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Property taxes in California
The fiscal year period for the state of California runs from July 1st to June 30th. Property taxes are assessed and collected at the County level. With rare exception, there are no separate tax bills issued by either cities or school districts.
Property taxes are collected in two equal installments. The first installment, representing July 1st through December 31st is due on November 1st and delinquent on December 10th. The second installment, representing January 1st through June 30th, is due on March 1st and delinquent on April 10th. Payments must be received (not postmarked) by 5:00 on the delinquent date or will be assessed a 10 percent penalty. The penalties increase substantially if not paid by June 30th of that tax year.
The amount of the taxes is determined by the value of the property. At minimum, for the first full fiscal year after purchase most homeowners will pay property taxes equal to 1 percent of the sales price. The property value may be adjusted by the assessor each year to account for inflation, but any annual upwards adjustment cannot exceed 2 percent. In many communities, an additional assessment will be levied due to bonds that have been voter approved. These additional assessments typically fund school districts, transportation needs, water supplies, sanitary districts and regional parks. As a general rule, these assessments will add an additional .25 to .50 percent to the amount of the tax bill.
After the close of escrow, most borrowers will receive a supplemental tax bill in addition to the regular tax bill. The regular tax bill is essentially the sellers' tax bill. Although the buyer will be responsible for the bill, it reflects the value of the property at the time the seller owned it. The supplemental tax bill is based on the difference between the seller's value, as determined by the existing tax rolls, and the new value, established at the time of sale. The amount due is prorated over the remaining months of the fiscal year.
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Wildlife habitats have become increasingly fragmented in recent decades due to intensification of agricultural practices under the Common Agricultural Policy. It is now rare to find dry meadows in Ireland that are only rarely fertilised and mown twice a year for hay.
This type of grassland is now thought to be best represented on grassy roadside verges and other marginal areas that are only occasionally mown or treated with herbicides. However, little data of vegetation assemblages in these habitats currently exists. This research project proposes to amend this situation by surveying a sample of approximately 50 grassy verges in Co. Wicklow and uploading the resulting data into the National Vegetation Database at the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
This grassy verge community data will then be compared with existing data from surveys of Dry Meadow Grasslands in Co. Wicklow. The results will then be analysed to determine similarities and differences between vegetation assemblages. The analysis will indicate whether grassy verges represent a distinct habitat or if their vegetation assemblages are representative of dry meadow assemblages and can serve as a reservoir for dry meadow grassland species. The surveys will be carried out in June and July 2013 and the results will be published in August 2013.
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HPD: Hit-and-run victim's body found hours after car removed
HOUSTON — Officers are investigating a hit-and-run accident that left one man dead along the Gulf Freeway Tuesday morning, the Houston Police Department said.
According to authorities, officers responded to a call around 11 a.m. when a passerby found the man's body in a grassy area on the 3700 block of the Gulf Freeway.
Investigators believe the man was stuck overnight after he pulled over to pick up a lost load from his truck.
When tow truckers arrived at 5:30 a.m. to remove the truck they believed was abandoned, they did not notice the victim's body.
At this time there are no witnesses or suspects, officers said.
The identify of the victim is pending verification.
Anyone with information is urged to contact HPD hit-and-run unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


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We have a group of 8 Ferrets at the centre that are on view in their enclosure and on the rear occasion that they are not fast asleep they can seen running about and playing.
Falconry (or Hawking) is the hunting of wild quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey.
Ferrets are a vital member of the falconer's team. Without them we would have very little sport. They are fascinating but often under-valued little animals. A good ferret can be the making of a successful rabbiting expedition.
For millennia, the main use of ferrets was for hunting, or ferreting. With their long, lean build, and inquisitive nature, ferrets are very well equipped for getting down holes and chasing rodents, rabbits and moles out of their burrows, the hawks can then continue the chase above ground.
Hawks are easily trained to accept the ferret as a useful partner and will happily observe its efforts. without any attempt to attack.


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Ho Hum Low Cash FlowJanuary 11th, 2017 at 03:21 am
Well, I finally sat down and budgeted. Should my income remain at its low level all year, I will most likely end the year with $4k to $9k in credit card debt (lawyer fees being the big wildcard). Strangely enough, I am ok with that. No interest will be paid on it this year, so that is a blessing.
I have to admit, I was kind of forced to sit down and think about it. We recieved some not so good family news. We are waiting to see if it turns into really bad or just stays sucky, but maneagable.
The news did put a hold on my being able to get a second job. There is absolutely no time, or energy, to even handle applying. However, it has renewed my interest in selling my extra stuff. Planning to really dig into it in the next week or two. I have also dropped my cell phone down to the lowest possile.
Let's see. I feel like there is so much I wanted to share, but I cannot remember it...
Oh! I have really enjoyed your uber frugal month efforts. I thought about joining, but have had too many needs pop up. It has, however, probably saved me over $50 in these ten days by making me question if things were wants or needs. A few wants did slip in, two carryouts- one for family meal post news, one for time crunch/lack of planning. Total of the wants have come to $40 so far. I regret neither.
I have won my dietbet again. Two in a row! I am hoping to have made enough to counter my failed one last year. I have lost 15 pounds since mid-November! I still have another 10 to 15 to go to reach my ideal range. Money, I found, was highly motivating for me. But I dont think I want to join another quite yet. I need to gain muscle, so I want to strength/cardio train a bit first then re-weigh with added muscle mass.
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The Texas Legislature created the Joint Committee of the House and Senate in the Investigation of the Texas State Ranger Force in January 1919 after Texas State Representative José T. Canales of Brownsville filed charges against the Texas Rangers. The committee was organized to investigate the actions of the Texas Rangers from 1914 to 1919 with regard to the killings of about 5000 Hispanics after the 1910 Mexican revolution, Pancho Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico, and other events along the Texas-Mexico border intensified tensions.
After two weeks of testimony, the committee submitted its report, recommending a
reorganization of the Texas Ranger Force. Later that session, the legislature passed
House Bill 5 (36th Legislature, Regular Session), authored by Canales, to reduce the
number of recruits per unit, institute more competitive salaries, and outline
specific procedures for citizens to make complaints against ranger misconduct. The
investigation is frequently referred to as the
The Texas Legislature Committee Proceedings, 1919, contain 8 volumes of the proceedings for the Texas Legislature's Joint Committee of the House and Senate in the Investigation of the Texas State Ranger Force.
The collection is open for research.
Texas Legislature Committee Proceedings, 1919, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
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Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center's


