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Players of Max Payne 3 Multiplayer can now create and join CREWS on their Social Club profile in order to dominate in the game!
Hitting the CREW UP button on the Social Club profile page will allow players to browse recruiting Crews or create their own and invite friends to join. Social Club members will be able to join up to five Crews, and their Crews can be represented on the PlaySation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Just by playing in a Crew or fighting a rival Crew, players will gain experience points allowing them to unlock bigger and better weapons. There is also a feature that will allow players to create their very own battle crest that will be displayed on their character's online avatar.
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View the Handbook and Frameworks explanation of amendments in May 2013.
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Between January 2013 and March 2013 the CLC consulted on our Discipline and Appeals Arrangements. We received 27 completed responses.
The CLC is consulting on the structure for setting regulatory fees for 2013-2014. We intend to set regulatory fees applying the model that has been in force since 1 November 2010.
03 May 2013
On the 30th April 2012 the CLC intervened into the licensed conveyancing practice Mike Judge Property Lawyers of 11-13 Cheetham Street Rochdale, Lancashire
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We're grateful to everyone who took part in our consultation on the future of referral fees.
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It was great to see from the Annual Regulatory Return that many of you proactively record
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The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has today issued a consultation paper which is open for responses until Wednesday 19th June 2013.
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The CLC has launched a new course aimed at aimed at staff working in a wide range of sectors such as legal, property or financial services, who want to understand the basics of conveyancing. Titled, Conveyancing: Basic Principles in Practice, the course is at A Level (level 3) standard and priced at only 225 GBP, which includes 6 assignments.
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14 January 2013
The Legal Ombudsman has received the go ahead to update its rules on complaint handling. The changes are intended to help the Ombudsman respond to a developing legal services market and ready it to start handling complaints about claims management companies later this year.
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Having volunteered to help prosecute of John Scopes for violating the Butler Act's prohibition on teaching evolution, William Jennings Bryan explains to the public why it's so important that evolution, science, and modernism be stopped.
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The disgrace is not the Tennessee law, signed by the governor, and passed by the legislature. The disgrace is that teachers paid in the taxes of a community which stamps its dollars"In God We Trust" should betray the trust imposed in them by the taxpayers.
The president of the United States takes his oath of office on the Bible. Are the school children of this nation to be taught that this Bible is untrue? No!
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Jetlink and AirKenya have requested the Kenyan Government intervene in the ongoing "price war". Kenya Airways recent price decrease on the Nairobi-Mombasa route by 22% (The Nation, 27-Jan-2011). The rivals say they are unable to recover running costs if they match Kenya Airways pricing on the route, arguing that the carrier has engaged in "predatory pricing" with the intention of locking them out of the market. Jetlink CEO Elly Aluvale said: "What we are witnessing is uncompetitive behaviour by certain players who are prepared to charge below cost with the sole intention of killing competition and thereafter hike the fares."
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text: After all the **** with husband, difficult child is now acting up. He kinda has been for awhile, but I thought it was only at home, so I was in a wait and see mode. He called from school and left me a message today that he and J got in a fight and whoever picked him up needed to stay after school and have a meeting with him, J, J's parents and the director. Apparently difficult child was following J around (they are friends---and have made up and are still friends) because J was upset and difficult child was worried about him and wanted to know what was wrong. J did not want to talk about it, and instead of telling difficult child that he turned and said F U. So instead of walking away, difficult child pushed him outside. It escalated into difficult child holding the door shut so J could not get in or out (not sure which) and when the director came by he saw J laying on the ground crying as difficult child had punched him. Both boys are not going on the field work trip on Wednesday morning, and if they have more issues they will miss future field work trips (they are having them every Wednesday morning for the next 3 weeks). At the beginning of May they are going to Portland to see how it has become more a green city. It is a 4 day trip. If the boys don't shape up they will miss it. After the meeting the director pulled me aside and said difficult child has been more impulsive and had a shorter fuse(he has been this way at home, more yelling and acusing and I hate you---he has not said that too much if ever in the past) and that he has been perserverating---he will follow people around closely calling their name over and over and over and has to very firmly be redirected. He did tell me that difficult child was in the right place (the right school) and that made me feel good as last year when I met with them we were not sure if it was the right school for him. The director told me that he may not do well there, and I told them he is right, he may not but if we do not try we do not know. I really like the director, he has an extensive history of working with troubled/problem kids and has done wilderness trips with them. So I emailed psychiatrist and said we have an appointment with you next week, but this has happened. He said call and get him in ASAP. Glad he wants that, but so discouraging that it is needed. I am sure we will be tweaking medications, but who knows which one. The only one I really do not want to change is the Lamictal--he is already at 250mg of that. So of course husband is doing medication tweaks too. Oh boy, 2 medication tweaks in one house. I think I will be tweaked by the time it is all over. I called husband's psychiatrist (husband asked me to as his memory is so bad) and instead of calling me back they called husband back! I had been general with my msg and it was not psychiatrist who called back so they really could not go over anything with him so of course then since they "would not talk to him" that gets his paranoia going. He tried to say that they told him I was his guardian!!!! I think not. I am fried right now. I woke up at 2:40am as husband was not in bed. He was in the garage as he could not sleep. I laid in bed untill 3:15, but then I had to get up in 45 min so I just got up. I am tired, but not tired. I really hope psychiatrist can get difficult child in tommorrow, and if not then Thursday. He is escalating way too quick.


