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If you're a homeowner, you should familiarize yourself with the septic service in Port Orchard WA. Your home's septic system is extremely important and can lead to serious problems if not properly taken care of. Failed septic systems have been known to cost homeowners thousands of dollars to have replaced. Let's take a look at how you can work to care for your system and what it may cost you if you don't.
How do you maintain your septic system? Unfortunately, your septic system isn't something you can check-in on every single day. Most septic tanks are buried several feet underground and away from the home. One of the best ways to maintain your system is being aware of what you put down your kitchen sink. Far too many people make the mistake of putting any and everything down their drains. Items such as food scraps or thick grease can come together to make a mess in your septic tank. Although installing a garbage disposal in your kitchen sink may work to avoid serious problems, your septic tank's performance could still suffer. When in doubt dump your scraps in the trash instead of the sink.
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Finally, I am sharing a much-awaited recipe in Happy's cook. I was continuously receiving requests from few readers for this recipe during the festive season and personally, two of my friends were asking this. However, I failed twice last year when I tried this. I was very upset about the outcome and I didn't want to try it anymore. When I saw the posts of other blogger friends, I literally wanted to try this year as well. Though the procedure is very simple, my failures made me think so much and I read the recipe from many websites. I had written down all the observations and tricks before starting the preparation. I took extra care in each and every step. My efforts didn't go in vain and I got the perfect katli this time. Happy and Jany liked it very much. Let us move on to the recipe:
Ingredients:Cashew Nuts - 1 Cup
Sugar - 1/2 Cup
Water - 1/4 Cup
Cardamom Powder - 1/4 tsp
Ghee - as required(for greasing)
1. For this recipe, make sure to use the cashew nuts which is not refrigerated. Grind the cashew nuts which is at room temperature to a fine powder. Grind it in a dry mixie and don't over grind it. It is better to grind in a single stretch until you were able to see the powder in the lid. If you over grind, the cashews will leave oil and the mixture will be sticky.
4. Switch off the flame and gather the mixture into a whole mass.(It will start to leave the pan). The dough should not be too dry and hence, switch off accordingly. Transfer it to a greased platform. I transferred it to a greased butter paper. When it is warm and your hands are able to bear the heat, start kneading the mixture for 3 to 5 mins. Initially, the mixture will be grainy and after kneading it will be soft.
6. Remove the butter paper from the top and slice it into diamonds. [My shapes were not perfect, however no compromise in the taste].
Allow it to cool completely and transfer it to an conatiner.
6. Remove the butter paper from the top and slice it into diamonds. [My shapes were not perfect, however no compromise in the taste].
Allow it to cool completely and transfer it to an conatiner.
- The cashew nuts used should not be refrigerated. If it is in the fridge, make sure to keep it at room temperature at least for one day.
- The mixie jar used for grinding should be very dry. It is better to use a jar which is not used in our daily cooking.
- When you start grinding, run the mixie at a stretch until you see powder in the lid(approximately 10 sec). Then scrap the sides and pulse it if required. Make sure not to over grind and make it sticky. If there are tiny bits, sieve and discard it.
- Switch off the flame when the sugar syrup reaches one string consistency. If you have a doubt with the one string consistency, then it is better to switch off and add cashew powder when the syrup reaches honey thickness. Keep in mind, the syrup should not be heated more than the one string consistency to get the perfect dough.
- To check one string consistency: When the sugar syrup thickens, take few drops of syrup on a plate. When it is warm, take a drop between your thumb and index finger and move your fingers apart slowly. A string will be formed between the fingers if the sugar syrup has reached the required consistency. Check the below image for one string consistency.
- When you were able to roll the dough between your fingers and it is non-sticky then switch off immediately. Else the mixture will become dry and it will be very difficult to knead and roll. The dough should be very flexible and hence switch it off accordingly.
- If in case the dough is dry, add a little more ghee and knead it. You can also add few drops of milk. However, the shelf life will be less and I don't prefer using milk.
- The dough will get dried quickly, so start kneading and rolling when it is warm.
- To be on safer side, it is better to do the entire process in low flame.
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The Wire
I took today off as well as yesterday so I could be lazy and get my room cleaned. I spent a good part of the day watching the first few episodes of The Wire. I've known of the show for a while and with the free time I decided to give it a shot. So far it's proven to be pretty interesting.Bianca came by to visit at about three this afternoon. She brought her laptop for me to take a look at. She also brought her copy for Rush Hour 3 for us to watch. To put it kindly, I've seen better movies. She left around six this evening, just before we had dinner.Comments Off on The Wire
I spent the better part of the day with Bianca. I met her at the Canal Street ferry at noon and we went to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. I hadn't visited it in several years so I was curious what state it's in following Katrina and I wanted to try my hand at photographing the fish. Having looked up the subject I knew it would be challenging.Overall, the aquarium looked pretty good. There were no obvious vacancies in the facility. There were a lot of interesting fish to look at. They were exceedingly difficult to take pictures of though as aquariums are so dark. I thought the Gulf of Mexico tank as pretty cool. The petting pool for stingrays was clearly Bianca's favorite. We finished the aquarium about two hours after we started.After that, we walked over to the Riverwalk to get some bad Chinese food for lunch. We left there after we ate and walked around the quarter for a couple hours. We walked through the St. Louis Cathedral because Bianca had never been inside it before. We stopped in a number of different shops and the French Market. At about five we walked over to Caf du Monde. It was exceptionally crowded there this afternoon. The only free table was inside and service was pretty slow.During the course of the afternoon we tried to get a hold of Toni to see if she'd join us in the evening. She was busy though and that never panned out. Bianca and I decided to catch a movie at the westbank palace. We made it over the river early so we went to Chevy's for a little bit for the 6:50 showing of I Am Legend. The movie wasn't great, but it was decent. After the movie we walked back to Chevy's and I called a cab. Over an hour later, we were still waiting. Eventually Bianca called her mom and she was nice enough to pick us up. Later that evening after I got home, I played a couple games of NHL '08 on the new toy.Comments Off on Aquarium
Christmas Day
Unlike Christmases past, the family spent the whole day at home without the usual trip to Metairie. There were a good handful of nice gifts to go around but a Playstation 3 was the main attraction. I've wanted one of these to watch Blu-Ray movies and eventually play Gran Turismo 5 and MGS4. This afternoon, we had a big dinner, very similar to Thanksgiving.That evening, I was fooling with the PS3 for a while to get the media server function to work. For me, the ability to wirelessly stream music and videos from my computer and play them on the TV through the PS3 may be the most desirable feature.Comments Off on Christmas Day
Christmas Eve
I spent this afternoon in the quarter with Bianca, who is in town for the holidays. I met her at the Sheraton on Canal and we walked down to the gem and lapidary shop on St. Philip. She always goes there when she's in town and I'm usually along. We were there for a good while. She eventually picked out a gift for someone. After we left we went to get something to eat. Bianca was in the mood for pasta and we wound up at Angeli's on Decatur. We both had a chicken alfredo pasta dish that was pretty good. I can't remember what we did after we ate but we must have walked around a while.Later in the afternoon, we went to Canal Place and saw The Darjeeling Limited. I liked the movie but it didn't appeal to Bianca's taste. Before heading home, we stopped at Caf du Monde for some beignets before hailing a cab home.Comments Off on Christmas Eve
Winter Break
