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Drive hundreds of miles across the desert to look at flowers? Are you mad? Thousands of people do just that each year on South Africa's west coast. As the winter rains set in over the arid Karoo and Kalahari, the dry grey scrub bursts into the most extraordinary palette of vivid colour. What had seemed lifeless reveals itself as one of the most crowded biodiversity hotspots on the planet.
There are spectacular sights throughout the year, in the Namaqua National Park and mountainous desert of the Richtersveld, but the fun really starts in July and August and lasts through to October - if there are good rains.
Millions of flowers burst into bloom and carpet the land for hundreds of miles in fluorescent orange, pink, purple, yellow and white. It is a natural festival of colour that is one of the finest shows on the planet. With almost 4,000 species of flowering plant clamouring for space on stage, it is never the same from year to year.
How to do the Flower Route
It is possible to get an idea of this psychedelic array on a day trip from Cape Town, or even, if you are really short of time, on a trip to the Kirstenbosch Gardens. But to see it in its full glory involves heading way up the coast into the back of beyond. You also see different flowers in the different areas. Allow about 5 hours' drive from Cape Town to reach Namaqualand and the northern end of the route. You won't need a 4x4 but a lot of the driving is on gravel roads, so you can't take it too fast.
The locals take the Cape flower route so seriously that a hotline is set up in season to keep people up to date with where the best blooms can be found.
There are guided tours, but it is perfectly easy to hire a car and self-drive. You can do guided tours with a botanist locally if you choose to do so.
There are also cycle and hiking routes within the parks and if you get fed up with flowers, there are plenty of other entertainments such as whale-watching along the coast, and looking at San (Bushman) rock art in the Cederberg mountains.
Most of the desert flowers in this annual spectacular are heliotropic - they follow the sun. The best way to see them is to head north as fast as possible and then drive back slowly, doing your flower-spotting on the way south. They are at their best between 11am and 4pm, so don't get up early as the flowers won't. Nor will they bother to open on rainy days. Wait for the sun to shine.
Namaqualand, in the Northern Cape, has an astounding 6 000 plant species, 250 species of birds, 78 species of mammals, 132 species of reptiles and amphibians. Noone has counted the insects. Forty percent of the species found here are endemic - they exist nowhere else on Earth. In pride of place is the splashy Namaqualand daisy (Dimorphotheca sinuata), but there are many many other bright flowers from gladioli to strelizia and freesias, bulbs that are common in our gardens round the world.
Start at the provincial capital Springbok. The rocky Goegap Nature Reserve lies 15km (9 miles) southeast of town. Here, flower-watching is centered on the Hester Malan Wild Flower Garden (tel: +27 (0)27 718 9906) where it is possible to do guided tours in an open lorry through a landscape twisted by granite outcrops and populated by flowering cacti.
A little further south is the extraordinary 103 000 ha (398 sq mile) Namaqua National Park (Tel 027 672 1948) where the Skilpad Wildflower Reserve (near Kamieskroon) has some of the highest rainfall in the region and lays on mind-blowing displays of flowers as a result. Skilpad means tortoise and this is also home to the world's smallest tortoise.
There is only extremely limited self-catering accommodation within the park itself, but there are plenty of small guesthouses and b&bs in the surrounding small towns of Garies, Kamieskroon, Port Nolloth and Pofadder. To find them, look on www.namaqualand.com and www.northerncape.org.za.
Continuing south to Nieuwoudtville, past the Quiver Tree Forest, there are a host of possible sites including the Hantam Botanical Garden, the Nieuwoudtville Flower Reserve and the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve.
A number of local farms open their doors to visitors in farm season offering walking tours and 4x4 safaris that get you a real taste of 'outback' life.
Western Cape
Back in the Western Cape, Clanwilliam marks the gateway to both the Cederberg mountains and the West Coast National Park. You have a choice of routes through to Langebaan on the Atlantic Coast or through the mountains, with their magnificent hikes and San rock art. If you have time - do both.
The nearest section of the route to Cape Town is at Postberg, part of the West Coast National Park,. Here antelope such as bontebok and hartebeest frolic amongst the blossoms while the Langebaan lagoon adds majesty to the coast. From here, it's little more than an hour's drive back to the city centre.
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Gearheads can rejoice at the fact that your setup options include the laundry list of front/rear wing angles, bump/rebound dampers, camber, toe-in, tire pressures, spring rates and ride height, all adjustable in fine increments for each independent part (4 tires, front/rear ride height, etc). These do affect your handling and lap times, as you quickly see when you try to go through Eddie Cheevers "Masterclass" mode. Each different item is thoughtfully explained on screen to help novices know how to tweak a car. Your auto save feature will automatically remember the qualifying and race setups you're using for your track. You can also copy setups between setup and qualifying. It's quite nice to know that you do not have to start from scratch each time, and you also don't have to bother with remembering file names for saved setups. The hard work is done for you.
Codemasters has taken this license seriously, and it shows through with every detail included. For example, you can run both shortened and full-length races; you can tweak your weight jacker and fuel richness during the race to change your race strategy; cautions and restarts are fully implemented according to the IRL rules, and damage can either affect your car performance or put you out of a race.
As we spent hour after hour with IndyCar, it became fairly obvious that this was a true simulation and not an arcade game. That doesn't mean that its physics are necessarily on par with the best PC vehicle simulations, but it does mean that the things that are important in the real sport are reflected quite well in this title here. The cars are not excruciatingly difficult to drive, and we still have not found a way to make one of the cars go loose or oversteer. The limit here is not some arbitrary sliding/skidding tire model, but rather an unforgiving white wall and a bunch of other cars that really don't want you to get by. That makes this more of a racing sim than a driving sim, where smooth consistent fast laps are the challenge, not just keeping it on the road.
One way to differentiate arcade games from simulations is the AI. In almost every arcade title, it's a given that you can decimate the AI cars if two things don't happen: (a) you crash, and/or (b) they cheat. In IndyCar Series, you are presumed to have a reasonable attention span and ability to focus such that you don't mind reeling in an AI car by a few tenths of a second per lap, for many laps on end, slowly pulling them in until you are able to catch a bit of a draft and slingshot by them. You are presumed to be able to focus well enough to drive the racing line around an oval repeatedly for 50-200 laps while dodging through traffic without whacking them into a wall every time you try. It's also presumed that you can weave through heavy traffic without hitting anyone else. These presumptions take the game straight out of the arcade racing world and into the sim world, where people actually think it's more fun to drive the way the real guys do than the way you would in, say, Sega's Daytona USA or Burnout 2.
If what you want is a quick racing fix that looks like Indy, it's kind of hard to get long-term satisfaction from here. It simply tries too hard to be faithful to the real sport to be appealing to casual racers. It will try and teach you if you really honestly want to learn though, so if you haven't been scared off at this point, there's hope yet.
One problem with oval racers historically has been that it's quite hard to tell one car from another, because about the only difference you can see from the rear is the bit of rear wing that is visible (as compared to the various paintjobs on the back of a stock car). You'll likewise have to be paying attention to the scoreboard and your crew chief to really know who is who around you. However, by the time it matters and you are close enough to deal with them, the cars resolve into nicely detailed models that you interact with on the speedway. Your closure rates on the cars ahead are also realistic, so you don't scream by them like they are standing still; you have time to identify them and form a strategy for dealing with them. The draft sucks you in and might cause you to hit someone if you refuse to let out of the throttle or pull out of the draft in time, but it's not exaggerated to where it feels unrealistic. It feels just right. You've got to be within a few tenths of the car ahead of you to pick it up.

