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FCC Approves Major AT&T Spectrum Grab to Boost 4G LTE
The Federal Communications Commission this week formally approved a plan that will allow AT&T to use spectrum in the Wireless Communication Services (WCS) band and further its 4G LTE network rollout.
The move allows AT&T to gain control of "numerous" WCS licenses via purchases of spectrum from Comcast, Horizon, SDG&E, and NextWave, which AT&T acquired in August. In total, AT&T will acquire WCS and AWS-1 spectrum in 608 cellular markets across the country, which cover 82 percent of the population.
Specifically, AT&T gets: 10-25 MHz of A, B, and/or C Block WCS spectrum in 149 cellular markets from Comcast; 10 MHz of A Block WCS spectrum in 132 cellular markets from Horizon; 5-30 MHz of A, B, C, and/or D Block WCS spectrum in 476 cellular markets and 10-30 MHz of AWS-1 spectrum in 29 cellular markets from NextWave; and 10 MHz of C and D Block WCS spectrum in San Diego from SDG&E.
"Based on our review of the competitive effects of AT&T's post- transaction spectrum holdings on a local and national level, we find that these transactions are not likely to result in competitive or other public interest harms," the FCC said in its order. "We also anticipate that these transactions are likely to result in certain public interest benefits by facilitating the transition of long-underutilized WCS spectrum towards mobile broadband use, thereby supporting our goal of expanding mobile broadband deployment throughout the country."
"The long era of dispute and uncertainty surrounding the WCS spectrum band is finally over," Joan Marsh, AT&T's vice president of federal regulatory issues, said in a statement. "With the Order released today, AT&T will be able to complete acquisitions that will give it a path to robust commercial LTE deployment in the WCS band."
"Repositioning the WCS band for LTE deployment is a significant accomplishment which will spur aggressive investment by AT&T and create good paying jobs across the wireless and technology eco-systems," she continued. "This is also a win for our customers, who will benefit from today's Order for years to come as we realize the spectrum's full potential to enhance our wireless broadband offerings."
One of the challenges to acquiring spectrum in the WCS band is that it is adjacent to satellite radio bands owned by Sirius XM. After battling it out for awhile, AT&T and Sirius in June submitted a joint proposal to the FCC that allowed the two companies to co-exist while using the spectrum. The FCC approved that plan in October.
AT&T continued the rollout of its 4G LTE network this week, which is now available in 124 markets. 4G LTE devices are much faster, but they eat up more bandwidth, prompting the need for more spectrum.
Rival Verizon has a bit of a head start on the 4G LTE network rollout; its network is available in more than 440 markets. In August, the FCC approved Verizon's $3.6 billion purchase of spectrum from three cable firms, subject to certain conditions.
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It may seem unusual to post a letter of resignation, but this letter has already received wide circulation by the Judicial Branch, so we felt the public should see it too.
Chief Justice Leigh Saufley
Maine Supreme Court
Dear Chief Justice Saufley,
It is with regret that I am submitting my resignation from the Judicial Branch Committee reviewing the Rules and Regulations for Guardians ad litem. I had initially hoped that, my experience in hearing from many who have been affected by malfunctioning Guardians ad litem, and also from my contacts with many in Maine government (and elsewhere) that I might be able to add a meaningful perspective to the problems facing the committee. At this point, after participating quite actively in some very pleasant discussions of two Judicial Branch committees addressing Guardian ad litem reform, I feel that I am such a micro minority that my input in the final analysis is perceived as essentially irrelevant, or even unintentionally insulting to the Guardians ad litem and those who support them.
The problem that I experienced is that the 20 people in the first committee – largely representatives of the "divorce industry"- and the 12 or so in the second, quite honestly and sincerely do not see a problem with the Guardian ad litem program as it stands. They see no problem with the complaint process either. It poses something of a problem -solving paradox: 19/20 and 11/12 see no problem yet they are the dominant participants in a process allegedly aiming to make things better. The unasked question is: better for whom – for he public or for the "divorce industry"? It is difficult to correct a problem, if the majority on a committee genuinely don't believe there is a problem. The oft quoted, "only two complaints in two years", seems to be the rationalization for this belief. For many discerning people, these numbers (and the structure behind them) hardly tell a very convincing story, but, as you know, sadly, there are no other numbers. So absent your statistics and other data, absent a belief that there is a Guardian ad litem problem, I am a voice crying in the wilderness, and the sole dissenter in every attempt at consensus.
The only answer that I know of to this particular conundrum is outside consultation from a reputable consulting organization that will look at the big picture, including rapidly growing consumer dissent. The public needs to be included. Such consultants should recommend a design that fits Maine's children and families, one that addresses some of the issues noted below.
Our experience with a growing number of Maine families, has convinced us that there is a malfunctioning GAL program from a human perspective. It tells us that there are lots of as yet uncounted statistics out there. But you have to have modern IT methodologies to gather the numbers, you have to listen to those who are the living statistics and basically, you have to want to know. And its the complete absence of quality assurance, the absence of consumer protection (and the attitudes that go with each of these) that many find so troubling.
The problems that we would address to a consultant are: the absence of a standard job description for a Guardian ad litem, the need for Rules and Regulations that guide the functions of the job description, training that under girds both the job description and the rules and regulations and that reflects the difference between the differing knowledge, skill and experience of GALs from vastly differing backgrounds, the need for a 'practicum', or internship, for GALs, so that they are not using the public as experiential guinea pigs as they gain practical experience. The need for oversight of a program with a vast impact on Maine's children and families. These issues all speak to the need for adequate up-to-date data for a system of program management. It can be done; other states do it.
It can't be accomplished by those who see "no problem".
All of these management items need grounding in the experience of actual, real life, service users. You need a board of consumers to participate in every aspect of design to keep it from being out of touch with exclusively top down views. It will be useful in educating the "divorce industry" professionals that there is a problem, when there is a problem. And, frankly, the problem right now is destined to get bigger until it is acknowledged as a problem and those affected by the problem are involved.
In addition to the problems of defining and building GAL identity briefly noted above, there are serious issues relating to process. Is statutory immunity for GALs in the public interest? What substitute does the public have if they are denied the ability to pursue claims of harm to themselves or their children from a GAL? Isn't "quasi judicial immunity" one of several provisions that undermine accountability of GALs and that protect incompetent practitioners? Then there is the very troubling issue of 'ex parte' communications between GAL and judge, which in their permitted secret form allow for a "Star Chamber process", a trial apart form the main trial that corrupts any pretense of due process. 'Ex parte' makes the GAL into a court informer, paid by those against whom he/she is informing. It uses information obtained in interviews with parties in ways that indirectly cause them to testify against themselves. It urgently needs recognition as a problem and it needs correction. The Rules and Regulations for GALs governing confidentiality are currently so broad as to be meaningless. There is no profession in America that is as permissively unregulated of privileged and other sensitive client information. GALs have no functional restrictions governing confidentiality the way rules are currently written.
All of the above are clearly "not a problem" for GALs or others who work in the "divorce industry" but I can assure you they are a huge problem for the public that is forced to pay for them! Understandably, the above issues are threatening to those who work in the "divorce industry". They strike at the core of their profession and their income, but there are devastating numbers on the other side of the equation. Fees that impoverish families that cause bankruptcy, that cause the loss of a home, that impair the future education of children- these are a part of the heartbreak in the GAL experience. There is also the use of the court's most brutal techniques for GAL bill – collecting that may be legal, but it is no less repulsive for being legal.
To solve these problems with 19/20 participants or 11/12 who don't see a problem, is a request for self-regulation with no impetus (or expectation?) for self-change. As a minority of one, I cannot be that much needed impetus for change. I can be much more effective in working for GAL reform outside of these committees, and can do so, very actively, once free of the current committee obligations without feeling compromised by two opposing commitments.
Many thanks for affording me a window on this process.
Jerome A Collins, MD
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I am going to type a sentence that I have never heard or read before: I prefer the American version of 'The Office' to the British original.
That's not to say that the British version isn't good, it's great and it originated the things I like so much about both versions. Â But I believe that the American version took a great idea and ran with it. Â Having just finished watching the British version (plus specials) and having seen every episode of the American version, here are the things I like best.
– The Boss- Ricky Gervais as David Brent was brilliant. Â But he is so unlikable that you only really liked the guy for the last ten minutes of the second special. Â Granted, I think this was the point. Â The show served as a documentary in which the main character spirals down due to his own self sabotage. Â Which works better in the shorter format of two six episodes seasons. Â But Steve Carell took some aspects of Gervais' character (the obsession with being funny, the need to be liked) and made it last longer.
