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How to Buy PLATINCOIN (PLC)
Step 1: Choose a Crypto Wallet.
Choose a crypto wallet to store your cryptocurrency. Pick one that works well in your area, accepts your payment method, and follows your preferred policies. Some popular and reliable crypto wallets are Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, TrustWallet and so on. You can download the wallet extension on Google Chrome or the wallet app from the iOS App Store or Google Play.
Quick tip: Do your research on types of crypto wallets most suitable for your trading preference. For beginners, it is usually advised to use hot wallets as you can make quick and online payments for frequent swapping. However, if you want a more secure wallet, you can consider cold wallets since it is not connected to the internet. Cold wallets are suitable for storing large amount of crypto over a long time.
Step 2: Set up your Wallet.
First, create an account: Provide your personal information and select a strong password. Then, you will be provided with Secret recovery phrase or Seed Words. This consists of 12 randomly generated words and serves as a precautionary measure in case you loose this wallet. It's vital to accurately note it down carefully before moving on to other steps.
Step 3: Buy your base currency.
This is the currency that you will use to trade PLC and other coins. For this you need to choose a cryptocurrency exchange platform and buy your base currency. For buying PLATINCOIN (PLC), there are different base currency you can used. Usually, these could be the fundamental and widely popular coins such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether and so on.
Quick tip: If you are a new trader, start with small amount to avoid risks. Be aware of the market trends, trading fees and crypto taxes due to high volatility.
Step 4: Transfer funds to your Wallet.
Once you have bought your base currency, you can withdraw it to your crypto wallet. Log into your account on exchange platform you chose in Step 3. Next, you need provide your wallet address (from your crypto wallet) and the amount you want to transfer. After a brief wait, you should see your funds appeared in your crypto wallet.
Step 5: Choose a Decentralized Exchange (DEX).
A decentralized exchange (DEX) is a peer-to-peer (P2P) platform that links individuals looking to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. There are several DEXs available; you only need to confirm that the exchange supports the wallet you choose in Step 2. For instance, you can go to Pancake Swap to complete the transaction if you are using the Binance wallet.
Quick tip: Besides considering exchange's trading fees, you should also compare liquidity of the trading pairs. Higher liquidity typically leads to better pricing and tighter spreads.
Step 6: Buy PLATINCOIN (PLC) with your base currency.
Once you have chosen a DEX, you need to connect it to your wallet and start to trade. Select PLC from the list and enter the amount you want to trade.
Quick tip: Remember to diversify your portfolio. Investing all or most of your funds into a single cryptocurrency can be highly risky. Be aware of the market hype and avoid FOMO trading. Diversifying your portfolio helps you spread the risks and raise the chances of success in general. Check out the similar coins listed below.
Step 7: If you can't find PLATINCOIN (PLC), look for its Smart Contracts.
You can use bscscan or etherscan to locate the smart contract address if the coin you seek is not listed on the DEX. After that, you may copy it and paste it into Pancake Swap. Be aware of scams, and make sure you have the correct contract address.
Where to Buy PLATINCOIN (PLC)
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I laughed my *$$ off this morning when I went to the, uh, um, when I was drinking my coffee. (Girls don't read on the toilet, right ladies?)
Anyway, this is RIGHT from Reader's Digest. (My sister seems to think I need this little magazine. After this morning, I decided she was right.)
Under the heading Wild Kingdom:
"I was babysitting a three-year-old when the stench from the cat litter became so overbearing, I just had to clean it. As I began scooping it out, I asked the boy, "Does your mother do this?"
"No," he said, "It's for the cats."
Yeah. Methinks that was worth a repeat.


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Where does the day go? I got up at 6:30 this morning, didn't get dressed and immediately went to the sewing machine to finish the quilting on my new Words piece. Some days I do that. I stay in my pajamas. I planned on working on this art piece yesterday…but my husband has been rained out of the field since Sunday afternoon and so I never got to touch the quilt. After he went to bed last night I worked on it, then got the quilting and squaring up done this morning. I am still adding paint highlights to it, but here is a sneak peak.
It is called "Sticks and Stones…but Words Will Never Hurt Me". This is my second one. Rusted cotton sateen, screened designs with procion dyes, handwriting, stamping, and painting.
Oh yeah, Facebook and Twitter now "demand" my time too. My Twitter name is Katheeann if anyone wants to follow me. I spend too much time checking them since I am new to them. I always do that with something new…play with it a lot. I also got a good deal on a new Sony camera yesterday…I'll probably play with it a lot too.
After the quilting is finished, now I can move the sewing machine back to my messy workroom. I set the machine up on the kitchen table to quilt anything larger than a tablerunner because I don't have the table room in my "studio". Now I can clean off the table so my husband doesn't go crazy. Not that we eat there…we eat in the living room in front of the tv. The kitchen table is not needed for much of anything.
I need a whole day to clean up and possibly organize my sewing room. Maybe tomorrow? Unless I have to mow grass or go to town or clean the house.


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WHITEHORSE — Once Yukon residents spring their clocks forward this weekend, there will be no turning back.
The Yukon government says the territory will end the practice of seasonal time changes and remain on Pacific daylight time all year round.
The decision released late Wednesday follows public consultations that started in January, resulting in more responses than any other public-input campaign the territory has conducted.
A government statement says the survey drew more than 4,800 responses, and 93 per cent requested an end to the fall and spring time changes.
Of those, 70 per cent favoured permanent daylight time.
This means in winter, the Eastern time zone will be only two hours ahead of the territory. But British Columbia will be one hour behind and Alaska will trail by two hours.
B.C. as well as the U.S. states of Washington, Oregon and California have discussed adopting permanent daylight time, but have not made the change.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 5, 2020.
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Hello, and thanks for tuning into the eighth edition of DiS Does Pop. The pop column which judges Cheryl Cole on a purely musical basis, only to be pissed off with yet another dreadful solo album. This month we were reading Simon Reynolds' Retromania and thought, 'There's far too much here on Throbbing Gristle and far too little on Take That'. So we decided to investigate the wave of pop nostalgia that has arguably reached its peak in 2012.
There's also a new DiS Does Pop Barometer feature to replace the usual Top 40 Watch because, doing that once every month seemed a bit ridiculous. Fear not fans of Made For TV, that ever-reliable bastion of daytime terrestrial nonsense is still present and correct. Whether you want an informed take on where chart music is heading next or prefer to read some pithy words written at the expense of David Guetta, you've come to the right place.
Is retromania ruining pop music?
There is a Brazilian lady crying in front of us. Not sobbing but weeping so that her makeup is streaming down her face and she's holding her hand against her mouth to suppress a howl of ecstasy. It's hard to blame her, she has just touched a Backstreet Boy. We're sat right in the middle of the cavernous O2 Arena watching the ultimate boy band reunion tour. One which has seen the New Kids On The Block join forces with Nick Carter and co to a wail of hysteria and more than a few tears.
This kind of unabashed nostalgia is no longer a rarity in pop. Earlier this year Kylie Minogue sold out the Hammersmith Apollo for a B-sides and rarities show, Girls Aloud are due to reunite for their 10th anniversary and there's the Pete Waterman-endorsed Hit Factory concert featuring nearly every successful act of the SAW era. That wave of retromania Simon Reynolds was harping on about last year, where pop culture becomes a slave to its own past, is finally crossing the genre divide from independent music to the mainstream.
When we chatted to Pete earlier this month he didn't think this was anything new, "Working on radio all people wanted to hear was the old ones." That is, of course, very true but it doesn't explain the current wave of pop reunions that saw Take That and Boyzone resurrect themselves to sell out tours and Number 1 albums. Nor does it account for the Instagram credi-pop stylings of Lana Del Rey and Marina and the Diamonds and the continuing trend of sampling old hits in modern pop songs.
Pop music has always borrowed from the past but moved too quickly to be a slave to it. Longevity is a fate many acts dream of only to be tied to a genre that went out of favour in between album cycles. Just look at Pixie Lott, one day she's warbling the vacuous retro soul of Duffy, the next she's vamping it up 'in the club' to a flimsy synth-pop tune David Guetta would be ashamed of. Lord help us when metalcore finally works its way into the Top 40.
