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Real Data: Raleigh Apartment Market SnapshotPosted by: | Comments
The new construction boom in the Triangle is well underway with over 9,200 units currently under construction and another 6,300 units proposed to be built. The apartment market remains very healthy despite the number of units under construction. The average vacancy rate is now 5.5%, which is the lowest rate reported since 1998.
The average rental rate for an apartment in the Triangle is now $868 per month. New apartments still in lease-up continue to command the highest average rent at more than $1,400 per month, while older apartments that are more than 30 years in age rent for less than $700 per month on average.
The outlook remains bright for the Triangle apartment market. As the wave of new supply begins to come on line later this year and throughout 2014, we expect to see a modest pull back in occupancies.
Columbia Airport to Bid on Three FTZ BuildingsPosted by: | Comments
The Richland-Lexington Airport District Commission voted Monday to bid on three buildings in Foreign Trade Zone 127 adjacent to the airport.
The buildings, which total about 90,000 square feet, are used for offices and warehousing, said Dan Mann, executive director of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The airport already owns the land where the buildings are located and rents it to the landlords, Mann said. Rent on the land generates about $59,000 a year, he added. "The rationale is that it's a good return on investment," Mann said. "We think that if we bought the buildings that we could generate revenue greater what we generate now." The rent revenue, Mann added, would be a source of income for the airport that's not tied to airlines.
"Airlines come and go — it's a tough business — but this is more a stable line of revenue," Mann said, adding that the buildings' occupancy rate is about 82%.
Self Storage Market on the ReboundPosted by: | Comments
Despite the difficult economy and market challenges during the past four years, self-storage as an asset class has continued to provide solid performance and stable returns for investors. Once dominated by mom and pops, or small, independent owner/operators, the self-storage industry has evolved into a top-performing asset class during the past decade.
Though once barely on the radars of major investors, self-storage has taken off among institutional-level investors in recent years. Since 2010, real estate investment trusts have demonstrated an almost insatiable appetite for properties larger than 45,000 net rentable square feet in the top 25 metropolitan statistical areas. In 2011, self-storage REITs boasted a handsome return of 35.4 percent — the strongest of any REIT — for the second consecutive year, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts.
"Dilapidated Buildings Act" Bill IntroducedPosted by: | Comments
A bill of interest to the real estate community was introduced last week.
S. 375: This bill, sponsored by Senators Hutto, Larry Martin, and Johnson would enact the "Dilapidated Buildings Act" to provide that a municipality may bring a cause of action against the owner of a property not in substantial compliance with certain municipal ordinances. The bill has been introduced in previous sessions and received hearings in House and Senate subcommittees. Last session, interested parties were asked to meet and resolve any differences they may have with the bill.
The bill was introduced on 2/12//13 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Fitch: Market Poised for Bulk Sales in Commercial SectorPosted by: | Comments
The market is now poised for many banks to begin unloading nonperforming assets—particularly commercial real estate—in the form of bulk sales, according to Fitch Ratings.
Tightening yield spreads in the commercial market, pressure from regulators regarding loss reserve positions, and limited financing will prompt banks to unload nonperforming commercial assets over the next 12 to 18 months, according to the ratings agency.
"We see tightening risk spreads reflecting an influx of yield-starved investors such as hedge funds, high-yield asset managers, and other lightly regulated entities seeking higher returns in a continued low interest rate environment," the agency stated.
Columbia Medical Office Space Vacancy at 6.4%Posted by: | Comments
The medical office vacancy rate for the Columbia market was cut almost in half to 6.4% at the end of 2012 as the industry expanded to serve patients' needs and respond to changes in the health care delivery systems, Colliers International reported today.
The Columbia commercial real estate firm added that year-end vacancy rate for 2011 was 11.9%.
New medical development has been taking place in suburban submarkets rather than in the downtown Central Business District where the vacancy rate dropped to 1.7% at year's end, Colliers said.
The vacancy rate for suburban medical office space was 7.2% at the end of 2012, nearly five percentage points below 2011's closing figure.
Colliers Releases Year End Charleston Retail ReportPosted by: | Comments
Colliers International has released their Year End 2012 Retail Market report for Charleston. A few highlights include:
- King Street continues to see the highest lease rates due to the retail sales volume. In addition, King Street's new acclaim as a "Top 10 Retail Shopping Street" in the nation continues to attract national retail tenants and cater to the tourist retail market.
- Suburban vacancy rates declined to 8.22% at year-end 2012 from 9.18% a year ago. The decrease in vacancy in the overall market can be attributed to the increase in local retailers opening shops due to the availability of financing.
- Boeing's multiplier effect throughout the state ripples down to Charleston retail.
- Developers are prepared to develop new product based on current vacancy rates.
- Average suburban asking lease rates remained steady at $15.46 PSF NNN due to big box spaces leasing at lower rates.
- National and international attention from the media over the past couple years puts Charleston center stage with other global retail markets.
Download the PDF report HERE
Thanks to John Orr, CCIM for submitting this!
Capstone Apartment Advisors Releases Greenville/Spartanburg ReportPosted by: | Comments
Charlotte-based Capstone Apartment Advisors has released it's Winter 2013 Multi-Family Market Summary and Activity Update for the Greenville-Spartanburg MSA. Click on the chart below to download the PDF report
Are Any of the "Top" Apartment Markets in the Carolinas?Posted by: | Comments
What makes an apartment market a "top" market?
Is it single-digit vacancy rates and double-digit rental rate growth? Can investors simply look at the most recent data from industry researcher Axiometrics Inc. and make their decisions based on numbers alone? If they do, they might end up investing in markets that are performing well today but lack any future growth prospects.
Or should investors take their cue from Wall Street and stick to the coastal markets—the so-called Sexy Six that regularly attract institutional investors? In doing so, investors might end up competing with every other investor and paying cap rates below 4 percent for assets that have little or no upside.
"You don't want to confuse rent growth, occupancy or architectural attractiveness with the top markets for investments," warns Jeffrey Friedman, chairman, president and CEO of Associated Estates Realty Corp., a Richmond Heights, Ohio–based apartment REIT with a portfolio of 52 properties containing 13,950 units in 10 states.
Charleston Retail Report Released by Lincoln HarrisPosted by: | Comments
Lincoln Harris has released their 4Q 2012 Charleston Market Retail Report focused on the area's retail market.
Click the logo above to download the PDF of the report.
City of Columbia Seeks ULI InputPosted by: | Comments
A national panel of experts in planning and executing development efforts is in Columbia to try to break through longstanding, competing interests in the city center that hold back well-intentioned studies that have gathered dust.
Nine volunteers from as far away as California, Colorado and Washington, D.C., are joining two South Carolinians as part of an Urban Land Institute panel, said Fred Delk, director of one of Columbia's development groups.
The goal is to devise a plan that makes Columbia's city center more accessible and vibrant, including making it more pedestrian friendly.
This panel is sponsored by business organizations that often compete for the dollars that accompany growth, Delk, of the Columbia Development Corp., said Monday. None of the $60,000 to defray the panel's travel expenses comes from city funds, he said.
Spartanburg's Valley Creek Apartments SoldPosted by: | Comments
Mark Boyce, of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the sale of Valley Creek apartments at 9085 Fairforest Road, Spartanburg, SC. The sale price was $3,440,000 ($33,725/unit). The cap rate reflected is below 8%.
Valley Creek is comprised of 102 units and is located at 9085 Fairforest Road, Spartanburg SC, 29301. The exteriors have been recently renovated and the asset offers great visibility and traffic counts from Fairforest Road. The property is less than two miles from both I-26 and I-85 business route and centrally located to downtown Spartanburg and Greenville, SC.
Valley Creek was constructed in 1973 of wood framing and brick and vinyl siding. The roofs have recently been replaced and are pitched composite shingle. The vinyl siding and windows have also recently been replaced. The property consists of seven, three story buildings, a laundry facility and leasing office. The property offers a unit mix of one, two and three bedroom floorplans. There are 21 one bedroom/one bath units at 840 square feet, 60 two bedroom, 1.5 bath units at 1050 square feet and 21 3bedroom, two bath units at 1200 square feet. All units have central heating and A/C. There is also a pool, playground, laundry facility, fitness center, picnic barbecue areas and business center with free Wi-Fi.
Feasibility of Downtown Conway Hotel Being ExploredPosted by: | Comments
Conway residents and businesspeople will know in less than two months if it makes sense to open a hotel in the downtown area.
Within three months, they should see what Conway can do to attract new businesses and people to the historic downtown.
The city last studied downtown marketing strategy in 2007, but much has changed since then. The idea of a downtown hotel, Mayor Alys Lawson said at a Monday morning meeting, "is not a new thing. It's something that needs to be revived."
A committee overseeing the two studies and five of seven City Council members met with representatives of the two firms that will do the studying for an initial overview of the scope of their work and how it will be done.
Proposed Bohemian Hotel Charleston ApprovedPosted by: | Comments
A Charleston zoning board has approved a new hotel with a rooftop terrace and bar downtown — but only if the developers agree to honor earlier closing hours.
The city's Board of Zoning Appeals-Zoning panel this week gave its okay for a new 50-room hotel at the corner of Meeting and Wentworth streets.
The property is anchored on the site of a former book store but has been vacant and unused for years.
Developers from the Kessler Collection, who want to build what is being called the Bohemian Hotel Charleston, want to erect a three-story boutique hotel that will feature an added roof-top terrace connected to a bar and dining area.
New Retailers Highlight Columbia's Retail MarketPosted by: | Comments
The Columbia area ended 2012 with the lowest vacancy rate in its retail space in more than three years, a new report shows.
So what does that mean to you? More stores and more shopping.
People have more money in their wallets to spend as the economy improves from the worst recession in a lifetime and the unemployment rate declines. And that means retailers are snapping up spaces to get a piece of the action.
"Growing cities and populations are sought after by retailers looking to expand and branch out into new cities making Columbia a target," reads the research report from Colliers International.


