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Life with my part-time backyard residents is moving along. Going out every morning with a cup of chicken feed and a cup filled with a variety of goodies I happen to pick up for them is now routine. It touches my heart to have them come rushing out from the blackberry brambles and ivy when they hear me calling them.
Listening to their clucking murmurs and watching them graciously enjoy my offerings fills me with such a simple happiness; I could not imagine my life without these special critters.
My next-door neighbor is almost as enchanted with them as I am. I hear her talking to them as she goes about her day. She and I do the "talk by the fence" neighbor thing you see in sitcoms. We mull over whom they really belong to and why they keep coming to my yard.
Well, it's obvious why they're in my yard dawn to dusk — I feed them. Good, yummy things. Just as a stray cat keeps coming back when he knows there's food to be found, so do the chickens. But, the chickens aren't necessarily strays. I know they're coming from a house on the next street through a small space in the fence.
The mystery of their real owner is a puzzle for me and my neighbor. Recently retired, my red-haired neighbor is also a character you'd see on a sitcom. Super chatty to the point of talking the paint off walls, she means well but can often be, annoying. She is also what you would expect a recently retired, chatty neighbor to be — nosy. And a nosy, talkative neighbor was just what I needed to help find the origins of my new feathered friends.
Another plus to Chatty Cherry (as I will call her) is she has a little fu-fu make of dog that she walks around the neighborhood several times a day. She seems to know everyone and everything that's going on in the vicinity of her dog-walking outings.
Most houses in the neighborhood were built in the early to mid 1900s, so it's a charming mix of older homes on patchwork lots abutting each other in a twisted assortment. That made figuring out my chickens' original home exceptionally challenging.
Chatty reports back to me her findings. A new arrival to the neighbor next to the house where the hens are coming from knows nothing; the neighbors on the other side went off about disliking how the city even allows people to keep chickens at all . . . Yikes . . . note to self: don't talk to them, ever!
Now, you might be thinking: why not go to the house itself? Well, the house whose yard the chickens are coming from is a rental, not well-kept, and a tad scary. Chatty Cherry has never been able to confirm who (or what) lives there; no one is ever home, hence her chatting with everyone surrounding the home.
A few days ago, I was out trying to plow the hayfield known as my yard, struggling with my old, cantankerous mower and fast-growing wet grass when another of my neighbors happened by. All the neighbors tend to be a bit eclectic, just like the mismatched medley plots of land we live on. This particular neighbor is a musician, (on warm summer nights, you can hear him singing and thumping away pleasantly on a drum set). So this very urbanite gentleman, his curly locks flowing and his clothing earthy, comes strutting down the sidewalk toting a recycled bag filled to overflowing with organic veggies. He stops to say Hey, how's it going, and to help me re-start the sputtering mower. We exchange pleasantries and I ask him about the chickens.
In a mellow, slightly stoned manner, he tells me the folks in the house on the corner had given the chickens to the guy in the rental home when they moved. I asked him if he knew the rental-house guys, and he shrugged and moved on down the road, singing to a song in his head.
For the most part I am content with my newly expanded part-time family, whatever their origins. The chickens give me solace and a break throughout my days. Sometimes I go outside to watch them peck, scratch and hunt worms, and before I know it an hour has passed. Extremely busy with 3 to 4 assorted part-time jobs, I don't have a lot of time to sleuth out their background, however curious I might be.
For now, Cherry is on the case. It's good for her; she has an interesting new project to occupy her mind, which gives her day purpose and a reason on her walks to talk someone's head off.


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Another rumor of a positive test in tennis turns out to be true. Back in September it was reported that Nuria Llagostera Vives tested positive for methamphetamine. However, as per their policy, the ITF refused to confirm or deny the story. Well, we don't have to speculate anymore.
The ITF's press release (the full decision notes that Vives started serving a provisional suspension on September 8, 2013):
11 November 2013 - London, ENGLAND - The International Tennis Federation announced today that Nuria Llagostera Vives has been found to have committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under Article 2.1 of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (presence of a Prohibited Substance in a Player's Sample).
Ms Llagostera Vives, a 33-year-old player from Spain, provided a urine sample in association with her participation in the Bank of the West Classic, Stanford, USA. That sample was sent to the WADA-accredited laboratory in Montreal, Canada for analysis, and was found to contain d-methamphetamine, which is a Prohibited Substance under section S6 (Stimulants) of the 2013 WADA List of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods, and is therefore also prohibited under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (the "Programme"). Ms Llagostera Vives was therefore charged with an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under Article 2.1 of the Programme.
An independent hearing was held, in which Ms Llagostera Vives, who did not hold a valid TUE for d-amphetamine, was not able to demonstrate how the d-amphetamine entered her system. She was, therefore, unable to satisfy the preconditions for mitigation under article 10.5.1 or 10.5.2 of the Programme. Ms Llagostera Vives's commission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under Article 2.1 of the Programme was, therefore, confirmed, and it was determined that she is suspended from participation for a period of two years, commencing from 8 September 2013, the date on which she was provisionally suspended, and so ending at midnight on 7 September 2015. It was also determined that Ms Llagostera Vives's results at the 2013 Bank of the West Classic should be disqualified, with resulting forfeiture of any ranking points and prize money that she won at that event. Ms Llagostera Vives's results in events subsequent to the Bank of the West Classic remain undisturbed, including all prize money and ranking points won at those events. The full decision is available on the ITF Anti-Doping website.

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A hard copy of the Problem Solving Assignment must be submitted to Building 11, Level A, Box 119 by 5.30 pm, on Monday 4 September 2017.
All written work submitted in this subject should display an Assignment cover sheet, which is available on the Moodle site for this subject.
You must retain a copy of any written work submitted for assessment.
An electronic copy of the assignmentmust also be submittedvia the Moodle site Assignment Drop Box no later than the same time. See Moodle for specific details of the electronic copy submission. The Assignment cover sheet is not required for the Moodle Drop Box submission; however please ensure your student number is on the top right corner of your Moodle submission.
Late penalties (as per the policy on late submission of assessment) will apply. Please check the unit outline for details of the policy on lateness, extension requests and the marking criteria forthis Legal problemassessment item.
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Your answers should be no longer than 1800 words.
The total marks for this assignment is 30 marks.
Mary was a member of the Australian Olympic Games squad at the 2016 Rio Olympics. At all relevant times Mary has been a resident of Australia for taxation purposes. She specialised in the Women's individual sprint. Although she trained for six hours each day, Mary had retained her amateur status.
Mary won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics on 16 August 2016. On 21 September 2016, a prominent breakfast food company paid Mary a $50,000 lump sum as an inducement for entering into an endorsement contract with it. The company also agreed to pay Mary $500,000 each year for three years. Mary was also entitled to 2 boxes of breakfast cereal per week for the duration of the contract. The contract specified that the boxes of breakfast cereal were for her personal use only. Each box of the cereal has a recommended retail price of $7.50.
Under the contract, Mary was required to attend a prescribed number of promotional events, participate in 10 television commercials as directed, and attend the annual staff dinner held by the company. Finally, the company agreed to pay Mary $50,000 for providing 'the exclusive story of her life' in written form to the company's publicists. The company could use Mary's life story in promoting her association with the company.
On 22 September 2017 (i.e. approximately one year after Mary entered into the endorsement contract) Mary announced that she was turning professional. On 25 September 2017 Mary entered into an endorsement contract with Whacker Sports, a new digital broadcaster specialising in sports television. Under this agreement Whacker was required to pay $50,000 to Mary's spouse (who had no other income).
Mary has sought your advice as to whether the value of the Gold medal, and any of the cash payments under the endorsement contracts, must be included in her assessable income under s 6-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Advise her.


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A. Bird Wrote:So is circumcision important now or not? You say: "Before the Messiah arrives, you can choose to circumcise or not, and there's not much practical difference"...
For Jews, circumcision is important. In current times, if someone decides not to undergo circumcision, there is no real difference in day-to-day life. Ezekiel tells us that in the Messianic Age, circumcision will make a difference at least in regards to who can approach the Temple.
A. Bird Wrote:My goodness even a Gentile can get that information...
Right, but where do Gentiles get that information initially? The Torah never says where circumcision is done or how it is done. How do you know other peoples do it similar to Jews?
A. Bird Wrote:Is that why non-Christian Jews don't keep God's Laws anymore? Because they feel that they are not under that covenant anymore?
Actually, Jews who are faithful to G-D's Torah try their best to keep the commandments. It is the Christian community who believes G-D's Laws are no longer binding because they feel Jesus "fulfilled" it for them, despite the fact that they apply "forever," even in the Messianic Age.
A. Bird Wrote:please give us further non-Christian explenation, how do you understand [Jeremiah 31:31]? When will this take place? Why do you need it, seeing that (despite you admitting to have left off listening to God's Laws) you still call on a Abrahamic covenant?
I'm going to continue from where you left off: "But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, says the L-RD, I will put My law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their G-D, and they shall be My people. And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the L-RD: for they shall all know Me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, says the L-RD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."
This will take place in the Messianic Age. The Abrahamic covenant is that there will always be a Jewish People. Despite the fact that we broke the covenant which was made when we were led out of Egypt, i.e. to be loyal exclusively to G-D, nevertheless, we are still G-D's people, and He will, hopefully soon, establish a new covenant wherein we will follow His laws very well and will no longer have missionaries hounding us, saying "know (who we believe is) the lord," and we won't even have to teach other Jews, saying "Know the L-RD," for all of us will know G-D.
A. Bird Wrote:You didn't know, did you? He was baptised along with Nikodemus and his son.
Rabban Gamliel was never baptised.


