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Loft Conversions
Garage Conversion
Basement Conversion
Garage Builds
New Build Flats
Flat Conversion
Info on Building Regulations Changes October 2015
For info on the latest changes (October 2015) to Part G, Part H, Part M and Part Q here
April 2014 Building Regulations Changes Part L
The relevant Specs & Details (See our New Builds web app) have been updated for the April 2014 Building Regs Changes (Part L1a)
Domestic Builds
For domestic builds, the changes to the Building Regulations on 6th April 2014 affect Approved Document L1a and require new build homes to achieve a 6% carbon improvement on 2010. Regulation 26A will be introduced requiring new dwellings to achieve fabric energy efficiency target (FEES) as well as the carbon dioxide target.
Complying with the Changes
To comply with these changes a designer will need to use the 2012 edition of the Standard Assessment Procedure for their SAP 2012 and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC).
Appendix R of SAP 2012 (BRE: Building Research Establishment) gives example U-values which could be referred to when establishing target fabric energy efficiency and/or a target CO2 emissions rate. Our app provides examples of suitable constructions which will achieve these U values. You will find these under Part L –Target dwelling emissions rate – SAP 2012 Appendix R. The reference values are used to define a notional dwelling of the same size and shape as the actual dwelling.
We will also be uploading further examples to comply with Appendix R to provide a more extensive range of specifications.
Existing Dwellings
There are no changes to Approved Document L1b which relates to works to existing dwellings. Therefore designers for loft conversions, garage conversion and extensions can continue to use the thermal standards given in the 2010 edition of Part L1b.
Transitional Provisions applying to Building Regulations changes 2014 Part L
Dwellings can be built to Part L 2010 requirements, providing a building notice, full plans application or initial notice has been submitted to a building control prior to 6 April 2014 and work on that application commences within twelve months. These transitional provisions relate to the entire Building Regulation application therefore a commencement on one plot on the site would apply to all of the plots on the application providing the plot commenced before the final deadline of 6 April 2015.
Building Regulations - General
A Construction Specification / Note is an essential component of a Full-Plans Building Regulations Submission / Application.
A specification should meet Building Regulations, however, making the leap from the Approved Documents and Guidance Notes to creating a valid specification requires the collation of a lot of information and can be a challenging task.
Our site goes beyond Building Regulations Guidance and offers a collection of Pre-prepared Building Regulations Notes which can be added and combined, using our App, into a finished specification. The App also provides edit features allowing customisation of your specification. We also include Building Regulations Notes for:
- A variety of building materials including several types of insulation.
- A range of dimensions eg rafter sizes, spans etc. You choose the relevant dimensions which produces a corresponding specification.
- Different methods of construction ie use of Timber Frame Walls, solid walls, cavity walls etc.
- Areas of Construction such as drainage, roof types, structure, foundations, external walls etc.
- Other areas where a Building Note may be required eg Party Wall note, Smoke detection, Ventilation etc.
- House Extensions, Loft Conversions and Garage Conversions
- The Specs are applicable to work undertaken in England & Wales only.
We also offer a useful library of Detail Drawings for House Extension, Loft and Garage Conversion Plans, which provide an additional degree of clarification for Building Control or your Approved Inspector and the Construction team.
Detail Drawings can be purchased for a modest fee.
Please contact us if you have any queries about registration.
Building Regulations Approved Documents and our Specifications - additional guidance.
- Part A - Structure. As well as a dedicated category on Structure in each of the extensions, garage and loft conversions sections, many of the specifications are relevant to this Part. It may be necessary to refer to Trada tables and to engage a Structural Engineer for Calculations. If in any doubt, you should consult Building Control or your Approved Inspector.
- Part B - Fire Safety. We have a specific category for Means of Escape and Fire Regulations. Aspects of fire safety are also covered in structure ie encasement of beams against fire.
- Part C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture. As well as Site Preparation category notes specific to this, aspects of Part C are also covered in within Walls and Floors.
- Part E - Resistance to Sound. Many of the Walls and Floors notes are relevant to Part E, where mineral wool is used as insulation.
- Part F - Ventilation. We have a dedicated category, Ventilation, in extensions, garage and loft conversions.
- Part H - Drainage and Waste Disposal. Notes relevant to Part H are in a dedicated category, called Drainage.
- Part P - Electrical Safety. Notes for Electrical Safety in Internal Works category.
For info on the April 2014 Building Regulations changes, click here
To begin compiling your Building Regulations Specification with our App, choose either House Extension, New Build, Flat Conversion, Loft Conversion, Basement Conversion or Garage Conversion.


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Anyone notice anything, uhh... interesting, about this fruit advertisement?
Here they are known as Hiltons! Oh sorry caught the cheap, sex, and hotels missed the rest.... we are still talking about Paris though right?
Err, not all of them are cheap!! =)
It`s an ad to a Brazilian motel. In Brazil, motels are cheap hotels to which people go to have sex. I don`t know if there`s an English word for this. Maybe `love hotels`.
is that what your penis looks like? cause if it is, i would say your probably a woman dood.
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For the Fruit!
Yeah, I`m pretty sure this would fall more into the category of superliminal advertising.
weird though that I could see the pic through unblocked.org and can`t see it when I browse there normally.. maybe I am not allowed to see it o.O
and a vagina...
lol i`ve never heard of this motel before

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The Zash Country Boutique Hotel is a charming hotel located in Giarre, a town on the east coast of Sicily, in Italy. Designed by Antonio Iraci, the building is surrounded by vineyards, which add to its postcard-photograph feel.
From the Architect:In eastern Sicily, amidst rambling citrus groves, sublime views over Mount Etna and exquisite wines, you'll find Zash: a country hideaway, a former winery, and a Mediterranean garden all rolled into one. Spend the night here and you'll not just be close to Sicily's best scenery, you'll be part of it. All of the rooms find a unique way to immerse you in nature, with expansive views that overlook the evocative Sicilian landscape. For a tantalizing taste of Sicily, retire to the hotel's lounge located at the entrance of the old winery – the perfect stop for an aperitif or an earthy local wine. Just outside the doors, specially designed trails let you get even closer to the sounds and smells of Sicily. So hike, walk or cycle, and let the countryside take care of the rest
Zash is the deep nature of a sound, its verbal repossession, the sound of the air within the leaves, the burst of a gesture in its flowing movements, it's one of the infinite sounds that can only be heard and enjoyed by living in the countryside. But most of all, it's to rediscover the time to live another dimension, made of slow gestures, intense scents, new visions and mysterious voices.
zash, splash, cucù, crag, ciuf, druum, pluff…
We'll tell you about us by starting with the very first thing: nature's instinctive and remote sounds.
This is the world of Zash: a COUNTRY BOUTIQUE HOTEL where historical fragments meet a contemporary taste, in an "elegantly quiet" project, to let nature's physicality emerge, to respect our past vestige and to satisfy our traveller's needs.
A place which is refined in its rooms, rural in its context and vital for the soul.


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The average Iraqi bidnessman don't play that!
Abu R told Miss C about a business meeting he was party to once. There were Arabs from various countries attending. One of them was an Iraqi. Some fine details were being worked out when the Iraqi turned to one of the other Arabs and said, "If you are lying to me, I'll slit your throat." Abu R said everybody knew that he meant it.


