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It's almost New Year's Eve, so it's about time to make a summary of the year we are about to finish. 2008 will definitely be remembered here in Europe, since Europeans have been in the finals, and most of the time winning, in the majority of the biggest events.
In January, Derby City Classic was organised in Louisville, Kentucky (USA) for the 10th time, and with more than 400 players in each of the three divisions bank-pool, one-pocket and 9-ball, it once again proved that DCC is a tournament where you just need to be atleast once in your life. Gabe Owen won the one-pocket tournament, and for the first time Efren Reyes didn't win the one-pocket division like he did the 5 other times he entered DCC. This year he "only" finished 4th… Ralf Souquet did like he has done 2 of the previous 9 years, and won the 9-ball division, and managed to keep the 9-ball title in Europe, after Niels Feijen's win in 2007. Francisco Bustamante won the "Master of the Table", which means he had the best average score in all three diciplines.
The World 8-ball Championship was held in Dubai (UAE), and the final was a rematch from the World 9-ball Championship in 2006, with Ronato Alcano and Ralf Souquet battling it out for the title. Ralf Souquet was a hair better (not literally) than Ronato Alcano, and after 12 years Ralf Souquet could finally add another World Championship title to his already impressive resume. Ralf later said that he knew he was going to succeed in 8-ball sooner or later, because less than 2 years ago he ran 27 consecutive racks in 8-ball when preparing for an IPT tournament!
The prestigious and annual BCA Open, a 64 man invitational tournament, was surprisingly (atleast for me) won by American Jeremy Jones, beating Johnny Archer in the final. Unfortunately the rumour is that the BCA is struggling with their finances, and Jeremy Jones is perhaps the last BCA Champion for quite some time. Let's hope not!
The Predator International 10-ball Championships, hosted by Dragon Promotions in Las Vegas (USA), consisted of a field of 92 of the worlds best players. The tournament was broadcasted live on the internet by Kozoom Production, a French company that had hosted European Championships and Eurotour's for years, till they cancelled their agreement with EPBF/IBP (Eurotour-promotors) in the middle of an event this year. Marcus Chamat from Sweden was finally one of the last men standing in a major tournament again, but he couldn't snap it off and lost in the semifinal against Tony Drago, the ex-snooker player from Malta who went on to win the final against Filipino Francisco Bustamante in his first ever 10-ball tournament.
Matchroom Sport hosted the World Pool Masters for the 16th year, and for the first time it was held outside Europe. 16 of the very best players from around the World were as usual invited to this event, and it looked like the 2001 World 9-ball Champion Mika Immonen (FIN) was going to cruise into victory in the final against Filipino, and fellow World Champion, Alex Pagulayan, with a 5 racks lead in the race to 8 final, but Alex fought back and won in the end.
Just minutes after the match Alex had a "date" with the new, young American top-player Shane Van Boening, reigning US Open Champion. They had agreed to play a gambling-match, race to 100 in 10-ball for 10 000 $. The Action Report (TAR) hosted the challengematch, and broadcasted it live pay-per-view on their website. After 2 days Shane had a very comfortable lead of 22 racks, but once again Alex fought his way back, and when he managed to equal the score on 92-92 it was the point of no return. Alex was the new TAR-champion, with one of the most impressive comebacks in the history of pool.
Dominic Jentsch, this unknown 16-year old kid from Germany was out of nowhere suddenly a well-known name after his 150 and out in a 14-1 tournament for men in New York, followed up by a win in a 10-ball tournament for youth players.
As usual Dragon Promotions hosted the World 14-1 Championship during the summer, and most of the worlds best 14-1 players were represented in the field, including the legendary Mike Sigel. As the previous years it was once again held in the New York area. The big surprise, for most people, was 22-year woman-pro from Austria, Jasmin Ouschan, who beat champion after champion, before finishing 3rd, losing to Francisco Bustamante. "Django's" opponent in the final was one of the world's best 14-1 players, 4 times European 14-1 Champion the last 6 years, Niels Feijen from the Netherlands. Niels played nearly perfect, and Francisco was able to pocket his first ball at the score 196-0 to Niels, in this race to 200 match, but it was too late for a comeback, and Niels finally achieved his major goal, of winning a World Championship. This tournament was once again a proof that Europe now is the dominating force in 14-1, with Thorsten Hohmann, Oliver Ortmann and Niels Feijen as the 3 last champions, with many more finishing in the top 8 all three years.
Villard Cup is one of the tours in Philippines, which is now split in half in two competing organisations, BMPAP and BSCP. In July I went to Philippines and got an invitation to play in Villard Cup Cebu, with all the best players from the Philippines competing. At the same weekend BSCP hosted a 10-ball tournament in Palawan, with Chia Ching Wu (TPE), Ralf Souquet, Thorsten Hohmann and lots of local Filipinos attending. Chia Ching Wu won the 10-ball tournament in Palawan, while Gandy Valle won the Villard Cup Cebu. I finished 33rd in this tournament, after being handed a "donut" (0-9) by Jharome Pena, and then losing for an unknown player. Other players in the Villard Cup were Efren Reyes, Ronato Alcano (Picture, together with Efren and Alcano's son, Jeffren, named after Alcano's hero Efren) J. Bustamante and Francisco Bustamante, Dennis Orcullo, Alex Pagulayan, Roberto Gomez and many more, and with 1 000 spectators for all matches it was very exciting to be able to compete in this tournament. A priceless experience, even though I wish that I could have performed better.
In the Middle East pool seems to be more and more popular and the Qatar World 9-ball Open with $50 000 first price, was a big attraction for the top players around the world. Dennis Orcullo and Niels Feijen were ranked #1 and #2 before this tournament, and they proved to the world why by finishing 1st and 2nd.
BSCP and Raya Sports were hosting the first World Ten Ball Championship in October, in Manila. Just a couple of weeks prior to the tournament lots of people, myself included, started to worry about lack of sponsors, no advertising, no information about tickets etc., and it ended with the WPA publishing a statement confirming that there was nothing to worry about. Without advertising, and since most of the Filipino top players such deciding not to join the event, the number of spectators were probably the worst ever for such a big tournament. Despite the statement from WPA it took the players about 6 weeks after the final before any of them got paid, and in my opinion Raya and WPA has a lot to improve if they are ever going to host such a tournament again.
The amount of time before payment and the lack of communication from the organiser Raya/BSCP and WPA created lots of unnecessary headache's for many players, including the new World Ten Ball Champion Darren Appleton (UK), who beat Chia Ching Wu in the final. Darren claimed, and rightfully so, that he couldn't focus properly in the US Open because everyone kept asking him about the payment, and he really didn't know if he would be paid his 100 000 $ or not. This affected his game, of course, and Darren couldn't secure himself a high finish in this prestigious tournament.
Ronato Alcano didn't compete in the World Ten Ball Championship, and had no lack of payment to worry about. He seemed like a man on a mission in the US Open, and just like in 2007, he went unbeaten through the field to the final. His opponent was Mika Immonen, who had lost 11-0 seven years earlier, against Corey Deuel (USA). Mika had a goal with this tournament, and that was to win it to secure himself a spot in the Mosconi Cup, a team tournament between USA and Europe. He had played 11 consecutive years in the Mosconi, but after he missed an easy ball to win the title in 2006, he was left out of the team in 2007. He wanted that last spot on the team, and he could only get that by winning the US Open. He rushed into a quick 10-2 lead, in this race to 13 final, but Alcano climbed back to make it 7-10 before he fouled. Mika kept his head calm, and finished the match off with a 13-7 score, and got rid of one of many "monkeys" on his shoulders.
Former US Open Champion Alex Pagulayan, and the worlds # 1, Dennis Orcullo, were 2 of 11 Asian players that didn't join this event because of the Guinness Grand Master Final. I have to say I find it real sad that the governing bodies in pool can't find a way to organize tournaments without doing them on the same dates. It is especially sad and irritating when they collide with a major event that is being organised for the 33rd consecutive year.