With school out, most of my time has been spent with work and wasting time at home. I bought a copy of Unreal Tournament 3 this week. It's a decent game but my hardware struggles with it. Having skipped a post on the 22nd, I missed the fifth anniversary of the daily log. I'm not sure exactly how long I figured I'd keep this up when I started it during my senior year of high school, but I think it will last until I graduate from college and I'm well on my way to that. I would concede that it's odd and childish to keep such a journal, but I often find it useful when I want to remember some place I went to or something I did. Without this log, I would often frustrate myself by not remembering some mundane fact. Thanks to this I can just look it up who knows; maybe my posterity will find it interesting someday. If nothing else, it could serve as a fine sleep aid.The Sunday before Christmas, my Dad's family came by our house for the afternoon. In all the previous years we've lived in New Orleans, it was always us that went to see them in Metairie on Christmas Day. After years of prodding, however, Dad got it his way. The afternoon went nicely, aside from the Saints game. We had plenty to eat and drink.I went out that evening and met Andrey, Patrick and David, who was a friend of Jeff's. They met me at the Dragon's Den not long after ten. There was supposed to be live music there but they never showed so we only stayed for one round. I almost fell sad for the bartender since we were the only customers in there. After walking around a bit, stopping at d.b.a., we ended up at the Spotted Cat. It wasn't overly crowded so were able to talk and enjoy the music without any hassle. After we left there we made our way to Caf du Monde for some beignets before heading home for the evening. I thought it would be easiest to get a cab on Canal Street but it took a little while.Comments Off on Winter Break
End of the End
I had to get up earlier than usual to cover the phones this morning, although I didn't actually take any calls. Dad left early this morning for a trade show and I had to take a cab to work. I arrived at 10:45. I worked on a little dictation this afternoon and got a chart copy requests done. Dad took me to campus for about five. I just sat around in the classroom with my laptop for a while since there wasn't really enough time to bother going elsewhere.The final exam of Math for Information Technology was just under 30 questions. Even I found the questions comparatively easy and the test was open notes and textbook. Although I probably would have been lost without the use of my notes, I was pretty confidant I did alright on the exam. It took me a little over an hour to complete and I was the second one to finish. I hope I did well and I think I did, but my mind could be deceiving me and I finished "early" because I had no idea what the hell I was doing. I suppose I'll find out soon enough.In spite of the fact that I may have done rather poorly in two classes this term, I was still delighted and relieved to be finished with this term. Of all my semesters at Tulane, this one had both the best and worst of times. My art survey class was downright unpleasant and the visual communications class was just pointless. My Louisiana History class was a pure pleasure. The material was interesting and Mr. Fontenot oration made state politics genuinely entertaining. Math class was a mixed bag because the subject is by far my worst and I performed rather miserably. However, Mr. Simmons was one of the most kind-hearted, accessible and understanding instructors I've encountered and the classes themselves were actually enjoyable. Those Thursday nights also had the added benefit of the ballroom dancing club. I still can't dance to save my life but it was a lot of fun and has served as another small step on my hundred years' war on introversion.With the commentary over, I can finish up with the rest of the evening. After class I walked over to the LBC to get something to eat and relax a bit before heading home. I called a cab and got home at quarter past eight. Later this evening I fought with the Zune software some more with no success and played HL2: Episode 3 for a while. I lost track of time and got to bed later than I should have.Comments Off on End of the End
Art Survey Final
Before leaving for work this morning I had some time to yet again fool with the tags of my MP3 collection. I made the mistake of checking the "automatically update album info" box in settings, which retagged some of my tracks with erroneous information. I fixed some of them and just recopied other files from a November backup.I was at work from about 11:30 to 3:15 this afternoon. I left the office early so I could take some time to study for this evening's exam. The final exam for Art Survey was just the last in a series of short tests. This one was on gothic art. Studying certainly paid off. This was probably my best performance but not necessarily a good one as there were about five questions I was unfamiliar with. I was done in just 15 minutes.I was just going to call a cab to go home but I called Dad first. He offered me a ride home if I waited 20 minutes for the downtown shuttle. Shortly before I boarded I got another call from Dad telling me we'd be going back to the office to get a report sent out. It was completely unnecessary and I was acutely disenchanted. We were at the office for about 20 minutes and finally made it home at 7:30, an hour later than I would have had I gotten myself home.Later that evening I watched some TV and talked to Krystle on the phone before getting to bed at a half decent hour.Comments Off on Art Survey Final
Louisiana History Final
With regular doses of Benadryl I was able to function normally today, although my voice is still a little off. After a stop at the post office, Dad and I made it to work at about 11:30. Dad took me downtown at about 3:00 to catch a shuttle to campus. With the time I had before to nights test I did some studying, reading chapters from the textbook. While I sat in the LBC, I saw a few familiar faces. My brother Andrew, Andrey, Sona and Shona stopped briefly to chat.I walked over to Hebert at about quarter to five. Some students and the professor were already. He made himself available to entertain any questions students may have had. The final exam was formatted like the rest of Mr. Fontenot's tests. Unfortunately for me, a lot of the terms to be identified were unfamiliar to me. While I think I have a firm grasp on the nature of events covered by the class, I remembered almost none of the names of the people mentioned on the test, which was quite a detriment. The test covered Louisiana history from the Civil War to the Edwin Edwards era so there was a lot to cover. Since the test was so short, I don't think it did the best job in assessing a student's understanding and comprehension of the material.I finished the exam at 6:30. Dad picked me up from the LBC not long after that. Later this evening I watched TV for a while and studied a bit before bed.Comments Off on Louisiana History Final
Beginning of the End
I was still under the weather today. I was only at work for a couple hours before Dad took me downtown to catch the shuttle to campus. With the spare time I had before this evening's test I took time to study for tonight's and tomorrow's test.This evening's visual communications final wasn't bad at all. I don't know if I got an A or not, but I did breeze through it with no trouble. The test comprised of 70 multiple choice questions. After class I caught a cab home. Dad was still in Metairie was going to be there for a while longer and I didn't feel like waiting.Comments Off on Beginning of the End
This Saturday and Sunday were especially uneventful for me. I developed a cold or allergy problem or whatever so I felt like crap throughout the weekend. I spent my time in front of the computer, TV or studying for exams coming up this week. On Sunday night, I spoke with Mylena online. I had not talked to her in at least a few months.Comments Off on Weekend
Last Math Class
Dad and I left the house a little early this morning because we had to make a stop at the Gretna post office. This afternoon, I did a little work with the plethora of initial reports waiting and got the stack of discharges ready to mail out.Dad dropped me on campus at 5:15. This evening math class started with a review of the take home test we just turned in. Later on, there was a lecture about XOR gates, a subject that luckily will not be on the final exam. I had trouble following along.After class I caught the 7:20 shuttle downtown to meet dad. He was still on the east bank running errands. Later this evening, I finished playing MINERVA: Metastasis. I was surprised just how good this mod is.Comments Off on Last Math Class
Bad RAM
