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Hello everyone!
Well not a whole lot happened this week but ill fill you in on some of the details.
So on Tuesday we had english classes again, my favorite part of the week always, anyways so 2 new women probably in their 20's came this week. They have been taking english classes once a week for 3 years at an academy so they knew how to speak pretty well they just wanted to learn pronunciation since their teacher here is Spanish so she can't teach them properly. Anyway, so we split up into two classes Elder Maldonado taught all the beginner english learners and I just practiced talking with the two women. It was awesome about 10 minutes into the conversation they started asking all kinds of questions about the church and missions. They were amazed by all the sacrifices we make to come on missions and they asked why I wanted to serve a mission. I was able to bear my testimony in english to them. The spirit was super strong and afterward one of them said "I want to believe in something that strongly". It was soo amazing today since we are in Cartagena for P-day I am getting some english pamphlets to go along with the spanish ones we have back at the piso so they can practice english and learn about the church at the same time! We'll see how it goes!!
Wednesday was a holiday here in Spain so we had a party at the church and everyone brought food. I made brownies for it and everyone was freaking out over them and asking for the recipe. It was so funny, we have since made 6 more batches lol anyways it was hilarious because at the party they were dancing and playing the most inappropriate english music ever like rap songs that had tons of swear words and the bishop and all the ward members are just dancing because they have no idea what the words mean. haha It was hilarious I was the only one there who had any idea 😂
Okay what more, on Thursday we had a zone meeting. The meeting itself was great but we had to wake up two and a half hours earlier than usual to catch the bus to get to it so that kind of killed my energy for the rest of the week.
Church here is so different than back home, for example yesterday during sacrament meeting the bishop goes up to the stand and asks everyone to sing feliz cumpleaños (happy birthday) for the stake president. So in the middle of sacrament meeting we all stand up and sing while he videos us with his phone hahahaha it was so weird but funny. Everyone there didn't think anything of it. 😂
Well nothing much more is happening here we have mostly been working really hard to help our recent convert Antonio stop smoking again, he is really struggling and keeps trying to come up with different excuses why he should be exempt from the word of wisdom haha
Anyways so if y'all could pray for him that would be awesome!!
Love you all sooooooooo much!!!!
Elder Childers 😘


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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 55969
cannot paste text between nedit and gnome-terminal
Last modified: 2007-04-18 12:38:11 EDT
Description of Problem:
Version-Release number of selected component
(if applicable):gnome-terminal 22.214.171.124
nedit version 5.1.1 and version 5.2 also
How Reproducible:always
Steps to Reproduce:
1. open nedit text editor
2. type text (e.g. shell command) in nedit window
3. open gnome-terminal
4. select text using mouse or copy text into nedit buffer
5. try to paste text in gnome-terminal : THIS IS
Actual Results:
Expected Results:
Additional Information:
I see the same here in the latest gnome-core release. I can't select text in one
gnome-terminal and paste it to a different g-t via the "Edit" menu.
zvtterm.c:request_paste() needs STRING added to the list of paste types
Broken multibyte patch.
*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 54185 ***

subset: commoncrawl


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When starting a business, whether as a sole trader or startup, sometimes the thought of integrating tech systems into a business strategy or plan can seem 'too hard' or 'excessive' in the first instance. Perhaps there will be no immediate positive effects, and in fact it might actually seem more resource intensive during the set up process, however there are many benefits to integrating relevant technology in your early phases of business, that will save time and money in the long term.
We've devised a few key steps that might make the integration process a little more straightforward, and ensure you're business is operating as productively as possible from day one.
Determine your Requirements
The kind of business you run will impact the nature of the technology that will be relevant to you. Some businesses are heavily dependent on administration tasks, others on sales, etc. It can be helpful in the first instance to determine what's preventing your business from being as productive as possible, and work forward from there.
Develop a Fluid and Timely Implementation Plan
When developing and integrating a tech implementation plan, it's important to ensure that processes are timed, but also allow for changes in an always-evolving business. This allows you to plan for those 'not just yet' requirements and will help to keep your growth and efficiency strategy on track.
Learn the System(s)
A common ailment when implementing new tech can be lack of staff training/understanding. Whether it's just you operating as a sole trader, or whether you have twenty staff members, when a new tech system is implemented, it can be challenging to learn the ins and outs straight away. It's pivotal to business operations however, that a business owner ensures that everyone using the system is making the most of its benefits. This will prevent tech-based inefficiency and employee dissatisfaction from occurring.
Frequently Evaluate
Putting a plan into place is great, but that's just the beginning. Then come the big questions. What's working? What's not? Why? Regular evaluation will ensure that any systems you put in place are working at their highest capacity, and helping rather than hindering your business.
Here are three simple ways we recommend implementing tech into your early stage business.
1. Bookkeeping Software will save you time generating invoices, chasing payments and will tell you when invoice payments have been made.
2. A High Quality Website that effectively communicates what your core business is all about, in a sleek, fun and professional manner will create a positive first impression to prospective clients. Consider discussing strategic 'keywords' with your web developer to ensure the best possible Search Engine Optimisation.
3. Staff/Client Communication System Communication is the key... okay maybe a key to success. A project management/comms program like Slack can help ensure you, your team and your clients always know what's up!