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The most common question I get is what's next? What am I writing now that the ASHFALL trilogy is done? I'm going to answer it here so that I can just refer people to this post instead of typing out a long response every time someone asks.
First, yes, the ASHFALL trilogy is complete. I'm not planning to write any more books or short stories set in that universe. I like where I left Alex and Darla. Yes, they still have some things to work out, but if you want to explore that, let me suggest that you try writing or reading fan fiction. I'm completely pro-fanfic as long as it's free.
I've started drafting what I think will be a stand-alone young adult thriller. The working title is SURFACE TENSION. It's about a teenager who sees a group of terrorists causing a plane crash from the ground. He's the only one who knows how they're crashing planes, and they want him dead.
Edit 5/11/14: A few weeks ago I was asked about a fourth ASHFALL book during one of my school presentations. I gave my usual answer–that I liked where I left Alex and Darla and that a series should steadily expand in scope as it progresses. The quintessential example is Lord of the Rings. The first book opens with Bilbo and Gandalf at a birthday party–the scope is tiny. By the time the trilogy ends, there are dozens of characters involved in a world-spanning struggle–the scope is immense. And then it struck me–an idea for expanding the scope in a fourth ASHFALL book. So it's possible that I might revisit Alex and Darla's story. I"m going to finish SURFACE TENSION and then, if the sales of the ASHFALL books continue to be good and my publisher is interested, I might–MIGHT–write a fourth ASHFALL book.
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There is has been alot of partisan debate about Obamacare over the last several years. It has been discussed seven ways to Sunday, but most discussion has been around policy.
There is a huge contingent of working adults in the 40-64 age range that are currently dependent on work to get health insurance. Decoupling the ability to get healthcare from work is a game changer.
Here are three things I predict will happen and start the economy booming.
1) Starting Jan 1, when healthcare is no longer dependent on employers, there will be a huge wave of people aged 40-64 moving from jobs they dislike to new careers or jobs they like. This will come as a surprise to businesses who have always had the control of workers through the threat of loss of healthcare. The result of this will be a US workforce that is more highly engaged leading to higher productivity.
2) Some of the workers aged 40-64 will retire when they are able to get healthcare before 65. This will come as a surprise to corporate America that has always been able to keep people
captive employed (through the threat of loss of healthcare) or lay them off as needed. They will have to be replaced by younger workers. The result of this will be a lowering of the unemployment rate for the generation now entering the workforce.
3) Some of the workers aged 40-64 will start new businesses. They will end up hiring people. They will also have to be replaced in the job they left. Both of these will result in a lowering of the unemployment rate.
To summarize, the US workforce is about to become more engaged, younger, more entrepreneurial, and approach full employment.
Oh- one more prediction. Both parties will fight to claim credit for the boom.


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Twenty years ago, long before VHS VCRs were invented, much less home recording devices, digital video, or amateur porn, the Northwest Film Center started the Reel Music series. Far more than just a wacky play on words, the ReeMs was a showcase for representing one art form--music--through another--film. This year marks the 20th anniversary of ReeMs and, like always, there's some stuff you'll love, and some stuff you'll hate, and some stuff that will require you to bring toothpicks to the theatre to prop open your eyes and/or use with a slingshot to shoot the projectionist. Regardless, the following is a smattering of what the Mercury's interested in. If you wanted to, you could cut it out and fasten it to your refrigerator with a magnet.
Sat Jan 4, 7 pm
For those who've seen Russ Forster's Tributary, consider this film, which tackles the same subject matter (the world of pro cover bands), a like-minded but infinitely superior investigation of the phenomenon at hand. Examining bands that salute KISS, Queen, Judas Priest, Journey, and, most hilariously, the Monkees, Tribute unearths the devotion, desperation, and delusion that fuel the fires of people who pretend to be other people for a musical living, and who are drop-dead serious about it. The filmmakers extend their inquiry to fans, wannabes, and has-beens, on the way to painting a bleak psychological portrait. It's also hilarious. SEAN NELSON
Last of the Mississippi Jukes
Tues Jan 7, 7 pm
Even those only marginally interested in blues music (i.e. me) will find something to like about Robert Mugge's documentary on the disappearing blues venues. While part of the film comes off like a big ad for the new juke joint opened by Morgan Freeman, there's a lot of great history here. In particular, the segment about the Subway Lounge; a famous, still-running juke housed in the basement of a hotel, various musicians illustrate its history as the only black hotel in Jackson, Miss. during segregation. Also, there's a lot of live blues footage (much of it at the Subway). JS
Miles Davis Story
Wed Jan 8, 7 pm
Miles Davis was really fascinating, as you may know from seeing this film at last year's Reel Music festival. JS
Breath Control: the History of the Human Beat Box
Sat Jan 11, 7 pm
Everyone was so jazzed when the drum machine was invented, but some of the beatboxers (or vocal percussionists) in this film--Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Rahzel, to name a few--make better drum fills than any electronic rhythm device. An amazing look at beatboxing's roots, its pioneers in hiphop, and the dudes who can make a whole drum kit just with their lips. And, finally, it proves once and for all that the Fat Boys weren't just in the cast of Disorderlies. JS
Los Zafiros Sat Jan 11, 9 pm
Like a VH-1 Behind the Music for a band you've never heard of, Los Zafiros chronicles Cuba's biggest doo-wop band (which existed around the time of the Missile Crisis) and their descent through the decades. JS
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
Jan Wed 15, 7 pm
I fucking love Wilco. Let's get that out of the way before I explain why I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, Sam Jones' documentary about the band, is such a mighty letdown. I am beyond a fan; I'm a foam #1 finger-toting fanatic. If Wilco had team colors, I would paint them on my face and shirtless chest while screaming "woooo!" That said: Unless your idea of a good documentary includes a bunch of ridiculously talented musicians passive-aggressively arguing while perched around a mixing board, then this film is probably not for you. EZRA ACE CARAEFF
Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns
Fri Jan 17, 7 pm
A history of late-'80s "alterna-rock" stalwarts They Might Be Giants, Gigantic meanders like their music, but is nonetheless entertaining. The Johns are charming, as are fans/interviewees Sarah Vowell, Conan O'Brien, even Frank Black. People you'll want to punch in the face: Mark Hoppus, Syd Straw, their totally annoying and pretentious maje-labe A&R ho who pretty much takes credit for their success, the mainstreaming of alternative music, and the creation of the world, all in one nasally, bitchy, snobby voice. Fuck her. This is a pretty good documentary. JS
Freedom Highway
Sat Jan 25, 7 pm
You don't have to be all "Screw the government" to make a good protest song (though it helps). See why Woody Guthrie, Soweto String Quartet, Tom Waits, and Los Lobos all churn a good yarn while using music as a form of political dissent. JS
Plastic People of the Universe
Thurs Jan 30, Fri Jan 31, 7 pm
Plastic People was a Czech band brave enough to play music influenced by Zappa and Beefheart. Not only that, they did it during the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. JS
La Tropical
Sat Feb 1, 7 pm
You pretty much can't go wrong with any movie about Cuban music or salsa, because Cubans, unlike Americans, don't have sticks up their asses, and don't suffocate "booty-shaking" with the crusty shellac of religion. JS