– Pam and Jim vs. Dawn and Tim- First off: I love Martin Freeman and Lucy Davis in the British version. Â But the American version really made you feel the love. Â It became less about a guy in love with a girl who is engaged to a guy who is bad for her and more about a guy who has been in love with a girl since the day he met her. Â And how these two nice folks fell in love.
– Dwight- The Dwight factor cannot be underplayed. Rainn Wilson made Dwight Schrute into an iconic TV character.  Gareth Keenan (on the British version) gave us the overly serious guy who gets constantly (and  often unknowingly) picked on by his co-worker.  But he was a creep as well.  A thin, perverted creep. Dwight Schrute, on the other hand, isn't perverted, he's just 100% confident of his own superiority.  Add in his bizarre overly Germanic upbringing and his beet farm and you have a character that outstrips the original in every way.
Some other things the American version did better: more fleshed out co-workers, better theme song, a better stable of writers and tons more perfectly executed feel good moments (which can be awfully cheesy if done wrong but in the American version often make me smile and look for somebody to hug).
Really, the only thing the British version had that was better was the fat guy. The British fat guy was funnier than the American fat guy. Maybe it's just me.


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Now with the new car smell of the Chase format dissipating, what can expect in 2015? Will Harvick repeat, will an former champion win back the series crown or will we see the third first-time champion in four years? Here are my predictions for the Sprint Cup Series in 2015.
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1. Joey Logano, #22 Shell/Pennzoil Fusion, Team Penske
Ever since joining Team Penske, it has seemed like a matter of time for Logano to get his first championship. It is still crazy to think about how he is starting his seventh full-time season while 25 in May. Logano had a tremendous season last year as he won five times and was in the mix at Homestead to win the championship but was never in contention as he finished 16th. I think Logano, who showed his versatility in winning at three different types of tracks in 2014, will become one of the youngest champions ever and get what will sure to be the first of a number of Sprint Cup championships this November.
2. Jeff Gordon, #24 Drive to End Hunger/3M SS, Hendrick Motorsports
Imagine how cool it would be for Gordon to finish his career with a championship and ride off into the sunset with that long-elusive fifth title. It certainly is not crazy particularly with how well Gordon drove last year as it was his best season in several years and who knows what would have happen had Gordon either not had the disappointing finish at Texas or if Ryan Newman had not punted Kyle Larson at PIR. I don't think we will get the sentimental finish but at least Gordon will have the satisfaction of knowing that he went out on a very high note.
3. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Lowe's SS, Hendrick Motorsports
Johnson had the lowest points finish of his career as he finished 11th in the final points standings. He had a dreadful Contender Round as he finished 40th in Kansas City, 17th at Charlotte and 24th at Talladega. However, nobody would be foolish to suggest that Johnson could not win a title in this format and I think he will. Just not this year.
4. Brad Keselowski, #2 Miller Lite, Team Penske
You can probably find more drivers that Keselowski has pissed off one way or another than not but while so many were fixated on the extracurricular activity of his with all the fights and stuff, but Keselowski had a great season as he set career highs in wins (six), top fives (17), top tens (20) and poles (five). He narrowly survived the elimination when he won at Talladega and save for a disappointing finish at Martinsville, he very well could have won the title. I don't think he will get his second title this year but I do think he will be in the hunt at Homestead.
5. Carl Edwards, #19 Arris/Stanley Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing
After a pair of disappointing seasons in a row after nearly winning the 2011 Chase, Edwards did rebound somewhat in making the Chase but he will move on from Roush to Gibbs in a move that made complete sense given the former's struggles. Sometimes an organization can struggle when adding a new team but I don't see that happening here for Cousin Carl. In fact, I think he will be rejuvenated and have a strong season, even if he will just miss out in being a part of the final four.
6. Kevin Harvick, #4 Budweiser/Jimmy John's SS, Stewart-Haas Racing
Harvick was able to survive all eliminations and get that first Cup title in his first year with Stewart-Haas Racing when he won at Homestead in the finale. Harvick seemed to be a factor in just about every race last season as he led an impressive 2,137 laps. Can he go back-to-back? I think this format will find it hard for any driver to repeat but I wouldn't be surprised if Happy Harvick does it. And yet, I'm not betting on it.
7. Dale Earnhardt Jr,, #88 Nationwide Insurance SS, Hendrick Motorsports
Even as he finished higher in the points in 2006, 2011 and in 2013, 2014 has to be considered Junior's finest season since 2004. It seemed like we saw a different driver after he won the Daytona 500. I do believe that he can win a title before his career winds down but I don't see this being the year for him to finally do it.
8. Denny Hamlin, #11 FedEx Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing
Hamlin had a strong 2014 campaign that found him in the mix at Homestead to win the title as part of the final four drivers. However it was not to be as while he led a chunk of the race, he was not high enough in the end to get the crown. Considering that Hamlin excels at a variety of tracks, he seems like a solid championship pick but I'm not sold he will be as consistent this go-around in the Chase.
9. Matt Kenseth, #20 Dollar General Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing
After a strong debut with JGR in 2013, Kenseth was not nearly as strong this past season as he failed to get any wins and led about a third of the laps he had led the prior year. One would reasonably expect him to get back to victory lane this season but I'm not certainly that when push comes to shove in the Chase that he can win that second title.
10. Kyle Larson, #42 Target SS, Chip Ganassi Racing w/ Felix Sabates
After a really impressive rookie campaign in which Larson nearly made the Chase and came close to a few victories with three second-place finishes, Larson is the hot pick to break out and make the Chase. I agree with that sentiment and I think he will indeed get a win or two and make the Chase. He has clearly shown to have a ton of talent even as he was relatively raw as a rookie, meaning that once he gets even more familiar with the Cup cars and tracks he could really shine.
11. Kasey Kahne, #5 Farmers Insurance/Great Clips SS, Hendrick Motorsports
Kahne will be without long-time crew chief Kenny Francis for the first time in years as Keith Rodden will take the reins with Francis becoming Hendrick's Vehicle Technical Director. If it was not for a late regular season win at Atlanta, Kahne may not have made the Chase as he had a disappointing season as he had his fewest amount of top fives since 2007. Kahne has the versatility to win a ton of races and be in the mix for a title but he will have to jell with Rodden quickly.
12. Kyle Busch, #18 M&M's Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing
Rowdy is coming off one of his more inconsistent seasons as he had nine finishes of 34th or worse and had a disastrous performance in the elimination race at Talladega in which he fell from 2nd to out of the Chase after a mid-race wreck. Everybody knows that Busch has the raw talent to win a title but he still is yet to put it all together and can follow up brilliant performances with poor ones. I don't see much different this year.
13. Tony Stewart, #14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobile 1 SS, Stewart-Haas Racing
2014 was certainly a tumultuous one for Smoke given the tragic death of Kevin Ward at the Canandaigua sprint car race in August, and the fact that he was on pace for the worst season of his career certainly did not help matters. I think we are poised for a bounce-back campaign this season from Stewart but I do not think we be in title contention in the Chase.
14. Ryan Newman, #31 Caterpillar/Quicken Loans SS, Richard Childress Racing
Newman was one of the most surprising drivers to be in championship contention considering he had no wins and only four top fives going into the season finale. Of course, he would come close to winning the title as he finished second to Kevin Harvick at Homestead. I think he will not have the same kind of luck this year and will take a nice step back in the points.
15. Clint Bowyer, #15 5-hour Energy Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing
After the controversy surrounding Bowyer and the Chase manipulation at Richmond in 2013, Bowyer had the worst season of his career in 2014 as he finished 19th in points (although he would have made the Chase had it simply been top 16). The MWR Toyotas took a step backward in terms of performance but he should get back to the Chase this year. As to how far he will go will be to be determined.
16. Austin Dillon, #3 Dow Chemical/Cheerios SS, Richard Childress Racing
Dillon certainly did not have the flashiest rookie season (we already mentioned who that was), nor was he much of a contender for wins as he only led ten laps, he did have himself a solid rookie year. He ran at the finish of every race and nearly snuck himself into the Chase even without a win. This year I think he will take a step forward and get into the Chase. If he were to win anywhere, I think he would be a solid bet at either Daytona or Talladega (don't forget that he was in the mix to win the fall Talladega race in 2013).
17. Jamie McMurray, #1 McDonald's/Cessna SS, Chip Ganassi Racing w/ Felix Sabates
Jamie Mac had his most top fives, top tens and poles since 2010 and led the most laps of his career, but he didn't have any wins and he was about 50 points of getting in the traditional manner. I think you will see a similar type of season from him but it is possible with highly regarded new crew chief Matt McCall that he take a step into the Chase.