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Lyla is a bendy little bitch that can take the pain. this woman is put in grueling positions that push her body harder than ever before. Her arms are lifted behind her into a brutal strappado and her waist bound to hold her in a squatting stress position. Her hair is bound and a crotch rope is added to make her completely helpless to the torture her body has to endure.Now that she's been stretched in every direction, she is folded in half and her own body is used against her to hold her in place. Her holes are fully exposed and exploited with pain. Her rectal hole falls under attack of agonizing pain and heartless torture. Her feet are destroyed along with every part that can be reached in her folded state.Again, Lyla is stretched to her breaking point, but this time it is in the form of suspension bondage. It is not an easy task, but this honey is 100% immobilized in the air. Every part of her body is bound and she hangs helplessly as her love tunnel is fucked, and her body abased.Lyla is finished with a decorative tie with 550 para cord. Metal rings are placed on her body to enhance the bondage. This woman is pulled into a hogtie and tormented on the floor until she can not take any more.


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I just finished this piece of coursework due tomorrow. Once I sent it off, I took a shower. So here I was, bored and waiting for my hair to dry fully so I can go sleep. I decided to take a look at my old pics of yukata and stuff, and thought 'Hey, I ought to post some of these old pics'.
So here they are! :P Or at least, here are two pictures of me and friends in yukata at Bon Odori when we were in Form 5 (that was 2004). Please excuse the kitsuke mistakes, I was really a noob at it at the time!
That last picture was taken near the end, when we were all tired and konked out. It was seriously so fun though~~ At that time, not very many people wore yukata, so those of us that did were asked by many people for photographs. I remember being annoyed because I couldn't take a scoop of ice cream without someone coming up to me to ask for pics! :P Then there was also this case of a weird guy stalking us and taking photos of us... Hahaha
I do remember that our picture (yes, me and about 4 or 5 other friends) was published in the newspapers two weeks later! I hadn't even realised someone took a candid shot of us :P Ahhh, the memories!
Liss, Lin> I sincerely hope you don't mind posting your photos up here! If you want, I can censor the faces for you.
Chrissy> THERE, I didn't censor my face. Happy? :P:P:P
EDIT> That first picture used to show Azrul and me, but as someone made a complaint about it, I cut him off from the picture. To whoever you are, I'm very sorry to have offended you, but I didn't really think anyone who knew both of us to ever stumble across this blog, with the exception of the few whom I've given this link to.
Friday, 14 March 2008
Event Aftermath: Bon Odori 2004
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Type: event, event aftermath, kitsuke, outfit snap, pictures, yukata
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Hi Priscilla,
I'm Azrul's girlfriend. You might not know me but I do know about you. Azrul has told me about you.
Please respect me as his girlfriend when I say, take down his picture with you. I know you just want to post up pictures of yourself in a kimono before but you don't have any right to post up his picture without his permission.
Or, you could keep your picture but crop out Azrul's side of the picture.
Like I said, please respect me as his girlfriend. By the way, I'm not flaming you just simply telling you to take/ crop out his picture.
- Sun Mar 23, 05:38:00 pm
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Adds poker vertical to existing OGS relationship
NYX Poker, formerly Ongame Network, has signed UK-licensed White Hat Gaming in a deal that will add the poker vertical to the operators existing casino games offer.
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October 28, 1980
Writer Apologizes for Plagiarism
By SUSAN HELLER ANDERSON
Special to The New York Times
ondon, Oct. 27--Jacob Epstein, responding to charges that he had plagiarized from Martin Amis's "The Rachel Papers" for his first novel, "Wild Oats," has apologized, admitting that he had indeed copied passages and images from Mr. Amis, and from other writers, as well.
Mr. Epstein's book was published last year, Mr. Amis's in 1973. "I did not realize until June 1979," Mr. Epstein wrote in yesterday's Observer, "when I returned to New York for the publication of 'Wild Oats' and one evening got down from a closet a carton of old papers and notebooks, that certain phrases and images in my novel, which I had through were original, or had been adapted from other sources into my own language, come verbatim, or nearly verbatim from "The Rachel Papers."
"I do not know any good way to apologize for this, nor the way to explain to you how my respect for your writing became something so lacking in respect." He then went on to explain how he had, out of admiration and the desire "to see how writers got things to work," copied passages from Mr. Amis's novel, as well as from books by Nabokov, Turgenev, Goethe and others.
After several rewrites and homogenizations, Mr. Epstein said, he assumed he was now working with virtually original wording, "I believed I had synthesized so many disparate elements into my story that, in the synthesis, I'd made everything my own."
When he made the discovery in June 1979, Mr. Epstein said, he went to his editor at Little, Brown and inquired about revisions, and that, although this was not possible for the first printing, he made 13 deletions for the second United States edition published last fall.
Further, he says he asked the British publisher to work from the revision and that his letter went astray:
"I was very upset that it had been offset from the early plates, not from the revised ones. I wrote to the Alison Press at once, and my agent also contacted them to find out if publication could be held back, the revisions sent for and somehow pasted in. It would have been enormously expensive."
Mr. Amis, who has read the revised edition, said in an interview today:
"There aren't 13 bits, there are 50 odd bits from my book. Looking at his revisions, he had lost track of what he'd taken from me. How do you rewrite a novel and leave word-for-word passages?"
Mr. Epstein ended by saying, "There is nothing more that I can say, except that I regret what has happened."
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I am relieved and pleased to have administered some successful post-secondary language finals yesterday. I owe colleagues big time!
- First time teaching at a university
- First time using a dedicated textbook curriculum
- First time with only three hours a week over only two sessions
In our second-semester Russian class, we started the final with a listening section, taken from the many recordings that we've heard this semester, and which students had a chance to review. Thanks to Señora Chase, that was easy to administer and to grade with her three-level assessment. I adapted the form to fit university classes.
I've been using "Star of the Day" /"La Persona Especial" interviews for years, thanks to Bryce Hedstrom, and I had tweaked slides to fit the themes of our textbook throughout the semester. For the oral part of that exam (timed), students had a list of questions they could ask one another in conversation pairs, and if they were comprehensible to this sympathetic listener (me), if they understood and responded to the questions their classmates asked, and if they asked at least three follow-up tag questions about comments their partners made, they could get an A on that part. Understanding and communicating were the key to a solid B. Long pauses, missed communication opportunities, and answers that didn't make sense lowered the grade. Our class has learned a lot about one another, so I was impressed that new information came out during the orals. I also enjoyed the laughter that ensued.
Finally, we had a 25-sentence discourse scramble, thanks to Bill VanPatten's direction. This particular mini essay was based on the answers that one student had given to all the Star of the Day questions. Again, it followed the grammar, vocabulary, and the themes of our text. Each student had to reassemble the essay into a logical flow, with introduction and conclusion. I hadn't truly expected grammar to be important when analyzing the form of a paragraph, but I am now a believer because of the mistakes some students made. Again, it turned out to be very easy to grade, though students came up with several different ways of making the pieces flow. We had done only three of these in class, so I will try to use this format much more often in the future. I would also make this section significantly longer.
This wasn't the most flashy or creative final, and it was certainly not what the students have been used to, but I am pleased that they were able to demonstrate their level of ability to communicate in and to comprehend Russian. They extended what we've been doing in class but they were able to be completely prepared by following my review suggestions.


