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Kentucky Environmental Foundation's Call-In Series on Energy Production & Health
Approximately 93% of Kentucky's energy is generated by coal-fired power plants. Throughout its life cycle, coal is associated with many negative health effects for both workers and the public. Concerns include cardiac and respiratory diseases, cancer, and developmental disorders. Join us as we address and explore these issues through a monthly call-in series for health care providers, educators, students, public health professionals and other interested parties.
Wednesday's topic: "Coal's Assault on Human Health"
Presented by: Dr. Alan Lockwood, M.D., F.A.A.N. Professor of Neurology, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo NY Department of Veteran's Affairs, Western NY Health Care System
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at 12:00 pm eastern time
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Dr. Alan Lockwood, M.D., F.A.A.N. is a professor of neurology and nuclear medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY. He is the past president and current member of the Physicians for Social Responsibility Board of Directors and Board of Sponsors, an organization that won the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. His areas of expertise include environmental factors and neurological disease with special reference to pesticides and Parkinson's Disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, medical ethics with focus on human testing of pesticides, and the effects of burning coal on health.
Kristin Tracz served MACED's Research and Policy team from 2009-2012 working on clean energy policy, energy efficiency programs and the Appalachian Transition Initiative. She joined MACED after finishing her Master of Environmental Management degree at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. She now lives and works in Washington, DC.