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Massive Raid Nets Toronto Gang Members, Guns, Drugs
TORONTO (CP) -- Pipe bombs, handguns, sawed-off shotguns and a sawed-off rifle were all part of the loot confiscated in a five-month crackdown on gangs and drugs, police said Friday.
Simultaneous raids on seven homes in east-end Toronto and two in nearby Markham, Ont., began early Thursday morning and ended with the arrest of 14 people -- all allegedly affiliated with a gang called 18 Buddha.
"It's a grand day in the crime-fighting business," said Supt. Bill Blair.
Police seized drugs, counterfeit money and stolen goods in an operation they dubbed Project Monk.
Detectives hope ballistics tests will show one of the handguns seized was used in the Nov. 1 murder of Derek Wah Yan, 40.
Yan was hit in the chest by a bullet while he was watching television in his home with his seven-year-old son.
Police said they believe the gang is involved in extortion, robberies, home invasions, drug and gun trafficking, shootings, fraud and break-ins.
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Well, had my first OB appointment yesterday and #4 is measuring 7w6d, so provides an EDD of around Dec. 13! I bet we don't make it that long
but it's fun to have the date in mind, now.
Next up is to schedule the MaterniT21 test for (hopefully) 10+ weeks (before our trip) and then the NT scan and all that for when we return (at about 12 weeks).
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Mark your calendar for Friday, November 27th. We'll have some crazy deals to help you get your holiday shopping done for yourself and others! We aren't opening crazy early, just 10:00 am like every day.
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Last week I went over how to STOP making excuses yourself and this week I thought I'd switch it around and share some insight as to why our prospects give us excuses. Are you like millions of direct sellers who have a long list of people who have indicated they want to do business with you BUT they have not taken any action yet? Worse yet, every time you try to have a conversation with you they either avoid you like the plague or THEY GIVE YOU AN EXCUSE!
An excuse is merely a polite way of telling you they don't want to do business with you. Yikes, I can't believe I say that but it's TRUE! It could be they are not ready to do business with you YET, or it may mean they don't want to do business with you ever.
If you joined me for the Monthly Booking Bonanza Teleseminar in June then you heard me talk about a new program I invested in this past Spring that I am absolutely loving. It is by Ari Galper,"Unlock the Game" and the concept is about creating trust between you and your prospects. It doesn't matter what you are selling the principles are the same. People will do business with people they know, like and trust.
One of the reasons your prospects could be giving you and excuse is they don't trust that what you say is really going to happen If this is a factor you need to working on building trust in the relationship. An easy way to build trust is to make the prospect feel comfortable and you can do this as easily as asking, "Would you be open to…?" and then insert whatever you want. Example: "Would you be open to getting together for a cup of coffee and I'll share a few ways having your own business could be an advantage for you?" OR "Would you be open to exploring the possibility of having a (company name) party to earn some free products for yourself?" You can easily see these examples are about creating a relationship with the prospect before deciding which way to go. ( Make sure you join me for next month's booking teleseminar where you get the rest of the script as well as some more to help you fill your calendar with bookings!)
Another reason your prospect may give you an excuse is they aren't sure they need what you are offering. In our never-ending pursuit of getting a booking, making a sale and getting a recruit we often overlook the fact that maybe it's NOT RIGHT for them! Instead of going into pursuit mode you can ask more questions to get to the bottom of it. Asking questions like, "does it make sense to?" or "I understand you love our products and I know you want a lot of them, but on a scale of 1 -10 how interested are you in booking a party to get some for free?"
When you are overcoming excuses most of us have been trained to use the "feel, felt, found method" of overcoming objections and that can work but it often doesn't help us to know if it's a legitimate objection or just an excuse. Much like an onion you need to ask questions until you get to the real issue. Saying things like, "are you open to hearing more?", "does it make sense to set a date?", or "where do you think we should go from here?" will help your prospects feel more comfortable with the process and will help you uncover the truth behind their excuse.
So, if you are open to trying some new language and you feel comfortable with asking more questions in order to get better answers you just might discover your prospects more willing to answer you honestly. You've got nothing to lose by trying!
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John Morton, the head of Immigration and Customs NonEnforcement (ICE), has announced that the ICE Detention and Removal Operations (DRO) teams that are searching for illegal aliens who have absconded after being ordered deported because they were not held in custody before, during and after their hearings, will not have quotas. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/immigration-official-said-agents-will-no-longer-have-quotas-.html
The original quotas had resulted in large numbers of arrests collateral to the targes of the ICE DRO absconder teams. They caused real fear among illegal aliens and incured the wrath of the radical left led by the ACLU and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund. They claimed that arresting illegal aliens was immoral and illegal. Unfortuneately they have been successful with ICE implementing a new non-enforcement strategy. Just as Morton has no law enforcement experience, much less immigration law enforcement, he is imposing his lack of experience on the whole agency who's raison d'etre is immigration law enforcement.
This, of course, is just part of the Obama Regime stealth amnesty program designed to allow as many as possible illegal aliens to remain in the U.S. so as to be here when the real amnesty is proposed in 2010.


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While people waiting in lines for hours to get their hands on the latest iPhone 7s, the son of the richest man in China gave his dog eight iPhone 7s's.
Why? Probably just because he can. The dog who goes by the name of CoCo, was gifted eight brand-new Apple iPhone 7s's.
Wang Sicong is the man responsible for the gifts to CoCo. You see he is the son of Wang Jialin, a real estate mogul reportedly worth $33.7 billion at the time he began to post pictures of his dog Coco with the phones.
According to Cosmo, the reason he said he gave her eight phones was in case she lost one or seven of her first ones! CoCo was reportedly one of the first humans, or pets to secure the iPhone7s! Crazy.
Of course, CoCo has no idea what she has on her hands on, she just kinda just wiggled into them, ignoring all of them including those two cute pink ones. I didn't even know they had pink as an option! Sigh.


text: I had purchased a Moni Moni Splendor Satchel from Shopdollyrockers b/c of a 20% discount code that someone posted here. The bag was a preorder, but it allowed me to use the discount code and the bag ended up costing $357 only. Since it was preorder, it hasn't shipped yet. So today I asked when it will be shipped, and they said great news, it will ship tomorrow. BUT then she said there's a price increase from Moni Moni, and the bag is now $495. And they said in order to help off-set the price difference, they will give me 25% off just one time on this bag. So the total will come out to $371.25. That's not the price I originally bought it at. I even have the email with the customer receipt/purchase confirmation stating that I had purchased it at $357. What do I do? Shouldn't they sell it to me at $357? That's the price I locked it in at. I was searching for this bag, and I found it, bought it and I patiently waited for it to ship, and now they're telling me it will cost me more. Please please advise!!!


