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Saul Gil Twitter Stats
@0117Gil - Tracking Saul Gil Twitter profile since June 26, 2014
Saul Gil's story
Saul Gil, also known as @0117Gil has a reasonably significant presence on Twitter and is ranked by us in the 30% percentile for account strength. Active on Twitter since June 2014, Saul Gil made it to having a respectable 3 Twitter followers and to being ranked 222,909,901 for number of followers among all Twitter users.
The plot thickens when considering Saul Gil's follower-to-following ratio, which is 0.6.
Over the past month, @0117Gil's was hardly active on Twitter, with an average of 0 tweet(s) per day in the past 30 days. That's pretty consistent with a total of 2 since @0117Gil joined Twitter.
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Saul Gil Tweets
@0117Gil has posted 0 tweets in the last 10 days, which translates to an average of 0 tweets per day.
Saul Gil Twitter Followers
@0117Gil has 3 followers on Twitter.
This account is #222,909,901 in the worldwide rank of the most popular Twitter users.
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(lets talk about genuine apologies)
The other night, I was having a conversation with my best friend about all the little ripples of drama that people create through social media. We talked about how we both felt that we had grown in the past year because we realized we had let go of a lot of the anger and reactive tendencies that we had felt when we were younger. We acknowledged that people are always going to be bratty on social media and that often times people like to create their own dramatic narratives where they are the struggling lead character who can do no wrong. That means sometimes you wind up being the bad guy in someone else narrative – and sometimes you get caught up and truly play the part. We talked about how part of living a more balanced life means not engaging in these narratives.
My best friend and I continued to chat about how part of being a grown up is acknowledging that people aren't just heroes or villains – that it's much more complex than that. Sometimes we react, sometimes we make mistakes and sometimes we are mean to people. Sometimes we are bullied, sometimes we are victimized and sometimes we get taken advantage of.
A lot of the times there are feelings of underlying guilt that keep us from truly getting over situations. It causes us to focus on the people who have wronged us and often times we forget that we too may have wronged them along the way. It builds into something more dramatic, something theatrical – and in the grand scheme of things it becomes more and more impossible to get over.
I explained to my friend that a few weeks ago, I reached out and offered an apology to someone who had hurt me – because I knew I had hurt them equally as much. I offered this apology because I wasn't getting over the dissolution of our friendship. While I had been hurt when our friendship fell apart, I was also dealing with the underlying guilt of how the situation had played out afterwards. I apologized because I realized that as much as I talk about self care and being kind, if I didn't truly accept my previous negative behavior and apologize for it – what was I really doing? After I apologized, the other party apologized for their actions too and we went on our separate ways. We had been friends, we had been enemies, but now it seemed we could be two grownups living in the same city without the dynamic of bad guys vs. victims.
My best friend was proud of me for apologizing, for making amends and for continuing my process of self care and positive mental health by tackling a situation that I had been avoiding. I didn't feel the guilt anymore of my actions, because after feeling bad about my behavior for the past two years, I had genuinely offered my apology to the person I had hurt and in return, they had genuinely apologized for their role too. In my situation, it offered me the healing that I needed and I was able to end the conversation feeling like a weight had been lifted.
We as humans make mistakes. We say nasty things, we spread false rumors, we fixate on people we don't even know. So many times, these actions come from feeling hurt or being immature. So many times the fall out is that we feel underlying guilt, which can manifest itself in even more negative behavior or sadness. But instead of letting those mistakes bury us in negativity, maybe we should think about offering more genuine apologies. It isn't just beneficial to those who we have hurt, but to us as individuals.
A genuine apology shows growth. It shows change. It shows an acceptance of the past but a hope for the future. It's hard, it takes time to be ready to take that scary step of reaching out to someone who you hurt, but seriously – the payoff is so worth it.


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Marc graduated with a first class honours degree in 1998 and after a brief stint in a small advertising agency, followed by some design studio work, decided to become a graphic design software and hardware technician. During that time he pursued freelance work, which has included corporate identity, brochure, poster, publicity work and websites. Larger projects include educational multimedia prototypes for the financial sector aimed at teaching school children about budgeting, and exhibition catalogues for the New Art Gallery, Walsall.
Working as a visiting lecturer at Hereford College of Art and the University of Wolverhampton enabled him to complete a Masters degree specialising in typography, legibility and interpretation in the context of interactivity in traditional and non-traditional gallery spaces, and soon after became a senior lecturer and courser leader within the division of Visual Communication.
Currently working in a new capacity as Technology Supported Learning Coordinator for the school of Art & Design, he has co-authored, with Dr Lindsey Marshall, a successful bid to the Higher Education Academy to develop and evaluate blended learning approaches in the new curriculum. This builds on their research in the use of mobile technologies and the relationship between e-learning and the traditional studio environment of art and design.


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Darren Paul is founder of Inkboard for iOS and Android. It is being billed as "an easy and fun way to draw on pictures or blank canvas with life-like creative tools." Since users can draw text messages and doodle on photos with the scribble of a finger and share them via text and social media, I asked Paul to answer some questions that way, and the traditional too.
What is Inkboard?
A platform for creativity and self-expression.
Why is it of value today?
Inkboard users from all over the world are spending time creating and communicating with each other every day, spending their valuable time with us.
What will distinguish this from Sketchpad and other drawing programs?
Inkboard is far more than a bunch of drawing tools. Inkboard is a company focused on empowering creativity through a suite of products.
Can users really have the same drawing experience as on paper?
Far better. Ink that erases with our "smart erasers." …
What are the virtues of drawing and writing by hand?
Studies have linked a myriad of cognitive benefits to writing and drawing, versus typing. Also, art.
We all love to doodle, but how do we rise to another level?
Like anything else, practice and education. Everyone is creative.
Do you design your own typefaces? Are you passionate about type-centric design work? Have you produced an excellent handlettered project? If so, we want to see your work. All too often, typeface designs, typographic designs and handlettering get overlooked in competitions—which is why Print developed a competition that gives the artforms their full due and recognizes the best designers in each category. Enter Print's Typography & Lettering Awards today.