My wish for 2009/2010 is that the WPA will force the continental events like Guinness Tour and Eurotour to be played on the same weekends! In Scandinavia Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland will organize their national championships (8-ball, 9-ball, 14-1, snooker and carom) on the same weekends in 2010, making it a lot easier to start a Nordic Tour in 2010, since the most important national tournaments are on the same weekends.
Anyway, with Mika Immonen becoming the 4th non-American to win the US Open, he got rewarded with the last European spot in the Mosconi Cup, this team competition with 5 players on each team. Team Europe consisted of Mark Gray (#1 on the Eurotour-ranking), Ralf Souquet (World 8-ball Champion), Niels Feijen (World 14-1 Champion), Tony Drago (Most valuable player in Mosconi 2007, Predator 10-ball Champion) and Mika Immonen (US Open Champion).
One man's bread is another mans dead, and the new World Ten Ball Champion Darren Appleton was in tears by not making the team. The Mosconi Cup was his dream, and he, along with many others, couldn't believe that winning the biggest tournament in the world was not enough to secure him a spot in the team. I believe that Darren will definitely be on the team next year. He has played so well all year, and I know that this will only make him more determined on achieving his goal of representing Europe in this Cup.
In November the WPBA hosted their annual National tournament, the last tournament of the women's pro league, and for the first time a WPBA tournament was broadcasted live on the internet, by TAR, and not only in delayed cut-version on ESPN. I am not quite sure, but I do believe Monica Webb won this tournament, as the first American in a long time. One thing I do remember from this tournament, is that Jasmin Ouschan got the news that she will be banned for two coming WPBA tournaments, starting in 2009, since she chose to compete in the World Ten Ball Championship instead of a WPBA tournament. For some reason she also decided to not play the WPBA National, and I know that I was not the only one who boycotted the PPV on this tournament because of the ban.
The Mosconi Cup was played in Malta, Europe, and when 2 World Champions were left out of the team (Darren and Daryl Peach, reigning World 9-ball Champion) Europe was the favourite. But against Team USA, with Earl Strickland, Johnny Archer, Shane Van Boening, Rodney Morris and Jeremy Jones, it was impossible to say they were big favourites.
As usual Earl Strickland was on everyone's lips after the tournament. Not because he played awesome in his comeback against the worlds fastest player Tony Drago, where he was down 4-1 after 14 minutes (including commercials), but because of this 5-0 defeat against Mika Immonen. After this match, live on Sky Sports, Earl gave the finger to the crowd.
Mika Immonen, the "man to blame" for Europe not winning the Mosconi in 2006, was able to get rid of another monkey on his shoulder, as he pocketed the last ball in this years Cup to win it for Europe with an impressive score of 11-5.
At the end of the year Ralf Souquet is now ranked #1 in the world, and I am looking forward to read the next Billiards Digest, to see if they will choose Ralf Souquet or Mika Immonen as the "Player of the Year". In my opinion, it can't be anyone else than one of these two, who both have had a fantastic year.
There are probably a lot more tournaments and happenings that should be mentioned, but these are what I remember the most from 2008. I could have written more about the European Championships, Eurotour, Guinness Tour or the WPBA tournaments, but I thought the article was long enough already!


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As technology changes, you may not know what you should look for in a desktop. Gaining knowledge about computers can be easy if you have the right information. The following article has just that, plenty of helpful tips about desktop computers.
When you're shopping for a new desktop computer, find out whether there are any add-ons available. A lot of computers offer the chance to get more accessories. Make sure you only buy the ones you need. Shop around for add-ons. You may find a better price. Those from the manufacturer are sold at higher prices.
Anti-virus software is essential for your computer. Without such a program, malicious software may infect your system. This software can take fragile personal information. Anti-virus protection programs exist to identify and eliminate threats to your computer security. You can find some useful anti-virus programs on the Internet that are free to use, while others are available for purchase.
When building your own desktop computer be careful which products you use. Certain motherboards only work with particular processors. Some RAM units will only work with a particular motherboard. Make sure all the products are compatible. This saves time and money, as well as headaches when you build your desktop computer.
Learn about the add-ons before buying a computer. It's not uncommon for there to be some great accessories that you can purchase separately that will help make computing easier. Don't buy any you don't need. Also, be aware that some add-ons will be cheaper at other sites. This will cost you an arm and a leg in the end.
It's important to consider where you'll place your desktop computer and how it will fit into the space you've designated. It's a good idea to measure the space, horizontal and vertical that you have available for your desktop computer and compare it against the dimensions of the computer that you'd like to purchase. Certain machines have smaller profiles, and others use lots of vertical area. Know how much space you have before you buy a computer.
When building your own desktop computer be careful which products you use. Some processors will only work with certain motherboards. Some RAM units will only work with a particular motherboard. Before you purchase anything, make sure of their cross compatibility. This can save you money and time, and possibly even some headaches.
Dust the interior of your computer once a week to keep it running well and make sure that the fan is providing proper cooling. Usually it is pretty easy to take the case off and then just spray the dust away with compressed air. This will keep the computer clean, and allow the fan to do its job.
If you are considering a Mac but most of your programs are for a PC, you should think about purchasing Parallels for Mac. This program will let you run a PC OS on your Mac. That lets you run any software intended for a PC. A PC operating system needs to be purchased separately.
Look into a warranty for the desktop you are buying. This is especially important if there are any software issues or if anything else would fail making the computer unusable. If you've got a warranty and some goes wrong, you'll simply be able to bring the desktop back again to the store for fixing. Or they may offer you a new computer of the same model to fix the issue.
Be diligent. Many computer manufacturers won't include much documentation and instead send people online. Make sure that online information is complete so that you can always get the software and driver updates you need.
If you love to play online games and want to purchase a desktop computer that can give you the ultimate gaming experience, you will need to a few things in mind. Make sure that there is a video card and a lot of memory included. Also, you can purchase special controllers and keyboards to boost your play.
If you will be storing a lot of substantial-sized videos on your desktop computer, consider getting one that has an optical drive that is writable. A CD drive might not suffice for your larger multimedia files. You will require space that you can get from a DVD. It will cost you more, but you'll eventually be thankful you upgraded.
Be diligent. Many computer manufacturers won't include much documentation and instead send people online. This means you should take a look at any information online about your computer, and make sure that what you read is helpful enough for your needs.
Desktop Computer
The world of desktop computers is an ever-changing one, and today computers are often less expensive than laptops. You can buy a very serviceable one for around $400 at a local computer shop. Only buy your new computer from a reputable retailer who will be there to service your computer if you have issues.
Make sure you research memory capacity in any desktop computer you're considering purchasing and determine whether you can easily add memory. Memory is important when you have a desktop computer. Are you planning to store a great deal of data on the computer? Are you someone who needs storage for lots of pictures? This information is key when figuring out the type of desktop computer to get.
Mini PCs are a great way to lower your carbon footprint. They don't use tons of electricity to work, but they have plenty of processing power to do most tasks. From checking email to word processing, they get the job done.
Desktops can be purchased for less than laptops, usually. You can get a very good computer for around four hundred dollars these days. Make sure you buy the desktop computer from a reputable store that will guarantee the sale.
Don't become obsessed with finding the lowest price anywhere. Certain folks begin watching for sales when it comes time to get a new computer. They always expect something better to come along. Typically you won't be able to find a substantially better deal so you should probably just get the best one you can find today.
If you're buying a new computer, take the time to think about the accessories you will need. You are going to want speakers, a keyboard, a monitor and a mouse to be sure. In addition, a modem will be necessary so that you can connect to the internet, and a printer is helpful as well. What other equipment will be necessary?
Don't overlook peripherals when computer shopping. You are going to want speakers, a keyboard, a monitor and a mouse to be sure. Also, you will probably want a printer and a modem. Think about the other hardware that you will require.
If you'd like to upgrade a desktop computer before you buy it, ask if this is possible as you buy the machine. Often times the costs of having the seller do it will be a lot less than if you bought the part separately and had another 3rd party handle the upgrade.
