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There are many benefits to having a local insurance agent. Perhaps you want to sign on with a person who lives in your town, a local agent with whom you can foster a working relationship.
If you want to find the best auto insurance near you, here are some of the tips for finding the right company.
How to find a reliable local insurance agency
Seek out a licensed car insurance company
If you go with an agency who works at a major company such as State Farm or Allstate, you can be certain the company is properly licensed. But if you want to give your business to a smaller mom-and-pop-style company, make sure they are licensed beforehand. You can check them out at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Know your state's insurance requirements
The agent you hire should know this, but knowledge is power, right? Knowing your state's requirements is important. This way, you can also make sure the local agent is providing you with the correct information. It's easy to find this out here.
Do your research
There are several places where you can read ratings and reviews of companies. Some factors to consider for insurance companies are their ratings on coverage options, cost, claims processes, financial strength, and customer experience. For example, you can check customer reviews on Allstate, Liberty Mutual, and Esurance.
Review customer complaints
Read what real customers have to say about a company on Supermoney. You can also get information from your state Insurance Commission at the National Association of Insurance Commissions.
Benefits of a local agent
There are many pros to going local. Here are a few positives to consider if you decide to hire a local auto insurance agent.
They want your loyalty
Courtright says that, because most agents hope you'll stick with them for your other insurance needs, "Local agents have more incentive to keep you as a client and will, therefore, be more inclined to advise you adequately."
Easy access
If you have a local insurance agent, you're not going to have to call an 800 number and be put on hold for hours while you wait to ask them a question. Most likely, you'll have a direct line right to their desk, and you can always pop in and say hello in person too.
Community minded
This goes both ways. If you hire a local agent, you're supporting the community and local businesses, which helps your town to thrive. The agent who lives in town will also have an interest in the community. They will understand any particular needs required by people in your town.
One-stop shopping
If you end up liking your local agent for car insurance, you might decide to have them to hook you up with all of your other insurance needs. And you'll likely get a discount in the process since bundled services usually come with price savings.
Safer cybersecurity
Anytime you have to purchase a product or service online, there is a risk of a security breach. If you feel uncomfortable typing sensitive information into a form on the computer, then meeting with a local agent is a better fit for you.
Benefits of online shopping for insurance
With all of those perks, you might wonder why you should find your insurance provider any other way. Well, there are several reasons to seek out car insurance using an online search comparison.
It's easy
Comparing rates and getting quotes online has never been simpler. Why not take advantage of modern technology and find your insurance while relaxing on your couch?
It's fast
You can receive your insurance documents the same day you sign up online. You just need to print them out, and you're ready to go.
No sales pressure
Whenever you're being sold a product, even a necessary one like insurance, there's always a chance that you're being advised to buy more than you need. If you do your own research and decide what type of insurance coverage works for you, then you won't have to worry about agents working hard to get a commission.
Can compare lots of agencies
Online search vehicles are created to make comparison shopping simple. Whenever you're able to compare three or more options, you're usually going to get a better deal.
Read company reviews
Online searches usually come complete with customer reviews. You can kill two birds with one stone: look at pricing and read what other people think about the company in one place.
Get started
You may decide that going local is best for you. Even if that is the case, consider doing some quick research on your own. The more you know, the better.
You can easily review and compare auto insurance rates here. By doing so, you can get the lay of the land and see what types of rates are available before you meet with an agent in person. It's always best to be prepared.
Heather Skyler writes about business, finance, family life and more. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Newsweek, Catapult, The Rumpus, BizFluent, Career Trend and more. She lives in Athens, Georgia with her husband, son, and daughter.


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The Vectra driver features EcoTech's QuietDrive technology allows you to choose between the return pump or closed loop configuration, and access Vectra operational modes including Feed mode. QuietDrive also minimizes DC motor noise, communicates with other QuietDrive and Ecosmart compatible devices, and features a fully adjustable flow and improved thermal management.
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At least 22 foreign hostages were unaccounted for on Friday and their al-Qaeda-linked captors threatened to attack other energy installations after Algerian forces stormed a desert gas complex to free hundreds of captives, resulting in dozens of deaths.
With Western leaders clamoring for details of the assault they said Algeria had launched on Thursday without consulting them, a local source said the gas base was still surrounded by Algerian special forces and some hostages remained inside.
Thirty hostages, including several Westerners, were killed during the storming, the source said, along with at least 11 of their captors, who said they had taken the site as retaliation for French intervention against Islamists in neighboring Mali.
The crisis represents a serious escalation of unrest in North Africa, where French forces have been in Mali since last week to fight an Islamist takeover of the north, and strikes a heavy blow to Algeria's vital oil industry, just recovering from years of civil war.
Fourteen Japanese were among those still unaccounted for by the early hours of Friday, their Japanese employer said, while Norwegian energy company Statoil, which runs the Tigantourine gas field with Britain's BP and Algeria's national oil company, said eight Norwegian employees were still missing.
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I'm a fitness professional with an incredible joy of cycling. Bikes are what got me into my current profession, a career change for me from municipal government, and helped me lose nearly 100 pounds and control my autoimmune disease.Number of years cycling: 7
Proudest moment on or off the bike: On the bike – Scoring my first place podium finish in triathlon. Off the bike – graduating with a degree in Exercise Science after going back to school at the age of 35.
Weirdest post-ride craving: Hmmmm….I don't think I have an "weird" cravings. After rides I usually have something like a protein on a salad along with a sweet potato or plantain chips (I'm on a very strict doctor prescribed autoimmune protocol).
What is your spirit animal? The mountain lion
Where to find me rocking Moxie Cycling: Leading my weekly group rides from the bike shop, teaching spin class, and (sadly) out and about on crutches with a knee injury as the pockets are great for carrying things since my hands are full yet still looking stylish and cute as a personal trainer 🙂
Next challenge: Completing my first century – my longest ride is 85 miles.
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Pro-Ject Xtension 10 compact audiophile turntable with project 10cc carbon evolution tonearm and percision balanced sandwich platter constructed from special alloy metal and recycled Lps.
Availability date: 01/01/2016
Pro-Ject Xtension 10
The Xtension 10 is an ideal solution for anyone who is looking for the exceptional sound quality of the standard Xtension in a more compact size and at a more appealing price.
The Xtension 10 incorporates all of Pro-Ject's 20 years experience in turntable design.
The chassis is made from MDF filled with metal sand, which gives a high mass and is non-resonant. But in addition the turntable also uses magnetic feet, which decouple the main plinth from its base. The result of this combination is a merging of the influential 'mass loaded' and 'floating turntable' design principles.