18. Paul Menard, #27 Menards SS, Richard Childress Racing
If the Chase simply included the top 16 drivers in points after Richmond, Menard would have gotten in. Even as it was his lowest finish in the points since 2010, you could make a case that 2014 was the best year of Menard's career with a career high of five top fives and a career high of 13 top tens. He has the consistency to get into the Chase the traditional way but he still hasn't shown to me that he can compete for wins, beyond the fuel mileage victory at Indianapolis in 2011.
19. Greg Biffle, #16 Ortho/Cheez-It Fusion, Roush Fenway Racing
Biffle was able to slide into the Chase through points but even then it certainly was a disappointing year for the No. 16 team as they were not that competitive for wins save for at the plate tracks and were a non-factor in the Chase. Unless the Roush Fenway Fords improve in performance (something I am not sold on happening in Cup this year), I think you could see Biffle take a step backwards.
20. A.J. Allmendinger, #47 Kingsford Charcoal/Clorox SS, JTG Daugherty Racing
Allmendinger followed Aric Almirola as another driver to steal a Chase berth when he battled Marcos Ambrose to win at Watkins Glen. What not too many people noticed is that Allmendinger nearly snuck past the first elimination as he was sitting in 10th after New Hampshire but a mediocre finish at Dover left him on the outside looking in. He is good enough on the road courses to get another win again but the JTG Daugherty Chevy's will need to step up their performance to get into the Chase without a win.
21. Martin Truex Jr., #78 Furniture Row SS, Furniture Row Racing
Both Truex, who was coming off the Chase appearance that wasn't, and Furniture Row Racing, who had a tremendous season with Kurt Busch in 2013, took a nice step backwards in 2014 as Truex got off to an awful start and never recovered. Truex is a Chase-caliber driver in my opinion but I don't think the FRR equipment is quite good enough for him to get there beyond a win.
22. Aric Almirola, #43 Smithfield Foods Fusion, Richard Petty Motorsports
Almirola was the first driver to pull the upset to clinch a Chase berth after he won a rain-shortened Coke Zero 400 and though even as Almirola finished last of the 16 Chase drivers, his season certainly has to be considered a success. He probably does not have the equipment to make the Chase the traditional manner but can he crank out a surprise win again? I'm not counting on it but nor am I counting it out.
23. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., #17 Fastenal Fusion, Roush Fenway Racing
Stenhouse had more top tens last season than he did in his rookie season (five to three) but he dropped eight spots in the standings. The noticeable drop in performance from the RFR Fords seemed to have the biggest impact on Stenhouse as he was much more inconsistent than he was in 2013. He should take a step back in the right direction this season but the Roush performance will determine how much better he will be.
24. Sam Hornish Jr., #9 Twisted Tea Fusion, Richard Petty Motorsports
It seemed like Hornish's NASCAR career was over after a mediocre three-year stretch in Cup but Hornish went to the Xfinity and showed a lot more speed while winning three times, even after being released by Team Penske and driving part-time last year for Kyle Busch. Now he is back in Cup with much more confidence than he had when he debuted. He should perform much better but with a lack of sponsorship, his performance a little lower than expected.
25. Brian Vickers, #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing
Vickers is lower in the points standings than he would be because he will miss the first two races of the season due to surgery that repaired a hole in his heart. He struggled down the stretch as he fell from eighth in points after the Coke 600 to 22nd. Vickers is talented enough to make the Chase but the MWR equipment will have to cooperate (it often didn't last year) as he will be behind the eight-ball somewhat.
26. Trevor Bayne, #6 Advocare Fusion, Roush Fenway Racing
It will have been four years since the upset win Bayne pulled off in the 2011 Daytona 500 when the season starts but given the promise that that win seemed to entail for Bayne, one could consider his last few years as a relative disappointment. Of course the Roush decline has certainly not helped matters, nor did his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2013. If the Roush Fords improve this year, I would not rule Bayne out of a top-20 points finish but that is still a question to be answered.
27. Casey Mears, #13 Geico SS, Germain Racing
Mears has seemed to have found some stability with the Germain operation and he has been a contender for solid finishes every now and again. He did slip back to 26th in points from 24th but tripled his top ten count and gained a top five at Daytona in July. The No. 13 team has shown some speed at the plate tracks and I wouldn't rule him out of stealing a Chase berth.
28. Danica Patrick, #10 GoDaddy SS, Stewart-Haas Racing
Patrick did show some improvement last season but not as much as some were expecting, not to mention that she actually went backwards in the points standings. Now in the final year of her contract with Stewart-Haas Racing, this is a make-or-break season for her but I just do not see her doing much better than she did a year ago.
29. Justin Allgaier, #51 Brandt SS, HScott Motorsports
Even with the DNQ in the fall Talladega race thanks to the mess of the group qualifying format at the plate tracks, Allgaier had himself an okay rookie year with a new team. He had a handful of top 20 runs and showed some speed every once in a while. Look for him to get his first top ten now that he has some more familiarity with the Cup cars as well as a teammate in Michael Annett.
30. Cole Whitt, #35 Speed Stick Fusion, Front Row Motorsports
Given the tumult that surrounded his team in 2014 when Swan Racing was merged into BK Racing, Whitt's rookie campaign was not all that bad. Now we moves to a more stable organization in Front Row and it is not out of the realm of possibility for him to crack the top 30 in points. Whitt does have some talent and he will have a greater opportunity this year to show it.
31. David Gilliland, #38 Love's Travel Shops Fusion, Front Row Motorsports
Gilliland was not able to score any top tens but he did get a pole at the July Daytona race, albeit after qualifying was ended early due to rain. He is an underrated plate racer and the Front Row drivers do know how to put themselves in positions for strong finishes at those tracks. That will be his best opportunity for strong finishes, even a win.
32. David Ragan, #34 CSX Transportation/FarmRich Fusion, Front Row Motorsports
Ragan only had one top ten in 2014 but it was Front Row's first top ten at a non-plate track in the October race at Martinsville. Beyond that it was a struggle, including at the plate tracks (save for the July Daytona race when they were in the top ten for a good chunk of the race). But as he and the team showed in 2013, they are always a factor at the plate tracks and therefore with how good of a plate racer Ragan is, you could see him sneaking into the Chase by way of a plate win.
33. Michael Annett, #46 Pilot Flying J SS, HScott Motorsports
Annett did not do a whole lot in his rookie season with Tommy Baldwin Racing, and now he is with a brand new team as HScott Motorsports adds a second team. Given that Annett only had four top-20 finishes all season long, and none in the second half of the season, plus the combination of a brand new teams, expectations should not be that high for his sophomore campaign.
34. Landon Cassill, #40 CarsForSale.com SS, Hillman Smith Motorsports
It would be interesting to see what Cassill could do in better equipment as he has had some nice runs the last couple of years running in mediocre equipment. Cassill did have two DNQ's early on but none after Las Vegas and he has shown himself to be a quality plate racer as he finished 12th in the Daytona 500, 11th in the Aaron's 499, qualified third for the Coke Zero 400 and then got his first top five as he finished fourth in the Geico 500 in October.
35. Alex Bowman, #7 Toy State/Golden Corral SS, Tommy Baldwin Racing
It was a tough rookie season for Bowman as while he was able to start every race, he had only one finished better than 22nd (13th at Daytona in July). Of course, expectations were not that high given his inexperience and the BK Racing equipment but the season was a struggle. While the TBR equipment probably is an upgrade from the BK team, it still is inferior equipment to most of the field. Don't expect a big jump in the points from him.
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Queuing up to pay electricity bills is a thing of the past in Gangtok now.
Consumers in the Sikkim capital can now pay power bills online through the energy and power department website.
The facility was launched by power minister D.D. Bhutia today.
The superintendent engineer of the department, Sunil Rai, said: "It is for the first time that such a facility has been introduced in a department under the Sikkim government. It is a tool of consumer empowerment and the most convenient method of making payments. The facility is applicable to only those consumers whose bills are issued by the head office of the power department. There are about 14,000 consumers who can use it."
He said the facility would be operational from today.
One can visit the website, www.powerdepartmentsikkim.com, register by using an ID - the nine digit contract account number mentioned in the bill - and a password. A registered consumer can log in with the details, view the monthly bill and make the payment. One can use net banking, debit and credit cards of all banks to pay the bills through the website. The transactions would be free of cost.
Earlier, a consumer had to pay the bills through the State Bank of Sikkim.
The project is worth Rs 11.63 crore and has been designed by Wipro, executed by Tata Consultancy Services and facilitated by the state information technology department, Rai said.
"People should benefit from the new facility. The officials should ensure that consumers face no problems in using the portal," minister Bhutia said today.
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Ask a lawyer – The deeds office 'lost' my deed
What happens when the deeds office has lost your deed? How do you prove the house you've sold is actually yours? Is there a trail that can be followed?