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This week's stats:
New Projects - 0 (Yes!)
Completed Projects This Week - 0
In Active Progress - 3
(Devon's Owls, Katie Loves Chris, Marissa's Moment of Freakishness)
UFO Firing Range - 36.667 (This is down 1, but higher than last week because I found some sneaky old projects hiding out)
Finishes for 2011 - 14
Completed tops awaiting quilting:
Two charity wheelchair quilts
Dreamy Unicorns
Trip Around the World with Mr. Hernandez (Mr. Hernandez's)
Trip Around the World with Mr. Hernandez (Heather's)
Be Attitudes
We Love Kelly
Sailing with the Flying Needles (is at the longarm studio!!)
Wagon Wheels West #2
Devon's Silk Spinners
Marissa's Minky Squares
Kelly's Thirties Hand Quilter
Kelly's Calico
Leap Frog Lily Pond
Poor Forgotten Orphan from 15 Years Ago #1


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"We call it, in our quaint Oriental tongue, Çizgi Film Bayrami, which clumsily translates as "Line-Film Holiday" or something ... "Line-Film" being what we call this kind of film. English lacks a direct equivalent, and the more generic term "animation" might have even facilitated the CG takeover ("it's all animation, isn't it?")
Think of our concept of "line film" as closer to the French "dessin animé" ("animated drawing") - it's French, the language of culture, so it probably has more weight in the argument. Which argument? Why, that hand drawn animation is a distinct art form, and not simply a step on the way towards something else. "
Recently the veteran animator/designer/director Gene Deitch made a similar point in a speech prepared for the Xiamen International Animation Festival (Oct. 30th-Nov. 3rd) in China. Gene's speech is titled "Quo Vadis Animation?" The entire text of his speech is on Cartoon Brew:
Here is the summary:
"The core of my speech is a pitch for the survival and eventual return to primary favor of "drawn animation." (Don't provoke me by mentioning the term "2D" in my presence!)"
Here is a video Gene made since his travel visa was not approved by the Chinese government , so he was not able to present the speech at the Xiamen International Animation Festival :


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Last time I posted we were chilling out in our PJ's at the hostel in Melbourne ready to fly to New Zealand the next night and I'd sent my friend Kym a message telling her that I'd see her in 2 more sleeps….well that was wrong! If it wasn't for Kym we would of missed our flight, she kindly reminded us that we were due to arrive in Wellington on the 7th not the 8th and we'd stupidly forgot and booked an extra night at the hostel! It was a mad dash to eat some food, dry my hair and pack our bags to get to the airport on time. We made it of course thanks to the friendly taxi driver that even turned down a $2 tip, but that doesn't mean that things went smoothly once we got to the airport. Jet Star obviously don't believe in customer service anymore, gone are the check in desks and in their place are shitty machines that need rebooting every 5 seconds and arsey assistants overseeing them. Being from the UK we couldn't use the machine to check in as we had to show our onward flight from NZ, fair enough we thought and handed over Kyle's phone complete with e-ticket to San Fransisco and our ESTA's for the USA. Well this wasn't good enough for the jobs worth at the counter, she wanted a print off of our tickets, which i wouldn't of minded if she wasn't such a bitch about it, that and the fact it cost us $3 to print off one piece of paper and we've now got to look after it for 3 months! For once I managed to keep my cool with the lady in orange, which was good as I could see that Kyle was about to lose his shit!
After the hour long ball ache of checking in came immigration and customs, complete with a full body scanner. Kyle was well excited and was even going to ask to go through, that was until I ended up in the tiny booth with my arms in the air…why is it always me? I even had to look at the body scan to see which areas of my body had flagged up for a search, though it was only my ankles due to the amount of accessories that now adorn them. At immigration my passport was then selected for extra checks, so whilst Kyle waltzed through the electronic system I was left queuing to speak to an officer at the desk.
It was a surprise after all this carry on that our flight actually left on time, but it did and we were soon on our way to our next destination. As it was 12.50am Australia time and 2.50am New Zealand time we tried to catch some sleep on the plane, which wouldn't have been a problem if all of the plane weren't snoring. It was a nightmare so I think between us we managed to catch about an hour. It was well worth being awake for when we flew over NZ though, it is the most beautiful country we have seen from above. The mountains, lakes and seas look unreal, combined with the sunrise it looked more like a picture than reality. I expected Wellington airport to be huge but it's probably smaller than Blackpool, but it does come with a quirky Lord of the Rings welcoming message…"Welcome to the Middle of Middle earth". We later found out that they even have Lord of the Rings decorations in the departure lounge too. But before we could escape the airport we once again had to visit quarantine, where they checked our shoes and belongings and for 10 whole seconds I thought it was the end of my beloved Birkenstocks, especially when they guy held them over the bin, but within 3 minutes we were told that them, and us,were good to go!
I haven't seen my friend Kym in almost 12 years, since the good old days of Lancaster and Morecambe college but she had kindly offered us a place to stay whilst we were in Wellington, and once we were reunited it was like nothing had changed, apart from her accent! Kym's boyfriend Matt drove us the scenic way home and it was nice to the see bay and the homes around the "city" centre, it reminds of me Bowness in the Lake District, with the wooden houses and boats. Wellington is truly stunning, and the city centre is more like a quaint old fashioned town, Kyle instantly fell in love (again). Once we arrived at Kym's we were joined by her friend Lorraine for a huge fry up before me and Kyle went for an afternoon nap, after which we spent the afternoon relaxing and trying to keep warm. It was raining and cold (it actually made Australia seem warm).
Poor Matt had to work all day, but once he returned home Kym made us all a lasagne from scratch and home cooked chips (one of my childhood favourites). It was a delicious meal and a real treat to have something homemade. The evening was spent feeling full, re-living old stories and sharing new ones whilst watching The Walking Dead…not that me and Kyle had any idea what was going on after being out of touch for so long. We didn't think we'd sleep after our nap but Kyle had no problem drifting off, me on the other hand I was scared that I was going to end up like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. The wind and rain were crazy, it was proper blowing a gale, something which we're all used to back in the U.K but was a shock after not experiencing it for so long, not that I handled storms all to well at home.
Fear not, a good sleep was had by all, so good in fact that Kyle and I slept for 12 hours, though I think that may have something to do with how comfy the bed was. We had a totally lazy morning before heading into the centre of Wellington later that afternoon, and even though it was 18 degrees it certainly felt much hotter underneath the sun, you can feel the lack of o-zone layer. We walked along the waterfront and we were both shocked by how clear the water was, it was so inviting but we didn't have the balls to jump in like the local children were doing. A short stroll took us to the shopping district and past the Parliament buildings, I love how old fashioned most of the buildings are, how clean the city is and how quiet the streets are after the major cities of Australia. We enjoyed a coffee by the side of the sea before driving round Oriental Bay and up Mount Victoria. The Views from the top of the mountain were amazing, you could see all around Wellington and across the sea, it's crazy to see how the small capital turns from city to forest and mountains…it truly is picture-esc. I was also glad to note that we don't have anymore flights to or from Wellington airport as the runway is so tiny, there really is no room for error or you will be in the sea!
I was gutted that we couldn't have a BBQ whilst we were in Australia, so I was over the moon when Matt and Kyle assembled a huge gas BBQ on the back porch. It got even better when Kym made us all homemade burgers, we did have to eat them inside as it was a little too cold by this point to eat them outside but I didn't mind. Food was followed by star gazing, there's no light pollution out here so we were able to see Mars, Venus and the International Space station., it was geeky but actually pretty cool.
The next morning we took a drive to Cape Palliser to see the Seals, this meant driving over the Rimutaka Crossing. I shit my pants, the crossing took us high along the mountainside with a sheer drop alongside the road edge, by the time we reached the bottom I had the sweatiest hands, but Kyle and Kym had a great laugh at my expense. The drive also took us though some of New Zealand's more rural areas, huge farm land was joined by houses that looked like something out of an old western movie. It was a great drive and gave us a taste of whats to come, the best bit of all was when we saw the coastline. Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, rivers and trees the sea is a turquoise blue that is almost jewel like…it was beautiful. I got over excited as we drove further along and began to see all the seals swimming, there were hundreds of them lounging on the rocks or playing in the water. We all got a little jumpy when they shouted at us for being too close mind!
It was a long but brilliant day for us all, and as a reward for good behaviour in the car Kym made us lamb, mash and vegetables which were washed down with home made cookies. If I was worried about putting weight on in Australia I needn't of been, it's all the good food here that'll have me struggling to get in my jeans.
Kym had just moved house a few days before we arrived and still had a few odd jobs to do at her old house before the landlord moved back in, so the next day we went to help her with hoovering and polishing. I'm not kidding when I say that it was like cleaning a castle, her old house is huge, but with the three of us and Lorraine we quickly got the job done and made our way to Lorraine's to meet her family and enjoy a spag bol. Lorraine has 3 of the cutest, politest kids that we have encountered, Leigh-Anne, Alfie and Isla. We were made to feel more than welcome, and got to play dolls with Isla, hear about camp from Alfie and watch Leigh-Anne play fifa before having some wine and a laugh around the table with the adults. Kyle soon got talking about life in New Zealand with Lorraine's husband Dave, the main topic a bidding site named, Trade Me, and the various bargains which are available, this soon earned Dave the nickname Dollar Dave thanks to his $1 chairs and $3 tables.
Wellington likes to rain and I'm not a huge fan of wet weather, so we had a pretty chilled day after our spring clean. This consisted of a quick trip round the charity shops and a hair cut for Kyle before pricing up camping gear and then car shopping online at home. We did the unthinkable and viewed some cars at the side of the road too, not that you'd dare do that back in England, but decided against taking any for a test drive, and instead booked a viewing for later in the week at a proper garage.
Following our cleaning day, Kym and Matt had some final jobs to do before handing back the keys to their old house but none of that could be done until after the football. So on our 6th day in Wellington the boys woke at 8am to watch England beat Scotland in the World Cup qualifiers. It felt odd to watch football with a fry up rather than a pint, but I think Kyle was happy to finally watch a game, his first since Thailand. The rainy afternoon was spent introducing Kyle to the old BBC show, Extras, which then led to $5 Dominos, beer and board games. I lost badly at Trivial Pursuit, but in my defence it was the 1996 Australian edition!
After a lazy few days in the rain we woke to glorious sunshine and a little heat, so along with Dave and the kids we took a day trip to Aotea lagoon. Which to be honest was a little disappointing as it was so dirty, apparently the locals are working on cleaning it up, so hopefully if we revisit at Christmas it will look a little better. However, Kyle and Alfie got in a good game of football whilst Isla played on the park so all was not lost. As we wanted to make the most of the sunshine we made our next stop Onepoto beach, and it was lovely and warm down by the rock pools so us girls collected shells whilst the boys rock climbed to get the best views of the south island. No sunny day is complete without a BBQ so it was back to Lorraine's for steak and burgers to end our adventures. Poor Dave got stuck with all the cooking, Kyle was too busy on the playstation with Alfie, I was making dens with Isla and Kym and Lorraine were chatting away over a glass or two of wine…sorry about that Dave, but your burgers were great!
We felt an earthquake in Tokyo, and to be honest it wasn't too bad compared to the one which we felt last night! A 7.5 magnitude hit the South Island and the shocks were felt all the way up here in Wellington, so severe in fact that the house was shaking for almost two minutes, we were all tucked up in bed but it felt as though we were on a boat! Kyle managed to drift straight back off to sleep but Kym and I got up to investigate, thankfully there was no damage to her house or the contents and the neighbouring houses were all O.K. I didn't drift off till a little after 2am, the aftershocks and news of tsunamis kept my mind wandering but when we woke and saw the news we soon realised how lucky we were. Wellington is currently on lock down, with public transport links cancelled and people being advised not to go to work, tsunami warnings are also still in place. The South has suffered quite badly so we're currently waiting it out before we make any further travel plans, this means buying a car has been put on hold until at least tomorrow. Thanks once again for all your messages, it's nice to receive them not only from friends and family but people around the world too. Promise to keep you all updated….


