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FEARS of fresh delays to vital flood protection measures were sparked today after the Scottish Government turned down a request for extra cash.
Council chiefs have a £6 million funding gap for phase two of the Water of Leith flood defence scheme, between Roseburn and Murrayfield.
But repeated appeals to the government have failed to secure any more money – despite the relevant fund still having £19m of unspent cash.
The Water of Leith plans were drawn up after damaging floods in 2000. But a change in the system of financing such projects forced them to be re-tendered as separate schemes, leading to cost rises and delays.
Phase one has now been completed and the council has already trimmed the cost of phase two, which will protect 478 homes and 14 commercial properties, from £35m to £25m.
Environment convener Lesley Hinds said she did not believe significant further savings could be achieved in the proposals. She said: "We're talking about measures to protect people's houses and businesses.
"We need to find the money for it. These people have been waiting a long time. They are obviously concerned every time there is heavy rain and they are also worried about insurance."
Walter Spence, 81, a member of Murrayfield community council, said people were getting frustrated at the repeated delays and funding problems.
He said: "They were talking about a brick wall that was going to be put right along the bank. But if they don't get the money, what's going to happen with that?"
He said the house where he now lives in Baird Drive had been flooded in 2000. "I wouldn't want it to happen again. It is a bit worrying when they are talking about not having the finance. It's a big concern in the area. They just need to get on and do it."
Lothian Labour MSP Sarah Boyack, who lobbied for extra funding, said the refusal was "totally unfair".
She said: "The reason Edinburgh has not got funding is because SNP ministers changed the rules.
"But it makes no sense that the Water of Leith floodworks have been denied support while other council projects in other parts of Scotland have been given funding and there is still £19m unspent.
"Everyone is concerned about what happens next. If the Scottish Government is not going to put the money the question is whether it gets delayed or where the money is coming from."
A government spokesman said the Water of Leith scheme did not meet the funding criteria as it was not a new scheme and had already received more than £32 million.
He added: "Scottish Government and Cosla officials will, in due course, discuss the process for the allocation of the balance of £19m in funding that remains unallocated."


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No one is
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one else
For 251 First Street embraces individuality. It stands for originality. It defies formula.
Its signature architectural element — a puzzle-like series of setbacks and terraces — requires a variety of interior designs to accommodate it. The happy consequences is an assortment of twenty-nine unique apartment configurations.
Living Room
The open plan design with ceiling heights up to 10' 8" takes full advantage of the unobstructed views, while the subtle palette of the interior complements the array of colors outside. The excellent build quality includes wide plank white oak flooring and energy-efficient glass.
Sleek and modern, the custom-built satin lacquer cabinets conceal appliances, while the stainless steel cabinets below blend smartly with the Gaggenau cooktop, oven and dishwasher. The extra-long island is Anegre wood, topped with a seamless length of Caesarstone.
Master Bathroom
Honed white marble floors and walls, with Watermark fixtures throughout, imbue the five-fixture master baths with modern elegance. Echoing the design of the recessed windows of the building's façade, the oversized mirrors and medicine cabinets feature setbacks for shelving. The motif extends to the two-toned wood vanity whose inset functions as storage.
Powder Room
The powder rooms at 251 First Street offer size and style, with Italian marble mosaic floors and wet walls, a custom built silver rosewood vanity and a matching medicine cabinet with recessed lighting and storage.
Secondary Bathroom
An artful mix of imported porcelain floor and wall tiles creates a sophisticated look for the secondary baths.
The custom-built African blackwood vanity is paired with a matching medicine cabinet with integrated lighting.
Living in
the sky
Like glass-bannistered stairways to the sky, the stepped terraces of 251 First Street connect to a collection of stunning, light-filled penthouses. Eleven in total, each with a unique layout, every penthouse has multiple exposures, some have four. With panoramic vistas that sweep from the Manhattan skyline to the Verrazano Narrows, the penthouses are like homes in the sky with front, back and sky yards presenting endless horizons in every direction.

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From the trail head, we followed the river upstream. The water was icy cold and there are sections where we had to climb over slippery boulders. If you are hiking there with your camera gears, a dry bag is an absolute necessity. Along the way you'll see the water pipes that lead up to the falls.
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West Indies' new-look opening pair of Kraigg Brathwaite and Leon Johnson capitalised on wayward Bangladeshi bowling to reach the lunch interval at 61 without loss on the opening day of the second and final Test at the Beausejour Stadium on Saturday. (Live Scorecard)
Brathwaite, fresh from a patient double-century in the first Test in St Vincent a week earlier, was on 20 with Johnson, making his debut as the West Indies' 300th Test cricketer in this historic 500th Test for the Caribbean side, will resume after the interval on 27.
Opening batsmen Leon Johnson and Kraigg Brathwaite hit half centuries as the West Indies built a strong first-day total of 246-3 against Bangladesh in the second cricket test at Beausejour Stadium on Saturday.
Left-hander Johnson, on debut, compiled 66 off 162 balls. He struck five fours and a six. (Scorecard)
Brathwaite, fresh off a double century in the first test victory, struck 63 off 150 deliveries. He hit five boundaries.
The pair shared an opening stand of 143, a first-wicket record for the West Indies against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh struck back with three quick wickets either side of tea, but Darren Bravo (44 not out) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (34 not out) shared a resolute, unbroken stand of 61 in the final session to stall the visitors. (Full match report)


