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Thinking about getting a joint account? Read this article to find out the advantages and the disadvantages first!
A joint account can be defined as a financial asset that is owned by two people. The account has both owner's names on it so that either party can have access to the account. It is common for married couples to have a joint account since, once two people marry, all of their assets become community property.
However, there are other instances where two people opt to get a joint checking or savings account too. Senior citizens, for example, sometimes get a joint account with their caretaker or with a younger relative. This way, the money is still in the senior citizen's name, but the caretaker or relative can still write checks to pay their bills for them.
One advantage of a having a joint bank account is that, if, one of the two owners dies, any money in the account immediately goes to the surviving party. The money does not need to go through the red tape of a probate court. It automatically becomes the property of the sole survivor.
A joint account is an easy way to pay household bills out of one account with one check. It's easier yet if both parties have their paychecks direct deposited into the account.
Another advantage is if one spouse or party is out of town a lot because of their job, for example, a joint account allows the other person to pay the household bills and still take care of business.
While a joint account offers convenience, it can also offer either party many disadvantages. For example, if you have a joint account with your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, relative, et cetera, you better be able to trust them with your money. If the account is with your boyfriend or girlfriend, for example, and you break up your relationship, he or she can immediately go to the bank and drain the account dry of its assets.
It doesn't matter to the bank whose money it actually belongs to either. It's not their responsibility to keep track of that. And, your only recourse to recoup your money would be to take your ex to small claims court. Even then, you must provide proof that part or all of that money actually belonged to you.
Another possible problem, too, is if the co-owner of your account writes bad checks. By law, the returned checks will be your liability too since your name is also on the account.
The same law applies too if you or your co-owner becomes the subject of a lawsuit. His or her creditors can confiscate your part of the money that's in the account. There is virtually no separation of the money, at least by law, unless the joint account is with your spouse and you get divorced. Then, the court could divide the money between you two.
These reasons are why most financial experts recommend that you only put your name on an account if you are married.
As far as paying income tax on the interest that the money in a joint account draws, normally, the person whose name appears first on the account is the person who is primarily responsible. With a married couple who files their income tax jointly, this wouldn't matter. But, if the account is held by two people who are not married, this could present a problem.


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Mexico City
Impressive architecture and design
Only on occasion
None at the museum
Architecture and design aficionados
Zoom out. What's this place all about?
This museum, the former home and studio of Pritzker-Prize-winning architect Luis Barragán, is frequented by architecture and design lovers. From the street, you'd never guess the personality that lays beyond: The stark-gray façade humbly blends in with neighboring homes, but walk to the interior of the estate and you'll find striking walls in a kaleidoscope of bright colors, fountains, and pools.
Ye shall know them by their permanent collection: How was it?
The house, located in the Hidalgo District of Mexico City, has been kept just as it was when Luis Barragán lived there, until his death in 1988. Visitors come to see his expertise in design, architecture, and color play.
But also by their new shoes. How were the exhibits?
There are occasional non-permanent exhibitions relating to architecture and design.
What did you make of the crowd?
Visits to the museum are by reservation only and always accompanied by a guide. There are a limited number of visitors per day and children under 10 are not permitted.
On the practical tip, how were facilities?
Don't worry, the guide won't let you get lost. In fact, he/she will be quite helpful in explaining Barragán's genius use of color, light, shadow, form, and texture as you walk around the estate.
Any guided tours worth trying?
The mandatory guided tour costs MXN$400 (approximately US$20), which is more expensive than most museums in Mexico City. That said, the small-group setting ensures deeper insight into the architect and his work (also, no crowds). Request an English tour if your Spanish is limited.
Gift shop: obligatory, inspiring—or skip it?
The bookshop offers interesting books on design and architecture.
Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?
The tour lasts 45 minutes to an hour, and with all that color and interesting design, it's hard to get bored.
Got the skinny on this place? Let our editors know!

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Top 3 myths about certified IT professionals
If you're in the Information Technology field, you're familiar with industry certification. Some may question the need for certification for in-house IT professionals or consultants, but I believe there is a distinct value to working with certified professionals.
Generally, "certified professionals" refers to an organization that has achieved partner level status with the vendor. For example, to be a Microsoft Gold Partner, the company must meet certain criteria, including having multiple Microsoft certified professionals on staff. Cisco, Symantec and HP have similar programs.
Some people (like myself) are "cert" junkies with a road map of certifications planned out for the next several years; others are adamant that they add no real value to their profession. Here are three outdated myths about industry certification that I hear most often:
Myth #1: Certification doesn't measure "real world" skills.
I hear this a lot! But don't be fooled: vendors have made big strides in testing "real world" knowledge on their exams. For example, both Microsoft and Cisco certification exams now contain robust simulations that mimic live environments. If you can't fix it at the console, you won't pass.
This is essential because technology changes so fast. Certification is a vendor-specific "seal of approval" that ensures IT professionals are on top of the technology and the changes. IT professionals often seek certification in their core competencies, so certs help them build deeper expertise.
Myth #2: Certification only benefits the vendor.
It's no secret that vendors need to make a profit. However, they accomplish this by having the widest adoption rate of their product, not by creating certifications. To have the widest adoption rate, the product must be a cost-effective, manageable and viable solution for whatever technology need the solution fills.
I would argue that the higher saturation of a particular certification is indicative of high product adoption—so the product creates the certification not vice-versa. A larger pool of skilled individuals, via proxy of IT service providers, creates a competitive market for support options. A competitive market benefits everybody.
Myth #3: Certification = Higher support costs.
While hiring a highly skilled, credentialed IT professional to perform work may seem to cost more up front, the back end costs are ALWAYS much lower. Why? If the planning, design and implementation phases are not done strategically or correctly, the project will inevitably generate higher costs in the long run from rework and change orders. I've seen many projects scrapped altogether or a complete "rip and replace" of a system that failed to get off the ground due to poor planning.
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Auchentoshan make a point of stating that they are the only distillery in Scotland to do three distillations to produce their spirit. This yields a whisky that is characteristically aromatic and fairly light bodied. This feature, and a considerate policy of ageing the whisky in wood produces this sweet, aromatic, floral, and toasty whisky very approachable indeed.