Dad and I made it to the office just before 11 this morning. I spent the afternoon finishing up the outstanding discharge reports and getting them ready to send out. I left the office before I had the chance to actually do so, however. Dad dropped my downtown to catch the 4:40 shuttle this afternoon. This evening's art class, the last one, started with the class filling out the student evaluations. Afterward, Mr. Bayer lectured for about an hour about gothic art, mostly painting and sculpture rather than architecture. The lecture was only about an hour this evening. Before dismissing class he mentioned some things that would be on next week's test. On my way out I picked up the test I did last week. I didn't do as well as I thought I did, which almost never happens. I usually predict my grades rather accurately. I always know when I don't know.Dad picked me up from the LBC about 30 minutes after class ended. When I got home I started testing the other stick of RAM in my computer which was rife with errors. I used my computer for a while without the defective RAM and there were no problems so I'm practically certain this was the problem. A software problem would have been cheaper but I'm actually somewhat relieved because I thought the video card could be failing much more expensive. Before bed this evening, I finished the take home math test.Comments Off on Bad RAM
Costume Change
I went with Dad to the viewing for Uncle Joe this morning at 11. On the way we had to stop at the Mid City office because the nurse was late. Several familiar and unfamiliar faces were there. I was there until about one when I left with Mom. She took me to the office for the afternoon. I didn't get much tangible work done today.Dad returned later on and took me to campus for class this evening. Tonight's final Louisiana history class was about Louisiana politics from about 1965 to the eighties. In the first half of the class though, we discussed our last book we read. Having not read the book, I only know it had to do with the civil rights movement as it related to Louisiana. The class discussion, as directed by Mr. Fontenot, was much more abstract. In large part, the class discussed the failings of public education including cultural issues like parent apathy. The second half of the class was about politics since the sixties, mostly discussing Governor John J. McKeithen and Edwin Edwards.Dad picked me up after class. That evening, I watched Boston Legal and fought with my computer some more. It has been crashing more frequently, suggesting a hardware issue. I went to bed early with Memtest86+ running.Comments Off on Costume Change
There was nothing spectacular about work on Friday, although Mom got a flat tire that broke some of the routine, both before and after work. I did a little homework this weekend, watched football on TV and generally wasted my time. Having finished playing Half-Life 2 again, I downloaded and played the better part of MINERVA, an HL2 mod that's been pretty fun. I had some trouble with it though since my computer has been acting up.Comments Off on Weekend


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Filling a void: Best-of-breed supply chain vendor thrives by tackling specific customer needs
Manufacturers rarely have trouble finding supply chain planning and scheduling applications. Most companies have them embedded in their ERP suites. What's tricky is finding a supply chain package that meets all of a manufacturer's specific planning and scheduling needs. Preactor International, a U.K.-based planning and scheduling software vendor, says its ability to fill gaps that ERP-based solutions miss is helping its global expansion plans—even in a generally slow market.
Manufacturers rarely have trouble finding supply chain planning and scheduling applications. Most companies have them embedded in their ERP suites. What can be tricky is finding a supply chain package that meets all of a manufacturer's specific planning and scheduling needs.
Preactor International , a U.K.-based planning and scheduling software vendor, says its ability to fill gaps that ERP-based solutions miss is helping its global expansion plans—even in a generally slow market.
According to Mike Novels, Preactor's managing director, "The North American market started to slow down 10 months ago, but is now picking up. Sales to the food and pharmaceutical sectors are holding up especially well, as is aerospace and defense."
Although important to Preactor, the North American market—at 300 customers—is less than a third the size of the company's home European market. France alone, for instance, has more than 200 implementations, says Novels. Nevertheless, the company is globalizing fast, thanks to a growing international network of implementation partners offering local expertise and support. Customers in Latin America number 200, with another 150 in the Asia Pacific region.
In total, some 10,000 licenses are in use at more than 2,300 plants worldwide, and the Preactor application itself is now available in 30 languages.
Boston-based AMR Research says steady growth will bring the $6.5-billion supply chain management applications market close to $9.2B in 2012. Based on its analysis, AMR says economic challenges of the coming years likely will offer much greater opportunity for supply chain technology adoption.
According to AMR, five major forces will be at work in the economy and society in the next five years—all which can be supported by supply chain technology adoption:
• High inflation;
• Rising commodity prices;
• Threats to brand security;
• Sustainability as a component in corporate decision making; and
• Demand for technologies that quicken cash collection.
"We're in a good position to sell to global companies wanting to roll out a standard implementation worldwide—we have the local support on the ground to do it," says Novels. "Compared to a new ERP system, Preactor is much cheaper, and faster to implement."
The desire for a fast implementation was critical to the adoption of Preactor's advanced planning and scheduling (APS) at the Savigny Le Temple cosmetics plant near Paris. The facility, owned by Paris-based industrial holding company Fareva , had been purchased from Nivea in late 1997, and was operating on the SAP ERP suite its accompanying APO planning and scheduling application.
Maxime Larese, an IT project leader, says Fareva wanted less complex systems for both its core ERP and supply chain functions. Thus it chose to migrate the newly acquired facility to the Web-native Sage Adonix enterprise suite, and switch its planning and scheduling over to the enterprise version of Preactor's advanced planning & scheduling (APS) application.
The plant's staff had only made limited use of the APO application, notes Larese. What was needed was an application that was just as powerful, but more intuitive to use. "The Preactor tool seemed to us to be a much more'open' and easy-to-use application," he explains. "It could adapt very readily to our needs."
Going live on Preactor in June 2008, the Savigny Le Temple plant was joined three weeks later by another Fareva plant—one of the company's pharmaceutical facilities at Annonay, south of Lyons. For the moment, the Annonay plant remains on its legacy-era PRMS enterprise suite, now part of the Infor product portfolio. The eventual replacement for it may or may not be Sage, says Larese.
But the commitment to Preactor is absolute, he insists—and he is now actively engaged in demonstrating Preactor's capabilities to other plants within the company.
"Potentially, over the next two years, a further five or six plants could make the switch," he notes. "We're already seeing strong interest." Of particular interest, it turns out, are Preactor's automatic scheduling capabilities. "The algorithms are very powerful," stresses Larese.
Novels says such testimonials are becoming increasingly common. And the global downturn, he adds, is bolstering demand.
"It is precisely when margins are squeezed and manufacturers have to extract ever greater levels of efficiency from their production processes that production planning and scheduling can reveal itself as the weakest link," concludes Novels.
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I Send Email
You may have seen this image floating around the web (also at Chez Hemant):
In case you don't recognize the reference, it's a photo of Hugh Laurie as Dr. Greg House, saying "Rational arguments don't usually work on religious people. Otherwise there would be no religious people." For those who don't know, House is not only an atheist, he's also not shy about slamming religion, and never allows theists to get away with saying something stupid. I mention this in case someone thought maybe after the quote above, he went on to say something about the necessity of believing in transcendent spirituality because it's psychologically true or some such nonsense. He didn't. He wouldn't.
So I don't know what this church was thinking when it put up this banner. But I figure that the best way to find out would be to ask them. So I found a contact address on their web page and sent them mail:
Dear sir or madam,
There is a photo circulating on the Internet, purporting to show a banner outside Rathmine's Parish, quoting the character House, from the TV show of the same name, saying "Rational arguments don't usually work on religious people. Otherwise there would be no religious people." See http://twitter.com/#!/bdbdbdbd/status/124582300972351488
First of all, may I ask whether this is correct? I have no reason to believe that the photo has been edited, but it can't hurt to ask.