Instead of the old-standard adoption of pure metal for a main platter, Pro-Ject researched and uncovered a perfect alloy material, which has then be damped on the inner side with Sorbothane®. Taking this base structure, they've then glued recycled Vinyl records to the top (which act as a perfect mat) and baked this 'sandwich' before precision balancing it. The Xtension 10 subsequently benefits from a wonderfully resonance-free, heavy platter, that runs ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic ball-bearing, with magnetic suspension.
The base of the included Pro-Ject 10cc Evolution Tonearm also benefits from 'high-mass' technologies, and is isolated from the main board by a sheet of Sorbothane®. To use this tonearm with a wide range of top quality phono cartridges, from 4 to 14g, it comes with a set of 4 different Sorbothane®- damped counterweights.
Finally, the Xtension 10 is also supplied with a beautiful dustcover with adjustable hinges, and is available in three high-gloss lacquer finishes.
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My bedroom has the amazing ability to be totally warm and cuddly when I'm alone. It's the computer. I can walk in from the cold into my room and not need a hoodie. I really enjoy that.
Sitruunatee: my bedroom is always so warm and cuddly
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excelsis 3: er i mean
excelsis 3: so is mine
Sitruunatee: heh
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I like Abby. She's got good humor about her. Both types. People marvel at my grade in English, a 96 when I don't even consider trying. In fact, I never read the book and made a 98 on the test. What's up with that? Mmm, my room really feels comfortable tonight. Add another person and it often gets too hot. Depending on how hot the other person is, that is. Heh, I wonder where the line of sarcasm is drawn with my text?
I worry about my friends way too much. The few real friends that I do have all make me worry. There's always some problem. I'm pretty much without my complex problems albeit a few here and there. But hey, that's normal. Since I don't have any major problems of my own, I'm more concerned with other people lately. Somebody said to me, "You know, thanks for caring." I didn't know that I ever had cared to begin with. Guess I was wrong. Maybe I'll start caring more?
Everybody has drama in their life; I bet we could all make some interesting plays. What's your play going to be about? I hope it's interesting.


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NANO-COM GmbH Germany is managed by Mr. Frank Weisschuh and owned by the Weisschuh family, who started their business in Germany in 1926.
For 30 years NANO-COM GmbH Germany has been using the last technologies and materials to develop state of the art personal protective equipment and armored products.
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Camella's flagship house and lot development, Camella Baliwag, is a peaceful and a self-reliant community, complete with efficient facilities and modern amenities, designed to make living easy and convenient. Spanning more than 18-hectare along DRT highway in Barangay Pagala, Camella Baliwag is close to business and commercial centers, churches, schools and major transportation hubs, makes it one of the most desired housing developments in Bulacan. Aside from being the first Italian-themed house and lot development, Camella Baliwag is also the only house and lot development that offers house and lot packages with a wide selection to chose from. From the affordable Lessandra and Camella Series to the spacious Grande Series, you could easily decide which is suitable to your budget and space requirements; houses that are inspired by the charming Italian villages. World class amenities such as clubhouse with Olympic-sized swimming pool, Circulo de Fontana and lush landscapes that would make you feel the Italian sun. Now is the time to live the prominent life. Only in Camella Baliwag.
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Take UV bound to Robinsons Pulilan, then take jeepney bound to SM Baliwag/San Miguel. Drop off Camella Baliwag.
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Take a bus going to Gapan or Cabanatuan via Sta. Rita Exit. (do not ride buses via SCTEX). Drop off Camella Baliwag.
From Pampanga
Take Nlex then exit to Pulilan Toll, turn left to Pulilan Junction then Left to DRT Highway going to Camella Baliwag.
NLEX Sta. Rita Exit
Take NLEX then exit to Sta.Rita Toll straight ahead DRT Highway going to Camella Prominenza.
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Take NLEX then exit to Balagtas Toll, turn left to Plaridel bypass, then turn right to Pulilan Junction and then right to DRT Highway going to Camella Baliwag.
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Sridevi……My Dance Teacher
Sridevi was always a delight to watch onscreen. The Bollywood Queen of eighties, she was a dance teacher to all amateur wannabe dancers. Those non-internet days were tough. One could watch her dance in a movie theatre and later on in a Chitrahaar maybe.
Her expressions, steps, grace, flexibility, sent us in raptures. I must have done dozens of Sridevi dances for various shows and dance competitions. Infact there were so many of her songs which I sang at so many functions.
As a budding dancer, I learnt a lot from her. But one thing which elevated my dancing to a new level was her expressions I imbibed. All the nine moods called Nav-Rasas were child's play for her. Shringar Rasa in the Chandni dream sequence, Raudra rasa in "Main teri dushman"Nagina, Hasya rasa in Hawa Hawai, to name a few.
Her passing away is like passing away of one of my gurus. Her collection of hit songs will forever remain like an important reference book for aspiring dancers. Her Bollywood guru, Saroj Khan who gave her tantalizing steps movie after movie also deserves a special mention. I can imagine how bereaved she must be feeling.
RIP Sridevi, all your students like me are going to miss u. Her last dance in the movie English Vinglish amply portrays Sridevi's personality……"Chandraachi Chandraachi ga"…….she was like an "Apsara".
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SW St. Louis area cosmetic dentist Dan Rathgeber, D.D.S. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from The Practice of Dan H. Rathgeber, D.D.S., P.C. can change your life!
The Practice of Dan H. Rathgeber, D.D.S., P.C. is a trusted SW St. Louis area NTI-tss plus provider. Our highly-trained team fit you with a custom bite guard designed to relieve headaches and migraines caused by jaw clenching during sleep.
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When the concept of dental implants and the mechanisms in which they work were introduced to mainstream dentistry during the late 1970's, the advent of dental implants opened up an excitingly new chapter in dentistry.
Through the 1980's, the news of the successful procedure of dental implant surgery spread at an explosive rate. It took approximately ten years of repeated long-term success for the procedure to gain validity.
By the early 1990's dentists readily accepted implant dentistry as an adequate and routine substitute for missing teeth in all areas of the mouth.
Restoring dental implants has undergone a paradigm shift from simply validating that dental implants work to recreating missing teeth with a chameleon-like effect. Even though implants can be restored with a very high degree of success, one of the most difficult and critical areas in the mouth to achieve great esthetic results is in the upper front jaw -- specifically when replacing a single upper central incisor tooth.