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The best part of writing a book is penning the acknowledgments. Maybe that's because it happens in the final stages of preparing a manuscript. If it's time for the acknowledgements, you know it won't be long until you see your work print. But compiling an index comes near the end too, and no one finds that task particularly gratifying.
The acknowledgements section—usually a few pages at the front of the book—is where historians recognize they could not have done it alone. As Jon Gjerde wrote, "The premise that it takes a village to raise a child is no less true in writing a book." Librarians and archivists marshal the sources on which we depend, institutional and individual donors fund our time and travels, colleagues critique and encourage us, and students inspire us.
Advisers loom large in acknowledgements, especially for those of us who still get to call ourselves "young" scholars. These mentors usually guided our work as graduate students, inducting us into a professional community and supporting us through inevitable periods of frustration. They took our ideas seriously, seriously enough to question and challenge. They pushed us to refine our thinking, articulate our positions better, and provide stronger evidence. Russell Kazal noted the "phenomenal" support and "boundless generosity" that he received from his team of advisers, but he identified one as "perhaps my toughest critic." Continue reading 'Historians Give Thanks'


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SAN DIEGO — Looking and sounding very much like the political candidate he will likely be, Steve Garvey retired from baseball Wednesday at 39.
"In some ways, this is the toughest day of my life," he said. "In other ways, it's quite exciting."
There were no tears, but no laughter either. It was an orderly, almost orchestrated, departure from sports to business and, down the road, perhaps, politics.
Significantly, Garvey did not announce his retirement in a clubhouse, or even a ballpark. He met reporters in a hotel conference room.
"He had just a storybook career," said Fred Claire, the Dodgers' executive vice president. "From the very beginning, he had very high goals and he accomplished those goals with the very highest of standards. It's incredible to think of the number of years that have gone by."


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3 Easy Ways To Style Bangs, Fringes & Side Bangs
Bangs and fringe hairstyles are the most versatile and can add style and charisma to any hair length, texture or face shape.
Bangs are very similar to a fringe in that the front part of the hair is cut in a shape that falls across the forehead. Bangs are usually cut at or above the eyebrows and can be ruffled, or spiked with mousse, gel, or hair wax. Side bangs are cut slightly longer till the eyebrow and combed to fall on one side of the face.
Fringe hairstyles and hairstyles with bangs have received a celebrity following since the past year. They come in so many shapes and styles, that frankly, it's virtually impossible to not find one that suits your face structure and hair type.
Want to change your look without blowing up a bomb? Just ask your stylist to layer your cut with bangs. First timers can get their side bangs cut so that they fall below the cheekbone and above the chin.
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3 Extremely Gorgeous Bangs Hairstyles
1. Heavy Fringes and Bangs
Best suited for oval, round or heart shaped faces and on fine hair.
- Apply a dollop of light volumising mousse to damp hair and blow dry using a brush
- Make a deep side parting and gather all of your hair over to one side
- Fluff it up at the back using your fingers to let it look natural
- Spray a light hairspray to hold the style
- For a party look, spike up the fringe up and gel the side bangs and back
2. Curly Shoulder Length Bangs
Best for round, oval or heart-shaped faces with medium hair
- Prep up by spraying a light hairspray on dry hair by parting in sections
- Take a fringe over to one side by making a deep side parting
- Lightly curl hair from mid lengths to ends only
- Run your fingers through your hair to fluff up and separate the curls for a natural look
- Set with a light hairspray
3. Invisible Fringe
Best for oval, square or round shaped faces and on thick hair.
- Apply a light smoothing lotion on damp hair
- Blow dry with a flat brush
- Straighten with a straightening iron to even out the creases. Ensure that you use a styling spray that will act as a thermal protectant for your hair. Pantene Pro-V Stylers Heat Protection Spray is safe bet to keep your hair damage-free.
- Make a deep side parting and style the hair inward, keeping the fringe soft
- Style the longer layers to accent your cheekbones.
- Set with a light hairspray.
The effect of bangs depend upon the shape of your face and type of hair. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind for your hairstyle:
- If you have a long face, bangs will make it look shorter.
- A round face can appear more angular with long, side swept bangs that fall till the cheekbones.
- If you have a square face, avoid heavy blunt bangs and go for long side bangs.
- If you have straight hair, bangs will help create more width.
- If you have wavy hair, stick to long and side swept bangs.
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A suggestion by Jill on my latest blog post where I wrote about my thoughts for this assessment directed me to the most stunningly fabulous man Simon Sinek.
Transcript for the video here.
Simon Sinek: "People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. If you talk about what you believe, you will attract those who believe what you believe.
10:58But why is it important to attract those who believe what you believe? Something called the law of diffusion of innovation, if you don't know the law, you know the terminology. The first 2.5% of our population are our innovators. The next 13.5% of our population are our early adopters. The next 34% are your early majority, your late majority and your laggards. The only reason these people buy touch-tone phones is because you can't buy rotary phones anymore."
The chasm is incredibly useful too. It was discussed briefly at MindLab this week but think that there is a lot we could have discussed more on. The drawing he did of this with the term innovator at the start, leading the early adopters, the early majority, followed by the late majority and finally the laggards is what reminded me.
"Pragmatists in pain are the people that move first." - Geoffrey Moore,
Strata 2014: Geoffrey Moore, "Crossing the Chasm: What's New, What's Not" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwh8ThUqeC8


