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Didn't have the energy to brave the crowds on Black Friday? Forgot to check out the sales on Cyber Monday?
Don't worry about it.
For us, shopping online—even without the incentive of crazy Cyber Monday discounts—is the preferred way to pick up holiday presents.
The benefits are obvious: You can shop any time of the day or night, and you can comparison shop with a simple click of a button.
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Of course, even online-shopping connoisseurs like us can fall into a digital rut, surfing the same sites time and again. So we've compiled a list of 20 must-browse online shopping destinations with thoughtful-not to mention affordable-gifts for everyone on your list.
1. Zara Home
The popular Spanish fashion retailer recently launched online shopping in the United States for its home line. We can't get enough of the beautifully crafted accessories, including photo frames, vases and trays-especially the metallic and reptile-print designs.
This retailer's on-trend jewelry designs are perfect for female friends and relatives. We particularly love the glitzy pieces adorned with pave crystals, and the mixed-material wrap bracelets. Plus, you can easily search by price range-and there are plenty of under-$25 options.
3. Flight 001
This site has an impressive array of fun, useful and well-designed items for the frequent travelers in your life. We're especially fond of these cheeky luggage tags for stocking stuffers.
4. Think Geek
This site-with its "Stuff for Smart Masses" tag line-is pretty self-explanatory. Got someone on your list who loves "Star Wars" or gadgets and gizmos? Think Geek will undoubtedly have the perfect gift. (We think that the "Game of Thrones" board game doesn't sound like a bad way to pass the time on chilly winter nights.)
5. Lomography
Although smartphones have made photography easier than ever, film cameras that produce interesting, offbeat pics are making a comeback-and we love the lightweight, colorful plastic camera designs from Lomography.
When we're on the hunt for quirky gifts, Uncommon Goods is our first destination. We especially love their home and dining picks (like this set of exotic cooking salts from around the world), and they make it easy to search for gifts under $50.
Topshop has certainly made a splash on American shores, but another favorite British retailer of ours is ASOS, which has a vast selection of stylish fashions for men and women at all price points.
8. Blurb
Got tons of photos from a recent vacation or celebration? Turn them into a coffee table-worthy book using Blurb. Small books start at just $11!
Love the idea of Etsy, but don't have the time to sift through thousands of vendors? Check out Poppytalk Handmade, which curates a new batch of handcrafted items from emerging designers each month. We're fans of the creative maps from ImagineNation, and this tasseled bracelet by Vivien Frank Designs.
10. Candle Delirium
Luxe candles perfectly describe one of our gift-giving philosophies: Pick up something that the person would appreciate-but wouldn't necessarily buy for herself. Candle Delirium has a bevy of brightly colored options, including scents from design guru Jonathan Adler.
11. C. Wonder
Bright colors and animal prints abound at this playful, preppy website, which sells home goods, clothing, jewelry and accessories. This monogrammed mug is a great office gift, so people don't steal your colleague's cup!
12. Catbird
We're fans of the offbeat jewelry, beauty and home décor available at Catbird. Gifts are organized under themes like, "Your True Love," "Your BFF & Sisters," "Hostess and Secret Santa" and "Mom/Mother-in-Law."
13. Mxyplyzyk
Mxyplyzyk sells colorful home accessories and toys. The playful designs, like these ketchup and mustard dispensers, make great hostess gifts-and many of the items run well under $50.
14. Brandy Melville
Brandy Melville's cozy and cute printed t-shirts and oversized sweaters are all affordably priced. The graphic tees, in particular, are perfect for gifting to a little sister, daughter or niece.
15. C.O. Bigelow
C.O. Bigelow, "the oldest apothecary in America," stocks a wide variety of beauty brands, including Clarks Botanicals and Dr. Hauschka. And items from the store's own line—like this C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shines—make fantastic stocking stuffers.
16. Branch Home
For sustainably made gifts from indie designers like Krank Press and Contextual Design, Branch Home is a great site to bookmark. We can't wait to gift some of their adorable designs for kids', like the handmade bunny stuffed animals reminiscent of "The Velveteen Rabbit."
17. Pop Chart Lab
This company specializes in turning pop culture phenomenons into cheeky, graphic-heavy t-shirts and posters, including this cocktail-wheel design.
18. Fab
This is a members-only site featuring steep discounts on an amazing variety of gifts for humans-as well as their pets. Sign up for their emails to be notified of pet-related sales each Wednesday night or become a member (it's free!) to check out what they're currently selling. Right now, they're showcasing skulls-and-crossbones doggy sweaters.
19. Watson Kennedy
At Watson Kennedy, you'll find home goods that are a little vintage-y, a little offbeat and very gift-worthy. Our favorite feature: The site is organized by the senses, including "To Feel," "To Hear and "To Taste." In the last category, we're dying to try the blood orange bitters and the blue cheese and mission fig dipping oil.
We're obsessed with the charming images of woodland creatures at The Animal Print Shop, devoted to the work of photographer Sharon Montrose. And with print options starting at $25, you won't break the bank.

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Felt the Valentine's Vibe with Avoire and Store Untold organised "Stupid Cupid" -The cheesiest pre-valentine fashion party in Kolkata
Guess what I did this Friday evening?I went to the cheesiest fashion party in the town.Valentine's Day is nearing there is almost no time left.
Avoire and Store Untold conducted one of the cheesiest fashion party from where you can collect fabulous valentines gift. However I do not believe much in valentine's special gifts much, but their collection is mesmerizing.
Chocolates ,fashion accessories and fashion apparels.
Avoire is a place dedicated to fashion,art and lifestyle. If you don't know where everylane of ballyguange leads to,you can take the lane on te opposite foot of ice skating rink.The lane in the end parts to a two way street.Taking the left one you reach Palm place that's where Avoire is.
Avoire in association with Store untold conducted this mesmerizing event.Meeting Ankita and Shristi from Store Untold I must say is a complete awesome experience. Store Untold is a small fashion startup, rooted in Kolkata and Mumbai .Store Untold aims to bring awesome and affordable fashion discoveries to the fashion-loving audience. I am delighted to meet the faces behind this fashion journey.After reaching Avoire the wall caught my attention.Then I finally met Ankita Mantri she is a wonderful person.Ankita's got her roots in business and love in fashion, When Ankita is not blogging she is exploring culture and food in different cities and towns across the globe. One can find her at pop up events while buzzing around the streets of Mumbai or revisiting old favourite hangouts with her friends. She is a trained classical dancer, diminutive by stature, with overpowering ideas, she is perfectionist by nature and child at heart.
Shristi Nadhani is a fishion stylist and consultant one of the best thing about her is her personality.She is a very friendly lady who loves to write ,travel and meet new people.Transforming one's appearance and watch them beaming from inside gives her immense joy.She grated me with a lovely smile.
This multitalented young lady is someone from whom many of us can learn many things.
Stupid Cupid's Attraction included wonderful desiner gown,dresses ,and other apparels from Shoulder Lab by Aditi Lohani Chandak,Niche offering array of amazing products like scarfs,stoles jewellery.
I liked collection from DMING by Diming Rubu very much.The designer Diming Rubu is a lovely person.
Then I must say Ankita Dokania Apparels,100 Park Street by Kiro Chowdhury ,Ray and Dale by Rayaan Dalal, andMaiti Sahani's work also deserves special mention.
There were amazing games one can enjoy.I love the ambience and everything about this cheesiest fashion party.