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This letter is about consolidating the peace and looking to brighter future
This place, north of the Irish border, has received a lot of bad press over recent years, too often because of developments in the political arena (or a lack of them) and also because of divided opinions about Brexit.
But today we witnessed an initiative from within civic unionism and beyond which called for a community of rights and responsibilities. What we witnessed today was civic leadership that stated clearly that it wanted to work across the constitutional divide.
- Unionists unite in call for rights debate to cross sectarian lines - Sinn Fein welcomes move
- 'We desire an inclusive debate': letter in full
The desire to open up a truly shared space in which to explore and debate was championed today.
It is frustrating to read and listen to so much negative commentary on a place with people who actually have many positive attributes which means that the challenge of civic leadership that emerged today is all the more important.
Most of us get on with our lives, while remaining hopeful that some day our politics will focus on playing a constructive role, rather than continuing old battles and hatreds that caused so much damage to our society in the past.
What we witnessed today is the gesture of greater co-operation between civic nationalism and civic unionism.
That is that the only acceptable method to pursue a constitutional preference is through taking responsibility for making this place work.
In order for that to happen we need to show that our ideas, commitments and hopes are the best option for all the people.
The things that divide people here are also quite often strengths.
We're part of the UK, but we share a beautiful island and countless links of culture, family and trade with the Republic of Ireland.
The relationships that draw us together are valuable and we should keep striving to get to know each other better, setting aside some of the convenient and simplistic stereotypes that are created to sew division.
Any issues that we have, we have to solve together.
In the future we need to value each other's children as if they are our own.
It is about consolidating the peace we now enjoy and bringing out the true character of all our people.
After all, to every problem we have our people have shown solutions that are too often ignored.
It is time that we appreciate them and give those striving to build relationships and break down barriers the recognition and support they deserve.
Twenty years after the Agreement the constructive voices in Northern Ireland are not being given proper attention.
If we want to solve the problems on the island then they should be listened to and this is why I added my name to that of over a hundred others who want to be constructive and work for the benefit of all.
Trevor Ringland is one of the signatories of the letter. He is a former rugby player and unionist politician
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HullWiper ROV Expands to Valencia Port
The Spanish port of Valencia could be set to break Algeciras' virtual vessel maintenance services monopoly in the country, thanks to the availability of the eco-friendly HullWiper hull cleaner, according to the Managing Director of the company behind the diver-free system.
"Until now, hull cleaning in Spain has largely been associated with Algeciras, at the southern tip of the country, due to the concentration of maintenance companies using traditional methods there," says GAC EnvironHull's Simon Doran. "But that could be changing. With the availability of HullWiper, Valencia is featuring more and more on the radar of owners and operators looking for an alternative that makes sound economical and ecological sense."
The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) cleans hulls without compromising hull coatings, or putting human life and the sensitive marine environment at risk. Instead of divers with brushes, HullWiper uses adjustable water jets to remove fouling and collects the debris for environmentally-sound disposal. The ROV is operated from shore with the help of lights and cameras, and cleaning can be carried out at any time, day or night, in most weather conditions, even during loading or unloading.
Valencia is one of a growing number of ports to recognize HullWiper as a viable alternative to traditional hull cleaning using divers and brush carts, and has granted it permission to operate in its waters. The system is also offered at a variety of locations elsewhere in Europe as well as in the Middle East and Asia.
Furtheromre, GAC EnvironHull is offering the incentive of a 20% discount on all HullWiper cleans conducted at Valencia. It's a strategy that supports Doran's view that earning the confidence of the industry is a key challenge in the transition from traditional hull cleaning techniques.
"Word of mouth is a powerful tool in the shipping industry," he says. "As the message spreads about the benefits of HullWiper at ports like Valencia, the next question ship owners and operators will ask is how the technology could benefit them.
"The concept of hull cleaning is being reinvented in the context of today's emerging technologies, including HullWiper. For new hull cleaning solutions to fulfil their potential, the long-term and multi-faceted benefits for owners and operators must be communicated effectively. HullWiper is much more than a maintenance measure, both here in Valencia and globally."


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Used Mitsubishi Models Houston TX
The Mitsubishi brand is known for creating quality vehicles that fit into most car buyer's budgets, even when priced new. That, along with their long lifespans, is why they are one of our favorite brands for used car shoppers on a budget. While used Mitsubishi models probably won't offer the same level of amenities as other vehicle brands, that is how they keep their costs down and most car shoppers should be pleased with the basic comfort and safety amenities available.
At Coast to Coast Motors in Houston, TX, our inventory is always changing, but we try and keep a variety of used sedan and crossover models from Mitsubishi on our lot and available for test drive and purchase. Give us a call and let us know what you are looking for in your next vehicle and we can suggest a pre-owned Mitsubishi model we think would be a great fit.
The Lancer is the Mitsubishi's compact sedan offering and is a great choice for first time car buyers or anyone looking for a commuter vehicle. Its small size helps with handling and it can be fun-to-drive when taking it around curves.
The Mitsubishi Mirage is available in sedan and hatchback configurations which offer shoppers a lot of options when it comes to hauling. Like the Lancer, the Mirage offers serious value both in price and warranty and drivers may also see savings at the fuel pump.
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross crossover model was first introduced into the lineup for the 2017 model year. Because of that, it may be a little hard to come as a used model for a few more years. The Eclipse Cross is one of the more tech-savvy models for Mitsubishi and provides excellent hauling versatility.
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This super easy recipe is so indulgent, made with gluten-free rice and millet noodles or any of your favorite noodles. It is very versatile and you can easily customize the recipe to add your favorite vegetables, like bok choy, spinach, cabbage, snow peas, water chestnuts. It is flavorful served with my General Tso's Chickpeas or Sesame Tofu.
What is Vegetable Lo Mein?
Vegetable lo mein is stir-fried noodles and vegetables with a sauce made from soy sauce and seasonings.
Is Vegetable Lo Mein Vegan?
You have to read the label if it is store bought or ask the chef if it is from a restaurant or take-out facility if their vegetable lo mein is vegan, explaining what you mean.
You have to make sure the lo mein noodle doesn't contain eggs, and the sauce doesn't contain animal ingredients.
It really depends on who is making the sauce. Some sauce contains oyster sauce, fish sauce or chicken broth.