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Thursday, 18 February 2016
Cooking and Eating
The children have been doing a lot of cooking lately. L had a cake decorating book out from the library and wanted to make these owl brownies.
R made rocky road ice cream with home-made chocolate sauce.
They also cooked up this delicious dhal and nan bread.
And a winter salad that neither of them would try.
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When it comes to home decor, minimalism is the hottest trend these days. Instead of loading up your home with ornate, elaborate furnishings and decorations, minimalism is all about keeping things simple and sleek. When you keep your decor simple, it can give you incredible peace of mind and create a home atmosphere that is truly soothing.
At Renovator Store, we offer everything you need to take your home's decor to the next level.
So how do you create a minimalist aesthetic without having to get rid of everything you own? The key is to cleverly store your belongings so that they are out of sight, yet still easy to access. Using this method, you'll be able to get at the things you need without them cluttering up your space and distracting from your decor.
Pull-out cupboard organisers
In terms of organising your kitchen cabinets, they can quickly become cluttered without the right plan. It can often be difficult to reach items that are stored at the back of the cabinets, leading you to forget just what is back there. You end up buying duplicate items, creating even more clutter.
Check out our innovative range of storage hardware that will help maximise the use and accessibility of the storage spaces you have. With pull-out cupboard organisers, you can effectively use all of the space your cupboards have to offer without having to worry about whether or not you will be able to reach the back. Simply slide the shelf out, and you can see everything that is stored there. This enables you to make much more efficient use of the storage you already have.
Utilise your attic or garage space
If your home has an attic, you are likely missing out on making the most use of this space because it can be difficult and awkward to access. The most important aspect of effective storage is that it is easy to access; otherwise, you aren't likely to use it.
For your attic, install a pull-down ladder to make it easier for you to get up and down. Use your attic to store items that you do not need to use every day such as out-of-season clothing, luggage and holiday decorations. With your newly installed ladder, you'll be able to access these items whenever you need them without causing more clutter in your home.
Our range of attic ladder solutions give you that extra storage space you never knew you had.
Concealed waste bins
Perhaps one of the greatest kitchen inventions ever - concealed waste bins will revolutionise your kitchen. Easy, swift, no-fuss and compact, concealed waste bins hide away your kitchen waste so you aren't left with an ugly eye-sore. For more information about why you need a waste bin, check this article out.
Check out more tips from us, as well as other declutter experts, in the article by Bupa Life Insurance on 'How to Declutter Your Home and Your Life'.


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TEHRAN (Reuters) - Closing off the Gulf to oil tankers will be "easier than drinking a glass of water" for Iran if the Islamic state deems it necessary, Iran's top naval commander told the country's state television Wednesday.
"Closing the Strait of Hormuz for Iran's armed forces is really easy ... or as Iranians say it will be easier than drinking a glass of water," Habibollah Sayyari told Iran's English language Press TV.
"But right now, we don't need to shut it as we have the Sea of Oman under control, and we can control the transit."
Tension has increased between Iran and the West after EU foreign ministers decided three weeks ago to tighten sanctions on the world's No. 5 crude exporter to force it to resume halt its sensitive nuclear work.
Iran warned Tuesday it would stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf if such sanctions were imposed on the country.
(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Louise Ireland)


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With over 4000 employees, Cegeka is one of the most important independent ICT providers in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg). We help our customers with the development and implementation of applications, infrastructure, managed services, outsourcing, user support, desktop management, technical on-site support and consultancy. With our own data centers in Belgium and the Netherlands, we are ready for the future and for new business models, and so are our customers.
In addition to the offices in Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, on the Romanian Market, Cegeka has two offices: one in Bucharest and one in Iasi, with more than 400 employees.
We have 3 Business Units: SOFAR – Software Factory Romania; CGMS – Cegeka Global Managed Services Center; STAID - Shared Technology and Infrastructure Delivery.
At SOFAR, our division that deals with software development, the highest number of employees consists of Java, .NET, PHP, Mobile, SharePoint, Computer Vision, Blockchain Developers, reason for which main recruitment focus for this division is also placed on similar profiles.
At CGMSC, our division that deals with infrastructure management, most of the employees are involved in support activities on various environments and technologies, among which we can identify Windows Servers, Linux/Unix, Citrix, VMware etc.
Within STAID, we provide technical support and tools' configuration through multicultural teams (Romanian and Belgian), that work with and on Networking, Python, MSSql or various security platforms.
Are you authentic, involved, committed and eager to learn? Then you are the best fit to our team of professionals.
We are eager to meet you and answer your questions. See you soon!
Cegeka is a System Integrator that provides Managed Services for multiple customers across Europe on a 24 by 7 basis. The CGMSC (Cegeka Global Managed Services Centre) Division structure is on four main levels of technical competence: Support Technician, Support Engineer and System Engineer and Architect. The four levels act as a team to ensure customer satisfaction.
You are part of the Cegeka 1st Level Team and you are our main customer interface. The response time and accuracy of our support highly depend on your work. Your mission is to provide technical remote support in French and English for our Europe based customers. The 1st Level Team operates in shifts, from Monday to Friday, with working hours between 08:00 AM to 20:00 EET.
Candidates must possess:
• Excellent French skills
• Excellent English skills
• Excellent customer support skills
• Good technical skills: hardware/software troubleshooting, remote connectivity, etc.
• Team spirit
• Punctuality and flexibility
Position responsibilities:
• Improving customer relationship due to professional Service desk support
• Analyzing tickets/requests generated by the customer by calls/email or web submit;
• The tasks are related to:
o Investigating network connectivity issues: Wi-Fi, WAN, LAN;
o Working with: Active Directory, Exchange, O365, Virtuals machines, Citrix Xenapp, SAP, AS400;
o Troubleshooting applications as: Microsoft Office (Outlook issues for ex), VPN (Symantec, F5), AS400, projects specific applications;
o Troubleshooting on: PCs (laptop + desktop), tablet, Thin Client, printers;
o Administrative aspects such as user creation on Active Directory, mailbox/DL creation, other accounts (Wi-Fi etc.);
• Examining all assigned tickets/problems, evaluating complexity, impact and priority
• Giving required support, efficiently and effectively and in accordance with priority and impact
• Escalating problems according to procedures (to the 2nd Level Support Engineers)
• Ensuring follow-up of all issues and proper documentation in the incident management tool
• Taking decision regarding open tickets, giving feedback to users
• Perform outbound communication to verify statuses, when missing information or when feedback is needed to proceed
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues to ensure that service delivery to the customer is of the highest standard, giving support to colleagues
• Working in accordance with Cegeka quality standards, procedures and work instructions
• Reporting on progress, issues and problems to the supervisor; giving suggestions to optimize service offered and work processes
Offer (bonuses, benefits):
• Flexible working environment within a dynamic team
• We leave you room to balance your work and private life - 22 days as annual vacation, plus extra days according to internal policies
• Private medical subscription, you can choose from 2 providers
• Meal tickets
• Free Gym Subscription - fitness, aerobic, pool (according to internal policies)
• Preferential rates to 7Card subscription
• Preferential rates to dental clinic
• Guidance and support for different loans, from one of our partner, a financial broker company
• Massage within the company premises
• Team events (team-buildings, team hangouts, Christmas party, etc.)
• Access to a modern library
• Relaxation room (foosball, darts, board games, X-box, etc.)
• Access to various training programs (soft and hard skills trainings, according to the internal policies)
• Continuous learning and improvement activities
• Long-term career development programs
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Reason for Tonawanda police cruiser erupting in flames remains a mystery
What caused a Town of Tonawanda police car to erupt in flames the afternoon of Jan. 12 is unknown and will remain unknown, according to Police Chief Jerome C. Uschold.
Uschold was questioned by the Tonawanda Town Board Monday after he requested permission to dispose of the totaled car, a 2015 Ford Explorer.
"Totaled is being kind," said Supervisor Joseph H. Emminger.
Officer Adam Cavarello was on patrol at about 1:30 p.m. on Delaware Avenue at Mallory Road, near the Youngmann Expressway, when he noticed smoke coming from the dashboard inside the cruiser. He was able to get away from the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames.
Uschold said the officer was also able to remove some equipment, including his patrol rifle and an automatic external defibrillator. Brighton volunteer firefighters responded to extinguish the fire.
"Within seconds of grabbing the stuff, flames started coming out," Ushold said after the meeting.
Emminger asked how far police were in determining what may have led to the fire.
"Nowhere," answered Uschold.
He told Emminger that a rumor that the car had just been serviced was untrue.
He said the department's arson investigators checked the car and the best they could determine was that the fire was electrical in nature. The wiring is for lights, sirens and computers, as well as the basic manufacturer wiring.
"It came from a bundle of wires underneath the dashboard that is put together by the manufacturer, by FM Communications and by our mechanic. All three of them used that bundle and there's no way to tell which of the wires started it," he said.
Uschold told The Buffalo News that he had checked with Ford to see if there had been other similar reports, but he said that was not the case.
"We looked to see if there was a recall or something like that," Ushold said. "There are 15,000 police departments in the country, and half of them are using Ford products and there hasn't been any record of any other police department having this type of issue."
He said it would be difficult to find fault because the fire burned so hot and burned up everything in the vehicle.
The good news, according to Uschold, is that the police department trades in its police cars every two years. He estimated the loss at less than $5,000 - the cost of a trade-in.
"If it were a newer one, we would have to go out an buy a new one at about $40,000," Uschold said. The board approved expending $25,000 from its capital reserve fund towards a 2017 or newer vehicle. The expense is subject to a permissive referendum.
The vehicle was towed from the scene to the police department at no charge by John's Auto Towing. The towing company will also tow it away to be scrapped. Uschold said the towing bill would have been over $1,000.
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Celebrating the life of Edith Marie Greene
Be the first to share your favorite memory, photo or story of Edith. This memorial page is dedicated for family, friends and future generations to celebrate the life of their loved one.
We ask on behalf of the family that you keep your comments uplifting and appropriate to help all who come here to find comfort and healing.
Edith "Marie" Greene, 85, of Marietta, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1931 in Grantsville, WV to the late Coda and Gladys Starkey Morrison.
Marie is survived by her son in law, Ralph Cline; granddaughter, Kelly Cline Kincaid (Aaron); grandson, Cody Cline and a great granddaughter, Layne Kincaid.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Greene; daughter, Kim Greene Cline and her two cats, Missy and Sam.
Per her request, cremation will be observed with no services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, P.O. Box 5, Marietta, OH 45750.
Online condolences may be made at www.hadleyfh.com.
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Founded in 2001, LAVISHY designs and distributes unique, fun, affordable and Eco-friendly fashion accessories including wallets, bags, travel accessories and fashion jewelry. They are well designed, well made and well priced. For example, the material we use to make bags and accessories has been tested by SGS as toxic safe (most of the imitation leather has toxic content like lead to keep it soft and color vibrant but this toxic contents can cause cancer and permanent damage to children's brain), the materials we use are also recyclable and biodegradable. All jewelry are nickel and lead free. Some of them use recycled materials.
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Researchers create botnet to learn how it works
FRAMINGHAM 20 DECEMBER 2010 - A team of researchers in Canada recently released results of a study in which they created a botnet strictly for experimental purposes. The simulation allowed the researchers at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, with collaborators at Nancy University in France, and Carlton University in Ottawa, to observe the botnet's behavior while keeping it from infecting other machines.
Botnets are complex and large distributed systems consisting of several thousands, and in some cases, millions of computers often exploited by criminals for nefarious activity such as sending out spam, launching denial-of-service attacks, or installing spyware (Also see Zeus botnet targets holiday shoppers).
"Practically all internet users have experienced the ill effects of botnets, whether by receiving large volumes of spams daily, having their confidential information stolen, lost access to critical Internet services," the researchers state in a summary of the results.
In order to gain more insight into what the researchers called "one of the most worrying computer security threats" the experiment recreated an isolated version of the Waledac botnet. Waledac, which was taken down by Microsoft earlier this year, at one point consisted of an estimated 70,000-90,000 infected computers and was responsible for as much as 1.5 billion spam messages a day.
For the research, approximately 3,000 copies of Windows XP were loaded onto a cluster of 98 servers at Ecole Polytechnique. Nodes were infected with the Waledac worm by loading it onto them from DVDs, instead of connecting to other machines. Researchers noted the infected network was disconnected from any other network at all times.
The machines in the network created for the experiment communicated with one another in the same way computers in a distributed computing system would, with a command-and-control server that sends instructions to some machines, which then continue to send those instructions on to other machines. This is how a botnet is able to increasingly add more zombie computers to its network.
The goal was to gather information about the botnet in order to understand as much as is possible about its architecture and modes of operation. Among the things the team looked was the bot's communication protocols and message formats, the authentication process for gaining access to the botnet, and its command-and-control architecture. Researchers also launched what they called a 'sybil' attack against the botnet, in which they added bots to the network to see how it would impact it. They found the attack was successful due to characteristics of the home-made P2P protocol the network uses for command and control.
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Seven car parks come with this office at only $15 per park per week (GST exclusive).
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text: SOUTH BEND - Jason Michael Roncz, 32, unexpectedly passed away from natural causes on Dec. 8th in his home. He graduated from Riley High School in 1993 and attended Holy Cross College. He was the owner and president of the Roncz Inspection Company. Jason was a natural athlete, who started playing T-Ball at the age of 6, then joined the Southeast Little League, and after high school continued playing softball where he made many lifelong friends. He played on five teams which won city titles. In 1998 he played on the USSSA State Championship team, and in 2002 on the NSA State Championship team. He also served as an assistant coach for his daughter's East Side Little League team. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, the Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame football. Jason is survived by his mother, Maribeth Roncz; children, Michael Roncz, Reeann Beck and Amy Roncz; uncles, Jim (Natalie) Aldridge and John Roncz; aunt, Janet (Ralph) Sanders; and cousins, Brittney and Jordan Aldridge, Allyson (Aaron) Smith and Rachel (Nathan) Beittenmiller. His father, Michael Aldridge, preceded him in death. Jason was fond of animals, sharing his home with two dogs and two cats. He will be missed by the wild squirrels in his neighborhood who ran up and climbed on him looking for the handouts he gave them. He was a good friend to many, and was a devoted father. Showing will be Wednesday from 2 to 7 PM in the Hickey Funeral Home on Cleveland Road. Services will be conducted there at 11 AM Thursday. Pastors Rob Wegner and Mark Walz of Granger Community Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jason Roncz Scholarship Fund at any branch of the 1st Federal Savings Bank, or mailed to the bank at 630 W Edison, Mishawaka IN 46545.


