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The market size section gives the revenues and volume data, covering both the historic growth of the market and forecasting the future. The market is compared to similar markets through a BCG matrix analysis framework.
Market segmentations break down the key sub sectors which make up the sector. The regional breakdowns section gives the size of the market in leading countries and regions.
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Jacoby Brissett and Jeff Driskel are only a few days into their epic quarterback battle. So when a starter is named, what happens to the No. 2 guy?
Even though Jacoby Brissett and Jeff Driskel are only a few days into their epic quarterback battle, Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease was asked a question Wednesday about the outcome, one that has been burning in many minds dating back to the spring.
When a starter is named, what happens to the No. 2 guy? Does he stick around, or does he transfer?
"If that's what they want to do, they do it," Pease said. "These kids are competitors. They work hard. They want to go out and play.
"They're about this team, about this university. I sense none of that. But if they find out the situation doesn't work for them, I'm for them because they're good kids and I'd do anything to help them, as well as coach (Will) Muschamp would."
At some point over the next three weeks, Muschamp is going to name a starting quarterback for the Sept. 1 opener against Bowling Green. Pease admitted it's not going to be easy breaking the news to the QB who finishes second.
"It's hard," he said. "Kids take things so negatively. It's like saying they're not good enough. That's not the case. I really believe we've got two or three kids here (Brissett, Driskel and Tyler Murphy) we can win football games with.
"You hopefully develop more depth and you believe in all your quarterbacks. It's hard. I've been in that role (as a former quarterback). I've been told that situation (where I'm not starting). That's probably how I took it, not understanding that my day will come.
"Whoever it is, the other guy has to always be ready. He's going to be the most popular guy in town anyway. You never know when your opportunity is. It could be one point in the season. It could come down to one play in a season."
Pease, of course, is not spending too much time wondering what's going to happen when the starter is named. There's still so much work to do — with the quarterbacks and the overall offense — before any kind of decision is reached.
Pease did say it's obvious that the quarterbacks (and the rest of the Gators) have had a good summer and are ready to compete in camp.
"All the players, not just the quarterbacks," he said. "What they did in the weight room … a lot of credit to our strength and conditioning staff. The guys look different, they're playing fast, they look confident. I'm just ecstatic with where they're at with that.
"What (the quarterbacks) did on their own and the recognition of how they've carried over from the spring and the things they've practiced … you can just see a big difference in them in their confidence, how they're really playing the game now."
Since Pease's arrival last winter, the quarterbacks have watched all kinds of tape of Kellen Moore operating the Boise State offense to get a better feel for how it's done.
"I'm sure they're tired of me showing clips of Kellen Moore and talking about Kellen Moore," Pease said. "There are three different personalities in there (watching the tape). They can grow from it and learn from it.
"I have to be patient with the fact … Kellen made mistakes early, too. As a freshman and sophomore, we limited him to what he was successful with. As a football coach, whatever the position is, you're not throwing kids out there to be unsuccessful.
"You have to know what they can do and use their strengths."
Pease is going through that process with his quarterbacks now, trying to identify their strengths and what they feel comfortable with.
He said Brissett and Driskel will not be asked to run the entire Boise State offensive package that was developed over a 12-year span.
"That's an accumulation of 12 years of schemes and teaching and coaching," Pease said. "We can't put those 12 years into seven or eight months here. To the kids' credit, they've done a good job with the amount we have had."

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Why do women carry bags?
It's one of the many "Why do women..." questions that we come across quite frequently in our lives. The usual answers are quite logical, such as "they have to carry so many things..". However, the last time I answered something like this, I was struck with this realization that people's lifestyle items are not add-ons but are an indication of thoughtlessness.
Women's clothing, accessories and everything from what they need to what they want are all designed around how they must look. "Well, men care about looks too?!" Yes but their comfort & convenience comes first.
Women - form over function
Men - function over form
Maybe I jumped the gun.
History proves that women were confined to home spaces & spent most of their time decorating it. The time they socialised, they had to showcase how well they took care of themselves. And this was inferred from how good they looked. Tight corsets that they must fit in and wide dresses that extended to a space for two. No questions asked, it made them look good. Or so the patriarchal society wanted. Smaller steps, slower walk and a restrained existence - it all appealed to the society. And thus emerged the definition of a "Good Looking Woman".