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Large Yard Great For The Whole Family!This low set family home, is located at the end of a quiet court and central location. You are within easy access of several Shopping Precincts, Schools, The Lavarack Barracks and JCU.
- 4 Bedrooms
- Air conditioning throughout
- Ceiling fans throughout
- Large fully fenced yard
- Undercover parking
- Short drive to Lavarack Barracks
- Short drive to The Precinct
- Short drive to Fairfield shopping centre
- Short drive to Annandale Shopping centre
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To be able to leave on your own terms is something that few people get to do in pro wrestling anymore. The days of picking up for a new territory with the blessing of the promoter are long gone. But then there's Christian.
The Orangeville, Ontario native decided in October to turn down a guaranteed contract from his employer of eight years, the WWE. Instead, Christian (Jay Reso) signed with the relatively young TNA promotion, where he returned to his (very) old moniker of Christian Cage. He explained to SLAM! Wrestling how he came to that tough decision.
"Something needs to be said for leaving on your own terms, and doing things the way you want to do them. Fortunately, I had that opportunity, and I wanted to take it," he said. "I would say, seriously considering it, probably the last three, four months of my contract."
It was totally his decision, made on his own. "I never told anybody what I was thinking or how I was feeling. It was something that I wanted to look within myself and make the decision on my own. To me, it felt like at the time, this is a life-changing decision right here," he said, explaining that he didn't want to ruin a friendship by finger-pointing if things didn't work out. "I didn't really ask for advice or anything from anybody."
That said, however, Christian admitted that he'd heard the good word from a few old co-workers, including half of the Dudley Boys/Team 3-D. "Bubba [Dudley] is a good friend of mine, and we talk regularly on the phone. He had mentioned, or work was brought up, or whatever. He would tell me that he was having a great time there, and that he enjoyed it and was having fun. It reminded him of his ECW days, and stuff like that. We were just talking. ... I don't think he knew until the day; I don't think a lot of people knew. I had a lot of messages on my answering machine."
Over the last year in WWE, his Christian character had really started to "roll" as a singles wrestler. While on Monday Night Raw, he started to really shine on his own on the microphone, creating the Captain Charisma persona and memorable terms like his "peeps." ("The peeps thing was something that I said off the cuff. Those usually seem to be the ones that work out best.") Many saw his transfer to the Smackdown program as a chance for him to move further up the card, competing in main events. It just didn't happen, and he ended up mired with an all-too-familiar feud with Booker T -- if he was used at all.
"I'm not bitter or anything towards my time in WWE, or anything like that. I had eight great years there," he said. "I was a little creatively frustrated at the end there. But for the bulk of my time there, it wasn't like that. I have no ill will or bitterness towards the company at all. They gave me a great life and allowed me to live my dreams. I can't complain in that respect. It was just time for me, personally and professionally, to move on and try some other things in life."
He's enjoying life off the road, and the commute to the TNA shows in Orlando is only an hour-and-a-half drive for the Florida resident.
Christian had nothing but praise for the TNA organization. "I've been very happy with everything. I feel that they really bent over backwards for me, and really showed that they wanted me. They were really pleasant, and really good to deal with. I'm really happy with everything they've done for me."
The independent promoters have been calling, but he's been turning them down -- at least for now. "I've had offers, and a lot of things like that. One of the factors of me leaving was the schedule, and the travel. I've been on the road for eight years straight, 250-plus days a year. It starts to take a toll on you mentally and physically. It was just one of those things where I felt like I was coming home to do laundry and pay some bills, then leave again. At this time, I'd just really like to focus on TNA, and do the best I can there. Maybe, eventually, branch out and do some other things if the opportunity comes up. But for right now, I think I'm kind of just enjoying letting body heal and relaxing, and getting my head clear; kind of just enjoying life a little bit."
Japan is an option for him as well. "I would love to go and do a show three times a year, but I don't think I'd want to go over there and tour for any amount of time. I've always loved Japan and the fans are great. I love travelling, and it's one of my favorite places to go. I definitely wouldn't rule it out, but not in the immediate future."
This Thursday on the TNA primetime special on Spike TV (10 p.m. ET), Christian Cage sees action in TNA's six-sided ring for the first time, battling Bobby Roode. Then on Sunday, at the Turning Point pay-per-view, he takes on Monty Brown.
"It's fun when you have a guy like Monty who's a real up-and-comer. He's got a lot of personality. He's a great talker also," said Cage. "So it's nice to be able to go out and verbally joust with somebody. ... I think we had some good chemistry when we were in the ring, and when we squared off on the microphone. We got a lot of good feedback from it, so hopefully we can get to do that a little bit more."
The joy that Christian Cage is feeling delivering his TNA promos is quite apparent even to someone unfamiliar with his past. Unlike the WWE, where much was scripted, in TNA he is given a couple of bullet points to hit during the promo and off he goes.
The joy is there when he gets in the ring, too, feeding off the energy of the other competitors in the up-and-coming promotion. "I've wrestled for so long that it's second nature, really. It's like riding a bike, " he said. "It's great getting in there, seeing the guys there, the excitement they have and the feeling that something really special is going on. It's lit a new fire under me and making me want to reach down and pull some new tricks out of the bag, and really step up my game in the ring also. It's a lot of fun."
But, there's a little bit of the past for Christian in TNA as well. There's a few old co-workers like Jeff Jarrett, the Dudleys, Rhino, BG James, Kip James and Raven. But there's also Scott D'Amore, who pre-dates all of them.
"Scott and I actually shared an apartment in Moncton, New Brunswick for a month in 1996 or 1997, I can't really remember," Christian said. "It's funny the way things work out. Now he's one of the main guys in TNA."
Then there's the return to the name that he used in his very first match.He was scheduled to team with Keith Assoun, a fellow Sweet Daddy Siki and Ron Hutchison trainee, who would become Zakk Wylde. "We were going to team together, so we were trying to think of names that would sound cool. Nicholas Cage has always been one of my favorite actors, and I always thought his last name was cool, Cage was cool as a last name. I was thinking about using that." Then an entertainment program came on, and a segment aired on Christian Slater. "I caught it out of the corner of my eye, looked back, and said, 'What about Christian Cage?' He said, 'Yeah, that'll work I guess for now.' I used it and it stuck."


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So it's more than a bit nuts that I hadn't been back a single time in 3.5 years of living in Australia! Martin has, twice actually, but for me it just didn't work out thanks to my sister getting married, having twins and us prioritizing travel in the southern hemisphere. So EuroTrip 2015 was happening for me come hell or high water!
I've decided to break my EuroTrip blogging down into 5 parts, as I viewed this trip as five distinctive trips because of the people we were with and our geographical location(s). Plus I didn't want to skip over important details for the sake of brevity.
Our first, and most important, stop was back to our old stomping grounds of Moss, Norway. We lived there the entire time we lived in Norway and Martin's parents and brother still do, so this is where we spent 99% of our time during part 1 of 5 of EuroTrip. Moss is a 40 minute train ride from Oslo (20 if the high speed railroad ever materializes) down the Oslo fjord, which means one thing:
It was so beautiful and relaxing to bake in the sun, which is not deathly strong for once, and watch the scenery go by.
We also had Martin's cousins and their significant others over one night "for dinner", which was so much fun!
|I suck at taking pictures, I apologize this is the best shot I got
We had so many people to catch up with, most of which I haven't seen since February 2012 when we made our grand entrance to Australia, so Norway couldn't be all family, all the time. Luckily our college friend Jonas was getting married while we were there, and the majority of our friends in Norway were conveniently gathered together under one roof.
|A mere fraction of the Norway friend contingent.
Wrangling drunks is hard, yo.
Here is Martin with the groom:
Fine examples of Norwegian men these two are.
The last time we had seen the couple, at least all four of us together, was in 2010 in Cambodia. By some crazy coincidence we were both in Siem Reap at the same time and hung out drinking for the night. Time really flies, I can't believe it's been five years (half a decade!) since then!
Late night food is pretty standard at weddings these days, but I was particularly impressed with how traditionally Norwegian their drunk food selection was:
For the record, a hot dog - from a gas station - was the first thing on my list to eat for my return trip. They are disproportionately delicious, and arguably the most Norwegian food there is. An awesome choice to feed drunken wedding guests!
As the wedding was at a small venue we weren't present for the entire thing, just the booze-y part of the evening. That was a.o.k. with me, as I just wanted to see everyone and briefly relive the glory days of college, if only for one night.
It was such a fun time! We hung out with these people every single weekend in college, and I can assure you despite marriages and children and careers and mortgages none of us have matured a day. We picked right up where we left off.
I must say 3.5 years is far too long to be away from the family, friends and country of Norway. I realized on this trip (part 1 of 5, that is) that Norway will always be a part of me, and it will always be a home of mine. Is it where Martin and I want or need to be in our lives right now? No, that I know for sure. Could that change someday? Absolutely.
I have been lucky enough to amass three homes: the USA, Norway and Australia. Going back to Norway after all this time was definitely a homecoming.


