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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Fudge has a tangy, almost caramelized taste and a creamy, melting texture. The buttermilk keeps it from being too sweet, and the long cooking time caramelizes the sugar and milk solids so that the fudge has a deep, rich flavor. Some old-fashioned fudges are crumbly, but this particular recipe is the exact opposite—it almost melts in your mouth, like a soft praline.
Old-fashioned fudge can be difficult to get right, but when you do, it's so good! Learn how to make old-fashioned fudge with this photo tutorial.
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 oz. (4 Tbsp.) butter
- 1 Tbsp. corn syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted nuts (chopped, walnuts or pecans recommended)
Steps to Make It
1. Prepare an 8x8 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place the buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large pan over medium-high heat. This candy bubbles up a lot, so be sure to use a pan that will hold at least quadruple the volume of candy. Stir until the sugar and butter dissolve, then insert a candy thermometer.
3. Continue to cook the candy, stirring occasionally, until the thermometer reads 240 degrees F (115 C)—also known as soft-ball stage.
4. Once at 240 F, remove the pan from the heat and pour the vanilla extract on top, but do not stir. Allow the candy to cool for 10-15 minutes, until it reaches approximately 150 F on the candy thermometer.
5. Remove the thermometer from the candy and add the chopped, toasted nuts. Use a wooden spoon to stir the candy until it thickens. This is called "beating" the fudge and it gives the fudge the right texture and body. As you stir it, the fudge will go from a thin, shiny, translucent mixture to a candy that is opaque, thicker, and matte in color. It will become more difficult to stir, and your spoon will start leaving tracks that are not covered up.
6. Once the fudge is thick and opaque, scrape it into the prepared pan and quickly smooth it into an even layer. If you wait too long during these steps, it may start to stiffen and become hard to work with. If this happens, quickly stir in a spoonful of very hot water, and stir until the fudge loosens up, then scrape it into the pan.
7. Allow the fudge to set at room temperature for about 2 hours. Once set, remove it from the pan using the foil as handles, and cut it into small squares to serve. Store Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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At the front of the room, the head coach, the athletic director and the sports information director took reporters' questions about a college baseball player's arrest on charges of speeding and marijuana possession.
But the college, the scenario, and the roles and names of those asking and answering questions were all fictitious.
The exercise was part of a sports information class project at Henry Clay High School in Lexington for juniors Drew Kindy, Noah Gann and Charlie Henry.
Health and physical education teacher Crystal Washington said she's taught a sports information course that includes sports marketing at Henry Clay for at least the last four years, and modeled the course after one she experienced in graduate school at Eastern Kentucky University.
Washington said she wanted to offer students a way to learn about a side of sports that did not involve playing on an athletic team, giving them a view of "the business side" and broadcasting, advertising and marketing. The sports information course lets students know "that it's not fun and games all the time," said Washington. "They have to learn how to write in a certain way, present yourself in a certain way and be able to speak" to the public.
Learning about sports information, said Noah, "helped my writing and my speaking."
In Fayette County Public Schools, Bryan Station, Lafayette, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Tates Creek high schools all offer a sports marketing course, the principals at those schools said.
Dunbar principal Betsy Rains said the course for sports marketing is designed to develop an understanding of the marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports and events. Students learn about communication skills, distribution, management, pricing, promotion, selling, operations and the economic impact involved in the sports and event marketing industries.
The sports and event marketing courses meet Kentucky academic standards, according to information provided by Lafayette principal Bryne Jacobs.
Students are required to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of marketing concepts and basic economic concepts.
Drew, 16, said part of the sports information project at Henry Clay was to create a fictitious university, a fictitious head coach for a baseball team, university president, athletic director, sports information director, as well as a fictitious roster.
He said he learned how to write news releases and he and his classmates "created a whole press kit." The press kit included a mascot and logo.
The scenario for the project, said Drew, "was that a player got in trouble with the police, he was suspended, so we had to hold a news conference for it."
As the fictitious sports information director, Drew's job was to tell the media what had happened to the fictitious player, to call on his classmates posing as members of the media who had questions and "to keep the press conference going in the right direction."
Drew is on Henry Clay's baseball team. Noah, 16, said he plays football for Henry Clay. Charlie, 17, plays football and baseball for Henry Clay .
Washington said student athletes often take her course.
Noah said he and his classmates also took a sports officiating class the first semester. In the sports information and marketing course, Noah said he was learning about the financial side of sports. As the fictitious head coach at the news conference, Noah had to figure out a way to tell reporters how he was going to discipline the student athlete.
Charlie said that as the fictitious athletic director of the school they called Holden University, he had to map out what he was going to say to reporters on behalf of the university.
"I think I've learned the behind-the-scenes part of it," Charlie said.
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A roaring fire, an open box of chocolates, and a good book are essential to a proper February 14. A fun literary cocktail doesn't hurt, either…. Ah, the upside of the adult Valentine's Day. The downside? No fun Valentines from classmates! If you're missing Cupid's calling cards, we have a literary treat for you: Here are the cards we'd like to think our favorite authors and characters would send out this Valentine's Day.
The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen
The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien
When the Heart Waits, Sue Monk Kidd
The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde


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Artist Talk – John Kissick
Painter and writer, John Kissick, creates abstract paintings that "feature a hybrid pictorial space which balances art-historical allusions with pop-culture references." HIs exhibition record includes over 30 solo exhibitions in Canada, the USA and Germany. John was the subject of a mid-career survey, "John Kissick: A Nervous Decade," which toured through Canada in 2012. He is the author of numerous catalog essays and articles for periodicals. His work has been exhibited at the Shanghai Art Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art and the Mendel Art Gallery, among other institutions.
John has held numerous academic posts, including Head of Critical Studies at Penn State University's School of Visual Arts, Dean of the Faculty of Art at OCADU from 2000 to 2003, and from 2003-2014 was Director of the School of Fine Art and Music at the University of Guelph. He was elected into the Royal Canadian Academy for the Arts in 2005.
Learn more about John and his work at www.johnkissick.ca.
Tuesday, November 14 – 10:30 a.m. – Free. No registration required.


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Local View Christmas Cards
It always seems far enough away but before you know it Christmas will be upon us. Don't forget that we have a wide range of cards available but as a specialist option we can create your own unique illustrated view of your town or place. From a photograph our professional artists can replicate a beautiful snow scene in watercolor. This is then printed by us in your preferred format providing you with a beautiful and very exclusive Christmas card. Check out our Local View Christmas Cards page for more details.


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The Maine children featured in our videos are deaf or hard of hearing, and yet they can listen, speak, sing, laugh and communicate in every way that their friends can thanks to Auditory-Oral Rehabilitation.
hear ME now created these videos to show you what's possible with even a complete hearing loss. Watch how Maine children with hearing loss are communicating with the help of cochlear implants or hearing aids, hear ME now Auditory-Oral Education and supportive families and professionals. You can also read about our successful outcomes.
Jane's 1st CI activation
Lucas' 2nd CI activation
Lucas' One Year of Hearing!
MPBN Story about an hear ME now family
Ready to discover how Auditory Oral Education can help you or your child? Contact us for a consultation.


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June 2017
Tribe Hotels has always been clear about how to look after modern travellers."We know it's not out-of-date services, hotel clichés or hidden extras. We started Tribe to create a contemporary design-driven alternative. An edited hotel experience."
In the case of their state-of-the-art project in West Perth, this meant circumventing traditional construction methods and embracing a smarter, more efficient production model than those used for average builds. "We've pioneered a proprietary modular build system that slashes construction costs and environmental footprints, allowing us to pass on the cost savings to our guests."
To undertake this revolutionary project in the Australian hotel market, Tribe turned to Probuild, one of Australia's largest and most successful construction experts, and Idle Architecture Studio.
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Buying and maintaining a home can be an expensive undertaking. In addition to paying off a mortgage, home-buyers also must spend money on repairs, upkeep, and taxes, all of which can require that they spend thousands of dollars each year on their homes. When people want the benefits of buying and living in a home, but do not want to spend thousands of dollars yearly to afford their residence, they can instead enjoy the benefits of living in a modular home. Modular homes are affordable, stylish, easy to care for, and offer great value for people who want the enjoyment of owning their own home.
Unlike traditional houses, modular homes are typically pre-fabricated and mostly assembled before they are located to a plot of land. People who opt for these homes have considerable influence in how they would like their home designed and what kinds of amenities they want to include in their home's manufacturing. If, for example, a family wishes to include a garden tub and French doors in their home's bathroom, their modular home contractor can include these amenities in their home's design. Owners can enjoy the benefit of designing their home as they wish.
Interesting modular homes are also energy efficient. Today's home designers often take great pains to ensure that owners can enjoy cool houses in the summer and warm rooms in the winter months. Contractors include energy efficient windows, reliable insulation, securely fit doors, and other features to ensure that owners' energy bills will remain low. Many owners of traditionally built houses do not enjoy this same benefit that is afforded to people who buy modular homes.
In addition to design flexibility and energy efficiency, people who opt for these houses often benefit from having lower maintenance and repair costs. Many components included in their houses' construction are designed to last for many years. These components simply do not break or need to be repaired. However, if something in the house does need maintenance or repair, people often find that the expenses are affordable and simple.
People in these homes also enjoy paying less for property taxes than owners of traditional homes. Owners of large older houses often must pay significant amounts of taxes for their properties. The amount of money that they have to pay each year can be a tremendous burden to some families. Owners of modular homes often observe that their taxes are lower and can be more easily afforded each year. They may not have to worry about sacrificing their family's budget each year to pay their property taxes.
Sacrificing a budget to buy one of these homes can be avoided as well when a family chooses a modular home. Because these homes tend to cost less than other houses, people typically do not have to borrow large sums of money to acquire their new home. Banks and credit unions readily make loans on these types of residences. Lenders know that most families can pay off these loans.
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Ivana Butler is a blogger, a mother of two and a wife. She dedicates a lot of time to her family and their quality living. She likes to write articles on various topics sharing her ideas and knowledge with her readers.
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Tennessee has had a growing problem with prescription drug use. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 2007-2008, Tennessee was the number one state out of the United States for opiate drug use. In 2007 according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the number of discharges from drug and alcohol detox centers was 2,339 of which 640 completed their detox, 1,472 transferred, 14 quit, 189 were for other reasons and 24 were terminated.
Tennessee acknowledges they have a major problem with drugs and are doing what they can to decrease drug use among their youth and local communities. They currently have 12 Drug Free Communities (DFC) Programs that have received grants from the ONDCP to help support their programs, they have the Above the Influence National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and they also have the Appalachia HIDTA that seeks out to destroy and disturb drug smuggling gangs and organizations. In 2010, the Federal government gave Tennessee $107,211,391 to support 45 programs for local and state schools, governments, and law enforcement agencies to help lower drug use.
The state of Tennessee has 149 drug and alcohol detox centers if you or a family member is looking for one. If a 12 step program does not interest you, there are now available non-12 step programs that may be of help to you. Before you make a commitment to a certain program, it is of the upmost importance that you research it in full detail because the decision you make will change your life forever.


