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^m\ CORRESPONDENCE:. Brakes for Aeroplanes. 1880] I have read the correspondence in FLIGHT on the above subject, and, if I understand correctly, it is only suggested to apply a brake after the aeroplane has alighted. Would it not be better to use a brake which can be applied before the machine alights, and thus land in greater safety ? Most people would answer " Yes, but as the speed is reduced the machine would fall more rapidly." As many of your readers are aware, I have been conducting experiments for some years with the object of including as many " desirables" as possible in one simple device, so, with your permission, I will give the net result of these experiments up to the present. The following is a design of a combined propeller, lifter, brake, steerer and stabiliser : The upper figure represents an end elevation of a propeller of the paddle-wheel type, revolving in the direction of the arrow, C, On a stationary crank shaft, L, having feathering planes, BJ to B4, worked by means of connecting rods, D, one end being attached to said planes and the other end to crank, E, the planes, B1 to B4, being pivotally attached to the arms A1 to A4. The dotted curves, M, show the position of the planes, B' to B4, at various points in a revolution. The machine is travelling in the direction of the arrow, F. Here are two chief peculiarities in this design. 1. It revolves in the opposite direction to that of an ordinary paddle-wheel. 2. The hollow surface of the blades or planes is on the outer side. As a propeller, the thrust is largely obtained from A-1 to A2, a very rapid movement of the near edge G of plane taking place within that quarter revolution. Compare the angle made with plane B;i and arm A3, with that made by plane B- and arm A2. As a lifter, the hollow surface of plane presses down on the air from As to A1. Further, a carnage wheel travels horizontally at three different speeds at the same time, viz., the centre travels at the same speed as the carriage j the point touching the ground does not travel at all; and the point opposite, i.e. the top of the wheel, travels horizontally at double the speed of the carriage. Now apply this law to the above design. If there were no " slip," A* would be stationary in the air and A1 would be travelling forward at double the speed of the aeroplane. With what result ? Either an enormous increase in the lift, or the capacity of flying more slowly on account of the increased lift. But as there would be some " slip," A1 would be travelling forward at more than double the speed of the aeroplane and the lift still further increased. In a coarse pitch propeller the hollow surface of plane would be as at M', the others remaining practically unchanged. On this and another point I had a stiff argument with the late S. F. Cody at the Olympia Aero Show of 1913, and who remarked after some discussion, " I don't see it, but if I do I'll give way." I was able to demonstrate my points by means of a model, and, like a good sportsman, he gave way. To use the device as a brake, it is only necessary to partially revolve the crank shaft, L, in the direction of the arrow, C. If the reader will turn the design 45" in that direction, so that N is at the top and NM at the bottom, it will show him the relative positions of the planes Bl to B4 and M when the crank shaft L has revolved 45°. The aeroplane is still travelling in a horizontal direction, viz. O to P, but he will observe that the plane at NM forms a greater angle of incidence than at B1 when A1 to A3 is vertical, and of course gives greater lift and helps to support the machine when the flying speed is reduced. If the reader will turn the design still further until As and A4 are vertical, he will notice that the plane Bs (which is now at the bottom) has a still greater angle of incidence and the lift is double what it ® ® Flying Over Monte Rosa. DURING a trip from Novara in Italy to Viege, Valais, Switzer land, on the 26th inst., the Italian pilot Landini on a Gabardini monoplane flew over Monte Rosa in the Pennine Alps, the highest point of which is 15,217 ft. He flew by way of the Nordengrat, the Gornergrat, the Findelen Glacier, and then along the Zermatt valley. He was accompanied by Dr. Giuseppe Lampugnani. It is claimed that during the flight Landini beat the Italian height record for pilot and one passenger with 3,450 metres. The old record to the credit of Pettazzi was 3,275 metres. New Italian Height Record. ON the 27th inst. at Milan, the Italian pilot Desbrueres on a Gabardini monoplane succeeded in improving on the Italian height record by going up to 4,950 metres. The previous record was 4,700 metres made by Lieut. Salome. JULY 31, 1914. was when B1 was at the bottom. The machine is still travelling horizontally, viz. from A8 to A1, and the brake may be considered " hard on," or nearly so. If we turn the design still further (which is equivalent to the pilot partially revolving the crank shaft L), the machine would run backwards when the planes at any point from B9 to B3 are at the bottom, assuming the machine to have alighted. This gives the same result (but with safety) as reversing the thrust of a screw propeller by reversing the engine, which I should consider most dangerous. Is it not a fact that in order to overcome the torque of a screw propeller, the engine and propeller are fixed slightly on one side of the lateral centre of gravity ? If so, and the engine is reversed, which means the torque of propeller is reversed, what is going to prevent the machine from capsizing laterally ? In order to steer with this propeller, two would be fixed on a machine, one on either side of the fuselage, and just as an oarsman A3 \M may backwater with one oar and stefer to right or left, so by converting only one propeller into a brake, an aeroplane may be steered. To obtain lateral stability, divert the thrust of one propeller up and the other down at!the same moment to counteract any tendency to capsize laterally. The lower figure shows a back view of plane B1. These details have not previously appeared in FLIGHT or any other journal devoted to aeronautics, and for lack of them a rather peculiar incident occurred at this year's Aero Show at Olympia. I attended most of the lectures arranged bythe Aeronautical Society, and at one of them, on " How an Aeroplane is Propelled," I heard my invention quoted and wrongly described. It was not the lecturer's fault, for, in conversation with him afterwards, he told me he had taken it from an old copy of FLIGHT (March 18th, 1911). These particulars were as supplied by me, but it was then in its early experimental stage. I note you are frequently advising modellists to make experiments of a more scientific nature ; if they care to try this device on their models, they may obtain permission by asking. The No. of my English patent is 16402 of 1912. JOSEPH CLARKSON. Prestwich Park, near Manchester. ® ® A Fatality at Juvisy. LIEUT. VALENSI, of the French Navy, was killed on Monday through a fall from a height of 500 ft. when flying at Juvisy. Renaux Crosses the Channel. WITH Mdme. Renaux as passenger on board his Maurice Farman, M. Renaux on the 23rd inst. flew from Hendon to Beau- marais, close to Calais. After a short rest he flew across to Hardelot. From Paris Across Bavaria. ON a Voisin biplane fitted with a 130 h.p. Salmson-Canton- Unne engine, Laporte, on the 22nd inst., set out from Villacoublay to fly to Bucharest and Constantinople with a view to securing the Coupe Pommery and the Prince Bibesco prize, &c. He was, how ever, brought down by a storm at Osterhofen on the Austro- Bavarian frontier, and in landing the propeller was smashed. The distance covered was about 850 kiloms. The machine carried a passenger, M. Sauval, as well as 450 kilogs. of fuel, &c. 820
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It is wonderful you are considering becoming a Christian. Before anyone can become a Christian, they need to be aware and accept certain things about reality. Otherwise, how to become a Christian may be meaningless to you.
God exists as one God but within God, there are three persons: The Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
As the pure and holy God, God is the God of Absolutes. God has determined what is right and wrong. When we do not obey God, we will be punished forever.
We have been created by God and are under His authority. It is unfortunate but we have rebelled against God and are under His Judgment.
We can try to make ourselves right with God but we cannot do it. No one can make a wrong completely right again.
We cannot make ourselves right with God but God has through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Jesus (who is God, Himself) came into this world and took upon Himself, human flesh.
While on this earth, Jesus took our place before God. As our Substitute, Jesus did two wonderful things for us. First, Jesus lived a perfect life for us that God demands we have. Second, Christ was punished in full for our sins, disobedience and rebellion.
The reason we know God has accepted what Jesus has done for us is this: Christ rose from the dead. When God, the Father, allowed Jesus to come alive again, God was saying He accepted Jesus as our Saviour and Substitute.
Now we can come to God, the Father, through Jesus and accept what Christ has done for us. When we do, God declares us right with Himself. We are now declared the adopted son or daughter of God.
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Realize God exists and you have offended Him by your sins and disobedience.
Truly and honestly tell God you are sorry for your sin and ask Him to forgive you because of what Jesus has done for you on the cross. (Remember Christ was punished in full for your sins.)
Ask God for eternal life and accept Jesus gift of righteousness as your own. (Remember Christ lived a life of righteousness for you.)
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Any runner will tell you that nutrition is very important. You've got to get a good balance of the essentials like carbs, protein, iron, mars bars and cakes (beer - if that's your thang).But, being a runner also involves a lot of time training and we don't always have time to prepare fancy meals. So here's a recipe for a healthy balanced supper that I made last night.......
- Place some virgin olive oil in a pan and heat it (obviously) - I use a small wok-type pan.
- Finely chop half an onion and three cloves of garlic.
- Add to the hot oil and stir. Fry till soft (not brown).
- Lower the heat a bit and add one drained can of butter beans. Keep stirring and don't let the beans burn.
- Add a little crushed black pepper and salt if desired.
- Then add about 3/4 of a jar of pesto that's been opened for about 4-5 weeks and stir in (don't worry if you don't have a foosty jar of pesto - a fresh one would probably do).
- Add a hand full of green olives and a handful of black olives.
Serve hot in a bowl. I served mine with already prepared chick pea felafel's, but sausages would be nice (vegetarian obviously) and some walnut and raisin bread.
NOW. It was delicious and I enjoyed it a lot. Sadly something obviously didn't quite agree with me and I've been suffering a bit today ("upset stomach" doesn't begin to describe it).
I've been through the recipe with a fine tooth comb trying to ascertain what it was that went for me...
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Dr. Mark McKenna is a doctor in medicine with licenses from Georgia and Florida State Board of Medical Examiners allowing to perform surgeries in addition to practicing medicine. His Alma Matter is Tulane University Medical School, New Orleans. Once he left school, Dr. Mark McKenna started practicing medicine together with his father who is also a doctor. In the beginning period of his practices, McKenna also founded his own company, McKenna Venture Investments; a firm focused on real-estate and investment. He also founded ShapeMed, an aesthetic-based medical practice which he later sold in 2014 to Life Time Fitness Inc.
Dr. Mark McKenna also founded and became the CEO of OVME Cosmetics, another aesthetic-based company. OVME, however, concentrate on technology in the delivery of proper patients' healthcare. This company has shown his ability to weave together his two passions, medicine, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Mark McKenna has been able to do this by uniting skilled medical practitioners to consumers of their products, something that has made the company to be very successful.
Dr. Mark McKenna's success has been as a result of both entrepreneurship and medicine, though earlier, his focus has been more on entrepreneurship. This became evident when he was striving to make McKenna Venture Investments a recognizable company, a factor he achieved when he bought out most of his competitors. His company thrived for some time until New Orleans, where most of his properties were, was hit by a hurricane. This made McKenna question the longevity of such a venture which brought him back to medical practice.
Deriving from companies such as Bloomberg and Uber that had already thrived by the use of technology to identify and manipulate consumers' needs and preferences, Dr. Mark McKenna founded OVME. He identified this opportunity when he saw that more Americans used cosmetic alterations on a daily basis. He ensured that such people were catered for as soon as they reached out to OVME. This helps to make sure that the patient's experience in the clinic as the first priority. The experience can be achieved through good communication skills that help the experts understand what the patient needs of them.


