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If you think you've got what it takes to stand out in a tough PVP battle, try out the coliseum to gain the victory of glory and various rewards.
What is the Coliseum?
The Coliseum offers its visitors a chance to duel fair and square with other players on their battle tactics in PVP battles, without the interference of Hero levels, ranks and weapons.
Winning battles in the coliseum will demand:
1) a good understanding of the character's skills
2) an understanding of tactics (i.e. character selection, placement, initiative levels, decisions on when to use or not to use skills, etc.)
Because coliseum participators will be required to use the heroes provided in the coliseum, all battles will be free of any pre-existing limits of heroes, hero levels, ranks, and weapons, making it a perfect stage for pure talent/skill-based battles.
Coliseum Navigation
1. Tap on the [Coliseum] icon from the scrolling menu to the right.
2. The Coliseum waiting screen will appear.
Here, you'll be able to start looking for another player to fight against, or check your Coliseum info. It will look something like this:
(1) League/Rank Point Display:
You'll be able to check your league and rank points, as well as what you'll need to do to advance your league.
(2) Rank Match:
Participate in a rank match to collect rank points and advance your league.
(3) Make Formation:
Set the formation you'll be using in your coliseum battles here.
You'll read more about this in the "How to Battle in the Coliseum" section in this post.
(4) Hall of Fame:
You can check the rank of your league and the royal league's rank, and the royal league draft.
If you're a rookie - meaning you're not associated with any leagues yet, you won't be able to check your rank because you're not drafted in any leagues.
Clicking on the Hall of Fame will allow you access to the following screens:
1. Your League info, and what you'll need to do to go to a higher league:
On the lower side of the screen, you'll be able to access 3 buttons (left to right)
- Collect: Tap on the [Collect] button to collect rewards for your battle
- Battle Records: Tap on the [Battle Records] button to see your most recent battle records.
- OK: Tap on the [OK] button to exit the Hall of Fame and back to the Coliseum waiting screen.
3. And the Royal League Draft info:
(5) Practice Match:
You'll be able to do a practice fight against an A.I. Your leagues or ranks won't change when participating in a practice fight, so feel free to start here!
(6) Coliseum Details:
You'll be able to see the weekly rewards for each league, and read up some basic FAQ on the Coliseum here.
The left side of the Coliseum details shows the weekly Rewards, which are:
Royal League Weekly Rewards
1st: Heart Fragment x 10,000
2th-10th: Heart Fragment x 5,000
11st & up: Heart Fragment x 4,000
Diamond League Weekly Rewards
All Ranks: Heart Fragment x 2,000
Platinum League Weekly Rewards
All Ranks: Heart Fragment x 1,000
Gold League Weekly Rewards
All Ranks: Heart Fragment x 600
Silver League Weekly Rewards
All Ranks: Heart Fragment x 300
The right side of the Coliseum details shows a FAQ section for the Coliseum, which are:
What is the Coliseum?
A contest of pure strategy, unaffected by competitors' Heroes, levels, ranks or gear.
How do leagues work?
At 6 am on Thursdays, participants get their rewards, then the top 20% players move to a higher league while the bottom 20% move down.
Are there any other rewards?
Besides weekly rewards, you can also get Fighting Spirit Coins for winning ranked matches.
How can I use Fighting Spirits Coins?
Fighting Spirit Coins can be exchanged for Fighting Spirit Gold Bar Chest (Lv. 2) through Camillan in Nottingham. You can get 30 coins
A contest of pure strategy, unaffected by competitors' Heroes, levels, ranks or gear.
What's Royal League?
Royal League features the top 40 players in Diamond and other leagues.
(7) Mock Match:
In mock matches, you'll be able to fight against other players as in rank matches, but unlike rank matches, mock matches will result in no changes on the player's ranks.
Mock matches are unavailable at the moment and still undergoing some works.
How to Battle in the Coliseum
Rank Battles
1. Make a formation
Tap the [Make formation] menu and create a starting formation for your Heroes.
Select up to 3 Heroes for your basic formation, and you'll be able to add up to 3 more Heroes during your turn as the battle progresses.
2. Tap the [Rank Match] button to find a Coliseum opponent.
- After tapping the button, the message [searching...] will appear on the left side of the screen.
- When the matching completes, the coliseum battle will start.
- Tap on the [X] button to the right of the search bar to cancel the matching.
3. After a matching completes, the coliseum battle will start.
In addition to your initially placed Heroes, you can place up to 3 additional Heroes in a coliseum battle.
Additional Heroes are chosen at random, and you'll be able to select 1 Hero from out of the 4 random choices.
You'll also be able to choose not to place a Hero by tapping the [Cancel] button.
Keep in mind that each turn is timed by the timer shown in the upper center of the screen - when the timer runs out, the player will not be able to make any moves, and the turn will automatically go over to the opponent's.
4. Battle Results
The player who first succeeds in removing all his opponent's Heroes will win.
Players who have lost the battle will lose points, while winners will earn [Fighting Spirit Coins].
Up to 30 fighting spirit coins can be earned a day, and up to 200 fighting spirit coins can be stored. Visit Marchande to trade the Fighting Spirit Coin for Hero Tickets.
Practice Matches
If you want to brush up your skills before a Rank match or just think some practice might come in handy, participate in practice matches to get a hang of dueling.
1. Tap on the [Practice Match] button from the Coliseum waiting screen.
There are 3 levels in Practice Matches - Easy, Normal and Hard.
2. Select an opponent from the Practice Match screen, and tap [Start Battle] to start your practice match.
You'll be able to earn [Heart Fragments] for every initial completion of a practice match.


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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Interview with Molly on Red Clay Rambler today!
Ben Carter of Red Clay Rambler interviewed me amidst the hustle and bustle of NCECA back in March. It was a really great conversation and I am so excited to be able to share it with you! Ben asked me about my work and much more, leading to a conversation with me that you have not heard anywhere else!
About Ben Carter:
With a MFA in ceramics from the University of Florida, Ben Carter has got to be one of the most well-traveled studio potters I have ever met. Ben recently relocated from Shanghai China to Santa Cruz CA where he is working on building his studio.
I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to Ben's podcast over the last year or two. His conversations are current and exciting. Ben is truly digging deep into the issues of being a studio potter and ceramist. I encourage you to add him to your playlists!
Here is the link to listen to the podcast interview: http://www.carterpottery.blogspot.com/2009/05/welcome-to-tales-of-red-clay-rambler.html
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Fruity Faces – Armour for Fruit
by Al
It get's to dinner time and you open your lunch box in anticipation to see that your sandwich and chocolate bar are covered in squished fruit, not good. Last year we reported on the banana guard which prevented yellow mush, now it's the turn of fruity faces which protect all different kinds of fruit from lunch box stress.
Fruity Faces come in 4 different characters, Fenne, Menge, Sesey and Tunda (the least friendly looking of the bunch). To use simply insert fruit, inflate the case and that's it no more squishy goo on the rest of your lunch.
Further info over at the fruity faces site.


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Climate News: Warming in US Will Boost Western Wildfires; Harm Eastern Soil Fertility
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas Most-Warming in Nation
New analysis by Science Daily summarizes some new research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences:
Forest lands, which contain about 104 billion tons of carbon reserves, have been one of the biggest unknowns in climate change predictions. Northeastern woodlands that were once farm fields are currently one of Earth's beneficial carbon sinks, holding nearly 26 billion tons. But climate scientists worry that trees and soils could become sources of greenhouse gas emissions rather than repositories."Our results suggest that large stores of carbon that built up over the last century as forests recovered will erode with rising temperatures," said Susan Trumbore of the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry and UCI, who led the research team, which also included Margaret Torn, head of the Climate & Carbon Sciences Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
China's Emissions Much Larger Than Acknowledged
The gap between China's actual emissions and what's reported is as much as the annual emissions of all of Japan. From Nature Climate Change, via ThinkProgress:
China's emission discrepancy in 2010 is equivalent to about 5% of the global total (in 2008) and higher than the CO2 emissions of the world's fourth largest emitter—Japan, or the combined emissions of all African countries. The emission gap is mainly due to the inconsistencies of coal consumption between national and provincial statistics. For example, emissions caused by coal consumption contribute 71% of the emission discrepancy in 2010, whereas emissions from petroleum, natural gas and other fuels (including coke oven gas, other gas, other coking products, LPG, refinery gas and other petroleum products) account for 12%, 2% and 14%, respectively. The data situation is better when accounting cement processing emissions, which show a much smaller difference between provincial and national statistics.
Humans Are Main Cause of Global Oceans' Warming
In case you had any doubts, this research ought to put them to rest:
"By using a "multi-model ensemble," we were better able to characterize decadal-scale natural climate variability, which is a critical aspect of the detection and attribution of a human-caused climate change signal. What we are trying to do is determine if the observed warming pattern can be explained by natural variability alone," Gleckler said. "Although we performed a series of tests to account for the impact of various uncertainties, we found no evidence that simultaneous warming of the upper layers of all seven seas can be explained by natural climate variability alone. Humans have played a dominant role." (Science Daily)
Warming Will Whip Up Western US Wildfires - Decrease in Tropics
Via Reuters:
Almost all of North America and most of Europe will see an increase in wildfires by the year 2100, the scientists wrote in the journal Ecosphere, a publication of the Ecological Society of America. [...] Using satellite-based fire records and 16 different climate-change models, an international team of researchers found that while wildfires will increase in many temperate zones due to rising temperatures, fire risk may actually decrease around the equator, especially in tropical rainforests, because of increased rainfall.
Climate News: Warming in US Will Boost Western Wildfires; Harm Eastern Soil Fertility
Plus, China's underreported emissions bigger than all of Africa's; and Southwest states warming most of all in US.


