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Flat is equipped with everything you may need while visiting Krakow. WiFi (10Mb download/1Mb upload) air-condition, bed linen, extra blanket, candles, umbrella, fan, UK-Europe plug adapter, 3G usb mobile dongle so you can have internet access everywhere :)
Travel baby cot.
Towels, shampoo, shower gel, soap, hairdryer.
Tea, coffee, olive oil, spices, milk, water, juice.
3 ring ceramic stove, fridge, Italian coffee maker.
Tourist brochures and maps.
I am more than happy to answer all your questions. I will do check in in person if possible. You will get advice about neighbourhood, what is worth visiting, where to have tasty meal and where better not. I will order a taxi for you at any time. Make a hairdresser appointment. Book tickets or tours and assist with any other query.
Flat is located in the very centre of Krakow. Just few steps from the river and Wawel Castle. 7 minutes walk from Main Market Square. There are plenty cafes, restaurants and all kind of shops near by. Great greengrocer's shop just 1 min away, bakery 2 min walk, and big fresh market is 850 m from the flat. Supermarket open 24/7 is 5 min away. Kazimierz - Jewish district is 15 min walk.
Tram and bus stops are few min away.
Check in /check out can be arranged individually according to booking schedule.
Normas del alojamientoPlease respect neighbours and try not make too much noise after 11pm.
Please close windows while using AC. Please turn off AC when leaving the apartment.
Smoking is not allowed.
Please do not cut on the kitchen worktop. Please use cutting boards.
Please keep window closed when using heating.
Please segregate waste. Plastic, paper and cans go into yellow bin, glass into green bin, the rest ends up in a blue one.
Thank you :)
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We had some fabulous days in Krakow. Paulina explained us the neighbourhood and recommended us several really good bars and restaurants. The flat was exactly like shown on the pictures.
We have a great time in Krakowa . All was good ... Thanks for the good care ..
The apartment was nicely decorated. To have both an "old fashioned" bedroom and a quite modern/quite different one was quite charming. Not to mention the beautiful floors of the bathrooms! They were close to looking as a piece of modern art. Really!
Everything in the flat was tidy, neat and clean. The way the rooms were situated in relation to each other was excellent. Once you had said "good-night" to the persons living in the room next to the kitchen, you could almost feel as if you had the apartment on your own. (we were four persons). The surrounding area (and the neighbors) was quiet. And we all appreciated this quiet part of town. In all – we all find that the Old Krakow apartment is an apartment of very high standard.
I think, that one thing we missed, though, were hooks to hang our clothes on, and a few shelves place to store some of your belongings (in the living room).
The host Paulina offered to come by the first afternoon of our stay and tell us about her beautiful town and thus introduce us to the must see things in Krakow. Unfortunately we had made up other plans for the afternoon. We didn't manage to meet during the rest of our stay. We did not hesitate, however, to contact Paulina via textmessages when we needed info or help. She really lived up to the role of being a perfect and nice host. So:Thank you very much for making our stay a memorable one
Best regards Karen Lizzie Jensen & John Meiner & Per and Mona J
Dejlig lejlighed i stille kvarter tæt på centrum. Alt fungerede perfekt og Paulina havde arrangeret afhentning i lufthavnen. Tak for det. Vi har ikke en finger at sætte på servicen.
Appartement très bien situé, très propre, confortable, il ne manque vraiment rien. Paulina est charmante et disponible. PARFAIT
Nous avons passé un super séjour dans l'appartement de Paulina! Il est parfait á tous les points de vue: superbement rénové avec des matériaux de qualité, joliment décoré, parfaitement équipé, tres propre et tres bien situé. Rien ne manque, Paulina a pensé á tout pour rendre le séjour de ses clients le plus agréable possible. Il y a meme la wifi mobile, super pratique. Bravo Paulina!
En meget fin lejlighed, centralt beliggende. Paulina var helt fantastisk og introducerede os til en del restauranter og seværdigheder i Krakow. Vi har været meget glade for at bo i denne lejlighed og vil altid booke den igen!
Vi var 6 voksne damer som hadde noen fantastiske dager i Krakow.
Leiligheten var perfekt - lekker og praktisk - med et fantastisk utstyrt kjøkken.
Alt fra vi ble hentet på flyplassen av Kasia (en flott dame som også fungerte som guide på våre utflukter) til vi ankom leiligheten og fikk nyttige tips av Paulina, og til vår retur til flyplassen av Kasia, fungerte kjempemessig.
Dette vil vi anbefale til alle vi kjenner som skal reise til Krakow!.
Paulina var fantastisk!!
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When having dinner we often like to include some type of bread. Whether it's nine grain whole wheat bread, buttermilk biscuits or anything in between we all enjoy this tasty addition to our meal. For something different I occasionally make popovers.
Popovers take a while, but are truly unique in their texture and flavor. Very, very few restaurants serve popovers in their breadbasket. As a matter of fact I can only remember one, out in Boston. But you don't have to worry about finding a restaurant when you can make these delicious popovers at home.
I'm also going to give you a recipe for Cinnamon Honey Butter. It goes so well with these crunchy treats.
PopoversMakes six
4 large eggs1 1/2 cups milk pinch of nutmeg1/2 tsp salt1 cup all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 400°Butter the inside of your popover tins, set aside. (I have a popover tin that makes 6 large popovers. But you can use 7 ounce ramekins also.) In a large mixing bowl add milk, nutmeg and salt whisk together. Slowly whisk in the flour. Now pass the batter through a fine mesh strainer into a separate bowl.
Divide the batter between your buttered popover tins. This should fill them up by about 3/4. Place in the 400° oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn down the heat to 350° and bake for 50 to 60 minutes longer.
They should be extremely dark in color, but of course not burnt. When removing from the oven take a table knife and poke a small hole into the top of each popover. This allows the steam to escape and the popovers to retain their crunchy texture.
Cinnamon Honey Butter
1/2 stick room temperature butter, (use salted butter) (1/2 stick butter is, of course, 1/4 cup)1/2 cup honey1 tsp cinnamon
With a small wire whisk or a hand mixer whip all three ingredients together until thoroughly incorporated. Enjoy!


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Ever notice when you reach for a patient's glasses to adjust them, they're a bit embarrassed and invariably say, "Oh, sorry they're pretty dirty".
Who amongst us hasn't heard that? We mutter under our breath, "How can they wear them like that" or "they just don't understand how to clean them properly." (Fig. 1 - Photo dirty lenses in eyewear). Puzzled, we smile and say, "Be right back."And so we miss yet another opportunity to educate our clients on how and what to use to clean their lenses properly.
That was how we began this course last time, it's still the same today and that's after new improvements to the surface technology of AR lenses. Aftercare of these premium lenses is necessary and, for many, a real untapped opportunity. New lens coatings don't yet take care of themselves.
But the real culprit in poor lens care may be staring back at us in the mirror: Do we, as eyecare professionals, really understand how to clean lenses and best teach our patients that very same skill? Do we stress that clean, clear vision through glasses is as important as the prescription itself?
