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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post6275241219077606126..comments2019-05-22T23:34:07.837-07:00Comments on Nathan Humbert's Blog: Rails 3: Code coverage with firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-37059570637405747492011-05-31T10:46:11.753-07:002011-05-31T10:46:11.753-07:00Isn't this similar to metrical? https://rubyge...Isn't this similar to metrical? https://rubygems.org/gems/metricalAdamhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-87987099331244350052011-03-28T10:32:39.077-07:002011-03-28T10:32:39.077-07:00I am planning on upgrading this to work with ruby ...I am planning on upgrading this to work with ruby 1.9.x at some point. When I do that I plan to switch from rcov to the built in coverage library that ruby 1.9.x provides. I think that may do a better job of handling comment lines.Nathanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-17655020736162637462011-03-28T10:08:57.798-07:002011-03-28T10:08:57.798-07:00First: nice work, thanks. But I see the same probl...First: nice work, thanks.
But I see the same problem as in standard rcov: Comment lines are dealt as not run. Do you see any chance to fix this?Stefan Haslingerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-61670303987166033392010-10-14T12:27:46.688-07:002010-10-14T12:27:46.688-07:00Richard & Nathan: When wrestling with a platfo...Richard & Nathan: When wrestling with a platform issue I found this (both PLATFORM and RUBY_PLATFORM are wrong!):
http://blog.emptyway.com/2009/11/03/proper-way-to-detect-windows-platform-in-ruby/

Nathan: I am almost done with my updates to the gem. The latest Cucumber (0.9.2) definitely does not work with my windows environment. I used the article linked above to make the dependency optional at build time and load rescues and defined? tests in the code to get around problems when it is missing... More to come.Galtzohttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-31265872265334393442010-09-29T07:53:24.651-07:002010-09-29T07:53:24.651-07:00I am using Ruby 1.9.2 and it doesn't like the ...I am using Ruby 1.9.2 and it doesn't like the PLATFORM env var. I changed it to RUBY_PLATFORM and it worked much better.Richard Hurthttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-33480375532081860312010-09-28T22:22:25.736-07:002010-09-28T22:22:25.736-07:00I don't normally use rspec myself so I have no...I don't normally use rspec myself so I have not yet taken the time to figure out how to get proper coverage reporting of rspec tests working.Nathanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-27335985293669471712010-09-27T03:01:19.997-07:002010-09-27T03:01:19.997-07:00how to use rails_code_qa with rspec?how to use rails_code_qa with rspec?sloserhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-6343906061385911782010-09-27T03:00:07.861-07:002010-09-27T03:00:07.861-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.sloserhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-55168895420863109872010-09-24T23:01:28.008-07:002010-09-24T23:01:28.008-07:00Thanks for the feedback Galtzo. I looked at the co...Thanks for the feedback Galtzo. I looked at the code a little after I read your comment and realized that I have been a little sloppy with setting the versions on dependencies (rcov, flog, and flay). So I just pushed an update that depends on specific versions of those gems.

I don't know if that will fix the problems you encountered, but it should at least get rid of some variables.Nathanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-1076324174815271642010-09-06T20:20:52.400-07:002010-09-06T20:20:52.400-07:00I have been planning on getting that set up at som...I have been planning on getting that set up at some point. I would also like to get flog, flay, and any other tools generating some html output that could also be linked to.Nathanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-59277182304813820132010-09-04T13:45:52.008-07:002010-09-04T13:45:52.008-07:00A useful and highly reusable, modular gem. A nice...A useful and highly reusable, modular gem.

A nice addition would be to generate an index.html file in ./coverage that contains links to ./coverage/units/index.html and ./coverage/functionals/index.html.Salvushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-27589148207886226542010-06-26T20:50:21.714-07:002010-06-26T20:50:21.714-07:00I have been running this on an app that I started ...I have been running this on an app that I started in rails 3 beta1 and upgraded through each beta to beta4. I just created a brand new rails3 beta4 app and put it in my Gemfile and after running bundle install all of the tasks were available and functioning.

I am running bundler version 0.9.26, I have had some issues with different versions of bundler in the rails3 beta releases, so you might try updating bundler if you have an older version.

One other thing I thought of, I have only tested this on ruby 1.8.7 on mac and linux.Nathanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034294260974008111.post-1965223004632789912010-06-26T14:00:35.179-07:002010-06-26T14:00:35.179-07:00Looked promising but the tasks are not available a...Looked promising but the tasks are not available after a bundle install, running Rails 3.0.0.beta4. Is it possible it's not yet working with beta4? firstname.lastname@example.com