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The dark-haired man frowned at the unspoken exchange.
The driver, tall, dark-haired and unshaven with a pencil-thin mustache, set down his hamburger.
Slender, dark-haired Ashley was standing outside, waiting.
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The observations of Spruce are of themselves almost conclusive as to the possibility of Europeans becoming acclimatized in the tropics; and if it is objected that this evidence applies only to the dark-haired southern races, we are fortunately able to point to facts, almost equally well authenticated and conclusive, in the case of one of the typical Germanic races.
Just as the mother and son, having reached the middle of the hall, were about to ask their way of an elderly footman who had sprung up as they entered, the bronze handle of one of the doors turned and Prince Vasili came out--wearing a velvet coat with a single star on his breast, as was his custom when at home--taking leave of a good-looking, dark-haired man.
The pale, dark-haired youth was drenched, but it was the wild look on his face that made her stop in the middle of the foyer and watch him pace with agitated energy.
Sexy, dark-haired with long legs, Jenn was also wary.
Next in numerical importance to the Mongolians are the races which have been called by Professor Huxley Melanochroic and Xanthochroic. The former includes the dark-haired people of southern Europe, and extends over North Africa, Asia Minor, Syria to south-western Asia, and through Arabia and Persia to India.


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Marilee's perseverance, work ethic and leadership qualities are an inspiration to all women.
Garden City, NY (PRWEB) May 12, 2015
NAPW honors Marilee E. Taylor as a 2015-2016 inductee into its VIP Woman of the Year Circle. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in business. NAPW is the nation's leading networking organization of professional women in the country, boasting more than 700,000 members and over 200 Local Chapters.
"I'm pleased to recognize Marilee with this important honor," says NAPW President Star Jones. "Her perseverance, work ethic and leadership qualities are an inspiration to all women."
As the former Manager at Tobacco Superstore, Ms. Taylor, whose skills and areas of expertise include management, leadership, sales and client relations, supervised the day-today operations of the retail establishment. Among her many responsibilities was overseeing a team of seven employees, managing schedules, payroll and other aspects of HR. In addition, Ms. Taylor conducted new product training, and managed sales and inventories. An effective communicator, she maintained excellent working relationships by regularly interacting with store vendors and customers.
Ms. Taylor has also executed a number of highly successful marketing plans and brand strategies throughout her retail career. Despite her success in the field, Ms.Taylor has decided to change paths and pursue a job in the healthcare field. Currently, she is working toward a Bachelor's degree in Health and Hospital Management at Heritage College.
"My future goal is to eventually work in Hospice where I can help individuals and their families in their time of need," says Ms. Taylor.
NAPW's mission is to provide an exclusive, highly advanced networking forum to successful women executives, professionals and entrepreneurs where they can aspire, connect and achieve. Through innovative resources, unique tools and progressive benefits, professional women interact, exchange ideas, advance their knowledge and empower each other.


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Sony Xperia Z5 & Z5 Premium Get Nougat Update
Sony users can rejoice as they have started releasing the update for the Android 7.0 Nougat firmware. The update will be available on Xperia Z devices, like the Xperia Z5 and the Xperia Z5 Premium. While the Xperia Z5 Compact will also receive it, this will only be later in the year.
The Android v7.0 Nougat update, will be made available through an OTA update, only for a select few variants of the Xperia Z smartphones. What this means is that the Nougat rollout will be specific to a few regions. So users are suggested to regularly check their devices for notifications on the update.
The roadmap for the Android 7.0 Nougat update was defined by Sony much earlier and is only coming to the Xperia Z5 series smartphones now. This update is said to be approximately 1.2GB in size and will offer the entire range of Android Nougat features, according to the Xperia Blog.
Also, those who use a carrier-bound Xperia Z5 device will most likely encounter further delays, because the update will first require the respective carrier to approve the process.
The features includes support for multiple windows, a button for setting the front cameras self-timer and an integration for Google Now in the Xperia launcher. In addition to this, Sony has also upgraded the settings for battery optimisation on the Xperia Z5 smartphones that are eligible for the update.
In Sony's update log, the company specifies that once you have installed the update for your Xperia Z5 device, you will not be able to downgrade your device to the previous Android version.
Sony has updated the list of devices that will be eligible to receive the Android Nougat update. The list now includes, Xperia XZ, Xperia X Performance, Xperia X Dual, Xperia X Compact and Xperia X. Along with these devices, Sony will be releasing the Android 7.0 Nougat update for devices like the Xperia Z4 tablet and the Xperia Z3+. Last to receive the update will be the Xperia XA Ultra and the Xperia XA smartphones.
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The Partner Agency Liaison (PAL) team consists of two dedicated Community Peace Officers who focus on addressing the root causes of situations that lead to homelessness and rough sleeping in Calgary. The PAL team has created a unique working model to address illegal encampments. This model focuses on creating positive working relationships and open communication channels with numerous social agencies and businesses who work to support vulnerable populations. This allows the team the ability to be client focused and develop rapport in a non-threatening way, to educate and help facilitate positive solutions for these vulnerable citizens, in support of the City's commitment to vulnerable populations.
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The PAL team is pivotal in:
Illegal encampment issues are identified through several channels; citizens who call 3-1-1, referrals from other Peace Officers, or by external partner agencies. In response to these calls for service from citizens, community members, the PAL team attends to illegal encampment locations and identifies property ownership (where the camp is located), the individuals who are in the camp if possible, and liaises with the business unit or property owner where the encampment is found.
To report an illegal encampment, please contact 3-1-1.
Also consider reporting via the City of Calgary 3-1-1 phone app (as it allows you to report while providing direct GPS coordinates and provides the ability to attach an image), to aid the PAL team in locating the encampment.
To report illegal activity (beyond camping on public land), please call 9-1-1 for an emergency in progress. In a non-emergency situation, please contact 403-266-1234.
To support an individual in need, please direct them to the following organizations that the PAL team liaises with:
DOAP Encampment Team (Downtown Outreach Addiction Partnership)403-998-7388www.alphahousecalgary.com
SORCe403-428-3300316 Seventh Ave. S.E. - City Hall LRT Platformwww.scorce.ca
From 2008 to 2010, a sector of the population of Calgary was identified as vulnerable and/or homeless and was found to be engaging in a large volume of Bylaw related infraction and enforcement matters. As a result, the Partner Agency Liaison team was created in April 2010 to identify illegal encampments and mitigate directly related issues. Since, PAL has taken a non-traditional law enforcement approach when dealing with vulnerable persons and persons who are experiencing homelessness.
By continuing to liaise with various business units throughout the City of Calgary, including Parks, Roads, Real Estate and Development Services (formerly Corporate Properties), Calgary Police Service and external social agencies (such as the Downtown Outreach and Addiction Program (DOAP) Team), PAL seeks to identify and assist in addressing the root causes of the situations leading to homelessness.