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So you've read the guide on how to select the how to select your coffee grinders and are ready to understand more about the various types of coffee grinders. Fantastic! As every coffee enthusiast will appreciate, there are basically three types of coffee grinders you can find in coffee stores. They are the hand-grinder, burr grinder, and blade grinder.
Type 1: Hand-grinder
Do not underestimate this old fashioned way for grinding your coffee beans. This coffee grinder, if bought correctly, not only provides a pleasurable grinding experience but works like burr grinder and is also much cheaper, very quiet and easier to maintain. So for those who are looking for a good quality coffee grinder and yet not willing to burn a hole in your pocket, this hand-grinder is probably your best option. Here's a summary of the need-to-know facts of handheld coffee grinders:
- As per the name, a hand grinder uses hand rotation rather than electricity. There are only a few movable parts to this grinder and is easy to dismantle for washing purposes.
- To grind the coffee beans, all you need to do is pour in the coffee beans and physically turn the hand grip clockwise and within 2 to 3 minutes, you get your consistency of fine ground coffee. It's that simple.
- On top of that, there is hardly any temperature considerations involved during the grinding process. Thus the ground coffee is able to retain its normal aroma and flavor.
- The hand grinder is best used for Espresso and Drip and French Press.
"Do not underestimate this old fashioned way of grinding your coffee beans. Not only does this provide a pleasurable grinding expeirence, it works like a burr grinder but is also much cheaper and easier to maintain."
Type 2: Electric Burr grinder
If you are a serious coffee drinker, you want perfection in every cup of your coffee. Your best option would be electric burr grinder to achieve consistency in your coffee blend. With the selection of grind settings from coarse to extra fine and the amount of coffee you need, the burr grinder provides unparalleled precision and efficiency in coffee grinding.
Burr grinders do not come cheap; for coffee enthusiasts purchasing a burr coffee grinder often represents a significant investment. But considering that most burr grinders in the market are made from the good quality material, they are designed to last a long time. Though the electric burr grinder uses a metal burr, it is designed to generate less heat during the blending process to preserve the quality of the coffee beans.
The burr grinder parts are usually removable for easy cleaning. For the other parts of the coffee grinder, cleaning can be done simply by brushing with a small brush utensil.
"With the selection of grind settings from coarse to extra fine and the amount of coffee you need, the burr grinder provides unparalleled precision in coffee grinding"
Type 3: Blade grinder
The most common type of the 3 coffee grinders is the blade grinder. The reason this type is so prevalent is because a blade grinder is more convenient to use as compared to a hand grinder and more affordable than a burr grinder.
One must be careful when using a blade grinder to grind coffee beans. A blade grinder usually has reduced consistency per grind, so a few short bursts are required for an even grind. At the same time, do not overload the coffee grinder as this makes the grinding process difficult. The difficulty with the blade grinder is the tendency to over-grind coffee beans by mistake – with the result that coffee tastes more bitter and concentrated. However, this can be easily solved through consistent practice and work with the blade grinder. Coffee grinding is a skill which requires practice before one can hope to achieve excellent consistency in the grind. Here are certain facts you may wish to know about the blade grinder before buying one:
- The blade grinder uses a high-speed metal blade which produces high heat – this often destroys the aroma of the coffee during the spinning and chopping off the coffee beans
- The cleaning of a blade grinder is not an easy task; the blades are attached to the grinder and not removable which makes it difficult to clean thoroughly
- The blade grinder only creates a fine grind so it is best for Drip Coffee machines, French Press and Toddy Makers
If you're looking for suggestions on the various coffee grinders that you can get, don't forget to check out our featured coffee grinders right here!
"The difficulty with the blade grinder is the tendency to over-grind coffee beans by mistake – with the result that the coffee tastes more bitter and concentrated."


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Finding Process ID (PID) using a port number in Solaris is not easy as Linux. If you are working on new services setup and would like to allocate some port, you got to check if that port is used by some other service. You can find out which process is using the particular port in Solaris by below tiny shell scripts.
Following scripts will prompt you to enter the port number and it will use pfiles command internally to give you the pid.
pids=$(/usr/bin/ps -ef -o pid=)
if [ $# -eq 0 ];
read ans?"Enter Port Number To Know The pid: "
else ans=$1
for f in $pids do /usr/proc/bin/pfiles $f 2>/dev/null | /usr/xpg4/bin/grep -q "port: $ans" if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then echo $line echo "Port: $ans is used by PID:c" pargs -l $f


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DANA BRUXVOORT is finishing up a 5 month stint volunteering in Pattaya, Thailand, a city known internationally for sex trafficking and tourism. She writes about her inspiring, quirky, and sometimes awkward adventures over at Beautiful Feet.
Region of expertise: Thailand/Southeast Asia. Western Europe. The American Midwest (for real).
Niche: Volunteering. Also Thai…kind of.
Credentials: YWAM | Project LIFE | Pattaya Slum Ministries.
The #1 reason why I travel: Because sometimes the cornfields of Iowa get a little repetitive. And also because I am absolutely fascinated by different cultures and people groups, and think I owe it to this huge world to learn more about it.
Favorite city in the world (so far): Salzburg, because nothing can beat a city that devoted to Mozart.
Most incredible meal ever: Massaman curry in Koh Chang, Thailand. Curry paste ground by hand = magical.
Worst airport faux pas committed: Forgetting to recheck my bags through American customs my first time coming home from traveling abroad. Nothing like lost luggage being your own fault.
One thing I'd never leave home without: Lots of gluten-free snacks.
One song on my travel playlist: "You in the End" by Matt Hires. Because it always reminds me that "…all I am is just a traveler with dirt on my hands…all I have is dust in my pockets and you in the end."
Where you can find more of me: www.danabrux.com


