tapenade spread or as an ingredient in a Greek salad.
07 of 07
Throubes or Wrinkled Black Olives
In Greek, wrinkled black olives are the throubes variety. Unlike olives that shrivel up after curing, these are fully mature olives that are not picked. They ripen and shrivel on the tree. Nets are placed under the trees and the olives are caught in the nets when fully ripe. Wrinkling is their natural state. They are the only olives that can be eaten directly from the tree. Also, these olives can be dry cured for commercial use. They are meaty with a strong olive taste and are not used to make olive oil.
Most throubes come from the Greek island of Thassos. Favorite ways to serve them are with patatosalata (Greek potato salad), or drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano.


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For those who want a privacy fence but don't want their yard to become part of a neighborhood "cookie-cutter" look, there is the vertical louvered privacy fence. The main difference between this type of fence and others is the way the pickets are installed. They require top and bottom horizontal lumber to which the vertical pieces are secured. The rest of the fence installation is the same.
Set the fence of the table saw at 4 11/16 inches. Rip (cut with the grain of the wood) enough of the 1-by-6-inch lumber to form the frames for the louver panels. Each frame includes two sides that fit between a top and bottom piece. A panel encompasses the framed louvers that go between the fence posts.
Set the electric miter saw at a 45-degree angle. Cut one of the pieces from Step 1 on a 45-degree angle from the corner out.
Measure and cut the top and bottom pieces of the frame to the needed length. For example, if the space between the posts is 8 feet, cut the top and bottom pieces at 8 feet.
Step 4
Cut the vertical louvers from the 1-by-6 material 5 1/2 inches shorter than the posts. This means if the post is 96 inches above the ground, the length of the louvers needs to be 90 1/2 inches. Cut the sides for the frame material in Step 1 the same length as the louvers.
Place the triangle cut in Step 2 flat on the bottom of the frame and against one of the sides. Place the first louver against the triangle and secure it through the top and bottom pieces with 1 1/4-inch deck screws, then remove the triangle.
Place the 1-by-2-by-8-inch lumber on its edge and against the secured louver. Set another louver against it and secure it through the bottom piece with the 1 1/4-inch deck screws. Repeat this until the panels are made. Panels should not exceed 8 feet in length.
Step 7
Drive a 2-foot stake into the ground at the starting point of the vertical louvered privacy fence. Tie the heavy string to it and walk the desired length of the fence. Stop at the corners to drive another stake, wrap the string around it and continue to lay out the perimeter of the fence.
Step 8
Drive a stake in the ground everywhere a fence post needs to be installed. It is recommended that they be kept within 8 feet of each other.
Step 9
Dig the post holes 24 inches deep. Mix the concrete and use at least one bag per post. Place the carpenter's level on the post to be certain it is plumb.
Step 10
Secure a 2-by-4 to the posts and to a stake in the ground to hold them plumb until the concrete sets. After the concrete is set, remove the supports holding the posts.
Step 11
Place a 4-by-4-by-4-inch block at the base of the posts for the vertical louver panels to rest on. Secure the panels to the posts through the frame with the 1 1/4-inch deck screws.


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Features February 2018 Issue
Metabolic Syndrome Is a Call to Action You Should Take Seriously
Take the signs as a wake-up call to make changes that will lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Maybe your belt has gotten tighter, or your pants are snug around the waist. Then you learn your blood pressure is up, your blood sugar level has risen or your blood lipid levels are out of whack. Should you be worried? Absolutely, says Cleveland Clinic endocrinologist Betul Hatipoglu, MD. This cluster of findings is called metabolic syndrome, and if left unchecked, leads to trouble.


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Who Exactly is Adriana Kraft?
To start with, "I" am actually "we" – my husband and I co-write erotic romance under our pen name, Adriana Kraft. So when you see me out and about on the web using what looks like the "Royal We," I'm not being regal, I'm just owning our combined reality!
We see ourselves as niche authors, so today I thought I'd share with you how we define our own special corner of the erotic romance world. Here are the SEO tags we most identify with:
Erotic Needs no introduction, defines everything we write. Explicit sex scenes created to evoke arousal and enjoyment.
Romance Happy endings, always. Satisfying, never tragic, always upbeat at the end. The erotic scenes are not gratuitous but always part of a story that leads somewhere. It may be happy-for-now, but the reader will be pleased the characters got it together.
Boomers Many of our characters are Baby Boomers. We don't limit ourselves to this age range, but since we claim it as our own, we write stories that celebrate sex and vibrant living across the age spectrum.
Couples We are a married couple, and we write for couples (married or otherwise, straight or LGBT). We craft scenes that appeal to both genders, scenes that invite fantasizing, scenes that can be part of foreplay, scenes that lead to one of our favorite lines from a reviewer of Colors of the Night, our very first published book: "the reader will no doubt want either a partner or a bucket of toys close at hand."
