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Recently, a former coworker and friend of Tony & mine was killed in a tragic accident. It was the kind of accident that was likely based on a split-second decision and that any of us could have made- but with a consequence of unforeseen magnitude and calamity. Our friend was a man not in the prime of his life but that even more magical period- the fullness of his life- nearing retirement after a very successful career, grown children flourishing, and grandchildren bringing that special joy into the life of a grandparent, truly reaping all the good things he had sown over the years.
Attending the memorial service, the room was packed to overflowing with people wanting to pay their respects to a man who made a positive impact on so many and who's legacy was his kindness, humor, faith, and humanity. I only worked for him for a short period and hadn't remained in close touch, so others can speak far more eloquently about his impact, but the service also reminded me of the importance of funeral gatherings themselves- they are not only to mourn and remember those who have died but serve an additional significant function, for we will all be in their place eventually.
Being reminded of our own mortality has a way of throwing all the moments of one's life- from the banal to the extraordinary into relief. As we drove home, Tony asked me, "What do you want your funeral to be like?" and it is such a profound question. Staring out the window on a grey and windswept day, pondering the shape and substance of your own funeral cuts to the core of what you are doing with your life. What will be said of you? Who will attend? What will people do as a way to remember you- light candles, tell funny stories of your capers, sing songs, quote poems, dance with abandon? Will anyone be there at all?
Will the people you hold most dear feel that they got a "fair shake"- are they getting the memories you'd want them to have? Because that's what matters- not whatever else might be left, but have you left them with a treasure trove of memories. It is comforting to me to imagine my loved ones so overloaded with good, fond, funny, warm, colorful memories that they stagger under the weight of them, as if they had just won the lottery and it had been delivered in small bills. Enough so that when they looked at what was loaded onto their backs and clutched in their hands- they could say to themselves, "It is enough. It will sustain me." I know in the grip of fresh grief and loss, there is a part of those who are grieving that doesn't want to do that calculation, but it's real all the same- and each of us would do well to reflect up on it.
A death like our friend's, which happened when it "shouldn't" also reminds you not to wait. Have you been thinking of spending more time with family or of pursuing that dream that you have always had- whether a trip or learning to knit or reconnecting with an old friend. We have all heard the question, "What would you do if you could not fail?" but perhaps the better question is, "What will you do, knowing that someday you WILL fail?" One day, your chest will fail to rise and your life will be measured and cut. The length of our life is unknown to us, but the pattern that you draw upon that cloth is up to you. Will it be a tapestry of color and depth that loved ones can take comfort in or will it leave them wanting more?
As heartbreaking as our friend's death is, through his actions and deeds, he left his family and community with a gift of great beauty and comfort-that is his legacy. So, as I ask myself this question, I'd encourage you to do the same- Are the warp and weft of your life weaving something worthy of those who will be left to shelter within and care for it?
Posted on November 3, 2013, in Big Ideas and tagged life; death; legacy; cloth; tapestry; loss; friendship; love. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
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COO Claus Rodgaard at Vertic, digital agency in Copenhagen, New York and Singapore, took time out of his day to speak with DGC about his experience at SXSW Interactive. Did you know that the event has a "how to" panel to get you started on the right foot? Well, it does. So in addition to letting us in on this little secret behind the scenes, Claus shared some event highlights and a few more tricks for finding the best panels (which we admit takes a special talent).
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Today less than 50 Nazis, including members of "North West Infidels" and "National Action", were cornered by over 500 angry Liverpudlians and other antifascists, protectively kettled by riot police, and pelted with milk, eggs, bottles, cobblestones, fireworks, and scorn.
The North West Infidels had announced a hate demo in Manchester. Then, in what they must have thought a cunning tactical manouver, they switched venue at the last minute and announced a meet-up in Liverpool at 2PM. They seem to have forgotten their Liverpool outing last August, when National Action were forced to hide in the left luggage office at Lime Street Station.
Today some of the brainless aryans gathered in the Crown Hotel near Lime Street station, where they were surrounded by antifascists. A heavy police presence kept the nazis safe as hundreds of people gathered to jeer them. A hundred metres or so up Lime Street, the saviours of the white race assembled with their banners at the top of the steps on St Georges Hall. The surrounding crowds grew, the nazis were clearly going no further, and only Merseyside police stood between them and a sound thrashing.
