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Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
6:51 am
"I have encountered terrible smoking people demanding directions from me. They were unsatisfied with my directions."
She stared at the monsters for a moment, unable to quite process what they'd asked. June wasn't sure what unsettled her most about the three creatures - the way they had all spoken at the same time, but not in unison, that they looked cobbled together out of pantomime monsters mixed with nightmares, or that they reeked strongly of charred meat and oozed smoke out of pretty much everywhere. It could have just been the way they looked so out of place standing in front of a coffee shop on a busy city street.
"Miss?" Said the lead monster, the most human-looking of the three by virtue of default alone. "Do you know where 48 Milward Place is?"
"Um." They were large smoking monsters. Should she really be giving them directions? Some poor sod might get killed or eaten (which technically was the same thing) based on what she said. Possibly herself. "Well, um…"
The smallest of the three with the horse's head and the extra arm glared at her. "It's a simple yea or nay question, madam. We're due to perform a scrooging in ten minutes and someone -" here he shot a dirty look at the third member of their group, a faceless cowled monstrosity that somehow managed to give the impression of being embarrassed. " - someone forgot the map."
"Oh. Right, sorry, you just startled me. Which I suppose is good, considering that you're… well, you guys. Milward Place is three blocks nor-"
The cloaked monster gave a slight howl and started to shimmer. Horsehead patted it on the shoulder while the humanoid one gave her a look.
"It would be best if you could avoid specific or Euclidean directions. They make us… uncomfortable."
June stated for a second without commenting. "Um, okay… I could show you directions on my phone, if that would help?"
Horsehead turned one eye on her. June tried not to yelp.
"So, how can I help then?"
The humanoid sighed. "Directions to or from the fey are best passed on in riddle and rhyme."
June paused for a moment to see if the universe would decide to make sense for a change. When it didn't she took a deep breath and thought for a moment.
"Okay, so…
To reach 48 Milward Place,
With sunset to the left you must face.
Travel twice 'cross the tar
That is ruled by the car
Count two score and and eight doors in that place.
The three monsters stared at June in shock. The hooded one finally spoke in a voice that sounded like scratched helium. "That was a limerick! She… you gave us a bloody limerick? What the hell are-"
Horsehead sighed and walked away, gently pulling the shouting hooded monster along.
The humanoid rubbed its forehead and offered June what may have been a smile. "It's traditional for any boon that is done to us be offered recompense, but… well, it was a limerick, so forget it."
With that the monster turned and walked off.
June sighed and continued to wait for her bus.
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Monday, May 9th, 2011
8:22 am
Department of Intergalactic Health Services?
Dean of Important Historal Stuff?
Dragons Ingest Human Scum?
Doctor, I Has Snuffedit?
Demonically Incorporated Hit Squad?
Bureau of Extremely Poor Acronyms?
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
7:27 pm
The World's Most Cancelled Superheroes
The world is in peril from Mr Somebody, and the only way the Doom Patrol can defeat him is to do what they do best! Get cancelled.
Yes, the Doom Patrol have been shitcanned yet again. Far out. How many times does this make it? Even the Great Lakes Avengers (now
a crossover for you) seem to last longer than these guys.
Ah well, give it a few years and maybe they'll bring it back as DC's first webcomic.
Jeeze. How many bloody Justice Bunch comics do we get, and yet the Doom Patrol gets no love...
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
8:54 am
In chaos find everything
I was looking at a
Mandelbrot Set generator
and noticed something I'd never seen before - strange, star-like dots hidden in the blackness. I zoomed in to find out what they were, then realised and brushed the dust off my monitor.
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Saturday, April 9th, 2011
8:55 pm
Telemarketer Baiting
So I get this call. Right away I know it's a telemarketer because the phone rings that weird ring that happens after you pick up the phone.
"Hello, can I please speak to Mr K Fietz?"
What the heck, I'm bored, and I know what's coming, so...
"Yes, can I help you?"
"Mr Fietz, I'm calling from the computer repairs department."
"Oh! Okay, how can I help you?"
"Mr Fietz, your computer may have some security flaws. We need you to read us a special code on your computer so that we can see if it's sending out false information. It may be out of warranty and..."
"Oh, okay, let me just go and turn on my computer."
"Alright, I'll wait on hold."
I put the phone in the sock drawer and walk away for three minutes.
I come back. She's still on the phone. I must admit I'm kind of impressed.
"Let me go and turn on my computer!"
I pull out my daughter's Disney Princess Magical Music Laptop. It has an LED screen with red backlights and plays plastic CDs.
"Can you see a button that says 'Start' on your screen?"
"Um... no, it says 'Letter Pairs'".
"... do you know which version of Windows you're using?"
"It's a laptop."
"No, your computer, not laptop."
"Yes, it's a Disney Princess Musical Magic Laptop."
She doesn't hang up at this point.
"Can you tell me what's on the bottom left of your keyboard?"
"A little button that when you press it opens a tray to put music in."
"...no, what version of Windows are you using? What does it say on your screen?"
"'Choose Shoes'".
"Just a minute, let me get my supervisor."
Humdehumdum hum de hum hum hum...
"Hello, this is Barry." His name is clearly not Barry. "Can I just get you to tell me what version of Windows you are using?"
"Right now it says 'Letters'. Oh, now it says 'Choose shoes' again."
That was far too much fun.
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Monday, September 1st, 2008
12:04 am
Bruce turns 100000
Yep, I'm 32. Hopefully my midlife crisis is a few years ahead of me, but according to my Wii Fit (one of my gifts) I'm actually 51... I think I need to cut down on the overeating. :P
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
11:25 am
Truly weird moment
I just heard "
I'm a little teapot
" to the tune of "
We will rock you
"*. One of the truly bizarre moments of parenthood...
*Yay for pointless links to things everyone knows about!
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008
3:32 pm
So Madison (my four-year old daughter) had just finished dinner, and wanted a banana. "Daddy, I want a banana."
"I want never gets."
"Daddy, can I please have a banana?"
Shouting to the lounge room, where Kelly is nursing Jade Louise (my 14-day old bubbagirl) - "Mummy, can she have a banana?"
Returned shout: "Yes!"
"Okay, sweetheart, here's your banana." I peeled the banana and handed it to her. She frowned.
"Daddy, it's supposed to be in a bowl!"
"...you don't need a bowl for a banana, sweetheart."
"But my fingers will get sticky!"
I sighed, reached over the oven and pulled out a plastic bowl with Shrek on it. Or possibly kittens. Something my in-laws had given her, so sickeningly cutesy, but hey, we didn't pay for it. I broke the banana in half and put it in the bowl.
"The bits are too big."
I broke the bits in half again.
"Daddy, you're supposed to cut them!"
"It's fine, sweetheart."
At this point I snapped. I snatched the bowl off her, and to her screams and tears, I ate her banana. Every bite.
Then Kelly came in and cut up a banana for her and gave her a fork.
This story seemed much funnier before I wrote it down...
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Sunday, July 6th, 2008
8:04 pm
Wall*E starts September 18 in Australia.
It has been playing in cinemas across the USA since June 27 and will be released on DVD in November (in the USA, at least).
What the hell is wrong with these idiots? Are they *that* determined to make sure that this becomes the Most Pirated Movie of all time?
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
11:57 pm
Idiot stick
True story, this.
Last night after
, I got to Macarthur station, got off the train and mosied (moseyed?) on over to where I'd parked my car that morning. I found the passenger side door unlocked, and feeling a tad silly, put my stuff inside (laptop and backpack) and locked the door. I then went around to the driver's side, and for some reason the key wasn't working.
It was, of course, at this point that I noticed
car. 5 meters or so away.