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"The idea of the Big S Semantic Web seems to have fallen off by the wayside in publishing as people are just trying to structure their data," says Barbara McGlamery, taxonomist at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.
McGlamery, who will be presenting a case study comparing her experiences in two publishing houses that took opposite approaches to the semantic web at the SemTech conference in NYC this month, says that the path most publishers are on now "hardly seems like the same beast" as the one she formerly knew. A few years back, the focus was on RDF, OWL, full-blown ontologies and inferencing engines, whereas today "it's schema.org and we're using microdata, not even RDFa."
In her previous role, McGlamery worked the Semantic Web for internal use, to drive functionality on the publisher's forward-facing web sites. This was before people were thinking about semantic search, and the Linked Data movement was just starting to surface more widely. The project was successful in some ways, and in fact the work lives today, mostly for use as a controlled vocabulary tool. But, as she explains, "it was a lot of power for not a lot of semantic usage. Then we did attempt to use it more fully, which had mixed results. They went through all the stages of grief with this project, and even came to acceptance." Among the issues that beset the effort was that it was a little hard to use, there being a lot of problems with queries and getting data onto the page in an efficient and speedy manner.
Now, at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, the focus is on optimizing for semantic search for a businss case. And, as Martha might say, it's a good thing. Lifestyle-oriented publications aren't as familiar with schema.org as other magazines, especially those that are part of a larger publishing company, she notes. Still, "everyone sees great promise in search and the benefits of having structured data that search engines can do interesting things with," she says.
The effort at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia got underway about a year ago, starting with recipes, and now proceeding apace, content type by content type. Her presentation will include a discussion of what she has learned from the recipe experience, and how it may impact the expansion of the microdata schema to the site as a whole. "We are going through a redesign and so we're thinking more globally in general, more strategically and across the entire site," she says. "We are thinking about the kinds of experiences we can offer,…about how else to exploit the benefits" of structured data.
Since the project got underway, McGlamery reports that traffic has increased and there's greater engagement on the site. "It makes Martha happier. She likes to see her recipes prominent in external searches, and it's nice to see how the structured data helps with that."
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Welcome to Wired!
In deciding when and how to equip a fleet of transport category aircraft to operate efficiently in 21st century airspace, it's tempting to put on blinders that extend no further than your airline's operational area. But airspace transcends borders, so any transition plan should include international factors.
In March, Amsterdam will host two important convocations, ATC Global 2011, March 8-10,2011, and the second annual Global ATM Operations Conference, held March 10-11 by CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation. Perusing the rosters of worldwide participants, exhibitors, and workshop topics, it is clear that we fly the same airplanes, use the same equipment, and face the same operational changes that are transforming air traffic management.
Rapidly reaching the end of its service life, the 2oth century technology of ground-based navigation and radar surveillance does not have the resolution needed to safely accommodate the world's growing demand for capacity. Two programs are leading the transition to the 21st century's collaborative satellite-based system. Ultimately, aircraft will report their 4D trajectory (3D + time) to the ATM network, increasing safety, efficiency, and capacity while mitigating economic and environmental factors.
In the United States, the FAA is implementing the Next Generation Air Transportation System, NextGen, and across the Atlantic Eurocontrol is doing the same with the Single European Sky ATM (Air Traffic Management) Research, SESAR. In addition, SESAR is melding the air traffic services (ATS) of its 39 European Union members into a unified operation that will deliver seamless service.
"Future operations, based on the SESAR three core principles of time, trajectory and performance, will transition aviation into a new frontier where efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety and capacity are all enhanced," wrote Eurocontrol Director General David McMillan in the Winter 2010 Skyway. "However, this vision can only be achieved through improved and interoperable CNS systems arrived at through common standards and specifications applied throughout Europe and eventually worldwide. This is a huge task involving all players within the aviation community and beyond."
Under any name, 21st century ATM must provide seamless operation worldwide. To ensure technical, equipment, and operational harmony, the FAA and Eurocontrol are working together and under applicable umbrellas of the ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation.
Sister initiatives, NextGen and SESAR are multi-phase efforts built on required navigational performance (RNP) and ADS-B, what separates them most is terminology (Europe's "WAAS" is called EGNOS, European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) and timelines.
SESAR has three phases: Definition, which developed the master plan, ran from 2005 to 2008. Development, 2008 to 2016, produces the new technology defined by the master plan. And Deployment, 2014 to 2020, is the large scale production and implementation of the new ATM infrastructure.
The European ATM Master Plan has three Implementation Packages. IP1 covers systems ready for deployment now with ATM initial operational capability set for 2012. IP2 covers mid-term deployment of ATM services between 2013 to 2019. And IP3 addresses long-term programs that start deploying in 2020.
SESAR requires ATC datalink communications for all new aircraft delivered after January 1, 2011, and all aircraft operating in Europe will need the system by 2015. A Eurocontrol NPRM will require all aircraft to be equipped with ADS-B Out by 2015, with an exemption for those that weigh less than 12,500 pounds and cruise at slower than 250 knots. Described as a stepping stone to ADS-B In, the NPRM does not require WAAS/EGNOS and specifies less stringent GPS performance.
NextGen is phasing in ADS-B now, with full ground-station coverage planned for 2013. The FAA is encouraging airlines to take advantage of the system now (See NextGen Update: Time & Money) , it does not mandate the equipment until 2020.
SESAR and NextGen are also taking different routes to RNAV. Europe has been flying to RNAV-5 and RNAV-3 (mile separation) standards since 1998. The US is just now starting to phase it in (See Now is the Time to Invest in NextGen RNP), the FAA is way ahead of Europe in establishing precision GPS/LPV approaches at airports nationwide.
Regardless the route taken, operators and air traffic services will ultimately fly in harmonious 21st century airspace. Just as NextGen/SESAR gives operators options on the best trajectory to their destinations, ASIG can provide the guidance and services that will give international operators these capabilities.
Until next time, stay 5x5, mission ready, and Wired!