Bisexual Heroines for lots of reasons. Because both of us enjoy reading and writing scenes involving two (or more) women together. Because there's evidence that as we age, we become more sexually fluid. Because for some couples, if she wants him to read erotic romance together in bed, reading about two women may help entice him into the story. Because it's fun.
Swingers Because the fantasy of ménage is so tantalizing. Because swinging offers so many opportunities for decadent lovemaking, for taking turns being the sole focus of two, three or more other people, for sharing pleasure, enjoying voyeurism, giving one's partner a special gift. Check out our Swinging Games series at Extasy for a peek at how one Baby Boomer couple heats up their sex life!
Polyamory Sometimes, as in swinging, ménage is about recreational sex, but sometimes it's about three or more persons falling in love, sorting out the intricacies of the relationship combinations, and making long term commitments. We write a world where such dreams can come true. You can check out our Christmas Story, Santa's Boss, for a three-way happy ending!
Sexual Freedom We're not fond of the term "promiscuous" and prefer to champion consensual freedom of sexual expression as a healthy approach to sexuality. We know this requires deep trust and open, honest communication, especially when sexual freedom takes place within the context of committed relationships.
Our most recent release at Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, Ripening Passion, fits most of these tags. Here's the blurb and a SFW excerpt. If you'd like a little more spice, another excerpt is available HERE.
Claire Johnson's dedication to sex—the cornerstone of her career—led her to found the Center for Sexuality and Sex Practices. Now in her fifties, she knows the Center must keep pace with the rapidly growing Baby Boomer market, so she agrees to go back on camera for a series on sex and aging. But work with her nemesis?
Former English Professor Max Wilson has championed the cause of the Center ever since his deceased wife sought the Center's help to rekindle the nearly extinguished sexual flames of their relationship. He loves working on camera and welcomes the challenge to perform with the svelte but feisty temptress.
Sparks fly immediately on and off camera. Can either Claire or Max transform those sparks into a fire of sexual desire for their viewers? And if they succeed, what will happen when the movie's over?
EXCERPT: Let's drop in on Max and Claire near the beginning. They've been sent to a conference on sex and aging in Monterey. It's evening, and there's a sunset on the beach…
"Can we walk a little?" Claire grabbed Max's hand as if it was the most natural thing to do.
They carried their shoes and strolled across the wet, firm sand. Only the sounds of gulls calling and the light slapping of the waves filled their ears.
Her fingers strangely warmed his. Did his warm hers?
Thanks for stopping by ~ and please leave a comment. We'd love to know if your niche fits our niche!
Where to find Adriana Kraft
Website: http://www.adrianakraft.com/
FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/people/Adriana-Kraft/100001944980679
Twitter http://twitter.com/AdrianaKraft
Adriana's Author Pages at Amazon.com and All Romance Ebooks


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The goal of the project is the development of an overall strategy for reduction of turbidity/TSS, with sets of sediment reduction initiatives and actions for various sources, to address the Minnesota River Turbidity TMDL and the South Metro Mississippi River TSS TMDL.
The overall goal of this project is to perform water quality monitoring duties to accomplish MPCA's SWAG monitoring efforts at the four sites listed in Section IV of this application for the Middle Minnesota River stream sites selected in Renville, Redwood and Brown counties and allow for the assessment of aquatic life and aquatic recreation use for those reaches of the minor streams.
South Central Technical Service Area (SCTSA) will use this Clean Water Fund grant to provide Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other local organizations in its eleven-county area with a Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician to assist in using available GIS information to target specific locations where Best Management Practices (BMPs) can be installed to help improve water quality.
This project will support a civic engagement cohort that will be offered in southwest Minnesota to foster partnering and build capacity of local government, organizations, and residents for effective civic engagement in water protection and restoration. This project will also build networks and the skill set of local resource professionals to do effective civic engagement work for water restoration and protection. The cohort will be administered through the Minnesota River Board (MRB), established in 1995 with a goal of focusing water management efforts on the local level.
This project will complete spatial and temporal revisions , recalibration and validation of 7 watershed HSPF models. These fully functioning calibrated validated executable models will simulate hydrology, sediment (sand, silt, and clay), temperature, phosphorus, nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and algae at the 12-digit HUC subbasin scale (or finer).
This project will continue the offering of low-interest loans to citizens, some of whom may not be able to acquire funding otherwise, for upgrading 50 septic systems to ensure compliance with state rules. Grant funds will be used to administer the low-interest loan program.
The Drinking Water Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) program identifies environmental contaminants for which current health-based standards currently do not exist or need to be updated, investigate the potential for human exposure to these chemicals, and develop guidance values for drinking water. Contaminants evaluated by CEC staff include contaminants that have been released or detected in Minnesota waters (surface water and groundwater) or that have the potential to migrate to or be detected in Minnesota waters.
This project will gather watershed data necessary for the development of a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) report to maintain and improve water quality for the Hawk Creek Watershed.
This project will complete spatial and temporal revisions of 6 Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) models, the recalibration and validation of 7 watershed HSPF models, and the revision of the drainage network and point source representation of the Pomme de Terre HSPF model.