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Hey everyone,
Yep its true, not only am I 3 weeks into my second trimester but I am offically 4 months now! So I am super happy! I have been tired alot lately and going to bed around 9 and then not sleeping well thru the night. I feel bad because I havent been able to spend alot of time with nick, it seems like once he or I get home from work, its eat and then sleep. I am working 2 days a week and every other sat and its really nice to have something out of the house to keep my mind off another day of indigestion and growing pains. Other then that things have been pretty normal around here, the puppies are getting big! They are running around and playing and barking. Needless to say they are a handful! Next week on tuesday I have my next OB appt and next wednesday I have a CF appt and then work thur, friday, and saturday so its going to be a really long and busy week. Well thats pretty much the latest from us here :)
How far along: 16 weeks
Best moment this week: Being able to talk to our little BOY and know that its our son that is growing in me.
Movement: Tiny flutters is what Im feeling but no real kicks yet
Milestones: 4 months along now
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Week 16 - Offically 4 months pregnant :)
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text: The music application that comes with my droid razr is ok but it seems to have a lot of problems with mixing up files and grouping songs under the wrong artist. Things like that. So, I decided to try out some other apps instead. I tried winamp first and was having a lot of trouble with the phone locking up. This happened especially when trying to view albums. I'm assuming it was having trouble populating all the album art or something. I uninstalled winamp and decided to install the trial version of poweramp. While it seems to be working a little better I've had it lock the phone up as well to where I have to do a restart. Any ideas why this is happening and any solutions?


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Today, the Dolly Madison Commemorative Silver Dollar coin joins the Bill of Rights Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin to tell the story of 220 years ago.
In early September 1793, Thomas Jefferson wrote from his Philadelphia location:
"An infectious and deadly fever has broken out in this place. The deaths under it, during the week before last, were about forty, the last week fifty, and this week I fear they will be two hundred, so rapidly is it increasing.
"Everyone is leaving the city who can. Colonel Hamilton has been ill, but on the road to recovery. The President, according to an arrangement made some time ago, left for Mt. Vernon yesterday. The Secretary of War is starting out on a visit to Boston. I shall go in a few days to Virginia. When we shall meet again may depend on the course of the malady, and on that may depend the date of my next letter."
Just prior to this, Dolly Payne Todd and her two young children, one only three weeks old, left Philadelphia to escape the epidemic. Her husband, however, returned to the infected city and the deathbeds of his parents who succumbed to the yellow fever.
John Todd returned to his pretty young wife outside the city. Unfortunately, he caught the infection and brought the germs with him. He died soon after their reunion, as did their young baby.
Dolly caught the fever, too, but survived after a long recuperation.
When she became stronger, Dolly moved back to Philadelphia to help her widowed mother with her boarding house.
As a young and attractive twenty-two year old, Dolly collected many admirers when she walked along the streets of Philadelphia.
After observing how the gentlemen would position themselves to watch her pass, one of her friends jokingly told her, "Really Dolly, thou must hide thy face, there are so many staring at thee."
It was on one of her walks that an older gentleman of 43 saw Dolly and finagled an introduction to her.
Now, some thought she should be in mourning. However, as a young Quaker, she did not wear mourning clothes. Moreover, Dolly had the healthy attitude that she could not change what had happened and could not benefit from dwelling on the past.
Mr. Madison, the older gentleman, asked Aaron Burr, who boarded at Dolly's mother's house, to perform the introduction.
At their first meeting, Dolly captured the heart of Mr. Madison, whom with his bookish ways, many thought would always be a bachelor.
As was wont in those days, people quickly spread the word about the meetings between Mr. Madison and Dolly.
Soon, the First Lady requested that Dolly visit her.
Mrs. Washington asked, "Dolly, is it true that you are engaged to James Madison?"
Unnerved, Dolly stammered her reply, "No, I think not."
Mrs. Washington advised, "If it is so, do not be ashamed to confess it: rather be proud; he will make thee a good husband, and all the better for being so much older. We both approve of it; the esteem and friendship existing between Mr. Madison and my husband is very great, and we would wish thee to be happy."
Soon, the rumors became fact.
On September 15, 1794, James Madison, Jr. married Dolly Payne Todd at Harewood, the home of her younger sister Lucy.
History notes, "A most delightful picture is given of this country wedding; friends and neighbors from far and near driving over.
After being showered with rice after the ceremony, the newlyweds left Harewood to travel to their home at Montpelier.
Belated congratulations to the Madisons as shown with her on the Dolly Madison Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin and him on the Bill of Rights Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin.


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No longer is what Greg Wyshynski doing with these articles in any way constructive or informative. Really, this article seemed to be damage control for the one he wrote the other day basically saying how great it would be if Seattle had an NHL team, and then posted a video with Gary Bettman saying nothing about Seattle. It was some hard-hitting journalism, I tells ya!
Enough is enough, though, and Wysh is not the only one doing it. Look, no one wants to move a team (the Coyotes) to Seattle right now. No one (viable owners) wants to move a team to Kansas City right now, although the people that own the local arena (AEG) probably wouldn't mind. Some people want to move a team to Quebec City, but they are not as forceful as True North and the city is dragging its feet on an NHL-caliber arena. No one but maybe some guy Gary Bettman goes fishing with wants to move a team to Las Vegas right now. It is what it is. If anything, owners are selling teams. The Blues, Stars, etc. to more or less operate in the same cities. It's cheaper than moving. The Devils and Coyotes fit into a category of NHL money hemorrhagers, but it is hard to see an established organization like New Jersey to just pick up and leave town to go to a market with more questions than answers.
The argument against KC and QC are "well they had a team and now it's someone else's turn." Obviously, those arguments are ineffective and pointless, causing more arguments than actually giving evidence towards solving one. So what? Minnesota had their chance with the North Stars, right? Winnipeg had their chance already? Didn't Atlanta already get a chance? What about Northern California? Just by saying someone had their chance already does not make a city or area's hockey community any smaller or weaker. Plus, that ignores the whole business-side of things. If someone sees a good investment (i.e. no lease payments for an arena) with minimal risk, the deal can get done. This also deflects from the reasons why Seattle has never housed an NHL team. It's not like there is a pecking order, and Seattle drew the short straw in 1917 and are just now getting a crack at housing an NHL franchise.
What certainly doesn't help is our very own The Pitch's myopic view on things. Wysh links to Jonathan Bender's article in The Pitch, calling KC "emo" due to the advent of the Seattle issue. Although Bender's article does raise a good question (when is the Sprint Center too old to attract suitors?) it plays to the whole notion that Seattle is just lying in waiting for Bettman and the NHL to say "ohhh, I'm so sorry Glendale, but time is up. You lose. It looks like your team will be moving to Seattle. But we have some lovely parting gifts..." I use the term myopic to describe this article, but perhaps that is not fair. It's not fair, because all Mr. Bender is doing is giving a very broad local reaction to an article from NBC Sports talking about how Seattle is such a great fit for the NHL. The NBC Sports article is, like the multiple articles on Puck Daddy, PURE SPECULATION. Observe:
"As we wrote back in December, there are lots of things Seattle's got going for it:This is what passes for acceptable writing nowadays, folks. And The Pitch's blog LINKS TO THIS! So, now, nationally recognized writers (Greg Wyshynski) look at this reaction in KC, believe KC is bitter, and it fuels their argument that has no basis in fact and has taken on a life of its own. The NBC Sports article even links to a story from the Winnipeg Free Press calling Seattle the "lead horse" when it comes to relocation cities, without giving any other reasons. It just is, I guess. It's just as baseless as any other article on the same topic. It's like a bunch of media outlets got together to write the same story, then linked to each other's stories to generate buzz for something no one has talked about in the history of ever!
-- Large metro population
-- Plenty of rich people (editors note: BWHAHAHAHAHAA who writes this?!?!)
-- High-profile companies like Amazon.com, Starbucks and Microsoft
-- Close enough to draw from Portland and Vancouver
-- "Let's do something indoors" weather during the winter"
But, let's compose ourselves for a moment. How about a few questions for the pro-NHL to Seattle crowd. Who will own this team? Do the citizens even want the NHL? Are city officials even willing to ponder an NHL team? Will an arena deal even get traction? How will they pay for a new arena? Is "Let's do something indoors" weather like "Rainy day" weather, or more on par with "Let's not go out to eat tonight, I had to work all day and am kind of tired" weather? Why is Seattle housing many of the nation's rich people? Aren't Seattleites too laid back to care about hockey? And maybe the biggest question, will Gary Bettman let the Coyotes out of Glendale?
This is an injustice to actual Journalism, with a capital J. This is a story for the sake of a story. No city has ever been the "leader in the clubhouse" for the Coyotes; that is not a real thing that has ever existed. Words of advice to our hockey loving friends in Seattle: Don't get your hopes up.
This makes me lightheaded.
(P.S.: Wysh runs a great blog, but I just do not agree with this particular topic. Read it for the other good work, though. And Seattleites, I do not intend to be mean with my words of advice, but the citizens of Kansas City have seen this before firsthand.)