In many cultures, fish is regarded as Vegetarian so including fish sauce in vegetable lo mein would be recognized as vegetarian/vegan.
The best option is really to make your own, only then can you be certain that your vegetable lo mein is vegan, plus my version is quick, easy and delicious.
Gluten-Free Noodles For Vegetable Lo Mein
Lotus Foods Millet And Brown Rice Ramen
Trader Joe's Brown Rice Spaghetti
Tinkyada Spaghetti
Is Lo Mein Gluten-Free?
If you get take-out or storebought vegetable lo mein, most likely it is not gluten-free. Here are the reasons:
- 1. Most likely the noodle is made from wheat. Traditional lo mein noodle is made from flour and eggs.
- 2. Most likely the soy sauce is not gluten-free. Most of the popular brands contain wheat as their first ingredient. So unless you verify, most likely you vegetable lo mein is made with regular soy sauce.
Vegetable Lo Mein Ingredients
- Ramen Noodle
- Sesame Oil
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Onion
- Bell Pepper
- Carrot
- Broccoli
- Lo Mein Sauce - Bragg's Liquid Aminos or Tamari Soy Sauce, Lime Juice, Sesame Oil, Cane Sugar, Cayenne Pepper.
How To Make Vegetable Lo Mein?
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Bring water to boil in a pot and cook ramen noodle according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat, add garlic, ginger, green onion and stir fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add red bell pepper, carrot, broccoli florets and cook for about 2 minutes. Add sauce and mix with vegetables to coat.
Add ramen noodles and mix to coat with vegetables and sauce and cook until heated through. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.
Other Recipes To Try
If you make this vegetable lo mein recipe, snap a photo and hashtag #healthiersteps — we love to see your recipes on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter!
Join our new facebook groups, sharing lots of delicious vegan and gluten-free recipes, health tips etc., from our members. Please join us and invite your friends Gluten-Free and Vegan For Beginners and Vegan Recipes With Love.
- Energy:
- 170 kcal / 711 kJ
- Fat:
- 6 g
- Protein:
- 5 g
- Carbs:
- 26 g
Cooking Time
- Preparation:
- 10 min
- Cooking:
- 10 min
- Ready in:
- 20 min
- 3 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon lime jor lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon organic cane sugar, or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Lo Mein
- 4 ounces gluten-free ramen noodle, or brown rice spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 green onions, chopped extra for garnish
- 1 medium bell pepper, cut into slices
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into strips
- sesame seeds, for garnish
For The Sauce
- Combine ingredients for the sauce, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, lemon juice, sesame oil, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to boil, add noodles or spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain using a colander and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, green onions and cook stirring until fragrant about one minute. Add red bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli and cook stirring constantly until veggies are tender about two minutes.
- Add ramen noodles and mix to coat with vegetables, add sauce and cook until heated through. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.


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We tend to think of wisdom in terms that are rather other-worldly. We tend to think that those who are wise are either those who have been taught by a guru or they are the guru. But really, even the guru will tell us that wisdom isn't taught. It's received. And it isn't received from any external teaching. It's received from some deep resonance within us. So what is the process of attaining wisdom? People speak frequently about "lessons" we are getting in life, through the school of hard knocks and other like schools. But all too often the lessons we learn have to do with how to survive better, how to become better people or how to win friends and influence people. Sometimes the lessons have to do with enjoying life more. But is that wisdom? What is wisdom then? Is it a mood of bliss? A higher self? And once we know what it is, will we still want it? If so, how will we get it? These questions and more will be answered on this week's show. Don't miss it!
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Intimacy and Awakening
For the first time in the history of the world, we are beginning to explore intimacy as the essential ingredient to healthy, whole relationships. But intimacy is not really all about sex. It's about "dancing core to core"—as Judith Blackstone, PhD puts it in her lovely book The Intimate Life: Awakening to the Spiritual Essence in Yourself and Others. Judith is an innovative, and internationally recognized teacher of nonduality. She is the developer of the Realization Process, a method of embodied nondual awakening, and a practicing psychotherapist. This book, like her others, The Empathic Ground, The Enlightenment Process and The Subtle Self, opens its readers to a deeper more true essential beingness. So, our show this week is going to be about how to awaken to that beingness both alone and in relationship. Want to know how? Don't miss this show.
The Law of Love
It works just like gravity. The only way to get away from gravity is to go live in outer space, or find yourself an anti-gravity chamber—which, by the way, is being held down by gravity. But once you step out of that chamber, and once you come back down to earth, you are going to become a part of the law of gravity again. And the law of gravity works, even when things are working against it. It just includes itself into the ultimate equation and becomes an integral part of the process. And that is exactly how the law of love works. No matter what you've seen, how you've been hurt, or what you fear, the law of love is simply including itself into the equation and becoming an integral part of the alchemical process of becoming fully aware of who you are. So, even though we live in the world of duality, our antigravity chamber, that very chamber is being held down by love. Further, everything, absolutely everything ultimately falls down into love. Want to know more? Don't miss this show.
Healing and Transforming Your Life
Michael Mirdad is back to the Authentic Living show for the third time, to talk to us about his latest book, Healing the Heart and Soul: A five-step, Soul-level Healing Process for Transforming Your Life. Bestselling author of The Seven Initiations of the Spiritual Path, Sacred Sexuality: A Manual for Living Bliss, and You're Not going Crazy, You're Just Waking Up! Michael is also a world-renowned spiritual teacher, healer and counselor, who has facilitated thousands of classes, lectures, and workshops throughout the world on mastery, spirituality, relationships and healing. He is suitably named the "teacher's teacher" and the "healer's healer," due to his ability to share the deepest teachings in a clear, applicable manner. From Michael, you can expect to learn all about how to move from dark nights of the soul to a new life. Don't miss this powerful show!
Peter Tongue is with us this week to talk about the connection between the stars, the earth, and the evolution of human consciousness. He tells us that the information known to medieval alchemists was so sacred and profound that they wrapped it up in allegorical clever word plays. As we move through the month of June, and it's the astrological sign Gemini, ruled by Mercury and Hermes, the gods of clever and hidden communication—Tongue will reveal some of the coded information known only to the ancient alchemists. These revelations will tell us about the connection between Alchemy, the Stars, our beautiful landscape of Earth and US—the human beings evolving on the planet. To live a fully authentic life, it is necessary to uncover our true passion and purpose for being here and this show will reveal to us powerful tools to assist us in the awakening process.