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Various BSOD after windows update on Acer Aspire M3802
For the past several months I have been getting regular BSODs on my Acer Aspire M3802 desktop PC.
They started after a Windows update was applied a few months ago. The BSODs rapidly got worse to the point where they were constant and the only way I could use the PC was to use System Restore to roll back to a point before the update. As soon as the update(s) were applied, however, usually on the next boot-up, the BSODs would immediately return.
The BSOD messages are not consistent, they include (but are not limited to) BAD_POOL_HEADER, INTERRUPT_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED and IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.
So I did the following none of which solved the problem -
I have now clean installed a new copy of Win 7 Pro and updated my drivers (all USB peripherals still disconnected) and applied all Windows Updates. It's early days but I have had a couple of BSODs (diagnostic zip file attached) so clearly there is still an issue. I just completed 9 passes of memtest86+ without error.
Any ideas?
btw - I have installed a second internal hard drive and I thought that perhaps my 300w PSU might be struggling under the increased load but the hard drive was installed at least a year before the BSODs began and so far as I can tell the BSODs seem to be related to a Windows update.
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Welcome aboard.
It is crashed by AVG IDS Application Activity Monitor Driver.
fffff880`02c6b888 fffff880`03185fe6Unable to load image \SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\avgidsdrivera.sys, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for avgidsdrivera.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for avgidsdrivera.sys avgidsdrivera+0xffe6
I would suggest you to uninstall AVG.Use Microsoft Security Essentials as your antivirus with windows inbuilt firewall, and free MBAM as the on demand scanner.
Download and install those, and then run full system scans with both of them, one by one.
Some Ntfs errors are also there.
fffff880`02c6b8b8 fffff880`014bbebd Ntfs!TxfAccessCheck+0x32d fffff880`02c6b868 fffff880`014b8aa7 Ntfs!NtfsFindInFileRecord+0x1e7 fffff880`02c6b838 fffff880`014b96b0 Ntfs!NtfsReadMftRecord+0x4ec fffff880`02c6b7c8 fffff880`014bbebd Ntfs!TxfAccessCheck+0x32d
******************************************************************************* * * * Bugcheck Analysis * * * ******************************************************************************* Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information. BugCheck 3B, {c0000005, fffff80002cdf284, fffff88002c6bd30, 0} Probably caused by : memory_corruption Followup: memory_corruption --------- 2: kd> !analyze -v ******************************************************************************* * * * Bugcheck Analysis * * * ******************************************************************************* SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (3b) An exception happened while executing a system service routine. Arguments: Arg1: 00000000c0000005, Exception code that caused the bugcheck Arg2: fffff80002cdf284, Address of the instruction which caused the bugcheck Arg3: fffff88002c6bd30, Address of the context record for the exception that caused the bugcheck Arg4: 0000000000000000, zero. Debugging Details: ------------------ EXCEPTION_CODE: (NTSTATUS) 0xc0000005 - The instruction at 0x%08lx referenced memory at 0x%08lx. The memory could not be %s. FAULTING_IP: nt!SwapContext_PatchXRstor+0 fffff800`02cdf284 0fae29 xrstor [rcx] CONTEXT: fffff88002c6bd30 -- (.cxr 0xfffff88002c6bd30) rax=0000000000000001 rbx=fffff88003364180 rcx=fffff88002c6cdc0 rdx=0000000000000000 rsi=fffffa8009640640 rdi=fffff8800336efc0 rip=fffff80002cdf284 rsp=fffff88002c6c710 rbp=fffff88002c6cd70 r8=fffffa8008c92bb8 r9=0000000000000000 r10=fffffffffffffffb r11=00000000000f0000 r12=0000000000000000 r13=0000000000000000 r14=fffffa8008c92b30 r15=fffff88003368f40 iopl=0 nv up ei pl nz na pe nc cs=0010 ss=0018 ds=002b es=002b fs=0053 gs=002b efl=00010202 nt!SwapContext_PatchXRstor: fffff800`02cdf284 0fae29 xrstor [rcx] Resetting default scope CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1 DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: CODE_CORRUPTION BUGCHECK_STR: 0x3B PROCESS_NAME: csrss.exe CURRENT_IRQL: 2 LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER: from 0000000000000000 to fffff80002cdf284 STACK_TEXT: fffff880`02c6c710 00000000`00000000 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!SwapContext_PatchXRstor CHKIMG_EXTENSION: !chkimg -lo 50 -d !nt fffff80002cdf1a2 - nt!SwapContext_PatchXSave+2 [ 01:21 ] fffff80002cdf286 - nt!SwapContext_PatchXRstor+2 (+0xe4) [ 09:29 ] fffff80002cdf442 - nt!EnlightenedSwapContext_PatchXSave+2 (+0x1bc) [ 01:21 ] fffff80002cdf528 - nt!EnlightenedSwapContext_PatchXRstor+2 (+0xe6) [ 09:29 ] 4 errors : !nt (fffff80002cdf1a2-fffff80002cdf528) MODULE_NAME: memory_corruption IMAGE_NAME: memory_corruption FOLLOWUP_NAME: memory_corruption DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 0 MEMORY_CORRUPTOR: ONE_BIT_LARGE STACK_COMMAND: .cxr 0xfffff88002c6bd30 ; kb FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_MEMORY_CORRUPTION_ONE_BIT_LARGE BUCKET_ID: X64_MEMORY_CORRUPTION_ONE_BIT_LARGE Followup: memory_corruption ---------
How to Test and Diagnose RAM Issues with Memtest86+
Run memtest for at least 8 passes, preferably overnight, per RAM module per slot.
As you have stated, the capacity of your PSU should be insufficient. Plan to have a higher one.
Let us know the results.
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|04 Dec 2012
Many thanks for your helpful post Arc. I have now uninstalled AVG and installed Microsoft Security Essentials and I'm currently running disk check. Will follow the other steps and report back.
Could you expand on 're-seat sata and power' or point me in right direction - how would I do that?
I ran memtest86+ overnight last night and completed 9 passes without error. Is that sufficient or do I need to specifically configure it to test per ram slot?
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|05 Dec 2012
Unplug the sata and power cable from the HDDs end, clean those and plug them back.
Let us know if any further crashes occur there.
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|26 Dec 2012
Following my last post I completed the steps below as per your advice and found no problems or issues. I have not yet upgraded the PSU but I have a new higher capacity PSU on order which I will install when it arrives.
Since then I have only had one BSOD until today (26 Dec) when I had multiple BSODs on starting the PC, on a couple of occasions not even making it to the Windows login screen before BSOD kicked in. After several reboots (2 in safe mode) I managed to get into Windows long enough to run SF Diagnostic Tool - results attached.
The prime suspect is a USB device (Serato Sratch Live) that I installed the last time I used the PC a few days ago. Windows is reporting that a USB device has malfunctioned and I should try re-attaching it. Serato Scratch is the only USB device that I had connected so it must be that. This error message, however, could be because I have disconnected the USB device in the hope that it would stop the BSODs.
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|27 Dec 2012
Do you use MD8475 Abstraction Layer by Anritsu Corporation?
fffff880`04369408 fffff800`03208552Unable to load image xal.dll, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for xal.dll *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for xal.dll xal+0x13552
Intel rapid storage.
fffff880`0436a538 fffff880`012cd023Unable to load image iaStor.sys, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for iaStor.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for iaStor.sys iaStor+0x56023
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|29 Dec 2012
Thanks for the advice.
I started my PC today to check this page and had another BSOD a few minutes after boot-up and then a lock-up (screen froze and no response to mouse or keyboard). I have run SF Diagnostic Tool again - results attached but I can't see a minidump for 29 December. I booted straight back into windows normally each time and it now seems to be stable. This is not the first time I have seen this pattern i.e. I will get BSOD(s) then after x number of BSODs it becomes stable and even if I reboot and I won't get any problems until the following day. I'm wondering if this is significant because you last post mentions timestamps.
I could not find xal.dll or any reference to MD8475 Abstraction Layer by Anritsu Corporation on my C drive. It's not something that I installed (knowingly) and Googling doesn't throw up many clues as to the origin other than a referece to xalevent.exe - but again I couldn't find that on my C Drive.
I am now going to follow your advice re: Get rid of intel rapid storage - and will report back any further issues.
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|29 Dec 2012
Followed instructions re: Get rid of intel rapid storage and system was ok for a few hours then four BSODs in rapid succession (in windows for no more than 1 minute before crashing) the last of which was in Safe Mode. Have now booted in to safe mode again to post this message. Updated SF Diagnostic Tool results attached.
Any help would be appreciated, as the PC now seems to be very unstable. Don't understand why this PC keeps getting BSODs even after two re-installs of windows the last of which was an upgrade to Win Pro, but only after updates are applied. BSOD messages seem to be inconsistent (last two were Interrupt_Service_Exception and Bad_Pool_Header) but I can't seem to find any hardware faults.
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|30 Dec 2012
The problem, as far as I am seeing, is with your Driver CD.
Intel(R) 82567V-2 Gigabit Network Connection driver fails.
fffff880`033fc9f8 fffff880`053b6e05Unable to load image e1y62x64.sys, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for e1y62x64.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for e1y62x64.sys e1y62x64+0x3e05
lmvm e1y62x64 start end module name fffff880`053b3000 fffff880`053fc000 e1y62x64 T (no symbols) Loaded symbol image file: e1y62x64.sys Image path: e1y62x64.sys Image name: e1y62x64.sys Timestamp: Sat Jun 13 06:46:42 2009 (4A32FDFA) CheckSum: 00049736 ImageSize: 00049000 Translations: 0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4
A lot of USB related issues are present there. For the port, first, uninstall and reinstall the USB ports drivers.
USB Selective Suspend - Turn On or Off
For the devices, first, detach all the USB devices other than the keyboard and mouse.
Then, Update the drivers for them all, including the keyboard and mouse, if any third party drivers are installed for them.
You have installed Intel rapid storage again, and it is failing, again.
fffff880`033fd808 fffff880`012dd49aUnable to load image iaStor.sys, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for iaStor.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for iaStor.sys iaStor+0x4b49a
The display driver is very old, too.
lmvm atikmdag start end module name fffff880`04c3e000 fffff880`05255000 atikmdag T (no symbols) Loaded symbol image file: atikmdag.sys Image path: atikmdag.sys Image name: atikmdag.sys Timestamp: Thu Jul 02 23:15:07 2009 (4A4CF223) CheckSum: 005C2509 ImageSize: 00617000 Translations: 0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4
You can get it from the link in our forum, Latest AMD Catalyst Video Driver for Windows 7, or you may go to AMD Graphics Driver and Software and opt for Automatically Detect and Install the appropriate driver for your card.
During installation, you may opt for advanced installation, and install the display driver only, not the Catalyst Control Center.
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|My System Specs
|31 Dec 2012
Many Thanks Arc.
Had a couple more BSODs on start-up today (this was before I read your most recent post) and had to use start-up repair to get into windows. Updated SF Diagnostic Tool results attached.
When I got into Windows I read your post and followed your advice -
1. Updated driver for Intel(R) 82567V-2 Gigabit Network Connection
2. Updated driver for ATI/AMD display
3. Uninstalled and reinstalled the USB ports drivers
4. Disabled USB Selective Suspense
The BIOS does look quite old but it's the most recent version available on the Acer website for my PC Model. Do you think there would be a more recent version available elsewhere or is the BIOS specific to my make/model of PC?
I'm not sure what happened with Intel Rapid Storage. I followed your advice to remove it and have not (knowingly) re-installed it. I have followed the steps again - i.e. uninstall all disk drives in device manager and reboot. Perhaps I've misunderstood but none of disk drives in device manager seem to be using the driver iaStor.sys. However, in Device Manager under 'Storage Controllers' there is 'Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller' - which does use iaStor.sys. Should I also uninstall this to get rid of Intel Rapid Storage?
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FIDDLEHEADS, so aptly named because they resemble a violin scroll, are as sure a harbinger of the new season as asparagus, shad or fresh morels. These tightly furled young fronds, which in spring appear at the crown of all varieties of ferns, grow throughout the world. Indeed, the woodlands of the northeastern United States are abundant with them.
But it is New Englanders who prize fiddleheads for their form and color. Before cultivated vegetables have emerged from backyard gardens, the crisp texture and fresh flavor of the wild fern sprouts are especially welcome.
Though they grow in many regions and climates, edible ferns prefer an alluvial soil full of nutrients. Some foragers gather them along the marshy banks of rivers and streams - Thoreau's ''ever rich and fertile shores'' - while others may look in secluded thickets and woods. In spring, the bright green fern crosiers are covered with a brownish ''paper'' and surrounded by the dried plumes of the previous year's foliage. As their short season continues, usually lasting a couple of weeks in a specific location, harvesting moves farther and farther north.
Since the gathering of fiddleheads is a cottage industry dependent upon the weather, one can never be sure just when, where and in what quantity they will be available. This year in the Boston wholesale market at Chelsea, with cold weather delaying the season, the first few ferns from Connecticut arrived during the third week of April. By the end of the month, some from central Massachusetts and the Berkshires started appearing, with Vermont and New Hampshire fiddleheads following in early May. The major supply from Maine and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia comes shortly after, continuing from Labrador throughout June and sometimes into July.
Regina Klemyk has a couple of acres of pastureland on the Connecticut River near North Hadley, Mass., where animals used to graze. ''The ferns grow in little beds where the water overflows each year,'' she said recently. ''We get a patch of them here and there. We don't cut them completely. We pick out a few and leave the rest for the following year. They just keep coming on their own.''Continue reading the main story
Mrs. Klemyk's fiddleheads find their way into the specialty markets of Boston, and from there into kitchens throughout New England. ''We don't spend that much time picking,'' she said, adding that they collect only 900 to 1,000 pounds a year. ''Some do that within two days.''
CHRISTINE ORLOWSKI, who learned of the ferns eight years ago, each season picks a couple of bushels at a time, both for her own family and for grocers near Holyoke, where she lives. ''They grow in the woodlands near the rivers around here where it floods,'' she said. ''You just snap them away from the plant.''
The naturalist and wild-food enthusiast Euell Gibbons may have helped to increase the popularity of fiddleheads. In his book ''Stalking the Blue-Eyed Scallop,'' he wrote, ''Not the least of the pleasures of early spring in New England is the enjoyment of fern fiddleheads, one of the greatest delicacies among wild vegetables.'' He suggested that the best way to find them is to look for tall dried foliage that has persisted through the winter. ''These old fronds are tough and inedible, but summer, when they are conspicuous, is a good time to locate a fruitful spot to come plundering next spring.''
Though many varieties of ferns are eaten, especially the ubiquitous bracken, fiddlehead fanciers should take caution. Farmers consider large quantities of bracken fern poisonous to livestock. For human consumption, some botanists believe that only the ostrich fern - the variety commonly sold in markets - is unquestionably safe. According to the culinary reference book ''Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables,'' by Elizabeth Schneider (Harper & Row, 1986), the bracken fern and other varieties may be highly carcinogenic.
Aside from the young coiled shoots eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable, the roots can be used to flavor drinks, boiled and served in a vinaigrette dressing, or dried, ground and baked with barley into a rustic bread. But taking the root destroys the plant, so conservationists urge against using any part except the crosier.
As for flavor, people compare the fiddlehead's variously to that of asparagus, artichokes, brussels sprouts or green beans, perhaps with the aroma of mushrooms or new-mown grass. Devotees appreciate the unusual texture that combines the crunchy stems with the feathery fringe of leaves. Detractors find them bitter from the tannin in the brown paper that should be removed before cooking. There is even disagreement as to whether the taste is delicate or pronounced.
FIDDLEHEADS do not keep well and should be served as soon as possible after harvest. Picked or purchased, they should be firm to touch, bright green and small. Although they can be cooked by almost every method, they are often blanched first, especially for sauteeing. The unsprung fern shoots are available frozen and canned year-round, but connoisseurs think that such treatment is for looks only.
The retail price of the ferns in Boston is $3 to $4 a pound, according to the supply. Fiddlehead fanciers can savor this delicacy at home or in restaurants in countless ways.
Peter Gaylor, proprietor of the D'Artagnan restaurant in Lyme, N.H., on the Connecticut River 10 miles north of Hanover, prepares the ferns simply. ''The more you do to it the more you ruin it,'' he said. When local people bring ferns to him at the beginning of the season, he first blanches them to remove their paper but retain the color, crispness and vitamins. He makes a soup of whole fiddleheads - never pureed - sauteed with shallots, then adds concentrated chicken stock and cream.
Philip McGuire, head chef of the Blue Strawberry in Portsmouth, N.H., also makes fiddlehead soup. But after sauteeing the ferns with leeks in butter, Mr. McGuire adds champagne, cooks the soup to remove the alcohol, purees it and finally adds a touch of cream. He also makes a pesto with olive oil and garlic, substituting fiddleheads for basil, and uses it to stuff veal or, with cheese and nuts, mushroom caps.
L'Americain, in Hartford, serves fiddleheads with the restaurant's game entree - often venison, buffalo or locally raised pheasant. Chris Pardue, the chef, roasts domestic foie gras and then whips it with truffles into a butter in which he sautees fresh morels and ferns.
The upstairs dining rooms at Pauline's in South Burlington, Vt., serves regional cuisine using rabbit, farmhouse cheeses and other produce from local farmers. The chef, Bill Ryan, likes to include fiddleheads on his menu in various ways, such as in a spring vegetable soup with morels, in a simple sautee seasoned with lemon and dill or in a salad of ferns and hearts of palm marinated in fresh basil vinaigrette. Because of the abundance at the beginning of the season, Jim Ledue, the chef at Alberta, in Portland, Me., prepares fiddleheads in all kinds of ways - raw in a composed salad with wild mushrooms, crisp in tempura batter, sauced with herb mayonnaise or beurre blanc, paired with asparagus to show off their different textures but similar earthy flavors, or flashed (as he called the quick sautee) in drawn butter or hazelnut oil with roasted hazelnuts. In the past he has folded them into omelets with brie cheese or into cornmeal crepes with deglazed scallops. Sometimes he layers fiddleheads with sole fillets, rolled up and baked au gratin so that the green and white spiral shows through the golden brown crust.
''Then, after a while, we start throwing them in stir fries,'' he says. ''We just make them up as we go along.''
In Providence, R.I., George Germon and Johanne Killeen feature grilled or roasted foods in their two restaurants, Al Forno and Lucky's, the latter open since October. A putto hovering over the brick wood-burning ovens Mr. Germon designed sets the tone at Lucky's - imaginative, personal and fun. They brush cleaned fiddleheads with virgin olive oil and lay them out on a baking sheet to roast briefly in a very hot oven. They may add a little chopped garlic on the way into the oven or herbs on the way out, otherwise only salt and pepper. Ms. Killeen said the roasting intensifies the natural sugar in vegetables to concentrate flavor.
The Colony, on Boylston Street in Boston, has a deep respect for Yankee tradition. Bruce Frankel and David Kantrowitz, chefs and owners, prepare fiddleheads in several ways during the season. As customers ponder the menu and sip an aperitif, they can munch on crisp fiddleheads quickly deep-fried in a light plain batter, the stem left on as a handle.
IN springtime these two young chefs may complement the ferns with salmon and scallops in a hard cider sauce or perhaps roast baby lamb raised in New England, boned and stuffed with herbs. To accompany a thick veal chop, fresh morels that come into season at the same time are sauteed with fiddleheads and coated with a sauce from the reduced broth and deftly touched with cream.
Jim Burke likes to pair fiddleheads with seafood at his two restaurants named Allegro, the first in Waltham, outside Boston, and the other on Boylston Street in the city. In one rendition he tosses sauteed lobster with egg noodles, then enriches the dish with fennel butter and garnishes it with a few ferns. In another he steams black bass and glosses it with a reduction sauce from fiddleheads cooked with a little white wine, lemon juice and cream.
Odette Bery, chef-owner of Another Season at the foot of Beacon Hill, finds fiddleheads assertive in flavor. She can't bear to see them returning uneaten to the kitchen when she serves them as a plain vegetable. ''The local die-hard Bostonians just love fiddleheads,'' said Ms. Bery, who is English born and trained. For them she quickly stews the fiddleheads in a little butter, adding asparagus and zucchini later to tone down the ferns. This way she pleases all her customers, and the die-hard Yankees among them can have seconds. FINDING FERNS ON THE MENU
Here is a listing of some New England restaurants that feature fiddleheads during their spring season.
Alberta's (21 Pleasant Street, Portland, Me.; 207-774-5408). Open Monday to Friday 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. and 5 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.; Friday and Saturday 5 P.M. to 11 P.M. Entrees $9.95 to $14.95.
Al Forno (7 Steeple Street, Providence, R.I.; 401-273-9760). Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 to 10. Entrees $15.95 to $26.95.
Allegro (458 Moody Street, Waltham, Mass.; 617-891-5486). Tuesday to Thursday 6 to 9, Friday and Saturday 6 to 9:30. Entrees $18 to $23.
Allegro on Boylston (939 Boylston Street, Boston; 617-236-0200). Sunday to Thursday 4:30 to 10:30, Friday and Saturday to 11. Entrees $16 to $23.
Another Season (97 Mount Vernon Street, Boston; 617-367-0880). Tuesday to Friday noon to 2, Monday to Saturday 6 to 10. Entrees $12 to $20.
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STAR Plus' weekend show Prithviraj Chauhan has became so popular because of Rajat Tokas, who plays a young Prithviraj in the show, the producers are now scared to introduce Angad Bedi, who was supposed to play the mature Prithviraj Chauhan.
Earlier, there was talk of him being introduced in the month of July but the TRP's have gone up by such a large margin that the makers were forced to think otherwise.
The production house is now conducting a new screen test for the mature Prithviraj Chauhan and they haven't revealed the results to Angad, who may be bumped off. In the mean time an enraged Angad is going to calm himself by going to London to play county cricket.
We asked an anxious Angad Bedi to enlighten us a bit. "I have not yet started shooting as the production house has not approached me and for many months now I have had to wait as they're still stuck with Rajat Tokas's track because of his overwhelming popularity. So all my research and my hard work is being transformed into frustration."
We also spoke to producer Moti Sagar, who revealed, "We might extend Rajat's shooting as we haven't decided who will play the mature Prithviraj. We are doing a screen-test, so we may change him and recruit another actor."
So, who will finally play the mature Prithviraj Chauhan? Angad or someone else…
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Renewal date: Feb 2020
I have worked as a carer for two agencies before, where I have supported my clients with medication, shopping, cooking, house keeping and personal care. I have worked with dementia patients and with elderly patients with physical disabilities. Whilst being a carer, I further developed my empathy skills, and I find it really important to help a client as I would like to be helped. Neglect, especially for elderly, is a common problem that needs to be tackled with genuine care.
I am reliable, organised and patient, and I am a very genuine and loving carer. I am also currently studying nursing, and I hope to move onto the access to medicine track, and then study medicine after. Eventually I would like to have my own clinic and publish educational books of my experience as a doctor.
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Many indigenous plants are drought tolerant and will not require much water.
Ensure you plant trees away from your house as some trees can grow up to 50 metres tall.
Increase the biodiversity of your neighbourhood.
Rainwater can be used for toilet flushing, clothes washing, evaporative coolers and gardening.
This can give you an annual saving of 46,000 litres of water.
Drinking rain water is not recommended unless contaminants have been removed.
Based on a 2,000 litre tank in the Geelong area connected to 150m2 of catchment area plumbed to the toilet/s, laundry and garden. No mains water top up of tank i.e. rainwater only used. 600 litres/day water usage. Water price – $2.276/kL
A 2,000 litre water tank could save you 46,000 litres of mains water per year
Aim to keep your shower to under four-minutes to minimise water heating and usage costs. Installing an efficient shower head can save you even more water!
A four-minute shower can help you cut water and energy use in the bathroom by 40 per cent.
Showers and baths account for about 30 per cent of household water use. Shorter showers can save 52,000 to 115,000 litres of water annually.*
Installing efficient shower heads can save up to 96,000 litres of water annually.**
*Lower figure assumes a 4-person household using an efficient showerhead reducing their showering time by 4 minutes each per day. Upper figure assumes a 4-person household using an inefficient showerhead reducing their showering time by 4 minutes each per day.
**Assumes replacing old showerhead (20L/minute) with a 3-star option (9L/minute). Assumes use in home occupied by 4 people, with each person taking 6 minute shower.
A shower timer will help you stay on track
An efficient showerhead can save up to 480,000 litres over five years.
Aerators are inexpensive, easy to install and can reduce water flow by 50 per cent.
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Men's Senior League – Format
SENIOR MEN's – Men (ages 50+) – Individual play, against the field, begins on Wednesdays; @ 12 pm April 13th, then returns to 9 am in May for the rest of the season and runs thru July 27. Flag prizes will be awarded each week. All play is off the Green Tees and is Limited to the first 72 paid players, with priority being given to last years players . A 16-week season is split 8/8, into two halves, with weekly pin prizes ; Play-Offs begin as soon as each two-some can get together to play their matches, after July 27. Cost is $35 per man. Please stop in the clubhouse and pay for your registration. – PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY; As I need time to organize an event of this size – Thank You!