The solution (no pun intended) is found in the underlying science and technology imbedded in the latest and greatest AR lenses and today's lens care products. Since this course was first released early 2011, more than 25 new or improved coatings have been introduced for lenses, by lens manufacturers and by large and small laboratories. That's changed surfaces, some (with tongue in cheek), promising that they'll virtually clean themselves. New technologies reduce surface deposits, are anti-fog, reflect or transmit UV and the latest attenuate the blue wavelengths. To understand what's happening, we must master what's going on in the interaction of cleaner, coating and lens cloth. More importantly, we must communicate the importance of proper lens care, especially for these newest of lenses so that our clients get all the real benefits that they deliver.
A good lens care plan will not only help your clients to ensure the best possible vision; it also enables you to derive a new and profitable revenue stream from the sales of a family of lens care products. Don't be timid or uncomfortable with the idea of actively selling cleaner, cloths and wipes. You'll be surprised at how much more frequently clients will enter your office. Rather than just at exam time, or when they've sat on their eyewear, they'll be in to say "hi" while purchasing refill cleaner kits, wipes and a new cloth. You must, however, approach the entire job in the right way.
Educating patients about proper lens care finishes a personalized dispensing process.
The financial impact on product sales and reduced remakes is your objective. In fact, a variety of professional lens care products can accessorize the sale of eyewear. Just think about your new leather bag that you've wanted for years. What can you do after it gets scratched, or the leather dries out? How can you keep it looking as good as the day you bought it? It's more about knowing what you should do from the start to prevent scratches and drying out, and to extend its pristine newness. And the same is true any good lens cleaner, it can't repair damage after it's been done.
To protect that eyewear investment, take the time to really let your patients know how to care for their new eyewear at delivery time. Be sure to demonstrate and offer a variety of solid lens care products. Eyewear is not any different than your new car, furniture and stove-top or granite countertop. People are most interested in care products and techniques that are designed to prevent damage
Consumers typically reach for the bad stuff to clean their lenses. Dish soap, Windex, hand soap and dirty kitchen towel are, in a word, awful choices for sophisticated lenses and coatings. Try asking this question: "Would you go out and wipe your car's finish with a dry kitchen towel?" Yet they get frustrated about scratches, smudges, and refer to their damaged lens coatings as anyone's responsibility but their own. This leads to remakes and overuse of scratch warranties. And all this is going on in a value-focused economy.
Even with recognition of the increased investment for anti-reflective lenses, both ECPs and their clients continue to remain unaware of today's carefully engineered lens care products, all of which are designed to deliver a variety of benefits as well as protect both parties' investments!
For example, consider the newest AR lenses and those that are anti-fog, in both the goal is not to get water to stick. It's hard for plain water to spread out and wet the lens surface. With AR, their super-hydro and oleo-phobic (oil-repelling) characteristics, smudges, fingerprints, dirt, water and oil droplets have a harder time sticking to these super-slippery surfaces. If you do your own edging, you already know that these super oleophobic lenses require special blocking pads to prevent rotation or "slippage" during edging. The latest of these pads are specially formulated to have Low Surface Energy (LSE). These help prevent slippage by being attracted to the high energy of super hydrophobic lens surface. The opposite is true of anti-fog coatings where effectively a layer is left behind. We easily accept that different products are required for today's advanced AR coatings during manufacture. Why shouldn't we accept that they might also require specially formulated cleaners to do the right cleaning job?
For optimal cleaning and long term care, sophisticatedly coated lenses require lens care products that INCLUDE:
Surfactants – Lens coatings that remain cleaner longer require lens cleaners formulated with special agents called surfactants, or Surface Active Agents. Specific surfactants in a special combination allow a lens cleaner to spread and wet the lens surface AND dissolve dirt and grime. The surface wetting and the dissolving of the skin oils and grime make it easier to remove the dirt while wiping with a micro-fiber cloth. Be aware that most lens cleaners on the market have not been formulated to perform in this manner.
Alcohol – Incorrectly, ECPs often think that the alcohol found in lens cleaner or pre-moistened towelettes is a primary cleaning agent. The minor amounts of alcohol used in a professional lens cleaner act as a drying agent so that the solution does not leave spots due to uneven drying or wiping. CAUTION: Long-term use of alcohol as a primary cleaning agent can and will damage the surface quality of coatings, and may lead to premature delamination.
Microfiber – Used with lens cleaner, micro-fiber cloths are a wonder of textile technology. Made from premium microfibers, these cloths absorb and wipe up oils and the lens cleaner, while simultaneously holding dirt and particulate deeper within the fibers – away from sensitive lens surfaces.
For best care, AVOID the following:
Cotton – although absorbent, cotton fibers are large and uneven, resulting in diminished effectiveness during wiping and wicking.
Paper – whether newspaper or paper towel, dry paper products can grind dust and paper fibers into a lens, leaving scratches. Used with water, paper products can't remove oils, hair products, or fingerprints.
Glass Cleaners - Glass cleaners are highly corrosive and can damage your lens coatings quickly. They are not made for the non-glass lens materials used in your "glasses".
Dish Soap - While a few mild dish soaps don't harm lenses, today's "extra strength" dish soaps are powerful enough to slowly disintegrate lens coatings. Anything designed to "remove grime" will remove a lens coating over time.
Clothing - Clothing and the particles of dirt caught in it can leave fine scratches on a lens. Research shows 52% of people use "clothing" as their most frequent cleaning method, and the majority of lens damage comes from it.
Mother Nature – The Ultimate Maid
The lotus flower (Fig. 2), an aquatic water lily, is perhaps the supreme example of how nature has engineered a surface that literally cleans itself. By enabling water to bead up and easily roll off, dirt and debris are picked up and carried off, i.e., they don't stick to the leaf's surface. Voila! When it rains, the lotus leaf cleans itself! I only wish cleaning my home was this easy!
The latest anti-glare and scratch resistant coatings are similarly designed to offer a comparable stay-clean benefit. With their super-hydrophobic and oleophobic characteristics, smudges, fingerprints, dirt, water and oil droplets stick far less to their slippery surfaces. But because lenses are also in contact with fingers, food, perspiration and grime, even these coatings' reduced stickiness is insufficient to keep your lenses completely clean.
And, that's where the trouble begins. As our lenses get dirty, we wipe and clean with whatever is conveniently at hand – no matter how inappropriate – even if it means using our shirttail or blouse. We'll also try to help clean them by adding plain water or moist breath. But these non-sticky, super-hydrophobic AR coatings have been designed to repel water. The problem is: How do we facilitate making a cleanser spread out and wet a super-hydrophobic AR-coated lens? The answer is by understanding that making coated lenses stay clean requires a different chemical strategy than being cleaned.
Clean and Be Clean
When uncoated glass and plastic lenses ruled our industry, cleaning with plain water appeared effective because the surface tension of water was easily overcome by the high surface energy of the lens surface. (S in figure 3) But an uncoated lens surface draws both water and dirt to itself.