The deeds registry system is one of public record and thus there will always be a trail. All deeds are given a tracking number on lodgement which confirms the progress thereof up to registration. After registration the deeds are numbered and scanned before the originals are returned to the relevant registering attorney. Should your title deed be lost you will be able to ascertain ownership by searching the deeds office records (a deeds search) which is a summary of owners' details, endorsements and the history of any particular property. In addition to a deeds search any member of the public can obtain an information copy of the scanned original title deed, and an official replacement copy can be applied for by a conveyancer to substitute the lost copy.
A deeds search will not cost more than R20 and an application for a replacement copy will cost the client approximately R3,000.
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Two winters ago in Hialeah, Fla., the home town that remains deep within him, Gio Gonzalez met the same man each morning at 8:30. The trainer, Sergio Pacheco, carried a folder that outlined Gonzalez's workout plan. "Intense training," Gonzalez said. "No breaks." The cover of the binder bore the title, "Project 20."
"I sit back and I laugh about it," Gonzalez said Saturday afternoon, standing at his locker inside the Washington Nationals' clubhouse.
He had just handed his father, Max, one of the baseballs he used to earn the 20th win of his landmark first season in Washington, a 10-4 demolition of the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed three hits and no earned runs in seven innings as three homers by his teammates paced him. Gonzalez has played in two all-star games, but to him his 20th win, the thing he had worked all those mornings for, surpassed anything he had done.
"This is like a dream," Gonzalez said. "I feel like I'm still sleeping in it."
In the dead of winter, when the Nationals traded for him, a day like Saturday afternoon would have seemed too much to ask: his family in the stands, sun-splashed Nationals Park packed to the brim, a contending opponent made helpless as the Nationals pushed nearer to a division title. It would have seemed too much like a dream.
The Nationals, too, could not have envisioned such a moment. General Manager Mike Rizzo shipped four prospects to the Oakland Athletics for a 27-year-old with nasty stuff and a goofy streak. He has become their ace, a leading Cy Young award candidate, a cherished clubhouse cutup. He leads the majors in wins and moved into a tie for fourth in the National League with a 2.84 ERA. His five strikeouts Saturday brought his season total to 201, making him the first Washington hurler to surpass 200 since Walter Johnson 96 years ago.
"If he was anything like this in Oakland, it's surprising they got rid of him," first baseman Adam LaRoche said. "Because this guy is electric.
"This is a big family to him. He cares about everybody. Fun-loving guy. Bulldog on the mound. Just tough not to root for him."
After Gonzalez warmed up in the bullpen Saturday afternoon, he and pitching coach Steve McCatty walked to the Nationals' dugout. Manager Davey Johnson asked McCatty: "How's he feeling? How many do we need to score?"
"He had an awful 'pen," McCatty said replied. "So that means we probably need one."
McCatty's instinct proved accurate. Gonzalez struck out the first batter he faced, Norichika Aoki, flailing at a boomerang curveball. His fastball zipped at 96 mph, "just easy, effortless fuel coming out of his hand," LaRoche said. The only runs he allowed came after a deep flyball that deflected off Bryce Harper's glove, a tough play ruled an error.
The outcome was never in question after the third inning. The Nationals had 13 hits, including three-run homers from Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond in the fourth inning off old friend Livan Hernandez, now a Brewers mop-up reliever, in a span of four batters. LaRoche smashed his 32nd homer off Tyler Thornburg, matching his career high. The Nationals led, 9-0, after four innings, and Gonzalez was cruising to his milestone.
"When you can win 20, that's the mark of Cy Young," Johnson said. "It's just everything."
Wins by a pitcher have been devalued in most corners of statistical analysis, mocked as a contrived metric based more on context than performance. The men who play the game treasure them. After the victory concluded, Gonzalez sought McCatty and wrapped him in a giant bear hug. Teammates tacked $20 bills to the walls of his locker and stuffed them inside his bags.
"It doesn't feel like a 20th win for myself," Gonzalez said. "It feels like a 20th win for the team. It's one of those things you could just smile about it. This is a childhood dream, but at the same to do it with a team that's in first place, makes it that much better."
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies later in the afternoon, but the Nationals' victory reduced their magic number to win the National League East to six with 11 games remaining.
Gonzalez's day included only one hiccup. With one out in the seventh, he clipped a spike on the rubber as he delivered a pitch. The ball flew out of his hand and bounced off the netting high above the backstop. He fell face-first on the mound.
"A perfect 10," Desmond said. "I'm just glad he didn't mess up his hair."
Gonzalez played dead in front of the mound, his face in the grass. As he rose, he stretched his back, causing personnel to rush from the home dugout and 40,493 hearts to drop.
Johnson, McCatty, head trainer Lee Kuntz and the infielders circled Gonzalez. Someone asked if he was hurt. "Absolutely," Gonzalez replied. "My pride is."
The huddle dispersed, and Gonzalez tipped to his cap to the roaring crowd. On his next pitch, he struck out Martin Maldonado swinging at a curveball in the dirt.
"You're giving the fans what they deserve, a show," Gonzalez said. "Face-first into the floor is definitely what you came to see."
After Gonzalez polished off the inning, Johnson shook his hand as he returned to the dugout. He watched the remainder, and teammates hugged him upon the last out.
Afterward, Gonzalez thought back to his morning workouts in Hialeah. "I'm still in shock mode," Gonzalez said. "I'm still emotional right now." He insisted he would have to come up with a new goal, a higher aim, now that he has accomplished the first one. He has a new team now, and a new place to call home.
"This to me is like saying a thank you to Rizzo for taking a chance with me and giving me an opportunity to play in this great organization," Gonzalez said. "And I'm not going to stop here."
More on the Nationals and MLB:
Box score: Nationals 10, Brewers 4
Nats, Redskins popularity on the rise
MLB power rankings: Nationals are No. 1
Braves beat Halladay, Phillies, 8-2
Hamilton: Will racing Teddy be Mr. October?
Nats' other race is for seeding
Photos: Nats top Brewers behind Gonzalez


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Tt eSPORTS Ventus X Laser Gaming Mouse Review
Final Thoughts
With the Ventus X, it leaves us with nothing to complain about. The feel is great, the construction is solid, and even with the mix of switches inside, all of the buttons have actuation that needs to be intentional, and is not likely to accidentally do something undesirable. Offering an Avago ADNS 9500 laser sensor may be a step down for some users who can actually use 8200 DPI, but in our experience, we found no wandering or touchiness to the use of this mouse. The glide is nice and smooth, and the redesign of the exterior shape and application of the new textured surface along with the rubber grips ensure this mouse will not get away from you. Also, just like with the original Ventus, while there is not active cooling through the honeycomb mesh on top, after many hours of usage, we did find that our hands were much less clammy than we are used to, so the design is indeed functional.
The GUI software that is offered for the Ventus X takes control to new levels. Affording not only mouse remapping of the basic functionality, but also offering the option for keyboard commands without leaving the mouse, and up to 30 Macros all stored within the mouse is a huge advantage to gamers who use these sorts of features. Along with the onboard memory, it also means that once the mouse is programmed, you can easily unplug the mouse from your PC, take it to a friend's house, and have the same exact control you have at home, without the need to install drivers on every PC you may connect it to in your travels. The fact that it offers a cable tie strap and a carrying bag only adds to the ability to easily tote the Ventus X around, and it is also protected from minor damages to the mouse and the cable while doing so.
What really matters to a lot of users is size, form, and functionality, but the biggest deal killer for most users is the pricing. With the Ventus X, we find that the mouse is more of a medium size to fit larger hands in a relaxed or claw grip, while still not being too large to make smaller hand users not be able to get to all the buttons for full access to what this mouse is capable of offering. The form of this design is indeed intended for right hand use only, with the curve to the left and ergonomic slope to the right side, and even down to the indentations and side "rails" that keep your hand properly aligned on this mouse.
Functionality is not an issue, as you can make the Ventus X do just about anything that would make your heart content, so it really comes down to just the pricing. Even here we have no issue with the MSRP, and for the menial price of just $49.99, it is really hard to go wrong adding this to your gaming or productivity arsenal. While my main rig sees quite a few mice as time goes by, the Ventus X laser gaming mouse from Tt eSPORTS is going to find a permanent home on one of the secondary rigs; it is just too nice not to use all the time.
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The Bottom Line: The Ventus X is one redesign that really hits all of the check boxes! The feel is great, it functions really well with tons of options via software, and at this price you really cannot go wrong.
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OK, I was staying out of the fray this time until that last comment. Based on Pup Art's ideology, a recovering alcoholic cannot tell someone it is dumb to drink. A former drug addict cannot be an example to people and tell about the dangers of drug and a parent who had a child out of wedlock cannot espouse the virtue of waiting until marriage.