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Making Space with Studio Apartments
Making Space with Studio Apartments
Studio apartments where one big living space doubles or triples up as kitchen, bedroom and living room are the newest rage this season. Historians of real estate say that studio apartments first became popular during the Renaissance. Most recently they became fashionable in Manhattan where the soaring price of real estate meant that little else was affordable. Now studio apartments have reached almost all the big cities but for slightly different reasons. They are economical, trendy and convenient and they are on offer from the city's agents and brokers.
With more and more youngsters choosing to move away from home and setting up their own houses, a compact living quarter that fits in "my whole world" is the call of the day. Builders and brokers too have realized the potential and the classifieds now offer 'studio apartments' at affordable rates. Compact in the true sense of the word, the apartment is essentially an open space sans walls and partitions. The vast living space gives the owner a better chance to decide how to structure the apartment and where he or she wants to place the bed or the gas stove. But there are a clutch of rules that must be followed if you want to make apartment living a success.
First, it's important to understand the essentials of small space living and making the most of every bit of space you have. Think priorities. How do you want to use your space? Do you work at home? Do you like to entertain? Do you need room for exercise equipments? Are you an avid reader with a need for a big cozy chair with great light? Consider these options and if possible get a floor map from your landlord before you move in.
Since, the main reason for living in a studio apartment is availability to open space, try to avoid heavy furniture. Go in for foldable chairs, cushions, mattresses and lightweight furniture. Always think vertical, as you don't want eat into the surface area. Storage too is another big issue and most studio apartments provide in-built closets and storage rooms.
Another key issue is placement of the kitchen. Ideally, the kitchen must overlook the window or be placed right next to the main door. Proper ventilation and easy mobility too must be considered while decorating the floor map. Studio apartments offer you a lot of options. You can easily have an open kitchen on one side and club in both the living space and bedroom on the other.
Simple inclusions like a foldable screen or curtain can give you privacy too. Else, you can merge the living room and the kitchen. It will give the look of a modernistic kitchen that is a part of the living room. You can make it as simple as you want. Even bedding, a few cushions and a small table or cupboard can be very new and simple. The concept however, works for only for specific types of people. Several people who showed interest in studio apartments were noticed to be people who are mostly single and living alone.
I think it's that so much potential a studio apartment has, along with the renter who doesn't know what she wants, that screws up decor and layout plans. Recently out of college and gotten-a-job and own-their-own people go for studio apartments, thinking they might always have the time to learn about how to balance their work hours, work out hours, and spending time with friends hours. You're right in that one really has to define one's priorities and commit to them, otherwise the apartment becomes a stop over for friends, and then suddenly the renter's parents' furniture looks suddenly old and odd.


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Days 18-24: The Truth About Procrastination, part 1
I am learning so much about myself this month!
Something is holding me back. Something is keeping me from my goals. And that something is procrastination. (Well, duh). But procrastination doesn't just happen. There's something much deeper at work. Habits? Paradigms? Laziness? Fear? Fear of failure, fear of success?
I've known for years that I'm addicted to TV. I just love stories! I love TV! I don't think there's anything wrong with it. But I do feel guilty when I watch one episode after another. Because I know when I'm avoiding something.
Obviously I'm avoiding something considering I watched two seasons of True Blood this week. Oops.
I've always been a good girl. I do as I'm told, I get good grades. But I have a rebel streak in me…and unfortunately it's rebelling against my very own self. This is the worst way to rebel!!
I have got to learn that I am not the bad guy. Can I do this? Of course! Will I? If I make the decision to. The last time I read and applied this article on Decision making by Bob Proctor, I was very successful! I did things I never believed I could do before – like going to the gym 5 days in 1 week and completing an abdominal exercise that I could never do before.
But right now, I'm making True Blood more important than my dreams. Wow. When I say it that way, it's really sad.
How will I stop? Is it okay that I'm watching True Blood? Sure! Is it okay that it's almost 1am and I just started another hour-long episode? Well…if I didn't have to get up for work tomorrow it might be. What am I missing out on by indulging in this (delightfully Eric-full) episode?
Whoa whoa whoa whoa wait. I'm reading over this and I just realized that I said "I've known for years that I'm addicted to TV." Paradigm alert! (1) Someone taught me to believe this a long time ago, but (2) it doesn't have to be that way. As long as I believe I'm addicted, I will be.
If I were to turn off the TV right now, how would I benefit? I guess I would get a little more sleep. Or I might spend the time fine-tuning my speech for Toastmasters tomorrow! Or I might spend the time improving my skills for, oh, I don't know, that CIZE LIVE class I'll be teaching soon!! Or, hell – I might spend the time working on my jokes for the Blue Whale Comedy Festival I'm performing in 2 weeks from now.
Grief. I have a lot to work on! Maybe I'm watching True Blood to relax? To keep my mind off of these things? Why would I do that?! You know why? Because I'm scared. I'm intimidated, and if I allow myself to think about these things, I already know that I'm going to worry. I'm going to worry that I'm not good enough, I'm not smart enough, I'm not worthy, I'm not funny. But…half the time I don't worry like that. I'm conflicted.
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Things To Do in NieuwoudtvilleOorlogskloof Rameron Pigeon Trail
Where? Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve near to Nieuwoudtville, Upper Karoo, Northern Cape
When? Booking is essential.
How? Call Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve on +27 (0)27 218-1010
How much? Price on request
Overnight? Overnight at accommodation in Nieuwoudtville, in Northern Cape
Start: Groot Tuin, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Finish: Groot Tuin
Duration: 4 – 7 days, 53 km
Fitness: moderately fit
Our tip: pack a field guide to the area for the wild flowers
The Rameron Pigeon Trail is one of two trails in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve and can take anything from four to seven days, depending on your fitness level. Your evenings are spent in camp sites.
Day one: 5.9 km Groot Tuin to Kareebos takes a course through indigenous forest on the banks of the Oorlogskloof River to the campsite. It is not taxing.
Day two: 7.9 km Kareebos to Kameel se Gat along the river bank until you reach a waterhole. This trail then does the second day of the Rock Pigeon trail (fairly tough), deviating onlyl to reach Kameel se Gat camp site.
Day three: 4.6 km Kameel se Gat to Suikerbosfontein follows the third day of the Rock Pigeon hike.
Day four: 6.3 km Suikerbosfontein to Swartkliphuis passes several caves and graves attributed to earlier inhabitants of the area. The trail heads down to Draaikraal spring. There are a number of waterholes on this section of the hike. You then head back up to the plateau.
Day five: 8.1 km Swartkliphuis to Bo-kloof trails the cliffs of the Doltuin valley until you head down using a wooden ladder. You reach Gheling se Tenk via a couple of caves with rock paintings and a little waterfall. The stream you then cross is the last chance to fill up, and the final leg of the day leads through impressive boulders.
Day six: 7.3 km from Bo-kloof to Olienhoutbos follows the river course passing two overhanging rocks endowed with rock paintings. It is a relatively leisurely route. Olienhoutbos is reached via a rock feature with a difference.
Day seven: 12 km Olienhoutbos to Groot Tuin takes the river bed until you reach the jeep track and on to the Groot Tuin turnoff. The rest of the route is the same as the Rock Pigeon hike.
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Authorities busted a California man transporting more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Mississippi earlier this week.
WTVA reports that a Mississippi State trooper pulled over 57-year-old George Herbert Stonebreaker, of Paradise, California on Thursday on Interstate 22 in Itawamba County.
A subsequent search of Stonebreaker's 2015 Ford F-150 led to the discovery of the marijuana hidden in the bed of the pickup.
The trooper also discovered 450 pounds of marijuana wax.
Stonebreaker was arrested on drug trafficking charges and booked into the custody of Itawamba County where he remains on a $50,000 bond.
The trooper who made the arrest works with the Mississippi Highway Patrol Traveling Criminal Apprehension Program, which targets suspects who are transporting illegal drugs.
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PlayStation Euphoria Exclusive Audio Interview: Michael Hefferon, the executive producer (President of Rainmaker Entertainment), and the producer, Brad Foxhoven (CEO of Blockade Entertainment) of the newly announced Ratchet and Clank movie were able to take some time out of their busy schedules for discussing the project with our editors, James Dahl and Chris Penwell.
NOTE: There is an edited written version of the interview over at PlayStation Euphoria.
this is a nice idea! When i see the last productions from Disney or Dreamworks i think Ratchet has a good chance to be a great cartoon.