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Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.
Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
IrcBot.BJC is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.
It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy:
passwords saved by certain Windows services.
It sends the gathered information to a remote user by any available means: email, FTP, etc.
It reduces the security level of the computer:
it listens on open ports in order to control the computer remotely; it awaits remote-control orders received through
IrcBot.BJC does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.


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APD Member Spotlight Blog (October): Lindsey Cramsey
Hello TIBR members! Thank you all so much for reading my blogs. I have had such an amazing time writing for you all and I thank you so much for your feedback and kind comments! This is my last blog for Luke as part of the Member Spotlight, but I hope someday I can be a guest blogger, maybe something like "How I didn't Win it" or very possibly, "How to Get Second Place". I am highly qualified for these subjects, however, that article will have to wait, as I FINALLY WON A RACE! One of my first thoughts after winning was "thank goodness I am not the first TIBR blogger to never close a deal!" Although Jason, Jeremy, and Nick make my one win look small time, at least I can say I won something!
Back to September. Black Betty was busted, I was picking up pennies even if they were tails down so that I could get entry fee money, and my dad and I were basically sleeping in the garage to get her done for the last 3 Super Comp races as I was leading the points. Turns out, my dad is awesome, and together, we got Betty done a whole week in advance. We got it done Saturday afternoon, and then decided to take her out for Bandimere's "Fall Racing" series on Sunday.
Almost In! Feels Like the 412,653,013 Time we Have Done This!
I can't even begin to explain how nervous I was. I should have purchased a brown bag to take to the track, because I was honestly one step away from hyperventilating. I am sure many of you, if not all of you, have felt like this before. You just spent a ton of money, a ton of time, and now that it's done, you almost don't even want to run it for fear of it breaking. I warmed the car up, didn't take my eyes off the oil pressure gauge, and listened so intently to the motor I think I could hear the spark plugs firing. So far so good. They called super pro for first time run. I get down to the staging lanes, and I realize in my nervousness, I forgot to put on my nose. How embarrassing. Luckily my parents were able to drive back up and get it, while I contemplated putting Black Betty in a glass box or making it a very expensive paperweight. Since the only racing I cared about now was Super Comp, I put the car on the stop as I can always use the practice. In the waterbox, I was still freaking out, making a crash plan. Don't forget to pull the shoot if you go out of control, make sure you don't hit the guy you are racing, cross your arms before the sand. Ah yes, now I am calm.. not really. We launch, and I watch the oil pressure the entire time. It looks great, and I am .005 and run 9.514. Whew. Made it past the first hurdle and it was a great pass! The car seems to be exactly the same, not any faster, not any slower. The rest of the day the car runs great, my lights are good, car is predictable, and we make it to the fourth round until I have an aneurism and redlight by -.007. Smooth Lindsey, real smooth. It is a good day though, and I am happy with the car's performance. I feel prepared for the next Saturday, when its championship time.
My Sweet New BW Promotions Shirt
Saturday, September 29th, is supposed to be one of the 3 biggest days of my life. I am tied for first place, and third place is one point behind. I have a chance to win a championship my first year in a new car, and I am actually not nervous, but excited. Not only am I racing super comp today, but I was also "invited" to Bandimere's Top Performer Invitational/National Dragster Challenge, where they take the top 32 finishers in super pro and race for a Wally. (I took 12th in super pro in case you were wondering, my worst finish since I turned 16, but 12th is my lucky number, so I'm taking it as an omen for next year)I was glad for this race, as I really wanted the two extra time runs it gave me. My time runs are good though, first I go .021 because I always forget the car revvs right away on a pro tree and I am surprised by the light. My next three lights are .013, .011, and .011. Super comp first round, I am ready to do work. I have Ed Cooper, he is about 15 mph faster than I am, so I decide to put the timers to run pretty much right on 9.50, maybe a high 9.48 at the fastest. We launch and I can tell I had the better light. I am looking, looking, looking for him, we get to 1,000 foot and I finally spot his nose, he is not charging. Crap! I start getting crazy and WOMP WOMP WOMP as many times as I possibly can, at mph mark I slam the brakes, I know I am too far ahead and I see him go backwards too. The win light is not on in my lane. I get the ticket, I was .012 to his .026, he was dead on 5 and I am 9.479. I get back and figure everything out. I added time to the timer after running a 9.483 in my last run, and Black Betty was on track to run a 9.41. I picked up three hundreths in the 60 foot. I curse Black Betty, and think of a lot more fitting names to call her, but I'll keep it PG for the blog. I know that a first round loss is not ideal in a championship scenario, but I don't panic yet. I try to stay positive.
First Round of Super Comp, Right Before my Hopes and Dreams are Crushed. Just Kidding…
It is now time for first round of the National Dragster challenge. I wish that this had been the very first round of the day, but there is nothing I can do now. I have a door car running 10.60's. Im a bit nervous, because this is the hardest ET for me to judge the finish line, and apparently, my car is going to run within a tenth today. I take the easy win though, as the other guy is .084 to my .023 and I am on the brakes, cross by .019 and run 38 thou over. Second round I have a 9.30 dragster. I pull my finger off the button and know that I was a little late again. Luckily, the guy is -.004 and I take the win. I am .022 and on the number with a 7. In my mind I am still cursing Black Betty; Hello ! Biff! We are supposed to win super COMP, not super PRO! It is too late though, the guy that was one point behind us in third is winning the crap out of everything and is also marching into the third round. Third round I have a super gas roadster. I am .011 to his .022 and give it a couple womps to take .0137 stripe and run 17 over. This was a great day for the Cramsey racing team, as my brother qualified for the invitational in sports compact and street, and my dad qualified for sports compact. My dad and brother are facing each other in the final round of sports compact, so one of them is taking home a Wally. It's going to be a crazy race, as it is a 1992 Honda Prelude VS 2010 Kia Forte. At speeds topping out less than 80mph, it's going to be a wicked ride! My brother jokes around and does a front wheel drive burn out while my dad goes in a deep stages. They launch, and Kyle is red. My dad is .000 on the tree, 17 thou over and takes the Wally for sports compact. In super pro, we are in fourth round, only 4 cars left. I am paired with the only door car left in competition. He is running 10.50's. It is getting darker, so I add a couple to the box. I also dial up a bit, trying to give myself more room to womp it, as I think I can see it better this way and womp it without giving stripe back. My light feels great, but I can tell I am not catching him, and I am definitely not catching him by how much I dialed up. I dump hard, and he crosses first by .0004, but I take the win. I am .008 to his 024 and he is 22 thou under and I am 6 thou under.
Kyle makes it to the final round in Street also. He has an 11 second car, chasing him by about 16mph. He has the better light by 6 hundreths, but takes too much stripe and settles for two second places. I can feel his disappointment, he has had a year of second places, but two finals in one day is an awesome day.
Aww I Just Love This Kid!
It is my turn now. I am in the final round. This is good news, as I need some money, any money really. I am also worried because I don't know how many more final round losses I can take before I go a little insane. I've won a lot of races in the past, but I haven't closed a deal yet in the dragster. I also have one of the absolutely toughest racers at Bandimere. I want to be double 0 on the tree, but it's even darker than the last round. I decided to add two more thou to the box, and I leave the timers alone and dial down instead. He is chasing me down by about 12 mph. I launch and I know I was double 0, but I am expecting the same from the other lane. We get down to the finish line, and I am about where I need to be, but I give it a womp for good measure. I miss the dump as I cross the finish line, but for the first time this year, the first time in Black Betty, I WIN a final round. I was .008 to his .006, I am dead on 3 and he is 25 thou over. A sigh of relief washes over me, and like the emotional person I am, there are instant tears. I turn the corner and I really do think to myself that I am so glad I don't have to blog about another final round loss! I get back to the trailer and everyone is so excited! My mum is tearing up and my dad says I did a great job driving. My brother throws ice cold water all over me and at first I am mad because I have to take pictures but then I just feel very proud and excited to finally be here again. Since it was a National Dragster Challenge race, we actually have a winner's circle, and I am awarded with my Wally and get to take pictures. Before we go, we touch up one side of the motor's headers, because they look terrible! I can't even tell you how excited I am to send those babies to Nitroplate! My dad and I take pictures together, just because it's funny to see a Kia in the winner's circle. Go here http://bit.ly/RQdAjD to see the winners circle pics!
Michael Holding my Trophy After the Final
To Do List: Send Headers to Nitroplate, Have Awesome Headers!
Oh the Life of a Drag Racer…
The next day is another Super Comp race. Of course Monte Pennetta, the guy in third place won the whole thing, and I am way back in the points, sixth or something I think it was. I am really really hoping Black Betty runs consistent like she did the later rounds yesterday. My first run is not very promising. We put what we think is a 9.50 run in the timer, and I run a 9.425. Stellar! Second time run I am a little closer and go 9.471. First round I have a dragster chasing me by 15 mph. I raced her in a time run, so I know I want to dial close, as even at 1,000 foot she is still 14 hundreths behind me. She is red, and I am very lucky, as I only ran 9.526 full out. I decide from this point on that I don't trust Black Betty at all, and I take delay out to be more aggressive on the tree, and am going to try to take the least amount of stripe possible. I am paired with another female driver, but this time I am chasing her by about 5 mph. We launch, and even though I felt like I had a good light, I thought hers was better. I know I am going to have to cut it as close as I possibly can. I womp twice, I am in my spot where I usually take about a hundredth, so I womp it again. Whew, my win light is on! I get the ticket, and it is one of the closest races I have had all year, if not THE closest. I am .008 to her .011, I cross by .0037, and we both run 9.495 on the 9.50 index. I now have Monte Pennetta, who is now leading the points, and the guy that smoked me in the final round of the divisional at Bandimere. He is chasing me by about 5 mph. We launch and I can't tell who had the better light. I get down there, womp it once and take stripe. Double freaking break out and Monte takes me out again! I was .014 to his .017 took .0116 stripe and was 31 thou under and Monte is 23 thou under. Monte makes it to the final round again and runners up that race. I check points, and I can no longer win the championship. I would be a liar if I said I didn't cry a little, and I'd be a liar if I didn't curse myself for not taking more out of the box and doing more to make the car consistent. I decide that second place isn't so bad, but I will have to do work to get there, since I am three rounds out. I am no stranger to second places, a little secret I try not to tell many people about. Throughout my career, I have 7 second place points finishes. I think 4 of them were by one round or less. I bring new meaning to the word bridesmaid. I have made a promise to everyone that I tell this too, that if I ever win a championship, I will be wearing a wedding veil to the banquet, and I will wear it proudly all night.
