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HONOLULU, HI – SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 – Art and Automation, a local Maui company specializing in high technology systems for private homes, coordinated the audio-visual systems for the season premiere episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's 5th season.
The largest build in the show's five-year history, the Hawaii episode included two separate structures: a five bedroom house and a commercial-class community center. Mentionable technology included in the house are in-wall iPod docks so the family can listen to their music throughout the house; the community center includes a touch-screen system for commanding the board room's 50" plasma screen.
Art and Automation worked with Oahu based audio-visual companies Blue Print Audio Visual and Innovative Home Electronic Design to pull off the feat. Both structures went up simultaneously, in less than 5 days, requiring well-executed project management, coordination, and scheduling of all participants. Both partner companies provided manpower around the clock to meet the deadline for the build.
Living up to its name, Art and Automation also provided more than just technology – on the fly, the team created the sign that hangs behind the reception desk at the community center. Since the design for the sign evolved during the build, the graphics, design, and coordination were all done from the construction site, while the rest of their installation ensued.
Art and Automation's founders are not new to creating magic under these tight constraints – each are former Walt Disney Imagineers who spent years integrating art and technology for theme parks around the world before forming the company.
"We were extremely happy to participate" says Mike Ruger, Art and Automation Principal Designer, "the gift of this home is a celebration of this wonderful family".
Stepping up to the plate, Art and Automation's vendors provided much of the technology installed in the structures, including wiring, control systems, distributed audio, and speakers. A full list of the participant vendors is provided with this press release.
Art and Automation has image assets of its work on "Episode 501" available for press use. Examples are included with this press release.
About Art and Automation, Inc.
Formed in Maui in 2002, Art and Automation, Inc. is Maui's premiere home automation, lighting and home theater design company. Art and Automation has won accolades for its work, including the 2007 "Electronic House of the Year" award. Working with elite developers both in Hawaii and California, Art and Automation, Inc. specializes in creating "custom designed environments" for discerning owners of luxury custom. The company is headquartered in Maui and has offices in California. For more information visit www.artandautomation.com
About "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its fifth season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol, USA.
Art and Automation's Contributing Vendors:
ZON Audio Distributed Audio System, Speakers
Parasound Amplifiers,Speakers
Liberty Wire and Cable Structured house wiring
Sonance iPort™ in-wall iPod™ Dock
AMXTouch-screen control system
Smart Tech Wholesale Speakers


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What's in a number? Windows 7 Market Share Stats…
OK, so I've been watching Windows 7 market share numbers climb steadily month after month, ever since its general availability date in October 2009. Here's what the latest marketshare distribution looks like for March 2011, according to NetMarketShare.com:
But as the saying that Mark Twain popularized in 1906 as "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics" would have it, numbers can be diced and sliced in an infinite variety of ways. That's why I read the following ComputerWorld headline this morning with great interest and eventual bemusement "Windows 7 share tops XP for first time in US."
Here's one line from that story that says it all, with tongue-in-cheek homage to the "three kinds of lies" epigram: "In the first 10 days of April, Windows 7's average daily share was 32.2% as measured by StatCounter, besting XP's average of 30.7%." Later on in the same story ComputerWorld fesses up to relate: "Data from rival metrics vendor Net Applications paints a less-impressive [Ed remark: and more consistent with NetMarketShare.com] pciture for Windows 7. Net Application's March numbers put Windows 7's global usage share at 24.2%, compared to XP's 54.4%.
The key issue here, of course, is the source of the numbers involved. The graph at the head of this blog comes from all over the world, and StatCounter's report is focused purely on the United States market. StatCounter's explanation for the difference, as relayed in the CW story is: "Because China accounts for a major chunk of all computer users and because a higher percentage of Chinese users run Windows XP than those in virtually every other country, Net Applications' XP numbers are higher than StatCounter's." And you can't get NetMarketShare (or its parent company, NetApplications) to disclose market share data by country without a for-a-fee "geolocation upgrade."
But this contrasting graph from StatCounter, which clearly shows the crossover point between Windows XP and Windows 7 in the US occurring in early April (dark blue and light yellow lines), does give some credence to StatCounter's reporting. But without independent and reliable confirmation, I can only treat this report as suggestive, rather than conclusive. Even so, Microsoft should be taking great cheer from these numbers, while also hoping that the Chinese legions get on the upgrade bus before the end-of-life date for XP in 2014.

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Preparing Your Home for the Market!
Benefits of having a Home Inspection before listing.
Once you have made the decision to sell your home one may say to themselves "What is the next step?" Here are a few good tips to make your home stand out from the crowd.
- Have a Home Inspection done by a Licensed Home Inspector!
- Property condition is very important to buyers. The general upkeep and presentation of your home is critical to obtaining the highest value. Keep your carpets fresh, floors clean and all wet areas sparkling.
- Buyers today do not want to "buy problems"! After the inspection, repair all necessary items and you will not have any surprises when a buyer has one done. It also shows pride in ownership. Sellers that invest in necessary repairs and keep their home clean and fresh always reap the rewards.
- Painting an exterior or interior if needed really enhances the curb appeal and the wow factor when entering the home.
- Declutter your closets, cupboards and counter tops.
- Keep walkways and hallways free from clutter so that your buyers can easily move about the home.
- Less is more, a few personal photos but not your entire family history. Remember you want them to picture their items in the house and their artwork on the walls.
- Smoke and pet odors are two huge turn off factors when a buyer walks into the home. Remember the Basic Rule: If we can smell it…then we can't sell it!


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Analyzes data from SEQ assays and custom qPCR assays
The AccuSEQ® v2.0 Real-Time PCR Detection Software is a full featured software package with features that support both routine qPCR assays as well as the unique needs of analytical testing of contaminants and impurities during the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process.
The AccuSEQ® v2.0 Real-Time PCR Detection is the software component of an integrated workflow for mycoplasma detection, residual Protein A quantitation and residual DNA quantitation. Automated analysis tools enable one-click processing of complex Ct, amplitude (DV) and melting temperature for the MycoSEQ™ Mycoplasma Detection assay according to user specifications. Non-linear curve fitting enables rapid and easy analysis of ProteinSEQ™ Protein Quantitation System data without the hassle of multiple exporting steps. Next generation algorithms deliver accurate quantitation data for the resDNASEQ® Residual Host Cell DNA Quantitation. Designed to work with the 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR instrument, the software includes security, audit, and signature capabilities help enable 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Key Features
- Automated processing of MycoSEQ™ assay data for presence/absence result
- Automatic volume calculations and optimized plate layout for MycoSEQ™ assays
- Non-linear curve fitting of ProteinSEQ™ assay data
- Accurate quantitation of host cell line residual DNA
- Single software platform for multiple SEQ real-time PCR assays
- Windows 7 supported and fully tested
- Helps enable 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Products Supported:
MycoSEQ™ Mycoplasma Detection System
AccuSEQ v.2.1 software (upgrade)
Purchase of AccuSEQ 2.0 is required for upgrade
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The Scene Of The Crime
I get to Shibuya Station a little early to meet a friend, and suddenly I'm so hungry I think I'm going to die. Whipping inside the handy Tokyu store, I buy a miniature bag of chocolate cookies to wolf down before my friend arrives.
Nom, nom, whew, ravenous feeling assuaged. Oh no, unanticipated pitfall! Now there is chocolate all stuck to my teeth. I'll look like a hillbilly at the nomikai. Must find vending machine with drinks. Ferret around station, find machine. Glug down a half bottle of tea, swishing around to dislodge fake-tooth-gap-looking cookie sludge. Inspect teeth in chrome trim around shop window. OK, safe.
But what am I going to do with the rest of these cookies? Bag is too big to fit in tiny purse, but thanks to the Aum Shinrikyu terror attack in Kasumagaseki Station – in which deadly sarin gas bombs were NOT hidden in trash cans, but they could have been! – there have been NO PUBLIC TRASH CANS in Tokyo for 16 years.
Now I'm five minutes late. What to do, what to do? I know it's wrong, IT'S SO WRONG, but I conceal the bag of cookies in my hand as I push my empty pet bottle through the perfectly drilled hole in the recycling bin, quickly shoving my garbage in after it.
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Everyday Brushes
Bath Brush: Simple unsealed FSC beech wood bath brush with natural bristles. A gentle curve to reach all of your back and removable head for exfoliation with a cotton strap. Dry in a non-humid area after use to prolong life. Please remember the wood ages when it gets wet. SIZING: 20"L
Face Brush: Standing face brush is a more modern lean on the face brush. The design provides excellent drainage and clean lines for the bathroom. Features an oiled beechwood and mane hair. SIZING: 2.5"H
Pot Brush: This small but solid little pot brush scrubs great. This brush features a beech wood handle and union fibre brush. Made in Germany. SIZING: 3.15"H