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Financial Controller Jobs: Career and Salary Facts
Explore the career requirements for financial controllers. Get the facts about job duties, education requirements, skills and salary to determine if this is the right career for you. Schools offering Finance degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
What Is a Financial Controller?
Financial controller jobs are typically found in the fields of business or finance. These professionals' managerial duties include supervising accounting staff who perform a variety of billing, financial reporting and payroll services. They also set company accounting, budgeting and credit management standards and consult with upper management regarding investment goals and financing decisions. To do so, they must stay abreast of an organization's policies as well as relevant state and federal government regulations.
The table below outlines the general requirements for a career as a financial controller.
|Degree Required
|Bachelor's degree, master's degree recommended to improve job prospects
|Education Field of Study
|Accounting, business administration
|Other Requirements
|May need several years of work experience, formal training and continuing education, certification is recommended
|Key Skills
|Analytical, detail oriented, familiarity with financial software, advanced knowledge of spreadsheet operations
|Job Growth (2014-2024)
|7% (for all financial managers)*
|Median Salary (2017)
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, **PayScale.com
What Does a Financial Controller Do?
Financial controllers are typically managers within a business' accounting department. In this position, you supervise accounting staff, set company accounting standards, and consult with upper management regarding goals, budgets and investment planning. You also monitor bank balances and process routine financial transactions, such as payroll, loan payments and bank deposits.
As a financial controller, you're usually responsible for creating well-documented financial reports, including annual budgets, business forecasts, income statements, balance sheets and activity reports. You might also prepare or outsource tax filing and work with internal auditors and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
What Are the Differences Between a Controller and a Chief Financial Officer?
As a financial controller, you'd work closely with the chief financial officer (CFO), but function differently. Generally a mid-level manager, you'd take direction from your company's CFO and ensure that financial plans and transactions were carried out correctly. You'd submit your reports to the CFO, who would then determine the best course of action for the company's financial goals and develop budgetary policies. Though you might work directly with accountants, auditors and analysts within the financial department, the CFO would be ultimately responsible for all financial matters and decisions.
What Skills and Education Would I Need?
Since a financial controller job is a management position, you might be required to have several years of accounting experience in addition to formal training and continuing education. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, you'll need at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or business administration, before you can obtain a position in accounting or financial management. You could improve your employment opportunities with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis on finance or accounting. A professional license, such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), may also be helpful or required if you file public records.
Since much of your job requires generating reports and interpreting statistical data, you usually need to be familiar with financial software and have advanced knowledge of spreadsheet operations. Some software packages controllers often use include Automatic Data Processing EasyPay, Hyperion Enterprise, Intuit Quickbooks, Sage Peachtree, ADERANT Expert Back Office and Microsoft Excel.
How Much Could I Make?
In January 2017, PayScale.com reported the salary range for most financial controllers was $51,376-$117,937. Financial controllers who held a bachelor's degree in accounting earned $62,587-$123,853 in March 2017, according to Payscale.com, while financial controllers with an MBA in accounting earned $56,368-$123,592 in the same month and year.
What Are Some Related Alternative Careers?
If you like overseeing financial policies, you might also consider a career as a risk management specialist or auditor. Risk management specialists identify strategies for protecting an organization's financial investments and preventing or mitigating the loss of funds. They need at least a bachelor's, and sometimes a master's degree, in a related field in order to find a job. Auditors evaluate and report asset usage, making recommendations about ways to reduce operating costs or improve finances. They typically need a bachelor's degree, though a master's degree might be preferred by some employers.
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Echo 20 April 99
On 8 April 1999, I was humbled to be declared the new Member for Lismore.
I wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the former Member, Bill Rixon, his wife Merrilyn, their family and his staff. I and the community were saddened by the unfortunate start to Bill's retirement, which was evident by the numerous calls and tributes that were extended to Bill through the Lismore Electorate Office. The respect and honour Bill, his family and staff are held in is testimony to the way he has represented the Lismore Electorate over the last 11 years.
I would like to thank Bernadette and Bronwyn for their commitment to constituents, Departments and community groups who sought advice and service during Bill's terms in Parliament. Bernadette is on maternity leave and I wish her new family well for the future.
Rhonda and I are extremely proud to be given the opportunity to represent our "home turf". I am committed to ensuring the Seat of Lismore and its industries are recognised for their value and significance to NSW.
Since being declared the Member for Lismore, I attended the first National Party Members Meeting in Sydney, where it was decided to negotiate a new agreement with the Liberal Party to; end unwanted three-cornered contests; increase numbers in Shadow Cabinet from seven to at least eight National Party MP's; and give greater control over all regional and rural issues and portfolios. This new agreement was accepted and is now in place which will enable the Nationals to continue to voice our concerns and properly represent our Electorates.
I have had the pleasure of attending my first official function, as your representative, at the launch of the Opportunistic Immunisation Policy by Michael Reid, Director-General of NSW Health on Friday 16 April at the Lismore Base Hospital, Children's Ward.
I welcome this initiative by the Northern Rivers Area Health Service, which should further encourage local families to acknowledge the responsibility of immunisation, the benefits of which far outweigh any perceived risks.
For constituent interest, the following forms are available from my office: 1999 RAHS (Royal Australian Historical Society) Local History & Archives Grants Program. Closure: 28 May 1999.
1999 NSW Landcare Awards. Closure: 15 June 1999. I am available for appointments in Lismore and during recess from Parliament, I will conduct regular interviews at Casino and Kyogle. Also at other times, I will visit towns West of the Range, Grevillia, Wiangaree and Nimbin, further details on these visits can be obtained by contacting my office.
My office will continue to be at Suite 1, AZA Complex, 114 Keen Street, Lismore, telephone 6621 3624. My staff, Karen and Bronwyn will be only too pleased to offer assistance and guidance in State matters.
Contact Details:
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: PO Box 52 LISMORE NSW 2480
: 1800 336 166 or 02 6621 3624
: 02 6622 1403
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Usually the Spirit Awards are a breeze to predict: Pick the indie contenders who don't a have snowball's chance in the Oscar race and you're home free. But with so many crowded races, guessing this year's Spirit winners is tougher than predicting the Oscars. With the ceremony set for this Saturday, I'll give it a try anyway.
Frozen River
Rachel Getting Married
Wendy and Lucy
The Wrestler
I could literally see any of these five winning. I'm thinking last year's Sundance victor, Frozen River, may have the edge.
Ramin Bahrani, Chop Shop
Jonathan Demme, Rachel Getting Married
Lance Hammer, Ballast
Courtney Hunt, Frozen River
Tom McCarthy, The Visitor
With Hunt a strong candidate in the First Screenplay race, voters might spread the wealth and reward Demme here.
Male Lead
Javier Bardem, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Richard Jenkins, The Visitor
Sean Penn, Milk
Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker
Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler
It's a race between the three Oscar nominees (Jenkins, Penn, and Rourke). Since Milk didn't fare as well overall, expect Rourke to win this match.
Female Lead
Summer Bishil, Towelhead
Anne Hathaway, Rachel Getting Married
Melissa Leo, Frozen River
Tarra Riggs, Ballast
Michelle Williams, Wendy and Lucy
Clearly this is Hathaway vs. Leo. I say Leo by a hair.
Supporting Male
James Franco, Milk
Anthony Mackie, The Hurt Locker
Charlie McDermott, Frozen River
JimMyron Ross, Ballast
Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor
Sleiman could upset, but this could be a win for Milk. Go with Franco.