Secondly, if the photo is accurate, then I admit I am as puzzled as the person who posted it to Twitter. It seems to say that there are no good rational arguments for religious claims, and indeed that rational arguments point toward the falsehood of religious claims. Certainly that is what the character meant in the show.
So may I ask why Rathmine's Parish would display this? Is there some secondary meaning I'm not seeing?
Thank you,
We'll see what kind of response I get, if any. It's been two days, and so far I haven't heard back.
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Despite improvements to energy supply over the years, many Indian states still face frequent power shortages. Meanwhile, neighboring Nepal and Bhutan have large reserves of untapped hydro power with the potential to meet unserved demand for energy in major load centres. Investing in interconnections could also contribute to significant reductions in CO2 emissions. Today's blog quantifies potential gains from an integrated South Asian power.
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Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?
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The amount of money you save by investing in solar energy varies, depending on factors including where you live, the incentives available from your state government and the type of system you install.
To calculate the solar panel ROI you can expect, you need to get a customized quote for your specific installation. Regardless of individual circumstances, however, the savings are significant. For example, installing a 5-kilowatt system could result in lifetime savings of $38,000 in Oregon, or more than $70,000 in California. While these are very different numbers, they still represent a remarkable solar panel return on investment.
Getting your solar panel investment up and running requires an outlay of around $18,000 to purchase a 6-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system. This covers the supply and installation of the three components of a grid-tied solar system, which are:
An optional fourth component is a solar battery, which can store energy for later use, allowing you to self-consume all the solar energy generated by your panels and/or provide power to your home in an outage.
To get an idea of the start-up cost of a system for your home, your best option is to use our online calculator to input your specific details for a quotation.
Harnessing solar energy has numerous long-term benefits for homeowners, but it can be an expensive undertaking. Fortunately, many state governments remain committed to using renewable energy sources, which results in a range of incentives to help pay for solar panels.
Here are some of the popular and valuable incentive programs available:
The federal tax credit for residential solar has been around since 2006 and has funded a great many solar panel investments. This incentive allows homeowners to deduct 30% of the cost of their PV system from their federal income tax. That adds up to $6,000 back on a $20,000 installation from the IRS the following year. This credit is already down from the 30% that was available until the end of 2019, and will reduce further in 2023, so homeowners should make the most of the opportunity while they can.
These include options that vary between states, such as property tax credits, sales tax exemptions, and government-issued cash rebates, all of which can result in your system costing around $14,000 after incentives are applied. If you're wondering what is a good return on investment, you can rest assured getting the system for this price and realizing lifetime savings in excess of $60,000 is incredible.
See which state incentives you are eligible for.
The encouragement doesn't end with installation, either. Many states offer additional incentives such as net metering and solar renewable energy credits (SRECs), which enable you to increase your solar ROI by earning the equivalent of cash back on excess energy your system produces.
Programs like the FHA PowerSaver Grant program provide added incentive to install solar systems. This pilot mortgage insurance and home improvement loan program enables homeowners to borrow up to $25,000 over a 20-year period. The loan allows them to pay cash for their solar panel investment, which means they start reaping the savings benefits immediately instead of waiting until the system is paid.
Since homeowners must be able to show proof of ownership to qualify for tax credits, it's an important component of solar ROI to purchase the system outright.
The cost of solar panels has reduced from $7.24 per watt in 2010 (according to an NREL report), to an average of just $2.95 per watt today. The levelized cost of solar electricity is between $0.08 and $0.11 per kWh after subsidies are applied. In most cases, this is a lot less than what consumers pay their utilities for electricity.
On average, homeowners can expect to save around $1,400 a year on their bill after switching to solar. The rising cost of electricity, combined with the declining cost of solar panels and systems the last few years, makes investing in solar energy a no-brainer for homeowners.
How much money you save depends on key factors, however. It's important to evaluate the quantity of sunlight you get, estimate your residential solar cost, and consider the various incentives available in your region.
Solar-Estimate's handy solar costs and savings calculator takes all these factors into account and presents you a detailed estimate of your cost, savings and cash flow over the life of your solar panels.
If net metering is available in your area, it will pay to choose a solar panel investment capable of producing more energy than you need. Net metering allows you to feed power back to the grid for others to use in exchange for credits offset against your own usage. Find out whether net metering applies in your state.
If you're eligible for incentives you can anticipate your system paying for itself within approximately 7 years. Of course, this depends on the size and startup costs of the system you choose, which determines energy production and therefore your average annual savings and solar panel ROI. You can select your utility company here to find out how long it will take for you to start saving money with your solar installation.
In most states, you will still receive a utility bill, although it could have a negative balance. Depending on the region where you live and the energy provider you use, you might still use a small amount of electricity from the grid. This will require payment for consumption as well as paying a delivery fee in most areas.
If your state allows net metering, the extra power you produce will be offset and you'll generate credits to use when you need them – for example, during the hot summer months when your air conditioning runs all season. Don't forget to count this as part of your solar panel return on investment.
To find out more about your solar panel needs, costs, and potential payback period, check out our solar calculator.


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The quiet simplicity of hanging clothes out to dry can bring such a sense of peace.
With the warm summer sun on my back, the trill of birds and the lowing of cattle from the field behind our house, I can't help but feel grateful.
Did you know that the sun is not only good for your health, but it is also a wonder at getting stains out and making your whites whiter? I have a few towels hanging on the line that my boys took to camp that is dirt stained. I guarantee when I take them off later, they will be white as snow. Slipping into a freshly made bed with sheets dried by the country air will make for a sweet, restful sleep tonight.
If you don't have a clothesline, laying your sheets out to dry on your back porch will work just fine. I have a feeling after you sleep on sheets or smell a towel that has been dried the old fashioned way, you will want to utilize your clothesline more often.
We have been busy making up strawberry jam this week. I recently purchased 17 gallons of strawberries from a young lady who has started her strawberry farm in Monroe. They are sweet and delicious, and the jam will be available at the opening day of the Locust Farmers Market on Thursday, May 4th.
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AutoMobile Barcelona 2017
The revolution of the salons of automobiles arrives at Barcelona
In just four days, at Fira de Montjuïc, the new face of the Barcelona motor show, the AutoMobile Salon, will come to light.
From Thursday, May 11 to Sunday 21, you can experience this new edition that the director Enrique Lacalle himself is proud to present as the << future car show >> and that is born of the need to adapt the cars to the Mobile technology and the organisers as well as the entrepreneurs involved have bet for the connectivity of the car, sustainability and intelligent driving.
What are the Big changes?
Starting from the name, through the organization of the space, up until the participating professionals.
The Barcelona technology label is printed in the AutoMobile new show edition and for 10 days the "Motorshow" will take its traditional center stage along with the "Connected Hub".
The Motorshow: The exhibition of automotive models has been the essence of the show since the first trade shows in 1904 and 1912. This year, the big showcase will feature the presence of major brands such as SEAT, HUNDAI, RENAULT, FERRARI and the great inclusion of TESLA. With the latter, the organization is very satisfied and augurs an unprecedented edition.
In the Test Drive area of the Motorshow, everyone who plans to get a new car will be able to test the model you want and drive it in Montjuïc. And on the "Connected Street" you can be testimony to how technology has advanced in vehicles connected from auto-driving, technology to the environment and virtual reality on wheels.