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Toronto Leads Major Canadian Cities in Luxury Real Estate Sales in First Half of 2015, Reports Sotheby's International Realty Canada
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 9, 2015) - A report released today by Sotheby's International Realty Canada revealed divergence in the performance of major Canadian top-tier real estate markets during the first half of 2015. Building on momentum from 2014, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) led the country in residential sales over $1 million (condominiums, attached and single family homes), followed by Vancouver. Montreal's $1 million-plus market saw a modest increase in the first half of the year, while the Calgary market contracted after several years of sustained growth.
Sales over $1 million in the GTA increased 56% year-over-year in the first half of 2015, while Vancouver data revealed 48% gains in sales volume during the same period. Tightening inventory combined with heightened demand contributed to a greater proportion of properties sold above list price in both markets.
As the benchmark price of conventional real estate continued to rise, surpassing $1 million for many product types in these two markets, the entry price point for luxury housing also increased. As a result, performance of the luxury market in the GTA and Vancouver is better indicated by the sale of properties in the $2-4 million and $4 million-plus range, in which both markets saw significant gains. In the first half of 2015, sales across the GTA in the $2-4 million segment increased 46% while sales over $4 million grew by a notable 72%. Similarly in Vancouver, sales of luxury properties in the $2-4 million and $4 million-plus range increased 52% and 71% respectively.
Top-tier real estate in Montreal saw modest gains between January 1 and June 30, 2015, increasing 20% over the same period in 2014. Conversely, sales in Calgary's $1 million-plus market decreased 36% compared to the first half of 2014, as a result of falling oil prices and uncertainty in the market.
The bi-annual Top-Tier Real Estate Report, compiled by Sotheby's International Realty Canada, examines the number of $1 million-plus residential properties sold from January 1 to June 30, 2015 in Vancouver, Calgary, the Greater Toronto Area and Montreal. The mid-year report analyzes year-over-year data and key market variables for the first six months of 2015, offering insight into luxury sales trends in Canada's key urban centres.
According to Sotheby's International Realty Canada President and CEO, Ross McCredie, "Luxury real estate in both the GTA and Vancouver had benchmark-setting starts to 2015. Both cities face growing domestic and international demand for top-tier housing, along with inventory shortages in prime neighbourhoods, particularly for single family homes. These two cities are set to lead Canadian luxury residential real estate in the coming months. While we expect the outlook for Montreal's high-end market to remain balanced for the remainder of the year, the strongest indicators for the Calgary market will be revealed in the fall, when employment numbers, interest rates and the Alberta provincial budget are announced."
Canadian top-tier real estate market highlights include:
In the first six months of 2015, top-tier residential real estate sales in Vancouver remained strong, with growth in sales volume outpaced only by the GTA. In the first half of 2015, a total of 2,465 properties (condominiums, attached and single family homes) over $1 million sold across the city, an increase of 48% when compared to the same period in 2014. As in 2014, the greatest sales gains continued to be in the $4 million-plus category, a segment that saw a 71% increase in number of units sold when compared to the same timeframe the year prior; 219 units sold between January 1 and June 30, 2015. The single family home market continued to comprise the majority of high-end home sales in Vancouver, with 1,921 units sold over $1 million in the first half of 2015, a year-over-year increase of 46%. Sales of attached homes over $1 million in Vancouver saw a significant increase in the first half of 2015 with 118% growth compared to the same period in 2014, as buyers priced out of the single family home market sought alternatives. In the first half of 2015, the sales volume of condominiums over $1 million increased by 30% to 317 units.
Following several years of record-breaking sales, Calgary's high-end housing sector took a downturn in the first half of 2015. Declining oil prices, economic and political uncertainty, decreased consumer confidence and elevated inventory continued to negatively impact sales volume. In total, 289 properties (condominiums, attached homes, and single family homes) sold over $1 million in Calgary during the first six months of 2015, representing a decrease of 36% compared to the same period last year. Compared to January 1 to June 30, 2014, sales of single family homes above $1 million fell 34% in the first half of 2015, while condominium and attached home sales declined 13% and 51% respectively.
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
The GTA (Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto and York) led the nation in percentage gains in sales of residential real estate over $1 million in the first half of 2015, outpacing all other major metropolitan cities as Canada's most robust market.
Last year, the GTA posted the strongest year-over-year sales gains of Canada's largest metropolitan markets. Overall, a total of 7,527 properties (condominiums, attached and single family homes) over $1 million sold across the region in 2014, representing a 38% increase when compared to 2013. Between January 1 and June 30, 2015, 6,152 properties sold over $1 million across the GTA, an increase of 56% when compared to the first half of 2014. Following growth in 2014, high-end condominium sales in the GTA's $1 million-plus market saw the greatest gains of the four metropolitan markets with a total of 281 condominium units over $1 million sold between January 1 to June 30, 2015, representing a 48% increase from the same six month period in 2014. Attached home sales volume increased 70% year-over-year, while detached single family home sales over $1 million increased 55%.
Montreal's high-end real estate market continued to stabilize during the first six months of 2015, showing modest growth as political and economic uncertainty across the province tempered consumer confidence. Overall, year-over-year sales over $1 million rose moderately, with a total of 274 properties (condominiums, attached and single family homes) sold between January 1 and June 30, 2015, an increase of 20% compared to the same period in 2014. All product types experienced gains, with sales of condos, attached homes, and single family homes over $1 million increasing 46%, 33%, 9% respectively in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period last year.
For more information on Sotheby's International Realty Canada and the Top-Tier Real Estate Report contact:
Talk Shop Media
Katie Stevens
About Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Combining the world's most prestigious real estate brand with local market knowledge and specialized marketing expertise, Sotheby's International Realty Canada is the leading real estate sales and marketing company for the country's most exceptional properties. With offices in over 30 residential and resort markets nationwide, our professional associates provide the highest caliber of real estate service, unrivaled local and international marketing solutions and a global affiliate sales network of approximately 725 offices in more than 50 countries to manage the real estate portfolios of discerning clients from around the world. www.sothebysrealty.ca
The information contained in this report references market data from MLS boards across Canada. Sotheby's International Realty Canada cautions that MLS market data can be useful in establishing trends over time, but does not indicate actual prices in widely divergent neighborhoods or account for price differentials within local markets. This report is published for general information only and not to be relied upon in any way. Although high standards have been used in the preparation of the information and analysis presented in this report, no responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted by Sotheby's International Realty Canada or Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates for any loss or damage resultant from any use of, reliance on, or reference to the contents of this document.
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Committed: London Comic Shops – Mega City & Orbital Comics
Where ever I travel, I like to visit comic book shops. Something about finding these havens provides an anchor and reference for a new town that makes me feel at home. Well it wasn't until I walked into the comic shop and felt that warm, fuzzy feeling that I realized how much I'd been missing that aspect of London. Even though I spent most of my life in London, it was still extremely enjoyable to visit a couple of comic book stores and and talk shop. Seeing fellow comic book readers looking at books and rummaging through back issue bins is an oddly comforting thing. Under the cold, skies of an English winter, the bright colors of a glowing comic book shop bring me back to myself. The heady mix of art and literature, imagery and language is so much of what I love in one place and it is so innately accessible and enjoyable.
On this recent brief trip to London, I managed to squeeze in visits to two comic shops, the relatively new Orbital Comics in the West End, which I'd never been to, and an old favorite of mine from years ago; Mega City Comics.
Orbital Comics
8 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
I found this new(ish) comic shop after seeing my optician (and so you know; the LASIK I had a decade ago needs a tweak, so if you see me at Emerald City Comic Con next week or WonderCon next month and I don't see you please come over and say hello.) Anyway, with this sobering news about my vision, I stumbling onto a favorite little gallery of mine, or at least it used to be, but things had changed quite dramatically. I have to admit that one of the things that I liked about The Photographer's Gallery was that it was almost always empty.
In retrospect I can see that an overly quiet gallery probably isn't good business since it has now moved… but there is good news. Instead of wandering into a quiet little gallery, i found myself in the middle of a bustling comic book shop.
Apparently thriving, situated in between Covent Garden and Leicester Square, this is quite a big store with loads of space separated into a few different areas, each one dedicated to different activities; Art, signings, back issues, independent books… everything has a place of its own.
With the dominant primary colored interior broken up with odd bits of random wallpaper and comic book art, an interesting flow of movement is created which gives the store a playful and relaxed feel. At home near Charing Cross Road and the plethora of used book shops there, this is an appropriate shop for the neighborhood, giving equal prominence to independent and mainstream comic books. When I went in they were about to begin an interview with Paul Cornell and Paul Rainey, and while I couldn't stay for long, I very much enjoyed meeting Rainey and browsing through his work which they had prominently displayed in their event area. If you're interested, you can watch the talk yourself on their website.
Mega City Comics
18 Inverness Street, London NW1 7HJ, United Kingdom
Way back when I lived in Camden this became my local shop. Even though I was too reserved to ever do much more than buy my comics and run, I always liked the lighting and open plan of it.
Going back over a decade later I was happy to see the entire place painted a bold red, (I remember it being white or maybe an acidic yellow, but I could be wrong, it is really hard to remember now…) Whatever the case, I love the the warmth of the scuffed red, and the large space can certainly handle it. Overall the shop exterior and interior had that excellent patina of age, (not dirty, just established) with a firm sense of history appropriate to the neighborhood and proximity to a once-punk/rock environment. You see, Camden was always a tourist location, but over the years it has embraced that role at the expense of many of the more independent and avant garde shops, becoming a kind of Disney-fied version of itself, just like a lot of London and New York has. While I don't dislike this mutation of two of my favorite cities, I still love the old, nasty parts of those cities and that may be one of the reasons that I was so happy to see Mega City still going strong.
It felt like I spent 5 minutes in the shop, but judging by my friends need to go shopping for shoes next door, I can assume that it was closer to an hour. What can I say? I really do love talking comics. Whatever the time, I can say that the people working their were relaxed and friendly, and most importantly, absolutely happy to talk comics with me. On the front counter, Josh told me that he'd started working at Mega City straight out of university and he was very clearly happy to be there. He was enthusiastic and excited about the store and the services that they were able to provide, as well as for the medium in general, with plenty of knowledge and ideas to share. One of the things that I look for in a comic shop is people working there who still have a love for comics and he had it in spades.
He was happy to share ideas and swap opinions which made me feel right at home, "In my opinion" Josh said "Mark Waid is the most underrated writer in comics." and later he recommended a book based on my taste; "If you like the Boys, you really need to take a look at Crossed, but only the early issues." I could have spent all day talking with him, but by then my friends had finished shoe shopping and it was time to go in search of tasty lunch nearby (another reason Camden is still a great place to buy comics – proximity to good places to eat and shop.)
This trip back to London was a good reminder of why I appreciate California. No offense to my homeland, but the weather really is remarkable gloomy a lot of the time (especially considering that this is nearly Spring), it really drove home how I got so involved in American comic books in the first place. When I lived in a city without a lot of bright light and color, comic books provided a glimpse into a much bolder place. I'm glad that so many shops are still in business in London and I can't wait to hit some more of my old favorites (and maybe find a new one or two) next time I'm there.
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Let me know treatment of erectile dysfunction for a 55 years old patient of angina?
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Hello - Firstly it is important that a Health Care Professional (HP) diagnoses Erectile Dysfunction (ED) so that the cause can be identified. I say this as you are asking about treatment and a HP would tell you what the best treatment is in your case. ED can usually be diagnosed by your GP. This will involve answering questions about your symptoms, as well as a physical examination and some simple tests. ED is primarily treated by tackling the cause of the problem, whether this is physical or psychological. If your ED is caused by an underlying health condition, such as heart condition this may need treating first before treatment for ED can begin. In some cases, treating the underlying cause may also resolve the problem of ED. If you are taking a medication that can cause ED and there is an alternative medicine, your GP will discuss this with you. Common treatment options include Viagra (however you cannot take this because of your angina), vacuum pumps that encourage blood to flow to the penis, Lifestyle changes such as losing weight. Psychological treatments include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and sex therapy – wishing you the best, take care.
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Gower College Swansea News Feed
May 2013: Students at Gower College Swansea Smash Previous Fundraising Records
Welsh Baccalaureate and BTEC Health and Care students of Gower College Swansea in partnership with the GCS SOS AFRICA society have taken part in a fundraising program to raise money for SOS AFRICA with the key goal of making a difference for underprivileged children. This year has been extra special as we have seen the previous fundraising totals smashed, with a new record of £1500, which means that the SOS AFRICA fundraising program has now amassed a grand total of £2500 over the last three years. An achievement that we (Gower College Swansea) are extremely proud of!!
Over the last three months, the students have conjured up a variety of fundraising ideas, including a raffle (with top prizes), car wash, a range of stalls (selling delicious homemade cakes and the like), non school uniform days, a sponsored walk and a gig. Each event was very fun to do and successful in its own right, showing the endless accomplishments that the students are capable of achieving.
Martin Dix (GCS SOS AFRICA Co-ordinator) comments: 'I am really delighted with the ever-pleasing efforts of the Welsh Baccalaureate and BTEC Health and Social Care students and the newly formed GCS SOS AFRICA Society. They have shown passion, desire and innovation to help make a difference to children who are less fortunate than others. It is this positive drive that has made me extremely proud of the students and it just shows that working for such a great cause can really unite students, create a sense of solidarity, whilst promoting Global Citizenship'
The GCS SOS AFRICA Society has been paramount, with the added contribution of so many Welsh Baccalaureate and BTEC students to help make a difference. Helping SOS AFRICA has become a solid part of the culture in college, and students helping such a cause has enabled them to gain a wealth of experience in community participation and skills such as working with others and problem solving.
The students are very passionate to get involved and they have truly understood the ethos of the charity and the need for an educational based organisation. The aim to help children who are less unfortunate than others is most certainly a key social challenge that needs to be addressed and the students have proven this by making a tremendous effort to commit to a great cause.
This level of enthusiasm, along with a triumphant year raising money has set a new bar, which the GCS SOS AFRICA Society, Welsh Baccalaureate and BTEC students and staff will more than welcome and accept such an exciting and rewarding challenge next year!!!!
November 2012: 'Diversity Fayre'
As part of our ongoing fundraising initiatives (watch this space!), we were fortunate enough to become involved in the GCS Diversity Fayre, which we saw as a perfect opportunity to embrace diversity.
As many people attended, we planned to mainly raise awareness of our GCS SOS Africa Society and we are pleased to say it was so successful, we not only managed to spread the word about our aims and the society itself! But we also met other students who are keen to get involved.
We also decided to dedicate time to raising money for our sponsored child, Girlie (Angelinah), to do this, we made our own range of cakes and we also had sweets and drinks to offer too. Everyone who attended were more than happy to share our sweets and it was an amazing opportunity for us to talk, meet new people and in the end, we managed to recruit volunteers and . . . We raised an amazing amount: £70!!!
All in all it was a very productive day for us. The continuous music and entertainment brought an amazing atmosphere to the fayre, and the whole GCS SOS Society thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
14th October 2012: 'Our First Cardiff Half Marathon Experience'
Chloe Lane – On the 14th of October 2012 Isabel Hope and I set off to Cardiff to run the half marathon. We met with a group of other SOS Africa fundraisers, mainly from Swansea University, and travelled up to Cardiff together. It was a fantastic experience with a lot of nerves and excitement before the race. The team were very supportive and we were all very well looked after. It was a difficult task but despite injuring myself along the way I finished the race, and Izzy did too! We came away very proud and satisfied of our achievement and raised approximately £170.
Isobel Hope - As the church tower chimed 9, Chloe and I were rushing to the start line and within minutes we were amid the crowd of excited runners, grinning nervously and warming up on the spot. The day was crisp and sunny – perfect for running! We ran side by side, chatting with another SOS Africa runner we had just met from Cardiff until the difference in paces became apparent. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole race, and managed to run the whole way! There was lots of support, motivating cheers the whole way. We saw iconic Cardiff landmarks and ran around the bay – through lots of sticky fruit gel and past the doctor who experience. The dreadful hill at the end tested your will and stamina and will power but the claps and cheers spurred me on and I finished with my legs feeling like jelly! It was an amazing experience and SOS Africa really helped with moral support and the aspect of being part of a team. I am definitely considering attempting it again next year!