Buying a computer, printer and monitor at once was a pretty common practice. Never go this route. Monitors specifically for computers alone are harder and harder to find, as many flat-screen TVs now can do the job too. Know that if you have a keyboard and mouse, they'll still work.
If you want a used computer, ignore the original warranty. Hardly any manufacturers are willing to do warranty transfers. If you determine that you want a used machine, know that warranty coverage will be voided.
To be certain that you're really saving money on any particular desktop computer, you need to take the time to check out reviews about it. Don't purchase a computer simply based on price. You'll notice that dirt cheap computers have a lot of problems.
Be smart when shopping around for the lowest price. There is no doubt that computers are often costly. You can find great deals, but you must be aware of what you are getting for the money. Know about the hardware before buying it. Balance value with performance to find the best deal.
To understand a bit more about hard drives, it's important to understand that are two key types. The first is called an HDD drive, and it's known as the common standard. SSD is the newest version of hard drives. The SSD is not going to store as much information and it does cost more, but it is much higher tech and does provide more rpm than that standard drives.
An ergonomic keyboard improves the experience greatly. If you're on your computer quite a bit, this can be quite beneficial. They are specifically designed to reduce the stress on your hands and wrists.
If the desktop you are buying is used, the warranty probably won't be valid. This means you'll need to fix it if something happens. This can cost you more than the computer is worth itself.
Read reviews for the best deals on computers. Avoid buying anything blindly simply based on price. Many times, cheap computers have issues.
What is the operating system that you are interested in having on your computer? If you are a fan of Windows 7, it does not necessarily mean that Windows 8 is something you will like. Make sure you purchase a computer that includes the operating system you want, with the version you are familiar with so you don't have any problem using it.
You can select from several different hard drive options. Most everyone is familiar with HDD disks as they have been around for over a decade. Newer systems sometimes have SSD drives. The cost of an SSD is higher, but it is much faster.
An SSD will help your computer boot up quickly. SSD, or solid state drives, usually have apps, programs and the operating system installed to make sure the computer boots right away. Be sure you have lots of data back-up, so that you don't lose the entire computer if the SSD fails.
If you want a used computer, remember that the warranty will likely not be transferred to you. So, if a problem occurs with the desktop, the onus is on you to get it fixed. You need to decide if you can stomach this financial risk prior to buying used.
If you're in the market for a speedy computer, a desktop is definitely the right choice. They will have more storage and speed capabilities. Also, they can be a lot cheaper for you than the high-end laptops. You should think about buying a desktop instead of a laptop the next time you buy a computer.
There are some high-end desktops that have multiple video cards. These cards comes in sets of two or more. People who do a lot of gaming find this to be a necessary part of playing games. But if you are not a gamer, more than one is probably not necessary.
A lot of computers at the high end have at least two video cards. The cards could run in groups or pairs in setups that are called Crossfire or SLI. This is great for advanced gaming on more than one monitor, but if that sort of activity is not a priority, a single video card ought to suffice.
Learn about the software that comes with the computer. Never assume that a computer just comes with a word processing or other program. Most of the time you'll only get a free trial. This can lower the purchase price of the computer, but buying the software separately will usually end up costing you even more.
Consider the uses for your computer before you shop for one. If you are just performing basic computer functions and Internet browsing, you can save money on a cheaper computer. If your plans are to get a computer for gaming, making or watching videos, it's important to check to see that the components you need will come with it.
When you buy a new computer, make sure that you different ways for connecting to the Internet. You will at least need to have a wifi card and Ethernet port. A Bluetooth connection would be even better since you would be able to connect more devices to it.
To realize true savings, think about buying a used machine. This may be a computer being sold by a private party or one that has been refurbished. They usually work well and won't cost a ton, and you can cheaply upgrade them yourself.
Techology is advancing quickly these days. Unless a person has time to read about it often, it can be confusing to know where technology stands at any moment. The information provided here has helped you learn what you need. When you find yourself at a loss, turn back to this article to refresh your knowledge.
Processor speed and hard drive space should not concern you if you are purchasing a new desktop. All new desktops can run modern multimedia. Some can run media files a little better than others, but the average consumer usually won't notice a difference.

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Approximately two in five employers (41 percent) do not have a human resources (HR) policy in place for health-related emergencies, yet many acknowledge they have employees in areas where cases of influenza A (H1N1) or "swine flu" have been confirmed, according to a new Mercer snapshot survey.
"With the continued increase of reported cases of influenza A, It is important for employers to develop a plan for dealing with the myrid HR issues that can arise in the event of a pandemic or other health care emergency," said Danielle Dorling, a consultant in Mercer's HR effectiveness consulting business. "In particular, organizations with a global workforce and decentralized HR units need to have a coherent procedure in place for employee care in the event of a health emergency."
Mercer's survey provides an understanding of how organizations are reacting to the spread of virus and what plans and procedures are being implemented. More than half (53 percent) of the employers surveyed were considering whether to create back-up and contingency plans in response to the outbreak. Others said they planned to restrict to cancel business travel (43 percent) or allow employees to work at home (41 percent). Other steps include voluntary quarantine for employees exposed to risk (27 percent), enforced quarantine on employees judged at risk (24 percent), cancelling meetings/conferences (21 percent), screening staff/visitors returning from travel (20 percent), requiring medical check-ups (12 percent) and reviewing health or insurance plans (10 percent). One-fourth (24 percent) indicated they were taking no special actions.
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"Business continuity plans should be standardized and employers must be able to communicate in s streamlined, swift and decisive fashion," said Ms. Dorling. "Ad-hoc reaction can lead to confusion, unnecessary panic and expensive global inconsistencies that can expose the organization to significant financial risk".
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Everything old is new again, right? Well, one thing we haven't really seen is medieval art make a comeback… until now! One of my favorite Twitter peeps is @medievalreacts and she (I think) takes these wonderfully disturbing, often quite famous or just bizarre medieval paintings and adds a decidedly modern caption to them… Here's a good one.
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Photography Institutions: Beginners Guide
Taking photos can be a hobby or a career. One should consider taking photos of the surroundings before enrolling for photography lessons. Finding out the information on the best cameras in the market should be prioritized. Consult on the timeframe of completing a photography course. Some schools have services that offer specialized information on photography while some do not provide. It is very important that you decide the kind of photography you want to indulge in before enrolling in photography school. It is important to ask for the fees charged for any course in different photography schools . Dealing with professionals is very important to help you in your journey to a successful photography career.
Photography schools are very many and qualitative research on them should be done. Dealing with experts in the field of photography will assure one of effectiveness and professionalism. One thing worth noting is that creativity is vital when it comes to matters of photography. It is important for one to attend a professional college to get the required knowledge in photography. It is wise to start by asking close friends and family members who are in the photography field. It is also good to visit some of the trusted online sites and look for the required information.
Having recommended photography schools are very important before one can make a decision. It is never wise to settle on the first photography school one talks to. One should not disregard a school because of a high price quotation. It is important to know how one will commute to and from the school. Taking photographs are all about how one can capture the scenery. It is important to have a one on one conversation with the photography school to help you understand the courses offered and the charges.
Upon selecting a school it is vital to ask on the availability of photography services . Photography is an art that involves many elements. Consider a school that offers free consultation on the services provided.
The photography institutions have diverse options of photo editing software in which learners make choices, for instance, media pro, I photo, I view multimedia, Picasa as well as photoshop. Adequate storage is paramount if one intends to save his or her photos. Proper photo storage is enhanced by transferring your photos from the camera's memory to the Drive storage. Quality cameras need to be the priority when one is acquiring them.
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Redskins O-Lineman Trent Williams Refuses To Block, Leads To Colt McCoy Getting Destroyed By Rams Defense
Playing QB for the Washington Redskins is a miserable experience and now it's a dangerous one . Watch as Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams completely gives up on both of these plays one of which results in Colt McCoy taking a huge blindside hit.