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Day One
Monday, 27 February 2012
So, here I am. Blogging for the first time. I suppose i'm partly doing this for cathartic reasons. To release some of my thoughts and to show the truth about anorexia. I'm finally in recovery, but it's sure not been an easy road. The full story will follow, but for now, an update. I've just finished dinner. Egg white omelette, new potatoes and veg. It's impossible to even try to begin to explain how I feel everytime i'm faced with a plate of food. Each mouthful is going against every single instinct I have. My brain is screaming at me to run, to toss the food across the room, anything to avoid it. I can't though. It is against myself I must fight, and fight hard as I am strong. Today at my dietician appointment, I had lost weight. Mum was so disappointed and I felt dreadful. I hate upsetting her. Tomorrow is a new day and I WILL do better.
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This afternoon we met grandpa to watch the 2011 Red Oak Homecoming parade - Go Tigers! In order to get good seats we needed to be there early. To pass the time Clark and Grant enjoyed listening to grandpa read them the library books we had checked out earlier in the day!
Even Addie wore the school colors - yes, we are tigers (orange and black). Good thing I could find all of the kids' Halloween apparel!
This was the first year the FFA had entered a float in a long time. The FFA kids were really excited. Alan helped with float building a couple evenings earlier in the week. The boys even went with last night.
Unfortunately the FFA float was not allowed entry into the parade after a couple teachers complained that the float's message was inappropriate. OK - Alan and I are pretty hard core when it comes to what we consider acceptable both in general taste and in keeping a positive view of agriculture. I guess I'll just show you the pictures and let you decide.
We thought it was fun (no - not actual manure, just soil; and no - the PTO shaft was not hooked up, so no actual spreading of anything) as did all the parents and alumni and the administration. However, the administration didn't want bad press - which I suppose we can't blame them there. The funny thing is the kids got the idea after looking through some old 1980's scrapbooks where the chapter had done the same thing. Funny how times have changed!
The FFA kids still went through the parade. They carried their new Red Oak FFA banner, a bunch of them rode in the back of a truck with their FFA t-shirts followed by the John Deere tractor (without the attachment). We'll chalk this up as a learning experience and move on - although my suggestion for next year is "PLOW them Under" - imagine the possibilities!
Our preschool activity today (other than story time at the library) consisted of sorting parade candy. First sorted by general type, than color or more specific type. Finally, Clark worked on some division as he counted them out and figured out how to equally split the candy pieces between himself and Grant. We were in such a good spot on the parade that we won't need to go trick or treating :)
Wishing you all a happy last day of September and HELLO October!


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The Opera Stand is unique. It was first produced in 1976 and is still the only music stand in the world to feature an integral light.
A classic stand designed in contemporary style, with a combination of slender metal stem and natural wood tray.
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The Opera Conductor's Stand shares similar characteristics of The Opera Stand and has a tray large enough for the biggest opera score. This stand also features an integral light.
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The Stage3 Conductor's Rostrum measures 1m square, and can be offered at any height.
The Twin head Trio places two small lamp heads above the score, with a space between them to allow the musician a completely unobstructed view of the conductor.
The best lamp on any music stand anywhere! The Trio gives more light, of better quality and with greater control than any other music stand light on the planet. The Trio is the face of a complete music stand lighting system which provides every conceivable option for control and power delivery.
The Duo Clip-on Light is a professional quality, mains driven lamp that can be found in many venues throughout the world. It is bright enough for any situation and yet the superb cut off ensures that the light falls on the music score and nowhere else.
The Star Light is a low cost alternative to RATstands professional range of lights. The low weight and compact size make this an ideal travelling companion for the musician on the move.
The Duo Opera Light is a professional quality, mains driven lamp that can be found in many venues throughout the world. It is bright enough for any situation and yet the superb cut off ensures that the light falls on the music score and nowhere else.
The Z3 is a tablet stand unlike any other. It's got height, it's got swivel, it's got tilt – so you can use it at any angle and it can be folded up in just three simple steps.
The following warranty is provided by RATstands Ltd to the original purchaser, and is valid while the original purchaser owns the Product. This Warranty runs from the date of purchase and warrants that the RATstands Product is free from defects in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
The warranty period is 5 years for purely mechanical products, and 2 years for products which use electricity.
The warranty does not apply to damage caused by shipping, misuse, normal wear and tear, or alterations made to the product without RATstands' specific consent. It does not apply to components which are considered to be wear items, including rubber feet, power cords, incandescent bulbs and batteries.
To make a warranty claim, you should contact RATstands and describe the nature of the problem. Proof of original purchase by you will be required.
RATstands will determine at its sole discretion whether to replace or repair the product or its parts. This is the only remedy offered under the terms of this warranty.
If the product is to be returned for repair, you must deliver it to RATstands carriage paid; RATstands will pay the return carriage. If parts are to be replaced, RATstands will deliver them to you carriage paid; it will be your responsibility to fit them in accordance with the fitting instructions provided.
If RATstands determines that the product should be returned to RATstands for repair, then it will issue a return authorisation. No products should be returned to RATstands without such authorisation.
RATstands makes no other warranty, express or implied, except as specifically set out in this document and to the extent required by law. RATstands shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, special, indirect, or punitive damages, or for lost profits arising out of the alleged defect or failure of RATstands' products. RATstands' liability shall in all circumstances be limited to the maximum amount that was paid for the product by the original purchaser.
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The taxable person for VAT purposes is the entrepreneur. Any person exploiting immovable property is deemed to be an entrepreneur. Immovable property transactions are in principle subject to the standard rate of 21%. The reduced rate is 6%. For immovable property transactions, the reduced rate is only relevant in the hotel sector. The taxable amount is in principle the consideration.
From a VAT perspective, a distinction is made between the supply of immovable property and letting and leasing of immovable property. The following is amongst others considered as a supply of immovable property:
Letting and leasing is not defined in the Dutch VAT Act. According to Civil Law, letting and leasing means that:
Letting and leasing includes every other. The following is amongst others considered as the letting and leasing of immovable property:
The main rule is that the supply of immovable property is exempt from VAT. No distinction is made between the supply of a building (including the land on which a building stands) and the supply of land. VAT is, however, chargeable on the supply of immovable property in the following two situations:
To opt to tax a supply of immovable property is only possible if the recipient is entitled to at least 90% deduction of input VAT incurred during the period elapsing between the time of the supply and the end of the calendar year (accounting year) following the year in which the supply took place. For travel agencies, real estate agents (brokers) and employers' organizations the percentage of 90 is reduced to 70.
If the exemption is waived the recipient is liable to pay the VAT due to the Netherlands tax authorities under the self assessment method. A deduction of (almost) the same amount is possible. Hence, no or a VAT liability up to a maximum of 10% (or 30%) remains.
If afterwards it appears that the recipient did not comply with the 90%-criterion during aforementioned period, the taxable supply is reverted into an exempt supply. If so, the recipient is liable to VAT due by the supplier as a result of an adjustment of input VAT, if any.
The supplier may also be held liable, unless he acted in good faith.
To avoid distortion of competition, a self supply occurs when an entrepreneur puts into use manufactured or produced goods (i.e. immovable property), resulting in "newly constructed" immovable property, in his own business where the entrepreneur is not wholly entitled to deduct input VAT incurred when he would purchase the immovable property from a third party. This self supply rule also applies in case of immovable property constructed from goods (including land) entrusted by the principal. Under current legislation no distinction is made between the self supply of buildings and land.
Letting and (operational) leasing of immovable property is exempt from VAT. A number of exceptions on this main rule exist. The following transactions are subject to VAT:
A. by virtue of law:
B. by virtue of option:
An election to tax letting and leasing (income) is possible for all immovable property (including rights in rem which are treated as a supply of services) unless it concerns the letting and leasing of dwellings. The election must be signed by both the lessor (landlord) and the lessee (tenant). The election may have retroactive effect for a maximum of three months.
Since March 31, 1995, 18.00 hours, the possibility to tax the letting and leasing is only possible if the lessee is entitled to at least 90% deduction of input VAT. The percentage of 90 is for specific tenants reduced to 70 (see above).
A transitional measure exists to minimize the disadvantages for lettings and leases existing on March 31, 1995, 18.00 hours whereby the tenant/lessee is not entitled to a deduction of input VAT for at least 90%. Consequently, these leases can be continued subject to VAT during the remaining adjustment period even if the lessee does not comply with the 90%-criterion.
Input VAT incurred on the acquisition and exploitation of immovable property is recoverable if and insofar the property is used for taxable activities. If an immovable property is used for both taxable and exempt activities, VAT can be recovered on the basis of the ratio between taxable and exempt turnover, unless the actual use of the immovable property differs for more than 10% of this ratio. The adjustment period for immovable property is the period elapsing between the moment of the taxable supply and nine calendar years following the year of the supply.
In current legislation, no distinction is made between the supply of buildings and the supply of land. This means that the supply of "newly" constructed land is subject to VAT by virtue of law.
There is no specific definition of building land. However, the Supreme Court has decided that building land means improved land. Land is improved if -with a view to building- one of the following conditions has been fulfilled:
The supply of land which has not been built on other than building land might also be subject to VAT by virtue of law if it is "newly constructed" (e.g. agricultural land that has been ploughed to land to be used for the floriculture).
However, the Supreme Court ruled that the supply of land other than building land, as referred to in Article 13B (g) Sixth Council Directive, should always be exempt from VAT (unless the taxable person (entrepreneur) and the recipient waived their right to the exemption), even if it concerns "newly constructed" land. Consequently, the supplier of land, other than building land, has the right to choose for application of the national legislation (21% VAT is due; no transfer tax) or the Sixth Council Directive (no VAT and consequently 6% real estate transfer tax is due).
Law proposals are pending to change the national provisions as such that national legislation is in accordance with the Sixth Council Directive. Thus, the supply of building land is taxable and the supply of land other than building land is than exempt from VAT. To avoid difficulties whether or not land is improved, a definition of the word "building land" will be included in the national legislation.
Building land shall mean land which has not been built on whereby -with a view to building- one of the following conditions have been fulfilled.