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Hype Building Around the Miksta Team at VIP Mortgage
The Miksta Team has been generating a buzz around the Valley with their top-notch mortgage service and community outreach. After helping hundreds of families to finance homes in the Scottsdale area, Steve Miksta was named a part of the top 1 percent of mortgage originators in the nation for 2016, by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Their local presence is growing alongside their business, but their dedication and service level to each borrower has not changed. Every loan done through the Miksta Team is structured to ensure the best financial outcome for their clients. If you're interested in buying, selling or refinancing a home this year, please visit MikstaTeam.com or call 480.719.8819.
Solis Mammography
The country's largest independent provider of specialized breast screening and diagnostic services, has proudly been serving the Phoenix community for nearly 10 years. Solis Mammography has four centers in Arizona, including its premier Paradise Valley location located at 11220 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85028 (between E. Cactus Rd. and E. Shea Blvd.) All of our area locations now offer 3-D mammography™ along with a full-range of comprehensive breast screening services, including screening and diagnostic mammography, computer-aided detection, breast ultrasound, stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsy and bone density screenings. Schedule online, 24/7 at SolisMammo.com or call 866.717.2551.
Third Annual Arians Family Foundation Fundraiser Dinner
Make plans to join Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Bruce Arians and his wife, Christine, for the third Annual Arians Family Foundation Fundraiser Dinner at Steak 44 on Monday, May 22, 2017. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Arians Family Foundation and Voices For CASA of Maricopa County. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a VIP cocktail reception at Steak 44, where guests will have the opportunity to mingle with Cardinals' coaches, players and other Valley sports stars and celebrities. The event then continues with Cardinals' coaches and players joining guests at their table for a delectable dinner at Steak 44, starting at 7 p.m. For tickets to the event, please contact Brynn Wheeler at email@example.com or call 310.426.9900.
MIM Music Theater 2017 Summer Concert Series
The MIM Music Theater has announced their 2017 Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Sanderson Lincoln. It includes more than 30 concerts from May through September, spanning multiple genres and generations. The diverse lineup includes Americana legends Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady of Hot Tuna, Post Modern Jukebox star Morgan James, jazz great Diane Schuur, and the young, talented Austrian folk group Federspiel. The MIM Music Theater presents over 250 concerts per year and has had nearly 150 GRAMMY-winning artists perform on its stage. For more information, please visit MIM.org.
Behind-the-Scenes with Ballet Arizona
Ballet AZ, and its Artistic Director, Ib Andersen, are world-renowned as two of the most innovative and provocative forces in the world of dance. The Ballet is now on a mission to educate donors and attendees about their performances. A few weeks prior to the opening of a new ballet, the public is invited to attend Studio Spotlight, an intimate rehearsal during which Andersen and Ballet Arizona dancers discuss the upcoming performance. Prima Circle donors are able to experience another level of learning, with events held just before each Studio Spotlight. Over cocktails and appetizers, Prima Circle members are treated to a fun social event where ballet insights and insider information are dispensed. For more information, please visit BalletAZ.org.
Live & Local Music at Hotel Valley Ho
Cool off poolside at Hotel Valley Ho this spring and summer with live music, DJs, private cabanas and cool vibes. Local favorites Elvis Before Noon, Drop Top Cadillac, Sassy & The Sneak Attack, and others will play poolside every Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., now through October. Session Saturdays are back too, with Mr. P-Body, DJ Design, Adrian Michaels and other DJs spinning from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., now through September. For more information, please visit HotelValleyHo.com.
Mountain Shadows Resort Opens in Paradise Valley
Known as a landmark property in the 1960s and 1970s, Mountain Shadows has made its long-awaited return to serene Paradise Valley. The highly-anticipated, $100-million new resort is now open in the shadow of Camelback Mountain. The project is 12 years in the making and is the first resort to open in Paradise Valley in eight years. Rebuilt from the ground up through a partnership between Westroc Hospitality and Woodbine Development Corporation, the new resort features 183 guest rooms, a presidential suite facing Camelback Mountain, a full-service restaurant, two pools, a high-tech fitness facility, an 18-hole par-3 golf course and grill, as well as 37,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. For more information, please visit MountainShadows.com.
Home Builder Selected for Parcel of Ritz-Carlton Residences
Five Star Development, owner and master plan developer of the community known as The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley, recently closed a deal with Shea Homes®, who is debuting a new high-end brand called Shea SignatureTM, for the sale of 23 acres within the 105-acre development. The sold parcel will comprise 66 single-family luxury homes and will be its own gated community, not branded or serviced by the venerable hotel company. The Solvere Group leads the sales and marketing for Five Star Development and has also been retained by Shea Homes to market and sell the 66 homes in the gated parcel now named Azure, a Shea SignatureTM Community. For more information, please visit AzurePVLiving.com.
J&G Steakhouse Launches New Seasonal Menu
Spring is in the air, and J&G Steakhouse has welcomed the arrival of Phoenix's most spectacular season with a new spring-inspired menu bursting with flavor and vivid shades of color. J&G's spring menu includes Asparagus Risotto with Parmesan and Herbs; Roasted Striped Bass with Sea Beans, Asparagus, Shiitake and Sesame Vinaigrette; as well as Seared Diver Scallops with assorted Spring Peas, Crispy Bacon and Lime. In addition, menu staples such as the Caramelized Beef Tenderloin and Slowly Cooked Salmon remain, served with ingredients in line with the spring season, such as Braised Mushrooms, Poblano Peppers and Dill. For more information, please visit JGSteakhouseScottsdale.com.


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Agenda and Women in Prison ran focus groups in prison and the wider BAME community to document women's personal experiences of courts, prison and release. The report found women were not treated fairly in court and unjustly penalized by judges and juries, panels of which were often comprised of white men — women were more likely to be remanded and subsequently not receive a custodial sentence than men, and black women were much more likely than their white counterparts to be given custodial sentences for the same offenses.
New @Agenda_alliance & @WIP_live report on experiences of BAME women in prison to feed into @DavidLammy review https://t.co/aU3LQWIq0k— Katharine SacksJones (@KatharineSJ) April 21, 2017
Moreover, most were discriminated against and experienced racism in prison from both staff and other prisoners, and some were ostracized by their communities after leaving prison. Moreover, few were informed about the exactitudes and technicalities of court proceedings, with only one in 20 knowing whether they had had a pre-sentence report or not.
One young black interviewee recalled how every member of the jury in her case was a middle-aged white man, and was made to feel it had made up their collective mind about her guilt from the second they saw her. Another recorded how the jury in her case was all-white, bar one Asian man. When she questioned her solicitor about the lack of diversity, he said making a point could come across as provocative and "racist," and would be another mark against her character, so advised her to say nothing.
BAME Women discussing issues affecting them and coming up with solutions in relation 2 mental health & parinatel @GM_HSC @GMEC_SCN workshops pic.twitter.com/0LVgUf96A7— Maqsood Ahmad (@786maq) April 24, 2017
Several inmates said talking loudly or congregating in groups was often taken by officers to be "aggressive," and a sign inmates were part of a prison gang. BAME inmates also face indirect bureaucratic discrimination due to internal prison policies. One interviewee recalled how she was speaking to a non-English speaking relative in Urdu on the prison phone. The call was terminated, and the inmate told she needed to submit an application to speak in a foreign language on the phone.
New @Agenda_alliance report on BAME women's experiences in our #criminaljusticesystem https://t.co/DfecRxm24N TY @KatharineSJ pic.twitter.com/08PQ6oXn1L— nicky lambert (@niadla) April 24, 2017
Dr. Kate Paradine, Chief Executive of Women in Prison, said the "troubling" accounts of discrimination and injustice of the women included in the report were more evidence of a "completely broken system."
"The answer to the crisis in women's prisons lies not in building more prisons, but in making sure effective community alternatives like women's centres are in place. This is how women can address the multiple disadvantages that often bring them to the criminal justice system, cutting reoffending rates and helping to bring the women's prison population down," she added.
The groups' findings have been submitted to The Lammy Review, an independent review of the treatment of, and outcomes for, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals in the criminal justice system chaired by David Lammy MP. Due to be published in the Summer 2017, preliminary conclusions have starkly highlighted the severe disproportionality in the UK criminal justice system.
What would you do to make the criminal justice system fairer? #LammyReview Read our report: https://t.co/P1oxQr6Kw1 pic.twitter.com/G5SnZxipxS— Catch22 (@Catch22) April 25, 2017
For instance, for every 100 white women handed custodial sentences at Crown Courts for drug offenses, 227 black women were sentenced to custody. For black men, this figure is 141 for every 100 white men.
Of those convicted at Magistrates' Court for sexual offenses, 208 black men and 193 Asian men received custodial sentences for every 100 white men. BAME defendants are more likely than white counterparts to be tried at Crown Court, with young black men around 56 percent more likely.
BAME men were almost 20 percent more likely than white men to be remanded in custody, and five times more likely to be housed in high security cells and wings in prisons for public order offenses than white men.
Mixed ethnic men and women were more likely than white men and women to have adjudications for breaching prison discipline brought against them, but less likely to have those adjudications proven when reviewed. Furthermore, despite prisoner numbers falling by some 66 percent between 2007 and 2017, 41 percent of youth prisoners are ethnic minorities in 2017, compared with 25 percent in 2007.


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Yvette and local Councillors call for experts in community to help support Knottingley Pool
Local MP Yvette Cooper and Councillors in Knottingley are calling on members of the local community to come forward with ideas to support Knottingley Swimming Pool.
Wakefield Council is being forced by the Government to cut £152m from its budget by 2017, and a review of all the swimming pools is now underway.
Campaigners believe Knottingley pool is vital for the town and are looking for people in the local community who could get involved to help find alternative ways to support the pool and keep the pool open.
They are looking for new ideas to raise money and save money, and new ways to run the facility - including letting the local community take over running services as other areas have done.
They are asking anyone who has an interest in the area and has good ideas to keep the swimming pool open, or financial, business or management expertise experience to get in touch on 01977 553388 or by emailing Yvette Cooper directly at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Yvette Cooper MP said:
"Our pools are really important to our towns - they are used by people of all ages, to stay fit and healthy in the heart of our communities.
The Council is being forced by the Government to make big cuts to services. But we need to do everything we can and look at every possible option to support our local pools.
Officers have said the costs of the Knottingley pool are particularly challenging - but the pool is also particularly important to the community. Lots of people in Knottingley will have good ideas or expertise about how best we can keep the pool open, and how it should be run. But we need people to come forward and help."
Councillor Graham Stokes added:
"We are particularly seeking assistance from people with financial expertise to look at how we can sustain the swimming pool for the future.
"It is important in the current economic climate that we all work together to protect services for the most vulnerable people in society and the sports centre has an immense role to play in promoting health within the district and providing much needed capacity of swimming pools to be able to accommodate current service users."