Your Soul's Desire
Have you ever experienced a deep longing of which the manifestation just seemed to keep eluding you? In this day and age in which many of us are vision boarding and affirming our little hind ends off trying to manifest these longings, we tend to judge ourselves for our inability to come home to these seeming soul desires. But understanding a soul desire and distinguishing it from all the other things that can mimic soul desire is an inner and heroic journey. If, for example, we can start the sentence with "I've always wanted to…" that desire could be a soul desire, or it could be a desire that comes from the need to avoid some pain, or escape some seemingly more difficult reality, or to bargain with the so-called fates. So, how do we go about the process of manifesting soul desire if we aren't even sure what soul desire is? Well, the first process is going to have to be getting to know ourselves at the level of the soul. Want to know more? Tune in—it could change your life.
Staying Present
Staying present is one of the hardest things we must learn to do if we are to integrate body, mind and soul. As David Ord, our guest for today puts it, "A lot of us have moments when we are present, but we can't sustain it throughout our workday and time with our family. We either drift into thought or we become emotionally reactive to something that upsets us." Sustaining that presence is what Michael Brown's book The Presence Process is all about. And David is coming today to talk to us about that process, since Michael cannot be here. David is Michael's editor as the Editorial Director of Namaste Publishing Company and an author in his own right. Both from his own work and from the work of editing Michael's work, he can speak very clearly to the process of integration that occurs as a result of this presence process. If you have difficulty staying present—tune in—you'll be glad you did.
Transformation Through Forgiveness
What does it mean to forgive? Does it mean that we absolve? That we allow them to "get away with it?" If you are thinking in these terms, then you are not yet ready to forgive. Forgiveness is a process. And it really has nothing to do with the person you are forgiving—unless you are forgiving yourself. In fact, we don't even start out that process aiming toward forgiveness. Typically, we start it off in pain. Nanice Ellis comes back to the Authentic Living Show again this year, on the day before Thanksgiving, to talk with us about that process and its power to transform. Nanice is the author of seven books, and is a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach, whose wisdom comes from a deep well of experience. If you are worried about your family dinner tomorrow—tune into this show. You'll be glad you did.
Loving Someone Gay
We've heard it again and again recently, teen suicides based on bullying, particularly the bullying of someone who is or is perceived to be gay. And then we heard Joel Burns, openly gay City Councilman from Ft. Worth, Texas, in his passionate and tearful plea to gay and lesbian teens to hold on to life—don't let bullies drive you to suicide—because it's going to get better. Why are these children bullied? Because we don't know yet how to receive and accept differentness. This week, we are going to be talking with someone who has struggled with and overcome issues of differentness through his own coming out process—the first openly gay member of the American Psychological Association, and the author of the book "Loving Someone Gay," now in its 5th Edition. Don Clark has much to say to us about this acceptance process—one that is going to be essential to our culture if we are to survive. So, don't miss this one.
What if we already have and are enough?
When do we say enough is enough? In this day in which our economic crisis seems to be swallowing huge chucks of what we have previously valued, we are ramping up our schedules and our stress levels trying to get back to how it used to be. And in the process we are forgetting all about our earlier plans to pursue happiness and peace. Wayne Muller, bestselling author of Sabbath, as well as three other books: Legacy of the Heart; How, Then, Shall We Live?; and Learning to Pray, is going to challenge us with the question: What if we already have enough? His latest book, A Life of Being, Having and Doing Enough is the topic of our conversation this week and presents that very same challenge. At some point, rest, retreat and reflection become the answer. At some point we have to say, "Enough already!" Is today your day?


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Sunday, March 21, 2004
While gathering up an armful of sheets and pillowcases to take downstairs to be laundered I looked out the bedroom window and saw some monkey scouts in the garden, the fast and daring teenager type, then heard them whoop softly to their distant companions up mountain: hey come on down, the coast is clear! I ran downstairs and out onto the deck with the armful of laundry and completely nonplused the marauding beasts: What in monkey hell is that up there jumping around?
They couldn't figure out what I was, they had never seen anything like it, nor did their monkey myths include such an archetype: a giant marshmallow, a talking cloud, a large potato, what. This rendered me completely ineffectual as a monkey disperser, so I went back inside, shed the laundry then ran back out and presented myself in toto: then the simians knew who it was. Oh yeah, that guy. They didn't even begin to amble. Teenagers. I grabbed some rocks. He's serious. They took off. Slowly.
Fortunately Kaya and I had yesterday harvested the early shiitake, which must have upset some very apish expectations and might have been what they were whooping about. But this was not a time for complacency. All was not resolved. Later while I was again upstairs I heard a pretty fierce monkey fight on the other side of the house. I went to a window and looked out: it was a monkey mother and her kid disagreeing on the simian equivalent of the kid wants his own car. The answer was definitely no.
The kid ran off by himself across the rice paddy in a Rebel Without a Cause kind of self-indulgent lope and through sheer chance, that's the way these things happen in life, he almost fell over a pile of potatoes the farmer had discarded into his rice paddy as compost, a monkey discovery equivalent in human terms to about three hundred thousand dollars.
The adolescent monkey did a few silent and I would swear righteous eureka leaps then adolescently picked out the two biggest, best potatoes and took them off to the grass at the side of the paddy to roll around and play with until they were clean, then he went out into the middle of the road and sat down to eat them, the fool. The elder monkeys saw him, added two plus two, ran to the heap of potatoes, took potatoes and merely rubbed them with their hands to clean them and ate them on the spot as fast as they could, the youngster never got another potato, he went off dejected into the woods. Three hundred thousand dollars, just like that.
This was all just prelude to the cloud of monkeys that not long after passed like a vast red-faced brownness through our little patch of blue sky. There were toddler monkeys playing like crazy up in the tall oak trees full of sunlight, running up and down the dancing branches playing monkeytag on the bouncing bare limbs like on a playground, while the elders hunkered down in the bamboo looking at me and wondering where their next free shiitake was coming from. It was clear what an endless task it was, raising all those kids without a job, without a steady income, no pension and only one decent all-weather outfit, but it was also clear that my little patch of land was just a speck of their vast multimountain territory, so why were they always hanging around here? I threw a rock at the sentry on the roof, then walked around whistling and hooting, expressing my human nature.