With the obvious exception of ABBA, who this year indulged their reissues addiction with a CD+DVD edition of cult classic The Visitors, there's never been a real appetite for reformed pop groups. When Bananarama returned as a duo in 1992, despite holding the most chart entries in history for an all-female group, their comeback album Please Yourself only reached Number 46. Bar a similarly ill-fated attempt by Culture Club, few of their contemporaries have even bothered reuniting for a disinterested public. Following the explosion of live music revenues in the early noughties, pop's ruthless surge forward towards new vessels to fill the dancefloor has been gradually eroded.
Take That were the first to break the resurrection mold as a live and recording outfit. First came the now traditional TV reunion special, For The Record, which drew in over six million viewers. Next followed the Ultimate Tour which saw 275,000 tickets sold out in just under three hours, while an accompanying Ultimate 'Best Of' Collection would shift 2.1 million units. As one of the best-selling acts of the 90s, such initial success was perhaps to be expected. It's how the story continued which caught everybody off guard, combined the occasional five piece - when Robbie Williams can be bothered - have now sold over 5,600,000 albums in the UK since their return.
With the first group through the wall having emerged without a smear of blood on their impeccably chiseled jawlines, the good, the bad and the Steps of 90s pop were soon to follow. Boyzone sold 200,000 tickets in three hours for their Back Again... No Matter What tour and trumped that achievement with their Number 1 album Brother a year later. Boosted by an endlessly hysterical Sky Living documentary, Steps also embarked on a massive UK arena tour including a £1 million, two night residency at the O2 Arena following their Number 1 Ultimate Collection album. Hoping to follow in their footsteps, are the original Overload-era Sugababes and Girls Aloud who will break their year-long hiatus - originally announced in 2009 - to tour in celebration of their 10th anniversary.
Since the fans are the driving force behind each pop band reunion, they have so far been refreshingly free from artistic airs and graces. The people buying the tickets are paying to hear the hits and, as Pete Waterman says, the people singing the hits are rapidly approaching the point where "it's now or never because in another 10 years, they won't remember." New material only follows a sell out tour, not the other way around as Blue found out to their detriment via 2011's Eurovision Song Contest. The whole enterprise is such a fragile operation that there's no room to do a Stone Roses and brand your fellow group member 'a cunt' after they throw a hissy fit.
A more immediately (de)pressing phenomenon in pop nostalgia is the tendency for 'credible artists' to drape themselves in the fineries of the past. While this isn't necessarily the worst idea that could pass through a young performer's mind, it's one that's beginning to leave the genre's leftfield stagnated with old ideas rather than genuinely new ones. Lana Del Rey is the obvious Queen of Retromania here having come to light in a series of videos that revelled in their use of archive footage and Lynchian gloom.
"Singing in the old bars swinging with the old stars," crooned Lizzy Grant on 'Video Games', starting the Born To Die album campaign as she meant to go on. Staring longingly into the debris of a forgotten era that never really existed in the first place. The point here isn't to slag off Lana, we're about six months late to that particular party, but to understand why retromania equates with aspirations of critical acclaim in pop. Why did Marina Diamandis choose to focus the concept of her second album around a deconstruction of the American dream rather than deriving her inspiration from the present day?
When questioned by Popjustice on the subject, the 'Homewrecker' singer claimed she was "more about fantasy" than any political reality but that still doesn't really explain much. Especially when Tumblr blogs dedicated to the project throw up Marilyn Monroe quotes that could quite easily pass for Electra Heart lyrics like, "Beneath the makeup and the smile I am just the girl who wishes for the world." Certainly, it's easier to trade in ideals with a pre-established cultural currency than create a whole new archetype for listeners to buy into. Perhaps the real reason for this lack of adventurism is the market for it simply doesn't exist. Both Marina and Del Rey bagged Number 1 albums for their troubles whereas the likes of Nicola Roberts and Jessie Ware desperately struggle to score a hit single.
Completing the triad of retromania's influences on modern pop is the genre's widespread use of sampling. More than anything else, the blurring of time through technological advancement is what Reynolds focused on in his book last year. "We've become victims of our ever-increasing capacity to store, organise, instantly access and share vast amounts of cultural data," noted the ever-wordy author. In Top 40 terms, it's more acceptable than ever to create a new hit by cribbing from an old one.
If you're not going to subscribe to the current trend for 80 synths, 90s rave or the next big revival to be elevated from history's dustbin of obscurity, then your main fallback is to borrow an entire hook. As you'd expect from a man who seemingly has no concept of shame or dignity, Flo Rida is something of a pro at building his songs around a previously retired hit. From 'Good Feeling' ('Something's Got A Hold Of Me' - Etta James) to 'Right Round' ('You Spin Me Round' - Dead or Alive) to 'Sugar' ('Blue' - Eiffel 65), it's fair to say Tramar Dillard has built his career off the success of others.
Not only do these singles appeal to the folk who originally bought them but the samples are also free for younglings to discover afresh on YouTube. The same technique bought Sugababes their first UK Number 1 in 'Freak Like Me', a mash-up of Gary Numan and Tubeway Army's 'Are 'Friends' Electric?' and Adina Howard's 'Freak Like Me'. Likewise, MIA achieved international ubiquity and a hotline to Madonna with her Clash sampling behemoth 'Paper Planes'.
Retreating back to the opulent confines of the O2 Arena, if retromania is performing a pincer movement on pop we're completely distracted by how much fun this NKOTBSB mega-gig has proved to be. The Brazilian lady in front of us is now bawling so much that people have gone over to comfort her and, more worryingly, our girlfriend is screaming in delight every single time Nick Carter flashes his chest. This happens approximately once every 30 seconds. It's a strange routine to be immersed in and one which can easily be dismissed in the moment as harmless entertainment.
When viewed alongside the genre's other outlets for its ever-growing nostalgia vice, you have to question what happens next? Retromania may not be ruining pop music right now but you do get the sense of a coherent force emerging from the fringes and knocking on the door of the Top 40 more and more forcefully. Bands consigned to quaint Channel 4 retrospectives are getting a second shot at things, new acts are using the days of yore to embellish their own myth and they may even be doing so with the use of a sample. While pop's past shines bright for all to see, you really need a pair of rose-tinted spectacles to peer into its future.
The DiS Does Pop Barmometer
Justin Bieber - Hot like flaming Baby oil
This week saw Justin Bieber deservedly grab his first UK Number 1 album, Believe, at the expense of Cheryl's thoroughly mediocre A Million Lights. While we've certainly given JB a kicking in the past for charging his fanbase $99 to use an official forum, there's no arguing with the quality of his third album which is a leap forward from the disposable tweenage fare of old.
Bieber's triumph over Chezza by just 3,000 copies may go down as something of shock chart turn but anyone who watched Canada's biggest cultural export since Fucked Up perform at the Capital Summertime Ball this month will have seen it coming. Billed as the final warm-up act before Katy Perry, the Bieb Machine kept 90,000 fans shrieking for a full thirty minutes before exiting for the Califonia Gurl. She was greeted by a half-capacity Wembley Stadium which was still emptying out at an outstanding pace.
Usher - Burning (with a Climax still to come?)
Despite standing as one of the main contenders for Pop Album of the Year, aside from JB and Lana Del Rey, Usher's Looking 4 Myself campaign will probably go down as a mixed bag. On the plus side, the moping, 'woe is me' R&B of The Weeknd and Frank Ocean has obviously formed a timely spur from which the likes of 'Climax' and 'What Happened To U' have emerged. These tracks easily stand amongst Raymond IV's best work in VIII or so years and deserve your immediate and undivided attention. On a downer, 'the torso' is still waiting on a proper hit single from his latest LP and that can't really be bought with a blog-worthy A$AP Rocky collaboration.
Jessie Ware - Running (out of barometer-themed puns)
If anyone is going to do a La Roux this year and grab a smash hit from under the radar it has to be Jessie Ware. Well, it better be or else SBTRKT will need to find a new buzzworthy, bittersweet female vocalist. Here's hoping Radio 1 is still feeling guilty over its failure to playlist 'In For The Kill' and gives 'Wildest Moments' the necessary push.