The last super comp race is the very next weekend. I make some big changes to the car to help with consistency. I don't know how much this will change the car, or if it will change my ratio, but running within a tenth is not going to work! First run I am 9.33, and second run I am 9.41. I agree, this looks very promising. First round I have Gary Wamboldt. He is very well known at Bandimere, and it isn't just because he is a nice guy. He is a wicked racer, and he is currently second in points, behind Monte. I launch and I can't tell who has the light. I get down to the top end and I don't see him anywhere. I have a panic attack and think that the car is running wicked fast again, so I start killing ET. I womp it twice and my heart drops to my shoe as I see Gary go around me. I wish I had nitrous, and I think I even press harder on the gas pedal to see if there is any possibility I can get back around him. We cross the finish line, and like a MIRACLE, that little orange bulb of gloriousness is glowing in my lane. I knew it must have been close for Gary, and I cringed for him when I saw the ticket. I was .010 to his .001, and he took .0295 stripe, and ran 9.499, on the 9.50 index. He was 1 thou away from a 1 thou package. I was 9.519 and was going to run a mid 9.47. The car still wasn't right; better lucky than good. Second round, I add more time to the car. I get a break single, so I decide to go for a perfect package and take some time out of the delay box. I am .001 but the car runs a 9.434! Black Bettty is out of her mind!!! She is a HOT MESS to say the least. Third round, of course, I have Mr. Kryptonite, Monte Pennetta. I add more time to the timer, basically clueless about what it's going to actually run, and get ready quickly as we are losing track heat and starting to get some cars skating around. Not sure why but I can't tell who has the better reaction time, so I try to cut it close. Monte WHOOPS me a third time, and this time I screw up both ends. I am .022 on the tree to Monte's .005, and I gave back stripe by .0047. If I would have stayed in it, I would have won, as Black Betty was going to run a mid 9.50. Once again, maybe Black Betty isn't a fitting name for the car… So, my season is over, but I did take second place. This is probably the very first second place that I am actually proud of, because it was a lot of work to get there. A lot of broken parts, a lot of money, a lot of stress, and a lot of tears. I am proud of this accomplishment, and I learned SO much! All those long nights in the garage seem worth it. On top of all that, Monte is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, so if I am going to lose, I don't mind losing to Monte. (Probably not a fourth time though, he is nice, but that's just embarrassing)
Monte Pennetta, Mr. Kryptonite. Too Bad he is the Nicest Guy Ever
The next weekend I was planning on driving to Vegas for the Jegs Sportsnational. I was DETERMINED this time to learn how to drive a manual before going, so that I wouldn't be such a useless passenger. My mom and I took our Daewoo out for a couple of 45 minute lessons a couple days before Michael and I were supposed to leave. My mum was a great teacher! I still had to pass Michael's test, but I was prepared. Michael and I got into his truck, and I only stalled once driving around town! He was very excited that I could help drive the 13 hour trip. I ended up driving what I would consider the WORST part of the drive to Vegas. I had only towed an open trailer, and this was really my first time driving a stick for more than an hour. Michael went to sleep, and I tried to remember all the towing skills my dad had taught me. Slow down to 75mph for turns, never let the person in front of you get more than a car length ahead, and go as fast as possible, because time is MONEY! I am only kidding, I didn't drive like that. If you know my dad though, that is what he taught me! I drove through the Fish National Forest where I climbed and descended a million 6% grade hills, saw deer waiting to jump out on the side of the road, and I drove through 20 minutes of rain, from about 2:00am-5:00am. I kept asking myself why in the heck I wanted to learn and help drive, it was miserable. My hands hurt so bad from white knuckling it the whole time that I could barely move them. ! I was so relieved to be riding shotgun after that. Michael had a good weekend and won a nice chunk of change in the gamblers race and then the next day won Class in F/SA. We didn't fare so well on Sunday, first round -.003, but we are coming back with a vengeance hopefully the 24-28th.
My Dad Told me He Would Buy me This Sticker if I Didn't Learn! How Rude!
Michael in the Gamblers Race
This weekend I am headed back out to Vegas with Michael for more Vegas National Event action! As I mentioned before, I am going to continue blogging at LindseyCramsey.com, or you can follow me on Twitter @LindseyCramsey and on Facebook.com/MissLindseyCramsey.
I really want to thank Luke and all the sponsors of the Member Spotlight program. Thank you SO MUCH to Advanced Product Design (APD), K&N Engineering, Nitroplate, J&J Performance, and ThisIsBracketRacing.com for allowing all of us the opportunity to write in the Member Spotlight. It has been such an amazing experience for me, and I really want to thank everyone who came up to me or emailed me about enjoying my writing. Please don't forget to vote throughout November for the blogger you enjoyed most!
To Jason, Jeremy, and Nick- It has been such a pleasure getting to know you all through your blogs! Thank you for all the entertaining reading and I hope to someday meet you all in person!
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Frugal Foods
(Stuff from the Fridge and a Restaurant Meal)
Supper - Ribs, Beans, and Pears
It's hard to clean out the fridge and eat what you have on hand when you take a road trip and are gone all day. Still, we made good progress.
Breakfast was leftover chicken tenders. They were what was left of those we had for breakfast, yesterday. But, today, we just warmed them in the microwave, and then ate them out of hand.
Lunch was early, and at a Thai restaurant. We were out of town on business. Mid-afternoon, we stopped at a bakery and picked up two decadent treats -- definitely not cheap, but worth the splurge.
We did eat again after we got home. We usually don't eat that late in the evening. But, we were both hungry. We had ribs, more of those from yesterday. Plus some leftover mixed white and baked beans that were in the fridge. I opened a can of pears to go with it. Earlier, I had taken a pecan pie out of the freezer, so we also had pie. And, milk.
The pie was from an after Christmas sale.
I'm to the point where I'm about to grab a container of something from the freezer, and build a meal around it. Tonight, I take out a package of Italian sausage and a container of rice pilaf. We'll have them with something in the coming days.
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Author Max Knight speaks at The Twig in support of his latest book release, Palo Duro. The book recalls an era characterized by heroism, brutality, bold ventures, lawlessness, and law enforcement. It is the story of the Southwest United States towards the end of the nineteenth century and an ode to the rugged individualism that made this country.
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Parents' have been invited to a workshop in Burgess Hill to help keep their children safe from watching pornography while on their phones and tablets.
St Andrews Church in Junction Road is holding the workshop, which is run by the Christian project, Naked Truth on Saturday, March 4.
The educational workshop is designed for parents with primary and secondary school children and will give them practical tips for different ages and stages.
A spokesman from St Andrews Church said: "Technology is changing fast and parents can worry if their children are safe when they are using their smart phones, tablets and laptops."
In the last 24 months Naked Truth has worked directly with more than 7,500 young people through schools and young groups and delivered workshops to around 1,000 parents, the spokesman said.
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JARROW, a port and municipal borough in the Jarrow parliamentary division of Durham, England, on the right bank of the Tyne, 62 m. below Newcastle, and on a branch of the North-Eastern railway. Pop. (1901), 34,295. The parish church of St Paul was founded in 685, and retains portions of pre-Norman work. The central tower is Norman, and there are good Decorated and Perpendicular details in the body of the church. Close by are the scattered ruins of the monastery begun by the pious Biscop in 681, and consecrated with the church by Ceolfrid in 685. Within the walls of this monastery the Venerable Bede spent his life from childhood; and his body was at first buried within the church, whither, until it was removed under Edward the Confessor to Durham, it attracted many pilgrims. The town is wholly industrial, devoted to ship-building, chemical works, paper mills and the neighbouring collieries. It owes its development from a mere pit village very largely to the enterprise of Sir Charles Mark Palmer (q.v.). Jarrow Slake, a river bay, 1 m. long by z m. broad, contains the Tyne docks of the North-Eastern railway company. A great quantity of coal is shipped. Jarrow was incorporated in 1875, and the corporation consists of a mayor, 6 aldermen and 18 councillors. Area, 783 acres.End of Article: JARROW
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Beijing Road 北京西路 – Guangzhou's #1 Shopping Street
Located in the center of Guangzhou, Beijing Road is a cultural, entertainment and commercial street. Not just any shopping street, it is the most prosperous in the history of Guangzhou. The average daily visitor number here is a staggering 400,000 people, and that's on a normal day. During public holidays that number could be 600,000 and beyond.
The full length of Beijing Road runs from Guangwei Road in the north, to Yanjiang Middle Road in the south and the Beijing Road Commercial Pedestrian Street section runs from Zhongshan Road to Wenming Middle Road. There are also shops to the east and west of the main pedestrian section.
The street is quite famous in Guangzhou having a long history dating back to the Qing Dynasty, in the 1920's it was named Wing Hon Road, later to be renamed Han Road after a famous national leader, only to be renamed again in 1949 with the rise of the Chinese Communist Party, and the name remains today.
You can actually see that historic beginning, which still lies underneath the road that's walked on today. In the pedestrian section, there are large glass panels and you can look down into and excavation which reveals the historic road from the times past.
Beijing Road is now a mix of history and modernity, there are some stores that have been going for one hundred years amongst the newly built malls and superstores. In this shopping mecca you can find, all kinds of shops, as well as restaurants, cultural and entertainment venues and banks, a total of more than 500.
Along the street, you will find clothing & fashion outlets, department stores, footwear, restaurants, jewelry, leather goods stores, boutique shops, department stores and large shopping malls. Modern large department stores include Daxian Department Store, Guangzhou Department Store, Ginza, Mayflower Commercial Plaza and other large stores.
For local food, Cantonese cuisine rules the roost and you'll find snack stalls selling such things as Beef Offal Stew but if you are not that adventurous, try some of the sweet sesame and sugar snacks that are handmade in front of your eyes, or head to a Dian Xin 点心 (aka Yum Cha) restaurant which is everyone's favorite.
Other historic attractions on and near Beijing Road include:
Big Buddha Temple (大佛寺Da Fo Si) – built between 917 and 971 A.D.
Address: No.21 Xinhuizhong Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou – 地址:广州市越秀区21号新惠中路
Chenghuang Temple (城隍庙Cheng Huang Miao) – over 600 years old..
Address: No.48 Zhongshan Si Lu, Yuexiu District – 地址: 广州市越秀区48号中山四路
Lu Jiang Academy (庐江书院 Lu Jiang Shu Yuan) – built in 1808 as a book repository and now study centre.
Address: No.29 Liu Shui Jing, Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District 地址: 广州市越秀区29号流水晶西湖路
Sun Yat-sen Bibliographical Center (孙中山文献馆 Sun Zhongshan Wenxian Guan) – Originally built in 1933 for storing documents and books, this museum is designed in the classical style of a Chinese garden.
Address: No.81 Wende Lu, Yuexiu District – 地址: 广州市越秀区81号文德路
Taiping Guan (太平馆) – Dating back to the 1820's this was Guangzhou's first western restaurant.
Address: No. 342 Beijing Lu, Yuexiu District – 地址: 广州市越秀区342号北京路
San Duo Xuan Stationary (三多轩文具) – dating back to the 1820's this shop still sells traditional rice paper and ink.
Address: No.89 Wenming Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 地址:广州市越秀区89号文明路
Chen Li Ji Pharmacy (陈李济) – a pharmacy that dates back over 400 years, recently reopened.
Address: 4th floor, Yinzuo Square, Beijing Lu, Yuexiu District 地址:广州市越秀区北京路银座广场4层
The Site of Nanyue Kingdom Palace (南越国宫署遗址) – excavation site with the ruins of a circa 3rd-century BC royal palace & an artifacts museum.
Address: 316 Zhongshan 4th Rd, Yuexiu District
Getting there:
Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street (北京路步行街 běi-jīng-lù) Take Metro 1 or 2 to Gong Yuan Qian Station and take Exits C or D)
It is a convenient area to base a trip in Guangzhou and you can check our top picks for hotels on Beijing Road here, and they are also on the map below.
Beijing Road Attraction and Hotel Map
The pedestrian section of Beijing Road is outlined in blue and attractions with red pins.