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Hey guys, we are here with a new post about how you can turn off vibration and sound while typing on android phones, if you ask me, the vibration really helps in terms of avoiding typo's but those annoying sounds which we get on tapping on letters! Or you may be a fan of those sounds and not a big fan of vibration, or you just want to avoid both, or one, this post is for you! So let's now jump in and see how we can turn off vibration/sound in google keyboard
It's kind of big deal to just go to settings, here and there, pfft. Thank fully we have posted the shortcut to google keyboard settings to turn off vibration/sound, so we are going to Keyboard's Settings menu, open your keyboard then long-press the button just to the left of the space bar. Yep the comma one!
Once you release the key, a popup window will appear, with two options: Languages and Google Keyboard settings. Tap the one which says- google keyboard settings
This will open up settings menu, in which you get various options, In the Settings menu, you will find something called "Preferences" if you can see this then you are on the right place, tap on it and it will open another sub menu.
Once you have enabled "Sound on key press", it will allow you directly to customize the loudness of the sound, it will be set to system default. You can move the slider and select the right sound you need.
You can find Sound options by scrolling down for about three-quarters, so if you prefer to hear sounds while typing toggle the switch to on.
You will find the vibration option below it, it will function similar to sound settings, Vibrate on keypress will be enabled by default, so if you don't want the vibration, you can disable it with the slider.
However if you like it, like in my case, you can adjust the sensitivity of the vibration, in the menu just below. Well for me the default was quite adequate, but when I tried maxing it out, I just felt how strong the vibration motor is of our phones, you can't really imagine typing with that high vibration, though you have an option, in case you are high 😛 (jk).
There are a few other things you could change here too: "Popup on keypress," which pops up a magnified version of the key as you type on, maybe for your accuracy or something? 😛 ; other options include "Voice input key," which you can use to enable/disable the mic button on the keyboard by toggling it, and last but not least "Key long press delay," which enables you to personally define what "long press" means to you.
In the recent update of google keyboard, now we have one-hand mode, and some brand new emoji to flaunt off, regardless of the other small changes in the app itself.
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There are tons of third-party keyboard apps out there in the market, but I just love minimalism and I am lazy, so Google keyboard just works fine for me, I felt useful to share this with you guys, if you liked the tutorial share it with your friends, and comment your queries or suggestions below in the comment section


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Roof Maintenance for Long-Lasting Performance
Roof maintenance is essential if you want your roof to last its expected lifespan. One misconception is that only commercial buildings need regular maintenance, but that's not true. Both homes and businesses can benefit from regular maintenance of the roofing system.
Start With a Roofing Inspection
Before we can determine the proper maintenance plan for your roof, we need to perform a thorough inspection. A roofing inspection includes both an interior and exterior inspection. Some of the things we look at on your roof include signs of leaks, the overall condition of the roof, the flashing, ventilation, insulation and more.
Once we've completed the inspection, we'll provide you with a written inspection report. Included in the inspection report are our recommendations for repair and general maintenance. Of course, while we're on your roof, we'll perform some maintenance like removing any debris, affixing lose shingles and applying sealant when included as part of your maintenance plan.
If this is the first time you've had a roofing inspection by AnyWeather Roofing, we'll come up with a plan for maintenance based on the roof's age, material and overall condition. We always recommend at least semi-annual maintenance checks, and more frequent checks as your roof ages.
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As we like to say, "Take care of your roof and it will take care of you." Your roof is your home's first line of defense against the elements, so the biggest benefit of proper maintenance is that your roof will last as long as it should. Another benefit many home and business owners fail to consider is when a roof leak is spotted when it's small, the cost of repair and the extent of the damage is much less. And of course, a well-maintained roof just looks better.
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Johnny Marr has announced details of his second solo album. Titled Playland, the follow-up to his 2013 solo debut The Messenger will be released on October 6, in conjunction with the lead single, 'Easy Money.' The album will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
Marr's sophomore album was written while on the road promoting The Messenger over the past two years. Unlike his debut, with its recording divided between Berlin, New York, and Manchester, Playland is entirely a product of London, recorded solely at Tritone Studios near Tower Bridge.
'It was deliberate to work in London,' Marr told the NME. 'Where you work definitely affects how it sounds and seeps into the music, and I've developed a really good feeling for London in the past couple of years, I like the frenetic atmosphere.'
His environment was clearly instrumental to the sound of the new 11-song collection. Built around the central theme of 'songs that move at the speed of life,' Marr explains: 'The album's main themes are the atmosphere of the city, and the preoccupations of the people who live in them, those preoccupations being consumerism, sex, and anxiety, or distraction and transcendence from those things.'
Like The Messenger, there is an autobiographical element to some of the songs. '25 Hours,' in particular, is about the realization he had as a child of having to escape a life that was laid out in front of him. He explains the song's lyric: 'Being chased by the priests and the freaks who are hunting me down with attitude/The heat and the bricks are falling on me like doom.' 'I was immersed in the Catholic school system and an oppressive upbringing, looking at a life of having to consort with people that I didn't want to be around,' he says. 'I realized you need to find some escape to break out of that, and that's when I realized art was a way of escaping, in my case the music I was making or wanted to make. I would've been eight or nine, and I knew I just needed to escape the life that I was in. I got a sense of what might be my destiny if I didn't do that.'
The city streets are home to 'Dynamo,' described by Marr as a 'love affair with a building.' The song was inspired by his interest in psychogeorgaphy, the study of an environment's effect on the behavior of the humans within it.
'It might happen when you look up at a building, modern or old, on a clear summer day, big blue sky behind it filled with jet streams, and not being able to help think of stories that go with it all. I've been interested in the city and the people in it since I was a kid, it has this romantic attraction I just clicked with. Then when I was older I started reading more about it and got into the philosophy behind it. Of course, when you're writing about something like that, it often works out that you're writing about a person too.'
The album's title was inspired by Homo Ludens, a highly influential book by Dutch historian and cultural theorist, Johan Huizinga. 'Homo Ludens' translates to 'Man The Player' or 'Playing Man.' The 1938 text, according to Johnny Marr's website, 'explores the concept of play as a precursor and principal element of cultural development.'
As with The Messenger, Playland was produced by Marr with co-producer and band member Doviak.
Playland Track listing:
- Back In The Box
- Easy Money
- Dynamo
- Candidate
- 25 Hours
- The Trap
- Playland
- Speak Out Reach Out
- Boys Get Straight
- This Tension
- Little King
After the album's release, Marr embarks on a thirteen-date UK tour:
Oct. 13: The Engine Shed, Lincoln, UK
Oct. 14: Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, UK
Oct. 15: De La Warr, Bexhill, UK
Oct. 17: Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, UK
Oct. 18: Great Hall, Cardiff, UK
Oct. 20: O2 Academy, Bournemouth, UK
Oct. 21: Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK
Oct. 23: O2 Academy Brixton, London, UK
Oct. 24: Pavilion, Bath, UK
Oct. 25: O2 Apollo, Manchester, UK
Oct. 27: O2 Academy, Glasgow. UK
Oct. 28: O2 Academy, Newcastle, UK
Oct. 29: O2 Academy, Leeds, UK


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My ancestors and the Deities with whom I work are pushing me right now to get out of my comfort zone, to get things off my chest that have been piling up and making me anxious. AJ and I have been on a whirlwind of a spiritual journey for the past year or so, and its intensity has been cranked up to an insane level since the summer. However, even though this has been a huge part of life for us this year (and was previously; we just weren't aware of it then), I've barely mentioned it here. The only reasons for that were other people. I am not and have never been ashamed of my spirituality, but I was having such a hard time dealing with folks who had nothing better to do than harass and bully me/us that I just couldn't bring myself to add fuel to their fires by talking about the spiritual side of what we have been going through; brief mentions in the past of the curse and daemon that were afflicting AJ (and me, slightly less directly) resulted in callous comments from people who thought we were lying or completely off our rockers, some of them abusive in nature. As a result of my fear of what people would think, huge gaps have been left in the whole story and I think that we may have missed out on some wonderful folks who would have otherwise become friends and allies by now.
We need to have people on our side who understand what we are going through and can relate or at least treat our beliefs and experiences with respect. I've also not felt right about ignoring this huge aspect of my life when I write about our struggles. I know that clearing the cobwebs and letting everything out helps me to heal and become stronger plus I am being told, gently but firmly, that I need to lay all the cards on the table now. To paraphrase, the message is, "You need to say goodbye to anyone who cannot accept you for who you are, in your entirety. Their negative energy is harming you, whether they send it intentionally or not. This culling will hurt at times but you will be freer, happier and stronger on the other side of these changes. You will also make room for new relationships with people who do value and respect you. This will help you personally and in the work that you are called upon to do." Read the rest of this entry »


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30 Story Hotel Completely Built and Finished in Fifteen Days, on New Years Eve (Amazing Video)
As an architect, I find this completely amazing. Before the Olympics we showed the Ark Hotel erected in six days, but it had nothing on this 170,000 square foot, 30 story hotel that was turnkeyed in 360 hours. It completely changes the way buildings are constructed and, I believe, is about to change the entire industry.
Even the floor tiles are put on in the factory.
All of the other components they need for that particular slab, the walls, the interior finishes, are lifted together with the slab, so there is no separate shipping of drywall or studs, everything you need is right there. What a difference this would make in work flow on a construction site.
It really is incredibly clever; because that column stub is built into the slab panel they can just pile panels on top of column instead of trying to fit them in between a structural frame, the more conventional approach. Those diagonal braces give it the strength and rigidity it needs when building with so many shorter pieces.
Wrap the whole thing in a six inch thick prefab skin and you have a building that claimed to be five times more energy efficient. (than what, they don't say). A heat recovery ventilation system delivers what is claimed to be 20 times purer air.
When I was a kid I used to play with systems like this, but never thought that they would actually become real some day. The implications of this are significant; construction is just about the only industry that has not been exported. But now the Broad Sustainable Building Corporation has designed a system that will let them build anywhere, to construction tolerances of +/- 0.2 mm. The architectural and construction world just changed.