Miss Ware's latest single already has the dubious blessing of being Nick Grimshaw's 'Big Thing' which is admittedly much better than a vote of confidence from Fearne Cotton. Most importantly, the song itself is a straight up ballad which tugs at all the right heartstrings with a rare eloquence not seen since... well '110%'.
Fun. - Some Nights (they're toasty, some nights they're cold)
Fun. make no claims to be anything more than a cheery power-pop outfit but the stench of fromage was still a bit too strong on Some Nights. With 'We Are Young' clinging onto the Top 10 a full 11 weeks after charting, at least the band's pension fund is well and truly in place. Having caught the four-piece live at XOYO last month, they're certainly an endearing outfit and much better than the sum of their sophomore album. When half your crowd has turned up for one song it takes an undeniable level of stagecraft to distract them for a full 50 minutes before the inevitably triumphant encore kicks in.
Maroon 5 - Shiver (me timbers, Payphone is fucking awful)
After the catchy like ebola charms of 'Moves Like Jagger', Maroon 5 have furthered their unintentionally ironic contribution to the 'guitar music is dead' debate with the astounding 'Payphone'. Astounding because we thought Adam Levine's lot had hit rock bottom a long time ago. If only...
Made For TV: Shayne Ward & the cast of Rock Of Ages
We were going to feature Rizzle Kicks' lacklustre Daybreak debut in this month's Made For TV yet there was something missing from that performance. A sense of pitiful tragedy that encapsulates the very bottom of pop's conveyor belt. Then we discovered Shanye Ward's turn on This Morning as part of the Rock Of Ages cast and the rest was history.


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First Glance: A Boxed Set of 13 Romances
Love your romance with variety? Love the joy of knowing you're finding a brand new series with more fab books to follow?
FIRST GLANCE gives you 13, very different, exciting series for you to fall in love with! There's something for every taste in these 13 romances from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling authors. From light paranormal, to Motorcycle Club romantic suspense, to New Adult, reunited first loves and sports and even a taste of forbidden love.
First Glance has it all: sexy heroes and smart heroines in love stories to make you cheer, sigh, and beg for more.
X Marks the Spot -- Kimmie Easley
Jolene Miller barely escaped the dark underworld of being the president's daughter of a notorious motorcycle club. After having her heart broken by Ronin, the MC's Sargent at Arms, she tried to navigate a normal life as an up and coming criminal defense attorney.
When the only family she's ever known comes under fire, Jolene rushes home to Jericho, California to step in - only to find it's not just the club who needs her.
Ronin is wanted for murder.
Can Jolene let go of their tortured past in order to save their future?
It's a Marshmallow World – Diane Rinella
Once upon a time, Darla was given a mystical gift, along with an ominous message. Now, meeting Chris puts her head in a spin. Could it be that gift from long ago holds the key to their happiness?
The Rock and Roll Fantasy Collection features standalone novels where the characters' love of music plays a pivotal role in both their lives and the plot. The standalone novellas revolve around the supporting characters. Although the books can be read in any order, those who wish to enjoy the entire collection should start with It's A Marshmallow World before moving on to Scary Modsters ... and Creepy Freaks, Queen Midas In Reverse, followed by Voices Carry. Please watch for Moonlight Serenade, coming soon.
Racing Hearts -- Marcia James
Relish the romantic journey as two close friends slide into love! This sensual contemporary romance novella is the first in the dog-lovers' "Klein's K-9s" series, featuring a service dog training facility, its skilled staff, and its compassionate volunteers.
Stock car legend, Tom "Torque" Tyler, faces a bleak future following an off-track car wreck. Thanks to a traumatic head injury, he's developed epileptic seizures that ended his career. To avoid tabloid reporters and well-meaning friends, Tom holes up in a cottage behind high walls in his hometown of Jenkins, N.C. What will he do now that everything that mattered is gone?
Service dog trainer and good friend, Meg Klein, shows up on Tom's doorstep with a seizure alert dog. Bob, a tiny but talented canine, makes it impossible for Tom to maintain his black mood. And Meg is determined to drag her high-school crush out of his self-imposed solitude -- even if it means issuing a sensual double-dog-dare. Will the paparazzi ruin her best-laid plans?
Can two very different people forge a future together with the help of a pint-sized canine Cupid?
Just Dessert -- Kelly Collins
Pure hearted Katarina Cross has a simple life plan; finish school and find a job. Everything is on track until Damon Noble walks onto the scene. He's the sweetest confection she has ever laid eyes on.
Standing in for a friend who runs an escort service, Kat agrees to accompany one man for one night. How hard could it be? All she has to do is smile and look pretty.
After his last girlfriend left a bad taste in his mouth for commitment, Damon nixes the idea of a relationship. He simply orders and pays for what he needs. Why ask for the full menu when you can just order dessert?
A chance meeting, a book club and a penchant for dessert will change everything.
This is book one in a series, but it is a stand-alone contemporary romance novel. There are no cliffhangers just hot Alpha male millionaires and an intriguing story.
Conflicted On 5th Avenue – Abbie St. Claire
Widower and orthopedic surgeon, Ian Briggs has room in his life for two things, his practice and his son, Oliver. A forced relocation shakes up more than his sense of direction when he finds himself captivated and lusting for his new neighbor.
Chelsie Peterson is piecing together the shattered fragments of her life. A divorce from her cheating and emotionally abusive husband leaves her a single mother and doubting her value as a woman.
Fiery impulses entice Ian and Chelsie to surrender to a passionate and inconvenient romance. Is there more than the desire to escape the frenzy of life that binds them?
Playing for Keeps - Michele Shriver
Colton Tremblay won a Stanley Cup with his hometown Montreal Canadiens, but his bad-boy reputation earned him a ticket out of town, traded to the expansion San Antonio Generals. This French-Canadian has no idea what to expect from the land of tacos and Mariachi bands, but he quickly learns that Texas is full of beautiful women, and the one who catches his eye first is no puck bunny.
The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Maya Dominguez has worked hard for everything. Now she's landed her dream job as a beat reporter for San Antonio's new NHL franchise. As a female reporter in a male-dominated business, Maya knows she has to be at the top of her game. She can't afford any distractions, especially not from the players she's assigned to report on.
When Colton asks Maya to help him get to know his new city, she's determined to keep things strictly business, but Colton is used to getting what he wants. Can he persuade Maya that this time, he is playing for keeps, and if he does, what does it mean for her job?
Perfection – J.L. Campbell
After six months of serial breakups with her two-timing boyfriend, Natasha is ready to give relationships a break. Malik has no plans to give up and schemes to get her back, but his efforts throw his cousin in the middle of his campaign. Natasha doesn't need another guy messing with her brain, or her plans for the future, but Karim is different from anyone she's ever met. The fact that he's off-limits deepens her guilt over her attraction and puts her judgment into question. Can she move beyond the mistakes of the past and trust someone who's no angel?
Karim is back in Jamaica for the summer and has no plans to tie himself to anyone, because girls are complicated and he's been burned a time or two. He's knee-deep in responsibility as a result of a thoughtless act that changed his life. But Natasha is a girl with a difference, who makes him want things he has sworn to give up. Will she give him the time of day and will she want him when she finds out about his past and the present he wants to keep hidden, but can't?
A Medieval Encounter -- Aubrey Wynne
Baron Rolf Arbrec, the royal wizard for King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, is burdened with a centuries-old quest to break the spell cast on his ancestor, Merlin. To lift the enchantment, he must find true love without the use of magic or deceit, something that has eluded the men generations before him.
Finding genuine love is no easy task, even for a wizard, and time is running out not only to complete his Quest, but to give future generations a chance at happiness. When Melissa steps from his dreams and into his arms, he realizes his need for her love runs deeper than just a way to free Merlin.
Lady Melissa Garrick travels to London to meet her betrothed. Along the way, she encounters a man who haunts her dreams and makes her reconsider her destiny. Torn between loyalty to her family and her intense attraction to Rolf, she struggles to remain an obedient daughter. Though she desires him, will she defy her family and turn her back on her betrothed? Or will time run out and Rolf be doomed to a life of discontent and bitterness like his ancestors before him?