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Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, or "the new MacBook" Should the New MacBook's Single Port Scare You Away? Should the New MacBook's Single Port Scare You Away? Apple recently revealed the new MacBook, and it's a jaw-dropper — but it also has only a single port. Was this a blunder, or a sign of the future? Read More , are some of the best notebook computers you can buy. But they're also pretty expensive. A few tips and tricks can help the smart shopper save a few bucks while still taking a bite into the Apple life.
If you already have a MacBook, either get a trade-in deal when buying a new MacBook or sell it online yourself Are You Selling An Old Mac Or iPhone? These Sites Will Snap It Up Are You Selling An Old Mac Or iPhone? These Sites Will Snap It Up Have you ever tried to sell your used electronics on eBay? It is next to impossible. Sure, if it does sell you might make a pretty decent amount of money, but trying to make you... Read More . But even if you don't have a MacBook yet, you can save money by knowing how to shop for one.
Remind Yourself Why You Want It and Set a Budget
Once you start looking for deals, it's easy to get "deal blindness". That's when you end up spending $50 more for a larger hard drive, or getting a MacBook Pro instead of a MacBook Air just because you found a good deal on the Pro. The best deal available isn't necessarily the best deal for you!
Before you start looking around, figure out if you should buy a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro Which Is Best, A MacBook Air Or MacBook Pro? Both Models Compared Side-By-Side Which Is Best, A MacBook Air Or MacBook Pro? Both Models Compared Side-By-Side You might think Apple's relatively small laptop selection would make choosing a model easy. For some people, that's true, but for others the tight range of options and prices makes for a difficult choice. A... Read More , and what specifications you need. Write down the reasons you want those particular specifications or features e.g. "I want a MacBook Air because I need to carry it around the university all the time."
Similarly, before you start, figure out a budget. Write down why you have chosen that budget, and how flexible you can be with it.
These two reminders are crucial because the moment you see deals, you'll be tempted to spend a little extra or buy more than what you need. But the smart shopper knows that the laptop isn't the be-all and end-all of the MacBook experience. You could be spending that money on other items like the super-useful Apple Care extended warranty AppleCare: What Are Your Options & Is It Really Worth It? AppleCare: What Are Your Options & Is It Really Worth It? High customer satisfaction ratings and a large network of stores capable of performing certain repairs on-site give AppleCare the edge over the average warranty - but are the benefits really worth the price? Read More .
Buy at the Right Time
When buying a new laptop, you certainly won't like seeing a new model released just a week after your purchase. Thankfully, Apple is generally quite predictable when it comes to new MacBook releases, so it's easy to find out when the new model will hit the shelves.
MacRumors, one of the best sites for Apple rumors The Top 5 Websites To Follow The Latest iPhone Rumors The Top 5 Websites To Follow The Latest iPhone Rumors There have been a lot of rumors circulating in recent months about what the iPhone 5 will be capable of and it should be something to watch out for. There are plenty of websites out... Read More , has an always-up-to-date guide that provides a snapshot of:
- Number of days since the current model was released
- Average number of days between models
- Number of days between all recent releases of that product line
- Rumors about the new product and what features it will have
- Ratings: Buy Now / Neutral / Caution / Don't Buy
Before you purchase any new Apple product, I highly advise that you check out the MacRumors Buyer's Guide.
Once you know when the new model will be released, make a decision on whether you want to wait or not. Typically, the current models in the product line drop in price after the new models are out. So you can stick to your original budget and buy the new product, and save money on upgrading later; or buy the previous generation model and save about $100-$200.
Apple price tracker DealNews says the best time to buy a MacBook Air is in November and in January, based on discount data from the past.
If you're a student, a teacher, or the parent of a student, be on the lookout for Apple's back-to-school promotions from July to September, where you can get some neat accessories or good deals on exchanges. Education pricing also offers slight discounts on all Mac models and iPads all year round.
The Apple Store Doesn't Always Offer the Best Deals
You can purchase the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro from an Apple Store retail outlet or Apple's online store, but expect to pay the recommended retail price. However, if you were to try and purchase it from an authorized Apple reseller like Amazon, you'll often find the same laptop at about $100 less. And no, there is nothing different about the product itself, no matter where you buy it from.
Benefits of Buying From the Apple Store
"There is the issue that if you don't buy from a retail location and want to return the machine in-store, then you can't do a straight swap. You either have to go through original retailer or Apple's online warranty system," says our Mac editor Tim Brookes. "I found this out when I tried to swap an iPhone I'd bought from Apple's online store on a warranty claim a few years ago. They 'can't' do it, apparently."
However, you'll get a great discount on Apple's online store if you are a student (check out the Apple store for students) or work at a company that is part of the Apple Employee Purchase Program.
Pro Tip: The Apple Employee Purchase Program doesn't seem to actually check if you are eligible! Go to the Apple Store for Businesses and you'll see discounted products ready for purchase. Try it out, and if it works, you just got yourself a no-fuss discount. I don't know how long it will take Apple to fix this loophole once it finds out though.
Benefits of Not Buying From the Apple Store
The only real upside of not buying from the Apple Store is that you will almost always save some money. To find the best deal, go to MacPrices.
MacPrices gathers the latest price from all authorized Apple resellers, and it's the perfect way to compare prices, check what add-ons you get, find out any uncommon conditions you need to be aware of, and whether the seller will charge sales tax on top of the noted price. That last one is important, as it raises your purchase price significantly!
Those add-on bundles can be really enticing. For example, the MacBook Air is already the best value laptop Want A Great Value Laptop? Buy A MacBook Air Want A Great Value Laptop? Buy A MacBook Air Unlike many of Apple's other products, the MacBook Air is different. It's actually better value for money than any Windows laptop at that price. Read More , but it gets even better if you buy it from B&H — even at the $850 price tag, the store is throwing in a free copy of Parallels Desktop to run Windows on Mac Run Windows Faster On Your Mac With Parallels Desktop 6 [Giveaway] Run Windows Faster On Your Mac With Parallels Desktop 6 [Giveaway] Read More .
Remember, even if you don't buy from an Apple Store, you're still eligible for Apple's warranty and all of the same benefits, except for a walk-in replacement. You can also purchase Apple Care protection to further solidify that warranty.
Should You Buy Refurbished or Used MacBooks?
One of the great things about Apple's laptops are their ability to withstand the test of time. It's well-known that MacBooks hold their resale value Apple Tax: Why Do Macs Hold Their Resale Value? Apple Tax: Why Do Macs Hold Their Resale Value? You've probably heard it before: Macs may cost more, but they hold their value. Is this true, and if so why? Read More because of this, so it's safer to buy a refurbished or used MacBook as compared to other laptops. Generally, your options come down to one of three choices.
Buy from Apple's official refurbished store: Apple takes faulty MacBooks returned by owners, fixes them up, and sells them as refurbished units. Since they're not brand new laptops, they're discounted – usually 10-20% lower than the retail price. These refurbished units are tested extensively and Apple guarantees they will work as well as a new model. They're also backed by a 1-year warranty.
Buy used and tested MacBooks from resellers: Some stores purchase used MacBooks from owners, fix them up and run extensive tests, and then resell them. These stores will offer their own warranty, not Apple. In our guide to buying a refurbished Mac Buying a Refurbished Mac? Here's What You Need to Know Buying a Refurbished Mac? Here's What You Need to Know No one wants to lay down a wad of cash for a dinged-up, battered second-hand computer - here's what you need to know on your search for a pristine, but affordable, refurb. Read More , Matt Smith recommended purchasing from SimplyMac and PowerMax. Another store worth considering is Mac Of All Trades, which offers a 90-day warranty and tests the laptops extensively too. The good news is that these are significantly cheaper than official refurbished MacBooks from Apple.
Buy used MacBooks directly from owners: This is the riskiest option and one I would recommend avoiding when possible, unless you know what you're doing. You'll basically be buying directly from Craigslist, eBay, and other such stores. There is no warranty offered; and you're on your own if scammed. MacBooks are expensive products, so it probably isn't worth the risk. The upside is that you'll probably get the cheapest deals this way.
If you're interested in any of these options, Justin has a detailed guide on how to buy refurbished MacBooks and save money How to Buy Refurbished Mac Laptops and Save Money How to Buy Refurbished Mac Laptops and Save Money Apple's natural stranglehold on the Mac market means discounts on their hardware aren't frequent. That said, you can get a Mac for less — you just need to know where to look. Read More .
Turn Your Savings Into an "Accessories Fund"
Once you've purchased your MacBook, it doesn't end there. You might need a few accessories over its lifetime, like even the simple Apple Mouse. For example, the MacBook Air doesn't have a DVD drive, so you might need to buy an external DVD drive for it. A broken USB-C power adapter will set you back by $50! Also, Apple doesn't adhere to most standards used by the industry at large, like a standard HDMI cable.
All of these accessories add to the cost of your MacBook over its lifetime, so turn whatever money you save during your purchase into an "accessories fund". That, in itself, should be added incentive to save as much as you can while buying your computer. And just in case you manage to save more than you need, heck, jazz up your MacBook with decals and stickers! 15 Popular Sites for the Best MacBook Decals & Stickers 15 Popular Sites for the Best MacBook Decals & Stickers Apple prides itself on the great design of its devices, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little pizzazz yourself. Read More
The Apple Store Versus the Rest
Do you prefer to buy your Apple products through the Apple Store, whether physical or online? Or do you just go with the best price possible? In fact, does the Apple retail store make you want to buy gadgets there, even if they are cheaper online? Let us know in the comments below.
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I liked a lot your article! Thank you for share this informations! I really want to buy a Macbook! I'm in US but I'll back to Brazil, so I need of Apple international warranty! I found best prices on Amazon but I afraid to buy in Amazon and don't to have the Apple international warranty. I talked with the apple chat and they told me that if don't buy from an Apple store (online or a retail store) I won't have the warranty and I read too that if I buy from a different store than Apple store I could check if the product still have warranty time available, but I can´t find this kind of information! I'm really confused. Someone already used the apple international warranty from a product bought from a different store?
I liked a lot your article! Thank you for share this informations! I really want to buy a Macbook! I'm in US but I'll back to Brazil, so I need of Apple international warranty! I found best prices on Amazon but I afraid to buy in Amazon and don't to have the Apple international warranty. I talked with the apple chat and they told me that if don't buy from an Apple store (online or a retail store) I won't have the warranty and I read too that if I buy from a different store than Apple store I could check if the product still have warranty time available, but I can´t find this kind of information! I'm really confused. Someone already used the apple international warranty from a product bought from a different store?
Thank you!
For me making a decision on a new computer is very difficult. And the prices make the decision even more important.
I like visiting the apple stores when they aren't super busy and noisy. I think there workshops are lacking in depth. They only will teach you certain things and not the rest.
The apple stores are very attractive but not all comfortable.
I am trying to learn as much as I can before I walk in to one again.
Really very nice article....and helpful too.
Now-a-days there are many such apps through which we can come to know about discounts like MyTrendyApp.com. I have read about many such apps at betapage.co. You can also try it once.
Dear Mihir, first thanks for tutorial, it's very helpful.
I'm going to purchse a Mac air 13" and I want to save money. After reading some articles, I think I'll buy one on Amazon.com at Blackfriday 2016...
Your guide maybe the best one out there.
absolutely right..
I have been buying refurbished macs through the Apple store for a while now. The best value there, with the best warranty. The only real difference that I notice about these units is that they come in a white box, not the box with the graphics that the new ones come in.
6. Not buying one
You'll use your abacus instead, huh?
SYNERGY124 you just wrote the whole article in one line!!! I guess they had extra type faces and fonts and decided to write this article. It comes down to 1) CHECK PREVIOUS MODELS (like 1 or 2 years earlier depending on specs; you need a macbook pro at least for the backlight keyboard anything is a macbook pro without a backlid AND SAVE or 6) DON'T BUY ONE.... Rocco Rizzo NOT AN ABACUS there too slow; get an overprice surface notebook or get an I5 touch laptops at $600+
"There is the issue that if you don't buy from a retail location and want to return the machine in-store, then you can't do a straight swap. You either have to go through original retailer or Apple's online warranty system," says our Mac editor Tim Brookes. "I found this out when I tried to swap an iPhone I'd bought from Apple's online store on a warranty claim a few years ago. They 'can't' do it, apparently."
Really? You have to be kidding me… You mean to say that if you buy a product at one store, you can't return it at a completely different store?
That's just crazy talk!!! I buy things from amazon and return them to best buy, walmart and Target all the time!
Even better way to save money when buying a Macbook? DON'T!!
I bought a Macbook Pro 13 inch this February. I ordered it from the Apple Store (Australia) online as I upgraded the HDD, RAM, Processor, etc. And since it was delivered, it has had an intermittent issue with sections of the screen flashing. It's been back to Apple Stores about three times, each time they replaced various bits and pieces, and each time it has done nothing to fix the problem.
Finally got in contact with the online Apple Store to try and arrange a replacement, had the rep I was speaking to promise to replace it with an upgraded model (the most recent version). Finally, I thought the pain and frustration of the whole situation was going to be resolved, only to have the same guy call me back an hour later and withdraw his offer. Took Apple to the Department of Fair Trade, but they are still refusing to fulfill their promise.
If I hadn't sunk hundreds of dollars into software and accessories which are Mac only, I would take a refund and run. But I can't - I bought a lemon and now I am stuck drinking crappy lemonade for the rest of my life. Extremely unimpressed with my first, brand-new, laptop/desktop purchase from Apple.
Buy a PC instead. They are better value, better quality, and have a more embracing peripheral/accessory market (not to mention application market).
Wow, Lucanos, sorry to hear that. I bought a macbook pro in 2012 and I've loved it ever since. I used to run Dell laptops but they are total crap now. My 3 year old Dell XPS 8300 isn't upgradable to Windows 10 because Dell refuses to support it. My company gave me a Toshiba laptop and I had to retire it after 18 months because the uncontrollable fan spin wedged my entire network at home. I upgraded my macbook to 16 GB of RAM and put a 1 TB SSD in it and it screams. Moved my 1TB SATA drive to the DVD slot and put my DVD drive in a USB clam shell. I run windows 7 / 8.1 in parallels and OL (Oracle LINUX) 6, 7, Solaris x86 11 and the ZFS appliance simulator in Oracle VirtualBox. I couldn't be happier with my apple laptop. It's a shame you've had a bad experience. My system is bullet proof .... I will admit one thing though. I've never darkened the door of the apple genius bar with anything but my iPhone. I agree there are some things windows is better at (but I have that covered too ;-) ) but most of my work is in UNIX (Mac OS X, LINUX and Solaris). I upgraded one system to Windows 10 and I have to admit, I'm keeping the rest of my systems on Windows 7. Windows 10 is like Windows 8/8.1 .... a solution in search of a problem. I do find it humorous that one needs to pay $10/year just to play good old fashioned Solitare ..... really Microsoft? .... what were you thinking?
I bought a macbook from a private seller on craigslist. It's a bit of a gamble, but there are a lot of people with perfectly good macbooks that want to upgrade every 1-2 years.