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Distance Between Lockport, IL and Valparaiso, IN
How many miles? 60 Miles or 97 Km
How much does it take? 1 hour 13 mins
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Distance from Lockport, IL to Valparaiso, IN is 60Miles or 97 Km. You can get this distance about 1 hour 13 mins. If you want to planning travel with plane for 53 Miles or 85 Km, You can get this distance about 36 mins .
A car with an average MPG will needs 2.78 gallons of gas to get the route between these points.
The estimated cost of gas to get between Lockport, IL and Valparaiso, IN is $6.31.
During the route, an average car will release 54.47 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. Your carbon footprint is 0.91 pounds of CO2 per mile.
* Average US MPG used for calculations is 21.6 MPG.
* Average US gas price used for calculation is 2.27 per gallon.
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Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs are deceptively simple…
… And often, they are ignored for that very reason. I want to call your attention to one of those today. In the hope that if I make a big deal of it, maybe you will understand its power and use it.
I've mentioned before that Russell Brunson is someone I want to NOT like.
I think it's the company he keeps. I've spent enough time following the Internet Marketing world to recognize that there's a lot snake oil out there. Or at least, very big promises, with not so big of delivery on those promises. Is it all crap? Not at all. There's some very strong marketing innovation coming out of that community. However, sorting the wheat from the chaff can be a very expensive endeavor.
Because Russell Brunson is a regular in those circles, I've mostly steered clear.
But when the praise for his book DotCom Secrets grew loud enough, I gave up on trying to ignore it, and bought a copy. Turns out I was dumb to delay — because it's packed with valuable, actionable information.
I strongly recommend this book, because of the number of actionable items it contains on growing your business with internet marketing…
And while a lot of it is "internet marketers teaching other internet marketers how to get rich as an internet marketer," the number of principles and models that apply to any business makes it well worth the read.
Hidden on page 173 of the book is a formula that Brunson didn't even consider worthy of a chapter on its own, but that I think every marketer or copywriter should know. And in fact, commit to memory. Or, at the very least, put on a 3X5 card or Post-It note right next to where they write.
I'm about to share the formula itself — AND, a mistake I made in understanding it that actually makes it even more powerful.
First, the formula…
The setup — why this formula occupies the single-most valuable real estate in internet marketing…
So much of internet marketing is based on the landing page. This is the first page a visitor lands on when they visit your website.
It's where you turn them from anonymous internet traffic into someone who has signed up, opted-in, and given you permission to send them follow-up communication.
This is where a prospect becomes a lead (or at the very least a suspect) by raising their hand for the very first time and expressing interest in what you're saying and offering.
And if you get the landing page right, you have the potential to dramatically impact the profitability and economics of your business.
If you're buying traffic and using automated follow-up to try to convert it into a paying customer, the vast majority of your marketing expense comes in getting that traffic in the first place. The incremental cost of adding another lead to an email list is practically zero. Buying more traffic, on the other hand, can come at anywhere from a few cents to a few dollars per visitor.
So if you're able to get 2X or 5X or 10X the email subscribers from the same ad spend, you're increasing your ROI by 2X or 5X or 10X.
It's why getting the lead generation landing page right is the Holy Grail of so much of internet marketing.
And when it comes to what to say to get that visitor to give their email address, Brunson has totally nailed it using a very old formula.
Here's Russell Brunson's Who-What-Why-How formula for landing page video scripts…
And here's where I must warn you: this is the deceptively simple part. You've probably heard of the 5Ws (plus an H) from journalism. Who, what, when, where, why, how. This isn't that far off. It uses 3Ws and the H.
But that's a tool of journalists everywhere for a reason. It's what we want to know, when reading a story.
Well, whenever we have our first encounter with a marketing message, we pretty much want to know the same thing.
— Who is this that's speaking to me?
— What are they offering, what's in it for me?
— Why should I care, why should I engage with them?
— How do I get what they're offering?
Answer this in your landing page video (or copy, or in any first engagement with a prospect) and you're telling them exactly what they need to take the next step.
I actually misunderstood one part of this formula, and I think my mistake makes it even more powerful…
You see, I don't always read a book straight through. Especially this book, which is packed full of different models for different funnels.
I was skipping around through the back of the book, and I caught a reference to the Who-What-Why-How script. But I hadn't read the explanation of it yet.
Now, it's pretty intuitive. So I knew exactly what Brunson was referring to. Except…
I got the Who wrong.
Brunson uses Who as a reference to "Who am I?" Meaning, who is the marketer.
What I got was to make sure you start off with Who the ideal prospect is. Call out to your target market. Let it be known that they are in the right place. That what you have is for them.
A lot of marketers don't even think about this. But when you do this — especially in a prospect's first interaction with you — it's incredibly powerful.
To make it clear that you've built your business and offer for people just like them makes them feel welcome. Like they're in the right place. And that sets up everything that comes afterward.
With my modification, the formula becomes "Who-Who-What-Why-How" — or you can just keep it the same…
But when you go to create your next piece of copy, run through each…
Make sure it's clear who is supposed to be paying attention. Then, make sure it's known who you are, and why that's relevant. Then, make sure they know what you're offering, what your big promise is. Follow that with why it's especially relevant to them. And then, don't forget to tell them how to get it.
This is about as universal in marketing as the 5Ws(+H) are in journalism. Because they speak to the same fundamental curiosities in all of us.
And while Brunson regularly uses this for landing pages, I wouldn't hesitate to consider it a valuable tool in creating ANY marketing message. To at least be mindful of these questions as you write — even if you are not using them as an outline or formula — will produce better, more compelling marketing.
Yours for bigger breakthroughs,
Roy Furr
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In the 19th century, the bottom of the fountain plate was equipped with fifty multicolored reflectors. Today, the fountain has around 1, 300, making the magical play of lights possible. Time and age has also brought about other technical novelties and refinements such as: the projection of images on the water screen, film projection on the water screen or laser effects. There is a new light park and the auditorium has perfect acoustics, thanks to the fifty-five electro-acoustic transmitters.
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In other words, a subject for ridicule for all time.
And here's more. I found a thread from May 18 2002 based on a NY Times article---the "Bush Knew" line that was engendered by the leaking of the existence of the August 2001 PDB.
Look who is quoted:
What Bush Knew May Play in November Election
"I think this is a serious matter," said Lee H. Hamilton, a former Democratic foreign policy stalwart in the House of Representatives, who is now director of the nonpartisan Woodrow Wilson Center.
"You are sitting there as president getting information from the C.I.A. that there are members of Al Qaeda discussing hijacking of American airliners," Mr. Hamilton said, "and you've got information in the F.B.I. about the need to look for Middle Eastern men training at U.S. flight schools. That is a serious matter and I don't care what other information is coming across your desk, that calls for action."


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Buying a used car offers shoppers the opportunity to purchase a quality vehicle at an affordable price. If you're planning to purchase a used car from a dealer you should be prepared to thoroughly research your purchase and explore the used car market. Below, we offer a how-to guide with information that answers common questions shoppers have when researching for a used car.
What's the best used car for me?
The make and model vehicle that individual shoppers require varies widely. Variables like mileage, reliability and safety rating all affect every used car decision, and individual buyers should prepare a list of important features to guide their search. Do you need your car to be extremely fuel efficient? Do you need it to seat several children comfortably and safely? Constructing a list of these and other questions will help you distinguish the right vehicles for you.