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By Diane Peters
A small group of us, maybe five or so, have broken up from the larger group walking in the dark at the Stanhope campgrounds in Prince Edward Island National Park. We walk into an empty campsite with our heads tilted up, eyes squinting into the dark sky.
A small black form zips from a tree, dipping rapidly. "Oh!" we all gasp together. "Wow!" someone says.
It's our first bat sighting of the night and you'd think from our euphoric reactions that we'd just seen a Yeti.
Since we'd just spent the last half hour gathered around the main fire pit of the campgrounds learning about bat, these winged creatures had captured our imaginations — at least for tonight.
Who knew you could have such a quirky adventure on little old P.E.I.? But that's what it's like to visit Canada's island province these days.
While Anne and her beloved Green Gables and other related attractions still draw many of the 1.2 million who visit the island every year, even Anne isn't enough for a full vacation.
Island organizers have answered the need with an array of hands-on tourist activities like deep-sea fishing, clamming and protecting endangered birds. Get your rubber boots, tie your hair back and prepare for a gritty, fun, flavourful slice of island life.
On this excursion, we learned there are 19 species of bats living in Canada and P.E.I. is home to the Northern Long-eared Bat and the cutely named Little Brown Bat.
Our parks representatives swat away mosquitoes as they tell us, in French and English, about how these tiny, light creatures (they weigh only eight grams) flutter their wings at a surprising 1,300 beats per minute in flight. Because they fly so hard, these little guys need to eat a lot of bugs every night, and must pack on pounds before hibernation each winter.
After our science lesson and a chill warning about White Nose Syndrome, a newly discovered fungus that's killing bats in the U.S., we do a rendition of the game of Marco Polo to demonstrate how bats use echolocation (using the bounce-back of sound to navigate). The kids enjoyed this — well, all the kids except my seven-year-old. He was keener on the walk that followed and was pointing up at the sky with the reset of us.
By the end of this free, one-hour evening event we're all a lot smarter about bats (which I was previously scared of). We will know their trademark zip and dip through the sky anywhere, and will appreciate their bug-eating skills as I whack at mosquitoes on subsequent summer nights.
Our excursion was at the hands of Parks Canada, who is bound to play high on everyone's 2012 itinerary. April marks the 75th anniversary of the P.E.I. National Parks system, and there will be a huge birthday celebrations (the details for which are not yet available). As well, the park is running the ongoing 75-Kilometre Challenge, which gives you a certificate and a prize if you walk, bike, paddle or otherwise travel 75 km in the park.
The park system stretches along 60 km of the island's north shore (Green Gables itself is actually in the park) and contains numerous public beaches and protects several kilometres of precious sand dunes (where a lot of species live).
Along with daytime excursions to look at plants and wildlife, the park runs a lot of unique activities. The most popular is probably the Sensational Sandcastles. Artist Maurice Bernard helps families on the beach put together super-cool sandcastles.
Another draw is the work the park is doing on endangered birds. On the so-called Piping Plover Patrol excursion, which runs May to mid August starting at Dalvay Operations Centre, parks staffer Linda Thomas takes a group with her through her daily routine of counting birds, collecting information, saving lost eggs and the like.
Outside the park, meanwhile, there are numerous interactive things to do, many of which revolve around food. While on the island, you'll eat the best of local lobster, mussels, clams, oysters, fish and potatoes, and many hands-on travel excursions now get people involved in harvesting these goodies.
"Our island is one giant farm," says Bill Kendricks. He and his wife Mary have owned the Briarcliffe B&B in Bedeque, near the Confederation Bridge, for 10 years. About six years ago, after hearing so many guests asks about things they could do on the island to get a real feel for how the locals lived, they starting sending guests out oyster fishing with their neighbour. (The neighbour was shocked at first that anyone would want to get wet and cold and do what he did for a living — but the guests loved it.)
Now, Experience P.E.I. is the leader in experiential tourism on the island and the Kendricks offer lobster, oyster and clam digging outings, along with chocolate making, seaweed harvesting and apple picking. Outside of the foodie activities, they offer experiences in making Christmas ornaments, weaving and geocaching.
There are other players in the market, too. Deep-sea fishing and whale watching tours, for instance, are offered all over the island.
Many of these outings are wet and chilly, and bug spray is sometimes required. (Many deep-sea outings are tied to the weather so you can only go on calm days.)
But you get a deeper look at the island's natural beauty, a better understanding of the food you eat and a chance to meet locals doing their thing on Canada's very unique little island province.
If You Go
• Getting there Air Canada and WestJet fly into the Charlottetown Airport. As well, the island is only an hour's drive from the Moncton International Airport, which services more airlines (and the flights are a bit cheaper).
• Ground transportation There is a small transit system in Charlottetown but to do anything on the island you need to drive. Many tourists drive in from the Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario or you can rent a car at the airport.
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My experience in the prayer appointment was so God. It was what I needed. It's amazing how much God loves me. The Love letter from Him is what I craved. Each day is like reading it for the first time. He has been sharing his plans for the next day with me. I cry at the thought that he wants me to partner with Him. My hunger for him has increased, and I am focused as well. He is continually giving me the desires of my heart., I am so grateful to Jesus for taking me to the core of the lies Satan had used to entrap me. Praise God, Jesus set me free! I am his sniper in the enemy's camp. He gave me a bow and arrow and showed me how to hit the target every time!
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King Lakes homes for sale, Katy, Tx
King Lakes is a Pulte Homes subdivision located on Gaston Road near Cinco Ranch Blvd north of Cinco Ranch, Katy, Tx. Home prices range from $230,000 to $460,000. . There is a nice central lake. King Lakes has a pool, wading pool and clubhouse. New home construction completed in 2015.
To see homes for sale in King Lakes, Katy, Tx scroll to the bottom of this page. (Katy communities west of 99 and Cinco Ranch) other areas (Katy Cinco Ranch east, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear, Pecan Grove, country homes) To visit any of these homes just call or email firstname.lastname@example.com 281-924-2531.
Public Schools, Private Schools and Colleges
Katy Ind School District serves King Lakes with public schools. Kilpatrick Elementary School is located on Cinco Ranch Blvd near Gaston Road. Woodcreek Junior High School is on Woodcreek bend Lane near Katy-Flewellen Road in the edge of Woodcreek Reserve. Tomkins is located nearby on Falcon Landing. When looking for King Lakes homes for sale and you have children be sure to check the school zoning as it may change from year to year. New schools are being built every year. School ratings and information. New homes for sale in King Lakes, Katy, Tx may be found below.
Private Schools and Colleges. Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center school is on Kingsland Blvd. in WoodCreek Reserve. Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy school is on Bellaire in Bella Terra (PreK through 7th grade). Sugar Creek Montessori School is located on Gaston Road. Harmony Science Academy West Houston, a charter school, is located at 99 and the Westpark. Pope John XXIII Catholic High School is on the Grand Parkway 99 north in Katy. Faith West Academy may be found on Porter Rd. near Franz Rd.
Houston Community College is located on Kingsland Blvd. near Pin Oak Road and Katy Mills Mall nearby. Katy. The University of Houston at Cinco Ranch is located at 4242 South Mason Road, Katy, Tx. To see descriptions of King Lakes homes for sale near Katy, Tx just go to the bottom of this page
King Lakes has good access to I-10 the Katy Freeway to downtown Houston, the Grandparkway 99 and the Westpark tollway.
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To view a short video of the community just click the arrow above. To find homes for sale in King Lakes, Katy, Tx just look at the bottom of this webpage.
Golf, Fitness and Children's Sports
There are several golf courses within short driving distance of King Lakes. Seven Meadows has the newest golf course in the area Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. For information about seven area golf courses click here
Several fitness centers are available. 24 hour fitness is located in Bella Terra shopping center just a short drive. Anytime Fitness is located on Highland Knolls just to the east of 99. There are market and new King Lakes homes for sale. To see current King Lakes homes for sale, Katy, Tx just scroll to the bottom of this page.
Childrens sports are available. Soccer. FFPS soccer leagues may be found in Katy, Tx. Football. Katy youth football. Volleyball. Katy Volleyball academy is in Katy. Baseball. For baseball leagues just click on the following: Katy National Little League , Katy Pony League baseball, Katy Select Baseball Assoc. A Katy family YMCA is located on Westheimer Parkway across the Grand Parkway 99. Homes for sale near Katy, Tx in King Lakes may be found below.
Katy Mills is a huge shopping mall located closeby. Pin Oak Shopping center is on Pin Oak Road also.. LaCenterra on Cinco Ranch Blvd and Grand Parkway 99 across from Cinco Ranch High School. You can see the belltower for miles. It has many clothing, jewelry and accessories shops, spas, salons, homewares and restaurants. For a complete list of shops just click. A large shopping center is located at 99 and S. Fry Road. It features, HEB grocery, Home Depot, Hobby Lobby and many other shops, fast food and restaurants. To find homes for sale in King Lakes, Katy, Tx just look below. The list is constantly updated.
Parkway Fellowship ato FM 1093 and FM 359 (nondenominational). Church of the Holy Apostles (Episcopal) 99 north of Westpark . River Bend Baptist Church on 1093 near Bella Terra. Epiphany of the Lord (Catholic), 1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy off of Highland Knolls and Westgreen.
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Our ad hoc World Energy Perspectives reports and studies are based on the expert insights from our network of leaders and practitioners and provide a bottom up assessment of key issues and technologies impacting the energy sector.
Logistics Bottlenecks 2010
Many of the vulnerabilities to Energy Access, Energy Security, and Environmental Sustainability result from impediments to reaching a global demand-supply balance, as well as local balances, for various energy sources and carriers. Vulnerabilities result from multiple reasons: regional imbalances of energy production and consumption, the bulky character of the majority of energy fuels, the virtual necessity of electricity consumption following its production, […]
Published in September 2010
Performance of Generating Plant 2010
"Performance of Generating Plant: New Metrics for Industry in Transition" is the title for this report from the Performance of Generating Plant task force of the World Energy Council. The report examines the challenges of measuring and improving performance and considers some of the issues related to this field.
Published in September 2010
European Climate Change Policy Beyond 2012
This report reflects the views of WEC European Members and does not necessarily represent the view of all WEC members. There is an increasing scientific consensus that human activities do trigger climate changes. Actual forecasts predict temperature increases that are likely to be beyond the adaptation potential of ecosystems. These considerations play a major role […]
Published in November 2009
WEC Rules of Trade 2009: Trade and Investment Rules for Energy
Rules that govern energy trade is an issue that has generated increasing concern everywhere, from the standpoint of both the security of supply for consumers and security of demand for suppliers. This concern reflects the importance of rules that comprehensively address the needs from supply and demand point of view and integrate the international fabric […]
Published in September 2009
Regional Energy Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean
The regional study entitled "Energy Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean" has been conducted by the WEC Latin American Member Committees. Having identified that the weak link between existing national energy infrastructures remains a major stumbling block to strengthening regional economic integration, this study aims to propose alternative views – primarily on the integration […]
Published in December 2008
Energy Efficiency Policies
This study report describes and evaluates energy efficiency trends and policies. While ADEME coordinated the project, the study was carried out over three years with contributions from more than 70 countries.
Published in January 2008
Europe's vulnerability to Energy Crisis
The growing dependency of Europe as a whole on energy imports and anticipated further increases in energy prices reinforce the concerns about meeting the energy demand in the future. The objective of the Study is to identify the threats leading to potential energy crises and suggest solutions for facing, the related key challenges.
Published in January 2008
Performance of Generating Plant 2008: Managing the changes
The WEC Committee on the Performance of Generating Plant (PGP) has been collecting and analysing power plant performance statistics worldwide for more than 30 years.
Published in December 2007
Carbon Capture and Storage: A WEC "Interim Balance"
This WEC report provides a summary of the ongoing work of the Cleaner Fossil Fuels Systems Committee. It focuses primarily on the topic of Carbon Capture & Storage.
Published in November 2007
North American Regional Report
The aim of this regional report was to discuss avenues for advancing North American cooperation and coordination on a range of energy issues.
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Join Curator Kim Kenney as she explores how the meaning of death and death rituals have changed over time. Cultures around the world handle death very differently, from the sentimental to the macabre. This new program will trace the history of sky burial, cremation, green burial, embalming, superstitions regarding the deceased, and more. We will also look at the professionalization of the funeral industry and how it has shaped our view of what it means to die.
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Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh appears likely to miss this week's clash with Fremantle at Domain Stadium due to a groin injury.
The injury kept McVeigh out of last week's win over Carlton and while it is considered a minor setback, the Swans are unlikely to risk the 31-year-old.
McVeigh was restricted to jogging laps at training earlier today at training away from the main group.
Reckon McVeigh is up against it this week, 50/50 at best. Running laps before training but not exactly flying @AFL pic.twitter.com/yRyHUiD9MY
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The 2014 stratton Car of the Year is...
Posted by stratton on 03/02/2015 at 12:00pm
In December we ran a survey asking you to tell us your favourite car of 2014, based on the criteria you'd use to choose a new car: performance, value for money, safety and looks.
The outright winner was Australia's very own Holden VF Commodore SV6 Storm sedan, a limited special edition of the VF Commodore SV6.
Holden Commodore SV6 Storm. Photo courtesy of Holden.
The Storm range (there's also a Storm SS V8) seems to be Holden's way of saying a special thank you to loyal fans for supporting this much-loved Aussie brand over its 36 year history.
How is the Commodore Storm SV6 Different to the Commodore SV6?
The headline addition to the standard SV6 is an advanced Satellite Navigation system.
The Storm comes with an 8" touchscreen on top of the most advanced version of GM's acclaimed MyLink infotainment system. With this addtion Storm drivers can access the internet and enjoy a high level of customisation, including the ability to download new apps. It will also benefit from future software upgrades already in the pipeline.
Holden Commodore SV6 Storm Interior. Photo courtesy of Holden.
The Storm badge also brings some pleasing appearance enhancements to an already stylish design, including:
- A unique set of 18" alloys
- Front fog lamps with chrome highlights
- Red stitching on seats
- Special embroidery on the dash
- Special edition exterior Storm badges
Holden Commodore SV6 Storm Fog Lamps. Photo courtesy of Holden.
Available with either a six speed manual or automatic transmission, the 3.6 litre engine delivers 210kW/350Nm and 0-100km/h in 6.8 seconds - that's more than enough grunt for most needs.
On the subject of grunt, new acoustic treatments give the engine note a more upmarket growl compared to that of earlier models. Prior V6 models had been criticised for a somewhat rough, brash sound.
Road holding and dynamic steering have always been strong points for Commodore and this one is no exception.
With brand new FE2 suspension and electric power steering it feels sportier and even more responsive than its predecessor. It's especially adept on country roads, where it feels composed and extremely comfortable, ideal for long road trips.
Combined fuel consumption is 9.0 litres/100km using 91 Octane ULP.
Holden Commodore SV6 Alloy Wheels. Photo courtesy of Holden.
Standard in all VF Commodore SV6 Models
Though not exclusive to the Storm special edition; it's also worth mentioning some other goodies inherited from the standard range:
- Rear View Camera
- Automatic Park Assist with front and rear Ultrasonic Sensors
- Blind Spot Alerts
- Dual Zone Climate Control
- Bluetooth and Voice Control
- Onboard Engine Diagnostics
Collectable Memorabilia for Australian Motoring Enthusiasts?
By now you probably know that Holden will cease all manufacturing in Australia towards the end of 2016.
As special editions of the last Australian-made Commodores, it seems a fairly safe bet that the Storm SV6 and the Storm SS will remain desirable for years to come.
Someone at Holden obviously had a bit of a laugh making these up. Reading through the following list of colour options, which one best describes your personality? Some Like it Hot Red perhaps?
The Storm is available in 9 colours: Heron White, Nitrate Silver*, Prussian Steel Grey*, Some Like It Hot Red*, Red Hot, Perfect Blue*, Jungle Green*, Regal Peacock Green* and Phantom Black*.
*Prestige paint available at additional cost.
As we mentioned earlier, the Storm was a limited edition and while you are unlikely to find a new one for sale, there are demonstrator models available and a few used cars are creeping onto the market.
If you would like a Holden Commodore SV6 Storm of your own, contact stratton today on 1300 STRATTON (787 288) or submit an instant online quote for a car and finance package that's right for you. We have access to the best market prices and can tailor a finance package precisely to your needs.