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It's only been about three months since "Snowmageddon" essentially shut down the nation's capitol for several days, stranding many federal workers at home and unable to do their jobs. While some of the federal government's 270,000 employees tried to accomplish some tasks using e-mail, phone calls, the Web and Twitter, few of them were able to really get much done since they lacked the technical and management support for true telework.
In contrast, I spent several days hunkered down at my keyboard at home conducting business as usual, as did many of my coworkers. For many of us, telework is a regular part of our routines. So as soon as we saw the weather and traffic reports, we went into our home offices, signed on to the network and got down to business.
I speculated -- as did other folks -- that this natural disaster might help federal agencies overcome what has been a stubborn resistance to telecommuting. Telework is also seen as one of the options that would appeal to younger employees, a demographic federal agencies desperately want to attract to replace the waves of older workers expected to retire over the next few years.
Still, skepticism about telecommuting dies hard. As the Washington Post reports, legislation that would have expanded federal telework options fell nine votes short of passage in the House of Representatives. It could be reconsidered later in the year, but that seems somewhat unlikely with big issues such as immigration reform looming on the horizon.
The story cites figures from the Office of Personnel Management, which found only about 5 percent of the 61 percent of federal workers who are eligible to telework do so on a regular basis. The agency's director, John Berry, has been a major proponent of telework.
While the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the House bill would cost $30 million over five years, the bill's sponsors say taxpayers would ultimately save money, since federal employees could remain productive during events like snowstorms. (And more mundane crises like sick kids, I'd add.) Chief sponsor Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) said the bill would "bolster the federal workforce, improve traffic in the D.C. area, and reduce carbon emissions -- all in one fell swoop."
Similar legislation is also being considered by the Senate, according to the Washington Post story. Under both bills, employees could telework only if doing so would not affect agency operations. The bills bar workers who handle secure or classified materials or information or who perform tasks that cannot be performed remotely from teleworking. Security is a major concern for federal employers. As I noted in a post about an earlier effort to require federal agencies to boost numbers of telecommuting employees, 42 percent of government IT folks rated security as the top telecommuting-related worry, vs. 27 percent of private-sector IT pros. (The earlier effort was approved by the House, but died in the Senate.)
As someone who has worked remotely for more than a dozen years, spending anywhere from 20 percent to 100 percent of a given work week at home rather than in the office, it's hard for me to understand why telework legislation can't seem to get anywhere. Still, as Wayne Rash wrote earlier this year on our CTO Edge site, the feds are ahead of the private sector on telework initiatives. The biggest barrier to telework, faced by both government agencies and private companies, is a perceived lack of management control. As Rash wrote:
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I've dealt with managers like that. It can be a tough hurdle. Let's hope the feds can set a good example for the rest of us.
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I want to add a few things to this column. First, Let me say I am a "republican" but after the vote in the house on this telework bill I am going to register "independent". The telework bill that was voted down in the house was done by all the Republicans( not a single Dem cast a NO vote). It is basically the same bill that they voted for when Bush was president and then it died in the Senate. The Republicans made NO argument on the floor before the most recent vote took place and then we find out that 20 minutes before the vote took place the Republicans received a memo stating they should not support the bill and by all measures blind sided the Democrats. This being MY party I was furious of the POLITICS involved in this. To telework means that our family would save 20+ hours a week in commute times, $100+ dollars in parking, not to mention eating out, oil changes etc. Less vehicles on the road is equal to cleaner air, less road up keep, easier commuting time for others going into DC and VA. Lets continue with the perks- The government does not have to pay for an office for each employee, no heat or air to keep them comfortable, if someone moves then they get pay that is equal to that area. For example we would take a 3% pay loss and some may take as much as 10%loss depending on the area you want to move to. BUT you don't have to move away.. it is your choice. The gov't will be able to recruit people from the west coast because their training would be for a limited time and then they can go home. Millions of dollars are saved in case of a future snow storm not to mention the effectiveness of decentralizing our gov't due to terrorist activities. If gov't workers disperse throughout the country that is money pouring into the economy is other areas. In short the Republicans have claimed that it costs too much and that is simply put a lie. It was pure politics that blocked the HR1722 bill. I believe the Democrats when they say they will get this bill passed without the Republicans and oh my gosh I never thought I would say this by GO DEMS! I will be watching for S707.. and still for the life of me I can't figure out why the republicans wanted this bill when Bush was in office and now that Obama want to get this done they are against it...Reply
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Understanding HIV-Related Lab Tests I: Complete Blood Count and Blood Chemistry...rangeslisted below are general and may not be exactly the same as your lab. Look atyour lab report for the normal range they use. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Blood is made up of different types of cells including red blood cells,white blood cells, and platelets. The complete blood count (CBC) is a test thatmeasures the amount of these cells in a sample of your blood. CBCs areespecially important for HIV+ people because some HIV drugs and...
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white blood cells please please helpI recently got discharged from hospital, due to another injury my blood test came back with some very disturbing readings my white cells were very high 14.10 the doctor said there is a infection in your system. should there reason to be concerned of...
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Rocky Mountain CARES...Hello, An elevated white blood cell test is not an indicator of HIV infection. Nevertheless, the only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Since HIV testing Read more »
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CD4 counts and total lymphocyte count?From what I have read here, I imagine that if one person tests positive for HIV,the next step is to measure the CD4 count, right?Is this a special analysis? If the number is ok, how often is it repeated inorder to control the evolution of HIV?Low...
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Testing is now over and the launch doors are open. Developer Cliffhanger Productions and publisher gamigo have announced that the official launch of Jagged Alliance Online is a go. The open beta test that began back in February has now come to a close, bringing the official launch and additional content for the launch update that includes a new crafting system, warzones, alliances and more.
In addition, the Jagged Alliance Online website has been given a facelift and a new launch trailer is available for your viewing pleasure after the break.
Jagged Alliance Online successfully brings the Beta phase to an end
Hamburg, September 14th, 2012 Developer Cliffhanger Productions and Publisher gamigo have announced that the beta testing of the turn-based strategy hit Jagged Alliance Online has come to an end. Lots of new features have been integrated in the previous months and the balance of the game has been constantly improved to fulfill the ambitious quality expectations.
Patrick Streppel, Member of the Executive Board at gamigo, seems very pleased: "Jagged Alliance is one of the oldest brands with the most loyal, and most critical, fan base. Together with the developers, we have put a huge amount of effort to get the best performance possible in a browser. It pleases me to see that the long open beta testing of more than 6 months has well and truly paid off. We really wanted to avoid releasing an unfinished game and this has worked out brilliantly for all involved."
Lots of new features have been added to Jagged Alliance Online for the end of the beta testing:
- Warzones: Special contracts which are only available for a certain period of time and consist of a number of missions. Whoever has the most points when time runs out can look forward to a good horde of loot. Further rewards include cash, experience, and domination points.
- Crafting: With the new crafting system players can now adjust their own weaponry and equipment to suit their needs. Visors, grips, and silencers, among other items, can be obtained in missions or created by you.
- Alliances: Players can found alliances to have fun together.
- Re-skill: Often demanded, now integrated into the game. Mercenaries can now be reset to level 1 in order to redistribute all points earned.
- In mission shop: With this feature players can now purchase vital items during a mission.
A completely redesigned website properly rounds of the start to Jagged Alliance Online.
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Skegness United 2
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Skegness United missed out on a place in the Lincolnshire League's Challenge Cup final after Hykeham Town scored two late goals to come from behind.
The contest was switched to Skegness Grammar School due to the current state of United's regular pitch at Wainfleet Road, and the match kicked off with both sides looking to attack each other from the start.
The opening exchanges were mainly with the visitors, however United were always dangerous on the break with the aerial power of James Gray and the pace of Danny Reid.
Hykeham took the lead midway through the first half, a long ball over the United defence allowed Josh Raby to come in on the blind side and steer his shot across Travis Portas into the far corner of the net.
United continued to try and open up the Hykeham defence, but good defending by Matty Easton and Ben Wyld denied them any clear-cut chances.
The hosts got themselves back into the game five minutes into the second half when in a goalmouth scramble allowed George Hobbins to poke the ball home from close range.
United took the lead 15 minutes later, again from a scramble in the visitors' area, this time Reid getting the final touch.
Hykeham had a chance to draw level when a penalty was awarded against Jake Portas, in what looked like a case of ball-to-hand.
But from the resultant spot kick, Travis Portas saved his brother's blushes as he pulled off a great save from Steve Mehta.
However, Hykeham kept throwing long balls into the United area and were rewarded with two identical goals.
Firstly, Robin Newman found himself unmarked at the back post to head home past Portas, and then Easton was in the same position to head Hykeham into the lead.
United pressed to the end but could not find the final opening to take the match into extra time.
The final action of the match saw the referee to issue a red card to Hobbins for a remark made to him.
UNITED: T. Portas, J. Portas, Howitt, Gray (Howard), Cunliffe, Wetton, Kendrick, Hobbins, Gray, Ginniff (Murray-Parris), Reid.
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Handmade Will Save the World
Hand making is found throughout our daily lives. It's in the products we choose to buy, to the food we serve at our tables. It's in our handicraft traditions and is a business opportunity. From the women's artisans associations in Peru to the Stitch n' Bitch gatherings in Cleveland, to the FabLab at MIT, to the U.S.' manufacturing resurgence, creating is part of our DNA.
Making is a special and magical thing. When you create something you can point to it and say "I made that." It can spark a crafty revolution. With its inherent eco-friendly qualities, abilities to preserve a tradition, and teach a skill, making will ultimately save the world.
Kelly Rand believes handmade will save the world — and she's spent enough time surrounded by craft supplies to know for sure.
Rand is a frequent contributor to Handmade Business magazine and the Craft Industry Alliance; her work has also appeared in Bust magazine, Studios magazine, The Crafts Report, and Etsy. Rand once served as arts editor at DCist (part of the Gothamist group) and as editor of Crafting for a Green World.
Rand is lead author of Handmade to Sell: Hello Craft's Guide to Owning, Running and Growing Your Crafty Business (Potter Craft, 2012). She contributed to Crafter's Market: The DIY Resource for Creating a Successful and Profitable Craft Business (Fons & Porter, 2016).As co-founder and executive director of Hello Craft, a non-profit trade association for independent crafters, Rand hosted the Summit of Awesome business conference for members. Rand also spent several years serving on the jury of Crafty Bastards, Arts & Crafts Fair, one of the largest indie craft fairs on the East Coast.
Rand has a BFA in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and has exhibited her work in art galleries and craft fairs alike. She has lectured on the handmade movement for the American Craft Council and provided guest critiques for students at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Rand frequently consults on elements of craft and sustainable business.
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In The Herd today:
Colin's Takes:
Draymond Green shouldn't be suspended.
Oklahoma City beating the Warriors would be good for the NBA. And the league knows it.
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather won't be a great fight, but it's happening.
Major NFL owners support the NFL to Vegas.
Everybody flops. Quit killing LeBron.
Today's Guests include:
Peter Schrager – Fox NFL Insider joins The Herd to discuss the latest Deflategate news, and the Raiders possibly moving to Vegas.
Stu Jackson – Big East Senior Associate Commissioner and former NBA Vice President of Basketball Operations goes inside the NBA discipline process, and how the NBA will ultimately come to the decision regarding Draymond Green.
Ric Bucher – Bleacher Report Senior Reporter and Sirius XM host talks Western Conference Finals, the Warriors mindset down 1 – 2 to the Thunder, and Draymond Green's potential suspension.