In total, the Motorshow will occupy the two main palaces of the enclosure of the Fira de Barcelona in Montjuïc.
The Connected Hub (11-12 May) was born from the pull of the Mobile World Congress and Smart City in Barcelona. It is a great area added to the Motorshow where the latest advances applied to mobility will be presented and discussed. Among the main participating companies are Google (Waze), Facebook, IBM, HP, Ericsson and Oracle.
The Connected Hub will feature three distinct areas: Inspirational Arena, Innovation Square and Smart Street.
- Inspirational Arena: is the meeting point of debates on the connected car, safety, smart mobility and alliances between the technology industry and the automotive industry.
- Innovation Square is a space where you will find everything new on connected vehicles, geolocation and cybersecurity, 3D printing or the 'big data'.
- Smart Street will be the area where companies and brands will show the public their advances in technology applied to the car.
Furthermore! Parallel to this traditional and innovative cocktail that will be the new edition of the Barcelona AutoMobile Show, about 20km north of the city will be disputing the Spanish F1 Grand Prix 2017. A great opportunity for many to match these two events during the same dates and in the same place, or almost.
From Hotel Continental Barcelona and Hotel Continental Palacete we will be happy to provide all the information about these two great events that consolidate Barcelona as the capital of mobile and motor. Happy week!


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Arizona Divorces, Equitable Division of Assets and Debts, Including Complex Business Valuations:
Submitted by Attorney Douglas C. Gardner
Under Arizona law, the Court must equitably divide the assets and debts of the parties involved in a divorce case. The general rule is that the equitable division will also be an equal division, though there are some exceptions where an un-equal division is considered equitable or fair by the Courts.
Many assets and debts are simple enough to divide. If there is $1,000.00 in a bank account, each party simply takes $500.00. If one side already took $400.00, then of the remaining $600.00, one party will receive another $100.00, and the other party will get the $500.00.
Similarly, with debts, each party is generally required to pay 50% of the debts. Sometimes a house can be sold and the equity can be used first to pay down the debts. Sometimes one party will do a balance transfer of 50% onto a different card, and each party will then be required to pay their 50% off at their own pace.
Retirement accounts such as 401(K) accounts can be divided quite readily, though doing so may require a court order or complex paperwork. The concept though is the same in that each party will get 50%.
By settlement of the parties, and occasionally by court order, certain items are offset against other items. The Court may give Husband the $500 pink sewing machine and give Wife the $500 orange chain saw, which would be an equitable division as each party has an item of equal value.
Some care must be taken when using offsets or setoffs. For example, $1000 in a savings account is not equal to $1000 in an IRA or 401(k). The $1000.00 in the savings account has already had the taxes paid. The $1000 in the IRA or 401(K) will require taxes of approximately 20% and a penalty in most cases of about 10%. So the $1000 IRA or 401(K) nets only about $700.00 and the $1000.00 in the savings account nets the full $1000. Similar issues result in property, real estate, stock, and businesses that have capital gains and other tax issues involved. A qualified and experienced attorney should be able to help you understand the principles, and a CPA or accountant should be able to help you specifically quantify these valuation issues.
Having been involved in many complex divorces, an issue that often arises is the division of a business owned by one or both of the parties. In cases where one party owned the business prior to the marriage, the other party may still have some claim to a part of the business. In cases where the business was purchased or built during the marriage, the business must be equitably divided.
Sometimes the easiest way is to sell the business and each party receives 50% of the net sales proceeds. This makes things simpler for both parties, both attorneys, and the Judge. However, in many cases the business is not one that is easily sold, or the business is the livelihood of one of the parties. In these cases the business may be sold by the community to one of the individuals, or rather the purchasing party will pay the other party 50% of the value of the business.
Figuring out the value of the business can be expensive and complex. An appraisal for most houses costs $300-$400, and these can usually be obtained quite quickly. The abundance of houses, all somewhat similar to one another (most have a kitchen, a family room, a few bedrooms and bathrooms) allow for comparable sales to be used to quickly identify the going rate for houses of a certain size and in a certain location. With businesses, they are much less one size fits all. Some businesses such as accounting or medical practices are service related. Other businesses such as restaurants and grocery stores are retail, merchandise, or goods related. Some businesses own the real estate used, while others rent or lease. Some businesses are very risky and demand much higher returns. Some businesses have intense competition, while other businesses have unique niches.
Having been involved in many divorces including businesses, and having an accounting, finance and business background myself, I have seen how important it is to have businesses professionally evaluated. Sometimes this can cost a few thousand dollars, but think for a moment what the cost to just guessing would be. Hypothetically, the parties "guess" the business to be worth $300,000.00. A business valuation would have cost $3,000.00. Each party would have paid half of the business valuation. If the "guess" is off by more than $3,000.00, one party will get burned. What if the business was really worth $320,000.00 instead of $300,000.00? The receiving party would receive $160,000 instead of $150,000.00 for half of the business. This small difference in value would have easily justified the cost of the business valuation.
There are some cases where the business is a very small business, or a new business with lots of debt, that is simply not worth much. In these cases the business may not merit a full blown appraisal or valuation. There are some options that can be considered to help both parties make appropriate decisions in such cases.
Once the value of the business is determined, the parties need to ensure that certain adjustments are considered. A business worth $500,000.00 may not automatically require a buyout of $250,000.00. What if the business has debts of $400,000.00? The net value of the business may then be only $100,000.00.
A more complex adjustment is for anticipated capital gains tax. If a business has been largely depreciated, upon the sale (other than a sale to a spouse as part of a divorce) the sale will trigger capital gains tax on the business. This can be up to 20% of the purchase price (and subject to change as tax laws seem to do from time to time). A business worth $500,000.00 could have a built in $100,000.00 of capital gains tax that would need to be considered and adjusted as appropriate. This is more complex as there is uncertainty as to when the business would actually sell, and what the future capital gains tax would be.
If you are involved in a divorce case involving simple or complex asset and debt issues and want experienced legal representation, please call 800-899-2730 and ask to speak with Douglas C. Gardner, or visit our website at www.yourarizonadivorcelawyer.com.


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Animal Care Services
Animal Care Services delivers effective, courteous, and responsive animal care and control to the residents of Highland Village. They accomplish this by enforcing all City ordinances and state laws related to animals, as well as promoting responsible pet guardianship through education, mediation, and enforcement.
Building Inspections
The mission of the Building Inspections & Permits Department is to ensure the safety and welfare of the general public by enforcing structural, building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical code regulations within the City.
City Manager
The City Manager's Office continues to focus on the City Council's goal through the advancement of economic development, enhanced community communication, public safety, improvement of transportation alternatives, improvement of our parks, and strengthening the financial stability of the City.
City Secretary
The City Secretary's Office provides staff support to the City Council and manages the preservation of official records of the City in accordance with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Records Retention Schedule. They are responsible for providing documents requested under the Public Information Act, administering municipal elections, and posting public notices.
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement works with residents to maintain and improve the quality of life in Highland Village by enforcing City ordinances related to public nuisance issues.
City communications are overseen and administered through the Public Affairs Division. The Public Affairs Manager works with all City departments and the City Council to provide current information to residents about local government services and programs.