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e-Book on Antimicrobial Stewardship (e-BAS)
Antimicrobial stewardship: from principles to practice – Interactive e-Book on Antimicrobial Stewardship (e-BAS)
BSAC plans to launch, by autumn 2017, an e-book on antimicrobial stewardship (e-BAS).
e-BAS will build on the success of the Massive Open Online Course on Antimicrobial Stewardship, which has attracted over 31,000 registered learners worldwide since its launch in September 2015. e-BAS will be an open access educational resource that will provide a blended mixture of contemporary and state of the art information and education in an interactive multi-media format. It will help the busy practitioner and others involved in healthcare to learn the core issues in relation to developing, implementing and measuring stewardship programmes. e-BAS will not be available in a printed form but will deliver education via pragmatic multi-media formats embedded within the book.
e-BAS will be developed through a multi-stakeholder collaborative incremental approach that will meet the following principles:
- Free at the point of access
- A blended approach to learning, including signposting to supplementary bespoke community specific resources
- Provision of core and advance competency learning
- Clinical care and quality focused
- Implementation, measurement and feedback focused
- Fit for diverse learning needs of the differing global teams of healthcare professionals and differing global healthcare systems, including primary, secondary and community care.
- Evaluation of value and impact
- Accessible via a range of devices (tablet, android, i-tunes, etc) so suitable for all markets and also available in interactive PDF format
Organisations wishing to collaborate, either academic collaboration or through the provision of unrestricted educational grants as part of a consortia stakeholder group, should contact Tracey Guise, BSAC CEO in the first instance. The e-BAS Prospectus is available here.


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Pros and Cons of Renewable Energy: An Infographic
By Craig Shields at 2greenenergy.com
Whenever I speak on renewable energy, I'm careful to leave my audience with a sense of the "tough realities." We all want simple answers to our questions, but in the case of clean energy, none exist.
There are dozens of different flavors of solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and geothermal, each improving in terms of cost and efficiency, but at different rates. There are economic issues, as none of these flavors can compete with the dirtiest form of coal, if we don't take into account the "externalities" like lung disease and environmental damage.
And Lord knows there are political issues, where we have serious candidates for president of the U.S. who, if elected, boldly pledge to dismantle our Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. If this occurs, it would effectively end the efforts of the largest economy on Earth to migrate away from fossil fuels and nuclear.
This infographic attempts to put all this into perspective.
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Great graphic. You probably win over more nay-sayers by admitting the hurdles standing in the way of wider spread renewable growth. It is incredible the strides that continue to be made, and the innovations that are happening to improve the lives of millions. Be on the lookout for lots of great news on Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). It creates an endless flow of emission free power from the temperature difference in shallow and deep water. It could be a major player in the 'leapfrog' effect for developing countries, and not just for the power, but because OTEC's only byproduct is millions of gallons of clean water.
So far the Caribbean is really leading the way in starting OTEC projects, but places around the world are taking notice. Could make a great write-up for living green mag.
Lots more info, and how OTEC works at The On Project.


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New Promomixes
Two very different new mixes are ready.
First we have my annual 'welcome summer mix'.
Every year, when we've passed the cold season in Germany and Spring finally arrives, i'm in a very special mood for music.
So here's my soundtrack for sunny days .. enjoy 'Springstoff'
The second mix is a special collaboration of Sascha Flux and the alter ego AudioFeed.
I got asked quite a few times already about the difference between AudioFeed & Sascha Flux.
In general the AudioFeed sound can be categorized as Techno, Tech House and housy stuff, to be played in a straighter techno environment, while Sascha Flux also delivers sound in various styles, but always with a strong Trance influence inside. which makes it suitable for a slightly different audience.
With 'Naughty Thrill' i made a mix to show the difference within the more clubby styles.
The first half of the mix is AudioFeed sound, and the second half of the mix is Sascha Flux sound.
There is a red line to guide you through the mix, but the difference is clearly noticeable.
The free download will be available soon in the 'mixes section'.


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873-8480 you were an awful lot of eights on a rotary phone. 873-8480 I recite you over and over as if you were a chant, a mantra, a line from the movie Rain Man.
873-8480 I dialed you my whole boyhood to talk to Grandma Ruth. I loved to talk to Grandma Ruth. 873-8480 restore my heart, deliver me, heal me, save me.
873-8480 you are the only number I still remember in this strange new world of the mind handing over information to technology. If the global server crashed tomorrow, would we know who we are anymore? Would our minds begin to strengthen again? Photo albums, cameras, address books – sales would skyrocket.
873-8480 you lived on the truck route corner, the clatter and grind of jake-brakes vibrating the roof of the double-wide trailer home, moving the blades of the Dutch windmill pumphouse half a degree clockwise.
873-8480 the covered porch where she taught me how to shoot pool, played the old 45's, had a martini and talked about Paul Newman. 873-8480 the carport with her little yellow Porsche near her garden with the climbing string beans, the crystal bowl with peanut M and M's beneath the lid, the little animal figurines along a ledge near the front-room ceiling: duck, whale, llama. "Isn't he the darndest thing?"
873-8480 the carved wood shapes of naked girls set into cupboard doors in the bathroom, made for her by a retired Army man, an ex-boyfriend who lived in an RV, Carl I think his name was.
873-8480 do you remember how she always kept Neapolitan ice cream in the freezer? It explains her way of being in the world, how she lived: "a little bit of everything, kiddo".
873-8480 she called the couch a Davenport. She called bratwurst Oktoberfest Sausage. She read me Dr. Seuss. She loved braunschweiger sandwiches with mustard and sliced raw red onion. She called Richard Dawson the kissing bandit, wished bankruptcy on Wheel of Fortune contestants when they got greedy, went skydiving at age 72, called me on my birthday to tell me she had decided to commit assisted suicide through the Death With Dignity Act.
873-8480 hand me that box of tissue I can't take it I'm vulnerable my heart might give out. You're a seven-number combination key on the lock-box in my memory bank.