Single-tooth implant dentistry present dentists with unique challenges. When a single central incisor tooth is removed due to periodontal disease, tooth decay, trauma, or nerve failure, the body responds by shrinking the bone and gum tissue in place of the missing tooth. The body no longer needs the supporting bone structure; therefore, the bone is decreased and the gum tissue shrinks because of bone resorption.
In order to achieve a natural appearance to the final restoration, restorative dentists must attempt to replace what nature he as taken away. An unnatural appearance will be the result if the tooth is replaced without considering augmenting or "plumping up" the support structures. It would be like placing a great painting in the wrong frame, thus having a diminished outcome.
Certain steps are necessary to achieve a successful outcome, especially in the most demanding implant cases, like replacing a single upper front tooth. Before the decision to place an implant is made, patients should know the sequential steps.
The process starts with a thorough exam. Clinically, dentists should examine the affected area and the entire mouth. A comprehensive exam of the bone and soft tissues must be performed along with taking specific X-rays and possibly detailed bone scans to identify any potential complications.
An analysis of your smile should also be performed. Do your teeth and gums show when you smile? Does your upper lip drape over your teeth? If the patient has a high lip line that shows teeth and gums, the need for bone and soft tissue grafting may be necessary.
By discussing several of the aspects necessary for implant treatment, you can be more aware of the possibilities, as well as the limitations, associated with implant dentistry. Armed with various soft and hard tissue grafting techniques, ceramic material advancements, and better dental implant components, dentists are able to satisfy even the most esthetically-minded patients.
By Benjamin O. Watkins, III, DDS
The endosseous system of dental implants, currently the most popular system used in dentistry today, has been utilized to replace missing teeth for over thirty years. Dental implants are very successful. Dental implants are made of titanium, an inert metal that bonds with the bone and forms a very tight union. Dental implants have a 90% to 95% success rate and once placed and restored, can last for an indefinite amount of time.
Although rare, dental implant complications do occur. If the bond between the dental implant and the bone breaks, or the dental implant itself breaks, it may have to be removed. If so, it may be possible to replace the failed dental implant, either at the same time or after doing a bone grafting procedure.
There are two main reasons for dental implant complications are:
There are certain risk factors that may increase the risk of dental implant complications. Smoking, for example, halves the success rate of dental implants and is the number one risk factor for dental implant complications.
Also, persons that have a diminished healing ability such as people with uncontrolled diabetes may have an increased risk for dental implant complications. To reduce the risk of dental implant complications, and to prevent serious health complications from surgery, a thorough medical evaluation is required before dental implant treatment.
To reduce the risk of dental implant complications, make sure that the dentist that places the dental implants and the one that restores the dental crown on the dental implant have plenty of experience with dental implant procedures.
The success of dental implant treatment is dependent on the expertise of the dental team and the patient's ability to control plaque. With proper dental implant design and follow-up maintenance, you could enjoy the benefits of dental implant treatment for a lifetime.
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As (sort of) predicted here at First Drafts over a month ago, it looks as if Michael Williams, currently UN envoy to the middle east, will soon be returning to British government service as the prime minister's own middle east envoy (a post last filled, of course, by Lord Levy). The Guardian, which broke the story on Saturday, suggested that the appointment could lead to clashes with Tony Blair, who is of course himself plugging away in the middle east, on behalf of the international "quartet." It's not quite clear why such a clash would be any more likely now that Williams will be working on behalf of No 10 rather than the UN; in fact, as pointed out in Prospect a few months ago, a turf war with Blair was more likely when Williams was at the UN, given that the UN is one of the four members of the quartet on whose behalf Blair is working.
Personality politics aside, Williams's appointment is good news for the region, says Benny Avni of the New York Sun—but bad news for the UN, which is losing one of its most able diplomats. Avni also suggests that the idea that Williams will act as a "counterpoint" to Blair's "perceived pro-Israel bias" is overdone.


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Symbols in drawings
Symbols in drawings
You can use symbols in drawings, for example, as separate objects, and in marks, object representations, and line arrows. Symbols can be created and edited in Symbol Editortool in Tekla Structures that is used for creating and modifying symbols to be used in drawings, reports, and templates
The symbols are saved in symbol files.
Symbol Editor
You can open Symbol Editor by clicking File menu > Editors > Symbol Editor. In Symbol Editor, you can create new symbol files, and create and modify symbols.
The Symbol Files dialog box in drawing modemode that is used for editing the appearance and content of drawings
Tekla Structures switches to the drawing mode when the user opens any drawing.
allows you to change the symbol filefile that contains symbols
The symbol file in use can be changed in the symbol files dialog box.
in use. It also provides access to Symbol Editor.
We recommend that you have a look at the Symbol Editor User's Guide , so that you get familiar with creating new symbols and modifying the existing ones.
We strongly recommend that you do not modify the original symbol files delivered with your Tekla Structures applicationpart of Tekla Structures functionality that is developed in order to extend the capability of Tekla Structures but that is not included in the Tekla Structures installation
. If you need to modify any symbols, copy the original symbol file and work on the copy, keeping the original symbol file intact.
If your symbols are located in a protected folder, the symbols are read-only, because you cannot save a modified symbol in a protected folder if you are not an administrator. In this case, run Tekla Structures as administrator.
Symbol file search order
The symbol files ( .sym ) are searched from the following folders in the following order:
All DXK_SYMBOLPATH folders
The advanced option DXK_SYMBOLPATH is defined in the environment initialization filetext file that contains user interface definitions, start-up parameters, default settings, or advanced options
Initialization files are used when starting Tekla Structures and they can contain system-specific and user-specific advanced options that are used to configure Tekla Structures for different standards and the user's individual style of working.
Initialization files have the file name extension .ini.
<your_environment> .ini and in the Tekla Structures initialization file teklastructures.ini.
Alternatively, you can add your own DXK_SYMBOLPATH in options.ini under the model folderfolder that is used for storing files associated with a model
Tekla Structures stores all files associated with a model in a folder it creates with the same name as the model database (.db1).
In multi-user mode all users access the same model folder.
and define your own symbol folder paths there. Note that also the path settings in the <your_environment> .ini file need to be added there.
The reading order of the .ini files containing the DXK_SYMBOLPATH definition:
1. teklastructures.ini
2. <your_environment> .ini
3. options.ini
Current modelmodel that is active in Tekla Structures
The current model can be a single-user model, a shared model or a working model.
Add here any additional symbol files that you might need.
All symbol files that are found are available to be used in Tekla Structures. If there are duplicate file names, the first one found is used and the rest are discarded. If the model folder contains a symbol file that has the same name as another symbol file in DXK_SYMBOLPATH , the one in the model folder is discarded.