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How Much Will That Farm Tractor Cost? [Part 1]
Tractors can be one of the biggest investments a grower makes. But, with a few easy calculations, good machinery managers can control tractor and power costs per acre. Understanding exactly what costs per acre will be from year to year will let you make smart decisions about when to buy new tractors and when to trade.
Farm machinery costs can be divided into two categories: annual ownership costs, which occur regardless of machine use, and operating costs, which vary directly with the amount of machine use.
The following recommendations, formulas, and charts were provided by Iowa State University.
NOTE: A sample tractor will be used throughout to illustrate the calculations: a 10-year-old, 105-horsepower (hp) diesel tractor with a list price of $80,000, discounted to a $75,000 purchase price. The tractor is used about 400 hours per year.
How to Calculate Ownership Costs
The formula for total ownership costs (also called fixed costs) is simply adding two figures together: the capital recovery and a combo number of taxes, insurance, and housing (TIH). But those two numbers need their own calculation.
Capital Recovery. The first steps in arriving at this figure is finding your tractor's salvage value, then depreciation cost.
Salvage value is the amount you could expect to receive as a trade-in allowance, or an estimate of the used market value if you expect to sell the machine.
Again, the formula is simple: Multiply the purchase price with the "remaining value factor," a percentage that can be found in a chart Iowa State created. A small portion of this chart, shown below, includes our 10-year-old sample tractor's remaining value factor is 37%.
Using our sample tractor again, here's how you calculate the salvage value: $75,000 (purchase price) x 37% (remaining value factor) = $ 27,750
Now you'll use that number to calculate the cost of your tractor's depreciation. Here's the formula:
Total Depreciation = Purchase Price – Salvage Value
Using this formula, the sample tractor's total depreciation is $47,250 (the sum of $75,000 minus $27,750).
Remaining Value Factor
|80-149 hp Tractor with 400 Annual Hours
Another figure needs to be calculated, the "real" interest rate. Iowa State suggests deducting inflation from the interest rate you were given when purchasing the tractor. For the sake of our examples, let's say the lender's interest rate was 7%, and inflation is at 2%. So, the real interest rate is 5%.
One last number needed before calculating the capital recovery is the capital recover factor. Iowa State has a chart that will give you this number based on the age of the tractor and the real interest rate. For our 10-year-old sample tractor with a 5% real interest rate, that number is 0.130.
Now we can calculate the figure for capital recovery.
Capital recovery = (total depreciation x capital recovery factor) + (salvage value x interest rate)
Using our sample, that will look like this: ($47,250 x .130) + ($27,750 x .05) or $6,142.50 + $1,387.50
So the tractor's capital recovery is $7,530 per year
Taxes, insurance, and housing (TIH). These three costs are usually much smaller than depreciation and interest, but they need to be considered.
Despite its long title, TIH is much easier to calculate than capital recovery. Iowa State recommends you lump together all taxes, insurance, and housing (such as a maintenance shed) costs together by multiplying the tractor's average value by 1% (assuming property taxes don't apply).
The average value is arrived at by dividing the sum of the purchase price and the salvage value in half. That makes the formula look like this:
TIH = 0.01 x (purchase price + salvage value) / 2
For our tractor example, these three costs would be:
TIH = 0.01 x ($75,000 + $27,750) / 2
= $513.75 per year
Total Ownership Cost
Bringing this all together, let's go back to the original formula for total ownership costs:
Total Ownership Cost (also called fixed costs) = Capital Recovery + TIH
Or $7,530 + $513.75 = $8,043.75 per year
Now we can translate that figure into costs per hour. If the tractor is used 400 hours per year, the total ownership per hour is $8,043.75 / 400 hours, equaling $20.11 per hour.
To calculate operational costs, check out part 2 of How Much Will That Tractor Cost?