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Need some last minute Easter Party ideas, how creative is this Hoppy Bunny Party by Amy 's Party Ideas? The napkin burlap bunnies and the orange burlap chair wraps are my absolute favorite and I spy rustic Carved White Chargers from Pier 1! Here is Amy's description of the party set-up,For our table, I started with a burlap tablecloth and then added white-washed wood chargers. I layered blue striped paper plates and added cloth napkins with burlap bunny ears napkin rings. How cute are they? For my centerpiece, I took small galvanized buckets with green gingham ribbon handles & added fresh grass to each bucket. I then placed one letter lollipop in each bucket to spell 'HOP'. Love those lollipops! Then for each of the kids, I added small party favors using these felt bunny baskets and orange chevron stripe paper bags. Each guest can fill up their bags from the candy bar (stay tuned…a post is coming next for that!). I put one sugar egg with a small Easter animal inside of it and a package of Bunny Tails to start. I then wrapped each chair with orange burlap ribbon and added a bunch of carrots to the center. I think they turned out really cute! A couple of vintage details from my own collection and a bucket of jellybeans finish off the table. Easy, quick ways to get your table ready for Easter. Later this week, I will be sharing our menu, our dessert table & fun Easter Egg Hunt ideas to complete your celebration.
Hoppy Easter Bunny Party Feature
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Fri March 29, 2013 - 10:22 am
OK This is amazing!!
Fri March 29, 2013 - 10:22 am
I love the chairs and napkins. Really amazing!!
Fri March 29, 2013 - 2:53 pm
Tue April 2, 2013 - 6:37 am
Beautiful, Lindi! I especially like the "HOP" centerpiece and carrot cupcakes!
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2012 Jaguar XF Supercharged: Glare
November 23, 2012
That right there is my face (and a bit of my leg). I stumbled across this handsome devil while, for the 9,000th time, scrolling through the photos of Kurt and I'strip to Alaska in our Long Term 2012 Jaguar XF Supercharged.
Good thing, too, because I forgot about this annoying feature of our Jag. Look closely at my face. No, not the bags under my eyes or my poor beard-growing ability, look at the light shining almost directly into my eyes.
Fun, right?
Unfortunately that's not from Kurt's equipment, any of our bling or some mirrored sports car being driven by a pop star. No, that's coming off of the gear-selector knob in the Jag. I already don't like the parlor-trick pop-up feature, this just makes it worse. We ended up having to drape a shirt or hat over it at least once a day.
Not cool, Jag, not cool. Follow the jump to see what it looks like when not trying to blind the driver.
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A group of Catholics from South Korea have been allowed to cross over the border and attend Mass in North Korea,
South Korean Catholics celebrate Mass north of the border
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South Korean Catholics celebrate Mass north of the border
They travelled from Seoul to Pyongyang on Sunday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Jangchung Cathedral.
The twelve Catholics from the group "Corea Peace3000" attended the service alongside some North Koreans who worship at the cathedral.
Human rights groups say North Korea does not allow freedom of religion, and that its churches are under state control.