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Thefts prompt safety warnings for Shawnee homeowners
Cars, property stolen in area of western Shawnee
Police are warning residents in western Shawnee about aggressive thieves that have struck the area, stealing seven cars in seven days.
Two of those cars were taken over the weekend, police said they want residents to be aware before the thieves hit again.
When KMBC 9 News drove through one of the targeted neighborhoods Monday, at least a dozen garage doors had been left open and unattended. Police said that may a factor as car and property thefts spiked in the area north of Shawnee Mission Parkway and west of Woodland Avenue beyond Kansas Highway 7.
Major Dan Tennis of the Shawnee Police Department said officers are aggressively stepping up patrols and knocking on doors any time of day when they see open garages or keys left in vehicles.
"Better to be woken up at three in the morning by a police officer than to be woken up by a police officer saying, 'Both your cars have been stolen,'" Tennis said.
In most cases, when KMBC 9 News knocked on doors with open garages, no one answered. At one house, no adults were home, but two teenagers said they were grateful for the reminder.
At one house, a birthday party was going on. Megan Jahnke said she was going to take care of the open door.
"Especially knowing it happened a few blocks away," she said. "We'll be on top of it."
Lisa Bergeron left that party to go close her own garage door.
"I'll be more cautious about even running down the street, leaving for five minutes," she said. "You feel safe, but I'll definitely make sure I lock my garage door and put it down."
Tennis said the cars, in some cases, were unlocked and others had forced entry. Some of the cars had keys left inside. Police said if you make it as difficult as possible for a criminal to get into your vehicle, they are more likely to move on.


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Parent Demonstrations
At the end of every school year, the Claire School of Dance offers two types of Parent Demonstration. For children in the Early Childhood Program, Creative Movement 1, 2 or 3 or ages 3 and 4, parents are invited to attend the last class of the year. Every student receives a fairy crown at the beginning of the Parent Demonstration class. The teacher then leads the class through a regular class to show parents what the students have learned over the course of the year. The class ends with the presentation of a rose to each student and the taking of class photos by the parents.
Students in preballet and above (Kinder and older) participate in the Annual Recital, a performance held at the theatre of St. John's School. The theme of the 2019 recital is All You Need is LOVE, using music, images, and events from the 1960s.
Rehearsals for the All You Need is LOVE! (also known as "the recital") begin in January. Information sheets and permission slips will be distributed the week of December 10th and are due by January 19th. Parents are asked to let the teacher know if they have a conflict for the performance date as the number of students will affect the choreography for the performance piece.
Due to theatre availability, our recital date this year is April 7th. Run-through rehearsal for the entire cast will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, April 6th. PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES will be emailed to parents and can be downloaded from HERE. The hair/shoe/leotard instruction sheet can be found HERE.
There is a $150 performance fee for All You Need is LOVE! This helps cover the considerable cost of the theater, costumes, and professional services. We do have a scholarship fund to ensure that every child is able to participate. The fee includes two free tickets to the performance.
We will ask for volunteer moms to sit with students during the rehearsal and performance.
What Parents Need to Know
- Click here to download the 2019 All You Need is LOVE! Guidelines for Parents. Click here to download the 2019 Permission Slip.
- All students enrolled at the Claire School of Dance at the primary level or higher are given roles to perform in All You Need is LOVE!
- Participation is on an "opt out" basis. Parents must notify the office VIA EMAIL or written communication by January 19th if they do not wish their child to participate. Failure to notify the office that a child is "opting out" may result in the assessment of the performance fee.
- There will be a $150 performance fee for each performer. ($200, if student does a second dance.) This helps cover the cost of costumes and other performance expenses. Each child receives two free tickets as part of her performance fee.
- No child will be denied the opportunity to perform due to lack of funds. A scholarship fund is available to help cover the cost of the performance fee.
- Scholarship requests should be made by January 19th.
- Payment of the performance fee is due by January 19th.
- Costumes remain the property of the Claire School of Dance.
- In order to respect the time of parents, most rehearsals will take place during regular class times.
- There will be one general run-through rehearsal Saturday April 6th, the day before the performance, also at St. John's School. ALL performers MUST be present at this rehearsal as it will be the only time all performers rehearse together.
- The general run-through rehearsal will take place 2-4 pm at the Lowe Theatre of St. John's School, Westheimer at Buffalo Speedway.
- Some students may be scheduled for "spot" rehearsals the morning of Saturday, April 6th. That schedule will be announced in March.
On the day of the show:
- Parents leave their children at the theatre 9:30am Sunday morning, with a bag lunch. Dress rehearsal will start at 10:30am.
- All children will be under adult supervision at all times. Children are welcome to bring books and crayons.
- The performance starts at 2:00pm and runs about one hour.
- Flash photography is NOT permitted during the performance.
- We will have a professional photographer both backstage taking individual and class portraits as well as taking photos of the performance. Parents will be sent a link and instructions on how to order photos.
Tickets, bouquets, and DVDs:
- Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults. Tickets go on sale March 30th.
- Ticket orders may be picked up Saturday, March 30th, at Grace United, 10 a.m. to noon or at the theatre during the run-through rehearsal Saturday afternoon.
- Bouquets are a lovely ballet tradition. CSD offers a special performance bouquet for $18. Sign up sheets will be posted in the waiting rooms. Orders may also be emailed to our office. Bouquets can be picked up at the box office one hour before the performance.
- DVDs are $25. Orders must be placed by April 9th. The recording will be mailed to the parent home address.
St. John's Theatre has 600 seats – plenty of room for all your friends.
- We look forward to a brand-new experience of All You Need is LOVE!


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An addiction to alcohol can spiral out of control quickly, causing an individual to give up everything for alcohol itself. If you have a friend or a loved one who has become addicted to alcohol and has since become careless about their family, work and relationships with others, it may be time to consider an intervention. Having an alcohol intervention in Kansas is not a simple process and often requires plenty of planning and enough emotional and mental stability to face your loved one directly about their addiction.