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The 'Adopt-a-Hydrant' web application encourages Boston citizens to take care of one of the city's thousands of fire hydrants. Similar apps in other cities are mobilizing communities to pull together and back up the public services.
Set up in September 2009, Code for America (CfA) is a non-governmental organization based in San Francisco which aims to unite the online community to work on issues affecting the cities where they live and, by extension, to work in collaboration with local government. The organization has instituted three main programs. The first, the 'Fellowship' program, puts software designers and developers in touch with local governments; the second, the 'Accelerator' program, recruits 'civic startups' and "turbo-charges them with a national platform to raise awareness, business training and advice, and a broad network of potential investors and civic leaders." Thirdly, the 'Brigade' program mobilizes local communities to work together on local projects. On the initiative of a former 'Fellow' under the CfA umbrella, a web application called "Adopt-a-Hydrant" has now been developed. Its purpose is to encourage the citizens of Boston to take individual responsibility for one of the 13,000 fire hydrants there.
Snowed-in hydrants a real public safety issue
Bad weather is a common occurrence in Boston. The city suffers very harsh winters, with very low temperatures and frequent snow storms. Public utility installations are often damaged, and fire hydrants often get buried in deep snowdrifts so that fire crews arriving to deal with an emergency are often unable to use – or even find – them. Regular clearance and maintenance of hydrants calls for hard, time-consuming work that can be costly when city maintenance teams are given the job and the Boston city authorities might well prefer to allocate this budget to other projects. This is where the "Adopt-a-Hydrant" app comes in, offering citizens the chance to do their part by volunteering to take care of one of the city's 13,000 fire hydrants. The application is integrated into a map of the city of Boston. Any citizen, small business or organization can sign up. All you have to do is register on the site and assign yourself a fire hydrant in your neighborhood that has not yet been claimed by someone else.
Mobilizing a civic community on an individual basis
This is the kind of project that is often launched under CfA's third program, the 'Brigade' program. It helps to channel the energies of individual people and the community as a whole into local projects and issues in a simple and very often extremely efficient way. Many other towns and cities are also using the program to help the local authorities mobilize inhabitants to deal with similar weather-related situations or any problem linked to unpredictable natural phenomena. Chicago has launched 'Adopt-a-Sidewalk', which encourages people to clear their pavements after a snowfall. In Honolulu, 'Adopt-a-Siren'is designed to ensure regular maintenance of tsunami warning sirens. All these kinds of projects are dubbed 'Gov-to-Gov re-use' projects as once they are launched in open-source they can then be re-used from one local authority to the next for similar initiatives. In a slightly different vein, Open311is an open communication standard, pioneered in New York City, that enables citizens to interact with government and public services to report and monitor local non-emergency issues.


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The Great West Chase is a USATF/RRTC nationally certified 10K Run (Certification Code FL14089EBM), 5K Run/Walk (Certification Code FL-14088EBM) and Fun Run.
Organized by the World of Westchase to benefit literacy programs at local Title I public elementary schools in Hillsborough county, one hundred percent of the proceeds of this event go to one specific school each year. The World of Westchase supplements the cost of the staff support.
In its 16th year this race now sees over 1300 runners in 3 different races starting at 7 a.m. with the last one at 9 a.m.
Top 3 M/F Overall, Top Masters and Grand Masters M/F and 3 deep in standard 5 year age groups for the 10K & 5K runs. Top 3 M/F Overall for the Challenge division. All Challenge Division registrants will receive a finisher medal. All runners are eligible to be entered into a raffle for great prizes, gift certificates, and more!
Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m - 1 p.m. & 3-7 p.m. at the Westchase Recreation Center located at 9791 Westchase Dr., Tampa, FL 33626.


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Here is some information of interest if you have your site hosted with Imaginations Everything
Accessing your CPANEL
Your hosted account comes with what's called a CPANEL. From here you can set up email accounts, check your site stats and perform any number of administrative tasks for your domain. If you go to www.yourdomain.com/cpanel/ (put your domain name in that path), you will be able to access it.
On this page, click on continue to this site (link to the left), and a pop up dialogue box will come up (similar to the webmail one below). Enter in your user name and password that we have provided you.
Once inside, you will see a page like this:
The two main areas you will access are the Mail icon, and the Web/FTP stats.
Web Mail
The best way to handle your email is to use a program like Outlook, or Outlook Express. The mail gets pulled in to your computer, and it's easier to file/sort, set spam settings etc. If you are traveling, and want to check any new mail, you have access to what's called webmail. You would go to www.yourdomain.com/webmail (insert your own domain name). Click on the Continue to this site link.
A pop up will come up where you will enter your username and password (user name is your email account)
you will then be directed to a choice, choose horde to the left
the interface looks like this
It's always best to use outlook or some other email program to manage your mail as it takes the mail off the server


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DOWNLOAD COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT (pdf)
Rilegno is the National Consortium for collection, salvage and recycling of wood packaging material. The consortium was set up to protect the environment and is concerned with wood, a naturally sustainable raw material par excellence, in an effort to rationalise and optimise its life cycle and reuse.
Legno d'Ingegno is an international design and creativity competition conceived and promoted by Rilegno to enhance and encourage the use of salvaged or recycled wood and cork in design and furnishings. The purpose of the competition, which was first launched in 2006, is to support research on innovation and encourage a fusion of environmental sustainability with industry and the world of design.
Competition Announcement 2016/2017
The purpose of the competition, which is open to enthusiasts and professional designers, is to select ideas for the reuse of wood that enhance its potential for producing furnishings, components and objects that are sustainable and reproducible on an industrial scale. Since Rilegno wants to help people with a creative flare and design enthusiasts to realise their own ideas on wood recycling and put them into production, the proposals must be feasible in addition to being new and original.
The theme proposed in this edition is Ricre-azioni di legno e convivialità negli ambienti domestici (tr.n. Reuse of wood and time together at home) with the idea of stimulating the conception and design of objects, furniture or furnishing systems for a place to spend time together and the desire/need/opportunity to be together in the home. The aim is to develop modular eco-sustainable furnishing systems which are simple and economical to produce and designed especially for gatherings with friends and family.
in order to take part in this competition, competitors are required to produce the following documents:
: conceptual design, a .pdf file containing three horizontal format A3 (mm 420×297) illustrations with:
– Dimensioned technical drawings of the proposal.
– Graphic diagrams and construction details for a complete representation of the proposal, the materials used and technology used.
– Axonometric projection
– Photomontage and/or rendering of the proposal.
– Explanatory text of the proposal explaining its relevance to the competition theme and aims, the characteristics of the product (materials, colours, …), low cost and practicality.
All these files must have a maximum total size of 10 MB and a resolution of no less than 72dpi. Any indication that could reveal the identity of the competitor will result in exclusion from the competition.
The file must be sent using the registration form on the site www.legnodingegno.org in which you self-certify your authorship of the project, its originality, that it (and/or its individual parts) have never been produced or published, do not directly or indirectly violate any third party rights, it and /or the supports used do not violate criminally relevant regulations, and in which you declare to accept the competition in its entirety and at the absolute discretion of the panel of judges.
Each competitor must attach a valid identity document with the form.
The projects must be sent no later than the closure date of the competition which is 30 DECEMBER 2016 (at 11:59 pm GMT +01).
Entries will be excluded from the competition in the following cases:
– projects that do not have all of the features indicated in the aims and objectives above, even if only one is missing;
– incomplete projects which do not have all the required drawings and documents.
A competitor will likewise be excluded:
– if the drawings required by the competition announcement are submitted late;
– if the imposed conditions and restrictions accepted by the competitor are not satisfied;
– if all or part of the project is made public before the Panel of Judges has officially issued a verdict;
– other reasons in compliance with the law.
Sending in itself does not constitute utilisation of the project, offer to the public, marketing or other type of activity which interferes with any third party rights.
A technical jury of business people, architects, company representatives and university professors will select the most interesting projects on the basis of the following criteria:
Originality of the project
Reproducibility on an industrial scale
Environmental friendliness of the characteristics and production processes
Economic and technological feasibility of the project
The participants selected will be informed of the result of the competition no later than 30 days after the jury has completed its deliberations.
12 May 2016 opening of the competition
30 December 2016 deadline for submitting the designs and documents
28 February 2017 conclusion of the assessment by the panel
Award ceremony: Milan Design Week 2017 (4 – 9 April 2017)
The overall winner will receive a monetary prize of 10,000.00 euro inclusive of all taxes and pension contributions. The organisers also reserve the right to put into production some of the projects selected by the technical panel, besides that of the first prize winner, and pay any royalties on the related sales. The projects selected by the organiser and considered the most interesting will be mentioned in a press release sent to the most important international architecture and design magazines, journalists and a number of information media.
Subject to the rights of intellectual property, the projects submitted become the property of the Organiser, who reserves the right to use them and pay any royalties on any production based on the project. Candidates guarantee that the projects and their use do not and will not violate any patents, intellectual property rights or copyright of third parties. If action is taken against the Organiser in or out of court on the grounds that the project partly or wholly violates or will violate patents or other ownership of intellectual property or industrial property rights of third parties, the organiser reserves the right to claim any compensation for damages from the candidate.
The organiser is entitled to use the projects submitted for the purposes of communication in connection with the promotion of the competition or other promotional activities such as exhibitions, events, internet sites, fairs, etc. Nothing will be owed to the authors of the projects submitted for public display and any publication of their projects by the organiser.
Participation in the Competition presupposes complete acceptance of these competition terms. In relation to Legislative Decree 196/03 on the protection of the privacy of individuals and other persons, the participants give the organisers permission to process their personal data for the purpose of managing the competition and implicitly accept these competition terms.