Times changed. Women were no longer sitting, knitting or just watering plants. They were doing what matched their intellect, abilities and interests. Naturally they had to move around more. They started wearing trousers, shorts and whatever made their movement more convenient. However, if we looked closely at the design of these clothes and wearable items, they are all created keeping in mind a historical outlook.
Why are woman's jeans so tight that the pockets are useless? Why are stilettos around when heels were invented for men to ride horses? Why are skirts designed to hug the lower part of a female body?
I know that many women want to draw their perfect figures since that makes them look attractive. But how many of them really think about what defines this attraction quotient? Impressions between men & women are perceived and yes, we can't deny certain conditions that we've grown up with. However, if we don't set out to redefine our outlook by putting our practical needs first, we will not move towards a more evolved society.
The most comfortable clothes I have, were bought for Mt. Kilimanjaro expedition. I can carry money, cellphone, paper and a lot many things in those trousers & jackets and still feel comfortable walking. However, if I can't find a party-wear that can take some of the basic things that I need, I will end up carrying a bag to keep my items safe.
Last week, I was in Amsterdam walking for days in my flat-bellies. I had the most unbearable foot pain since the shoes didn't provide enough padding. I was again stuck with the same disappointment. I wore my sport-shoes with my skirt, dress and everything else for the rest of the trip.
Brands come up with walking shoes for women, partying shoes, sports shoes and boots while men mostly have shoes (except the sports part). Why can't we throw away the perfect woman image?
I really want to be able to buy what I need and not be enticed by what's cool. I would like to be able to choose something fancy when I feel like instead of being presented with stylish clothes all the time. Yes, nobody is stopping me from doing that but my rant is aimed at those who question why I am the way I am. Because they refuse to see different.
A woman is different from man but her image need not be beautiful by her figure, the smile, the eyes and her perfume. She could be what she wants and not what she 'should want'.
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Mali Vargas (Docktor), BFA, ASA, SCA has a solo exhibit entitled, Fluid Nature, making its last and final stop at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery from November 12 to December 11, 2016. If you haven't seen the exhibit, then save the date! Mali will be in attendance for the Artist Reception on November 13 from 1pm-3pm. The exhibit explores the idea or hypothesis of Rheological Abstraction.
Notes from the Artist:
"Rheological Abstraction is a form of art which takes into careful consideration the rheological properties (deformation of flow) of the materials being used. Narrative becomes secondary or incidental to the fluid signature of the materials on the substrate. The relationship between author and artwork develops simultaneously through the process of creation rather than through the execution of a perceived iconographic idea". – Mali Vargas, BFA, ASA, SCA
November 12 to December 11, 2016
Artist Reception: November 13, 2016, 1pm-3pm
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
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This summer, my husband and I donated Firefly newborn phototherapy devices to two hospitals in Central Vietnam. One hospital was located in Quang Nam, the village where both my parents are from and where my father is now buried. We went to each hospital with my extended family to personally deliver the medical devices.
This was my family's second annual trip to Vietnam. I immigrated to the US from Vietnam with my mother in 1975. She recently moved back to Vietnam. My husband and I really value the time with family. Our twin boys, Hunter and Alexander, are 6 and we feel it's important to expose them to their cultural heritage. After a month-long trip in 2015, my boys really wanted to go back. They are at an age where they are starting to ask lots of questions about the world, in particular, why things in Vietnam are so different from our life in New York City. This summer, we felt they were old enough to begin to understand how we could help and why it was important.
Jaundice is a health issue that affects two-thirds of all newborns, and without treatment it can lead to deafness, other permanent disabilities and even death. Untreated jaundice is a serious health problem in rural Vietnam, where many children are born at home and many rural hospitals lack even the basic equipment necessary to treat jaundice.
We have first-hand experience with jaundice. My twin sons were born premature and spent five weeks in a NICU at one of the world's best hospitals in New York. They developed jaundice soon after birth and received phototherapy treatment while they were in the hospital. At the time, we understood that jaundice was nothing to worry about because treatment was simple and reliable. As a mother, I can't imagine a newborn from my family's village in Vietnam growing up disabled because the local hospital couldn't treat something as simple as jaundice.