Super Hydrophobic coatings attempt to repel water by lowering the surface energy of the lens, which decreases the attraction of water molecules. This is called increasing the surface-wetting angle (A in figure 3). The lens surface becomes less sticky to fingerprints and food. But when we want to clean a lens, we need to get lens cleaner to behave in just the opposite fashion: we want it spread out across the lens surface to help dissolve and remove grime.
In effect, we seek to reduce the wetting angle of the lens surface to lens cleansers. This is done with the inclusion of surface-active agents, or surfactants. Surfactants act to momentarily allow the lens cleaner to wet and spread out across the lens surface, thereby optimizing grime removal. They also break down the skin oils and dirt on the lens. A little alcohol is also mixed in to act as a drying agent. The result is a more uniform evaporation of the liquid from the lens surface, and a reduction of the smudginess our clients can be so vocal about.
The Genius of Microfiber
Along with a properly designed surfactant cleanser, lens care companies recommend and include cloths made from new, space-age microfiber technology. These are not only terrific for cleaning; they are superior at wicking-up grease and also channeling dirt to areas away from the interface of cloth and lens surface. Fact: microfiber textiles are capable of holding up to seven times their weight in water (Figure 5).
But not all microfibers are created equal. The best employ a high-quality microfiber along with the proper knitting process for ophthalmic lens use. In general, price may be used here as a guide to quality. Pouch-style microfiber frames cases are certainly convenient, but there is obviously no way to know what dirt or particulates their outside surfaces may pick up and retain in a pocket or purse. Using a separately enveloped cleaning cloth is best for proper lens care.
Periodically advise clients to clean their microfiber cloths in warm water with a very mild detergent to remove the dirt particles that have been trapped within the cloth. Avoid the lure of throwing the cloths in with the family laundry, as the wrong type of detergents and fabric softeners that contain oils can clog up the fibers, interfering with their cleaning action.
As we said, today's lenses are made from high-technology polymers with advanced coatings. Household cleaners, even soaps, can cause haziness and peeling coatings in just a short time. Dirt in clothing and the rough fibers in paper products can scratch. Use a lens care brochure as it offers a simple story for your client in the form of a 1-2-3.
Anti-fog has always been a problem and it was made worse with AR lenses. AR cleaners took away the dirt and film from a lens surface but anti-fog treatments left a layer behind significantly reducing or eliminating AR performance. Older attempts at permanent anti-fog treatments made lens surfaces softer and more scratch-able. In addition, most anti-fog treatments that were effective didn't last long enough to be practical and were easily wiped off during cleaning. Modern anti-fog lenses and treatments can be formulated to leave no film yet adhere to the hydrophobic treatment. Special proprietary nano-particles make this possible.
For example, a new product called Clarity DEFOG It will not permanently interact or damage either the substrate or hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic topcoats on lenses. It is by design intended to be temporary in effect, and to be applied as needed. The length of time it remains effective depends on ambient conditions of temperature and relative humidity. Actual field performance has demonstrated it to be effective under certain conditions for as long as 48 hours after application.
Lens fogging is a nuisance that people put up with because they are not aware of effective products to prevent it. People shouldn't have to put up with the hassle. At speed on skis, downhill on a bicycle, as an athlete in the humidity, as a police or firefighters in/out of their vehicles or the supermarket butcher or restaurant worker in and out of the freezer – lens fogging creates problems.
Demonstrate anti-fogging performance to clients like this standardized Nanofilm test procedure.
Breath Test: In this test huff on a lens to cause fogging. It happens best when the office is air-conditioned. Then apply Clarity Defog It and do the same test. This does two things, first it demonstrates the ease of application, and next it proves the benefit of an anti-fog product.
Endurance Test: Durability of the antifogging property is done by manufacturers and uses simulated hot and humid conditions. The substrate lens is placed over a hot water percolator whose temperature is maintained at 80°C. The percent haze and percent Transmission are measured once after every minute until failure. The lens was said to fail when the percent haze became greater than 10 for two consecutive minutes, and time to failure was also recorded. This is a good background for the ECP so you can talk about any concerns by your client about durability (Fig. 6).
To Confirm Performance Characteristics
1. Test anti-fog treatments over constant
steam. No fog should form for 60 full minutes.
2. As many as 100 inside-outside trips should
be possible with no fogging.
3. At least 100 cycles of cooling and heating
should remain fog-free.
In view of the average cost of a premium pair of eyewear, many ECPs remain sheepish about charging for proper lens care products. How many of us end up simply dumping a bottle of cleaner and a cloth into their client's eyewear bag with nothing more than a "Here ya go!" I used to do it that way. It all started when a woman entered my store, asking for an adjustment. I asked if someone had recommended her. "No," she replied. After the adjustment, the woman reached into her purse and took out a 1 oz bottle of lens cleaner, just like the type I give away to every client with new lenses, printed with my business's name, address and phone number.
"How'd you get that?" I asked. Her reply was mortifying, and pointed out the poor job I had been doing discussing proper lens care: "Oh, at a garage sale. The women there had entire table was filled with these bottles. A good deal at $0.25, don't you think?"
You'd think any ECP worth their salt would know better. I do now. So what should you do?
First, include a complete lens care kit with every complete eyewear purchase. A full kit should include a 1oz. bottle of premium surfactant lens cleaner, a microfiber cloth, and 3 lens towelettes. The same is available for anti-fog and your choice should be based on the way that this client describes their day and activities. Maybe both are appropriate. The bottles should be printed with your store's name, address and phone. Label it with a price to associate value.
Next, discuss how the use of a proper lens cleaner and cloth work with all lenses, not against them. Show each and every customer how to clean his or her lenses or apply the anti-fog treatment. Just because they might have spent for the best lenses doesn't mean that they won't want to care for them properly.
Place a variety of lens care products right at the front of your reception counter and at your dispensing tables. Be sure all of them are labeled with your store information, as well as a price (this establishes value).
Introduce products for the variety of cleaning and care situations a client will encounter with their eyewear. For example: Sports - sweat and general steaminess = anti-fog; on the go with little carrying space = premoistened towelettes; Best in value = larger size bottles for home use.
Not just a give away? A giveaway over time can lessen the value or importance of the product. Keep the quantity that is given away limited. Provide sample towelettes, as they introduce the patient to convenient lens care and will develop into a great repeat business. Be sure to demonstrate their proper use. It should not be thrown into the bag, as in "here's some cleaner for you". That only downplays the importance of the product. Explain why you are recommending the cleaner. This also provides an opportunity to inform customers to return for additional products as spray and towelettes are expendable and microfiber cloths will get dirty.
What are the products that are necessary to keep lenses in perfect shape? Great programs encourage all patients to return routinely. Cleaning and demonstrating should all be part of it. Here's a great question to ask – How do you care or clean for your glasses? Find out before you do the demo.