Supporting Female
Penélope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Rosemarie DeWitt, Rachel Getting Married
Rosie Perez, The Take
Misty Upham, Frozen River
Debra Winger, Rachel Getting Married
A Rachel vote split between DeWitt and Winger bodes well for Cruz.
Woody Allen, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck, Sugar
Charlie Kaufman, Synecdoche, New York
Howard A. Rodman, Savage Grace
Christopher Zalla, Sangre De Mi Sangre
Kaufman's supremely bizarre Synecdoche has Spirit Award written all over it.
First Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black, Milk
Lance Hammer, Ballast
Courtney Hunt, Frozen River
Jonathan Levine, The Wackness
Jenny Lumet, Rachel Getting Married
Black may emerge victorious on Sunday, but Hunt should be the queen of the indies.
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Step 3. Configure a SQL Server Always On Availability Group
If you're using a third Availability Zone as a full SQL Server cluster node (that is, if you set the Third AZ parameter to full), take that into consideration when following the steps in this section.
After you have successfully deployed the Quick Start, you can set up permissions for AWS Directory Service (if applicable), configure the WSFC nodes by choosing and backing up a database, and create and configure an availability group.
Log in to a Node as a Domain Administrator
Before you continue, log in to one of the nodes as a domain administrator. (Note that the domain administrator account is different from the local administrator account.) For credentials, use the default user name StackAdmin or the user name you set for the Domain Admin User Name (DomainAdminUser) parameter, and use the password you set for the Domain Admin Password (DomainAdminPassword) parameter in step 2.
If you're using AWS Directory Service, the delegated domain administrator user name is Admin and the password is the one you set for the Domain Admin Password (DomainAdminPassword) parameter.
Set up Permissions for the Cluster Object
If you're using the AWS Directory Service (that is, if the AD Scenario Type parameter in step 2 is set to AWS Directory Service for Microsoft AD, which is the default), follow these steps to set up permissions:
Run Windows PowerShell as an administrator, and use the following command to install Active Directory Management Services:
Add-WindowsFeature RSAT-ADDS-Tools
Open Active Directory Users and Computers on one of your two cluster node instances.
In the navigation bar, choose View, Advanced Features to see the advanced features for Active Directory Users and Computers.
Expand the organizational unit (OU) for your domain name.
Open the context (right-click) menu for the Computers OU within your domain name, and then choose Properties.
On the Security tab, choose Advanced.
In the Advanced Security Settings dialog box, choose Add.
Next to Principal, choose Select a principal.
Choose Object Types, select Computers, and then choose OK.
Type the name of your cluster object (WSFCLUSTER1 for the default name), choose Check Names, and then choose OK.
When your object has been verified, choose OK.
Add the Create Computer objects permission to this principal, and then choose OK.
In the Advanced Security Settings for Computers screen, choose OK.
In the Computer Properties screen, choose OK.
Create a Test Database or Attach an Existing Database
Open the Desktop Connection application (mstsc.exe) and connect to the first cluster node (e.g., WSFCNode1).
Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
In the Connect to Server dialog box, connect to the first cluster node (e.g., WSFCNode1).
Create a new database or attach a test database.
Make sure that the Recovery model on the database is set to Full.
Figure 8: Creating a new database in SQL Management Studio
Open the context (right-click) menu for the database in SSMS, and then choose Tasks, Backup.
Create an availability group
In Object Explorer, open the context (right-click) menu for AlwaysOn High Availability and launch the New Availability Group wizard.
Figure 9: Creating a new availability group in SSMS
Complete the New Availability Group wizard:
On the Introduction page, choose Next.
On the Specify Availability Group Name page, type SQLAG1, and then choose Next.
On the Select Databases page, choose the database you created or attached in the previous section, and then choose Next.
On the Specify Replicas page, add the second cluster node (e.g., WSFCNode2), and then choose Automatic Failover.
Figure 10: Specifying replicas
On the Listener tab, choose Create an availability group listener, provide a Listener DNS Name (e.g., AG1-Listener), and then specify the TPC port used by this listener (e.g., 1433). Add the two private subnets the cluster nodes were deployed into and a corresponding IPv4 address.
We will use the secondary private IP addresses we assigned earlier to the nodes (e.g., 10.0.0.102 and 10.0.32.102). If you're using the third Availability Zone with a SQL node, you'll also want to add 10.0.64.102.
Figure 11: Creating an availability group listener
On the Select Initial Data Synchronization page, choose Full. In the shared network location box, type
\\WSFCFileServer\replicaif you're using a file share witness, or
\\WSFCNode1\replicaif you have three SQL nodes (that is, if you set the Third AZ parameter to full). Then choose Next.
On the Validation page, choose Next.
On the Summary page, choose Finish, and then close the wizard.
Run Windows PowerShell as an administrator and change the availability group Listener Host Record TTL to 300.
Figure 12: Modifying the TTL in Windows PowerShell
Open DNS Manager:
If you're using AWS Directory Service:
On the Remote Desktop Gateway instance, install Remote Server Administration Tools for DNS Server, by running this command in a PowerShell window with administrator privileges:
Install-WindowsFeature RSAT-DNS-Server
In the same PowerShell window, run the command:
Select one of the DNS server addresses from the command output.
Use that address to connect to the DNS server when you open DNS Manager.
If you're not using AWS Directory Service:
Open the Desktop Connection application (mstsc.exe) and connect to the primary domain controller in Availability Zone 1 using its NetBIOS name (e.g., DC1).
Use the credentials of the domain admin user and domain admin password to log into the instance.
Open DNS Manager.
Figure 13: Verifying DNS Configuration
Client connectivity to an availability group database can be established via the availability group listener. The availability group listener (in this case, AG1-Listener) is a virtual network name that clients can connect to. This configuration allows clients to connect to a database without knowing the name of an individual server in the WSFC cluster. The availability group listener can share TCP port 1433 with an individual SQL Server instance. However, when running multiple side-by-side SQL Server instances, you will need to use a non-standard port to avoid a port conflict.
The security groups and ingress rules created by the AWS CloudFormation template permit all required traffic between WSFC nodes and client connections to TCP port 1433 from the remaining server tiers within the VPC. See the Security section of this guide for a detailed list of port mappings.
When you complete the steps in this section, you will have a WSFC cluster and SQL Server Always On Availability Group successfully deployed in the AWS Cloud, as illustrated previously in Figure 1.


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The winner of each category will receive a signed copy of "Designing With Natural Materials"
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Gear Up For Your Summer Reading List!
Children's Features
Ben's Day
by, Mark C. Collins
Join Ben as he takes on the first day of Summer! With a little imagination and a lot of action, Ben has no time for boredom!
Family/Parenting Features
Bridging The Gap
by, Dawn M. Edmond
Bridging The Gap, "The journey from pain to understanding" is a collection of short stories that explore the wounds borne by intergenerational conflict between a parent and child. The journey from pain to understanding is explore, while reconciling the void birthed by misunderstandings and fragmented relationships.
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Redeem Yourself
by, Jerome Livingston Jr.
'Redeem Yourself' speaks about a willingness to change one's life and the pitfall(s) that youth are facing, such as drugs, inadequate education, a shaky economy and mass incarceration. Through the eyes of one who's been redeemed, we should remain strong and think positive. One should have faith and a strong belief that everything will be alright. Turning one's life around can be difficult, yet not impossible. One needs to have a strong constitution to change. No one is without a blemish and it is not something to be ashamed of. It's a reminder of a wounded past that can be used to heal others.