Please, let's be real. There is a reason why bankruptcy is in the list of most significant life stressors. It ranks up with the death of a loved one and divorce.
I once heard a wise saying that smart men learn from their mistakes and smarter men learn from other people's mistakes.
BK should be the absolute last resort, when all else has failed. That includes delivering pizzas, selling everything but the kids. When we realize that, with the exception of medical bills, we chose to buy on credit. We owe the money.
Today, CNN said that Congress is trying to make the CC Companies straighten up their act as far as rates, fees, etc. Of course, it can all be a bunch of hogwash, but we can hope for better things to come.
My roommate who lives with us had a full time job, not a speck of credit card debt, and was driving an old van, living in his means.
Lymphoma struck last year, he is kind of OK, getting maintenance Chemo now and is still unable to work other than a few hours a week. Had a problem with embolisms during the heavy-duty chemo over the last summer, was hospitalized 2 times and almost lost it. They put a 'screen' or net in his leg to stop the blood clots from coming up to his lungs.
Medical bills in the hundred of thousands come here daily and he has no money.
Dine and Fandy for 'responsibility'… He doesn't nor ever has smoked, is not a drinker or abusive to his system. HELLO??? What might HE have done so wonderfully different???
I am happy to see the message below. I get tired of people telling me "If you lost more weight and exercised, you wouldn't need to take insulin. HUH? as a type ONE diabetic, who was an athlete at the time of diagnosis and still am pretty dang fit at 51, that simply is not the way it always works! All the generalized attitudes of some folks would scare me… I guess if their kid gets sick, it is the kid's fault…?
Ah well, we for the most part are not trying to escape responsibility, but dangit, we should be allowed to have a say: "I'd love to pay you, but I can't afford that much since you raised the APR so much. Won't you reconsider and let me make payments I can afford?" when these requests are met with robotic indifference, and no effort from them to just work with you, what then would those pious folks among us do?
I won't argue with the others. I and many others can only hope someday the US Congress and other leaders in this country will get out of the pockets of the big corporations , take responsibility, and do what is right for the middle class who are suffering the most from the predators who take advantage of people every chance they get. For anyone who wants to know about big corporations who have filed bankruptcy it's only a Google search away.
That doesn't make BK acceptable, just because these people ran away from responsibility and irresponsible spending. BTW, you left off Toni Braxton who, rumor has it, filed BK because she was trying to get out of a contract she signed.
The list of corporations will be even less impressive because I am sure the CEOs of those companies are siting pretty in their big houses and lavish lifestyles.
I filed BK in my early twenties (17 years ago) because I didn't think I had it in me to pay my debts down. And, yes, I also ran away from responsibility and blamed it all on a boyfriend I had at the time who helped me rack up my CC debt. Now, in hindsight, I see that I only had myself to blame and that I could have made it work. I could have gotten another job, delivering pizzas at night or something and paid my CCs off. I will never again file BK. I would rather go through CCCS and work out a payment plan and tackle my responsibilities and not just throw my hands up in the air and say "I give up"
All I can say is that I am glad the BK laws got tougher. Hopefully, it will reduce the number of frivolous BK filings.
I forgot one on my list who is well known and filed bankruptcy: DAVE RAMSEY! The guy who tells most of his fiollowing to eat beans and rice!
SOOO right!! If the Creditors would work within what people actually have to pay them, most people wouldn't ever consider bankruptcy. Most creditors are unwilling to work with you. The payments they want are HUGE, and they don't care that they are not the only ones you have to pay.
People have all types of unexpected circumstances that happen to them. One minute you are picking out carpet and going to the grocery store, and the next minute your name is being called through out the grocery store because your husband has fallen 18ft. into a concrete basement.
Not everyone just ran credit up to take bankruptcy. It happens, there are people out there that have done that. The VAST majority have had something happen that drastically changed their way of living, job loss, medical expenses etc… Most people are not "dead beats" that decide one day, "I just don't think I like living frugally, I think I'll take bankruptcy now". Sometimes though YOUR world just "freaks out" around you and there is no other way to move forward. Court Summons and Judgements don't help you pay if it's not there to pay with.
I think I am asking this question for a lot of people when I ask, what do you do when you interest rates on your cards are so high but you don't qualify to get another low interest rate card or a loan??
It is just plain stupid to continue to pay those crazy rates…there has to be other options. CCCS comes to mind but is there anything else??
BANKRUPTCY IS NOT THE ANSWER. Taking responsibility for your actions is. Work harder. Spend less. Simple steps to live by to avoid this problem altogether. Plus, bankruptcy just passes your debt on to other innocent people.
Sometimes when one has his or her back against the wall, bankruptcy IS the only way out as time is not on your side. Creditors refuse to work with you, they want their money NOW & on their terms! Whether or not you have money is not their concern.
I am a gay man. This list reminds me of one that gays use to explain to people that it's okay if you're gay because the following famous people were gay. (Actually a few are in this list.) But I don't see the connection of why, if it was okay for these people to file for bankruptcy, it's okay for the average person to do so. I prefer the answer someone gave that bankruptcy is not the answer, but taking responsibility is the answer.
It's the same with other aspects of your life. Are you going to overeat, so that you subject your body to obesity and the ensuing exposure to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, arthritis? Or are you going to learn to moderate your eating habits and exercise, so that you can enjoy better health? It's the same with personal finances. Are you going to make an effort to budget, keep track of your finances, and live modestly? Most successful people in this list are achieving this and helping the rest of us by sharing their experiences.
One would wander what excesses drove the people in the list you post to overspend, then need to file for bankruptcy. Why not avoid excesses in the first place? People are not corporations, so please spare us the list of companies that have filed for bankruptcy. Those corporations may have been led by people prone to financial excesses in their personal lives. The current drive to clean out the boardrooms of public companies and disclose the secret golden parachute arrangements they have with top executives is a good trend. It seems that executives who depart make more money when doing so because of secretive lucrative agreements they arranged when hired.


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Big Island Police are currently doing an investigation of a bloody mess that was found in Pahoa Town this morning.
They taped off the area and were doing an investigation when I drove by just now.
The place where most of the blood was located was next to Pahoa Buy and Sell, however blood spots were seen leaving the area and no body was found.
Police on the scene would not comment on the case as an active investigation was currently going on.
I'll update this post if I hear anything further about what is going on. If anyone else has heard of anything… please feel free to let me know.
Big Island police are requesting the public's assistance in located a male party who was a possible witness to an assault that occurred in Pahoa Town on June 25, 2013.
Alfred Kumalae, M-58, is described being Hawaiian, 5'8", 170 lbs., with brown eyes and black/gray hair. Kumalae hangs out in the Pahoa Town area, but is also known to frequent Mooheau Bus Terminal. Police ask that anyone with information on the whereabouts of Alfred Kumalae, to contact Detective Norbert Serrao at 961-2383 or Detective Grant Todd at 961-2385. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn't record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
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Friday, September 2, 2011
for sale...
I'm going to periodically offer something up for sale here on my blog to help clear space in my crafty basement.
I have 2 of these Hooligans felt sticker sets. $5 each but that includes shipping to any address in the U.S. If you are outside the U.S. and want these- please e-mail me by clicking here.
I have paypal set to only accept 2 sales. If you have any problems with paypal (and it doesn't say "sold out" ) then please e-mail me instead and we will handle payment that way.
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Data-driven learning is the key factor in optimizing learning and training programs for learner success. By gaining a more holistic view of how learners engage in their online programs, organizations can get a better picture of how effective their learning programs really are. Armed with this information, measurable improvements can be made across learning and training initiatives. Your organization can achieve a deeper understanding of the usage, effectiveness, and success of their programs, and how they directly impact learning performance.
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CFIUS Reform Shakes Foreign Buyers in America
The proposal includes review of additional categories of transactions, such as nonpassive investments in critical technologies or infrastructure companies.
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The proposal includes review of additional categories of transactions, such as nonpassive investments in critical technologies or infrastructure companies.
Work-space management lags behind work-style changes, presenting new challenges for property managers.
Companies that follow this strategy tend to create a culture of awareness about cost drivers, budget cuts and targets.
Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has pledged to phase out Libor by 2021.
Consumer-staples giants such as Mondelez and PepsiCo too have become targets of investors pushing for more cost efficiency and growth.
The company has changed plans to split into three separate companies following the merger between Dow Chemicals and DuPont.
The US administration cited national security concerns in following the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS), which could get new powers to increase scrutiny of deals by foreign buyers.
According to various catastrophe risk-modeling services, estimates of the damage caused by Irma alone now range between $40 billion–$50 billion.
Ever since it became a bank holding company in 2008 to stay afloat in the financial crisis, the bank was urged by US Federal Reserve to rely more on 'sticky' consumer deposits to lower its risk profile.