Cornered at St George's Hall, the police put the nazis in a protective kettle and formed a cordon with dogs and riot shields to save them from the crowd below. Eggs, milk, bottles, cobblestones, fireworks, etc., rained down on the fash. As the crowd seemed about to break through the police guard, the cops pushed the nazis back into a still tighter kettle up against the building, where they could no longer be seen, lost behind their ring of blue defenders. Total humiliation.
Around 5 o'clock, riot cops with dog units and mounted police managed to escort the nazis back to the station, as missiles continued to hail down on them.
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Uriah Hall Jump Back Kick To Flying Knee And Punches TKO Of Gegard Mousasi
Last night on UFC Fight Night on Fox Sports 1 there was an nice display of traditional martial arts fight finishing in the second round between Uriah Hall and Gregard Mousasi. The fight was in the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
He timed a jump back kick perfectly as Mousasi shot in for a takedown. He tried to recover and immediately do another takedown only to receive a flying knee to the head. It was pretty exciting to watch during the event because the first round Hall was on his back and almost got submitted by a rear naked choke. Although, Hall did turn the grappling around and go for an ankle lock or heel hook. Then he went for a kimura and transitioned to try for an armbar. All were unsuccessful. Then he made a bad decision and gave up his back to Mousasi. Hall was saved by the bell.
Hall needed to get shaken up because that brings out his killer instinct and he is no longer a nice guy. BAM! an BAM! and bam, bam, bam, bam, bam until the ref stopped it.
Uriah Hall has a Karate background from Tiger Schullman who runs a large chain of Karate/MMA gyms in New York.
What Hall's beautiful martial arts technique display though is serious power. It reminds me of why we break boards and bricks in various ways.
Often times in Karate and Taekwondo the practitioner will break bricks and boards. A powerful back kick can break many boards and bricks and the power from that kick going into someone's head is devastating. In the above video Master Hee Il Cho displays various breaks, but watch for the jump back kick, and watch for the straight punch downward on bricks which are set up on the ground. Uriah Hall did the jump back kick, a flying knee, then finished with some hammer fists then held his opponents head down on the mat and began to throw multiple straight punches. These last punches are one reason why Karate, and Taekwondo, people break breaks on the floor. It is the practice of a finishing move to destroy the attacker after you have knocked him down, or thrown him beneath you.
Some people criticize traditional martial arts for breaking bricks on the ground when attackers are facing you standing up. This is because they do not understand that after the enemy is on the ground a strong finishing blow or two can make the attacker stop. Uriah Hall's excitement cause him to throw less powerful fast punches but they still got the job done.


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The alcohol industry on a global scale has experienced its first decline in sales since Euromonitor International started keeping score in 2001.
Sales in dollar terms rose by about 2% but overall consumption fell by 0.7% in 2015.
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This past week we had beautiful cool evenings, which was perfect sleeping weather for the second week of July. It also made ideal working weather to work in our flower and vegetable garden. Everything is in full bloom and growing very well.
This week, from out of nowhere, some of our friends gave us a lot of old papers, town reports, early magazines, and Maine farmers' almanacs. Many of these items dated back a few hundred years.
My wife often says when you least expect it, real old history items and books show up.
This week, the weather and a wonderful breeze in the evening blew a gentle breeze across the length of our porch. This gave the both of us a chance to look through and review many of these items.
One item which really caught my eye was a 1966 Maine farmers' almanac with a full page ad on the back cover of Clark's Spa, Damariscotta. It listed a long list of items they sold in their store. It brought back so many fond memories of when I was a small child and even as I grew older and went to high school, and even after we married.
My mother used to buy a lot of her stationery and envelopes there. It was at Clark's Spa that I first started to buy my first children's books and comic books, like Blondie and Dagwood, Bugs Bunny, Captain Midnight, Dick Tracy, Donald Duck, Gene Autry, Little Orphan Annie, and Flash Gordon.
My mother also bought me some of the so-called Big Little Books; they were 4-by-4-inch thick books that were generally illustrated with comic strips. I used to swap these books with other cousins. After we bought some of these comic books, my mother and I would sit up to the bar and enjoy a small glass of lemon-lime or root beer soda for five cents a glass. Sometimes we would sit in a booth in the back of the store.
I still remember that in front of the door to Clark's Spa they had a tall scale that you could stand on and find your weight for just one penny. So many of us children loved to use this scale over many years.
My mother used to buy a cookbook at Clark's Spa and trade some of the recipes with her friends and they would likewise do the same.
At the early age of about 10, my Aunt Blanche got me interested in collecting U.S. postage stamps, and my mother bought me my first stamp album from Clark's Spa. As I recall, just as you went into Clark's Spa, they had a display case with a glass front, which displayed all the heated kinds of salted nuts, and the smell of the fresh salted nuts came at you as you opened the front door.