Behind the Altar -- P.C. Zick
Leah Bryant's life satisfies all her needs. Her engagement to Jacob Davis, minister of the Sunshine Church, gives her the security she requires after living on the streets during her teenage years. She runs a food kitchen out of the church for homeless vets who are living on the banks of Deer River.
All is perfect until the day her future mother-in-law Geraldine tells her the church is shutting down the kitchen, and Dean "Jacob's brother" rides his Harley into her heart. Leah's world begins to crumble as she falls into Dean's muscular and tattooed arms and discovers the passion she's never known.
Silent Love – Casey Clipper
Former Navy SEAL Sean Millen has been perfectly fine with his bachelorhood until recently, when he realizes he's unhappy with his single status. Unfortunately, his playboy reputation doesn't offer him the type of woman that could fulfill his days and nights as well as settle into the specific life he envisions.
Four years ago, Beth Connors' world was entirely altered. Beth spends her days trying to remain invisible in order to avoid unwanted attention. Each night she sheds grief-filled tears over the former life she once led but will never be able to regain.
When Beth literally runs into HIM. Doctor Sean Millen. A force of nature. A rock. A reputable heartbreaker, who takes an immediate interest in her, there's no place for her to hide. But Beth's natural instinct to push Sean away to save herself and him from the difficult task of adjusting their lives to her shortcomings is always front and center. Yet, Beth secretly longs for love. Is she strong enough to tear down the walls of her self-imposed prison?
Sean finds himself falling for a woman who is determined to reject his every advance and deny their surprisingly deep connection. Can Sean push past Beth's concrete walls that she refuses to destroy? Or will Beth's shocking revelation of her past prevent them from finding the love they both deserve? Or will a tragic accident pull Sean and Beth apart permanently?
Taming Romeo -- Rachelle Ayala
Evie Sanchez is recovering from heartbreak by waitressing at her parents' restaurant when in walks Romeo Garcia, the boy she left behind. Only now, he's a hot movie star surrounded by gorgeous actresses and adoring fans.
Bad boy Romeo Garcia never understood why Evie stood him up at the prom. When he rescues her from a flying coconut in the dumpster, he is determined to dig into her heart for the reason and show her what she'll miss the rest of her life if she walks away again.
Evie lands a part as Romeo's co-star and falls into her role, totally in love. He plays his part, too, showering her with flowery romance and irresistible food. But is the fantasy real or revenge? Evie and Romeo are about to discover if their buried feelings will explode in pure delight or utter disaster.
Taming Romeo is a contemporary romance featuring family secrets, delicious food, and spicy loves scenes.
The Sound of Consequence – Susan Ann Wall
Stacie Nightingale has quit her teaching job mid-year, left her fiancé without a word, and moved across country on an impulse. Even more reckless, the aspiring author has had a one-night stand with a man she doesn't even know…a man she discovers is her new neighbor. She soon finds herself in a relationship she neither wants nor wants to give up. Like the lingering effects of the car accident that caused her impulsive behavior, Stacie tries to ignore the way he makes her heart race. What she learns is that some things should never be ignored…or kept secret.
Computer security expert Owen Landry has been divorced twice from cheating wives. That alone should make the discharged soldier gun-shy about jumping into a relationship with someone as secretive as Stacie. Owen has always ignored his instincts about women, but this time he's listening to his inner radar. He's ready to leave the past behind and forge a new life…with Stacie. Even though he doesn't like to keep secrets, he's scared his past will make Stacie run. Even if she can look beyond his past, her secrets cause him to question his own heart. Then he realizes she's suffering from post-traumatic stress and a traumatic brain injury that may as well be a ticking bomb. With their future in jeopardy, they find love is the best way to leave the past behind.
Body Work -- Bonnie Edwards
Lisa Brady Delaney left Tyce Branton in her rear view mirror. Years later, he's the only one she can turn to for help. Lisa quickly learns Tyce is a hands-on man: in the garage and in the bedroom.
Tyce is angry to see Lisa again, but has to wonder if she's the same girl he knew or an independent beauty who will never need him again...
Kimmie Easley is an International bestselling romance author who grew up traveling the country, rarely settling in one place for much longer than a minute. Being no stranger to heartache and love, she allows her unconventional life to fuel her writing.
Kimmie is addicted to all things books, wine, cupcakes and flip-flops. She is a homeschool momma, southern wife and pug wrangler.
Kimmie can be found somewhere in the south writing wine worthy stories.
Enjoying San Francisco as a backdrop, the ghosts in USA Today Bestselling Author Diane Rinella's one hundred and fifty-year old Victorian home augment the chorus in her head. With insomnia as their catalyst, these voices have become multifarious characters that haunt her well into the sun's crowning hours, refusing to let go until they have manipulated her into succumbing to their whims. Her experiences as an actress, business owner, artisan cake designer, software project manager, Internet radio disc jockey, vintage rock 'n' roll journalist/fan girl, and lover of dark and quirky personalities influence her idiosyncratic writing.
Marcia James writes hot, humorous romances featuring heroines you can root for, heroes to die for, and funny dogs. She finaled in 11 Romance Writers of America contests before selling her first comic romantic suspense, At Her Command. In her eclectic career, she has shot submarine training videos, organized celebrity-filled nonprofit events, and had her wedding covered by People Magazine. After years of dealing with such sexy topics as how to safely install traffic lights, she is enjoying "researching" and plotting her novels' steamy love scenes with her husband and hero of many years. Please visit Marcia's website to read book excerpts, enter her monthly contest, and subscribe to her e-newsletter.
Kelly Collins writes with the intention of keeping the love alive.
Always a romantic, she is inspired by real time events mixed with a dose of fiction. She encourages her readers to reach the happily ever after but bask in the afterglow of the perfectly imperfect love.
Kelly lives in Colorado with her husband of twenty-five years. She loves hockey, shiny objects and has a new found appreciation for green smoothies.
With a creative personality, Abbie St. Claire has always had her nose in a book. Whether one for decorative painting, gourmet cooking or steamy romance.
"Heck, those books all go together in my mind. My imagination can easily picture a painting session that turns steamy and I certainly see trying to prepare a gourmet meal while getting deliciously sidetracked with a partner and finishing that meal for breakfast," St. Claire says with a raised brow and twinkle in her eyes.
An International Best Selling Author, St. Claire focuses her work on writing steamy romance from the "writing nook" in her Houston, Texas kitchen, where she's currently at work on the "5th Avenue Romance Series.
St. Claire has quite a bit in store for 2016 with finishing the 5th Avenue Romance Series, starting a new series, participation in First Glance and The Diamond Club anthologies, and a Kindle Worlds project with Melissa Foster.
Michele Shriver writes women's fiction and contemporary romance. Her books feature flawed-but-likeable characters in real-life settings. She's not afraid to break the rules, but never stops believing in happily ever after. Michele counts among her favorite things a good glass of wine, a hockey game, and a sweet and sexy book boyfriend, not necessarily in that order.
J.L. Campbell is an award-winning, Jamaican author who writes romantic suspense, women's fiction, new and young adult novels. She has written thirteen books, four novellas and two short story collections.
Her novels include the Island Adventure Romance series, which currently has five exciting, stand-alone stories and features feisty women and determined men. Campbell's mission is to write stories that entertain and educate readers. She also writes under the pen name Jayda McTyson.
She is a certified editor, who also writes non-fiction.
Bestselling and award-winning author Aubrey Wynne resides in the Midwest with her husband, dogs, horses, mule and barn cats. She is an elementary teacher by trade, champion of children and animals by conscience, and author by night. Obsessions include history, travel, trail riding and all things Christmas.
Her debut story, Merry Christmas, Henry, was published in November 2013 by Melange Books, LLC and received Best Short Romance in the Preditors & Editors Reader's Choice of 2013. Wynne's humorous shorts Pete's Mighty Purty Privies ( Best Short in the Preditors & Editors Reader's Choice of 2014 and Top 100 Laugh Out Loud List on Goodreads) and To Cast A Cliché are published with Amazon.