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late Renaissance Italian painter known for his perceptive
portraits and mystical paintings of religious subjects. In the
earlier years of his life he lived at Treviso, and, although he was
influenced by the Venetians Giovanni Bellini and Antonello da
Messina, he always remained somewhat apart from the main Venetian
tradition. His earliest dated pictures, the "Madonna and St. Peter
Martyr" (1503) and the "Portrait of Bishop Bernardo de' Rossi"
(1505), both in Naples, have unmistakable Quattrocento traits in the
treatment of the drapery and landscape and in the cool tonality.
Between 1508 and 1512, Lotto was in Rome, where he was influenced
by Raphael, who was painting the Stanza della Segnatura in the
Vatican palace. In the "Entombment" (1512) at Jesi and the
"Transfiguration" (c. 1513) at Recanati, Lotto abandoned the dryness
and cool colour of his earlier style and adopted a fluid method and
a blond, joyful colouring.
After 1513 Lotto lived primarily in Bergamo, where his style
matured. His most successful works of this period are the
altarpieces in S. Bernardino and S. Spirito, which show a new
inventiveness, a greater competence in rendering light and shade,
and a preference for opulent colours. The compositions of his
Bergamo works are more self-assured, and the "Susanna and the
Elders" (1517; Contini Bonacossi Collection, Florence) exhibits his
growing faculty for narrative painting.
In 1526 or 1527 Lotto returned to Venice, where he was briefly
influenced by the glowing palette and grand compositional schemes of
Titian. This is best seen in his "St. Nicholas of Bari in Glory"
(1529; Church of the Carmini, Venice). But Lotto's main interest was
in the forceful depiction of emotions and psychological insights.
This is evident in his many portraits and especially in the
"Annunciation" (c. 1527; Sta. Maria sopra Mercanti Recanati), with
its agitated figures, swirling drapery, dramatic lighting, and
neglect of perspective.
In Venice, Lotto had been snubbed by the circle of Titian, and in
1529 he moved to the Marches, where he could paint without censure.
In this period his work became even more emotional, and many works,
such as the "Madonna of the Rosary" (1539; Cingoli) and the
"Crucifixion" (1531; Monte San Giusto), exhibit a highly charged
mysticism in their nervous, crowded compositions and lurid colouring.
His numerous portraits of this period are among his most incisively
descriptive of the sitter's character; and the "Madonna Enthroned
with Four Saints" (c. 1540; Sta. Maria della Piazza, Ancona) shows
Lotto at the height of his narrative power.
Lotto was back in Venice in 1540, and his "St. Antonino Giving
Alms" (1542; SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice) shows a renewed interest
in Titian. But in 1549 he returned to the Marches, and his life
became increasingly unsettled. He had a nervous, irritable
temperament and seemed unable to stay long in one place or to
sustain permanent relationships. In his old age he was destitute and
was forced to paint number son hospital beds to earn a living. In
1554, partially blind, he entered the Santa Casa in Loreto as an
oblate member to escape his critics and his debts. There he began
one of his most sensitive masterpieces, the "Presentation in the
Temple," which remained unfinished at his death.
Head of a Young Man
c. 1505
Oil on wood, 28 x 23 cm
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence
Bishop Bernardo de' Rossi
Oil on wood, 54 x 41 cm
Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples
Allegory of Chastity
Allegory of Virtue and Vice
Oil on wood, 56,5 x 43,2 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Madonna and Child with Sts
Peter, Christine, Liberale, and Jerome
Oil on wood, 177 x 162 cm (lunetta: 90 x 179 cm)
Church of Santa Cristina, Treviso
Madonna and Child with Saints
c. 1506
Oil on wood, 83 x 105 cm
National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Portrait of a Man
Oil on wood, 42,3 x 35,8 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Portrait of a Woman
c. 1506
Oil on wood, 36 x 28 cm
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Dijon
Recanati Polyptych
Oil on wood
Pinacoteca Civica, Recanati
Madonna and Child with Sts
Dominic, Gregory and Urban
Oil on wood, 227 x 108 cm
Pinacoteca Comunale, Recanati
Sts Thomas Aquinas and Flavian,
Sts Peter the Martyr and Vitus
Oil on wood, 155 x 67 cm (each panel)
Pinacoteca Comunale, Recanati
Oil on wood, 80 x 80 cm
Pinacoteca Comunale, Recanati
Sts Catherine of Siena and
Oil on wood, 67 x 67 cm
Pinacoteca Comunale, Recanati