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Moving to Australia may be good for your tan line, your work-life balance and perhaps even your bank balance, but what does it do for your digital marketing career?
It sounded like the best thing to do was to grab a beer with Grant Baxter, Head of Digital Strategy at Resolution Media Australia and find out for myself. Too easy mate.*
Grant took the brave step of moving to Sydney, having never set foot in Australia before. That was nearly three years ago now. Before moving here from the UK, his background was in SEO and his initial role here was to lead SEO for OMD Australia, working closely with our friend Dan Robins.
Just over six months ago, Grant was given the opportunity to move into the strategy team, and into a more holistic position across the breadth of digital. His role now is focussed on using data, analytics and attribution to feed marketing strategy. Like Dan, Grant agreed that some of the work they're doing is about as progressive as anything he'd worked on before.
So how did this happen?
"A lot of it comes down to the clients" he says, "The appetite is there from the clients, and the desire for an holistic view across digital". This creates opportunity for people like Grant.
It's important to note that Grant didn't move straight into this position – he earned his stripes and proved his ability by doing a similar role to the one he left in the UK. It's a skill-short market in Sydney, and good companies are prepared to invest in their people rather than lose them. The conditions are right to welcome innovation – the client knowledge and appetite is there and the budgets are there. If you're enterprising and entrepreneurial, you could be in luck.
UK experience is valued here and Grant puts some of his success in Sydney down to his experience working in London – "London's a tough market. If you can thrive there and cope with the pace and pressures, you have every chance of making an impact in Australia". He emphasised the fact that the market is developing at pace and the extent of the demand for UK talent is likely to reduce in the nearish future.
So what's the recipe for success out here?
- Get out here sooner rather than later
- Make an effort to understand the intricacies of the market- it's unique
- Walk before you run
- Show initiative and look for opportunities – there is an appetite for innovation
- Make sure there's a commercial outcome
Much like the UK, it seems it all comes down to having the right attitude and the right skills – it's just a greener field over here.
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Efforts to ease tensions in the South China Sea will dominate this week's Asian security dialogue in Cambodia, analysts say, while the US will be at pains to stress it seeks cooperation with China.
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joins the ASEAN Regional Forum in Phnom Penh on Thursday, a few days after foreign ministers from across Southeast Asia open proceedings, with counterparts from China, Japan, the Koreas and Australia also set to attend.
Friction over competing claims in the South China Sea promises to be the hot button issue as the 10-member association holds talks today before opening meetings to include all 27 invited countries. Manila is leading a push for ASEAN to unite to persuade China to accept a "code of conduct" in the sea, where tensions have flared recently, with both Vietnam and the Philippines accusing Beijing of aggressive behavior. China prefers to deal with the claimants individually as it seeks to extend its writ over the resource-rich and strategically important area.
"This is make-or-break time for ASEAN members," said Carl Thayer, a politics professor and Southeast Asia security expert at the University of New South Wales in Australia. "They have set this month as their self-imposed deadline to come up with a draft code of conduct. There could be progress."
Taiwan, China and ASEAN members the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia have overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea, home to vital shipping lanes and believed to be rich in oil and gas deposits.
China recently angered Vietnam by inviting bids for exploration of oil blocks in contested waters, sparking protests in Hanoi earlier this month, while Beijing and Manila are locked in a tense standoff over the Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Island, 黃岩島), which is also claimed by Taiwan.
At their last summit in April, ASEAN countries were divided over when to include Beijing in discussions about the draft code of conduct, leading to a "big disagreement," Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said at the time.
However, the bloc is still hoping to reach an agreement with China by the end of the year, 10 years after first committing to creating a legally binding framework for resolving disputes.
US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell said late last month he saw momentum on the issue after noticing "an increase in diplomacy" between ASEAN and China on a potential code of conduct.
The US recently expanded military relations with the Philippines and Vietnam, and the strategic rivalry between Washington and Beijing will be "the elephant in the room" this week, said Ernie Bower of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
Amid concerns that the US' renewed focus on Asia could antagonize China ahead of a leadership transition this year, Clinton is expected "to downplay US-China friction," Bower said.
Instead, she will "be at pains to advance US-China cooperation as a main foreign policy objective," Thayer said.
With that in mind, Clinton may be less outspoken on the South China Sea issue than she was at a regional summit in 2010, when she angered Beijing by saying the US had a "national interest" in open access to the sea.
"Don't look for fireworks from Secretary Clinton in Phnom Penh," Bower said. "Look for quiet strength, behind the scenes support for ASEAN positions ... but nothing overt or muscle-heavy from the US."


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Nothing embodies the human ability to adapt to and conquer nature like rock climbing. Decorate your home with our rock climbing themed wall art to bring this sport of unsurpassed perseverance, bravery and beauty into your home. Stun your guests with a wall mural in your living room that displays a panoramic view of a rock climber scaling a sheer cliff in the midst of unspoiled wilderness. On one custom wall hanging design, a climber is seen clinging to a gray cliff with only his fingers and toes.
And all you can see behind and beneath him on this rock climbing wall art is blue sky and deep golden clouds at sunset. Other wall art shows a fit blond woman confidently holding onto a rocky cliff with just one hand and two feet, as a steel blue ocean roars below. For an even more extreme rock climbing scene, choose a canvas wrap or other wall art that features a rock climber with his feet dangling in the air as he grasps the underside of a an enormous tan rock.
Jagged, snow covered mountains form the background to this intense wall art design. Inspire yourself to strive to overcome the toughest obstacles by hanging rock climbing wall art in your bedroom or office. How about a poster over your bed that exhibits a rock climber extending his arms triumphantly into the air atop an incredibly sharp and tall rock ledge.
Rays of sunlight are streaking through the gray sky overhead as the sun sets through glowing brown and yellow clouds. Then place a wall decal beside your desk that shows a daring rock climber hacking up the cold white surface of an iceberg with ice picks in each hand. Or select wall stickers that display a lady climbing the porous black rock of a volcano.
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The total budget for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (OPCCN) for 2016/17 is £999,000 (£988,000 in 2015/16).
This is made up as follows:
|PCC/DPCC Costs
|Salaries, employers NI and pension costs, travel etc.
|Employee Costs (OPCCN)
|Salaries, employers NI and pension costs. 10.3 full-time equivalent members of staff.*
|Other Employee Costs (OPCCN)
|Training, travel, recruitment.
|Premises Costs
|Business rates, gas electricity, water etc.
|Audit Costs
|External and internal audit.
|Supplies and Services
|Audit Committee, publicity, legal and consultancy, printing and ICT costs
Your PCC is also responsible for setting the policing budget for Norfolk, and he has a commissioning budget to be used to secure services which reduce crime and support victims.
*In addition, the PCC employs 3.9 fte members of staff who are directly engaged in commissioning activity and funded from the commissioning budget.
Policing Budget
A key part of Stephen Bett's job as your PCC is to set the budget for policing Norfolk and to monitor how that budget is used, holding the Chief Constable to account for how police funding is used.Read more
The laws that introduced PCCs gave them powers to make grants to, and commission goods or services from, organisations or individuals who can help them deliver the objectives within their police and crime plans.Read more
Financial Governance
Throughout the year monitoring takes place of the PCC and Constabulary budgets by both internal and external auditors.
Information about the PCC and Chief Constable's governance arrangements, contract procedures and other financial matters are published here.Read more
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 states that PCCs may claim expenses incurred by them in carrying out the PCC role.
Expenses claims are made in line with the PCC Travel and Subsistence Expenditure Scheme. The Scheme must comply with guidance issued by the Home Office.Read more
Pay and Benefits
Your PCC and Norfolk Constabulary are committed to ensuring public finances are used wisely and, as employers, they are able to attract and retain a high calibre workforce in order to best serve the people of Norfolk.Pay and Benefits Summary
Gifts and Hospitality
Your PCC and his deputy are legally required to update a register of each offer of a gift or hospitality made to them, indicating whether the offer was accepted or refused.Gifts and Hospitality Register