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Obesity is a serious health issue and Ayurveda has effective ways to Manage Obesity and Reduce Weight.
Ayurveda adopts a comprehensive approach to treat obesity. Ayurvedic treatment for obesity includes Ayurveda therapies, Panchakarma, intake of natural medicines, Changing your lifestyle and diet.
Thrissur aka Trichur is the cultural capital of Kerala where the famous festival 'Thrissur Pooram',happens every year.The land is blessed with numerous temples like Vadakkunnathan temple and Guruvayoor. Thrissur is also well-known for artistic forms and institutions- Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Academy. Thrissur is also extends a wide homage to Ayurveda and its tradition. Ayurveda treatments are more popular in Thrissur. There are many trusted ayurveda centers you can find in trichur district of Kerala


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More jails and prisons in more countries manage more offenders with software from Syscon. More than any other.
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Managing an individual's medical needs on the outside is hard enough. But in a busy, high-volume corrections environment, managing offender medical issues presents challenges that can strain any staff. Challenges that cannot be ignored or mismanaged without significant risk to the offender, to care givers, to corrections officers, and the community. To ensure the offender receives the right treatment in a secure manner requires the sophistication of an electronic medical records system, tailored for the practical realities of correctional institution.
Elite Medical from Syscon delivers sophisticated electronic medical records functionality, purpose-built for corrections. Elite Medical quickly identifies patients and problems that might otherwise fall through the cracks of a busy facility, while the integrated intake process ensures that there are no "lost" admissions or duplicate records.
Elite Medical assists your operation's compliance with NCCHC and ACA medical standards. It enables efficient communication between agency management and medical staff. All in a manner that ensures offender privacy and staff security.
Imagine having three months of finger sticks available at the push of a button. Imagine checking for medication compliance without having to grab the MARs. With Elite Medical, efficient process becomes the norm.
Scheduling functionality is integrated with Elite Jails and Elite Prisons to ensure that internal or external medical appointments do not conflict with existing court appointments or scheduled programs. Inmates can be tracked throughout the facility in real time. Plus, Elite Medical is designed to integrate software applications in your environment. With Syscon's enterprise-class DOJ-compliant XML functionality, data exchange is capabilities are fully integrated.
Medical efficiency amid institutional complexity. Elite Medical understands the realities of corrections.
Core components of Elite Medical include:
Initial Health Screening – Allows users to complete online intake questionnaires and record vitals for newly admitted offenders. Allows full flexibility for entering health history, mental health and physical evaluations, oral screening and STD testing. The visual observations, questions and answers are fully definable by the administrator, and medical alerts can be triggered automatically.
Health Summary – Provides the user with an at-a-glance view of current health issues, including problems and diagnoses, allergies, medications, orders and chronic care information. Detail buttons allow the user to drill into the data, and set up a further medical encounter.
Appointment & Sick Call Scheduling – Appointments can be automatically scheduled for all patient encounters and follow up calls. Users are alerted to scheduling conflicts (e.g. court hearings) and have the ability to bump appointments based on agency-defined priority.
Physician Ordering – Medications are ordered safely and accurately, and sent directly to the pharmacy and to the MAR. Cost-effective medication options based upon your formulary are displayed to the provider based on drug classification. Lab testing allows for a selection of the most cost-effective test or panel to assist the provider in achieving goals.
Medical Encounters – A complete record of all medical appointments created, attended, cancelled or no-shows is maintained. A complete history of each encounter is stored including SOAPE notes, vitals, diagrams, and follow up with the permanent date/time stamp of the author. Industry-compliant data sets facilitate the standard recording of information.
Medication Administration Record (MAR) – Allows the user to record and view medications administered to each offender at the point of administration, using a mobile device. The MAR information is stored as part of the offender's medical record and is accessible by all medical personnel as needed.
Referrals – A thorough approval process allows the user to request either an outside referral or a non-formulary medication. This allows all relevant information to be at the user's fingertips and gives easy access to all communications concerning the request.
Dental Encounters & Charting – Provides a detailed overview of each offender's dental health status. Fully-integrated dental charting is also included as well as periodontal examinations.
Tests and Immunization – Complete record of all tests ordered including results, and a record of all immunizations administered is maintained for each offender. Immunizations requiring boosters are automatically predicted.
Drug Interaction – Integrates with Medi-Span for drug allergies and drug contraindications. Contraindications need to be checked at the time of the med order and not hours or days later. Getting contraindication alerts at the time of the medication order is the safest way to order medications.
Workflow Triggers & Messages – Send, receive and automatically trigger workflow tasks and memos. Automatically inform a physician that a lab result is ready, or alert medical staff that a returning inmate has a history of mental health issues.
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The case is CACH LLC v. Jon J. Askew, SC91780. The holding is quite simple – if you owe a debt to a credit card company, mortgage lender etc. and your debt is sold to another collection agency (happens frequently), that new company cannot just haul you into court. First, the new company has to have standing to sue you – the debt collection company has to prove they have a right to be there. Specifically, the Missouri Supreme Court held that the debt purchaser – the collection agency, has to have a custodian of records there who can testify as to the validity of your debt. Oftentimes, this means that the original company who sold your debt will have to fly in to testify in a case that they are no longer a part of.
What does this mean for the debtor? It's great news! For any one who has slipped behind on a payment and has been subjected to the frequent debt collection calls, it can be harassing and embarrassing. The debt collection companies are supposed to abide by certain regulations that limit when they can call you, who they can call, and what they can say. They often don't adhere to these guidelines and when they stray, you may need a debt collection defense attorney. The scale used to be tipped in favor of the debt collection companies meaning it was quite easy for these companies to sue to collect the debt. This created problems as companies began to get sloppy. They found it easier to sell the debt to an outside vendor to collect the debt. The original company would then completely lose track of the debt and how it was recovered. These new collection agencies would sue people who weren't even responsible for the debt, attempted to collect too much, or simply had no proof that anything was owed at all. This new decision will make the collection companies prove their case.