The Minnesota River Basin Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) models simulate sediment erosion and transport, however these models periodically need to be adjusted to be consistent with the most recent sources of information regarding sediment distribution and loading rates. The goal of this project is to refine the sediment source partitioning and simulation in the Minnesota River basin using all relevant available sources of information.
The Minnesota River Basin Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) models, which simulate flow and pollutant transport, need to be refined to be consistent with the most recent external sources of land use, hydrologic response, and surface flow attributions. The primary goal of this work is to refine the hydrologic calibration in the Minnesota River basin.
The goal of this project is to finalize the Lake Pepin Watershed phosphorus total maximum daily load (TMDL) report by using the existing information and documentation prepared under previous contracts to prepare one TMDL report that addresses the impairments on the mainstem of the Mississippi River. Information developed to date for draft TMDLs on the Minnesota River mainstem will be documented for later use by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
This project will support water quality monitoring and data analysis in the Red River Basin. The monitoring will assist in providing water chemistry data needed to calculate annual pollutant loads for the Major Watershed Load Monitoring Program (MWLMP) and provide short term data sets of select parameters to other MPCA programs.
The primary goal of this project is to develop a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) lead comprehensive Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) report to be used on the local level. Achieving this goal will require sound working relationships between local units of government, citizens, and state government. The Lakes Engagement Team will gather input from these groups and contribute towards the creation of a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) report that can be utilized by local decision-makers.
This project addresses twelve lakes that have aquatic recreation impairments as identified by eutrophication indicators and 53 impairments on 45 stream reaches in the Minnesota River Mankato and Watonwan River watersheds. The project will develop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) addressing impaired lakes and streams in the Minnesota River–Mankato and Watonwan River watersheds. A TMDL establishes the maximum amount of a pollutant allowed in a waterbody and serves as the starting point or planning tool for restoring water quality.
The goal of this project is to extend existing Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) models through 2017 for the following major watersheds: Redwood, Cottonwood, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Pomme de Terre, Minnesota River-Headwaters, and Lac Qui Parle watersheds.
This project addresses five reaches of the Minnesota River that have aquatic recreation impairments as identified by high concentrations of E. coli. The project will describe the water quality impairments, complete pollutant source assessments, establish loading capacities and allocations for the impairments, and develop implementation strategies.
This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, and fieldwork expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities within the described priority watersheds.
Lake Monitoring: Lakes are monitored for nutrients, clarity and other information to provide the data needed to assess the aquatic recreation use support.
This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, fieldwork, data management, and interpretation expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities.The ambient groundwater monitoring network describes the current condition and trends in Minnesota's groundwater quality.
This grant will allow Nicollet SWCD and partners the means to establish local and regional volunteer monitors for this and future monitoring activities in the Middle Minnesota River Watershed Basin. It also enhances past water quality studies by providing present data for water quality assessment in the Seven Mile Creek Watershed, which has and is receiving support by numerous entities to increase the water quality of that watershed.
The goal of this project is to refine the nutrient and algae simulation in the Minnesota River basin using all relevant available sources of information. The outcome of this work order is a revised Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed model application for the Minnesota River basin that correctly represents nutrient sources and algae.
This project will collect real-time parameter data for specific conductance, water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and stream flow at the United States geological Survey (USGS) gaging stations located at Fargo, ND and Grand Forks, ND on the Red River of the North; and publish the data both on the USGS NWIS website and in the USGS Annual Report.
This project will support water quality monitoring and data analysis in nine major watersheds (8-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes) of the Lower Red River Basin. The monitoring will assist in providing water chemistry data needed to calculate annual pollutant loads for the Major Watershed Load Monitoring Program (MWLMP) and provide short term data sets of select parameters to other MPCA programs.
The Red Lake Watershed District will create an inspection database for 103E ditches under their drainage authority. The district will acquire a database software solution to conduct field inspections and to track ditch maintenance projects and use the software to facilitate compliance with state statutes. The project will also develop a process for completing the annual inspection and reporting requirements under Statue 103E.
The purpose of this project is to improve understanding of primary productivity in the Red River and the diversity and population structure of the algal communities occurring along the river system. This will be accomplished through taxonomic identification of periphyton and phytoplankton assemblages necessary for characterizing responses to nutrient gradients along the Red River of the North.
This project will develop an effective transferable model to engage and educate watershed residents, stakeholders and others to better understand and protect watershed ecostystems through environmental monitoring, training, and formal and informal education programs in their local watershed. The project will build on the foundation of the existing Red River Basin River Watch program by strengthening three main activity areas: 1) curriculum integration and teacher training, 2) youth leadership and civic engagement, and 3) applied research collaboration and watershed science skills building.
This project will monitor nine locations in the major watersheds (8-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes) of the Lower Red River Basin. The stream outlet monitoring will provide the water chemistry data needed to calculate annual pollutant loads. Staff from the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will conduct the sampling, initially manage the data and provide the data to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for load calculations and import into the STORET data system.