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Disneyland Paris Packages.. Our way of doing things
You can indeed go and purchase a full package from the Disney Website at the standard price.
We often find that it if you can be prepared to 'Build your own Package' you can save a vast amount on the Disney package price.
Reasons to do it this way?
Free cancellation on a lot of hotel rooms (in case things don't go to plan)
Breakfast Included in a lot of our hotel rooms (All food is extra with Disney)
Annual passes instead of day passes gives you 'free' return within a year (Fantasy & Dream passes available)
Fly, Eurostar or Ferry and Drive?
Depends where you are based but we find that kids love the ferry!
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Second System Syndrome
I don't know about you but I often find myself recreating the same systems over and over and over and over again. I just finished another SQL script build/deploy project. The first one I did over 15 years ago. It was a simple batch file that looped through and executed any .sql scripts it found in its folder using isql. It worked flawlessly. It was simple and elegant. It logged any SELECT and PRINT statements to a .log file using DOS redirection. Anyone could support it.
My second foray was for a different job and I tried to improve upon the design. It now used vbscript which was the latest technology. It also provided a simple
API to deploy database objects in a "properties-based" manner. This means that instead of writing hand-crafted DDL the system let you define what the database object should look like and built the necessary DDL under the covers to get the current state of the object into the desired state. It was also smart enough to ensure I deployed things in the correct object-dependency order (tables are created before the views, for instance).
The latest build/deploy project I just created I tried to further improve upon. It is a total monstrosity. In my own defense I had a lot of other helpers on the project who gave lots of input into how to make my original designs better. They (we) took an elegant system and over-complicated it. This is classic Second System Syndrome...taking an elegant, working system, abandoning that codebase, and rewriting it. I really think Second System Syndrome is one of the most important software anti-patterns in existence.
You must recognize Second System Syndrome (SSS) before it gets a foothold in your project. I once worked on a project where the goal was to rewrite the existing application (expressed in C and SQL Server) using Java with an RDBMS-agnostic data tier. This was a high performing OLTP system. First of all, what is wrong with C? It's high performing right? The issue was that it wasn't "cool" like Java. We also wanted to sell our software to shops that refused to run SQL Server. We had tuned our SQL Server stored procedures and data structures and they were nearly perfect (honestly). How do we take those stored procs and rewrite them using generic ANSI SQL that was RDBMS-agnostic that would perform equally well on Oracle or SQL Server? It just can't be done. Sorry. The project failed miserably after millions of dollars and years of effort.
Full rewrites of software applications is rarely a good idea and rarely works. This is especially true in industries with heavy competition. Netscape's full rewrite of their browser in the mid-90s failed and MS's Internet Explorer stole most of their market share in the interim. How many times has MS said that the next version of Windows would fix all of the ills of previous releases? Think Windows ME and Vista. Epic fail. Both were supposed to fix perceived shortcomings of the previous releases.
There are some ways to mitigate SSS when you first spot it.
- Instead of doing a full rewrite, determine what is really wrong with the current system and rewrite that. Is it performance, which is the usual driver in my experience? Then fix the performance problems. Create a "performance release" of your software.
- Are there sections of "blackbox code" that people are too scared to fix? If so, take a deep breath and refactor that code instead. Gather your requirements first of course. Usually architects and managers would rather rewrite the blackbox than slowly refactor it. Avoid this temptation.
- There are some times when a full rewrite is appropriate, especially if the architecture is just wrong or inflexible. When these cases are identified make sure you follow tight development rules on the rewrite. Prototype. Practice agile methods, delivering working pieces of the system to other developers and your customers often to get feedback. Write unit tests...many older systems that need full rewrites have no unit tests, which is part of the problem. Also, try to use good interfaces that can communicate with older modules whenever possible. This will even aid in unit test reuse, again, if you have them.
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The ability for the same DNA template to be sequenced multiple times over the course of a sequencing run can overcome the otherwise high error rate (~.13 to .17) of PacBio's technology. By creating circular templates from PCR products or other DNA fragments less than about 2000bp, we can generate thousands of high-quality full-length sequences.
As an example, we have had good success with sequencing diverse PCR products from environmental samples using this technique. From PCR products of using 16S rRNA-specific primers and DNA purified from an array of environmental samples, we have been able to generate thousands of high-quality full length (500-600bp) sequences from each SMRT Cell. We've also developed our own pipeline for rapidly filtering and deriving these sequences from PacBio read data.
Sequences of heterogeneous samples with only a few alleles in the population may also be derived with high quality using Multiple Clustering algorithms such as ClustalW. This is useful for PCRs of human DNA with multiple alleles in homogenic sites, or PCRs from populations of just a few organisms such as competition growth assays. We have developed pipelines that can use multiple clustering alignments to derive useful information such as copy number and relative population dynamics from PacBio read data.
The average read length for the PacBio platform is increasing at an astounding rate. From some runs over half the reads are already over 5,000 bases long. Because this length spans many of the repetitive elements of most genomes, PacBio data can be used to scaffold contigs generated from Illumina data and De Bruijn Graph-based assemblers to concatenate assembly graphs and produce more closed draft sequences.