Some of this year's biggest deals include $20 million for Bahraini payment solution PayTabs, $3.5 million for Emirati finance-comparison platform yallacompare and $1.5 million for Emirati mobile-banking solution NOW Money.
The breach has put the personal data of 143 million people at risk of identity theft.
SPACs , created in the US in the 1990s to help financial sponsors raise funds more quickly in capital markets, had suffered, until recently, from a weak IPO market and several failed acquisitions.
Equity-based real estate platform Yielders is the first Islamic fintech to receive accreditation from Britain's Financial Conduct Authority.
The golden age of cheap corporate funding is coming to an end. Or is it? After Donald Trump's surprise election as US president, markets reached a quick consensus that a new economic day was dawning. But interest rate hikes may not come as fast--or do as much damage--as some expect.
Not likely. American towns and cities have lost millions of manufacturing jobs, yet manufacturing output has actually risen 85% since 1987.
A new, special-purpose bank charter set to be awarded to select financial technology companies promises to be a boon for both the companies and banks, two fintech experts say.
The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (Aaoifi) has issued a new shariah standard that allows Islamic financial institutions to use gold.
The dollar's mid-December surge to a 14-year high is pressuring currencies pegged to the greenback, while making it more difficult for emerging markets countries with weakening currencies to repay increasingly expensive, dollar-denominated debt.
Malaysia's central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has issued new hedging and foreign exchange rules aimed at restoring stability to the ringgit, which has been under pressure for some time. However, the effort may well have the opposite effect.
The Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Exchange has become one of the dual channels through which mainland Chinese investors may have direct access to Hong Kong–listed stocks, and signals The latest connection signals further integration and extends China's capital impact deeper into the Hong Kong market.


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Purchasing a beautiful new house or apartment is one thing, the next step is to decorate it. One major purchase you will need is a couch (or sofas if you have a large living space) and it is worth putting in the time and effort to find just the right one for your space and your needs.
Quality sofas do not come cheap but will look good and wear well for many years to come. The options are endless and can be confusing. Should you choose a traditional Chesterfield style sofa, a modern modular design or a streamlined Scandinavian mid-century modern design?
Your sofa can also make a significant statement in your living space (indoors or out) with bright coloured or patterned upholstery or be more neutral and understated to allow artworks, rugs or other furniture pieces to stand out.
These days, there are also outstanding sofa designs specifically for outdoor spaces such as a patio or outdoor room to add comfort and style to outdoor living.
Here are some tips to help you as you go on the hunt for your perfect sofa:
- A Matter of Size
The size and shape of the sofa you choose may be limited by the size of your living area and its shape. If you watch television from the sofa, it will need to be placed with good sightlines to the television.
Your space may allow for the placement of two matching sofas facing each other with a rug and coffee table between them. You may only have room for a single sofa placed against a wall and be able to add a pair of armchairs to the arrangement or you may find that your needs are best served by an L-shaped or modular sofa. For some spaces, a curved sofa forming a semi-circular shape is ideal.
A good trick is to use sheets of paper spread on the floor to cover the area where your couch needed to be placed. Use this method to define the size and shape of the sofa you require. This will also help you visualise your overall seating arrangement with sofa, armchairs, coffee table and lamp tables.
- A Matter of Style
Don't make the mistake of buying a couch just because you like the look of it or it is on sale at a bargain price. After carefully considering the size and shape you require to fit your living space, you next have to find a suitable style to fit your décor.
If your overall decoration scheme is modern and contemporary, select a sofa with streamlined modern lines. For a more traditional scheme incorporating antiques a traditional skirted sofa with rolled arms would be more appropriate. For smaller spaces, timber-framed mid-century modern sofas give a feeling or lightness and more space.
- A Matter of Colour
Brightly coloured modern sofas upholstered in hot pink and emerald green are currently on trend. To choose a statement colour like this, however, takes great confidence and a deft hand with home décor colour schemes.
For a safer option, you will not tire of over many years of use, choose a warm grey, soft cream or camel and use cushions to add colour and pattern that can be readily updated when your décor needs a refresh.
- A Matter of Texture
When it comes to choosing the upholstery fabric for your new sofa, think about comfort and whether the sofa needs to be family-friendly. A luxurious suede couch, for example, will not look good for long if there are kids and pets about! The leather is one option that is timeless and also easy to maintain. Otherwise, choose fabric that is soft on the skin but durable and easy to clean.
- A Matter of Versatility
Sofa beds are a great choice if you don't have a guest room, doing double duty as a bed when overnight guests make an appearance.
Many modern sofas and sofa beds also offer extra advantages such as hidden storage space that is super valuable in a smaller apartment.
- A Matter of Quality
When purchasing a sofa, keep in mind the old adage that 'you get what you pay for'. A cheap sofa will need to be replaced in a couple of years, while a high-quality sofa could last you a lifetime. Define your budget and buy the best quality sofa you can afford. A top quality sofa will also be more comfortable as well as more durable and will stay feeling good and looking good for many years to come. It's a worthwhile investment.
- A Matter of Time
When buying a major item such as a sofa that will impact your lifestyle for years to come, it is important not to impulse buy or be pressured by salespeople on the showroom floor. Take your time. Sit in the sofa for a while and test it out for comfort. Shake the couch to see that the frame does not move and is sturdy and well-built. Ask about the frame construction and stuffing used.
By shopping smart, you will end up with a sofa or sofas that will enhance your décor and bring you comfort and joy for many years to come. Your perfect sofa awaits.
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Either why the lucky stiff is smoking glue, or Microsoft is doing something...
Vista is just part of a much larger architectural change in how Microsoft applications will be written and deployed. The Smalltalk language is ideally suited for the enhanced application connectivity that these new architectures will allow. Vista Smalltalk runs in Internet Explorer 7 as well as on the Windows Vista desktop and is designed to be fully compatible with the .Net framework including future (WPF/E) cross-platform implementations.
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Vista Smalltalk?
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Nothing being smoked there: Check out Peter Fisk's blog at http://vistasmalltalk.wordpress.com/ for the play-by-play.ReplyDelete
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Thank you for the wonderful job you did on the carpets! We hope to schedule with you in the future.
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Chad did a fantastic job for us! We sold our house in 3 days!! I think that's, in large part, due to your carpet cleaning. Thanks so much!
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We were very pleased with our experience with Southern Dry Carpet Cleaning. A neighbor recommended them, and Chad was prompt, efficient, conscientious, professional and courteous. Our carpets look great and it was wonderful to have them dry almost instantly...all at an extremely reasonable price. We will definitely use this company again, and will recommend them to anyone looking for a carpet cleaner!!
I called Southern Dry after finding them online and thought I would try something new to clean my carpets. We are selling our home and I needed them to look their best for the pictures and showings. I usually go with the traditional steam cleaning and thought I was always satisfied with the job until now....Southern Dry blew me away with how wonderful my carpets look!! I did not think it was possible for them to look brand new. It was the same price as I typically play, but a WAY better result.
Also, the process was great as I called and got the exact appointment time and day I wanted (which was pretty urgent), Chad was on time, professional, did a thorough review of all the needs and actually quoted me less than what he said it would be on the phone. I am so pleased and when my husband got home he was shocked at house great the house looked!!!
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Excellent service! First time using this type of cleaning and it is great. The carpet is clean and very little drying needed. Very professional and knowledgeable.
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Our carpet looks 10x better after it's been cleaned. Chad did an amazing job! Thanks so much
Rug Cleaning
The rugs look and smell great and it was a pleasure to meet you. I appreciate you doing the work so quickly and squeezing me in when you had the cancelation. I will let others know of your service for sure.
Whole House Cleaning
My carpets look amazing!! Thank you Chad!
Commercial Cleaning
LaVida Massage at the Promenade had Southern Dry Carpet Cleaning come out and clean our carpets yesterday. You can imagine how much lotion and oil gets spilled on the carpet during massages. Chad did a fantastic job and was able to remove the stains and make our carpets look like new again.
Carpets like new!
Thank you Mr. Grimshaw. You did an EXCELLENT job!!
Carpet Cleaning
Chad told me his cleaning system was good, but I found it was better than good. He was able to clean carpets in my house to look like new. I am very impressed with the eco-friendly system and recommend him.
Whole House Cleaning
Southern Dry Carpet Cleaning recently cleaned my carpets and I was very happy with the results. My house had been completely dust covered due to the replacement of hard wood floors. The rooms that have carpets (several) took a beating from dust, contractors and us using the narrow paths between relocated furniture. The carpets are fairly new and I wanted them treated carefully. Your company came in and did a great job. Now I just need to get the rest of the house as clean as
my carpets.