Example of overriding a weld symbol temporarily
If there is no permanent need to add your own symbol paths in the options.ini file in the model folder, you can temporarily override symbols. In this example, you will temporarily override the weld symbol with a customized symbol located in your model folder:
- Customize the symbol in ts_welds.sym first.
- Copy the edited ts_welds.sym in your model folder C:\TeklaStructuresModels\ <mymodel>
- Open the options.ini file located in your model folder, and add the line DXK_SYMBOLPATH=C:\ TeklaStructuresModels\ <mymodel> ; C:\TeklaStructures\2017\Environments\common\symbols; + possible other symbol folders in your local environmentTekla Structures environment that contains settings that are based on country- or region-specific standards and are different from the global settings
The local environment settings may override the global settings.
|Click below for more information
|Change a symbol in a symbol file using Symbol Editor
|Create new symbol files to be used in drawings
|Change the currently used symbol file
|Add symbols in your drawings manual
|Customize the symbols that are used as leader line arrows
|Modify the appearance of a symbol in an open drawing
|Add symbols in marks, for example, part marks
Define a firm folder where Tekla Structures always searches for the images and symbols. When you store the images and symbols in this folder, you do not have to move them from folder to folder when you install a new version of Tekla Structures. Installing a new version does not replace the files in the firm folder.
Add surface treatment symbols in cast unit drawings using the AddSurfaceSymbols macro
Create, update and delete moment connection symbols, which indicate the beams that are connected to columns with rigid connections
Moment connection symbols in Tekla Structures drawings (Drawing tools)


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IT is hard to believe that just over a decade ago, what is now known as Setia Alam was a sprawling oil palm estate that was only accessible via Jalan Meru, a small trunk road in Klang, Selangor. Now, even on a weekday morning, a constant stream of traffic can be observed heading in and out of S P Setia Bhd's flagship development in Shah Alam, Selangor.
A drive around the well-planned township reveals that business is bustling at the shopoffices in the early phases that face the trunk road. Setia City Mall, the township's first mall, is fast becoming a favourite haunt for Shah Alam and Klang folks and is packed during the weekends. Construction activity at many of the key projects around the 240-acre Setia City green commercial centre is also progressing quickly.
Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd divisional general manager Tan Hon Lim says that initially, the inaccessibility of the site proved to be the major challenge for the team. He was speaking to the City & Country team after they had taken a short tour around the township.
"This is why the vast majority of our customers for the earlier phases came from Klang. However, we started getting more customers from various parts of the Klang Valley and other states following the opening of our RM200 million interchange in 2006," he says.
The interchange that runs through the heart of the township and connects Setia Alam to the North Klang Valley Expressway effectively opened up the northern region of Shah Alam to the rest of Klang Valley. Today, the township is about 50% developed.
But all the efforts have paid off considering how vibrant the township is today. S P Setia has had its fair share of awards and recognition in the past few years. On May 27, the group added yet another feather to its cap when Setia Alam won the Gold award for the Best Master Plan at the Fiabci Prix d'Excellence Awards 2013 in Taichung, Taiwan. Fiabci is the French acronym for International Real Estate Federation.
The beginning
The Setia Alam story began when in 2002, S P Setia acquired a 4,000-acre freehold former plantation, North Hummock Estate in Shah Alam, from the family that controlled See Hoy Chan Group.
Of the 4,000 acres, about 605 acres were sold to the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS). Another 791 acres comprise the award-winning, eco-themed Setia Eco Park — a joint venture between three parties: S P Setia, Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd and the Employees Provident Fund.
The rest of the tract makes up Setia Alam. The first phase was launched in 2004 and today, the developer has sold 13,000 homes in both Setia Alam and Setia Eco Park.
Some 10,000 units have been handed over and up to 9,000 homes occupied, says Tan. Setia Alam is made up of 14 precincts, with about 10% of the area gazetted for green spaces.
The heart of Setia Alam
The first mall in the township — Setia City Mall, opened in June 2012. The mall has a net lettable area of 740,000 sq ft, with anchor-tenant Parkson department store taking up 120,000 sq ft of retail space.
Other tenants include Golden Screen Cinemas, Fitness First, MPH Bookstores, Harvey Norman, Courts and Urbanfresh supermarket. The mall is also home to a wide range of fashion retailers such as Uniqlo, Zara, Guess, Esprit, La Senza, ALDO and Nichii. The mall has a 10.5-acre park with play facilities for children and a water jet plaza.
Setia City Mall is located within the 240-acre Setia City green commercial centre, which has a gross development value of RM5 billion. Future developments will include office towers, a medical centre, colleges, serviced apartments and a hotel.
The Setia City Convention Centre — the township's latest pride and joy, opened its doors to the public in late 2012. Response to the centre, which can accommodate up to 200 tables, has been so overwhelming that it has already been booked up to March next year. There are already plans for further extension of the centre. Also in the pipeline is a hotel, to be managed by S P Setia.
Asked about the hotel's name, Tan chuckles and says the group is in the process of making a decision. "We want to be able to come up with a name that represents the Setia brand. How does the name Setia Hotel sound to you?"
He points towards a site along the main road of the township that is being cleared. "That site is being cleared to make way for the future 1 National Institute of Health Complex (1NIH). The complex will house the various national health institutes and relevant supporting offices and research centres under the ministry's [Ministry of Health's] purview," he says.
In exchange, S P Setia will get about 50 acres of government land along Jalan Bangsar, which will be redeveloped into an integrated mixed-use residential and commercial project.
S P Setia's future headquarters is also being constructed in the area. Other corporate names that will be based in Setia City commercial centre include Top Glove Corp Bhd, Khind Holdings Bhd, Century Logistics Holdings Bhd and Brickdotcom Sdn Bhd.
All the office towers and commercial space in the Setia City commercial centre will be Green Building Index (GBI) rated with a gold or platinum certification, says Tan.
Moving north
To date, about half of the RM14 billion township has been launched. Tan credits the success of the self-contained township to the Setia brand, lenient financial packages offered by bankers and enhanced connectivity. Other factors include a good product mix, allocation of green space and the strong community spirit of the people in the township.
"Most of the southern parts of Setia Alam have been launched. We will be moving our activities north from now on," he says, adding that there is about 10 years to go before the township is completed.
The developer has successfully launched three projects in Setia Alam this year so far. The first was a range of low to medium-cost apartments, which were sold via balloting. This was followed by a series of 3 to 4-storey shophouses. The developer then launched phase 2 of Dutavilla, an exclusive gated and guarded community featuring 3-storey link houses priced from RM1.8 million. Dutavilla enjoys an unobstructed 360° view of the entire township, as it is located on the highest site in Setia Alam.