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Longs reports drop in same store sales
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. Longs Drug reported a 1.5 percent drop in same store sales for December.
Total retail sales were up 0.7 percent to $529 million from the same period last year. Front-end sales were to blame for the drop, with sales declining 2.8 percent in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Pharmacy sales for the 510-store chain were up 0.2 percent for the month.
FDA committee to meet regarding Jerini's Firazyr
WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration's Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 20 to discuss Jerini's new drug application for Firazyr, which is used to treat attacks of hereditary angioedema, a genetic disease causing spontaneous and recurring edema attacks in various parts of the body.
If approved, Firazyr would be Jerini's first product on the market and the first product approved in the U.S. to treat the disease, according to the company.
The company plans to start a Phase II clinical trial of Firazyr to treat drug-induced angioedema in 2008 to expand the drug's indications.
CVS announces light December sales, still on course for top end of guidance
WOONSOCKET, R.I. CVS Caremark announced on Thursday that sales in December were lighter than the company expected due to unfavorable weather, a weak flu season and a wobbly economy.
However, Tom Ryan, chairman, president and chief executive officer, noted that "given favorable operating expenses and improved margins, we expect to report diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter 2007 in the range of 54 cents to 55 cents, and for the full year 2007 in the range of $1.91 to $1.92, at the high end of our previous guidance of $1.89 to $1.92."
Same-store sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 29 increased 1.8 percent. Pharmacy same-store sales rose 2.4 percent, and were negatively impacted by about 470 basis points due to recent generic introductions. Front-end same-store sales rose 0.6 percent.


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Create a professional look with Word 2007
Are you using Word 2007? Now you can create and edit documents more easily from anywhere, on any device, with Word 2016.
With an Office 365 subscription, you can install the all-new Word 2016 along with the other Office apps—including PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote—on multiple PCs, Macs, and other devices. You get 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user, 24/7 tech support, and more.
Office 2007 is now retired.
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Microsoft Word—the world's most popular word processing program
Release and support
Word 2007 was released in January 2007, and extended support ends October 2017. You can find more release and support information in the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy.Learn more
Find the help you need
Visit the Office support site for book excerpts, tutorials, and help topics on Word. You can also join the Office community to ask a question or start a discussion.Find help and training
Stay in the know
Keep on top of what's new in the Office Blog. Learn about feature updates and get tips for staying productive and creating professional documents with ease.Read the Office Blog
Word 2007 features and highlights
Modern file format
- An XML-based file format makes Word 2007 document files smaller, more robust, and more integrated with information systems and external data sources than before.
- The new format also supports new features like SmartArt Graphics.
New user interface
- Office 2007 introduced the Office Fluent user interface, with the ribbon replacing familiar menus and toolbars. The ribbon contains commands, styles, and resources arranged on tabs.
- The Quick Access toolbar provides access to frequently used commands in Word 2007, no matter which tab of the ribbon is active.
- The Office Button in the upper-left corner replaced the old File menu and contains basic file management commands.
Improved document features
- Building blocks let you add preformatted content to documents for a more polished look.
- SmartArt makes it easier to create colorful diagrams and lists to graphically present information in your documents.
- The Document inspector lets you check a document for hidden metadata, personal information, or other content that may be stored in the document.
- An improved spelling checker is more consistent across all Office 2007 programs.
- Bibliography and citations features make it easier than before to insert citations, bibliographies, lists of works cited, or a legal table of authorities.
What's new in Word 2016 + Office 365
Word 2016 has all the professional document features you know and love, plus enhancements and new features available only in Office 365.
Collaborate with ease
With 1 TB of OneDrive storage, you can store, share, and co-author your Word documents with colleagues. Work together across multiple devices, and see others' changes as they make them in real time.
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Review and edit documents at work, home, or anywhere in between with Office mobile apps. Get a familiar user interface optimized for iOS®, Android™, and Windows mobile devices.
Get insights as you work
The Tell Me feature in Word 2016 makes it easier to find commands and features in Word. The new Insights feature makes web research a snap—find definitions, online articles, and more, without leaving Word.
Stay up to date
With an active Office 365 subscription, you'll always have the latest Office apps, features, and services. Get the installed applications you know and trust—including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
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If you were flipping a weighted coin that landed heads-up 95% of the time, would you feel comfortable making a significant bet that the coin would land tails-up? Probably not.
In a similar vein – you can't guarantee the operating systems that your employees' external business partners are using, but you can make an educated guess. And that educated guess can enable your employees to collaborate seamlessly both within the business with partners outside the firewall. In this blog, we'll discuss how Microsoft Office is the safe bet for your business.
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The Shortest Path to Collaboration
The shortest path to the collaboration sweet spot for intercompany collaboration is through standardization.
When providing employees with tablets, you can standardize information workers' on elements that most organizations have in common, in order to support users' needs for tablet and touch flexibility without creating additional collaboration hurdles. That standardization is easily accomplished through devices based on Intel architecture running Windows 8. This platform provides the best experience with the tools your users are already using—namely Microsoft Office—and supports users' work styles with the least adaptation.
In other words, unlike iPads, Android tablets, or fully converged collaboration solutions, devices running Windows 8 integrate seamlessly into user work styles with little disruption. Microsoft Office is the foundation of most information workers' work styles. According to Forbes, Microsoft leads the office productivity software market with a 95 percent share.
With Office as the most deployed solution across business infrastructure, wherever on the collaboration spectrum your organization eventually lands, the exchange of information both inside and outside the firewall will most likely continue to revolve around Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
When you standardize with devices that run Microsoft Office natively, your team members can seamlessly collaborate with their colleagues in other companies with 95 percent certainty that their Office documents will be viewed in their native environment.
Gain Support from Enterprise IT
From the perspective of IT, the Intel and Windows 8 platform is easy to implement and requires no additional backend infrastructure. Unlike iPads, Android devices, or even tablets based on Windows RT, Windows 8 devices can easily join an enterprise domain, and administrators can manage them with tools they likely already use.
These factors mean that line-of-business managers who want to equip their teams with Windows 8 business devices powered by Intel architecture will likely encounter less resistance from IT than they would with other options.
This blog is part 4 of 4 in a series focused on intercompany collaboration. For a full report please click here.
Previous entries include:
- What Does Collaboration Mean to Information Workers?
- Cutting Through the Hype
- 4 Obstacles That Are Keeping Your Employees from Collaborating
Do your employees need mobile devices for their jobs? If yes, What capabilities should you consider when choosing an enterprise tablet?
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Eugene Opera's 2013-14 season opened with Verdi's immortal masterpiece La Traviata. The gorgeous 19th century setting framed the convincing performances by singing-actors Vale Rideout as Alfredo and Leah Partridge as Violetta, who "elevated the performance with her poignant portrayal of the lead character." Jake Gardner as Germont "is a standout: his voice conveys power and authority, a perfect match in every way for the role of Germont." (The Register Guard)
Today audiences think of La Traviata as a classic, but it was a radical work in its time, as musicologist Richard Taruskin explains: "Adapting a current theatrical hit with a contemporary setting [Dumas' La dame aux camélias] into an opera was an unprecedented move. Even bolder was Verdi's determination to keep the time frame of the opera as contemporary as that of the drama…. Boldest of all was the choice of a drama centering on the life and loves of a courtesan — a euphemism for a high-class or 'courtly' prostitute."
Taruskin continues: "Throughout, but most conspicuously in the last scene, the tragic strains that accompany the sufferings of the protagonists are shadowed either downstage or offstage by the happy strains of revelry, underscoring the contradiction at the heart of Violetta's existence, but also providing that ironic mix of tragic and comic that, for Verdi as for Shakespeare, added up to 'life.'" (from Music in the Nineteenth Century)
Images by Cliff Coles
La Traviata
December 31, 2013; January 3 & 5, 2014
Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Based on the novel (1848) and play (1852) La dame aux camélias by Alexandre Dumas
Opera first performed at the Teatro la Fenice, Venice on March 6, 1853
Violetta Valery, a courtesan — Leah Partridge
Alfredo Germont, a young bourgeois from a provincial family — Vale Rideout
Giorgio Germont, Alfredo's father — Jake Gardner
Flora Bervoix, Violetta's friend — Marieke Schuurs
Annina, Violetta's maid — Brooke Cagno
Gastone, Violetta's friend — Nicholas Larson
Baron Duphol, Violetta's lover and rival to Alfredo — Harry Baechtel
Marchese d'Obigny — Marco Valerio
Dr. Grenville — Sandy Naishtat
Giuseppe, Violetta's servant — Scott Carroll
Flora's servant — Tim McCoy
Eugene Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor — Andrew Bisantz
Stage Director and Choreographer — Bill Fabris
Chorus Master — John Jantzi
Stage Manager — Erin Empey
Costume Director — Jeannette de Jong
Lighting Designer — Michael Peterson
Scenery provided by Stivanello Costume Company. Designed by Ercole Sormani.