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Our paper aims at showing that finance and its underlying resource, i.e. capital, have to be devised and used to enhance the common good and serve the human person first. The common good relies on three key concepts which are respect for the human person, social well-being and development of the group, and peace. Also, the finance relies on well-organized and properly regulated financial and capital markets which serve the so-called "real" economy and are set up to help raise the capital necessary, for instance, to the corporate world's operations, projects and investments.
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Often many women face problems in conceiving and getting pregnant. To avoid this problem it is very important for a woman to have knowledge about her most fertile days. Strangely only four days in a month are the most fertile days during which the woman can conceive easily. These four days are the 12th day after your menstrual cycle to 16th day.
It is not easy to know about your ovulation period and so there are many such kits which help you know the time of your ovulation. Such kits are called Ovulation Prediction Kit. An ovulation predictor kit consists of some sticks; they are similar to the ones which you get in the pregnancy detection kits. Ovulation prediction kits detect LH (Luteinizing Hormone) in your urine. If it detects a considerable amount of LH then it means that it is your most fertile period. The kits are of two types:
Urine based kit: Gives its results based on urine and checks of LH level.
Saliva based kit: Gives its results based on the saliva and checks for oestrogen level.
How an Ovulation Predictor Kit works:
An ovulation predictor kit consists of two types a midstream strip or a test strip. While a test strip has to be dipped inside your urine contained in a box, the midstream test strip has to be placed in the flow of your urine. You will also get a control band and a result band which will have to be compared to each other to know the results. After the urine test has been done the results on the strip appear within 5 to 10 seconds and then the color on the control band has to be matched to that on the result band. The darker the result on the control band the closer you are to your ovulation period.
When to use Ovulation Prediction Kits:
Ovulation Prediction kits can be used in the following cases:
- If the woman is finding it difficult to conceive then she can use this kit to know about her ovulation period and then can have sex during ovulation period to conceive easily.
- If the couple doesn't have enough time to have sex due to difficult and busy schedule then they can use these kits to know about their most fertile days and can sex during these days to conceive easily.
- If you are suspicious that ovulation is taking place or not and do not want to consult anyone else then you can use these kits to know about it as it maintains your privacy.
Using these predictor kits is not harmful and gives quite accurate results yet you should consult a doctor if you are on drugs containing high amount of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) as it affects the test. The salivary tests are not as accurate as the urine test and thus cannot be taken as the only result. On the other hand the urine tests even though are very accurate yet they are not foolproof. Thus it is recommended that the doctor should be consulted to avoid any sort of misunderstanding.