With a lens cleaning, you should regularly tune-up their frame and lens assembly. Frames change shape and that can affect lens position, edges and comfort. Eye wires, grooves and nose pads collect dirt and oils. The bane of the dispenser – dis and reassembly may be required. Offer this twice a year as part of the service that is provided when purchasing eyewear from your office. Then promote lens cleaners in either towelettes or liquid, whichever patients find most convenient.
There's merit to introducing people to the essentials of proper lens care by including a kit with their purchase. But it's all up to you to review the particulars of lens care. And don't be embarrassed about selling premium lens care products.
Lastly, use videos that demonstrate lens care. I now use my iPad at the desk to walk clients through manufacturer's sites, enjoy videos that illustrate proper lens care techniques and… even a little of the science behind lens cleaning. By the way, using the iPad alone impresses them that we're on the cutting edge.
Every day, people take care to make sure their footwear is sharp, teeth are brushed, and their hair properly quaffed. You'll appear as fully dressed, i.e., "from head to toe", with eyewear displaying sparkling-clean lenses…just as shiny as your polished shoes!
It's time to forget the old wisdom of Windex. Make lasting impressions on your clients with the use of premium lens care products. Start by showing them how to keep their lenses clean. Finish with printed cloths and cleansers that associate your practice with the best standards in eyecare. If you just give it all away, the message you may be unintentionally sending is that it proper lens care is optional, or has little value. Garage sale anyone?
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Greenfield — Bill Maynard says his auto-repair business at 4061 W. Loomis Road is nothing short of a dream come true.
Over the last 16 years, the 73-year-old Maynard and his wife, Bonnie, have also been proud members of the Greenfield community - helping sponsor the annual DARE car show, contributing to the restoration efforts of a historic Greenfield fire truck.
Now, however, the Maynards and other neighboring business owners are fearful of losing their properties in the face of the city's plans to redevelop the area, just north of Interstate 894.
Properties declared blighted
Those business owners believe the city is on a crash course to use eminent domain after the Common Council last year declared their properties as blighted, a key step in its legal ability to acquire properties through eminent domain.
In the last few weeks, they have peppered their lawns with "No Eminent Domain" signs.
"I don't sleep at night," said Tim Boyea, owner of Security Plus Locksmith Service, 4145 W. Loomis Road.
City officials for the last several years have eyed about 47 acres of public and private land near Interstate 894 and Loomis Road for a possible mixed-use redevelopment project called Greenfield Crossing.
Attorneys for the city as well as developers have approached some business owners about selling. Some said they would sell for the right price but feel they are being low-balled, while others, including the Maynards, do not want to sell for any price.
Is redevelopment eminent?
Mayor Michael Neitzke earlier this week acknowledged eminent domain was one possibility depending on the outcomes of negotiations between attorneys for the city and business owners.
Neitzke said he wants to avoid eminent domain discussions, but the city is also trying to increase its tax base by landing a large business development. Leaving eminent domain on the table enhances the business' negotiating position, he said.
"Philosophically, I'm against the city replacing one successful commercial enterprise with another," he said. "At the end of the day, the city will do what's in the best interest of taxpayers, existing businesses and other stakeholders involved.
"If it's not a win-win for everybody, the city will not try to impose its will."
Any redevelopment is at least three years off, Neitzke said, because the state Department of Transportation is using the Loomis park-and-ride lot as a staging area for the Interstate 94 construction project.
As part of that project, a new off-ramp at Loomis Road will be constructed.
Owners feel hurt, unwanted
Bill Maynard's Auto Service has been 49 years in the making.
In 1963, Maynard opened his first business at Highway 100 and Oklahoma Avenue in West Allis. As the business continued to grow, he moved to two other spots before purchasing his current location.
Business has never been better. They boast a database of more than 25,000 customers and employ eight full-time people and about four part-timers.
But the recent developments have left the Maynards feeling hurt and unwanted in Greenfield.
They take issue with the city's "blighted" declaration, noting they once received a landscaping award from the Greenfield Beautification Committee and have worked hard to keep their property looking sharp.
They also criticized the city for moving forward without a developer lined up or any formal plans for the future of the area.
"They make you feel like an alien," Bill Maynard said. "Right in front of the public. 'We no longer want your kind of business, Mr. Maynard.' I've already paid them a quarter-million dollars in taxes."
Lacking communication?
Many don't even know the name of Boyea's locksmith business other than "the white building near the freeway."
Boyea has operated Security Plus Locksmith Service in its current location since 1985, and it's been that easy freeway access and unique service offerings that have allowed him to make a good living, he said.
But every time he talks to his attorney regarding this issue he hears the ringing of a cash machine - his hard-earned money going toward something he feels should not be happening.
He and others contend very little "negotiating" is actually going on these days, and he criticized city officials and attorneys for poorly communicating plans.
Neitzke agreed communication has been lacking.
"I certainly wish the communication had been better," he said. "There's a lot involved here and if there isn't good communication, there's a lot of misperception that doesn't benefit anybody."
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The December Festive Friday, hosted by Christine Jensen and Barbra Jones from Utah State Univeristy Extension Service was loaded with great ideas for holiday decorations, foods, and gifts. Decoration ideas included a wooden Nativity set that seemed very easy to make. Also there was a table runner and bathroom decorations on display.
Gift ideas included aprons for children and adults which were made from towels, and mixes in jars with cute sayings. Everyone who attended brought a dish to serve on the buffet. Foods included orange fudge, white chocolate peppermint fudge, dipped and decorated pretzels, dips and chips, soups, sandwiches, salads, and much more.
Jensen handed out recipes for a deluxe chocolate cake mix and five recipes for flavored hot chocolate drink mixes. She explained a unique way to package the mix in a pastry bag to give as a gift.
White chocolate fudge: line a 9x9 inch square pan with foil and then generously butter, set aside. In a large heavy pan, combine 1/4 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, and 1/2 sour cream. Bring mixture to a boil and cook over medium heat until it reaches 234 degrees, which takes about five minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 12 ounces white baking chocolate which had been chopped into small pieces and one 7-ounce jar of marshmallow creme. When mixture is smooth, fold in 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. Pour into prepared pan and chill until firm. Lift candy out of pan using foil and cut the fudge into one inch squares. Yield is two pounds of fudge.
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By Adam Armour/The Itawamba County Times
Although nearly non-existent in Mississippi, the number of municipalities and businesses converting their fleets of vehicles to run on compressed natural gas — CNG — is growing nationwide. It's a move that has the potential to save thousands of dollars annually, although the price to convert is high.
Compressed natural gas is, essentially, the very same natural gas people use to warm their homes or light their stoves or heat their tap water. It is now being used to power motor vehicles.
The advantages of this are many: Natural gas is cheap, abundant and clean. Many believe it's the ideal successor to gasoline, especially in Mississippi where it's especially abundant. During a public address last year, Gov. Phil Bryant called for Mississippi "to capitalize on our position and dominate the natural gas stage at the national level."