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NJE Timeline
This is what my music video edits usually end up looking like by the time I've finished editing them.
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No, I just use the 'view on external monitor' button whilst editing to see how the edit looks full screen on the same monitor. For how I work that's perfect! Besides I wouldn't have anywhere to put a second monitor. Here's a photo I just took of the studio. I've had my eye on the Acer 27″ 2k monitor (2048×1152 resolution), although I don't want to put too much space between the speakers or I'll lose the accurate stereo imaging.
By the way, the original screen capture here is on my Flickr page (link on right). That video is finished, but the guy's waiting a few weeks before posting it.
Also, I need one of those capcha things here like you have, is that a WordPress plugin?
Yeah, music videos are always a mess. Do you have a secondary monitor btw? To me, it's the most valuable tool to watch your videos at 1:1 size while editing.
Wow. That is impressive. I am just starting to get familiar with Sony Vegas (trial version) and can't imagine creating anything like that. Looks very complicated.
Just found your site and been checking it frequently to see what you can do with the Canon S95. That sure is a neat little camera. And you sure know how to get the most out of it.
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Introduction: Make Your Own Seed Tapes
Seed Tapes are an efficient work saver in the garden but they get so expensive sometimes that I have taken to making my own to save money too.
This is a fun project for the whole family to get in on, when my kids were too young to handle garden tools they had fun making them and it made them feel that they were an important part of things around the house.
I also like to do these at my leisure over the winter months to get ready for spring and summer plantings and get a jump on the growing season..
Step 1: Materials
You will need:
Any kind of Seeds
Zip lock Baggies or plastic containers - each one marked for what type of seed tape it is in it
1 Tbl Corn Starch
1 C Cold Water
Paper Towels, cut in 1 1/2 - 2 inch Strips and folded in half
Any squeeze type bottle, (you can wash and use an empty mustard or ketchup bottle)
A drop of food coloring (optional)
Step 2: Prepare Your 'Seed Glue'
Dissolve Cornstarch in Water over a medium heat until it boils and thickens. Mixture should look opaque and cling slightly to a fork before dripping off.
Let it cool and transfer into squeeze bottle add 1 drop of food coloring and shake the bottle to make your 'Glue Dots' easier to see.
Step 3: Prepare Your 'Seed Tape'
Lay out Paper Towel Strips, and place dots across one side of the fold with the cornstarch mixture spacing the dots according to the planting directions of the Seed Packets.
I am using Blanket Flower Seeds for this project.
Step 4: Add Your Seeds
Place seeds on top of the dots, fold other half of paper towel on top and let it dry completely.
Store in a plastic bag or container until you are ready to plant. (I like to keep mine in the bottom drawer of the fridge).
Drop the seed packet with instructions in with your seed tapes for future reference.
Last night I made some seed tape. This morning I looked on Instructables to see if one had been posted and found your excellent Instructable. I used four squares of toilet paper, folded it up the long way until I could cut it in half easily to make two long strips. Because my husband is on a gluten free diet and we don't have any wheat flour in the house I made paste out of rice flour. I think any flour or starch powder would work. I love the idea of cornstarch in a squeeze bottle. How long does the cornstarch liquid keep? I put dots on the toilet paper with a toothpick and with the wet end of the toothpick pick up a seed. Wet on wet sort of works like a magnet, the seed lets go when it hits the paste on the paper. After making a whole strip I fold the paper in half and press down to hold the seeds in place then roll up loosely. I think the seed tape works best for small seeds like carrot and radish which are planted fairly close together. It is easy just to plant the strip and not worry about thinning seedlings. Almost every one germinates.
This is awesome. Once I have a space to really garden, I'm definitely going to use an idea like this.
Hi, wonderful idea, I am square foot gardening (www.squarefootgardening.com) and I needed a system like this urgently. I will use serviettes of about 1 foot square, the put the dots on it as required for that particular plant and then put another serviette on top. This than will be folded in 4 after drying and kept in a dry place till needed. Great idea.
I did this one year with carrot seeds, mainly because the little buggers are a bear to plant by hand. I used Elmers (which is non-toxic and bio-degradable) and they came up beautifully. I'll have to try the cornstarch glue next time.
What a great idea, I would have never thought of Elmers glue, I will have to try your method too. Thanks!
HI...I saw an idea like this but they used 2" strips of toilet paper that was folded into 1" strips. I thought it was a good idea but did not use it until I started planting CARROT seed and then wished that I had. You say you keep finished strips in the fridge. Some seed needs to be soaked overnight before planting. I wonder if using this cornstarch glue would soften the hull of the seed..and so start the decomposition of the hull...what do you think?
Since the cornstarch is mixed with water it is highly possible Claude but I couldn't say for sure because you only use drops and it dries fairly fast. I think it would be a try it and see type thing.
this is really cool, ive also seen where people make home made paper, and they put plant seeds into that too, then they just cut up the paper and plant it :D
Yes Jake I did an Instructable on that subject too:
Thanks for commenting.
its pronounced poe-check-eye :D its actually polish and it means to wait :P dunno how we got it! lol
hi there. the idea certainly seems cool as a way to kill time when it's rainy, or involve your kids in a crafty endeavor. but even after reading through all the comments, including the one by dmcunningham, i still don't really understand how this would save time. it seems more laborious to have to dig a hole and then make sure the whole paper towel is underneath soil (and it seems too easy to plant them too deep) rather than either (a) sprinkle seeds on bare soil and then sprinkle a quarter inch of soil (or however much is needed) to cover them, or (b) just wet your index finger, stick a seed to it, then push the seed down into the soil. but truthfully, i've had way more luck with seeds growing when i sprinkled them on top of the soil and left them uncovered. they seem to work their way down into soil on their own when water is applied, whereas when i try to put them down the correct depth, many of them end up too deep to germinate. maybe we are just planting different types of plants, or maybe i just need a bit more gardening experience. okay, sidetracked a bit, but... i think it's awesome you make your own strips, rather than paying the high cost they charge for the pre-made strips, that's for sure. i guess i'm just not seeing why the strips were even invented in the first place.
If your seed packet instructions call for spreading them on the ground and just covering them up thats all you need to do - there would be no need to dig a hole. As for wetting my finger and pushing the seed in the soil that would do for the first seed but I wouldn't want to put my finger back in my mouth after that. If you have ever planted a large area then you know how it affects your back when doing it all by hand and the more your back aches the more it slows you down, for me and my back it's a great time saver. If you haven't planted a large area then it is kind of hard to relate to - unless you have experienced labor pains in your back - it feels about the same. I would love to be able to use your method of just sprinkling them and leave them uncovered, OMG that would be so easy if it weren't for the birds who come to steal anything they think might grow in my yard lol. I appreciate your insight and comments, thanks.
It never ceases to amaze me how people who possess a total lack of reading comprehension skills will strive to further to prove their ignorance by asking questions of the obvious that was already answered had they bothered to actually read the whole thing and then remove all doubt about their intelligence by posting a snide comment and think its funny.
will u get the seed out when u need it or will u have the paper brack down as compost?
This seems pretty interesting to me, I'm all for saving time and backaches. Is there a limit to how large of an area you can cover with these?


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The men's tennis team continued its winning streak on Saturday, March 25, defeating the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders 6-1, while the women's team fell 5-2.
After starting the season with a 1-4 record, the men have won nine of their last 10 meets to improve to 10-5 overall. Heading into Saturday, the women had won four of their previous five matches but could not keep up the momentum.
To kick off the men's successful day, senior Simon Pritchard won the first match for the Owls, defeating his opponent 6-4, 6-3. After their first loss, the Highlanders pulled one back and defeated Sam Slade 6-4, 6-3. After splitting the opening two matches, the Owls won the remaining four singles lines.
Sophomore Fermin Calvo Barcelo played in the first three-set match of the day, winning 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. Fellow sophomore Lucas de Torres Curth was also in a closely contested match, winning a second-set tiebreak seven points to three for a 6-2, 7-6 victory.
The second three-set match was won by senior Drew Wendel, who triumphantly overcame a long and difficult third-set tiebreak to win 6-3, 3-6, 11-9. David Durham closed out the singles matches with a 6-2, 6-3 victory, while also helping the Owls win the crucial doubles point.
"We capitalized on crucial points of the match," said tennis director Eduardo Rincon. "It was a good experience for our guys playing out of the region and indoors."
In sharp contrast to the men's outstanding performance, the women relinquished a three-match win streak after falling to NJIT. Junior Alexandra Mercado and freshman Aspen Jarrett gave the Lady Owls their only wins of the day.
After being down one set, Mercado won her match in three difficult sets 5-7, 6-1, 7-6.
Jarrett salvaged an important point during the final match when she came out victorious. She won the first set 8-6 before her opponent retired from the match.
"I was proud of the way we finished," said assistant head coach Miranda Foley. "[Mercado] kept her individual win count moving in the right direction while Cristina battled extremely hard in tough conditions."
The men are now 2-0 in ASUN Conference play and move on to host North Florida University on March 30. The women fall to 1-1 in the conference with a 5-8 overall record, playing Akron University at home on March 28.