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Famed design blogger Victoria Smith, aka SFGirlbyBay, built a brand on boho-modern style, a healthy flea-market obsession, championing artists and makers—and loving San Francisco. If you follow her, you'll know that she traded her City by the Bay for Shangri L.A. last year and is now, along with her darling pooch Lucy, the proud owner of a gorgeous Echo Park pad. But she'll always be an S.F. girl at heart (she even published See San Francisco: Through the Lens of SFGirlbyBay, a book of dreamy images and her insider's take on the city), so for our San Francisco series we asked her to clue us into some of her favorite local haunts.
When you come back to San Francisco for a visit, the first thing you do?
Go to Zuni Cafe for their amazing wood-fired chicken for two.
Your go-to place to caffeinate?
Philz Coffee in Noe Valley. My standard order is the Tesora with light sugar, heavy cream.
Where you head when you want brunch with no wait?
I like eating at the Alemany Farmer's Market food stands—you can shop and eat at the same time.
Somewhere that tickles your interior-design fancy?
Smokestack at Magnolia is a very cool space.
The one shop you wish you'd opened?
Nest on Fillmore Street. I have a John Robshaw pillow from there that I absolutely love.
A fun activity that's totally free?
Fort Funston is the best hike in the city with your dog—beautiful views and beach.
Your favorite under-the-radar spot?
The Lands End Trail is a good spot for a hike and it's kind of a hidden gem.
On the flip side, a popular place that's worth the wait?
Tartine Bakery. That bread pudding!
Where you always take out-of-towners?
Up to Coit Tower for the amazing views and the murals created in 1934 by the Public Works of Art Project.
Your recommendation for someone wanting a quintessential San Francisco experience?
Tadich Grill for lunch or dinner—and take the California Street Cable Car to get there!
Where you head when seeking inspiration?
I love the faded colors of the homes in the Outer Sunset—the whole neighborhood has great vintage surf vibes.
A new spot you would've covered in your book had it been open at the time?
The Tartine Manufactory that just moved into Heath Ceramics in the Mission—would love to see that!
One particularly photogenic find?
Ampersand is a tiny but adorable must-visit florist in an alleyway in the Mission.
A hotel that's caught your eye?
San Francisco is ripe for a cool new hotel—I'm always surprised there's no place like an Ace! But I like the Hotel Vitale for its location—beautiful views of the bay and easy access to the waterfront.
Your favorite escape from the city?
I love Indian Springs resort in Calistoga. If you do a spa treatment (I love the mud baths) you can use the pool all day for free.
And because we've got nothing but love for Los Angeles, we also asked Victoria to call out a few of the L.A. shops and restaurants she's loving.
Check out Victoria Smith of SF Girl By Bay's blog and her recently published book See San Francisco: Through the Lens of SFGirlbyBay
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Will meditation kill our people's edge? Actually, the opposite is true.
For most of my corporate career, I operated under this motto 'The price of security is biting off more than I can chew, and chew faster.'
I believed the constant planning, scheduling and endless 'to-do-lists' was the only way to get ahead.
I still firmly believe success requires vigilance and diligence.
However, now I realise I'm not going to master the rest of my life in one day. I just need to master the day. Then keep doing that everyday.
Mindfulness helps us become more focused and less reactive. There is a reason why mindfulness and meditation is being adopted by marines, leading organisations and athletes.
The practice enables us to become aware that when we are constantly striving and worrying about the future, we make our suffering worse than we need to.
Mindfulness teaches professionals to draw the line between constructive stress and useless worrying.
When we talk about designing a mindful life, we have to assume we have a calm mind. However what happens if we are experiencing stress, burn out and anxiety?
Have you ever had trouble relaxing, breathing or sleeping? How about experiencing tension, rapid heart rates or shallow breathing? Anxiety destroys your confidence, productivity and ability to enjoy life.
I know what it's like, I've been there before when I suffered severe post natal depression.
I tried everything: meditation, yoga, high intensity work- outs, medication, therapy, integrative medicine, journaling, super clean eating, fasting, deep breathing.
What I discovered that helped me the most are these five techniques:
1. Meditation.
If you want to decrease anxiety, meditation can help. This is backed by sound clinical research that shows after 8 weeks of meditating 20 minutes per day, the amygdala (the area responsible for stress and anxiety) decreases in size. You will notice you are less anxious, reactive and stressed.[i] Day 1 of this program shows you where to start.
Try a calming anxiety meditation, click here.
2. Consistent sleep.
The quality of sleep is really important to overcoming your anxiety. During the month I cured my anxiety, I made consistent sleep one of my highest priorities. Need help with sleeping, I encourage you to reset at our retreat in January 2018 to learn some tools for deep rest.
3. Eliminate stimulants.
Cut the coffee ASAP. Here's why. The food mood connection is real. There are 4 main neurotransmitters that dictate our lives and our emotional stress response: dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine and GABA. Gaba is a calming neurotransmitter - think of it as the breaks for your nervous system. Caffeine depletes GABA and if you are predisposed to anxiety, your engine can get revved up faster than others as you have a lot of natural 'Get Up & GO.' If you have a coffee – it is harder to slow down as you may now have a GABA deficiency. Caffeine blocks and inhibits the GABA production. If you love the taste, have a decaf instead or swap to herbal teas.
4. Fix micronutrient deficiencies.
Get your blood tested for micronutrient deficiencies. Have you seen an integrative doctor? If not, I highly recommend investigating this. Integrative doctors are medical school trained general practitioners. They have extended their study in order to integrate all the body systems. Integrative doctors focus on nutrition, gut health and optimizing trace elements because nutrition is the foundation of your health. Integrative doctors can use prescription medicine, but if there is an alternative, the natural option is often preferred.
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Our readers opinionsTest of 'significance'
is license to steal
Dear A.M. Costa Rica:
You may be wondering why so many known petty crooks are walking around free. In part, the answer lies in a loophole purposefully created by the courts.
Considering that the Costa Rican courts are known for being notoriously slow, I am inclined to think that this loophole was created, not out of any special compassion for these society-abused two-bit thieves, but rather because the courts are finding themselves so backed up with cases of all kinds that they are willing to trade off a little applying of justice of the lesser crimes for the sake of giving some, and perhaps, speedier, attention to others of more significance.
The key word here is "significance." The lower courts have given themselves the power to determine that certain cases are lacking in "significance," in other words, insignificant with regard to the amount of money involved, hence not worth the effort to prosecute. Before, if one had had something stolen from them or was given a bad check, the affected person could go to the court, file a complaint, and the court was obligated to investigate. True, one might have to constantly go to the court to make sure his case was not permanently on the bottom of the file stack, but by "stoking the fire" eventually justice was served. Not anymore. Now, failing to meet the court's standard of "significance" permits the court to close the case, leaving the plaintiff with no other recourse than to hire a lawyer if he or she wants to continue pressing charges.
With the adoption of this criterion of "significance" or lack of it, applying justice fairly to all takes on a whole new meaning. "Significance" is a very relative condition. What is an insignificant amount of money for the man with a BMW who lives on the hill in a big mansion could be very significant for his gardener or his maid. Furthermore, if the gardener or maid really need to recover that important something taken away from them, their situation is further worsened because it will cost them even more because now they need a lawyer to continue. So, there is "significance" to these kinds of less affluent people.