So far, very few fleets in Mississippi have made the conversion to CNG. The Stennis Space Center in Hancock County is the most notable; it's been running vehicles on compressed natural gas since 2004. In Itawamba County, Mantachie-based Northeast Mississippi Natural Gas recently converted its small fleet of trucks to CNG, a move that manager Mike Horton said saves the company thousands each year.
A local example
So, could a switch to compressed natural gas really save a municipality money? Let's take a hypothetical look at the City of Fulton.
According to Fulton City Clerk Lisa Russell, the city spent a total of $158,877 fueling its fleet of vehicles last year. The average amount paid per gallon is approximately $3.11.
For simplicity, let's use that average cost to determine an approximate amount the city would have spent if its fleet of vehicles were burning natural gas instead of traditional gasoline. If the city spent $3.11 per gallon of gasoline last year, that means city vehicles burned approximately 51,086 gallons of gasoline throughout the year.
Whereas gasoline is purchased in gallons, natural gas is purchased in units of measurements called BTUs, or British Thermal Units. In order to make an apples-to-apples comparison between natural gas and gasoline, a conversion called GGE — gas gallons equivalent — is used. Although this number fluctuates slightly, approximately 114,000 BTUs are the equivalent to a gallon of gasoline. That may seem like a lot, but it's not. Natural gas is purchased in millions of BTUs at a time.
Because Fulton sells its own natural gas to its customers, the city purchases natural gas at lower, dealer rates. Currently, the city is paying approximately $4.24 per MMBTU, or one-million BTUs.
Using all of these estimates, the city could have saved a bundle last year by burning natural gas instead of gasoline. There are some caveats to that, of course, but those will come later.
First, let's do some simple math: If the city is currently spending $4.24 per million BTUs and 114,000 BTUs equal a gallon of gasoline, then that same $4.24 equals approximately 8.77 gallons of gasoline. Broken down into an amount per gallon, vehicles burning natural gas would have been filling up for approximately $0.49 per gallon, as compared to $3.11 per gallon. If the city had been paying that amount last year, it would have cost a total of $25,032 to fill municipal vehicles — $133,845 less than was actually spent, or a savings of 84 percent.
Of course, while those kinds of savings sound great, none of the city's 30 or so vehicles have been converted to run on natural gas. The cost to convert a vehicle can vary pretty widely, although just about any type of gas burning vehicle can be converted. This includes cars, forklifts, buses, large machinery, dump trucks, etc. Depending on the type of engine the vehicle has, it can cost anywhere between $6,500 and $12,000 to convert a vehicle. Let's meet in the middle and estimate the cost for converting each vehicle is $9,000. The total cost to convert all of the city's 30 vehicles would be in the neighborhood of $270,000.
The plus side to all of this is that more and more vehicles are being sold that already burn natural gas. These are more expensive than standard, gasoline burning vehicles, of course, but cost less overall than a new vehicle that needs conversion. Plus, there are federal and state grants available for municipalities that switch to using "green" fuel sources like natural gas.
The future of fuel?
When, if ever, will the change from gasoline to compressed natural gas occur? It's not certain, at least in Fulton. According to Mayor Paul Walker, switching the city's fleet of vehicles to run off natural gas isn't outside the realm of possibility; it's just not a priority right now.
"We're waiting to see if other municipalities are going to make the switch before looking at changing over," Walker said.
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I've been developing software for quite a while. Most of that time has been spent working for The Man. Places like Nortel, Corel, Alias, Cognos, and IBM. So when it came time to finding work, things were pretty simple. My boss gave me work, and I did it.
I became a freelance/contract developer last year. So now I have to find my own work. I don't want to work on anything that's not iPhone (or maybe Android) related. So I scour the boards looking for people who are looking for me. It's tough. Many people looking for iPhone work fall into one of two camps:
1) People who want to hire you on site, full time.
2) People who want to split the profits "50/50″.
I have no intention of moving away from lovely Ottawa, and even if I did, I would try to find a place even nicer, and try to work from there. So moving to an arbitrary location to do work for a company is not in the cards.
As to people who want to split profits 50/50, I have two problems with that. One, it's not really a 50/50 split. Remember that Apple gets their cut, so the split is actually 30/35/35. So I would do almost all of the work for 35% of the proceeds? No thank you. Two, I don't deal in speculation. I have a family to feed and house payments to make. I can't afford to spend weeks or months of my time working on a project that may not bring in a dime.
So that leaves people who are willing to hire telecommuting iPhone developers who wish to get paid for time spent. Take that group, and then remove all the people who want to pay $20/hour. Frankly, any good developer that charges this
much little is doing himself a disservice. Now what you have left is my target market.
It's not easy to break into.
I figure that once I build up a portfolio of projects, I'll be able to bring in projects easier. I think that the group of people looking for quality developers who are willing to pay what they're worth is big enough for me. I just need to build the experience and reputation and repeat clients to continue making a living at this. So I've been spending a lot of time looking for projects, and every once in a while I find one.
Right now I'm finishing off a project, and I think I may have finally nailed the last bug. After seeing how much work I put into the project, I'm sure I underbid. But that's all part of the learning process, I guess. Yesterday I put in a bid for another project, and I'm told that my bid is neither the lowest nor the highest. I like that. Frankly, if I bid the lowest, I probably underbid. If I bid the highest, I probably wouldn't get the job. So I'm happy with my positioning.
Now I'm waiting for the phone to ring.
Contract Expires Early
Two months ago I signed a six month contract to do iPhone and Mac development. My first project would be an iPhone one, and my second would be a Mac project that they were pursuing. So the iPhone project is now coming to a close, and yesterday I got called in to the HR department. I was told that other iPhone contracts they were pursuing didn't materialize, and that they're giving me two weeks notice.
There was only one other permanent person working on this project (an employee, not a contractor), and he had no Mac/iPhone/Cocoa/Xcode experience whatsoever. I was the prime developer in everything but name. I did almost all the GUI for the whole project, and much of the guts as well. They are quite pleased with my work. So to be dropped this easily is a bit unnerving.
But they said that they're pursuing other opportunities, and that if one of them gets signed, that I'd be working on a Blackberry project after the iPhone one is done. That's all very nice and good, and I have nothing against the Blackberry, but I didn't sign up to do Blackberry work. I love working on the iPhone! While I've learned a lot that about iPhone development during my time here, there's still a lot more to learn. I want to continue expanding my skillset on the iPhone and want to become an iPhone domain expert. That said, learning a new platform like the Blackberry wouldn't be that bad.
But most of all, I have to wonder why I bothered signing a six month contract in the first place. What good is it to sign up for six months, only to be let go halfway through the term? I'm relatively new to the world of contracting, this being my second contract. So far it's been quite a turbulent ride, with more downs than ups. I guess this is all part of the learning process.
So anyway, now I'm now looking for work iPhone or Mac development. My resume is here.
How Much is an iPhone Developer Worth?
The author of this article at O'Reilly says that in his experience, good iPhone developers are making $125/hour doing contract work, sometimes more. And that because of how lucrative selling apps is, many contractors are forgoing contract work altogether in favour of creating and selling their own iPhone apps.