Once you've identified your search criteria, investigate sources like kbb.com and Consumer Reports. These sites routinely evaluate vehicles on a range of qualities like safety, comfort, quality and reliability. Use these reports to narrow your preferences to a few makes/models that meet your specifications. Narrowing your search results will make navigating the ocean of online car listings much easier.
Dealership used cars
Most dealerships have several used cars in their inventory, and many specialize in used car sales. Many dealerships maintain a website that lists their inventory, so be sure to spend plenty of time surfing the web before you walk onto the lot.1 Additionally, there are third-party sites that allow consumers to view vehicle listings from several dealerships, making comparisons between dealership offers easy and effective. Use the specifications you uncovered during your research to filter your searches on these sites, so you can more easily find your desired vehicle. Once you've found a vehicle you're interested in, you can call the dealership to schedule an appointment.
Used cars can be purchased more cheaply than new cars because of vehicle depreciation. Practically all cars depreciate in value, with depreciation beginning the moment a new vehicle is purchased. Cars depreciate at different rates, with some vehicles losing their value more quickly based on factors like demand and make/model reliability and mechanical longevity. Of course, a vehicle's condition strongly affects its value, and vehicles that have undergone significant wear, have faulty mechanics or have been damaged in an accident should have a lower price to reflect any damage. When dealerships acquire a used car, they typically purchase it from an auction or procure it through a trade in for below its market value.2
Searching for quality used cars
While many shoppers appreciate the savings that comes from purchasing a used car, some fear the possibility of unknowingly buying a damaged vehicle or a "lemon." The possibility of purchasing a faulty used car can never be completely avoided, but dealerships should take a number of precautions to ensure vehicle quality before posting that vehicle for sale. By the time a vehicle has been posted for sale on a dealership site, it should have been inspected, detailed, and repaired if necessary. On average, dealers invest about $650 in each used car they acquire.3
Dealerships care about their reputations, so, it's unlikely that they would risk negative online reviews or bad press by intentionally selling lemon vehicles. Additionally, the Lemon Laws - laws prohibiting the sale of defective vehicles passed in every state during the 1970s and 1980s - have largely curtailed the sale of faulty automobiles.4 That said, it's still a good idea to check observable signs of wear when inspecting a used vehicle you're interested in purchasing. In particular, look for the following when buying a used car:
- Tire tread. If the tire tread is worn or bald, the tires may make the vehicle unsafe to drive and will need to be replaced, probably at the cost of a few hundred dollars.
- Corroded or rusted battery: if the bolts of the battery have visible rust or if the battery leaks, it will likely need replacing.
- Any exterior rust: rust will continue to spread and the body of the vehicle may be in serious structural jeopardy.
- Wear to brake pads or the gas pedal, which could signify excessive speeding or hard braking.
- Rough transmission sounds: if a change of gears makes the car jolt or sounds excessively loud, the transmission may be faulty, which would be very costly to repair.
Additionally, you should always ask to see a vehicle history report, which will detail the vehicle's history and, in many cases, mention any structural damage it has incurred. Be sure to take a test drive of no less than twenty minutes, get the car on the highway and test the car's electronics and heating/cooling components.
Once you've determined that the used car is in good working order, you can begin the negotiation process. These days, dealerships usually list their lowest price online, so you might not have as much room to negotiate as you expect.5 Still, you can inquire if the asking price can be lowered and see how they respond. While searching for cars by price or negotiating the price, you should know that the sticker price does not include taxes and fees for titles, registration, and license plates unless otherwise stated.
Used car financing
The dealer will likely attempt to have you finance through the dealership, which is how dealers make a significant amount of their income.6 When a dealership handles financing, it often involves an outside lender who actually provides the loan. As a buyer, you will probably have limited contact with your actual lender if you finance through the dealership, with the dealer acting as the intermediary between you and the lender.
The lender will offer a wholesale interest rate based on your credit history to the dealer. Instead of giving you this rate, though, the dealer will sometimes negotiate the APR you'll actually be paying, which will be higher than the rate offered by the lender. The dealership will then be paid a kind of commission, sometimes called "dealer reserve" or "dealer participation," by the lender as compensation for the increased interest that the lender will collect over the life of the loan.7
An alternative to dealer financing is to get a preapproved loan. Preapproved loans are quick, easy and practical. By securing a loan before you buy, you can plan your monthly budget and know exactly how much you'll be paying each month.
Do I need a used car warranty?
Sometimes, if you buy a used car that is only one or two years old, the car may still be under the original manufacturer's warranty, depending on the mileage the vehicle has accrued. That said, a dealer may be able to offer another warranty to give you peace of mind about the car's mechanical condition.
Finalizing the sale
After your make your used car purchase, be sure to:
- Keep all of your sales documents and any paperwork on the vehicle's service in a safe place. This paperwork will come in handy if the car ever needs to be serviced or if you decide to sell the car in the future.
- Make sure the title transfer has been completed based on your home state's requirements.
- Visit your local BMV/DMV to complete car registration and get license plates for the vehicle. To save time, try to fill out the necessary paperwork in advance so you can simply file the paperwork and pay your fees when you visit the BMV/DMV.
- Obtain auto insurance for your new vehicle.


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Vigan Island / Snake Island
Vigan Island is more popular to tourist by its name "Snake Island" because of its s-shaped sandbar that is only visible when the tide is low. On both of its sides are shallow swimming areas.Read More
El Nido has a lot of attractions to offer. From diving sites to island hopping adventures, your stay can never be dull and will only reward you of an exciting and unforgettable vacation.
www.palawanprogress.com is a reliable source for uncovering up-to-the minute news and discussions regarding planning and developments taking place across Palawan, Philippines. This site signals to the worldwide audience the recognition of Palawan's arrival into the international marketplace for investment of all kinds.
El Nido is a real one-of-a-kind investment and development destination filled with unique landscapes and hidden adventures. Investors and developers will find an abundant of exotic property for sale throughout this Palawan Township. It will continue to possess top potential as the center of tourism in Palawan. The surrounding ocean is abundant with exotic life and soon to be cherished memories from all who visit its shores.
El Nido was independently founded in 1916 under the name Bacuit. In 1954 the name was changed to its present-day El Nido which gives reference to the bird nests which have been coveted for millennium as a delicacy by the Spanish back in 1800's and the Chinese before them all the way back to 1225 BC.
The road network around this township is ongoing for complete concrete completion this year. There are 18 neighborhood barangay zones in EL Nido and a functioning airport with flights from Manila. There is also a seaport in upper El Nido that will be the hub for import and export of goods and shipment of people travelling throughout the Philippines as Palawan gains more desirability as an independent region of the Philippines. Infrastructure projects and new township proposals are currently being planned for this emerging Township.
Real Estate in El Nido is within the reaches of most people who are in search for an exotic piece of land with good future investment potential. El Nido is highly recommended because of its environmental reputation and repeat customer satisfaction. With excellent beach properties for sale on the West and East coast, it is understandable why Investors have favored this destination to reach their investment and development objectives.
You have come to the right place to find that ideal beach, island, leisure farm and residential development land that you have in mind for your investment here in El Nido.