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Opposition demands time to debate exclusive horse racing bills
Passage of two bills that will allow for the granting of geographic exclusivity in respect of a licence to Supreme Ventures, the preferred bidder in the divestment of Caymanas Track Limited, was delayed on Wednesday after some members of the parliamentary Opposition asked for time to review the legislation before making their contribution to the debate.
Finance and the Public Service Minister Audley Shaw, who piloted the bill, told his parliamentary colleagues that the passage of the bills was imperative in order to close the divestment process with Supreme Ventures Limited.
He said the bills, an Act to Amend the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act and an Act to Amend the Jamaica Racing Commission Act, would facilitate the establishment of a regulatory framework that attracts and supports investment in the horse racing industry and pave the way for the development of Caymanas Track into a modern world-class racing complex.
Among the terms of the divestment transaction is the long-term lease of 30 years of Caymanas Park.
Shaw said the Government also gave approval for all-island exclusivity in respect of horse racing to be granted to the preferred bidder for a period of 15 years.
Leader of Government Business in the House Phillip Paulwell asked his counterpart, Derrick Smith, to delay the passage of the bill, saying that some members on the opposition benches wanted to participate in the debate but only received a copy of the legislation on Wednesday.
In a sotto voce comment, Lisa Hanna, member of parliament for St Ann South East, raised concerns about the arrangement whereby the legislation grants a monopoly to the preferred bidder.
However, Shaw argued that if the monopoly were not granted, the divestment would not take place.
"You are conflicted," Shaw shot back at Hanna, sotto voce.
He later revealed that a signing between the Government and Supreme Ventures is scheduled for November 18. According to Shaw, the passage of the bill would clear the way for redundancy payments to the workers of Caymanas Park prior to Christmas and the formal takeover of the entity by January 5, 2017. "If the signing is going to be delayed, then the redundancy payment to the workers will also be set back," he added.
Derrick Smith, leader of government business, who declared interest in the horse racing industry as an owner and breeder, said he was disappointed that the process was being delayed at this stage.
"If the Opposition is strong on not speaking this afternoon (Wednesday) or not wanting the issue to be closed this afternoon, so be it, but I want to advise that they are flying in the face of racing interests - all people in racing who are anxious for the new entity to take over the industry," he said.
He urged the Opposition to reconsider its position. "In other words, to override self-interest."
Paulwell called for his counterpart to withdraw the comment, noting that he was imputing motive to members of the Opposition.
Peter Phillips, former finance minister who initiated the divestment when he was the portfolio minister, supported the granting of an exclusive licence, saying, "Business operations require that people are not going to put private money into a loss-making venture."
However, he said that "in time, Jamaica can support three or more racing operations".
The former finance minister said that members who want to participate in the debate should be allowed to do so at a subsequent sitting.
The House suspended debate on the legislation.


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CA is a safety net giving you insurance benefits if you lose your job. But the financial security is not all. As a career partner we are dedicated to helping you achieving the career of your dreams. We can help you getting the job or inspire you and providing you with new skills if you already have a job.
Below you can read more about becoming a member of CA as an employee. You can also take a closer look at our benefits/services.
How much money will you get?
The unemployment benefit rate is in principle up to 90 % of your former salary.
However, the benefit rate cannot exceed DKK 18,633 per month. You will get the maximum benefit rate, if you have had a monthly salary of DKK 22,504,- or more.
Benefits are calculated on the basis of your income in the last 24 months before the calculation is made.
We calculate your benefit rate on the basis of your 12 highest-earning months of the 24 months. Your monthly benefit rate will make up 90% of your average earnings in those 12 months after deduction for labour market contribution (AMB).
There is no minimum benefit rate, because the rate is always calculated based on your salary in the best 12 months within 24 months.
If you only had a salary in, for example, 10 months rather than 12 months in the last 24 months, we calculate your rate on the basis of the average earnings in those 10 months. If you did not have any earnings in the past 24 months, we go back a further 12 months to calculate your rate based on your average pay during this period.
Once your benefit rate has been calculated, a new rate calculation cannot be made before you have earned the right to a new benefit period.
If the unemployment benefits aren't enough you can sign up for an supplementary insurance getting you covered for up to 90 % of your salary.
Conditions for joining CA
You can join CA if you have a job in Denmark. You must apply for membership within two weeks (14 days) of your last day of employment.
Note: If you are an EEA citizen you can join the unemployment insurance fund. You will be eligible for benefit after the same rules as Danish citizens.
If you are a non-EEA citizen, we advise you to contact us to hear more about your options. You can join the unemployment insurance fund after the same rules as Danish citizens. You are, however only eligible for benefit if you have a work permit. The work permit cannot be limited to a certain job or a certain amount of hours. A work permit that you have applied for and received for a specific job is not sufficient. Neither is a 'Student work permit' in those months where you only are allowed to work 15 hours per week. Contact our expert in the subject on phone +45 3314 9045 or e‑mail firstname.lastname@example.com
When will you receive your benefit?
You are eligible for benefit when you have been a member for 12 months and only if you have had a salary of at least DKK 228.348,- (2018 figures) over the last 3 years. You can include a maximum salary of DKK 19.029,- per month (2018 figures) – and only for periods in which you were a member of an unemployment fund. To meet the requirement, you must have had this income for at least 12 months. Higher earnings will not entitle you to receive benefits sooner. If you have earned less per month, it will take you longer to earn the right to receive benefit. Income amounts are adjusted each year. Check the annual amount here on ca.dk.
What does it cost?
Membership of the CA costs DKK 485,- per month. The amount is tax deductible.
What else do you get?
All CA members are entitled to career counselling and coaching from our career counsellors. They will help you with answers to specific questions or with solving more complex career counselling or coaching processes. All counsellors have a profound knowledge of the job market for business professionals. Counselling can take place in our offices (Gentofte, Odense, Kolding, Aalborg, Aarhus) or by phone or Skype.
Furthermore you can join a wide range of workshops, lectures and so on for free.
CA Legal Support
CA Legal Support provides you the possibility to have a solicitor persuing your job contract and for legal assistance should disagreements with your employer arise that may end up in court. The CA Legal Support subscription is only DKK 50,- a month – and then it is tax deductible. Read more and subscribe to CA Legal Support here (the information is in Danish). If you have any questions, please contact us on 3314 9045.
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Microsuction is a safe and thorough method of:
- Removal of wax and foreign bodies in the ear
- Removal of wax in patients with contraindications to ear syringing/irrigation (i.e. tympanic perforation, previous ear surgery, history of otitis externa following syringing and many more. Please see the NICE CKS guidelines on the FAQ page for a full list.)
- Treatment of acute or chronic infections of the ear canal
- De-waxing of children's ears (cooperative children above 4 years of age)
- Regular cleaning of mastoid cavities
Our consulting room
Our consulting room is located in the North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre, Sainsbury's, White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 5PA.
Our lead clinician
Dr. Mihaela Carmaciu
Dr Mihaela Carmaciu is an experienced GP who achieved the Diploma in Laryngology and Otology from The Royal College of Surgeons in London in 1996. She has been providing ear micro-suction services to NHS Mid Essex patients since 2009.
Our registered nurse
Mrs Jo Knight
Jo is a registered nurse with over 12 years experience performing ear microsuction. She has worked in nurse led clinics in the community and in Ear, Nose and Throat hospital clinics since 1989. She is a member of the Royal College of Nursing and registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.