MN Legislative Clean Water Fund funding to engage citizens in local watershed monitoring, work with regional partners to promote understanding and protection of watersheds, and organize and facilitate gathering of scientific data all for the benefit of water quality in the Red River Basin.
The Seven Mile Creek Condition Monitoring project will maintain and build on the continuous flow and water quality data base at three stream sites and one county tile in the Seven Mile Creek watershed through the collection of approximately eighty five water samples per monitoring season in preparation for the Middle Minnesota Intensive Watershed Monitoring scheduled to begin in 2013.
A partnership of local agencies and organizations will monitor water quality at eighteen carefully chosen sites within the Red Lake River and Grand Marais Creek watersheds. Fourteen monitoring sites have been chosen within the Red Lake River watershed. Four sites have been chosen in the Grand Marais Creek watershed. Each of these sites will provide a representative assessment of the water quality conditions within one or more minor subwatersheds at the 12-digit hydrologic unit code (HUC12) level.


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Honorary India Coordinator, German Startups Association
Before joining an Indian Family Office in 2013 and serving as a board member of several startups based in India and Singapore, Angela spent seven years of her professional life working with KPMG (M&A Tax). Her recent track record of over four years, working with several startups, is what inspired her to start WunderNova, a Networking Club for entrepreneurs. In addition, she works with the German Startup Association on building a bridge between the German and Indian startup ecosystems (GINSEP).


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Studio Erbo Comics & Publishing
Studio Erbo is a publishing conglomerate, creating anything from books and comic books, to illustration and video productions.
In 2015 Studio Erbo crowdfunded a series of books called "Defective Comics." Indiecomix.net declared, "Defective Comics reminds us that there is more than one way to tell a superhero story and sometimes heroes are just plain weird."
2016 brought us the novel, "Blister: A Punk Rock Memoir." The story has been described as "At times it's an accurate portrayal of living as a teen in the 90's, at other times it's an outrageous comedy that's filled with awesome one liners (if this was a movie everyone would be quoting it ad nauseam)."
Also in 2016 the anthology series, Rejected Hammer Thesis, joined the fray with issue #3. Featuring stories from a variety of artists and writers, Rejected Hammer Thesis acts as a graphic mixtape. The anthology reaches into any genre, and is perfect for a reader who is seeking a blast of of originality and exceptional creativity.
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- Location: Herring Creek Road, Stanislaus National Forest, Strawberry, California
- Distance: 3.3 miles (out and back)
- Ascent: 521 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
The last of our big hikes from my New Years trip to my cabin in the mountains (see hike #1 and hike #2 respectively), this started out a bit eventfully — we initially drove up the mountain to see where the road closed (which turned out to be kind of lame and boring, thought there would be more to see), we then drove down to where we initially wanted to hike, and turns out the entire area was taken over by a sledding hill with no real way of getting to the hiking trail (not to mention we were wearing hiking clothes, not snow boots.)
It was getting late and I was worried about getting home before dark, and turns out I shouldn't have worried at all — we found another hike (really, a fire road where people go four-wheeling, but I'll take it), and it turned out to be super lovely, especially with the sunset.
See what I mean about the fire roads? But my trusty doggie companion never minds it (I do though, trails are best, but again, you take what hikes you can get sometimes.)
There were still some patches of snow up here, but only on the shady side of the mountain.
Unfortunately logging does happen open up here, but they do leave some trees so you get some nice sections like these where the trees are like giants standing around you.
A stool? Okay…
My friend and the trusty doggies.
And the sunset started peaking over the hill…
…casting gorgeous red light over the forest.
Man, am I glad we found this hike. Simply magical at the end.


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Smart Winter Preparation With Proper Heating Maintenance
Having in laws over this winter? Remember to make sure your heating maintenance is done properly.
The holidays are a great time to play host and friends and family over. This is all the more reason you need to be more conscious of all the things that might potentially go wrong. A good host would make sure there's enough blankets, pillows, and accommodation for all. You also need be sure that there's enough turkey and festive drinks to go around and that the tree is kept fresh.
Did you ever stop to worry about your home furnace and heater system breaking down, leaving your guests cold and wanting to go home? Avoid the paranoia and get your heating and ac repair in Fresno done by Marthedal Solar, Air & Heating. We service nearby neighborhoods as well, which includes Malaga heating.
We are a reliable heating and air conditioning service company ready to assist at a moment's notice. We are a team of experienced HVAC technicians licensed to handle all manner of home comfort systems in the Fresno Valley. If and when your system does fall into disrepair, you can call us at anytime and we'll be there to help. We also provide air conditioning service in Fresno.
How To Avoid Emergency Heating Service Call
But you can avoid this emergency call by making sure to get routine maintenance and service. In addition to the standard seasonal tune up that we offer, here are some other things that you can do to increase the efficiency of your home comfort system.
Turning off the thermostat – many households will turn off their thermostats, thinking that warm blankets will keep them warm through the night. The assumption is that you're saving energy. But in reality, your entire system will be working at full capacity in the morning to bring your home's indoor temperature back to a reasonable level. This actually consumes more energy than leaving the thermostat on overnight. Keep your heater on and try to keep your temperature as consistent as you can.