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There's a lot of pretty amazing things that a trained statistician can tell about a set of numbers, given the right statistical tools. I, however, am not a trained statistician, and neither are most people.
For most people, there's really only three things that they want to know about most things: how many, how much, and the average. Fortunately, in addition to a dizzying array of tools to perform higher level statistics, every spreadsheet will provide basic tools to answer these three questions.
How many is addressed by a set of tools including count, countif, countblank, and several others. My personal favorite, due to the sorts of things I use it for, is countif(range,condition). It counts the times that values meeting the condition appear in the range.
How much can usually be addressed by sum(range). All it does is add up all the numbers in a range. There are variations on this including sumif (add up all the numbers that meet a certain criteria), sumprod (figure out the product of the corresponding numbers in 2 or more ranges, then take the sum of the results), and sumsq (figure out the square of each number in the range, and then take the sum of the results). However, sum(range) can cover all of these if you're willing to do the other steps yourself.
Finally, the average can be determined by a rather intuitive function: average(range). This doesn't really have any variants worth mentioning here, but it is worth noting that if you're also supposed to find the median and mode of a set of numbers, there's functions for those, too. They're median(range) and mode(range) respectively. You don't even need to put the numbers in order!
Next week, in honor of a very special day (for me at least) I'm going to explain how you can use these tools to generate a very specific weighted average that's near and dear to the hearts of students everywhere: the GPA.


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Our interview with actor Stink Fisher is now up on our YouTube channel!
You can listen to the interview below:
"Join host Ruari in this guest interview with actor Stink Fisher, best known for playing Aaron Helzinger in Gotham, Warren in The Sopranos, Mr. Connors in The Lovely Bones, Denny Franks in Invincible, Danny in Cold Hearts, Cafeteria Prisoner in The Longest Yard, Muscle Guy in Going the Distance, Construction Worker in Gulliver's Travels and a Marine in The Blacklist. In the interview they talk about how Stink got into acting, how Stink was originally cast as Aaron Helzinger in Gotham, whether Stink was a fan of the show or DC comics prior to his casting in Gotham, Stink talks about whether he thinks Aaron Helzinger is still alive and at Arkham Asylum, whether Stink would like to return as Aaron on Gotham, Stink's experience working with the cast and crew of Gotham, Stink's favourite memory from his time working on Gotham, the biggest challenges Stink faced while working on Gotham, the role that Stink considers to have been the most challenging in his career so far, what made Stink want to own a restaurant and Stink's upcoming acting roles and other projects."
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Maine YogaFest 2013A two-day yoga festival celebrating local community and wellness in Portland, Maine.
The Body Architect turns 10 years stronger.
Martini Madness at Camp KetchaA silent auction fundraiser and dance party at Camp Ketcha, in Scarborough, Maine.
Camden Pumpkin PaloozaThe Public Library in Camden, Maine celebrates Halloween with a community pumpkin carving contest.


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Happy Valentines Day 2019!!!
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yes! this should be real.
The story just writes itself. And you could use animations of the FF and Spidey and Hulk and X-men done in the style of those who were drawing them at the time. I want the whole life in the film, warts and all. But I want it most to be a triumphant celebration of a man who raised many of us and reinforced all the right messages that we needed to hear as kids. I got a lot of comfort from superheroes and superhero comics and some days it was my refuge in a cold and lonely world.
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Tricia Downing is Director of Workplace Design Studio at KZF Design. Tricia has more than 20 years of experience in design, branding, project management and execution across a broad spectrum of clients and project types. Her strengths in process improvement and quality control are critical assets to meeting any project budget and schedule. Tricia is known for ability to listen to, process and interpret the needs of clients, arriving at design solutions that exceed expectations. As a studio leader and project manager, Tricia exemplifies efficiency and accountability, fosters true teaming, and prioritizes open communication and meeting deadlines.
In addition to her experience in the design realm, Tricia has also held the Chair position with the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Board of Site Arrangement for the City of Blue Ash since 2013.


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Walnut Street and Lobos Management's Walnut Commons
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Walnut Street in Shadyside has always been a hotspot for East End fashionistas; dozens of high end retail clothing stores and beauty salons dot the blocks between Aiken and Negley Avenue, cementing this small shopping district squarely at the heart of the thriving neighborhood. In addition to the retail storefronts, Walnut Street also houses art galleries, fine and casual dining, and several specialty stores including Caesars's Design, Bondstreet Shoes, and the city's first Apple store. An afternoon of shopping and walking the promenade can cultivate an appetite, and there are many options for a casual meal: Sushi Too serves some of the best Maki and Shabu-Shabu in the city; La Feria offers Peruvian cuisine in a quaint café setting, and Up Modern Kitchen brings seasonal small plates with big flavors to the table. For those in search of satisfying a sweet tooth, there are several spots along Walnut to scratch that sweet itch. Prantl's Bakery is arguably the most popular destination in Pittsburgh for baked goods. Known primarily for their Burnt Almond Torte, Prantl's has been a confectionary institution in the Steel City for more than forty years.
With all of the shops, dining, and deserts available along these blocks of Walnut Street, Shadyside residents recognize their neighborhood as one of the most highly sought after residential areas in the Pittsburgh city limits. And because this location is so prime, residents of the neighborhood rarely move away from the blocks surrounding Walnut Street. Luckily, though, Lobos Management has a beautiful building located at 6333 Walnut Street: Walnut Commons. The large traditional style home blends into the neighborhood landscape flawlessly. With studios, one and two bedroom apartments available, living in the heart of Shadyside is a possibility for any renter – right here at Walnut Commons. For more information about Lobos Management, Walnut Commons, or any of our other Shadyside area apartments, please visit our website at www.lobosmanagement.com or track us down on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lobosmanagement.


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Finally Getting Back on Track with Diet and Exercise
It's been a while since I posted here, friends. I apologize for my absence — I got completely off track. My eating plan fell apart, exercise fell apart, I gained back a few pounds. . . you get the idea.
But now, happily, I'm back on track.
I've been chosen to participate in a beta study group for a doc who's about to publish a book on how to reverse diabesity. I can't say much about program I'm on, because I signed a non-disclosure agreement. But I lost four pounds the first week, and my glucose is low.
In fact, the other morning my fasting glucose was below 100 for the first time I can remember. (It was only 99, but still, that's below 100, right?)
My blood pressure is down as well.
And the best news of all? I'm feeling (comparatively) energetic and optimistic again.
I'll try to be better about posting.
Has your eating or exercise plan gotten derailed recently? How did you get back on track? Leave a comment. . .


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For its third participation at India Art Fair, the Bruno Art Group from Israel presents a selection of its most outstanding artists in the exhibition titled Colors of the World featuring artists like Raphael Abecassis, Yaacov Agam, Dganit Blechner, Simona Bocchi, Charles Fazzino, David Gerstein, SlavaIlyayev, Yuval Mahler, Anu Malhotra, Arnaud Nazare-Aga and Calman Shemi.
Color is the main theme of the booth. The language of colors binds the exhibiting artists and at the same time each of them uses color in a distinctly individual way. The artists used colors to depict narrations from life, atmosphere through figures and shapes of art.
The exhibition presents a gamut of contemporary masters from across the globe. From Israel there is Raphael Abecassis the Israeli contemporary master in narration of Biblical stories: his work depicts with vivid colors traditions, mythical figures and iconographies; Yaacov Agam is the pioneer of the kinetic movement in art and its most outstanding contemporary representative as well as the highest-selling Israeli artist; Dganit Blechner is known for using bright and cheerful colors, together with extraordinary compositions of cities and icons from movies.
David Gerstein uses effective cut out steel layers of colors, Slava Ilyayev makes oil painting vibrant using the thickness of colors; Yuval Mahler draws upon a rich supply of wry humor, satire, caricature and comedy to produce his insightful studies of human behavior and Israeli master Calman Shemi who developed the 'soft painting' technique. His motifs from nature become universal signs for land, water, sky, vegetation, and sunlight.