Aubrey's first love is historical romance and her recent medieval fantasy novella, Rolf's Quest, will be released in 2016 as a full-length novel. Dante's Gift, her latest Christmas story, is part of the boxset Christmas Pets and Kisses and sold as a single. The boxset Valentine Pets and Kisses also contains the first in her vintage series, 19 Ivy Lane.
Bestselling author, P.C. Zick describes herself as a storyteller no matter what she writes. And she writes in a variety of genres, including romance, contemporary fiction, and nonfiction. She's won various awards for her essays, columns, editorials, articles, and fiction.
Many of her novels contain stories of Florida and its people and environment, which she credits as giving her a rich base for her storytelling. "Florida's quirky and abundant wildlife - both human and animal - supply my fiction with tales almost too weird to be believable." Her Behind the Love trilogy - contemporary romance - is also set in Florida, but she's now working on a series set in the Smoky Mountains.
Her fiction contains the elements most dear to her heart, ranging from love to the environment. All of her novels contain elements of romance with strong female characters and descriptive settings. She believes in living lightly upon this earth with love, laughter, and passion, and through her fiction she imparts this philosophy in an entertaining manner with an obvious love for her characters, plot, and themes.
Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Contemporary Romance Author Casey Clipper lives in Pittsburgh, PA. She is a noted sports fanatic, chocolate addict, and has a slight obsession with penguins. Like you, she is an avid romance reader and loves to lose herself in a good story. Casey is an active member of the Romance Writers of America, Three Rivers Romance Writers, Contemporary Romance Authors, Passionate Ink, Kiss of Death, and ASMSG. Casey is the recipient of the 2015 JABBIC HBARWA Readers' Choice Award for Short Contemporary Romance.
Visit www.CaseyClipper.com to find out about upcoming releases, freebie short stories about your favorite characters, signings and appearances, and sign up for Casey's newsletter to get first chapter sneak peeks of upcoming releases, giveaways, guest author blogs, and so much more.
Rachelle Ayala is a bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Her foremost goal is to take readers on a shared emotional journey with her characters as they grow and become more true to themselves. Rachelle believes in the power of love to overcome obstacles and feels that everyone should find love as often as possible, especially if it's within the pages of a book.
Her book, Knowing Vera, won the 2015 Angie Ovation Award, and A Father for Christmas garnered a 2015 Readers' Favorite Gold Award.
She is also a writing teacher and founder of the Romance In A Month writing community. She lives in California with her husband and has three children and two birds.
Big dreamer and certifiable overachiever Susan Ann Wall embraces life at full speed and volume. She's a beer and tea snob, can be bribed with dark chocolate, and the #1 thing on her bucket list is to be the center of a Bon Jovi flash mob. Susan is a nationally bestselling, multi-genre author of racy, rule-breaking romance and women's fiction. Her bragging rights include the Fighting Back for Love series, Puget Sound ~ Alive With Love series, Superstitious Brides Romance series, Sunset Valley Women's Fiction series, and Devon Taggart Suspense series. She also likes to boast about her three perfect children, two amazing rescue dogs, and a happily ever after that started while serving in the U.S. Army and has spanned two decades (which is crazy since she's not a day over 29). In her next life, Susan plans to be a 5 foot 10, size 8 rock star married to a chiropractor and will not be terrified of large bridges, spiders, or quiet people (shiver).
Multi-published author Bonnie Edwards lives with her husband and pets on the rainy coast of British Columbia. She believes life should be lived with joy. That joy shows up in her earthy, irreverent love stories. Bonnie uses long hikes to bounce ideas off her husband and her standard poodle, who almost always agrees with her.
She has written novels, novellas and short stories for Carina Press, Harlequin, Kensington Books and Robinson (UK) although now she publishes her work herself.
Sometimes her stories have a paranormal twist, likes curses and ghosts, other times not. But they're always entertaining and guarantee a happy ending.


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The subtle sculpted detail in the frame of the 48" Glenbrooke mirror adds a modern touch to a timeless look. Originally designed to coordinate across several James Martin Vanity collections, this classically elegant mirror in our Country Oak finish is also the perfect addition to any room in your home. Crafted using premium glass and accented with a 1" bevel. Two sets of recessed, premium keyhole brackets allow for versatile installation, either vertical or horizontal. For your convenience, mounting hardware is included.


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Following the recent general availability of large disk sizes in Azure, we are excited to announce that Azure Site Recovery (ASR) now supports the disaster recovery and migration of on-premises virtual machines and physical servers with disk sizes of up to 4095 GB to Azure.
Many on-premises virtual machines that are part of the Database tier and file servers use disks with sizes greater than 1 TB. Support for protecting these virtual machines with large disk sizes has consistently featured as a top ask from both our customers and partners. With this enhancement, ASR now provides you the ability to recover or migrate these workloads to Azure.
These large disk sizes are available on both standard and premium storage. In standard storage, two new disk sizes, S40 (2TB) and S50 (4TB) are available for managed and unmanaged disks. For workloads that consistently require high IOPS and throughput, two new disk sizes, P40 (2TB) and P50 (4TB) are available in premium storage, again for both managed and unmanaged disks. Depending upon your application requirements, you can choose to replicate your virtual machines to standard or premium storage with ASR. More details on the configuration, region availability and pricing of large disks is available in this storage documentation.
To show you how Azure Site Recovery supports large disk sizes, I protected the Database tier VM of a SharePoint farm. You can see that this VM has data disks which are greater than 1 TB.
Pre-requisite step for existing ASR users:
Before you start protecting virtual machines/physical servers with greater than 1 TB disks, you need to install the latest update on your existing on-premises ASR infrastructure. This is a mandatory step for existing ASR users.
For VMware environments/physical servers, install the latest update on the Configuration server, additional process servers, additional master target servers and agents.
For Hyper-V environments managed by System Center VMM, install the latest Microsoft Azure Site Recovery Provider update on the on-premises VMM server.
For Hyper-V environments not managed by System Center VMM, install the latest Microsoft Azure Site Recovery Provider on each node of the Hyper-V servers that are registered with Azure Site Recovery.
I would like to call out that support for Disaster Recovery of IaaS machines in Azure with large disk sizes is not available currently. This support would be made available soon.
Start using Azure Site Recovery today. Visit the Azure Site Recovery forum on MSDN for additional information and to engage with other customers. You can also use the ASR User Voice to let us know what features you want us to enable next.


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Two years ago a little girl and a dream came together and It resulted in the birth of Join the Gossip. Haha OK just kidding, that was way cheesy!
But really, two years ago I decided to develop this blog. At the time I was contributing to Beauty Chat (unfortunately no longer an active blog) and decided that I wanted a site of my own to talk about random ideas.
I used to post daily, and that is my biggest disappointment now--that I haven't posted as regularly as I'd like. I have been trying to get something up every few days and hope to keep doing so.
Topics found here have ranged from beauty to vacations and everything in between. I thank all of you for reading my blog and leaving your thoughts. Many of you have been readers since the very beginning. No matter how long you have been following Join the Gossip, I want to let you know that it means a lot to me!!
If you are interested, check out my very first post here.
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Six design elements that shouldn't be left out of today's smart classroom
It's not enough to take a traditional K-12 classroom and fill it with technology. The smart classroom requires a more methodic approach that factors in the design of the basic shell, the teacher's space, and the students' independent and collaborative work areas.
Schools that ignore this step, said Issac Herskowitz, director of New York-based Touro College's instructional technology program, will wind up with smart classrooms that fall short of their goals. "Designing classrooms for today's learners requires a different approach than what's been traditionally employed in K-12 settings," said Herskowitz.
Here are six design elements that should be incorporated into the 21st Century classroom.
1. Desks and furniture that support collaboration. The days of the single desk and chair are gone, according to Herskowitz. He said he envisions a time when all K-12 classrooms are developed around the concept of collaboration--between student and teacher and among the students themselves. "You want students to be able to do discovery learning and to work together on projects and problem-solving," said Herskowitz. To support that concept, he said, furniture should be able to accommodate multiple learners and then be repositioned for independent learning (such as testing). "When you start with this foundation," said Herskowitz, "the collaboration comes naturally."