text: Features July 2017 Issue Inferior performance Any pilot can be thrown off their game when the unexpected happens. Mix in a high workload departure and an unfamiliar airplane and you have a recipe for trouble. By IFR Staff It's been a great couple of days in Saratoga Springs, New York. You almost had to miss it since your TBM is in the shop. Luckily, the owner of your former V-tail Bonanza let you borrow back your old bird after a few phone calls and promises of adult beverages. You knocked out your business engagement early so you even got a chance to tour the battlefields—which was great until torrential rains forced a retreat to a local pub. It was a quick, VFR hop coming over, so you just flew the old Bonanza by feel. It's still IFR for departure this morning, so the rustiness with the plane has you more concerned. Still, you fly the TBM on several business trips every month, so you figure once you're in the system, IFR is IFR. Ceilings are 300 overcast, but PIREPS say tops are only a couple thousand feet up. The ASOS says winds favor Runway 05 and the altimeter is 29.62. You review the departure procedure, program the GPS, pour on the power, and rotate when it feels right. As you enter the clouds you start to sense that something isn't quite right. Of course, the Bonanza feels sluggish compared to a TBM, and the mains and aux tanks are nearly full. But even as you pitch up, this plane doesn't seem to be climbing at all. Comments (0) Be the first to comment on this post using the section below. New to IFR Magazine? Register for Free! submit Already Registered?Log In login


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Beyonce Knowles is one of the sexiest women alive, and she also has one of the most beautiful voices of all time. Beyonce has been with rap superstar Jay-Z for close to a decade, and the couple recently had a child together. However, Beyonce Knowles quickly shed the baby weight, and she is still every man's fantasy.
Sam Tabar even says that fashion designers and celebrity critics have always judged the outfits of the stars. Normally, a woman wouldn't dare to wear orange and red together. However, Beyonce Knowles is no ordinary woman, and somehow, she pulled off a strange pairing of colors.
Beyonce Knowles recently wore an orange shirt, pink shorts, and red heels. She looked like a pack of starburst, but everybody loves starburst right? Beyonce's outfit has made headlines, and people couldn't believe how wonderful she looked. Many people are beginning to wonder if they can pull off the risky color combination. However, Beyonce isn't the only one that has worn these fruity colors. In fact, several other celebrities have tried but failed.
Most notably, Kelly Osbourne, Sandra Bullock, and Jennifer Hudson have worn the colorful clothing combination. However, no one looked as good as Beyonce Knowles. There's only one Beyonce, and it appears that she looks good in everything that she wears. For more information on this story, and to see Beyonce's hot pics, visit Dailymail.


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After creating unbilled time sheets, draft invoices can be generated.
Step 1.
Navigate to Tools > Time Tracking > Generate invoice.
Step 2.
Select the appropriate client in the drop-down box and hit the confirm button.
Step 3.
Fill out the additional form details, the required fields are indicated with a red asterisk.
The Group By drop down box will allow all tasks with the same name to be grouped into one item on the invoice. If set to None each task will create a new item on the invoice.
Step 4.
In the table below the form select the appropriate timesheets to convert into an invoice by ticking the appropriate checkboxes.To select all make sure the checkbox in the column header is ticked.
Hit the Create Invoice button to confirm, the system will then create a draft invoice in Sales > Invoices > Draft.
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"Over the Rainbow Macaroni and Cheese" (Crowd Pleaser)
I love this recipe, and I haven't come across anyone who didn't like it. You can find Patti Labelle's original "Over the Rainbow Macaroni and Cheese" recipe here, but I've made a few tweaks.
Macaroni and Cheese
Measurements are for a "double" recipe.
9 Ingredients, 1 large pot, 1 large sauce pan, and 1 large casserole baker needed.
2 pounds Corkscrew Pasta (Cellentani or Cavatappi noodles)
2 Sticks of Butter
4 Ounces of each Cheese: Muenster, Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar
2 Cups of Velveeta Cheese
4 Cups of Milk (or Half & Half if you're feeling decadent)
4 Eggs (Lightly Beaten)
Salt & Pepper to Taste
This is one of the more complicated (for me) recipes I make, so I reserve the effort for parties and get-togethers. That being said, I have minimized the effort and time with a few steps. For example, I buy the cheeses either sliced or shredded, but I cube the Velveeta myself. Melting cheese while waiting for the water to boil saves baking time.
Sometimes, I'll use what ever cheeses I have on hand, and sometimes I'll buy a pre-packaged mix of cheeses that have both mild and sharp cheddar included. Regardless of what I have available, I never make mac & cheese without Muenster or Velveeta.
Preheat Oven to 350*
Set water for the noodles to boil in large pot. [Cook the noodles when water is ready]
In saucepan, melt all of the cheeses with all but 2 TBS of the butter gradually on medium heat. Wait for the portion of cheese and butter to melt down before adding more. Stir frequently.
Gradually add the milk into the cheese mixture to make the mixture creamy.
When the noodles are ready, drain them and return them to the pot. Remove from heat.
Pour the melted cheese mixture into the noodles and mix thoroughly. Salt & Pepper to taste here (before the eggs are added).
Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.
Pour mixture into the casserole dish and add the remaining butter intermitted on top of the noodles (this helps makes a crunchy crust on top).
BAKE 20 minutes (or until cheese gets bubbling) at 350*


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List of 21 Good Dares for Playing Truth or Dare
On sleepovers, college parties and birthdays, Truth or Dare still is the most popular game ever. The only problem is: people run out of ideas for good dares pretty fast. Check out this list of dares for the next time you play Truth or Dare! 1. Get your wrists and legs tied together for 5 minutes This dare is especially evil if other dares have to be completed with tied hands afterwards. You can even tie different players together for added fun. 2. Go out and feed at least one cat in the neighborhood 3. Pin a coin against the wall with your nose for 3 min This dare is much harder than it sounds. Especially if your friends make you laugh in the meantime. 4. Act as if you are crying and describe your worst date Get creative and make some good drama. Let others have fun with your little scene! 5. Act like a dog and get out in the courtyard for 5 min Tail wagging, leg lifting, barking – your dog names it, you do it! 6. Ask the most beautiful person of the party for a kiss This is a very sweet dare. Whomever you ask will get this not-so-subtle compliment. But it's still cute. Go get that kiss! 7. Go outside the next time you have to go to the toilet This one is...Read More


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It's meatless Monday once again! This week I opted for a simpler take on a meatless dish and went with a vegetarian classic. This dish utilizes mushrooms as its main source of protein.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a one-pot meal that comes together in the time it takes to boil some pasta! What else could you want on a Monday night? It's filling, creamy & cheesy!
As I mentioned in a previous post, mushrooms are a fantastic meat substitute & they pair wonderfully with pasta. When they're tossed in cream they reach a new level of delicious.
Cover the whole mess with parmesan cheese & you've got yourself an insanely delicious meal! I served this up with some French bread & a delicious crisp white wine.
Check out Girl Gone Gourmet for the full recipe!