So, I got to wait about 2.5 hours for the owner of the car (a young lady on a night out with her girlfriend) to finish watching
a movie
, at which point I explained to them that I was not a crazed lunatic but instead merely a fuckwit. I retrieved my stuff and drove home, very tired and rather depressed.
True story, that.
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
12:00 am
Apple TV
I may be missing something here. iTunes has a service (unavailable in Australia, naturally, because Apple doesn't want our filthy shiny plastic money or something(yes, our actual cash money is plastic in Australia(yes, I am using nested parentheses))) whereby you can temporarily rent a movie which you must then watch within 24 hours. This is, according to some sources (including
this one
) a Bad Thing.
Excuse me, but isn't this the same model that
Video Ezy
and practically every other video rental company has used for years? What am I missing here? Please, somebody, enlighten me. Oh, and I use
, so I understand that DVD rental has undergone something of a revolution, but still, I comfoozed. I'd say "please explain", but that phrase carries unfortunate connotations downunda.
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008
4:30 pm
Yay! I've got a facebook! Um...
...now what the hell am I supposed to do with the damn thing?
Right. Okay. Um, it's "Bruce Greenwood", like the semi-famous Canadian actor, except without the semi-famous or Canadian parts. I guess that would have made it easier to find me, huh...
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Thursday, December 27th, 2007
12:10 am
Stuff I'm interested in
I read a hell of a lot of webcomics and listen to more than a few podcasts. I don't read as many journals as I probably should, or books for that matter... anyway, here's a few choice bits of fascination for you, some which are (I believe) relatively well known, others which may have escaped your notice but deserve your attention.
The Mansion of E
by Robert M. Cook
Four and a half years in, and we're halfway through the second day. This one's not just deep, folks, it's wide, with events and characters that weave through and around each other. Set in, around and mostly below the titular mansion, this is ostensibly the story of two brothers, Sylvester and Mortimer, and the strange girl Mortimer brings to the mansion one day, Rosemary Ripley. While they may be by and large the catalysts for the story, it's by no means their story alone - which is fortunate, given that whole months can go by with nary a peep from these characters. A fascinating fantasy set in a post cataclysmic world, you'll lose hours to this one when you first find the archives, and then wait eagerly for the next installment.
Girl Genius
by Phil and Kaja Foglio
Readers of the somewhat defunct
Dragon Magazine
may recognise the name Phil Foglio, who drew the popular
What's New?
comic for many a year. Now with his wife Kaja (who probably had more than a little to do with "What's New?", but what the hell do I know?) he's created a gaslamp fantasy world ruled (badly) by Mad Science, with the heroine Agatha Heterodyne figuring out her place in the world - which may be, much to everyone's (including Agatha's) dismay, the top.
Decoder Ring Theatre
Full-cast audio dramas in the style of yesteryear! Well, that's what they are. Stop looking at me like that. The Red Panda adventures and Black Jack Justice are their longest ongoing serieses- seriess- ...serials, and feature a cast of talented performers who bring these fun and exciting stories to life. Truly good stuff.
Space Casey
by Christiana Ellis
A cracking space-adventure featuring a conwoman whose crooked schemes would make Han "I shot first" Solo or
Sam Gunn
think "hey, I wish I'd thought of that". It all starts when Casey steals the wrong ship from the wrong... well... "man" at the wrong time, and of course it all gets worse from their. The only question is who it's gotten worse
So there you have a potted list. There's other stuff, of course, but it's well past bedtime, so have a good night! (Oh, and I got Season 1/Season 27 for Christmas. Woohoo!)
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Sunday, December 16th, 2007
2:43 pm
At 6 weeks
One more addition to the population explosion, August 12 2008.
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Friday, December 7th, 2007
10:55 pm
Not much to talk about, really. I go to work very early, come home a little late, play repetitive online games until far too late, then stumble off to bed...
I've been wanting to write more. It's a matter of actually doing it, I guess. I didn't even pretend to try to enter NaNoWriMo this year. I'm yet to finish watching the last couple of SJS stories, but I've really enjoyed it (it's actually more like old Doctor Who than Doctor Who is in some ways... especially the very creaky, wobbly and quite spectacularly craptastical (yet wonderful) Mr. Smith) and hope that it continues.
I've also been missing Heroes, which is a damn shame, but I hope to catch up. Madison (who's now 3!) has swimmming lessons tomorrow and will also have photos with Santa.
Life continues apace. I'm catching up with it, though...
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007
10:17 am
Not dead yet
I'm alive! I'm currently working for
, and spend a lot of my free time trying to catch up from about a month behind on my
webcomic feeds
(warning - this link is an RSS feed!). I've tried to drop in to
every now and then, but that seems to have died... I'd like to create a couple more entries for
every now and then, but I need some fresh ideas. I guess I need to start reading again, but it's so much easier to listen to podcasts on the train... the iPod's in my pocket, so when I fall asleep (it's a 2 hour train journey!) it doesn't fall to the ground like a book does.
Or maybe I just need to read better books.
The car I thought I'd wrecked by crashing into someone worked fine. Until, of course, I blew it up by not putting water into it. So driving is currently impossible for me... le sigh. I wish I had someone to blame.
Oh, and we got a new boss of the country yesterday. Hurrah. I'm sure that he'll make massive, sweeping changes to the things that really matter, like making sure that the names of
various unpopular policies
are no longer used.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2007
8:29 pm
So, my theory so far for Season 4 of Doctor Who is as follows - MASSIVE NON-SPOILER ALERT!
The first episode will be set on Earth, and feature an easily defeated alien, at the end of which the Doctor will grin and say something intelligent like, "Let's go search out space!"
The second (or possibly third) episode will be set in the last, ooh, 400 years of English history or so, and feature a historical figure of some import, who will aid the Doctor but not necessarily like him.
The third (or possibly second) episode will then be set approximately 123 bazillion years in the future but still feature 21st century cultural references.
The fourth and fifth episodes will be a mildly entertaining but ultimately forgettable two-parter which will make bits of itself unexpectedly felt later on in the season, much to nobody's shock.
The sixth episode will be a pile of crap, with a seemingly meaningless macguffin which, again, will make its present felt at the end of the season.
The seventh episode will be set in 50s Britain but still feature 21st century cultural references. And everyone will be gay.
The eighth and ninth episodes will again be two parters, reaffirming everyone's love of Doctor Who and reminding them just how much they love this series. It will not be written by Russel T. Davies.
The tenth episode, although YET AGAIN set in modern England, will follow this trend.
The eleventh episode will be a musical. Yes, a musical. Featuring singing Daleks, rapping Cybermen and the unexpected* return of Alexi Sayle's DJ character, reanimated from the dead so that we can all enjoy seeing him get killed again.
The final two episodes, written by Russel T. Davies, will be some of the best written television in the history of Doctor Who. Hah! Just kidding. They'll be okay, and leave people thinking "Well, it could have been better, but at least it wasn't as bad as that first two parter." It will end with a short fat man and a tall skinny man appearing in the middle of the TARDIS in the middle of a heated discussion. The Doctor will perplexedly shout "What?!?" followed by an overly complicated routine involving Timelords, baseball and people with stupid names.
The Christmas Episode will have absolutely nothing to do with Christmas, but it will still feature robotic Santas and pointless (but fun) explosions, and a totally meaningless and depressing "poignant" moment near the end, before we're all reminded that the true meaning of Christmas is that it never really snows unless the Doctor makes it snow.
*Well, it was unexpected. Until now.
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
7:52 pm
Hideously sick
Madison was sick on Tuesday, poor little thing... she brought up her food a couple of times, but after that she was fine.
Kelly was sick yesterday, poor thing... she was sick all over her till at
, tried to keep working (she's stubborn like that at times) and eventually was sent home to recuperate. Of course, being the stubborn ass that she is, she decided to go back to work today... and was sent home
she could get hideously sick.