Smart thermostats during the day – as the temperature heats up during the day and the sun shines through the windows, it's wise to give your furnace a break, especially if the temperature outside is warm. Smart thermostats give you the utmost control of your home heater. Straight from your computer or smartphone, you can control the temperature of your home to whatever suits your needs.
Do not block the sun – in rooms with windows, you want to make sure that the sun gets in so you can warm the room without paying for heating. You'll want to make sure all curtains are open, the windows are clean, and that all south facing windows are left uncovered.
Form a partnership with a trusted heating contractor to stay warm and comfortable throughout winter, and avoid unexpected unit breakdowns and malfunctions. Be prepared through routine maintenance and tune up. Call us today!


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Crowns and bridges are fixed dental prosthetics that are cemented onto your teeth to recreate the function, feel and shape of your natural teeth
Missing or damaged teeth can not only take a toll on your aesthetic appearance, they can also cause physical discomfort and hinder your speaking and chewing abilities.
If your tooth is missing, broken or damaged due to injury or oral health concerns, patients have several options to replace missing teeth.
Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns are often used if there has been extensive structural damage to your tooth, your tooth has had root canal treatment or as the final restoration following the placement of a dental implant.
How does a dental crown work?
Dental crowns fully encase a tooth; this is why they are often referred to as a cap for the tooth. Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain with a gold base or gold alone.
Crowns are constructed following a detailed preparation and impression taking process.
- The information and moulds taken at your appointment will be sent to our dental technician who will carefully and precisely fabricate your crown
- Approximately two weeks later, your custom-made crown will be fitted and you will be able to function as you would normally
Surprisingly, your crown needs no extra attention, just your normal daily oral care routine.
Dental Bridge
If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge may be the best tooth replacement option. This treatment utilises the adjacent teeth as supports for false teeth, which fill the space.
How does a dental bridge work?
Dental bridges are an excellent way to improve the appearance of your smile whilst restoring function.
A dental bridge is used to span the gap in the mouth where one or more teeth are missing. A crown is set on each end of the bridge and connects to the teeth on both sides of the space that needs to be filled. A false tooth (or set of teeth) will connect both crowns and fills this spot where the natural teeth are missing.
Inlays and onlays
Restoring your tooth to its original strength and function can be done with the use of an inlay or an onlay. These excellent options offer an ideal way to treat teeth that have a moderate to high level of decay or breakage.
Substantially stronger than a direct filling, inlays and onlays can be the best option in many restorative situations.
What does an inlay and onlay do?
An inlay covers only one or two surfaces of the tooth and is used to restore a tooth with small areas of decay or breakage. An onlay actually covers one or more of the chewing surfaces of the tooth. It can offer greater protection for cracked or decayed teeth.
Inlays and onlays are incredibly strong due to the fact that they are made from high quality restorative materials. They can be fabricated from gold or tooth coloured porcelain depending on the stresses placed on the tooth.
This type of restorative option is carefully fabricated by our dental technician and is custom-made from detailed impressions. This ensures the fit and colour shade is exact thereby protecting the tooth from further breakage. It also minimises the risk of future decay from occurring under the restoration as well as blending seamlessly with your surrounding natural teeth.
Inlays and onlays are a great long-term option to restore a tooth to full function.
What are my restorations made of?
We use a range of materials including porcelain and gold. Gold alloy offers a great long-term restorative solution, are strong and highly resistant to fracture and wear.
Gold is very versatile in its application, which allows us to remove the least amount of healthy tooth structure when preparing the tooth for the restoration. Gold alloys are also gentle to opposing teeth.
Why is gold alloy good for restorations?
Gold has very similar characteristics to that of natural teeth in wear and flexibility with relation to expansion and contraction when eating or drinking hot and cold foods and drinks, making it a better choice than amalgam.
Gold is hypoallergenic, making it the perfect option for people who are sensitive to some materials.
As gold is not as appealing for some people as tooth coloured restorations, they are mainly placed on molars and teeth towards the back of the mouth. However some people choose to have teeth towards the front restored with gold.
Crowns and bridges at All About Teeth Townsville
Depending on the area for restoration, we will explain the different materials available and the benefits they can offer. Our goal is to offer the most appropriate long-term treatment option so that your health and function is maintained.
For all our patients, we accept cash, cheque, Eftpos and all major credit cards. We also have an integrated HICAPS machine which means you get your private health fund rebates back quickly and easily.
For more information on our restoration techniques or to book in a consultation, contact the team at All About Teeth Townsville today.


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Cognitive Research
All projects that we undertake have one thing in common: they involve figuring out how a set of individuals thinks about a product or service. Many times, this entails a thorough understanding of how customers decide whether or not to buy their product.
How It Works
No two projects are the same. Cognitivity designs and executes custom research, tailored specifically to your research questions or strategic goals. The research process, though, tends to take a common form.