Community Services
The Community Services goal is to provide a high level of customer service in Code Enforcement, Building Inspections & Permits, and Economic Development.
Economic Development
Highland Village is committed to the development of a quality community with a top-ranked educational system, family-oriented environment, and the planned preservation of open space throughout a lakefront community.
The Finance Department is responsible for accurate accounting and financial reports, administration of purchasing services, investment of City funds, the City's operating and capital budgets, and the financial management of revenues. Utility Billing, Municipal Court, and Public Affairs are all functions within the Finance Department.
Fire Department
The mission of the Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of our community with exceptional care and service.
As part of the Information Services Department, the purpose of the GIS Division is to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographically referenced data.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is a strategic partner in management's ongoing efforts to utilize the City's human capacity effectively and to structure the organization to meet Council's objectives as well as citizens' expectations.
Municipal Court
The Municipal Court is responsible for accurate, expeditious service relating to all cases filed in the Municipal Court in accordance with City ordinances and state laws.
Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department is a leader in improving the quality of life by providing safe and attractive parks, trails, facilities, and recreational opportunities.
Police Department
The Police Department focuses on making Highland Village a safe and enjoyable place to live by building programs that support our Community Oriented Public Safety (COPS) philosophy.
Public Works
Public Works is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure found in the City's right-of-way, managing the City's water and wastewater infrastructure, reviewing infrastructure improvement plans, and managing the City's vehicle fleet, equipment, and facilities.
Utility Billing
Utility Billing is responsible for monthly utility bills, setting up new accounts, modifying existing accounts, and assisting residents with inquiries relating to their accounts.
Utility Operations
The City of Highland Village's Utilities Operations Division is responsible for providing residents with water, wastewater, and drainage services.


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The Living History of Pakruojis Manor
The small town of Pakruojis in northern Lithuania is probably best known for Pakruojis Manor. Today, it is the largest manor in Lithuania. This gorgeous classical-style palace dates back to Baron Wilhelm von der Ropp, a descendant of the Knights of the Sword. Don't be surprised if you enter the palace's courtyard only to find the Baron himself there. Pakruojis Manor has been hosting history lessons for many years, often starting with the palace's baron.
The Live Museum programme founded by Pakruojis Manor invites visitors to go back a century to experience the daily lives of the manor's residents of that time, to see what farm work they did, what dishes they cooked, how they entertained themselves and what punishments they were handed. The Live Museum, the flower festival in the summer and the Great Lights of China festival in winter, as well as concerts and cultural events, attract many visitors and the educational programmes of the manor have been a favourite among families.
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Christie's has just released that it is offering in its April 28th sale, an ancient female idol which is expected to sell for $3m or more. Here's the release and some talking points from the auction house:
The Guennol Stargazer, one of the finest and largest preserved Anatolian marble female idols of Kiliya type, is the top lot of the Exceptional Sale on April 28. The Guennol Stargazer is from the Chalcolithic Period, circa 3000-2200 B.C., and it is considered to be one of the most impressive of its type known in existence. The Guennol Stargazer is further distinguished by its exhibition history, having been on loan at The Metropolitan Museum of Art at various periods from 1966 to 2007.
"Stargazer" is the colloquial title derived from the slightly tilted-back angle at which the large head rests on the thin neck, thus creating the whimsical impression of a celestial stare. There are only about 15 nearly complete idols that survive, although fragmentary examples, particularly heads, abound. Most of the complete examples have been broken across the neck, as the present figure, suggesting that the sculptures were ritually "killed" at the time of burial.
- The last marble example of Kiliya type that appeared at auction was The Schuster Stargazer, which sold at Christie's New York on June 5, 2005 for $1,808,000
- Stargazer idols have strong appeal to collectors of all types of art, from Ancient to Contemporary, predominantly due to their similarities with modern art. The sleek and abstract form of Kiliya idols resonates with 20th century masters such as Brancusi, Modigliani and Moore.
- The exceptional nature of the objects included in the Guennol Collection is legendary – in December 2007, the Guennol Lioness, a Mesopotamian limestone sculpture, fetched $57.1 million, setting a record price at auction for an ancient work of art.


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Pine Warblers are hefty, long-tailed warblers with stout bills. The tip of the tail usually appears to have a central notch.
Relative Size
Smaller than a White-throated Sparrow; larger than a Northern Parula.sparrow-sized or smaller
- Both Sexes
- Length: 5.1-5.5 in (13-14 cm)
- Weight: 0.3-0.5 oz (9-15 g)
- Wingspan: 7.5-9.1 in (19-23 cm)


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Secularists have turned Christmas from a Christian-valued celebration of the birth of Jesus, to a commercial holiday.
Currently, 157 countries out of 196 celebrate Christmas. Although popular, Christmas celebrations happen differently across countries.
Here in the U.S., Americans associate this season with Christmas trees, eggnog, lots of presents and maybe Santa Claus. Christmas also enables families to come together to share presents and enjoy the company of both friends and family.
Providence Academy students similarly share in the popular Christmas tradition.
Grace Klassen '18 describes her typical Christmas as, "opening gifts, eating lots of food, and singing songs about loved ones, the winter, and mythical snowmen that come to life"
Many, including Christians, would argue that the joyful atmosphere of Christmas disproves the claim of the secular Christmas and emphasizes more on Christian values.
Nevertheless, these "secular" celebrations ignore the main focus of the holiday, the celebration of the birth of Jesus.
Thomas Clark '18 similarly recognizes Christmas today as a more secular holiday.
"Sadly yes, [Christmas] has become more for present opening than for celebrating our Lord's birth," Clark said. "People have lost the sense of what Christmas is really about."
Christians who continue to preserve the true significance of this holiday are also at risk of falling into the commercial mentality. Retailers use advertisements, among other things, to lure people into a commercial mentality that shifts the focus of Christmas from the celebration of Jesus' birth to other "priorities", for instance, shopping for presents.
How can Christians avoid this imposed commercial mentality and focus more on keeping Christ in Christmas?
Participating in Advent, the time leading up to Christmas, spiritually prepares Christians for the celebration of the birth of Christ and detaches Christians from the secular Christmas.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church teaches, "by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for his second coming"
Dr. Hippler and his family, participate in the crèche, a visible reminder of the series of events that lead up to the birth of Christ, our Savior.
He said, "up in our house, built over the fireplace is a mantle and there's this big space where most people would put their T.V but that is where my wife would put the créche."
"The créche is a big thing for us, putting in baby Jesus on Christmas," Dr. Hippler continued.
Lastly, other than present shopping for others, Christians may focus on giving a very special or even personal, gift to God. Examples of these gifts include, giving something up or spending time with God daily either through reading his word or prayer. Involving others in these gifts, opens up a chance for a true Christmas celebration with Christ as the center of the holiday.


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Would you buy a house with a scary past? Not one that is deemed "historical" based on its lovely architectural features that peg a home to a particular time period, but rather one that has some kind of story behind it, which may not be all too pleasant.
Since I'm a huge crime buff, I thought I'd delve into some interesting points about buying a house with a back story (also known as "stigmatized property").