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Okay, in this show Bill & Lisa cover some of the most popular Myths that keep folks from getting started. Once you get thru these in your own mind, you will lung forward in having success. Most of your barriers are between your ears and have to deal with that first. The practical examples that get covered in this show definitely make you think of the conversation you are having in your own mind when no one else is around. And, by the way, causing you to make decisions that are not always conducive to what you expect as a turn out - or end result. Get thru this in your life and you WILL start moving much faster. The way you want to. Take your time and listen while taking notes on this one!
WOW . . . I think this is one of the best shows we have done. Bill & Lisa cover in great detail how to raise the money to buy deals. Most think they don't have the available resources to buy real estate. But low & behold it is just the biggest myth in the industry. The description is not big because you just need to listen to this show!
You can't eat everything that looks appetizing is a special episode that covers how and why you should not buy every deal. In fact, some deals are best to pass on. And in this episode Bill covers how you can figure this out. What you will learn from this episode is how to weed out what doesn't fit your criteria. And not knowing how to do this may kill your career before you ever get started; and won't even know you did it. Then wonder why you didn't succeed. Then bitch about how bad the industry is, and you killed yourself. If you don't do the stuff on this episode, you may not make it. Bill covers some of the things he does when making these decisions and how he evaluates whether or not to do a deal. The amount of pragmatic information in this episode is more than normal. So enjoy.
In this episode Bill has his Acquisition Manager on the podcast (Plus Pete The Rookie). She has done about 20 deals and has a new perspective on how to get started. This episode covers a lot of practical things that happen when you first get started. And some of the things you have to avoid when first starting out. Then we cover how not to be so cautious you don't do deals. Or so worried about doing a bad deal - you never buy something! So Bill covers the four basic steps Bill uses to do every deal - to this day. These 4-steps, if followed, WILL get you deals bought. Bill and the guys go over this in great detail. And at the end of the podcast Bill completely discusses how to buy property without risk. And this is worth the time you will put into listening to this episode.
In this episode Bill reveals some of the worst ways to invest in real estate. The show starts off with talking about some of the details you should know when investing. Then the conversation moved onto dealing with people in this industry; and how Bill deals with information. This turned into a conversation about how to work on each deal. Bill covers how he deals with each transactions. Then Pete covers some of the things you want look at as a rookie. This turned the conversation into how you can do this business at first with no risk, or money. The conversation revealed so much extra's on real life examples of what Bill & Pete have run into with others. If you want to hear real live everyday activity that is happening this week, this episode is a great one to listen to. Very pragmatic and logical so you can really learn a lot.
Money now, money monthly, money later. In this episode Bill & Pete talk in great detail how to make the most money from every deal. Bill covers how he looks at deals, and vets out the best profit strategy when looking at the deals. While talking to Pete, Bill talks about how he pre-screens his calls so you are not on the phone all the time talking to "tire kickers." This turned into some of the language you should use when talking to sellers on the phone and making offers. As things progressed, Bill & Pete got into how Bill sells houses on auto pilot. Bill goes over the 7-deals he uses to make the most amount of profit from every deal he runs across. Then all of sudden Bill starts talking about how to invest WITH NO RISK or NO (or low) MONEY from you. Bill goes into detail with this exact point. This is actually how to own nothing, and control everything. Lot's of very good tips & tricks during this show. Worth listening to for sure!
What most don't realize in real estate, they are looking in the wrong place to find deals. In this episode we start off talking about a deal Pete did with owner financing, principle only payments. For ten years. At 66 cents on the dollar. In other words: Pete bought this property at a 34% discount. And we cover the whole deal in the beginning of the call. Then we went over some of the other deals Pete has done over the past ten months. Previously to that, Pete knew nothing about real estate investing. We moved onto what kind of seller do we need to find to get these deals. And, most of these sellers have pretty houses so you don't need a lot of money for repairs and run contractor's. Instead you will work on finding the buyer so you can cash out. Pete talked about the difference between talking to the right seller, and the wrong seller. The system we are talking about works. In actual fact, the only thing Bill spends all of his time doing is just keep folks on track to use the system. A lot of people fall of the tracks and needs Bill to get them back on track. And when they do, they get results. So if you want to get going in real estate investing. This is a great episode to listen to. Also, on this episode we start taking questions from liteners. And this has added a whole new level of training. So don't miss this one!
Dear boos . . . I quit! Isn't that what a lot of us want? We start the episode off with the three MAIN things you need to do every week. And if you don't do it, you WILL not be in the business. You will get kicked out like a whore in church (joke). Then Bill goes over how you can get a ton of research and development at your finger tips. And where this information came from. Then Bill covers how to find the hyper active areas of your town. In fact Bill goes over the following steps to get thru a deal. Step-by-step so you can get it. If you understand how these steps fully, you can make money buying and selling pretty houses. This is actually a HUGE business that does not need a lot of attention (like rehabs). Or any money. In fact most of the time we buy those houses with less than $100 out of pocket. If you want to fire your boss, this is a perfect episode to listen to.
Ever think you need to be stubborn to make it thru this business? In this episode we are going to cover how thick your skin has to be to make it. Here we let the cat out of the bag on why it is so hard to get started in this industry. And, you won't believe how much the card deck is stacked against you. Which means once you learn this, you can start making traction. Bill cover how to make $100K a year with real estate. And the different types of deals you will need to do. Then we will move on to all of the things you think you know. And whether or not they are correct pieces of information to hang onto. In fact most often the common data you have is totally false. And in this episode we cover the types of information you need to hang onto to actually make money. Then Bill covers how these days the selling client makes the offers. He does not make offers anymore. And we use one of Pete's deals to show how this works. By going over (in detail) the offers we gave the seller you can glean amazing information on how we do these deals. Totally over the shoulder type podcast. This also walked us into how to talk to private money lenders to fund your deals. In final Bill covers how you need more than mental information, and exactly what you do need to be successful.
Today we start the show out by talking about a deal Pete is working on. It is an owner finance deal that was awesome. No money down, money monthly, and money later. Great example of how to do it. Bill covers the offers Pete made to get the deal. Great lessons to learn how to do deal structuring. Bill & Pete then talk about all the math and how Pete will sell the property. Then we move into how to create deal flow, and when to work on it, and why? The conversation then turns to the BIGGEST difference between what we do and what a Realtor does. And you will be completely surprise on the answer. In fact, if you don't know this one fact you could go months or years fighting this battle and making less money. While talking about deal flow Bill slips and tells you the exact thing you need at a closing, otherwise the deal is BAD! Then he slips and let's you know his powerful negotiation tool. This one tool makes him hundreds of thousands of dollars. After we get through all of these jewels Bill gets into how he has a constant deal flow. And you will be surprised how simple it is. In fact, if you are not careful, you might miss it. It's that simple. Then Bill & Pete cover if you really have time to do this business. And you will be amazed how much time you have, if you just do this one drill Bill & Pete do. After this drill you will have NO excuse. TONS of practical information on this episode.
If you think you want to flip houses and have not done anything before in the flipping business, this podcast is for you. The best thing you can master in this business is deal hunting. In other words if you have motivated sellers calling you. And if you want to jump start your flipping career the best thing to do is to have sellers calling you. If you have sellers calling you - you will figure out how to make a deal. Once you have that pressure you will be in the business. So the best thing you can do is marketing. You will always be marketing for deals, money to do the deals, and buyers or occupants. Thing is you will want to put a team around you. And that (by the way) is not the first step. The correct way to do this is to find a deal or two that accepted your offer, then start talking to others about that deal. You will notice it is much easier to to find your team when you have deals. However, what deals do you want? And who do you want to help you with those deals? These are things you should figure out after you have a deal or two. Believe me when I say this is the best way to start. When Pete the Rookie started, this is how we got him started in just a few weeks time. And we offer you a beginners checklist to help you get started. We released it on this podcast for all of the listeners who support us while listening. Make sure you listen a few times to get all of the jewels out of this hour long podcast!
In this episode you will learn how to get time back in this business. If you don't want to wast a LOT of time talking to people who are not selling houses, this podcast is for you. Bill reveals his not told before formula on what to do. And when you do this magic formula - you get good leads to work with. But of course not every person responding to your marketing will be ready for your help. Plus this formula is a BIG reason why Bill's closing percentage on his offers are so high. So then you will need to start "weeding out" the suspects who steal your time. Well how do you do this? A lot of folks don't have a good closing ratio when making offers. So Bill goes over the 5-steps to a sale, and why you need to do them to buy houses. If you understand this you will actually need LESS leads because you will have more deals. It is truly amazing how this works. Then you will need to know what a GREAT deal looks like. And, how you will know what it looks like so you can move quickly and get that deal. Lastly, Bill talks about the words MOST of use to kill deals even before they start talking to the seller (or soon after you start talking). You will be amazed at how much this works against you when you use these words. Amazing podcast with TONS of great jewels to learn from.
So what steps do you take when you first start out flipping houses. In this episode you will get a clear view of how to purchase a house (whether you have done it before or not). Once you know the sequence you can rinse and repeat it as much as desired. Knowing these steps helps clear up a lot of confusions. In the middle of this podcast Bill slips and tells Pete his amazing steps to a sales cycle. And how he uses it to make deals. It sounds like pure theory but if you follow these steps you will buy houses. This leads to who you want on your success team and who you don't want on the team. This include how to deal with contractor's and why this is so important. In the middle of this podcast Bill explains why most investors lose deals before he even gets started (hint: it's what you call yourself on introduction). This is HUGE once you hear it. Then Bill covers why you never take a person off your list, and why it is so vital. Bill then covers why it is so important to be focused. Which starts from the first step and how you look for houses. The biggest success is the crowd you are speaking to on how well your results are. In the end Bill shows you how to follow his 4-step formula to get deals and how to deal with them one-by-one. Great episode to help getting the steps to success under control.
Learn to flip houses at: http://flippinghouses.club
In this episode Bill & Pete cover how to hunt out deals. If you don't have people calling you to sell houses, you just have a hobby. The show starts off by talking about money and how cash flow rules, and how to get it. And it starts with getting deals come to you. In this episode Bill covers lots of theory and how you can get incoming calls and how to turn these into profit. This leads into some basic marketing laws you have to understand before real success can happen. Good news . . . once you understand this, you will have success. The market you promote to is vital to your success. So Bill goes over who these people are, and where to find them so you too can market to them and start getting calls in your area. Once you master this part of the industry you will never worry about income again. So make sure you listen to this episode a few times.
Learn to flip houses at: http://flippinghouses.club
In this episode Bill talks a lot about starting out and cutting the risk down so you don't lose on the deal. He goes over in great detail why this is. And why Rehab Retail is the hardest way to make money in this industry. And how to tell the difference between when to hold, and when to sell. There is actually an exact formula to make this decision. And Bill covers it in this episode. Then Bill slips and explains how to do some of the paperwork for a few different types of deals. This leads into a conversation on how to measure your time against the money you make. Real interesting conversation and an eye opener. And back to talking about terms and why it is so beneficial when it comes to profits. In final, Bill covers his magic formula to sell houses and all the success. Bill tells the whole system without holding back anything. If you can't sell the houses you are buying you WILL NOT collect checks. And if you don't collect checks you will not make money and stop doing this business. Bill knows the fastest way to get your confidence is for you to cash a BIG check. And this podcast shows you how to do that.
For more information how to learn real estate investing go to: http://flippinghouses.club
Ever feel like buying & selling houses is difficult and everyone else can do it except you? First thing with to get over is the "simple" things are the best things to learn. Most of us tend to hear the magic jewels of the industry and discredit them as I can do it better. Why re-invent the wheel when someone has done it before. Bill calls it being a "dumb ass." Or just do what others (mentors) that of done it before advice you do. However you have to be careful who you take advice from. What qualifies "good advice?" Results! That is the test. Make sure there is evidence and it seems logical to do. Bill goes over how to look at things and how to evaluate. Then he reveals his secret with his coaching clients. A lot of folks are in this business just for cash. Bill explains what he focuses on that makes the money role in. Mid way through the show Bill goes over the 4-steps that will get you a deal EVERY TIME! This simple formula is how Bill has bought over 100 properties. And Pete & Bill cover these steps so you can glean a HUGE education out of this one podcast. Fortunately knowing these 4-steps can either get you going, or enhance your business even if you are doing good. But it is too simple. So you may not take the advice!!
OMG! Bill let's the fur fly on this episode. The show starts off with Bill & Pete talking about some of the current deals they are working on the time of the recording. And Bill covers how HUD properties get bought (and reveals a few tricks). Just hearing what Bill & Pete are going through you can learn several lessons. Then Bill moves on and talks about how to deal with thoughts and to actually control them so you can win. The unconscious mind at work. After working with MANY coaching clients Bill says the hardest thing to get new folks to do is to locate MOTIVATED sellers to make offers to. And Bill goes over the 4-step system bill uses to buy a house guaranteed. These steps are amazing - only if you DO them. There is no B.S. in this episode.If you truly want practical advice on the real way to do this business this episode adds to the many day-to-day activities a busy investor does. It is really amazing today's society allows folks like you to find information like this and actually get results.
House Hacking. Have you ever done this? Bought property by deal hacking. This is not a derogatory term. It is actually a way to find and buy and sell houses if you have no money or time. It is actually a great way to get started with wealth building. This is something anyone can do anywhere in the world. It is actually too simple and that is why most people don't do it. Bill actually covers how he has used any one of his seven ways to make offers when looking for a personal property for you and your family. It is a great way to get started. If you are short on time and money this technique is an easy way for you to get started in this business.
So many gurus talk about wholesaling and making $10K. Bill says that is WAY to hard to do. In this episode Bill reveals how to find deals everywhere that can make you $10K within 30-days. And it is on over leveraged properties. Which means the sellers can't sell the property without coming to the closing with a chunk of cash. So this techniques is very strong because it has a built in motivation from the seller. Once you hear how simple this is you will want to go out and do a deal tomorrow. In fact this is a way to buy & sell houses without owning the house. You actually control the property with having the deed (or the risk). It is much better to control the property than to own it because at the end of the day you have very little risk if you don't own the property. It is truly magical. In this episode Bill & Pete go over this technique step-by-step so you can understand it and get going. As a side note Bill talks about why the banks are not is a big hurry to sell REO properties and why they give you a run around when trying to buy from them. Once you learn this you will realize the banks are stealing from the entire country and getting away with this nasty way to do business. Truly eye opening and a must know if you plan to buy properties from banks.
How do you make full time income on a part time schedule? Is there really a way to do this? Is it a scam? Here Bill goes into detail on how you should start in the real estate game. The reason you should listen to this episode is so you can learn how to use $10 as your down payment and get out $10K. Bill & Pete go over how you can help sellers all the way from 150% of its value or if they don't owe a dime. Doesn't matter. We have an offer for them and still make money. But what offer works best when you first start out. How to do create an "equity machine" so we can make money out of thin air? When you hear how Bill controls real estate without risk or never worrying about loosing. If you are new to this business you will want to listen to these un-talked about ways to become wealthy. And it is not the way you think it is. If you DO NOT know these strategies you are missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars - NO B.S! Making money is one thing - building wealth is another. Here Bill & Pete help you do both (if you want). So make sure you have pen & paper while listening.
If you want more help, go here: http://flippinghouses.club
Why is it that some people are just successful, and some are not? Answer: It's knowing what to do. Do you know the exact steps from start to finish when flipping houses? Bill breaks the whole business down to 6-essential steps you need to go through to get your BIG check. Here are the steps:
1) Finding the time to do this business.
2) Locating the hottest and most motivated sellers in your area
3) Then you will need to handle the calls coming in, how do you do it?
4) Here you will need to make an offer, and get it accepted
5) Once they say yes, where do you get the money?
6) Got it bought, now how do you sell it, How?
This episode goes over each of these important steps and how you can apply them to your life. So listen a few times so you don't miss out on these never revealed information.
For more information go here: http://flippinghouses.club
Oh man goals are for losers. I bet that goes against everything you were taught, right? Ever notice you spend a lot of time on this "hitting your goals" thing? So why is it that goal and resolution oriented folks continually fail so much? And why shouldn't you do it yourself? Learn the most common reason goals drive you out of the "BIG" game and how to prevent this. Ever notice that goals & resolutions make you feel empty, useless, and perhaps spoils your energy and success? And that goal thinking people are in a continuous state of "Pre-Success"? Stop fighting discouragement at each turn. Listen to this episode and improve your life with these extraordinary methods talked about in this podcast. You will be amazed!
For more information go to: http://flippinghouses.club
Has anyone ever told you there is a "success formula"? In this podcast you will figure out success is not very difficult - if you know the correct things to get it. Bill starts off the podcast with getting down to offer making and why it is all math. You will learn when to use the math and some good strategy on how to present the offer. Bill drops some of the questions he uses to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any other "guru" would put this information behind a membership site and charge TONS of cash for this information. But here Bill & Pete let the fur fly and show you how you can do it. Then Bill goes over a live deal so the example is real to you. When using good tools making offers it is like clock work. Actually you can become a "Dealoligist" and walk sellers down the road to excepting an offer. Learn how to get the seller on the same page as you so when you make the offer you don't need a travel agency to put the two of you together. It is too simple. Which is why most won't use it. At end of the day Bill covers some of the most important things you can do in the business, and turn your business into success. Then at the very end of the show . . . Bill drops the Magic Formula for Success!
Find us at: http://flippinghouses.club
Most folks think there is some "secret" on how to make a bundle in real estate. Actually it is not that 'secret' after this episode. Bill goes into great detail how he saves over 15% of his material cost on renovations. This techniques has NEVER been revealed before by anyone. It is material cover in advance coaching. But Bill's tongue slipped and he has to tell you all right here. The best part is it was simple to do. Just being smart. And now you can do it too. Then Bill goes over how he uses math to buy his houses. It is unbelievable how this works in the presentation. Then Bill reveals the exact place how makes most of his money. These technique along is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in your pocket. Deal structuring is a major part of buying houses . . . but only after you do what Bill & Pete talk about in this episode. Math is the way through any conversation. And it is teachable. Learn how so you too can make amazing offers.
For more information go to: http://flippinghouses.club
We are always talking about building a team. This would be folks you want around when doing business. Professionals who understand and know your business. Well in this episode we cover in great detail how to hire a Realtor so they work with you and not against you. You would think Realtors would be on your side so they would get their check. Unfortunately there are different "grades" of training. We kick things off with why someone would want to sell a house and how you can help. Once you know these simple "issues" or reasons it is a LOT easier to buy the property. After we get through the 'reasons' Bill then has a list of questions you should ask a Realtor before you hire him. And if you are not asking these questions it is guaranteed you are NOT hiring the right Realtor. Most Realtors don't want you to ask them. Only because most Realtor's will be embarrassed and know you are a professional when you spout these off. This is a MUST episode to listen to if you are just starting off.
For more information go to: http://flippinghouses.club