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Yesterday got away from me before it even began. With a list longer than my arm, Matt's arm, and the boys' arms all together, it became very clear it would not all get done.
Lunch, cooked by me, however was not an option. We go through this ebb and flow of eating out and eating in (which I much prefer since I can control what goes into the food). The few days leading up had been a lot of eating out, so I knew it was time to put a meal together for the boys that was better for them and for me, too.
So – Sunday Stir Fry was what we had for lunch! Quick, easy, and healthy.
Sunday Stir Fry
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts – cubed
- 1 1/2 cups spinach
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 T canola or veg oil
- salt and pepper
- red pepper flake (optional)
- soy sauce
- hot sauce (optional)
Stir Fry:
- Season your chicken.
- Heat up your wok or non-stick skillet – empty – until it is hot and ready to go.
- Add oil and quickly add chicken – watch for the splatter and be careful.
- Cook 5 minutes or so until chicken is cooked through.
- Add in carrots, celery, onion, and peas. Add small itty bitty pinch of salt.
- Once cooked down a bit – about 2-3 minutes – add in garlic and spinach to wilt. Remove from heat.
- Put over rice.
- 3 cups brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
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From Malachi 1-4
Who is this Elijah guy? Who comes after him?
This post is part of my bible in a year series.
Passage and Comments
The parting words of Malachi seem a fitting ending for the Old Testament and a precursor for the New.
4 "For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the LORD of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. (Mal 4.1)
Malachi predicts the destruction of God's enemies. The arrogant and all evildoers. The day 'burning like an oven' is coming. Sounds a bit like Hell doesn't it? The Old Testament uses fire a lot to describe the punishment the will experience. Fire that burns and consumes until nothing is left.
2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. 3 And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts. 4 "Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. (Mal 4.2-4)
But for the righteous, those who fear the LORD's name there is hope. The LORD will raise them up over the wicked. Malachi instructs them the remember the law. Not as if they have forgotten it, but rather that they keep it as part of their lives and keep remembering it.
5 "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. 6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction." (Mal 4.5-6)
Story of Israel
Malachi now predicts the second coming of Elijah. Will it actually be him? We know they waited for it. What is the significance of turning the hearts of fathers to children and the hearts of children to fathers? Reconciliation among people and families. If this does not happen there will be judgment.
Story of Jesus
It was not until Jesus came that we find out the identity of the Elijah that Malachi spoke of.
17 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead." 10 And the disciples asked him, "Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?" 11 He answered, "Elijah does come, and he will restore all things. 12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands." 13 Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist. (Mt 17.1-13)
John the Baptist (the second Elijah predicted by Malachi) paved the way for the Christ. Jesus who suffered (v12) and was raised from the dead (v9).
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Concert Review: The times, Dylan style a-changin'
By Kevin Cramsey
Reading Eagle — Monday, July 21, 1986
PHILADELPHIA — After Bob Dylan sang "Like a Rolling Stone" near the end of his 3 ½-hour performance with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Saturday nigh, he was securely in control of the Spectrum's near-capacity crowd.
When, moments later, Dylan started up "In the Garden" (a "born-again" song from his least-popular album, 1979's "Saved,") the excitement was suddenly gone.
This was a familiar scenario throughout the marathon performance, at least when Dylan was on stage. A rousing "Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35" would then give way to a somewhat tired-sounding "I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine." And so forth.
Keeping audiences offbat is certainly a trademark with Dylan, who repeatedly challenged the audience to stick with him on unfamiliar material.
This isn't to imply that good live Dylan is all old songs, and mediocre Dylan is new or obscure material. Some of Dylan's most enthuasiatic singing and playing was on newer songs like "Clean Cut Kid" and "Seeing the Real You At Last." (They were two of the five songs performed from "Empire Burlesque," his 1985 release).
Two of the most lackluster performances of the evening were "The Times They Are A-Changin'," and "It AIn't Me, Babe." The tempo and melody of the latter has been altered so much from the original recording that it hardly even seemed like the same song.
Then, too, there's Dylan's present inclination toward gospel music.
Both music critics and fans like to believe Dylan has taken the religious components out of his music since he ended his Christian phase several years back, but this is not really the case.
He may not be writing overtly religious material anymore, but he's still locked into the gospel-style he began using on "Slow Train Coming," and many of the lyrics still explore religious themes.
A key factor in Dylan's present sound (aside from the Heartbreakers of course) is a trio of black female backing vocalists. They figure prominently on most of his newer material, and the arrangements of older songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Ballad of a Thin Man" have been updated to highlight their talents as well.
Throughout the evening, the difference between old Dylan and new Dylan was very obvious. Much time was spent jumping back and forth between the mid-'60s and the mid-'80s. Material from Dylan's successful mid-'70s period was concpicuously absent. Nothing from "Blood on the Tracks" or "Desire" was performed.
Also excluded was material from Dylan's new studio record, "Knocked Out Loaded."
I guess even at 3 ½ hours, there just isn't enough time for Dylan to fully explore the many musical personae he has tried on over the years. As a result, many favorites ("Mr. Tambourine Man," "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," "Just Like a Woman," "Lay, Lady, Lay," to name a few) were bypassed.
Also, Petty and Company took center stage twice during the evening for two five-song minisets.
Early on, when Dylan exited after a 45-minute set, things did tend to liven up as Petty picked up the pace with two of his old standards, "Breakdown" and "Listen to Her Heart."
During their second solo set, Petty and the Heartbreakers reeled off powerful versions of "Refugee," "Even the Losers," and "The Waiting."
At times, Petty seemed to be going over better than Dylan. But when he returned for his final set about 10:30, it was evident he was indeed the main attraction.
True, Dylan is not the most personable of performers, but he does command attention. He cut an impressive figure in boots, a silver shirt, and black leather pants and vest.
For the final selection of the night, Dylan and Petty teamed up to harmonize on "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."
Near the end of the song, two strings on Dylan's acoustic guitar could be seen dangling freely in the air.
Yes, even Bob Dylan has to put up with the hassle of broken guitar strings on any given night. He is, after all, human.
So even if his performance Saturday night was not always completely satisfying, it was, nonetheless, pure Dylan.


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A MIDHURST home and its occupant was rescued on New Years Day thanks to an earlier check carried out by fire crews.
A microwave fire broke out in the house in Elmleigh shortly after 7.30pm.
But because the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service had carried out a home fire safety check in November, the property was protected by a Careline System with a specialist 'community firelink' smoke alarm.
This meant an operator at a 24 hour monitoring centre was automatically alerted and placed the 999 call to the fire service. One elderly female was given 02 therapy for smoke inhalation at the scene.