Parents in Quang Nam face many challenges. Their babies shouldn't be victims of untreated jaundice. Firefly is a simple tool, but it's so effective at eliminating this unnecessary suffering. My husband and I became DtM donors in 2013, and I have served on the DtM board of advisors for years. This trip was the first time we've become so personally involved in DtM's work.
On this trip, I traveled to Da Nang Women and Children's Hospital and Quang Nam Hospital to meet the clinical team and to officially deliver the Firefly phototherapy devices at both facilities. These are two very different hospitals. A sophisticated tertiary care hospital with hundreds of beds, Da Nang is much a larger hospital than Quang Nam. The hospital has two or three rooms with infant warmers, incubators, and other types of machinery. There are separate rooms where families practice kangaroo mother care (KMC) with their newborns. The rooms were crowded, with babies lying on top of moms, dads, aunties, and grandmas. The family members would take turns. In the NICU and neighboring rooms alone, I saw easily more than 100 babies. The rooms were crowded, with roughly one bed space between each bed.
Tam Ky is much smaller than Da Nang, with fewer pieces of equipment. I know how frightening the experience is for parents in the US, where we have state-of-the-art hospitals, equipment and healthcare. When my sons were in the NICU, my mother was visiting from Vietnam, and she came to the hospital every day to visit them. She felt so grateful for the exceptional care they were getting in America, in some ways more than I could understand.
The differences between the NICU in a hospital in New York City and a NICU in a small, rural hospital like Quang Nam are stark. It really hit home for me to see babies facing similar health issues trying to survive in such a different context. The were so many more babies than there were nurses to care for them, where in the US each baby had all the professional care they needed.. There were so many babies, and just not enough nurses or equipment to go around. It's very difficult to see newborns in these circumstances. I recognize that the mothers in the halls at Quang Nam could have been me, and the babies crowded in the beds could have been my sons.
Because the hospital has little equipment and fewer clinical resources, babies are often transported to bigger referral hospitals for care. Hospitals like Quang Nam tend to be great places to donate a Firefly device. Jaundice is such a simple condition to treat, and Firefly is so simple to use. If smaller hospitals are able to administer phototherapy onsite, this not only increases a newborn's chance of averting disability or death from jaundice, but also helps to reduce overcrowding in larger hospitals like Da Nang.
My extended family has lived very close to Quang Nam hospital, and yet before the trip we took together none of us really understood the limits the hospital faces in treating newborns, even for in the US would be considered a simple cases like jaundice. We were all moved to see the hospital and hear the doctors talk about Firefly first hand. My family is committed to bringing additional Firefly units to treat jaundice in our region.


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Department of Redundancy DepartmentSibling Rivalry By Andy and Greg Collins
The dark passageway opens into a wide room that narrows to a single doorway opposite from the side you entered. From the shadows comes an all-too-familiar sight -- bulbous eyes catching a glint from your torches and four writhing tentacles where the creature's mouth should be. You hear a voice in your heads…
Greg: Stop, stop, stop. Another mind flayer? That makes, like, eight today, and I'm downright tired of rolling Will saves. Isn't there anything else in the Underdark? Where are the drow? Kuo-toa? I'd settle for some duergar -- c'mon, we're desperate here.
Andy: But mind flayers are the key villains in my campaign! It wouldn't make sense for you to fight something else at this point of the story. It'd be like Captain America fighting something other than Nazis during World War II. C'mon, just roll some Will saves. You know the drill …
Greg: If I liked re-runs, I'd be happy sitting at home this summer, watching network TV. But I'd rather be playing D&D. Can't you stray from your master plan a little in the name of fun? Not every little detail has to make perfect, logical sense in your campaign world. If I can have 300 channels at home, you can have a few more monsters behind that screen to throw at us.
Sure, mind flayers are scary, but once we figured out how to fight them, the challenge wore off and the encounters got monotonous. I've upped my touch AC a bunch to avoid the initial grapple check from the tentacles, and that Iron Will feat is getting good use. But it sure seems like we solved this problem about two levels ago.
Andy: Well, I guess I could come up with some alternatives to mind flayers. Maybe they have a mind-controlled warlock working for them, or they've bargained for help from a pack of yugoloths.