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A Bag of Goodies for Mommy by MamaEarth
I have been hearing good things about MamaEarth for quite a while now and I recently received a bunch of goodies from them… Well, not so recently actually. I got them over 2 weeks ago but was too busy with work to write about it. However, the good news is, I have been using them religiously for that long and therefore, am gonna give you a full lowdown on my experience.
- Nourishing Body Lotion: Contains Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Wheatgerm Oil and Aloe Vera.
- Calming Body Wash: Contains Allantoin, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera.
- Argan Hair Mask: Contains Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, Milk Protein, Curd Extract, Tea Tree Oil and Rosemary Oil.
And they came in this adorable blue and pink toiletries bag which is perfect for traveling. Karma snatched it from me the second she saw it since her favourite colour is blue and has claimed it as hers. But that's when I realised, it's a perfect size to carry Karma's creams, lotions, washes and medicines when we're on vacation.
I am sure you guys have already read many reviews on MamaEarth and know some basics facts about their products. So I will just highlight some of that information and go straight into how they worked me.
- Asia's 1st Made Safe Certified Brand
- Certified Toxin Free
- Hypoallergenic
- Pthalates Free
- Paraben Free
- Mineral Oil Free
- SLS Free
- Dermatologist Tested.
MamaEarth Argan Hair Mask
Now if you are one of those unlucky people like me who have a weird combo of dry hair and oily scalp, then this hair mask is for you! I did face a lot of hair fall post pregnancy but it got better in the second year. Plus, if you have been following me on Instagram lately, you know I recently got my lovely locks chopped off. So one might wonder why would I need a hair mask when I sport a pixie cut? Good question. I have junglee dry hair. I imagined managing hair this short would be easy but they never fall into place. Ideally, I would apply oil but my scalp is already so oily that the hair at the top just bundles up. It's quite a fix to be in. When I got this mask, I figured there is no harm in trying it out.
So I did what the directions said. I applied it for 15 mins on washed and towel dried hair. The good part is it can be used as a leave-in conditioner too which I did the second time. Washed it off, combed my hair and forgot about it. When my hair started to dry, it didn't run in all directions as much as it does usually. I usually have to brush it a lot to set. But just after the first use of the hair mask, my hair was smoother and fell into place quite nicely. Especially my fringe. My bangs, as funky as they are, take a lot of time to fall in place. I didn't need to apply additional product to set them after the hair mask. Full points!
That's what gave me the idea to use it as a hair setting product too. Since it's a leave in conditioner, I applied it, set my hair and went out for lunch. And it worked! No more using gels to get my fringe into place. This won't give me grey hair but instead nourish it further while its on. Total win-win situation!
MamaEarth Body Wash
I'm a total sucker for body washes. I love taking baths and Karma is SO my daughter on this front. It's world war 3 every time we end her baths. So I knew I'll like this. But it lives up to its name… It is a calming body wash! The scent is very natural and it has a very clean lather. I know you're wondering what does that mean but I don't know how to explain it better. The lather itself looks very smooth and clean and not artificial. The body wash does its job well and is very gentle. Now the reason I say it's calming is because I did feel very relaxed after my bath. It kind of reminded me of a luxury spa! All I needed was a massage and sleep.
I also liked the leak-proof double cap. The push-pump dispenser pumps out small sufficient quantities so you don't waste the wash and bottle lasts a long time.
MamaEarth Body Lotion
Body lotions are something I'm very lazy about applying. I know I need to but the whole process is too long. But then I opened the bottle of Mamaearth Body Lotion and the fragrance of rose water hit me. I'm a big fan of rose water. When I wasn't such a lazy bum, I would clean my face with it a couple of times a week and I love the scent. So I tried it out.
Now anyone who knows my child knows that Karma is the epitome of hyperactivity. So even when she wants to show love, she attacks you with all her love and might. On days that I forget to cut her nails, this display of love doesn't end well for me. So I'm perpetually covered in scratches. And those scratches burn when I apply creams. That did not happen with this lotion. In fact, it was soothing. And it didn't take too long to apply because it absorbs rather quickly. I think it helped with the healing process for the scratches too.
Overall, I was quite impressed with the products. The hair mask was my favourite hands down. I have been hearing great things about their face mask too and given my skin issues with freckles and acne, it's next on my list. But now that I have seen first hand how gentle and effective their products are, I'm convinced their baby range will suit Karma. So I'm surely gonna give that a shot too soon enough.
The products were sent to me by the brand and I didn't pay for them. However, the views and comments shared are my own. I will never recommend anything to my readers that I won't use for myself or my family.