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I wanted to make a better Pie crust, so I was looking through my cookbooks and…
The Original White House Cook Book, 1887.
Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving and Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing etc… all from 1887
Hardcover 570 pages.
I am kind of new to Pie making, but, I am trying, with a little help from mom and my sister. The pie crust is something we all could use a tip or maybe a little trickand I think this just may be it.
This is just some of what I have found.
To make a better bottom crust;
1. for a flakey crust, ad 1 tea spoon of baking powder for 3 cups of flower and use half lard and half butter with your recipe,
2. after pre baking the bottom crust, paint the crust with egg white, before adding,
3. your cold filling.
So make sure your filling is not hot, put the filling in the Refrigerator for a hour before putting it in the pie.
These three Tips will keep the center of your bottom crust from soaking up the filling and turning your crust into a chuie glob.
also in theWhite House cookbook is a tip on making flaky top crust;
1. after you have the top crust on your pie and before it goes in the oven, paint with butter,
2. sift a small amount of flower over the top of the butter painted crust,
3. holding the pie at an angle over the sink, pore a cup of ice cold water over the pie rinsing off some of the flower. The water will rinse off some of the flower leaving just enough to fry in the butter , so the top is flakey when you pull the pie out of the oven.
You will have to adapt some from this cookbook for today, like using an ice chest, is an easy one to get around today.
The hints for Pies in the White House cookbook, are priceless!
Hope this helps you make the perfect crust, let me know.
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When I first established this website,
I was unsure as to what I had hoped to accomplish with it. My first thoughts were
to carve out my own little niche online to house information pertaining to my
personal genealogical research. Although I still intend to use much of my
allotted space for that purpose, I realize that I want something more from this
What I propose is to document
all things pertaining to the place that I will always call home - Meadow Bluff, West Virginia. From
the earliest settlers to the current citizens, meadowbluff.com will be dedicated to preserving
the history and culture of western Greenbrier County. I hope that this site will eventually
become a valuable resource for the serious researcher, a pleasant diversion for the casual
passerby, and a small piece of "home" for all to enjoy.
So now that you know my grand scheme, dear
reader, tell me, what do you want from this site? Please feel free to contact
me with thoughts, suggestions, praise or criticism. Your input will always be welcomed and
I shall now step down from my soap box and permit you to return to your browsing.


text: We look forward to vacations all year long. However, coming home to a house that has been broken into can make that summer excursion not worth it at all! It is important to keep your home protected while you are away in order to deter any unwanted guests. Here are some things to think about after you are all packed, and ready to cruise out for your vacation: If you have a lawn service, request that they mail your invoice


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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Injury is a risk for athletes who regularly push their bodies to the extremes in the never-ending search for faster, higher, stronger performances and post-Olympic 2013 seems to have been a particularly bad year for casualties.
The exertions of competing in last year's Games have left many battered and bruised, so the world championships in Moscow have been hit by a string of absentees and the event has been at risk of becoming more about who is not competing than who is.
For twice-Olympic 1,500 meters champion and London 2012 organizer Sebastian Coe it was only to be expected.
"Athletes that have emerged from a big Olympic year tend to be injury prone. We've lost people along the way this year and the doesn't surprise me," he told a news conference in Moscow last week.
"When I came out of my 1984 Olympic campaign, my father, who was my coach, described training me the following year like training an eggshell because an Olympic year is hard.
"It is mentally and physically bruising," added Coe, who struggled with injury the year after retaining his Olympic 1,500 title in Los Angeles.
"You do more things and you do them with greater intensity in an Olympic year."
The Moscow casualty list includes Kenya's Olympic and world 800 meters champion David Rudisha and twice world marathon winner Abel Kirui, Jamaican Yohan Blake - the 2011 100 meters gold medalist - and Olympic 1,500 champion Taoufik Makhloufi of Algeria.
The heptathlon was particularly hard hit with the three London medalists, Britain's Jessica Ennis-Hill, Lilli Schwarzkopf of Germany and Russian Tatyana Chernova all missing due to various ailments, leaving unheralded Ukrainian Ganna Melnichenko to win her first major title at the age of 30.
Plenty of athletes have arrived in the Russian capital seemingly held together with sticking plaster.
"Am I the same as I was last year? I think physically I actually feel a little more worn down," Olympic decathlon champion Ashton Eaton told a news conference before winning the world title.
"You see a lot of Olympic champions not at this meet. I think it does take a toll on your mind and your body."
For an athlete, competing at the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of their career and the thing that makes the years of training and sacrifice worth it.
Consequently, many struggle to maintain that level of performance and some may never attain it again.
Of those athletes in Moscow, few will expect to emulate the heights that were so joyously witnessed by thousands over 10 glorious days in London's Olympic stadium.
"This year the results were relatively slower than we had in previous years. It's just because of the Olympics. Many of the athletes still feel tired and drained after the tough preparation and high-grade competition at the Olympic Games," U.S. men's coach Mike Holloway said.
However, there is always an exception to the rule and unsurprisingly, the sport's biggest superstar Usain Bolt proved to be just that, though he was not quite as sharp as four years ago in Berlin where he set world records in the 100 and 200 meters after winning both titles at the 2008 Olympics.
"After Olympics people are tired, they put their bodies through a very strenuous period last year," said U.S. 110 hurdles world record holder Aries Merritt.
"When it (the world championships) falls after Olympic year I think people suffer - though that wasn't the case in Berlin when Usain Bolt was able to do amazing things a year after Beijing."
However, even the world's greatest sprinter was more workmanlike than 'wow' when winning the 100 meters final in 9.77 seconds on a stormy night on Sunday.
Sadly for those who do win gold in Moscow, their moment of glory will be tainted by those asking what might have been.
Heptathlon champion Melnichenko's total of 6,586 points was a personal best but it was also the lowest winning score in the history of the world championships.
Ethiopia's new 800 meters world champion Mohammed Aman has inevitably been faced with questions about the absence of world record holder Rudisha who has a knee injury.
Aman could finish only sixth in the Olympic final when Rudisha smashed his world record in what was essentially not a race but a two-lap time trial against the clock for the tall Kenyan.
"I am very sad for him because injuries are very hard on athletes," said Aman, who is no slouch himself and the only man to have beaten Rudisha since 2009.
"I am very sorry for him, but I don't do sport for Rudisha, I do it for me. I didn't say that because Rudisha is not involved, that the gold is for me. I didn't say that because there are some very strong athletes here."
(Additional reporting by Mitch Phillips; Editing by Ed Osmond)