But you've spent so much effort building your characters to be good against them. Wouldn't you feel like you'd wasted those feat slots, etc.?
Greg: I made a point to be as general as I could in tailoring my character to fight mind flayers. Even when we aren't facing mind-blasting illithids, making Will saves never goes out of style, so Iron Will is hardly a wasted feat. And even if it were, I could swap it for a different feat next time I gain a level (because we're using the retraining rules from Player's Handbook II).
I can sell off my obsolete equipment (maybe we'll meet a merchant looking for a good deal, hint hint), or just replace it with other, cooler stuff we take off the bodies of our new, non-tentacled enemies. So, do you have any new beasties in store for us?
Andy: OK, I hear you loud and clear. (Flips through Monster Manual for another CR 8 monster for the encounter.) Let's rewind:
The dark passageway opens into a wide room that narrows to a single doorway opposite from the side you entered. From the shadows comes an unfamiliar, slithering sound, then you see a snakelike creature with a deep purple body covered in fine scales and with a barbed stinger for a tail. It begins murmuring the syllables of an arcane spell …
Greg: As we've pointed out several times in this series, we view a successful player as one who has fun at the gaming table. Fighting the same creatures over and over rarely leads to an increasing level of enjoyment. The player gets the short-term boost of figuring out the best way to defeat the monster, but many of the rank-and-file creatures from the Monster Manual aren't that tactically challenging after a few encounters.
Andy: Populating your campaign with a small subset of creatures may seem like part of creating a 'realistic' world, but the ultimate goal of a DM shouldn't be simulating reality. It should be crafting an environment that contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience. Remember, D&D is first and foremost a fantasy game. Your players are willing to put up with a lot of strangeness in order to have fun.
Greg: And fighting lots of different monsters is fun!
Of course, sometimes you should be careful what you wish for …
Three sessions later …
Greg: OK, anybody have any idea what that thing was we just fought? Was it a giant dog? A zombie pooch made up of human skeletons? It didn't seem to have anything in common with that quaraphon that Stannis said we fought a few hours ago, and we only know that thing's name because of a lucky Knowledge check. I've been sitting on a protection from energy spell for the entire day -- any suggestions on what type of energy I should pick for the next encounter?
Andy: Hey, you said you wanted new monsters. I just gave you what you said you wanted, and now you're complaining about it? Make up your minds already, willya?
Greg: As Emerson said, "foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Consistency is fine, just don't be slavish about it. In the same way, variety is good, but you don't see me ordering a different flavor at Baskin Robbins every time. Find a balance, man! (Note that my erudite quote is not a hidden request to fight more hobgoblins.)
I want to be challenged, but I also want encounters to mean something down the road. If I learned a monster's weakness through hard work and good tactics, give me another shot sometime to exploit it.
Andy: Now I get it. It's like the second time you fight a troll -- you know right away to get out the alchemist's fire and the scroll of fireball. That second fight still isn't easy. After all, the troll can still rend you, and unless you brought a whole barrel of flammables, you still have to smack it around a bit first to bring it down, but you sure feel smart when you do.
(Speaking of hobgoblins, am I the only one who has trouble typing that word correctly? Every time it comes out "hogboblin." That was particularly frustrating back when I worked on Red Hand of Doom, which has more than a couple of those guys running around. Just me? OK, moving on …)
Greg: Not to cross the streams on you and blow your mind, but be mindful of the Gobhobbler Rats in Magic: The Gathering. Why the name? They're rats with razor-lined collars that run around the back alleys of Ravnica hobbling goblins. Pretty sweet, eh?
Back to the task at hand. Yes, I want to feel that my character is getting smarter, and I can't do that facing a new monster each time. If I had a photographic memory, I'd read all the monster books and know what to do right off the bat. That might infringe on the 'fun quotient ' of the rest of the party when I rattle off every trait, special ability, and average weight of each creature (not to mention cheese off the DM). So I take a step back, separating my player knowledge from my character knowledge just a bit. When I fight something again, I build up a mastery of combat tactics and tricks that makes me feel like I've achieved something outside of the story arc.