How much is the amount in order for the "insignificance: factor to kick in? Well, that depends. In one court, ¢100,000 (a little over $200) is enough. In another court, an accusation of an ill-gotten ¢40,000 (about $83) was sufficiently "significant" for charges to be processed by the court. No lawyer needed, and maybe justice will be served.
In practical terms, what does the application of such a criteria mean? It means that the petty thief — if he doesn't get too greedy — can merrily keep on stealing, knowing he can slip under the significance bar. The same for the small time bogus check writer. Keep the amount small and you've got a license to steal . . . issued by the courts.
Walter Fila
Ciudad Colón
U.N. agency should look
at Switzerland, not here
EDITOR'S NOTE: This letter is in response to criticism of Costa Rica's immigration law leveled by the Geneva-based U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
Dear A.M. Costa Rica:
You have to have a lot of gall to criticize Costa Rica regarding their immigration policies from one of the most restricted countries in the world when it comes to allowing foreigners to live and work in their country. The Swiss are notorious for their strict enforcement of immigration law. The pot calling the kettle black doesn't even come close.
Mike Hankins
Santa Ana, Calif.
Summer vacations
cause readership dip
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Readership took a dip for A.M. Costa Rica in July, reflecting the summer vacations that took place in North America. Total hits were down 1.5 percent from 2,227,522 in June to 2,194,822 in July.
The only category that showed an increase was the number of pages read by Internet visitors. That category showed a 3.3 percent increase over June, going from 372,965 to 385,140.
Readers were down 4.6 percent from 95,124 to 90,791, and unique visitors, those who are counted only the first time they visit the newspaper pages, were down 3.1 percent from 40,037 in June to 38,786 in July.
A.M. Costa Rica closely follows the cycles of North America because at least half of its readers live there. The newspaper shows its greatest gains just before and during the Costa Rican high season when North America is gripped with cold and tourists seek warmer climes.
A.M. Costa Rica freely publishes its readership statistics and encourages other publications to do so also. A more detailed report is HERE!
Community survey set
on Paquare question
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
An environmental group opposed to a dam on the Río Paquare has organized a survey of Turrialba citizens to find out if the people of the community approve.
The vote, scheduled for Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will ask residents: "Do you agree with the Municipalidad of Turrialba granting construction permits to build hydroelectric dams on the Paquare river? The question, though unbiased, is running under the slogan: "For the Paquare river to remain a natural sanctuary, vote no."
The group, "Friends of the Paquare," said through E-mail that it has worked for several weeks to bring the vote to the people of Turrialba. Their goal is to close all the legal doors that could allow a dam to be built on the river, they wrote.
The debate over whether to build a dam has become significant in the town since presidential front runner Oscar Arias said on television that the building of a dam on the Paquare is of utmost importance. A dam would allow the country to export hydroelectric power, a plan that Arias said could boost the economy significantly.
The river also is a major whitewater location with rapids up to class 5.
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There's only one way to find out on the Osa Peninsula.
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|A candidate for the worst roadway in the country
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
There is an antidote for those who complain about potholes in Central Valley roads: a trip to Route 245 on the Osa Peninsula. The highway truly is the right-of-way that officials forgot.
Half the route, from Chacarita on the Inter-American Highway to Rincón on the east shore of the peninsula is supposed to be asphalt. The remainder is gravel. Both have not been touched by highway crews for at least a year, said residents.
Those who live there have complained, protested and otherwise attempted to make their voices heard to the central government to no avail. Consequently Abel Pacheco are dirty words. The residents said they feel sold out and abandoned.
The route is 70 kms. from the main highway to Puerto Jiménez further down the east shore of the peninsula. The travel time is five hours as motorists cut their speed to 10 to 15 kph as they endeavor to avoid gigantic potholes and wheel traps. Some parts of the highway are one big pothole.
|William Jiménez,
one of the few taxi drivers in the area, said that the
remote Osa is at the bottom of every governmental budget list and,
because the highway is a national road, the municipality cannot or will
not do any repairs.
The highway problem here is symptomatic of many roads in the Pacific communities. Many residents think that the government has expended its resources on roads to popular resorts.
But those who live in popular resorts like Tamarindo say that they, too, have been abandoned.
With sky high world prices of petroleum, no one expects any quick solution because asphalt is mostly oil-based.
In the meantime, potholes in asphalt roads will continue to distort suspensions and injure tires while gravel roads become one big swimming pool when rain falls. And in Puerto Jiménez there is a five-hour window, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., when the bus may arrive from San José. The fexibility is due to the condition of the roads.
|U.S. must deal with Venezuelan reluctance on drugs
Special to A.M. Costa Rica
The United States says Venezuela's announced intent to suspend future cooperation and coordination with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is unfortunate and will only help drug traffickers and their allies.
The U.S. Embassy in Caracas said in a statement that it values the "close cooperation maintained for decades between the DEA and their Venezuelan counterparts in combating the illegal trade in narcotics." This "cooperation has saved the lives of innocent Venezuelan and U.S. citizens," the embassy added.
The administration of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said last week it is severing its ties with the DEA, and charged that the U.S. agency was spying on Venezuela. The United States denied the charge, saying the DEA's only task is fighting illegal drugs.
The U.S. Embassy said that on Sept. 15, President Bush must notify the U.S. Congress on certification of governments that are fully cooperating under the U.S. International Narcotics Control Act.
"The state of cooperation between U.S. and Venezuelan law enforcement agencies will certainly be factored into that decision," said the embassy.
Under the Narcotics Control Act, the U.S. president is required to submit to the U.S. Congress each year a list of those countries that are determined to be major illicit drug-producing and/or drug-transit countries. The law requires that part of U.S. government foreign assistance to any country on this "majors" list be withheld until the president determines whether the country should be "certified" as fully cooperating against illegal drugs.
|In 2004, Venezuela was one of 24 countries included on the U.S. "majors
list" of major illicit drug-producing and/or drug-transit countries.
State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli added to the U.S. Embassy's comments, by saying that accusations that the DEA is involved in espionage are "baseless." He added: "There's no substance or justification" for such charges.
Ereli said it would be "regrettable" if the reports that Venezuela is ending cooperation with the DEA on fighting drug trafficking are true.
The United States, he said, wants to continue counternarcotics cooperation, "but I would note that over the past several months, we've seen a steady deterioration in the government of Venezuela's commitment on this front."
The State Department said in its International Narcotics Control Strategy Report for 2005 that a "remote and poorly secured 2,200-kilometer border is all that separates Venezuela from Colombia -- the world's primary source of cocaine and South America's top producer of heroin."
Colombian cartels and other smugglers routinely exploit a variety of routes and methods to move hundreds of tons of illegal drugs into Venezuela every year, said the report. It added that cocaine is smuggled from Venezuela to the United States and Europe in multi-ton lots via maritime cargo containers, fishing vessels and go-fast boats.
In addition, the report said armed Colombian guerrilla organizations move through parts of Venezuela "without significant disruption by the Venezuelan security forces."
|Chavez, in visit to Brazil, says de Silva is honest man unfairly attacked
By the A.M. Costa Rica wire services
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has come to the defense of Brazil's embattled President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, saying conservative opponents are using a corruption scandal to unfairly attack the Brazilian leader.
During a brief visit to Brazil Friday, Chavez called da Silva "an honest man." The Brazilian president went on national television Friday and publicly apologized
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plaguing his administration, while denying involvement.