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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Overview
The global autoclaved aerated concrete market is expected to attain a size of $4,005.9 million in 2017 and is forecasted to reach $5,721.4 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 6.2% during 2018–2023. The major factors driving the market growth are increasing urbanization and industrialization along with growth in infrastructure sector and increasing focus on green and sound proof buildings.
Autoclaved aerated concrete is a lightweight, precast building material which provides structure, insulation, and fire and mold resistance. These blocks offer ultimate workability, flexibility, and durability to the buildings/structures. Its main ingredients include sand, water, quicklime, cement, and gypsum. The presence of aluminum in the concrete, provides it a distinct porous structure, lightness, and insulation properties.
On the basis of application, the autoclaved aerated concrete market is segmented into construction material, road sub bases, roof insulation, bridge sub-structure, void filling, concrete pipes, and others; 'others' include shock and blast mitigation, site reconstruction, anti-corrosion fill, pavement base, and shock absorbing concrete. Of these, construction materials held the largest share in the market, contributing more than 20.0% revenue in 2017. This is attributed to its increasing consumption in the construction sector, owing to its superior properties over other types, such as long-lasting, pest resistant, sound proof, fire resistant, earthquake resistant, moisture resistant, non-toxic, and various others.
Based on end user, the autoclaved aerated concrete market is categorized into residential buildings, commercial buildings, infrastructure, and others; 'others' include mining, agriculture, and geotechnical. Of these all, infrastructure is the largest revenue contributor in the market, with more than 40.0% contribution in 2017. This can be ascribed to various factors, such as this concrete reduces the cost of the building construction, increases the quality of the building, and others. Also, it provides various advantages over traditional concrete, such as thermally insulation, easy shaping, high workability, water and mold resistance, and others.
Globally, APAC has been accounting for the highest revenue in the autoclaved aerated concrete market, with a contribution of more than 33.0% in 2017. This is attributed to the rapid urbanization in the region along with the increasing population, which is creating a need of new houses as well as infrastructure in order to meet the increasing demand.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Dynamics
The major trend witnessed in the autoclaved aerated concrete market is the growing need for disaster-resistant buildings.
The growing need for disaster-resistant buildings is pushing the builders to use such materials during construction, as these can withstand natural disasters including earthquake. The manufacturing process of these blocks gives them commendable strength, maintaining their light weight property and steadiness, which makes them more reliable. These properties make the concrete earthquake resistant and provide a longer life to it. Hence, in order to provide a safe environment by building strong and reliable structures, builders are shifting their preferences from traditional concrete to this concrete, which is identified as the major trend in the autoclaved aerated concrete market.
Increasing urbanization and industrialization along with growth in the infrastructure sector and increasing focus on green and sound proof buildings are the major drivers identified in the autoclaved aerated concrete market.
Globally, growing infrastructural development, increasing industrialisation, and accelerated urbanization have fueled the growth of the autoclaved aerated concrete market. Owing to its properties, namely, light weight, low cost, ability to sustain earthquake and fire, variation in sizes of these blocks is making it increasingly popular in construction industry. Furthermore, these blocks reduce the construction time by 20%, and are available in different sizes, thus reducing the number of joints in wall masonry. Developing countries such as India, China, and Brazil are increasingly focusing on road connectivity, highways, and residential housing, which is expected to elevate the consumption of this concrete.
Additionally, governments of these countries are increasingly focusing on developing infrastructure facilities in rural areas. For instance, the Indian government plans to provide cemented house to every individual by 2022, under the scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana'.
High initial cost and low availability of this concrete is the major restraint identified in the autoclaved aerated concrete market.
The installation of the capital-intensive manufacturing unit and requirement of large land for the same is the major restraint observed in the market. Also, the per unit production cost of these concrete blocks is higher than other ordinary concrete. It is still not preferred in construction in residential homes due to stiff competition from comparatively cheaper clay bricks. Autoclaved aerated concrete is not widely available in the market due to low awareness among manufacturers and users. There are very few manufacturers in the market, as the setting up of manufacturing facilities requires huge investment at the initial stage. Thus, the high cost associated with this concrete is impeding its adoption by builders.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Competitive Landscape
Some of the major players operating in the global autoclaved aerated concrete market are Isotech Srl, Xella Group, Cematrix, ACICO Industries Company, Broco Group, Aircrete Europe, SOLBET Capital Group, Laston Italiana S.p.A., and Aerix Industries.


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I was able to stop by one of my local Apple Stores today and check out the Mighty Mouse. In the interest of fairness, I tried multiple mice, just incase one of them was a bad apple. Despite the fact that it was released over a week ago, I am none-the-less delighted to bring you my belated review of Apple's new Mighty Mouse! Let's dive right in.
The tactile feedback from the scroll ball is surprisingly tangible, and very pleasant. Although Apple claims that the only feedback provided by the mouse emanates from a small speaker within the mouse, I would swear that there is at lest some mechanical feedback system, as I could feel "clicks" at very minute increments as I used the ball. I must say, that of all of the mice I have used with scrolling devices, the scroll ball on the Mighty Mouse is not only the most innovative, but the most fun and pleasurable to use. Driving home, my fingers were craving more of the clicky-scrolly action!
The largest problem I had with the Might Mouse was the touch sensitive buttons. While I had no problem using each button independently of each other, trying to use the right click while my hand rested normally on the mouse was totally impossible. The problem stems from the fact that Mighty Mouse registers a left-click as default when the mouse is clicked, unless only the right touch sensitive area is registering input. That is, one has to make sure that their pointer finger is not touching the left-click when they try to right click. For a select few, who rest their pointer finger on the scroll ball/wheel normally will have no problem. However, for the majority of users, who rest their pointer finger on the left side of the mouse, it is really a pain to have to lift up ones finger just to right click.
Another feature that sets this mouse apart from others is the two side buttons. Although many other mice on the market have side buttons, none have buttons that are as seamlessly integrated as those on the Mighty Mouse. Unfortunately, design is the only thing these buttons have going for them. One thing I must point out before I discuss these buttons any further is the fact that I found great amounts of variation in the amount of pressure required to activate these buttons. One of the mice I tried had such stiff buttons that I was only able to activate them by squeezing as hard as I could, while on another the buttons could be activated by a slight pinch. No matter how hard I had to press, I found the process of using these buttons consistently uncomfortable. When using the buttons, one has two options; either to pinch with their thumb and ring finger (which requires much effort, but does not require them to move the position of their hand greatly), or to pinch with their thumb and middle finger (which requires far less effort, but requires a total repositioning of their hand). After 5 minutes of using these buttons, my ring finger began hurting (not badly, but one's fingers should not hurt from using a mouse).
All in all, I can't bring myself to recommend the Mighty Mouse. Despite the fact that it comes from Apple, and that the scroll ball is totally awesome, these facts in no way out-weigh the fact that Apple made some pretty serious mistakes when designing the other parts of the mouse. It would have been better to use traditional mechanical buttons as opposed to touch sensitive areas. Apple has always been on the forefront of technology, and historically they have made mostly good decisions about the implementation of new technologies, but with Mighty Mouse, Apple missed the mark.


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Haven't felt this quite in so long
A new peace and an old song
Watching the roads below us run
As the lights disappear and the winds hum.
And its bittersweet, coming back
Pictureframes already fading into black
Your voice resounding through this crippling distance
How much longer till you are back?
Living with, breathing without
Tides of love on this shore of life
And I break free of shackles and watch
The long road beneath us run.