Arnaud Nazare-Aga, together with his wife Adeline from France create sculptures inspired by sensual lines, gentle roundness and glossy colors. Indian documentary film-maker Anu Malhotra's impressive paintings showcase free and exuberant use of colors and inspiration from natural elements. Italian sculpture Simona Bocchi, based in Italy and India, expresses concepts of power and harmony of nature through the manipulation of marble, bronze and plaster. American artist Charles Fazzino is the most popular 3-D and highly-collected pop artist in the world today.
Bruno Art Group, with galleries in Israel, Singapore, Turks and Caicos Islands and USA, is one of the few art houses that provides quality Israeli and international artwork by renowned masters of art. With over 100 years of expertise in the industry, Bruno Art Group was born from the passion of its founder Motti Abramovitz and evolved into one of the fastest growing art houses in the region. Works include spectacular art by great Israeli masters like Marcel Janco, Yaacov Agam, David Gerstein, Reuven Rubin – and many more.
When: January 29 - February 2 Where: NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi
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Amanda Caloia
Co-Founder and Lead Mentor
Growing up with acres of forest in my backyard is where my love for the wild began. The absence of walls allowed my imagination, creativity and legs to have no bounds. I found this same freedom participating in and coaching multiple sports throughout my schooling in Syracuse, NY. This love for kids and an active lifestyle lead me to SUNY Cortland where I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Physical Education and my teaching credential. It wasn't until the end of my four-year degree that I took a class in Outdoor Education deep in the Adirondack Mountains. This class alone would change the trajectory of my life. That summer I took a masters class in Inclusive Outdoor Education and began making plans to create my own Outdoor Education program. Later that year I moved out West with the idea to expand such a program that would allow kids to learn through the outdoors. Shortly after arriving in California I excitedly landed a position as the preschool teacher for LA Nature Kids. I spent roughly three years off the grid with the wild ones exploring, learning organically and growing as an individual and mentor to them. LA Nature Kids inspired me to dig deeper into an unschooling philosophy of education. After reading, researching and writing I found that the synergy between unschooling and the outdoors is irresistible and inseparable. I began sharing my discoveries with a few parents and it didn't take long to find others who felt the same way about their children's education. After years of progressive thought and months of hard work, EverWild has become a reality.
Elizabeth Wells
Co-Founder, Secretary and Assistant Mentor
Having received my formal education from the University of Cape Town, South Africa with a BA in Psychology and Art History and my informal education from world travel and living abroad, I have been in a process of experiential-based learning ever since. Nothing however prepared me for the hands-on education and life lessons learned from becoming a parent. I'm constantly reminded of the inspiring and simple words of Fred Rogers, There are so many things to learn about in this world and so many people who can help us learn. Our family is inspired by unschooling philosophies and discovering more about our interest's one adventure at a time.
Rebecca Chou
Co-Founder, Family Liason and Assistant Mentor
I graduated from Georgia Tech in 2006 with my bachelor of science in Civil Engineering. Shortly after beginning my career as a structural engineer, I realized that a traditional corporate environment was a mismatch for my personality. I decided to shift gears. This time, I would marry my logical and mathematical self with my creative and people-focused self by earning my masters in teaching physics. My life path began to take shape through the vision of my professors. They opened my eyes to teaching science in a new way: asking questions, investigating, and discussing ideas. In other words, I learned to teach science as if my students were scientists. As I taught physics, math, and engineering to high school students, I began recognizing that all subjects can and should be taught via their fundamental natures. I have further learned that all people (young and not-so-young) learn best when they are intrinsically motivated to do so. It is now my life goal to create a new paradigm in education: one in which students are free to have fun, where individuality is fostered and celebrated, where there is no such thing as a ranking system, and where all people involved grow and learn deeply and organically.
Emily Hart Roth
Director of Marketing and Media, Co-Director of Family Adventures Program
Emily Hart Roth is the photographer and storyteller behind Roth Pictures LLC, which is
dedicated to giving clients a deeper understanding and connection to their brand through
images and stories that enhance and interweave all facets of their business. Emily's roots are grounded in the wild woods of northern Wisconsin, but she now also calls the wilds of Los Angeles home. Emily's advice to all the mama bears out there: you don't have to raise your children in a tree to connect them to the natural world - but you do have to let them climb one.
Ayden Westmoreland
Nature Immersion Mentor
Ayden Westmorland wants to make a difference. Her interest in education sparked from her Waldorf Education and her strong belief that children learn through play, acting out and stories. After graduating High School Ayden traveled to Wales learning the legends of the land through local lore. On that same trip she reconnected with the natural world doing daily walking meditations at the Deer Park monastery. Upon her return to Los Angeles she was inspired to take classes at Santa Monica Community college in history and learning through storytelling. "For me, EverWild embodies everything I believe education is: a safe space to learn more about yourself and the world around you through observation, projects and play in the natural world"
Rachel Lord
Nature Immersion Mentor
Rachel Lord is an artist and surfer who originally hails from Aspen, Colorado. Growing up in the mountains instilled in her an awe and respect for nature and a sense of home when out of doors. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2008 with a degree in Painting and has spent the better part of the last 10 years showing her art around the world and is represented by galleries in New York, LA, and Berlin. After working at a surf camp she realized her dual calling is to work with children in a setting where they can thrive and learn in joy. Finding EverWild LA feels to her like the culmination of a year of dreaming and she is so excited to be a part of the mentor team. She is currently pursuing her single subject teaching credential in art.
Brian Peck
Nature Immersion Mentor
Born and raised in Connecticut, he's now happy to call Southern California home. Brian is a freelance web designer and for fun enjoy's surfing, skateboarding, and all sorts of adventures. Brian states "I've always gone against the grain and done things my own way - in my work, hobbies, and especially schooling - and so I'm very excited to do lots of learning and adventuring outside of the classroom with the kids"
Dustin Hampton
Nature Immersion Mentor
Dustin comes to EverWild from years of experience as a Preschool Teacher at LA Nature Kids, skateboard instructor/event coordinator, and a Summer Camp Councilor. When he isn't exploring with the EverWild tribe, he is often surfing local point breaks, skateboarding down the canyons, or backpacking/hot springs hunting throughout nearby wilderness areas including the Sespe Wilderness. He is also an assistant warehouse manager for Loaded Longboards and Orangatang Wheels.


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VACANCIES – are you an M&E engineer? We're looking for the best to join the best!
We're the UK's leading provider of smoke control service and maintenance. It's a specialist area of M&E building services which our clients rely on us to get right first time, every time. As the UK's number one, we're looking for talented, driven individuals to join our respected service engineer network across the UK.
From Level 1 Service Engineers through levels 2, 3 and Supervising Engineers, we want to bolster our team at all experience levels.
All we ask is that you're a) qualified, b) willing to help us service our clients' needs 24/7/365 and c) determined to be the best in the business.
In return you'll be rewarded with a generous salary and benefits package as well as career development and in house training across the practical and administrative sides of the role.
If you're interested or would like to know more, please see the job description below and forward your CV and covering letter to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Title: Service Engineers (Levels 1, 2, 3 and Supervisors)
Qualifications: Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering. Level 1 engineers will be given 3 months' on the job product training, Level 2 engineers must have at least 3 years' unbroken service in the industry, Level 3 engineers must display competence with all equipment in Brakel Airvent's client portfolio. Supervisors must be able to support lower-grade engineers and be considered a point of escalation during on-site works.
Working hours: Due to the nature of the business and the support required by our clients, the hours of work for engineering personnel are not set or designed as a shift pattern, therefore you are required to be very flexible to meet our clients' requirements. The weekly schedule consists of a mix of day and night working as required.
Where necessary you may be required to work longer on site to complete a task rather than leaving it incomplete and having to return at a later date (overtime will be paid in accordance with the agreement).