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Fuchs dystrophy, corneal endothelial dystrophy - A State of Sight #19
Fuchs dystrophy, corneal endothelial dystrophy - A State of Sight #19
Fuchs dystrophy, an inherited problem of the cornea, can cause blurred vision due to swelling of the cornea. Isaac Porter, MD, from Lowry Porter Ophthalmology, explains Fuchs dystrophy, including the changes that patients may notice and the treatment options available.
Welcome to A State of Sight, I'm Isaac Porter from Porter Ophthalmology and this is your update in ophthalmology and eye care. In this episode, I would like to discuss Fuchs dystrophy since we recently had a patient with Fuchs dystrophy and there's a lot of information to share about it.
Fuchs dystrophy, or corneal endothelial dystrophy, is a genetic problem that we see frequently in patients over 50 years old. To understand Fuchs dystrophy, let's take a look at the cornea (the clear shield that covers the front of the eye) which is where this problem is.
The back of the cornea has a set of pumps that pump water out of the cornea and into the eye to keep the cornea thin and clear. In Fuchs dystrophy, these pumps don't work like they should and the dysfunction can lead to swelling of the cornea and a bumpy or irregular layer on the inside of the cornea.
This usually starts in the center and can spread towards the sides of the cornea to involve the entire area.
This is a genetic condition, which means it's passed down from parents to their children, and it's passed in a dominant manner. If one of the parents has this problem there is a 50% chance that they will pass it on to their children.
When people have Fuchs dystrophy, they may notice that their vision initially begins to blur or become cloudy. Later, they may notice trouble with glare from lights at night, or that their vision is not as sharp as it used to be.
As the disease worsens, the cornea may swell and become even more cloudy, causing decreased vision, particularly after waking in the morning.
Often initially, vision may be clearer later in the day after the eyes have been open and exposed to the air because the cornea then has a chance to dry out some. Overnight, the swelling can return when patients' eyes are closed during sleep since there is not as much evaporation from the cornea.
In the later stages, this can lead to painful swelling and breakdown of the corneal surface that can be very uncomfortable.
We can diagnose Fuchs dystrophy during an eye exam. Another test that gives useful information is pachymetry. With this, we measure the thickness of the cornea with a special ultrasound, which will give us an idea of the severity of the disease and help follow its progression over time.
Treatments for Fuchs dystrophy begin with drops that are similar to a strong salt solution which can help decrease the swelling. When this no longer works, patients may need to consider a corneal transplant in order to clear the cornea, improve vision, and also to help reduce pain (if present).
There are many successful treatments available for Fuchs dystrophy, including inner layer corneal transplantation with DSEK (Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty) and DMEK (Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty).
If you have any questions about Fuchs dystrophy please post below. We hope to see you again soon next time on A State of Sight.