Next to be launched later this year is a series of 2½-storey link houses fitted with green features, including a rainwater harvesting system. According to Tan, the houses will be priced at about RM800,000.
Prices continue to soar
The houses in Setia Alam have seen substantial capital appreciation in the past few years, with prices rising sharply through the years, almost rivalling trends in Kuala Lumpur.
According to the locals, the enhanced accessibility and amenities in Setia Alam have caused a spillover effect, with prices also going up in existing properties along Jalan Meru and in nearby townships such as Sime Darby's Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang.
One of the first homes launched in 2004 was a series of 18ft by 65ft 2-storey terraced houses. "We sold them at RM168,000. The same units are now being transacted on the secondary market for about RM400,000!" he says.
Similarly, a 30ft by 55ft cluster home, which was launched in 2004 at RM250,000, is now fetching a cool RM530,000 in the market. Prices for a 40ft by 85ft semi-detached house, launched in 2005, have risen by 112%.
However, the highest spike in prices has been seen in shop offices in Setia Alam, with prices appreciating a whopping 291% for a 5,382 sq ft unit in Eramas 1,2,3 — one of the township's earliest phases.
Another win for S P Setia
S P Setia had in previous years won the Fiabci Prix d'Excellence Award for Best Master Plan for Setia Eco Park, Selangor (2007), Best Master Plan for Setia Eco Gardens, Johor (2009), Runner up for Best Master Plan for EcoLakes, My Phuoc, Vietnam (2010), Best Residential (Low-Rise) Development for Setia Eco Park, Selangor (2011) and Best Purpose-Built/ Specialised Project for Eco Greens, Setia Eco Gardens, Johor (2012).
The developer was ranked No 1 in The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards for the seventh time in 2012 — the only developer to have achieved this feat since the inception of the awards. The group's president and CEO Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin was also the recipient of the inaugural The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Property Personality Award 2012 for his achievements in raising the profile of his company in the country and internationally.
This story first appeared in The Edge weekly edition of Jun3-9, 2013.
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January 30, 2018
Story by Shelley Rattray
CALGARY — In 2013, Larry Olek was living life on the streets. He was alone, suffering from mental illness, homeless and jobless. Olek's life was difficult until the fateful day he was admitted to the Sheldon Chumir Health Care Centre. It was a day that would change his life forever.
On Dec. 18, 2013, Olek was introduced to staff at the Alberta Health Services ID program. Then a pilot project, staff helped Olek obtain Government-issued identification, which he had previously struggled for years to obtain. This ID gave Olek a new lease on life.
"It gave me my life back," says Olek, who was able to get follow-up medical care, housing and employment thanks to the ID program.
Without it, "I don't think I would have anything at all. I would probably be on the streets still."
Now Olek, along with his wife Amanda, enjoys a full life, living and working in Calgary, as they raise their young son, Malu. When not busy with his full- and part-time jobs, he and his family manage to take many trips around Canada and the United States. His next dream is to travel to Africa to visit his grandparents, whom he hasn't seen in 18 years.
Olek is just one of more than 6,000 clients who have received support from the ID Program — which began after AHS health providers identified that the lack of identification was a major barrier when discharging clients from services.
To address this need, Human Services, Service Alberta, Alberta Health and the Solicitor General's office worked with AHS to develop and implement the AHS ID Program to help at-risk or recently housed Albertans who enter care without Alberta Identification or Alberta Personal Health Cards.
This includes clients in AHS facilities and clients supported by AHS Community Programs and Services — including those released from a number of Alberta Correctional and Remand Centres, who are receiving assistance from the AHS Corrections Transition and Diversion Teams.
While other provincial healthcare systems also assist their clients with ID, what sets the AHS ID Program apart is its ability to assist clients using alternate channels. This means connecting with provincial and national systems, who have agreed to collaborate with the program, who then confirm client-provided information, foregoing the need in most cases to obtain a birth certificate. This is a huge time-saver for a client waiting to be transferred to a more appropriate level of care. Where once it would have taken up to six to eight months to confirm their legal presence in Canada, required to obtain ID, through the program's collaboration with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, confirmation is received within 72 hours.
To date, the program has been implemented in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie.
"This program is really changing lives," says Celina Dolan, Manager of Housing Initiatives and the AHS ID Program.
"We knew there was a need to help individuals obtain identification based on the feedback we received from staff when attempting to discharge patients, but until we started the program, we didn't really realize what a true difference it would make."
The program has empowered clients with a sense of identity as it helps them with their basic needs such as housing, access to homeless shelters, food banks and food hampers. It also provides them with financial independence by helping them open bank accounts and, subsequently, the ability to gain employment or additional social services if needed, says Dolan.
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Securing & Dedicating The Completed Work Series
Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006 (message contributor)
Summary: #12 in the Nehemiah Series. Though we may be safe within the walls of salvation, we should make sure that our souls are secure and never let our guard down. We must fill the void left by sin that is removed with God and His Word.
Book of Nehemiah Series #13
Securing & Dedicating the Completed Work
By Pastor Jim May
Nehemiah's manual labor in building the walls of Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple was nearly done. Now there remained the task of securing and protecting the work that they had accomplished and the task of repopulating the nation, and especially the city of Jerusalem itself. Nehemiah understood what would happen if the city were left undefended and under-populated, so measures were taken to ensure that this would be done.
The picture that comes to my mind here is the same picture that we find in Matthew 12:43-45, where Jesus tells us that an empty, cleansed and garnished heart, that has been set free from the bondages of sin, and left empty after the enemy has been cast out, must be filled with something, or the enemy will come back with a vengeance.
"When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation."
Nehemiah knew that people would have to inhabit Jerusalem and that there would have to be sufficient numbers for carrying on the business of daily life as well as sufficient number to defend the city against any renewed attacks from Sanballat and Tobiah, or any of the other enemies in the land. Without sufficient defenders, the city would be destroyed once again because there were many who did not want it to be there.
In order for the city to be populated, there were two steps taken. First, anyone who wanted to volunteer to move into the city would be welcomed. These folks were counted as heroes and had a special praise given to them for their commitment to the city and to Israel.
Why were these people given special recognition? Well the answer is simple. Jerusalem is the key for the nation of Israel and its freedom. As long as Jerusalem stands, and the temple is in operation, Israel is a nation and they can worship God as they should. If Jerusalem would fall into the hands of their enemies, and the temple worship should cease, then Israel would fall apart as a nation and go back into slavery.