Andy: So what you're saying is "moderation in all things," eh? (I see your Emerson and raise you one Publius Terentius Afer, a.k.a. Terence, the Roman dramatist. Do not try to out-Bartlett me, youngster!) You want to see some common foes or combat tactics but not a steady stream of the same old thing. I can get on board with that.
Next Session
Greg: Nice work, team. That hydra didn't chew us up nearly as badly as the first time we fought one. Produce flame was just the right trick to keep those heads from growing back, allowing us to meticulously whittle it down to just a few heads before starting to work on the body. And good job remembering how the sunder rules work, Dennis.
Andy: That sure looked like fun from my side of the screen. Guess it wasn't such a waste of time listening to you complain!
Andy: It's not hard to craft fun encounters, but you can't do it without figuring out what makes an encounter fun. Even after you've figured out some of the answers to that question -- and there are more answers than those covered here -- you must remember to apply them over and over again. One might even go so far as saying that the price of good gaming is eternal vigilance (to coin a phrase).
About the Authors
By day, Andy Collins works as an RPG developer in Wizards of the Coast R&D. His development credits include the Player's Handbook v.3.5, Races of Eberron, and Dungeon Master's Guide II. By night, however, he fights crime as a masked vigilante. Or does he?
As a D&D player, Greg Collins has been taking whatever older brother Andy can dish out for more than 20 years. Recently he took a seat behind the screen to exact his revenge upon his brother for killing his first character by washing him down a flight of stairs. In his time spent away from D&D, Greg is the events producer for magicthegathering.com.


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We had a great day today scouting some more new sites for our pilgrimage in the footsteps of Jesus. We drove east from Jerusalem down into the Jordan Rift Valley and hiked into the desert wilderness. This is the area where Jesus fasted for 40 days and was tested by the devil. Our goal was to explore the hike up the Wedi (dry river canyon) to an ancient spring which almost certainly would have been the place Jesus went to get water during this time. There is a rugged beauty this this place, but you can well understand how the harsh, unforgiving environment would provide a serious test even if you weren't famished and being attacked by the devil!
Next we visited the site of Jesus' baptism on the Jordan River, which has only recently been opened to the public. Because the Jordan River is the border between the country of Jordan and the West Bank which has been occupied by Israel since 1967, it is still considered a military zone and is very sensitive. When Israel and Jordan were technically considered "at war" with each other, this area was strictly off limits. Pam and I discovered 23 years ago when we tried to hike down to the site of Jesus' baptism. and were picked up by an Israeli military patrol and "removed" from the area! The new visitors site there is really nice and allows access into the river itself. It will be a great add to our journey in Jesus' footsteps!
After returning the rental car and picking up the rest of the arriving group members, we gathered at the Lutheran Guesthouse, our home for the remainder of our time in Jerusalem, for dinner and our initial orientation. Tomorrow we will be exploring the city on foot as we begin to reflect on the world into which Jesus came, particularly the role and impact of the Pharisees and Sadducees. It is great to be together and we are all looking forward to what God has in store for us. Thanks for all the prayers!


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Hi, this is Alfie, the Cocker Spaniel. My dad was too tired to write anything tonight, so I took over. After all, it is all about me! Cockers rule!
Today my dad took me and Riley, my rowdy baby cousin, on a long walk to get the car from the car fix it-up place. It was a great walk. Got to eat some snow, smell some good poop smells, and almost got to pick up another tennis ball to add to my collection. I got to see some new parts of my town. My fur got really messy and muddy – that was the greatest thing about the walk!
Well, we got in the car and I found a rawhide bone under the front car seat! That made up for the tennis ball I didn't get to pick up. When we got back to my house Dad ran water in the bath tub. I knew I was doomed. Wow, I hate baths. Here is a picture of me in the bath tub. Not happy in the least.
This will probably lead to a brushing. I hate those brushes. I think I will hide them sometime. After I got out of the bath tub I ran around like a crazy woman with Riley chasing me and biting at me while I rubbed on the carpet and couch to dry off. I got mad at Riley and his sharp baby teeth! What a little brat! Well, I guess I am kind of getting used to having her around. Except for those sharp teeth!
That was my day. Lots of boring sleeping then the longest walk I have had in a while! I think I'll take a nap.