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Question about Sony KP-51WS500 51" Rear Projection Television
I have the KP - 65WV600 projection TV with blue rainbow lines can you tell me how to fix this problem and if I need part please tell me part #
Thank You
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im havingproblemsattachingthe picture as soon as I could I will email to you.
Here is the picture you requested. As you can see there are multiple blue arched lines across the screen.
I am having the same problem but not as severe. You can only really see the line when it is a black screen shot. I am also having a problem with the blue coming in to strong after about 15 minutes and washes out all black and other colors. It like looking at the TV with a blue lens in front of it...
I can help you out because I have circuit details of KP-65WV600but let me know what does it mean of blue rainbow lines?
I would appreciate if you post picture of those blue lines to understand problem of TV.
Thank you.
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Please re-size / compress picture and try to post it here
Please open front rear cover of your TV and find Focus Block at right corner. Focus Block has 6 control knobs for adjustments. You just need to adjust / decrease Blue Screen Volts until blue lines disappeared.
Focus block picture is as under just for reference.
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URBANA, Ill. -- Top-seeded UCLA opened their 2013 NCAA team championship campaign with a 4-0 victory against No. 16-seed Vanderbilt. UCLA earned the shutout by winning the one and three doubles matches followed by the singles sweep in the No. 3, 5 and 6 positions.
UCLA had a solid team effort, which started when the doubles pairs of Marcos Giron and Dennis Novikov and Alex Brigham and Clay Thompson won their matches 8-4 and 8-0, respectively. Their run continued into singles, picking up three victories from No. 22 Adrien Puget, No. 119 Thompson and Karue Sell. Sell's victory at the No. 6 position sealed the win for the Bruins.
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Awareness, Engagement & Impact : Marketing to Drive Fundraising and Income Generation
Date(s) - 19/04/2017
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Trainer – Miranda Rowlands (SHARED Enterprise Project Officer)
This training will focus on marketing to support fundraising and income generation. It is therefore aimed at anyone with responsibility for fundraising, income generation, marketing and PR but will also benefit anyone interested in learning more about marketing and PR planning generally. The course will include a range of real and current case studies, exercises and discussions.
By the end of the course participants will have understood;
- An overview of a range of marketing and PR activities such as media relationships, social media and advertising
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Throughout 2012 we followed engineering volunteer Priya Khetarpal's experiences of living and working in Peru. After her placement ended she went travelling across South America and shares her experiences with us here…
Two and a half months after I finished my placement in Peru, I found myself in the capital of Colombia, Bogota ready for my flight home – if you read my last blog, you may wonder how I ended up here given that my flight was initially from Buenos Aires! All I can say is that I fell in love with the Andean countries Peru and Bolivia, and I decided that I wanted to explore the rest of them; Ecuador and Colombia. So as with my work, my travels led me in a very different direction to where I originally intended, and I ended up changing my flight to leave from Bogota.
So let me tell you about my adventures since I last wrote – I left my work in Cusco at the end of 2012, and began the new year on the edge of the country on the breathtakingly blue Lake Titicaca, the world's highest altitude navigable lake. From here, I travelled to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia and en route I met an Australian-Canadian couple that I would travel with for the following ten days.
Together we went to the beautiful city of Sucre, where we saw some of the longest trails of dinosaur footprints ever discovered, before heading to Potosi. Here, I toured the silver mines, squatting through narrow low tunnels, and scrambling up ladders until I reached a chamber where a tribute to the miners' underground God sat – the devil.
Scenery straight out of the Wild West
From Potosi, we travelled to Tupiza – with scenery that appeared as if it had come straight out of the Wild West. This was followed by a four-day trip to the famous salt flats of Uyuni. Here, we saw beautiful lagoons filled with flamingos, desert landscapes followed by snow and some bubbling geysers.
From Uyuni, I travelled alone once more, passing through the bustling polluted cities of Oruru and Cochabamba, before making my way to the boiling Santa Cruz – the metropolitan city lived up to its reputation of appearing to be Brazilian, with uptown cafés and shopping malls.
Saying farewell to my host family
I returned to Cusco and said my last farewells to my host parents, before my friend arrived and we began our Peruvian journey together – we started with the classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, which was both a challenging and rewarding experience. Then we followed the road to Lima via Nazca – where we took a rocky flight over the mysterious Nazca lines.
We stopped at Huacachina for sand-boarding and buggying, before passing through Lima and heading north to the famous sand city of Chan Chan in Trujillo. Nearby, Chiclayo gave us views of some of the most well-preserved archaeological finds in existence.
Risky business: cliff edges and jungles
From here, we decided to risk the potential mudslides and headed back into the mountains along winding, cliff-clinging roads to Chachapoyas where the ancient city of Kuelap lay – a less visited but huge pre-Incan site that challenges Machu Picchu in size.
We had a brief taste of the jungle (and the mosquitoes) and did some waterfall treks before flying back to Lima where my British friend left me.
I spent a few days in Lima catching up with my host sisters who were studying there and meeting some Peruvian friends I had met during my travels, before deciding where I wanted to go next. I headed north once again to the mountainous city of Huaraz, known as the Peruvian Switzerland. Here, I trekked to a glacial lake, which was the bluest lake I had ever seen.
Spontaneous adventures!
During this trek, I met an Irish girl, who I would meet again in Huanchaco a day later – and we would spontaneously decide to take a trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos together.
The Galapagos islands are known for the density and boldness of their wildlife, but the unique beauty of the landscape should not be underestimated – formed by volcanic activity, the barren rocky land overlooking clear blue sea is a sight in itself.
We spent a week hopping from island to island, the most economical way to see their natural beauty. Along the way, we saw a variety of animals in close proximity – giant tortoises, sea turtles, iguanas, dolphins, sea lions, penguins, sharks and blue-footed boobies to name a few.
Having provided a beach, activity, trekking, and wildlife-spotting holiday all in one, it was time to leave the nearest place I'll probably ever get to paradise.
Canoeing through the Amazon
Having become a wildlife enthusiast, my next stop was the Amazonian jungle – where I spent four days in a wooden canoe spotting various animals which were very different to those in the Galapagos – snakes, tarantulas, caiman, frogs and monkeys were some of the most abundant.
From here I spent only a few days in mainland Ecuador, exploring the capital city of Quito, before flying to Medellin in Colombia. Medellin used to be the heart of the drugs trade in the country, but has since become one of the most developed cities in South America with a metro system which triumphs that of London.
From here I flew to Cartagena, a pretty colonial town on the Caribbean coast, which was once a large port for slave trading. The soaring heat and a dodgy stomach meant I didn't stay long, and soon returned south to the coffee region where I took a tour of a coffee farm that showed the entire coffee production process along the whole supply chain, reminding me why I became a manufacturing engineer.
The amazing adventure comes to an end
Eventually I made my way to Bogota where I jumped on the plane home. It's been an amazing adventure, and I've met some amazing people – both locals and travelers, discovered many new cultures, and seen some of the most beautiful sights that exist on this planet. I'm not sure what can possibly compare in future but I plan to live life trying to find out – I'm ready for the next chapter back in the UK!
Now settled back in the UK, Priya is currently working on a short-term charity project through Engineers Without Borders UK and funded by the Vodafone World for Difference Foundation. We wish her the best of luck with her career and thank her for sharing her experiences with us.