"The How" - So many research methods (and research providers…) focus on "the what." WHAT does your customer say about you? WHAT does your customer think of your product? WHAT are your competitors doing? At Cognitivity, we focus on "the how."


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"Please don't confuse me with jerking off."
Hope you guys like trailers, 'cause Brandon, Liz, Harrison and Tom are here to talk about a bunch of movies that aren't even close to coming out yet. The Emoji Movie! Sausage Party! S.C.O.O.B.! Rogue One! Doctor Strange! Fantastic Beasts! A rather whitewashed Ghost in the Shell! Et cetera! Then, after the break, the gang talks about the Ratchet & Clank movie/game, Star Fox Zero, Miitomo and more. Plus: a return to listener emails!


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Moisture & Aeration
A balance of air and water must be maintained for rapid decomposition to take place.
- Too much air circulating in the pile can make the pile too dry for bacteria and other decomposers to function. Inadequate moisture is the most common problem limiting backyard compost piles.
- If the pile is too wet, anaerobic bacteria, which thrive in the absence of air, can take over the pile. Anaerobic decomposition is slow, produces an odor similar to rotten eggs and by-products that are toxic to plants. Compost piles can also become anaerobic due to the settling of materials during decomposition, which prevents air flow. This is a common problem with composting grass clippings.
The optimal moisture level for composting is 40 to 60 percent - about as moist as a wrung-out sponge. This level of moisture provides organisms a thin film of water on materials, while still allowing air into pore spaces.
- If a pile is too wet or compacted, it should be turned (pulled apart and restacked) or "fluffed" with a garden fork, to allow air back into the pile. Mixing in coarse materials, such as leaves, also helps to aerate compost piles.
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WORCESTER, MA -- Pine Manor fell in consecutive games at Becker Tuesday night, 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-9) in non-conference volleyball play at Leicester Gymnasium.
Sophomore Jen Gross led the Gators with six kills, two aces and a pair of blocks. Freshman Alie Johnston added two blocks of her own to go along with a team-high seven set assists.
With the loss, Pine Manor drops to 1-13. The Gators remain in non-conference play, taking on Eastern Nazarine on Thursday night at 7 at Pine Manor Gymnasium.
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Pre-Gamin': Cubs v. Marlins (6:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
The Cubs will look to pick up their third win in a row, and it might require yet another great outing from Kyle Hendricks, whose had a few in a row now. I say that because the Cubs are facing a lefty who has been deceptively good this year (Brad Hand) with a lineup limited by a bum Jorge Soler ankle and a rough bench.
Even against a weak Marlins team, winning tonight would kinda feel like stealing one.
Working in the Cubs' favor is the fact that Hand is still transitioning to the rotation out of the bullpen due to injuries, and maybe won't be able to go too deep even if he is effective.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (27-22) at Miami Marlins (20-32), 6:10 CT on CSN and on MLB.tv.
Game Thread and Series Preview
Your game thread is down there in the comments, so have fun.
The Series Preview lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Kyle Hendricks (3.76 ERA, 3.63 FIP, 3.76 xFIP; 3.73 K/BB)
Brad Hand (4.50 ERA, 2.31 FIP, 3.42 xFIP; 3.33 K/BB)
Miami Marlins Lineup
1. Dee Gordon, 2B
2. Martin Prado, 3B
3. Giancarlo Stanton, RF
4. Justin Bour, 1B
5. Marcell Ozuna, CF
6. Christian Yelich, LF
7. J.T. Realmuto, C
8. Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
9. Brad Hand, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Dexter Fowler, CF
2. Kris Bryant, LF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Junior Lake, RF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Addison Russell, 2B
7. David Ross, C
8. Kyle Hendricks, P
9. Jonathan Herrera, 3B


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Differentials and Axles Information
A differential is a mechanical linkage converting the motion of a rotating nature from one source to two axles. It permits faster rotation of the outer drive wheel compared to the inner unit when a vehicle is turning. Differential components include the drive shaft and two wheels.
An axle is a structure acting as a central shaft of a revolving part. Typical vehicles feature two types of axles. Most constructions are secured to the surroundings or linked to the wheels. If the element is fixed, the system comes with bearings or bushings positioned at the mounting points supporting the axle. Alternative versions install these components in the wheel's center hole.
Standard automobile units employ a driveshaft stretching from the motor to the gearing arrangements. Drive wheels have fragmented axles facilitating consistent speed and direction of movement.
An axle shaft with full floating functionality has the ability to transfer torque from the differential to the wheels. However, it is incapable of supporting the weight of the construction. Such shafts are suitable for sustaining the strain induced by torque. This option is beneficial as the breaking of an axle shaft does not cause the wheel to dislodge and detach from the running vehicle.
They are common in light, medium, and heavy trucks. Agricultural machinery and other similar fields engage them as well. Semi-floating models possess the ability to endure a unit's weight. Designs such as these are available in lighter trucks, SUVs, and old passenger cars with rear-wheel drive.