BL116 – 17,944 sqm Teneguiban, El Nido, Palawan OVERVIEW – This outstanding property has 101 meters wide of seafront. From the top, you can view Brother Islands and Darocotan Island, whole Darocotan
BL150 – 3,267 sqm San Fernando, El Nido, Palawan OVERVIEW – This beach subdivision property has 21.31 meters of wide tropical white beachfront on each lot. The interior of these beach lots


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After four years of planning and one year being built, the Busselton Jetty will receive its first new train in 22 years – an electric shining red masterpiece, just in time for Christmas.
The new electric train, costing just over $400,000 will accommodate up to 90 people, an upgrade on the existing 50 and will be powered by solar panels charging the train overnight in Railway House.
Busselton local businesses South West Machining Centre and GT Brakes, working with Jetty Operations Manager Ian Clarke and designer Neil Butler built the train, using local suppliers for paintwork, blinds, audio speakers, lights for night tours, electrics and a host of other fixtures and fittings.
"It was very important to BJECA as a non-profit community group that we involved the local business community so fabrication, construction and purchasing was undertaken locally wherever possible," said Mr Clarke.
"What I was most impressed with is the attention to detail that the locals have contributed to the manufacturing of the train – they really have thought of everything for the passengers and the drivers – it has been a labour of love," said BJECA CEO Lisa Shreeve.
The train compartments feature 18 seats per compartment and 6 seats per section so bigger groups can sit together. Another feature is the accessible carriages for wheelchairs and walkers, plus all of the seats flip up to allow more room. Secure see through blinds mean that the train is warmer to sit in during winter but you are still able to relax and watch the ocean as the train rolls along 1.7km of track.
Funded by the Busselton Jetty Environment and Conservation Association (BJECA) and $100,000 from the Commonwealth Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI) Program operated by Tourism WA, the new electric Jetty Train is the first of its kind in Australia.
The new electric Busselton Jetty Train will be known as the 'Stocker Preston Express' after a partnership was created in May 2016 between the region's largest real estate business Stocker Preston and the Jetty to be formalised with a train naming ceremony on the Busselton Jetty in March once the new locomotive is finished.
Plans are still being made for what will happen to the old Busselton Jetty Train with some ideas to sink it under the Jetty as a dive or snorkel trail.


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A blog chronicling my departure from urban life on the east coast to sheep farm and cheese making life on the west coast. Still recounting the meals I have eaten in my new setting, but with more sheep thrown into the mix.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Lima Bean, Carrot and Garlic Soup With Chipotle Peppers
Last weekend I made myself a soup. Initially I didn't plan to puree it, but to have the whole beans and slices of carrots in the chipotle/garlic broth..but it just seemed like the thing to do. A successful soup. Spicy but hearty. Nice with a lime garnish.
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Rustic Outdoor Home Wall Decor
Outdoor home wall decor – Rustic decor to create a warm and welcoming feel to any home, whether city or country. With natural materials and rich, saturated colors, is a rustic home interior consists of tax that show a connection with another time and place. You can build your look over time, but begin to set the stage with some essentials.
Outdoor home wall decor features warm wood tones and real wood accents. Whether a living room or bedroom, you can create an inviting look by mixing elements. Paint walls rich colors you would find in nature such as brown tones, rich greens and light creams. Although standard wooden panels is a dated appearance, an irregular horizontal tree accent wall bring a sense of the rustic to a larger room. You can also use a peel-and-stick mural on an accent wall to enhance your rustic theme. Murals available include a wooded road scene, an autumn forest or a scenic grass. Use a mural as an accent wall and pull colors from the painting to determine the colors of the other walls and other coordinating items in the room.
Antiques or distressed items in wood and leather makes interesting accessory to a outdoor home wall decor. Small wooden boxes, chairs and tables giving a used look with style and distressed suitcases can provide unique storage in any room. Use antiqued mirrors with their stylish imperfections throughout the rooms to add to the old and authentic rustic feel.


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Are fire officers eligible for overtime? Does rank matter? In this episode Curt and Bill Maccarone discuss overtime issues associated with fire officers. Many fire departments consider some or all of their officers to be exempt from the overtime requirements of the FLSA under the "white collar" exemption. Court cases between 1985 and 2003 were all over the board. In 2004, the US Department of Labor implemented the First Responder Regulations in an effort to clarify the difficult issues.
Here are the Fire Responder Regulations, located in 29 C.F.R § 541.3. To put the First Responder Regulations into perspective, the Section 13(a)(1) exemptions that are mentioned are the so-called "White Collar" employee exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees. Employees who qualify under the white collar exemptions are exempt from the FLSA's minimum wage and maximum hour requirements.
541.3 Scope of the section 13(a)(1) exemptions.
(a) The section 13(a)(1) exemptions and the regulations in this part do not apply to manual laborers or other "blue collar" workers who perform work involving repetitive operations with their hands, physical skill and energy. Such nonexempt "blue collar" employees gain the skills and knowledge required for performance of their routine manual and physical work through apprenticeships and on-the-job training, not through the prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction required for exempt learned professional employees such as medical doctors, architects and archeologists. Thus, for example, non-management production-line employees and non-management employees in maintenance, construction and similar occupations such as carpenters, electricians, mechanics, plumbers, iron workers, craftsmen, operating engineers, longshoremen, construction workers and laborers are entitled to minimum wage and overtime premium pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and are not exempt under the regulations in this part no matter how highly paid they might be.
(b) (1) The section 13(a)(1) exemptions and the regulations in this part also do not apply to police officers, detectives, deputy sheriffs, state troopers, highway patrol officers, investigators, inspectors, correctional officers, parole or probation officers, park rangers, fire fighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, ambulance personnel, rescue workers, hazardous materials workers and similar employees, regardless of rank or pay level, who perform work such as preventing, controlling or extinguishing fires of any type; rescuing fire, crime or accident victims; preventing or detecting crimes; conducting investigations or inspections for violations of law; performing surveillance; pursuing, restraining and apprehending suspects; detaining or supervising suspected and convicted criminals, including those on probation or parole; interviewing witnesses; interrogating and fingerprinting suspects; preparing investigative reports; or other similar work.
(2) Such employees do not qualify as exempt executive employees because their primary duty is not management of the enterprise in which the employee is employed or a customarily recognized department or subdivision thereof as required under § 541.100. Thus, for example, a police officer or fire fighter whose primary duty is to investigate crimes or fight fires is not exempt under section 13(a)(1) of the Act merely because the police officer or fire fighter also directs the work of other employees in the conduct of an investigation or fighting a fire.
(3) Such employees do not qualify as exempt administrative employees because their primary duty is not the performance of work directly related to the management or general business operations of the employer or the employer's customers as required under § 541.200.
(4) Such employees do not qualify as exempt professionals because their primary duty is not the performance of work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction or the performance of work requiring invention, imagination, originality or talent in a recognized field of artistic or creative endeavor as required under § 541.300. Although some police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and similar employees have college degrees, a specialized academic degree is not a standard prerequisite for employment in such occupations.


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TE released Gomo for PC.
Description: How far would you go to save your best friend? For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world an further, if necessary. Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure!
- Presented by the creators of the "Deponia"-Series, "The Whispered World" and "Edna & Harvey – The Breakout"
- Point & Click exploration through a surreal dreamscape.
- Fondly animated characters, hand-drawn backdrops and creative puzzle design
- Communication in non-verbal comic style
Developer: Fishcow Studio
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Genre: Adventure, Indie
Release name: Gomo.v1.0-TE
Size: 250MB
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Instagram, Free!