Da Silva was a staunch supporter of Mr. Chavez during Venezuela's strikes in 2003 and the recall attempt in 2004.
Venezuela and Brazil are exploring avenues for greater economic integration, including a proposed $2.5 billion oil refinery in Brazil that would create 10,000 jobs and process 250,000 barrels of oil a day.
|Chile makes a big withdrawal from one of Pinochet's secret accounts
By the A.M. Costa Rica wire services
The government of Chile has seized $1 million from a U.S. bank account held in the name of former dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet.
Officials from the Chilean Interior Ministry said that the freezing and transferring of the money from an undisclosed bank in Miami, Florida, was done at the request of Chile's State Defense Council.
|The secret accounts were disclosed last year by a U.S. Senate committee
investigating banks that were still sheltering funds from the former
dictator, who headed the military government from 1973 to 1990 after
coming to power in a coup.
Prosecutors in Chile are pursuing Pinochet and his family on charges of tax evasion. A judge in Chile estimates that the 89-year-old general has $27 million stashed in banks around the world.
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In 2007 Olga Vodyanova graduated from the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics, and Informatics majoring in Management of Enterprise Competitiveness.
In 2003-2006 she worked for investment, banking and consulting companies.
From 2007 to 2008 she held senior positions at the branches of foreign industrial automation companies.
In 2008 she held managerial posts at construction companies.
From 2008 to 2010 Olga Vodyanova held senior positions in charge of HR policy in investment, banking and consulting companies.
Since 2010 up to the present time she has worked as Head of HR Service for ACIG Group of Companies
Ms Vodyanova is an expert in several consulting areas: comprehensive audit of the existing HR practices; design of personnel development and training systems; development of incentive schemes design; development of standards and regulations for different HR consulting areas; recruiting and publications in mass media.


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For anyone who has ever moved to a new place, you know how difficult it can be. Well, model Jamie Leigh Thornton didn't just move and need to adjust to a few small things, because she packed up her bags and left the bluegrass of Kentucky for the bright lights of Los Angeles to pursue her modeling and acting career. Talk about a culture shock, right?
As a fresh face in Hollywood, I wanted to talk with the 22-year-old Jamie Leigh — who is a dead ringer for Abigail Ratchford, in my personal opinion — to see how she's holding up! So I reached out and asked her to describe the dating scene in L.A., some of the differences she's seeing and, since her and I are both graduates of the University of Kentucky, I had to know how she felt about Kentucky basketball.
There will always be hot Instagram models out there, but Jamie Leigh Thornton seems to want to do even more than just modeling, so taking her talents to Los Angeles was a natural first step. As an All-American beauty who has a degree in political science, Jamie Leigh has the brains, beauty and drive to become the next "it" gal.
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Niraj Parajuli and Soul Raj Joshi from Rato Bangala School, Kathmandu, were awarded the title of "Top in the World" in Mathematics in the list of Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. The awards recognize the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school learners in Nepal.
Along with Niraj and Soul, over 35 learners received awards for exceptional performance in Cambridge examinations of the June 2012 series.
At a time when the education level and system in the country is going down due to the lack of effective measures taken by the national educational institutions, the GCE qualifications are seen as a major attraction by the students who want to pursue higher secondary level education in Nepal.
The current higher secondary level courses offered by Nepali institutions are viewed as very ineffective and outdated.
"Many of the students, after completing their School Leaving Certificates (S.L.C) examinations, prefer A-level education over the +2 level. The difference in the quality of courses offered is seen clearly. Courses offered by Cambridge are revised nearly every year according to the need of the time, whereas the +2 level courses remain very similar when it comes to revising their course content," said an educational expert.
Even when it comes to joining bigger universities of the world for higher education, the students who come out from the A level certifications have clearly outperformed the students of +2 levels.
As the 35 students have already proved that there is no problem in the competency of Nepali students, the problem is clearly in the level of education they are taught.
They have shown that Nepali students can not only compete in the global level but also come out on top. Many of the students have earlier achieved similar results as well.
The winners out-performed thousands of candidates worldwide who sat examinations in Cambridge International AS and Cambridge International A Level exams.
"It is encouraging to acknowledge the high standards of education offered by schools across the country as is reflected through these exceptional results," said Suzy Chowdhury, Schools Development Manager Nepal.
In Nepal, some 42 schools provide the General Certificate of Education (GCE) qualifications. GCE is viewed as one of the most internationally recognized qualifications at the secondary level, according to British Council. GCE examinations are set by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.
Approximately around 4,000 students are currently enrolled in the GCE qualifications. The craze in Nepal for those courses are going high every year as more students have started to prefer the international education courses over the educational qualifications of Nepal.
So, why wouldn't any one go for the A-levels instead of +2 levels when they can get quality international education here at home?
"The only problem with the A levels is that they are too costly for an average Nepali. Not everyone can afford these courses. So, there is a need of major reform in the Nepali colleges and especially in the courses offered," said an expert.
Bigger troubles
Problems in the current educational system of the country lie apart from their syllabus offered. The problem is so severe that the Association for Private Educational Institutions Nepal (APEIN) shut down the educational institutions of the nation recently demanding the end of irresponsible behavior of the government, and other political parties and their affiliated student organizations.
"We had to shut down schools to draw the attention towards our problems. If the government doesn't want private educational institutions, then they should say it clearly, otherwise our problems should be solved," said Yuba Raj Sharma, general secretary of the Higher Secondary Schools Association Nepal's (HISSAN).
The private sector schools have taken up the responsibility of providing education to more than 20 million students at all levels and there are more than 8,000 private institutions in the country.


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The Cleveland Cavaliers are putting on one of the worst defensive displays in the history of the NBA. It is quite the show when you watch this team. Thankfully, they play at a really slow pace so the really obvious statistics don't stand out (such as opponents' PPG). But that's ok, because we now live in the age of advanced statistics so you can see just how terrible this team is on defense. I warn you that if you have any children, you might not want to let them continue reading because it will get very, very ugly.
The Statistics (brought to you by hoopdata and espn.com)
- Defensive Eff.- 109.5. Good for 30th in the league, only ahead of Phoenix.
- Opponent eFG%- 53.81%. Dead last in the league.
- Opponent FG% on shots at rim- 65%. 26th in the league.
- Opponent TS%- 57.2%- Dead last in the league.
And now, for the ultimate statistics of fail I give you this…
- Opponent's 3-point FG%- 43.3%. LOL.
- Opponent's 3-point eFG%- 64.9%. ROFLOLMAO.
The Analysis of the Awful
The first four stats I provided simply show what you already knew. The Cleveland Cavaliers are a bad defensive team. When it comes to your normal measures, they are right there fighting it out with PHX for crappiest defensive team in the league. But let us skip right to the meat and potatoes shall we?
The 3 point numbers are astronomically awful. If spaceships were fueled by 3-point defensive suckage, the Cavaliers would be well on their way out of the solar system. The Cavaliers opponents shoot 43.3% from 3!!!!!!!! Folks, do you understand how terrible that number is? According to ESPN, this is easily the worst number over the past decade, and I'm guessing it's the worst number since the 3-point line was incorporated into the NBA. Do you know what the second worst team is over the past decade at defending the 3-point line is? The 2008-2009 Sacramento Kings who put up a number of 40.6%. A nearly 3% difference between the two teams. It's a statistical chasm.