I got it today. The family that stays together gets sick together.
Oh, and as for the gym... my excuse (which is entirely valid, by the way) is that I have no money as I have no job. Hurrah. Word of warning... don't show webpages that you think are
to your boss, if she's the kind of woman who would think that the
Black Knight scene
is "unsuitable for work and shows a disturbed mind".
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Monday, June 18th, 2007
5:11 pm
Lies, damn lies and resumes
A resume is a lose assortment of various words that could be construed as facts. I'm currently typing this into livejournal, and as I can use
, I can feel as if I'm almost nearly being slightly honest when I add "Web page design" to my list of interests and leave HTML as one of my "skills".
I'm also starting to go to the gym. I did almost 15 minutes today... and probably nothing at all tomorrow. Oh well.
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Friday, June 1st, 2007
12:03 pm
I'm gonna do it this time, honest! This isn't like the last two (three?) nanowrimo thingies, I'm really really gonna do it this time!
Yeah, I don't believe it either.
It's a mocumentary called "The Justice Bunch Origin Story". All I need now is plot, characters, setting, and everything else! Hurrah!
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However first, let us see how to load this command.
We first have to run the ManageStoreDiagnosticFunctions.ps1 script in the Shell.
[PS] C:\Windows\system32>cd "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15\Scripts"
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The method above is called Dot sourcing as script. It loads the script into Powershell session instead of just running it.
Display all the Tables in the Catalog
Get-StoreQuery -Database dbname -query "select * from Catalog" |ft
This command helps you get the list of all the Tables and TableFunctions in the catalog. Tables are basically present on the Disk, whereas the TableFunctions are present in the Memory.
How to find out the mailbox Number
Since you may need to use the MailboxNumber instead of displayname in most of the queries, and it is also easier to use the mailboxNumber, here is how we could get the list of Mailboxes on a specific database.
Get-StoreQuery -Database dbname -query "select * from Mailbox" |ft MailboxNumber,DisplayName
Alternately, if we know the displayname, we can find out the MailboxNumber and other details as below :
Get-StoreQuery -Database dbname -query "select * from Mailbox where DisplayName = 'tester1'"
Display information about a specific message in the Message table from the MID and MailboxNumber
Get-StoreQuery -Database dbname -query "select * from Message where MessageID = '0x9EAD721616F9D74B9CBF644606B6F49B000004A0D79D00000100' and MailboxPartitionNumber = '106'"
We can obtain the properties of a message as below :
Find out the mailbox details based upon a UserSID
Scenario : We find out a specific Mailbox SID as the culprit, however we do not know which mailbox does the SID belong to.
Get-StoreQuery -Database dbname -query "select * from MailboxInfo where UserSID = 'S-1-5-21-3088144668-2606371049-731046914-2053'" |fl
Here, we have found out that the SID "S-1-5-21-3088144668-2606371049-731046914-2053" Belongs to the Health Mailbox, which wouldn't have been listed from the Shell Window.
Find out the transactions that took place on a specific MessageID/FID or a Mailbox
Get-StoreQuery -Database dbname -query "select * from Events where MID = '0x812782A445F65B40A0A6608432BF2EBD0000E550867E0000'"
We may use this to track pervious transactions at database and mailbox level.
The results give out transactions which occurred in that order. It also mentions the Object Class, which may be the Message Class or the Folder Type on which the transaction took place.
Lastly, in order to make sure the Store Query function is working fine, we could run the command
We could use store querying in lot many other ways, do share if you come across other helpful usages.
Hope this was a helpful start to using Managed Store querying!
- Shweta


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PDF Pattern to make to make all three bags in three different sizes. These bags can be used as treat or favor bags for parties, or to use when presenting a gift. Pattern for LOVE, heart, and hugs and kisses (x's & o's).
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Small: 5 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches
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Large: 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches
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NEW YORK (AP) — The new Broadway season hasn't yet started in earnest and already there's a front-runner for the Tony Awards next summer — "Hamilton." But there are plenty of challengers hoping to steal its thunder over the next few months. Here's a look at some highlights of the 2015-16 fall season:
Jennifer Hudson and Broadway are a match made in musical heaven and the two finally will be together in the revival of "The Color Purple." Hudson, the "American Idol" finalist who won an Oscar for "Dreamgirls," has flirted with Broadway for a number of years and made theatergoers salivate when she sang "Finding Neverland" at the Tony Award telecast in 2014. Finally, she's ours. (Opens Dec. 10).
"Spring Awakening," which helped introduce actresses Jennifer Damiano, Krysta Rodriguez and Lea Michele to the world, comes back, just six years after it was last on Broadway. This time Marlee Matlin and Camryn Manheim are starring. Wait, and who is that? Yes, Krysta Rodriguez comes back, but this time the production will be performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language. (Opens Sept. 27).
The movie "School of Rock," which made Jack Black a star, has been reworked into a musical, with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber writing new music and "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes penning a story. It stars Sierra Boggess and Alex Brightman, in the loveable Black role. (Opens Dec. 6).
First it was a book, then a movie. Now "Misery," based on Stephen King's novel, comes to Broadway with "Die Hard" star Bruce Willis playing the novelist at the story's center who finds out he has an out-of-control fan. King hasn't had much success on Broadway, with his "Carrie" in 1988 considered a legendary flop. (Opens Nov. 15).
Matthew Broderick will be in A.R. Gurney's "Sylvia," about a dog who seduces the attentions of a middle-class husband. The dog will be played by Annaleigh Ashford, whose credits include "Kinky Boots" and "You Can't Take It With You." ''Sylvia" was first produced off-Broadway with Sarah Jessica Parker — Broderick's real-life wife — in the doggie role. (Opens Oct. 27).
Danny Burstein, the Tony nominee of such shows as "Golden Boy," ''Follies" and "Cabaret," will play Tevye in the upcoming revival of "Fiddler on the Roof." The original production in 1964 starred Zero Mostel and had an almost eight-year run, offering the world the songs "Sunrise, Sunset," ''If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker." (Opens Dec. 7).
Two-time Tony winner Al Pacino returns to Broadway in a new David Mamet play, "China Doll," their third collaboration on the Great White Way following "American Buffalo" and "Glengarry Glen Ross." It's Pacino's 12th time on Broadway and the first time a new Mamet play has arrived since the poorly received "The Anarchist" in 2012, which lasted about a month. (Opens Nov. 19).
George Takei's personal and heartfelt show about Japanese-Americans imprisoned during World War II has found a spot on the Great White Way this fall with the "Star Trek" actor in a starring role. "Allegiance" is a multigenerational tale with two love stories that's framed by a Japanese-American war veteran looking back on his family's time in a Wyoming camp. Takei, Lea Salonga and Telly Leung star. (Opens Nov. 8).
New mom Keira Knightley will make her Broadway debut as a beautiful but doomed heroine in "Therese Raquin," a stage adaptation of the Emile Zola novel. Tony winner Judith Light, "Constantine" star Matt Ryan and Tony winner Gabriel Ebert from "Matilda the Musical" will co-star. (Opens Oct. 29).
The new bio-musical featuring the story of Gloria Estefan and her music-producer husband, Emilio, called "On Your Feet," will feature "Conga," ''1-2-3," ''Get on Your Feet," ''Don't Want to Lose You Now" and "Reach." It's a jukebox musical that may remind some of "Motown the Musical" or "Jersey Boys," but with an infectious, Cuban beat. (Opens Nov. 5).