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Darien girls skiing races to second place
Last Thursday, the Darien ski team completed its fourth race of the season against Branford, Farmington, Pomperaug, and Westhill at the Mt. Southington ski area. Co-captains Katharine Graham and Taylor Hart each finished in the girls top-10, as did Kyla Pech.
Overall, the girls' team finished in second place with a collective time of 307.73 seconds, besting both Branford and Pomperaug. The boys' team recorded a time of 308.68 seconds, good for a seventh-place finish.
"The team did a great job last night under tough conditions," said coach Brian Zeyer. "The girls' team continues its strong performance and has a record of nine wins and three losses. Rebuilding is going well for the boys' team ... led tonight by promising freshman Brooks Daley."
The Blue Wave girl skiers included Graham (49.36), Pech (49.66), Hart (49.89), Maggie Skeats (51.04), Caitlin Keady (53.70), Carly Schoudel (54.08), Adrianna Dziedzic (55.51), Christina Molkenthin (60.14), Madison Maier (61.60), and Maggie Reilly (DSQ).
The competing Darien boys were Daley (48.32), R. J. Murray (51.38), Sam Arrix (52.00), Chris von Stuelpnagel (52.14), Graham Skeats (52.42), Mac Forbes (52.42), Gray Kline (56.19), Slater Lovegrove (57.74) and Seth Canaday (DSQ).
Earlier in the week, Del Col and Graham each earned themselves a spot on Team Connecticut, a 12-person high school team that will compete in the Eastern High School Championships on March 7, 8, and 9. The pair raced against 100 other skiiers from across the state. The championships will be held on Attitash Mountain in Bartlett, N.H.


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His first job was assisting in a discount jewellery shop where he was trained to differentiate between real and fake diamonds by judging their weight in carats - a skill he still has. At university Simon tried his hand at acting and even performed at the famous Cambridge Footlights. He enjoys yachting, karate and kite boarding.
He says: "I don't like to do things by half and needing only to wear one contact lens was quite problematic for me especially as I enjoy sports. As soon as I was of age to have laser eye treatment and my eyes stabilised I decided to have the treatment in 2002. It has been the best decision I have made and definitely gave me more confidence - which you saw on The Apprentice.
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Having problems with your Canon Rebel XT / EOS 350D Digital Camera ?
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\015 When I plug the memerory card into camera I get a error CF,I noticed when I looked down to where the card pluggs into the camera, two of the small wires were broken off and laying in the bottom of camera so I took them out,if I need to take it to a repair shop or send it back to canon,to get it fixed?where would be a canon repair place in my area? or what department do I send it to at Canon?I live in illinois 61548\015\012thanks for any help you may have,roger seckler\015
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On the other hand, you can return to the store and say 'I broke my cf-card plug with a crappy cf-card, can you have my camere fixed" they'll answer yes of course and charge you big bucks since this part is soldered directly on the board of the camera and you'll need a brand new board.
I would also recommend you carefully check all your cf cards to find which one caused the pins to bend and to trash it right away.
ps, ask for how much it will cost you to have it repaired since it may cost you more than the actual value of the camera. I don't recomment disasembling the camera by yourself, this will void any sort of warranty you may have and you won't be able to fix this anyway, you need a new cf adapter or a new board.
I would also recommend you carefully check all your cf cards to find which one caused the pins to bend and to trash it right away.
ps, ask for how much it will cost you to have it repaired since it may cost you more than the actual value of the camera. I don't recomment disasembling the camera by yourself, this will void any sort of warranty you may have and you won't be able to fix this anyway, you need a new cf adapter or a new board.
Just call up Cannon and be like "hey, you sent me a broken camera"... they'll ask you to send it back... and then they'll send a new one to you... If they DONT... then complain and ask to talk to their manager... because the product was damaged when you got it... or... you could just take it back to the store... get your money back, and ask for another one...
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Together with Technical University of Varna MOS Consult is annoucing a Virtual Reality workshop.
If you have ever wondered
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Thursday, 31 May 2012
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Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Beating the Eiffel Tower queues - and some great hotel offers
One of our popular features from our Paris city centre hotels is this post's headline offer for hotels near the Eiffel Tower. It is among the city's most visited attractions, and the question is often asked if there is any way around the long queues that can often taken the enjoyment out of a visit to the tower.