2. Ample electrical outlets. Not all students will come to class with their iPads and laptops charged up and ready to go. To make sure 21st Century learners have the power they need to engage in classroom activities, Amber Golden Raskin said her school uses a combination of electrical outlets, some of which are integrated into the classroom furniture, and power strips that are distributed through the classroom. "Think about your students' current and future power needs early in the design phase," said Raskin, executive director of business development and operations at SCVi Charter School in Castaic, CA, "and you'll avoid the hassle of having to add more at a later date, post-construction."
3. A "smart" teacher lectern. Teaching in a smart classroom requires a "smart" lectern, said Herskowitz, who advised schools to put time and money into the structures that teachers will use as their home bases. USB ports that allow for easy document camera connections, interactive whiteboard equipment controls, and other features should be incorporated into the fixtures. "You really want to make everything accessible for the teachers that are using the technology," said Herskowitz. "If instructors are comfortable in the space and able to use all of the tools that you put in front of them, half the battle is won."
4. Lighting that's easy to control. With audiovisual technology becoming more advanced and even more useful in the K-12 classroom, the need for lighting that's easy to dim or enhance is imperative. The student sitting furthest away from the projection screen, for example, must be able to see the workspace clearly and without interference from shadows. "Factor in the natural lighting, the fixtures, and the controls," said Herskowitz, "and focus on accessible lighting controls that allow the teachers to adjust quickly."
5. Physical space that goes beyond the single classroom. Who says the 21st Century classroom has to be a single room? At SVCi, a four-year-old charter school, Raskin said holes were intentionally punched in classroom walls to help create a collaborative environment that expands beyond a single room. "Students and teachers can go in and out of the openings, which are covered by curtains when not in use," said Raskin. The strategy works particularly well when teachers collaborate on interdisciplinary projects. "Being able to share across classrooms is a big deal here," said Raskin, "and something that we strived for when designing our learning spaces."
6. Fewer expansive gathering areas. The traditional, campus-wide auditorium didn't have a place at SVCi. Instead there are several mid-sized gathering areas designed to accommodate three or four classrooms full of students who need to come together to share, collaborate, or watch a live presentation. "We went with smaller common areas rather than just one big assembly room," said Raskin. "Our goal was to get students exercising the 'expression' muscles in smaller groups that lend themselves to more participation and collaboration."
At its core, Raskin said, the modern-day classroom's design should revolve around the idea that students should no longer be sitting alone at desks "spitting out answers" to a teacher who stands behind a podium. "In the last century we were a factory-driven society and schools were designed around that concept," said Raskin. "Today we must create spaces where students can collaborate and participate in real-life environments where they can learn how to work on teams; that's what they'll be doing in the work world."
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Double Row LED Light Bar - Rocker Switch
This single-pole single-throw (SPST) LED rocker switch lets you quickly activate lights on your off-road vehicle, truck, UTV, boat, tractor, or machine.
- Text is illuminated when the vehicle is on, and the legend is illuminated when the switch is pressed ON.
- 20-amp 12V switch has (3) 1/4" male contact terminals to be used with 1/4" female push-on connectors.
- The sealed, watertight rocker switch easily installs in industry standard panel cutouts with the included rubber gasket (optimal panel thickness: 0.13" or 0.03" min. - 0.19" max.).
- Requires a 0.83" x 1.45" hole (industry standard)
- Great for Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Kawasaki, Toyota, Kubota, John Deere & many more factory cut-outs.
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Someone in the Austrian camp said that large-scale inflation could be in our future, so now every Austrian is predicting hyperinflation all of the time. And since we don't have hyperinflation, why then every aspect of Austrian Economics must be totally wrong.
Today, Krugman is claiming that an error in an influential paper written by Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff of Harvard is responsible for "destroy(ing) the economies of the Western world." According to the paper, if a government's debt exceeds 90 percent of a nation's GDP, then economic growth will tail off "sharply." However, some researchers looking at the data have concluded that the paper's methodology was fatally flawed and that there was no real 90 percent threshold, although higher levels of debt did correlate with lower growth rates.
According to Krugman, this paper was the deciding factor in "austerity" plans for governments in the West, and since "austerity" is bad, the paper played an important role in economic destruction. However, there is only one problem with that thesis: Krugman's commentary itself undercuts the paper's influence. He writes:
For the truth is that Reinhart-Rogoff faced substantial criticism from the start, and the controversy grew over time. As soon as the paper was released, many economists pointed out that a negative correlation between debt and economic performance need not mean that high debt causes low growth. It could just as easily be the other way around, with poor economic performance leading to high debt. Indeed, that's obviously the case for Japan, which went deep into debt only after its growth collapsed in the early 1990s.OK, here is the problem. If economists from the start doubted its accuracy, then how can one also say that this paper -- THIS paper -- had such a powerful impact that most of the political leaders of the western world fully embraced everything these economists claimed and then designed their economic plans accordingly. This just does not make sense.
Over time, another problem emerged: Other researchers, using seemingly comparable data on debt and growth, couldn't replicate the Reinhart-Rogoff results. They typically found some correlation between high debt and slow growth — but nothing that looked like a tipping point at 90 percent or, indeed, any particular level of debt.
The U.S. Government continues to borrow at an astounding rate, Japan is openly attempting to print jillions of yen, and the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve System are flooding the world with euros and dollars. Furthermore, as Bob Murphy already has pointed out, the only thing Krugman and other Keynesians deem to be acceptable as economic recovery is another boom, yet it was the unsustainable boom that got us into trouble in the first place.
Does Krugman think that this time governments will be better able to manage future financial bubbles or that booms won't run aground if Krugmanites are calling the shots? Somehow, I doubt seriously that another unsustainable boom is the answer.
So, we have Krugman claiming that what the world economies needed was more debt and, thus, also more printing of money. To put it another way, what Paul Krugman is claiming is that an Inflation Fairy is not enough. No, we also need a visit from the friendly Debt Fairy.


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I had to play a bit with the amount of eggnog added to these pancakes because the its so much thicker than milk. If you make these I would add less eggnog than called for & add more until you get the right consistency. These turned out light & fluffy with that rich eggnog flavor plus it used all the leftover eggnog.
Eggnog Pancakes
inspired by Eat Real
1 c Bisquick (we use the heart smart)
3/4 + c eggnog
2 T beaten egg or egg substitute
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of grated nutmeg
Mix everything together. Add more eggnog if too thick. Cook pancakes on a lightly greased griddle.
Makes about 8 pancakes.
On to Menu Planning Monday...
Ham & Bean Soup
Curried Vegetables - I never got around to making this last week
Ham, Cheese & Onion Paninis
Greek Chicken Pitas with Roasted Sunchokes
Crab & Corn Chowder or Crab Cakes - We are still debating which to do
I think its time to get back to the cupcakes too & since there is some Bailey's in the fridge, this week's cupcake will be coffee with Bailey's. We also might take a stab at our first batch of ice cream.


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While the press releases for north London boroughs highlighted their individual successes in the last year, the south London boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth, Merton and Lewisham were all left to bask in the achievements of Bromley.
It's vaguely interesting to discover that Bromley installed 118 new on-street cycle parking spaces but I'd rather know what my local boroughs achieved.
In the meantime here's what we can expect in 2012/13 from Lambeth and the neighbouring boroughs of Southwark, Wandsworth and Westminster: Overall, TfL report that funding to the boroughs to deliver improvements is to remain stable to 2013/14 at £147m per annum, rather than be reduced each year as they previously forecast..