Then about the age of 12, I became interested in collecting coins. Here at Clark's Spa I started to buy my coin books. They had coin books for pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and even for the old silver dollars. Back in the 1940s, 1950s, and even in 1960, you could go into any bank and trade paper money for silver dollars.
Mary and William Clark were a real kindhearted couple and they drew a large number of high school children into their store, and the boys and girls would gather in the book section where the booths were and enjoy all kinds of ice cream sodas, sundaes, and milkshakes after school hours or before the movies or after noon shows on weekends.
I could even buy all my special containers, which held coins and had a screw-on cover to hold them. It was so nice to have a local store where one could buy a large lot of different collecting supplies.
They also had a jukebox player where one could get three records played for a quarter. They always had a good selection of the top records. I can truly say that all us high school children enjoyed it so much.
I also recall buying nature books and nature guides at Clark's Spa for Christmas presents.
I recall you could go into Clark's Spa and have them make you a lime Coke or a cherry Coke at no extra cost, just five cents for a small or a dime for a large soda.
My wife, Marjorie, just spoke up and said with a big smile that her mother, Kathleen, and her often went into Clark's Spa. Kathleen also collected coins and bought her coin folders and books there, and Marjorie also bought her comic books there. Also, Marjorie's brother Lew bought his so-called Little Big Books there also from around the age of 12 up through the early 1940s. He also bought his comic books there. When at Lincoln Academy he used to take his girlfriends to Clark's Spa for a soda, ice cream, or a sundae and always sat in the back section in the old style booths, with other classmates after school hours and on summer evenings before going to the movies.
Over the years, Kathleen, as well as Marjorie and I, bought many Maine books written by Maine authors at Clark's Spa. Marjorie reminded me that Mrs. Clark would always order a special Maine book if you wanted a certain one. This was before we had regular bookstores in town.
In checking some of the Maine farmers' almanacs, we found that Mr. and Mrs. Clark took out a full back-page ad in the years 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966. They also sold the Maine farmers' almanac. We must assume that this ad brought them a lot of business. This book sold for only 25 cents in 1966.
I also recall that on the second floor over Clark's Spa, Ed Tuckey had his hair styling salon. I used to walk down to the village with my mother and she would go to Ed's salon to have her hair done and she would give me a quarter and I would go into Clark's Spa and buy a comic book and ice cream and sit in the back booth. Then she would come down and pick me up and we would walk home.


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Carbon monoxide (CO), often called the "silent killer," is a colorless, odorless and deadly gas that kills more than 500 Americans each year.
How is it Produced?
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including propane, natural gas, oil, kerosene, wood, charcoal or coal. Portable generators, cars, lawn mowers and other equipment powered by internal combustion engines produce CO. The danger occurs when too much CO accumulates in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. When a person breathes in CO, the gas combines with the body's blood and prevents it from absorbing oxygen. High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss of consciousness and death.
What are the Symptoms of CO Poisoning?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Unless suspected, CO poisoning can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other illnesses, such as the flu. People who are sleeping or intoxicated can die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms.
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- Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
- If you suspect a problem with an appliance at any point throughout the year, play it safe and have a qualified service technician check it out.
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Efficiency in production, fast reactions to trends, sustainability and the ability to meet individual consumer needs are requirements for success in the textile, clothing and fashion industries.
Digitalisation is a revolutionary force in every industry, from agriculture to space technology. The Finnish clothing and textile industries also see digitalisation as an opportunity – and even a necessity for achieving growth in the global environment. The winners of the future will be the companies that utilise new technologies in their business and discover new, innovative ways of fulfilling the needs and expectations of their customers.
In the near future, digitalisation will usher in significant changes in the textile, clothing and fashion industries thanks to innovations such as 3D modelling, data analysis and product customisation. For example, 3D patterns and models will shorten the product development cycle by eliminating the cutting and sewing of hundreds or even thousands of samples. The 3D models can also be used in product marketing and social media content.
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The Finnish clothing and textile industries' interest in creating added value for their customers through customisable products has been growing. At the same time, consumers are more interested in individual and customised clothing. The change will require a new level of agility and flexibility from R&D processes and the use of novel services enabled by digitalisation. For example, on-demand knitwear design and production companies can make use of the Unmade platform and let the customers design their own knits when placing the order.