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This is a tried-and-true art teacher lesson plan. The students enjoyed learning the story behind Grant Wood's American Gothic painting. We read an article about his famous painting.
You can also read this book about his artwork:
I had my 5th graders finish a similar project and it turned out really well.


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Ideally situated within two minutes walk from the town centre, yet set in a secluded position overlooking scenic views. Adjacent to Brough Park with 30 acres of public parkland and gardens, also Brough Park Leisure Centre offering various health and leisure facilities, children's play area, tennis, bowling and skateboard park.
Rent an apartment, available on daily rates.
Well behaved dogs welcome! (not to be left unattended)
Ample parking on site.
Delightful views and attractions within a few minutes drive of the Hatcheries.
The old buildings of Leek are a sight to see, many designed by the architect William Sugden and his son Larner.
showing location of The Hatcheries and the surrounding
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|Adults to age 65 & children 90cm or over
|Age 65+ (ID required)
|Groups of 10 or more
|Children under 90cm
|Disabled carer (one per paying visitor) – details here
|Adults to age 65 & children 90cm or over
|Age 65+ (ID required)
|Groups of 10 or more – details here
|From £13.95pp
|Children under 90cm
|Disabled carer (one per paying visitor) – details here
Online entry tickets can only be purchased via the internet and must be booked at least one day in advance. Once booked, these tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Online tickets are not available to purchase on the day of your planned visit nor can they be purchased on arrival at the Diggerland park. All online bookings are subject to a £1.00 booking fee, this will be added upon checkout.
Pay on the day and advanced online tickets include entry into Diggerland UK Theme Park for use of all the main Diggerland rides/drives.
Height restrictions do apply, therefore we recommend checking our rides and drives as well as our ride height chart before visiting.
Admission excludes coin-operated rides/drives and the dodgems which are charged at £1.00 per person, per go.
Discount vouchers cannot be redeemed online. Discount vouchers are only available against pay on the day entry. Please present your voucher on arrival, on the day of your visit to obtain your discount/offer.
Have buckets of fun with a Diggerland Annual Pass – Only £79.95 per person!
There is so much to do at Diggerland UK Theme Parks that just one visit is never enough!
But now, with the Diggerland Annual Pass, you can enjoy as many awesome days out at any of our four, uniquely digger-themed UK parks as you desire, and return time and time again throughout the entire season without limit to get to grips with driving and operating real, full-size construction diggers and dumpers, and enjoying up to twenty thrilling rides like the contemporary, merry Dig-a-Round, the bone-rattling Groundshuttle, and the adrenaline-pumping Spindizzy!
Fun for kids of all ages from the under-8s to the over-80s, and with so much to do, Diggerland Adventure Parks are the UK family attraction of the 21st century. As well as the rides mentioned above, there are Dodgems, indoor and outdoor play areas, sandpits, coin-operated rides and much more where younger visitors can let off steam and run riot while parents, grandparents, and guardians can just relax and watch the fun… or join in!
The Diggerland Adventure Parks, Annual Pass costs just £79.95 per person, is valid for a full 12 months from the date of issue, and allows the named pass-holder unlimited entry to all four UK Diggerland parks.
Important Terms & Conditions:
- Annual Passes do not entitle the holder to ride any coin-operated rides or drives.
- The Annual Pass may only be used by the names pass-holder and is not transferable to any other person.
- The pass does not provide entry to any of the specialist pre-bookable activities at Diggerland, such as Formula JCB Racing, Dumper Truck Racing, or the Individual or Group JCB Experiences.
- When ordering an Annual Pass, we will ask you to supply a photograph of the recipient, so that we can copy this onto the Annual Pass. You can either email the photo to Diggerland Head Office or send in a physical photo which we scan and return to you.
- Please allow 5 working days for orders to be processed and posted, but please note that we will need the recipient's photograph before the Annual Pass can be printed and dispatched.
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Eye Necklace
Now this necklace has been so much fun creating.....I am just not sure what the chain portion will be but for some reason I am getting the feeling I need to continue using multicolored seed beads in the same colors as I have used thus far. I love the resin eye focal that I bought from an Etsy vendor but I am sorry I don't remember which shop.......but sure is colorful.... Sure to draw some attention.......
Flying Dragon Polymer Clay Beaded Necklace
This is done using a wood roller stamp that I sell in my Etsy store using polymer clay. I then used three different colors of acrylic paint, finish sealed and then designed the necklace using handmade lamp work beads, tiny wood beads, and some neat vintage beads (2) that I purchased at the Gem Show in Arizona several years ago. I have used brass findings and chain. FUN piece.
"Hieroglyphics" Abstract Oil Pastel Matted and Framed
On an evening together Candace and I decided to "CREATE". I have never used oil pastels but out they came and I decided "what the heck" .... I didn't even know where to begin so Candace suggested I just lay down random areas of different colors and then go over the top of it all with a black pastel and begin scraping with an Exacto knife......... this is the finished piece. It is triple matted with a gold frame all of which I was able to pull from "stash"...... It was fun, I am pleased with the result and will definitely try another soon.
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- Sustainably Sourced
- Contract Grade
Emmerson® Modern Reclaimed Wood Bed - Stone Gray
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- Overview
Our Emmerson® Modern Bed is crafted from reclaimed pine that's certified to Forest Stewardship Council® standards (FSC). Its slim frame features a gray finish that shows the wood's unique knots and natural imperfections, for a modern take on rustic style.
- This contract-grade item is manufactured to meet the demands of commercial use in addition to residential. See more.
- Your purchase of this FSC-certified product helps support forests and ecosystems worldwide. Learn more.
- Solid reclaimed pine in a water-based Stone Gray finish.
- The reclaimed pine comes from a variety of sources, including shipping pallets and packing crates.
- Each piece tells the story of its previous life, often marked by scratches, color variations, stains, repair patches and natural imperfections that only add to its beauty.
- Unfinished wood has a rugged surface texture that will soften with age and use.
- Wooden slats included.
- Center support legs included.
- Accommodates most standard mattresses; box spring optional.
- Made in Vietnam.
- Details + Dimensions
- Overall product dimensions: 59.6"w x 79"d x 44.1"h.
- Mattress space dimensions: 53.8"w x 75"d.
- Side rail dimensions: 75"w x 1.8"d x 6.3"h.
- Floor to top of side rail: 10.4".
- Top of slats to top of side rail: 6.3".
- Clearance: 4.1".
- Overall product dimensions: 66"w x 85"d x 44"h.
- Mattress space dimensions: 60.25"w x 81.1"d.
- Side rail dimensions: 81.1"w x 1.4"d x 6.3"h.
- Floor to top of side rail: 10.4".
- Top of slats to top of side rail: 6.3".
- Clearance: 4.1".
- Overall product dimensions: 83"w x 85"d x 44"h.
- Mattress space dimensions: 77.4"w x 81.1"d.
- Side rail dimensions: 81.1"w x 1.4"d x 6.3"h.
- Floor to top of side rail: 10.4".
- Top of slats to top of side rail: 6.3".
- Clearance: 4.1".
- Number of boxes: 2.
- Shipping box (1): 64.1"w x 9.25"d x 49.4"h; 92.6 lbs.
- Shipping box (2): 81"w x 11.5"d x 8.25"h; 61.7 lbs.
- Number of boxes: 2.
- Shipping box (1): 70.4"w x 9"d x 49.25"h; 104.7 lbs.
- Shipping box (2): 87"w x 11.75"d x 8.1"h; 69.2 lbs.
- Number of boxes: 2.
- Shipping box (1): 49.61'' X 9.45''X 87.8''; 119.2 lbs.
- Shipping box (2): 87.2"w x 11.6"d x 8.9"h; 88 lbs.
Make sure it fits! See our guide on measuring for delivery.
Assembled upon delivery via White Glove Service. View assembly instructions.
Lift when moving to avoid damage to base or legs. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. To protect finish, avoid the use of chemicals or household cleaners. Hardware may loosen over time. Periodically check to make sure all connections are tight.
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All of our Flat Rate items include our premium White Glove Service—at no extra charge—for oversized furniture and select fragile items. With White Glove, your order is brought into your home by a skilled delivery team on a pre-scheduled date, unpacked in the room of your choice and fully assembled, but not installed*. All packaging materials are removed upon completion.
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Flat Rate delivery is by appointment Tuesday – Saturday in most major metropolitan areas**, with Monday delivery available in some areas. Service to outlying areas may be restricted based on geographic location. A service representative will contact you to arrange a delivery date and confirm the appointment timeframe (typically a 4-hour window). Available in the contiguous 48 states only.
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Solar Inverters
Country of manufacture: China
Presence in Australia: Yes
Five years with option to extend up to 20 years
Supplier Snapshot: SolaX
SolaX Power is one of the key players in the global energy management & energy storage technologies market. The company has 16 international sales offices, including one in Australia, and ships its products to 47 countries via 200 distribution channels.
SolaX Power offers a variety of products for residential, commercial and industrial solar applications, including standard solar photovoltaic (PV) system inverters, hybrid inverters for systems with storage, as well as batteries and battery cabinets.SolaX Power is a subsidiary of the Suntellite Group which is owned by one of China's best universities. The company prides itself on its strong background in research and innovation through this affiliation with Zhejiang University, which is also home to the only national key silicon material laboratories in China's Silicon Valley.
SolaX products are designed, tested and manufactured to the highest global standards and come with several international module certifications. All components are sourced from well-established suppliers in Germany, Japan and USA, giving you peace of mind over your investment. Its world class production facility includes a progressive and professional research and development team. SolaX is committed to design and manufacture a leading, reliable, safe and cost-effective range of PV products and energy system solutions. SolaX offers great warranty support through its Australian office as well as a 24-hour, 7 days per week online service.
Grid-Connected Inverters – for Residential and small Commercial Projects.
Main Features
- Comes with an excellent cloud-based monitoring system.
- Great efficiency up to 97.6%.
- 8-step quality control procedure.
- Quiet operation.
- Long life span.
- Heat dissipation technology.
- Wide MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking – this is a digital charge control function which ensures that you get the most power possible from your solar panels) voltage range for more energy harvest, such as in low-light conditions at dawn and dusk.
GEM Energy's EvaluationSolaX solar inverters are some of the few Chinese-manufactured inverters we put our name to – they are of excellent build quality, offering reliability and functionality at a very competitive price. Scores 8/10.
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Hybrid Inverters – for small Grid-connected Projects with Battery backup.
Main Features
- User-friendly cloud-based monitoring system of your system.
- Excellent efficiencies of up to 97.6%.
- Flexibility through a variety of charge and discharge settings.
- MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking), which is a digital charge control function which ensures that you get the most power possible from your solar panels, particularly effective during low light level conditions.
- Wide temperature and voltage operating range harvests more energy (early mornings and late afternoons) to maximize your Return on Investment.
- Quiet operation.
- Long life span.
- Heat dissipation technology.
GEM Energy's EvaluationThe hybrid SolaX solar inverters are some of the few Chinese-made inverters we put our name to. They offer exceptional value for money and even come with a good lithium battery option. Great for peak shaving and includes an EPS circuit (Emergency Power Supply) that will enable some small appliances to remain operational in an off-grid situation. Scores 8/10.
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We were more than happy with the service from GEM Energy and the after sales service was amazing.
I am extremely pleased with our investment and would not hesitate to recommend having a chat with GEM Energy if you are considering Solar.
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Scotland - Apex International Hotel
The Apex International Hotel is centrally located, right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. It is situated in the Grassmarket area of the city, which is well sign posted and easy to find.
The hotel has 169 luxurious roomsEach room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms come with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer.
At Metro Bar & Brasserie you can enjoy informal dining and something for every taste as you take in iconic views of Edinburgh's famous Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. Surrounded by Edinburgh's historical past you will be able to choose from Metro's tasty choice of menus. Our A La Carte menu features mouthwatering favourites such as Beer Battered Haddock with chunky tartare sauce with thick cut chips and garden peas.