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Tax is the only way to combat Britain's binge-drinking culture: DoctorsNovember 18th, 2007 - 3:20 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 18 (ANI): Imposing heavy taxes on all alcoholic drinks is the only way to break Britain's "binge-drinking" culture, according to doctors.
Medics at the British Medical Association said that the taxes should be "proportionate", with the biggest levies imposed on drinks with the highest alcoholic content, reports the Telegraph.
The association will call for the Government to introduce a raft of new measures to combat binge drinking in a report to be published in the New Year.
The association will also call for an advertising ban on alcohol similar to that on tobacco.
Critics have revealed that the culture of binge drinking has increased since the Licensing Act allowed 24-hour drinking two years ago this week. (ANI)
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Mr. Stittsworth
|Welcome! I began teaching at BK in November, 2010 and am also the saxophone/clarinet Instructor at NIACC. I received my BM in Education and Saxophone Performance from The University of Northern Iowa, MM in Performance from The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and completed two years towards my Doctorate also at UMKC. I have taught at Graceland University (Lamoni, IA), Sul Ross State University (Alpine, TX) and Snyder JH/HS in Texas. I also directed a local community band in Alpine and numerous All-Region Bands. In 2000, I was a finalist for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition as part of a UMKC saxophone quartet. While a graduate teaching assistant at UMKC I performed with the Midland Saxophone Quartet in Kansas City, Heartland of America Air Force Band at Offut Airbase in Omaha, as well as numerous other groups. I currently serve on the District Advisory Group for the North Central Iowa region of the Iowa High School Music Association and the Iowa Bandmaster's Association Concert Band Affairs Committee. I also judge at JH Solo contests including Ventura, West Hancock and Mason City, maintain a saxophone studio of jh/hs students from across north central Iowa and currently, or have, perform with the NIACC Concert Band, Mason City Municipal Band, Clear Lake Municipal Band and North Iowa Jazz Coalition Big Band, Karl King Band as well as HS musicals at BK, GHV, Clear Lake and West Hancock. This past October I performed in The Music Man in Mason City as they kicked off their national tour, featuring Shirley Jones.


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The art of Javier Arizmendi-Kalb
Javier Arizmendi-Kalb was born in Mexico City in 1963. As a child and young adult he started painting with "plain air" artists including Mauricio Devaux, and his grandfather, Marcos Kalb.
In 1982 Javier moved to the United States to attend Dartmouth College where he studied Engineering and Art History. Upon graduation in 1986 he received the Ames Fine Arts Award and had a one person show at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, which featured a series of his landscapes of Mexico, California and New England.
In 1986 he had another one person show at the Mary More Gallery in La Jolla, California. That same year Javier enrolled at the Harvard Graduate School of Design to study architecture where he graduated with distinction in 1991.
From 1991 to 1994 Javier started his career as an architect in New York City working in the offices of Francois De Menil, and 1100 Architect, where he contributed to the design of the Fresco Chapel at the de Menil Museum in Houston, and the renovation of the Jasper Johns Studio respectively. Among the paintings of this period are still life studies where objects, space, shade, shadow, and color are protagonists in tight compositions.
In 1994 Javier relocated to the Bay Area to join the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill.
Since then, he has focused on painting in both oil and watercolor, exploring the themes of cityscapes, landscapes and interiors.
In addition to his continued interest in figurative work, Javier has developed, over the past several years, a parallel body of work characterized by large format abstraction, expanding his exploration of landscape, still life, calligraphy, and interior spaces. The work features bold compositions, using color and brushwork to project greater emotional content on the canvases.
Javier is also a Design Director at Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill where he has practiced architecture since 1994. His architecture work includes the San Diego Superior Courthouse, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, Rice University Bioscience Collaborative, and Poly International Plaza in Guangzhou.


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I love taking mini toiletries on holiday as opposed to full size versions which take up too much room and I usually end up bringing them back still practically full!
I received this lovely Boots Extracts Mini Travel Collection Hat Box as a birthday gift from a friend which contains 4 mini travel products which are essential for taking on holiday, as they are all 100ml or less so just enough for a week away.
What I love about this set is that each item is a different fruity scent and they all smell amazing! The Cocoa Butter Body Butter is my favourite scent, followed by the Strawberry Body Wash — but honestly they all smell delicious and I can't wait for my next holiday or weekend away to start using them properly!
I've tried them all for this post to see how well they work and also how long lasting the scents are, but I'll be saving them now as they are really handy for weekends away or if I go on holiday again soon.
They're also made with some ingredients which are sourced and comply with Fairtrade Standards wherever possible, which is important to note as that means it's supporting the future prosperity of their producer's communities in developing countries.
They also don't contain parabens, which I was happy to find out after reading the ingredients, as I do try to stay away from products containing parabens as much as I can.
First up is the Strawberry Body Wash which smells gorgeous and contains organic strawberry fruit extract and it really does smell like strawberries!
It is also made with honey which helps to bind moisture in the skin and it was lovely to use, it really lathered up and the scent was strong and my skin didn't feel dry afterwards.
The Cocoa Butter is my favourite product as I love a really nourishing body butter and this is so thick and creamy and smells so good!
It looked so silky in the pot and I really didn't want to spoil it by using it, but I had to try it out! It was just as I thought, velvety smooth to touch and so moisturising on the skin.
It really moisturised my skin and absorbed quick leaving my skin super soft without any sticky felling. The scent was long lasting too which I was really pleased about as cocoa butter is one of my favourite scents!
The Coconut Body Scrub is a great addition, as I love taking a body scrub on holiday with me as my skin gets quite dry with having to apply loads of suncream then washing it off in the evenings before going out.
So I like to use a scrub to make sure I really buff and polish away dry skin and I just always feel better after using a scrub. It contains Shea butter which is great for moisturising and coconut oil and it worked great to exfoliate my skin without the scrubby particles feeling too harsh and leaving it dry.
My skin felt really soft afterwards and I loved using the body butter straight after it. The smell is gorgeous at first but wears off soon after and it didn't have as strong a scent as the other products, but I didn't mind as I loved the results anyway.
Lastly, another great addition is the Vanilla Body Spray which smells so beautiful! I love the smell of vanilla in products and this smells gorgeous! I always take a body spray on holiday as well as perfumes, as I prefer wearing body spray's during the day and taking them in my beach bag to refresh with throughout the day rather than using up my perfumes.
I also find that they are a lot more lightly fragranced for during the day as I prefer to wear a strong scent in the evenings and that way I only have to pack one evening fragrance and a day time body mist and this one is the perfect summery scent!
This smelt lovely spraying all over my body after moisturising with the body butter and both fragrances really complimented each other. It's my new favourite body mist and it's the perfect summer fragrance for during the day, I'm now just torn as to whether to start using it now or save it for holidays!
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This is By far the best Chinese food in Southampton. Very good menu. Do not even bother trying the other similar restaurant in the center of town.
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This is By far the best Chinese food in Southampton. Very good menu. Do not even bother trying the other similar restaurant in the center of town.
We have been getting their to-go food only here for almost 20 years, and are very surpassed that anyone would hate it! It is true that I mainly have the same dishes over and over again, but still….. Tonight we both had the lo mein...More
This place shouldn't even be in business. They say they prepare Chinese food but don't us traditional Chinese recopies or vegetables. There sauces are thick and gooey, full of corn starch and MSG. If this wee to be my last meal on earth, I'd go...More
- In general, the food here is LOUSY - It was late in the evening of Labor Day Weekend when we went to town for take out. Our hopes were with another restaurant, a favorite, but it was so busy that we walked down the...More
This is a very low end Chinese restaurant. The quality of the ingredients is poor. The preparation is likewise marginal. We had pan fried dumplings which were greasy, chicken fried rice with some ingredient resembling but not tasting like chicken, sesame checken which consisted of...More
There is really only 1 other Chinese food place to go in Southampton. I would recommend this one. The food is just the usual Chinese food nothing really special but it tastes really good! I like that its in the village. The owners seem to...More
Wow. From the Beef and broccolli to the awesomesome Lo Mein. This Place rocks. Shrimp and Lobster sauce rocks.
I tried this with great hopes. Unfortunately it is not the kind of food I would ever want to eat again. I threw away all the leftovers. I am sorry, but I can't find a good thing to say about it. However, the man who...More
Usually i am hungry at night and everything is closed. The only option was Burger King or McDonald's i try not to eat that. Lady from front desk told me that there is a Chinese place around and that they deliver. So its not that...More
Not only is the food terrific, the price is right, too. This place serves take-out only, but don't let that stop you. This restaurant is a true bargain in Southampton. We especially recommend the tofu with broccoli. The menu is huge/ The service is great;...More