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We know it's difficult to estimate how much a project will cost, that's why we've surveyed our tradesmen to give you an idea of how much you should expect to pay for specific jobs. Tradesmen all across the country have contributed to the cost guides, so the costs you see are an approximate national average.
There could be a number of reasons as to why your shower may not be functioning correctly, which may range from problems with taps and fittings to a breakdown in your hot water supply. In most cases it is best to call out a professional to deal with the problem, as a qualified plumber will be able to discover the problem quickly and make any necessary repairs. Problems with water pressure could be down to anything from blocked or fractured pipes to blocked shower heads, malfunctioning washers and valves or even your water supply.
A professional plumber will go through tests and use their expert knowledge to work out the source of this or any other problem that you may be having with your shower. They can find the source of leaks or drips, work out why the water is not heating or why the shower head is coming away from any fitting. They can also replace parts such as leaking hoses, broken shower heads and soap dishes or shower gel holders. The cost of the job will depend on the size of the problem and how long it takes to locate and repair. Mending taps or washers on your shower should only take an hour or so, whereas locating and repairing a leaking pipe that feeds the shower will take a lot longer.
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Our products and services enable healthcare providers to more accurately diagnose cardiac disease and improve patient outcomes while practicing cost effective medicine. Positron has focused exclusively on supporting the cardiac PET field for more than 30 years and is now facilitating the stabilization, security and growth of the industry.
Founded in 1983, Positron has gained significant traction in the industry based on its imaging technology and strong commitment towards advancing cardiac care. Originally a research & development company, Positron has expanded from a medical imaging device manufacturer to a nuclear healthcare company integrating the key components of the cardiac PET supply chain to provide an end-to-end solution for the market.
To facilitate the stabilization, security and growth of the cardiac PET industry by offering cardiologists a vertically integrated supply chain solution that combines: imaging technology, clinical support, innovative financing, radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotopes. Positron is the leading company developing an end-to-end solution and their approach will facilitate the adoption of cardiac PET and the growth of nuclear cardiology industry.