Therefore, the city of Jerusalem was always, and still is to this day, the central focus and the first objective of any outside invasion of an enemy army. Those who lived in the city would always bear the brunt of every invasion. They would always be the first to fight, the first to die, and the first to be taken away as slaves if they were defeated and captured. They would also be the ones who suffer greatly should any invading army decide to lay siege to the city and try to starve them out. Those who did not live in the city would live in relative peace as their homes would never be the main focus of any attack and they would always have the opportunity to run and hide, escaping the slavery that the city dwellers would face. Nearly all of those Jews who had escaped being carried off into Babylon were those who lived outside of the city. They were left alone to till the land and pay the tribute taxes to their conquerors. They lived under the control of their enemy but they weren't nearly treated as badly as the slaves who were led away captive.
Because of this fact, there weren't enough of the heroic volunteers to live in the city and face the task of defending it. So the second step had to be taken, and that step was a kind of ancient "draft".
Nehemiah called for a "draft" by casting lots. In other words, everyone's names, that had not volunteered to move into Jerusalem was placed into a large container and then names were drawn at random. Those whose names were drawn by lot were then to move into the city and join those who had volunteered.
I know what that stigma is like. In 1969, during the height of the Vietnam War, I was drafted to serve in the U S Army. There were a lot of people during that time who were running to Canada to avoid the draft, but I couldn't do that. I had too much pride for that. But the pride that I had for my country and my self-respect wasn't quite enough to override my fear and I was just too "chicken" to volunteer to join the military.
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Music festivals are one of the best ways to spend a long summer weekend: good friends, good bands, and good times. What's not to like?
Actually, quite a lot. A festival can quickly turn into a miserable experience if you're not properly prepared. That's why we've put together our top festival tips to make sure you'll have a weekend to remember – for all the right reasons.
Check the weather…
Festivals are famous for their mud – in the UK, at least – but it's no good just assuming it's going to be wet, only to find yourself totally ill-equipped for a weekend of blazing sunshine. Check the weather regularly before you leave home so you know what to expect.
…and pack accordingly.
If it's going to rain on your parade (er, festival) make sure you pack the requisite wellies and a good waterproof raincoat. Nothing will ruin your weekend like being soaked for the duration. You should also take a pair of hiking boots to help you get around when the mud turns sticky.
If it's going to be dry, you need to prepare for dust. It will get everywhere. For many this is merely an annoyance, but anybody suffering with asthma or similar conditions should carry their inhaler with them at all times. You might also consider taking a face mask (which has the added bonus of protecting you from the pervasive stench of body odour).
Pitch your tent uphill
It's worth arriving early on the first day of the festival to secure a good camping spot. Pitching uphill means you won't end up sinking into a bog if the rain gets really bad. It might also stop other fluids running downhill and into your tent…
Take a roll of bin bags
Whatever the weather, the humble bin bag is central to so many festival hacks. You can load your possessions into one to keep them dry inside your tent, wear one as a makeshift raincoat in a pinch, and use them to keep your campsite nice and tidy.
Take wet wipes
Wet wipes are one of the most versatile festival items: freshen up your pungent armpits, clean mud from your phone screen, wipe down a toilet seat before use, clean your hands off before eating… carry them with you at all times and you won't regret it.
Take sandwich bags
You probably won't have a packed lunch with you at a festival, but re-sealable sandwich bags are an essential item for keeping your possessions safe and dry. At the first sight of rain, just seal your phone, money, and anything else important inside a bag and pocket it. Sorted.
Wear sun cream
Standing in an open field for hours on end is the perfect way to get sun burn. Beside that being bad for your health, it can also make the rest of the weekend utterly miserable. Even if the weather forecast is for rain, wear sun cream (preferably factor 30 and above) just in case the cloud breaks.
Camp near a recognisable landmark
The field might be nice and empty when you arrive, but it's soon going to fill up with near-identical tents. Setting up camp near an obvious landmark – like a path or a toilet block – will make it much easier to navigate home when you're a little worse for wear. Remember, you need to be able to find it in the dark.
Carry a torch with you
A landmark is no good if you can't see it. A pocket torch (or even better, a headlamp) will make finding your camp significantly easier. It's also useful for going to the toilet in the night, or just for finding things inside your tent.
Don't rely on your phone light – chances are you're going to run out of battery at some point.
Pack a portable phone charger
Most festivals these days offer on-site charging points, but it's not worth queuing for hours just to be able to update Instagram. Packing a portable travel charger means you can keep your phone alive without missing out on any fun.
Don't do drugs
We're not your parents, but there are so many reasons to avoid drugs at a festival. If you're buying on site, you really have no idea what you're getting. It's incredibly easy to get separated from your mates and lost in the crowd. And if something does go wrong, you might be a long way from medical help.
This is one of our most important festival tips. It's just not worth the risk.
Leave early or late
By the end of a festival you'll be exhausted, filthy, and smell like the underside of a camel. The last thing you want is to be stuck in the inevitable bottleneck of people desperately trying to return to civilised society. Get up early to avoid the crush, or sleep in a while and wait until the masses have thinned out.
If all of the above sounds like a nightmare…
…consider staying in a hotel instead of camping. Yes, it's not the complete festival experience. But if you just want to enjoy some bands without the deprivation, it's worth spending a little more for a quiet, secure room and a clean, soft bed.


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Multicultural Youth Network Annual Report released
The Multicultural Youth Network's (MYN) 2016-17 Annual Report is now available online.
The report documents the MYN's work during its ninth term from April 2016 to April 2017, as well as the work of the Victorian Multicultural Commission's Youth Commissioner, who chairs the group.
MYN members work to increase the inclusion of young people from diverse backgrounds in Victoria, and build their skills and capacity to be involved with government and the decision-making process.
Some of the highlight activities of MYN members in the report include hosting the Youth Mental Health Matters forum during National Youth Week 2017, participating in the Victorian Government's first Youth Summit, facilitating a discussion on the current debate about crime and young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds and sharing their personal stories to raise awareness at universities and festivals.
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PULLMAN– Washington State University reported a university-wide fall enrollment of 23,428 students, up 0.4 percent, or 98 students, from last fall, in its report of 10th day enrollment figures released Monday, Sept. 11. WSU enrollment is above the target set for the university by the legislature in the state budget.
The increase was driven by higher enrollment at WSU Vancouver, where headcount enrollment increased 368 students, or 18.8 percent from last year. The Vancouver campus welcomed its first class of first-time freshmen this fall.