Two offerings come from England: the new play "King Charles III" by Mike Bartlett starring Tim Pigott-Smith about Prince Charles taking the throne with disastrous results (opens Nov. 1), and a revival of Arthur Miller's "A View From the Bridge" led by Belgian director Ivo van Hove that marks the centenary of the playwright's birth. (Opens Nov. 12).
James Earl Jones, 84, and Cicely Tyson, 90, will be in the play "The Gin Game," about an elderly man and woman who play repeated games of gin in their retirement home. Tyson is a three-time Emmy winner who won a Tony in "The Trip to Bountiful" in 2013. Jones won Tony Awards for "Fences" and "The Great White Hope." They're sharing a Broadway stage for the first time since 1966. (Opens Oct. 14).
Clive Owen will make his Broadway debut in "Old Times" by Harold Pinter. The play is about a married couple who welcome the wife's old friend for a visit, which kicks up old memories, verbal games and classic Pinter amounts of menace. There's another reason to go: Radiohead's Thom Yorke has written original music. (Opens Oct. 6).
Michael Frayn's Tony-nominated play "Noises Off" — about what's it like behind-the-scenes at a door-slamming play where everything that can go wrong does — returns for its second revival, this time starring Andrea Martin, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Shamos, Rob McClure, Campbell Scott and Tracee Chimo. (Opens Jan. 14).
"Dames at Sea" was a hit off-Broadway in 1968 and helped launched Bernadette Peters' career. It jumped to a bigger off-Broadway theater and ran for 575 performances. It played in London twice — in 1969 and 1989. But it never made it to Broadway until now. Producers will hope it mimics its perennial optimistic tune "Good Times Are Here to Stay." (Opens Oct. 22).
Magic is again hot on Broadway and "The Illusionists" return after breaking the weekly gross for the Marquis Theatre last fall. The lineup will include four returning performers and three new acts. Sandwiched between their visits, Penn & Teller came to Broadway and made an African Spotted Pygmy Elephant vanish. (Opens Nov. 19).
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What That New Car Really Costs…
If you're looking to buy a new car, there's an awful lot of factors to consider in addition to the purchase price, and ensuring that you can afford them all is an essential part of the car-buying process. Here we list some factors to consider when buying a new car!
Financing vs Purchasing
If you can purchase a car in full, this is always the better option financially, as you won't be paying any interest on the price. However, if you're looking to finance your car, you need to assess the deal carefully and look into the loan term, interest rate, and more. If you must finance, try to put down a large down payment, as this will reduce your interest rate and reduce your monthly payments overall.
Taxes and Fees
Bear in mind that you'll have to pay sales tax when purchasing a car, and this is calculated differently depending on which state you're in, so be sure to check the local sales tax regulations. In addition, some states charge your car with an annual tax which is variable according to the vehicle you own. All of this is also combined with registration, license plate, and title fees, which could easily set you back up to $800 per year depending on your car's make and model.
Auto Insurance
Insurance companies use a magical formula of never-ending criteria in order to ascertain the monthly premiums on your car insurance, and the power of modern data analytics is helping them to scrutinize drivers more than ever before. Although quotes will inevitably vary from carrier to carrier, younger and more inexperienced drivers will always be charged substantially more for their premiums, and people who have been involved in accidents will have higher monthly premiums too. Some vehicles are cheaper to insure than others due to a range of factors, so be sure to look into which vehicles within your price range are cheap to insure for you. There are also other ways of potentially lowering your auto insurance premiums, such as volunteering to pay a higher excess in the event that you do have to put in a claim.
If you're looking to buy a huge gas-guzzling SUV, prepare to pay a lot in gasoline every month. Of course, your gas spending will vary widely on your type of vehicle and how often you drive, as well as the type of fuel that your vehicle uses. Buying a smaller car with an efficient engine and driving it rarely will obviously bring your gas budget down compared to driving around in a large SUV for many hours a week.
There are many other things to consider when buying a car, such as maintenance costs when things go awry. If you're looking to lower the cost of your auto insurance, speak to a member of our dedicated team today!
What's the Best Time to Shop for Home Insurance?
It's hard to know when to shop around for your home insurance, as there are no set guidelines in place unless you're moving or getting married. Because of this mysteriousness surrounding home insurance, here we have ascertained some guidelines to help you decide that it's time to look into your home insurance.
Buying a house
This is, of course, the most obvious one, as it's critical to insure your new investment. You should take out a home insurance policy before you close on the home, although bear in mind that you may not know everything you need to know about the property if you don't live there yet.
When your home's value changes
The most obvious time that your home's value changes is when you have extension work or restoration work done. Whether you're building a large storage shed or you're remodeling your bathroom, any major changes which affect your home's value need to be accounted for in your home insurance policy or you'll risk being underinsured.
After you buy expensive items
Your personal property is covered by your home insurance, so you should consider adjusting your policy or shopping around if you decide to bring home a 50-inch 4K TV or a priceless set of golf clubs one day. Sometimes your current insurer may raise your premiums substantially if you buy a bunch of high-value items and put them in your home, so it may be a good idea to shop around at this point if necessary.
When your premium goes up for no apparent reason
Home insurance premiums are inevitably affected by factors outside of your control such as burglaries and floods in your local area. Most homeowners will realize these changes when it comes time to renew their policies, and this may be a good time to shop around. It may turn out that your premium is low when compared to other insurers who have also adjusted their rates according to new data, or you may find that your insurer is taking advantage of you. Whatever happens, there's no harm in heading to your laptop and finding out whether other insurers would also charge you similar premiums for forces out of your control.
When switching auto insurance
Many companies offer combined bundles for home and auto insurance, meaning that you could be entitled to generous discounts if switching your policies in one fell swoop. However, entangling your insurance policies in this way can make things complicated if you want to switch or amend things in the future. For example, if you get a new car or move, you might find that your rates are adversely affected.
When you're not satisfied with your current insurer
We've all heard horror stories of insurers not paying out when the time comes, and this is an obvious alarm bell if you've had a bad customer experience with an insurance company. In an ideal world, your insurer should be customer-oriented, knowledgeable, and they should fill you with confidence. There are many polls and surveys available which detail the best companies for customer service and satisfaction – insurance providers are no exception and you should look to switch if you're unhappy with how you're being treated.
If you are dropped as a customer
Insurers are indeed able to drop you as a customer, although it obviously depends on the circumstances and their reasons for doing so. If your insurer does drop you, try to find out the exact reason(s) why and take note, as this information could help you to negotiate a deal which covers you when looking for alternative insurance providers down the line. Take note of the dates and amounts paid, as this information is important, and be sure to maintain a record of your claims and any relevant details. You could also order a CLUE report in order to help you with your insurance shopping process.
Home insurance ultimately protects what is usually your largest asset – your home. As a result, it is important to speak to a team which is knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest developments in home insurance policies and premiums. If you need help, contact us today and see how we can assist you in your personal situation.
Ways to Protect and Secure Your Home While You Are Away
It's easy to worry about your home when you're away on a vacation or a business trip. Did you lock all the doors? Did you leave the stove on? Does it look obvious that the house is empty? These are all legitimate worries when you're spending time away from your humble abode. Fret not, however, as here we have compiled some ways of securing and protecting your home while you are away on business or pleasure!
Basic measures
First things first, you should start with the basics. For example, put your interior lights on timers if you want your home to appear to be occupied while you are away. Next, you should ensure that your mail and newspaper deliveries are delayed so that mail isn't piling up on your porch or in your letterbox. Also, make sure to set your thermostat appropriately and ensure that most of your appliances are unplugged or switched off entirely. Don't forget to set your house alarm!
Water damage and appliance damage
If you want to save energy, turn down your water heater's temperature and switch off your hot water recirculation pump. You can also suspend your internet with many ISPs, temporarily halting your internet service. It's also a great idea to unplug appliances which aren't necessary while you're away (i.e. don't unplug the fridge) or plug them into surge protectors and then turn them off.