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About Me - Olivia C. Dunlap
Olivia here. I'm currently a student in English and Computer Science with a game design emphasis at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
I've played games with a passion since I could walk, and that passion has stuck with me adamantly enough to lead me to pursue a career in games. I'm from a rural area with a modest game design crowd, but I currently have several projects in development at any given time. I greatly enjoy both tabletop and video games, and am particularly interested in the possibilities of narrative interactivity unique to digital games.
I am working my way towards a well-rounded knowledge base of some of the major aspects of the game design process. I currently write, design, and program along with my other half, Tanner Marshall, for Bearicade Games. I am also a part-time host, providing a game designer's perspective for The Boomburst podcast, an active participant in the Little Rock Game Designer's Roundup, and member of UA Little Rock's William G. Cooper Jr. Honors Program in English.
My current projects are Beast of Balka (an abstract, 2-player board game) , a game in Unity about a dog shelter, and a hypertext interactive narrative about a girl who is coming to terms with her rural roots.
My recent inspirations include (but are by no means limited to) the Final Fantasy series, ACE Team, Telltale Games, Emily Short, and Brian Froud.
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Prima Princessa - The Nutcracker Review
The Prima Princessa DVD series features three different ballet shows and was created by two mums in the US who were inspired by their dance loving young daughters.
Best friends Stephanie Troeller and Mary Kate Mellow are the moms behind Prima Princessa.
Best friends Stephanie Troeller and Mary Kate Mellow are the moms behind Prima Princessa.
"We were inspired by our dance loving daughters to create a ballet DVD series just for kids and came up with the idea during a play date for our girls," explains Mary Kate.
"Taking a young child to the ballet can be not only expensive, but it is difficult for toddlers to sit still for a 3-hour performance. Our shows are designed to expose 3-6 year old children to classical ballet through a fun interactive, animated, and educational experience, where they are encouraged to get up and dance along," says Stephanie.
"Prima Princessa Nutcracker" is the first to be released in the UK and all in time for Christmas 2012.
My six year Granddaughter reviewed a copy of the DVD and from the moment I pressed play on the DVD player, she was totally glued to it. Almost immediately out come the ballet moves.
The DVD is a 60-minute Christmas show for children ages 3-6. It features the world famous Birmingham Royal Ballet performing excerpts from "The Nutcracker". The cartoon fairy Prima Princessa takes a group of real pre-school boys and girls on a magical Christmas journey to see a live performance of "The Nutcracker" ballet.
The ballet is narrated so that children can really understand the plot, and then between acts, they return home and learn ballet steps from students at SAB the official academy of the New York City Ballet. After the show, the fun continues with bonus features of Holiday Freeze Dancing, Holiday Party with Gingerbread House Decorating, and fun Christmas Crafts!
Bottom line - What did we think?
We loved this DVD. My Granddaughter was completely entertained throughout the whole 60 minutes. Excellent value for money at only £5.99. I really cant recommend it enough.
Available to buy from Amazon
*We were sent a copy of this DVD free of charge for the purpose of this review. We did not receive any financial reward and as a family we give an honest and unbiased opinion.
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DeviceLock 5.7
DeviceLock 5.7, the latest version of SmartLine's endpoint security solution, gives IT staff a complete record of port and device activity, by user and filename or URL, in the standard Windows Event log. Administrators can set permissions for a wide range of devices including CD- and DVD-Roms, USB and FireWire ports, and WiFi (802.11) and Bluetooth adapters. Version 5.7 integrates into Windows Active Directory and includes a snap-in for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC); it also includes DeviceLock Enterprise Manager.


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Oct 20th 2015
TWiT Bits 1877
Open Source Hardware: FLOSS Weekly 359
Tim Ansell, a.k.a. mithro, explains the concept of open source hardware
Tim Ansell founded the TimVideos.us and HDMI2USB.tv projects and has been funding the majority of development. He was the lead designer on the Opsis board and partnered with Numato Lab to take it to production.
For the full episode visit twit.tv/floss/359
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For sure, you haven't missed the Louis Vuitton new foundation created by Franck Gerhy.
And, here is a tribute to it at Champs Elysées Louis Vuitton flagship. Before you go to this amazing place, take a look at the windows....They remember the spirit of this architecture. The products look very tiny close to this art, aren't they?
Louis Vuitton - Paris Champs Elysées - October 2014