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Going Local for Blogmanay5
December 28, 2012 by Jools Stone
Sometimes the best ideas spring from a clever bit of wordplay. A case in point being Blogmanay – such a good brand name they just had to run with the pun!
It's an exciting new project gathering up some of the planet's finest travel bloggers, from near and afar, (plus little old me) to sample Hogmanay and the best of what Edinburgh and Scotland has to offer as a winter break destination.
The foolhardy foot soldiers will be parachuted in on the 29th to do grim battle with the ever-unpredictable elements. Their marching orders are to descend on the torchlit procession up Calton Hill on the 30th before being pitched into the whirlygig that is Hogmanay itself for the street party, concert in Princes St Gardens, keilidh and other assorted merry making.
On New Year's Day itself they can choose between a raft of events, such as Your Lucky Day, a 'roll of the dice' cultural extravaganza starting at the National Museum, the Loony Dook – a skinny dip from a high bridge, only for the truly deranged – and even my personal choice – Dogmanay! No, I haven't made that up – it's an annual dog show event held in Holyrood Park.
(Whatever next? Flogmanay, the official car boot sale at which you attempt to pawn off your rubbish xmas presents? Progmanay where the likes of Yes and Emerson Lake and Palmer take over the Concert in the Gardens? Logmanay – a celebration of our finest timber products, Grogmanay, where you stand in the midst of a gale force 8 hurricane and drink yourself into slow, steady annihilation… oh no wait, that's just the same as Hogmanay isn't it?)
After all that excitement backpacker tour operator Haggis Tours will take us on a busman's holiday up to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Skye for a 3 day trip to see what natural splendour lies beyond the brights of the not-so-big capital city.
Despite having lived here for 11 years, I haven't actually done the street party for many years so it should be interesting to see how it's changed and how I get on with it all.
Finally, for an alternative take on Hogmanay – or more specifically the false dawn of New Year's resolutions and the type of reflections this time of year tends to bring maudlin types like yours truly, here's Ayrshire's very own Trashcan Sinatras, with their anti-Hogmanay hymn January's Little Joke. The Trashcans love a bit of wordplay themselves, I wonder what they would make of Blogmanay?
Anyway, this song is more than a little bit sacrilegious in knocking some of these time honoured traditions, such as the joining of hands for Auld Lang Syne, especially since they're from deep within Burns Country themselves, but they've never been ones to get into the festive spirit of things and, well, have you've been to Kilmarnock?
'Now we raise toast to celebrate, as December's embers fade. But every fire's just a hoax for January's little joke…'
'One turns into one too many..say when!' Ahh, now that's more like it… 😉
You can follow our antics through the #Blogmanay hashtag on twitter.
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Enjoy the tour to the Highlands (the best bit, of course). Don't let the tour people rush you through all there is to see!
Cheers Simon, well I think it will be something of a whistlestop tour but never been to Skye so looking forward to it!
Darnit I can't wait for this!!! Glad you're part of the deal, Jools.
Not long now, see ya soon!
Mogmanay, where everyone brings along their slightly mangy cats.
Cogmanay, where everyone is just a small part of the bigger machinery.
Or there's that one where people eat loads of pork produce – Hogmanay. Er, hang on…