Carpets look brand new
I had a great experience with Southern Dry Carpet Cleaning. The carpets have new life, spots are gone and you'd never know we have a messy toddler! Very affordable and a great start to my spring cleaning!
3 Area Special
I'm VERY pleased with your work. My carpet looked so good, I didn't want to walk on it!
Looks Like I Don't Need To Replace My Carpets After All!
I can't even begin to tell you how embarrassed I was when it came to having company over. I have two young boys and an eleven year old dog who have absolutely no regard for my carpets and in the past few months have found them becoming stained with juices, paints and dog messes. I've been talking to people about actually replacing my carpet with hardwoods but there was a reason I got the carpet in the first place and my home is quite large so replacement would be very expensive. Instead, I took to my 14K Twitter followers and asked for a recommendation. A follower of mine recommended Southern Dry Carpet Cleaning and I contacted him right away. Not only did he reply promptly, he booked me for the following day. He came to my home, gave me a more than reasonable quote (especially considering what I was leaving him with) and told me he just needed a few hours to complete the work. I went upstairs to watch football and happened to come down just as he was finished. I was stunned! I immediately called my husband and he remarked "Guess you don't need to replace the carpet after all!" We had company over the following day and they noticed the difference immediately and promptly took a card that was left behind for referral. I have already recommended Southern Dry on Twitter and to over 6000 of my Facebook Friends. I proudly stand behind his work. Thank you!
Rental House Carpet Cleaning
The only reason my rating was not a 10 is because of the abuse my tenants had subjected the carpet to. Chad saved me from having to totally replace the carpet. Outstanding!
Cleaning carpets for new house
Chad did a great job helping to clean the carpets and was willing to drive from Charlotte all the way to another county over an hour away. We also had a situation where the former owners were smokers and he definately helped to get more of the smell out of the house.
I was floored!
I've never had my carpet professionally cleaned before, but I contacted Southern Dry Carpet Cleaning and they did an awesome job! I was concerned about some spots and stains that weren't going to come out, but he took care of it no problem. We were able to get our full deposit back and I firmly believe a really clean carpet was a big part of that. They were prompt, courteous and professional. Great price and great service! I would recommend these guys to anyone.
Staircase/Kid's Room
Our carpets were exceptionally dirty. The process used by Southern Dry Carpet Cleaning restored the staircase, hallway, and child's room carpets to a like new appearance. Even after 6 weeks of activity on the carpets they still look brand new. The cost of the cleaning was more than reasonable and the technician was extremely polite and professional. I will be definitely be using them again. You have a loyal customer now. Awesome job!!


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On Saturday it was back to Kingston, this time for the Surrey Schools Track and Field Championships. Having qualified through the South Surrey District competition, several RPAC athletes were in action in a high quality meeting. With a host of strong performances they came away with six medals.
For Katie Mac it was business as usual as she won Gold in the Intermediate Girls Javelin with a throw of 38.75m. Competing in the same age group both Lucy Broderick (800m) and Emiko Salvi (3000m) won Silver medals and Lily Grant took the Bronze Medal in the 300m Hurdles. Vicky Wilkes ran a new PB time of 27.01 on her way to the Bronze medal in the Junior Girls 200m.
In the Junior Boys High Jump, Dan Statham jumped a new PB height of 1.63m. This earned Dan the Bronze Medal and was also a new club U15 boys High Jump record!
There were other notable performances from Poppy Wardley (4th in Senior Girls 1500m), Abbie Owen (4th in Senior Girls 800m), Frankie Evered who came through a gruelling heat in the Junior Girls 800m to take 5th place in the final, Drew Burridge who ran a PB in the heats of the Inter Boys 400m, Rosie Braid who had a big PB in her Junior Girls 200m heat and 5th place for Lily Cain-Jones in the Junior Girls Javelin.
Drew has been on a good run all summer and in his last 300m race (at Finsbury Park on 31st May) he set a new U17 boys 300m club record with a time of 38.77!
Dan Statham in action the day after The Surrey Schools Championships, at the Ebbisham Boys League:
Lily, Vicky, Katie, Emiko and Lucy with their Championship Medals:


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San Francisco's interactive science museum, the Exploratorium, left its long-time home in the Palace of Fine Arts in January. This Wednesday, April 17, the wonderful museum will open in its new home at Pier 15 on The Embarcadero.
Earlier this week, I had a chance to see the new facility. While not all of the exhibits were operational, I saw many old favorites as well as quite a few new exhibits. Children of all ages will enjoy exploring these many wonderful interactive science lessons. The new building houses six galleries, each with different areas to explore. In addition, beautiful views of the bay can be seen from the deck at the rear of the museum.
One of San Francisco's iconic chefs, Loretta Keller, developed the food program at the museum. The Seaglass Restaurant is a sit-down restaurant at the rear of the building that offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay and family-friendly fare. On the street side of the Exploratorium, the Seismic Joint Cafe offers food to go.
The Exploratorium is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 until 5:00, except on Wednesday when it closes at 10:00. On Thursday from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m., the museum is open only to adults age 18 and over. Various ticket packages are available with discounts offered to Bay Area residents. The new museum is sure to be a hit so buy your tickets in advance. Take public transportation to the museum as parking is limited. The F line, with its historic streetcars, stops in front of the museum.
If you are visiting San Francisco with children, the Exploratorium is one of the city's must-see attractions.
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Visitors Pass must at University of Hyderabad | Security tighten at UoH | Hyderabad Central University Campus e-pass | Central University Hyderabad updates
Hyderabad, July 27: All visitors coming to the University of Hyderabad located in Gachibowli will be issued Visitor's pass which will have their photo and all other details, with effect from today. With the new Visitor Management System (VMS) coming into place, a visitor coming to UoH is given a pass within a minute of arriving at the counter. This pass will have the visitors photo and details of the person he/she wants to visit. The advantage of having this VMS is that the security will be able to know as to how many visitors have visited the campus in a day as well as how many of them are present in the campus at any given time.
All these visitors are given entry only from the main gate and they have to return the pass at the same gate while leaving the campus. On an average 300-400 visitors come to the University of Hyderabad daily.
The software for this e-pass has been developed by Cognat IT Services, Hyderabad along with the staff of Administration Computer Centre and Security department at the University of Hyderabad.


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Illamasqua Glamore Spring 2014 Makeup Collection
If the glamorous suggestions you've had the chance to see up to now didn't manage to persuade you about having that special something, the spanking new Illamasqua Glamore spring 2014 makeup collection will definitely do! It would be really hard to find a makeup collection, overwhelmed with such huge proportions of chic and glam anywhere else! However, we already have the chance to see and have these wonderful and professional products, capable of completing your fabulous looks and making them even more luxurious and eye-catching. So all you need to do is just to have a look at these suggestions and find the ones you like most.
Illamasqua Satin Finish Glamore Lipstick (£16.50)
So it starts with the lips, which are offered to be given extra chic and allure with the help of these ultra-feminine and dumbfounding cute lipstick shades. This is the case when no option is more or less luxurious and classy than the other, since each of these alternatives has something unique and unsurpassed about it for a different type of flabbergasting effect.
• Soaked " orange
• Glissade " bold pink
• Luster " candy pink
Illamasqua Shattered Star Nail Polish (£15.00)
Chic refers to not only lips but also necessarily to nails, which do have to be equally chic and fabulous. That's why the Illamasqua Glamore spring 2014 makeup collection encompasses these stylish shades for nails, adorned with glittery finishes and absolutely breathtaking color solutions, thus coming as irreplaceable complements for your best looks.
• Trilliant " champagne
• Marquise " orange
• Fire Rose " pink
Illamasqua Eye Brow Cake (£15.50)
Tools for the eyes are also here, presented with this eyebrow cake with all the advantages it possesses, thus making another useful and great product for your consideration.
Illamasqua Angled Brush (£19.00)
Finally, it's finished up with this ultra-glamorous tool for perfecting your makeup even more, turning it into a mind-blowing work of art!
So we are glad to tell you that the magnificent Illamasqua Glamore spring 2014 makeup collection is already available at Illamasqua's stores and online on illamasqua.com and you already have the chance to enjoy all the benefits these products possess and offer.
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Two students recently had encounters of the suspicious kind — one involving a gun, according to OCCC police reports.
Student Donovan Scott, 24, reported one such encounter he had at around 8 p.m. Oct. 6.
Scott told campus police when he arrived at his car in parking lot A, a dark gray Chevy four-door was parked next to it with the ignition running. Scott said after he got in his car, the driver of the other car sped off.
Scott said when he left, he happened to be going the same way as the other vehicle.
As the two cars approached a red traffic light at May Avenue, Scott said, the other driver began repeatedly tapping his brakes.
Scott reported that it seemed the man was trying to cause Scott to rear-end him.