The axles support numerous configurations, including:
Drive: It is propelled by an engine or a prime mover. The product is fragmented, and it comprises a differential and universal joints. Each part of the device links to the wheel by a constant velocity joint, making the assembly free to move and permitting pivoting movement while turning. The engines of rear-wheel cars make the driveshaft turn, resulting in the transfer of rotational force to the drive axle at the vehicle's back. Simple motorized units such as go-karts engage an analogous axle split into two.
Transaxle: A combination of a gearbox, differential, and front axle present in contemporary front-wheel drive cars. The solution is present in almost every automobile with engines positioned next to the driven wheels.
Dead: The model is a free rotating instrument disconnected from the drivetrain common in front-wheel drive cars. The category supports substantial loads. Therefore, automotive units including trucks, trailers, farm equipment, and heavy construction machines incorporate this device. The wheels on the structure make contact with the ground only when there is a significant amount of load, leading to less friction. Instruments situated right in front of a drive axle are known as pusher axles, while configurations found behind are tag versions. The latter sometimes includes the ability to allow steering.
Lift: As the name suggests, this classification offers a mechanical raising and lowering capability. Also called the airlift or drop, the mechanism is present in dump trucks and trailers. The lowering function of the component enables weight distribution of the cargo over other wheels and aids in enhancing weight-bearing capacity. The element is raised allowing easy turning of the vehicle and providing extra traction to the remaining gearing arrangements, also reducing depreciation of the tires. In select systems, computers control the movement of these instruments.
Beam: The design comprises a set of wheels joined with a single beam or shaft. The devices are also referred to as rigid or solid and are connected with the back or front wheels. Many modern vehicles install front and rear independent suspensions in place of the beam solutions.
Several models of differentials are available today, including:
Epicyclic: The structure assists in the asymmetrical division of torque in the front and back axles by engaging epicyclic gearing. Epicyclic gear arrangements are comparatively smaller.
Spur-gear: Vehicles manufactured in old times deployed this alternative. At present, it serves non-automotive functionalities. The product comes with two separated gears of an equivalent size. A rotating carrier is present at the center of the component in parallel alignment to the axis of the two shafts. It revolves via torque from a prime mover.
Differentials and axles are present in almost any wheeled vehicle or machinery. As their function complements movement, they are indispensable in the automotive industry.
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During the second week of Advent, we have the chance to light the second purple candle, the Peace Candle.
We bring peace to the world when we bring peace to our world.
Advent focuses on repentance each year. During the second Sunday of Advent, we hear John the Baptist proclaim loudly, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!"
Jesus brings the kingdom to Earth when he becomes human. He's completely divine and yet completely human–fully God and fully flesh-and-blood. He's just like me and yet very much not like me at all.
Jesus came to bring peace. He tells people, over and over, not to be afraid. But peace begins at home, within our walls and within ourselves.
Repentance brings peace.
Ridding ourselves of the burden guilt places on us and making things right with the people around us will open us more to the experience of the manger, the glory of Christmas, and the King who awaits us as a little baby.
In a word, I need Confession during Advent. It's a penitential season, and there's a promise of peace in the penance that awaits me.
Sin blocks my embrace of Jesus.
What's getting in the way of my embrace of the baby Savior? Is it a grudge I can't seem to forget or hard feelings I can't seem to forgive?
Is it an age-old hurt or a brand-new wound? Do I need to apologize or even change my approach?
Jesus offers us peace, but we have to be willing to take the step to rid ourselves of all that gets in the way of that peace.
Copyright 2013 Sarah Reinhard
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Wrestling God
April Motl
April Motl is a pastor's wife who loves to laugh, loves her man, loves to talk on the phone entirely too long and most of all, loves her Lord. Collaborating with the efforts of her husband Eric, the two of them share a ministry dedicated to bringing God's Word into the everyday lives of married couples, men and women. April has been privileged through her own church and ministry outside her local body to share God's Word with women ranging in ages and stages, across denominations, and walks of life. April is a graduate from Southern California Seminary and has written for Just Between Us Magazine, Dayspring's (In)courage, and The Secret Place and also writes regularly for crosswalk.com, iBelieve.com and Women's Ministry Tools. For more information, visit Motl Ministries at: www.MotlMinistries.com
- 2013 Apr 24
Excerpt from Face to Face with God: Seeing God through the Eyes of those who met Him face to face
Jacob was left alone and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. Genesis 32:18
Jacob was the younger twin brother. He had grasped his brothers ankle during their grand entrance into this world. In the passage above, we find Jacob alone, his family ahead of him in a journey and once again he's grappling and wrestling. Only this time, it's with a mysterious figure. Scripture records that he wrestled all night until this stranger commanded Jacob to let him go. Jacob asserts that he would not let him go unless the stranger blessed him. The stranger's reply came, "Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and men and have prevailed." and he blessed Jacob. After the unusual encounter, Jacob named the place , because "I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been preserved."
Have you striven with God, man or both? What are you wrestling for? Do you want answers? Control? A blessing?