If you have any leaky faucets or other similar problems, you aren't going to be around to keep an eye on them. As a result, you should look to get these issues fixed before departure. Also, it may be a good idea to shut off your home's main water supply while away. Shutting off individual appliance valves and clearing your gutters are also good measures to take.
Preventing burglaries
Although having the appropriate insurance will certainly help to ease your mind, there are ways to prevent burglaries from ever happening in the first place. First of all, secure your windows and doors, even if they are on the higher levels of your house. Burglars are not incapable of accessing your property via trees or ladders. Next, make sure that you use a reliable home alarm system which covers the appropriate areas of your home. Then, make sure that any high-value items such as jewelry or high-end appliances are secured, out of sight, and hidden. You should also consider installing motion-activated lights outside your home.
Never leave a spare key under a doormat or in a similar place – you're just asking for trouble. If absolutely necessary, install a high-end key lockbox or give a spare key to a trusted friend/family member for emergencies.
Ask people to conduct minor maintenance
It's worth asking a trusted friend or family member to keep an eye on your house while you're away, perhaps even allowing them to stay there and housesit while you're away. Making your home look occupied (or actually having it occupied) is one of the easiest ways to prevent a break-in. Just be sure to arm the helper with any information they may need for their stay in your home. For example, tell them where your shut-off valves and circuit breakers are located, and provide them with the codes to your alarm system too.
Think before you Tweet
Although we all like to make our friends jealous on Facebook and Twitter when we're jetting off around the world and doing exciting things, it could also leave us vulnerable if done in real-time. During WWII, the British government used to put up posters reading "Careless talk costs lives", meaning that you shouldn't say confidential things in public, as you never know who's listening. The same applies here with social media too! Even if you have your settings set to "private" and "share with friends only", it only takes one suspicious Facebook friend or Twitter follower to spill the beans that you're away from home to a potential burglar. Posting that you're on vacation may seem harmless and fun, but you could essentially be nailing an "I'm not here!" sign to your front door.
Many people worry about keeping their home out of harm's way when they're on a trip, but we have information and resources to help calm your mind. Contact us to find out how we can help!
Six Top Tips for Home Protection
A big part of owning your own home, or even renting a property, is protecting it and your personal belongings inside. If you're concerned about home protection, then here are six of the best tips that you need to keep your home and belongings safe from harm:
- Change Your Approach
The only way to achieve comprehensive protection is to consider just where your home is the most vulnerable. Instead of going into home protection blind, you need to create a tailored plan that pinpoints the exact liabilities of your property.
Go around your home, look for weaknesses, and take note of where others might be able to see into your home. Then assess your doors, check their strength, and think about how you would break in if you were in the shoes of an intruder.
- Think About Security
Doors and windows should be secure, which means that new locks, stronger frames, and better hingers, may be an investment that you need to make. Double check to make sure there are no cracks around your doors or windows, invest in a security door or high-impact glass, and always lock-up when you're leaving the house.
- Hide Your Keys
If you're constantly losing your keys, having a spare outside may seem like a good idea. However, it's one of the easiest ways for someone to break into your home.
Try a different approach and opt for a keyless door, or even leave a key with a trusted friend, instead of outdoors.
- Protect Your Wiring
Wiring is a major vulnerability in the home, and the weak spot of a security system. Make sure all wiring is fully hidden and properly covered.
- Change Your Garden
Anywhere outside that restricts your view from the property can be detrimental to property protection, but so can landscaping that puts your home on full view from the street. Consider a garden makeover and take care of blind spots in your landscaping.
- Insure Your Home and Belongings!
Prevention methods to stop burglaries are vital, but so is protection if the worst happens and your belongings or property are damaged. Getting adequate home insurance is a must to avoid the financial stress and upheaval of having to pay out for expensive repairs and replace belongings in your home.
Talk to us today for information about comprehensive home insurance and plans that are tailored to your needs. For a peace of mind over home protection and the best insurance, don't delay in giving us a call.
First Time Getting a Home Insurance Policy? Here Are the Top Tips You Need…
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions that you'll make in your life. Not only does it free you from the restraints of having to pay rent, but it's a valuable long-term investment that makes sense in more than one way when it comes to finances.
One of the biggest things that first-time home buyers have to face, is how to save vital funds when they are trying to purchase a property. This puts home insurance near the top of the priority list, not just because it can protect your belongings and property, but because it's a key area to start saving money.
First-Time Home Insurance Policies – The Costs
You can expect insurance rates to cost you around an average of $952 a year, according to the statistics from Value Penguin. While this is the average, prices can fluctuate quite severely. There are a number of key factors that can influence home insurance cost, including:
- Non-payment that resulted in insurance cancellation
- High-risk properties, use of specialist materials in construction, high-claim area, or special feature properties
- No insurance history or sparse insurance history
- Paying separately for different insurances instead of using bundles
- Making insurance claims
Many homeowners get the benefit of discounts on their home insurance, but this often isn't the case for first-time buyers. Due to this, it's important to make sure that you thoroughly investigate all the options open to you and take advantage of all money-saving opportunities.
Top Tips for Saving Money on Home Insurance
Just a few simple tips and tricks may lead to some substantial savings on both the purchase of your first home and your home insurance. Here are our top five ways to make savings:
1.) Plan Ahead
Leaving home insurance as the last item on your to-do list means limiting your options for a good home insurance policy. It will pay in the long-run to research early, know your options, and find the right insurance for your needs. Always bear in mind:
- Your home insurance will be in relation to your dwelling value not your real estate value.
- Never feel pressured into making a decision without knowing what you're covered for.
- Get complete coverage for the important things.
- Plan for potential increases in other insurance areas.
2.) Think About Insurance History
Your insurance history is incredibly important when getting house insurance – the better established your history is, the better discounts you'll have access to. If you don't have an established insurance history, then try building a good history by getting renters insurance or even contacting your parent's insurance and seeing if you can be recognized by them.
3.) Know When Costs Change
Your home insurance will likely not be the same as the insurance that the current owners of the property pay. Personal information is needed to create an insurance plan, so be prepared to pay something different!
4.) Get That Home Inspection
A home inspection may be a big cost, but it could save you so much more in the long-run. Spotting major problems with a property now, could prevent serious financial disasters in the future. You might also get some top tips from your inspector about bringing down insurance costs.
5.) Double-Up and Get Mortgage Insurance
Not all insurance bundles are good, but it doesn't mean that they are all bad either. Consider mortgage insurance alongside your home insurance, as the price may be substantially cheaper than if you went to a mortgage lender.
Need advice on home insurance, or want to get a head start with renter's insurance? Give us a call today and we'll make sure that all your insurance questions are answered!
Tips on how to lower car insurance rates in 2018
Car insurance rates can be crippling, especially if you're young, have been caught up in accidents, or if you're not able to afford to latest state-of-the-art car with futuristic safety features. Though car insurance premiums can be a pain to pay, here we offer you 8 tips on lowering your car insurance rates in 2018.
1. Car insurance discounts
There are numerous discounts which you may be entitled to with your auto insurance, here are but a few examples!
LOW MILEAGE – Do you drive less than 7,500 miles per year? You may get a 5-15% discount on your car insurance! Some insurance companies even offer discounts if you do some of your travel via public transport such as buses or subways.
MULTI-CAR DEALS – You may see 10-25% discounts on your comprehensive, collision, and liability premiums if you have more than one vehicle on the same insurance policy.
MODERN CAR DISCOUNTS – Does your car have airbags, anti-lock brakes, and automatic seat belts? Perhaps it has tracking systems and anti-theft alarms? You could see discounts from 5-30% depending on how modern and safe or thief-proof your car is.