Changes in customer behaviour, also largely influenced by technology, are the main factor transforming the sector. Trend-conscious consumers are constantly online, comparing, sharing and liking content. The rise of electronic and mobile commerce has heightened the desire of consumers to decide where, when and how to buy products. This change is forcing companies to develop new solutions and practices for commerce. In addition to their products, the companies also have to create interesting content for their customers.
The leveraging of digitalisation has begun
The VTT-coordinated DICI (Competitiveness from digitalisation in clothing industry) project looks for new business opportunities for the Finnish clothing and textile industries. According to a recently completed survey, Finnish clothing, textile and fashion companies have now begun to leverage the potential of digitalisation. In particular, this potential is being tapped quite extensively in various social media, online shop and web marketing functions.
|What customer service solutions enabled by digitalisation have the companies made use of?
|Which solutions enabled by digitalisation and new technologies have the companies used in their business?
|Social media channels (89%)
|Customer data analyses (e.g. purchase data, focused marketing for loyal customers, etc.) (53%)
|Online shop (82%)
|Analysis of online customer behaviour (e.g. time spent on the site and products looked at by customers) (51%)
|Web marketing (67%)
|ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning software) (35%)
|Loyalty schemes (31%)
|Digital printing on fabric or clothing (29%)
|Mobile applications (27%)
|Automation of cutting processes (29%)
Table. Utilisation of digitalisation in the clothing and textile industries (N=55).
The results indicate that functions and solutions that the companies were capable of implementing in-house are the most prevalent, along with solutions that were reasonably agile and flexible to implement. The companies felt that the use of new technologies had created new opportunities for expanding their existing business (e.g. an online shop) and increased the visibility and attractiveness of their products and services.
According to the companies, the greatest challenge entailed by digitalisation was a lack of time and resources to study the possibilities (53%). A lack of competencies was also a common problem (40%). On the other hand, many companies reported that they were currently in the process of exploring the alternatives (38%). According to the companies that took the survey, the utilisation of digital potential will increase clearly in the next three years (Figure).
Figure. Utilisation of digitalisation in the near future (N=55).
The largest companies indicated that they will invest in the digitalisation of their processes in the next few years (e.g. the use of 3D patterns and modelling in design) and develop their logistics and storage functions with digital solutions. The smaller companies, on the other hand, intend to invest in the development of customer loyalty schemes. It would appear that the use of mobile applications to expand the service offering and business of companies is still in the early stages.
Clear demand for new innovations and methods of commerce
A noteworthy feature of the Finnish textile and fashion sector is that it is dominated by SMEs. Digitalisation will open the global marketplace to companies of any size and enable entirely new marketing and sales methods. For example, the users of recently launched international commerce and marketing platforms, such as IVALO and Weecos, have been able to achieve significant growth in their turnover and international sales.
The positive atmosphere in the sector has begun to be reflected in statistics and the mood of entrepreneurs. In the spring of 2007, the economy and finance magazine Taloussanomat ran the following headline: "The clothing industry said good-bye to Finland". Ten years later (5/2017), a news clip by the same publication was titled "Surprise comeback by the Finnish clothing industry: exports are growing by double digits". CEO Anna-Kaisa Auvinen of Finnish Textile & Fashion also issued a release on the changes in the sector: "It is delightful to note how the positive mood in the sector has been translated into growth. Finnish textile and fashion companies work hard to achieve growth and reach international markets, and this work is now bearing fruit."
Digitalisation will inevitably continue to transform the clothing and textile industries in the future as well. The demands of consumers who are looking for more individual but easy-to-use service solutions and personalised services provided with them will only keep growing.
The spread of consumer behaviour across multiple channels has created demand for new innovations and methods of commerce. Companies that will be able to combine different channels of influencing consumers and consolidate their brand extensively through different channels, both in the domestic and international markets, will achieve the greatest success. The novel and successful marketing and sales channels and campaigns implemented by Finlayson are a good example of this. The company has also been able to react quickly to current phenomena, such as by making lion products for the IIHF World Championships and reacting to the discussion on wage inequality between the genders with the 'Woman's euro' campaign.
In recent years, customers have started looking at the ethical values and recycling of products, and these have even joined price and availability as selection criteria for products and services. Digitalisation enables and promotes transparency and traceability in the production and distribution chains. At the same time, it has created potential for new types of specialised service businesses. For example, Weecos provides companies with an online commerce platform for high-quality, sustainable products.
In the future, production efficiency, fast reactions to current phenomena, sustainability and the ability to meet the personal demands of consumers will be the prerequisites for success. Thanks to its agility, small production series and utilisation of digitalisation, the Finnish clothing and textile industries have new potential in this competition. They just need to have the competence and courage to take the digital leap.