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forEVER ago – I was inspired by cleaning out boxes. Yep, digging through that stuff of mine that has followed me all over the country. We all have them, those childhood memories I need to part with (if I listened … Continue reading
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July 21, 1974 – the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
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Emma Roberts Does Her Homework
Prepare for "Hello, Jill" to replace "Hello, Sidney" as the final girl baton is passed in Scream 4. Presumably Just Jared was Just Bored last week because they photographed star Emma Roberts leaving Blockbuster Video. But happy surprise, look what was in the rent-stack – the original Scream. Roberts is probably cramming before filming at the end of the month when Jill will be tracing along some of the same points Sidney Prescott did.
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Iconic shingle-style Colonial boasts rare Larchmont Manor Park location and sweeping views of the Long Island Sound
Larchmont, N.Y. – April 6, 2016 – Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty announced today that the firm has listed a shingle-style Colonial home built by vaudeville impresario and theatre pioneer Frederick F. Proctor for his daughters. The antique home, which was constructed in 1904, is represented by Larchmont agents Sonya Cronin and Cary Sleeper, and offered at $2,295,000.
Frederick F. Proctor was a pioneering performer and businessman, most known for uniquely offering continuous vaudeville in his theatres. This method allowed patrons to pay one admission fee at any point in the day, and stay for as long as they desired while the performances continued. Prior to opening his own theatre chain, Proctor had a successful career in theatre management, leading him to eventually establish over 50 theatres in various locations, including the Twenty-third Street Theatre in New York City. This great success enabled Proctor to build a beautiful personal estate in Larchmont, N.Y., as well as two neighboring houses for each of his daughters, one of which is the property at 84 Park Avenue now for sale.
Located directly adjacent to Larchmont's Manor Park, a 13-acre waterfront park on the Long Island Sound privately owned and maintained by the Larchmont Manor Society, this six-bedroom, three and a half-bath residence exhibits exquisite period details crafted by the talented architects commissioned by Proctor. Original features are still evident in the home's leaded glass windows, parquet floors, crown moldings, beamed ceilings, and four fireplaces. Many spacious, formal rooms grace the residence, while offering views and access to numerous outdoor spaces including an enclosed front porch, a stone courtyard and a slate patio. The home also maintains a slate gambrel roof, which reflects the Colonial Revival style of its time.
"This property represents waterfront living at its finest," said Cronin. "Not only does it beautifully capture the elements of a typical home constructed in the end of the 19th century, but it also offers the finest qualities, amenities and location for all future residents to enjoy."
"84 Park Avenue is one of just 21 residences with direct frontage along Larchmont's gorgeous Manor Park," said Sleeper. "Its sweeping views of the Long Island Sound and Horseshoe Harbor are truly stunning—a wonderful place to call home."
For more information on the property, located at 84 Park Avenue, please visit its website here.
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Founded in 1949, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty manages a $3.9-billion portfolio with more than 1,000 sales associates in 28 brokerages spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty is the largest Sotheby's International Realty(R) affiliate globally and the 28th-largest real estate company by sales volume in the United States. A full-service real estate firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty provides ancillary services including commercial services through its affiliation with Building and Land Technology, a second-generation development company based in Stamford, Connecticut; William Pitt Insurance Services; and an award-winning global relocation division. For more information, visit the website at williampitt.com.
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|Jackson's Corps:
|4 divisions,
|14 brigades,
|17 batteries
|Magruder's Corps:
|2 divisions,
|6 brigades,
|13 batteries
|Longstreet's Corps:
|3 divisions,
|15 brigades,
|22 batteries
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The Federal artillery and artillerymen
The Confederate artillery—its organization and development
Defending the national capital
Attack and defense at Charleston
The Ordnance department of the Federal army
The Ordnance of the Confederacy
The ammunition used in the war
Entrenchments and fortifications
Engineer corps of the Federal army
Reminiscences of the Confederate engineer service
Federal military railroads
Defending the citadel of the Confederacy
Pendleton with five battalions, twenty batteries, was held in reserve, and five more unattached, making a total of seventy-seven batteries.
In the Seven Days Battles around Richmond, General Lee must have found his artillery something of an encumbrance.
The artillery numbered about three hundred guns, nearly four guns to every thousand men, of which ninety-eight were in the general reserve.
It has been said of the artillery during that time by a critic not unfriendly to the cause, that "it left only the faintest trace of its existence."
Its use, generally, was fragmentary and detached, and nowhere did it achieve results comparable to the concentrated fire of the Union batteries at Malvern Hill.
It was not until Second Manassas, when S. D. Lee brought eighteen guns to bear on the heavy masses attacking Jackson's right and succeeded in breaking them up in a short half-hour, that the value of concentrated artillery fire was learned.
At Fredericksburg, fourteen guns were massed on Jackson's right at Hamilton's Crossing, and were used with brilliant results.
General Lee must have been impressed with the fact that his artillery was unwieldy, for in the expedition into Maryland, in the following fall, many batteries were left behind.
In the right wing were one hundred and twelve pieces: forty-five rifles, thirteen Napoleons, and fifty-four short-range.
In the left wing one hundred and twenty-three pieces: fifty-two rifles, eighteen Napoleons, fifty-three short-range; and in the reserve fifty-two guns.
On October 14, 1862, fourteen of these batteries were disbanded under general orders, and the men and guns distributed to other commands, and four batteries consolidated into two.
In the winter of 1862-63, the practice of assigning batteries to infantry brigades ceased, and the artillery was organized
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Beverly Kearney is the true epitome of a survivor. Growing up in a family with 6 siblings, Beverly found peace in athletics, thus leading to her legacy of coaching the University of Austin Texas women's track & field team. Coach Kearney led the Lady Longhorns to six NCAA Championships: Indoor Championships in 1998, 1999, and 2006, and Outdoor Championships in 1998, 1999, and 2005. With a strong work ethic and an admirable vision, the All-American athlete is definitely an empowering role model with an inspiring story.
Most people take the negative circumstances in their lives and become handicapped by their experiences—Beverly became empowered. She developed her own philosophy about life and focused her energy around the importance of working diligently and efficiently towards her goals.
Born in Mississippi and raised in Florida, Beverly Kearney garnered an affinity for athletics watching her older brothers and sisters play sports. Her interest not only led her to becoming a talented athlete, but it also gave her the opportunity to attend college with a scholarship. Growing up a book enthusiast despite the lack of education in her family, Beverly concluded that a college degree was essential to success and therefore, made it a priority to always put her education first.
Watching her mother and grandmother work taught her the importance of doing for yourself—a lesson that she still lives with today. Working with her mother at a laundromat in her earlier life, Beverly knew that she didn't want to do that kind of labor, so she sought out to create a successful and promising future for herself. Read more on the following pages as Coach Beverly Kearney talks growing up struggling with her family, being a black woman in the athletic field, and becoming an award-winning track coach.