2. Complete a traffic course
You can often see a 5-15% discount if you take a traffic course to improve your driving skills. The eligibility for these tests varies from state to state, however. Traffic school courses are usually 4 to 6 hours long, and can be done online, in person, or via a mixture of the two. They often set you back around $25 to $75, though you'll make that back in discounts quickly. You may remove points from your record for minor traffic violations, though you can't get this AND a discount. New York, however, is an exception to this rule.
3. Watch your credit report closely
Auto insurance companies take many factors into account when calculating your premiums, and your credit history is one of them. Some states have made this illegal, but in many, it remains a legal and common practice. Pay your bills on time and maintain a decent credit rating; it will help you to seem low-risk and therefore help to keep your car insurance rates down. The difference in auto insurance rates for "good credit" drivers and "poor credit" drivers is a staggering 67%.
4. Be a safe driver
It sounds so obvious, but it's true. People with no traffic violations or accidents get lower insurance rates (over time) as they are simply presenting themselves as low-risk (i.e. safe) drivers. A single speeding ticket can increase your auto insurances rates 11-13%, so why take the risk with your life and your insurance premiums?
5. Invest in a safer car
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Vehicle Safety Ratings Page (long name) contains a list of all the safety ratings for various cars, taking multiple factors into account. Prioritize safety ratings when you buy a new car, as you'll likely decrease your insurance rates and better protect your own life!
6. Discounts for paying in full
You can usually see a 5-10% discount if you pay your car insurance premium in full, rather than spreading the payments out over an extended period. Though many people cannot afford to do this straight away, it could save you hundreds of dollars over the year.
7. Evaluate what you really need from your policy
Do you really need comprehensive and collision coverage? Vehicles that are worth less than $3,000 or less than 10 years old simply don't require these forms of coverage. According to the Insurance Information Institute, getting rid of comprehensive and collision coverage (assuming you don't need them) could save you around $660 per year on average.
8. Compare the market
As with any form of insurance, you should be sure to compare the rates, policies, and details of different insurers. Auto insurers have slightly different methods of ascertaining how much you will pay, so one insurer could happen to see you in a much more favorable light than another.
Among the myriad of circumstances used to calculate your auto insurance rates, your insurance could significantly drop (or spike) if you get married, move house, have an accident, buy a new car, or add a young driver to a household policy.
Consider taking the customer service ratings (and customer reviews) of the insurers into account when making your decision, as insurance companies are notorious for wanting to escape paying out whenever they can. Evaluate what is most important to you, what price you're willing to pay, and what excess you're willing to pay, assuming it is applicable. It pays to compare competing companies!
Looking for more help with lowering your car insurance rates? Get in touch today and we'll be able to help you with a personalized plan which aims to lower your auto insurance rates for good.
Preventing Dog Bites
We love our dogs… the wagging tails… the kisses. And yet dog ownership has challenges. Dogs bite more than 4.5 million people each year. Of those, nearly 900,000 are severe enough to require medical intervention.
In addition, dog bites are costly. The typical cost per canine attack case settled through insurance is over $28,000. It's a big number. It's also why home insurance rates go up when you get a new dog…
Thankfully, there are actions you can take to decrease the chances of your dog biting or attacking someone.
First, choose your dog carefully. There are varying viewpoints on whether dogs of certain types are much more hazardous than others are or if home atmosphere has more to do with a pet's nature. Speak with your veterinarian regarding prospective behavior and also wellness problems connected with details breeds.
Also, talk to our team about potential dog breeds that may be excluded from being protected your insurance coverage representative regarding breeds omitted from protection under your house owner's insurance plan.
Next, introduce your family pet to your pet early. Well-socialized puppies are more likely to become grown-up pets who feel comfortable around people and other animals. It's also good to keep exposing your dog to new situations…
Also be sure you you keep your child is older because nearly 50% of all severe dog bites involve youngsters. A good age is at least 4 years old. Kids of this age are better able to understand how to behave around your dog. And NEVER leave your baby or young child alone with a dog, no matter how much you trust the dog.
Finally, be sure to take care of your dog's health. From spaying or neutering to controlling parasites… your dog's health impacts their attitude. Be sure your dog also is seen by a vet regularly an is properly vaccinated.
Whether you already own a pet dog or are considering bringing a pooch into your home, give us a call to assess your insurance coverage responsibility coverage for bites and various other pet-related injuries. We're here to help!
Tips on Finding Home Insurance Savings
Have an apartment or a house? You naturally need home insurance. The challenge is most people get home insurance and then ignore it.
The thing is, as time goes by your living situation changes. You may acquire more things like jewelry or art. You may make improvements to your home. You might have added a home theater.
In any case, you need your insurance to keep pace with your personal situation and to ensure your property and things are sufficiently protected.
There's no magic time to think about home insurance policy … so have a look at these tips on the best ways to get the most value in your home owners plan.
Manage Your Credit
Credit scores impact insurance costs in many situations. The better your credit, the lower your insurance costs. Maintaining a strong credit rating is in your favor.
Allow Us to Search For The Best Home Insurance Deals For You
As an independent insurance agency we offer insurance from a variety of carriers … one phone call to our team is all that's required to have us spring into action and shop for fantastic rates among numerous insurance providers. We'll save you time & stress in the process.
Examine Your Deductible
Talk with us about your insurance deductible. The key is to make certain your deductible is something you could manage to pay in case of a serious issue. For a claim on a residence, one general rule is to have the deductible be high enough that you don't leverage your insurance for "simply anything" that fails with your house. Home insurance really should be reserved for urgent scenarios. The higher the deductible the more you can save … some premiums can be cut by up to 30 percent.
Look into Discounts
If you have two or even more insurance policies (car/ residence for example) with the same service provider, you could save up to 15% off the plans. Certainly give us a call to explore your options …
Ensure You Aren't Over-Insured
Some people believe getting even more insurance than they need will give them some type of benefit. It will not. You need an adequate amount of protection to cover the cost of replacing your residence and also its valuables. As an example, if your home is of moderate construction, you won't insure it to replace with luxury materials. Likewise, you also need to protect yourself from being under-insured as well. The key here is to have an candid conversation with our insurance team so that we could make certain you have the RIGHT insurance.
One Last Suggestion
Many carriers offer additional discounts when you have been with them at the very least 3 to 5 years … so keep that in mind as you examine your property owners policy. As always, remember we're here to help you, so call us today to earn certain you are obtaining the greatest worth from your insurance.
Common and Expensive Car Insurance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Important Information
Most people will not argue the need to have car insurance for their cars because they know that how important auto insurance is to cover difficult situations such as theft, natural disasters, and accidents.
However, what most car-owners don't know is how to avoid certain car insurance challenges. Some of the the most common mistakes range from paying too much, not having adequate coverage for your insurance needs, or signing up for redundant policies.
Here are some other challenges…
Not fully understanding the coverage you've purchased
Do not be deceived by the term "full coverage". You might not be as covered as you think you are. Never make assumptions about the coverage you have or don't have. Always get clarity on your insurance contract. Your agent should be happy to help you understand. And if they leave you with more questions than answers, we're here to help!
Not asking about discounts
There are numerous discounts you may be entitled to have, such as price reductions, discounts for seniors, students, safe drivers, and lots more. Also, you could save on your premiums based on how your vehicle is equipped. Never fear of asking your insurance agent for discounts. They add up!
Neglecting to compare rates
While shopping for insurance isn't really fun, getting multiple quotes is beneficial… comparing rates benefits your wallet and gives you peace of mind. The good news is that as an independent agency we compare rates between multiple carriers to find the best policies for our clients!