Satu-Marja Mäkelä, Senior Scientist and Maarit Tihinen, Senior Scientist, VTT


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The story of Formula 1 race car driver, Ayrton Senna is so compelling that I couldn't help but write this post to let you know how the whole thing ended. After his victory over his rival Alain Prost (see post on Genesis 33 to read Part 1 of Senna's story) he went on to win two more world championships. Ayrton Senna was a flawed man, yet greatly loved in his native Brazil, and around the world, for his humble, unassuming nature. In an interview after winning his third world title, Senna talked about how he was happiest when he was learning and improving as a driver, and also as a man. At the end of the interview he made this comment:
"There is a lot to go, a lot to learn, a lot to live, but I have plenty of time."
I don't know anything about Ayrton Senna's beliefs or theology, but I do know that shortly after that interview, on Sunday, May 1, 1994, the morning of the San Marino Grand Prix, Senna woke up and asked God to talk to him. He opened his Bible to a verse that, according to his sister, said Continue reading


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What is the ID Code of a Cortex-M0 DAP or Cortex-M0+ DAP?
Article ID: 103489943
Published date: 13 Feb 2018
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Applies to: Cortex-M0, Cortex-M0Plus, CoreSight Debug and Trace
What is the ID Code of a Cortex-M0 DAP or Cortex-M0+ DAP?
A CoreSight-compatible Debug Access Port (DAP) contains a Debug Port Identification Register (DPIDR) to allow a debugger to recognize which Debug Port (DP) component is present. The fields within the DPIDR are described the ARM Debug Interface v5 Architecture Specification (ADIv5).
The CM0DAP (r0p0) has an ID code of 0x0BB11477, regardless of which debug protocol you use - JTAG or Serial Wire Debug (SWD). This value shows a part number (PARTNO) of 0xBB, which is distinct from the standard CoreSight JTAG-DP and SW-DP part number of 0xBA. PARTNO 0xBB indicates that this DP is designed by ARM, conforms to architecture version 1 and uses the Minimal Debug Port (MinDP) implementation.
JTAG_DPIDR_REG_VAL = 32'h0BB11477;
SW_DPIDR_REG_VAL = 32'h0BB11477;
The Cortex-M0+ r0p0 customized DAP (CM0PDAP) conforms to DP architecture version 1 described in the ADIv5.1 Supplement and later versions. However, if the Multi-Drop Serial Wire option is implemented (an RTL configuration option), the DP conforms to DP architecture version 2. The PARTNO of this MinDP is 0xBC and the VERSION field reflects the DP architecture version, giving DPIDR identities as follows:
JTAG_DPIDR_REG_VAL = 32'h0BC11477;
SW_DPIDR_REG_VAL1 = 32'h0BC11477; // DP Architecture 1
SW_DPIDR_REG_VAL2 = 32'h0BC12477; // DP Architecture 2
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A home equity line of credit is a type of revolving credit in which the home is used as collateral. Because the home is more likely to be the largest asset of a customer, many homeowners use their home equity line of credit for major items such as home improvements, education, or medical bills rather than day-to-day expenses.
With a home equity line of credit, the borrower is allowed to borrow a specific amount of credit. However, there is a credit limit that the lender sets by taking a certain percentage of the home's appraised value and subtracting it from the existing mortgage's balance.
The following tabs allow you to see: how much credit you may qualify for at a variety of loan to value (LTV) ranges, what the monthly payments will be on your financing, and current local loan rates.
Financial institutions loan to different limits depending on market conditions. Typically the maximum allowable LTV is in the 75% to 80% range, but some financial institutions may lend as high as 100% to select customers with strong credit profiles.
Once you have figured out your cash out limit, you can then consider how much you want to access & how you may want to repay it.
Here is a table listing current home equity offers in your area, which you can use to compare against other loan options.
Home equity loans are just like a traditional conforming fixed-rate mortgage. They require a set monthly payments for a fixed period of time where a borrower is lent a set amount of money upfront and then pays back a specific amount each month for the remainder of the loan. Equity loans typically charge a slightly higher initial rate than HELOC do, but they are fixed loans rather than adjustable loans. If you are replacing your roof and fixing your plumbing and know exactly what they will cost upfront, then a home equity loan is likely a good fit.