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About the Fourth of July
It's Fourth of July and our democracy on life support. Regardless of your political leanings, this would be a great day for everyone to declare that it is not acceptable that big money is buying elections and dictating the way of discussing and deciding important issues across this nation. Instead of celebrating the distant past with each other today, let's take a long painful look at the ubiquitous corruption of our government and declare that this is the perfect year that we will bring back the kind of country that the Founders would appreciate. If you truly believe in family values, do it for the nation's children. Let's start with a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizen's United so that we are better able to have meaningful conversations and candidates. Here's one place to begin today's journey.
Alternatively, this is a good day to celebrate the Anti-Fourth-of-July.
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I've been blogging about my hair and colour journey this year with Sassoon (here). I started out with a really dark and rich brown in the winter and have ended it with great blonde highlights for the summer. I've grown my hair over the last year and like this past the shoulder length. Today is my final Sassoon blog post for this series, however, it's not my final time at the salon.
My Instagram stories and Instagram feed are filled with my in salon experiences and results from all the changes. This last visit was about a touch up. I had my highlights done over a month ago and they still look great. My problem is that I am going on vacation for 6 weeks and don't want the roots to be that drastic (I don't care if that is a new trend, it's not one I want to participate in).
My colourist, Tara, recommended that we just touch up the crown and have me Croatia ready for the summer. Now, because my hair journey has been all about colour I wanted to ask Tara some questions about colouring/highlighting your hair.
1.My hair tends to be______, what is a style solution for this?
Gorgeous & stylish (Iva: she really did say that, however, we had to get serious). You have blonde highlights and that means you bleach it. This causes your hair to be over-processed and dried out. That is the sacrifice you make for blonde hair.
The solution is treatments. This starts with an in salon treatment and is followed up with an at home mask after 1 or 2 weeks. This add moisture to my blonde hair. A great at home mask is the Nutritive by Kerastase.
2.What type of shampoo/conditioner do you recommend for my type of hair and why?
The Kerastase Chromatique line is great because it is specifically for colour treated hair, however, the entire product offering works with colour treated hair. So if you want to try another line you can.
3.What is one hair tip that you share with all clientele?
Blow drying, straightening, and curling wands all put heat on your hair. If you are putting heat on your hair us a protectant! This gives your hair protection against all those tools you use.
4.Wht is the best way to protect colour?
This one is easy to say but hard for most people to do because the best way to protect colour is to stay out of the sun. It summer and we are outside constantly so wear a UV hat (Iva: which i do) which also protects your scalp and face. Plus look for hair styling products that have sunscreen in them.
Here I am all "Croatia Ready" with my new hair.
Now for the exciting news – Sassoon Toronto is providing one Sassoon Salon Makeover Voucher (valued at $300) to give away to one of my lucky followers! This is an Instagram giveaway and you will have to follow the Instagram link here to enter the contest. Good luck!
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Top Two Strategies for Habit Change
The very top and most important strategy for successful habit change is prayer to God.
Have you first asked God if this is something that you should be working on or concerned about? God may have other things that He wants you to concern yourself with at this time.
After having determined that God wants you to focus on this issue, have you taken the time to ask God for help and wisdom for your specific habit change endeavor? Sometimes we simply forget to pray about things that are important to us.
Were you specific in your requests of God? If you are not specific, then you will have trouble knowing when God is helping you, and in turn will not thank Him for it.
Second top strategy for successful habit change
The second top strategy is trusting God. Are you now trusting God for the help and wisdom that you specifically asked Him for? Are you looking for it, expecting it to come? Are you thanking Him for it in advance, knowing that He will answer you?
There you have it. So simple, yet so neglected. Ask God and trust Him to answer you.
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Dennis Rodman, the former NBA player, arrived in North Korea Tuesday, saying he is "just trying to open a door" on a mission that he thinks President Trump would support.
"Headed back to North Korea. Thank you http://www.PotCoin.com for sponsoring my mission. I'll discuss when I return," Rodman tweeted Tuesday.
PotCoin describes itself as a "community-based cryptocurrency for legalized marijuana."
The NBA Hall of Famer, who wore a black t-shirt with PotCoin emblazoned on it, briefly spoke to reporters before his flight from Beijing to Pyongyang.
Headed back to North Korea. Thank you https://t.co/zBtIFz1QBr for sponsoring my mission. I'll discuss when I return. https://t.co/oCEsSvI90B— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) June 13, 2017
Asked if he had spoken to Trump about his trip, he said, "Well, I'm pretty sure he's pretty much happy with the fact that I'm over here trying to accomplish something that we both need."
Rodman was fired from Trump's Celebrity Apprentice show in 2013 after misspelling the now first lady Melania Trump's name.
Rodman's last trip to North Korea was in 2014, when he and other retired NBA players played an exhibition basketball game
Rodman was criticized heavily after he was taped singing "Happy Birthday" to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who he has referred to as "a friend for life" and a "very good guy."
After returning to the U.S., Rodman told ESPN that he would not return to North Korea if people didn't want him to.
"I don't want people to look at me as the devil or evil person," Rodman said. "If I put anyone in harm's way, I apologize, you know. If you don't want me to go back there ever again, I won't go back."


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Casualty Notification
The Only News I know / Is Bulletins all Day / From Immortality.
– Emily Dickinson
Switch channels, stop
the breaking news,
press mute to hush
the anchorman's reviews
of war, his litany
of each device
and bomb gone off today.
Silence the price
of bread or medicare
or gasoline.
Make the black pinpoint
on the TV screen.
Unplug the blackbox
from the mouth of the wall.
Uncradle the phone so
nobody can call.
Let the venetian blinds
blind everyone
to what's outside—the dead,
indifferent sun,
the car pulled up along
the curb, the vexed
men in uniforms
looking for next
of kin. They bring a check
to pay the cost
of grieving. Their dark sedan
puffs out exhaust.
And now, the only sound
a daybird singing,
the only bulletin
a doorbell ringing.
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Jehanne Dubrow is the author of four poetry collections, including Red Army Red and Stateside (Northwestern University Press, 2012 and 2010), and is the co-editor of The Book of Scented Things: 100 Contemporary Poems About Perfume (Literary House Press, 2014). In 2015, University of New Mexico Press will publish her fifth book, The Arranged Marriage. Her work has appeared in Southern Review, The New England Review, and Prairie Schooner. She is the Director of the Rose O'Neill Literary House and an Associate Professor of creative writing at Washington College, where she edits the national literary journal, Cherry Tree.