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Customizing your ShowerUncategorizedPublished February 28, 2015 at 11:41 pm No Comments
Above is a customized shower remodel Jonathan designed and installed a year ago. It was carefully measured (as all of our remodels are) to fit the space. One piece bath and shower units can be found in many retail outlets. They are a popular 'quick fix' alternative that 'do-it-yourself-ers' often buy for their bathroom remodel.
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However, occasionally I will drink something while immersed in a book. But only VERY occasionally. When I do so, it will depend on the season. During the winter (if you can call our South Florida weather in December "winter".....) I do enjoy curling up with a book and a cup of hot chocolate, ESPECIALLY if I'm reading a Christmas-themed romance novel. Of course, I only do this when the temps fall into the 60s or, better yet, 50s. That's about as cold as it gets down here during the day! Lol. Sometimes we're lucky enough to get into the 40s, but only at night. Since I'm a TOTAL night owl, I LOVE to do my reading late at night. (And I mean LATE, folks! I frequently go to bed around 4:00 AM. And I get up around noon. YAAAAAAAY!!!!! ) So reading and sipping hot chocolate on a "cold" winter night is just PERFECT for me!
And there's eggnog, of course. That's a GREAT alternate to hot chocolate. (But only if it's spiked, and only during the Christmas season.)This an EXTREMELY rare thing for me to do, though, as eggnog is VERY fattening! Lol.
Another alternate to hot chocolate (especially when it's not THAT cold) is hot tea. I will drink mostly herb tea, but sometimes I drink either black tea (such as English Breakfast Tea), sweetened with honey and a little bit of Half and Half, or green tea, with the same treatment. Of course, at night I prefer herb tea, because black tea will make it too hard for me to get to sleep.
In the summer (which we actually have pretty much year-round, BOO-HOO!!) I will go with something cold, naturally. I NEVER drink iced tea, though. I just don't like tea except when it's hot.
Sometimes, especially when I want to feel like a sophisticated bon vivant, for example, I will indulge in a glass of Merlot, which is my favorite wine. But this is very rare, really. And I like it cold, too. When I get into "a wine mood", I LOVE to drink wine while reading late at night. It's just so....bohemian. It also makes me feel like I'm in Paris. Lol.
Do I ever eat anything while either reading or blogging? Well, sometimes I will eat peanuts (Cocktail Peanuts, by Planters, ONLY) in the middle of blogging. But I don't actually eat them with one hand, while pecking away with the other. No, instead, I stop whatever I'm doing on the blog, and take a little break to eat the peanuts. I just don't want to get the oily residue on the keys.
I NEVER eat any food while reading. AT ALL. I just don't want any crumbs or little pieces of peanut skin, or pieces of any type of food, falling onto my open book. Plus, any food that has a bit of oil in it (like the Planters peanuts) will get on my hands, and then God forbid I turn pages with those oily hands!! No. Absolutely NOT. When I do get hungry in the middle of reading, I will close the book (with a bookmark in it, of course, as I DO NOT fold pages over; that's a bookish SIN, for goodness' sake), get up, go into the kitchen, and get myself a little snack.
Again, I tend to avoid snacking while reading for the reasons stated above. I don't like having to break my concentration if a book REALLY has me on a roll. (Pun intended.) I can't say I'm truly enjoying a book if I interrupt myself with food (drinks, though, are less disruptive than food). So snacking and books? Not my thing, actually. My brain just doesn't like that, lol.
Writing all of the above is making me VERY nostalgic for some 50-degree temps, with a Christmas romance novel and my cup of hot chocolate..... Sigh.....


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The AFC East is apparently in an all-out rebellion against the Patriots.
The Jets were responsible for alerting officials about the Patriots' field goal tendencies on Sunday, leading to the controversial penalty that ultimately helped the Jets secure an overtime win. It appears the Dolphins also had a hand in getting that penalty assessed, according to NFL Network's Albert Breer.
The Dolphins noticed the Baltimore Ravens trying a similar pushing maneuver on a field goal during their showdown in Week 5. Ravens defensive lineman Chris Canty stunted down and pushed teammate Arthur Jones — just like Chris Jones was flagged for doing for the Patriots — on the Dolphins' game-tying 57-yard field goal attempt. Kicker Caleb Sturgis missed the try, giving Miami the loss and afterward, Miami officials sent video of the play to the league and asked that the penalty be emphasized going forward.
The NFL acknowledged that the penalty should have been called on the play and explained that game officials would focus more on the play going forward. Although, the penalty went uncalled when the Patriots did the same thing against the Saints in Week 6 and both the Patriots and Jets did it on field-goal attempts before the overtime last week.
Check out a photo of Canty pushing his teammate during the Dolphins' kick below.
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They set fire to mattresses to protest against
asylum seekersinvaders being settled in their communities.
The anti-immigration organisation Casa Pound, named after the American poet Ezra Pound, was also involved in this.
This is from Casale San Nicola. It shows the protesters, just ordinary people who lived in the area, mostly women, being dragged away by the police then a bus full of invaders being brought in. Apparently the invaders sneered at the locals and gave them the finger when they saw the protests. This is an isolated town without any police service of its own. Only 250 families live there. So the invaders can now prey on them with impunity.


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The College's quarterly newsletter, College Connection, focuses on policy, regulatory matters and quality practice.
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The College is currently recruiting conversation participants for the pilot phase of the Peer Advisory Conversation.
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The CVO Jurisprudence Examination requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge of the legislation that governs the profession in Ontario.
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Review some of the frequently asked questions that are addressed by the College in responding to questions from veterinarians and the public.
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The College's jurisprudence exam requires applicants to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply relevant Ontario legislation and regulations, as well as College standards and guidelines.
Registration Requirements
Please ensure that your application is submitted with the appropriate applicable supporting documents listed below.
The College is not required to retain original or certified copies of transcripts, diplomas, degrees and/or certificates submitted by applicants. Documents submitted by applicants may be returned to you upon written request.
Successful completion of the National Board Examinations and the CVO Local Knowledge Examination is NOT REQUIRED for an Educational Licence.
Confirmation of enrolment in a postgraduate veterinary education program at the Ontario Veterinary College:
The College must receive a letter from the Chair of the Department (or the Chair's delegate) which states:
that you are participating in a postgraduate veterinary education program
the dates of the program
how you will be engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine as required by your program
the name of your supervisor (who must be a full time employee of the University of Guelph holding a General or Academic Licence)
Completed and signed application form:
An application and supporting documentation are valid for ONE year once submitted. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Registrar retains the right to seek resubmission of any outdated materials. There are no additional charges if an applicant is asked to resubmit part of an application.
New Applicant – complete and submit your online licensure application
If you currently hold a licence or have been licensed in the past, complete and submit your paper licensure application
Proof of Identity:
A copy of one of the following Government-issued valid photo identification
Evidence of Changing Name: Members of the College must practice veterinary medicine in the same name that listed on his/her basic degree in veterinary medicine -- unless appropriate supporting documentation is submitted.
If your current name is different from the name on your basic degree is veterinary medicine, you must provide either a copy of your marriage certificate or legal change of name document or the original or certified true copy of your legal change of name document.
Proof of Canadian Citizenship and/or eligibility to work/study in Canada as per the Immigration Act:
The applicant is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or has received the appropriate authorization to engage in the practise of veterinary medicine in Canada.
copy of a Canadian passport, birth certificate, citizenship card (both sides) or proof of permanent residency status
If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a copy of the authorization issued by Immigration Canada which permits you to practise veterinary medicine in Canada.
The applicant has a basic degree from an accredited veterinary school or an acceptable unaccredited veterinary school.
original degree or a certified true copy of degree or official transcripts indicating the degree was awarded
A certified translation of the degree must be provided, if it is not in English or French.
English/French Language Proficiency:
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in either English or French to be eligible for licensure with the College. If the applicant's primary and secondary education was conducted in English or French, or if the undergraduate veterinary education was conducted in English or French, the applicant is considered to have fulfilled the College's language proficiency requirement.
If the applicant's primary and secondary education and undergraduate veterinary education was conducted in a language other than English or French, , the applicant must successfully complete an English or French Language test acceptable to the College.
The language proficiency requirement can be satisfied by submitting evidence of proficiency to the College in one of two ways:
objective evidence of proficiency is demonstrated by satisfactory test results taken within the last two years in each area of language competence; OR, if test results have expired,
other evidence that he/she is able to communicate in English or French at a level of proficiency that is sufficient for the practise of veterinary medicine
For further information, please review the Registration Committee's language proficiency policy.
Note: The CVMA NEB and AVMA ECFVG require candidates to successfully complete an English or French Language Proficiency Test to register for the National Board Exams. As the National Board Exams may take 3-5 years to complete, the College requires applicants to submit results of an English or French Language Proficiency Test that has been taken within two years as proof of proficiency.
Record of Ethical and Competent Practice
An applicant must provide evidence that there has been no finding of, and that there is no current proceeding involving an allegation of, professional misconduct, gross neglect or impairment. The College must be satisfied that the applicant's past conduct will not put the public at risk.
A letter of standing sent directly to the College from all regulatory body/bodies where the applicant has been licensed/registered
The letter of standing must include the dates the licence was held, what type of licence was issued, whether or not the licence is active, if it is not active – the reason why the licence is inactive and whether or not any investigation or disciplinary action has been taken against the licence holder.
If you are outside of Canada, it is advised that you have the letter of standing completed and sent by the appropriate governing authority to the College before immigrating to Canada.
Participation in a residency or internship is considered to be engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine and requires a letter of standing. Where licensure in that jurisdiction was not required (i.e. limited permit), a letter of standing should be provided from the Dean of the university where the program was completed.
For assistance understanding how a record of ethical and competent practice is determined, review the Applicant Character Assessment Policy Statement.
Good Character and Good Conduct (no record of offence):
An applicant must provide a declaration affirming that there has been no finding of guilt of, and that there is no charge pending involving an allegation of, an offence relevant to the applicant's suitability to practise veterinary medicine.
The College will review declared criminal and other offences for any relevance to the practise of veterinary medicine.
For assistance understanding how good character is determined, review the Applicant Character Assessment Policy Statement.
Appropriate Licence Fees:
The application fee is payable when you submit your application. The CVO Local Knowledge Exam fee is payable when you take the exam. The licence fee is payable on notification by College that your application has been approved. View the licence fees.