Confronting a Loved One
When you choose to have an intervention to talk to your loved one about their addiction to alcohol, it is important to prepare yourself and those who are also planning to attend the intervention themselves about the various reactions and responses you may receive. Confronting a friend or a loved one regarding an addiction is never easy, especially if they refuse to accept that they are addicted to alcohol or if they are in denial and become increasingly defensive. It is highly recommended to work together with an intervention specialist when you want to host an alcohol intervention in Kansas, regardless of where you are planning to have the meeting.
Working With an Intervention Specialist
Working with an intervention specialist who understands alcohol addiction is ideal any time you plan to confront a family member or a friend of the addiction they are battling each day. When you have an intervention specialist to help mediate the intervention you are hosting, it is much easier to facilitate communication and to avoid arguments and outbursts, especially if your loved one is not receptive to the intervention at first.
You can find an intervention specialist to work with by checking with local rehab facilities and treatment programs who also offer guidance and programs for individuals who are addicted to alcohol. Checking with local programs and reviewing rehab facilities online can help you to find the intervention specialist you need by your side.
Knowing how to plan for an alcohol intervention and what to expect in terms of responses and behavior can help you to better prepare mentally for the actual meeting date. When you want to get a loved one help for their addiction to alcohol or any other substance, sometimes hosting an intervention is the only way to show them truly how much they mean to their own loved ones in their life.
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Paperhanging Contractors Insurance Illinois Policy Information
Paperhanging Contractors Insurance Illinois. As a paperhanging contractor, your clients rely on you to beautify their interior spaces by applying decorative paper coverings on their walls. When your clients hire you, they expect you to get the job done right the first-time around, and they expect you to have it completely in a timely manner and for the price that you quoted them. While you love what you do and you're good at it, too, it's safe to say that you have a lot of demands on your shoulders.
Paperhanging and wallpaper contractors apply wall coverings to building interiors. They may be associated with either painting contractors or interior decorators and perform related services. Paperhangers may work on new construction or in connection with remodeling or renovation.
Operations generally involve surface preparation by stripping old coverings, cleaning the surface to be papered, applying sizing to the surface, cutting the wallpaper to the required size, applying adhesive to the wallpaper, applying the wallpaper to the surface, and cleaning up.
No matter how good you are and how much care you take to get the job done right, mishaps can occur at any time. For that reason, it's absolutely essential that you protect yourself from any fallout that you might face should the unexpected happen. How can you do that? - With the right type of paperhanging contractors insurance Illinois coverage.
Paperhanging contractors insurance Illinois protects your wall covering installation business from lawsuits with rates as low as $47/mo. Get a fast quote and your certificate of insurance now.
Why Do Paper Hangers Need Insurance?
Whether you own a small IL paper hanging business that specializes in specific types of decorative wall paper, you operate a large company that hangs all types of wall coverings for commercial and residential clients, or you own a retail store where your clients can browse through inventory and select the wall coverings they want, you need to invest in insurance.
Why? - Because there's no way to completely avoid the unexpected. Clients, vendors, or employees could suffer injuries on the premises of your commercial space; a customer could file a lawsuit against your business, claiming you damaged their property during an installation; a fire could break out in your business, damaging your retail space and all of the contents within it.
These types of situations cause more than just a headache; they cause serious financial hardships if you don't have the right type of insurance coverage. Without paperhanging contractors insurance Illinois, you would have to pay for any damages, medical expenses, legal defense fees - and more - out of your own pocket. Imagine how much you and your business would suffer if you had to pay for lawyers fees, medical bills, and repairs from your own wallet?
With the right insurance, however, you can avoid the financial turmoil because your carrier would help to cover these types of expenses. In other words, insurance safeguards you from financial devastation, which is exactly why it is one of the most important investments you can make for your IL paperhanging business.
What Type of Insurance Do Paperhanging Contractors Need?
The specific type of coverage that IL paperhanging contractors require depends on a variety of factors. The size or your company, your zip code, your clients, and the number of employees you hire are just some of the factors that will determine what policies you should invest in and how much coverage you should carry. However, there are certain types of paperhanging contractors insurance Illinois coverage that all paperhangers contractors should invest in, no matter what the specific details of their business may be:
- Commercial General Liability - This type of insurance protects you from any third-party injuries or property damage claims that may be made against you. For instance, if a client claims that you damaged their property while you were providing a service, or a customer trips over a box of wallpaper at your retail space, commercial general liability insurance will help to cover the cost of any legal fees and damages that may arise.
- Commercial Property - Should your business be damaged in a storm or a fire, or should someone vandalize your store or steal anything within it, commercial property insurance will help to pay for the cost of repairing and/or replacing the damaged or stolen items. For instance, if your signage is vandalized, windows are broken, and equipment is stolen from your commercial space, commercial property insurance will help to pay for the damages.
- Workers Compensation - If you employ a crew of 100 people or you only have 2 staff members working for you, you're also going to need to invest in workers comp insurance. If an employee suffers an on-the-job injury or illness, the provider of this type of policy will cover the cost of any necessary medical care, as well as wages the employ loses while he or she is unable to work, and any lawsuits that may be filed against you.
IL Paperhangers Risks & Exposures
Premises liability exposures at the contractor's office are generally limited due to lack of public access. If there is a showroom, clients can slip or fall, or be injured by falling displays.
Off-site exposures are limited. Tools, supplies and scrap all pose trip hazards even when not in use. If there is work at heights, falling tools or supplies may cause bodily injury or property damage if dropped from ladders and scaffolding. Removal of old paint or wall coverings may involve scraping, chemical applications, or sandblasting which can damage other property of the client. The job may require the removal of old lead-based paint.
Products and completed operations liability exposures are low as improper installation is unlikely to cause extensive damage. Environmental impairment liability exposure is limited unless the paperhanger removes and disposes of lead-based paints.
Workers compensation exposures vary based on the size and nature of the job. Work with hand tools and sharp objects such as box cutters used to cut and trim wall coverings can result in cuts and piercings. Back injuries, hernias, sprains and strains can result from lifting, bending, or handling wallpaper at awkward angles.
Workers can experience lung, eye or skin irritations and reactions because of exposure to chemicals used to strip and clean surfaces and to adhesives used to apply wall coverings. When work is done on ladders and scaffolds, there is a potential for severe injury or death from falling or being struck by falling objects. Casual labor and high turnover may be a problem, especially in the preparation and cleanup work.