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Thank you for all the help
I am pleased to be writing to you both informing you that I was successful in the Assessment Centre and am due to attend a District Interview.
Thank you for all the help provided at the course, it was without a doubt extremely helpful.
Kind regards,
Many thanks for the support
Brian I'd just like to say thank you for the course today, it has been a great help to my planning and preparation for the assessment centre.
Many thanks for the support
Best regards
A huge advantage in preparing for the assessments
Hi gents,
I thought the course was excellent. With a clear idea of how to focus my preparation I now feel a lot more confident in tackling the assessment centre.
It was good that a lot of attention was paid to the role-plays as this has given much food for thought when it comes to working on the interviews and written exercises as well. I didn't appreciate how important it was to have a solid structure to planning the role-plays and I think we've all come out with a huge advantage in preparing for the assessments.
I know a number of other specials that are applying for other forces that would massively benefit from attending one of your courses in the near future, if you have any in coming up soon. I'm very happy to spread the word if you give me a heads-up.
The course exceeded all of my expectations
Brian I would like to thank the trainers for all their help and support and for running this course. The course exceeded all of my expectations; it was very informative and offered a safe training environment to explore the assessment centre process. Each section of the assessment procedure, and what to expect on the day, was covered in detail and I could not fault the trainer's knowledge or advice, they were very approachable and experienced in the process. For me I was least confident about the role-plays and what to expect on the day. The course really bought this process to life and we were given ample opportunity to practice and gain feedback to better prepares us for this on the day. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who reaches the assessment centre stage; it will give you the confidence on the day to perform to the best of your ability. This course truly proved invaluable in helping me to successfully complete the assessment centre and to reaching a start date.
All the best
100% Score, thanks Brian
Hi Brian,
Feedback sheet arrived today…100% in written and oral communication! not bad!
I Passed
Hi guys,
I am pleased to tell you I passed the assessment.
No doubt it was due to the help I had on the course!
Thank you for all your help.
Hi Brian,
I found out last night I passed! I haven't read through all my feedback yet but I'm so relieved! Thank you for all your help.
One to One training really helped thanks
Hi Brian
I got through! I received an email this morning explaining that I'd been successful and that written feedback from the college of policing will be on its way in the next few weeks.
Very happy and thanks again for all the help & advice, never would have done it without that training day.
(This student then received one-to-one coaching for his final interview as below)
Hi Brian
On the day I think I represented myself well, the interview was informal as I sat before one current officer and a member of the recruitment team. I knew that it was supposed to be a stress-free experience and they wanted to get the best out of me and they were very friendly but there's no way of preventing the inevitable nerves.
The training session was again an invaluable experience. The most useful aspect was the immediate filmed interview – A great way to highlight strengths and weaknesses and it was useful personally to watch myself back. As your website progresses I imagine it will become easier for you to share content with pupils?
I remembered the advice you gave a number of times reminding me to describe situations fully as I made the same mistake a number of times of just launching into actions.
The document of questions you provided gave me a starting point to focus my attention, and the longer list of questions along with criteria they are looking for was also a useful tool. I was able to think of questions myself based on the ones you provided also.
The quiz you sent alongside the power point presentations summarised the content I needed to know nicely, offered direction for revision and the quiz was useful… I did get asked a few knowledge-based questions so was thankful I'd completed it.
The personal content you delivered about the college of policing, code of ethics and reminders of what to learn from the Police website really sunk in and I was able to remember much of it a lot easier than any written content I found myself. (Always been the case) The majority of it came back to me in the interview and I feel that is what gave me the ability to deliver responses that got the officer nodding his head and putting his thumbs up. I would recommend that you deliver that dialogue (and more as its updated) in an audio file to any perspective distance-learners, you can then say you cater for all learning styles!
It's a pity I did not hear about you sooner!
Hi Brian
This is Tom from the course the other week. Unfortunately found out about you after I submitted my application, but attended your assessment centre course whilst waiting for my result. Unfortunately my application did not pas. I have just received the news, which was disappointing given the amount of work I have put in.
I think I will now take a rest for a while, re group myself and get ready to try again in the future. Maybe next time now that I have met your good selves I could arrange something through your company and have you guys check my application next time?
Even though my application didn't get through, the course did help a lot and I think I would have been well equipped for the assessments centre.
Best regards
Hello! The course for me
Hello! The course for me was extremely helpful. The content was very informative and interesting. My main area of opportunity was the written aspect of the SEARCH assessment centre. During the course the trainer spent time with me to focus on how to improve my written communication. As a result of the coaching this was the area in which I scored highest in the assessment centre. The course is delivered in a very relaxed but professional environment. All areas of the assessment centre are covered in great detail with individual coaching. The course will enable you to learn how to pass the assessment centre and feel confident ultimately making you feel more relaxed on the day. With the help of the team I passed my assessment centre and I have just received my start date having been successful. I would recommend the services of this site to anyone applying to the police. Brian is a very knowledgable individual with years of experience within the police service, take advantage! Thanks.
Thank you Brian
Hi Brian, I just got my application form results and I passed…. I am through to the assessment centre and I know that your guidance played an enormous part in all of this. You helped me understand what they were looking for and how I could bring that out as much as possible in my writing.
A massive thanks for checking my application
I wanted to say a massive thanks for checking my application and being so prompt in your responses. I could not recommend you enough for your professionalism and help. I have managed to complete the form now and will be handing it in this evening. If I am successful in the application stage I will be certainly be in contact with you to look at other services that you offer.
Excellent Application Workbook
Jack B – March 18, 2015:
A clear, easily understood, accurate, well set out and informative guide. It was a massive reason why I went from failed form one year to passed form the next. Only after using it did I know how much off the mark I was the year before.
Thanks for your feedback
Martin – March 10, 2015:
Hi Brian, I wanted to say a massive thank you for looking at my application for me and been so prompt in your responses. I could not recommend you enough for your professionalism and help. All this for such a reasonable price. If I am successful in the application stage I will be certainly be in contact with you to look at other services that you offer. A great service. Many Thanks.
I passed!
Good Evening Brian, I just wanted to let you know that I have just heard back from my application and have passed. I have been invited to attend the next stage at the assesment centre on 14th April. Again a massive thank you for your help and input on the application stage.
Many Thanks
I would recommend this service
Jack B – March 18, 2015:
A first class service that gets the best out of your chosen examples and answers. If you have a good example/answer, this checking service can make it a great mark, but most importantly a pass mark. There is no nonsense, just constructive advice that will improve your answers, as long as you are prepared to put the work in yourself.
One to One Recommendation
Jack B – March 18, 2015:
If you are like me and you always appreciate being able to talk in person, this is for you. You are made to feel extremely welcome and right from the start, you will start to get answers to those nagging questions you have about the process. No question is a silly one and you will be given a straight answer. Book this now if you want to be a very confident and prepared candidate for whatever stage you are currently going through.
Application Workbook
I bought this workbook for my son who had failed on previous attempts to join the police, I'm pleased to say he is now preparing for the next stage. I must also say I have nothing to do with the police but read the workbook to just to support and help my son but I have converted Brian's methods into my own workplace. The methods are really well explained in his video links so saves a lot of reading time it also made me realise my own workplace competencies are not that much different and I now feel more confident when advising people that I manage when they are applying for internal jobs, its so simple but effective.
Mr A Chisolm
This workbook proved to be invaluable to me. I bought it only five days before I had to submit my application, I liked that it was instantly downloadable and it just keeps to the information that I needed. The video presentation soon made me realise that the competency based answers that I had already prepared were weak and bound to fail I redrafted the whole lot and pleased to say that I now have an invite to the assessment centre. Thoroughly recommend this product but as you say on your website its best not to leave it as late as I did.
I passed the assessment centre!!
I have received my email to say that I passed the assessment centre and without your services I doubt I would even still be in this months long process. I have attended your assessment centre one day course, your one on one coaching and your application checking services and all of them are first class. Candidates doing the recruitment process without your help are already not properly prepared in my opinion. Thanks again.
Could not have done it without you!
I have not got my exact score and feedback sent yet but I got the news that I passed the assessment centre for PC. Will be heading into the final stage soon but I would not have got this far if not for your essential guidance. Being at your course and receiving one to one coaching was brilliant and after doing it all, the idea of me turning up on the day without it seems like self destruction. Thanks again from Jack B.
Thank you
Thank you for the session today. I am in a much better position to know what to expect at my assessment centre. The tips for the interviews and the advice about the interactive exercises has made me feel a lot more confident. I am looking forward to the real thing now.


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Repeatedly walk the same way through everyday,
everything looks indifferent,
everything looks different;
swinging between the naked truths and disguised lies.
Much noise is on and off the surround,
rushing, dispersing and colliding,
gradually swirled up local disturbances inside -
an attack to the old beliefs.
The right quickly becomes the new wrong,
and the wrong soon replaces the right :
a natural outcome of the subjective reality,
changing constantly over and over.
With merely nothing in an absolute state;
all responses could be a hit,
a miss, a false alarm
or remain as a myth all the way to the end.
And yet, as equipped with bags of hope and
carrying no fear,
walking down the same way though everyday
marks unique starts of a life-long journey.
credit- David Bellemere
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Head over and check out this Sitewide Sale - 20% Off Local and 10% Off Getaways and Goods with Code SALE3 at Groupon! Some Options are SOLD out. Don't wait!
I really want to try out this One or Two Weeks of Meal Kit Deliveries from Home Chef (Up to 37% Off).


text: Reliance BIG 92.7 FM was launched in Shimla has added zing to bore life in this hilly resort town. The inauguration function was presided over by none other than state chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal.Reliance BIG 92.7 already rolled out in several cities successfully, has created a pan-Indian presence, spanning 45 cities, 1,000 towns and 50,000 villages. The company says that it will reach 200 million people across the length and breadth of the country. The company plans to promote radio not only as a medium of entertainment but also as a vehicle for informing and empowering listeners in key metro towns as well as far-flung rural markets. The aim is to create a radio network that is exciting, innovative and contemporary, yet retains an essential element of 'Indian-ness' in its content. Keeping with the tag line 'Suno Sunao, Life Banao!', it is BIG 92.7 FM's endeavour to ensure its offerings have a positive impact on people's livesReliance BIG 92.7 FM is set to air its programs for 17 hours a day. It will later convert to a 24-hour station post audience evaluation, the company said in a release.Big FM Shimla begins broadcasting at 6 am with a one-hour programme on devotional music. The content also includes breakfast show Big Chai, mid-morning show Aap ki Khatir, afternoon show Big Ger, evening show Citi Baje Ke and 9 o'clock show Baje ki Setting.In the meantime to infuse funds for its business expansion and to independently manage the operations, Big FM, the country's single-largest private FM radio company in terms of number of licences to operate radio stations (45), will be listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) within the next two months