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The Joy of Mediumship
I posted this a year ago shortly after my return from England. I still sometimes can't believe I traveled to England and studied at Arthur Findley. It was just over five years ago I was home and bed bound by a Dopamine Deficiency Movement Disorder and yet I have been able to make this trip by myself. My son's spirit has taught me that all is possible…I repost in dedication to Perry and his mom.
Perhaps the greatest gift I bring home with me from my journeys to Arthur Findlay College in England is the pure joy of the foundation of Mediumship, bringing through loved ones in spirit to their loved ones in the physical. When a Medium brings through enough evidence and brings through the spirit and the personality of your loved one who has passed and you know you are in their presence, love and healing pour through. There is nothing like being the Medium who gets to be present in the connection.
As Mediums we are ambassadors of the spirits who come through…we represent them, we respect them, we care about them and we want those they love to receive their love and messages fully and clearly. We also understand how hard they work and the skills they must use to work with each of our unique minds to bring through the memories, the images, the sounds, and the sensory experiences that makes them known to you. As Mediums their messages touch our souls as they touch the souls of their loved ones.
We are also ambassadors to the spirits of those in the physical who seek our abilities and want to connect with their loved ones who have passed. We care that your soul be blessed by what we bring through. We care that we represent Spirit so that you understand the pure love that is spiritual connection, so that the blessing of connecting to the spirits of your loved one can bless your life as they connect with you in your ongoing spiritual relationship.
I go to Arthur Findlay to hone my skills at providing evidence of your loved one in spirits presence…so you know when they are present with us and so you can receive the full blessing of their presence. Then I come home and experience in my work the many ways spiritual connection touches and heals the soul…through connecting to the spirits of our loved ones and through connecting to our spiritual and angelic guidance. Our connection to the Divine Cosmic Spirit is a healing resource we have only begun to tap into. It's pure loving power is waiting for us to connect, to bless us, each other and our world.
Know your loved ones in spirit enjoy connecting with you and are often doing so. Perhaps today you might experience a song gift, a butterfly visit, an electrical sign or the through the wise unexpected words a friend speaks to your soul. We are all Mediums, in that spirit communicates with us and through us. May you too experience the joy of your own Mediumship.
Many blessings! Kerry


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Are you current?
Why not?!?!
Are you current?
Why not?!?!
I'm not current. find that resuscitaion of people found underwater during the summer still wearing ice skates is a lost cause.
I don't go diving without having 40cuft of O2 in the car though.
CPR & AED are a wasted effort for divers wearing RB/Doubles, drysuit, heating vest, thinsulate, and stages. They're long dead by the time you get them somewhere where you can do anything to them, there is a reason why rescue diving is not taught by the big technical agencys (NSS/CDS, NACD, CDG, IANTD, ANDI, TDI, GUE,and others).
Number one killer in the country is heart disease. Statistically a diver is more likely to die on the surface than in the water.
So, while someone is horsing a couple of 108s to the waters edge they collapse, is it still a wasted effort?
Edited to add: oftentimes a constant flow/medical O2 bottle is far better than a demand valve reg.
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I have seen more than one diver progress from a bad bends hit to the "chokes"for instance...these cases sometimes arrest...and often are out of the water for a while before getting into real trouble.
With heart disease being the number one killer....these are skills everyone should have before going to the mall...much less a dive. IANTD and TDI have rescue classes...the others used to recommend that all divers coming to them be at least at that level (Rescue Diver)...but long gone are the days when everyone in the cave class was at least an instructor....
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Not so much CPR, but rescue/lift in a technical situation.
Defender Optima Dolphin
I guarantee that if you CLICK HERE you will not have your view blocked by clothing
Current. As a recreational instructor - most months I teach one of these classes.
Most of the emergencies I've seen have been non-scuba. Generally automobile accidents. CPR AED first aid and oxygen provider are all handy skill to have.
I believe this is a skill set every diver should have especially technical divers. The more knowledgable we are the better dive team members we make. I have a soapbox that I could get on for now I will hold off lol
These skills are also applicable on land... just sayin'. They have come in handy to many divers in non dive situations...
Isn't crossover cool?


text: Associates You are not going door-to-door selling! We are looking for people who are looking for a way to earn an income from home – either part time or full time. We are looking for those people who are Hungry for more, Honourable in character, and 'Honable' (teachable). We are looking for help in sharing the M5M and the Mannatech story. We are looking for Associates (Business Builders). We operate in 26 countries — with more on the list to open in the near future. We have materials and teaching aids in a variety of languages including, but not limited to, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. We have a standard business plan that is followed by every one in every country. Make a Great Living while Making a Big Difference True financial freedom is well within your reach at Mannatech*. That's because we're not bragging when we say we have one of the most generous compensation plans in the industry. Those in the industry say that. The Comp Plan was created to provide a path to unlimited earning potential while making a difference in the lives and wellness of others. With the projected growth of the wellness industry, now you have one of the biggest opportunities to truly become healthy, wealthy, and wise. Why Work with Team MannaGOLD? ● training is available from Mannatech, other leaders, and from us. We work with you until you are comfortable to do it yourself. ● you earn income from your own purchases, the purchases of your down-line Associates and your Preferred Customers as well as their Preferred Customers ● if you can share a video link or a web site link then you can do the business. ● your down-line is a seamless down-line which means you can have people of many different countries on your team without extra paper-work. ● you can earn many bonuses and as your business increases (Here is a summary of 6 ways you can earn) ● you will earn Loyalty Points — 10% – 20% back to be used toward future product purchases ● you will have a 180 day money back** guarantee — even on empties ● you are championing the mission — that of saving the lives of children) Get Started Right Now If you are interested in starting as an Associate right now click here. Or, if you have questions you wish answered first, contact me. ~~~~~ *Actual earnings depend on your individual efforts and skill, your customer base, and the amount of time you devote to your business. **180 days is what is offered in North America and some other countries. Other countries will legally permit 90 days. If you aren't in North America and wish to know ask me and I will find out for you. Always check here to see what products are available in your country. Any questions? Contact Peggy (Account Number 228619) at firstname.lastname@example.com or complete form to the right.


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Long Island's Community Foundation Announces $336,500 in Grants
CCFE releases Independent Test Results in a report funded by LICF
Investing in Change Spring Newsletter is out!
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Journey up the Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway, which begins at Dawson Creek, was built during World War II for the purpose of defending North
America against Japanese attacks.
For this trip, our journey to the Yukon commenced in Montana where we drove north through Calgary and Banff and then up
the Icefields Parkway where we stayed three nights in Jasper. The most famous glaciers that once reached down to the
Icefield Parkway have melted so much that they look rather pathetic. However, there were great views of glaciers on the
mountain tops.
Some of the other scenery on the Icefield Parkway.
Elk are abundant in Jasper.
Baby elk have spots just like deer fawns.
Female stone sheep.
Mule deer fawn.
Eventually we made it to Dawson Creek and then on up the Alaska HIghway where a moose and her baby grazed along the
Alaska Highway.
A few miles south of Muncho Lake, we encountered a number of Stone Sheep which are attracted to the salt used on the
highways in winter.
We also saw several caribou around Muncho Lake.
North of Muncho Lake we found a grizzly with three cubs grazing along the highway. Mama paid us no mind, but the cubs
were neverous and climbed some trees and eventually disappeared into woods with a reluctant mama following behind.
Further north from Muncho Lake we met a herd of bison that continued for several miles along the highway.
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CReAM seminar
CReAM Brown Bag Seminars
Julian Vedeler Johnsen (University of Bergen)
Retirement, Grandparental Childcare, and Maternal Employment (joint with Ola Vestad)
Event date: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Drayton, Room 321, 12:30-1:30pm.
There is an increasing literature on the effect of grandparental childcare on the labor supply of adult daughters. However, the endogeneity of grandparental childcare remains an important empirical issue. This paper proposes a new quasi-experimental approach: We make use of a Norwegian retirement reform to estimate the causal effect of the grandmother's retirement on the labor supply of her adult daughter. The preliminary findings show that grandmother's retirement increases the employment and wages of her adult daughter. Further, grandparental childcare is the most likely channel of the effects as there are no effects of grandmothers' retirement on the labor supply of adult daughters without young children or adult daughters living far from the grandmother.


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SKATEISTAN wrote -
The Skateistan NGO in Kabul, Afghanistan, teaches skateboarding and creative arts to almost 400 girls and boys each week, including dozens of streetworking children.
One of the favorite activities for our students is filmmaking and photography. We would like to purchase some new equipment to help our students document their stories, lives, and the daily activities at our sports/educational facility in Kabul.
We recently acquired a Canon D60 SLR Camera which is able to film in HD, however we do not have a standard zoom lens for students to use. Also, since we are operating six days a week with over 16 classroom sessions we need a backup battery to make sure the camera is always charged and ready to use.
$440 Canon zoom lens 18-135mm
$40 Canon D60 camera battery (generic brand)
$30 Camera bag
$70 Heavy tripod for filming (had one loaned to us, but don't have anymore)
$50 Shipping/transport to Afghanistan
Watch the "Merza & The Chicken" short film made by students in 2011 and learn more about our film class here: http://skateistan.org/skateistan_blog/world-premiere-murza-chicken
All of our education is built on the philosophy that it should be accessible to all Afghan youth, whether they are literate or illiterate. Photography and film-based activities are some of the most engaging, effective teaching tools we've used.
Skateistan also has special classes in Photojournalism, photography for girls, journalism for girls, theatre, and blogging.