Scott told police he had had enough of the erractic behavior so he got out of his car and approached the man's car from the driver's side.
He said that was when he noticed the man had a small caliber pistol drawn across his chest in a downward position, according to the report.
Scott said the man also was visibly shaking. The man then said in a loud voice, "I'm just trying to defend myself."
Scott said he walked back to his car after exchanging profanities with the driver, who then sped off.
Police said the case is still active.
A case of aberrant behavior was reported to campus police around 3 p.m. Oct. 2 by student Danielle Bourgeois.
Bourgeois said she was in the Engineering Lab when she noticed a man, 28, whose name has been redacted from reports, asking a student outside of the lab if that was a place he could get engineering help. The man was told yes and was asked if he needed help.
Bourgeois said he responded no, that he was just wondering, and then, left. Then, Bourgeois said, he came back and approached her when she was the only student in the lab.
She reported that he introduced himself to her, then, took her homework from her. She said he took her papers to another table and began working on them.
She said she asked him if he was an OCCC student and he replied no.
Once he completed the papers, he came back to Bourgeois' table and picked up her physics book, looking through it.
He told her he had left his physics book in his car.
Bourgeois said the man then left but returned around 12:30 p.m. She said he handed her a paper with a solved homework problem on it.
The man had handwritten his phone number on the paper, along with "nice to meet you. Let me know if there is any more fun to be had!"
Bourgeois told campus police the man made her feel uncomfortable.
She filled out a witness statement form. The case is pending further investigation.
Some information was redacted from the reports under the direction of Marketing and Public Relations Director Cordell Jordan who said names are redacted "according to OCCCPD Standard Operating Procedures involving information released and information withheld."
To obtain a copy of the procedure, email email@example.com.
To contact campus police, call 405-682-1611, ext. 7747.
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The speed of the city's construction, egged on by the speculative boom, revealed a severe lack of joined-up thinking. Towers were completed without an electricity grid to feed them; developments shot up without roads or pedestrian access. There's a lot of horrible architecture too, with even worse quality issues. 'They are going to start tearing these buildings down,' says Carsten Hyldebrandt, international commercial manager at Danish practice Schmidt Hammer Lassen, currently shortlisted for work at Masdar. 'Things have been built too fast, and not to last.'
Rumours of quality issues began when Palm Jumeirah – which recently launched its 1,056-room Atlantis hotel with a £20 million opening party – was reported as suffering from land subsidence (Gulf News, 04.11.06). Al Qamzi says one of the lessons Nakheel learned from Palm Jumeirah was to expect 'a natural settlement of an average of 8cm'. 'We had to truck hundreds of thousands of cubic metres of sand to compensate for the settlement,' he adds.
Quality issues may prove a way into what is now a crowded market for architects. 'This is what we've been waiting for,' says Hyldebrandt. 'The problems have caused an interest in quality among developers in Dubai. Three years ago, when we started talking to them about our experience in sustainability and quality, they were saying, just make it amazing and cheap – why do you need triple-layered glass?'
Architects with sustainable-building experience are also benefitting from a recent decree by Sheikh Mohammed encouraging the greening of Dubai's built environment.
As a result, LEED certification has become fashionable among developers. 'LEED is the thing clients want,' says Morris, 'but they just want the badge on the building. They don't actually know what it means.'
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
my cup of tea
This Anthropologie candle is my cup of tea ... or wax. To make this candle even more luxurious, it comes in the following scents ... peppermint hot cocoa, mulled wine, hot buttered rum, and hazelnut latte. Oh so warm and cozy! This little candle would make the perfect gift for that oh so difficult person to shop for.
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- Ravenhill said...
Such a pretty candleholder!
I just wanted to give a long belated thank you for the winning prize- the very pretty hair pins from Carmenesque. I am sorry to be so slow to let you know of their safe arrival. We just love them. I blogged about it today.
Hope you have a great week.
- Sunday, November 22, 2009
- Savannah said...
love this teacup candle! I'll be getting one for a friend and adding it to my list :)
I was nominated for the Kreativ Blog Award a few days ago and I would like to pass one of my nominations along to you. You can see the instructions in my blog.
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas you share on your blog!
- Monday, November 23, 2009
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Solar and SNES Digital Clocks : Videogames, Sun and Time Combined
Most households had a SNES. In fact mine had an NES, SNES, N64 and GameCube one after the other. The Nintendo brand is ubiquitous with gaming. It's no wonder with all the Wii craze that people have started modifying their old systems to recycle them. The cases are almost iconic. Solar clocks are also a good idea. Harnessing solar power is always a plus in a clock. It's too bad that we don't see more clocks that use solar power to work. Read on to find out more about two great clocks that we found!
The SNES Digital Clock
Why would you turn and SNES into a clock? Because you can, that's why! To make it even better, you can actually make this yourself, if you know a bit about electrical circuits. Still, the case looks great and you'd never expect a SNES to hide an alarm clock. The Mavrinac website contains detailed instructions on how to make your own SNES alarm clock. The clock is controlled via the SNES game pad. For those of you curious to find out more, there's even a NES Alarm Clock! [via CrunchGear]
The Solar Wall Clock
This clock is actually called the Suck UK clock. We don't know why, because it doesn't look so bad. It's a well designed small little clock, that is powered by the sun. Actually, the solar panel recharges the internal battery. You can mount it vertically or horizontally on a wall or just leave it on your table. The longer clock hands can be swapped for shorter ones. [via DVice]
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You're probably curious on why I keep trying/reviewing Anti-Aging products. Why not I mean? In my opinion it's never too early to take preventative measures. Plus, I have had bad allergies all of my life and my eyes get incredibly itchy and I can't help but rub my eyes. I will take all of the help I can get to not get insane wrinkles before it's my time.
Resvology claims that this product will minimize crows feet, fine lines and wrinkles. Reinforce skins firmness and elasticity as well as deflate puffiness and brighten dark circles.
That's a lot of claims, right?
Ingredients: Water, Ethoxdiglycol, Isododecane, Betaine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Glyceryl Sterate, Behenyl Alcohol, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Resveratryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Escin, Beta-Sisosterol, Phosphatidylcholine, Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Phellodendrun Amurense Bark Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Phospholipids, Dimethicone, Linoleic Acid, Glucosamine HCI, Chrysin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Photosteryl Isostearate, Ammonium Arcyloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Methicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthum Gum, Steareth-20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol
My opinion:
I think this is a fantastic product! I did see a small change in the lines around my eyes as well as in my under eye area. Those came from rubbing my eyes excessively as well as my under eye area is really dry. Being sick for three weeks didn't really help the whole situation either but it is what it is. My eyes definitely take a pretty bad beating on the daily though. This product did really help my under eyes feel moisturized and not gross. From the lack of sleep I have been getting as of late I've had bags and dark circles, which is rare because I'm lucky and that never happens to me! (party time!) My dark circles were not as bad and my eyes were definitely not as puffy as they have been. The other thing that I love about this is that it doesn't burn! I've tried some other eye creams and they BURN like crazy, I am so thankful that this doesn't burn.
I recommend this product like crazy, unfortunately it does have a pretty high price tag. It retails for $89 on Resvology.com.
Check them out on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Resvology as well because you don't want to miss anything there!
I received this product for free for review. I am not affiliated with Revesology and have not been compensated other than being able to keep the product.


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No, that's not a headline we thought we'd be writing today either.
The cause of this glorious string of words is the latest visual effects demonstration from video sorcerer Bill Parker.
Having strapped a GoPro to his head and played about in a desert location, Parker has subsequently tweaked the footage to include a glowing lightsaber, a platoon of pesky storm troopers, a close encounter with a TIE Fighter and even an ATAT.
Sure, it's not quite as good as more actual Star Wars: The Force Awakens footage, but it's pretty close.
Now if only we could get a video of what Parker looked like messing about with a toy lightsabre with a GoPro strapped to his head - that would be entertaining.


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No Work 'Til … Xmas!
It's time, once again, to reacclimate to the soulless monotony that is my nine-to-five, five-day-a-week slow death. That is, I'm back at the good ol' U of Pa. Press. After five days of subsisting almost entirely on dead bird carcass, Oregon's finest booze, marzipan and pie, my body has entered into its usual state of withdrawal, and I've spent most of Monday with a migraine–one of those screaming ones, like what you get when you sit babies Frances and Winifred on Santa's lap at the mall. The idea of getting work done today seems laughably absurd, but I've been trying my hardest–and quickly going cross-eyed in the process. Before my vision completely punks out, though, I wanted to share this one very important video with all of you. If seeing chimpanzees doing karate doesn't cheer your up and help bring you out of your post-holiday funk, then sir, I give up. You may as well just take December off.


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