I've wrestled with God more than I am proud to admit. I wish I could have only sat still and waited for His timing, answers and blessing, instead of flailing about like a two-year-old in a fit.
At the end of Jacob's unique encounter with the Lord, God put Jacob's hip out of alignment and he walked with a limp from that time on. I wonder if that was the end of Jacob's wrestling with God. Did Jacob just need to get out all his fussing and struggling once and for all and that was ultimately the blessing God gave him? It's a mysterious account. Yet for those of us who wrestle against the circumstances of life and the One who made us, it's good to know, God doesn't leave us alone in our struggle. Wonder of wonders, He even permits us in our weakness to contend with Him so that we might finally have our hearts opened to Him. In the skin-on-skin of Jacob's struggle, God came face-to-face with His wrestling son.
Read Genesis 32:24-32
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This detailed guide will surely provide interesting reading to the ever increasing number of gamers who live-stream events direct from the heart of the action!
While the multiplayer functionally within RaceRoom is still in its early Alpha phase of development, Sector 3 Studios have created a suite of graphic options aimed at improving presentation of streamed and pre recorded race events to more closely match what one would expect professional televised real world motorsport coverage to look like.
Users of the broadcaster overlay have the options to include such vital on screen graphics as race positions and abbreviated name strings and logos as seen in a screen shot of the 2015 DTM Virtual Championship below.
The overlays use web technology and all graphic assets provided are fully modifiable. There are literally endless possibilities to implement your own ideas and sharing your creations amongst the community is encouraged!
The user can freely direct the action themselves, focusing on specific cars or particular battles, or alternatively you can can enable the Director Suggestions which will automatically cut to cars close to each other allowing the director to sit back and relax while the programm finds the closest on track action!
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A Prayer for Comfort – Sandy Hook Elementary School
My restless heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in CT. I shed tears as I can so personally relate having children of my own, and having my own classroom of precious students. May we arise, and cry out, pouring out our hearts like water in the presence of the Lord. May we lift out hands to …


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Millions of children are sexually abused each year in the United States. In fact, 10 percent of adult men and 25 percent of adult females recall being sexually abused during their childhood, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most sexual abuse victims are between the ages of 8 and 12, but younger children, including toddlers, are also victimized. Young children often do not report sexual abuse to a parent because they are ashamed or have been threatened not to tell. You may notice some changes in your child, however.
Personality Changes
A toddler who is being sexually abused may suddenly display personality characteristics not previously seen. For example, your child may seem anxious, insecure or depressed, according to New York University's Langone Medical Center. Confident children may also become clingy or withdrawn. Some sex abuse victims suffer from low self-esteem and may have trouble making friends their age.
Behavior Changes
A young child being sexually abused will often undergo behavior changes as a result of the abuse. Young children, in particular, are likely to begin acting in an age-inappropriate manner. For example, she may begin sucking her thumb or being wetting her pants or the bed even though she is already potty-trained, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Changes in sleep patterns are also possible, with toddlers having trouble falling asleep or having regular nightmares.
Sexual Behavior
A toddler being sexually abused may also begin to display some sexual behaviors. For example, he may act out sexual acts with stuffed animals or other toys or may draw pictures of sexual acts, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Young children may also masturbate frequently or try to initiate sexual behavior with their friends or siblings.
A young sexual abuse victim may suddenly seem fearful of certain people or situations, including avoiding situations in which she will encounter her abuser. They may be afraid or getting undressed even at appropriate times, such as for bathing, or seem fearful of visiting the doctor or being examined by a health professional, according to Langone Medical Center. Some children also become fearful or going to the bathroom despite earlier success.
Physical Signs
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- Child Welfare Information Gateway: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
- New York University Langone Medical Center: Child Sexual Abuse: Know the Warning Signs
- Stop It Now!: Warning Signs in Children and Adolescents of Possible Child Sexual Abuse
- New Mexico State University: Child Sexual Abuse: Recognizing Abuse and What To Do About It
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The probate process
When somebody dies, their Assets must be collected in, any Liabilities paid and the Estate then distributed amongst the Beneficiaries. This is called administering the Estate.
This is a job for the Personal Representatives (PRs). The PRs may be set out in the deceased's Will (if there is one) or, if there is no Will, depend on who is entitled to inherit under the Intestacy rules.
The PRs must write to all Asset holders to get valuations of the deceased's Assets on the date they died. For bank accounts, this will be a statement. For property, they will need three professional valuations. For specific assets, like collections and shares, there are special valuation rules.
The PRs must also ascertain the extent of any Liabilities of the deceased.
Once the value of the Estate is known, the PRs must decide which IHT Forms and Probate Forms need to be completed to obtain the Grant of Representation.
Once the Grant of Representation has been obtained (but before the PRs can pay out anything to the Beneficiaries), the PRs must pay any Inheritance Tax (IHT) but also consider if there is any Capital Gains Tax or Income Tax to pay on the increase in value or income received since the date of death. Any tax due and Administration Costs incurred can then be deducted from the Estate before it is distributed amongst the Beneficiaries.