Travel and staying away: You will from time to time be required to work away from home – a hotel room will be booked on your behalf along with an evening meal and breakfast. Agreed subsistence expenses will be reimbursed by the company.
Vehicles: A company vehicle will be provided, complete with a sat nav, fuel card, NCP card and a full maintenance package.
It is the engineer's responsibility to keep the vehicle clean and tidy and parked in a safe, secure location. The engineer must make regular checks on his/her vehicle to ensure it is in a safe and mechanically sound condition.
Mobile phone and laptop: A mobile phone and toughbook computer will be provided.
Engineer training available:
- Induction
- Brakel Airvent health and safety policy
- Mobile lift operation
- Report writing
- On the job product training
- Regular toolbox talks
Spares: Engineers' vans will be stocked with A and C stock items. The A stock items will be provided by the office via your supervisor; a substantial quantity of the A stock items will be held on the van. Any additional stock will be provided when specifically required.
C stock items, such as pneumatic fittings, screws, bolts, WD40 etc., must be replenished through your immediate supervisor who will organise locally.
Tools and Equipment: Engineers will be issued with all necessary tools, equipment and instruments to allow them to perform their jobs. It is the responsibility of each engineer to take adequate precautions to avoid the loss or theft of tools, equipment and instruments issued to them. Replacement of these items will be the responsibility of the engineer on a new-for-old basis.
Responsibilities: Engineers of all levels are expected to attend site as directed and carry out service of plant equipment as specified in the client's equipment register. The service work will be carried out strictly in accordance with Brakel Airvent 4B specifications and service sheets which are available to engineers.
Any repair/remedial work which cannot be carried out during the service must be reported on the service work sheet clearly stating the nature of the work and detailing all necessary replacement parts required to carry out repairs.
It is also the responsibility of the engineer to provide a list of critical spares for each of the sites he/she attends.
Engineers are responsible for reporting any changes to the site equipment register to head office A.S.A.P.
A detailed plan of all sites must be devised by the responsible engineer identifying the position of equipment relative to the site.
All equipment must be numbered in a manner that is clearly identifiable by the site management and by any subsequent Airvent engineers who may attend site. Engineers' service reports and time sheets must be clear concise, and received by the office no later than the end of the following day/night that the work was carried out.
Responsibilities vary depending on the engineer's level within Brakel Airvent.


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Quick overview of Hass.io from Home Assistant
How to add HomeBridge easily to Hass.io for Siri control
N.B Ensure you have no more than 100 entities in Home Assistant (HomeKit limit) otherwise it won't work. You can limit what gets exposed to HomeBridge from Home Assistant using the instructions here and here.
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iPhone 5 in CSS and One HTML Tag02 Mar 2013
A while back, I published a CSS3 experiment of mine on my website, as well as on Codepen. It's an iPhone 5, rendered entirely in CSS, and using only one HTML element. After seeing some similar CSS projects like my own, I figured I would see if I could pull it off. Although impractical, it really shows how powerful CSS really is, and what its future holds. By utilizing the CSS3 box-shadow and gradient properties, you are able to render graphics, sometimes pixel by pixel, with a nearly photo-finish accuracy. As always, browser support for things like these is rather unpredictable; but for the most part, my particular experiment rendered well when viewed through a number of browsers. Safari, Chrome, and Firefox performed well. I can't say I even tried to view it with Internet Explorer... Doing the strenuous task of placing box shadows pixel-by-pixel wasn't the most fun I've had coding, but it helped me understand the kind of ways those properties can be manipulated.
Using box-shadow to plot points
Box shadows are meant to add dimension to HTML elements, but they can also be manipulated to plot pixels and create effects you may have not thought possible. Example below.
.shadow{ width:120px; height:120px; background:lightblue; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:#000 0px 2px 20px; }
This is the usual use of box-shadow. The shadows adhere to the element's size and shape, and can be either subtle additions or heavy 3D effects. But if we take to the more experimental usage of box-shadow, we could do something like...
.shadow{ width:7px; height:7px; background:lightblue; box-shadow:#000 25px 5px 0px, #000 15px 20px 0px, #0CC 10px 30px 0px, #000 12px 5px 0px, #C0C 40px 12px 0px; }
Here the shadows are dots, relative to the size of the origin html element, and positioned by the box-shadow property. These shadows are always relative to their element's shape, size, and position.
Using gradients to plot points
Another, slightly less reliable way to plot single pixels is to use radial gradients. The gradients will work inside the html element and appear one over the other in the order they're placed.
.dots{ width:200px; height:200px; background: -webkit-radial-gradient(10px 10px, circle, #333 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 2%), -webkit-radial-gradient(20px 20px, circle, #CCC 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 2%), -webkit-radial-gradient(35px 10px, circle, #0c0 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 2%), -webkit-radial-gradient(50px 15px, circle, red 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 2%); }
Using :before and :after
When creating a graphic using only one html element, you've essentially got 3 objects to work with. The main html element, the :before, and the :after. :before and :after allow you to create objects (by default, :before is above or behind, and :after is below or after) around the one html element without having to use more html tags that may be unnecessary or undesired. Example:
.element{ width:120px; height:120px; padding:5px; background:lightblue; } .element:before{ content:"I\2019m before"; display: block; padding:5px; position: absolute; margin:-20px 0 0 -100px; background:lightgreen; } .element:after{ content:"I\2019m after"; display: block; padding:5px; position: absolute; margin:20px 0 0 140px; color:#fff; background:darkred; }I'm the main element
These can be used to create things like shapes under tooltips, quotation marks around an element, or any other addition that just shouldn't need its own html element. The pros of using :before and :after are that we're not using extra markup, and they can be created and stylized dynamically. For instance, we could dynamically insert content into the :before of an element, and create an on-hover tooltip with CSS and JavaScript.
.element{ width:120px; height:50px; padding:5px; background:lightblue; border-radius:5px; } .element:hover:before{ display: block; } .element:before{ content:"The Tooltip"; display: none; padding:5px; position: absolute; margin:-50px 0 0 0; background:lightgreen; box-shadow:#666 0px 0px 10px; }Hover Over Me
To Sum Up
You can get away with a lot in CSS. Of course, relying on these methods to display content isn't a good idea as they are not supported on every browser, and they may look different on each browser that does support CSS3, which is kind of a pain.
In my next post all go into more depth about using :before and :after in a more practical sense.

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Sometimes we have problems of the type slow speed, applications we cannot open, shortage of storage space, menus that look weird, and etc.
These problems may have really simple solutions. Sometimes you spend a few dozens of dollars and you solve them as if you were an expert and completely on your own, so that it is worth trying.
Sometimes you do not even need any money.
By order of complexity, you can do the following things to improve your IT personal space:
1) Empty your trash bin (if you have Windows, it is likely that the trash bin appears under the title Recycle Bin);
2) Embellish your work environment: Right click your mouse over an empty space of your screen (no open applications, no icons). If you have Windows, you should get a pop-up menu at this stage. The last item on this menu will be Personalize. Click on this one. Now you can change your desktop background and your account picture, for instance. That means that you can scan a picture of yours that you like, and put it there.
3) Fix registry errors: If you have a firewall, and we have already told you here that you must have one and you cannot rely on the MS firewall because it really does not work, you will probably have an option to tune-up your computer. Most do. If you use the scan function of that option, you will probably find and fix registry problems. Registry problems are like errors in Latex files: You really need to fix them.
4) Try a console command called /scannow: Open console with administrator powers and type sfc /SCANNOW if you have Windows.
5) If you have MS Windows, they now have remote assistance and it is gratuitous if you are a registered user (you normally buy the OS with the computer and there is a serial number that comes with it. You can then register your version and that will allow you to enjoy this sort of prerogative).
6) Perhaps the most obvious thing to do always however would be running your anti-virus program because there is a large probability that you catch viruses these days.
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As the person who is assigned with managing an entire business or company, it often entails a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. This includes making sure that all employees are working as needed and are not violating any rules. Furthermore, this also applies to dealing with other tasks like attending to clients and ensuring that all the equipment within the establishment is functioning as expected.