The relaxed bar is ideal for a quick lunch, easy going coffee with friends or as a place to wind down with cocktails after a busy day in Edinburgh city centre.
24-hour Room Service - Wake-up Calls - Mail & Message Delivery Service - Same Day Laundry - Concierge Service - Disabled Access to Rooms & Public areas - Complimentary Local Calls - Free WiFi - Pool - Gym - Meeting Rooms
Room Amenities
Large Desk and Chair - Iron and Board - Tea and Coffee Making Facilities - Complimentary Water - 42" LCD TV with Satellite Channels
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Dear District 204 Community,
With Dr. Birkett's announcement to retire at the end of this school year,
the Board of Education is faced with the task of hiring a new superintendent
and is moving forward with that process.
The board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of its most
important functions. Therefore, the board is interested in gaining input from
district stakeholders to identify the characteristics we will look for in our
new superintendent. We invite you to participate in the identification of these
qualities by attending one of two Public Forums.
The Public Forums, facilitated by representatives from the search firm Ray
and Associates, will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, October 10 and at 8:30 am on
Friday, October 11. Both forums will be at the Crouse Education Center, 780
Shoreline Drive, Aurora.
If you are unable to attend, we invite you to complete the Superintendent Qualities Survey before October
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this most important task.
Lori Price
President, Board of Education
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Girlington Health CentreTel: 01274 484111
Allerton Health CentreTel: 01274 484111
*Flu vaccinations are available for those who are eligible, please contact the practice to book an appointment.*
Travel service - We offer a travel service - please ensure you contact us with plenty of notice ( at least 6 weeks before you plan to travel to enable us to plan your vaccination/medication requirements).Please note this is not an NHS service and so any vaccinations or medications required will incur a charge. For further details please click on the link 'Travel Information'
Carers - you are entitled to a health check / review with your GP or Nurse. Please make an appointment at the surgery
Friends & Family test - this is a simple test of our service and provides us with useful feedback as to how we are doing. We would be most grateful if you would complete this short set of questions if you have used our service. Cards are available from reception or your GP/Nurse.
At some point in our lives we will all experience bereavement. If bereavement occurs in Hospital, members of the Medical Team will be available to help you, however if the bereavement occurs at home, the following information provides some step-by-step guidance:
What do I do if there is an expected Death at home?
If possible during your loved one's illness, try to discuss options available, such as their final wishes, choice of burial or cremation and undertaker. We appreciate that this may be difficult, however when death occurs, this makes the most traumatic of arrangements easier to deal with.Call the Surgery to request that your GP attends to certify that life has ended. If death occurs outside of normal Surgery hours, please contact our out of hours service on 111.When the Doctor has confirmed that death has occurred, please contact your Undertaker. They will make arrangements to transfer the body to a Chapel of Rest and will arrange to discuss Funeral arrangements with you.A Death Certificate will be provided by the Doctor, which usually follows on the next working day, providing that the death was expected and that the deceased had been seen by his/her GP up to 14 days prior to death.Prior arrangement can be made to collect the Death Certificate.
On receipt, the Death must be registered with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages:The Bradford and Keighley Register OfficeTelephone: 01274 432151Fax: 01274 305139Address: Bradford and Keighley Register Office ,City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HYOpening times: Please note death registrations are by appointment only.Monday to Friday: 9am to 4.30pmSaturday: By appointment onlyOnce death has been registered, please advise the Undertaker who will then be able to proceed with funeral arrangements. Please remember that you may need duplicate copies of the Death Certificate to assist you with the affairs of the deceased in relation to Life Insurance, Bank & Pension arrangements.
What do I do if there is a sudden unexpected Death at Home?If you are unsure that death has actually occurred i.e. Patient has collapsed, please call 999 immediately.If you know that death has occurred, please contact the Surgery and ask for an immediate urgent visit, explaining your circumstances to the Receptionist.The Doctor will attend and confirm that death has occurred, however as the death was unexpected, the Doctor has a legal duty to inform the Coroner or Police. Please do not be alarmed by this process, as this is a legal formality that must be followed when sudden unexpected death occurs. A Police Officer will attend and will need to discuss events leading up to death with friends and relatives. Once this process is complete, the Undertaker will be permitted to move the body to a Chapel of Rest.The Coroner will discuss the event of death with the GP of the deceased. In some circumstances, the Coroner may permit the GP to issue a Death Certificate, however please do not be alarmed if this is not permitted at this stage, as it may be that the Doctor who certified death did not know the probable cause of death,.A Post-Mortem may be required to investigate the death further and to verify cause of death. You will be informed of this as the process usually requires consent from a spouse/partner or relative.Once a Death Certificate has been issued, the Undertaker may proceed with Funeral Arrangements. Your GP will assist you in explaining the Death Certificate to you if required and will be able to answer any queries you may have.
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Our staff are always available for support and advice. We often advise a visit to the Bradford Bereavement Service website to access support including counselling
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Through our years of providing industry with reliability solutions, including reliability-based work process and documentation, Spartan adds value by integrating appropriate reliability processes, technology and information sources.
Spartan supports your reliability groups with trained reliability experts who function as an integral part of your reliability team. Spartan also provides cost-effective remote solutions as economics might dictate.
Whether it's a digital valve controller advising key asset health information about your control valves, predictive intelligence for reciprocating and rotating equipment, or an online health check for your Emerson DeltaV control system, Spartan employs advanced technology to help you reach your reliability goals.
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In today's world, almost everyone needs to "sell" a product or a service to another person on a daily basis. Whether the media of communication is face to face or digital. Whether the other person is a family member, friend or a business partner or even to the boss! (Wife/ GF included here)
Some of us have stumbled into a sales role during our career. Few people have actually chosen "selling" as a career by choice. Yet, very few of us have actually studied the "art and science" of selling during our education.
The prospect of approaching strangers and selling them product or service is far too daunting for most people. Consequently, many a rookie or fresh sales person has quit the profession. It has serious consequences for companies that invest in these sales persons.
Selling does not have to be daunting for the sales person and certainly not a serious issue for companies
Core Offering:
Retail Gurukul has developed a unique magic formula "better S.E.R.V.I.C.E.S = More SALES ", which can be used by almost anybody to "Sell" their products or services with appropriate modifications to suit their style and situation.
The essence of the magic formula is… if you want to make a sale, learn to handle the objection raised by the client, build on the relationship created and keep it going, then you need a template where you will cover all the points that you would want to cover, if possible. Or there is another day and time to cover the leftover points too, because you have built a relationship with your customer
One of our retailer clients, has been consistently training his large retail team on using this formula and have since been able to improve their "ticket size" by about 8 %, by keeping suitable products in stock and adding on other products in the basket of purchase. This was made possible by using the template to cover the point on "add on sales" in the sales process
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What is better than buttery soft leggings and pretty dresses that do not wrinkle? That is right: not much. I adore my closet full of simply comfortable clothes, but it is time to say goodbye LuLaRoe. Read more to see where I am going next.
Bless Lives and Strengthen Families
If you are looking for a hateful, bashing blog post from a bitter ex-retailer, you are in the wrong place. I am so grateful for LuLaRoe and all the opportunities and experiences it brought me and my family. I am a completely different person than I was a year ago when I was a stay at home mom of two searching for a purpose and longing for something that was only mine. That was the moment a friend of mine started selling LuLaRoe.
She blew it out of the water and I knew I wanted in on that deal. I had a couple pieces of LuLaRoe from hosting a popup and the never ending generosity of giveaways and loved them. I loved the comfort and how I could wear all the styles through pregnancy and postpartum. I loved their mission statement and the heart of the founding family. There were so many positives and I could not wait to get started.
I did all the preparation in my six weeks in the queue. Bought racks and hangers and all the other things needed to start a business. My launch party was great. I met new friends, reconnected with old friends and made some money hustling cute clothing. Life was good.
Why say Goodbye?
However, I had two young children. At the time I started, I had two under two and they demanded quite a bit of attention. LuLaRoe required a lot of time and dedication, but so did my children and household. Soon, my priorities were all kinds of jumbled. I would leave dishes in the sink to work my business because it was just that much more fun to make outfits. I would stay up all hours of the night taking pictures and posting in multi consultant groups and then would be short the next day because of endless exhaustion. There was no issue with working LuLaRoe, but rather my time management skills that made my own life difficult. I overestimated my own capabilities and eventually had to come to terms with the fact that I am not super woman and I can not do all the things.
When I worked the business, I made money. Plain and simple. It was fun, but it was not easy. I forgot to account for the fact my lovely, beautiful, curious children would love the clothing as much as I did. My son would take all my Cassies (pencil skirts) off my rack and bury me in them saying "ooooooo, pretty!" My fuzzy critters were not allowed in the LuLaRoe Room and so naturally, that was their favorite room. My sweet little daughter who was just learning to crawl thought the tags were delicious! None of this was the fault of LuLaRoe, but rather the dynamic of my own household.
I started not wanting to work at all when they were awake. If you have multiple young children, you know how often both of them are asleep at one time. This left me tired, cranky and irritable. Over time, I realized that while LuLaRoe was an amazing opportunity, it was just not the best option for my family at that time.
Thank you, LuLaRoe
I want to be clear: I do not regret a thing. I LOVED my time with the business. New opportunities and experiences were around every corner. Even while I must say goodbye LuLaRoe, I want to be clear that there is still so much love in my heart for everything. I will not forget. My experiences are forever burned into my story.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for every opportunity.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for introducing me to Suite Sassy Pants.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for introducing me to Color Street.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for teaching me to reach for the stars.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for the dozens of new friends and countless new connections.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for helping me provide for my family.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for taking us to California for the first time.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for all the lessons learned.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for all the fantastic memories.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for my fabulous closet of adorable clothes.
- Thank you LuLaRoe for being my launching point for my future.
Goodbye LuLaRoe. Thank you.
What is next?
At Vision 2017 (LuLaRoe's Convention), I was introduced to a brand new company called Color Street. I originally joined it as a side hustle to keep my nails pretty during live sales and use as giveaways for my regular customers. However, things exploded. I sold more Color Street than LuLaRoe that first month. Suddenly, I started building a team.
Now, I have several dozen ladies under me and I decided my time was much better spent training them to be successful than trying to focus on LuLaRoe. I built a community called the Glitter Tribe where we can all hang out and chat mom life. I started training to become an Affiliated Bradley Method Teacher. This blog became reality. This is my new life and it is a much better fit for our family.
Want to learn more about Color Street? Let me send you a free sample. If you love it, you can see all our designs here.