HELOC offer greater flexibility, like the ability to pay interest-only for a period of time, and then switch to a regular amortizing or balloon payment. When you have a HELOC you may be charged a small nominal annual fee - say $50 to $100 - to keep the line open, but you do not accrue interest until you draw on the line. HELOC loans are better for people who are paying their child's college expenses each year and other types of staggered periodic expenses. Be aware HELOC rates are variable and change as the Federal Reserve adjusts the Fed Funds rate, so monthly costs may jump significantly if you shift from interest-only to amortizing payments around the same time the Federal Reserve does a significant rate hike.
Which option should I choose? HELOCs are better for people who need to borrow various amounts of money periodically, whereas home equity loans are better for people who intend to borrow one known sum of money once for a known fixed amount of time.
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Some banks offer hybrid products where borrowers do not owe until they draw on the line, but then structure the loan to be fully amortizing. When borrowing large sums of money many borrowers choose cash out refi rather than a home equity loan. The following interactive table highlights local refinance rate offers from banks and credit unions in your region.
The fixed amount of money repayable by a second mortgage is done over a fixed period of time. In many cases, the payment schedule calls for payments of equal amounts to be paid throughout the entire loan period. One may decided to take a second mortgage rather than a home equity line if, for example, the set amount is needed for a certain purpose such as building an addition onto the home.
However, deciding which type of loan suits the need of the customer involves considering the costs that come along with two alternatives. It is important to look at both the APR and all other charges. The APRs on the two different types of loans are figured in different ways:
Some plans have minimum payments that cover a certain portion of the principal, the total amount borrowed, plus any accrued interest. Unlike the usual installment loan, the amount that goes toward the principal may not be sufficient enough to repay the principal amount by the end of the term. Other plans may allow payments to be made on the interest a loan during the life of the loan, which is referred to as interest-only loans. This means that the borrower pays nothing toward the principal. If the borrower borrows $10,000, that means they will owe that amount when the plan comes to an end.
The borrower may choose to pay an amount higher than the minimum payment, so many lenders may offer a choice of payment options. Many consumers choose to make payments on the principal on a regular basis just as they do with loans. For example, if the consumer uses their line of credit to buy a boat, they may want to pay it off just as they would a typical boat loan, which saves more money in the long run.
Whether the payment arrangements during the life of the loan is to pay a little or pay none toward the principal amount of the loan, when the plan comes to an end the consumer may be required to pay the entire balance all at once. The consumer must be prepared for this "balloon payment" by refinancing that amount with the lender, by obtaining a loan from a new lender, or by other means. If the consumer is unable to make the balloon payment, then they risk losing their home. The consumer must consider how the balloon payment is going to be made prior to entering the loan agreement.
There are several reasons as to why the consumer should consider a home equity line of credit and many different reasons as to why borrowers use them:
Figure out your monthly payments & interest savings using our free HELOC calculator.
Depending on the creditworthiness of the borrower and the amount of outstanding debt, the home equity lender may let the borrower borrow up to 85% of the appraised value of the home minus any amounts still owed on the first mortgage. The lender should be asked about the length of the home equity loan and if there is a minimum withdrawal requirement, as well as if there is a minimum amount or maximum amount to withdraw after the account is opened. The borrower must know in what methods the credit line can be accessed such as credit cards, checks, or both.
The following map allows you to quickly look up local offers.
HELOC typically charge a higher rate of interest than traditional fixed-rate mortgages. If you intend to borrow a significant amount of equity for an extended period of time, it may be more cost effective to refinance your mortgage. This is especially true if your original mortgage was obtained when rates were well above their current historically low levels. It is also worth reiterating that traditional home mortgage debt allows the homeowner to deduct the interest payments on up to $750,000 of debt from their income taxes, while both HELOCs and home equity loans are not tax deductible unless it is obtained to build or substantially improve the homeowner's dwelling.
There are both advantages and disadvantages to a home equity line of credit. The following are things to look for when considering such an action:


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God has tremendous purpose and original intent for all of His people! To dwell with them, and bring revelation of Himself through them to the world. This is no surprise to those of us who have made the choice to love God with all of our heart soul and mind, and love our neighbors and all the Lord brings our way abundantly. These two pillars of our faith are the foundation for everything we do in life. First things first, love God, for it is out of the abundance of our love and relationship with Him that makes loving others even possible. Mercy and grace and our lives of service to the King and His kingdom all permeates from our heart of love and obedience to Him and His word. If we truly love Him, we will truly obey Him and submit ourselves, our lives, our resources to the guidance of His precious Holy Spirit within us.