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Using drugs is a risk factor for disease
Drug use is associated with such risk behaviors as the sharing of contaminated needles and other drug paraphernalia, and unsafe sexual practices that contribute to the transmission of certain infectious or communicable diseases.
There has been a steady increase in the incidence of hepatitis B, despite the availability of a vaccine. The prevalence of hepatitis C in drug users, and in injection drug users specifically, is also high. The association between syphilis and drug use has been substantiated by retrospective studies and is particularly strong among cocaine users.
Many drug users are reluctant to become involved with traditional medical providers because of previous poor treatment and insensitive care. As a result, they may not seek testing for and treatment of infectious/communicable diseases. Further, lack of access to health care, either due to financial or other socioeconomic reasons, may mean that drug users may have had minimal or no medical care before entering a treatment service.
Substance abuse services are the ideal beginning to provide infectious/communicable disease screening
Service staff have a good understanding of the lifestyles of individuals who use drugs and are sensitive to and knowledgeable about their concerns and needs.
Screening for infectious/communicable diseases in patients may be especially important to their recovery effort, may result in improved health and improved treatment compliance, and may prevent the spread of debilitating and life-threatening infectious/communicable diseases. Integration of drug treatment and infectious/communicable disease screening offers an important therapeutic intervention for patients, their families, and the broader community.
Requirements for AODA outpatient treatment service providers
Persons who use illegal drugs or have high-risk sexual practices should be provided with information regarding how to reduce their risk for acquiring bloodborne and sexually transmitted infections or of potentially transmitting infectious agents to others.
Under DHS 75, AODA outpatient treatment services are required to conduct a risk assessment for sexually transmitted diseases, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C, and tuberculosis (TB). The evaluation/ assessment must be conducted by the AODA outpatient treatment service and may include on-site testing, performed by trained medical personnel. Those patients testing positive must be referred to the local public health agency for appropriate follow-up.
Basic prevention messages for persons with high-risk drug or sexual practices include:
- Stop using and/or injecting drugs.
- Complete substance abuse treatment.
- The surest way to prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus infection and other sexually transmitted diseases is to have sex with only one uninfected partner or not to have sex at all.
- Use latex condoms correctly and every time to protect themselves and their partners from diseases spread through sexual activity.
- Get vaccinated against hepatitis B, and if appropriate, hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Persons who should be tested routinely (referred to local public health agency or private physician) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are:
- Persons who ever injected illegal drugs, including those who injected once or a few times many years ago and do not consider themselves as drug users.
- Persons who received a transfusion of blood or blood components before July 1992.
- Children born to HCV-positive women.
- HIV+ persons.
The objectives of conducting surveillance for hepatitis C are to:
- Identify new cases and determine disease incidence and trends.
- Determine risk factors for infection and disease transmission patterns.
- Estimate disease burden.
- Identify infected persons who can be counseled and referred for medical follow-up.
Hepatitis B
Persons who should be tested routinely (referred to local public health agency or private physician) for hepatitis B (HBV) infection are:
- Persons who have injected illegal drugs.
- Persons entering methadone treatment programs. If there is no serologic evidence of prior HBV infection, hepatitis B vaccine should be administered.
Persons who should be tested routinely (referred to public STD clinic or private physician) for syphilis infection are:
- Persons entering drug treatment programs. Screening should be repeated every year if at-risk behavior continues, or earlier if signs and symptoms suggestive of syphilis infection occur.
Persons who should be tested routinely (referred to public STD clinic or private physician) for gonorrhea infection are:
- Persons with indications of infection or for those who have had sexual contact with infected individuals.
Persons who should be tested routinely (referred to public STD clinic or private physician) for herpes infection are:
- Persons with genital, rectal, or oral ulcers.
Persons who should be tested routinely (referred to public STD clinic or private physician) for HIV infection are:
- Persons entering drug treatment programs. Persons who are HIV-negative, should receive follow-up screening and risk-reduction counseling.
Persons who should be tested routinely (referred to public STD clinic or private physician) for TB infection are:
- Persons entering drug treatment programs.
What if someone refuses testing?
Patients have the right to refuse to be tested for infectious/communicable diseases and should not be denied treatment services based solely on that refusal, except where there is a potential public health threat to other patients or service staff. Treatment providers must evaluate the potential exposure risk for other patients and treatment staff, particularly for potential exposure to infectious tuberculosis (TB). In all instances, patients should be educated about the benefits to themselves and others from proper and early diagnosis and treatment for infectious/ communicable diseases.
Where to obtain further information
The Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, has more information on communicable diseases.
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) has developed Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs)


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About our paths
Peachtree City's hallmark is its 100-mile network of multi-use paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and golf carts. Peachtree City residents can go from neighborhood to shopping centers, schools, and parks through the wooded scenery that makes Peachtree City special.
Select from the forms and information links below to find out all you need to know about Peachtree City's most popular recreation and transportation amenity.
Path system rules and requirements brochure
All carts must have a WHITE Peachtree City numbered decal and a valid color renewal sticker (resident GREEN or non-resident RED for 2019) and have the correct owner information on file. Cart owners must register within 10 days of cart purchase and notify the City of any changes in ownership or owner contact information within 10 business days.
Registering A Cart
To register a cart with Peachtree City, you will need the completed Registration Form along with proof of ownership (sales receipt or release from previous owner), photo ID, and the fee (see below). Carts will only be registered to owners who are age 18 or older.
To transfer a previously owned cart to the new owner, please complete the Ownership Transfer Form. A $15 Transfer Fee applies along with the pro-rated Non-Resident fee for those living outside Peachtree City.
Carts must be registered within 10 days of purchase. A $20 late fee applies, along with any fines issued by the Municipal Court Judge.
Registered cart owners are responsible for notifying the City of the sale of the cart or removal of decals within 10 days (Cart Release Form), and must notify the City within 60 days of moving (Change of Address Form). A $20 late fee applies, along with any fines issued by the Municipal Court Judge.
Low Speed Vehicles
Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) must be tagged through the Fayette County Tag Office and may only be driven by licensed drivers. All LSVs must have an amber strobe light acquired from the Georgia Department of Driver Safety (DDS).
DDS Strobe Light Application
What is coming? Check out the latest information on Peachtree City's Multi-Use Path Master Plan and the upcoming paving schedule.


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Last month, I got a chance to review IK Multimedia's recently released iRig and AmpliTube combo for the iPhone. Not only did it sound great, the AmpliTube software looked awesome, providing access to numerous authentic effects boxes and amp combos that emulate their real-world counterparts. Now IK Multimedia is back with a version of AmpliTube for the iPad that is even more impressive.
Spacious is how I would describe my initial impression with Amplitube for the iPad. When considering just how perfect this version is, it's useful to consider the iPhone alternative. Comparing with the above screen shot, the iPhone version display is really only as big as just one of the stomp boxes. Accessing the various options include hitting buttons and popup menus in an interface that while extremely functional, feels fairly cramped. With the iPad app, all of effects, amps, and control knobs are displayed on one screen, with the same attention to detail that I loved about the iPhone version.
Fortunately, nothing was lost in the app's performance during translation to the iPad. All of the effects and amps sound just as great as the iPhone app, and this version offers a welcome fourth simultaneous effects pedal. The increased screen size does allow for a more logical layout with less button pushing to get to the sound you want. And accessing all of the knobs on the amp simultaneously is a welcome improvement when dialing in a great tone.
So how do the two stack up head to head? If you're both an iPad and iPhone owner, its tough at this point to recommend the iPhone over the iPad version except for its extreme portability. While the iPhone app seems more suited for practicing music on the couch, I'd say that the iPad edition approaches stage readiness. If you're a touring musician, busker with a battery powered amp, or want to lighten your load when heading to your friend's house to jam, it's easy to imagine using AmpliTube for the iPad live. If IK Multimedia were to develop a foot switch and a more rugged input/output interface that connects to the dock connector, I could see a wide adoption by musicians. The app just sounds that good.
Want a more in-depth review and hear how AmpliTube for the iPhone and iPad performs? Check out my previous review which includes an audio tour.
Wired: Same great sounding effects as the iPhone version. Logical layout that increases usability through the iPad's large screen. Fourth effect pedal a welcome addition.
Tired: Should be a universal app so iPhone and iPad users wouldn't have to buy twice.
AmpliTube iRig Hardware Interface($40)
AmpliTube for iPad (iTunes: Free, $20)