When one or two fixtures or appliances become damaged, it is your job to have it replaced as soon as the budget permits, or finding a professional specialist to have it repaired properly. Luckily, there are numerous agencies that specialize in this regard, particularly with HVAC systems. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and when it becomes broken, it affects the comfort levels within the area. To aid with this task, continue reading this article to uncover some useful tips for selecting Austin air conditioning service.
The first aspect that should be taken into consideration is how much experience the technician has already amassed. If you have been to a few job interviews before securing the job that you have now, you will surely have noticed how some potential employers place a lot of importance into how much experience you have. That is because experienced individuals are known to provide better service and can work with lesser supervision.
When in the process of hiring them, do not neglect to request for a digital copy of their list of references. By acquiring this before meeting them personally or setting up an interview, you get to find out who their clients were, what sorts of projects they were a part of, and evaluate their performances. When doing so, pay close attention to what their past clients have to say about their work and quality of service.
In order to work in repairs and more particularly in HVAC systems, one must have the proper background and have undergone the necessary training. This is important because without the proper background, a technician will not be able to learn everything that is required of them and will also not obtain their license. Following this logic, avoid enlisting those that do not have a license or does not have proof of training before working in this particular field.
Bonds are also highly detrimental because it is often tied up with various insurance providers and policies.When hiring an agency or an individual technician, avoid going with those that are not bonded or does not have insurance, even when they offer you a significantly lower price. This can be potentially dangerous on your end, in terms of a more financial aspect, so it would be best to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Just like any other service, HVAC repair will also cost a certain amount. The existing rates will vary from one establishment to another and this also goes hand in hand with other factors. That includes the extent of damages, the costs of replacement components, and also the labor incurred. Inquire on the rates beforehand, to allow you enough time to prepare for the needed amount.
Once you have determined all these aspects, make the time to meet each potential professional personally. Set aside a specific time and date to meet them and address any existing concerns. Furthermore, this will also provide the opportunity for you to have a short assessment or consultation session, wherein they can determine which methods will work best with the given situation.
To sum it all up, always look into all your available options and evaluate each one carefully. By looking into their level of expertise, credentials, and rates, you will get a better idea on which one provides the best service. As a result, you will have the air conditioner up and running in no time at all.


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If you've created a 16MB block size VHD file using Citrix PVS you've probably experienced that these disks are a touch more difficult to manage than the 2MB ones. With 16MB block size VHD's you cannot mount them in Windows natively, compact them, and manipulate them with regular VHD tools. The only tool that I've been able to manipulate them with is PVS, specifically CVHDMOUNT.EXE. This allows you to mount the VHD file as a hard disk, but even so you cannot manipulate the disk with lots of tools; the disk isn't recognized at all. This includes tools like Disk2VHD that you would think would make it easy to make it into a VHD. Not so.
In order to convert from a 16MB block size PVS VHD you need to do the following steps:
1) Mount the VHD file using CVHDMount.exe (you may need to install the Provisioning Server role on it to get the CVHDMount.exe tools)
2) Go into Disk Management and set your disk to "Offline"
3) Open Hyper-V, right-click your server and go "New > Hard Disk..."
4) Choose the location and filename to save it.
5) Choose to copy from the PHYSICALDISK that corresponds to your VHD you mounted.
6) Click Finish. And now you're done! :)


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How the States Got Their Shapes: 01/09/17
How the States Got Their Shapes by Mark Stein is a history of the political decisions that influenced the shape the individual states in the United States took.
Besides the obvious rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges, there are lots of straight lines in our states. On closer examination, some straight lines have little bites taken out of them. Or they don't align. This book strives to answer those hiccups, along with other ones like, why is California no much larger than its neighbors?
The California one is a rather easy one to answer, and therefore makes for a sadly short chapter. I say, this of course, as a native Californian. The short answer is that California already had it's shape when it became a state. And since California's statehood was people driven, rather than government driven, the process wen so fast that there wasn't time to squabble over shape or size or to propose breaking it up into smaller chunks.
California's story, though, should come at the start of the last third of the book, followed by states like Arizona, New Mexico, with Hawaii and Alaska rounding out the book. But no. Just like the oddly planned Nature's Building Blocks by John Emsley, this one is organized alphabetically.
Our states weren't created alphabetically. There was a westward flow based on lots of other factors.
The book should have been organized geographically or by timeline or something similar. Putting them alphabetically makes for very disjointed reading. There's no story here. There's no natural building of understanding how one state's shape influence's another — like how Maryland lost every single land argument it had with its neighbors.
Please writers of nonfiction, RESIST the urge to organize your subject alphabetically — unless you're writing a dictionary, an encyclopedia, or an index.
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Interviews by Phil White
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With a seemingly endless array of international events comprising a nearly year-round race season, plotting an annual race plan is a feat in itself for today's elite standup paddlers. But this year, with the impromptu introduction of the most monumental competition remaining in 2015—the inaugural Pacific Paddle Games—several of the world's top competitors have altered their agendas, targeting the mid-October event with top priority. To gain some insight into the inspiration that's driving these athletes toward PPG, we caught up with some of the leading ladies in standup—Candice Appleby, Fiona Wylde, Shae Foudy and Angie Jackson—to find out why they're excited for PPG and how they're preparing for two days of fierce competition in the beloved Dana Point paddling mecca, Doheny State Beach.
Candice Appleby: First of all I love that it's in my neighborhood. That's really exciting for me. I love having all the international competitors come to my hometown and sharing my favorite paddling spots with them. Just to have this huge race in our local paddling community is really exciting for me. I'm also really encouraged by the forward thinking involved in the organization, specifically the gender equal prize-purse. I think those kinds of innovations really help the progression of our sport and I'm happy to see that sort of standard set in such a big event for the community.
I've been training really hard and I'm excited. I recently signed with Infinity, so I'll be paddling a new, fast Infinity race board. Even more, I'm powered by a new source these days, and I'm really excited for what's to come of God's support. I feel like I'm the fittest I've ever been for a reason and I'm ready to be a vessel for His message and accept what He has in store for me.
Fiona Wylde: "The Pacific Paddle Games shows it's an extremely exciting time for racers in standup paddling. It'll be the chance for us all to come together and race our hardest with an incredibly strong SUP community cheering us on. I'm especially looking forward to this event because of the surf. The element of surprise – where really anything can happen to anybody. I enjoy this kind of racing because it's not just the strongest paddler who's going to win, but the paddler who also pays the best attention to the course and the ocean. I look forward to seeing many of my close friends on the beach and on the starting line!"
Shae Foudy: "It's been exciting for me since I've been involved in some video shoots and other promotions for the race, and so far the organization seems to be top-notch. Another reason I'm excited about PPG is because I train five or six days a week at Doheny with Mike Eisert at The Paddle Academy, so it's like I have home-court advantage. The big beach is really welcoming and will accommodate a large crowd, and the wave is challenging but not too formidable.
I'm directing all of my training toward peaking at PPG. For the past month I've really been dialing up the intensity, in the water, on my runs and with my gym work. The week before the event I'll start tapering my sessions so that I'm fresh and ready to do my best against the world's best paddlers. The field will be a Who's Who of SUP and I'm really hoping to make my mark."
Angie Jackson: "I am super excited for the Pacific Paddle Games because it's back at the wonderful Dana Point. It's a fun place for waves and we Aussies love racing in waves. So far this year I have done a lot of racing, so after finishing the Standup World Series event in Japan, I'm heading home to relax for a few days and then I'll start training hard for PPG. It's past the middle of the year and I always struggle at this stage of the season. So it's definitely going to help to spend a good four weeks at home getting ready for Doheny.
The event format is going to keep the racing exciting and get the crowd hyped up for all the things that keep our wonderful sport growing. I'm looking forward to being part of it and seeing how the event grows over the next few years."
Read responses from the elite men.