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BioWare rolls out a new live-action TV trailer for the upcoming Mass Effect 3 finally.
BioWare unveiled yet another new video for Mass Effect 3 this weekend. The new trailer is a live-action video of Earth being decimated by the reapers and the emotional and chaotic turmoil engulfing the planet as the world is thrown into chaos. Check it out after the break.
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In Part One I shared one of the more valuable lessons that I learned in the early years as a counselor. Simply, there are two sides to every story and the truth is somewhere in the middle. In that posting I said that each person has their perception of reality and their accounting of it can seem incredibly real. My point was that until you hear the story from another person's point of view you might only have a distorted picture of reality.
In Part One I discussed cases where women and sought out the counsel of Godly women regarding their marriage only to be told to seek a divorce. These well-meaning women had heard only one side of the story. In most cases the counsel did not line up with Scripture. The point is that if you are asked to give advice be aware that you are not getting the full story, and be certain your counsel aligns with Scripture.
However there is a second category which may even have the appearance of seeking counsel but in reality it is a more slippery slope. I am referring to going to someone of the opposite gender and sharing your personal life and talking down your spouse. You may just be seeking sympathy or you may have a more hidden agenda. Most affairs start because of some unmet emotional need not because there is some delusion that the sex is going to be fantastic.
As in the case of what I cited in Part I, you as the recipient of such an overture must understand (a) that you are only hearing one side of the story and (b) the person sharing with you may have an ulterior motive, even if it is only subconscious. This is double jeopardy if the person being approached is also experiencing and emotional deficit. In such a case it is only a matter of time before things start spiraling out of control.
The more convincing the individual the more certain you are that you are hearing fact. This is rarely the case. You need only remember that the truth is somewhere in the middle. In the case described above you must refuse to participate in this "adult game". It is hard for well-meaning Christians who want to help their fellow man when he/she seems to be hurting. Direct the individual to a Biblical counselor and offer to pray for them right on the spot.


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Evening Vespers - September 5, 2012 - 12:00am
Chaplain Don Moldstad
Music leader(s)
Organist: Prof. Markus DeGarmeaux
Order of Service
* Prelude
* Confession of Sin
* Hymn 9, Come Down, O Love Divine
* Versicles and Gloria patri
* Psalm 119: 97-104
* Lesson: I Corinthians 13:4-13
* Responsory Hymn 33, vv. 2 & 3, Shine in our hearts …
* Homily – "Love thinks no evil." (I Cor. 13:5)
* Choir Canticle: Magnificat in d minor T.A. Walmisley (1814-1856)
* Kyrie, Lord's Prayer
* Hymn 584, Grant Peace, We Pray
* Collect, Benedicamus and Benediction
* Postlude
I Corinthians 13:4-13 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.


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There are more issues to do with landlord rent arrears during times of recession, it has been suggested.
According to Ian Potter, operations manager at the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla), private landlords should consider taking out insurance policies that protect their rental income.
He also claims that it is important that tenants are protected during tough economic times such as those currently being witnessed in the UK.
"Rental arrears [are] more common during a recession as redundancies occur and tenants financial stability changes,"Mr Potter explained.
His comments follow research from Arla that indicated 28 per cent of private landlords have reported an increase in the number of tenants who are struggling to pay rent.
Earlier this week, the National Landlords Association reported that almost three-quarters of private landlords have experienced rental arrears in the past - and of those, 43 per cent witnessed such a scenario in the last 12 months.
Written by Mark Garner
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Poll: Swindon Masjid Website re-design
Assalamualikum, We are pleased to launch the new design of Swindon Masjid website.
What is new?
- Slider on the homepage that will instantly share the latest news or article
- Two level menu system specially for Education and Article section of our website.
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I can't believe it's almost been 5 months since I last posted. The summer went by in the blink of an eye… and there's already snow on the ground. Bobby started grade two, Cordelia turned three, and I completed another trip around the sun as well. Over the next few weeks I'll post highlights from during my hiatus because deep down those are the posts I miss writing the most.
So you may have noticed things are a little different… After almost 3 years Lipstick & Lullabies just didn't resonate with me anymore, so I decided to go with my name instead! It will take some time for me to get everything up and running again (and there may be some broken links), but I have really missed my little space on the web, and I am looking forward to getting back at it.
I hope you all had a wonderful summer! Thank you for reading, and please let me know what you think of the new layout! ♥


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After building my Bowflex Blaze there was something that caught my attention: the 20 minute workout program that it came with and that is attached to the lat station.
That was something that I had never heard, what is a 20 minute workout and what is its purpose?
Apparently it's a famous workout program that is supposed to strengthen each and every muscle group, with a 3 day split workout routine that includes a total of 10 exercises.
Which Exercises Are in the 20 Min Workout?
There are 10 exercises that you have to do to follow this program:
- Bench Press
- Resisted Abdominal Crunch
- Seated Shoulder Press
- Seated Trunk Rotation
- Standing Bicep Curls
- Seated Lat Row
- Lat Pulldown
- Tricep Pushdown
- Leg Press
- Leg Extension
The 20 Minute Workout
Here I wanna give you a graphical idea of the 10 bowflex exercises that I just listed above:
|Bench Press
|Resisted Abdominal Crunch
|Seated Shoulder Press
|Seated Trunk Rotation
|Standing Bicep Curls
|Seated Lat Row
|Lat Pulldown
|Tricep Pushdown
|Leg Press
|Leg Extension
What Are the Frequency and Intensity of the 20 Min Workout?
It's important that you do exactly what suggested to take advantage of the 20 min workout.
You should perform 1 set of 12-15 reps for each exercise in the program, 3 times a week. Of course the best idea is to do 1 day on and 1 day off.
Each session should never take you more than 30 minutes, and you should rest 45-60 seconds between each exercise.
Do slow movements, ideally 4 seconds for the active phase and 4 seconds for the negative phase. This means that you have to control the negative phase probably more than you usually do.
By following the 20 min workout program you are expected to see noticeable results within 6-8 weeks in terms of muscle gains and fat loss.
Let's write down a summary of the Bowflex 20 min workout routine:
- There is only one group of 10 exercises that you repeat each time (see above)
- You perform 1 set of 12-15 reps per exercise
- Rest 45-60 seconds between each set (exercise)
- You train 3 times a week and the exercises are the same each time
- Any session should never take more than 30 minutes
To maximize your results you're expected to follow a healthy diet too. You can't see improvements if you compensate the calories that you burn during your workouts with bigger meals.
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- Godzilla (thanks for reminding me Alex!)
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Can't Waits of 2014
- Godzilla (thanks for reminding me Alex!)
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But not so quickly you don't have time to plan!ReplyDelete
Most of those movies I'm eager to see. I'd add Godzilla, because I really need a good Godzilla movie to wipe out the memory of the last one.
Me too - it was supposed to be on my list and somehow I left it off. I'm adding it now though...ReplyDelete
I can't wait for Sherlock - quite literally. I'm not waiting for it to be shown on tv; I've already ordered the DVD!ReplyDelete
Good luck with your wedding! *throws confetti*
You do know that Tolkien's family hates Jackson's Hobbit and wish they hadn't been made, right?ReplyDelete
I thought Resident Evil: Afterbirth was you taking the wee-wee.ReplyDelete
Silly me.
This is going to be a great year for fans of superhero movies! Not as good as the year with Avengers, but close.ReplyDelete
So many things on your list are on my list. Sherlock, Game of Thrones, Veronica Mars—so much awesome, so little time.ReplyDelete
For a second I thought "Cover Not Final" was the subtitle for the Jordan book. I was like, that's a really strange thing. But on a second look I figured it out.ReplyDelete
And I hope it'll be a good year for movies and tv. Sherlock comes on soon!
Congrads on the upcoming marriage! He's a lucky man to have such a talented, beautiful and sweet woman in his life.ReplyDelete
I'm excited for Sherlock and Veronica Mars, too. (Especially Veronica Mars!) Also, congrats on the marriage! Those 129 days will likely fly by faster than you expect...ReplyDelete
Congrats, S.L. I hope those 12(6) days fly by!ReplyDelete
I know what you mean about the Hobbit. I'm not particularly stoked about the coming film, despite that the Hobbit is my favorite book of all time. But I'll be going shortly after it opens in theaters.
An exciting year ahead! Sherlock is on over here at the moment - it's a whole lot of fun. As long as you don't worry about the gaping plot-holes...ReplyDelete