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While the pieces for the back were clamped / glued up, I spent some time practicing hand cut through dovetails for my next project. I had cut some where between 6 – 12 single tail practice dovetails off an on over the past 6 months or so. I'd never tried cutting an actual "set"; as in more than one tail and at least 3 pins (counting 2 half pins).
Well after cutting a practice set, I decided that the only way I was ever going to get any good at them was to use them more; not just in practice, but to commit to using them in a real project.
Here's picture of my practice set:
Originally, my cabinet was going to be built using plans from a recent issue of ShopNotes. The plans called for the carcass joinery to be through tenons and dados. Here is a link to the ShopNotes website with a picture to show what their cabinet looked like.
The ShopNotes cabinet is a great looking cabinet, no doubt, but a big part of me wanted to make the case using dovetails now. I guess I was finding my Krenovian muse without realizing it.
I like the look of pins that aren't too small, which meant I'd be limited to only two tails…but I wanted to do something different than just two equally sized tails. So, I decided to use one larger tail and one smaller tail. I positioned the larger tail toward the back of the cabinet. I can't explain why exactly, but I felt that this just "felt" better visually as far as weighting the cabinet's aesthetic. With the larger tail in the front, it would have looked awkward.
I cut the tails first. After sawing the sides of the tails, I tried removing the pin-waste from the tail boards a couple different ways in order to find which method worked best for me. Since the two cabinet sides offered four sets of tails, I figured it would give me a chance to try each of the three methods I had in mind and then finally use my favorite method to clean up the last set.
First, I tried cutting the bulk of the waste out with a coping saw, then paring the remainder at the shoulder line. On the opposite end of that carcass side, I tried drilling out most of the waste and then paring to handle the final clean up. On the third set, I chopped the waste out with a chisel the way I'd seen Roy Underhill do it in the tool chest till episode of the Wood Wright's Shop this past season. You chop out a good chunk of the waste and pair the last bit up to the shoulder line; as with the other methods. The chopping method was my favorite and I found it to be the fastest for me personally. I used this method on the final set of tails at the other end of the second carcass side.
I used my tail boards to layout my pins and cut the cheeks with the my LV dovetail saw. I then chopped out the tail-waste on the pin board using the same method that I used on the last two sets of tails. Of course, I had to angle the chisel to prevent from cutting into the sides of the sloping tails. The dovetails came together pretty close at first, but did require a little bit of paring to get them to come together tightly without having to break out a big mallet to whack them into place.
After a quick dry-fit, I got busy cutting out the dados / grooves to hold the cabinet back. I don't have a plow plane (yet). So, I had to figure out a way to do this with the tools I had. First, I scored the sides to define the dado with a mortising gauge. Next, I used a 1/4" chisel (the width of the dado / groove) and a small shop-made mallet to chop out the first 1/8" or so of the depth. After that, I used my marking knife to score the side lines deeper and got to the heavy whacking to chop out the bulk of the waste. I used a combination square to continually check to see when I got to my desired depth.
Once it was within 1/16", I turned the chisel bevel down and used shoulder pressure to "shave" the groove to get a consistent somewhat-smooth depth. After I was done getting the dados / grooves chopped out of all four carcass pieces, I did one more dry fit of the cabinet to double check my dado depths.
While it was together, I placed the tools inside to get an idea of how they would fit and what it might look like. I moved them around a few times until I got the layout that I liked.
After this, I glued the cabinet up and clamped it for the night. The next day, I planed the tails and pins flush using my LV LA jack plane. I absolutely LOVE this plane. It is literally in my hand every day that I'm in the shop.


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Teri was born and raised in North Dakota. She obtained her Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, Moorhead. After graduating in 2000, she moved to Portland and joined Fellner & Kuhn.
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Don't Show Me Clothes I Can't Have
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I think that if blogs are going to swoon over your clothing line then you should actually offer a means of seeing and more importantly buying your clothes. Though it could be better to create an overblown Flash site that doesn't present your latest wares.
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According to SparkNotes book reviews, "The Maze Runner" by James Dasher is an action-packed novel with a unique but original idea based on a dystopia that is ruled by a psychopath. The novel is about a young boy called Thomas who wakes up in a dark lift with no memory of his past life except for his first name. The setting is in the Glades, a part of the Maze. As of 2014, there is no official section dedicated to "The Maze Runner" by James Dasher.
The reviewers praise the fast pace of events in the novel, which make it a fast read, but they do believe that the novel is quite confusing. The confusion arises from the fact that the reader finds out about events at the same time as the main character Thomas, who is in a confused state most of the time.
The reviews praise the appropriate development of the other characters, especially the girl, who keeps up with the teenage boys in a realistic manner. The reviewers on SparkNotes also praise the graphic description of characters and events in the novel, which draws the readers into the story as if it is happening in the present.
The reviews rate the novel's ending highly, but the main character is viewed as being underdeveloped and distracting.


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Students injured in college clash
- Author: Joey Payne Apr 18, 2017,
Apr 18, 2017, 0:24
Academic premises across Kashmir remained restive for most of Monday as students in universities, colleges and in certain cases high secondary schools protested against the alleged police raids on Pulwama College, last Saturday.
The security forces fired hundreds of teargas canisters and swung bamboo sticks to disperse the protesters, leaving over two dozen of them injured.
Residents said security forces shot Sajad Hussain Sheikh, 17, in the head after their armoured vehicles were pelted with stones in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, capital of the disputed Himalayan region.
The call for holding protests against the Pulwama incidents had been issued by a students' union.
Authorities suspended mobile internet and broadband services in the Valley in the afternoon.
In a statement, the union said the police action was created to help the state "rule by repression and fear".
Police said they were maintaining "extreme restraint" while dealing with the student protests. They chanted anti-India slogans and threw stones at government forces.
Students in Sopore town protest against police action in Pulwama college. "As the classwork ended in the college, some miscreants started pelting stones at the naka". They engaged in intense clashes with the security men across the Valley during which scores of students' sustained injuries.
Around 100 students were injured as police used batons and tear gas to try to quell the protests, which broke out in the main city of Srinagar before spreading to other parts of the Kashmir valley. In the videos, a PDP leader and a trader seek forgiveness and announce disassociation from mainstream politics on gunpoint. "But then the government forces climbed a gate of the college from stadium side and fired pellets", he said. Is @MehboobaMufti not alert to situation?
Indian-administered Kashmir has been tense since April 9, when eight people were killed by police and paramilitary troops during election day violence.
"This is a phenomenon that has been going on for the last 27 years", Khurram Parvez, a leading Kashmiri human rights activist jailed last year, said about the videos.
"The recent report about a stone pelter tied to an Army vehicle, it helped contain stone pelters and saved the poll officials".
"Such videos are only aimed at creating scare in general public", a senior police official said.
"The image of a Kashmiri youngster tied in front of a jeep as a human shield will haunt the force forever", he had tweeted.


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Sunday, June 9, 2013
DIY Wedding Picnic Tables
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It looks just perfect there and the view is just beautiful!ReplyDelete
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I've been following you blog for some time but never commented before...but that table is fantastic! Can I ask how long each took to make?ReplyDelete
Hi Kate, thanks for reading & commenting! It took about 2 hours to cut and assemble all the pieces for one table. We used a skill saw to make the cuts. It took about an hour for two of us to paint each table, not counting the wait time between coats (we applied 3 coats). Hope that helps!ReplyDelete
Claire, so great to see the beautiful picnic tables! I hope your wedding plans are coming together. Best!ReplyDelete
This picnic table is looking very beautiful. I really appreciate your presentation because picnic table used to be made only of hard wood which could withstand the elements of nature. You're all even concrete picnic tables if you want one to stay in a specific place. Best Picnic TablesReplyDelete
Wow!! This wedding picnic table is just perfect. Loved this simple centerpiece. Planning to have this style table for my niece's picnic after their wedding at one of Los Angeles wedding venues. Surely couple will love it.ReplyDelete