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https://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com/ – Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Blog: Capital Heights Home Sales Prices Increasing
Older, well built Cottage style homes where the wood floors creek! Tree lined street where your neighbors actually know one another! This is Capital Heights. Stephanie Riegel with Baton Rouge Business Report wrote about this market in 2007 here, "Old Neighborhood, New Heights". And, the home prices in this market, during a national economic recession, continue to increase!
Solds In Capital Heights Subdivision from 1/2010 to 12/31/2010 revealed:
Average Sales Price: $194,343 ($190,716 in 2009)
Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $148.88/sf ($131.99/sf in 2009)
Median Sold Price: $200,000 ($195,000 in 2009)
Number of Sales: 23 (29 in 2009)
Average Number of Days On Market: 110 (88 in 2009)
Low To High: $123,000 to $329,000
Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 0
Current # Listings: 10, 0 Are Foreclosures
Current Listings Price: $159,900 to $319,900 or $116/sf to $201/sf
NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®MLS for the period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010. This information was extracted on 1/14/2011. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!


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This week was a week of reflection for me. I don't know about you but certain dates stick in my head. And unfortunately not always the good dates. For instance, I know the dates that both my grandparents passed away on, along with my father, my beloved dogs, etc. And there are also some great dates, too. Like the dates I discovered I was pregnant, and the ultrasound dates, marriage, etc.
But this past week, Friday especially, brought some reflection to me about the safety of my children and at their school. It was one month ago Friday since that tragedy in Newton, Conn. And I think as a parent, as a mom, as a compassionate person, one feels sadness for those innocent victims. And one hopes, prays that nothing like that happens to their own.
Anyhow, it got me thinking about many things. I tend to start thinking about one thing, which would lead to another, then another, etc. It's almost like word association in my brain. Hubby tells me that I think too much. Yes, I agree.
Which brought me to my resolutions for this year. Go figure. I have a few personal ones that I am working on myself, and a few creative ones. woohoo! I want to expand my creative horizons, I want to be creatively free...meaning not let my inhibitions hold me back creatively. Not let my insecurities interfere with my submitting a project. Because it does hold me back. Even with my family encouraging me to 'get out there' creatively, I can't.
But no more. I am going to take the plunge!
I am submitting to more contests. And it will not be about winning, because, ack! have you seen the talent out there??!! It will be me submitting my projects, and me trying out for things I have NEVER had the guts to do! Yes! That's what I am doing! Starting this week! Phew! That's a load off my chest!
I did 2 cards for Crop Chocolate...pretty much the only site I submitted projects to. It was a fun challenge this week. It involves pink, flowers, and bling. Pretty darn girlie if you ask me! lol That's fine with me, because it was fun. It was even more fun with my new Unity stamp.
|Kraftin' Kimmie poodle stamp, FP Love story paper, Copics, stickles, BG jewels
|Unity stamp, Authentique paper (pink), EP Country drive (floral), distress markers
My card with the Unity stamp had my daughter's help (the little dent in the top left corner!) lol, but I like these cards. Mind you, I no longer have these cards as my daughter has 'claimed' them as hers!
My daughter.....little monster. She will be turning 3 on Saturday. We're having a small family get-together....a party as she likes to call it! We went shopping for her birthday present this past week at Toys 'R' Us. With her. We went into the store with an unhappy camper. She wanted to go home. She took off her boots in the store and was walking around with stocking feet. She decided that MOM was going to buy her princess nail polish....I am???! Really?!?! She is a monster. Did I already mention that?? lol But other than that, it went off without a tantrum in the store. That had happened earlier in the car! lol We ended up getting a few things...a Cinderella BluRaymovie (I only had it on VHS, which works only in Mom's room), a magic wand, some dress up items (shoes, tiara, etc.) stickers, a mermaid Barbie (from Dad...ack!) and her brothers bought her a little purse, and a little doll. So, I am sure she'll be happy. She better be! lol
Anyhow. that's it for me.
Stay warm, get crafty!