Friends of mine recommended Instagram to me and I'll definitely use it over Hipstamatic, but I am not in love. For one, there is an attempt at an Instagram social network, and I'm pretty over everything being about connecting with people. Really, I just want to take my damn photos, make them pretty, and share them where I want to–I don't care about popular photos taken by people I'll never meet. Also on the cons list, the navigation of Instagram feels weird to me. Not necessarily bad and far from unusable, but I especially dislike that actually using the program means pushing a button called "Share".
With all that said, I like Instagram. You can import an image you've already taken or take the picture with either of the iPhone 4 cameras. When taking the photo through Instagram, everything looks normal but as soon as you click the button to capture it, you'll be moved to a screen with 14 different filters. I was surprisingly pleased with the variation between them and the results these filters give. I'm not keen on the fact that all images are automatically cropped to be square (when you import an image you move and scale it so you have the bit you want in the square), but that's part of the Instagram style I suppose.
As a Lensbaby lover I am completely biased, but the surprise appearance of a tilt-shift feature made me squee in delight. With some more searching I found TiltShift Generator, which I like more than Instagram for this effect, but if you only want to bother with a single app, Instagram's tilt-shift does the trick.
Instagram is not an app that has me swooning, but I'd definitely recommend it to users who just want a few fun, quirky image options (especially if you don't want to pay for them).
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Rating: 5 out of 5 by 99 visitors
All the wrong places
Bettina wanders all the wrong places. Walking into Master Frank's lair is not too wise if someone is not a masochist. It takes not much time for the sexy, cocky Bettina to get into distress, and she finds out soon what does it mean to be dominated. Frank doesn't hold back anything as she humiliates, controls, punishes and fucks the girl.
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Today I went to one of my favorite restaurants, 24 Carrots. They serve vegan flax brownies that are to die for. But, oops, today the chocolate chips had dairy in them. So my mom and son had the brownie and loved it. So I came home and made my own.
I got the recipe here.
I added a few tablespoons of flax seeds and a handful of chocolate chips. Delicious!!


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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Volt with charcoal
talking about charcoal...I've got so excited at the charcoal classes with models that I've started to draw quick skecthes of my other characters, like this " High Voltage", he is a character I've created like 11 years ago and still LOVE to draw him whenever I can.
Posted by cristiano seixas at 12:13 PM
2 comments:
- aron said...
NICE! I love the drawing!
- July 12, 2007 at 1:47 PM
- Jacks said...
you should put that illustration from Katherine's class up...seriously....haha
- July 12, 2007 at 2:32 PM
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Drew Dellinger is a speaker, poet, writer, teacher, and founder of Planetize the Movement. He has inspired minds and hearts at over 1000 events around the planet, performing poetry and keynoting on justice, ecology, cosmology, activism, democracy and compassion.
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The University of Alabama is one of the oldest universities and is currently facilitating more than 30,000 enrolled students. The university is referred to as the capstone of public school system in the state. Both the male and female teams that are representing the University of Alabama are known as "Crimson Tides". There are around 19 varsity sports teams that include baseball, golf, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics and ice hockey among others. On the whole, the team has won 22 SEC championships along with 13 national championships.


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Welcome to binNotes | redThread™
Inspired stories about wine and taste makers.
By L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML
Dear Readers:
This week join me on #WineStudio on 8/9/16 from 6-7 at Tim Hanni MW takes us behind the scenes of his groundbreaking book "Why You Like the WInes you Like," in conjunction with this month's #WineStudio topic: Wines of Italy's Marche & Umbria Regions.
I'll be gone 8/11-8/14 at the Wine Bloggers Conference in Lodi, CA., where I'll be giving a presentation on my artisan wine maker series, the redThread™, then off to Sonoma for a special tasting and tour on 8/15 at a top secret winery location…soon to be revealed…
You can keep up with the fun by following me on Instagram and Twitter @binNotes.
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Prophetic Resistance: News and Actions for the Week of March 4
ISAIAH's Prophetic Resistance Campaign
At our Prophetic Resistance gathering in January, over 2,000 people of faith committed to counter the hate and tyranny being unleashed in the nation by participating in 100 Days of Prophetic Action — making a daily commitment to fight for moral issues like affordable healthcare or education reform and against immoral agendas like predatory lending or the for-profit prison industrial complex.
Read on and be inspired by some of the many Prophetic Actions, large and small, that have taken place across Minnesota by people of faith over the past several weeks. You can follow along on our 100 Days of Prophetic Action Facebook page.
You'll also find some ideas on prophetic actions you can take this week at the bottom of this email.
Prophetic Actions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community leaders Gregory King, Sue Budd, and Mary Slobig organized an education equity action on Valentine's Day, February 14.
Pr. Steve Sylvester spoke in opposition of a $1 billion gas plant proposed by Xcel Energy at a rally outside corporate headquarters. He called on us to protect the planet from false fossil fuel solutions and protect people who already struggle to pay their bills from paying more for dirty energy.
Clergy and faith leaders were locked out of US Bank for challenging President Richard Davis to stop being a driving force on the move to pass local interference which would repeal city sick pay ordinances and prevent a local raise in minimum wage AND to stop financing Payday Lending AND the companies building the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Prophetic Actions for the upcoming week:
Contact Information
Who Represents Me? – Using your address, the district finder will retrieve a list of your representatives with contact information.
Governor's Office – 651-201-3400 / Toll Free: 800-657-3717
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For those that are ready to do more than whine, we have a plan, and we just took a huge step forward. As of August 20th, 2015, the FEC recognized Term Limits for US Congress as a Super-PAC, which will open many doors and adds validity to our movement. Now we need people to get involved!
With the second option of Article 5, the people and the States can supersede the authority of Congress; adding a Term Limits Amendment to the Constitution; and Congress has no authority to stop it.
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practice, and some projects turn out better than others, but it's so much fun.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Diamond Glaze Around the World Bracelet
practice, and some projects turn out better than others, but it's so much fun.
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Hi, Betsy! I just found your awesome blog! (It took me a few days to figure it out since I'm still a little clumsy with the whole internet thing!) Wow - your work is lovely too and thanks for the tips on working with Diamond Glaze! I'll have to give it a try!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to sharing many more jewelry repurposing ideas in the future. :) Robyn
It's so pretty, I love the color palette! Great tutorial, thanks for all the tips. Amazing how it stayed domed up like that! Gotta try it!ReplyDelete
oh j'adore! thanks for sharing all of your "trade secrets." i've worked with this before and ran into some of the same problems. i appreciate a new solution to this "age-old" problem! that bracelet turned out gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Your bracelet turned out very pretty. I have never used that product. I had thought about experimenting with "ice resin", but another one of those things I just never got around to.ReplyDelete
Going to post office today - will email you with info later.
Wow I love the bracelet!ReplyDelete
Thanks for introducing me to a new product!