Visit the Pacific Paddle Games website for more info and to register for the October 11-12 event.
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You won't believe these facts about Apple
Steve Jobs, among the very most enigmatic leaders and innovator of our generation, passed away in the year 2011. Even though it has been years since his passing, Apple turned out to be 2014′s most valuable organization on the planet, which is testament to Jobs' heritage. Apple remains the same secretive company that his passing has always been even years after it. For people that aren't exactly Apple enthusiasts, there are a lot of fascinating things about the company you might not be aware of. Let us have a peek at a number of Apple Inc fascinating facts. I guarantee that you're actually going to be intrigued and these details might allow you to really have a glimpse of the secret ingredients and recipes which are converted into such astonishing Apple products like iPods and iPhones.
Apple revolutionized the cell phone business and moved on apart from revolutionizing the music industry. And their cash pile are raising at an extremely interesting rate. In cash, they held up to $160 billion by 2014. To simply conceptualize this, Microsoft had just $85 billion while the US Treasury had in the first quarter of 2014. To further illustrate the scale of this cash pile, it is sufficient to get an iPod to every man in the US and there is going to be money. A country would be placed at the top 50 biggest economy in the world because of Apple's huge cash reserve, if it was it.
Apple's start day is really unlike any other start day. Attendees for their start day and the quantity of media attention outdoes any business by hundreds of miles. Every year at the launching of Apple's new iPhone, thousands of Apple devotees would assemble outside the stores all for the sake of being the first to get their hands on the iPhone. Devotees usually wait in line for hours in all sorts of weather conditions only to get into the shop before it sells out and purchase an iPhone. A Japanese Apple fanatic made news in 2014 for waiting outside a shop for the iPhone 6 before it was declared.
There are few which stand out from the rest, like facebook, Amazon and Google when looking at leading technology businesses. Everyone knows Google is the ultimate search engine. The remainder is topped by Amazon for online shopping. We also know that Amazon is the largest online shopping shop. Nevertheless, Apple created more money than the three businesses combined and anyone would be astounded to learn that the combined revenue of these 3 tech giants are still short of what Apple earned in the first quarter of 2014. What is more, the total sales for iPhones amounted to $26 billion, which is more than Microsoft's $20 billion in sales as an entire company.
Apple keeps on amazing every one of us at how well they've accomplished considerably, since we're at the beginning of the brand new millenium. As as a brand and a business, they keep on shattering of what's possible convictions. Apple carries on, flying higher than any individual would ever have envisioned. Tim Cook had an enormous shoe to fill upon the passing on of Steve Jobs in 2011. Despite all of the doubt, we've seen that Tim Cook and his team are effective at keeping performance and the business's growth. It's one thing to reach success as we all understand, but another to maintain it. The next few years will likely be interesting and everyone will be watching carefully if the planned release of Apple watch will be another hit or miss.


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Are suburbs the new slum?
Great article at theatlantic.com. Especially page three, where the author predicts the future.
For 60 years, Americans have pushed steadily into the suburbs, transforming the landscape and (until recently) leaving cities behind. But today the pendulum is swinging back toward urban living, and there are many reasons to believe this swing will continue. As it does, many low-density suburbs and McMansion subdivisions, including some that are lovely and affluent today, may become what inner cities became in the 1960s and '70s—slums characterized by poverty, crime, and decay.
Despite this glum forecast for many swaths of suburbia, we should not lose sight of the bigger picture—the shift that's under way toward walkable urban living is a healthy development. In the most literal sense, it may lead to better personal health and a slimmer population. The environment, of course, will also benefit: if New York City were its own state, it would be the most energy-efficient state in the union; most Manhattanites not only walk or take public transit to get around, they unintentionally share heat with their upstairs neighbors.
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Holidays are never set in stone but will be developed to suit the individual desires of each group of guests. Listed below however are some suggestions to wet the appetite and set your thoughts running on what you want from your holiday.
Cornwall and Devon abound with history and possess some of the most beautiful historic houses and castles in the UK.
With ancient castles such as Tintagel, Launceston, Restormel, Caerhays, Totnes, Berry Pomeroy, Pendennis, St Mawes and a wealth of historic Houses such as Cotehele, Anthony House, Lanhydrock, Saltram, Godolphin, Mount Edgcumbe, Pencarrow, Prideaux Place, Trewithen, Trerice, Arlington Court , Buckland Abbey, Castle Drogo, Hartland Abbey, St Michaels Mount and many more, all within easy reach of your chosen accommodation, you will be spoilt for choice.
Add to this all the quaint towns, fishing villages and the ancient history of the area with its mining, smuggling, pre-historic stone circles etc your stay will be a continuous experience of wonder and delight as you explore this ancient region of Britain.
Film & TV Tours
Cornwall is a much used location for films and TV series, such as Doc Martin, Poldark and Rosamunde Pilcher. We have ready made tours for both the new TV series of Poldark, Doc Martin and Rosamunde Pilcher many of whos books are based in Cornwall.
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Antique shops abound throughout the region and if your interest is in searching out and purchasing antiques we will provide you with a guided tour taking you to the antique shops that specialise in your particular interests. In addition we will look at the local auctions, sales and antique fairs to discover things of interest. Your visit will take you to some of the most beautiful towns in the area such as Honiton famous for its lace making with over 15 antique shops, Lostwithiel and ancient port with 10 antique shops, Ashburton a historic market town on the edge of Dartmoor with 11 antique shops and many more. Should you decide to purchase any item that is too large to carry we can arrange to have it collected and shipped to your home.
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Cornwall and Devon contain some of the most beautiful gardens in Britain. Many of the gardens have been established for hundreds of years and contain plants from all over the world collected over many generations of exploration and travel. Whilst many of the gardens are connected to the large historic houses in the region so a garden visit can be combined with a visit to a house, this is not always so and no visitor to the area should miss the delights of The Lost Gardens of Heligan on the South Coast of Cornwall or the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Rosemoor in North Devon. Another experience not to be missed is a visit to the Eden Project which is a recently established experience where plants from around the world are grown in their natural environment under glass biomes. This has become one of the wonders of the developing world and is a unique and exciting experience.
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Cornwall and Devon have been for many years home to many famous artists. With the natural light so clear and the scenery so beautiful it has always been an ideal place to paint and also to create sculpture. Cornwall produced the famous Newlyn School of Painters who were prolific in their output and whose paintings are sought by collectors all over the world. The Tate Gallery in St Ives is a must for those who want to view some of the best art in the world and all around the region there are galleries and exhibitions to visit. Should you wish to undertake painting yourselves either individually or as part of a group or take painting lessons this can be arranged.
Cornwall and Devon have many needlework societies and there are always exhibitions of antique and new needlework to be seen. There are a number of organisations who hold specialist classes in all types of needlework from tapestries, quilting, tatting, soft furnishing etc. Jane Marshall is herself an avid needlewoman and has made tapestries, quilts and soft furnishings many of which are hanging within her home.
The rivers and lakes of the region provide some of the finest fishing to be found in Britain with both Fly and Coarse fishing available. The River Tamar which divides Cornwall from Devon and lies within a mile of St Leonards House has some really fine stretches where salmon and trout can be caught.
Horse Riding
Cornwall and Devon have more horses and equestrian centres than anywhere in Britain. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced rider the area has something for you. You can choose to have lessons to all standards and experience specialities such as dressage, cross country eventing, show jumping or just relax and enjoy riding over the moors or along the sea shore.
The region has many championship golf courses as well as those more suited to the less experienced golfer. Any one who plays golf will find the experience of a round on one of the local courses well worth the effort. Lessons can also be arranged without difficulty if desired.
Ghost Hunting
There are many tales of ghosts being seen within Cornwall and Devon and speciality ghost hunting tours can be arranged without difficulty.
Cornish Welcome Tours aim to provide a tour which caters for whatever interest you may have and the above list is by no means exclusive. If you have any other special interest that you wish to explore or wish to combine with any of the above we will design a tour just for you.
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