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I see you talking so passionate about the pain of the animals but supporting she in isn't better than meating eat because thousands of people (also kids) often die because of the irresponsible work that are given by those huge company's.
i love the set as well as the shoes ! 🙂ClaudiasNewLife
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Being vegan isn't mutually exclusive. Just because we care about animals doesn't mean we don't care about kids working in horrible conditions. It just means we do what we can every day to minimilise suffering. We're not perfect and we're not going to be able to avoid causing harm completely, but we just avoid it when we can. Besides, are you vegan? Do you support companies that use mass factories? 'Next time you point the finger, I'll put you to the mirror.' -Paige, from wonderstruckfawns.com
Your words really got me thinking and I think you are absolutely right. However, I feel like sometimes it is really hard to act "100% ethically correct. Most companies such as H&M, Zara etc. produce their clothes in sweatshops and sadly only very few brands care about where their clothes are made. Thank you so much for your constructive criticism! it is something that I will surely think about!!


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Baseball in the South -- Its About To Get Real!
It's that special time of year again. The Super Bowl is over. College basketball is getting closer to March Madness. NASCAR is already doing time trials for Daytona. Baseball is also in a season where it is coming alive. Little kids (and even big adult kids) are getting into the batting cages trying to get back in shape and work on their swings. Coaches are throwing batting practice (BP) during the day and icing down their arms at night.
Baseball is back in gear in the South, Y'all!
I have to admit, I'm pretty ecstatic myself and I'm not even playing. I've coached my son through community leagues and travel ball for the past seven years. This year he's in Middle Grade and, if he makes the team, I get to stand back and watch behind the backstop, complain about the umpires, chewing on sunflower seeds, and eat hot dogs with mustard.
The excitement is not just about the game. Baseball season also means springtime will soon be here and with it (eventually) warmer weather also. In the South, our baseball season lasts a little longer than most places across the United States. Where I'm from in mountains of North Carolina baseball seasons will begin in mid-March and continue through late October. But if you travel a couple of hours south to Florida, Alabama, South Georgia, some areas of South Carolina, baseball seasons can go year round.
Grapefruit League
That warm weather in the south has ballplayers of all ages banging the red clay out of their cleats as early as February. It's not very comfortable to practice baseball outside in the cold up north, or even the upper southern states. So when it comes time to get ready teams from all over the country head south.
Since the Philadelphia Phillies started it in 1885, Major League teams have spent their Spring Training season in Florida. Now, most all of the East Coast teams get started in Florida in early February and train until opening day.
The Florida Spring Training is referred to as the Grapefruit League. The Phillies will be in Clearwater, the Orioles in Sarasota, Braves at Lake Buena Vista, Pirates in Bradenton, the Tigers in Lakeland, and that is to name just a few. Spring Training will consist of the training to get in shape and also a schedule of games against other teams in Florida's Grapefruit League.
The South's Pros
Baseball has a rich history in the South. A few Major League teams have their homes in the South, like the Atlanta Braves, the Miami Marlins, Tamp Bay Rays, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. The Marlins were established in 1993 and have had two World Series titles, 1997 and 2003, both of these coming from the Wild Card spots. The Rays were established in 1998 and went to the World Series in 2008. They lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 1.
In Texas, the Astros were established in 1962 and the Rangers in 1963. The Rangers won the American League pennant in 2010 and 2011 but no World Series Championships. The Astros have won a pennant in both the National and American Leagues and are the current MLB World Series Champions (2017).
The Braves are the much more storied of these three. Established in 1871, the team has only been in Atlanta since 1966. Their home was in Boston until 1953 where they moved to Milwaukee and stayed until they relocated to Atlanta. The Braves have three World Series championships, 1914, 1957, and 1995. But they have won 17 National League Pennants.
College Baseball in the South - Always A Force!
College baseball in the south is always strong. With great D1 teams like the Tarheels, Tigers, and Seminoles. NCAA championship teams with the most wins include LSU and Texas with 6, Miami with 4, and South Carolina with 2. Others with at least one win include Florida, Coastal Carolina, Virginia, Vanderbilt, and Georgia.
Of the top 16 teams in this year's NCAA D1 preseason rankings, there are 12 schools in the south LSU (16), Louisville (15), Vanderbilt (14), Mississippi State (12), Texas A&M (10), Ole Miss (9), Kentucky (8), TCU (7), North Carolina (6), Florida State (5), Texas Tech (3) and Florida (1).
Minor League Teams Names in the South
I have always enjoyed the names of Minor League teams in the south. Quite often the names reflect the communities they are in. For instance, the Chattanooga Lookouts are named for Lookout Mountain near their city. The Riverdogs of Charleston, SC reflect the urban legend that sailors would see big rats on the banks of the Charleston's rivers and would call them Riverdogs. The name Biloxi Shuckers celebrates Biloxi's heritage as a center for the oyster and seafood industries.
In Florida, you can find teams with great animal mascots like the Daytona Tortugas (turtles), the Florida Fire Frogs, and Charlotte Stone Crabs. Also great fish mascots like a Thresher, a surface living shark, in Clearwater, Hammerheads in Jupiter, and the Tarpons in Tampa.
Bring On Workouts. Bring On Baseball
If you are a baseball player, hopefully, you have already begun working on this coming season. Practicing turning two, taking some swings in the cages, shagging some balls in the outfield - just trying to get better. Because someone out there is working harder than you to take your spot.
A baseball quote I've heard from a coach,
"The time will come when Summer will ask you what you were doing all Winter."
There are only two seasons - Winter and Baseball
So as I sit here on a very rainy cold day in the western part of North Carolina, I look out the window, longing for the warm, sunny days of baseball. I can't wait for family fun at a ballpark, ordering hot dogs at the concession stand, hearing the crack of a bat, and see a player make a great catch in the outfield.


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Voluntary Simplicity is simple living by choice. In-Voluntary Simplicity is when simple living is forced upon you due to unemployment, illness, divorce... It usually catches you off guard. Many in this bracket, love their stuff. Love to shop, love all the latest technological gadgets and are not used to saving, or having to pinch pennies. Many have never been to a thrift store or a food bank. Now what?
The first thing you have to do is go over your assets -
- Unemployment
- child support
- a part time income
- recycling cans
Now go through your necessary obligations:
- Home mortgage or rent
- Car payments
- Credit cards
- Utilities
- Gas
- Phone
Next, take inventory of what you have. I write down everything I have in my pantry and my garage freezer. From there I can make a plan of what I need. None of this buying another bottle of ketchup because the one you have in the pantry is behind the big can of pork and beans (and you were too lazy to move things around to find it) That could be another $2.50+ spent on something to eat that you really need.
Go through what you are willing to sell at a garage sale, Craigslist or eBay.
When faced with cutting your own budget, don't get all caught up in what you don't have or what you want. You have a job to do and that is to cut the household budget and learn to live on less. You can really mess your own mind up with that kind of constant negative, "woe is me" thinking. I always try (doesn't always work) to make it an adventure. I love the depression era - and I remember what my Mom and Grandmothers shared with me. So I guess I play this little game with myself. My Mom used to tell me, when things were tough, that I had "Pioneer Stock" in me. To dig deep.
So dig deep - renew that pioneer spirit within you and hopefully you'll get that job, or whatever it is you are looking for, so you can get back on the right track.