Purchasing only the state-required minimum
Purchasing state minimums for your insurance may keep your insurance premiums low. However, it will always cost you more if and when you need to make a claim. It is advisable to pay a little bit extra just for that peace of mind. That way you will be ready for anything that comes your way with complete coverage.
Avoiding these car insurance mistakes is easy and we'll gladly help. If you have questions about car insurance, please reach out to us!
Preventing Future Auto Insurance Problems
Choosing the right insurance policy can be an excruciating process for many people, and they try as fast as possible to get through it. When getting auto insurance, most people prefer to go with a company they know or one they often see on TV. Often, folks discover too late via terrible customer service or a complicated claim filling process that their auto insurance is doing more harm than good.
The smarter way to buy auto insurance
Vehicles are not assets, but a liability. They start depreciating the moment you put on your ignition and start to drive home. Right from there, your car will continue to lose value and cost you money. No one wants to lose their vehicle or overspend on the car for repairs after an accident. So it's wise to take time and choose the right auto insurance policy suitable for you and your needs.
There are several things you can do when choosing an auto insurance plan. The first is to check all details of what is included in the package. A lot of people pay little or no attention to these details until an accident occurs. Of course by then, it's too late. And some folks also make the mistake of opting for the lowest quote they can get. However, they fail to understand that the coverage is insufficient.
A lot of people will think that by omitting family members who drive the car "occasionally" that they are saving money. However, they may be voiding their insurance altogether. It's best to really thoroughly discuss your situation and planned car-use to be sure you have adequate insurance coverage.
Prepare for the future
If you go to a little extra effort to protect your vehicle with the right insurance, you can significantly decrease the potential risks you face.
Always have it in the back of your mind that the cheapest insurance policy isn't always the best option for you. You will have to consider several factors before choosing an insurance provider. Apart from the price, other factors to consider include customer service, feedback from customers, and financial stability.
Oh, and we offer an extra benefit. We secure quotes between multiple carriers to help you find the most competitive rates. That means we take care of the shopping for you.
And if you're on the lookout for great information about insurance topics that impact health and your pocketbook, check back here often. And please contact us anytime for all insurance related questions.


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Although my memory of many events is faltering at my age, my wife, June, firmly believes you were the H.A.R.T. volunteer who enabled our dog, then named Ping, some 12 or 13 years, ago, to become a most important part of our family. Doubt that you remember, of course, but this was the dog my wife selected at Petco in Fairfax long ago. Unfortunately, you notified us shortly after we left the adoption event that because another adopter had selected two dogs you had changed your mind about letting us adopter her. Then, while June was still crying about the thought of losing Ping, you phoned her cell to say that Ping's promised adopters had decided that two dogs might have been too many, and we could have her, after all. To fast forward I'll just remind you that Ping was found on a road in the southern part of the state, put in a kill shelter, and rescued by H.A.R.T. Shortly after the adoption we re-named her "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," or, as we called her, "Molly." You can never know the joy and love Molly brought to our family. On the other hand maybe you do, and that's why you do it in addition to protecting these wonderful animals made practically defenseless on their own by man's eons of domestication. Molly died of old age yesterday, and we are seriously grieving. For that modest contribution acknowledged in your email we hope to defray a few H.A.R.T. expenses and to salute you, and the people like you, who found Molly, sheltered her, saved her from death on her own in the woods and in that pound, and found her a loving home such as ours to live and enjoy a full life. June and I are extremely grateful to you and others like you who do what you do
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"Events like the Manchester Job and Resource Fair, which connect New Hampshire's talented workers with employers looking to hire, are a critical part of our efforts to strengthen our innovation economy," Governor Maggie Hassan said. "By sponsoring this job and resource fair, New Hampshire Employment Security is helping to support a strong middle class and a stronger, more innovative New Hampshire."
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Calum "Spud" Fraser said he thought it was a "wind-up" when the pop queen's
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The 37-year-old is now getting ready to be whisked to New York from his home in the Scottish Highlands for rehearsals.
Mr Fraser played at the christening of Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie's son Rocco in December 2000.
But he was first spotted by the American singer when she arrived at Inverness Airport for her wedding to Mr Ritchie in 2000.
Dressed in kilt and sporran, he welcomed the star to Scotland by piping his version of her hit Like A Virgin.
Madonna was so taken by the Tartan Army piper from Grantown-on-Spey that she asked him to play at Rocco's christening at Dornoch Cathedral.
Although Madonna's tour management company says plans for a bagpiper to join her upcoming tour have yet to be confirmed, Mr Fraser says he is ready.
"I'm absolutely overwhelmed, I just can't take it in yet.
"When I got this e-mail from Madonna's agent I thought it was a wind-up.
"But when I rang the number I was talking to this girl in Long Beach, California. She asked if could I do it and I said: 'Yes, why not'."
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Mr Fraser, whose biggest audience so far has been 2,000 at the Glasgow Barrowland concert venue, is now preparing a bagpipe version of his favourite Madonna song, Papa Don't Preach.
He said: "It will be amazing playing on front of such huge crowds.
"It will be the experience of a lifetime but I'm well up for it.
"It's a bit of a sore point with my fiancee as Madonna is one of the most famous women in the world but she's behind me 100%."
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The shoot for director Imtiaz Ali's film Highway, starring actors Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, wraps upbollywood Updated: Jun 08, 2013 00:29 IST
The shoot for director Imtiaz Ali's film Highway, starring actors Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, with music by A R Rahman, was wrapped on May 28. The film, presented by Sajid Nadiadwala, will release on December 13 this year.
Despite a really challenging shoot across six Indian states, Highway wrapped up proceedings eight days in advance. Although the entire shoot was planned for 60 days, Imtiaz and team finished the same in 52 days. Along the way, they had to face extreme weather conditions and negotiate very difficult terrain.
From the sub-zero temperatures of snow-clad upper Himachal to the near 50 degree centigrade highs in the last schedule in Gurgaon; from bus and train travel in Rajashtan to hotels with no electricity or water in Kaza (Himachal) and treacherous treks in heavy rains in Kashmir, there were roadblocks all along for the film. Yet the team completed the shoot well within time.
"This film had the most number of locations in a film for me, and yet the shortest span of shoot," says Imtiaz. "Of course, that's how it should have been for a movie called Highway. This shooting has been the most intense and liberating journey," he adds.
"There's no place to begin if I start talking about the film and I won't stop. So I would rather save my emotions for myself to know," says Alia. For Sajid, presenting Highway is a matter of great pride. "The film was mounted and executed in a very short time and I am so happy that its shoot has been completed well within schedule. It makes me very happy, proud and responsible that Imtiaz has left the release and distribution of his first production completely to me," he says.
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iShares launches Global Corporate Bond ETF
iShares, the exchange traded funds platform of BlackRock, has launched the first ETF in Europe which offers investors diversified exposure to global corporate bonds, iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF.
The new fund aims to track the Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate Bond Index, a broad-based measure of global investment-grade fixed-rate corporate debt markets, by trading across more than 7,000 high quality corporate bonds mainly from US (48%), Europe (23%) and Asia Pacific (10%) and across 15 currencies.
Rather than holding all bonds simultaneously, it will be sampled, with around 270 bonds at launch increasing to a typical holding of around 500 bonds.
"The ETF arrives at a time when demand for fixed income assets is soaring. Flows into fixed income ETFs have almost doubled in 2012, with $50.8bn of net new assets recorded in the first eight months compared with $28.5bn in the same period in 2011," BlackRock said.
The fund is physically-backed, holding the underlying bonds and securities, and has a total expense ratio of 0.2%. On top of potential capital gains, the fund pays a dividend to investors twice a year.