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How Twitter enabled a tawdry oaf to become President
In his new book, Peter Oborne interprets a collection of the outrageous Tweets which carried Trump to high office.
In his new book, Peter Oborne interprets a collection of the outrageous Tweets which carried Trump to high office.
Theresa May's austere approach to news management is a plus for government – at least, so far. But it's turning out to be a minus for her ministers.
His critics have fallen for the Fact-Checking Fallacy: the illusion that in politics or journalism, accurate facts are all that matter.
The Arts Minister defends Tracey Emin, but is most proud of leaving the Arts Council alone.
Plus: Loud sounds from Tom Watson. Pig noises from Craig Oliver. And: Come and hear me make a fool of myself in Manchester on Sunday.
Plus: Comforting Oborne in the Aegean. Rampant rabbits in the Lords. Lidders Agonistes. McVey's moment. And: How two Labour MPs banged away in the rifle club.
The weight of his new charge – that fewer truths are now told by the mainstream media – is greater than the evidence that supports it.
Plus: Farage's book an election expense? Don't be daft. My election predictions. Dull Tory slogans. Lively Australian politicians. And: victims of MND.
Clive Stafford Smith, the human rights lawyer and winner of last year's Contrarian Prize, is a model of principle and vision. We invite nominations for his successor.
The party should be commended for its innovations in candidate selection – here's how to make the process even better.
But there is an odd man out.
He's a dreadful federalist – but so are all the other candidates. They're a symptom, not the problem itself.
Plus: Nigel and the whips. Why Peter Oborne believes that I am Nostradamus. Lord Steel must have heard the Cyril Smith rumours. And: Two Thatchers & Two Queens.
Plus: The Telegraph's war on Nadine. Bias at the Foreign Office. Euro-rules drive me bonkers. And: Cameron's LadyShambles.
Or that Enoch Powell was a One Nation Tory? Sir Peter Tapsell reminds us how much we've changed.


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Question: What type of life insurance policy is this cheapest to buy?
The least expensive type of life insurance policy judged by size of premium payments and cost of insurance is a term life insurance policy. This is because term life insurance has no cash value, and expires before the insured is hypothetically expected to pass away. Term life insurance is not permanent, and insurance companies calculate that the chances of an insured person dying during the policy's active years is lower if the insurance will only last for a limited amount of years.
While term life insurance is the least expensive policy to own when viewed through the spectrum of total cost of insurance, term life insurance provides the lowest expected rate of return for a policy owner, almost zero.
A whole life insurance policy on the other hand not only is 100% assured of providing a return to either the policy owner or the beneficiaries, but actually will pay for itself over time. This is especially true when the whole life insurance is purchased from a mutual life insurance company, meaning the company is actually owned by the policy holders. These whole life policies tend to pay the highest rates of dividends, and over time the dividend payment can actually grow large enough to pay the entire premium by itself. This means the policy will become not only self sustaining, but the cash surrender value will grow automatically with each passing year.
When viewed through a long term perspective, it not only is cheaper to own a whole life insurance policy, but the insurance policy can actually make you money. It is for this reason that whole life insurance is viewed as an investment, and a way to save money for clients.
Variable universal life insurance policies and even traditional universal life insurance policies may provide an even higher rate of return than a whole life insurance policy, but they could also provide a lower rate of return. Total rate of return depends more on funding levels, timing of funding, market performance, and changes to cost of insurance over time. Generally speaking these are a riskier form of life insurance coverage than whole life insurance, and may result in a lower or higher rate of return to the owner. Poorly funded policies may end up being much more expensive than an equivalent level term policy over time, but well funded, highly performing policies may almost rival investment account returns.
The least expensive form of life insurance is not as simple and straightforward as it may seem. For the lowest cost of insurance, and lowest premium payments, choose term life insurance. For the best long term value, a permanent form of life insurance such as whole life insurance will maximize the value of the premiums.


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8th Grade PSAT RESULTS ARE READY FOR REVIEW
Students 13 and over can view their PSAT scores in the student score portal.
To access your scores, you must set up a free College Board account.
If you do not see your scores after creating the account and logging in, you may need to enter an access code.
If this occurs please Ms. Peterson
ATTN: 7th GRADERS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING, TRADE, & TECHNOLOGY
If you are interested in attending the Early College Advanced Manufacturing high school located on Henry Ford College Campus, this informational meeting is for you.
You are cordially invited to attend HFC's Engineering, Trade and Technology Information Night April 20 from 6-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Visitors can explore HFC's engineering and technology programs and career opportunities; meet with faculty and visit our state-of-the-art laboratories. You can also learn about the advantages of attending HFC and opportunities to transfer to four-year universities. Reserve your spot today by visiting https://www.hfcc.net/technight
7th-grade students who wish to apply to the Early College Advanced Manufacturing high school will receive a link to the online application when it becomes available.
7th-grade students ~ Please watch your email (next school year) for more information.
Edsel Ford Spring Orientation
Eighth Grade Students and Parents Please attend Edsel Ford's Spring Orientation. Come out and meet Edsel Ford teachers, counselors, administrators, and coaches. Learn about Edsel Ford's student expectations and school culture to ensure a smooth transition to High School.
Who: 8th Grade Students and Parents
What: Spring Orientation
When: Wednesday. March 15, 2017
Where: Edsel Ford High School ~Transportation will be provided (pick up and drop off in front of Salina Intermediate).
Third Marking Period
The end of the third marking period is Friday, January 27, 2017. Please encourage your child to verify that all assignments are completed and turned in.
The fourth marking period begins on Monday, January 30, 2017, and marks the beginning of the Second Semester for Middle School Students.
Henry Ford Early College
The Henry Ford Early College Application window is open. All applications must be completed online. The deadline to apply and submit all requirements is March 1, 2017.
All information can be found on the following Web Site: https://earlycollege.dearbornschools.org/ Click on the 2017 Application Process tab.
The DCMST application window for current 8th-grade students is now open. All applications must be completed online. The deadline to apply and submit all requirements is February 8, 2017.
All information can be found on the following Web Site: http://dcmst.dearbornschools.org Click on the tab that says "Application for Entry into DCMST Fall 2017". Then choose 8th-grade application.
Dearborn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Middle School
STEM Application Criteria and Procedures
Application Available online on Jan 30th, 2017
All information can be found on the following Web Site: http://stem.dearbornschools.org/ Click on "applying to STEM" and all the information is there.
Applications for the school Year 2017-2018 will be submitted online by clicking the link "apply online".
All applications must be submitted by March 17, 2017.
All students on a wait list must re-apply from year to year.
Selection Process: Apply before the deadline!
- Students apply online between January and March 17.
- Application includes applicant response to a writing prompt; click here to complete prompt.
- A short teacher recommendation survey (will be sent to your teacher(s) upon completion of application).
NWEA RIT scores, available at the time of selection. 6th Grade RIT cut scores are:
- Reading: 225 or higher
- Math: 230 or higher
- Science: 215 or higher
Each RIT score meeting the above criteria for Reading, Math, and Science are sorted, by RIT, from top to bottom and the top scores are color coded in each area.
M-STEP scale score: available at the time of selection. M-STEP cut scores are determined after the test is completed. Last year, for 6th grade, the scores would have been:
- Overall ELA: 1514-1560+
- Math: 1506-1550+
Each M-STEP scale score meeting the above criteria for overall ELA and Math are sorted, by scale score.
Applicants will be notified whether or not they are accepted by mail no later than May of 2017.
If you have questions, please contact 313-827-1904.
Algebra I Test- Out Canceled
The Algebra I Test Out session that was scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2016, has been canceled. The Test-out session has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 14, 2017.
DCMST Parent Meeting
There will be a DCMST Parent Information Meeting on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 5:00-6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Michael Berry Center in the Lecture Hall. The Michael Berry Center is located at 22586 Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights.
Report Cards
Middle School Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, to 6th, 7th, & 8th-grade students. If your child does not receive a report card please contact the main office.
Arabic I Test-Out
The Arabic I Test Out session will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016, at 3:30 in the ASC Board Room. Eighth-grade students who filled out a registration form and received a confirmation email from Ms. Peterson should report to ASC after school on Monday, Dec 5th, 2016. All students sitting for the Arabic I exam should arrange for their own transportation to and from the testing location.
Second Marking Period
The end of the second marking is fast approaching. The second marking period for middle school students ends Friday, December 2, 2016. Have you checked your Parent Connect account today? Do not be caught off guard. If you do not have a parent connect account please visit the main office and sign up now.
Student Contracts
Salina Intermediate students who are placed on student contracts have scored two or more grade levels behind their actual grade when taking the NWEA assessment. This assessment is completed by students three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring). All students are expected to show at least one years growth by the end of the school year. However, if a student is scoring more than a year behind their actual grade level it is very important that the student is working to demonstrate more than one year's growth.
Parents please make sure that you know your child's actual NWEA scores and grade level equivalency. Some students have not been placed on parent contracts but have not scored on grade level.
Parent Connect
Do you know how your child is doing in school? One of the ways you can track your child's academic progress is by utilizing Parent Connect. What is Parent Connect? Parent Connect is a website that allows you to view your child's progress in class. The website reflects your child's teacher's gradebook which includes grades on assignments, projects, tests, etc. Frequently checking Parent Connect will allow you to keep up with your child's academic progress.