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For want of another name, I've been calling the 20'X25' patch of grass and weeds at the back of the house "the lawn." The weeds, burr clovers, dandelions, thistles and bermuda grass were mown and watered and from a distance provided a green patch where garden designers would say you could "rest' your eye. On closer inspection it did nothing but cause me embarrassment. Something had to be done.
The options were to get someone in a re-sod the entire thing. Though I was pretty sure they would use chemicals to kill the weeds and I've never used herbicide in the garden (once in the driveway a couple of years ago and that didn't work!) And its expensive!
I'm a garden coach and a Master Gardener. Deep down I knew I had to tackle this myself.
So I can either kill all the weeds and resow the lawn seed, or design a beautiful sitting area with a gazebo/pergola covered in vines with a dry creek bed and some interesting yard art. The reseeding of the lawn would be cheaper but the latter so much more interesting.
Step one for either plan: Kill the Weeds
This can be accomplished by using cardboard and mulch. I've used this to good effect in the front yard but... well, I was feeling like a one trick pony since I always seem to be advocating that (probably because it is so effective.)
Recently I attended a Master Gardener talk on soil solarization. It's used in the Central Valley and Southern California where the heat of the sun is employed to sterilize soil from both weeds and pathogens. The speaker seemed dubious as to how well it would work in the Bay Area since you need really high temperatures, but I am willing to experiment.
Basically you use clear plastic sheeting to trap the heat of the sun to super heat the soil. It is best done in the summer months June - August, where the days are long and hot. Needless to say - Do not try this in Ireland!
It can only be done where you get full sun. Shade areas will not build up the necessary temperature.
For more details on the theory behind it check out the note on it on UC Davis site.
There are 4 easy steps. (Okay, I use the term "easy" very loosely.)
1) Roto-till the soil.
That wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. My wonderful neighbor, Al "lent" me his roto-tiller and then had to show me how to use it. I wasn't very good at it so he just did it for me. I recommend saturating the soil well a day or two before hand since we had a hard time getting the blades into the hard dry soil.
2) Flatten the soil with a lawn roller.
I hired one from A Rental Center for $12 for the day. I did however flood the lawn the night before (having learned my lesson the hard way - literally!) so that the soil would actually shift and move. It worked well, apart from the fact that the bung for the roller broke (the roller is basically a steel drum that you fill with water.) Thank goodness for pink duct tape!
3) Saturate the soil with water.
The water will conduct the heat from the sun down into the soil - that and the compaction from the roller helps to transmit the heat energy deeper down. I really soaked the area.
4) Cover the area with clear plastic for six weeks.
I used the stuff you find in the paint section of the DIY store. The thinner it is the better. It needs to be tight to the ground - it helped to sprinkle a wee little tiny bit of water over it to weigh it down. Then you add a second layer. The gap between the two layers provides some insulation at night to stop too much heat being lost - though I am a little worried that the water between the sheets will lessen this effect. Di I mention that it wasn't much water? We'll see in six weeks. (Black plastic would radiate the heat out at night.)
At that stage I can either resow a lawn or move forward with a nice shade area...but since we didn't come here for the grass what do you think we'll do?
Byddi Lee


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Cold Weather Equipment Solutions.
More information to follow soon.
In the meantime you might find more information
on my Ravenlore web site.
Now here is an old school solution to a problem that I'll freely admit is not quite as functional as it's modern equivalent. Snow Goggles.
These are based on an Inuit design and I really fancied whittling up a pair just to try them out.
To be fair they would certainly do the job, and quite well as far as I can tell.
They reduce the glare well and give a reasonable field of view horizontally, which would suit life on the ice. Where they fall down compared to modern glasses or goggles is the vertical field of vision which is rather limited and requires a bit of up and down head movement to compensate.
They are interesting though and similar ones could be improvised quickly out of birch bark in an emergency so as a project I think they have been well worth while but I support these with a modern pair as well for safety.
A snow shovel is of course a vital tool in hard Winter conditions and mine has the handy addition of a small saw, stored in the handle, but while researching Inuit artefacts I saw many pre-trading era snow knives made of ivory or whale bone.
Obviously I didn't have those sorts of material to hand so I wondered if a good bit of seasoned oak would serve the same purpose. I was surprise that non of the originals that I had seen were toothed like a saw so I decided, since this was an experiment, to try make it with a smooth edge and a saw edge to see which worked best.
The Snow Knife is considered one of the most important peices of equipment for an Inuk out in the wild. Amongst other things it is used for building snow shelters like the igluvijaq (most commonly referred to by outsiders as Igloo.)
Something that definitely finds it's way into my pack is a pair of ice claws.
Like most sensible Brits, the idea of walking out onto a frozen lake or river is not a matter that I take lightly.
The thought behind ice claws is that should you fall through the ice they provide you with sharp points that can dig into the ice surface to help you pull yourself back out. A potential life saver.
The lanyard allows you to hang them around your neck, with the points safely tucked away, and is elastic so that it does not present a strangling hazard but can still be used at full arms length to reach a good hold.
Of course, no safety equipment replaces simple caution and in some cases there may be too much snow on the surface for these to be effective, but any sensible precautions taken against such a dangerous incident is well worth taking.
Unless noted otherwise, all photography, artwork and content on this site is copyrighted. © Gary Waidson 2014 All rights reserved.
The Ice Raven Project promotes sustainable and low impact bushcraft and wilderness skills in Arctic and winter conditions. This includes the use of tents, tarps and snow shelters where possible. Fires are only used where safe and where use and collection of firewood will not damage the natural environment. We often travel to locations by public transport and then use snowshoes, sleds, toboggans and pulks to transport our equipment into the wilderness.


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I've loved this idea ever since I started loving the Bookish community and now I've decided to jump on the bandwagon. Every Tuesday is a list of Top 10 hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
Ten Childhood Characters You'd Love To Revisit As Adults
1. Series of Unfortunate Events Children
I am absolutely thrilled about this becoming a Netflix series. The movie that came out a few years ago did an okay job in my opinion, but it only followed the first three novels and squished everything together so it wasn't the best depiction. I also want to re-read these novels again soon. I loved being able to watch the children grow throughout this series.
2. Abby Hayes
I loved these books, I still have most of them at my parent's place. I loved how they were written in purple pen (Abby's favorite colour).
3. Dolphin Diaries
Dolphin's are one of my favorite animals and I was overly obsessed with them as a child. I loved reading this series since I actually taught a little kid somewhat about the animals while also trying to teach them to be more conscious of the environment to help ocean creatures, not just Dolphins. Pretty awesome.
4. Captain Underpants
I have a younger brother and these comic books were the *rage* when I was in elementary school. Don't ask me why, but they are!
5. The Berenstain Bears
I honestly really enjoyed these when I was much younger. I won't lie, if these books or the tv show is on at the Doctor's office, I'll still pick them up and read them. I'm 24. I used to also put the movies on when I worked at a kids store last summer.
6. Arthur
Even when it had a TV show, Arthur was a pretty strong part of my childhood, especially coming home after school.
7. The Magic School Bus
Okay, favorite classic science teaching moment for Canadian kids. I loved getting to watch these episodes as a child when in class learning science. They were always so cool! (more of a TV show, but still, they are books).
8. The Magic Tree House Series
So this series was super cool. I know for me, we had these like Scholastic fairs at school with a catalogue and everything, and you could get like a subscription for books. My mom was awesome and let me sign up for this because this made me the most excited kid growing up to getting all these books. I loved reading this series since I'm so interested in Ancient cultures, and still am.
9. The Baby Sitter's Club
I didn't read a whole lot of this series, but I read enough of them. They were pretty great and anytime I found one in a book box from my Grandpa's house (literally boxes of books my Grandma would bring over and I would just read like everything in them), I would usually read them.
10. Harry Potter
How can I NOT have Harry Potter on here? My Grandma and I were in Costco when I found the 4th book. She bought it for me, and little did I know that when I went to go read it, I was missing out on the first three novels! So then my grandparents got me the box set of the first three novels, and since then I was hooked. Still go back to these characters.
Is my list similar to yours? Do you think I'm missing any of these? Let me know!


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In this release:
1. Fixed a bug that would occasionally freeze the application when attempting to create a secure connection with an unsecured port.
2. Fixed a bug where "Advanced" sockets where not supporting secure connections.
How does this work, what is this trace telling me?
Step by step, how do I use "Why Can't I Connect?"
All The Possible Trace Messages
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I have to design an application that converts XHTML documents to XML documents using Java. What Java APIs should I use?
Created May 4, 2012
XHTML is well formed XML, according to the spec. As such you should be able to use a XSLT Java API and a stylesheet to transform XHTML to the XML you want.For XSLT API look at:
James Clark helped write XSLT
Saxon is the work of Michael Kay. He also wrote a good book called "XSLT Programmer's Reference".
The Java part of such an app would be minimal -- just enough to open the XML docs and apply the XSLT to it. Kay's work includes a standard API for this which abstracts the XSLT engine. I think saxon and xt include apps that already do this.


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It seems like every year on about the third week of November, I see some reference to something called NaNoWriMo — National Novel Writing Month. It's a program that challenges people to write a 50,000 word novel entirely within the thirty days of November.
Yes, as is even said on the website, most of what is written is crap. I think if I tried, it would be a whole lot of crap. I try to write every day, but even over several years of writing material for Booberfish.com (or earlier incarnations of such, at least) I'm just now floating around the 100,000 word mark. Essentially, to finish NaNoWriMo successfully, I'd have to write as much in one day, every day, as I currently write in one month.
Maybe by next year.