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Indian Wells:
Lindsay Davenport continued her march towards a third Pacific Life Open title on Wednesday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Argentine qualifier Gisela Dulko. The number three seed took just over an hour to beat Dulko, who put out seventh seed Nadia Petrova of Russia on Monday. Davenport will face either Colombian Fabiola Zuluaga or Nathalie Dechy of France for a place in the final. Gisela Dulko faced a mountainous task in the last eight of the Pacific Life Open on Wednesday. Still only nineteen, the Argentine qualifier was up against Lindsay Davenport, the number three seed who has been playing some awesome tennis this week. The American broke serve early on and piled on the pressure, forcing another break in the ninth game of the first set to take a firm grip on the match. The two-time winner here and beaten finalist last year didn't have it all her own way, as Dulko tried to compensate for a relative lack of power for swiftness around the court. However, even when she managed to pull Davenport out of position, the American always seemed able to find the appropriate shot. Dulko was broken twice more in the second set, committing the cardinal sin of not making your opponent serve for the match in the process. Davenport secured a 6-3, 6-2 win and will now meet the winner of the quarter final between Colombian Fabiola Zuluaga and Nathalie Dechy of France. (AP)
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Seriously, you young people in Copenhagen and elsewhere are our most valuable resource. You need your wits about you, not dope smoke.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — "Hopenhagen," the city is calling itself, that is, Copenhagen in the throes of an international conference on climate change. Narconon has its European management headquarters here, and Clark Carr, president of the worldwide Narconon drug education and rehabilitation network is here for business different from climate change. But the streets thrum with student drums and Politi (Danish police) vans siren by with flashing blue lights – a youth protest group threatens to make trouble for international vendors, McDonald's and the like. They want to make some kind of point.
And well they should. But what does this have to do with drugs and drug abuse? Everything, thinks Clark, watching this in Copenhagen's freezing streets. He remembers the Vietnam War marches and other protests since. We were a very idealistic then. It was an activist generation, but it derailed itself with drugs – turning on, tuning in, dropping out. Many of our brightest minds dimmed out and their activist thrust went astray because of druggie dumbing down.
Yes, pot, thinks Clark, remembering. You smoke up and then don't really give a damn anymore. Just stay high. Chill out. Get in the groove, going where the drugs take you. Where the drugs take you has been made all too clear since then. There is science galore that drugs don't make you brighter or more creative, but do the opposite. And the dope you smoke today is on top of the stuff staying behind in your body. Narconon has a highly evolved body detoxification program devoted to cleansing toxic residues out.
So, if you want to change the world, all power to you. It surely needs changing. It needs saving. But keep your wits about you. Don't blow your opportunity blowing your mind. Think about it. What is more important – solving the complex issues of a disintegrating world ecology? Or getting stoned and dulling your nervous system into a happy stupor?
We need sharp solutions, thought up by crystal clear minds. Not impulsive reactions stimulated by drugs and bodies trying to withdraw from drugs. Think about it.
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Marble Honing
A wet-sanding process used on Marble, Limestone, and Onyx
What is Marble honing (also called diamond honing)? Marble honing is a sanding process to remove a thin layer of the stone. The thin layer may be equivalent to the thickness of a fingernail. All natural stone is mined from the earth and put through a diamond honing process to create a type of hone or polish look. Over time, the stone will wear down much like wood floors. We repeat this same process with the diamonds to restore your floors.
What are the advantages of Travertine honing or Marble honing? Marble honing will remove light scratches and wear, stains, and smells impregnated into the surface of the stone. Marble floors will become discolored over time which will hide the natural colors and movement within the stone. Additionally, light scratches or wear can cause a floor to look dull and dirty. However, these scratches and wear cannot be removed without diamond honing (sanding) past the scratches. Note that deep scratches can be removed with a diamond grinding process.
Will the Marble honing create dust? No, the Marble honing (sanding) process is done with water to eliminate dust.
Do all companies use the same method for honing marble? No, most companies do not invest in diamond pads because they are very exspensive. The use of these diamond abrasive honing pads is what sets us apart from our competition.
What are the advatages to using diamond abrasive pads? Diamond abraisive pads cut the travertine floors flat and perfectly. At the stone quarry, they use these same diamond abraisives to create the finish and look of marble. With the process of using these pads to restore travertine to new, we can ensure that your marble will look as good or better then new and will last as long as a new installed floor.
What if my floor has sever lippage (uneven marble tiles)? Unfortunately, we can not run diamond abrasive pads accross a floor that has too much lippage (uneven tiles). Since diamonds pads need to cut flat and smooth to get the best look, we will need to remove the lippage first or consider other options.
I had a company do my marble floors and they did not look as good as those in your pictures, Why? What was the difference? (I get this question alot) As more companies begin offering Marble cleaning services, the quality of the finished product has dropped in recent years. The main reason is the introduction of diamond impregnated pads, and polishing powders. Although diamond impregnated pads and polishing powders are not bad by themselves, many companies rely on them alone to restore floors. These pads and polishes use resins to pop shines and make a floor look good for a few months. Since we use diamond abraisive pads designed for travertine, your floors will actually wear like a new floor.
What is the difference of Diamond-impregnated Maintenance pads and the original diamond pads? Diamond-impregnated maintenance pads buff the surface of your floors. The original diamond pads remove a thin layer of the stone. We use diamond restoration pads to ensure your floors look the best they can possibly look when we are finished.


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1st Return of the Jews to Judah & the Rebuilding of the Temple Ezra 1-6
Ezra 3:1-6:22 The Construction of the Temple
Ezra 3:1-6-The Sacrifices are Begun
A direct journey from Babylon to Judah was 530 miles…but to travel from one to the other was about 900 miles. It would have taken about 4 months to make the trip (cf. 7:8-9). Seven months after arriving in Jerusalem, they set up the altar on its foundations and celebrated the Feast of Trumpets (cf. Numbers 29:1-6)...but the Temple had not been restored. From the moment of the arrival of the Jews from Babylon…the people who had been transplanted to Judah years before by Babylon began to make life difficult for them. They had been settled there for years…and the presence of this new group of Jews appeared to be a threat to their control over the land and people.
Ezra 3:7-13-The Foundation of the Temple is Laid (June, 535 B.C.)
When the foundation of the Temple was completed they held a celebration...but many of the older men wept because it did not compare with the grandeur and glory of Solomon's Temple. The same reaction occurred 15 years later when construction was renewed.
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Ezra 4:1-16-The Opposition Rises
Local people tried to get the Jews to let them join in on the rebuilding of the Temple, but they were refused because there were not of Jewish heritage and faith. In response, they stirred up trouble among the local community of non-Jews against them and they wrote to the king and told him that the people would rebel against him if they completed their work. This took place in 534 B.C.
4:1-2 the enemies. Descendants from the inter-marriages of Israelites and foreigners who were transplanted to Samaria by Esarhaddon, King of Assyria, in 669 in fulfillment of the prophecy of Isa. 7:8, uttered in 734 (2 Kings 17:24). This procedure by the Assyrians effectively stifled nationalistic spirit and created a syncretistic religion. Zerubabbel and Joshua refused the offer to help.
The Ryrie Study Bible, footnote on Ezra 4:1-2, p. 698
Ezra 4:6-Xerxes I is the king of Persia. This is the only mention of him in Ezra.
Ezra 4:7-Artaxerxes has now become the king of Persia.
Ezra 4:17-5:17-The Construction is Stopped
Ezra 4:21-24-King Artaxerxes sent a letter demanding that work be stopped until he could further investigate the matter...534 B.C. Work was stopped until 520 B.C. Artaxerxes could be the same person as "Tobiah" mentioned in Nehemiah 2:19. Aramaic was the common commercial language of the time. Ezra 4:8-6:18 was originally written in Aramaic.
Ezra 5:1-2-The prophets Haggai and Zechariah (see 6:14) spoke to the people and encouraged them to continue with the rebuilding of the Temple...520 B.C.
Ezra 5:3-17-Tattenai, the Persian governor of the region hears that building of the Temple has resumed and investigates. The Jews tell him about the decree of Cyrus...so, he writes to King Dairus and asks what he is to do.
Prayer: Lord, there always have been adversaries to Your work. Please help me to trust in You when they appear. I pray that You will give me such a clear vision of what it is that You are doing that no matter what happens I will continue to trust in You.