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|[ MR.FREDDY Cucumber Summer Dress - unbranded Black Stocking - DOC RINGS Gold Layered Necklace - DOC RINGS Spikes Chain Bracelet - DOC RINGS Question-Mark Ring - Black wedges-boots (for SALE) ]
So happy to be back on blogging. Miss you guys so dang much!
This time there's no stories and excuses behind my long absence, and that is not because I don't want to share it with you guys. Let's just say, I've a surprise for you! ;D Let the drum rolls in the mean time. ;)
Now, some of you might noticed that my dress is very much alike with Dolce&Gabanas's Cucumber printed dress for their Spring/Summer 2012 collection. For you who didn't, well, at first I wasn't aware of that too! So I was strolling down to some of my favorite shops and I saw this cute and rather bizarre printed mini dress on a store. They came in two vegetable prints, which are cucumber and red chili. I thought it was cute but I went home without buying the dress. Then the other day, I was just browsing around and saw this D&G's S/S 2012 collection that includes the exact prints of cucumber and chili as I once saw on the store. The next day, I went back to the store and bought the dress. :p It's really an exact prints between my replica dress and D&S' pieces! Here, you should see it for yourself to believe my words:
See? ;D
*swoozzh to blogging homework. And for you who's interested to buy the DOC RINGS' gold layered necklace, spikey chain bracelet, and the black boots (custom ordered), just drop me an email to have the price-list (it's elisabethparamita on gmail). :))
And as always, I couldn't thank all of my new sponsors and readers enough for each and every support to this blog. My heart really goes out to you guys.
PS: Voguish Doodles' new sponsored posts and guest post are coming up.
Until next post, toodles-doodles!


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By Jim and Patty Hoben
Friday: Lake Carlos State Park campground – 11:30am…. Bryan, Lisa, Patty and I set up our tents, but had to drop the poles and lay the tents flat because the wind off the lake held them almost flat! What does this sign/picture do for a "Wind Slave"? Patty and I were "First-Timers" to the "MIL" and the wind set the "Ton-a"! J The Miltona boat launch provided a perfect grassy rigging area with a small berm to protect the kites, as well as several hundred feet of shallows-perfect for launching and landing. The wind held all day Friday for Bryan, Ed, Tom, Patty and me, as well as a few locals. We all went to dinner at "L.J.'s" in Miltona with some local kiters, Bryan and Steph. Finished the day off at Lake Carlos campground with a bonfire, and the wind kept all the bugs away!
Saturday: Early on, the winds were howling bigger than the day before… then, someone from the Twin Cities drove in……. he was first on the water, fooling (I mean "foiling") around and ready to "Tighe one on" : ) (Side note: In the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve sinned, the Lord said "from now on you shall toil", well, Tighe misunderstood and thought he said "from now on you shall FOIL" : ))
The wind today was as good as it gets! It was an angry wind and it kept trying to hit us hard and send us home, but we just took it, and sent it "To the Moon"! It was "Labor" day, so since we had good wind, we "worked" it! Several lake-cabin homeowners came to the launch to watch the show… the "Stars" – Bryan S., Tighe, Rob R., Tom G., Scott C., Bill S., Ed, Patty, Brian from Alex, Nick from Outer Banks and Marty from Brooklyn, NY. (I hope I didn't miss anyone!) Nick and a bunch of the guys were putting on a Huck Fest – cool tricks and huge air.
We could have ridden until sunset, since the wind never relented, but our appetites were prompting us to find some food, so off to Alexandria we went, to the Depot Express on Lake Agnes to find a large menu, delicious food, and great service. We stayed at a different campground, Smokey Timbers –only ½ mile up the lake from the boat launch…. This place makes you feel like you are in the North Woods – secluded, wooded and rustic. Bryan, Lisa, TIghe, Tom, Dan, Patty and I seemed to remember the day so much better with a crackling fire, s'mores (thanks to Lisa and Patty) and a brew.
The Big Dogs showed up in their white diesel pickup, (they brought Jim and Annie too : ))
Sunday: A delicious breakfast spread was provided by Lisa and Bryan at the campsite while we stretched our aching muscles, preparing for another windy day that was in store – 3 in a row!!! More riders came from the Twin Cities: The Big Dogs showed up in their white diesel pickup, (they brought Jim and Annie too : )) as well as Mike, John and Eu Han. So I asked everyone, "what are you guys up for???" Well, all of a sudden…. Everybody was Kung Foo "Kiting", the wind looked "So Inviting", the jumps were like "Bolts of Lighting"…. (click this link for the vibe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwBKjK7Xik0
We were stoked to be able to ride at a new venue, meet new friends and get together with the other "homies" that made the trek – if you haven't been to Miltona, definitely put it on your "bucket list"!
A special thanks to Tighe for bringing demo kites and taking video / pics and keeping the stoke going for all of us!
Jim and Patty