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What is a Commercial Real Estate Refinance
(furthermore, how can it differ from a home advance refi?)
All things considered, the greater part of you know about refinancing your home. As your equity goes up, you can refi into a superior credit with better rates or even haul out cash. Straightforward stuff, isn't that so? Most home credits develop in 30 years and are amortized more than 30 years. Entirely basic stuff. Commercial credits, be that as it may, may likewise amortized more than 30 years however they develop. They come due not 30 years but rather some place somewhere around five and 10 years. Vastly different than your home advance. That implies when they develop in those five or 10 years, you need to either offer the property or refinance it into another credit all together.
The other significant difference is that commercial refinances rely on upon the NOI, the net operating income of the property yet home credits don't. Subsequently, the higher the NOI you can make, the better advance terms you get, the more cash you can haul out and the other way around. On the off chance that your NOI is missing or it's unsteady, your commercial refi credit might be denied.
Three Real Life Examples
1. Dave's Story
The first is Dave and his significant other claim a 56 unit condo working in Florida. They got it bothered four years back from a bank for what I would state is a decent cost. They clearly need to put cash and work into the property. The initial installment to purchase the property originated from two investors.
Presently, Dave was not a decent property administrator. He was not a decent director and the property languished over it. It had, exceptionally poor lease accumulations and it had not exactly stellar notoriety in the group. He additionally felt awful for his investors who were not getting paid, correct? He came to me for exhortation. He really needed to offer the property and be finished with real estate all together. Obviously, I felt his agony however I saw potential, in the property, as well as observed potential in Dave and his better half on the off chance that we can get the property to run legitimately.
To make a long story short, through the span of year and a half we reposition the property with better occupants and enhanced looks on the all around. We practically painted the building. We tidied up the scenes so the drive by, the check request was great at this point. Within, we revamp the kitchens, the washrooms, new tile flooring, paint. It's a really cool look and light apparatuses. Lease accumulations I can state now are reliably more than 95% and the rents have gone up more than 25%.
To Sell or to Hold?
It was presently time to settle on a choice. Do they offer or do they hold? Here is the thing that I encourage them to do as their mentor and coach.
1.I prescribed that they refinance now in light of the fact that the NOI has gone up essentially and is presently balanced out. As everybody know out there, as your NOI goes up, your property estimation goes up.
2.I encourage them to haul out the cash to pay back their investors. Keep them cheerful.
3.Keep the property. Try not to offer it.
4.Reinvest your cash and investor's cash into another property to keep the entire voyage going.
The final product was a glad spouse. What number of know out there that when you invest with your better half and she's on your group, when she's upbeat, that is great. He has a glad spouse. He has satisfied investors who had now gotten the message out and helped him raised more capital. He has cash to purchase another property. Finally, above all to me, he has recharged certainty to now do this business full-time. You can presumably say that they are full-time real estate syndicators.
The Lesson
Get help.That is the lesson.The other lesson is if you have a property with potential, I require you to work your butt off to realize this potential, correct? At that point refi on the grounds that cash satisfies everybody. That is the principal case of the effect of a keen refi and what it can do.
2. Daryl's Story
Daryl works in deals and has been throughout the previous 28 years. He's really great at it however he works extended periods and he's basically 100% bonus. You can advise it's upsetting. To be perfectly honest, he's drained, correct? That is the thing that he lets me know.
Around 12 years prior, he acquired a 14-unit property in New York City. He lets me know that, in his New York highlight, "Subside, this is my retirement." He's exceptionally pleased with it. I put forth the ordinary inquiries. This is what I discovered to come to the heart of the matter. He could resign sooner or work a mess less hours sooner with the shrewd refi. Here's a few subtle elements. His unique credit adjust when he purchased the property was 1.6 million at 6% intrigue and it was amortized more than 20 years. His installments are about $11,000 a month, isn't that so? In the wake of paying down his home loan for a decent 12 years, his home loan adjust was presently around $800,000. He has a huge amount of equity there and a really little credit adjust contrasted with what the benefits were today.
Daryl's Two Choices
1.He could keep on paying the $11,000 every month for an additional eight years, and after that his property would be totally paid for, paid off. That is an extraordinary thing.
2.He could refinance at his present advance adjust, the 800,000, with a lower loan cost and the more extended amortization plan that would build his cash stream. It would decrease his installments. How about we investigate this on paper. At $800,000 at 5% intrigue amortized more than 30 years, this would drop his home loan installments to about $4,000 every month, correct? Keep in mind, at this moment he's paying 11 so that is an expansion in cash stream of about $7,000 a month or $84,000 a year which happens to be somewhat more than his compensation that he made a year ago. Daryl has a few choices to make, wouldn't you say?
What Would You Do?
Would you stay where you are for an additional eight years and pay off the property and simply keep working regardless of the possibility that you don't care for what you do, or would you refi, bring down your installments, increment your cash stream and work less hours or would whatever you like to do, resign or accomplish something else? What might you do? I think you have a smart thought what Daryl did. This is an incredible case of the choices that a well-thoroughly considered keen refi what it can accomplish for you.
3. Alan and Myra's Story
This is Alan and Myra's circumstance. They claim a little strip mall, midtown. That is to say, the area is the best. That is the thing that they have going for them. Area is awesome. They adore the property. It's been in the family for a considerable length of time and it cash streams conventionally. Here's the issue. Their credit develops one year from now, implying that will need to get another advance around then. Shouldn't be an issue, isn't that so? All things considered, there is an issue. When you refinance a home, the bank will esteem your refi based upon the similar deals in the area. That is valid for commercial, as well. They'll locate an equivalent commercial property look at it, however the loan specialist is likewise going to put a colossal accentuation on the NOI, the net working salary, to be at a specific level and stable for a specific timeframe.
Presently, Alan has not been the best proprietor recently. He has around 3,000 square feet of space that has been empty for around two years, not in light of the request in the zone, this is on the grounds that Alan is apathetic as I would like to think, and his better half needs to get on him. His second issue would he say he is lets a couple of the occupants not pay their full lease since he's too well disposed with them, correct? As I would see it, he's excessively sluggish. I cautioned Alan that it's in all likelihood that your bank for your refi is not going to support your refi at the advance sum you need in light of these two issues, correct?
Alan went to discover for himself. He proceeded and he connected for another advance with a nearby bank and two or three them returned. They said they would do the advance the yet the financing costs was much too high and different terms were terrible. They need him to place cash in the escrow. The financing cost was high. The amortization plan, the quantity of years was far too low. Installment shot through the rooftop. Alan indicated me and I disclosed to him that they gave him terms as though the property was high-hazard and upset. To moneylenders, the property is high-chance, poor lease accumulations and too high opening. Alan and his significant other didn't see their property as troubled however the moneylenders did.
To make a long story short, they could refi their property with fundamentally that month the credit was expected and they were to get great terms once they give careful consideration to the requirements of the property, isn't that so? Alan drew near to the 3,000 square feet rented out and they turned the table, turned the corner on getting their inhabitants to pay on time. At the last possible second, they could do that, correct?
The Lesson
1. Continuously run a tight ship on the grounds that each property with an advance on it has a refi not too far off., correct? Continuously run a tight ship on the grounds that refi is appropriate around the bend.
2.Keep your eye on the NOI. You heard me the most recent couple of minutes examine NOI and its significance while doing a commercial refi. Watch out for NOI.
In Summary
1.You can utilize your refi as a repositioning device, repositioning fundamentally you're investing adventure of that property. On the off chance that you enhance the property's financials, the execution of it, that will empower you to haul out cash, reimburse yourself, reimburse investors, purchase another property, would whatever you like to do. The voyage won't just proceed with, it can take you to more noteworthy statures. Take a gander at a refi as a repositioning device for, the property, as well as for yourself.
2. Take a gander at refis as an approach to build cash stream. Presently, here's the question. What's the greatest pointer that you're prepared to work less hours or leave a vocation? All things considered, I can let you know it's not total assets. It's not equity in your property. It is cash stream, period. Cash stream. Cash stream decides when you're prepared to work less hours or leave your employment, not your total assets in your home, or your property, or how much equity you have. That is not it. It's cash stream, period. Here's a quote from Jim Rohn. It says, "Your wage needs to surpass your outgo. That is the point at which you know you're ready.�


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Recommendations to ECE welcome – but funding needed2015
A new report from the Advisory Group on Early Learning recommends that early childhood education (ECE) services and schools have a more formal responsibility to work with children and their families as they make the critical transition from ECE to school.
The advisory group found no major gaps in the current system, however they made a number of key recommendations to strengthen early learning, including updating and digitising the ECE curriculum framework, Te Whariki, and enhancing professional learning and development for ECE.
The recommendations were welcomed by Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand (ECNZ).
ECNZ chief executive Nancy Bell is particularly pleased to see the focus on transition to school.
"Thoughtful attention to this critical period will help all children but especially those whose home language is not English and children with special educational needs."
She also welcomed the inclusion of ECE services in Communities of Learning although she cautioned that funding would be required to be able to release teachers to take part.
Primary teachers' union NZEI Te Riu Roa agreed that funding is crucial to any changes to ECE services.
"Our kindergartens and ECE centres are facing a funding crisis due to a government driving up participation at the expense of quality. Per-child funding is inadequate and quality community centres and kindergartens are feeling a severe pinch," said national executive member Virginia Oakly.
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Very large datasets – comprising voluminous numbers of symbols – present challenges for the analyst, not least of which is the difficulty of visualizing relationships between the individual component assets. Absent the visual clues that are often highlighted by graphical images, it is easy for the analyst to overlook important changes in relationships. One means of tackling the problem is with the use of graphs.
In this example I have selected a universe of the Dow 30 stocks, together with a sample of commodities and bonds and compiled a database of daily returns over the period from Jan 2012 to Dec 2013. If we want to look at how the assets are correlated, one way is to created an adjacency graph that maps the interrelations between assets that are correlated at some specified level (0.5 of higher, in this illustration).
Obviously the choice of correlation threshold is somewhat arbitrary, and it is easy to evaluate the results dynamically, across a wide range of different threshold parameters, say in the range from 0.3 to 0.75:
The choice of parameter (and time frame) may be dependent on the purpose of the analysis: to construct a portfolio we might select a lower threshold value; but if the purpose is to identify pairs for possible statistical arbitrage strategies, one will typically be looking for much higher levels of correlation.
Reverting to the original graph, there is a core group of highly inter-correlated stocks that we can easily identify more clearly using the Mathematica function FindClique to specify graph nodes that have multiple connections:
We might, for example, explore the relative performance of members of this sub-group over time and perhaps investigate the question as to whether relative out-performance or under-performance is likely to persist, or, given the correlation characteristics of this group, reverse over time to give a mean-reversion effect.
An obvious application might be to construct a replicating portfolio comprising this equally-weighted sub-group of stocks, and explore how well it tracks the Dow index over time (here I am using the DIA ETF as a proxy for the index, for the sake of convenience):
The correlation between the Dow index (DIA ETF) and the portfolio remains strong (around 0.91) throughout the out-of-sample period from 2014-2016, although the performance of the portfolio is distinctly weaker than that of the index ETF after the early part of 2014:
Another application might be to construct robust portfolios of lower-correlated assets. Here for example we use the graph to identify independent vertices that have very few correlated relationships (designated using the star symbol in the graph below). We can then create an equally weighted portfolio comprising the assets with the lowest correlations and compare its performance against that of the Dow Index.
The new portfolio underperforms the index during 2014, but with lower volatility and average drawdown.
Graph theory clearly has a great many potential applications in finance. It is especially useful as a means of providing a graphical summary of data sets involving a large number of complex interrelationships, which is at the heart of portfolio theory and index replication. Another useful application would be to identify and evaluate correlation and cointegration relationships between pairs or small portfolios of stocks, as they evolve over time, in the context of statistical arbitrage.
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In this post, the mathematics applies to both, Randall-Sundrum-1and-2 models, hence I will not distinguish between them here. One of the most powerful aspects of M-theory's braneworld scenarios is that the bosonic and fermionic fields of the Standard Model of physics can be interpreted as low-lying Kaluza-Klein excitations of Randall-Sundrum bulk fields, after extra dimensional modulus stabilization, and recalling that Randall-Sundrum bulk/brane interactions yield a very deep solution to the EW hierarchy problem. Start with the theory defined by the following action:
with the bulk field given by:
where generally, the bulk action, with worldsheet-uplift, is given by:
and satisfying:
with a Dirac-Born-Infeld brane interaction term:
which, after integration by parts and upon substituting in our action, we get the Horava-Witten action variant:
Now, the bulk fields manifest themselves to 4-D 'observers' as infinite towers of scalars with masses . After change of variables to:
our actions reduce to two interaction terms:
where we have:
and the Bessel functions of order:
yield the standard Bertotti-Robinson-solutions. Hence, we have:
with a normalization factor. That the differential operator on the LHS of:
is self-adjoint means that the derivative of is continuous at the orbifold fixed points, giving us:
Four-dimensionally, these induce couplings between the Kaluza-Klein modes and so the exponential factor in:
where are Lorentz coordinates on the four-dimensional surfaces of constant thus plays an essential role in determining the effective scale of the couplings. If the Planck scale sets the scale of the five-dimensional couplings, the low-lying Kaluza-Klein modes will have TeV-range self-interactions.
Now, a Klebanov-Strassler geometry naturally arises by considering string theory compactification on where is the Einstein manifold in five dimensions, with the interaction-Lagrangian of the massless Klebanov-Strassler field and the brane fields fermions is:
which, after integrating over the extra dimensional part, the effective 4-D Lagrangian reduces to:
with the fundamental Planck scale and the 4-D Planck scale related as
Hence, in light of the Klebanov-Strassler/Randall-Sundrum throat-bulk isomorphism, this defines a background geometry given by:
with and the induced metric on the hidden and visible brane-sectors, the 5-D metric, with the 5-D Planck scale, the cosmological 'constant', the scalar field and the corresponding potential.
Working in the -warp-factor metric:
the corresponding 5-D Einstein and scalar field equations are:
with the index over the branes and our boundary-conditions of and are given by:
To analytically solve in the backreacted Randall-Sundrum model-type, we use the quadratic/quartic bulk/brane dualized potential:
Now we can derive solutions:
where is the scalar field on the Planck brane. Hence, and are given by:
We can now address the modulus stability of the braneworld. Substituting into:
gives us the 4-D potential for the radion:
One then achieves inter-brane stabilization by minimizing the above potential with respect to the radion:
Hence, for the modulus field , the stabilization condition is:
Note now, in a backreacted RS model,
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Stress, Overeating and Kids/
A new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirmed that kids "are more likely to overeat when they are upset, especially if their parents have used food as a reward in the past. The study notes that stress eating is a learned and unnatural behavior, since stress and emotional turmoil usually reduce appetite, rather than increasing it."
The study found that "children were much more likely to stress eat if their parents over-controlled their eating, by doing things like using food as a reward or withholding food for health reasons. According to the researchers, these practices can override children's natural hunger instincts, instead making food into a reward or an emotional comfort."
So, teach your children to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full and remind them that we eat to nourish our bodies with friends and family at the table, not because of good behavior or as a reward for anything else. For more, click here.
First Bites is a non-profit organization that runs programs in preschools and early childcare centers to get kids excited about eating fruits and vegetables. To learn more about the program and for more ideas on what and how to feed children, visit firstbites.org, Facebook.com/YourFirstBites or follow us on Twitter @FirstBites.
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By now, the benefits of healthy food – and especially a diet low in highly processed food, sugar and salt, and high in fruits and vegetables and minimally processed food – is well established. And, as I've written here before, cooking with children is a great way to get them excited about eating healthy food. continued>Read More
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Tips to Create a Fun and Relaxed Meal Time for Your Family
Research indicates that children are more likely to try new food if they feel like they are in safe environment. Three tips to keep meals fun and safe...Read More
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The best way to encourage children to eat a more varied diet? Have them help cook.
Now that it's Spring and the days are longer, we all want to be outside, enjoying the sun, not inside cooking! Here are three quick and easy dinner ideas that kids can help make themselves (and enjoy eating!)Read More
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 2/25/15/
ou may have seen the major national news last week - a US-government appointed scientific panel released a 600-page report that will inform America's new dietary guidelines.
What's in: eating a more plant-based diet (good for your body & the earth), eggs, alcohol and coffee (ok in moderation)!
What's out: red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened foods and beverages and refined grains.Read More
Dinner and Veggies/
The battle over vegetables often takes place at the dinner table. It's the end of the day, kids are tired, parents are tired. The realization that kids may not have eaten enough veggies hits us and we try to play catchup at dinner.
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Snacks have become the new 4th meal. As kids get in the car, or stroller, they almost instinctively ask for a snack. Snacking, especially for young kids, can be an important way to handle hunger, but it can also derail meal times and be a source of empty calories. Here are some suggestions to handle snack time...Read More
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Should You Reward Children for Eating Healthy Food?
Does this sound familiar? "You can have dessert but you have to eat your broccoli first." OR "If you eat your broccoli, then can have more bread" And, in many cases, the child eats the broccoli and we, as parents, feel satisfied. But is this really the best way to teach our children to eat broccoli?Read More
New Year Resolutions and Kids Feeding/
It's a new year, and a time when many set resolutions and goals. Regardless of whether or not you set resolutions, it's a good reminder that behaviors and habits can be changed! If there are things you'd like to adjust in how you feed your children, consider these simple suggestions...Read More
Hanukah: The Perfect Time to Celebrate Veggies, Too!/
Hanukah is the perfect time to introduce new veggies to your kids! Instead of traditional potato latkes, sub potatoes for sweet potatoes (or try half potatoes and half sweet potatoes!). Make a few with parsnips, carrots and/or beets. Let your children pick their own combinations and then have them rate the flavors and pick their favorites! Getting children involved and giving them an opportunity to voice an opinion is key to expanding their palate.Read More
A Sweet Time of Year: Easy Ways to Decrease the Sugar in Your Kids Diets/
It's cold and the holidays are upon us! Before we dive into jelly donuts and comforting chocolate cake, consider this: preschoolers should consume no more than 4 teaspoons (or 16 grams) of added sugar a day. Yet the American Heart Association found that children between the ages of one-three consume around 12 teaspoons of sugar a day and four-eight year olds consume 21 teaspoons a day.
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"Picky Eating" and Control/
"Picky Eating" and Control
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get your child in a car seat when they don't want to be in the car? It's nearly impossible. The same can be said for getting your child to eat something they don't want. They shut their mouths and there is very little you can – or should – do. For many, picky eating is about control.*Read More
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"Picky Eating" and Variety
One of the most common complaints we hear from parents is that their children only eat a small number of foods – they lack variety! A great way to expand your child's palette is to encourage variety from within the range of foods they already eat. If they love ice cream, let them select a new flavor. If they love cheese, take them to the store and let them pick a new cheese – any cheese – to try. If they are big cereal eaters, let them pick a new kind and encourage them to eat different kinds of cereal every day. Encouraging variety with safe and familiar foods is a great way to get your children used to eating something new, and, ultimately, lay the foundation for expanding beyond well-liked foods. continued >Read More
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"Picky Eating:" Making Food More Familiar
One of the best ways to encourage your children to expand their palates is to make food more familiar. So start with something they like, and bridge to something new. If they like potatoes, try sweet potato. If they like sweet potato, try butternut squash. If they like carrots, try parsnips. Serve these foods together – something new with and something familiar and talk about the differences – color, size, smell, shape. continued >Read More
Is Your Child a Picky Eater?/
Does your child only eat certain foods (I'm talking about you nuggets/pasta/pizza!)? Is your child very reluctant to try anything new? Do you find yourself worried about what your child will eat at a friend's house or when you go to family for dinner? For the next few weeks, we'll provide tips and strategies to help you and your child at meal time. continued >Read More
60+ Snack Ideas for the Preschool Classroom/
Looking for snack ideas for your child's classroom? Download and print our snack list with 60+ healthy, nut-free snack ideas. Trying to mix it up? Consider frozen fruit! Or bring in corn cakes, instead of rice cakes! Want to make it more fun? Bring in some cinnamon and let the class sprinkle some on plain cream cheese or ricotta cheese. continued >Read More
A New Year, A New Way To Feed Your Family/
Looking for kid-friendly recipes that the whole family can enjoy? Eager for tips to make meal-time more pleasant? Or ways to encourage your children to eat more healthy food?
In each issue of Ma Hadash, you will find quick and easy healthy recipes as well as tips and advice to help you teach your children healthy eating habits. If you have questions or a topic you'd like us to cover, please email email@example.com.
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This summer, make eating fruits and veggies fun!/
This summer, make eating fruits and veggies fun! Try one of these fun ways to get your kids in the kitchen and more excited about fruits and veggies. For more ideas on how to make changes to what and how you feed your children, check us out at FirstBites.organd follow us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/YourFirstBites.
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Looking for new ways to increase how many vegetables your children eat? Consider what they do in Israel: serve veggies for breakfast! In addition to serving eggs and cheese, Israeli breakfasts almost always include an Israeli salad (made with diced cucumbers and tomatoes), and frequently include peppers, radishes and carrots. By adding them to breakfast, you are taking advantage of this meal occasion and can start your day knowing your family is fueled with vegetables! continued >Read More