text: I agree with George that this car could be a good possibility, but perhaps has been in the hands of incompetent wrenches (and a naive owner). Was all this work done at an Audi dealer? Three ECUs is outrageous. The "all kinds of warning" means just _what_ I wonder: the check engine light comes on? That is always accompanied by a trouble code. As to the brakes--what kind of brakes does the car have--the original, internal rotors ("UFO" type) or the G60 retrofit kit? And what exactly does the owner mean by "replaced" Is that just pads? If so, it is not unreasonable to go through 2 replacement sets of pads in 90K miles--depending on the kind of driving. If he means that the UFO rotors have been replaced multiple times because of warping, you might disregard this inasmuch as it indeed is _very_ common complaint in the '91 200q and it has various rather straightforward "fixes" ( resurfacing rotors, install G60 kit, BIRA kit, etc). Not necessarily a reason to reject a clean car with low miles and a good price. Do the brakes stop the car smoothly when applied at moderate to high speeds (e.g. 50 mph)? The ECU question is the more problematic of the two issues. Does it seem OK now and is there no "check engine" light showing--except briefly when starting the engine? The motor should run smoothly and the dash LCD gauge should show at least 1.6-1.7 bar boost during a 2000 to 3000 rpm acceleration run (with wide-open throttle in 4th gear). Of course low boost is also common because of rather simple issues (like torn hoses, loose clamps or a couple of $50 parts); it needn't be a turn-off if the car is priced "right". Phil At 1:19 AM -0400 9/18/00, Tracy Knoop wrote: > I've been looking to buy a 1991 200. Found a relatively low mileage >(89,000) 200 with two problem that I did not think existed to any great >degree for 1991. Number 1 problem was/is this car has replaced 3 ECUs >since the car was new. Apparently, all kinds of warnings just light up >for no reason and according to the mechanics that worked on this >car--'just can't figure the problem'--so replace. Second >problem--according to owner has had brakes 'replaced' 3 times since new. >3 times??? Sounds a bit much to me---Anyway, is this car cursed? Would >it be prudent to stay away from this car and move on to others (with may >be more miles) or consider for purchase and may be find someone who can >figure these problems----(As an Alfa Romeo nut---some Alfa members always >said some cars just out from the factory 'wrong') Could this be a >'wrong' 200?? Tracy M. Knoop Novak >422 Greenway Avenue >Bozeman, Montana 59718-1824 Phil Rose Rochester, NY '91 200q mailto:pjrose at frontiernet.net


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Model S in serious winter
Model S in serious winter
At -30°C you will want to make sure you always have somewhere to plug it in when you park it for any longer period of time.
Other than that I'd be surprised if it gave you any problems. My Roadster worked just fine through last winter which got down to a sustained -20°C or so in periods, and the Model S is a further development of the same technology so presumably should be as good or better.
I was deliberately vague about the "longer" time because I don't remember what the Model S manual says about it. :p
It does say to plug in the car if it's colder than x degrees and you're going to leave it for more than y time. I will now unhelpfully wait for someone else to fill in the gaps …
If I remember correctly, the definition of "longer" is 24 hours, in -30C or below temperatures.
All EVs lose driving range in winter conditions. The battery maintenance will matter more if you have firmware 5.0 or lower. The vampire drain of pre-5.0 would not be "good" for cold winter conditions if not plugged in.
I'm familiar with my Chevy Volt (in Europe, the Opel Ampera) and in summer, we get up to 50 miles of electric range and in winter, some people using the cabin heater only find 25-30 miles is their range. Chevy says "EPA 38 miles of range" - and I suspect that takes winter conditions into account. Expect to lose 10-20% or more. Interestingly, Chevy Volts/Opel Amperas don't lose range when not plugged in long-term. They do experience some cold-soak and loss of range that way. The on-board engine helps warm the batteries and offer benefit against range-anxiety and might be a solution to winter driving issues.
Generally, EVs are not "great" for winter driving. Oh - the rear wheel drive aspect of model is also a consideration. It's heavier and thus should offer a bit better traction but you will want snow-tires if you do get a lot of snow/ice. How are people doing in the winter with other rear-wheel drives - like BMW, Mercedes, etc.?
Check this Norwegian video to see how the MS behaves in cold weather:
WARNING: The video is great fun and makes you want a Model S even more! 8-)
All EU deliveries have 5.0 firmware. According to @Dripp, her MS with 5.0 software lost about 1 mile overnight.
That is an impressive improvement from 4.5!!!
Has got to be the best video demo of the Model S !!
If I had seen this while I was making my decision it would have sealed it then. And I won't be in cold weather.
@chrisdl - This video should be edited, translated, and used as a standard demo for all TM showrooms.
Yes, that's been around for a couple of months, at least. I expect a few new ones to pop up, now that Norway is getting its first cars. Of course, even Norway will have to wait a few weeks for its first snow & ice! ;)
The only difference between a properly maintained ICE and an S in the kind of weather you describe is that a sensible ICE owner would plug in to an engine warmer vs. plugging in the whole model S.
Which leads me to wonder, for the Alaska purchasers where public/private engine warmers are commonly found in front of businesses and other institutions, what the voltage is on those warmers and if they could be adapted to charge a model S instead of warm an engine...or if there's enough juice flowing through them to even make such an adaptation worthwhile.
I have to admit I've never plugged in my Evo X. It doesn't even have a way to warm the engine like this. However it has always started at -30C :) The required condition is that the battery for ignition is good, real good. I guess the Model S battery is also real good so probably don't need to worry.
Disclaimer: was previously known as toruonu on this board, but now that I actually made the reservation I guess the fact that I used my official e-mail created a new My Tesla account ...
Here's another link from some winter driving school in Canada
I think you can go into Profile and reset your user name.
-30c is -22f, from the warranty doc: In addition, damage resulting from the following activities are not covered under this Battery Limited Warranty:
• Exposing the vehicle to ambient temperatures above 140°F (60°C) or below -22°F (-30°C) for more than 24 hours at time
So I am not planning this car to be my every day car in the winter because in Minnesota we have icy conditions often. As long as it's garaged and plugged in it should it be fine?
It's only sitting unplugged in -22°F for more than a day that is a problem. Even a standard 120V plug-in is enough.
Brian H: well that's what I'd assume as well, but the warranty leaflet does not say that, it just says that exposure to -22F or below for over 24h voids battery warranty. I've sent an e-mail to my Tesla contact clarifying this as on the phone she said the car has no problem with handling below -30C. I guess -30C and below is rare enough that I can control that I get it plugged in on those days, but I cannot guarantee that there won't be -35C for 1-2 days, weather control's still beyond my reach :)