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On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Tab Atkins Jr. <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 12:04 PM, Andrew Fedoniouk > <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >> What is the z-index value of such element then? >> Let's assume that element used in element() (let it be A element) is in >> some container that has z-index:10 and the A element has children: >> B with z-index:1 and C with z-index:20. What would be the rendering >> order of this setup: >> 1. B -> A -> C or >> 2. A -> B -> C ? >> (note that element A is position:static by itself) > > I don't understand the question. You just draw it like normal. The > spec is very clear about how this works. It's my turn then to ask: what "draw it like normal" means in this case? Is your "normal" close to this: For the purpose of element() rendering take rendering tree of the whole document and render it in its normal order but skip all elements that are not the element itself or are not its descendants (DOM). ? This definition will cover positioned children with negative and positive z-indexes. This statement here [1] : "The image is constructed by rendering the referenced element and its descendants" can be read as render the element and *then* its descendants. Usually "render element" includes rendering of its content, that's why my question. [1] http://dev.w3.org/csswg/css4-images/#decorated-bounding-box -- Andrew Fedoniouk. http://terrainformatica.com > >> And related question: >> What if the element A has opacity:0.5? Will the rendering contain >> pixels rendered by its containers? Or opacity shall be ignored as other >> transformations? > > Again, you just render the element and its descendants over an > infinite transparent backdrop. You can't implement element() just by > clipping out an already-rendered rectangle from the page (at least, > not in general - you can probably often do so in practice). > > ~TJReceived on Sunday, 29 July 2012 20:16:57 UTC
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A game about piracy. No, not that kind of piracy.
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Russian developer and publisher HeroCraft announced today that Tempest, their open world pirate RPG, will be launching on PC via Steam on September 22. This will be the final release of the game- no more Early Access (or the like) shenanigans!
Tempest promises to be a new pirate game – a genre that has historically been underpopulated (I would argue that Sid Meier's Pirates and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag are the only worthwhile major pirate games that were released in the last decade and a half, or so), which means that its importance is elevated simply by definition, if nothing else.
You can check out the new trailer for the game, showcasing a whole lot of gameplay for the title, for yourself below. Tempest will launch exclusively on PC via Steam on September 22. Let us hope that it eventually gets a release on consoles too, so more players get to play it.
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Q. My tomato blossoms dry up and fall off before they can become fruit. Not all , but enough to reduce the crop substantially
When tomato blossums fall off, they have not been pollinated. Pollen can become ineffective at 95 degrees or higher. If you select a number of different varieties, you will minimize the impact of hot weather, since varieties flower at different times and some may be less susceptible to hot weather.
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Welcome to St Peter's Primary School
Our Vision
Our vision is for our students to graduate as successful learners and are prepared for the future with a strong faith and the values of trust, respect, unity and excellence.
Our Mission
At St Peter's we derive strength from our motto 'VERITAS', meaning truth, which inspires us to learn, achieve and serve in truth.
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Presbyterians come in many varieties, with new branches being formed in every generation. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) began in the fall of 1980 and spring of 1981 when a group of pastors and elders held meetings in St. Louis, Missouri for planning and prayer. They came from mainline Presbyterian denominations like the United Presbyterian (northern churches) and the Presbyterian Church in the United States (southern churches). These leaders had become increasingly distressed by liberalism within their denominations. They wanted to form a church that took seriously the words of Scripture, the theology of the historic confessions of the faith, and the evangelical fervor of Presbyterian founders. They envisioned a denomination that was truly evangelical and truly Presbyterian, hence the name.
Six months later, the first General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church met at Ward Presbyterian Church near Detroit, Michigan. To ensure that the ideals of faith would remain the foundation of the new denomination, the Assembly drafted an intentionally brief list of essential beliefs. The Essentials listed in this brochure define a church that is Presbyterian in theology and church government, as well as evangelical in sharing the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Even though the founders of the EPC valued purity of faith, they wisely saw the danger of division over non-essential issues. To protect the new denomination from needless strife, the founders promoted an understanding of freedom in which less essential matters were left to the conscience of individual churches and believers. This understanding included such matters as the freedom of a local church to elect its own officers, to exercise spiritual gifts, and to own and keep property. So EPC churches study the Scripture and make their own decisions about issues like worship style and the ordination of women. At regional and national meetings, church leaders take for granted that they will work and worship with other leaders who differ with them on these and other non-essential matters.
The final statement of our motto speaks of love. We are fellow pilgrims, walking together with our Lord. We have, individually, received his charity toward us, so we extend that charity to each other. We speak the truth to define our faith and to extend it to others. But we speak it out of love-for our brothers and sisters, and for our Savior.
In 1981, the 1st General Assembly convened with 75 delegates representing 12 churches. When the Second General Assembly met nine months later, more than 120 elders and ministers registered as commissioners. Before the decade of the 80's ended, an impressive growth in member congregations took place. Churches in Argentina formed a presbytery and joined us in 1987, to grow and be dismissed as a national church in 2004. Nearing the end of the first decade of the 21st century, the EPC has exceeded 80,000 active members in over 225 congregations in the U.S.
With world evangelism as a top priority, the EPC commissioned its first missionary couple in 1983. By the mid 90's, 56 missionaries represented the EPC throughout the world. Today, more than 90 missionaries represent the EPC in about 20 countries. Because we believe that God uses a variety of ways to draw people to himself, many of these missionaries serve with EPC support through mission agencies other than our own. Our global mission plan focuses on planting, developing, and nurturing the Church.
We believe that God created the Evangelical Presbyterian Church to be a significant part of his plan for the renewal of believers and for witness to those outside the faith. It is our conviction that, like the ancient Queen Esther, God has brought us together for such a time as this.
Taken from the website of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
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Busy Week
Well, I finally got an RMA number for my motherboard that's been acting up. I'm gonna send it over monday to see if they can fix it, or send me a replacement, which they hopefully will. This just in time for Doom 3 too, which should be arriving on the 4th. Grrrr…
I also get to register for classes today, which should be interesting, considering the whole system is now online (Finally!).
Oh yeah, and I put up some new drawings last night too. (Reki, Chii2, Osaka, and Midori) Go check them out!


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text: It's a very nice feeling to see someone improve on the work you have done. It's not at all what I had imagined for that part of the coast, but that's the beauty of it. All of the sudden, the world has a life on its own. I hope to see more people using this world or part of it for there mods.