Maybe you're asking yourself, "Well, could this number be so high because team's take so few 3s against the Cavs?" Good question. If this were the case, then one could argue the Cavaliers actually do a very good job at guarding the 3-point line because teams simply can't get enough shots off against them, and the percentage is skewed because of such a low shot total. Sadly, it isn't the case. The Cavaliers opponents shoot 21.4 three-pointers a game against Cleveland. TWENTY ONE POINT FOUR!! You guessed it, that's the most in the league.
Just think about that for a bit. Not only do the Cavs have the worst opponent 3-point% in the league by over 4% (the next closest is San Antonio at 39.2%) but they give up the most 3-pointers a game.
What does this mean? Well, it means two things. The Cavaliers' opponents recognize how bad the Cavs suck at defending the 3-point line and go into the game planning to shoot them at will. The other thing is that we have something to cheer for. We can be the worst team in the history of the NBA at defending the 3-point line if we play our cards rights. So, there is that.
Basically, the Cavaliers might as well just stand at the offensive end of the court and not even get back on defense. That way, the opposing team can just make lay-ups all night instead of getting wide-open 3s which results in more points. Yes, that is an exaggeration but only a very miniscule, slight exaggeration.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2010-2011 Cleveland Cavaliers!!


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You're examining a women's 14k white gold ring with a beautiful pear-shape, 6.64 ct. stone that's a slightly grayish, slightly greenish, medium-dark blue not unlike the color of aquamarine. You have only a loupe.
You see rounded facet junctions and make your initial guess: The stone is glass.
You check for inclusions: There aren't any; the stone is definitely glass.
You look carefully at the culet through a bezel facet. You see two culets, revealing that the stone is doubly refractive. The stone isn't glass.
You consider the color: It suggests aquamarine or perhaps maxixe, halbanite, or spinel. You remember that spinel is singly refractive—you'd see only one culet through the bezel. The stone isn't spinel.
You remember that aqua, maxixe, and halbanite are all too hard for facet junctions to become rounded. The stone isn't aqua, maxixe, or halbanite.
You consider zoisite. The color, while not typical of tanzanite (heated zoisite), is sometimes seen in nonvarietal zoisite.
You buy the ring. You send it to a lab for identification with a refractometer.
You get the results. The stone is . . . ?
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What have you learned about web design that you didn't know before? And what do you still hope to learn?
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i learnd u can make a web site
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ive learned to add videos and pictures and texts i hope to learn alot of other things.
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um i dint learn much that i didnt already know a little about but i did learn that weebly it easy
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I lerned to link my pics to other websites. I want to learn how to use dreamweaver.
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Every player in e-sim can upgrade his/her account to Premium. This upgrade lasts for a certain period of time and gives the accounts some advantages over other players. Payment for this upgrade can happen either through Credit Card (Premium accounts can be expanded, again at a certain price) An account that is premium will have a Yellow Star next to the name.
Other than the prestige of the Yellow Star next to your name, if you upgrade your account you will be able to enjoy the following:
Being able to view the taxes collected in your country
(Only available for congress members)
2. Battle spectators
Being able to check spectators in battle and with their Nationality in-game.
3. Monetary Market
You can view the monetary market transactions history.
4. Companies
You have access to company production reports.
(Additional tools to calculate profitability of your companies)
5. Special Items
Your premium account shortens debuff time of certain special items by 50%
6. Military Unit
Gives you the ability to broadcast messages to all members of your Military Unit.
7. Newspaper
Give you the ability to check who subbed and voted and newspaper and articles
8. Money Supply
You can see the money supply of your country.
(Only available for congress members)
9. Party
The ability to broadcast a message to all members of your Political Party.
(Only available for Party Leaders)
Is it possible to pay using a credit card?
Yes. You just need to create Paypal account, link it with your credit card and make an ordinary payment using your Paypal account.
Can I buy premium account for my friend?
Yes, you can buy subscription of multiple accounts using your own account. You just need to provide the name of your friend account while making a subscription.
Will I lose my premium account if I cancel subscription?
Not instantly. Canceling subscription means, that your Paypal account won't be charged automatically every 30 days. If you cancel subscription, you will still have premium account before it expires


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Chapel Hill: Sports
No. 1 Jaguars blank Chapel Hill in tennis
They're coming up later in the season than head coach Jon Noyes would like, but Carrboro High School's spring tennis team is finally getting some challenges.
The defending 2A state champion, No. 1-ranked Carrboro is 7-0 so far in a season that got off to a slow start because of rainouts.
Matches against 4A East Chapel Hill, Cary and Middle Creek were canceled because of rain. A postponed match against traditional 4A powerhouse Fayetteville Terry Sanford was moved to April 14.
Thursday afternoon at Chapel Hill, the Jaguars gave up more games (29) in one day than they'd given up in six previous matches combined, but they still won 6-0. Doubles weren't completed because of lightning in the area.
"Absolutely, this is our best match so far," Noyes said as the day's singles matches were coming to a close. "We really haven't played anybody decent before this."
Chapel Hill, 8-2 overall after Thursday's match, also has been rarely tested this season. Ranked No. 2 in the state's 3A class, the Tigers have yet to lose more than one singles or doubles match to any Big Eight Conference rival other than to 3A state champion Cardinal Gibbons.
Carrboro represented the Tigers' third match in four days. Chapel Hill shut out Cedar Ridge 9-0 Monday and blew away Orange 8-1 on Wednesday.
"If Gibbons weren't in the 3A, then Carrboro could win the 3A state championship," Chapel Hill head coach Neil Alderman said. "Then again, if Gibbons weren't in the 3A, then we could win the 3A state championship."
Chapel Hill swept the singles against Cedar Ridge and Orange, with Bryan Zhang being the only Tiger who didn't win in straight sets both days. David Mirozoyan, Jared Weber, Tom Kennedy, Daniel Ferreria, Lucas Prata, Patrick Dayton, Rohan Reddy and Sam Kennedy each played at least one singles against Cedar Ridge or Orange — yielding just 25 games total in 10 singles matches.
Things were different Thursday. Carrboro's Max Fritsch, Brian Freiburghouse, Zach Anderson, Jake Zinn and Andre Javan each won in straight sets against their CHHS opponent. Jason Wykoff had to win a third-set tiebreaker at No. 6 singles to get past Lucas Prata after splitting the first two sets 7-5, 3-6.
"They are just better than we are, right now," Alderman said without a trace of self-pity.
Next up: Chapel Hill is scheduled to play Monday at Northern Vance. Its rematch with the Jaguars is up in the air; originally scheduled for Wednesday at Carrboro, that one might have to get bumped so Carrboro can complete a conference match with Reidsville.
Carrboro's match with Terry Sanford was still on the books for Monday, and then a showdown with Cardinal Gibbons is slated for 4 p.m. Thursday at Carrboro.


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Copresco has won two APEX 2004 Awards for Publication Excellence from
Communications Concepts.
The digital printers practical and user-friendly www.copresco.com site was a winner in the web category for the sixth consecutive year. An article written for American Printer magazine by Copresco president Steve Johnson on factors affecting digital paper quality received an award of excellence for education and training writing.
Since 1998 when Copresco began entering the APEX competition, the company has won 15 Awards of Excellence, including three Grand Awards.