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For Sale €189,000 - Apartment, End terrace, Residential
104 Bluebell Woods, Oranmore, Co. Galway
Overall Floor Area: 69.6 m2
Property Description
Gohery Properties are delighted to present to the market this very well maintained and beautifully presented 2-bedroom ground floor own door apartment with sunny front terrace and parking.
104 Bluebell Woods offers a wonderfully bright, light filled and easily maintained interior which is ready for immediate occupation. The current owner finished the property to a high standard and it boasts many extra features including solid wooden floors, a fitted, stylish shaker style kitchen and open fireplace in the living room.
Bluebell Woods is a very popular and beautifully maintained O'Grady Construction (Gort) Ltd built development situated on the edge of Oranmore, superbly located adjacent to schools, shops, Parks, sailing clubs, golf clubs, pubs and 4 national supermarkets. Oranmore has a host of amenities and has large employers close by like Sisco, Medtronic, Creganna, Boston Scientific to name a few.
This is a vibrant location on the doorstep to the city of Galway which can be accessed by rail, bus, main roads and all can equally access Dublin if required.
The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, open plan living/dining, modern kitchen off living / dining, 2 bedrooms and bathroom.
104 Bluebell Woods offers the perfect opportunity for someone looking to step onto the property ladder, an astute investment opportunity or someone looking for a more manageable home. Viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate what is on offer.
Entrance Hall Tiled floors
Living / dining 22′ 3 x 17′ Timber floors, gas fireplace, bright spacious accommodation
Kitchen 9′ 5 x 7′ 4 Galley Style modern fitted kitchen
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Bathroom 7′ 10 x 5′ 10 Fully tiled bathroom including bath !!!
Bed 1 12′ 10 x 9′ 4 Double bedroom with built in wardrobes
Bed 2 11′ 2 x 7′ 4 Single or small double with built in wardrobes
Total area 69.4 sq. mts. (750 sq. ft.)
Managed Estate – Management fees cover maintenance of common areas, Insurance cover of common areas, refuse collection and block policy insurance plan.
Viewing Highly recommended
NOTE: These particulars are not to be considered a formal offer. They are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract, nor to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, neither Gohery Properties nor the vendor accept any liability as to their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars. No person in the employment of Gohery Properties has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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GARY Middlehurst hopes his 100th career appearance at Batley Bulldogs tomorrow (Sun) will go hand in glove with Oldham's first Championship win on the road at the eighth attempt.
It could easily have come a fortnight ago at Halifax where Roughyeds controlled most of the game but lost 12-6 after having what appeared to be a perfectly good try by Middlehurst ruled out for a knock-on in the first few minutes.
Gareth Owen's kick to the corner was palmed back by Sammy Gee for Middlehurst to pick up and touch down, but to Oldham's amazement and Middlehurst's obvious frustration the try was disallowed.
After that, Scott Naylor's men went desperately close to scoring several times without success before Jamel Chisholm finally got over in the corner to score the Roughyeds' only try. Defensively, they prevented Halifax scoring in the second half, but it wasn't enough to earn that elusive first away win, although they had most of the ball and a massive territorial advantage.
So near, yet so far —- not for the first time as Roughyeds continue to adjust to the higher demands of this division.
Narrow margins, bounce of the ball and the referee's judgement calls can make all the difference; that's why Middlehurst will be hoping his milestone match (after 24 for Rochdale, 62 for North Wales Crusaders and 13 so far for Oldham) will coincide with a change of fortune for him and his team mates,
Away-day blues have been much in evidence with defeats at Leigh, Featherstone, Workington, Swinton, Whitehaven, Halifax and against Swinton a second time in the Summer Bash at Blackpool.
Fair to say that, with a greater ability to turn pressure into points and a fairer share of 50-50 calls, Roughyeds could easily have been in much happier mood coming home from Workington, Whitehaven and Halifax.
And how on earth did they lose 25-24 at Bloomfield Road last Sunday after getting what should have been a stranglehold on the game by leading 20-0 at half-time ?
It was never going to be easy in this hugely competitive division, but it wasn't in the script to play second fiddle to the likes of Swinton and the two Cumbrian clubs.
Those defeats have piled the pressure on Naylor's men to reverse the trend at Bower Fold and have increased the urgency for Roughyeds to find a way to win on their travels.
It's a tall order to do it at third-in-the-table Batley, who are going flat out to qualify for the 'Middle Eights' and who will also be seeking to avenge their shock 28-12 defeat at Bower Fold in March.
Only Swinton have won at the Fox's Biscuits Stadium in the Championship this year where the Bulldogs beat Leigh 24-22 on the opening day of the season and later drew with Bradford Bulls 24-24.
Swinton stunned them to win 32-24, however, and Whitehaven twice held them to one point — 37-36 in the Cup and 24-23 in the league.
If Roughyeds are to succeed where the Cumbrians narrowly failed they will have to play for 80 minutes with their Hull KR heads on — in sharp contrast to what they served up in the second half at Blackpool last Sunday — and they will need to find a way to significantly increase their 'points for' figures.
They've scored fewer points than any other team in the division, but on the flip side they've got the best defensive record of all their rivals in the bottom half, having conceded a massive 149 fewer than Swinton, 139 fewer than Workington and 122 fewer than Whitehaven.
Stats like that show Naylor's men have stepped up to the Championship mark defensively, but have still some way to go in terms of putting points on the board.


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A romance in the 19th century sense, before all that social realism set in. I should have known that having the main character be named "Malbone" did not bode well for the story, but I was — and continue to be — enamored of writers with three names. In defense of Thomas Wentworth Higginson, his Oldport Day, written several years after Malbone, was a mostly enjoyable read.
So . . . . what is it all about? Well, basically, Malbone is a young man who refuses to grow up — and those around him allow this because he is a charming man. He is, to borrow a description of a character from the Henry James short story The Tone of Time, "the finest gentleman you'll ever have seen, and the worst friend." The story, then, is about what happens when a young man, too lazy to be either truly good or bad, is indulged by his family. And all I can say is, Henry James did it much better, and that's why he is The Master, and Higginson is mostly forgotten. Luckily, the Kindle has that most wonderful of things, the delete function.


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Proudly representing Senate District 32
Communities in Chisago and Isanti counties
Senator Mark Koran is currently serving his first term in the Minnesota Senate and represents Chisago Lakes, Cambridge, and North Branch. Senator Koran is originally from the "Frogtown" area of St. Paul and graduated from Como High School in 1982. Koran has over 34 years of experience working in both the public and private sector, ranging from owning and operating his own business, to working in management for the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Most recently, he was employed as a senior sales manager for a large financial institution.
Senator Koran and his wife Cindy moved their family to Lent Township (Chisago County) in 2007, where he has been an active member of the Lent Township Planning Commission. Married for over 32 years, Senator Koran and Cindy have three children and four grandchildren. Their family is well known in the community for hosting the Koran Family Christmas Display, an annual holiday light display that has been a family tradition since 1958.
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- Aging and Long-Term Care Policy
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text: Humboldt General Hospital Awards Two Scholarships to Lowry Graduates July 1, 2014 Two Lowry High School graduates were the lucky—and deserving—recipients of scholarships from Humboldt General Hospital. Jasmine Diaz, daughter of Ana and Francisco Diaz, received $1,000 from HGH to pursue a health-related career. Jasmine plans to be a registered nurse and eventually work at a cancer institute. She will attend Great Basin College this fall before transferring to UNR next year. Jasmine said she has wanted to be a nurse ever since she was a little girl, but when her grandfather passed away recently from cancer, her desire to become an RN was not only solidified, but so was her desire to work in oncology. Coincidentally, Jasmine's mom, Ana, is a member of HGH's Housekeeping/Laundry Department. Dusty Bryan, son of Darlene and Rodger Bryan, received $1,000 from the HGH Employee Committee—money which is raised through that group's employee giving program. That scholarship is awarded to the son or daughter of an HGH employee. Dusty's mom, Darlene, is HGH's Chief Nursing Officer. Dusty plans to attend Brigham Young University in the fall where he will pursue a degree in engineering or business. Humboldt General Hospital Employee Committee President Rick McComb offered congratulations to Jasmine and Dusty for their scholastic efforts in high school and their continued academic progress in coming years. "Jasmine and Dusty are both fine students, and we're excited to see what their future holds," he said. Categories News Previous Next