The £5m funding package in 2012/13 will finance a range of transport projects in Lambeth, including:
£1.16m to help pilot Lambeth's new 'cooperative approach' to designing transport and environment schemes and carry out improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities in Oval, Stockwell, Vassall, Coldharbour, Ferndale, Larkhall and Clapham Town areas of the borough. As part of its plans to become the country's first cooperative council, Lambeth Council is developing a new 'community led' approach to designing transport improvements, working much more closely with residents through its 'Neighbourhood Enhancement Programme'. The LIP funding will help get this off the ground in the pilot wards of Oval, Vassall, Coldharbour, Ferndale, Larkhall and Clapham Town
£550,000 to encourage more cycling in the borough, including cycle parking (both on street and residential), greenways for off-street cycling and route and junction improvements to facilitate safe cycling
£110,000 for phase one of a two year project to make crossings and residential streets safe around Loughborough Junction
The £4m funding package in 2012/13 will finance a range of transport projects in Southwark, including:
£400,000 to improve walking routes on Forest Hill Road, connecting communities and providing a link to local shops and schools
£342,000 for widespread improvements in East Walworth supporting 'Pocket Parks'. These will include improved walking and cycling routes between green spaces to encourage more walking and cycling trips
£150,000 for improved walking and cycling facilities in Camberwell to get more people walking and cycling for shorter journeys. Funds will also facilitate environmental improvements to link green spaces and the town centre
The £4.7m funding package in 2012/13 will finance a range of transport projects in Wandsworth, including:
£1.4m towards an on-going scheme to improve Clapham Junction town centre and tackle traffic congestion. Works include improving the road layout, renewing pavements and road surfaces, decluttering footways, planting new trees and upgrading lighting, wayfinding and street furniture
£280,000 for public realm improvements and to create new pedestrian areas
£210,000 to promote cycling through improved cycle parking, cycle training courses, completing cycle route links and a programme of promotional events
£350,000 to improve the look and feel of streets around local shops and provide better pedestrian access to shopping parades.
The £5.9m funding package in 2012/13 will finance a range of transport projects in Westminster, including:
£500,000 to extend the Legible London pedestrian signage in the City of Westminster
£1.173m to implement public realm improvements to the West End. This includes improvements for the vital pedestrian link from Leicester Square to Covent Garden
£1,000,000 to deliver Westminster's programme of urban realm improvements, including the implementation of the first phase of the important project at Queensway/Westbourne Grove


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One of the most important steps in the home-buying process is scheduling a home inspection. A home inspecition gives you the opportunity to find out if there are any issues or concerns with the home, especially any that the seller did not disclose. If you're a first-time homebuyer, it may be confusing to know when and how to schedule an inspection. Here's what you need to know.
What is an inspection?
First of all, let's be clear about what a home inspection is. It's a visual inspection of the property that will alert you to any problems or potential issues. This gives you valuable information that you can use in negotiations with the seller, especially if any expensive repairs may be required.
What happens during an inspection?
During your home inspection, the home inspector will be looking at several things including:
- Roof and chimney
- HVAC systems
- Electrical systems
- Plumbing
- Major appliances
- Fireplaces
- Foundation and crawlspaces
If you're unsure what will be examined during the inspection, just ask. The inspector can give you a rundown of what they will be looking at, and you can let them know if there are any additional concerns you may have that they should evaluate.
How do you find a home inspector?
The best person to ask for a recommendation for a home inspector is your real estate agent. No doubt your agent has worked with many home inspectors and can supply you with several recommendations. Follow up with each one to determine who will provide the best service at the best price.
When do you schedule the inspection?
As the buyer, it is your responsibility to schedule the home inspection. You must wait until you are under contract with the home. But as soon as your offer is accepted you should start the process of scheduling the inspection. You will need plenty of time to go over the inspection report with your agent to determine if there is anything that needs to be addressed with the seller. You may also find an issue that needs further evaluation, and you'll want to have time to schedule those services.
How do you schedule the inspection?
Once you've decided which home inspector you're most comfortable with, call them and schedule an appointment. Be aware that you should attend the home inspection, and leave yourself plenty of time to evaluate the property. On average, you should expect a home inspection to take between two and three hours. Don't be afraid to ask questions if there is something you don't understand.
What happens after the inspection?
Once the inspection is complete, you and your agent will review the report. If there are issues to address with the seller, they may be willing to negotiate on the selling price or agree to make repairs before closing. In some cases, you may determine that you do not want to follow through with the sale based on the report.
The home inspection gives buyers a chance to understand what condition a home is in so that you know you are making a good investment. Talk with your agent today if you have any questions about the home inspection process.


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Cover some of the costs of unexpected health issues with critical illness insurance.
Have your employees consider critical illness insurance.
Your employees may not know about critical illness insurance and how it can help them. People don't often expect to suffer from a critical illness. There may or may not be warning signs and, even when there are, they might not know a serious medical event is imminent. By offering this coverage to your employees, you can educate them on how beneficial this coverage can be.
Health insurance is often not enough.
Many people believe that health insurance will be enough to protect them, even in the event of a significant illness. While health insurance may typically cover some of the expenses, patients can be left with huge medical bills. High deductible health plans, cost-sharing, out-of-network providers, and plan limitations can all contribute to these out-of-pocket costs. Even with a rich insurance plan, your employees could still face tremendous expenses.
One of the main factors in attracting and retaining good employees is the benefit program offered by employers. This typically starts with your group health insurance plan.
Regardless of the company's financials, there are ways to make health insurance available to your employees and their dependents. Offering health insurance doesn't have to break the bank. There are many solutions available to small, mid-size, and large employers.
When employees are worried about their financial situation, they may not be as productive. Many individuals today do not have life insurance or adequate savings to cover final expenses, which places additional stress on employees and/or their families when the need arises.
A group life insurance plan can put your employees' minds at ease, knowing their family will have resources available when they need them. Policies can also include a dependent benefit to help the employee pay for expenses if their dependent passes. Another solution is to offer a voluntary life benefit whereby the employee pays a lower premium through payroll deduction than they would if they found coverage on their own. Group life insurance is also tax deductible.
Many employers are faced with offering lower wages than their competitors and find it difficult to find and retain qualified workers.
Offering a short-term and/or a long-term disability program can provide prospective and current workers with another form of financial stability. An employee may be offered a higher wage elsewhere, but are they offered protection if that paycheck stops due to pregnancy, illness, or other disability? How will they pay the mortgage or other bills? Employers offering a disability plan can provide peace of mind to their employees and gain an advantage over those that don't.
Failure to have regular dental checkups can lead to more serious problems than a toothache.
Offering dental coverage to your employees can help encourage them to see a dentist on a regular basis. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease as well as diabetes. Catching these issues early not only helps your employees' health, it may help reduce your long-term health insurance costs before a big claim hits!
Similar to dental coverage, if your employees are not getting regular eye exams, they may have underlying medical conditions such as heart disease or diabetes that can surface later at a greater expense to your medical plan.
Offering vision care coverage is a very affordable component to offering health benefits. It's an inexpensive portion of the benefit package with a high value of return and can help offset the impact of increased medical costs, becoming a cost-effective, early intervention tool.
Not being able to meet an employee's individual needs can pose a threat to worker retention and attracting new talent, both of which can be costly to your bottom line.
Offering voluntary coverage lets your employees choose benefits that are important to them. It's a cost-effective way to provide a variety of benefits at little or no impact to your monthly premiums. Examples of voluntary coverage include:
- Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and cancer coverage.
- Life, dependent life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
- Dental care.
- Vision care.
Compliance audits are increasing and Department of Labor fines can be costly. Do you have all of the documents and paperwork at your fingertips should you receive an audit letter?
A good benefits broker will educate you on the compliance pieces so that you are prepared for that dreaded day. A wrap document covers most of what is required and the remaining forms should be readily accessible with proof of distribution to employees and/or eligible participants.
There are additional expenses associated with critical illnesses.
Someone who is facing a critical illness is likely missing income while in treatment. However, there are still groceries to buy, rent and mortgages to pay, and child care expenses to fund. In addition, they may be incurring additional expenses such as transportation costs to receive care. Many policies may offer benefits in the form of cash to be used in any way the policyholder sees fit, making this a more desirable product for employees.
Do you need critical illness insurance?
If you have a family history of illness such as heart disease or cancer and if you don't have financial stability, you might want to consider this coverage.
What can a critical illness plan cover?
The specifics will vary from policy to policy, but typically heart attacks, strokes, certain cancers, and major organ failure may be included.
Educate employees on what constitutes a critical illness.
What may seem like a critical illness to someone may not be considered one under the rules of the critical illness insurance policy, and the definition can vary from one insurance company to the next. Typically, illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, cancer, organ transplant, coronary bypass, and renal failure would be included. Some cancers may be excluded if they aren't life-threatening, and recurrences of illnesses also might not be covered.