Imagine finding out a house is for sale for 20% below the comps in surrounding areas: you'd think it's a steal but in reality, there's a reason for that lower price. Something sinister just happened in that house, perhaps some kind of unsavory crime, or catastrophe that has a psychological effect on people. Would you buy it? I personally don't think I can stomach a house that is tainted in some fashion because I tend to be slightly superstitious about the vibes found in a house, so I'd pass. In effect, this is exactly what we did when we once faced this type of situation.
When we were shopping for a home in late 2001, we came across a well-framed, spacious house we thought that could work out for us, but as soon as we stepped foot in the foyer, I felt a chill up my spine. I couldn't explain it except perhaps that the house seemed "dark" and "cold". I clearly felt it (and so did one other friend who accompanied us in the tour), and it was later on that I was told that one of the owners had just passed away in his hospital bed. Well whatever it is, I sensed something! And despite the 10% price cut they gave us relative to other homes we were considering, we skipped on it.
Definitely no regrets! But here's the epilogue:
Other house hunters saw the situation through a different lens and decided to buy that very house. They then proceeded to give the residence a cosmetic facelift and ended up selling it for 36% more than the original list price that was offered to us, after just a mere 3 years. Surely the hot market had something to do with it, but also the significantly improved ambiance, as the house looked like a totally different place after minor improvements were made.
Check out these Before and After photos of that house we almost bought. See how mood, appearance and atmosphere are changed significantly with simple paint jobs and a big yard clearing!
Before Improvements
After Improvements
This is the bedroom when we first saw it. Notice how dark it is!
This is the bedroom after a "redo". The home sold for a 36% profit in 3 years' time.
Thick vegetation filled the yard.
A bright and airy yard all of a sudden!
This kitchen is way too dark and feels "old".
A bright, amazing transformation with a refacing! No longer spooky.
So the moral of this tale is that there is opportunity in "stigmatized" properties, or real estate tainted by anything from scandal to crime, catastrophe or rumors of the supernatural. Stigma can mean anything to anyone though, and for some sensitive people like myself, even the recent natural passing of a previous owner may be enough to scare me away from buying a house. Faced with such a situation, how would you deal with such a property? Some thoughts on the subject:
How To Deal With "Stigmatized" Property
#1 Check disclosure laws of properties with questionable histories.
I've always assumed that the seller is liable for disclosing issues about a house. But from some of my readings it appears that not all states have this legal requirement. Find out the laws covering disclosure responsibilities and how far reaching they are. Also determine how these regulations play into laws that protect the privacy of the home sellers.
#2 There are realtors who specialize in this type of properties.
Believe it or not, there are real estate agents who deal with hard-to-sell properties day in and day out. If you're in a bind, they're the ones you want on your side.
#3 Don't bring back the memories.
Tainted homes overcome their stigma at some point, but the black mark can return if something brings their story back in the limelight. Take for instance the house where the Jon Benet Ramsey murder took place. After 10 years, the house was finally overcoming its taint, until some guy named John Mark Karr confessed to the crime. Something like this will unfortunately impact a home's value just as if the crime happened all over again.
#4 Stigmatized homes sell for less, but typically fetch 3% less than comps and around 45% longer to unload. But those with the most traumatizing events surrounding them can cut as much as 15% to 25% from its "regular" price.
#5 If you're selling such a house, be patient.
Somebody looking for opportunity will eventually find your house and unfortunately, you may have to accept lower offers for it. If priced "right" (perhaps at a reasonable discount), the house should still move. Here's an example of a house of horrors that sold at the right price: it was listed at $335,000 and sold at $261,000 for a 22% discount.
#6 Crime scene or other stigma lasts at least 2 years but can remain for as long as 5 to 7 years. Beyond that, our short memories forget all about what happened.
#7 Owners of stigmatized homes can market their home in one of two ways: play the stigma up or keep the story low key. If the stigma is played up, that's because some people believe that they can sell a house due to its notoriety.
#8 Tainted homes are perfect as fixer uppers because a good rehab can completely change the psychological effect of such properties. If you change the look enough, you'll feel like you're in a whole different environment.
#9 Know the facts about a house before jumping to conclusions.
If you're a home buyer, check out the facts of any story behind a home, especially one that has circulated in the media or has become sensationalized. Do some investigation and find out the accuracy of the information surrounding a stigma.
#10 The effect of stigma is supposedly difficult to measure, as compared to material or physical defects such as a cracked foundation, flooded basement or asbestos in the ceilings. Dealing with such a house can be tricky but can prove to be profitable if you get past the heeby jeebies and do a great job of "cleaning out" its past, say via a home improvement project, remodeling the home or asking a priest to come over and bless the house. Anyway, that's what I would do.
Despite all that talk, I'll tell you what I think is really scary. What can be more disconcerting than a house with "stigma"? Well how about living in a neighborhood where all the homes are in foreclosure, selling at auction and falling rapidly in price? I'd find that much more troubling.
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Chapter 156: Fearsome Reputation and Profit
"Why did this elder have this piece of fur on him, just who was he" Jian Chen held the piece of fur in his hand as he contemplated this question.
"Perhaps he gained this piece of fur by coincidence.
However, just what secret is this piece of fur hiding" Jian Chen muttered under his breath.
He had accidentally found this piece of fur from the elder and thus had been tempted by this strange and curious new find.
"Could this be a type of treasure map with some sort of amazing martial arts written on it" Jian Chen pondered.
Based on his previous experience from his past life, he quickly conjured up a few speculations.
However, this piece of fur didnt have a single trace of impurity to it.
There were absolutely no connections to be drawn to it; it appeared to be unrelated to a treasure map or any sort of unique martial art.
Many times in the past did Jian Chen take out the piece of fur to study it.
Under his eyes and hands, the fur was strong and flexible, and no matter how much strength he used, not a single strand of fur could be pulled from it.
It wasnt like a normal piece of fur, so if there was a secret hidden within the fur, Jian Chen was utterly clueless.
"Forget it, its best to forget about this for now.
Therell be another time in the future for me to find out the secrets of this mysterious piece of fur." Pushing his curiousity away, Jian Chen placed the piece of fur back into the red pouch along with the piece from the elder back into his Space Ring.
The Space Ring was then placed back into his Space Belt as well.
Since Jian Chen wasnt able to figure out the mystery behind the pieces of fur, he didnt want to expend any additional mental energy to stay in such a place to find out more about it.
Soon after the elders Space Belt was rummaged through once more.
Finally, with one last look, Jian Chen didnt find any other valuable treasure, so he tossed it aside.
Dusting his hands, Jian Chen left the area without another look back.
After another few days, Jian Chen continued to find and capture any mercenary group that came across him.
The amount of monster cores on him could be said to number up to a high amount, and whenever he saw a group of mercenaries he found interesting, he would let them go.
For those who werent pleasing to talk to, he would kill them.
In those few days, the amount of mercenaries killed by Jian Chen couldnt be counted, and the amount of bodies that littered the Magical Beast Mountain Range was enormous.
The scent of blood and death wafted throughout the mountain range, almost as if the scent of blood covered the entire area like an ocean.
It went without saying that many people were tempted by the ten thousand purple coin reward by the Tianxiong clan.
This time, there were many Saint Master experts within the mountain range along with a few strong Great Saint Masters.
Excluding the dagger wielding elder Jian Chen had first met, there were another 4 Great Saint Masters that he had come across.