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TRENTON – Legislation to promote the establishment of partnerships between institutions of higher education and the business community to increase collaborative research and innovation received final approval today in the Assembly.
The legislation (S-3072) would implement some of the recommendations of the 2010 report of the New Jersey Policy Research Organization (NJPRO) entitled "Building Bridges between Academic Institutions, Business and Government to Bring Innovation to the Marketplace." An independent public policy research affiliate of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, NJPRO surveyed business leaders, compared methods other states use to retain and attract firms, and recommended policies New Jersey could adopt to make its business environment friendlier.
"New Jersey's colleges and universities are among the best in the nation. It just makes sense for businesses to tap into their expertise as a way to foster industry advancements and stimulate economic growth," said Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex), a sponsor of the Senate version of the bill. "Creating partnerships between the academic community and businesses will also make our institutions of higher education stronger in the area of research and development, which will allow our students to learn the skills need to be successful in the 21st century workforce."
Under the bill, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) would serve as a liaison between the higher education and business communities. In this capacity, the EDA will facilitate the exchange of information and exploration of collaborations among higher education and business entities that will spur innovation in the state.
In addition, the bill would require the creation of a database to include the research and development efforts and resources of colleges and universities located in the state. The purpose would be to provide business entities with ready access to information on the resources and expertise available at institutions of higher education. It would be created and maintained by the Commission on Higher Education, or the successor entity, in consultation with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology. The bill would also require each institution of higher education to assess the ability of its staff to write and prepare grant proposals and to develop staff training in this area to improve the institution's potential for the award of federal grants.
The Senate approved the bill in December by a vote of 35-2. The Assembly approved it by a vote of 67-4-4. It now heads to the desk of Governor Chris Christie.
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"There is anarchy in the party, they want to kill him", our source revealed, warning that Mugabe's life was now in danger. The same source also revealed that, former ZAPU members in government have requested "to have a word" with Mugabe but he has refused to meet them.
The historic power-sharing deal, which was mediated by President Thabo Mbeki, will see Tsvangirai with some authority in charge of the council of ministers.
The council will technically supervise cabinet decisions and drive implementation of policy, but Mugabe retains executive powers as president, with some indirect veto from the prime minister.
The deal was signed at the Harare International Conference Centre by Tsvangirai, Mugabe and Arthur Mutambara of the smaller faction of the MDC, who will be sworn in as deputy prime minister.
The three leaders will decide on cabinet posts this week.
Sources told the The Zimbabwe Mail in Harare on Monday that Mugabe had, since Saturday, met Tsvangirai and Mutambara three times in a bid to name cabinet ministers.
According to the power-sharing deal, Zanu-PF has been allocated 15 ministries, MDC 13 and Mutambara's MDC three.
Negotiations were still under way by late on Monday.
Mugabe was trying to strike a balance between accommodating new "performing" ministers from his own Zanu-PF part, and dropping loyalists.
A top government official said: "The cabinet was supposed to have been announced, but Mugabe has asked for more time because he finds himself in a situation where it is becoming difficult to screen his people. He is used to a situation where he would appoint more than 25 ministers and he would accommodate everybody but the ball game has changed. He has to make painful decisions.
"Remember, he also attacked his current cabinet as the worst he has ever worked with and would make changes."
The Zimbabwe Mail understands that Zanu-PF will get the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of State Security, while the MDC is said to have grabbed the ministries of Home Affairs and Finance.
This will allow the MDC to control the notorious Zimbabwean Republic Police and be in charge of economic recovery projects.
On Monday Tsvangirai also unveiled his economic and financial plans to extricate Zimbabwe from its economic quagmire.
Sources said negotiators from the three political parties had been guaranteed ministerial posts, with the unelected ones expected to be appointed senators in order to join the cabinet.
Mugabe and Tsvangirai were still fighting for the powerful Information Ministry post, which controls state media.
Zimbabwe does not have an independent daily newspaper or commercial TV. There is the state-run Herald and the loathed ZBC.
MDC spokesperson Nelson Chamisa said his party was happy with the deal despite criticism that they had legitimised Mugabe's rule.
"This was a negotiation process and in a negotiation you give and take… We want national healing and not personal interests. It was the best deal under the circumstances."
However, on Monday leaders emphasised that economic recovery was the acid test for the fragile deal.
Mbeki is said to be putting in place measures to ensure that the deal will not collapse.
Sources said Mbeki was preparing to extend a $1-billion facility to Zimbabwe to kick-start its recovery while at the same time persuading the West to assist in rebuilding an economy.