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Platform Played On: PlayStation 4
Developer: Spiders
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Genre: Action RPG
Release Date: September 10th, 2019
I was in need of a new Dragon Age-like gaming experience, and that's definitely what I got with this game! Nothing distracts me from life's drama like a nice and fun action RPG. WHY IS LIFE SO HARD?? Dragons… are awesome… *sobs uncontrollably* Ahem. Sorry. Lemme try to get into a semi-professional video game review mode. Nope! No painful memories being struggled with at all over here. Notta one, eh. Dragon Age is a great video game series, by the way. A really awesome video game series that I miss… a lot. Luckily, GreedFall has given me some badly needed happy new memories! Thank you for that, above all else, game I'm about to semi-seriously review. 🐉
How Far I Got
The shiny Platinum Trophy did not call to me in this one (thank the Maker… I mean, En on míl frichtimen), but I did go out of my way to scoop up a few easy trophies relating to the different playstyles. I was happy with just a single playthrough, which took just under 60 hours of my precious time. I was struggling with some pretty intense personal emotions while playing, so I can safely say at least 3 of those hours was spent listening to the wind blowing through the trees at the loading camp with my companions, while sobbing on my couch like a lost child. Comforting escapism at its finest! I also made all of the companion quests a priority. Friends are very important to me. Sigh… Keep it together, Ellen.
Lightning Review
Mysterious island theme FTW! The game starts out with the important usual task of creating your version of the game's protagonist: De Sardet, Legate of the Congregation of Merchants (Side Note: If you want to get absolutely hammered while playing, take a drink every time your De Sardet formally introduces themselves to any NPC. Woo!). The character-creating happens while a painter is painting De Sardet's portrait, which was a really neat way to implement it. Of course, you can choose their gender and all the usual superficial human things. There is also a weird mark on their face that concerned me at first (silly me thought it was an odd beard option), but you'll learn all about that in good story advancing time.
From there, you pick Skills, Attributes, Talents, and then get your butt kicked by your first pal Kurt (Green Blood!!) during the combat intro before being sent into the city of Serene (tutorial area). The game is quick to show you how you can complete quests multiple ways, depending on how you spend your Talent points, etc. You can even use stealth sometimes. Brute force is always my path of preference, but it's nice to know there are other options I'll never use.
I won't go into plot details outside of my spoiler section. Basically, the mission is to find a cure for a deadly disease called The Malichor on an uncharted island, while keeping the peace between factions of oppressed natives, religious zealots, and hardhearted scientists who have taken up residence on da island. Lots of conflicts to get involved in, that's for sure! You have reputation meters with all of the factions as well, so there are some careful choices to make if you want to play nice with everyone.
You'll spend most of the game killing monsters (of both beastly and human design) and talking to people, like any good action RPG. I was a bit disappointed by the limited choices during dialog sequences. And without even trying to avoid romancing my companions, I can't say I ever saw the obvious option to get with them pop up. That's more than cool with me, though. I'm happy being close friends with characters without the annoying kiss-y stuff. Meh!
Don't ask me how the combat system is officially supposed to work… I played it on easy difficulty as a warrior who liked mindlessly bashing evil things with her axe. My brain was NOT in a good place during my playthrough, and this was a nice way to just do something distracting that didn't require much thinking energy on my part. There is an extreme difficulty option and lots of tactical things to play with (for example, you can freeze combat a la Dragon Age) if you like that challenge thing in your games.
The game is split into several confined areas with a loading camp in between where you can interact with your pals and sell all the junk you acquire. The environments are beautiful, even though they "lack variety". It's a tiny island with one season. Not sure why I saw so many complaints online about the environment variety thing. Whatever. I got an overall tranquil autumn vibe while traversing the zones, which fit well with the time of year I was playing it in. I also enjoyed the tribal drum beats during combat. Badass!
For those elite gamer individuals who like technically flawless gaming experiences, you'll sadly be cringing a lot while playing GreedFall. There are tons of awkward character animations (stealth crouching looks painful), fade-outs to avoid animating character actions with cutscenes, and my female De Sardet got called "he" several times while talking to NPCs (I'm She/Her… respect my protagonist's pronouns, dammit!). Oh and I hated random "wait until this time of day" requirements for some quests. But yeah, I encountered nothing game breaking, by any means. Just some minor things that put a damper on what was otherwise a fantastic experience.
My Overall Biased Opinion
This wonderful game was there for me when I fell below the rock bottom of my reality. I had a falling out with one of the closest friends I've ever had, and I just couldn't process my crushed feelings properly at all. GreedFall gave me a new world to get lost in and some new virtual friends to meet. The close sisterly and brotherly connections my De Sardet formed with Siora and Vasco truly meant the world to my heartbroken self. And… now I never want to play it again since it reminds me of how horribly I failed to help my lost BFF in reality. Sorry, game!
Overall, action RPGs with cool stories are awesome, and this one is right up there despite some technical flaws. I will say that the Dragon Age Inquisition and Witcher 3 Wild Hunt vibes are strong with this one, so if you like those masterpieces, chances are good that GreedFall will likely be great to you too. If for no other reason at all, play it to see the fancy hats and other fashions!
Memory Lane
SPOILERS AHEAD!!! You have been warned.
This section of my video game reviews is a way for me to remember my journey through a game. Major spoilers will be present here so please avoid this unless you've already played the game, or don't have any plans to. Feel free to share any experiences you've had with this game in the comments area thingy below.
My Game Summary
After I got my butt kicked training with Kurt (Green Blood!!), exploring the tutorial area of Serene went well. I side-quested to my heart's delight, but it wasn't too much (like the 10+ hours I spent in Dragon Age Inquisition's starting area… that was TOO MUCH). I sailed off to the mysterious island proper once I freed Constantine (Cousin!) and pwned an island monster the Nauts accidentally let loose from one of their ships. Oops!
Cousin-Governor Constantine was given some medicine by a sketchy doctor after landing (Oh, wow! This might be how the evil Bridge Alliance doctor gave him The Malichor) and my De Sardet was sent to chat with the Governors of Thélème and the Bridge Alliance in their respective cities (on opposite sides of the island since these two factions hate each other). Thélème's evil elements are trying to ruthlessly convert the island natives to their religion. The Bridge Alliance's evil elements are running cruel experiments on the natives in the name of "Malichor research". Yikes. My De Sardet picked the side of the natives often, I'll leave it at that.
Eventually, the Coin Guard (mercenary faction) rebelled against everyone, I saved everybody, Constantine "caught" the deadly Malichor, I discovered the Congregation of Merchants have been on the island before everyone else, found out my De Sardet is actually the daughter of a native (explains the face mark), and recruited a Native healer to ease Cousin's suffering.
Asking the god of the island (or demon of the island depending on who you ask), En on míl frichtimen, was apparently the only way to find a cure. And the native High King was the only way to gain an audience with the big tree (yes, the god is a talking tree). Unfortunately, Cousin Constantine was kidnapped by the High King and I had to kill him in bird-guardian form, then pick a new High King by finding a crown in some ruins (I chose the wise pro-peace guy named Dunncas). The godly tree warned me that the Malichor is the result of the continent-dwellers reckless disregard for the land, and also to watch out for Constantine. Wait… what?
Yep. The big godly tree did not lie! To "cure" Constantine of the Malichor, the healer did a ritual that turned Constantine into a Doneigad who is bonded with the island (he even has the cool antler things on his head after). All that power corrupted De Sardet's dear cousin, and now he's the big bad to defeat before he drains all the island's energy for himself. I somehow managed to get all the factions to join me for the confrontation in the heart of the island (yay, diplomacy!). I pwned the corrupted guardian final boss that cousin sent after me. Finally, I chose to kill Constantine rather than join in on his power-hungry madness. Alas! Poor cousin.
Kurt's Quest Line: Putting an end to the rogue Coin Guard sect responsible for murdering one of his recruits.
Siora's Quest Line: Respectfully giving her mother a proper island native funeral after discovering she died in combat.
Vasco's Quest Line: Helping him with the Naut test of loyalty and watching him get promoted (which included badass face tattoo upgrade).
Petrus' Quest Line: Blackmail the Mother Cardinal and help De Sardet meet her real mother's family.
Aphra's Quest Line: Helping her learn more about the native transformation ritual, and giving her more respect for their rituals in the process.
Favourite Story Moment
I was quite proud of myself for making the entire nation of Thélème accept the fact that their messiah was friends with the island native's god. Ha! Facts > Beliefs.
Favourite Ability/Item/Weapon
The hats!! All of the fancy hats. Honorable mention to the capes.
Favourite "Oh S@#%" Moment
I was really freaking enraged and greatly upset by Inquisitor Aloysius' burning of an island guardian and strangling of an innocent native who refused to convert when I first arrived in Thélème's city. I enjoyed kicking his murderous-religious-zealot ass in combat after I chose to disown his god.
Favourite Zone/Level/Area
The whole island was full of nature and wonderful, honestly. Especially the wild parts untouched by the invading factions.
Favourite Character
I can't choose between Vasco and Siora. I was really happy to have formed sibling-like connections with both of these amazing characters. I'd love to go sailing with Vasco and get a matching face tattoo. I'd love to go exploring the wilds with Siora and listening to her wisdom along the way.
Most Tedious Gameplay Moment
Wait for "X time of day/night" as quest requirements. Unnecessary time sink!! I just want to do the quest and not have to wait/hike to a campfire.
Most Amusing Graphic Glitch
During one chat, Mr de Courcillon lost his chair location and the laws of physics didn't seem to mind.
Final Stats
Total Playtime: 59 hours 6 minutes 49 seconds (I won't go to the nanosecond)
PlayStation Trophies: 44/59
⚡Thanks for reading!⚡
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NZ house sales rise 17.8pc in November – MSN
New Zealand's housing market has continued to show signs of life, with the number of properties sold up 17.8 per cent in November.
But the figures were still down 8.9 per cent on the year.
A total of 6893 properties were sold across the country in November from October, the largest increase between those two months in six years, the Real Estate Institute said.
Outside of Auckland, the number of properties sold rose 19.4 per cent on the month, while in Auckland the number increased 13.9 per cent compared to October.
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When we made it to the barn this is what we were greeted with – a healthy nursing baby girl! She has a perfect heart on her forehead and mother and baby are doing great. Foxy is a little wary of too many people being around the newbie but we intend to change her "tude" just a bit. She is so cute and curious. She has such long legs and a cute little head. If you look at her and look at Dino's pick when we first brought him home he was the same size as her and he was 5 mos old! God love him – and Foxy is just so attentive – she keeps smelling her and touching her. It was so cute when she nickered at Foxy and Foxy nickered back.
Sorry, the camera doesn't do good in low light and the setting I have to use to get a pic. She kept moving!
Once she was done eating she was exhausted and ready to catch some Z's
This is after our second time we caught her eating – she is a strong nurser and her mom has alot of milk so all is good. We are going to call her Stella for her barn name and Bear wants to call her "Be Stella My Heart" but we will have to see. She is, we believe, a sorrel but could be a chestnut we will have to see but all that matters is that her and Foxy are healthy! I will have more pics of her tomorrow as she will go into the In-door arena while we clean her stall. Now if Chrissy will just have her baby soon we will have a nursery and she will have someone to play with which is important. She was bouncing around the stall this afternoon and bucking, it was just too cute!