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When I was a kid I remember staying up really late on Saturday nights – watching the most random tv shows. Actually, if I am to be completely honest – I was usually looking for pervy foreign films (but that is a different story for a different day). Anyway, one day I was sitting on the floor of my basement clicking through the channels. I stopped for a moment to watch a really weird black and white sci-fi show. I remember watching it and feeling really unsettled. I had no idea what going on! Everyone was British, the production values were crap and there were upside down garbage cans everywhere! Later I figured out that these garbage cans were called Daleks and of course that show was Doctor Who.
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It was my ex-boyfriend who gave me my first solid introduction to the show – The Doctor came in the form of Christopher Eccleston . I don't know what it is about Christoper but he makes me go all wobbly. I actually think he could take my pants off with the power of his mind alone. So since he already had perverted control over me – I started watching Dr. Who on a regular basis. After the first season I was hooked! But then out of the blue The Doctor changed! I had no idea The Doctor could change!
For those of you who don't watch Doctor Who – let me explain. Basically the character of The Doctor can change form. He can unexpectedly become a completely new person. Can you imagine the trauma of it all! I had a perfectly hard geek boner over Christopher Eccleston and then BLAMMO! Some other guy became The Doctor and I no longer had damp panties.
I didn't watch the show again for about 4 years.
So recently I started hearing about the new and improved Doctor Who. Initially I didn't give it much thought because rarely if ever do I go back to a TV show once I have stopped watching it. But it was upon reading this article on BitchBuzz – that I decided to give the show another try.
Well did I like it? Well lovers…here is a picture of the new Doctor.
Look at that messy hair! That tweed jacket! That mother fucking bow tie! In addition to his knee buckling good looks – he talks like an over educated British buffoon. Which is like my favorite type of man ever! And lets not forget – he is a time traveler and fights space aliens! All of these factors add up to one final conclusion – this show is like porn to me! I can't get enough. I watched the entire season in a week!
So at the moment I am searching high and low for Dr. Who themed underwear. This has turned out to be a little more difficult than I had hoped. But I did just buy a new teddy bear…and of course I have named him The Doctor. Look at the resemblance!
Ok. Geek. Rant. Over. For now.
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It's been a bit too warm during the summer, but I fully expect tweed jackets and bow ties to be de rigeur at #tuttle this autumn (for the chaps at any rate).
Bonus link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lloyd-davis/414128095 me in the days when I had floppy hair and wore wing collars to school – never managed to turn my school tie into a bow tie though… 🙂
Hey there! I traveled from twitter to your site here, and I must say, I'm impressed! The blog looks amazing! It's really fun looking. I like how you customize your heading pictures. Nice work. 🙂
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How the Trudeau government responds to infrastructure bank idea will be moment of truth
It doesn't take an economist to understand it makes no sense to finance projects at seven to nine per cent when you can do so at two per cent.
The advisory council is calling on Ottawa to create a Canadian Infrastructure Development Bank and fund it with $40-billion. They suggest this would attract an additional $160-billion from private institutional investors to finance large public infrastructure projects, including toll highways and bridges, high-speed rail, ports, airports, power transmission, public transit, 'smart-city,' broadband, and natural resource infrastructure. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright


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Focus Enhancements announced that its ProxSys MA Media Archive Server series of archive solutions now supports AVC-Intra, AVCHD, and AVCCAM for Panasonic camera owners.
According to the statement, ProxSys MA supports Panasonic users who require a simple and affordable way to automatically ingest content, add custom metadata, and archive the content to affordable redundant storage. Quickly finding and retrieving their content is aided by a web browser-based Flash preview that is automatically generated during ingest and remains online with associated native and custom metadata on the ProxSys MA system. The original high-resolution content can be easily retrieved from either Blu-ray Disc (BD) or USB HDD's for immediate use.
"Focus has worked closely with engineers at Panasonic to provide AVC-Intra, AVCHD, and AVCCAM support for Panasonic camera owners," said Matt McEwen, Director of Product Management for Focus Enhancements. "With the ProxSys MA Media Archive Server, we have provided the simplest means of archiving raw content and quickly retrieving that content at a later date."
Two versions of the ProxSys MA Media Archive Server are available. Both versions are based on a Windows XP Pro desktop server with the ProxSys MA application on a Linux virtual machine and feature 1 TB of mirrored RAID internal storage. The standard ProxSys MA-10 ($6,995) features an internal Blu-ray Disc burner and a single license for the ProxSys Media Transfer Utility for use on the local machine. The ProxSys MA-50 ($13,995) model instead utilizes a robotic Blu-ray burner that allows for automated Blu-ray burning and customizable disc label printing. The MA-50 version also includes two licensed copies of the ProxSys Media Transfer Utility for local or remote (Mac or Windows) ingest.
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Being its second best-selling model in the U.S. market, and the overall leader in its segment, makes the CR-V a very important model for Honda.
This is why for its fifth iteration it has pulled out all the stops, switching to a new platform that offers more passenger and cargo space and ushering in a novel 1.5-liter turbo four from the Civic that puts out 190 HP to the front or, optionally, all four wheels.
It has also redesigned the cabin, which now has a more premium feel than its predecessor. Then there's all the latest tech, like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as the Honda Safety suite with all sorts of driver assist systems.
The starting price has risen by a modest $200, to $24,925, but the majority of customers are expected to go for the more lavishly equipped EX or Touring.
We've already had a first drive in the 2017 CR-V and found that it has all it takes to maintain its status as the class benchmark, but, as it's about to hit dealerships in a few weeks' time, it's interesting to see another take on Honda's popular SUV.


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An Indian con man is hired to find a fakir who can bury himself in sand for an installation art project in Venice. He passes off a slum dweller from Bombay as the real thing, conning the European art world successfully.
It is the story of a strange relationship. A relationship between two characters who are brought together to carry out a deception. To pull it off, however, they must learn to shed the layers of deceit, and move towards understanding themselves, and each other.
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We are delighted to inform the school community that our Senior Gaelic Football campaign will be underway next Wednesday, when we are set to play Mullingar Community College in the opening fixture. An exciting game is predicted. Training for first years will continue with Paddy O'Connor working hard to develop his players' football skills. Also, training for Ladies Football has begun this week. Their trainer, Ms Doyle, has recently retired from the game and we are very excited to see how she will enhance the team's abilities.
Higher Options
Our Leaving Cert students returned from Higher Options in the RDS last Thursday. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and we hope this insight into the world of colleges will motivate them in their Leaving Certificate this coming year.
Aisling Festival
Our school's fifth years have been chosen, alongside students from other schools, to take part in writing a supplement for the Longford Leader as part of the Aisling Arts Festival.
Garda Band
Recently the Garda Band played in the Canon Kelly Hall to the delight of our school community and to all who attended. They are a group of great entertainers and the event was a huge success.
Knock Trip
Our first years, together with students from Cluain Eala, are preparing to make the annual journey to Knock this Friday. Ms Reilly, Mr Roche and Fr Cadam will accompany the group and we hope that the trip is enjoyed by all.
Leaving Cert Applied
Our Leaving Cert Applied students have recently begun the work experience part of their course. In the last number of years this part of the LCA course has provided our past and present students with plenty of valuable experience to take with them as they embark on their life's journey.
New Lockers
Our school recently purchased new lockers which will be located adjacent to the Engineering room. This measure had to be taken due to increased demand brought on by an increase in student numbers.
ETB Awards
Congratulations to John Brady and Terence Timothy who recently received ETB awards for academic excellence. It just goes to show that hard work pays off as seen with these two excellent students.