The revelation of the priority of this life is that every part of our being is His. Every moment, every day, every victory, every trial, every abundant season and every season of lack is His, for it is He that is our very breath and the sustenance of all things. Such loving requires a listening ear, a giving spirit, and a desire for the best in life for others, even as we offer our best to God. As children of the Most High God, we live to please the Father and serve Him as He leads us in the journey called life. We are ambassadors of His glory and light to the world through Christ. We have become reflections and channels of God's love for all people.
If we are His people called by His name, we will live our lives fully in Him and strap on our boots to do the works of God. And it is truly work to fulfill His purposes in each of our lives. Jesus said, "My Father works, and so must I", so then as Christ works through us, we co-labor with Him in Father pleasing ways, and doing only what the Father desires. But there is a kingdom dynamic we must know.....we must rely on God working through us and not to work with our own strength.
Isaiah 40:29-31 reflects an awareness of this truth.
29 He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
31 But those who wait on the LORD
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Following are some principles from this passage that are worth considering.
First, God does not expect you to do by yourself what only He can do by working through you. The Lord gives the energy, power, and tools you need to do your God-given tasks. Second, even the young and energetic will become exhausted if they try to serve God in their own strength rather than in His power. Third, through all the difficulties of life, God renews the energy of the faithful. He grants men and women of faith new strength so that they can fulfill their call to service.
God loves you! That is the good news of faith. And God can use imperfect people like us to do great things for Him. HE will fulfill all in us for His glory and purpose. In those moments when we fail, become weary, or feel discouraged, God will give us the strength to continue to the end. We inherit His crown of glory as we live, and move, and have our being into eternity with Him. Eternal glory begins today, and engages in everyday live, in the measure and grace of His choosing
Father bless my brothers and sisters around the world. Strengthen your servants that are in the trenches of this world doing battle for your Kingdom. Father, advance your Kingdom mightily through each of us. Mold us into the image of your Son, so that every motive and intent is pure in Your Agape Love. Give us Your power in replacing our power, Give us your will to replace our own will, and give us your burden for all people. May your people be consumed by the power of the cross and resurrection life of your Son, that gives entrance into your glorious Kingdom, and the Good News Gospel of freedom for every captive in Jesus name!


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Trade in dairy products could stop completely if the UK and the EU do not manage to agree a post-Brexit deal, according to Dairy UK chairman Paul Vernon.
Mr Vernon made the remarks when he gave evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee last week as part of its ongoing trade inquiry.
He told MPs falling back on to World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules would either 'block' UK exports and EU imports or lead to huge price rises for shoppers.
"If you take cheese as an example, WTO tariffs on dairy will do what they are designed to do", Mr Vernon said.
"They will stop trade. The WTO tariff on cheese is of the order of 40 to 50 per cent, depending on the variety.
"We do not make 50 per cent margins in this sector, so the ability to absorb [the cost] is minimal, if not non-existent.
"[Tariffs] would either block trade, or they would be reflected in consumer prices.
"The reflection in consumer prices will have the knock-on consequence of reducing demand for dairy, so it is a vicious circle."
Asked whether the UK could increase production if imports became more expensive because of tariffs, Mr Vernon was sceptical.
"If we were to become self-sufficient, we would need to produce another 3.3 billion litres of milk, which is an extra 20 per cent", he said.
"If you look at dairy in isolation, we could grow dairy output, but if we end up with a WTO situation, it will not just affect dairy, it will affect the whole agri-food sector.
"You will have a scenario where you have a number of different sectors looking to grow and competing for the available resources.
"Obviously there has to be growth and investment at farm level, there has to be growth and investment at processor level and there has to be a market for it."
Mr Vernon also raised concerns about the industry's ability to increase production without overseas workers.
"The question we have to ask ourselves, and we do not have the answer to, is who is going to work in these factories, who is going to work on these farms?" he said.
"Where is the available labour to drive that production growth?"


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September 2018
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It's National Food Safety Month, and throughout September we're sharing resources and information aimed at helping you improve your food safety practices.
This year's theme is "The Future of Food Safety," and we're highlighting the ways the industry, and FDA regulations, have evolved. This week we're writing about how you can execute key food safety practices, such as cleaning and sanitizing, within this ever-changing landscape.
Technology in the foodservice industry is changing rapidly and will continue to evolve. For example, restaurants have new ways of taking orders, and third-party food delivery services are gaining in popularity. Social media, online news, and reality TV have also made food safety grades, and food safety incidents, accessible to a much broader audience. Unless it's about your great food or service, you don't want to be the establishment that people are posting about.