He rightly points out that in this market, ideas are worthless. I've seen this in software development before – an idea, all by itself, is worth nothing, and it's the execution of the idea that matters. The author of this article says: "I am someone who is highly motivated by ideas. So, it pains me to say that the value of an iPhone application idea right now is pretty much zero. A great idea isn't worth anything under these conditions. There is no shortage of great iPhone ideas, just a shortage of talent to bring these ideas to market." For someone like me, who doesn't seem to have a creative bone in my body (kidding!), I think that ideas are worth slightly more than that. But not much.
Which brings me to my point. I see lots of people offer to work with a developer and split the profits 50/50. In this market where a developer's time is so precious, I hardly think that this would be any motivation for a developer at all. The idea person gets half the profit and the person that does all the work gets the other half? Hardly seems fair. Especially given the fact that the split isn't actually 50/50. It's 30/35/35. That is, Apple gets 30%, the "idea person" gets 35%, and the person who creates the app gets 35%. That's even more unbalanced.
As an experienced developer who's now doing iPhone development, I don't see any iPhone devs making $125/hour. Maybe I just don't know where to look? I've been looking for good telecommuting iPhone jobs, and they're hard to find. I'm starting to be open to finding someone who is willing to offer me a true 50/50 split (that is, 30/20/50). But I still think full time/contract work is what I want.


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Add some glimmer to your casual warm-weather wardrobe with this stylish gladiator sandal from Steve Madden. The Amity flat sandal brings on the bling in fresh new way.
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These sacrifices often include a spouse's career. We often hear that many of you face career challenges due to frequent moves, especially with professions that require a license.
The National Military Family Association has worked in partnership with the Department of Defense State Liaison Office to address state licensing issues to ensure military spouses can pursue their careers regardless of the number of times they have to move. We were asked to reach out to see if state legislation has impacted your professional career in a positive way. If you have a story or experience to share, tell us the following information:
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Featuring high modulus IM-9 graphite blanks and premium components, the Shimano Compre Casting Rods ride the edge between top-of-the-line performance and affordability. Super sensitive and powerful to boot, they are workhorse rods that can withstand the abuse of serious fishing. Durable Fuji Aluminum Oxide Guides at Concept Spacing offer increased casting distance and line control, and custom Shimano no-thread Reel Seats put your hands in direct contact with the blank for increased sensitivity transfer. The reel seats also tighten from below the reel for a sleek, new threadless look. Improved and update, the Shimano Compre Casting Rods continue be one of Shimano's most popular and enduring series of rods.
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Comments: I've had a 6'8" med heavy/extra fast for a few years now & it is by far my go to favorite rod. Jigs, spinner-baits, Texas rig, cranks, top-water, you name it this rod will do it. 30" plus pike, 6lb smalleys, 20lb cats, or even finesse jigs, this is truly an all purpose rod. For 100 smackers you cant go wrong. Give me this rod and a drop shot rod & i'll fish anywhere!
From: Jamie: USA 9/2/16
Comments: Just picked up a 7'2" Compre MH/XF worm/jig casting rod and paired it with a Lew's tournament pro 7.1:1 speed spool reel. I spooled on 20lb test braid with an 8ft, 14lb test fluorocarbon leader. Have not made it to the water yet but practice casting with a weightless 5" senko with a 1/0 hook in my yard, goes 90ft, measured with a roll-a-tape. Can't wait to try this setup on the water.
From: Willie: Chino Hills, CA
Comments: A true Med Hvy. Not at all an over rated rod. I was looking for a good rod as an all day comfy cushiony casting rod. I have the GLX MBR844C 7' Heavy Fast and its everything in a casting rod. Acts like a Med Hvy on the cast and is super strong on the hook set. This new Compre is tid bit heavier but it has excellent action on the load and cast. Excellent sensitivity and if you are anything like me you'll return a rod in a heartbeat if ain't right. This thing is killer rod in the Med Hvy / Fast region. Its not what the GLX is as far as sensitivity but I have to give to give credit where credit is due and its neck and neck with an IMX. For the price its appallingly close to an IMX at 89.00
From: CJ: Gretna, La. U.S.
Comments: I have the 7'2 MH XF Very nice rod,my only issue with it is the insert fell out of the 3rd guide to the top of the rod...Can't wait to get a replacement from shimano!
From: Zine: L.A Cali
Comments: Don't know about all the complaints,these rod are great.I owh like 10 compre rods myself and my wife use them and have never had any problems have caught a lot of bass including a 10lb 13oz out of Lake Fork!!would tell anyone BUY these Rods worth every penny and more.
From: Dan: Pekin,Illinois
Comments: bought this rod 4 days ago, went fishing, cought 3 bass and on the last bass a 3LB, the tip broke in two pieces, called TW and I'm sending rod back, I wil be replacing it with something else.. Medium Fast..
From: Rick: Mcallen, TX
Comments: I have 5 of these rods and have had them for about one month now. I am a guide here in northern utah so my rods get used every day and i also am using these as my tournament rods. They have held up for the last month that i have been beating them, no problems at all. I came from fishing loomis and by no means is this a NRX but it is comparable to the GLX anyday. I leave my two Mossyback G. Loomis rods home and have souly switched to these. My couple loomis rods will be my backups from now on. Thanks Shimano for the awsome affordable rods.
From: Derick: Brigham City, UT
Comments: I just got a couple of these and i fished with them tonight and i must say that there is alot of sensitivity in this blank. I really think these are quality rods. we will see how they withstand the test of time though.
Comments: I love shimano rods but these are junk or at least the 2 I got . the first 1 was a Shimano Compre Casting Rod 6'8" Medium and 1st tourny it broke on 3rd fish , so NP I just took it 1 hr and a 1/2 from home and replaced with NP . Got home with the new Shimano Compre Casting Rod 7'2" Med Hvy and put the reel on it then pulled the line out and was setting drag for new rod , by holding the line and bowing the rod as if a fish was on it for the proper drag , and it broke in 3 places . Now I will be making that 1 1/2 hr trip again to pay a little more money and get a Shimano Crucial Casting Rods and never another one of these Compre defected things . I truely hope some peaple got a good one but 2 times and im out with these . I have 3 Crucials and there awesome.
From: Kevin: Yatesville Lake, KY
Comments: If you're looking for a rod with good sensitivity, I would NOT recommend this line of rods from Shimano. Not to mention their horrible customer service. Broke the rod setting the hook on a fish about a month after I bought it. Shimano refused to pay for shipping, and it took them over a month to do any warranty work. I'm done with Shimano. I'll stick to St. Croix and Cashion Rods.