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Episode 703 – Make It Fit!
Fit is the most important quality in making wearable handknits. This episode of Knitting Daily TV explores ways to improve fit by taking good measurements. Eunny also has unique ways to ensure garments still fit even after some big knitting mistakes.
Watch a preview of Knitting Daily TV Episode 703:
First on episode 703, Eunny offers tips for fixing knitting when you've made a piece either too long or too short. These easy methods can be the difference between your handknit being worn and put in a drawer. Download more tips and techniques from designers of Knitting Daily TV with your free eBook of 40 Tips & Techniques for Knitters of All Levels, available at KnittingDailyTV.com.
Sponsored by Interweave.
On episode 703's How To segment, favorite guest stars Laura Bryant and Barry Klein are back for another season. They join Shay to share their expert advice on taking basic body measurements and figuring out ease before you even pick up your yarn and needles. You can download their free fit chart, from their book The New Knitter's Template, a must-have guidebook that is back by popular demand. This book allows you to customize designs for fit, style, and even add in some of your own creative details.
Sponsored by Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.
Editor of Interweave Crochet magazine Marcy Smith is back with crochet expert Kristin Omdahl for another installment of the Chain Reaction Afghan Project Crochet-Along. On this segment they dive into the afghan's motif squares and explore ways to make the circular motifs into square shapes for the afghan. Download the entire Chain Reaction Afghan Project with your free eBook, and crochet along with Marcy and Kristin.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Last on episode 703, Eunny is back with advice on fixing your knitting to ensure fit. When all else fails: cut and sew! For more tips like this, download your free eBook of 40 Tips & Techniques for Knitters of All Levels, from designers seen on Knitting Daily TV.
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ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. The show guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs using the latest products in yarn and fiber. Download free patterns, meet trendsetting knit and crochet designers, and improve or learn new skills and techniques.
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Ka, The Night's Gambit
Ka, The Night�s Gambit
The most compulsively listenable hip-hop album of the year. It is, in critic parlance, a �grower,� though. Which is understandable when the most-often used descriptors of The Night�s Gambit are: hazy, hypnotic, monotone, psychedelic, headphone rap, patient. With few hooks or hard drum thwacks, this isn�t an album many will take to; it�s definitely not one to bump in your car. But it is one, if given time, you�ll want to keep on repeat while you go about your day. Or night. Or, simply, always. Never hitting stop, because you can�t, you won�t.
Rivers, Trails & Ales Festival
Marietta, Ohio
I love my hometown. Had job prospects been brighter, I might never have left. This festival, held Aug. 8-11, is a pretty great, low-key showcase for why. Named one of National Geographic�s 100 best adventure towns, Marietta has dozens of miles of road and dirt trails, two mighty rivers, a brewery and a pretty great beer bar/music hall. If you�re an adventurous sort and are looking for a brief escape from Columbus, I highly recommend the trip. I�ll be leading up the 3-mile trail run.
Lynda Barry
I can�t draw for s---. But Lynda Barry � and I mean this will all due respect � makes me not really care. See, she can�t really draw either, but that hasn�t stopped her from becoming a well-respected writer and artist. The hardest part about reading her books, which are sort-of how-tos for drawing and journaling, is sticking with them when wells of inspiration spring up and you want to pick up a journal, a napkin, an envelope � any blank piece of paper, really � and just doodle.
Iced coffee
I like my coffee black, but for some reason it had never occurred to me that I�d like my black coffee over ice. That all changed when I tried One Line�s cold-drip coffee during a brief break from ComFest. Now, I�m hooked. I�ve since made cold-brewed coffee at home and bought it at several area coffee shops. They�re all pretty delicious, but it�s the smoothness at Short North�s One Line that snagged me. Now I can�t not order one if I�m anywhere near the Short North.
Aimless early morning bike rides
I�ve been waking up earlier and earlier on the weekends for several years now. The product of growing old, I suppose. My wife isn�t there yet, so when I�m restless I hope on my bike and take whichever road seems appealing at the time. It�s a great way to learn the lay of the city, but I love the unexpected discoveries I stumble upon best. This weekend, for instance, I saw an albino squirrel in Harrison West and sat on a bench in Goodale Park dedicated to Norma J. McPeak, the martini queen of the Short North.


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Archives: December 2012
Twas The Week After Christmas - 2012 Edition
Season's Greetings and Merry Christmas! In the spirit of the holiday, I am rerunning my original parody on "Twas the Night Before Christmas". This sql soliliquy is called "Twas the Week After Christmas", and you can click on the highlighted link for the original publication, but below is… Read more
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This Saturday, major event that will shake the halls of power gets under way for an all-day non-stop super event. Bringing real change to Washington, hundreds of professionals will be converging on the Capital for a day to influence the future careers of so many brethren. No, this…Read more
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New premium online vehicle reservation service in the New York Tri-State area provides consumers with a flexible vehicle usage model at the premium level.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, September 21, 2012 – New York Tri-State residents and visitors looking for a great way to get away for a weekend can now do so in a new BMW 328i as BMW Financial Services today kicks off Fall Weekend Specials (four days for the price of three) through its unique BMW on Demand USA™ service.
Starting today, the Fall Weekend Special invites consumers to experience the 328i for a flexible four-day weekend with unlimited mileage. Consumers will have the choice of experiencing the 328i from Thursday morning through Monday morning or from Friday morning through Tuesday morning.
BMW on Demand USA, a division of BMW Financial Services North America LLC, offers consumers a chance to experience the exhilaration of the all new, fully loaded 328i luxury sports sedan which is powered by BMW's state-of-the-art four-cylinder Twin Power Turbo engine. Each reservation includes mileage allowances, insurance coverage and an E-ZPass® transmitter. Customers will be responsible for refueling.
This recently launched user-friendly reservation website (www.bmwondemandusa.com) provides consumers in the NY metropolitan region with flexible vehicle usage options and a one-of-a-kind way to experience the recently introduced BMW 328i, for an afternoon, evening, day or – now an extra-long – weekend.
"BMW on Demand USA provides consumers with a unique opportunity to experience the brand or spend a longer time behind the wheel than in the typical test drive," explained Shaun Bugbee, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BMW Group Financial Services.
"BMW on Demand USA goes beyond any existing luxury rental service in this market," explained Bugbee. "BMW on Demand USA is positioned between car sharing and a rental program with the BMW center actively involved in providing the ultimate customer experience.
"The new online vehicle reservation service has been well received by participating BMW centers and consumers alike, allowing for more opportunities to turn customers into fans by providing a unique premium and exhilarating experience behind the wheel of the Ultimate Driving machine on their terms. One of BMW on Demand USA's first customers said, "Great experience overall, I would recommend this service. Even my wife became a fan as a passenger."
About BMW Group Financial Services
BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW products. Since then, the Group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit.
BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The Group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $34 billion in serviced assets and 1,000,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America.
BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio Regional Service Center which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand's dealer and customer networks by offering various financing and leasing options. Alphera Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to dealers who are not part of the BMW and MINI networks.
BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America. up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer, is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.