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The second thing that all high-level tennis players do when hitting a forehand is to take the racket all the way back using both a continued shoulder turn and their hitting arm. At the same time, they extend their non-hitting arm out across their body about waist-high and in line with the baseline. This helps them stay on balance and judge the oncoming tennis ball.
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PayFair is a new decentralized escrow platform and a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange for buying popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash as well as many other coins. The platform delivers security for cryptocurrency transactions between those who do not know each other. The platform charges low fees and uses it's own PayFair tokens (PFR) as a key part of the ecosystem.
As a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange, PayFair makes it possible to make a transaction to buy or sell a cryptocurrency of your choice without having to worry about a middleman slowing down the process or taking a cut from the transaction. Additionally, PayFair provides an escrow service so users can complete a transaction with confidence, even if they have never met or talked to the other person involved before, as most transactions on PayFair occur between strangers.
How Does PayFair Work?
What Currencies Does PayFair Support?
PayFair supports dozens of cryptocurrencies, including ETH, BTC, BCH, LTC, PFR, 0XBTC, AURA, BAT, BBN, BNB, DENT, FUN, GET, HOT, HYDRO, ICX, LINK, MAN, OMG, PRL, REN, TFD, TUSD, VEN, WTC, ZCO, and ZIL. You can choose up to three of these currencies to track by having them always appear on the landing page of your account for "Markets."
PayFair plans to continue expanding the cryptocurrencies that it supports. It is letting users make the decision by voting on the next cryptos they would prefer the platform add. Current options in the running include POWR, KEY, DTH, IPSX, MKR, NPXS, SALT, KICK, REM, PRG, SNTR, and HGT.
How Do You Find a Buy or Sell Offer on PayFair?
You can search for a buy or sell offer right from the PayFair homepage. Either select one of the five cryptocurrencies listed in tabs as a default option, or click "More Cryptocurrency" to find another one. Once you click on the cryptocurrency of your choice, you will see filter options with listings immediately below. Options to buy are on the left with options to sell on the right.
You can filter by online status (online or offline), country, currency, and payment method. The currency refers to the currency you will use to buy or sell your chosen crypto and includes dozens of options, with both fiat and crypto. There are also dozens of payment methods, including Advcash, Alipay, Amazon Gift Cards, bank transfers, cash, cash by mail, credit cards, gaming gold, GiroPay, gift cards, iDeal, Masterpass, IMPS, bank transfer, mobile pay, PayDirekt, Paym, PayPal, mobilePay, Neteller, Perfect Money, PayTM, Skrill, Qiwi, SEPA, Revolut, Sofort, Swish, Stripe, Venmo, WeChat, WebMoney, and Vipps.
Each listing has four columns, displaying the seller, payment type, limits, and price. Within the seller column, you will see the username, their country (via a flag), their rating, and the number of trades they have completed. If you see an offer you like, click on "Buy ___" or "Sell ____" next to the offer.
How Do You Trade on PayFair?
Once you find a trade offer you like, you can open trade with the buyer or seller. Take the time to read the Trade Conditions, and if you agree, click "Accept Trade Conditions." The escrow protection on PayFair only applies for transactions where both parties accepted the trade conditions, and the platform warns against sending funds before this occurs.
The person selling the cryptocurrency will transfer their funds into the PayFair escrow service. Once the buyer sees a notification that the funds are in escrow, they can go ahead and send their fiat (or cryptocurrency) to the other party. Confirm that the seller received the fiat (or cryptocurrency), and upload proof of this if necessary. At this point, the seller can release the funds.
How Are Disputes on PayFair Resolved?
Disputes are settled by escrow nodes on the platform. To settle a dispute, the holder of the escrow node reads the Seller and Buyer Trade Conditions and the chat logs from the trade. They look at the evidence provided by both parties involved. Evidence can include written evidence in the chat log as well as digital or photographic evidence such as a screenshot or picture of a bank transaction, bank statement, transaction IDs, or proof of postage. Escrow nodes are encouraged to check for photoshopped or doctored images and request more information if they need it. Once they have enough evidence, they decide. Three escrow nodes must come to the same decision in a row for it to apply.
What Should You Know about PFR?
The PayFair token (PFR) is an ERC-20 token that uses the Ethereum blockchain as its basis. The token is designed to create trust nodes and deliver a safe environment for transactions.
What Fees Does PayFair Charge?
The low fees charged by PayFair go toward ensuring that all transactions remain private and safe. Non-escrow deals have a 1 percent fee, while escrow deals have 1.5 percent fees, both of which are before taking into account the rating of the contractor. In the case of non-escrow deals, 80 percent of the fee goes to trust nodes, and 20 percent goes toward supporting the ecosystem and marketing. In the case of escrow deals, 99 percent of the fee goes to the escrow node that made the decision with the remaining 1 percent going to trust nodes.
What Are Trust Nodes?
Trust nodes help support the token price for PFR, ensuring it can resist dramatic changes and remains stable. Trust nodes also perform jobs like securing, maintaining, and updating the ecosystem for PayFair.
What Are the Requirements for a Trust Node and How Do You Set One Up?
Before setting up a trust node, a user must have at least, 10,000 PFR. It is important to note that trust nodes are weighted, which means that any tokens over 10,000 multiply the value of a payout. So, someone with 11,000 PFR would have a 1.1x payout. Unlike master nodes in other ecosystems, PayFair trust nodes do not require 24/7 online time or have any hardware requirements. Instead, you just have to link the PFR wallet to the platform.
Trust node holders get rewarded for passive participation within the ecosystem. For every fee paid, trust node holders get a percentage of it divided among themselves, paid out in the same currency as the trade.
To set up a trust node, you must first go to the PayFair website and create a Trust account. You can reuse the email address that you used to create your regular Client account or even an Escrow-Node account, but the username must be different. You will need to then go to your email and click on the confirmation link in the message from PayFair.
Once you log in for the first time, you will be told you do not have enough PFR to be a trust node. There will also be written steps for adding PFR coins to your account. They detail that you should visit MyEtherWallet and sign in. Unlock the wallet on your account in the category "How would you like to access your wallet?" Choose one of the options listed there, such as MetaMask, a private key, a mnemonic phrase, TREZOR, or Ledger Wallet. MetaMask is one of the simpler options. In the signature/message field, enter the account name for your trust node account.