At the Pullman and Spokane campuses, which are considered a single campus for state enrollment reporting purposes, head-count enrollment dropped by 222 students, or 1.1 percent. When viewed separately, WSU Spokane saw an increase in head-count enrollment to 1,580 students this fall, compared to 1,535 last fall. The Pullman campus enrollment is 18,423 this fall, compared to 18,690 in fall 2005.
"We are pleased that we were able to continue the trends of strong academic quality of our incoming class and keep enrollments stable overall in what was a challenging year for higher education around the region," said Vicki McCracken, associate vice president and associate vice provost for enrollment services. In July, the Washington Office of Financial Management reported 9.3 percent fewer Washington students applied to the state's public colleges and universities this year than last year.
"We again focused on bringing a well qualified and diverse group of freshmen to WSU and we succeeded," she said.
Of the 2,699 incoming first-time freshmen in Pullman, 39.2 percent had high school grade point averages of 3.6 or better; 38.6 percent of the incoming freshmen last fall had 3.6 or higher GPAs. The average high school GPA of both fall classes is 3.45. The average SAT score of this year's incoming class is 1103, compared to 1109 last year. The first-time freshman class in Pullman is down 186 students from last year's class.
The first-time freshman class in Pullman includes 15.7 percent minority students, compared with 14.9 percent in last fall's class. The percentage of Asian-American and Latino students went up slightly, the percentage of African-American students remained the same and the percentage of Native American students fell slightly.
Students of color made up 14.1 percent of the total student body, including all undergraduate, graduate and professional students, at the Pullman and Spokane campuses as compared to 14.3 percent last fall
The entering first-time freshmen at WSU Vancouver are also a well-qualified group, with an average high school GPA of 3.52 and average SAT of 1092. The Vancouver campus welcomed 157 first-time freshmen, 15.9 percent of whom are minority students. Overall, the Vancouver freshman class, including students who have already earned some credits but remain freshmen in academic standing, totals 192 students.
The new freshman class helped lift the number of full-time equivalent students by 24.8 percent at WSU Vancouver, from 1,364 in fall 2005 to
1,702 this fall. Students of color make up 9.9 percent of total enrollment at WSU Vancouver, up from 7.3 percent last year.
At the WSU Tri-Cities campus, the number of full-time equivalent students, a measure of the total number of credits taken by student, edged upward from 691 last fall to 693 this fall. Head-count enrollment fell from 1,144 students in fall 2005 to 1,096 students this fall. In addition, 160 students are enrolled through Columbia Basin College in WSU Tri-Cities'
BRIDGES program. Students of color represented 10.4 percent of total enrollment this fall at the Tri-Cities compared to 8.5 percent last fall.
The Tri-Cities campus has received legislative approval to bring in its first freshman class next fall.


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Best Cool Bunk Beds For Boys
Cool Bunk Beds For Boys – Children are a surrogate of God, keeping the love and affection it is our duty as parents, as for the shape of affection can be a concern as well as to provide what is best for children, including as a bedroom affairs.
For mothers who are puzzled to find inspiration how design shapes cool bunk beds for boys, on this occasion we will provide information and some cool bedroom design and is suitable for your baby, so he was more at ease and comfortable when they are in their rooms.
In designing cool bunk beds for boys that you need to consider the spacious rooms, it is in because boys tend to be active so require area fairly spacious rooms, in addition to the selection of furniture a child's room at the moment a lot of furniture to reflect the masculine side, let alone cabinets with Batman images or other motives. In order to reinforce the male character you can choose colors to create the impression that you like her look browner that you can combine with other colors such as beige. And next is to choose furniture, first we have to consider is the security, avoid the selection of furniture that has a taper angle so as to endanger the safety of children.


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The youngest son of King Æthelwulf, he was sent in 853 to Rome, where the pope gave him the title of Roman consul.
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This review is for an app that I don't use very often for the Fringe 365 Project, but when I do, it is extremely useful. This is Inkpad, a vector graphics app by Taptrix.
Back toward the start of this project, I posted an entry — #26, Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day. It hadn't occurred to me that this picture might make a nice print someday, so I really had just drawn it at a fairly low resolution without much of a thought. This is really a no-no. If you have an opportunity to create images at high resolution, you should do so, because hey, you just never know.
You can't produce anything that's print quality at the typical resolution available in most iPad art apps. (Procreate is the only exception that I know of.) At 2048×1536, the standard "Retina" resolution, you can get only a very small print from your artwork. So here I was stuck with artwork at an unsuitable size. There are software solutions for enlarging bitmap graphics, but they are expensive. So, I would have to recreate the artwork at a usable size. I decided to recreate it not as a bitmap, but as a vector.
If you're not familiar with what vector graphics actually are, here's a brief overview. Essentially, vector graphics are a formula for creating a picture (as opposed to a bitmap – your GIF or JPG or PNG – which is made up of pixels). With vectors, everything in your artwork – lines, gradients, shapes and colors – is reduced to a formula expressed in code. This means that no matter how small you composed your image, it can be enlarged infinitely without any loss of sharpness whatsoever. Using a program that translates vectors (such as the .SVG file format) into bitmaps, you could theoretically produce a JPG with high enough resolution to create a poster the size of a room!
Adobe Illustrator is the most popular vector graphics program, but it is expensive like all other Adobe products. Inkpad is a great alternative. Having using Illustrator once or twice, I have to say that using a tablet for vector graphics is so much more intuitive – IF the app has a good user interface. Fortunately, Inkpad delivers in this department.
If you've never used a vector graphics program before, it's a different artistic mode than using traditional media (or, their digital equivalents). You need to think of everything in terms of shape and curve and outline, and to mimic effects and coloring created in traditional media, sometimes you need to think in multiple layers too. My recreation of #26 as a vector took several layers (with the original image as a guide), as you can see here.
This is more basic information about vector graphics programs, but I'll include it for those who are newbies to the medium and curious. The beauty of vectors is that if your perspective is off, or you simply need to move an element, you don't have to erase anything: just reshape it with one of the handles, or grab one of the Bezier curve handles and change the outline. Wrong color? Just highlight the shape and change everything with a tap.
This wireframe view of all the layers together shows that everything is made up of shapes. It seems like this would take forever to do, but I found myself working with a lot of speed in Inkpad because of the positioning of the menus. It's a high compliment to this app that I would even say that sometimes a stylus is not absolutely necessary for precision work. I can't even imagine now how difficult it would be to use a vector graphics program without being able to zoom in with my fingers. It just feels so natural.
Inkpad works brilliantly on the iPad 2 running 5.1, which is my older tablet. There's absolutely no lag, which is not something you can say about every vector app out there.