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Putting poorly conceived photographs out in public will not give your work a good reputation. This article is filled with useful advice that can help you to develop your own style for photographing a variety of subjects.
An important factor in photography composition, is framing. In order to eliminate any objects which distract from the subject matter, you should zoom in on a main focal point. This prevents clutter in your pictures, and multiple unwanted, unsightly focal points.
Good photographs are those that are kept simple. You can take a stunning picture even if you do not adjust the color or motion settings.
Make sure you pack your photography equipment with care when going on a trip. Bring all lenses that you think you will possibly use, plus a few extra batteries and cleaning tools. Don't take more than you need, and think about what you can carry for your trip.
As you advance in your photography skills and find that it is becoming a serious endeavor for you, you will probably want to invest in a dSLR camera. SLR is short for "single lens camera." This type of camera allows you to see exactly what the camera sees as you take your shot. Digital SLRs, or DSLRs, also allow you to see the finished photo immediately so that you can determine whether the photograph was successful. Get a full-frame DSLR for a better image sensor, and more details.
Snap some shots of your travel souvenirs. Photograph the souvenir on the shelf in the store, or get a shot of it with the sales clerk. This helps you create an interesting photo essay around the souvenirs you selected that can increase your enjoyment of the photos once you return home.
Pre-focus your camera and move the lens slightly in one direction so that the subject you are shooting is slightly off center. Centering is generally expected and not that interesting in a photo. Try off-centering your shots to make your subject appear more interesting to the viewer.
As you take photographs, also take notes. While sorting through your photos afterwards, there may be so many shots that you find yourself having trouble remembering exact details or emotions during that moment. To remedy this, take a small notebook and write down every pictures with a description.
Are you looking to take images of objects that are wet or have a rained-upon look? You can make this effect yourself by taking a spray bottle and "misting" some rain on your subject prior to photographing.
Try your best in making your models relaxed, especially if you don't know them. Many people feel self-conscious or uncomfortable being put in front of a camera. Have a nice chat and make them feel comfortable with you, and then ask if it's okay to photograph them. Be clear that the purpose of your photographs is artistic and not invasive.
When photographing families, couples, or groups of people, consider giving them some tips on what to wear ahead of time. It's not necessary for them to wear colors that match exactly, but it will look much better in the final picture if they are wearing complementary hues. Recommend warm colors or neutral shades, as they go well with natural surroundings. If the client has a preference for bright colors try to encourage them to wear some pieces of black clothing to act as a balance in the color scheme and avoid non-complementary colors.
Experiment with perspectives, scale, and expressions in your photographs. Simple objects take on whole new looks when photographed in a non-typical setting, or when placed in a silly or unusual situation. Experiment with your compositions to bring a unique perspective to an ordinary object.
Use manual white balance when taking your pictures. This has quite an impact on the picture's mood, and it allows you to control what your picture will look like. While you'll have to adjust to this new setting, you'll no doubt be pleased with the end results.
As a learning exercise, set restrictions that force you to find creative solutions. Focus on specific concepts to narrow the scope of your photography. One thing you can try is to take 100 pictures of something that's in a room or from the same view point. These limitations can force you to think outside the box and create more unusual photos.
Don't miss a shot because you're trying to correct your settings. Do not use preset settings or your camera will use default adjustments. Know your camera well and use the settings that allow you to have the most control over your shots while still allowing you to adjust them in an easy and timely manner.
You should ensure your photographs have three vital things when you're having to deal with any type of landscape subject. These are the background, mid range ground, and foreground. These things are not just fundamentals of basic photography. They are also fundamentals for other kinds of art.
Take a picture of a silhouette. Of course the classic silhouette uses the sunset as a backdrop; however, there are other ways to get the same effect. One way to have a silhouette appear is by choosing a background that is much brighter than your subject. Using an "off" camera flash behind your subject or using a bright window behind them can create your perfect silhouette. Remember that a glaring outline may be distracting or unflattering.
When you are shooting a photo, do so quickly. Perfect moments evaporate with the breeze, so you must be ready to act without hesitation. The moment can be gone when smiles get weary, children and pets get restless, or the scene changes. Adjust your settings as quickly as possible, and do your best to snap your picture while the scene still looks natural.
There are times when the lighting cannot give you the right look for an outdoor picture. In some cases, finding an area with better lighting is impossible. What can you do if you can't resolve lighting problems in the location you're photographing? One option which you can do is to get a program, such as Photoshop, where you can use the gradient filter tool to take out any contrasting light.
Keep an eye out for any kinds of patterns, whether natural or artificial, when shooting your subject matter. Patterns, particularly when they repeat, make for interesting focal points in your photos. You can use the patterns to your advantage by creating different angles and backgrounds with your subject.
If you don't, you will end up with silly and awkward photos of the tops of their little heads. Get down to their eye level by squatting if you have to. It's a tiny fix, but it can make a huge difference.
Using the highest quality settings your camera allows gives you much better image quality if you plan to enlarge your photos. It also gives you more freedom to artistically crop the shot to focus on certain details. Only use these lower quality settings on your camera if you are sure that these images will only be viewed on a screen.
To liven up your shots a bit, try taking pictures with the camera tilted at an angle. Turning your camera vertically can make a good, striking shot. Zooming in is necessary for shots where you want to see specific details of a subject, and zooming out is necessary to capture a subject's entire body.
You can make your pictures more interesting by having focus points in the foreground if you are taking a photo of a landscape. You might include a rock, leaf or branch in the frame to give the photo depth. The viewers get a feel for the general scene and for the focal subject.
Digital Zoom
If you're shooting fast moving subjects, select camera settings that will clearly show your subject instead of leaving it blurry. Start by increasing the ISO. The final shots will come out clearer, with little or no blur.
Optical zoom is what you should focus with instead of the digital zoom option. With digital zoom, many cameras allow you to zoom in to the point where the quality of the image is seriously compromised. The photograph will then appear either too blurry or too grainy. When a camera is in digital mode, it interpolates pixels before it affixes them to the picture, and this can lessen the quality of the image. You may be able to disable digital zoom in your camera; check your owner's manual.
Spend time putting your subject in different poses. You have noticed but many family photos you look at do not turn out the way people want them to because of quick surprise pictures and candid photos. Candid shots can give your subjects a more natural, unposed look.
Make sure that you balance each of the objects in your photographs. Keeping a good balance of elements is the number one thing that makes photographs look aesthetically pleasing. Any distracting element should be cropped out. The horizon should always be level, and you should have your subject framed properly so it isn't placed awkwardly in the photo.
Squatting to be level with the child's eyes is a good angle to take when photographing children. You'll be surprised at how much better your photographs of kids turn out after you make this simple change.
Always invest in a protective case for your camera equipment. Often, damage or destruction of equipment could have easily been avoided if the owner had their equipment secured in a protective case. The protective cases can be located in a myriad of places, check out the local camera store, or electronics shop.
Consider the purpose of your picture before taking it. Depending on the photo, it can look better when shot vertically as opposed to horizontally or vice-versa. While you may be able to edit the photo later to suit your needs, it is a good idea to think about how the picture will look when it is completed. Preparation is one key to good photography.
Always pay close attention to the level of exposure that is present in your photographs and attempt to remain in the neutral-zone. You can gather this information by understanding how your camera's histogram works. The histogram graphs the light in your picture. If the exposure is wrong, the graph will be heavily weighted toward the dark or light side. Checking the histogram after the first photo in an area will allow you correct the exposure.
Pay attention to your photos so you know whether they are under or overexposed. The histogram that is on many cameras will provide indication as to what level of exposure you are getting. A histogram displays the amount of exposure in a shot, which makes it easier for you to make the necessary adjustments to create the desired effect.
Even though a flash seems counter-intuitive for outdoor photography on bright, sunny days, you might want to re-think this. Strong sunlight can wreak havoc on your images, particularly by casting shadows across the faces of your subjects. If your camera flash has a "fill" setting, select it. This may help to eliminate facial shadows.
Avoid cameras that use lithium batteries if you plan to travel. Most airlines do not allow you to travel with extra batteries in your luggage for safety reasons. You can, however, have these on board if the batteries are already inside of your camera.
Taking boring pictures is a common frustration every beginner encounters. It just takes some studying and asking for feedback of your work so that you can learn what you need to do to get better. By using these tricks, you will find yourself taking better photographs.
You should crop your pictures in order to make them look better. You may find that a small item in the background distracts from the subject. There are also times where the picture is perfect, except for the fact that the subject is a bit off center. Easily fix those issues by cropping the picture later.