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BAGHDAD — Nearly 50,000 Sunni fighters who sided with American forces against al-Qaida and other militants in Iraq are now in government jobs, a top official said Tuesday in an attempt to soothe fears they would be neglected by the country's Shiite leaders.
Many of the former fighters, part of a group known as the Sons of Iraq, were themselves former insurgents who switched sides to try to subdue violence. The U.S. has been urging Iraq's Shiite-led government to find jobs for the fighters to promote national unity and maintain security as American troops begin to leave the country.
Mohammed Salman al-Saadi, chairman of Iraq's Implementation and Follow-up Committee for National Reconciliation, told a press conference in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone that Iraq hopes to put the rest of the estimated 96,000 Sons of Iraq in government jobs by summer.
The positions are being filled even though no new state jobs were created for other Iraqis last year because of budget problems, he said.
"This is a major indication of the seriousness the Iraqi government places on the Sons of Iraq," he said.
Awakening councils
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Shiite-led government, under heavy U.S. pressure, has reluctantly agreed to absorb 20 percent of the fighters — organized into what are known as awakening councils — into the government's security forces. Al-Saadi said that process is now nearly complete.
About 10,000 of the fighters in Baghdad have been integrated into the Ministry of Interior's security forces. Of the 40,000 other Sons of Iraq members in the capital, about 30,000 have already been transferred to various government ministries, he said.
In provinces outside Baghdad, close to one-fifth of the fighters also have been assigned to security services, al-Saadi said. Providing jobs for the remaining 80 percent, however, won't happen until after parliamentary elections in March.
The U.S. began handing over control in 2008 of the awakening councils to Iraq, which pays their roughly $300 monthly salaries.
Since then, many Sons of Iraq have complained about missing paychecks — prompting accusations among some Sunnis that the government is not serious about integration efforts.
Al-Saadi acknowledged there had been payment problems, but he blamed the difficulties on technical snags.
"It wasn't a political decision," he said, adding that he was certain salaries are now being paid.
Al-Qaida jailbreak
Elsewhere in Iraq, a police official in Salahuddin province said that four al-Qaida operatives escaped in a jailbreak from a police station in the town of Yathrib, about 50 miles Baghdad early Tuesday.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release information to the media, said two of the escaped convicts had been sentenced to death over sectarian killings in the area.
Police officers in Yathrib police station confirmed the jailbreak.
The officials said the four prisoners escaped through the ventilation system, and that police forces are now searching for them in nearby farms and orchards.
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Ciopino Paoletti
Duck Confit with Arugula
Branzino Adriatico
Four years ago, I reviewed Ristorante Paoletti in these pages.
That's a challenge in itself. It's been a Main Street Highlands institution for 33 years. It's earned its stellar reputation through its exquisite menu, impeccable service and a wine selection that reads like a domestic offshoot of the Milestii Mici collection.
(About that selection – I know someone who comes in from Santa Fe to peruse Paoletti's offerings. Not to revel in the beauty of Highlands or to bask in the sunshine of my personality. She comes for Paoletti's carefully-curated collection.)
The challenge of the assignment came from maintaining a critical attitude while being relentlessly seduced by the place. I didn't want to come across as a hopeless shill for Paoletti's, but the kitchen and the service and the sumptuous atmosphere made it darn near impossible.
We left in a belt-loosening, spa-level stupor. A glorious spa-level stupor.
That's why I was thrilled when I was once again assigned Ristorante Paoletti. (That's the official name, although everyone I know calls it Paoletti's. Maybe that's because most people who've spent any time in Highlands and Cashiers come to know Arthur and Chef Kevin Paoletti. They have that kind of personality and they own that kind of restaurant).
So how was I going to maintain my integrity and critical faculties for a second visit? When the solution presented itself, it was staggeringly simple.
In my initial visit, it was just my sweetie and myself. I raved about the intimate atmosphere and how the setting just invited whispered conversation.
This time around, I'd take a group of friends along. The type of friends for whom a whispered conversation is a bit suspicious. Let's see if that Paoletti's magic held up to a tableful of raconteurs, fueled by that famous wine selection.
Well, it turns out it does. In fact, it seems to work even better for groups. The broad menu allows everyone to simple just a bit of everything. Consider these appetizers and ask yourself if you could resist begging your tablemate for a bite – Calamari Fritti, Yellowfin Tuna Tartar, Escargot alla Bourgougon, Beef Carpaccio, Roasted Beet and Orange Salad.
The same applied for the entrees themselves – Risotto con Frutti d'Mare, Chicken Picatta, Scampi con Broccolini o Fra Diavolo, Grass-Fed NY. Strip with Gorgonzola Butter, and Porcini Crusted Rack of Australian Lamb. Kevin still maintains control over the kitchen and his recipes. We were good about sharing and, in fact, the act of sharing seemed to increase the buoyant tableside conversation.
In fact, there's an undeniable electricity about Ristorante Paoletti, centered on the full-service bar and extending to all corners of the place, that seems to magnify lively exchanges.
So I tried to maintain my critical faculties this time around, but I'm confident that I maintained them throughout our dining experience. There are some restaurants that earn their impeccable reputation night after night, and I report on them with clean hands and composure. I just can't come up with anything less than a rave for Ristorante Paoletti's flawless execution.
(As an aside, let me add that our server Maggie was an absolute delight, anticipating our needs and wants like a Dining Room Mary Poppins. She was invaluable in helping us select the correct wine for each plate.)
If you choose to dine at Ristorante Paoletti, reservations are a must. Call them at (828) 526-4906. They're located at 440 Main Street.


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Hi Duana,
I am due very soon with our second boy. We had very few ideas when naming our first, Daniel, and fewer this time, as in one. The problem is husband will not (has not) produced any ideas. None. He also has offered little feedback on what I've proposed. For a while I thought he was afraid to put his ideas out there, but now it sincerely seems he'd be happy for me to do the brainstorming and/or simply for me to do the naming. I blessing and a curse!
The second issue is I have few ideas and thirdly as per above no one to bounce them around with.
The name I like is Dominic. Like the D for alliteration with his brother. I like the harder sounds. I like that (I think...) it is not super common but an established name that may not ever be trendy, ie fluctuate in and out severely. I don't know any so no negative associations. However, Nameberry says its either upper crust British which really appeals to me or jersey-shore which turns me off so much that it makes me sad. Which is it? We live on the Canadian prairies for reference. Husband's feedback was 'Oh liking a different flavour this time, Mum'. Which in my mind isn't the case. Daniel and Dominic intersect do they not? I do want a pairing. Husband does not object to it, but doesn't seemed enthusiastic either.
What do you think? Other ideas? Name Andrew (which I 100% love) is likely to be middle name. For various reasons probably not the first name. But maybe if no other options exist! Other middle name option may be my Mum's maiden name, I quite like that idea. Help would be so much appreciated!
I mean, you say your husband has offered little feedback, but I'd say he had a pretty big impact! Isn't it amazing when a little comment like that can pack such a big punch? That is, I know it wasn't meant to throw you for a loop, but isn't it amazing what someone else's perspective can do?
I'd say that Daniel and Dominic are… loosely related. Partly because there really aren't that many names in popular usage that begin with D (off the top of my head, David, Duncan, and mayyybe the Damon/Damian, Darryl/Darren, and Dashiell variants) so they're automatically closer than, say, Matthew and Mason. Plus, they've been in similar levels of use around similar times, so you're not off-base there.
My experience with Dominic has been mostly of the 'decorative Italian name' variety, and I've always loved it in that capacity… but if for some reason you've been put off, here are the names it makes me think of… Donovan, which has an almost inverse effect on Daniel without being too close or homonym-y, Benedict, which will strike some as being more Shakespearean and formal but combines with Daniel in almost the same way as Dominic. Or maybe Anton – which I quite like with Daniel, but which might beg to go with your Mum's middle name… or Victor, which has nothing to do with Dominic, but has the same strong consonants that you like and somehow seems to pair perfectly with Daniel. Is that way out there, or somehow close to a perfect fit?
Specificity is universal, so I know people are going to have opinions on this one. Let me know!