When you click "Sign Message," a code generates in the signature box. Copy this code, and then paste it into the "Signature Box" on your PayFair trust node dashboard. Click on the button to "Check and add new wallet." You should receive a message that reads "Success" and a green checkmark, indicating you successfully connected your wallet to your trust node account. Now you have a trust node and will be able to collect passive income.
What Are Escrow Nodes?
Escrow nodes are a key part of the PayFair ecosystem, as they ensure trading integrity. Also known as guarantor nodes, escrow nodes are secured via PFR tokens so each ecosystem decision gets performed by an actual person and has assurance via value. This combines with an escrow rating system to help the platform get rid of bad actors.
PayFair uses "Smart Wallet" technology that lets escrow node holders connect as well as communicate with other node holders if they wish. This is a sharp contrast to the current masternode systems on other platforms that do not allow for any human-to-human connections. The PayFair team feels that this networking provides an advantage for PFR tokens, since escrow node holders have the ability to easily organize themselves via communication.
What Do Escrow Node Holders Do?
Escrow nodes must have $250 worth of PFR, and those who operate escrow nodes will be active participants. They resolve disputes that occur between sellers and buyers using provided information. It is important to note that PayFair temporarily changed the required tokens for an escrow node to 3,000 PFR as a result of the recent crypto crash.
If an escrow node gets a notification that they must resolve a dispute, the user will go back and view the trade logs. They can then use this information to see which party is honest. They also have the ability to request additional information or evidence before making a decision. For an official outcome, there must be three consecutive decisions that are identical. Following a decision, users rate escrow nodes. Escrow nodes with higher ratings are more likely to receive additional dispute cases, leading to a higher income. In return, escrow node holders receive 99 percent of the fee from escrow deals, paid in the currency of the trade.
How Do You Set Up an Escrow Node?
As with a trust node account, you must create a separate escrow node account to have an escrow node. It needs a unique username but can share an email address with your other PayFair accounts. Click on the link in your confirmation email, and once you log in, you will get a warning message that you do not have enough PFR to provide escrow services.
Resolve this by clicking on "Wallet" in the top-right corner of the page, then "Show Wallet." Click on the tab for PFR to view the unique address to deposit PFR into your PayFair account, which appears under "Deposit PFR." Copy and paste this address to send the necessary PFR tokens from the wallet where you currently hold them to your PayFair account. You will need to repeat the process to send a small quantity of ETH for gas, at least 0.005 ETH. Just click on "ETH" on the balance page to get the correct address.
Following a short delay, both your ETH and PFR should appear in the wallet. The platform cannot display your PFR until you send the ETH, so keep that in mind. Once you deposit enough tokens, you will begin receiving escrow disputes. Remember that these arise randomly in real time, so there is no way to know when you will receive a dispute.
What Does the PayFair Roadmap Look Like?
The PayFair roadmap began in October 2017 with the pre-sale for the PFR token. The public sale of the token took place in November 2017 with the audit and distribution in December. During Q1 and Q2 of 2018, PayFair delivered a working platform and added new coins. In Q3 and Q4, PayFair will continue to expand by adding a mobile application and bot messenger along with integrating additional applications.
PayFair is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange that connects those looking to buy and sell cryptocurrency around the world. The platform additionally offers an escrow service to provide peace of mind during transactions and provide dispute resolution via the escrow nodes. PayFair already supports dozens of cryptocurrencies, with the list growing for increased usability.
PayFair operates similarly to sites like LocalBitcoins and LocalMonero, in the fact that it is used to connect buyers and sellers. As such, you will be dealing with other people so it's important to take note of their account reputation and orders history before choosing to trade with someone, getting stuck with an unresponsive buyer or seller can be frustrating and time-consuming.
The interface of PayFair is very nice, it's well designed, fast-loading and gives you easy access to all the information you need.
At the time of writing, their doesn't seem to be a whole lot of activity on the site – even for larger currencies such as Ethereum there was only 4 offers to buy and 11 sellers so the PayFair team have a lot of work to do attracting customers for both sides of the trade. The good thing about PayFair is they offer more currencies, unlike LocalBitcoin and LocalMonero which only deal in those coins.
Buying PFR tokens to allow you to setup a Trust Node or Escrow Node could be profitable for you in future, the price of the tokens is low currently, but your future income will depend on whether they can attract more users to the platform.
The team seems open, with all the employees listed on the about page which is a refreshing sign for this type of website.
For now, we can't really recommend this platform for use as it seems to be very early days – it definitely has potential though so keep it on your list to watch.
More Information
Official website: https://payfair.io/
Telegram channel: https://t.me/payfair
Twitter: https://twitter.com/payfairio
GitHub: https://github.com/payfairio/pf_demo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/payfairio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Payfairio/
Whitepaper: https://payfair.io/whitepapers/full_PF.pdf
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Payfair/
Medium: https://medium.com/@PayFair/
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Maternal antigen presenting cells are a source of plasmatic HLA-G during pregnancy: longitudinal study during pregnancy
Alegre E, Díaz-Lagares A, Lemaoult J, López-Moratalla N, Carosella ED, González A.
Department of Biochemistry, University Clinic of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
Revisão:Human Immunology
Data: 1/Ago/2007Bioquímica Clínica [ES]
The aim of this work was to investigate the longitudinal evolution of plasmatic soluble HLA-G (sHLA-G: shed HLA-G1 plus HLA-G5) during pregnancy, and if peripheral maternal antigen presenting cells (APC) can be a source of sHLA-G.
Blood samples were obtained from 45 volunteers during normal pregnancy, 8 of them monthly; from 8 pregnant volunteers in the first weeks of pregnancy who had later a miscarriage, and from 14 healthy nonpregnant control women. Monocytes obtained during pregnancy showed a moderately HLA-G cell surface expression and stimulation with interferon (IFN)-gamma increased this expression. Monocytes-derived dendritic cells obtained from pregnant women during the first and third trimester of pregnancy secreted more sHLA-G than those obtained from nonpregnant women. Plasmatic sHLA-G concentration in pregnant women was significatively higher than in nonpregnant women, with a peak in the third month.
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CITAÇÃO DO ARTIGO Hum Immunol. 2007 Aug;68(8):661-7
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