As printers we are in the information business and must remain leaders in customer communication, Johnson says. At Copresco, we are constantly working to improve and expand our various publication and web-based programs. Significant changes will be made to our website this year to provide easier access and navigation for customers and site visitors. A vastly upgraded FTP interface has already make the uploading of digital print files as simple and painless as possible, without sacrificing accuracy or reliability, Johnson concluded.
Awards in the annual APEX competition for communications professionals are based on excellence in editorial content, graphic design and the success of the entry in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence. Judges consider the quality of creative ideas and concepts displayed rather than the expenses involved in producing the entries. Nearly 5,500 entries were received in 2004.
Copresco specializes in digital on-demand printing of publications, books and manuals for clients in the general business, printing trade, technical and institutional fields. The company is headquartered in the Chicago area.
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World Sports Network, a network of football sites out of China, has received an undisclosed amount of funding from Valhalla Investments. The company, based in Shangai, has two sites: English language one at wsn.com and Chinese at cn.wsn.com. These sites are focused towards the Asian markets, though the coverage is global, and WSN will use the funding to further develop its content and initiate coverage of additional sports leagues such as the NBA.
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All my friends in my life have always told me this. "Sarcasm and you will never meet eye to eye."
If I could, I would leave sarcasm… just for the fact that I don't pick up on it, nor do I use it effectively, or even correctly. Sarcasm just eludes me… but if you make it blatantly obvious, then I pick it up. That however, isn't the point of sarcasm.


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This year's International Classic Motorcycle Show at Stafford County Showground will welcome multiple world champion Giacomo Agostini as its guest of honour over the weekend of April 28-29.
"Ago" won 15 championships in the 1960s and '70s in 350cc and 500cc classes and will be the subject of "an audience with" evening on Saturday April 28 as well as in attendance as guest of honour for both days of the show.
Show organiser Nick Mowbray said: "We're delighted that Giacomo Agostini – a real hero to many of us – is returning to Stafford and has agreed to be our guest of honour. We know he has a huge fan base in this country, and fans really shouldn't miss out on this chance to meet the great man. His appearance will turn what is already set to be a special event into something even more magical."
More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the show, which also includes club stands, trade stands, an autojumble and a Bonhams auction.
Advance tickets cost £10 for adults and £3 for children under 15 and can be bought from the Classic Bike Shows website.


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Hi all,
I am in Tacoma until Saturday Feb 12. This is a quick trip. I arrived the afternoon of Sunday 2-6 & leave early Saturday. The weather hasn't been too good so I haven't shot any photos, but it has given me time to process some older shots.
These date from mid to late January. I was with Sam & Vicki at Ft. Stewart, GA. We were driving near one of the many railroad tracks that cross the middle of the base when I saw a couple of locomotives not far away. It was the first time I had seen these two out there. They were idling in front of what was probably a RR maintenance building.
We parked and I shot both horizontals and verticals, each with the polarizer. I am ashamed to say the horizontals were trash. The color really fell off and became disappointing. It was probably a result of the wide setting on the lens I was using. The verticals, however, were very saturated.
This is the 3rd Infantry Division Locomotive 4642. It is a General Electric 4 axle model, probably built in the eighties. The 3rd ID logo is seen near the yellow handrail going up to the platform. In the few weeks I was at Ft. Stewart I drove by this location often, but the locomotives had moved on. Maybe they will be there in February when I am back. I would certainly like to get some good horizontals.
Technical Info: Canon 5D II digital camera & maximum sized raw file (as with all files here in), ISO 200, 24-105mm f4 EF IS USM lens at 32mm focal length, circular polarizer, 1/60th of a second, hand held. The internally stabilized lens (IS) offers a great deal of stability. It can yield sharp photos with exposures as long as about 1/6th of a second or 10 times longer than the photo above.
Do I bet on getting a sharp exposure at 1/6th second hand held? No. It happens only as necessary. I much prefer to have a 1/30th second or faster hand held, even with the stabilized lens.
The digital files from the camera when downloaded to the computer vary in size anywhere from 24mb to 34mb. I cannot give an explanation of why there is such a large variance. From raw I save the files either as a Photoshop PSD or a TIFF file. Basic PSD & TIFF files start at about 61mb and go up depending on the changes. Sometimes they will pass 300mb depending on how I tweak the photo.
Traveling as often as I do it is impossible to carry a tripod or even a light monopod. Back in the 1970s airlines carried individual pieces of luggage for free up to 70 pounds. Today the 50 pound weight limit forces a limit on my creature comforts and optional items so the stabilized lens comes in very handy.
Nearby the locomotives were what appeared to be some old boxcars sitting on the ground. They were without wheels and faded from an original red brown to a washed out salmon & gray. Vicki suggested I shoot a picture of a dead bush growing in front of one of the boxcars. The composition & angle of the sun did not impress me, but I thought it had potential as a black & white. Here it is processed in an antique B&W style.
Technical info: ISO 200, 24-105mm f4 EF IS USM lens at 67mm focal length. Nik Silver Efex software for the antique B&W look. One of my Central Texas friends, Darwin, will say this photo is "jacked". Yes it is, and quite a bit too. Wait for the next B&W.
One of my weekends off I met Crawford in Hilton Head, SC. Crawford is one of my fellow employees so our paths cross now and then. He is also an accomplished photographer. We had a lot to talk about because we both come out the film world, we both miss it, and have transferred our efforts to digital.
Most of our time there the weather was overcast and drear, but the sun came out in the middle to late afternoon.
Hilton Head has a lighthouse on the harbor overlooking the 18th hole of one of their famous golf courses. It is privately owned & part of a small upscale shopping center. It may have been planned that way. It was built in 1969 & opened in 1970. At the top is a gift shop with a small beacon above the shop. Access to the beacon is via portable ladder by removing a clear plastic ceiling panel. Outside is a viewing platform.
Crawford and I paid the admission & climbed to the top. This is an interior view with the flash.
Technical info with some non technical comments for you non technical readers: F4 (that is wide open with almost no depth of field), 1/13th of a second exposure (that is a lot of time for the shutter to be open), 24mm focal length (as wide as the lens gets, almost a 90 degree field of view) with a flash (other wise this would be a photo of your hand in a blacked out coal mine at midnight).
When we returned that afternoon the sun had come out. Here are two views of the harbor.
Technical info: With the lighthouse – 400 ISO (I was experimenting), 24-105mm lens at 97mm focal length, f11, 1/160th of a second exposure, & with a circular polarizer. Without the lighthouse – 400 ISO, 24-105mm lens at 28mm focal length, f 14 @ 1/320th second exposure, probably (but maybe not) with the circular polarizer.
Crawford and I also visited a nature preserve on the island. The colors were intense, but there was no foreground to bring it all together. Nonetheless the mirror effect appealed to me greatly. I didn't want the opportunity to pass me by so I shot a few to see what I could do with them.
This was a perfect situation where a longer exposure offered a more pronounced the mirror effect. A tripod would have been quite useful, but I had no tripod. The polarizer slows down the exposure some and I suppose I should have changed the ISO to a slower speed, but I also wanted the photo to be sharp. It seems to have worked out fine, but if I ever get back there for some afternoon light I hope to have a tripod.
Technical info: ISO is 200, 24-105mm lens at 24mm focal length, circular polarizer, 1/40th second. I changed it over to a B&W with an orange filter overlay to yield a dramatic look. To enhance the look I changed the aspect ratio from 1 1/2:1 to almost 2:1 which gives it a mild panoramic look.