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- 16" f/3.7 Dream Astrograph Reflector
- Software Bisque Paramount ME Mount
- FLI Proline 16803 CCD Camera
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- FLI CFW 4-5 (Baader Luminance (Clear)/Red/Green/Blue/H-Alpha) Filter Wheel
- 5" f/5.8 Williams Optics FLT APO Refractor
- Paramount GTGT1100S Equatorial Mount
- ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Color Camera
- Starlight Xpress Lodestar Guiding Camera
- 12.5" f/9 Quasar Ritchey Chretien
- Losmandy Titan Gemini IV Mount
- SBIG STL11000 CCD Camera
- SBIG Adaptive optics guiding
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|AFIL-3: 20" f/6.7 Dall-Kirkham located in Hakos, Namibia (left) and AFIL-4: 14.5" f/6.3 Newtonian
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- ASA DDM85XL mount
- FLI Proline 16803 CCD
- Filters: LRGB, Ha7 OIII SII
- 14.5" f/6.3 Newtonian Reflector
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Once your image request is submitted, the request will then be inserted into the ATEO remote telescope's network queue. When the image has been processed and uploaded, an email will be sent to you with instructions on how to retrieve your image. You can find more information on using the PIR form by visiting its FAQ page.
This slideshow above displays just a few examples of recent images acquired by the
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Astronomical Telescopes for Educational Outreach with 20-minute exposures.
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Srinagar, Apr 22 (IANS): A truck carrying currency notes caught fire on Monday in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Police sources said the truck caught fire in the Qazigund area on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
"The truck, among other things, was carrying currency notes. The driver and the helper of the truck said they had no information about the presence of currency notes in their vehicle", police sources said.
Demonetised currency was found among the half-burnt notes, as also those presently in circulation, the sources said.
The driver and the helper of the truck have been detained by police.
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A View from Europe: Courts under political pressure
Chayes Fellows circle the globe
This year, 13 Harvard Law School students were selected as Chayes International Public Service Fellows, part of a program honoring HLS Professor Abram Chayes '49 that provides students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks during the summer working with governmental or non-governmental organizations concerned with issues international in scope or relevant to countries in transition.
HLS hosts conference on law and development
Legal scholars from across the globe gathered at HLS in July for a two-day conference on law and development, the latest iteration of a series of conferences held periodically by a loose consortium of schools including Harvard Law School, the University of Geneva, Renmin University of China, and the University of Sydney, Australia.
Investigating injustice: Michael Jung on his work with UNICEF in Bangkok, Thailand
Jorge Gonzalez S.J.D '13: A career shaped by interdisciplinary and global perspectives
Cravath Fellows pursue international academic projects
2015 J-Term International Travel Grant Recipients
During the 2015 winter term, 52 HLS students traveled to 26 countries conducting research for writing projects or undertaking independent clinicals, with support from the Winter Term International Travel Grant Program, which includes the Cravath International Fellowships, the Reginald F. Lewis Internships, the Mead Cross Cultural Stipends, the Andrew B. Steinberg Scholarships, and the Human Rights Program Grants.
Why Corruption Threatens Global Security: A talk with Sarah Chayes
The Yukos settlement: an insider's view into the largest arbitration award in history
In a Feb. 6 talk sponsored by International Legal Studies, the Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association, and the International Law Journal, Emmanuel Gaillard and Yas Banifatemi LL.M. '97, head of international arbitration and head of public international law, respectively, at Shearman & Sterling, detailed the intricate story behind securing the historic $50 billion award for the Yukos Oil Cooperative against the Russian Federation.


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GUWAHATI, March 13: When an earthquake-ready Japan was swept away, defenceless, by the powerful tremor last Friday, many in Guwahati and the rest of the quake-prone zone began wondering what the damages would be like if the 1950 Assam quake that killed 1,500 people hit the state in 2011.
Two scientists — Kishor Jaiswal and David Wald of the United States Geological Survey — have developed an earthquake scenario in the Northeast applying the parameters of the 1950 earthquake on the Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response.
This assessment is an automated system developed by the geological survey that produces content concerning the impact of significant earthquakes around the world, informing emergency responders, government and aid agencies, about the scope of potential disasters.
A background paper on Recreating 1950 Earthquake Scenario in 2011 was presented at the National Conference on Earthquake Risk Mitigation Strategy in Guwahati on February 24-25.
The 1950 Assam recorded 8.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, compared to the 8.9 tremor that North Japan experienced last Friday.
If the 1950 quake struck Assam today, 19,000 people may experience violent shaking, 370,000 people may experience "severe shaking" which generally contributes to heavy damage, and approximately 14 million people may experience moderate to very strong shaking, the research states.
The model prepared the United States Geological Survey also categorizes earthquake-related damages into three categories and indicates the response required.
If the indicator is "green", then no response is required, for "yellow", the response is required locally, "orange" requires national response while "red" requires international response.
This model indicates that in case of a 1950-like quake in 2011, it would be a "red alert", with probability of high casualties.
It also gives "red alert" for economic losses. The damage and economic impact will be widespread and may require national or international response.
On the cities to be affected by the quake, the study said towns like Tinsukia, Sivasagar, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Margherita, Golaghat and Naharkatia would bear the maximum brunt.
Other towns in the region, including, Pasighat, Kohima, Dimapur, Khonsa, Myitkyina will also be affected.
Besides killing 1,500 people, the 1950 quake had triggered a large number of landslides that affected many tributaries of Brahmaputra and changed the course of the river itself.
Large areas of the river valleys were flooded; tracts of fertile agricultural land became parts of river bed, while many areas irrigated by river water became dry.
The scientists from the geological survey have clarified that this is a hypothetical scenario described based on discussions with Indian counterparts and the location, depth, magnitude and other parameters inferred from the 1950 earthquake.
P.G. Dhar Chakrabarti, executive director, the National Institute of Disaster Management, said the 1950 earthquake had killed 1,500 people when the total population of the Northeast was about 10 million and the urban population hardly 2 lakh.
"Today, the population of the region has multiplied nearly five times to nearly 49 million and the urban population has swelled 45 times to nearly 9 million. Simple application of arithmetic would suggest a casualty figure that would not be very different from some of the worst earthquakes recorded in recent years elsewhere in the world," he said.
He said the epicenter of the 1950 earthquake was located far away from the inhabited areas in a remote corner of the Arunachal-Tibet border.
If a similar earthquake occurs in a location nearer the capital cities, like the densely populated Guwahati, the casualties could be beyond anybody's imagination.
It is necessary that reputed academic and research institutions, including the National Institute of Disaster Management, develops such worst-case scenarios based on available information to identify critical gaps in earthquake mitigation and preparedness in the region.
The road map developed by the National Institute of Disaster Management for earthquake risk management in the Northeast says that the scenarios developed for earthquakes with more than 8 on the Richter scale project massive loss of life and property and enormous damage to infrastructure and environment.
"While it would not be possible to prevent the occurrence of such mega earthquakes, it is possible to mitigate the impact of such earthquakes by retrofitting the built environment and reduce the loss of lives and property by better preparedness," it said.
(Courtesy: Roopak Goswamai, Telegraph India)