That is WICKED! I love the bracelets. And thank you for warning us that the results might not always be 100%, I thought about buying some diamond glaze myself but will now research a little more before splashing out on stuff (not so much DG itself but cabochons as well, because that's new territory for me)ReplyDelete
Wow that is so cool! You must have the patience of Job! They sure turn out nice!ReplyDelete
I love the way this turned out Betsy! Thanks for the tips and all the info ~ so generous of you! Love the inspiration I get from you-kinda like a little kick in the butt!! :) JulieReplyDelete
These bracelets are beautiful. I agree, diamond glaze is tricky! It drives me crazy when it cracks! I'm interested to try a Mod Podge product looks to be fairly similar (Dimensional Magic)ReplyDelete
Ohhhhhh! Betsy I love it! Absolutely. Thank you for all the directions and tips. I intend on getting some now.ReplyDelete
Just this morning I tried my hand at some Mod Podge...torn pieces of paper on a cardboard heart. If it turns out, I will blog it. Your bracelets are beautiful and I need to make an appointment with my eye dr. this week. I have been putting it off for too long now.
Have a terrific Sunday girl.
Love this! when I've made scrabble tile pendants with pictures I covered it in Mod Podge first and then went back with a glaze. Folk Art makes a glaze, (I think it's the Folkart Outdoor Gloss Sealer) have you ever used it?ReplyDelete
This post gave me a great idea for a 18th birthday bracelet! Thanks loads! Love the map!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh! I love this bracelet! I love maps and travel themes. You've got some fun stuff going on here. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your nice compliment!ReplyDelete
This bracelet is so worldly! I'd wear it in a heartbeat!ReplyDelete
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Oh wow! I just love your bracelet! I have a vintage atlas book, and some Diamond glaze, so I just may have to try this! And I agree, Diamond glaze can be tricky to work with. So thanks for the inspiration and awesome tips!!ReplyDelete
I've seen these on etsy. Wondered how they were made. Thanks for the tutorial.ReplyDelete
Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see my daughter's dining room redo.
This is gorgeous! I love it and definitely want to make something like this!ReplyDelete
This is great! You have a wonderful imagination!! I'm going to have to try this stuff!ReplyDelete
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What a fun project! I can't wait to buy some Diamond Glaze and try my hand at it. Thanks so much for the tips! They are much needed by a newbie like me. ;)ReplyDelete
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Hey, I was trying to figure out a similar project and your detailed post gave me just the info I needed. I took buttons that have a center depression and cut ovals from a scrapbooking paper that looks like a vintage postage stamp collage. I glazed the button centers with Diamond Glaze and ended up with some very fun no-two-of-a-kind buttons for a steampunk project. The trickiest bit was cutting the ovals accurately... and figuring out to put the shank-back buttons on a piece of foam so they would dry level.ReplyDelete
Beautiful project! Just curious, have you found a glazing product that can be used on flat surfaces and not run off the edge? Not having luck finding anything. ThanksReplyDelete
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by Mr Kim
Golden Age
The of Athens
We need to start from the Persian Wars which began with the Ionian Greeks rebelling against and of the Persian Empire
Now originally, these guys were only upset at the
Athenian Greeks
For supporting the Ionians to rebel from Persian rule in the first place
So after defeating the Ionians rather easily with their massive army of , Darius vowed to punish the Athenians for their support for the revolt
Persian Immortals
Knowing they couldn't take on the largest empire at the time alone, the Athenians enlisted the help of other Greek city-states and formed the
Delian League
To make a long story short the
Ended up defeating the Persian forces during the battles of Salamis, Plataea, and a bunch of other battles you don't have to remember.
Sad Persian....
While unifying the Greek city-states ultimately saved the Greeks from Persian dominance, there arose some unintended consequences:
The Athenians...
Forced city-states through war to join the league
Demanded tributes and taxes for Athenian use
And eventually the Delian League became the Athenian Empire
Now before
we talk about the reprehensible abuse of power of the Athenians, let's find out what they did with all that tax money they received!
The Golden Age
Turns out having a seemingly unlimited amount of
can do wonders for your society!
Using money taken from the Delian League, an Athenian leader by the name of begins to:
Strengthen the Athenian navy
Buy gold, ivory, marble to create beautiful works of art
The Parthenon
which was a temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, courage, and inspiration
Athenian architecture becomes sophisticated and complex. Sculptors begin to value harmony, order, balance, and proportion
They also financed
Which came in two forms...
Comedy - Which used slapstick humor to provide satirical and witty humor on politics and life
Tragedy - Which told the stories of heroes' downfall, love, hate, and war
And considering their decent climate they did everything outside in an
"Philosophy begins with Wonder"
- Plato
Next up would be:
The Philosophers
Greek Philosophers
believed that the universe was subject to absolute and
unchanging laws
, and that through logic and reason, could people understand them
The Sophists
, or the wise ones, used
or persuasive speaking, to win debates and arguments.
They claimed that they could find answers to most questions of the universe, and some even questioned the
existence of the Gods
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Interior4-room house 120 m2 on 2 levels, simple furnishings: dining room with open-hearth fireplace and TV. Open kitchen (4 hot plates, oven, dishwasher, microwave). Shower, sep. WC. Upper floor: 2 rooms, each room with 1 double bed (130 cm). 1 room with 1 double bed. Shower. Facilities: washing machine. Maximum 1 pet/ dog allowed. Small freezer. Electric heating availalbe from 1 Nov to 30 April at extra cost, to be paid locally according to use. Cellar. Fireplace.
OutsideEchandelys 15 km from Cunlhat: Old house "La Forestière". Outside the resort, located by a road. Private: property 200 m2. Parking at the house. Grocery 1 km, restaurant 1 km, outdoor swimming pool 15 km. Please note: car recommended. Small courtyard with garden furniture. Stretch of water with water sports and swimming at Cunlhat.
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Blogging is a funny thing. For example whenever I check other people's blogs, I assume that the more they blog, the busier they must be. Of course there is truth to this, but I also mistakenly assume that if there is very little blogging happening that they must not be busy at all. These past couple of months have marked the busiest months of my business to date- and as much as I try to stay on top of my to do list and accomplish everything all the time, sadly one of the first things moved to the bottom of the list is blogging. While I make sure to get weddings blogged, other shoots and personal things fall to the wayside. I honestly don't know how people that blog every day do it. I know scheduling and planning can help- but my goodness it can take a while for me to get a post up. For example, a wedding post will take me an average of 4 HOURS to prep and post! If I am lucky, smaller posts will take around 2 hours. It's CRAZY! If you are a blogger and have any tips, I would love to hear them!
This brings me to this weeks latest "happenings" and such:
// I recently discovered a new app for the iphone. It's a game called "Heads up" and it is a blast. Michael and I played last night for literally hours without even realizing it. It's may be the best $.99 I have ever spent. //
// If you are on Instagram and like Target, follow Targetdoesitagain. It is 2 girls that post about their finds at Target, mostly clothes and they find some of the cutest stuff! I love seeing everything they post! You can also connect with me on Instagram here! //
// On a more personal and serious note, until the last couple of years, I had never experienced the death of a loved one. Within a year of each other a friend of mine passed away at the age of 29 and almost one year later my step dad passed away. As a Christian that believes in healing, my world was rocked. And quite honestly my relationship with God has been filled with unanswered questions ever since. I have tried and tried to reckon with this and it wasn't until a recent conversation Michael and I had that I gained some sort of understanding and solace. It was one of those nights where you start a conversation about God and 3 hours later its still going strong. In the midst of trying to understand why God hadn't healed those close to me when we were all praying and believing, Michael said something that struck a chord and for the first time made a little bit of sense. While discussing what the Bible says about healing and how it didn't "work," Michael made a comment about how healing isn't a formula. If it was, we would just punch in the formula or as the human race has been known to do, make a show of it or try and sell it. If it was a formula, where would faith come in? Why would we even need God? I understand that religion is a sensitive subject and I obviously don't have all the answers, but for me in that moment, that was exactly what I needed. Just a little bit of something that made sense. And while I am still working through the why's and such, whenever I am overwhelmed with questions I remind myself, it isn't a formula. //
//On a much much lighter note, I am so excited have weddings featured in not one, but TWO magazines this month! Jezebel and The Atlantan Bride. These of course will be making an appearance on the blog soon! //
And just to convince you of how fun the game Heads Up can be, here is a video of one of my rounds in the "accents and impressions" category. You should also know, that I am absolutely terrible at accents. It reminds me of Joey Tribbiani when his southern accent kept coming out Jamaican. We had quite the laugh.