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Photo: KSTP/Monty Stuempert
September 14, 2017 01:58 PM
Thousands of people - including family, friends and officers from around the nation - are saying goodbye to a Wayzata police officer killed last week.
Officer Bill Mathews was killed Friday after an SUV struck him as he cleared debris from Highway 12.
Mathews' family and police have said the support has been absolutely overwhelming. In fact, 2,000-3,000 law enforcement officers from across the state, and even the nation, were expected to attend the service and procession Thursday morning, all to honor Mathews, who leaves behind a wife and a son.
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Molecular Enhancer Conversion Kit
In 2006, we upgraded the Molecular Enhancer to include a Fan-Cooler Assembly which gives the Enhancer a longer running time. We are glad to be able to offer this kit to those users who have one of the older versions of the Enhancer and would like to upgrade.
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The Danish government has adopted new rules which extend the
possibilities for financing climate change adaptation in the area
of wastewater. The new rules enable utility companies to co-finance
through wastewater taxes specific project types which could not be
financed in this way previously. The types of project covered are
e.g. "cloudburst paths", projects in watercourses, and projects in
recreational areas. For the rules to apply, the projects must be
carried out by municipalities or private individuals and projects
must have roof and surface runoff water management as an objective
or sub-objective.
Enlargement of the Resilient House
The Resilient House now includes six scenes in and around the
house: Three scenes outside the house, one in the living room, one
in the basement, and one that deals with precautionary measures in
relation to cloudbursts. In each scene you can click to select
different spots in the scene representing an extreme weather issue.
Try the tool here.
A free 'flood-proofing inspection' of private homes
entails a reduced insurance premium
In the previous newsletter a public information campaign was
introduced. During the campaign one of the Danish insurance
companies together with the Minister for the Environment took steps
to ensure that, in future, there will be a financial benefit if you
have your home checked for flood risks. Although the Ministry of
the Environment's campaign ended on 1 July 2013, the up to 200
companies that have been involved in the scheme will continue
outside the scheme, as will the insurance discount, read more
New MSc programme on Climate Change, Impacts, Mitigation
and Adaptation at the University of Copenhagen
At the University of Copenhagen a new 2-year interdisciplinary MSc
programme on Climate Change, Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation
(CCIMA) has been launched. The programme is combining natural and
social science approaches to the study of climate change, its
causes and effects, how we can deal with it and adapt to it. Read
more about the
MSc programme.
New report on green roofs by the City of
New report on green roofs by the City of Copenhagen. Contains
sections on the benefits of green roofs, practical information
about green roofs in Copenhagen, as well as a number of specific
examples of green roofs in Copenhagen. Read the
More examples of climate change adaptation
New research shows that the rise
in sea temperature has encouraged fish species from warmer seas to
migrate northwards.
In greater Copenhagen a new
intelligent system for controlling the stormwater drainage system
is currently being tested.
A major cross-municipal project
in the suburban area of Copenhagen will protect residents against
future flooding after extreme rainfall.
Read more about the cases in the links below.


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New styling cues include new head and tail lights and newly styled front and rear bumpers. No news on whether Renault will be updating the 2.0 liter naturally aspirated 4-banger with 197 hp that comes under the hood.
It appears a facelift for the Clio RS is in the works.
Spotted in the photos here on track at Paul Ricard Circuit, the RS features an updated look that brings its styling in line with the updated Clio range. That includes the reshaped head and tail lights from the standard Clio but also some special RS touches that serve to make the RenaultSport anew. Those features are newly styled front and rear bumpers, a blacked out mouth at the front and alloy wheels with a dark finish.
No news yet on any tinkering under the hood. The current RS features a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder with 197 hp. Renault will likely keep that configuration, holding off on any upratings in power or a new engine until the next generation is due.
The new RS may or may not make it to Geneva next week, where Renault will be putting on display the entire facelifted Clio range.
The Geneva auto show begins next week on Tuesday March 3rd.