Ordering Technology
New technologies make it possible for customers to order food through tablets (such as iPads) at tables, or self-serve kiosks. While these ordering systems are convenient for customers, they can quickly accumulate germs and bacteria.
If you use tablets or self-serve kiosks in your establishment, employees need to clean these surfaces frequently to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. Check manufacturer recommendations for proper cleaning for electronic devices, and share this article for more information on cleaning tips for tablets.
Third-party Delivery
Technology has also driven an increase in online ordering and third-party delivery. Your customers may be enthusiastic about these services, but there are risks. Third-party services may not keep food at appropriate temperatures to avoid bacterial growth. There is also a chance of physical contamination from a dirty vehicle or from handling by a driver with dirty hands.
To keep food to be delivered safe, ensure it is prepared as close to delivery time as possible. Put foods in tightly sealed containers to avoid contamination. Work with third-party delivery services to limit the delivery range and stress the importance of timely food delivery.
Increased public awareness
Social media, online news platforms, and mobile-friendly news services mean more customers have access to information about foodborne illness outbreaks and supplier recalls than ever before. Even one incident of foodborne illness can spread to hundreds or thousands of viewers via social media – and that's not the kind of publicity your establishment wants!
Social sharing and instantly accessible news platforms are new technologies to consider when implementing your food safety program. Ensuring your business keeps a sparkling reputation for cleanliness and healthy food will help you stay on the right side of these powerful technologies.
We'd like to thank Essity for sponsoring week #3 of National Food Safety Month. Technology is part of the future of food safety. Make sure you're aware of the risks of using new technologies and third-party delivery services in your business. Pay attention to your food safety program, and you won't give customers any foodborne illness stories to share on social media.
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We're firmly back on the horror trail this week. Primarily, that's because there are big developments with the TERROR TALES series that I want to tell you about, but also because I'll be reviewing and discussing A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS, Paul Tremblay's masterly study of a suburban family's catastrophic decline during the course of what may or may not be a demonic possession.
It was long my dream to commence editing a series of anthologies dedicated to this uniquely homespun brand of horror, but in order to create as broad an overview as possible, I knew that I'd need to focus each particular volume on a specific geographic region. So, for example, the first book in the series was TERROR TALES OF THE LAKE DISTRICT. Since then, we've covered, in no order of preference, the COTSWOLDS, EAST ANGLIA, WALES, LONDON, CORNWALL, the SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, YORKSHIRE, the SEASIDE and the OCEAN.
My plan was not just to publish new fiction based on local terrifying mythology, but also to reprint a few classics here and there, and to intersperse the stories with short, factual anecdotes on the same theme.
I'm glad to say that our audience hadn't deserted us, but even now, with a new publisher behind us, doing two books a year is a bit on the difficult side. So, the revised ambition is just to do one. That will be a much more manageable time-frame and will give all those involved opportunities to do other things as well.
As such, this year's offering, which I'm hoping will be available for pre-order in the early autumn, will be TERROR TALES OF NORTHWEST ENGLAND. I'm not able to show you the cover yet, though I've already viewed Neil Williams's sensation artwork, and I'm totally blown away by it. Hopefully it will be available for you all to take a good look at in the very near future. Keep watching this space.
At one time, British cinema was no stranger to this kind of thing. I'm sure you'll all remember the halcyon days of the Amicus portmanteaux: Dr Terror's House of Horrors, Tales from the Crypt, Torture Garden, Vault of Horror, Asylum, etc … which were very successful in the 1960s and 1970s (having taken their cue, of course from the classic Ealing chiller of 1945, Dead of Night).
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Or alternatively, is it something genuinely evil?
There is no overt indication that a supernatural force is at work, but then … would a demon that wants to do extensive damage reveal its hand so quickly? And despite at one point assuring Merry that she has pretended to be possessed from the beginning in order to win her family the TV deal, Marjorie continues to give the impression that she is under some kind of malign influence, speaking in different, unrecognisable voices, moving around on all fours, and displaying arcane knowledge.


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Today marks the New Moon in Capricorn. The New Moon coming along so close to the New Year must be highly auspicious, or so I like to believe.
The sign of Capricorn can be about a lot of fairly unpleasant things such as criticism and perfectionism. This New Moon, if your inner perfectionist critic won't shut the hell up, then tell it to put its money where its gaping pie hole is and get to work. If that voice wants you to achieve the best, then let it help you do just that. You have it in you and now at the New Moon and at the New Year it is a perfect time to do it.
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