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| Whirlwind421 chapter 3 . 4/20/2009
Great story!
| Lieutenant Cresent chapter 2 . 10/31/2006
Sweet, will there be more?
| Lieutenant Cresent chapter 3 . 8/23/2006
Great story so far, I can't wait for the next bit
| seanait who else chapter 3 . 6/11/2006
LOL! love the extended sundae and chess metaphors! lol... go rodney and you know that you just told a bunch of people how to, essentially, make a bomb, right? lol, always knew that McKay had a MacGyver in him!
| Tazmy chapter 3 . 6/10/2006
Lots of fun! Poor Rodney.
| angw chapter 3 . 6/10/2006
Great thoughts from Rodney and his POV about the situation and how he is figuring things out. I like the progression from the jumper to his arrival at Atlantis. Looking forward to the final part.
| Shakia chapter 3 . 6/10/2006
Wahoo! An udpdate. :) Very cool story, the detail's very good. I do think Rodney would've been more concerned with Shepard and the others in your story, but other than that it's very well written. I could picture it all very well.
| fififolle chapter 3 . 6/10/2006
Brilliant. Tense, funny, dangerous! And hero Rodney, what more could anyone ask for? OK, more of the same I guess! Can't wait!
| dahan chapter 3 . 6/10/2006
What a FUN piece!
Like the build up, and the humor and the abrupt stops in thoughts and everything in between. I can't wait to see the ending _
| Brogue chapter 3 . 6/10/2006
Love Rodney-the-hero. Thanks for this. It's fun.
| fififolle chapter 2 . 6/7/2006
OH MY WORD. I think I might die laughing, with a bit of crying thrown in for good measure! Rodney trying to sing caught me totally unawares and I was overcome by the flash of your amusing genius. So funny and yet tragic. It took me a while to recover mind you, and really, I was never the same for the rest of the chapter, but it just got so good, so Rodney, so damn brilliant. I just wanted to hug the poor guy. Come on Rodney! You can DO it! Thanks for this.
| fififolle chapter 1 . 6/7/2006
Sorry for being late! I loved this so much. The whole fractions things, and a real Rodneyness, had me perched on the edge of my seat by the end of the chapter. Poor Rodney, wondering what has happened to the others (and it sounds like it could be very nasty) and he's being forced into being optimistic, poor lad, bless him. The whole concept of this is terrific. OK, I'm off to read the rest :D
| Seanait chapter 2 . 5/28/2006
very funny! love the end metaphor too! *helps dig rodneys grave* hehehehe!
| Cybrogue chapter 2 . 5/25/2006
you are EVIL...Fwa ha ha ahah...it's awful how much we love whumping the poor members of SGA-1. but it's so...so...FUN!:) boy, if they find out what i have just revealed in this review, they're after us for sure this time! AH! HIDE!
he he...keep going! *prods with stick* write, write, write, write, writte...
| angw chapter 2 . 5/21/2006
Oh Rodney's having a really bad day...his inner turmoil is capture well. Good to hear the next part isn't far away.


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I'm moving back to Lafayette. What is good? Is anything new? I was so broke when I lived there a year ago that mostly all that I ate was scraps of bread from Pocket Full of Rye. I do kinda miss digging through the bag to find the pieces of veggie bread though.
Also, where can I get decent groceries? I have bread under control, and the farmer's market will be open for three more months, but where can I find decent meat? I think D&R is the only local grocery with a butcher, and I was not impressed. I'd be willing to travel to a nearby town. I also need good cheese.
I'd be regularly traveling to Michigan City and Bloomington. I know what is good in those two cities, but is there anything between? I take 43 to 421 to Michigan City, and 231 to 46 to Bloomington. I'll probably take 65 to 37 to Bloomington sometimes, but that is an entirely new thread.


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Social media has come a long way in the past few years, now we have outlets such as Facebook and Twitter that keeps everyone upto date with the happenings around them. Want to know why Bob came to work all pissed off this morning? Do a quick search on facebook, I am sure he updated his status before coming to work.
It seems we like to keep everyone around us informed of our mood or relationship status at the time being. I have noticed many will do it out of desperation to get some sort of attention whether it be good or bad. If one doesn't leave a comment to a facebook status change it is the end of the world. How dare you not care how I am feeling!
Status Update Bands give those the power to take their status updates offline. If Bob would have had him a set or two, you would have known as soon as you seen him what his issues were… this would have saved you the trouble from having to go look, and everyone else in the office would have known to stay away from Bob that day, because his girlfriend left him, and he was angry.
We received the inspiration and the mood pack for review. They come in two different sizes skinny or regular, and they have several different packs, colors, and charms to customize your moods.I would honestly say these are more for younger adults/teens. I had a hard time getting it on my wrist, my daughter not so.
I would personally love to see them make a few different sizes for those that have bigger wrists. I think it was a neat idea to make status bracelets. These would be great for the couples so they know when to stay away from their partner! If my husband is in one of his moods I want to know before I go and inform him of something stupid I may have done.
Status Update Bands can be purchased on their website in packs or you can purchase Status Update Bands on Amazon. When going to make those purchases think stocking stuffers for the facebook junkies!
Make sure to follow Status Update Bands on Facebook to get all the latest updates.
We received product for review purposes only, no other form of payment was received.


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As part of the FCA's continuing drive to protect consumers, the FCA recently published a policy statement (PS16/21 – Increasing transparency and engagement at renewal in general insurance markets) reporting on the main issues arising from a consultation in 2015 (CP15/41) and confirming the final rules and non-handbook guidance that will be published in due course.
These proposals came about following the FCA's concern that pricing practices at the point of renewal in general insurance were resulting in the poor treatment of consumers.
Proposed changes
CP15/41 addressed the FCA's concerns about levels of consumer engagement and the treatment of consumers by firms at renewal, and the lack of competition that results from this. In December 2015, the FCA proposed new rules across all personal lines general insurance requiring firms to:
- Disclose the previous year's premium at each renewal.
- Include text to encourage consumers to check their cover and shop around for the best deal.
- Give an additional prescribed message of encouragement to shop around to consumers who have renewed with them four consecutive times.
Further, the FCA proposed guidance on how firms could maintain records to demonstrate compliance with these measures, including by keeping a record of premiums. Finally, CP15/41 set out non-handbook guidance to help firms meet their obligations towards consumers at renewal, e.g. detailing the importance of issuing clear communication to consumers at renewal, and how firms should treat consumers who want to switch or cancel.
Although the guidance applies only to insurers and intermediaries of general insurance products to retail consumers, the final guidance encourages firms "to consider whether any of the issues raised by us about retail consumers would also apply to commercial customers and whether there is benefit to making wider changes."
FCA response
In its policy statement, the FCA confirmed that, in the light of the feedback provided, the final rules and guidance will be made with the following changes incorporated:
- Firms must show the previous year's premium in renewal notices. Where a consumer's circumstances have changed during the course of the policy, firms must give an annualised premium reflecting any mid-term adjustments (inclusive of any administrative fees and charges).
- The previous year's premium and the renewal premium must be presented in a consistent format, so that they are comparable. For example, it would not be acceptable to compare the total annual cost of the previous year's premium with the cost of the monthly installments of the other year's premium. In addition, the total annual premium must always be disclosed.
- For the first three renewals, firms are free to choose the wording they use to encourage customers to "shop around". However, there is a prescribed form of wording for the fourth renewal and any subsequent renewals: "You have been with us for a number of years. You may be able to get the insurance cover you want for a better price if you shop around."
- The "shopping around" disclosure must encourage customers to consider the scope of their cover, as well as the price of the policy, as can be seen from the prescribed form of wording which is set out above.
- Policies of 10 months or more will be caught by the new rules and guidance, in order to reduce the risk of firms avoiding the FCA's proposals by simply providing shorter policies.
- The proposed implementation deadline will be extended by three months to ensure that all parts of industry have enough time to implement the FCA's proposals.
Next steps
Firms will be required to make the necessary changes to their renewal communications by 1 April 2017.