Well, with a little planning you can avoid the worst of it - but it does require a bit of strategy. First off, you need to make an early start; something that makes good sense anyhow if you are to get the most out of your day in Paris. What many people don't know is that you can purchase pre-paid tickets online. These tickets are for the elevator only and so you must pass on the option to use the stairs. But you also pass on the waiting crowds, and that is the good part. All you need to do is print your tickets at home, and make sure to arrive just before the 9.00 am start. This will see you making a lofty ascent while the terrain snaking lines of people wonder how long is it going to take to even reach the ticket desk.
Another option - this time using the stairs - is to queue for the south pillar or Pilier Sud entrance. This is a quicker and a shorter line. Not as quick, mind you, as buying an online ticket, but still reasonable and bearable in terms of wait-time. Again, you need to be there and in the queue before the 9.00 am opening. In all honesty, it's worth it ....... and for a little effort you save time in the long run.
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Saturday, 12 May 2012
Hotel Offers near the Opera Paris
Paris Opera are presenting some marvellous opera productions during the course of the year. These include La Fille du Regiment, les Noces de Figaro and Les Contes d'Hoffman which was Offenbach's last work. Any of these will prove a pure joy for opera lovers. But even if you do not have the time or the inclination to attend the opera it is still worthwhile to visit the Palais Garnier at place de l'Opéra. Every day, the opera house is open to visitors giving everyone a chance to appreciate the splendour of its sculptures, frescoes and the many ornate features that gild the elegant foyers, auditorium and striking grand staircase.
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Saturday, 5 May 2012
Paris Hotels May Deals
Let's start the month in good fashion. We have a new promotion for Paris weekend breaks with some great discounts. If you need some persuading to trip across to this fabulous romantic city these latest deals could be your best excuse. If you can manage a short visit you certainly should not be disappointed. Paris is good to see any day, but at weekends it is a little extra special.
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- Published: 19 January 2012 19 January 2012
I know it's a little late for glad tidings on the New Year, but it's taken me a long while to truly grock 2011 and what I want from 2012. I've finally taken some time to finish a pair of socks I started ages ago and gotten some time to think. Something about knitting helps organizes my thoughts and clarifies my perspective. Unfortunately knitting is hard to come by these days, especially since whenever I knit something my son finds my project and rips it out. He can't help it. He's two and he sees my knitting needles as drumsticks hindered by pretty bits of yarn. It's always heartbreaking whenever he does it and it's a challenge to remain calm because sometimes it seems like knitting projects are my only personal achievement unrelated to children and family.
As a stay at home mom, the idea of caring for children seems mundane to the outside world and at first it seemed like 2011 was pretty boring and not very interesting to share. I was so entrenched in dealing with a toddler and nursing a newborn to raise my mind above it and see what a big year it was.
I spent most of it pregnant with baby #2. Somehow during the complete laziness of pregnancy I was able to complete a vest for my dad, something I've always wanted to do. It fit perfectly and he even wears it out in public, which is a wonderful surprise. I guess I'll have to knit more of them.
I completed the 40-Hour Domestic Violence Volunteer training, which was mind blowing in how it changed my perception of the world and my myself. I'm hoping to volunteer with a local shelter soon. That's a goal for 2012.
Giving birth to Liam was hilarious, joyful and beautiful. He's the sweetest addition to our family... and now I'm so happy to be finished having babies!
I know this doesn't seem like much of an accomplishment, but this year I went to see a band that I had wanted to see since I was a teenager. A band that I had listened to so much that I somehow bound their songs to my very soul, in the way that Voldemort had bound himself to his horcruxes. Seeing Portishead awakened feelings real and imagined from my youth and allowed me to let go of a lot of baggage and appreciate the happiness that I have achieved as an adult. I have never felt more like myself than at the Portishead show. Something about it made me feel like I had grown up.
It's funny how I imagine success in my life to be some concrete achievement, like doing a good job at work, getting raises, making more money, achieving public recognition of some sort, but that's not really where I am right now, but I am still successful, just recognizing what we already have and being grateful.