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Seriously, we can't get enough of this guy. Did you know there are two quotes attributed to Churchill, with somewhat similar meanings, both of which in raw, brutal Churchillian eloquence, prove the power of persuasion?
Never Let A Good F&%*!p Go To Waste!
Winston Churchill, who we've discussed before, said "Never let a good crisis go to waste." In 1976, M. F. Weiner wrote an article in the journal Medical Economics under the title "Don't Waste a Crisis
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Return Of The Former Hero - Chapter 59
Chapter 59. The Former Hero・Examines the world
[This is awesome]
The books which extend before my eyes, books, books.
Literally walls of books.
The entire wall of the huge hall is completely covered by books.
Isn't it up to 20 meters from the floor to the ceiling?
How would you get the book on the top shelf?
The bookshelves are spreaded on the other walls, there are books on every sides.
I saw this in a movie long ago, it's like the library in a country of magicians.
I am currently standing in the school library of Irisu.
As expected, a royal school's library from a different world of sword and magic, what an amazing intensity! Fantastic.
Is this kind of atmosphere the real deal?
[In comparison with the library in the Royal Capital, the amount of books here is on a different level. The books in here, are from personal collections]
Acting as my guide, Celes proudly gives me an explanation.
It's charming.
However, I kinda understand why she boast about it so much.
Certainly, the amount of books here were collected from across the country.
Also, the atmosphere is nice.
In here, I feel like I can calm down my mind in this place.
Quite the solemn feeling.
[So, what kind of book is Onii-san looking for?]
[Etto, is there any history book of this country?
I also want to examine the myths too]
I said my reason why I came here.
Even though it might be unrelated, I don't understand anything at all, I want to examine various topics from of this world.
Up till now, I was helped by many people: the fellow merchants, Sharon, and I heard things from Rithina, but I am still unable to comprehend many things about this world.
Listening to the advice of others, but I want to be able to draw my conclusions based on my own understanding.
Although I knew there was a library in the Royal Capital, I have been unable to make use of it since we are staying at the royal palace.
The Royal Capital is too wide.
After remembering that I am now able to use magic, I relied upon it to ''Search'', especially since i have a horrible sense of direction. (TN: Search magic).
Even when I use ''Search'', roaming around in town was hard due to the amount of people and buildings. So troublesome. (Ed Note: No, you're just a lazy kid with a magic GPS and still complaining a travel function is not integrated.)
So, that is why I asked Celes to guide me to the royal school's library once our practice ended.
[Related to history.... Something that include the myths too, etto...]
Celes check the guide map of the library.
The layout of this building... it's way too big.
It's spread like newspaper.
I was looking from her back.
This character is written on a room inside of this building.
I'm sure that character is means that something is prohibited.
Once every 2 days, Sharon teaches me reading and writing, so I'm now able to read and write simple things.
Why do I remember the character for ''Prohibition''?
Aa, yes, I remembered to think on searching erotic books in the bookstore.
To be able to search for erotic books in the bookstore obviously.
Back then, I studied enough English so I could translate the erotic books. Perhaps I'm misremembering...
.....Te, it's too late now, there are no 18+ rated erotic books in this world.
[Etto, it's here]
I, guided by Celes who is familiar with the place, am moving further towards the interior of the Library.
For the greatest library in the country, there are so few visitors.
Can only the people authorized by the school use this library?
After a short walk, we arrived at the desired shelf.
[The book is close to the top.]
Celes said while looking up.
Following her sight, it seems to be out of my reach as well.
Does no one read history books around here?
It should be placed on a shelf that one can easily reach.
While I was complaining in my mind,, Celes brought over a ladder.
There is a ladder prepared for each shelf.
Oh, amazing.
It feels surreal.
Is this real? I don't understand it at all.
And then, Celes climbs the ladder without a hitch.
It can't be helped, I could climb the ladder myself but I wouldn't be able to read the title of the book when I got up there.
I notice something watching Celes climbing from below.
This angle is wonderful, isn't it?
Celes is not wearing a skirt.
Because she is wearing shorts, so she can climb up without worries.
However, those small hips are ascending right before my eyes.
The hips in my line of sight stop for a moment and then shake a little while Celes is searching for the book.
The crack of the ass in the shorts is so erotic.
Her panties aren't visible due to the shadow, but the crack is so erotic.
I am staring closely at that crack.
I can't see it well because of the shadows, I can't see it well... but it's white, isn't?
They are white-ish, i see it.
It must be white.
My hope and dream are packed on that crack.
Where were my solemn feelings from a moment ago?
Thank you Librarian-san for putting the history book so high up in your hurry.
Climbing back down the ladder is difficult.
If Celes was to miss a step, I would cushion her fall. I'll also rub her breasts a bit too, I promise.
Should I shake the ladder, or kick it ?
... No, never. I won't do it.
[For the time being, this one should do it.]
In the end, nothing happened. Celes gets off the ladder holding the book.
I don't regret anything.
[Thank you. Then, do you mind reading it aloud?]
[Sure. Shall we go find a free desk?]
The library is quiet, even though there are only a few people in the library it might be more polite than standing around and whispering.
We moved to an open desk. Celes and I sit next to each other.
As Celes reads from the history book, I will get the general idea. (TN: Celes will read the outline summary of this book to the MC)
[Etto, I'll start reading.from this book,
''The Genesis of Arudogisu'', is that good with you?]
Woops, that surprised me.
I have never heard about Arudogisu.
Based on the title, is it the given name of this world?
No wait, the word Andarugia is quite similar.
Perhaps the slight differences due to different regions?
Even on Earth, the name for Japan and the name it's people use are different.
After telling me about the structure of this world, Celes explain the history of the Milis Kingdom.
In the end of result, based from the history and the myth, I heard nothing about Andarugia from either word nor place name..
In the end, I can't find anything close to Andarugia, neither from a place, an event nor a famous name from the history or the mythology.
As I expected, I can't help but conclude that this world different from my world of Andarugia.
However, in that case, why I have come to this world?
This is not Andarugia, after thinking about it constantly, I have looked over the papers which contain the methasis formation, and I'm pretty sure the theory is right.
Is this the cause of the deviation that occured when I corrected that mistake?
If that's so and it's different world, even with the differences in world history, magical power, magic, and the outlook of the world, the level of civilization here is similar to Andarugia.
Or is it that?
The history diverged somewhere?
Isn't this somehow like SF? (TN note: Science Fiction. El Psy Congroo!) (ED note: No shit Charlie, you went from Earth to Andarugia and back but you never thought that maybe there were other possibilities?!?)
Ah whatever.
I don't have any particular interest in Andarugia. It may be another world but this is clearly convenient.
It's because I was known as the Hero.
I would have had to be cautious of the Nobles who sent me back to Earth.
.... well, if only a little, I want to meet with the old man who traveled with me, I would like to meet my ''grandpa comrades'' again.
... I see.... So, I can't meet again with those old man, eh?
Celes calls me while I was lost in thoughts.
[E? What? What's wrong?]
[.... No, somehow Onii-san, you are making a very lonely face....]
Celes' voice is extremely worried.
Lonely, eh? Am I?
N~no, there is no such thing?
Certainly I may have hoped to meet the old mens again and been a little sad, but that's all.
Does it look like I'm lonely?
Nope nope no.
[It's alright it's alright. There is no such thing]
[...Is.. that so?]
I answered her cheerfully.
However, Celes do not agree with me.
W, why?
Why you have a such very worried face?
[It's true, I am alright.
Moreover, thank you. I was able to learn various things]
[Y, yes. I'm glad I was able to help you]
This time I manage to change her mood.
Actually, I admit that I was regretting not being able to meet them again, but that's all.
The moment I was sent back to Earth, the other party might have reach it's own conclusion on the matter.
It's not like that I want them to feel bereavement.
They are them, I hope they can live on happily as the Heroes who saved the world.
Afterwards, we return the book to its proper place.
While returning the book, I enjoy that ass as it climbs the ladder again. I'm thinking of bowing down to it.
I want to fool around with Mina in this quiet library. Mina who endures holding in her erotic voice.
In the case for Laurier and Rithina, I somehow get the feeling that it wouldn't be so good.
Sharon is way too serious, she would most likely reject the idea.
So Mina would be the most suitable to play with in here.
Although i'm thinking naughty things, I won't really do anything.
It's just a delusion.
Trying to conceal her voice, but still having it leak, ending her sentences with ''Nyaa''...
Uha, it's so wonderful, isn't it?
No no, it's bad, right?
This kind of situation might look like the best, it lacks common sense.
Un, it's tempting.
Wh.., eh? Celes?
Why does it take so long to put back the book?
I check on her after coming back to my senses. Celes is in tears up the ladder.
She is completely frightened.
O, oh no.
Even though I've taken great pains to maintain my self-control, I lowered my vigilance a little bit.
I try my most reassuring smile.
She became even more frightened.
I'm shocked.
Of my smiles today, which one was the scary one!?
I felt more depressed than about being unable to reunite with the old man.


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von AS•
Nov 28, 2018
Hi,\n\nThe course taught about the basics and that's exactly what I was looking for. I learnt a lot, and so many things which I hear and read, became clearer and more meaningful. Thanks you!
von FT•
Sep 16, 2018
Best course on the concepts of Probability and statistics , for the beginners. Dr.James Abdey provides lot of examples from the everyday life .
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von Ivan•
May 25, 2019
Really well done!
It starts slow, explaining everything clearly. If you want to add material to a specific lesson, you can easly do it following what the teacher already explained.
von Giovanni Bavestrelli•
May 23, 2019
Very interesting course, well explained, I found the material useful. The reason I do not give 5 stars is that I found the course somewhat slow, it took a long time to explain certain concepts, and not broad enough, concentrating on a few very specific areas of probability and statistics.
von Daniel Domingue•
May 09, 2019
Nice overall introduction to statistics, but suffers from bad grading mecanism when perofrming peer graded assignments.
von david white•
Mar 19, 2019
The course material was top notch I learned a lot. It was an excellent crash course, and beautifully explained. I took off a star because the failure of the grading system in Assignment #2 / Week 5 cost me a lot of time, and likely affected many of my peers as well. That type of technical glitch is unacceptable in MOOC, particularly because there doesn't seem to be anyone around to support the students. Thanks for resolving it, though, whoever you are!
von Chia Kai Xuan•
Mar 19, 2019
Lecturer is patient and always tries to explain difficult concepts clearly.
Mar 19, 2019
I liked the pdfs of the Theory, however I found it hard to follow the explanations in the videos. (Too much talk, to less graphs/figures and terms in my opinion). There is a bug at the evaluation of the second assessment. The assessments are good to check if you understood the topic, however the quiz are interesting but not helpful to check if I achieved the learning objectives.
von Rodney McDonell•
Mar 10, 2019
Too much talking or woffling as i came to call it. Dumbed down too much. We know what a toolbox is. Don't give us an example of how a toolbox is used. This is just an example of the level of stupidity you must assume your students have.
Week 1 was a waste of time and weeks 2 and three could have been summed up in a 10 minute video.
You skipped over probability and straight into statistics without mentioning any of the useful things of probability like the laws of probability. Communicative, Distributive etc.
I've learnt almost nothing from this. Will not recommend at all. Not useful at all.
von Tanmoy Choudhury•
Mar 04, 2019
This is a fantastic course to refresh probability and statistics. The only reason i have provided four star is due to a bug in the week 5 assignment where the grading does not provide multiple selections. Additionally there is no support for course stuff if you have question. You are really on your own. I would still encourage to take this one.
von Brett Crain•
Feb 14, 2019
The setup of peer reviewed assignments was a very poor experience due to lack of explanation and incorrect grading rubrics. Reviewers were presented with a single radio-button list, when they should have been presented with a series of check-boxes.
von Weichi Cheng•
Jan 31, 2019
The concept is well presented with the assumption that further research and dedication needed is required to get to next level.