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In survey after survey conducted by leading business publications and analyst firms, executives consistently rank "making business processes more efficient" and "improving the customer experience" among their top priorities. Yet organizations continue to struggle with inefficiencies and customer satisfaction issues.
Business process automation (BPA) software can help–but it's only a tool. If processes themselves aren't engineered to optimize the customer experience, the result is simply that broken processes get completed more quickly. Enterprise Request Management (ERM) is a strategy geared towards improving service, while reducing the cost of delivery in an scalable and risk-managed approach.
What's needed is a different approach to managing service requests and delivery, an approach that:
- makes it easy for customers (whether internal or external) to request services of any type from a single, intuitive interface (with the simple elegance of websites like Amazon.com);
- enables business managers to define and continually refine their own automated processes and task workflows, with minimal assistance from IT;
- leverages investments in existing enterprise software systems and federated data sources–while hiding the complexity from users; and
- automates approvals, scheduling, costing, and reporting to support continuous process improvement.
You can learn more about the ERM approach in the upcoming webinar on May 22nd at 2:00 EDT. If delighting customers while decreasing service delivery costs sounds appealing, register for this webinar today!


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Chief Executive John Legere unveiled a plan to sponsor a concert by rapper Macklemore & Ryan Lewis just a week after saying his upstart carrier wouldn't "waste our money" on such sponsorships.
T-Mobile announced the January 23 concert in Los Angeles just over a week after Legere said he was kicked out of a Macklemore concert hosted at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by archrival AT&T Inc after he had crashed the event.
The companies are in a full-scale battle to steal each other's customers after No. 2 U.S. mobile service AT&T on January 3 offered to pay T-Mobile customers who switch to AT&T from the smaller carrier following months of direct marketing attacks from T-Mobile.
Legere had said at his own company's press conference on January 8 that T-Mobile would focus on giving his customers a better deal rather than charging more so it could afford to hold expensive high-profile events, like Macklemore concerts.
"We didn't have a big concert with Macklemore the other night. I had to crash because we don't waste our money on this kind of stuff," Legere had told reporters in response to a question about the potential for a U.S. price war.
But only days later, the executive - who peppers his speeches with expletives and sharp criticism of his bigger rivals - seems to have found enough spare cash for T-Mobile to act as presenting sponsor for a concert, albeit a public one.
T-Mobile spokeswoman Anne Marshall argued that its Macklemore concert, to take place at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, isn't analogous to the one AT&T sponsored for a private audience at CES.
"If we do something we want to do it for fans, for potential customers," she said. "It's about the audience, we're not doing this for an elite group."
She declined to say how much T-Mobile was spending to sponsor the concert, tickets for which will go on sale Friday. AT&T's Macklemore concert at CES was a fully-sponsored event to which no tickets were sold.
"My appreciation for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis seems to be the worst kept secret in the social hemisphere," Legere said in a statement about the upcoming show.
Macklemore, a rapper from Seattle, performs with producer Ryan Lewis. T-Mobile's headquarters are in Bellevue, Washington, near Seattle. T-Mobile US is 67 percent owned by Deutsche Telekom.
Reporting by Sinead Carew and Liana Baker; Editing by G Crosse and Chris Reese


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It was Falguni and Shane Peacock again for Jiah, this time at GQ India's Best Dressed Men Event. Unfortunately, this look was as haphazard as it could get thanks to the clutch and pumps. We didn't like it one bit.
Jiah Khan at GQ India's Best Dressed Men 2012 Event
Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani


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We have seen many comparisons of iPhone 6 mockups to the iPhone 5s and fifth generation iPod touch and we have definitely seen a huge amount of rumored iPhone 6 images, reders, schematics, and videos. And now 9to5Mac has made a massive comparison video comparing an iPhone 6 mockup to an iPad Air, iPad mini, iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPod touch. Continue reading »
FaceTime vs Skype Video Calling for iPhone Comparison ! [VIDEO]
Now that Skype for iPhone has support for video calling, Lifehacker has gone on to compare the two of the most popular video calling options available for iPhone users, FaceTime and Skype, to see which one has better audio and visual quality.
Apple is now third largest PC vendor in US with 10.6 percent market share
Apple might be billing its next big event as "Back to the Mac," but don't let that fool you into thinking its computer platform has been waning. Quite to the contrary, according to IDC, which reports the Cupertino team has grabbed third spot in the US PC sales charts with a 10.6 percent market share, bumping the incumbent Acer into fourth. Two million Mac shipments during the period represented an increase of 24.1 percent relative to last year, while the overall PC market turned in a somewhat morose 3.8 percent growth. Gartner's also unleashed its numbers unto the world today, giving Acer the lead for third by the slimmest of margins, but both stat teams agree that the Taiwanese vendor has suffered a bad year along with Dell, which has also experienced some shrinkage. Toshiba's the only major Windows machine seller to see its fortunes improve with double-digit growth, while HP seems to be hanging on to the top spot nice and steadily. Hit the source links for worldwide numbers.
[via engadget]
iPhone 4 vs. Galaxy S Screen Resolution
We just couldn't leave this face-off of superscreens alone, and went back for another bite at the cherry. Admittedly, we found out the Galaxy S had a browser-specific brightness setting that we hadn't maxed out before setting off our camera hounds, so we've gone and remedied earlier comparison shots with the gallery below. Continue reading »
It's oftentimes easy for us to get swept up in Android mania and forget that Google's mobile platform is still in its infancy. Then we get cold hard numbers like these — showing iPhone OS owning 28 percent of the US smartphone market and closing in on RIM's leading 35 percent — and we face up to the realization that Android handsets still account for less than one in every ten smartphones owned by Americans today. In spite of collecting 28 percent of all consumer smartphone purchases in the first quarter of 2010 (according to NPD), Google's OS was only able to climb up a couple of percentage points in terms of total market share, showing just how long a road lies ahead of its world-conquering plans. Guess that now explains why Apple's response to the earlier numbers was so nonchalant.
MOTO touchscreen comparison recruits robotic implements for heightened precision (video)
So you saw that the first MOTO smartphone touchscreen comparison was done with a fleshy humanoid controlling the testing finger and discounted it as scientifically flawed? Well, MOTO's back and this time the arm of judgment is operated by a coldly mechanical and ruthlessly precise robot — a machine in itself, we'll assume the robot is intrinsically immune to developing fanboy tendencies. Joining the iPhone , Droid Eris, Droid, and Nexus One of the earlier test are Palm's Pre and RIM's BlackBerry Storm 2, whose results you can see at the source link below. The full test methodology is also explained there, including a list of the drawing apps used, which were selected with a view to minimizing smoothing algorithms that may prejudice the outcome. We're not gonna tell you who won, you have eyes of your own after all, and will just direct you after the break for the full robot-on-smartphone video action.
Robot Touchscreen Analysis from MOTO Development Group on Vimeo .


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HCC History Department presents Dr. David Shi in— " A More Perfect Union: The Dynamics of Race in American History". A specialist in intellectual and cultural history, David is the author of several books, including Matthew Josephson, Bourgeois Bohemian (Yale University Press, 1980), The Simple Life: Plain Living and High Thinking in American Culture (Oxford University Press, 1985), which was a History Book Club selection, and Facing Facts: Realism in American Thought and Culture, 1850-1920 (Oxford University Press, 1994). He…Read more
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With thanks to my pal David Leaf, here's David Letterman's top ten list from last night, featuring Mick Jagger. Who is neither singing nor dancing nor making any sort of music at all. And yet, that gleam in his eye, the smooth funk to his walk, the Mephistophelean smile/leer. He'll be 70 next July. Unbelievable. Especially when you watch him here:
Oh, and what the hell, here's Mick at the 2011 Grammys paying tribute to Solomon Burke with "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love." Oh, man.