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Out with nautical, in with Italian. Goodbye mauve and blue, hello to a Tuscan palette.
Massimo Italian Bar & Grill will be the new tenant in the building that formerly housed Captain Nemo's at 4020 Bridgeport Way in University Place. Massimo and Cindy Terracciano will open Massimo University Place, a family friendly Italian restaurant, around June 20. They've been remodeling the building since April 1.
For those who recall the 80s decor of Captain Nemo's, wipe that memory because the restaurant has been stripped and rebuilt. "Everything's going to be the color of Italy," said Cindy Terracciano by phone. She described a Tuscan palette: warm tones in gold, sage and burgundy. Gone is the carpet, it's been replaced with polished concrete floors. A newly rebuilt fireplace will warm up the front entry. You can follow the progress of the remodel here.
The 7,000 square foot restaurant will seat 240, which is about 100 more diners than can fit in the Massimo restaurant located in Purdy, which Cindy and Massimo Terracciano opened in December 2008 after moving from their previous restaurant Terracciano's in Gig Harbor at 3119 Judson (that restaurant now is Il Lucano).
The story of Cindy and Massimo started more than 20 years ago, in Naples. They met in Italy, and married in 1987. Cindy was a military kid, but wanted to move back to Tacoma where her family is from. They made a stop in Germany from 1997-1999 to help run family restaurants, then landed in Tacoma in 1999. Massimo found work at Pomodoro, and other local restaurants before opening Gig Harbor's Terracciano's.
Cindy and Massimo's son Salvatore and his wife Lindsey, who live in University Place, will help run the new restaurant. The menu and prices will duplicate those at the Purdy restaurant. Find the lunch and dinner menus below. More menus can be found at the restaurant's website.
Massimo Italian Bar & Grill Where: 4020 Bridgeport Way, University PlaceInfo: 253-503-1902 or http://www.massimosup.comOpening: Late June
Massimo Italian Bar & Grill Where: 13802 Purdy Dr. NW, Gig HarborInfo: 253-514-6237 or http://massimobarandgrill.com


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All Day Menu
Menu Date: May 2017
Bacon, Egg, & Gouda Sandwich $5.29
Sausage, Egg, & Cheddar Sandwich $4.79
Slow-Roasted Ham, Egg, & Swiss Croissant $5.79
Spinach, Feta, & Egg White Wrap $5.29
Roast Beef Sandwich - Slow roasted beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and spicy horseradish aioli on a pretzel bun. Served with fresh fruit. $9.59
Turkey Sandwich - Slow roasted turkey, swiss, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato and mustard aioli on a croissant. Served with fresh fruit. $9.59
Apple and Cheddar Salad - Mixed greens topped with green and Fuji apples, dried cranberries, golden raisins, candied walnuts, and cheddar. Served with tangy yogurt dressing. $8.49
Apple and Cheddar Salad with Turkey - Mixed greens topped with green and Fuji apples, dried cranberries, golden raisins, candied walnuts, and cheddar, topped with julienne turkey. Served with tangy yogurt dressing. $9.99
Tall 12 oz/ Grande 16 oz/ Venti 24 oz/ Trenti 31 oz
Iced Coffee $$2.79/$2.99/$3.49
Iced Coffee with Milk $2.39/$2.79/$3.09/$3.49
Shaken Iced Tea $2.99/$3.19/$3.69/$4.19
Iced Tea Lemonade $3.29/$3.49/$3.99/$4.49
Chai Tea Latte $3.69/$4.49/$4.69
Full-Leaf Brewed Tea $2.79/$2.99/$3.29
Hot Chocolate $2.99/$3.39/$3.69
Kids' Hot Chocolate - 12 and under, 8 oz $2.89
Starbucks Refreshers - Very Berry Hibiscus or Strawberry Acai $3.49/$3.99/$4.49/$4.99
Smoothies - blended with a whole banana & whey protein (contains dairy); strawberry $4.99
Frappuccino Blended Beverages -
Choose Milk: whole, 2% or nonfat, organic soymilk +$0.59
Coffee: Decaf, Extra Coffee +$0.49, Espresso Shot +$0.79
Calories: No whip, Light-(1/3 fewer calories)
Available in Tall 12 oz/Grande 16 oz/Venti 24 oz
- Caramel $4.49/$5.19/$5.79
Mocha $4.49/$5.19/$5.79
Java Chip $4.49/$5.19/$5.79
Coffee $3.99/$4.49/$5.19
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino $3.99/$4.49/$5.19 (coffee-free)
Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino $4.49/$5.19/$5.79 (coffee-free)
Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino $4.49/$5.19/$5.79 (coffee-free)
Green Tea Frappuccino $4.49/$5.19/$5.79 (coffee-free)
Freshly Brewed Coffee - regular or decaf $2.79/$2.99/$3.29
Espresso - Make it yours
Try it skinny: Nonfat milk, sugar-free syrup, no whip
Flavor: +$0.49 vanilla, hazelnut, caramel or peppermint
Espresso shot +$0.79
Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, or Organic Soymilk +$0.59
Available in Tall 12 oz/Grande 16 oz/Venti 24 oz
- Caramel Macchiato $4.79/$5.39/$5.59
White Chocolate Mocha $4.79/$5.39/$5.59
Flat White $4.49/$5.19/$5.39
Cappuccino $3.99/$4.19/$4.59
Caffe Latte $3.99/$4.19/$4.59
Caffe Mocha $4.29/$4.99/$5.19
Caffe Americano $2.99/$3.19/$3.49
Espresso solo $2.49, doppio $2.99
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Megan Carter & Breanna from Yelp: Perfect Pedi Spots
Friday, June 6th
Friday, June 6th
After dancing the night away at #PXYSJ, Megan & Breanna decided to treat themselves! Listen up to find out where to get some of the most fabulous pedicures in Rochester. (Here's a hint... just head to Monroe Ave...)


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Mulefoot Hog Large Grey Chair Bean Bag
Mulefoot hog large grey chair bean bag.
- Width: 99cm
- Height: 94cm
- Length: 80cm
- Weight: 5kg
- Material: Wool
Regular Price €800.00 Special Price €679.95
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You will never have a grey day with this wonderfully designed fluffy bean bag chair in a vibrant grey colour. When you sit in it, your troubles will float away, and relaxation will be the only thing on your mind. It is cosy, warm and stylish and relaxing with the newspaper will never feel as good. Your Mulefoot Grey has a durable, flexible fabric which moulds into the curves of your body and its high-quality filling hits and supports all the right spots. Stay a little warmer this winter with this furry bean bag.


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Environmental Benefits of Condo Living
Green Mobility: Living in a walkable neighbourhood is one of the best things you can do for the environment. Walking conserves as much energy in a week as an energy-saving light bulb does in a year. In Metro Vancouver, more condos are being built near transit lines, plus the city core has bike connectivity.
Saving Green Space: Suburban sprawl is responsible for much of the clear-cutting in our forests. Condo towers can house many people on a small area of land, meaning that green space can be conserved or even created. If you want to create your own green space, plant a balcony garden.
Energy Efficiency: In a detached home, much of the energy used to heat the house is lost through exterior walls. In a condo, energy is used much more efficiently and less heat is lost because of the many shared walls. Look for condos built to LEED standards and with energy efficient windows to conserve energy (and save money!). In an older building, you can reseal windows to help keep energy from escaping.
Sustainable Buildings: Have you ever heard of a dishwasher with a setting for half a load, or an elevator that powers itself by capturing the energy from the descent to power the assent? These are just a few of the innovations developers are incorporating into new condos. Tip: If you have an ordinary dishwasher at home, wait until it's full before running a load.
Common Areas: Many condo buildings have common areas, such as a party room, fitness centre, children's play area or a guest suite. Common areas allow you to use extra space when you need it, without wasting energy heating your home.