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Financials regain some lustre
Investors are becoming more positive about financials as they stand to gain from stronger growth and higher inflation, finds David Turner
At a glance
• Investment managers like European financial stocks much more than a year ago.
• Reasons to like banks include rising interest rates and higher economic growth.
• Some managers see particular appeal in insurance stocks, which they judge as safer.
• Investors are no longer worried about banks' financial stability in most countries.
Investing in European bank stocks in the first half of last year was akin to bull-leaping, that notoriously dangerous pastime of the ancient Greeks. It involved spectacular somersaults that might end in cheers from the crowd or lead to a grisly demise. Greek bank stocks were arguably the most hazardous of all.
Rupert Welchman, fund manager for European Equities at UBP, an asset manager and private bank in London, has identified "six distinct patterns of big underperformance followed by sharp outperformance" between 1 January and 6 July, when comparing the Euro Stoxx Banks index with the broad Eurostoxx 600 share index. The most dramatic underperformance was the sixth instance, when bank shares fell by as much as 40% after the UK voted for Brexit on 23 June, before bouncing back to a degree a few days later.
"If you have eight different opportunities to make a fool of yourself in six months by timing the market wrong, the natural answer is to say: 'I'm no longer going to try to beat the market in that sector'," says Welchman.
However, in the second half of last year UBP and many European asset managers either went overweight European banks and other financials, or switched from safer to riskier banking stocks. What has made them change their mind?
One particular word is on the lips of these asset managers – Trump. From Trump's name comes another portmanteau word to rival Brexit – Trumpflation. This is the inflation which many commentators expect the new US president to generate through his plans for expensive infrastructure spending. Higher inflation, and the higher fiscal deficits resulting from greater government outlay, will raise US government bond rates, particularly at the long end of the curve, a process known as curve steepening. Investors say this will probably produce a knock-on effect on European rates.
Higher European rates would increase bank profitability by fattening banks' net interest margin. This is largely because banks borrow at the short end of the curve and lend at the longer end – making a profit from the spread. A wider spread means a bigger profit.
Paul Vrouwes, who manages global financial stocks at NN Investment Partners, the asset management arm of NN Group in The Hague, sees another benefit for European banks from Trump's plan. "If the US decides to build more infrastructure, including walls, European construction companies will benefit and they will borrow money from banks in Europe," he says.
Vrouwes adds that by boosting global economic growth, Trump's spending will create new revenue opportunities for banks.
Responding to this positive outlook, Vrouwes has shifted money away from safe Scandinavian banks and into banks that he deems "undervalued" because they are a little less safe.
At the same time, investors do not attribute the change in outlook entirely to Trump. "Before the election of Trump, signs of higher inflation, including a rising oil price, were beginning to work their way through the markets," says Welchman.
Sandra Crowl, Luxembourg-based member of the investment committee at Carmignac in Paris, notes that, as well as the rising oil price, many European countries are experiencing other inflationary pressures, such as salary growth and fiscal stimulus. "We think inflation is rising more quickly than what the market is expecting," says Crowl. "The result should be steepening yield curves, and banks will benefit from that."
Receding fears about the financial stability of European banks are also removing a reason to avoid them. "Last year I had near zero concern about financial stability," says Vrouwes. "This year I have even less because banks have a lot of fat on their bones," he explains, referring to the large capital buffers banks have built up since 2008 at the behest of regulators.
Philippe Waechter, chief economist at Natixis Asset Management in Paris, sees another potential structural reason for optimism about European banks; the digitisation of services allows banks to dispense with expensive branches. "This will clearly improve the profitability of banks because the old networks of retail banks will no longer be in every town," he says
The prospect of rising interest rates makes insurers attractive too, because their liabilities are shorter-term than their assets. Insurers also hold a couple of advantages over banks, say some investors. One is that they are cheaper. Since July last year European banks are up about 50%, whereas insurers are up only about 30%, says Knut Gezelius, portfolio manager at Skagen Funds, part of Skagen, a €9bn value-driven equities manager based in Stavanger, Norway. Skagen Funds holds three European financial stocks, all of them insurers, including NN Group, a Dutch company trading at only 0.4 times book value.
Another advantage insurers have is the greater clarity about the sector's future when compared with banks. Alexei Jourovski, head of equities at Unigestion in Geneva, says there are fewer question marks about the future of insurers; investors do not have to worry about whether individual companies face fines, and the regulatory regime is clearer. Europe's big global banks, by contrast, could be working against a different backdrop in the US if Trump's plans to repeal the Dodd-Frank Act are realised. Jourovski also says that insurance stocks are inherently less volatile than the larger bank stocks, whose inclusion in stock indices used by ETFs makes them vulnerable to whipsawing in the broader stock market.
There are, however, dissenters that have resisted beefing up their exposure to European banking stocks. Carmignac, which is slightly underweight the sector, is one of these. "Because of the combination of derisking and deleveraging we have chosen to be on the debt rather than the equity side," says Crowl. By selling bad loans, reining in new lending to riskier clients and shoring up their capital base, banks are improving their financial strength. This is good news for bondholders but also caps return on equity.
Even those investors which, like European banking stocks, have learned – after seeing previous gyrations in value – to curb their enthusiasm. Most remain wary of banks in Italy, which has not fully reformed its banking system; even more are still shy of Greek banks.
"When you pick a stock in another sector, you go along to meet the management to hear about their market position, barriers to entry and so on, and say to yourself: 'I can see that in five years' time the company is likely to generate this much profit and, after discounting to create net present value, I think this is a good buy and hold'," says Welchman of UBP. "But you shouldn't do that with banks because they're too unpredictable." He adds: "I need to have a little bit more of a trading mentality towards bank stocks than I would normally opt for, as a stock picker who likes to hold for the long term."
But Welchman also points out that banks may become suitable buy-and-hold stocks within the next three years, as all the work by regulators to make them safer bears fruit.


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Just wanted to pop in and let you know I'll be out of town for a bit. Going to my niece's graduation and to visit with my mom at her new place. I'll see you when I get back.
Have a great weekend.
Couldn't leave without a photo now could I?
see ya,
Have a nice weekend ♥
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Hope you have a fabulous trip and I love your photo, Anita!!


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One Less Gun: Three Illegal Firearms Recovered in Mattapan/
At about 7:40 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, an officer from District B-3 (Mattapan) was performing a walking beat in the area of Johnston Road and Blue Hill Avenue when he heard what sounded like gunshots. As the officer continued toward Johnston Road, he heard more gunshots and observed two suspects fleeing the area and firing what appeared to be a black handgun. The officer pursued the suspects on foot, but to no avail. Responding officers canvassed the area and recovered two firearms, a black Berretta .40 caliber handgun and a black Colt revolver, on the ground in the area of 7 Wilcock Street.
Approximately ten minutes later, officers stopped a male fitting the description of the suspects in close proximity to the crime scene. Upon performing a pat frisk of this subject, officers recovered a loaded black Ruger P95 firearm from his pant leg.
The 16-year-old juvenile male of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Delinquent to wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Carrying a Loaded Firearm.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.


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I don't remember anything else about that day.
Deranged by the time change, we probably overslept and then couldn't get a bite of breakfast in any of the old restaurants of the Pigalle. The sturdy husband-and-wife owners would have looked at us sharply and pointed to cold ham and buttered baguette sandwiches, unglamorously piled in plastic wrap on the counter.
If the husband pitied us, he would switch on his great, steaming beast of an espresso machine and bring us an au lait. A few men nursing tiny glasses of late morning wine at the counter would look at us curiously.
The chef was gone...it was not time to eat in Paris. Anyone would know that.
This day, we probably took the wrong Metro stop again and ended up below the statue of Louis XV instead of above it. We would have hitched our bags up, rounded our shoulders against the climb, and walked in silence, me using the snowy domes and peaks of the Sacre Coeur to navigate.
Perhaps this was also the day I asked the hotel concierge, in perfect French for the first and last time in my life, where was the Opera Garnier, earning me the briefest warmth of an approving smile.
But perhaps this was also the day that I unfolded a shelf of clothes in a boutique and made the clerk grimace; the day a fat waiter told me I would be much more beautiful without my ugly wool hat.
It was not a good trip in the way you would imagine it would be; two young women in Paris for their first time.
I had picked the wrong traveling companion and things had begun to unravel immediately. She spoke French but refused to. Refused, in fact, to use a map, learn the name of the street our hotel was on, pick a restaurant, ask for water.
She sulked when, on our third visit to Fuxia for hand rolled pasta with goat cheese and pine nuts, it was me, not her, that the waiter kissed on both cheeks after an animated Frenglish discussion about eggplant vs. aubergine (he was, I think, surprised to find Americans had the capacity for such whimsy regarding the vegetable kingdom).
It could have been any one of these grim and beautiful November days in Paris that we left the Metro deep below street level and had to exit through one of those endless, white subway-tiled corridors. We were alone in the corridor, this being a work day in a working neighborhood. The fluorescent tube lights flickered blue against the white tile, reminding me of an igloo entrance.
My red bag was slung cross my body as usual, zipped and resting under my left arm. Somehow I felt the weight of one fingertip more added to my burden. I whirled and caught in my hand the skinny wrist of a very young, very beautiful boy who had the corner of my wallet in his hand.
"Bon!" he congratulated. "Very good, very good!" he praised me in English.
He dropped my wallet, bowed, and then this very young boy who had just been ready to rob me blind, turned my hand over, kissed it tenderly, and ran off. At the end of the tunnel his friend peeked out, laughing.
"Very good!" he yelled one last time, turning to wave. And then he disappeared.
It was not an act of aggression or violence. There was no malevolence. My little thief had, in fact, been the most French; the most charming and proper person I had met in Paris.
I no longer have that friend but I do have that bag, and there is still so much I don't understand about Paris.
Pardon me while I grapple with the fact that BLOGGER HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING OVERNIGHT... I was thinking about the idea of "once-ness" when I wrote this down. You know, those experiences that are so singular and so memorable. They can't be planned or replicated. I wrote about another "once" moment here.