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A year ago, the Las Vegas line for the Pelicans' victory total was 40, a predicted dramatic improvement from the 27 games they had won the previous season. They wound up with 34.
This time, with Anthony Davis being heralded as the game's emerging superstar, the much-needed addition of center Omer Asik and most importantly the return to full health of those whose injuries derailed the team's nascent playoff hopes by early January last year, the number has jumped to, get ready — 41½, or 43 if you shop around a bit.
That's it?
All that good stuff, and they're just two or three games better than they looked a year ago? Barring NFL-like parity, that means another season out of the playoffs, the fourth in a row for those keeping track.
Except it's entirely plausible.
While the Pels look better on paper and in person based on their showings in exhibition games, making headway in the Western Conference is about as easy as a visiting team winning on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.
It's not impossible, but you'd better bring your "A" game.
Small wonder then that, back on the day the Pelicans opened preseason camp, General Manager Dell Demps cautioned, "I don't want to sit here and say the season's a complete failure if we don't (make the playoffs)."
But in the intervening weeks, there's been an internal confidence building that the folks who run the sports books and most others around the league are underestimating the Pelicans.
"I feel really good about where we're going," coach Monty Williams said. "We've put in a lot of planning for the opportunity to move forward. We feel like we have a chance to compete, just like everyone else does. But it doesn't happen just because we talk about it."
For the normally reserved Williams, that's the equivalent of guaranteeing a championship.
But Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha has noticed the upbeat mood on the basketball side of operations at 5800 Airline Highway.
"They look like they're having fun over there," he said. "That's the first time I've seen that in quite a while. I think the overall feeling is that we've done a lot of good things, we truly have a team of really good guys and we're going to see the results."
Williams would do well to hope so.
Since the Chris Paul-led Hornets made the playoffs in 2011, Williams' first season, the now-Pelicans are 82-148, the worst winning percentage (.410) among the eight current coaches who have been with their teams at least three seasons.
In a league where, unless your last name is Popovich, the coach is always expendable, that's far beyond the usual warranty. Small wonder any hot seat list has Williams at the top.
Lauscha also would do well to hope his prediction comes true. It's his job to develop passion among what appears to be an indifferent community, even among those who would consider themselves fans.
How else to explain only 534 showing up for Saturday's open scrimmage — free basketball! — at the Smoothie King Center?
Or the football analogies to describe the task ahead of the basketball team, the better to put it in language readers might understand?
"This organization has shown that it is serious about building our franchise both on and off the court," said Lauscha, who added the Pelicans title to his football duties when Tom Benson bought the team in 2012. "It's been a little hard since the team's been here, especially when you consider they were in Oklahoma City for two seasons and (later) the league was running the team for a while. But we feel like we're ready to take a quantum leap in building basketball excitement in this community."
Certainly the team has made every effort to spruce up the Smoothie King Center, using Benson's money to establish the Pelicans theme throughout the building — including the foul-lane logos, which are a first in the NBA.
Lauscha is particularly proud of partnering with SMG, which manages the arena along with the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and Centerplate, the catering service for both facilities, to provide Disney-based training for the management and staff.
Walk into the SKC's new team store, and if things aren't too busy, you'll be greeted and offered assistance by three people before you're barely in the door.
But obviously the key to putting people in the seats — and not just having thousands of empties that belie the announced attendance — is winning. And the Pelicans — at least the healthy version starting the season — have the ability to be in the playoff picture come March.
Davis is an MVP-quality player if not this year, very soon. The three-guard lineup of Eric Gordon, Tyreke Evans and Jrue Holiday may not be ideal, but at least there's plenty of firepower among them. Asik is a decided upgrade at center, and the return to health of Ryan Anderson is the X factor.
The rest of the roster doesn't look as deep as last year's, but that was the price to pay for Asik. Apart from health, the key to the season — and Williams' future — could be how the team handles December.
It's the busiest month of the season with 18 games, including 12 against 2014 playoff teams, and with eight of those on the road, plus the Dec. 12 visit by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Get to New Year's Day in reasonable shape, and maybe we can talk playoffs. But not to Williams, at least not yet.
"When you think about stuff like that, you turn it into something really small," he said. "It's a big deal to make the playoffs. We have the potential to compete to make the playoffs. But right now, it's not something even to talk about."
Maybe not you. But we can.
And the view from here is 44-38, a 10-victory improvement from last season but falling just short of the West's final playoff berth while showing enough for Williams to get another year.
Just don't take our word and bet on it, though.


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AIMMS-CPLEX/MOPTA Optimization Modeling Competition
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we announce the first AIMMS Optimization Modeling Competition for graduate students. The competition is organized together with the conference organizers of MOPTA.
Teams of three graduate students can participate. Each member of the team must be registered as a full-time graduate student at a recognized educational institution during the spring term of the 2008-2009 academic year. Graduate students with a background in operations research, regardless of their actual field of study are eligible. Collaboration between students from different departments is strongly encouraged. As the conference is international, so is the competition. Teams from all over the world can participate, as long as at least one team member can come to the conference, should the team make it to the final. The official language of the competition is English. All the teams need to register to participate in the competition.
The AIMMS software with (thanks to ILOG) CPLEX will be available free of charge for the duration of the competition for registrants.
For full details, dates and registration, etc. you can visit the Competition section of the MOPTA 2009 Conference website.


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Man accused in fires at golf club arraigned
Man accused in fires at golf club arraigned
SANFORD, Fla. —
A convicted arsonist and former volunteer firefighter pleaded not guilty to arson and burglary charges in Seminole County Tuesday.
Travis Pierce was arrested in January, accused of setting two separate fires at "The Links at 434" clubhouse. Investigators said he used paint thinner to set the fire.
Pierce was already on parole for arson and fraud for fires set in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He also faces a violation of parole because of his recent arrests.


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All Films.All Above Board.NOW INCLUDES TV SHOWS & TV LISTINGS
Scott Glen stars in this thriller as Gene Ralston, a police detective and a mystery writer who has run out of ideas. However when he meets his beautiful new neighbour, Tory Bass, and discovers she has witnessed a murder, Gene gets over his writer's block whilst having an affair with Tory. Then Gene returns one day to find Tory has been murdered, but when the police turn up the body has disappeared and there seems to have been no crime. As the lines between fiction and reality become blurred, Gene struggles to hold on to his sanity.


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Scoliosis Follow-Up and Interesting GF Article
In my last post, I mentioned that I had been blind-sided by a diagnosis of scoliosis. Well, I spoke to my doctor, and as expected, it's nothing I need to worry about. My doctor examined my back and informed me that my "scoliosis" is so minor he would never have noticed it if he hadn't been looking for it. He said that if you took 100 random people off the street and checked them all for scoliosis, over half of them would have a tiny bend like mine, and it means nothing. Hooray! That's one health problem I can cross off my list.
In other news, I found an interesting article on CNN Health this morning related to the gluten free diet. These articles are popping up more and more in the news these days as the GF diet grows in popularity, and most of them just give a basic overview of Celiac disease as the cause for the diet. What's interesting about today's article, called "Will a gluten-free diet improve your health?", is that it goes into some detail about another less-known problem: gluten sensitivity/intolerance. I encourage you to read the article to learn more.