From: Tyler: VA
Comments: I was looking for bad reviews on this rod before I bought it, but everyone seems to like it for the most part. So I bought it, then I sent it back the next day. I have never fished a rod less sensitive than this. I bought the 6'8"MH jig rod and it is horrible at fishing jigs. Mushy. I swear I was missing fish. Everything is like a clump of grass. I was fishing water that I fish all the time, and it was as if someone sucked up all of the rocks, 'cause I couldn't feel them at all. It's too bad too, because I really like the way it feels in the hand, it's super comfy. Maybe for spinnerbaits or crankbaits this line of rods is fine, but not for jigs. Oh, and somebody else mentioned the xtra fast is more like fast, I wouldn't even call it fast. It's slooooow.
From: Gail: Indianapolis, IN
Comments: Very good rods!!! Do not let the price range fool you! These new compre rods feature the old crucial rod blank. Rods are light and sensitive. Only question i have on this series of rods are why the guides on heavy action rods are bigger than other models. All are what i call " double footed" and are noticeably bigger than what's on MH models. These are very good rods for any level angler.
From: Toledo Bend, LA
Comments: I really enjoy the fact you can have so much contact with the blank. Good all around rod. There are a couple of issues though. I find myself constantly tightening the grip. It seems like no matter how tight I get it it'll loosen. The extra fast tip also seems to be more of a fast.
From: Bryan: Lexington, KY
Comments: I purchased the Compre 7'2" heavy to fish both the jig and big worm. I absolutely love this rod and would highly recommend it. The new Shimano design for the Compre line is really nice and for just over $100 and free shipping...you can't beat it!
From: Ron: Trabuco Canyon, CA
Comments: I really like the feel of this new design, especially the fact that there are no threads at the reel seat to bother my fingers. Don't like the design of the hook keeper!!!
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My recommendation with one-on-one time (not just one on one but extra enthusiastic child-led play with your undivided attention), is to start small so that you can have success and build on it. Set a timer for fifteen minutes, once or twice a week. Go for a five minute burst when you have some extra attention. It's great to have at least one time per week that the child can come to expect and look forward to. More isn't better! The quality of your attention is what counts. It's great for relationships with each parent for each parent to have one-on-one time. In big families, you will need to gather up more support in order for everyone to have fifteen minutes or more a week, but it's worth it. Sometimes children really need both parents--two-on-one--and they blossom when they get it. this is especially true in bigger families. When there is a new baby, it's great that your older child can get more attention during the baby's nap time. However, your older child knows you will have to leave that special time to get the baby if she wakes up, so it doesn't really count as full one-on-one time--make sure to have some where someone else is in charge of the baby--sleeping or awake. Again, fifteen minutes doesn't sound like much, but it makes a world of difference. I also want to say that it's harder than it sounds. Most of us never had anyone paying high quality undivided attention to us and letting us be in charge, so we can unconsciously (or consciously) resent it, or we can get suddenly sleepy or bored or suddenly that email seems dreadfully important. So it helps to have a friend or two who are also trying this experiment, and check in with them regularly (and honestly) about how it is going. For those of you who say, "I give my child enthusiastic undivided attention all day long" I say, "I don't think that is humanly possible, so either you are superhuman and more power to you, or it explains why you are super-exhausted every day. Try a concentrated burst of one on one time, and let yourself divide your attention between parenting and "life" guilt-free at other times.


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NEWS ANALYSIS: While iOS 6 is actually pretty nice, it still has a number of quirks such as the way the Facebook integration works and because Siri still gets confused at times. But it is still worth the time required to download the upgrade.I started my quest to get iOS 6 running on my third-generation iPad shortly after midnight Sept.19. However, I was perplexed when I got the message that my software was up-to-date when I selected the Software Update choice on the settings menu. I tried a couple more times with the same results. This didn't seem to be a good sign, and I had promised my editors that I would have a column about what you got with the upgrade. Finally, it occurred to me to check when Apple would actually make iOS 6 available. That explained everything. Since 1 a.m. was still a little while off, I watched another episode of Storage Wars and tried again. I still had no luck. This time I checked more closely. The right time was 1 p.m. EDT, which explained a lot.
When 1 p.m. finally rolled around, I tried to do the update. I wasn't expecting much, since the last time I had tried an iOS update, it had taken hours to get the download started. But apparently Apple had found a way to do it better, because the download started on the first try. About 50 minutes later, iOS 6 was installed and ready to be set up. This required my Apple ID password, confirmation that I agreed to the terms of use and I had to tell iOS 6 whether I wanted to use Siri.
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By Matt Cronin, special to USTA.com
MELBOURNE, Australia – The U.S. duo of Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears are not siblings, but on court and off, they communicate like sisters.
They have been playing together since late 2007, and on Tuesday they reached their first Grand Slam semifinal, with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Silvia Soler-Espinosa and Shahar Peer at the Australian Open.
Kops-Jones and Spears had reached two Slam quarterfinals before, at the 2008 US Open and 2012 Wimbledon, but had not been able to reach a final four before now. They are both good athletes with big games, but their heads weren't always in the right space.
"It's up to us to take it; 99.9 percent of it is mental," the 31-year-old Kops-Jones said.
In order to release their minds on changeovers during tense matches, the duo will sometimes discuss things other than tennis, talking about songs or something relaxing or even joking about their opponents.
The two are very close and capable of finishing each other's sentences. There are times when a point is over that a simple stare and facial expression is enough to communicate.
"Sometimes you need to say something, and other times I know what she is thinking. It's a bit of both," Kops-Jones said.
Spears added with a laugh, "Body language! We always get warnings for taking too much time, and I tell the umpire, 'What do you expect? We are girls.' When we are really tight, sometimes it's more like, 'Hmmm, should I do this? Do I feel like that? What do you think, Raquel?'"
Kops-Jones is a native of Fresno, Calif., who now lives in San Jose, Calif., while Spears is a native of San Diego who now lives in Colorado. The two started 2014 in Sydney, where they nearly upended the top-ranked team of Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani in a match they felt they controlled.
The duo said the key to its Australian Open run was off-season preparation. After a grind of a 2013 season in which they played 25 tournaments, they went to their respective homes, relaxed and then headed to Virginia to work with their sometimes-coach Stephen Huss, who is the men's assistant coach at Virginia Tech.
They worked on their fitness, but more importantly, they did hours and hours of intense drills daily, which helped them get in even better shape. While doubles success remains their focus, they also played practice sets in singles.
"We felt really fit, and we played singles [in Sydney], and we felt really good," Spears said. "We did so many drills, and the balls just kept coming. We would do two-and-a-half hours of practice, and then took a break and went again. Sometimes it was like [cardio tennis]."
Currently sharing the No. 24 ranking, the two are hoping to not play as much as they did in 2013 but to perform better at the big events. They won back-to-back titles at the Emirates Airline US Open Series events in Stanford and San Diego last summer, but they did not do well at the Slams, even though they did push Venus and Serena Williams hard in a 6-4, 6-4 loss in the second round of the US Open.
"It's always a grind, and at the end of the year, we always say we are not doing that next year," Spears said. "Asia hit us hard."
In 2012, they nearly made the four-team WTA Championships. The qualification went down to their final match in Moscow, where they fell to Russians Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova, 7-5, 6-4.