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The Sudbury Jam 16U Girls would survive a couple of very close calls, capturing gold in the Division 3 bracket at the Ontario Cup Provincial
Championships last month in Ottawa.
The locals were tested early, benefitting from a quick start and holding on in the end in picking up a 43-41 win over Wildhawk Basketball
(Kitchener-Waterloo) in the tournament curtain-riser for both teams.
Arielle Douillette paced the Sudbury attack with 16 points, Kate Dahmer chipped in with 11, and Josée Filion and Mia Filion
both netted seven as the Jam led 29-20 at the half.
There would be a little more breathing room in game two on Saturday, as the northern Ontario squad bested the Nepean Blue Devils 45-31, with
Douillette (18) and Dahmer (13) once again at the forefront of the offense for the winners.
The Jam actually trailed 20-18 heading into the third quarter, but exploded for an 18-6 run over the course of the next eight minutes, pulling away for
the win. Looking to clinch their spot in the gold medal game, the Sudbury girls waited until the fourth quarter to put away a pesky Timmins Selects
crew in their round robin finale.
With Timmins leading 32-30 at the end of the third quarter, coach Rick Filion's troops pulled out all the stops, outscoring the Selects 19-5
down the stretch in registering a 49-37 victory.
Dahmer was a one-woman wrecking crew for Sudbury, busting out with a 21-point performance, with Mia Filion next in line at ten. With that scare behind
them, the locals were ready to meet the undefeated Etobicoke Thunder.
Once again, a game of momentum swings, as the Jam bolts to a 14-7 lead after one, but were dominated in quarter two, falling behind 26-20. The team
would cut that deficit in half, thanks to a 13-10 advantage in the third, completing the comeback through the final few minutes of play.
The Sudbury team offered something of a different balance on offense, as Dahmer (15), Mia Filion (12) and Aniesha Rishmond (10) all hit double
digits. Similar story in the paint, as Douillette, Dahmer, Mia Filion and Amy Vis each hauled in five rebounds.
The Sudbury 16U Jam squad included Arielle Douillette, Marissa Graffi, Kristina Valle, Josée Filion, Mia Filion, Aneisha Rishmond, Amy Vis,
Sunny G-Lowe, Dayna Fairwell, Kate Dahmer, Jayme Anderson and coaches Rick Filion and Larry Dahmer.


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Praise God . . . we've read the end of the Book and as Jesus said to the woman in John 8:10 . . .
"where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee"
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31


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Friday, October 12, 2012
Confession Friday 10-12!
7 comments:
- Heather said...
Getting a little impatient for this baby to get here!!!
And Happy Birthday to your mom!
- October 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM
- Ashley Mitchell said...
A&D ointment....for the baby boy bits ;)
- October 12, 2012 at 10:38 AM
- Meagan said...
Definitely get some A&D...multiple tubes of it! ;)
- October 12, 2012 at 10:56 AM
- Adrien said...
Well I'm glad I asked, because I've never heard of the stuff! Thanks! :)
- October 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- sblind2 said...
my sister made me listen to Christmas music in September on our road trip to our cousins!!
- October 12, 2012 at 12:07 PM
- Cassie said...
ha my biggest fear with henry was messing up his boy stuff. lol. lots and lots of A&D. if his cerc drys to his diaper and you have to peel it away it will bleed, baby will scream, and it just won't be pretty. keep that thing covered in A&D until it's COMPLETELY healed!!
- October 12, 2012 at 3:26 PM
- sblind2 said...
I remember when we took our classes the instructor told us to put ointment (actually I think they told us vaseline) on cotton round or gause and when you think you put enough on ... put a little more and it'll be OK. =)
- October 12, 2012 at 3:29 PM


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Next Concert
The Dulwich Chamber Choir Summer Concert
A celebration of anniversaries including works by Bernstein, Debussy, Gounod, Parry and Vaughan Williams.
Saturday 12th May, 2018 at 7.30pm
The Old Library, Dulwich College, SE21 7LD
Tickets on the door. £15/£10 concessions
Video Recordings
Saturday, 3 May 2014 at All Saint's Church, West Dulwich
Brahms – Geistliches Lied – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_m1nHxoY0Y
Saturday, 8 June 2013 All Saints Church, West Dulwich
Rachmaninov's Vespers
Watch Number 6 at this link http://youtu.be/AECt8vXjzhw
Watch Number 7 at this link http://youtu.be/V9tYaELapdw
Watch Number 8 at this link http://youtu.be/wF6AP1dJ-cg