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MVA definitely out, Mario Sperry maybe in as Blackzilian head coach
Thiago silva in at blackzillians. Mike van arsdale out.
Derek Sparks @DE_rek_XC
Wow…Who's the new head guy there now
FrontRowBrian @FrontRowBrian
Mario sperry
Lynx @oneandonlylynx
Uhhh any truth to this!?
Mike Van Arsdale @coachvanarsdale
I returned 2 AZ 2 raise my children.I'll be working with the B.Z.'s on an as needed basis.The team will be fine-so will I.
Mike Straka @MikeStraka
Mike told me he was going to AZ to open his own school. Taking over for his old wrestling coach who just retired.
Justin Thiel @JustinThiel
so rashad replaced his wrestling coach with somebody he wrestlef—ked to a decision?
FrontRowBrian @FrontRowBrian
No… Silva isn't a wrestling coach. Unrelated developments.
MrTerryWillox @tezzawillox
mike van arsdale out? He was a coach and good friend of evans? What happened there?
FrontRowBrian @FrontRowBrian
Not sure yet… perhaps something to do with Mario Sperry being the guy in charge now
Thiago Silva has in fact left ATT, and moved to the Blackzilians, as reported by Tatame's Luca Gomes.
Thiago Silva is breathing new air. After years sharpening his game at American Top Team, TATAME learned that the UFC light heavyweight is now training at Blackzilians, a team with many other Brazilian names and other top fighters, like Alistair Overeem and Rashad Evans.
Thiago still has no fight scheduled, although there are rumors about him fighting Stanilav Nedkov, the Bulgarian who knocked Luiz Cane at UFC Rio 1, on August 2011. The match might happen at UFC 153, scheduled for October 13th, at HSBC Arena, in Rio de Janeiro.
Mike Chiapetta confirms that Mario Sperry is in as the Blackzilian head coach.
Mike Van Arsdale, who has been the man running the show since the group's inception, has decided to relocate to Arizona to be closer to his family and start his own gym. In as his replacement is grappling legend Mario Sperry, who has been coaching at the gym since earlier this year.
"Mike is a good friend and always will be," Authentic Sports Management CEO Glenn Robinson told MMA Fighting. "His kids missed him as they lived in Arizona and he lived here and went back and forth. He went home to be more with his wife and five kids. He will come back here whenever we need him for a camp and is always part of our family and will be back a lot."
"Mario Sperry is the team leader but also Jorge Santiago has stepped up to assist him in a big way. Jorge is a tremendous leader as well… This change actually was in process for a while now so it was not sudden by any means. It was planned out well in advance of being able to affect the athletes."
However, Mario Sperry himself said not so fast in an interview with Tatame's Erik Engelhart.
Erik Engelhart: Mike Van Arsdale posted on Twitter you would replace him as the head-coach at Blackzilians. Is it true?
Mario Sperry: Man, I was caught by surprise with this news. I haven't agreed with anything (laughs). I'm just here visiting. I was invited, yes. Mike had a problem, left last month and I spent July here. Wednesday I'll be going to Brazil and I have stuff to do. I'll come back on September, but I have no deal with them whatsoever.
EH: Did they officially invite you?
MS: They invited me, but I'm studying the propositions, negotiating. I have my things in Brazil too. It's actually a little complicated because there are things in Brazil that rely on me being there. So I was caught by surprise. People called me asking about it but no. It's a misunderstanding. I have interest, I'm studying this possibility, but it's not a sure thing yet.
EH: So, are you interested by their proposition?
MS: I'm studying it. I get along just fine with people here, I've come here often, on regular basis. I came here to help Rashad on his camp. I had an opening in my scheduled and I came to help Rashad out against Jon Jones. I came here once more and stayed for three weeks. I went back to Brazil and returned this month. I'm going to Brazil and I'll be back in September. I have helped them a lot on consulting and working along with them. That's the idea, but I haven't agreed to it just yet.
EH: Did they give you a deadline? When will you have an official answer?
MS: Yes. I'm supposed to give them an answer until the end of the year and the details about my future will be then disclosed. But it's a pleasure being here, spending a day, a week, a month. It's a great pleasure.


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One of the most over used cliches in the management and leadership field is "outside the box thinking". The reality is, most people are incapable of such innovative thinking and for that matter most would be better suited extending the boundaries rather than trying to think completely outside of the box.
When one thinks outside the box, the potential is there to "hit a home run" but there is also a great likelihood of failure or even worse, success that results in nothing. An example of success that results in nothing is if a person creates a new type of search engine but either no one ever hears of it, or even worse, people hear of it and hate it. Their innovative thinking might have created a new search engine but if no one is interested, nothing becomes of it.
The alternative is to extend the boundaries. Be willing to take chances, expand your current capabilities while going in the correct direction. An example would be instead of creating a new search engine, improving on the current one. Instead of creating a new business model, improving the current business model.
While true innovators are a vital part of our growth as a people, not everyone can be the innovator. Instead, the willingness to re-brand, redesign and come up with new uses has made many people and organizations extremely successful.
Examples of expanding the boundaries include:
* Post It Note – First created as a bookmark for Bibles but then expanded into what we currently think of Post It Notes
* Listerine – Over the years it has been used as a surgical antiseptic, mouthwash and cold remedy
* Play Doh – First invented as a wallpaper cleaner than branded as the fun clay we all played with as kids
* Internet – The Internet was first conceived of as a way to exchange information amongst some scientists and has been refitted into what it is today
There are many other examples of products, services, organizations etc which started as one thing and by having someone expand their boundaries, have morphed into something much different.
I do believe there is a need for the truly innovative thinkers but for most of us, expanding our boundaries will get us further along in the right direction
There are times when expanding our boundaries does require one to go against traditional thinking but that is the risk one takes to be successful in the long run.
Expanding the boundaries creates a larger opportunity than staying where you are and also helps to make sure you continue to grow in the future
Some people wont agree with this and think that either you think out of the box or you stagnate. They are certainly entitled to that view but I believe there is the third option of expanding the boundaries
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When Leipzig composer Felix Mendelssohn revived Bach's music, it finally received universal admiration. The Diderot String Quartet performs excerpts from The Art of Fugue alongside Mendelssohn's Fugue for String Quartet, Op. 81 No. 4, and his beloved String Quartet No. 2 Op. 13, in a beautiful nod to Bach, the Baroque master.
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