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Create a New Analysis
Modify an Analysis
Chart Tab
MDX Tab
SQL Tab
Print Tab
Sort Tab
"Data" tab options
Hierarchy Check Box
Replace Check Box
Data Report Check Box
"Graph" tab options
Setup RDBMS Reporting
Create a New Analysis
On the top navigation bar -- click on "Reports > Create New".
Under "Select Data source :" -- choose the data source (OLAP server) that has the cubes for your project
Under "Select Cube :" -- Choose appropriate cube that are listed on the List, these lists will populated on the basis
Click on "Ok" to create analysis or Reset to reset Values
Once you click on "Ok" you will be taken to the reports page if you click on the "Customize" tab on right it will present a list of all dimensions available in the cube
You can drag and drop the filters available on the "Columns" or "Row" boxes as per your choice and hit the "Ok" button to see the change on the "Data" Tab or on the "Chart" tab or Click "Cancel" button to reset to default
To select dimension level for a dimension, click on the pencil like icon on the right
. You will see a list of all dimension levels available in the dimension.
To expand dimension level, click on
To collapse dimension level, click on
Once you have the right dimensions placed under Row and Column -- click on OK -- this will process your input for a few seconds -- and result into a bar graph (and associated table) displaying the data for the dimensions you chose
On the right side of the page you have "Save" and "Save As" buttons to save the report
Save as public or private
Saving an analysis as "private" means that the analysis is viewable only by you. If you don't have it already, the app will create a private folder in the left navigation under your username, and you will see the analysis listed under it. You will choose this option when you want to "play around" with the data on your own before sharing it with the rest of the team members.
Saving an analysis as "public" analysis means it is viewable by everyone who has access to this project. You will choose this option when you want to share your analysis with the rest of the project team.
Caveat: Best practice is to use only alphanumerics (letters and numbers only, no symbols if possible).
Once you save, you should see the analysis listed in the left navigation bar under the appropriate folder
Modify an Analysis
When you bring up any analysis, there are several check boxes displayed up top of the chart/table as:
This provides you several options to configure the look and feel of the display, as well as apply the relevant filters to display just the data that you want to focus on. Here is a brief summary of these button functionalities:
(Save Analysis)
Saves the analysis overwriting the existing copy. Best practice is to use only alphanumerics (letters and numbers only, no symbols if possible).
(Save Analysis As)
Saves the analysis under a different name. This is useful for moving an analysis from private to public area, or vice versa. Best practice is to use only alphanumerics (letters and numbers only, no symbols if possible).
To export report on PDF or on Excel format move you mouse over the export button
Click on PDF to export it on PDF format
Click on Excel to export it on Excel format
(Swap Axes)
Check Box to swap axes, moves dimensions from X axis to Y, and Y from X
(Hide Empty Row/Columns)
Check Box to Hide Empty row or Columns, i.e. if a row or column has all null values, they will not be displayed
(Show Hierarchy)
Check Box to enable "Show Hierarchy" on Data tab on/off. "On" means names of all the parent levels of the dimensions will be displayed, "Off" means only the current dimension level's name will be displayed
(Show Table)
Check Box to enable Data tab on/off.
(Show Chart)
Check Box to Enable Chart tab on/off.
(Properties Button)
Click on the Properties Button to change the properties of the reports, which will bring up a popup box:
Chart Tab
Brings up chart configuration settings in the left navigation pane, where you can change the chart settings such as chart size, title, font, axes labels, etc. By default, the application sets these up to project defaults, and chart size is set according to your browser display size. This option allows you to overwrite all that.
MDX Tab
Displays the MDX syntax for the current analysis display. This is useful if you want to overwrite the MDX query with a customized query. More useful for advanced OLAP users.
SQL Tab
This is for writing custom SQL query for queued drillthrough. To use this, the OLAP Cube must be configured to return drillthrough results with key column only. The custom SQL query should be in the following format :
SELECT col1,col2,..,coln
FROM table_1, table_2.. table_n
WHERE .... AND xx_key IN (?) ORDER BY ...
Please note that query must have "xx_key in (?)" condition in the WHERE clause. OpenI replaces "?" with the keys returned from drillthrough request. If the custom SQL table is empty, OpenI directly saves raw drillthrough results in a file under the user's private folder.
Print Tab
Print settings like page orientation, Paper size etc.
Sort Tab
Sorts the current measures in ascending order. Clicking again sorts descending, and if you click again, goes back to natural order.
Next to each measure in the table, you will see normally see a blue dot icon
(if the measures are being displayed in their natural order).
Clicking on the blue dot first does an ascending sort on that particular measure attribute, and displays a red arrow tip
in the direction of the sort
Clicking on the red arrow again does the sort in descending arrow, and the red arrow flip
Clicking on the red arrow again brings the data back to the natural order, and the blue dot
is displayed back
"Data" tab options
Hierarchy Check Box
Turning this check box on enables drilling from a high level member to members in lower levels, while still showing the parent level members. For e.g. in a geographic location dimension, if you drill down from region to city level while Drill Position button is on, you will see the city level information as well as the region level information. When this mode is on, you will see a blue + sign next to the parent level dimension member which expands when you click on it, displaying the child members.
Replace Check Box
Turning this check box on also enables drilling from a high level member to members in lower levels, the big difference here is that it only shows the children members, and not the parent members. For e.g. in a geographic location dimension, if you drill down from region to city level while Drill Replace button is on, you will only see the city level information, and the region level information will be hidden. When this mode is on, you will see a red arrow sign next to the dimension members. The direction of the arrow indication whether you are going "down" from parent level to children level, or if you are going "up" from children to parent level.
Data Report Check Box
This features enables you to drill through a measure value and get the detailed data underneath it. For example, with this feature enabled, you can click on a count of customers, and get a list of the underlying customer identification numbers (and other associated information such as their account number, name, email, etc.) -- so, it is very helpful with list cutting type of features, or just looking at details underneath any summarized data.
Drill through is a feature that must be enabled in the OLAP cubes first. If the OLAP cube has drillthrough enabled, clicking on this button will show a blue arrow next to the measures. When you click on the blue button, it will query the underlying database, and bring up screens that list the individual records. It can also be implemented to produce a downloadable file instead of displaying the detailed records on the web page.
"Graph" tab options
This is a list of all the different chart representation supported by the application. Choose the desired chart type and click the Apply button to change the chart type.
Setup RDBMS Reporting
Configure a JDBC data source:
Go to menu "Preferences->Manage Data Sources"
Click on "New->JDBC Data Source"
Create a report using a jasper report creator (such as iReport), create a jrxml file. See jaspersoft for more info
Upload the jrxml report file using manage files "Preferences->Manage Files"
In Report navigator tree, right click on uploaded JRXML file and select "Edit Data Source"
In popup window, select a valid data source
Click on the jrxml file to run the report
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Around 30 firefighters spent most of last night tackling a fire that broke out at an industrial premises in Askern.
The fire at Askern UK Ltd, based just off Askern High Street, broke out at around 3.30pm yesterday afternoon after an area of wooden pallets caught fire.
The fire involved wooden pallets in an area measuring around 100metres by 80 metres in size, taking up much of the woodyard to the rear of the property.
An eye witness said: "There's so much black and thick smoke.
They continued: "You can see it from miles away."
A total of six fire engines – from Askern, Adwick, Doncaster, Thorne, Dearne and Tankersley stations – and 30 firefighters were called to the scene.
Speaking from the scene of the blaze, Station Manager, Steve Adams, told The Star: "The fire we've attended is in a woodyard.
Mr Adams continued: "It's quite a large area, about 80 square meters, and there have been six fire engines in attendance. "We've been putting seven water jets on to the fire, which has helped us to get the fire under control."
A high volume pump was deployed to get extra water on to the fire, which was drawn from nearby Askern lake.
As The Star went to press, a South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said the fire was under control, but added they expect firefighters to be 'tackling the blaze all night.'
No-one is reported to have been injured in the blaze.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
Askern UK Limited is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of Cable Reels and Drums, some of which measure over 6,000 millimetres in diameter.


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These last few days have been crazy! So many things are falling into place and their provision can only be accounted for in one way! God. Last week is a blur of work, finals, and meetings in coffee shops but none the less, I feel more and more confident that Coryn and I are making tremendous progress towards our departure. We've met with some really great people that have given us so much hope and anticipation for our trip!
Last week we had the pleasure of meeting up with Alex and Millie Ojera. Their an amazing couple from Bombo, Uganda who have started a few churches, including Bombo Pentacostal Church, that focus on the empowerment of it's people for the bettering of the community. They've extended us a warm invitation to stay with them during our travels between Gaba and Gulu. Most exciting is the fact that we'll also be partnering with them and Align Mnistires for the first week or so in Uganda. They gave us so much useful information and really made us feel secure about our initial transition into Ugandan life!
Our next set of sit downs was with a few people at our church heavily involved with RockHarbor's Uganda reach ministry. It was such a great feeling to feel the blessing of our home church and has led to some amazing new partnerships.
One of those partnerships was born this morning in a spur of the moment meeting with Sean Galaway from Krochet Kids International. Sean hails from our home church here in Orange County and has led many teams through Africa Renewal Ministry. He's moving to Ugnada for a year and will be in the nothern city of Gulu.
I was really excited after meeting Sean! I think mostly because he's a guy my age with a ton of ambition and compassion. There's a very calming feeling Coryn and I have gotten from knowing that half a world away, we'll be surrounded with people that are welcoming and like minded. It's been an absolute blessing!


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If you're a frequent flyer then you may have noticed a change in Boingo hotspots on your mobile device. Boingo has just added a mobile version of their authentication page (loads a lot faster and without the annoying Flash splash screen). But the best thing is that they now offer mobile users a chance to browse for free after watching a 15 second ad.
10/31/2008 Update: This offer has now expired so there's no more free Internet but you still get a mobile version of Boingo.
Here's the old un-optimized Boingo page:
So here's how the new Boingo page works:
After watching 15 seconds of ads you get 15 minutes of free web surfing:
Unfortunately this only applies to mobile devices so laptops still see the standard screen. Let me know if this offer changes by leaving a comment.