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Our good friend Jim Kenney has been getting a lot of attention lately with 'Polack', an independent film about Polish jokes and the insidious nature of racism, homophobia all the like. The film really draws you in, makes you question your assumptions and doesn't let go.
"What a roller coaster! Entrancing from the start. I was completely caught up and off guard by this beautifully crafted, deeply personal journey into history. Just when you're delighting in clever anima- tion interwoven with old TV episodes and extraordinary archival footage, you're hit slam-dunk with Nazis and gay bashing. Unexpected, jarring, complex – like a cubist painting or climbing into an imaginative mind. Made me think twice about every joke I've ever been party to."
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As the earth turned
and the stars
fell into the canyon
the night captured
what little fire remained
the glow from the stars
growing dim,
the light in your eyes
As you led the horses through
the crevice between rocks,
hooves slipping on lose slate,
I watched you pause and listen,
your shadow growing smaller
with the lack of light
And then you were gone.
My heart sank deep
into the ground below me
Even in the dream
loss found me
with its heavy fists
and sharp teeth
I told myself
The world will keep spinning
without you,
as I continued walking
up the rocky grade
And it spins,
and the planets shift
But without the warmth
of fire
or any light
to show the way.
AUTHOR BIO:: Lisa was raised in California's Mojave desert and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to The Open End, her poetry has been previously published in Jeopardy, Howl, and the Desert Writer's issue of The Sun Runner.


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March 27, 2014
PORTLAND - Portland's Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR) hosted the Third Annual Governing for Racial Equity (GRE) Conference on March 25th and 26th at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Portland.
Multnomah County Office of Diversity and Equity, King County Equity and Social Justice, City of Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative, and San Francisco Human Rights Commission were partners on the planning committee.
The conference for government employees and elected officials attracted nearly 450 participants from the Pacific Northwest as well as jurisdictions in New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, and Virginia. Workshops and presentations focused on the history of racism and on incorporating a racial equity lens for training, policy development, health, transportation, planning and other governmental functions.
OEHR Director, Dante James said, "This was planned as a regional conference, but as you can see from our attendees here today—this has turned out to be so much more."
Featured speakers included Walidah Imarisha, Neva Walker, and Multnomah County Chair, Marissa Madrigal.
The purpose of the annual conference is two-fold: to educate participants and to build a network of government jurisdictions working to achieve racial equity.
The GRE Network works to eliminate institutional and structural racism, as they are the root causes of racial inequities. Our goals are to strengthen alliances, build organizational and institutional skills and commitment, share promising practices and develop and implement policies that promote racial equity.


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Launched in February 2003, Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.
Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do four key things:
- Stay informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses
- Make a family emergency plan.
- Build an emergency supply kit.
- Get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.


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10 Most Cringeworthy Crowd Killers at Shows
If there's one thing fans hate more than a karate master in the pit, it's a crowd killer. Instead of throwing punches and kicks in the air, crowd killers go straight for the people. It's dumber than a crunkcore breakdown… and we've put together 10 of the cringiest crowd killer moments to prove it.
Senselessly attacking people at shows was essentially reserved for GG Allin, but fans at least knew what they were in for. These moments came out of nowhere, and judging by the faces those in attendance, they didn't come to a gig to get punched or kicked in the head.
Thankfully, these are the most cringeworthy crowd killers, not the most violent, so you'll get a good laugh from this Loud List. You'll see some of the lamest rabbit punches, clotheslines and spinny garbage in history. One crowd killer even gets his ass handed to him by a much smaller girl.
Some of these moments will remind you of WWE hardcore matches. One dude goes nuts with a metal trash can at a basement show, only to get some garbage thrown back in his face. Another kid goes ham with a mattress, putting his targets more in danger for bedbugs than physical harm.
Check out the 10 Most Cringeworthy Crowd Killers at Shows in the Loud List above.
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While most things have been getting more expensive lately—gasoline, food, rent, you name it—higher education has been pricey for a long time.
But because an advanced degree or some other specialized job training is vital to the career plans of many people, two education tax credits have been put in place to dull the impact of higher education costs: the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit.
These credits are available to qualified taxpayers when they file their tax year 2021 returns now. Tax benefits could be available not only for the qualified taxpayer, but also for their spouses or dependents.
Either credit can be brought into play by filing Form 8863, Education Credits, with a 2021 tax return.
How do the credits work?
Both the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit reduce the amount of tax the qualifying taxpayer owes. If their tax is reduced to less than zero, the taxpayer might even get a refund, depending on the credit they claim.
Generally, a taxpayer has to have a Form 1098-T from an eligible educational institution to claim either of the two credits, although there are some exceptions.
The American opportunity tax credit is worth a maximum of up to $2,500 for each eligible student. The credit is best for students pursuing their first four years of college at an eligible college or vocational school. Qualifying students are working toward a degree or some other recognized education credential.
This credit is partially refundable, in that taxpayers could get as much as $1,000 back for each eligible student.
The lifetime learning credit is oriented more toward those seeking a postgraduate degree or to improve job skills. This credit is worth up to $2,000 per tax return per year, no matter how many qualified students the taxpayer may have.
The credit is open to all years of postsecondary education and job skills training.
The lifetime learning credit is available to qualified taxpayers for an unlimited number of years.
The Interactive Tax Assistant tool on the IRS website can be used to determine which credit is best for any taxpayer.
Additional information can be found on IRS.gov on the Compare Education Credits webpage, and in Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education.
Source: IRS Tax Tip 2022-38


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Beetroot Juice Promotes Oral Microbiome Changes Associated With Healthy Aging
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Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new study of people aged 70-80.
Beetroot – and other foods including lettuce, spinach and celery – are rich in inorganic nitrate, and many oral bacteria play a role in turning nitrate to nitric oxide, which helps to regulate blood vessels and neurotransmission (chemical messages in the brain).
Older people tend to have lower nitric oxide production, and this is associated with poorer vascular (blood vessel) and cognitive (brain) health.
In the new study, by the University of Exeter, 26 healthy older people took part in two ten-day supplementation periods: one with nitrate-rich beetroot juice and another with nitrate-free placebo juice, which they drank twice a day.
The results showed higher levels of bacteria associated with good vascular and cognitive health, and lower levels of bacteria linked to disease and inflammation.
Systolic blood pressure dropped on average by five points (mmHg) after drinking the beetroot juice.
"We are really excited about these findings, which have important implications for healthy ageing," said lead author Professor Anni Vanhatalo, of the University of Exeter.
"Previous studies have compared the oral bacteria of young and older people, and healthy people compared to those with diseases, but ours is the first to test nitrate-rich diet in this way.
"Our findings suggest that adding nitrate-rich foods to the diet – in this case via beetroot juice – for just ten days can substantially alter the oral microbiome (mix of bacteria) for the better.
"Maintaining this healthy oral microbiome in the long term might slow down the negative vascular and cognitive changes associated with ageing."
The researchers ran tests to identify clusters (or "modules") of oral bacteria that tend to thrive together in similar conditions.
A module (Prevotella-Veillonella) that has been associated with inflammation was reduced after nitrate supplementation, including a decrease of Clostridium difficile (which can infect the bowel and cause diarrhoea).
Professor Vanhatalo stressed that more research is needed to confirm the findings and see whether similar effects are found in other groups.
"Our participants were healthy, active older people with generally good blood pressure," she said.
"Dietary nitrate reduced their blood pressure on average, and we are keen to find out whether the same would happen in other age groups and among people in poorer health.
"We are working with colleagues in the University of Exeter Medical School to investigate interactions between the oral bacteria and cognition to better understand the how diet could be used to delay cognitive decline in older age."
Much research has been conducted into the benefits of a healthy gut microbiome, but far less is known about the oral microbial community, which plays a crucial role in "activating" the nitrate from a vegetable-rich diet.
Vanhatalo A, L'Heureux JE, Kelly J, et al. Network analysis of nitrate-sensitive oral microbiome reveals interactions with cognitive function and cardiovascular health across dietary interventions. Redox Biology. 2021;41:101933. doi:10.1016/j.redox.2021.101933
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