Property exposures are generally limited to an office and storage for supplies, tools and vehicles unless there is a showroom and stock held for sale. Wallpaper is susceptible to damage by fire, smoke, moisture, humidity and weather perils. Theft exposure is usually low.
Crime exposures are from employee dishonesty. Background checks, including criminal history, should be performed on all employees providing services to customers or handling money. All ordering, billing and disbursement should be handled as separate duties with reconciliations occurring regularly.
Inland marine exposures include accounts receivable if the paperhanger offers credit to customers, contractors' equipment and tools, goods in transit, installation floater, and valuable papers and records for customers' and suppliers' information. The equipment may be limited to rollers and other hand tools, or may include ladders or scaffolding. During installation, the materials are subject to loss or damage by fire, theft, contamination/damage by employees of other contractors, vandalism, and weather-related perils.
Commercial auto exposures are generally limited to transporting workers, equipment, and materials to and from job sites. MVRs must be run on a regular basis. Random drug and alcohol testing should be conducted. Vehicles must be well maintained with records kept in a central location.
IL Paperhanging Contractors Insurance
You put a lot of effort, time, and money into your wall covering contracting business, and you do your very best to make sure you are providing your clients with the best services possible. However, sometimes, there's no way to avoid the unexpected - especially considering how litigious our society has become.
To protect your livelihood, it is absolutely essential for paperhangers to invest in the right type of paperhanging contractors insurance Illinois protection. To find out exactly what type of coverage you need and how much you should carry, speak to a commercial broker.
Illinois Economic Data & Business Insurance Requirements
For moguls who are thinking about conducting business-related affairs in Illinois, it's important to have an understanding of the state's economic outlook. It's also a wise idea to familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding IL commercial insurance.
Here we provide some insight regarding the data that pertains to economy of Illinois. We also provide a brief overview about the types of commercial insurance coverage business owners are required to invest in, or should invest in, even if it isn't mandatory.
Business Economic Trends In The State Of Illinois
According to several reports that compile the economic data for each of the 50 states and compare that information to the national average, Illinois isn't in the best position. While there has been some improvement, the gains have only been slight. Income and employment rates have risen, and the housing market has increases; however, the gains in these areas have been minimal, especially when compared to the gains that other states have experienced.
While the unemployment rate has improved, falling to 4.8 percent in 2017 after it was stuck at a rate of almost 6 percent in 2016 and 2015, it appears that in reality, the IL labor force and employment gains are contradicting. In 2019, tens of thousands of people fell out of the state's labor force.
Looking to the future, it is predicted that while the employment rate in Illinois will grow, the rate at which it will grow will be much lower than the national average. Currently the projected annual job growth of the state is .5 percent. Following are some of the largest industries in IL.
- Agriculture
- Exports
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Service Industries
Illinois Commercial Insurance Regulations
The Illinois Department of Insurance regulates insurance in IL. Businesses are required to carry workers compensation insurance. Workers comp is mandatory for any business that employs either an hourly or a salaried workforce, even if that workforce is just one person. Organizations are also required to carry IL commercial auto insurance if they use vehicles for any business-related reasons, such as deliveries, transport, or client visits.
General liability insurance is not required, nor is commercial property insurance; however, it is a wise idea for companies to invest in this type of coverage, as it will safeguard from lawsuits or losses that their properties could sustain.
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Learn about small business contractor's insurance, including what it covers, how much it costs - and how commercial insurance can help protect your contracting business from lawsuits.
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A contractor that wants to begin or stay in business, liability coverage must be obtained for the premises or operations, off-site locations and products/completed operations exposures. These coverages may be included as a part of a businessowners policy (BOP) or purchased in a commercial general liability (CGL) policy. Owners and contractors protective liability and railroad protective liability coverages may also be required in certain cases in order for a contractor to obtain a particular job.
Physical damage coverage for tools, supplies and equipment, both on and off the contractor's premises, is a concern. Liability exposures at the premises of the contractor, and at the premises of the contractor's customer, must be properly addressed along with completed operations. Business insurance is very important as is workers compensation insurance protection for employees.
Contractors may work under a general contractor as a subcontractor in larger construction projects - like a new commercial site or residential subdivision. They can work on smaller projects directly with a home owner, usually specializing in renovations or remodels.
In business insurance speak, often called 'artisan contractors' or 'casual contractors', they are involved in many aspects of construction and contracting work – and include various trades and skills. Carpenters, painters, plumbers, electricians, roofers, tree trimmers, landscaping are just a few examples. They may do roofing, fencing, drywall, tile work and many other trades that involve skilled work with tools at the customer's premises.
An artisan contractor performs a single trade or job, and each has its own specialized liability needs with its own exposures to risk and accidents. Contractors liability insurance can offer coverage for bodily injury, property damage, advertising injury and medical payments.
Most artisan contractors should have commercial general liability at the very least, but many need broader coverages - like an umbrella to increase their limits of liability, inland marine policy to protect their tools, workers compensation if they have employees, and even commercial auto if they use vehicles for business purposes.
Minimum recommended small business insurance coverage: Business Personal Property, Employee Dishonesty, Contractors' Equipment and Tools, General Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Umbrella Liability, Automobile Liability and Physical Damage, Hired and Non-owned Auto & Workers Compensation.
Other commercial insurance policies to consider: Building, Business Income with Extra Expense, Earthquake, Flood, Leasehold Interest, Real Property Legal Liability, Accounts Receivable, Builders Risk, Computers, Goods in Transit, Installation Floater, Valuable Papers and Records, Cyber Liability, Employment-related Practicesand Stop Gap Liability.
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The use of more connected devices brings the buildings of today into the digital future
How connected technologies influence – and deliver – efficient, smarter buildings
Key Takeaways:
• Integrated IoT technologies are taking building owners to new levels of sustainability.
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• Shedd Aquarium leverages data analytics to help cut energy use in half by 2020.
Harmonizing the habitats of over 1,500 species under one roof while reducing energy use is a bold idea. Shedd Aquarium uses EcoStruxure™ Building to create a SUSTAINABLE and comfortable climate for everyone, aimed at cutting energy consumption by 50%.