There were even 2 Great Saint Masters that had come across Jian Chen along with 30 Great Saints and Saint Master experts.
That particular battle was extremely fierce.
In the end, Jian Chen had expended a herculean amount of strength in order to kill those 2 Great Saint Masters, and many of the other Great Saints and Saint Masters were killed off by Jian Chen.
Jian Chen paid for the battle by having various wounds inflicted onto his body, and when a good amount of mercenaries had fled from him, Jian Chen was powerless to chase after them.
Since Jian Chen could use the light Saint Force in the same way a Radiant Saint Master could.
He wasnt afraid of any injury, and so the numerous injuries on his body were healed without a single trace in less than two hours.
Although the battle was extremely fierce, Jian Chen had gained an equally abundant reward.
The two Great Saint Masters had a total of a hundred monster cores.
There were very few Class 2 Monster Cores and a very large amount of Class 3 Monster Cores.
There had even been two Class 4 Monster Cores stashed within.
Although the amount of monster cores he had collected from the two Great Saint Masters was a large quantity, the Great Saint and Saint Master mercenaries accompanying the two only had a total of 30 monster cores.
They must have belonged to the same mercenary group and given the majority of their monster cores to the 2 Great Saint Masters.
Another Great Saint Masters he encountered didnt have any Class 4 Monster Cores, but he did have a decent amount of Class 3 Monster Cores.
In comparison to the first encounter, there was only twenty Class 3 Monster Cores and thirty Class 2 Monster Cores.
The last Great Saint Master he met was extremely wretched.
Jian Chen had only been able to collect five Class 3 Monster Cores and a single Class 2 Monster Core.
Although he was a Great Saint Master, he might as well be considered an experienced Saint Master.
Now after Jian Chens breakthrough to the Saint Master level, his fighting ability had been enhanced.
Against a Great Saint Master expert, he already had the capabilities to kill them; as long as he didnt come across a Peak Great Saint Master or one with an attributed Saint Force, Jian Chen wouldnt need to fear the consequences of fighting against one.
After these few days of killing mercenaries, aside from the two Great Saint Masters who had inflicted many injuries on him, Jian Chen hadnt been too heavily injured against anyone else.
After this indiscriminate massacre, Jian Chens fearful name had spread far and wide to even beyond the mountain range where many mercenaries had started to spread the news even farther away.
By this point, Wake City wasnt the only area that had knowledge of Jian Chen, even the surrounding cities knew of Jian Chens terrifying name.
Hearing the rumors flying about, many mercenaries still traveled from afar to the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Many mercenaries that wanted to capture Jian Chen gradually renounced their efforts.
Every day many cowardly mercenaries could be seen retreating from the mountain range and abandoning the hunt.
Despite having many mercenaries retreat from the mountain range, there were still many stronger mercenary groups that stayed within the area.
After the weaker mercenaries left, there werent many people left in comparison to when the hunt had begun, but all of the remaining members were of the Saint Master level at the very least.
After a large amount of mercenaries had left the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the area had become peaceful once more compared to the chaotic atmosphere when everyone had wanted to capture Jian Chen.
Even the mercenaries that were originally there to hunt and kill magical beasts for their monster cores were driven out from the area to avoid any trouble.
Now that there were even less people than before, Jian Chen took the initiative instead of staying passive to find the remaining mercenaries.
Regarding those mercenaries he found, he still used the same philosophy he always had.
If they were to hand over their monster cores, then he would let them go without any harm without exception, but for those too stubborn to listen and still wanted to capture him, Jian Chen would kill them without exception.
Within the cloudless sky, the fierce sun loomed overhead with its brilliant rays of light stabbing into the earth below almost as if it were putting a golden colored carpet over it.
Because of the recent summer weather, the sun had been unbearably hot.
In the lush forests of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, it was almost like an isolated piece of the world.
There were trees in every direction of the forest that blotted out the sun and its light.
Every so often, the tree leaves would sway in the wind along with the tall grass underneath.
While the outside area was hot, the forest within the Magical Beast Mountain Range was rather cool.
Somewhere within the mountain range, 10 mercenaries sat in a circle with a bonfire in the center.
Spiked on top of the fire were a few pieces of magical beast meat that slowly caramelized and dripped their juices into the fire below with the occasional sizzling sound.
Although these 10 mercenaries were sitting down, their height and stature werent hidden at all.
Each one of them wore a thin layer of animal leather that had a few scratches from the thorns and thistles of the forest.
"Captain, theres been many mercenaries that have left the mountain range with not many people left.
At the same time, Jian Chens strength has far surpassed our expectations; just a few days ago I heard that a few Great Saint Masters died by his hands as well.
I think it would be for the best that we give up on this mission." One of the mercenaries said.
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The first trail - "The Monastery"
The route is approximately 16 km long. The trail passes through the Historical Museum, the Danov School, Kalugerski threshing floor (Tabiite) as well as the monument Kocho Chestemenski and goes all the way to the monastery of St. Todor and surrounding meadows. It continues towards the old stone fountain in the protected area "Peristitsa". A Roman stone path leads to the chapel "St. Petka ", after which it returns to the town. The tourist trail is interesting in itself because of the natural attractions through which it passes. Throughout the route, tourists will have the opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the protected area "Peristitsa". Typical for this area are red storks which nest in these areas, an interesting look on fauna is presented by the unique mountain endenmit – Rhodope haberlea, a protected relict species, also known as the Orpheus plant. Arround "St. Petka "in the Perushtinian River the authentic ritual" Kapanki" is carried out.
Second trail - "On the path of heroes"
The route is approximately 16 km long. The trail passes through the Historical Museum, The Danov School, and the Monument of three generations and reaches the area Genishen. After which it reaches the spacious meadow - Leshtenska. From Leshtenska meadow the trail goes down to the lake "Batten" and returns back to Perushtitsa.
Third trail - "Young Scouts"
The route is approximately 8 km long. It passes through the Historical Museum, The Danov School and reaches the lake "Batten" after which it returns back on the same path. On the shore of the miniature dam, there is a building that is municipal property, which could be used for storage of boats, tents and other necessary attributes needed for a tourists stay. The wide meadows around the dam allow for the organization of sports tournaments, scout camps and bird watching, which are numerous in this area. There is a space especially built for making traditional Perushtitsa "rye" bred – a dish unique for its taste it attracts the attention of Bulgarian and foreign tourists.


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The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre based in Perth, Western Australia is delighted to receive $70 million in funding for the replacement of infrastructure.
As announced today by the Federal Government, the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre will receive $70 million in funding for the replacement of infrastructure to enable scientific outcomes for the benefit of Australia.
The Board of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre is pleased with this announcement. The funds will be used to procure a replacement for Pawsey's flagship supercomputer, Magnus, as well as the real-time supercomputer, Galaxy, as both systems, are close to the end of their operational lives. Magnus, a Cray XC40, is considered to be one of the most advanced supercomputers in the southern hemisphere. Galaxy is dedicated to the operational requirements of the Australian Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pathfinder telescopes, Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) and the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA).
The Chair of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, Mr John Langoulant AO, welcomed the news of the funding and said, "Today's announcement, together with last year's investment into the National Computational Infrastructure located in Canberra, will strengthen Australia's position in the global research environment and enable Australia to stay globally competitive."
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