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Surprise! There's another Kardashian baby on the way! And if this little one is anything like the others, he or she is bound to be a cutie. Multiple sources have confirmed that recently engaged couple Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian are pregnant and expecting their first child together. It's even Instagram official, y'all! And just in time for Mother's Day, too!
We had our doubts when the baby-on-board rumors first started swirling around the engaged pair. Last month, the couple was spotted visiting an OB-GYN with Chyna's sister-in-law to-be, Kim Kardashian, in tow. But now we're officially baby believers. TMZ was the first to break the news that the reality star and his bride have a little one on the way, stating that Chyna is already several months along in her pregnancy. And just now, Kardashian and Chyna confirmed the news themselves — via social media, of course!
The fiancés posted matching photos to Instagram of Blac Chyna in emoji form, cradling a huge pregnant belly! While Kardashian captioned the absurdly adorable pic with baby and bride emojis, Chyna went with the baby and party horn. A whirlwind engagement and a baby on the way?! Clearly, this is reason to celebrate!
This is Kardashian's first child and Chyna's second. The model shares her 3-year-old son, King, with rapper Tyga — who, need we remind you, is currently in a relationship with her fiancés younger sister, Kylie Jenner. Need a flow chart? Yeah, us too... But this apparently means that this baby-to-be's aunt will be dating its brother's dad. But as, uh, strange as that sounds, it doesn't seem like there are any hard feelings here. In fact, Tyga already sent the happily expectant couple his well wishes, writing "Congratulations" on Chyna's Instagram announcement.
And on the plus side, this kid going to have a slew of some seriously cool aunts... Congratulations to Blac Chyna and the entire Kardashian klan!
See More: Surprise! You're Pregnant. What Should You Do if You Find Out Before the Wedding?


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AWASH with shiny sequins, outrageous wigs and glittering heels, Priscilla Queen of the Desert has sashayed into the Playhouse this week, more camp, crazy and wilder than ever before.
A sparkling mirror ball of a musical, the cast power through a back catalogue of 70s and 80s anthems, led by 80s heart-throb Jason Donovan, Simon Green and Adam Bailey.
Based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heart-warming adventure of three friends - two drag queens (Mitzi and Felicia) and an aging transsexual (Bernadette) - who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship.
Stepping into this glitzy maelstrom of fake boobs and false eyelashes is Gavin Mitchell, best known as Boaby the barman in Still Game.
Just what would his Craiglang regulars think?
Mitchell, along with Chewin' The Fat's Karen Dunbar, have been drafted in for Priscilla's three- week festive season at the Greenside Place venue. It makes a change from panto for the actor who celebrated his 51st birthday on the show's press night... with just one previous performance and scant rehearsal under his belt.
"It all happened incredibly fast. I met the director on a Friday, was cast the same day and was through in Edinburgh on the Monday doing the press conference with Jason Donovan.
"Then I went down to York where the show was playing for three days. On the first day we ran lines and roughly went over the moves. Then I watched that night's performance.
"On the second day I went on stage and blocked the moves a bit more. Then the principals came in and we worked through the scenes.
"On the third day we did more of the same in the morning and then ran the scenes in the afternoon. And that was that was it. They said, 'We'll see you in Edinburgh...' So I had a week and a half to forget it all."
In that week and a half, Mitchell had to keep "hammering in" the lines and more importantly the moves.
He explains, "There was a lot to learn, that's quite difficult when you've only had a couple of cracks at it. A lot depends on how you work because as an actor, so much of what you do is based on the moves. The lines become associated with specific moves and then it becomes muscle memory."
Consequently, although he had a dress rehearsal before stepping onto the Playhouse stage for the first time on Tuesday, he admits it was a nerve-wracking experience.
"Absolutely, for lots of reasons," he says. "Knowing the size and the reputation of the show was one. Knowing who you are going on stage with another... the fact that you are playing the Playhouse. There's a lot at stake and you have undertaken the responsibility to play this part in a big show. No pressure," he grins.
Thankfully the resident Priscilla cast were more than welcoming.
"They have been fantastic. They are an amazing cast anyway, just stunning, and back stage is a show in itself. I'm running about going 'What's my next line?' and doing my wee bit, and they are changing costumes while still doing three part harmonies.
"Simon, who plays Bernadette, was just wonderful and has been so patient, really generous and giving.
"They've all been great actually because they're up and running and here I come, clodding about. They're used to doing it their way and then I come in with a different rhythm. I'm a hazard, so they have been very patient."
Wednesday's press night, which saw the audience singing along to a hit parade of dance floor classics including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, also saw Mitchell celebrating his birthday.
"That was nice of them to organise that," he laughs.
"It's a funny one. A December birthday is always a bit nonexistent but the cast were lovely. I don't know what they're trying to tell me, maybe they want me to put on more weight as Bob, or maybe everybody just loves cake, but they got me a big birthday cake and God knows how many doughnuts with candles in them. They must be trying to fatten me up, either that or we're going to be doing The Simpsons Musical, with me playing Homer."
He may never play Homer, but one role Mitchell hopes to return to is that of The Clansman's barman in Still Game.
"I'm scared to jinx it, but as far as I know it's all looking that way, everything points towards Still Game coming back. Reading the press it would appear we are very close.
"Having said that, I was introduced to a guy who works on Marvel comics and was in awe of him, but he said, 'Never mind talking about Marvel Comics, when is Still Game coming back? Getting you guys back together is more difficult than the Avengers reforming."
A regular on the panto circuit, you'll normally find him at the Glasgow King's, Mitchell is enjoying his year away.
"The great thing about Priscilla is it not that far removed from panto. It's like panto for adults, there's cross-dressing, lots of lamé, lots of glitter, and songs that we all know and love.
So he's not missing the calls of 'It's behind you!' Oh no he's not. Or is he?
"Yes and no. It's a double edged sword because I love panto and I miss it, but this is brilliant and a huge honour.
"In many ways, with no disrespect to the show, it seems strangely similar because of the schedule, the time of year, and the fact that I'm with fellow panto pal Karen Dunbar. So it just feels like being in a different city with an even bigger and better show."
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Playhouse, Greenside Place, until 2 January 2016, 7.30pm (matinees 2.30pm), £14-£47.50, 0844-871 3014


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Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has seemingly denied that he is set to leave Chelsea for English Championship outfit, Wolverhampton Wanderers.
There were reports on Sunday that the 23-year-old had agreed personal terms with Wolves and was poised to undergo medicals on Monday.
Omeruo, who made a rare appearance for a weakened Chelsea's side in Saturday's 1-1 draw against fourth-tier English club Crawley Town in a pre-season friendly, took to Twitter to dismiss the story.
player would have a medical at Wolves on Monday and another quizzed the Nigerian star about the purported move to the Molineux Stadium, Omeruo replied on Twitter: "Is it my own Kenneth Omeruo? Or someone else? No truth to it."
The Chelsea defender has previously been sent out on loan to Ado Den Haag, Middlesbrough, Kasimpasa and Alanyaspor and has ruled out joining any team from Greece


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LJ Movers & Shakers 2016
Men and women Mover staff was apparently unaware someone had fallen onto the elevated train tracks till police told them primarily based on 911 calls.
No matter whether the friend is a hobbyist collector, an indecisive kind who appears to keepeverything, down to old peanut butter jars, or a borderline hoarder, managing the move can be emotionally and physically trying. Here's how to deal with it.
As a outcome of legislation passed in 2009, firms that give a specialized labor service packing and loading household goods are not regulated by the Oregon Division of Transportation. Efficient October 1, 2009, Oregon law specifies that pack and loaders are exempt from motor carrier regulations if they don't provide or operate a automobile for moving household goods or act as an agent for an individual who does give or operate the vehicle.
After you have a designated drop point, start in a single area and work through every element in the residence. Carry a tough laundry basket or huge plastic bin with you so you can swiftly group and move products to the right spot.
There were mountains of meals on the 4th. So several mountains, that ahead of the feasting even started we created plans for Movers to be leftovers on the 5th. Except there was so significantly food we didn't even cook on the 4th that it was tough to truly contact it leftovers, really, it was just far more new meals.


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Every Friday morning My Machberet presents an assortment of Jewish-interest links, primarily of the literary variety.
Shabbat shalom.
Shabbat shalom.
I thought the "What is a Jewish Poem?" post didn't answer the question, so well either, but I really liked the quote from Philip Terman that it used: "My childhood was guided by two calendars, my poetic education by two traditions. Every good poem transcends any one category."
And the other essay you pointed out on the topic is interesting…but I'm not finished yet! I'm going to have to sit with it at a point I can give it more undivided attention.