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Appointed by the client on recommendation Thorogood Building took over the works of a part-finished barn conversion and saw it through to a successful completion. This involved, helping the client to resolve structural alterations, along with the installation of all windows, doors, staircases and finishes throughout.
"Thorogood Building took over the job of completing my barn conversion when the original building company went bankrupt, leaving the barn only half-finished. Thorogood Building agreed to take on the project in this state. They fully appreciated how stressful the situation was for me, and came straight onboard, resolving all issues and finishing the conversion to an exceptionally high standard. The team clearly took great pride in the quality of their work, and were extremely skilled and experienced. They were always considerate, and mindful of all my needs and requirements. They always took the time to down tools and discuss progress. They finished the project within the time indicated. Naturally, I was thrilled with the barn when it was finished, as they, had done an excellent job. I am more than happy to recommend Thorogood Building and I would definitely use them again in the future." - Emma Dixon


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You spend about one-third of your life in bed, and the quality of sleep that you get each night can have a large impact on your overall health. Many factors can affect that sleep, such as stress, noise and even technology. Another big factor that can cause you to toss and turn is the mattress you are sleeping on each night. Mattresses last from five to seven years and once they are worn, they are unable to offer the support your body needs to sleep well and wake up without pain.
If you're due for a new mattress, be picky when choosing your next one. Use this guide to select a mattress that will improve the quality of your sleep, not lessen it.
Firmness level
A rock-hard mattress will cause you to wake up sore the next morning, but so will a mattress that is too soft. You want to sleep on a mattress that is both firm and soft so that it molds to your body just right. Overall, pick a mattress firmness that will provide support and still keep you comfortable at night.
Mattress type
The mattress type you choose might depend on your comfort preferences and/or budget. Here are three different types of mattresses and the benefits of each.
Innerspring mattresses are very common and often less expensive than alternative options. Keep in mind when looking at innerspring mattresses that a higher number of coil springs means a firmer and more supportive mattress. It's best not to purchase an innerspring mattress with a low number of coil springs, even if it's cheap.
Pocket spring
Pocket-spring mattresses are a type of innerspring mattress, but their design is unique in that each spring is divided and put into its own pocket. This improves your comfort level and also prevents the movement of one person from disturbing his or her partner.
Foam mattresses are becoming very popular and it's easy to understand why. The foam conforms to your body's unique shape in order to reduce pressure and prevent pain. It also absorbs movement and adds more plush cushioning.
If you do choose an innerspring or pocket-spring mattress, keep in mind that you can add a foam topper for additional comfort.
Mattress size
The mattress size you choose will largely depend on your room's size, as well as your personal preference. Keep in mind that it is better to buy a bed that is too big than one that is too small, as you don't want to feel constricted at night. Here are the most common mattress sizes for you to consider.
Twin: 38″ x 75″
Full: 54″ x 75″
Queen: 60″ x 80″
King: 76″ x 80″
Not all mattresses offer the same level of quality, and sometimes the right mattress for you depends largely on your sleeping preferences and support needs. Before choosing a mattress, consider the firmness level, type and size that you would find most comfortable.


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Does anyone know where I can still find this?
Thanks so much in advance!!!
sorry don't know... I bought one like this from H&M divided last year! very cute!
I dont know either, I havent seen any on sale since december. I think NAP has one of the circle cardigans on sale.
^^thanks gals...will keep my eye out too i guess =)


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NITRO PHOENIX ..wins at the Australia winter nationals with a record breaking 6.351 sec. @ 210 mph/337Km run which was a hundredth of a second of the National record for V Twin Top Fuel Motorcycles.
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The Mississippi Manufacturers Association has been dedicated to serving Mississippi's Industry since 1951. Today MMA serves more than 2,200 members as a central source of information and assistance in industrial management. For more than 60 years, MMA has been the clear and united voice of industry in Mississippi. Manufacturing is the engine that powers Mississippi's economy, and MMA is an unrelenting advocate in support of measures benefiting manufacturers.
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Ever notice dogs have a perpetual Today – Is – The – Best – Day – Ever Attitude? I have to admit; I'm luckier than most because my dog Buddy (That's him in the picture) will turn 19 this year on April 4th. Granted, he's an old man with old man problems, but for the most part, he's pretty solid!
Since I've had him, I've had friends get married, get divorced (me included), have kids go to college, and some whom have even become grandparents. Now I know what you're thinking; what does this have to do with consumerism and recovering from credit and debt issues? Well I'm glad you asked because the answer is; EVERYTHING!
Attitude Equals Altitude Mindset
In a post I wrote several months ago titled 3 Steps You Must Take To Recover From Credit and Financial Hell, I wrote Step #1 is to Change Your Mindset. I went on to write; your mind will decide what type of changes you can, and will make in your life.
In another post titled Why You Should Wake Up Each Day With a Sense of Urgency I wrote; every day you don't take action with a sense of urgency to right your financial ship, is a day you continue in decline! Now imagine tackling everything you do in your life with a Today – Is – The – Best – Day – Ever Attitude. How much more successful could you be in whatever you are trying to accomplish?
3 Things My Dog Has Taught Me
Actually, the list is much longer but these three really apply to recovering from credit and debt issues!
- Establish a Routine: Buddy has taught me that predictable and consistent work equals predictable and consistent results. In other words; establishing and sticking to a routine every day works! Think budgeting, savings, etc
- Love Yourself and Your Family Unconditionally: I don't know about you, but over the past 2 decades, I've had many days where things just didn't go my way and I felt kind of down. Know who was there to make me feel like I was the best person in the world every single time? You guessed it; Buddy! That's called unconditional love and we should practice it with both ourselves and our loved ones!
- Your Attitude will Determine Your Altitude: For anyone whom has ever read anything written by Jim Rohn, you will recognize this as one of his famous quotes. However, by witnessing Buddy's Today – Is – The – Best – Day – Ever Attitude every day over these last 19 years has allowed me to lay witness to the fact that every day is a great day… with the right attitude!
You Can't Get Rich on Demand
Yes; this too is another Jim Rohn saying but it also happens to be true. With the right systems and tools in place matched with the right attitude, you can accomplish great things! Together, my dog and I have established a routine and he holds me accountable every single day to make sure I keep up my end of the bargain.
He also gives me plenty of positive reinforcement and unconditional love no matter how crappy my attitude might be! It's a shame it took me almost 19 years to learn these valuable lessons but I now get to pass these lessons on to my children (Buddy's brother and sister :))!
What about you? If you have been fortunate enough to have a pet as a family member, what valuable lessons have you learned that you could pass on here in this post? I'd love to hear some of these stories so please post your comment below and if you enjoyed this article, please share it with your friends!


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