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This web page is marked up with Schema.org microdata and formatted for machine-reading. Here's why that matters. Have a peek at what a machine sees here .Title: Essential Voices: Including Student and Parent Input in Teacher Evaluation
Publication date 2012-06-01
Publication Year 2012
Authors Sarah Part
Copyright holder(s) Advocates for Children of New York
Geographical Focus North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York
Keywords this class , teacher evaluation , evaluation system , evaluation , students
Document type Report/Whitepaper
Language English
URL: https://www.issuelab.org/resource/essential-voices-including-student-and-parent-input-in-teacher-evaluation.html
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Bella Giordano
Hi my name is Bella Giordano and I'm a Senior at Saint Charles East. I've been apart of the Saint Charles East Dance since my Freshmen year of high school and I'm so glad this school organizes a fundraiser like this. My family members know what it's like to know someone or has been affected by cancer. My kicker this year is my Aunt, Tina Vichio, she is ready to help kick. I'm doing my absolute best this year to share more about this fundraiser to show what organizations since it's my last year on the dance team and I found out this year my mother has cancer. My Aunt Tina and I are kicking for her because she is so strong for fighting this. So please donate to help families like mine to have options and new research for cancer.
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Donations made online require use of a credit card. Kick-A-Thon is assessed a fee for processing of credit card donations per transaction. Consequently, the amount of the fee will be deducted from your donation. To avoid any bank fee, you may make your donation by check (Choose Offlne payment and check made to Kick-A-Thon) in person to the kicker you are sponsoring or by mail to: Kick-A-Thon, P.O. Box 3563, St. Charles, IL 60174. If you want to contribute enough to cover your intended donation amount plus the credit card fee, use this calculator.
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I'm guessing I was around 8 years old. Christmas was still magical. Although I was beginning to question the whole Santa Clause story, I was still willing to go along with it. It was the time in life when it felt like the things you wanted for Christmas were life or death necessities.
I wanted an electric train set. I wanted it so badly that it hurt. In the late 1950's a trainset was one of the greatest toys you could have. I had my eye on the American Flyer. It had a red nose with a silver chasie. It was a modern diesel train and I had to have it.
It was a few days before Christmas. I was in the kitchen with mom and dad. Mom was getting ready to go shopping and Dad was going up to take a shower before his day. Just then a delivery truck brought a huge cardboard box to the house. My father put it high on the kitchen counter. As he moved it, I thought I saw a picture of a railroad train on the top of the box. Once it was on the counter it was lost to my line of vision. Mom left and dad went up for his shower. But before he left the room he looked me in the eye, very seriously, and told me not to go near the box, and then he went upstairs.
My father probably had never heard of paradox, but that was what happened to me. I had to look at that box. His warning only wet my appetite to spy. When finally I heard him step into the shower, I quietly dragged one of the kitchen chairs over to the counter. Slowly, quietly and deliberately I climbed up onto the chair. Still, this necessitated that I stand on my tip toes, to see the design on the top of the box. Then, there it was! A picture of a railroad train, with the words "American Flyer" on the very top of the box.
"What do you think you are doing?" My father's voice boomed at me. I turned to find him stark naked, dripping wet with a scowl on his face. "I told you to stay away from that box. I can't believe I find you trying to peek at it. That box goes back to the store tomorrow." Leaving a trail of water, my father returned to his shower.
I was crushed. I had ruined my surprise. Only a few days more and it would have been mine. How could I have sabotaged my great present. I walked around dejected for most of the week. I told some of my friends at school and they all agreed that I had screwed up big time.
I guess you know that on Christmas morning, that beautiful train set was waiting for me. Thinking that I had lost it and then finding it was all the more sweet. I spent hours with that train set, changing the shapes of the track designs and coupling and uncoupling the cars that went with the diesel. It was, undoubtedly, one of my favorite toys as a child, but it held no interest for my children. After sitting in the attic in boxes for decades, I sold it last year for $125. I will never know how much my parents paid for it. Despite its lack of worth today, it will always be one of the most precious gifts I ever received.


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Right of way
If you have been the victim of a pedestrian accident even though the right of way was yours then you are able to hold the driver at fault responsible to any suffering caused to you. Determining right of way can be the biggest bone of contention when dealing with pedestrian accidents. A Buena Park pedestrian accident lawyer would be able to help with this and ensure that you are fully informed of your rights.
However as a preventative there is some information that is would be beneficial for you to know.
California vehicle code section 21950
-This law details that when a crosswalk is marked or there is an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection it is
the right of way of the pedestrian and vehicles must yield to this. What the law means by yielding is that all when approaching a crossing such as the ones detailed, vehicles must approach using caution and make every effort to safeguard the pedestrian. Failing to do this may result in a criminal charge being brought against the driver of the vehicle in question, as well as the driver becoming financially responsible for any injuries caused to the victim.
California vehicle code 21663– Vehicles must never be operated on the sidewalk.
California vehicle code 22517– Drivers must be vigilant at all times and be aware of pedestrians and bicyclists before they exit their vehicle.
California vehicle code 22106– Before backing up all drivers must ensure that the immediate area is clear of pedestrians.
California vehicle code 21954– There is a standard level of care that all drivers should exercise on the road. They have a duty to ensure the safety of pedestrians to the best of their ability.
Defective roadway
Maintaining roadways so that they are safe for use is the responsibility of the government if they have failed in this responsibility and you have been injured as a result then you have a right to hold them liable.
Unfortunately even if you have done your duty as a pedestrian and acted within the confines of the law, there may be other people out there who aren't as responsible as you are, and this could ultimately result in injury to you. If you have suffered a pedestrian accident then it is not acceptable for the consequences to go unrecognised. Whatever you have suffered, whether it's physical injuries, psychological trauma, loss of earnings or all of the above, you deserve to be recompensed for all you have suffered. Contacting a pedestrian accident attorney can be your first step to getting your life back on track. You will receive a free case review during which the expert attorneys will give you clear advice on the rights you have and whether you have an eligible claim to make. Following this initial case review you still won't be out of pocket because if your case fails you won't pay a thing.


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July 10, 2011 –
Yesterday, we discussed Back and Belly. Today, we have Butt and Belly! You can see my complete Volume 2 post HERE. You can also download the worksheets for this workout and all the Volume 2 workouts HERE
Length: 46 minutes
Target Muscle: Butt and Abs
P90x Replacement: Legs & Back (Partly) and Ab Ripper X
My Recommendation Rating: 3 Stars (out of 5)
Equipment Required:8 Playing Cards
The last time we saw a workout targeted solely at the butt, it was in Volume 1's Bun Shaper. However, this workout alternates between butt and abs. Each round consists of a butt exercise and an ab exercise. You do a total of 5 rounds and then you get to REPEAT them. FUN!
The Butt part of the routine does bring back some favorites from Butt Shaper, like 8-Card Pick-Up. The Ab portion of the routine is very isometric in nature. These moves are done very slow which really gets the burn going! (Although, Tony does pick it up in sequence 2 as he is running short on time.)
As I mentioned in my previous post, I actually did Back and Belly and then followed it with this routine. 2 workouts, back to back. That definitely got the Abs worked out. However, I will give my same opinion on this routine as I did on Bun Shaper. This does work your upper legs very well. But does it replace a more comprehensive "Legs" routine? I think it depends on your goals. I would suggest using this in one training block of 3-4 weeks, but going back to a more complete leg routine in the next training block.
[…] actually did fairly well in this routine. I did this routine first and then did Butt & Belly so that I could hit Back, Legs, and Abs all in one day. With swimming being a key component of my […]
I love these one-on-one routines!!! Thanks for sharing
Another great One on One Review Mike. I too am very sad that the series is over. I am very thankful for the 36 that we got though.