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Okay FOLKS, it's almost here: the World Cup of Hockey!
And while we've been talking for quite a while about this extravaganza, one thing is still quite uncertain: who's going to win it? What should we bet on? Blatant nationalism? Experience over youth? Youth over experience? Sorting by total points per game of all the players and sorting downwards?
With such a unique tournament format and a few wildcards in play, it's hard to really find the best method to predict the winner of the WCH. But we wouldn't be a hockey blog if we didn't give you slightly biased opinions.
Without further ado, here's our picks for the winners of the WCH, which starts off tomorrow afternoon.
Keegan Tremblay
At the end of the second period of the second game featuring Canada and the USA, there was a scrum between Corey Perry and Justin Abdelkader.
That scrum drew a crowd, and before long Brent Burns had Justin Abdelkader in a headlock. At first Abdelkader tries to fight it, then he just submits and realizes that Burns is going to hold him there for as long as he likes. Abdelkader goes from feisty to helpless while Burns remains calm and toothless. I think that scene nicely summarizes the World Cup of Hockey.
It'll be a fight for Team Canada but ultimately their natural strengths will subdue their opponents and at the end of it, it will almost look easy.
Jeff Veillette
I'm still of the mind that the North American kids are winning the whole thing. They've got a boatload of skill, enough to keep up with the older guys, but what's going to help them is their stamina. These full tilt games are going to be so close together that between them and practices, players will barely have room to breathe. The youth might hold it down solely based on their bodies being less prone to catching up. Plus, you know, Connor and Auston are due.
Dom Luszczyszyn
Ryan Hobart
Adam Laskaris
I've never been a big fan of betting on the underdog for one sole reason: they're the underdog. More often than not, the favourite comes out on top. Sure, odds don't exactly play out the same way our best projection models would in hockey on a regular basis.
But by every reasonable projection, Team Canada is still the favourite.
It's more fun to watch Team North America as well, just about every hockey team I've ever watched, but I do think there's still a more-well rounded side in Canada. Sure, Sweden's defence might hold up well, and sure, Finland's been a consistent medallist on the world stage, but, despite their downfalls, Canada remains the most well-rounded team.
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ARI-CLE Grades: Palmer throws 4 TDs to lead comeback against Browns
Here are the top takeaways and highest graded players from the Cardinals' 34-20 win over the Browns.
Arizona Cardinals
– This offense lives and dies by the deep ball and we saw that play out Sunday. The Cardinals offense looked like a completely different animal in the second half, mainly due to multiple big plays. QB Carson Palmer (+4.6) was 5 of 9 on passes targeted 20+ yards downfield for 185 yards. He made a couple of risky throws, but with the amount of downfield throws he hit, you can live with those mistakes.
– This is the Michael Floyd (+3.9) most people were expecting at the beginning of the season. The fourth-year receiver caught four balls for 106 yards on 32 routes including a 60-yard touchdown that torched CB Joe Haden. His most impressive play of the day though, a one-handed touchdown grab right before halftime, didn't even count statistically.
– Where does Arizona keep finding these cornerbacks? We've known him as one of, if not the best special team performer in the NFL the past few years, but Justin Bethel (+1.5) shined Sunday in a starting role for the first time in his four-year career. With CB Jerraud Powers out, Bethel played all 66 snaps and allowed only four completions on 10 targets for 24 yards. He also collected two pass breakups in an extremely solid showing.
Top performers:
LT Jared Veldheer (+4.9)
QB Carson Palmer (+4.6)
WR Michael Floyd (+3.9)
DE Calais Campbell (+3.3)
TE Troy Niklas (+2.2)
Cleveland Browns
– One has to wonder if QB Josh McCown (-2.7) should have been pulled from this game sooner, not only to protect their injured starter, but to give them the best chance of winning the game. I understand that football players regularly perform at less than 100 percent, but more often than not when guys are hurt their performance suffers significantly. McCown was nursing multiple injuries throughout the second half and he looked like a different quarterback. His interception at the start of the fourth quarter was as forced a throw as you'll see in the NFL, with a corner having leverage and a safety over the top.
– Maybe it's time for HC Mike Pettine to start making the lives for this Browns secondary a bit easier. They play man coverage among the most in the NFL, even though it's getting clear that CB Joe Haden (-2.6) hasn't been up to the task this season. Against the Cardinals he gave up five catches on five targets for 123 yards. CB Tramon Williams (-0.5) joined him in the 100-yard club, allowing 132 yards on 7 of 13 targets.
– First-round pick NT Danny Shelton (-0.7) continues to struggle with his consistency. He had plays where he controlled a block from the snap and blew it up (Q3, 13:50), but had equally as many where he lost leverage immediately and got bench-pressed (Q4 5:56). With his size and power, Shelton should be gaining control of far more blocks than he is at the moment. His two stops on the day were his first since week five.
Top Performers:
CB K'Waun Williams (+2.8)
RB Duke Johnson (+1.9)
DE John Hughes (+1.5)
DE Desmond Bryant (+1.4)
FS Ibraheim Campbell (+1.4)


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Even if you're not "vegan," if you're juggling food allergies, it's nice to have a recipe that avoids common allergens such as eggs and dairy. (Plus, it's a frugal option if you're missing these staple items in your fridge!)
We make this recipe often for our coffeehouse and other guests with special dietary needs, and they love being able to have a special chocolate treat!
I love that these involve minimal dishes (one bowl!), and are easily ready in about 1/2 an hour.
One-Bowl Vegan Brownies
- 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or, to be gluten-free, 2/3 Cup Brown Teff Flour + 1/3 Cup Tapioca Flour)
- 1 Cup Sucanat or Organic Raw Sugar
- 1/4 + 1/8 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Oil (I use Grapeseed or Olive)
- 1/2 tsp. real Vanilla or Mint extract (your choice)
Prepare a 8″ or 9″ baking pan. (I usually line it with parchment paper, so it's easier to remove. The resulting brownies crumble easily.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a big mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients, and then stir in wet ingredients. Mix well, scraping sides with a spatula until fully combined. Pour into your baking pan, and smooth the batter out evenly. Bake 30-35 minutes. Let cool at least 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan, so they will be a bit less crumbly. Then, remove carefully & serve.


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Avtech CVR Audio Mixers are designed to comply with FAA regulations mandating cockpit voice recorders for all multi-engine, turbine-powered aircraft that require two crew members and seat six or more passengers. Unless audio panels are replaced or modified, Avtech CVR Audio Mixers are needed to sum and route audio signals from microphones, headphones and speakers to the cockpit voice recorder. Proven Avtech audio technology provides "hot mic" biasing, adjustable channels for balancing audio levels, and paired pins to make installations easy and economical. Both single- and dual-station units are available. And, of course, these systems are qualified to TSO C50c requirements.
As CVRs are added to additional classifications of the world's aircraft, Avtech CVR Audio Mixers will help ensure that systems comply with FAA Airworthiness Standards.


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To join as an enlisted member or an officer typically depends upon what job you want to do in the Air Force. If you want to become a pilot, you must be an officer, so you will need to have graduated college. However, many people with college degree join the military each year to become enlisted members of the special operations groups. There is a 10:1 ratio to enlisted personnel to officers in the special operations communities in nearly all branches of service. The Special Tactical Officers and Combat Rescue Officers are few in number compared to the Pararescue and Combat Control Technicians in the Air Force. So in the end, it really depends on how you want to start and continue your service in the military.

The Air Force Academy

However, the Air Force has several programs enlisted members can use to become commissioned officers. Unmarried enlisted members can apply to attend the  Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. However, the selection process to any of the service academies is very rigid, and only the very best are accepted (this applies to civilian applicants, as well as enlisted applicants). There are slots for enlisted members to become members of the future class. They may have to attend a preparatory school prior to joining the Service Academy if they have been out of school for several years and need a refresher course of the typical course load of a college student.

Air Force Commissioning Programs

All of the Air Force enlisted commissioning programs are very competitive. In fact, it's probably harder to get a commission in the Air Force than any other service branch. Except for rated commissions (pilot, navigator, air battle manager), the Air Force likes their officers to have technical or "hard science" degrees, such as aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, or chemistry. The Air Force also likes their officers to have a very high college GPA (3.2 or above is considered competitive). For pilots, while a technical degree is not required, one still needs a very high GPA, and high score on the Pilot / Navigator sections of the  Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) to be selected.

Enlisted members who possess or earn a bachelor's degree can apply for selection to the  Air Force Officer Training School (OTS), after one year of active duty service. The OTS motto "Always with Honor" is reflected in the school's honor code: "We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." This is the same code as the United States Military Academy as West Point. As the Air Force has evolved since World War II from the Army Air Corps, many of the Army's customs have been the foundation of the Air Force today.

Other Air Force enlisted commissioning programs include becoming a full-time student in a college with an active Air Force ROTC detachment. You can pursue a bachelor's or higher degree and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduation and completion of the two-year program.

You will then be returned to active duty (typically within 60 days of commissioning). Since the military paid in full your college bill, as well as paid you your monthly salary, you owe the Air Force four years of service as an officer. To be qualified for the programs below, you need to be competitive with a high college grade-point average, Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT) score, commander recommendations, EPRs (Enlisted Performance Reports), military decorations, and other aspects of the member's military records. Anything to help you stand out as an above average performer can offer you the opportunity to serve as an officer in the Air Force.

Scholarships for Outstanding Airman to ROTC (SOAR)

Airman Education and Commissioning Program

Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP)

Physican Assistant Program

Professional Officers Course Early Release Program

Check out the following links below regarding details of the Air Force officer and enlisted professions. The recruiting process is a competitive recruiting environment. There are many Enlistment Incentives and Job Opportunities available to airmen immediately after basic Training and their initial assignment opportunities. Learning about the deployments and the quality of life for the young Airman and all the Promotion Opportunities and Educational Opportunities is highly recommended before you sign on the dotted line and join any branch of service.

Interested in the pros and cons of the other military branches?

Things to Consider When Choosing Which Military Service to Join