"That was a great experience," Spears said. "We had never been in that position before, and everyone was against us. It was awesome."
This year, they are taking aim at the WTA Championships again, which has expanded to eight teams. The key to their qualifying will be winning matches against elite teams.
Spears and Kops-Jones believe they are late bloomers and think that more positive results will come with more experience. Both women like to serve and volley and try to attack, but they have found themselves playing too defensively in tight spots. They say that it is in those moments when they have to play more aggressively to try and push the nerves away.
"We have to force ourselves to do that because my initial reaction is to be defensive if I feel myself pushed up against a wall, so she has taught me to do the reverse so I can work past it," Kops-Jones said.
The eighth-seeded Spears and Kops-Jones, who will play the the third-seeded Russian team of Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina in the Aussie Open semis, also want to make sure to play smart, but they know playing from the gut can be a better option at times.
"You are always taught to play percentage tennis," Spears said. "But when it gets to the point where you need to play risky tennis, then you have to play risky tennis. We don't do well playing safe."
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Spirituality & Religion
Good morning, beloved,
In the night, I listened to a new program for me with Susie Larson called, Live the Promise. I get posts from Susie frequently on Facebook, loving her morning and evening prayers. In the mail yesterday, I received a package from a dear friend, which included four wonderful CDS..one was Aaron Shust's latest. Her program featured an interview with him. It was not lost on me the coincidence.
What resonated so strongly with me was the reminder, faith that is based on our feelings can never be trusted. Faith built on what we know to be true, i.e., God's Word, is our firm and solid foundation.
Our feelings change, what we think, what we see…I am reminded that is not our basis of truth.
Light, space, zest—
that's God!
So, with him on my side I'm fearless,
afraid of no one and nothing.
2 When vandal hordes ride down
ready to eat me alive,
Those bullies and toughs
fall flat on their faces.
3 When besieged,
I'm calm as a baby.
When all hell breaks loose,
I'm collected and cool.
4 I'm asking God for one thing,
only one thing:
To live with him in his house
my whole life long.
I'll contemplate his beauty;
I'll study at his feet.
5 That's the only quiet, secure place
in a noisy world,
The perfect getaway,
far from the buzz of traffic.
6 God holds my head and shoulders
above all who try to pull me down.
I'm headed for his place to offer anthems
that will raise the roof!
Already I'm singing God-songs;
I'm making music to God.
7-9 Listen, God, I'm calling at the top of my lungs:
"Be good to me! Answer me!"
When my heart whispered, "Seek God,"
my whole being replied,
"I'm seeking him!"
Don't hide from me now!
9-10 You've always been right there for me;
don't turn your back on me now.
Don't throw me out, don't abandon me;
you've always kept the door open.
My father and mother walked out and left me,
but God took me in.
11-12 Point me down your highway, God;
direct me along a well-lighted street;
show my enemies whose side you're on.
Don't throw me to the dogs,
those liars who are out to get me,
filling the air with their threats.
13-14 I'm sure now I'll see God's goodness
in the exuberant earth.
Stay with God!
Take heart. Don't quit.
I'll say it again:
Stay with God.
Do you think David saw God? Visibly saw God? Or perhaps was David holding onto the truth that His God was near. His God was protecting him. Keeping him. Holding him, therefore, he could be fearless. Even though he is surrounded by enemies, he is calm. Friends, that does not come from looking at the world through our own eyes. It is putting on the lense of truth and declaring, I am not afraid because God is with me!
No matter how noisy life can be, peace can be found. No matter how busy, God can be found. He sings praises to his God. We can sing praises! We can look to God for our present and future and know that we can…
Stay with God. I can think I know what is going to happen. I can think on how I will react to getting my head shaved for surgery. Or what the epileptologist will say on behalf of Danny today. These thoughts do not bring peace. However, if I work with the understanding of Scripture, peace.
So I encourage you, no matter how bleak things appear, hope is here. God is here. Immanuel…God with us.
Pray on, pray on…
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Dr. Scott Thomas is a Senior Scientist with Stetson Engineers in San Rafael, California, and an Assistant Research Professor with the Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nevada. He specializes in adaptive management, water resources planning, and scenario-based studies. His research interests include methods to improve the effectiveness of natural resource planning and environmental management by the military and other government agencies. Dr. Thomas, a retired lieutenant colonel, served in the Marine Corps for over 20 years, including leadership and staff positions in air defense control, logistics, and civil affairs. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Biology and Public Policy from George Mason University.
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Defense Energy Resilience: Lessons from Ecology
August 13, 2010
Authored by Dr. Scott Thomas, Mr. David Kerner.
National Security relies heavily on the ready availability of energy resources in the types, quantities, and locations the military demands. While U.S. energy needs are currently met, the shrinking gap between global supply and demand draws the world closer to a tipping point at which human behavior is less predictable, competition overwhelms social and geopolitical normalizing forces, and conflict becomes more likely and more pronounced. Given concerns about future resource availability, DoD would be well served by devising and implementing a sustainable, resilient energy strategy that addresses current projections and adapts to evolving conditions.


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Changeless and Blameless are being contributed by the lovely Gail Carriger herself. She shall sign them and ship them off to the winner! Thanks Gail! I am contributing Soulless myself since she was out. This book may or may not be signed. I hope to go to her signing but no promises!
Next we have Boneshaker and Dreadnought by Cherie Priest
This is a set of two and was donated by the publishers at Tor, thank you!
And then we have In Dreams Begin by Skyler White (you can find my review here)
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Posted on April 27, 2013
Last week, after 2 1/2 years of planning and development work, the Digital Public Library of America was launched. The goal of this free, open-source project is to provide easy access to digital collections and archives across the country. The Smithsonian, the National Archives, New York Public Library, the University of Virginia, Harvard, Digital Library of Georgia, Minnesota Digital Library, Mountain West Digital Library, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are among the initial partners.
All of the content (text, photos, videos and audio) can be browsed or searched by place or time. Digitial exhibitions combine content with explanatory essays exploring topics such as:
- Bread and Roses Strike of 1912: Two Months in Lawrence, Massachusetts, that Changed Labor History
- Indomitable Spirits: Prohibition in the United States
While far from containing "all" U.S. digital collections, DPLA does provide access to close to 2.4 million items. How can this site help genealogists?
Try a search for a location. My search for "Tompkinsville Maryland" resulted in a link to the National Archives "1940 Census Enumeration District Descriptions - Maryland - Charles County - ED 9-6, ED 9-7, ED 9-8, ED 9-9". By using the map feature and "zooming in," I found an image of row houses on Deming Street in Chicago (from a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign collection). Or try using the timeline to see images from the year your ancestor was born.
While Newberry digital content is not yet available through the site, we do have plans to participate. Newberry President and Librarian, David Spadafora, serves on the Advisory Committee and Newberry staff is working to make some Newberry content available soon.
There is an interesting article on the New York Review of Books website which provides additional details about the project. Keep your eye on this exciting new site with loads of potential for your genealogy toolkit!