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With his London think tank Tomorrow's Thoughts Today, Liam Young, a speculative architect and urban futurologist, operates in the spaces between science, technology and architecture. Using fictitious stories, films and performances he develops forecasts of our urban future. Very different from mere sci-fi entertainment, his hybrid worlds investigate the consequences of emerging technological developments, blurring the lines between the natural and the artificial, the digital and the material. A frequent starting point for these scenarios are excursions to the ends of the earth, undertaken by his nomadic research studio Unknown Fields Division. Aboard a container ship in the South China Sea, at the restricted military outpost Area 51 in Nevada, or traversing the frozen Arctic Sea, he searches for "weak signals," those moments in which our present coalesces into a vision of the future.
Liam develops this research through teaching positions at the Architectural Association in London and is visiting professor at Princeton University. His projects include most notably Loop 60Hz: Transmissions from the Drone Orchestra, a sell-out live robotic performance in collaboration with John Cale of the Velvet Underground for the Barbican Theatre. Liam is a contributing editor for ICON magazine and was named by Blueprint magazine as one of 25 people, who will change architecture and design.
A portrait of Liam Young, urban futurologist and founder of the think tank Tomorrow's Thoughts Today and the nomadic research studio Unknown Fields Division.


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//Name :: Ryver
//Nickname(s) :: Momma Grem
//Species :: Grem2
//Gender :: Female
//Height :: 5'8"
//Age :: 26
//Occupation :: Co-owner of Berry Crest ranch, Ryver does most of the primary care of the animals regarding health and safety. She tends to also work the finances here.
↳ SnowGrem2
↳ City Ears, Bare neck, Bun tail x2, Cherub wing mutation.
↳ Has started shaped pupils and has the ability to take a canine form.
↳ A well known grem, Ryver tends to he a mother figure for all that pass under her wings. She is a kind and gentle spirit with a love for all of the life. She sees no bad in anyone and everything has a silver lining.
↳ When off the clock Ryver can turn into a party dog and is know to be fond of going out to clubs and just getting wrecked. She's also rather passionate about other things as well.
When someone threatens her loved ones however, that's when nice momma ends aND vicious, rabid wolf Ryver strikes. Not stopping until the threat is away from her loves.
↳ Ryver isn't as compassionate about the animals as the other Co-owner, Sterling, but she loves them all regardless.
↳ She tends to have very little patience for her Co-workers husband, May.
███ ▌History ::
Like most Eskigrems, she was created to help in a sled dog training facilty. After many months of abuse and nearly being blinded by her owner, Ryver ran deep into the woods to escape. She was taken in by Riot and taught to care for all. As she moved on with her life she stumbled into the lives of May and Sterling, who she now works and lives with lovingly.
Mate :: None, this is an Au for her
↳ Sterling. ✿
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After two months, "One Tree Hill" is back!
As we start the final four episodes, the pressure is on for the show to perform. Its renewal status is tenuous, so the ratings for these next few episodes are critical.
I have faith the fans will turn out, but the story quality will need to pick up, too. This season's injection of new blood (Shantel VanSanten, Robert Buckley) offered promise, but the storylines were mired in been-there-done-that-ness. Will the show pick up to be picked up?
Let's rundown Monday's episode:
Julian/Brooke: Thank goodness these are together. Their constant moping was bringing the show down. It's a good start. Brooke is always better when she's smiling (and up to something). When Julian discovers that Alex made a sex tape with her egomaniacal co-star, Josh (enjoyable local actor Paul Teal), it's Brooke who insists he help Alex out. Amazing how understanding she suddenly is now that they're official.
Mouth/Lauren/Skills: Mouth really needed a good story line this year. Instead, he's been on the back burner, reacting to Nathan's scandal, Millie's model drama and now wooing Lauren while Skills was away? Mouth and Lauren make a cute couple, but really, we weren't invested in the Skills/Lauren relationship enough to make the Mouth/Lauren romance seem scandalous or awesome. Still, the best part of tonight's episode was when Skills decked Mouth, who collapsed and pulled down a curtain at Quinn's gallery to reveal…
Victoria/Alexander: Daphne Zuniga has clearly enjoyed letting her hair down a little this season, and Victoria's affair with Alexander has been fun. I liked Brooke's reaction when she was chastising them and realized they had been together for a while. Maybe next season (if there is one) we can get a cougar smackdown between Victoria and Deb?
Quinn/Clay: First of all, I want to point out that Quinn's gallery is the Roudabush building in downtown Wilmington at the corner of Front and Dock streets. Quinn's gallery opening sets the stage for most of the action tonight. Clay told Quinn about how he sometimes talks to Sara's ghost, and she's totally cool with that. Of course, then Clay's stalker, who could be Sarah's crazy clone, showed up at the gallery and bought a photo of Clay. Quinn seems less OK with that. What does it say about this show that this crazy lady seems pretty tame by "OTH" stalker standards?
Nathan/Jamie: Here's my idea for season 8. Make it all about Jamie. It seems like whenever the writers need to lighten the mood or vamp for time, they just put in a montage of Jamie doing something cute and silly. I'd complain, but that KISS outfit he was wearing while playing Guitar Hero with Nathan was freakin' adorable. Bonding time with daddy convinced Nathan he wanted another kid, which doesn't seem like something still-mourning Haley can handle right now.
So, what did you think of tonight's episode? And speaking of stalkers, which stalker storyline has been your favorite?
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I think my fav stalker was derek/ian….. It was sooooo crazy and sooooo dramatic!!! pure genius! and then whenhe comes back in the prom episode! ahhh…. it was just amazing to watch
Definitely Derek/Ian. Those episodes were INTENSE. kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time. OTH <3
I loved them all. Nanny Carrie, to Derek to this blonde chick.
I have two that I can't pick between. Here are my favorite stalker: Derek/Ian and Nanny Carrie
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In the quest to find the best and most suitable schooling environment for the child, certain criteria need to be examined and met. The following are some of the areas that would usually be covered as part of the standard elements within the search requirements:
– The Basics
Some schools are more known for their academic excellent while others may be noted for the excellent sporting programs. The parent would really have to decide which would be more suitable to suit the needs of themselves and the child in question.
If this decision proves to be a challenge at this stage, then finding a school which is competent in both areas would also be acceptable. Convenience would also usually be another point to look into as no parent really wants their child to have to sit through a one hour ride just to get to school and another one hour ride to get home. Thus the point of location would have to ideal to facilitate the convenience need. This is also important from an emergency angle where the parent would be able to reach the child's school within the shortest time possible.
Taking the time to check up on the school by speaking to others who have children already attending the facility would also be another way to gauge the suitability of the school. There is also the need to check the requirements if any that need to be met in order to be successfully admitted to the school.
Finding out as much as possible about the schools within the suitable radius to fit the convenience of both child and parent would be a good start in the right direction to choosing a school for the child. This should then be followed with a more in depth research as to what the schools identified can offer and how these will benefit the child in question.
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There are several things to consider when it comes to the future of the child at the eventual choice made and the following are just some areas that should ideally be covered:
– Perhaps the first would be to contact the local educational centers to find out about all the various schools within the ideal perimeter to suit the initial need to limit the distance between the school and the place of residence of the family.
– Once the particular school has been identified, then the parent would have to make a more in depth study as to the suitability and comforts it can provide for the child who is going to be enrolled.
– Some children may need special attention for various different reasons, and the school chosen should be able to cater to these needs adequately. The physical and mental comfort of the child at the school should ideally be an important factor when making the choice for the ideal school.
– The services extended outside the actual study curriculum such as outdoor activities would also have to be considered if the child is particularly fond of the outdoors.
– Some children need to have this kind of learning experience to ensure they are kept interested and stimulated on the idea of education. Considering if the child will eventually be comfortable with the other children attending the school is also another element to be considered. Some children are simply not able to adjust well to other cultures and styles that are foreign to them.