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Yurt force circle and pulleys
Unit five centers on Newton's laws, force, and a simple pulleys experiment that leads once again to a linear relationship. The morning lecture-demonstration ended with a yurt force circle to demonstrate Newton's third law that every force has an equal and opposite counter-force.
Pelma leans well out to produce the force needed to keep Franzy up
Board notes on Newton's laws of motion
Board notes on the third law the yurt circle exercise
Franzy, Julie-Ann working with their pulley system
Pelma Dilipy
Alwin Alik and Cherish Laiuetsou track data for a pulley system


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Conservation group wants to clean up remnants of Childsdale Dam
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—An environmental group is asking for township support to clean up the remnants of an old dam.
In September 1986, storms dumped up to 13 inches of rain on West Michigan, leading to rising floodwaters that destroyed three dams, including the Childsdale dam. The dam south of Rockford gave way at 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 12, sending flood waters and chunks of concrete down the Rogue River toward the village of Belmont. The dam was never rebuilt, but some of the debris remains in the river.
Now, nearly 28 years later, the Schrems West Michigan chapter of Trout Unlimited wants to clean up remaining dam debris in the Rogue River and improve the habitat for fish and wildlife. Josh Zuiderveen of Streamworks, LLC presented the proposed project to the Plainfield Township Board Tuesday, Feb.


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Principal Investigator: Dr Kun Hu
Brigham and Womens Hospital, Massachusetts, USATags: 40556, autonomic, nonlinear, pain, shiftwork, sleep
Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer, or is more severe than expected, deeply impacts not only those affected, but also family, friends and caregivers. Unfortunately, this is a common problem but effective treatments are few and far between. Understanding who is at risk so we can help minimise suffering becomes vital. We know that pain has both physical and psychological parts to it. The body has a natural 'clock' that cycles over roughly 24 hours, controlling vital functions that we are not even aware of (for example the autonomic nervous system). If this clock is disrupted, there is also both physical and psychological consequences. This project will look at the relationship between disruptions to the clock (as happens during shiftwork) and the development of chronic pain. We will also see if sleep disruption and the autonomic nervous system affects this relationship . We have also developed techniques that can examine heart rate tracings to reveal more information than just how fast the heart is going which we will test to see if they predict your likelihood to developing chronic pain. The public health impact is understanding who and how people develop such a debilitating disease – this may guide us to finding news ways to prevent or treat chronic pain.
Project extension – 16-9-2019
New scope: examine biochemical links between shiftwork and chronic pain, examine autonomic function and chronic pain in the context of other health outcomes e.g. (MI, dementias, asthma/COPD)
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I recently upgraded my GPU from a RX 580 to a Vega 64 and I haven't had any issues while gaming or watching movies, or anything that requires a graphical load.
The only issues I have been having are when the system has been idling for a while - let's say any random time from 20 minutes to a few hours, the display will time out and at some point the system will crashed. The only way to recover it is by pressing the reset button on the PC. Pressing control-alt-del won't do anything as the system is locked up.
Checking Windows 10 event viewer does not show any errors or software that may have crashed. The only thing I notice is that when I log into Windows 10 it says that my Wattman settings have been restored to default. I monitor GPU temperatures in HWinfo and the temperatures are quite cool, nothing near values that would cause problems.
Things I have already tried but have NOT worked:
- Doing a clean GPU driver install using DDU and/or AMD's clean install utility
- Installing Monitor drivers
- trying both HDMI and DisplayPort - the crashes happen with both
- setting a TdrDelay value win Windows 10 registry to 8 seconds
- setting the minimum HBM state to state 1 instead of state 0
- disabling sleep modes in Windows 10
- disabling Link State Power Management in Win 10 power plan settings
- removing any software such as MSI Afterburner
- setting Voltage Swing to 1 in Wattman. I have not tried setting it to 2 yet as I do not exactly know what this setting does and I don't want to damage my monitor.
It seems like there is an issue where the system goes into an idle state and then tries to wake the display back up. Some how it is crashing the whole system.
My system specs are
CPU: Ryzen 1700
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB ddr4
Motherboard: Gigabyte X370 Gaming K7
Storage: Samsung 850 evo SSD
GPU: XFX Vega 64 (air cooled)
Monitor: Dell S2719DGF


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"Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today and gives us ample reason…to reserve a special day in honor of the senior citizens who mean so much to our land."
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As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There's a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78 years old! As a result, 41% of Americans in the market are searching for a home that can accommodate a multigenerational family. (more…)
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Growth Trends for Related Jobs
There are two main types of crane operators in Canada: those who operate mobile cranes, which are attached to a vehicle and driven to a work site, and those who operate tower cranes, which are built and remain at a single site—typically a high-rise or skyscraper. In all cases, crane operators are responsible for using cranes to lift, place and position a variety of objects, which are often large and heavy. Becoming a crane operator requires a combination of education, apprenticeship, and in some cases certification and licensing.
Complete secondary school. While it is not mandatory to take courses that relate to construction, taking such courses can help speed up the process of becoming a crane operator. According to the Ontario government's "Working in Ontario," other relevant courses include English, since crane operators often communicate with others, and mathematics, since operators perform calculations on a frequent basis.
Enroll in a training program that is recognized by your province and that offers training for the type of crane operation work you are interested in. Complete the training, which usually takes six to twelve weeks and includes classroom and hands-on components. Note that mobile crane operators can obtain a "Red Seal" certification, which is recognized by all provinces, according to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada; if you may work in more than one province in the future, be sure to find a training program that will lead toward this designation.
Work as an apprentice for the required number of hours. The requirement varies depending on the type of crane you wish to be certified to operate, but it is often between 1,000 and 6,000 hours, over the course of six months to six years. Training providers will help you find opportunities to apprentice, and you will be paid for your work, but at a percentage (typically 50 to 80 percent) of the rate of a fully certified operator.
Write and pass the exam specific to the province and type of crane you wish to be certified to operate. Different provinces have different prerequisites and certification requirements, so be sure to check with the government of the province within which you wish to work. A minimum grade specified by the province is required to pass the exam. After you pass, a certificate of qualification will be issued.
Pass the driver's license exam for the class of vehicle you may be required to drive as a crane operator, if required by the province in which you plan to work. Large vehicles that have air brakes may require this type of driver's license; check with the province in question to confirm.
If you are an immigrant to Canada and have training and experience as a crane operator in another country, many provinces will recognize this. Depending on your situation, some of the normal requirements may be reduced or eliminated, and you may be able to become a certified crane operator more quickly.
Crane operators work outdoors in any type of weather, including extreme cold and heat, and may also work up to hundreds of feet in the air.