"With clients continuing to search far and wide for yield in their portfolios, it means that more and more they need to consider allocating to global credit. This new ETF gives investors unparalleled access to the global corporate bond market in a single investment," said Alex Claringbull, senior fixed income portfolio manager for BlackRock's iShares fixed income range.


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The federal tax burden falls most heavily on affluent Connecticut, while the state of New Mexico, home of the White Sands Missile Range, the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the highest poverty rate in the nation, gets the most federal dollars back, studies of the federal budget's impact on states show.
Although New Mexico saw the highest return-- more than $2 for every tax dollar sent to Washington-- it also had the highest poverty rate in 2000 at 18.7 percent, according to the Census bureau. The government defines poverty as pre-tax income below $17,603 in 2000 for a family of four.
Most northeastern states such as Connecticut, which generally have higher incomes, pay more taxes to the federal government than they receive in benefits. Connecticut got back about 62 cents per tax dollar in 2000, the most recent year for which figures are available.
New Hampshire, Illinois, and Minnesota got less than 85 cents back for their tax dollar in 2000, while North Dakota, Mississippi, and Alaska got better returns, of at least $1.68.
"All states aren't treated equally under the federal system," said Scott Moody, senior economist for the Tax Foundation , an organization that ranks which states pay more than their "fair share" of federal taxes.
State officials dread explaining why their state bears more of the federal tax burden than other states, and the figure is important because 26 percent of state budgets, on average, comes from the federal government.
"People at the state level like to know their relationship to the federal government. What they really want to know is, what they can do about it," Moody said.
The presence of military bases or federal offices can boost a state's ranking in federal dollars returned. An older population also can sway the amount of federal dollars returned because elderly rely more on federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
One reason for New England's generally low returns is that its share of Defense Department spending fell from 8.3 percent in 1990 to 5.2 percent in 2000, said Matt Kane, policy analyst for budget issues for the Northeast Midwest Institute.
The institute publishes an annual study on the return of the federal tax dollar to states.
Herman "Dutch" Leonard, a professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government (whose annual study on "The Federal Budget and the States," is due this spring), said his research will confirm that northeast states lag as recipients of federal spending. However, an analysis of 2001-02 data might show that New York increased its ratio of federal dollars returned because of expenditures related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, he said.
Rankings of returns on federal tax dollars are just a snapshot of trends that generally take decades to change, researchers said.
"So unless you plan to get a military base anytime soon, there's not much to be done," said the Tax Foundation's Moody, whose rankings are based on both Census data about federal expenditures and his organization's analysis of how the tax burden is allocated state-by-state.
The recession of 2001, which pounded corporate income tax receipts, potentially could reshuffle a few states' rankings, Moody said.
Maryland and Virginia routinely get high rankings in studies because of the federal spillover from the District of Columbia.
Midwest states such as South Dakota and North Dakota get a high rate of federal money returned because the federal government owns so much land and pays for roads, park rangers, and police there, Moody said.
Wisconsin gets back about 84 cents for every dollar given to Uncle Sam, and Illinois sees about 75 cents returned because both states lack many defense contracts, military installations or extensive federal lands.
University of Illinois economist J. Fred Giertz said there's little reason to be concerned about Illinois' ranking as a donor state even though it probably applies an economic brake.
"There's not a whole lot we can do to change that," Giertz said. "Illinois pays a relatively high tax because we're a high-income state, so it's a function of our progressive tax laws. That's actually a good thing."
States with lower incomes generally get more dollars back from the federal government, and if states expected a dollar-for-dollar return, "there wouldn't be any reason for a federal government," Giertz said.


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Business Standard, Jan 20, 2015
A polyclinic under Ex-Servicemen Health Scheme (ECHS), a central government financed programme to provide quality health service to ex-servicemen pensioners and their dependents, was inaugurated here today.
The centre has sanctioned 426 such facilities to be set up across the country, including seven in Odisha, said Lt Gen J George, general officer commanding Madhya Bharat area, while inaugurating the polyclinic here.
The polyclinic has been opened in a rented house andOdisha government has been requested to provide land and other infrastructure for smooth running of the clinic, he said.
Stating that Army would do whatever was possible for uplift of the youths of Kalahandi, George said considering the interest of youths of the district, Army recruitment rallies with pre-recruitment training would be organised utilising the service of ex-servicemen to help more youths make career in military service from the area.


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Friday, March 13
Steak and Spirits
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 1937 Market St.
Carnivores and libation lovers unite! Cook Street is hosting an educational evening from 6-9:30 p.m. where one can learn how to prepare the best cuts of meat and discover and pair with a locally produced spirit. Registration for all of Cook Street's classes closes two days before the day of, so if you missed out on tonight's adventure, check out the rest of the calendar to learn a new cooking skill!
Brew & Stew
Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave.
Hope House is excited to invite you to the second annual Brew & Stew, featuring a variety of beer from local breweries, delicious stews and soups, and live music. The $40 ticket price covers all-you-can eat and drink beer and stew as well as activities such as a corn hole competition and live music.
Dry Stout Release
Comrade Brewing, 7667 E. Iliff Ave.
Comrade Brewing is tapping their Irish Dry Stout this Friday, March 13 at noon, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Brewed with Irish Stout malt from Ireland and hopped with East Kent Goldings, it will be better than any green beer you drink all day. 4.8% ABV.
Saturday, March 14
The Slow Sessions
Huckleberry Roasters, 4301 Pecos Street
The Slow Sessions, An intimate and hands on learning experience with three amazing Denver businesses in one day! Be one of only 20 people to take part in skilled trades, slow food, good beer, and fantastic gifts. At Huckleberry Roasters, start the afternoon learning how to roast beans and participate in the art of cupping. Make your own pickles at The Real Dill while sipping beers mixed with The Real Dill's awesome bloody mix. Then end the evening with a private gathering at Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe complete with bbq, cold beers and a pork butchering demo! Tickets are already sold out, hope you're one of the lucky few!
St. Patrick's Day Deals
The Kitchen Next Door Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St.
Starting Saturday through Tuesday, the folks at The Kitchen Next Door Union Station will be bringing you St. Patrick's Day treats such as Irish Coffee, Shepherd's Pie as well as Irish Whiskey ice cream sandwiches!
St. Patrick's Day Parade Breakfast
Freshcraft, 1530 Blake St.
Those familiar with Freshcraft's St. Patrick's Day Parade breakfast already know, but for those that are not, please join the folks at Freshcraft starting at 8:30 a.m. before and after the parade start for some Irish inspired dishes. They will be serving breakfast until 11 a.m. and then switching over to some more awesome food features throughout the day and night. They will have Irish inspired beer from Lone Tree Brewing, Boulevard Brewing and cocktail specials throughout the day!
Beryl's St. Paddy's Day Bash
Beryl's Beer Co., 3120-C Blake St.
The fine folks of Beryl's Beer Co. will be hosting their first annual St. Paddy's Day Bash from 2-10 p.m.! There will be beer, music, food, games and more! For the holiday, they've decided to put their Light Catcher Stout on Nitro–and for one week only!
Sunday, March 15
Community Pig Roast
Satchel's on 6th, 1710 E. 6th Ave.
The folks of Satchel's on 6th are hosting a family-style pig roast and community dinner with happy hour drinks from 5-6 p.m. and the presentation of the pig will be at 6 p.m. sharp. Enjoy a delicious porky dinner from 6-8 p.m.!
Future Events
- March 18 – Epic Beer Dinner @ Lucky Pie Louisville (Reservation Info)
- March 21 – Collaboration Fest 2015 (Tickets)
- March 21 – River North FarmHouse Release (Info)
- March 26 – New Kids on the Block (Tickets)
- March 28 – Hops + Handrails (Tickets)
- April 11 – Cottonwood Institute's Annual Base Camp Bash (Info)
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