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Woman, 49, killed in Racine County house fire
Woman, 49, killed in Racine County house fire
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. —
A fire left a 49-year-old woman dead in Mount Pleasant late Friday night, officials said.
When South Shore firefighters arrived at the home on Durand Avenue, west of Green Bay Road, they could see flames and heavy smoke.
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Fathers Germain Muñiz Garcia, Ivan Añorme Jaime, and German N. were driving in a pickup truck as they were returning from a Catholic feast known as El Día de La Candelaria.
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Makki, whose family is from Sierra Leone in West Africa, is the founder and CEO of CityInsight. The Detroit-area native started his company with the goal of helping municipal utilities provide residents with better tools to manger their water usage and costs.
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Makki started working on the app when he was 21 and, two years later, he had an agreement with the DWSD. Neither side would discuss financial details.
He has a staff of two: Alec Tower, a tech development specialist, and Nathan Christie, chief operating officer and a fellow Wayne State grad.
Amazon also loved the idea.
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Makki's app and idea to help municipalities provide friendly and quick customer service could go national.
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Another reason why it should be like in XUV is that the break lights at the back comes fraction of a second BEFORE actual breaks are applied. That's very helpful for vehicles immediately behind me.
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There are many manufacturers who will intentionally keep the brake shoes more close to the discs by detecting a possible collision to make sure the moment driver press the brake pedal it can start acting on applying the brake without having to have any lead time to avoid accidents. Refer the following link: Brake assist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia . Companies like Volvo and Mercedes would have done a lot of R&D on such a systems effectiveness before getting them into production. In brake pre-charging, effectively they reduce the brake pedal travel without braking action so that there wont be any delay in action once driver started braking.
Obviously we cannot expect such a system in this price range, but they can always reduce the reaction time by making the brake pedal travel without action to a minimum. This doesn't mean that I would expect a screeching braking reaction from the moment I touch the pedal. It should be progressive and predictive so that the driver will be able to judge the braking distance properly. For example I like Jetta's braking feel as the best in the 15 - 20 lakhs class I could drive.
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Could this be a matter of getting used to, since most cars have different levels of travel and feel.
The key point is whether it is effective when pressed in normal driving and in emergencies, deficiency here would be a significant concern.
Most of the brakes I have used have very little play, press it softly and it starts the braking action, a bit harder and in degrees and it stops more aggressively, slam it and there will be resistance when you do this and the car will deliver maximum braking power.
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Hey guys, my XUV500 is being delivered on 26 May in Chandigarh.
I am travelling to India on 25th from London, hence I requested the dealer about a week ago to make delivery on 26 May which they have agreed to. Car is a gift to my parents in India. They seem tired of the Verna CRDI I gifted to them in 2008. Its only run 35,000 km's in 5 years LOL...
- The XUV500 VIN number was texted to me today by the sales Rep from India, first 12 letters are MAI **** **C6D, hence this appears to be Apr 2012 stock, please could someone on Team BHP affirm the same for me, thanks.
- The sales folks actually gave me a chassis number & an Engine number yesterday. However, I told them the vehicle should not be a crisis vehicle i.e. dent repaired, bumper repaired or a customer returned defect or any such messup being thrown at me or parts replaced with defective stuff. I reiterated to them repeatedly not to play biggin ballers with me or face hard consequences. The sales chap texted me again in 1 hour and asked me to cancel the engine and chassis number provided yesterday. He gave me a new VIN number and told me that the vehicle has just come off the lorry today .
- I also told them that their Teflon offer is fake as Teflon is not made in India any longer and as to why most dealerships in India were fobbing cutomers off?? That's Rs. 5000 i.e. £ 60 (lot of money), he laughed it away sort of admittedly. So, I went to my local Halfords centre in Staines and have bought a "Turtle 12 Month car paint sealant" + an Autoglym sealant + rain and dust repellent + car wax (wet or dry application) + Bug repellant + tar remover + wind screen water repellent all of which I also use in the UK, all this for about £50 and got 3for2 offer.
I told the Mahindra sales rep that they would have to apply the Sealants on my car for free & he agreed, said "we will do it for free in front of you sir". I bought the below items today in Halfords Staines. My suitcase looks like a car detailer's bag.
Halfords | Turtle Wax Extra Gloss Sealer Wax 500ml
Halfords | Turtle Wax Wet & Dry Spray Wax 500ml
Halfords | Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine Car Polish 500ml
Halfords | Simoniz Bug Shifter 500ml
Halfords | Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine Car Polish 500ml
Halfords | Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover 500ml
Halfords | Simoniz Protection Car Wash Shampoo 5 Litre
- Dealer readily agreed to let me get my own insurance on a single request from me. I have got quote for Rs. 17654 fully comprehensive w/o bumper to bumper. With the Bumper to Bumper it's Rs. 22312, this is with 50% NCB that I am bringing from UK. I had Sold my 3rd car a 330d in 2010, the NCB certificate has been sitting around at home. Just checked with my insurance agent in India if UK certificate could be used, he then contacted his RO and agreed 50% NCB with original certificate. The policy is transferable to India as per GOI India Motor tariff. Insurance company is Oriental insurance and all companies are obliged to accept European NCB, my UK certificate is actually 80% or 8 years NCB.
- Registration in Chandigarh is 4%, it was flat Rs. 2500/- yes Rs. 2500/- until April, has just gone up in May. Poor luck on that for me.
Guys, wish me luck so I can avoid any last minute surprises, Fingers crossed.. I am really excited. I have a flight to Delhi on 25th, have already has some suprises. Tossers and conners.
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Just received my W8 back from the 1st service (total bill Rs.1965). Looks like they did some firmware upgrade, I don't hear the 'annoying' Mahindra Rise audio clip anymore - what a relief!
How do I check the firmware version? Thanks.
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Look for a post by Gerardfdz on 28th February.
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The car has come to the yard. Registration tomorrow and delivery on monday yay!!
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Wishing you a great delivery and ownership experience next. Please upload some pictures and will wait for short term report soon.
I dont know why, but my excitement going down every day as I approch the delivery (I have been told in another 10-12 days recently - I'm not following up so aggresively as I did with my first car), may be I'm becoming too practical or am too busy.
Let us know about the insurance option that you are going with and any accessories that you have planned.
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Hey Guys!!
I just got delivery of my XUV500 W8 yesterday. Brilliant car! Loving every minute with it.
However, everything wasn't all smooth sailing. Facing the following issues:
1. There is a slight wheel alignment issue. I took it for a 100 KM drive and noticed that I have to hold the steering wheel clockwise by around 5 degrees. If I leave it free, it starts drifting towards the left. Will get that checked from the service center tomorrow. Anybody else faced this?
2. The trip meter does not work! The button on the right stalk does nothing. is it supposed to show me trip details or am I missing something?
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Regarding query no 1 all roads have a slight slope towards the outer edge so it is normal for a vehicle to drift slowly to the left if the steering is not held.
For query no 2 the trip meter button is to the right of the instrument console that means its at the bottom right of the rpm meter outer aspect.
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***XUV Bookings to open from 8th June***
Just read on the FB XUV page that the XUV bookings are all set to open from 8th June onwards across the country and NOT limited to the 19 cities where it was initially launched.
IMO this should again garner a decent response owing to the XUV demand all along coupled with the hedonistic petrol hike.
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Regarding the second query I had posted, I never noticed that there is a button on the right hand side of the instrument cluster! It blended in so well with the sides!
Loved the drive to office. Everyone is asking to sit inside and about all the features etc etc.
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