I've posted some screenshots below so you can see the vast amount of option menus available in this app – click to enlarge. (Many of these tools are available as shortcuts on the lefthand menu.) I haven't used them all yet, but the color blender seems unique.
There are a few drawbacks to Inkpad, so I will mention them. The color picker has a not particularly useful habit of not allowing you to revert to a single (solid) color that's part of the gradient. That is, if your solid color was green and your gradient color was blue to orange, if you decide you want the solid blue from your gradient, you're gonna get the green and will have to change the color manually. This involves memorizing the RGB values (percentages) so often I am heard reciting sets of three numbers to myself so I don't forget them. This could be handled better. You can, of course, save colors and gradients as swatches; and I recommend saving them frequently in the course of a project.
Also, when using the standard Pen tool, unless you consciously drag a newly created control point a bit to create a Bezier handle, the app won't create one for you (although on the Freehand pen tool, it will).
The biggest drawback to Inkpad, alas, is that it is poorly supported by Taptrix. It has only had one upgrade since its launch in 2011 (not that it really needed any) and Taptrix's founder is absolutely impossible to contact about anything (at one point, Inkpad users were considering filing a missing persons report). It's a shame that such a brilliantly realized app has a company that seems uninterested in it, but don't let that scare you away. There is a small user group on Flickr that can answer your questions (and, you can see what kinds of artwork this app can produce).
(Updated info: Inkpad has gone open source since this writing, and if you click on the Taptrix link above, you'll be taken to the GitHub repository where you can find the original developer and others who are keeping the app fresh.)
I'm very happy with Inkpad, and if you have any interest in vector graphics, it's very much worth the price, especially when the desktop alternatives are costly. The quest to enlarge #26 turned out great, and if you liked that one, you can now buy it here.


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Ever since I was little, I've always longed for us to have a wintery White Christmas. Although in the UK, we're sometimes lucky to get a sprinkle of snow, we're tragically far more likely to get wind and rain rather than the magical winter scenes of legendary Christmases.
So if you're fed up of the slush and are after the real deal; authentic, Bing Crosby style scenes of glistening tree tops and sleigh bells in the snow, then luckily you don't need to venture very far at all. There's some of the most beautiful Christmas destinations right here in Europe, with the most magical traditions.
Here's my pick of the best destinations in Europe to visit for an unforgettable White Christmas…
Stockholm, Sweden
Dining in candlelit cafes, visiting the Christmas markets and hearing carol singers are all part of what makes Stockholm such a magical place at Christmas time. But more importantly, you're highly likely to get snow and experience a Swedish white christmas!
One thing to note is that it will be very, very cold! So make sure you wear a down jacket, waterproof boots and wrap up in lots of layers.
St Anton, Austria
If you're guaranteed a white Christmas anywhere in the world, it's a ski resort. St Anton is one of the most magical places to celebrate, with warm cosy chalets, large roaring fires and bountiful snow creating a beautiful winter scene to feel all festive in. The best part is, you can go skiing!
In Germany and Austria, in fact in most European countries the main Christmas meal is eaten on Christmas Eve and it's also traditional to give gifts on Christmas Eve. If your heart's set on Turkey with all the trimmings, then most chalets will provide this the English way.
Helsinki, Finland
The land of the midnight sun, is sadly also the land of the never-ending night… in winter that is. Having said that, although sunlight hours are few and far between, the glistening white snow and winter lights make it a magical place to spend Christmas. You can also go to visit Santa in Lapland up north – before he heads off around the world to deliver presents that is!
Reykjavik, Iceland
Seeing as the snow sets in around September time, you're absolutely guaranteed a White Christmas in Iceland. With the Christmas markets at Ingólfstorg, the special Christmas Village at Hafnarfjörðu and if you're lucky, the northern lights – you're probably also guaranteed a magical Christmas in Iceland.
Taking a trip to the blue lagoon would also be a unique way to spend Christmas Eve.
Prague, Czech Republic
Thanks to its beautiful gothic architecture, Christmas markets and a very high chance of snow, Prague is a wonderful place to celebrate the Christmas holidays. You'll feel as if you've been transported into a Disney film, especially if you visit the Old Town Square Christmas market (the oldest Christmas market in the country).
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KB vs. Search
So, back in the day, I was always a big fan of the Microsoft Knowledge Base. It used to be that I knew that if I got an error message in Windows, and typed in the first few words and did an exact phrase search, I could be fairly certain that I'd find a KB article that would help me solve my problem.
Recently, though, I've noticed that I have better luck using Live Search (or the search from that other company) than in the KB. I'm not sure whether that's because Vista hasn't been out long enough to build up a solid base of KB articles, or some other reason.
But today, I ran into a problem where I could no longer successfully burn DVDs, and keep getting an error message suggesting that the disk is not writeable. The good news is that by entering the error message (or most of it) I was indeed able to find a relevant KB article. Unfortunately the article, which mentions an issue with burning files that have $ in the extension when using Mastered mode, does not seem to apply in my case.
I'm guessing that my case may be an issue of some third-party app holding onto the drive, since I recently installed some disk utilities to deal with a separate issue (not enough space left on my C drive), but I'm bummed that my old standby has failed me.
I'm not giving up on the KB yet, but I'm open to suggestions for better ways to find solutions.
Let me know in the comments what you use when searching for help on various error messages (Windows and otherwise).


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A Magnet School For the Creative and Performing Arts
Classroom Spelling Bee: Friday, January 11, 2019
School Spelling Bee: Thursday, January 17, 2019
General Rules:
Each student will choose a number randomly which will designate the order in which they will spell. Word lists that are used for the competition are provided by Scripps National Spelling Bee. Each speller will be given the next word in sequential order from the designated list. A speller can ask for the word to be repeated, used in a sentence, the part of speech, and its word origin. Once the speller begins to spell a word, he/she can start over, but cannot change any letter that was previously said aloud.
Example: The word is school…the speller begins s-k-h….If the speller starts over, he/she cannot change the k to a c….the word would be spelled incorrectly and that student is out of the competition.
The champion will have to spell his/her word along with a championship word. If the championship word is spelled incorrectly, all spellers involved in that round will be reinstated and another round will continue until a champion is declared.
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Created by Sharon Horgan and Lorna Martin, and adapted from Martin's critically acclaimed comic memoir 'Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown', which was in turn based on her much loved Grazia column Conversations with My Therapist, the show has been described as a frank, hilarious and often shocking love letter to women who haven't ticked all the boxes and whose lives are a bit messier and a bit more complicated than they ever thought they'd be.
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