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A US based airlines broke protocol and body scanned a President of India.
More shocking, the airline employee brushes it off as routine!!
Such impudence would not have been tolerated by any human being except President Kalam – one of the gentlest human beings alive besides His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet.
Associated Press has the story here.
The President of India, Mr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was violated by a US based airlines given business permit by the sovereign nation of India to operate on it's land.
In less refined times this would have been an "international incident." Among less refined peoples, this would have been a causus belli.
For the record, let it be said that IndiaUnfinished has vowed not to succumb to jingoism, hyper-patriotism or knee-jerk nationalism of any sort, or arguments of cultural supremacy.
IU is dedicated to simply exploring this world as we find it. And, at the same time, calling out nonsensical values and behavior wherever and whenever it is seen. Why then does IU react so strongly to a simple event like this? After all, he was only a former President?
Consider the wide range of reasons why IU finds this event appalling, deplorable and stupid.
1. Mr. Abdul Kalam held the office of the President of India, the orlds largest, free democratic republic. He symbolizes the virtues and the prowess of over a billion people!
2. No world leader has ever been subjected to such violative treatment on his own home soil by any airline, let alone one that is foreign based.
3. President Kalam was no ordinary politician. He was uniformly honored by all political parties in India, before, during and after his elevation to the high office.
4. President Kalam was not just a leader, but a constitutional Head of State. Any violation of his person is an act of aggression against the Nation that he represents. Never mind that he is retired now. Once a President, always a symbol of the nation!
5. President Kalam is the most revered and beloved of all Presidents of India. I have lived through their tenures -all twelve of them. President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was and remains beloved of the people of India from all walks of life, and all elements of Indian polity.
6. Mr. Kalam was not just the highest office holder of India. He was an honored scientist, proud son, and a genius who dedicated himself to the people of India. He sacrificed more personal comforts and ambition than all the politicians combined. In IU's estimate, he is second only to the Mahatma.
7. As the Missile Man of India, he doggedly worked to put his people on the cosmic map, in a sense.
8. He was nominated by the so-called Hindu Nationalist Party, BJP, but was uniformly hailed as worthy by all.
9. Simply put, it is bad business. Totally unnecessary to insult a former Head of State, period.
10. Well, there is no number ten. This is not one of those lists of ten. Just a small rant. There, whew!
After all is said and done, we can safely predict a number of the usual lame sequence of events: mumbled apologies, loud chest beating, a low level worker sacked, board room knives out for the weakest, and few late night comic moments.
What the political pundits would want to know is: Is this news of an old event that occurred in April, does this have anything to do with politics. Say, the business deal about nukes just announced?
Whatever, the point is that this is a breach of protocol and courtersy between nations. I predict, the guilty will be punished.
On a lighter note, an American news outlet based in Texas, the same state as Continental's Houston, made this snide remark in their article.
Note to George W. Bush: think about flying American or Delta on your next trip to New Delhi.
LOL indeed…
It is being reported that Continental Airlines of Houston, TX has formally apologized to Mr. Kalam. If true, this is a belated development. But the airlines should apologize to the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, and the citizenry in general for it's silly behavior and lack of common sense. No wonder, American business is in the toilet.


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Mom on the Mind
This weekend, especially, my thoughts are on my mother.
1. She was named after her grandmother. She wasn't crazy about the name, and she told us never to name a child after her. She preferred to be called Ida Mae by friends, but I'm not sure if most of her friends knew that.
2. She loved to read to distraction. I could walk in the house and could tell that she was finishing up a book because she'd put the housework on hold for a bit. To save time, she would get Reader's Digest Condensed Books, and would have me read the stories after she was done to discuss. So as a child, I ended up reading age inappropriate fare such as Wheels and The Other Side of Midnight, but the Victoria Holt novels were our favorites. We talk for hours about The Shadow of the Lynx and On The Night of the Seventh Moon among others. It was my time with Mom--our own little book club in our busy household.
3. She had a diverse taste in music. She loved country--Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and George Jones, and Hank Williams, Sr. We also listened to Dean Martin, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Supremes, and Tom Jones. She even get Mitch Miller songs for us kids to sing along.
4. She hated to drive.
5. She was very much into history and loved Civil War history in particular. The story of Theodosia Burr enchanted her. Really surprised I wasn't named Theodosia.
6. She raised six children on her own after my father left while she was pregnant with twins. She was only 24 years old at the time.
7. She accepted the supernatural into her life and believed in ghosts and claims to have seen them. On the other hand, she was agnostic about religion and pretty much let us trod our own religious path.
8. She made the best fried chicken and baked macaroni and cheese, and try as I might, I cannot
9. She had a forgiving nature. I don't remember telling us to hate our father or even saying bad things about him.
10. She loved my knitting and crocheting. When I first learned, I made her a hat and scarf combo out of halloween ombre yarn and I didn't know how to add stitches in crochet to make a flat beret, so the hat had a ugly peak. She wore it anyway.
My hot headed, combative, grudge holding, skeptical nature often clashed with my mother's gentler, more accepting way of looking at the world. As time passed, we learned to accept each other as we were, and I recall those adjustments in our final conversation.
I refused to celebrate the first few Mothers' Days after she passed. In my church, we would wear a red rose for living mothers and a white rose for deceased moms on that day, and I couldn't bring myself to wear a white rose.
I still haven't, but I think I can now.
Happy Mothers' Day weekend.


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We are the Milton Lewis Young Marines, Gainesville Florida. If you are new to us, read about the program below. Follow the links on this page for more information about the unit and our activities.
Home of YM SgtMaj Emily KIDWELL, SgtMaj, First Florida Regiment, and Jonathan Jimenez, 2014 Young Marine of the Year, First Florida Regiment
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The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-
Our Mission:
The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America's future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy, and promote, a healthy, drug-
Our Motto:
"Strengthening the lives of America's youth."
The Young Marine Obligation:
From this day forward, I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all other youth to follow and I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor upon God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself or the Young Marines. These I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself. Semper Fidelis.
The Young Marine Creed:
1. Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
2. Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.
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4. Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home or at play.
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PCLender Mortgage Software Benefits
Multifaceted mortgage lending processes demand a degree of detail management that challenges even the most seasoned mortgage experts. Technology-driven efficiency is the key to succeeding in the increasingly complex, deeply scrutinized mortgage industry.
PCLender's enterprise mortgage lending system gives our clients a viable alternative to procuring and implementing technology systems internally.. With PCLender managing mortgage loan technology, our clients can focus on loan origination and customer service.
PCLender delivers benefits unparalleled in the industry, including:
Sensible cost: The PCLender product suite is available with very competitive pricing, lowering costs and ensuring successful implementation for immediate return on investment. Our solutions allow precise control of technology ownership through a fee structure based on closed loans. With PCLender as a partner, lenders pay far less, for much greater performance.
Customer focus: We consider our customers to be partners in the implementation, support, and development of mortgage tools. We remain their technology partner and continue to assist with all automation needs.
Integration: PCLender provides multiple automation tools integrated to function together seamlessly. This reduces the need to acquire, implement, and support multiple technology systems and hardware. Additionally, there are no requirements to patch several systems together — an advantage that reduces costs and technology gaps in the life cycle of a loan.
Mortgage centricity: Our products are built by mortgage bankers who understand the unique mortgage business workflow. We provide busy professionals the technology tools needed to grow and produce loans more efficiently.
Remote access: PCLender tools and systems are available from any location with Internet access, and there are no LOS licenses or installation fees for additional users.
Scalability: We support lenders with as few 15 closed loans per month to as many 2,500 loans per month. Costs are reduced for smaller lenders through the multi-tenant system managed by PCLender
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Simple implementation and support: PCLender's mortgage automation and tools provide simplified set up and maintenance. Our customers are typically up to speed in less than 45 days and often obtain immediate cost savings and improved service levels. We automatically deploy updates to the system with new version releases, eliminating the requirement for IT server expertise.
Best Business Practices
PCLender is committed to setting the standard for mortgage technology. Our solutions put best business practices to work.
At PCLender, we:
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PCLender's LOS is designed to help lenders meet compliance requirements. Our fully hosted design enhances data protection, and a host of compliance features and functionalities make our company the leading mortgage lending technology partner for midsized institutions.
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PCLender offers enterprise features not found in many other mortgage banking software platforms:
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- Interactive 1003 screen for quick navigation and system reviews
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- Debt service ratio options for owner-occupied rental income and second home expenses
- Easily customizable defaults for new loans set-up
- Easy-to-complete prequalification and loan application forms that simplify the mortgage process for borrowers
- Flexibility to print, save, and continue a loan program in the middle of completing a loan transaction
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- Increases in productivity that dramatically improve service levels for customers and ensure timely closings
- Rapid implementation with no heavy upfront investment or continuous maintenance of hardware and software
- Secondary marketing tools to determine and track the cost of funds from pricing, locking, and secondary market delivery
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PCLender partners with mortgage industry experts to provide the requirements to complete strategic plans for mortgage banking. Our team includes experienced mortgage professionals and consultants to ensure successful implementation.
Services include:
Strategic planning: Addressing measurable milestones for mortgage bankers, including defining the required resources for effective loan production, compliance, and secondary marketing delivery.
Business process reviews: PCLender establishes industry-standard benchmarks through reporting and file reviews. We document and summarize findings to support that file quality is directly linked to profitability.
Outsourced services: Rate sheet generation and LOS administration may be provided on a temporary or permanent basis. Loan level operations support for contract file set-up, processing, closing and file reviews/audits within the LOS
Policies and procedures: PCLender offers lender policies and procedures combined with system functionality to ensure a useful resource for supporting staff. Additionally, job descriptions and workflow checklists can be provided to ensure loan delivery is always completed efficiently and with the appropriate quality controls in place.