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My son is seven but often seems more like a teenager these days. Just a few days after returning from our Spring Break trip to Yosemite, something trigged a long complaint about our plans being all about me. "Remember, Mommy, how we had to go to San Francisco? And why?! All because of you." Which is odd because he loves San Francisco, but clearly by complaining about our travels that I always plan, he was trying to make the point that he should be in charge of family decisions. Then he added Yosemite, and, in disbelief, I said, "Really?" And he actually backtracked…"No, Mommy, no, no…Yosemite was pretty awesome."
Yeah, it was.
Yosemite National Park is one of Northern California's treasures, but despite living here since 2002, I've been there only once…and that was 11 years ago. Knowing that we wanted to visit in spring when the waterfalls are running, we decided on a 3-night stay there to ensure the 3.5-hour drive from home would be worth it.
In actuality, three nights gave us only two full days-the first day was spent driving and then relaxing at the hotel with a quick wilderness walk, and the last day was a bit of a waste due to morning crowds at Mariposa Grove (it's hard for us to get time off during the semester, so we ended up going over Spring Break, and boy, it was crowded!).
Here are some highlights from our time there. Coming soon: kid-friendly hikes in Yosemite and other lessons from our family trip (with two kids and two dogs!).
Where to stay?
Accommodations in Yosemite are more complicated than I had realized–most places are very expensive or too far outside the park and camping usually requires reservations months in advance. We stayed at Tenaya Lodge, a beautiful family-friendly (and dog friendly!) property with all kinds of bonuses like family movie night, holiday-themed scavenger hunts (my son loved the Easter one!), pet sitting, and a luxurious spa with where guests can relax in the sauna and steam room and get a massage. The hotel is located just a few minutes from Yosemite's South Gate, which is very close to Mariposa Grove but about an hour from the park's other main attractions.
Glacier Point
Glacier Point Road is normally not open this early in the season–it closes every winter due to snow–but we happened to arrive the day after it had opened. This year's drought means there was no snow to keep cars away. How fortunate for us because this might have been the highlight of our stay. Some people claim the view from Glacier Point is the most spectacular view they've ever seen.
This day, though, was not without its problems, one of which was that I forgot my memory card in my computer. That meant that I had to borrow my husband's phone every time I wanted to take a picture, and having only an iPhone to photograph this place–what a shame!
But what started to spiral into a day of family spats and crankiness (coming from me) quickly turned into a memorable travel day. The expansive view that overwhelms at first and then keeps it coming with detail after detail was the center of that entire day. After a few hours there, we still were not ready to leave. We put the dogs in the car and set off for one last hike, and it was simply perfection.
Glacier Point sits more than 3000 feet above the valley floor, providing expansive views of Half Dome, several waterfalls, Yosemite's high country, and Yosemite Valley below. We spent hours there, first eagerly taking in the view from a variety of angles, then walking to Glacier Point for the view down to the valley, walking the paved trails, and finally hiking the trail that goes in the opposite direction, away from Glacier Point. We were alone on that last trail, a welcome respite from the crowds that we'd encountered at every step, with afternoon clouds descending so that we felt like we were walking towards them.
Not a bad view from the hiking trail. Not bad at all.
And while my kids don't talk about views or express their appreciation for what they see, their exhilaration was evidenced in their mood. Jumping from one rock to another, touching everything in sight, asking for their photo to be taken while perched on top of this rock and that rock–these are the things that happen when kids are in nature. Here they are playing among the remains of a dead tree with the distant rumbling of Nevada Fall below.
By late afternoon, the wind was picking up and we were cold, but we were the only ones on this trail. Turning back didn't seem like an option.
Yosemite Valley
Our day in Yosemite Valley began with the 25-mile drive of twists and turns from our hotel, just south of the park's South Gate. Our first stop was the Tunnel View. Just after driving through the Wawona Tunnel, Yosemite Valley suddenly comes into view. There's a parking lot, not exactly how one would like to experience nature, but steps away from the car is this:
Being the planner (and foodie) that I am, I carefully researched the food options in Yosemite Valley and decided that lunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel was the best choice. Even if it would be overpriced and perhaps a bit slow for my sons' tastes, at least we'd enjoy a beautiful setting while indulging in a delicious meal that would sustain us for the rest of what I knew would be a long day. So we spent a good deal of time finding just the right parking spot where the dogs could stay in the car without sun, then spent far too long walking around Yosemite Village before hoofing it to the Ahwahnee to make our reservation time.
The Ahwahnee Hotel is a national historic landmark and luxurious hotel, but our experience at the Ahwahnee Dining Room was so bad that it was a bit surreal. I hope the restaurant was just having an off day, but the words that come to mind are slow, awkward, overpriced, and disorganized.
The 34-foot ceilings and windows that seem to frame the nature that surrounds the hotel do make for a special atmosphere, but…I couldn't wait to leave and found myself apologizing to my family members for making them suffer through such an awkward dining experience.
With a bulk of the day gone after a very long lunch, we opted for kid-friendly time on the boulders outside the Ahwahnee, the hike to Lower Yosemite Fall, and the walk to Bridalveil Fall.
The sun was beginning to descend behind the face of El Capitan as my sons seemed to get truly comfortable with the power of Yosemite's nature. There was no complaining, just a sense of exploration and curiosity about what would be around every turn.
Our last stop was the easy walk to the delicate, misty Bridalveil Fall.
And as we drove out of the valley, we caught a few last views from the car, including El Capitan as we drove right by:
As we left, I felt frustrated by the downsides of those days–the expense, the wasted time, the hikes we wanted to take but couldn't–but so grateful for our family's experience in one of our nation's most special places. With my kids climbing rocks, spotting waterfalls, and generally slowing down to experience it all detail by detail, I'm assured that their love of nature will continue to grow, and perhaps a deep-seated respect of our beautiful planet will grow with it.
P.S. You can learn more about Yosemite here, here and here.
Disclosure: I received a discounted rate and complimentary massage at Tenaya Lodge. Image courtesy of Tenaya Lodge.


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My laundry room fell apart while I was pregnant and even more so when others were taking care of my family during my recovery.
I finally had a rush of energy and tackled that ugly, cluttered space.
I just reorganized what I had and as always I use only what I have instead of buying more.
Looks good enough for me!
Looks like I need more detergent and oxy-clean according to those empty Tupperware containers.
After….the extra food cabinet.
Right cabinet before….
After, all the "chemicals" and our sunblock basket is ready! Come on summer.
Boring, not impressive but clean and worth documenting for inspiration next time disaster calls.


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