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This recipe is absolutely delicious. I make them the night before, take them out in the morning and let them rise. I have also made sticky buns with this recipe using a coconut/pecan frosting for the bottom of my pan.
Thank you Arvilla for sharing this wonderful recipe. The only change I made was that I used Spice cake mix instead of white. I made them and shared them with all my neighbors and they raved about them. Thanks again! Do yourself a favor and try these. They are GREAT! - 03 Oct 2002 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
Terrible! - 20 Oct 2001 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
This is the best,most flavorful cinnamon rolls. I have tried various recipes & this one has my family always asking for more...I even enjoy making them...They always turn out great! - 20 Nov 2002 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)


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Drinking Cocktails and Meeting you guys!
SammyRobinsonPublished: April 18, 2017Updated: May 1, 20172 views
Published: April 18, 2017Updated: May 1, 2017
Everything you need to know...
I had such an amazing weekend with princess polly and benefit they put together such a well organised event and meet up!! SO lucky to have been involved and thank you to any of the girls who came to say hello!!!


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Technical Management
Technical management:
JetSpectre specializes in re-configuring aircraft for various purposes. Once we have acquired a helicopter, we put it through a rigorous inspection and maintenance program that may include a full refurbishment or major overhaul. We are pride with our up to date knowledge of the international helicopter market, often pre-empting demand for various helicopter models and configurations.
Security – in the best of all. Good business relationships like successful partnerships are grounded on trust. Our customers trust us the most precious things in life – we make flights for them and for those they love. We are proud of this responsibility. For that reason security is one of the pillars of our corporate culture.
JetSpectre complies and often exceeds the world's most stringent safeguards.
For this reason our team of experienced technical experts makes sure that your aircraft is maintained according to all safety regulations and guidelines. This gives you the reassuring feeling of having your aircraft in a technically perfect condition, saving you from unexpected costs and preserving its value.
Our Technical Jet Management includes the following services:
- Keeping the aircraft in technically perfect condition
- Monitoring the overall technical conditions
- Setting up and monitoring planned maintenance schedules according to the manufacturers' instructions
- Mandatory inspections control
- Technical budgets and cost control preparing
- Guaranteed value preservance
Aircraft design, both interior and exterior, is very important to the client and can be personalized. The look at the aircraft awakes feelings and passions that is very important for noth – owners and passengers. We work with top designers, both small companies and large, to offer our clients the choice when it comes to selecting a new interior or paint their aircraft.
CAMO services, modifications, cabin reconfigurations and interior refurbishments are only couples of the many complex services required during the life cycle of an aircraft. These are specialist and regulated services that require skills and experience. To complicate things further, every Civil Aviation Authority has their own set of demands, and having the knowledge of these different rules and regulations and the experience dealing with the various authorities is essential for a successful outcome.
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Questions of maintenance operation
The plane is considered to the safest mode of transport. The probability of death of passengers of the plane is tens of thousands times less than probability of death of the drivers and passengers using services of motor transport. However it is necessary to remember that this safety is ensured by the most strict implementation of requirements of producers for frequency and structure of maintenance operation of the main knots and units of the Aircraft. The correct and safe operation, and also the qualified maintenance operation of the plane — necessary conditions of preservation of investments of the Owner.
The guarantee for the new plane resolves many issues concerning unplanned repair. But the guarantee has the restrictions and a certain validity period. What needs have to be undertaken to ensure the maximum confidence in expeditious maintenance operation, to cut expenses on unplanned and capital repairs, and also to keep plane cost? These questions are even more urgent, at business Jett's acquisition in the secondary market.
Engines — the most expensive and "loaded" plane – therefore expenses on maintenance of their working capacity are most sensitive. There are various versions of special programs of service — a peculiar "expanded guarantee" both for a fuselage (glider), and for engines. Similar programs are offered by either producers of power plants, or independent suppliers of services.
Generally the contents of all service programs consist in some kind of "depreciation charges" for producer or service company every flight houe of the engine at the expense of which the current and future maintenance costs and repair of the power plant are covered. Each producer provides various at the cost of flight hour and volume of a covering of the program — from simple programs of monitoring and routine maintenance operation to packages, the guaranteeing major repair or replacement of the engine completely at the expense of the producer.
The cost of programs of maintenance operation is determined by an engine make, type of the aircraft, range of services and the paid expenses. Range of payments varies from 150 to 400 US dollars for flight hour.
We provide the generalized data on the programs offered by various producers.
Honeywell Maintenance Service Plan (MSP): MSP, MSP Gold
Program extremely simple and clear. For comparison, conditions of a standard guarantee are given as basic.
The standard guarantee covers only cost for spare parts and work on repair/replacement.
The MSP program includes works on the current technical service and monitoring of a state, intermediate and severe forms of service, and also modernization according to service bulletins, free service of AFU.
MSP Gold — in addition to MSP covers expenses of transportation of the engine and spare parts, and also works both on unplanned, and on planned removal and installation of the engine.
Pratt & Whitney Canada: Eagle Service Plan — ESP
The company offers one or several programs according to which Pratt & Whitney Canada for a certain hourly/monthly payment will bear a burden of expenses on planned inspections and servicing, a major repair of the engine, the unplanned repairs, completions according to service bulletins combined with planned THAT.
ESP Gold Plan includes a full covering of expenses of the operator on the spares needed for repair, including a spare with the appointed resource, and also payment of cost of works, all expenses on repair of VS by a mobile team in AOG cases (Aircraft on Ground — a situation when because of a technical problem the plane can't take-off). The fixed rate for rent of the engine for the period of dismantle and repair of the faulty power plant is offered to the client.
Rolls-Royce Corporate Care
Rolls-Royce offers the program which is specially prepared for operators of private and corporate planes and also for the companies working according to the scheme of share possession. This package of services is also paid with assignments in each flight hour and includes several key moments, such as preliminary planning of inspections according to the schedule of flights of the client, cutting-down of costs of unplanned repair and a possibility of exact planning of the expenses connected with servicing of engines for the ten-year period.
Williams International Total Assurance Program (TAP)
The program provides three levels — Elite (elite), Preferred (selective), and Limited (limited) that allows to offer the client that set of services most of which conforms to its requirements and financial opportunities. The program allows to cut down expenses on maintenance operation of engines, especially for unplanned repairs.
General Electric On Point
General Electric provides a complex of services in maintenance operation of own power plants. The OnPoint program offers various and flexible options of the organization of process including service packages on a major repair, modernization, planned inspections, parts delivery, preliminary treatment of the engine.
Use of these or those programs of servicing of power plants depends only on desire of the owner and/or the operator business jet. Among pluses of similar programs it is possible to note a possibility of more accurate planning of expenses, speed of reaction and drop of expenses at unplanned repairs or situations of AOG, and also increase the cost of the plane in the secondary market. On the other hand, modern engines differ in high reliability, the between-repairs resource for them is estimated in thousands of flight hours, and refusals are rather rare. The choice of priorities, certainly, remains for the owner.
As a rule, frequency THAT according to programs is determined by the principle "that earlier": or carrying out time THAT will come at a certain raid, or after certain time even if if this period the raid was small.
The schedule THAT (maintenance) is constantly traced and corrected by the relevant staff of airline operator, the regular engineer and the chief pilot. At commercial use of the plane this schedule has to be provided online to commercial service for the purpose of coordination of a sales plan and flights of the Owner with the schedule THAT. Such approach allows to develop the plan of flights providing the maximum commercial loading of the plane and minimization of empty flights. The similar regulations of work are one of the main operating levers processes of drop of expenses.
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