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Our Awards
Grand Finalist: Best Food Producer, Sussex Food and Drink Awards
After rounds of judging and public voting we have made it into the last six! The final winner will be announced on the 7th February 2018. Thank you for all your votes and to the judges for getting us this far. Fingers crossed!
My Green Pod, Hero Product 2017
Selected for their environmental credentials, amazing taste, nutritional profile and as recognition of our overall sustainability, our Raw Chocolate Mulberries have been elevated to Hero Status by My Green Pod. You can read more here.
Best Value Superfood, Men's and Women's Running Awards 2017
Our Cacao Powder was selected by over 100 independent judges to be the best value Superfood in this year's Men's and Women's Running Awards.
Best Vegan Chocolate in 2017 VegFest Awards
We've been nominated as best vegan chocolate and we now need your votes! We're up against some stiff opposition this year, please click here to vote, thank you.
Voting closes midnight 30/09/2017
Raw Chocolate Mulberries and Ginger Gold Stars in 2017 Great Taste Awards
Woot woot! We did it again! two more Great Taste Award Gold Stars, this time for our Raw Chocolate Mulberries and Raw Chocolate Ginger. We now have 8 Gold Stars!
Top 5 Ethical Company: Ethical Consumer Magazine
Ethical Consumer Magazine have rated all companies in the UK on a wide range of ethical criteria and we've come in the Top 5! We scored a total of 18/20, the top mark of all jointly with a few other companies like the ground breaking Lucy Bee Coconut Oil. Read more here
Runner Up: Best Paleo Chocolate, UK Paleo Awards
Wahoo! Thanks to a phenomenal public vote, our Raw Chocolate Mulberries were judged as the Runner Up in the 2017 UK Paleo Awards as best Paleo Friendly Chocolate. Pitch Dark also came fourth! Full results here.
Nominated for 'Best Organic Brand' in 2017 Good Housekeeping Food Awards
We're up against some stiff opposition and need your votes please! Click here to vote and also be in with a chance to win £1000 of food and drink vouchers. Thank you :)
Voting closes midnight 13/07/2017
Raw Chocolate Almonds awarded 1 Gold Star in Great Taste Awards
What an accolade! Only a few months after launching, our Raw Chocolate Almonds won a gold star in this year's Great Taste Awards. This means we now have 6 Gold Stars :)))
Raw Chocolate Goji Berries entered into FreeFrom Food Awards
Despite the name, there are plenty of entrants into the Free From Food Awards and we're up against some stiff opposition! So we've sent in big hitters, Raw Chocolate Goji Berries, fingers crossed!
Vanoffee Dark awarded 1 Gold Star in Great Taste Awards
Wahoo! Our Vanoffee Dark (our favourite!) won a gold star in this year's Great Taste Awards. Added to the Goji Orange, Pitch Dark and Mint, this means we now have four of the best tasting chocolate bars in the whole of the UK!
Vanoffee nominated as best Vegan Chocolate in VegFest Awards
We were honoured once again to be recognised by the VegFest judges. This time it was Vanoffee that got the accolade and it was up against some very stiff opposition!
Great Taste Awards - 1 gold Star each for Pitch Dark and Mint
Once again the chefs, connoisseurs and chocolatiers that make up the Great Taste Award panel met and judges over 10000 entries. The test is a blind taste test - they don't get to see the packaging or any of the marketing material, they just judge based on taste. We won acolades this year for Pitch Dark and Mint! Winning these awards this year means that we now have three of the highest rated chocolate bars in the UK. We are very very proud!
Vegfest Awards 2014 - Raw Chocolate Mulberries nominated for best vegan snack
We were honoured this year to be nominated by the organisers of the Vegfest Awards for best vegan snack for our Raw Chocolate Mulberries. The nomination is based on feeedback from consumers at Vegfest events around the country.
O2 Smarta Awards Winner 2014
From tens of thousands of entries we were selected as one of the most disruptive (apparently this is a good thing!) and innovative companies around. Nominated for the award largely for our social and environmental stance, it was great to get recognition from our peers.
Great Taste Awards - 2 Gold Stars for Goji and Orange
10000 products were entered into the 2013 Great Taste Awards. The judges blind taste all the products, and the awards are given purely on the merit of the product itself. Our Goji and Orange Bar was awarded 2 Gold Stars, putting it in the top 5% of all products in the UK and the very highest rated chocolate bar. We are very proud of this achievement – a raw, vegan, organic, fairtrade bar that we spent five years perfecting is now deemed to be the best chocolate bar in the UK.
FreeFrom Food Awards – Raw Chocolate Mulberries Shortlisted
Our ever popular Raw Chocolate Mulberries were shortlisted in the 2013 FreeFrom Food awards. The awards celebrate products free from gluten, sugar, wheat and other allergens. As an artisan producer using pure ingredients we pride ourselves on producing great tasting products without the need to rely on refined sugars, wheat and dairy.
BizzieBaby Award – Raw Chocolate Mulberries Snack Pack - Bronze Award
A unique award, independently reviewed and awarded by parents of young children. Our Raw Chocolate Mulberry Snack Packs were given an average of 4.5/5. Here is a selection of what the reviewers said:
"I really liked the taste; the product has just the right amount of bitterness to it. For a healthy yet appealing snack I think this product has a good amount of nutritional benefit. It's a perfect size for handbag/lunchbox."
"Family members tried them also. They really liked them, my partner loved them. The nutritional benefits of the product are excellent and they are a really convenient snack to have. I think they offer excellent value for money. I would consider buying this product again. Members of my family said they would buy this product too."


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The Rules: 1. Go to the 4th folder in your computer where you store your pictures.2. Pick the 4th picture in that folder.3. Explain the picture.4. Tag 4 people to do the same! So, here goes:
This is one of a series of photos of our regular summer visitors. Every year a pair of housemartins come back to our front porch and use the nest they made a few years ago. We always enjoy having them back to visit, although it does mean I spend a few weeks cleaning up bird poop off the front door step.
The chicks in the photo have about a week before they get ready to fly away. That's something we always look forward to, finding out if they have flown to their new homes or if they are still making a racket in the porch - those chicks can be noisy!
Occasionally we see the chicks hopping around in the driveway and sitting on the fence before flying back to the nest. They usually have a few of these little outings before making the flight to their new home.
Below is a later photo of the chicks making that maiden flight - they flew to the telephone wire outside one of our bedroom windows, where they sat for a while before flying away. They looked so cute and fluffy and they were a bit wobbly on the wire, and I felt like a proud mum watching them making their way into the world.
The four people I am tagging are That Girl at 39 and Counting; Cybill at Working it Out; Ladybird World Mother and Jane at Workthatwardrobe. I look forward to seeing your photos!
Have a great weekend everyone!