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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
I have seen ABC Wednesday posts on other peoples blogs but being slightly obsessive I wanted to wait and start at A! And this week it has come around again.
So I thought I would continue with the theme of my previous post and have A for AMAZING AMPHIBIANS. After all, my previous post showed the stars who will be featuring in our upcoming exhibit but there are a couple of others who are feeling a little left out.
This delightful Gray Tree Frog Hyla versicolor is a recent acquisition. An ex member of staff phoned me up because she found him sheltering in one of her plant pots and wanted him to go somewhere were he would be well cared for. How could I say no to such a charming character? Now he sits in his tank gobbling up crickets and in the mornings he puffs up and chatters away at the top of his voice.
This charismatic American Toad Bufo americanus has grown up here at the Museum. My co-worker Jamie rescued it from her window well where it was in grave danger from her wayward Dachshunds! We do a regular toad feeding program each week and people love to see her gobbling up waxworms or crickets.
This is the 'Naomi Cambell' of Cane Toads from my previous post who still hasn't quite forgiven me for making him pose for the photo session. Much happier now sitting and pooping in his water bowl! How charming!
Whatever your opinions of amphibians they are great indicators of the health of our surroundings. They have semi-permeable skin and so are very susceptible to any pollutants and toxins that we put into the water, spray on the land or inadvertently release into the air. If you live in an area where you see frogs and toads on a regular basis, think yourself lucky. If it is healthy for them then it is healthy for you too. If, like many of us, you rarely see amphibians, that is cause for concern. Approximately one third of all amphibian species are in rapid decline. In fact there is such concern about this issue that 2008 was declared the year of the frog, to try and raise awareness of their plight. If you would like to find out more, check out this great website.
In the mean time enjoy some other posts relating to the letter A at ABC Wednesday.
Photo Credits - CJT
21 comments:
- Fotosekken said...
I wouldn't say beautiful exactly, but the photos were nice though, lol. =o)
- January 20, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Well..I love them and I think they are beautiful. I was heartbroken when my female ACF died leaving her mate to sing alone. The two of them were a lot of fun..lots of eggs..but I enjoyed them. Now I have had Froggy since my daughter left for grad school 9 years ago....Michelle
- January 20, 2009 at 5:56 PM
- dulce said...
Well, we're allways learning. I didn't know that relation between amphibians and health of the environment and now that 2008 has ended I came to know that it was declared the year of the frog!!!
:-) I loved your choice for this letter and wish to thank you for all the information.
Have a nice week.
- January 20, 2009 at 6:21 PM
- gtyyup said...
I've not heard of the ABC Wednesday...I'll be looking forward to your Wednesday posts! Wonderful photos on this post and the one before!
- January 20, 2009 at 7:25 PM
- beautiful said...
Good info. Thanks for sharing. I'm learning a lot from this meme.
- January 20, 2009 at 7:26 PM
- shutterhappyjenn said...
That's a very nice set of photos! And I enjoy the infos and the connection to the models.
My "A" photos are posted here and here. Please hop on by if you have time. Happy Wednesday!
- January 20, 2009 at 7:41 PM
- Carol said...
Nice photos... also enjoyed reading the info...going to check out that great website...
- January 20, 2009 at 7:47 PM
- Rinkly Rimes said...
The cane-toad in the bowl looks a harmless fellow. But here, in New South Wales, we are expecting to be invaded by them in a decade or so! NOT a pleasant thought!
- January 20, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Arija said...
Our frogs have all dug in because of the lack of water. In spring the nightly concert was deafening, now there is only deathly silence. All our dams are bone dry and cracked. In a tiny stretch of our creek is an even tinier spring making little pools in a short stretch of creek bed. They are all crammed full of turtles which frequented our 5 dams before. I hope they survive. If I manage to slip in a frog post, could you please help me identify them?
- January 21, 2009 at 2:09 AM
- Reader Wil said...
Thanks for the interesting post! We live in a country with a lot of frogs in our canals. In winter we can sometimes skate on the canals in summer the ducks and the frogs and an occasional heron have fair play.
- January 21, 2009 at 4:03 AM
- Babooshka said...
Really interesting info and sort of cute images too.
- January 21, 2009 at 5:42 AM
- spacedlaw said...
How cute is that first one! That's a great choice for A.
- January 21, 2009 at 5:55 AM
- Life with Kaishon said...
Welcome to ABC Wednesday! I am glad you started : ). A is a good place to begin! These amphibian photos are very nice.
- January 21, 2009 at 8:10 AM
- Kathiesbirds said...
Love toads. I grew up catching them in my yard. I wonder if the woods in CT are still healthy enough to support them? Out here in Sycamore Canyon we get the Colorado River Toad during the monsoon. I don't know if we have any other amphibians around but we certaily have plenty of reptiles!
- January 21, 2009 at 1:01 PM
- GutsyWriter said...
I love Naomi Campbell. What a good looking toad. By the way, we hav frogs croaking where I live in Orange County, California, so I guess my air is healthy. Love your blog, and how you link amphibians to "reality TV" or shall we say, everyday life.
- January 22, 2009 at 10:01 PM
- Lily Hydrangea said...
love your amazing A post!
- January 23, 2009 at 2:25 PM
- Tumblewords: said...
Great post! I've never been particularly fond of these little guys but... There's one (or more) at the camping spot that insists on hanging out with the campers.
- January 23, 2009 at 2:35 PM
- Celeste said...
Fotosekken - Well you know what they say - beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Ramblingwoods - There is something very neat about having a pet frog or toad. Glad you still enjoy Froggy.
Dulce - Glad you found the post interesting. Yes amphibians are indeed a vital and often over-looked part of our ecosystem.
Gttyup - Thanks, I just hope I can come up with suitable ideas for very letter!
Beautiful - It is amazing how much we can learn from each others blogs isn't it? I love it :)
- January 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Celeste said...
Shutterhappyjenn - Thanks, glad you liked the post.
Carol - Thanks for dropping by, I hope you enjoy the frog website.
Rinkly Rimes - Yes I had heard a lot about the problems they have been causing in Australia. We never seem to learn from our mistakes when it comes to introducing exotic species for pest management!
Arija - I hope your frogs and turtles survive too, some species can go for several years like that but it does sound as though your drought will be a tough one for them to get through. I will try to help you with frog ID's but I am certainly not an expert when it comes to your area.
Reader Wil - How lucky you are, sounds like a great place to live :)
- January 25, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- Celeste said...
Babooshka - I think they are cute too but I realise they are not something everyone can get into!
spacedlaw - Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the post.
Life with Kaishon - Thankyou! I am looking forward to working my way through the alphabet - hopefully I can get all the letters!
Kathiesbirds - If you have reptiles then you may well have amphibians as they are a food source to many reptiles! Such is the circle of life. :)
- January 25, 2009 at 3:11 PM
- Celeste said...
GutsyWriter - I know some people are not so keen on frogs and toads so I find it helps if you can relate their behavior to certain characters! Helps people to relate :)
Lily Hydrangea - Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Tumblewords - You just have to think of them as a very efficient form of bug control :)
- January 25, 2009 at 3:14 PM
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Today there was a choice of two jobs. One was to move some compost and the other was to pick and bottle some beans. Being up for a new experience I went with the latter and was so glad of my choice.
There were a variety of beans that were harvested along with some herbs.
Some of the larger beans were shelled.
The little pieces of beans were blanched in batches and I was amazed to see that the black beans lose all of their dark colour and become green within second of being placed into the simmering water.
After a cooling bath and being place in a sieve to drain, the beans were stood up in the jars. Some of the herbs that we picked were added to the jars and the beans were packed as tightly as possible, without squashing them.
With all of the harvest, there ended up being 7 jars of bottled beans.
Some of the longer pieces of bean needed trimming so a few little adjustments were made. The bonus was that we were able to munch on the offcuts. Delicious!
A salted water mixture was brought to the boil and this was to be poured into the jars to assist in the preservation. We were unable to stay until the end of the process but I am sure that the final product would be fabulous.
Bottling beans is not something that I would really have thought to do, but after today, I will definitely have a go on my own.
What sorts of vegetables do you bottle?
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HP Envy Spectre XT is the ultra of ultrabooks from HP
Slim is definitely in – just take a look at how computer manufacturers are doing their level best to remain on par with Apple's MacBook Air. Over the past year, we have seen Ultrabooks arrive in droves to the market, although the entry price point is still significantly higher compared to your regular notebook, the size, weight and overall design has received general thumbs up from the PC populace. Well, HP continues boarding the Ultrabook train, and has just announced the new HP ENVY Spectre XT, which is said to be an ultramobile premium Ultrabook which offers an overall premium experience with extraordinary design and performance.
Just what kind of magical qualities does the HP ENVY Spectre XT have compared to the rest of its siblings? Well, for starters, it is built with a mix of premium materials, sporting an all-metal design that boasts of stark lines which contrast with a soft texture. The HP ENVY Spectre XT measures a mere 14.5mm thin, and will tip the scales at just 3.07 pounds. What kind of hardware can be crammed into such little space?
Well, we do know that the HP ENVY Spectre XT comes with a 13.3-inch HD diagonal display with a slim bezel line, where it is also accompanied by 128GB of storage space in the form of a solid state drive, a slew of connectivity options such as Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and HDMI, and up to eight hours of battery life to help you remain productive no matter where you are without ending up with a sore shoulder when carrying around a desktop replacement notebook during trade shows as you traverse through the showfloor.
Thanks to the ultrafast mSATA solid state drive and Intel Rapid Start Technology, the HP ENVY Spectre XT is capable of booting up in an instant – resuming your work from sleep mode is also done in the blink of an eye. Not only that, this puppy also features Intel Smart Connect Technology that is capable of automatically updating email even when the notebook is in sleep mode, to make sure you are on top of things at all times. It will start from $999 upwards and can only go north from there.