In today's digital economy, a new breed of buildings is emerging. As a key ingredient in expanding urban landscapes, buildings of all types are undergoing a major technological shift toward greater efficiency and sustainability, driven by connected technologies, big data and analytics.
The smart building
So, how do building owners and managers approach the challenge of digital technologies? Given that the goal is efficiency, comfort and productivity – for buildings, people – and, in this case, species – an integrated, IoT-driven approach is the secret.
For facilities like Shedd Aquarium – a beloved institution in the city of Chicago – a unified, collaborative smart building IoT-based platform is intrinsic to meeting goals for sustainability and energy efficiency.
Shedd Aquarium relies on EcoStruxure™ Building to manage everything from power use and lighting to HVAC and life support systems for its 1,500 aquatic species. Facility leaders have committed to a target of cutting energy consumption in half by 2020. To achieve that ambitious goal, they rely in part upon data gathering and analytics, all powered by digital technologies.
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You'll embark Braemar for this invigorating cruise in Barbados, with time in Bridgetown to explore before setting sail. Perhaps visit Harrison's Cave to see the impressive stalactites and stalagmites; or take the chance to go in search of sea turtles on a memorable catamaran cruise. Then in Granada – the 'Spice Island' – you'll be greeted by a collection of colourful buildings and spicy scents as you head ashore in the capital, St George's. You could choose to stay in the city and see the sights; or venture into the stunning Grand Etang National Park for breathtaking scenery. [ReadMore] For a unique experience, visit a cocoa farm to learn about the lives of local farmers and try your hand at harvesting cocoa beans. Stops at two of the 'ABC' islands will then present you with a taste of the Caribbean's Dutch flavour. On Curacao you can wander into the UNESCO-listed centre of Willemstad, packed with European-inspired, colonial-style structures and pastel-fronted houses. The beautifully unspoilt landscapes of Bonaire are then yours to admire, with exciting Harley Davidson and Tuk-Tuk adventures available during a call into Kralendijk.
Arriving in Road Town next, you can delve into the famous pirate history of Tortola. Taking a scenic boat tour, followed by an exciting open-top safari bus adventure, is an unforgettable way to uncover the island's variety of myths and legends. A diversion to Gran Turk follows, for the chance to make the most of the sunshine on white-sand beaches, bathe in warm, crystal-clear waters or even snorkel tropical reefs, before it's on to St Kitts. An undoubted highlight here is the world-famous scenic railway, one of the greatest train journeys on earth. As your time in the Caribbean nears its end you'll visit Antigua, where you could visit the historic English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard; enjoy the views on offer from Shirley Heights; take your pick from the 365 gorgeous beaches; and much more. Lastly, the wonders of Dominica await. You could take the chance to explore the island's exotic tropical interior, the UNESCO-listed Morne Trois Pitons National Park in particular is a 'must-visit', or for a rewarding and enriching experience, assist friendly locals with their post-hurricane recovery. All this before returning to beautiful Barbados.


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What do you believe is the most important part in your car? Is it the breaks, the steering wheel or the seatbelt? Well, all these are not correct; definitely it is only the tires.
Think about it, the only thing touching the floor is the tires and this only actually can control your breaking, steering, absorbing of bumps and acceleration of the road. Thus, there is a need for quality tires to enjoy driving. There are different tire types available and the fact cannot be denied that not all offer the same performance levels. In fact, certain tires provide better traction in snow or wet weather, while few others provide high speeds, smoother rolling, reduced noise and better fuel consumption.
Finding right tires
It is important to pick tires suitable for the conditions. Many people choose to go for the cost saving factor and get the budget tires. This is a false economy. Getting cheap tires is like going quicker bald and it many increase the consumption of fuel and also may not have proper grip on the road.
As all the tires are not created equal, make sure the tires match your requirements. If you are unsure, get it from tire specialists such as Pmctire. If you do a lot of driving, you need tires that will handle better at high speeds, while the drivers on the countryside may consider buying tires to handle different terrain. You may purchase tires made of tougher compound that is long lasting and offer better grip as budget tires.
Regardless of the tires, you buy, there must be several checks to be carried out to avert excessive wear or prevent damage. Thus, once a month at least carry out checks such as:
- Tire pressure
- Cracks or bulges if any in the tire
- The tread depth I 1.6mm minimum.
- Uneven wear
Adjusting the tire pressure at home is possible or you can get it adjusted at any petrol station, but in case of other issues, you need to replace straight away the tires.
There is a need for winter tires in case there is ice and snow. The summer tires or even the all year round tires are not rightly equipped to handle wet conditions and may cause skids and slips. Thus during severe winters, using winter tires for your car, if you are into driving a lot offers better grip to handle icy and snowy conditions.


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The Swiss Industry Science Fund (SISF) has been dissolved. It had the mission to promote scientific excellence in research and education in Switzerland by financially supporting scientific events and organizations on behalf of its member companies, BASF, Novartis, Roche and Syngenta.
Because of additional compliance requirements, the former member companies can no longer jointly support events through the SISF. However, they remain committed to continue the mission of the SISF through their own funding schemes.
If you are seeking funding for an event previously supported through SISF, please contact the relevant companies as described below. Please note that if you were supported by a sub-set of the member companies in the past (e.g. Novartis and Roche for pharma-related events), only apply directly to those.
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Maquarie Theatre Documentary - PrePro!
Daniel Rutter Films today has begun pre-production on a potential documentary series based on the history and futre of the Maquarie Theatre/former Rugby Club in Wellington.
We'll begin more thorough Pre-Production over the coming weeks, as we locate various former employees of the original Theatre built in 1938. We'll be looking for individuals who have interesting stories regarding the building, not just as the original Theatre of Wellington, but also as the local watering hole for Wellington's Rugby supporters.
This will be my first official foray into "documentary" film making, if you don't include my TAFE short-doco which I did on a friend of mine.
Looking forward to the hours of research ahead of me... I really enjoy digging into history!
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|Magazine Scans, Photoshoots • By Lora • Comments Off on ELLE France April 14, 2017 Scans + Outtakes
Alicia graces the cover of the April 14 issue of ELLE France featuring a new photoshoot and Louis Vuitton's collection. In her interview, she talks about Louis Vuitton (obviously) but she also mentions her latest projets such as 'Tomb Raider' and 'Euphoria' with Eva Green.
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