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5 Things You Should Do Before Quitting A Job You Hate
We all have days at work we wish we would've called in sick, but when those moments happen every day, it might be time to consider a career switch. If you've been cheating on your day job with thoughts of a new career path, you're not alone. According to a recent poll, only 14% of U.S. workers believe they're at their perfect job, while over half want a career change.
Most people stay in a job they hate because they're afraid to take that leap of faith. I can certainly relate to this, as I spent years being miserable working at a job I hated. The thought of doing work that I loved was foreign, and my fears overwhelmed my daily routine. The situation got so bad I would go into the bathroom at work and cry. I felt stuck, alone and scared. I thought, "How can I make a living doing what I love?"
At the time I didn't know what I wanted to do; I just knew what I was doing wasn't working. My depression grew, and to avoid the reality that I hated the direction my life was heading I turned to drugs and developed eating disorders. It wasn't until I asked myself three important questions that my world started to shift. Those questions were:
1. Who am I?
2. What do I want?
3. What step can I take today that my future self will thank me for?
Once I started to explore these key questions my world opened up. I gave myself permission to play in my imagination, and I turned to more positive aspects of what could be rather than what was. I recognized that I have a choice to live a life I love, and my career can be fulfilling.
Today my life is much different than that of the depressed lonely girl who hated her job. I live my passion everyday, and I'm happier than I have ever been. It started with addressing my fear. Once I did that, I was able to get clear about my true desires.
The unknown can be intimidating, but you can reduce the blow by building a solid foundation first. To set yourself up for success, do these five things before you leave a job you hate.
1. Find a mentor who has already navigated the transition.
Find someone who's doing what you want to do and study them. Working with an insider who has already navigated the transition can help you feel more at peace with your decision. You should be careful that you don't exactly emulate your idol's path, though. The steps they took will not necessarily give you the same results. Everyone has her own unique path, and the best thing you can do in your work with a mentor is to celebrate your mentor's success by seeing what can be possible for you.
2. Do at least one thing every day to become the person you want to be.
When you're stuck in a job you hate, it can be hard to tap into your inner dreamer. Doing at least one thing every day that your future self will thank you for is an important part of the transition. If you're a doctor who wants to be a writer, schedule time every day to write, even if it's only in a journal or a personal blog. Get into the habit of doing what you love on a daily basis.
3. Build a solid foundation to bridge your two worlds.
Before you take that leap into your new life, make sure you build a solid foundation to bridge your two worlds. Save extra money and start mentally planning the details of your escape. Look into education, training or other opportunities that align with your new career choice. Give yourself time to be a beginner and learn new things. The less stress you put on yourself to be successful right away, the more joyous the transition can be, and the more successful you'll be in the long run.
4. Practice patience.
Recognize that everyone starts out as a beginner. It takes time to build a new life, but when you practice patience while working toward your goals, you'll enjoy the process along the way. The best gift my transition gave me was recognizing that the journey is the reward, not the destination.
5. Remember mission over money. (And don't expect your passion to pay right away.)
I see and work with many people who unknowingly fall into the trap of switching careers for money, or trying to turn their passion into major dough early on. This can be a surefire way to fail. Instead, tap into why you want to do what you do. When you focus on the meaning of the change, you let our mission guide you. The money will come. Think about what you would pursue if money weren't a factor. People who are driven by their mission are called to their work, and that work becomes effortless. When you love what you do, you want to do it more, and the money will flow.
If you want more clarity on how to build a solid foundation and live a life you love, grab this FREE GUIDE.


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Immerse yourself in the splendor of spring at Cedar Creek
Information provided by Cedar Creek Realty
Spring might just be the most beautiful time of the year at Cedar Creek. As the ample trees and flowers reach full bloom, the picturesque scenery is a breathtaking sight. And now, thanks to an enticing array of new homes in several Cedar Creek neighborhoods, prospective buyers can purchase a beautifully built home just in time to enjoy all that the season has to offer.
The Crossings at Southglen continues to be a popular destination for families, thanks to a prime location near Cedar Creek Elementary School and a neighborhood swimming pool. The neighborhood has been so popular, in fact, that just five homesites remain for custom-built homes, an ideal choice for buyers who want to work with one of Cedar Creek's renowned builders to bring their dream home to life.
Buyers interested in accommodating a faster move-in timeline can select one of four immediately available speculative homes, including two four bedroom, 3 ½-bathroom Wakefield floor plans by Rodrock Homes, a three-bedroom, 2 ½-bathroom Azalea floor plan from Roeser Homes and a four-bedroom, 3 ½-bathroom Brentwood floor plan from Braklow Custom Homes. Prices range from the low to mid-$400,000s. And for a limited time, buyers can take advantage of a sales incentive and receive 12 months' paid HOA dues for contracts written on any of the available spec homes or a custom-built home on one of the five remaining homesites by May 1, 2017.
The purchase opportunities don't end there. One of Cedar Creek's newer neighborhoods, Hidden Lake Estates, offer enviable wooded views near the community's idyllic Shadow Lake. Several speculative homes are now under construction in Hidden Lake Estates, including a three-bedroom, 2½-bathroom Taylor National floor plan from C&M Builders; a five-bedroom, 7½-bathroom Catalina IV from James Engle Custom Homes; a four-bedroom, 4½-bathroom Hampton floor plan from Todd Hill Homes; and a four-bedroom Firethorn floor plan with four full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms from Roeser Homes. Prices range from the upper $700,000s to the mid-$900,000s.
The spring season ushers in some truly beautiful greenery and landscaping, but it's also the perfect time to dream, plan and refresh. If building your dream home is at the top of your wish list, now's an ideal time to bring those plans to life. Coveted homesites that take full advantage of Cedar Creek's breathtaking views and gently rolling topography are available in three of the community's newest neighborhoods. Hidden Lake Estates offers walkout, daylight and level homesites thoughtfully interspersed with wooded areas, with homes priced from the $600,000s. In Valley Ridge, a prime location near Cedar Creek Elementary School, Olathe City Park and a swimming pool includes nearly 60 spectacular homesites that take full advantage of the semi-wooded terrain. Home prices start in the mid-$400,000s. And last but not least, The Ridge at Shadow Glen is a haven for prospective buyers in the market for golf course and valley views. More than 25 homesites await in a scenic enclave that's located by the fifth hole of Shadow Glen Golf Club. Homes start in the mid-$500,000s, and include the convenience of provided maintenance—more time to enjoy all that Cedar Creek has to offer! Homesite reservations are now being accepted in all three neighborhoods, so don't miss out on the opportunity to secure your favorite location.
The warmer months are the best time of the year to enjoy Cedar Creek's extensive, resort-style amenities package, the perfect antidote to hectic school and work schedules. Spend a few hours in one of two swimming pools, enjoy a sunset stroll around the 65-acre Shadow Lake or gather friends and family for a round at the award-winning, 18-hole Shadow Glen Golf Club. Homeowners also have access to a free-form swimming pool, four lighted tennis courts, a second swimming pool in the Southglen neighborhood, jogging and walking trails, the Swim & Racquet Club and an indoor gymnasium that's equipped for basketball, volleyball, aerobics and a performance stage.
Cedar Creek is served by the Olathe School District, including Olathe Northwest High School, Mission Trail Junior High School, and Cedar Creek Elementary School. The community is also within close proximity to St. James Academy Catholic High School.
Cedar Creek
Directions: Kansas 10 to Cedar Creek Parkway, south to community entrance.
Contact: Ken Rosberg, Jeff Sheppard or Linda Cahow-Stanton, 913-829-6500.