Which brings me to 2012: I'm finally going to Burning Man so this blog is still going to contain some knitting, but my goal is for it to be more personal and about what I'm actually doing instead of what other people are doing. This year is all about Burning Man, and how I'm bringing my knitting to the big festival in the desert. Already I've found my camp dying silk scarves with a group of people at Barbie Death Camp, who also want to learn how to knit, so I'll be teaching knitting on the playa. Hopefully it will make other people as happy as it has made me.
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JLL to Lease Office Portion of Seattle Mixed-Use Campus
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The Southport on Lake Washington is moving onto the next stage, pre-leasing its 700,000-square-foot office space. The JLL team of Cleita Harvey, JJ Shephard, Riley Shephard and Tim Jones will oversee the leasing of the Southport Office Campus.
Developed by SECO Development, the 2.4 million-square-foot mixed-use project will include a three-building office campus, the 383-unit luxury Bristol Residences, 30,000 square feet of retail space and a 347-key Hyatt Regency. The entire office portion will include 10,279 square feet of retail and 695,159 square feet of garage parking with 2,121 spaces. The campus will also feature space for 194 bicycles, storage for kayaks, locker rooms and interconnected common spaces between the buildings. Occupancy for the office portion is set to start as early as July 2018.
"Throughout the Puget Sound region we're seeing a subtle shift among millennials, especially those with young families, toward greater affordability, access to schools and recreational amenities," said JJ Shephard of JLL, in prepared remarks. "This growing trend is going to lead some major employers to want to diversify their workplace offerings in order to recruit and retain these key employees. Commute times are increasing, the cost of housing is skyrocketing and the workday is getting longer. Southport's unique waterfront experience, physical location and world-class amenities, puts it head and shoulders above other campuses in the area."
The development is located in close proximity to the Seattle Seahawks training camp, Virginia Mason Athletic Center, the 57-acre Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and the mixed-use project The Landing, a shopping, dining and entertainment center. Southport also offers access to interstates 405, 5, 90 and State Road 900; and is a 10 minute drive to Seattle's International Airport.
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UPSC CAPF released a recruitment notification for the Assistant commandants Jobs through online application www.upsc.nic.in
- Union Public Service Commission UPSC released a recruitment notification for Assistant commandants jobs in Central Armed police force CAPF. This UPSC recruitment details are officially published in website www.upsc.nic.in.
- Candidates who are intersted for this UPSC recruitment of Assistant commandants jobs of CAPF they must follow official website www.upsc.nic.in for details and online application. UPSC recruitment total 424 assistant commandants jobs. And CAPF conducting examination.
- Candidates who want to apply this recruitment of UPSC they must apply through online application through the website www.upsc.nic.in. last date for submission of application 05.08.2013.
Candidates see below detailed information of recruitment.
Vacancy Details:
Name of the post: Assistant Commandants
Number of posts: 424
Age limit: Candidates must posses age between 20-25 years as on 01.08.2013.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must posses bachelor degree form recognized university.
Fee: Candidates have to pay 200/- and SC/ST/female candidates are exempted from fee. This fee can be paid by cash any in branch of SBI or using net banking facility.
Selection process: Candidates selection is based on the written test, PST,PET, interview and personality test for the recruitment of UPSC assistant commandant jobs.
How to apply: Candidates who want to apply this recruitment of UPSC assistant commandants jobs they have to apply through online application theough the website www.upsc.nic.in. Last date for submission application 05.08.2013.
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The TCL FS3800 Series 1080p LED is a basic TV with an average picture quality. It cannot get very bright, has average screen uniformity and the motion could be better. When viewed from the side, its picture also degrades quickly. The Roku smart features are great though.
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The TCL FS3800 has a bland design. Its lines are a little sharper than on other TCL Roku TVs but its thickness is still a little exaggerated around the back. All of the parts are plastic.
The picture quality of the FS3800 is average. The TV does not support HDR. There are very limited options to adjust the color settings on the FS3800, however the out-of-box colors should be fine for most people. Lower quality sources such as DVDs and cable TV perform well. It cannot get very bright to deal with ambient light or to distinguish highlights. The picture quality degrades significantly even when viewed from a slight angle.
The peak brightness is not good. The TV should not be used in a bright room such as a living room. The lack of local dimming results in a consistent brightness at all window sizes.
This TV does not support HDR.
The gray uniformity is about average, however the edges of the screen are noticeably darker with some faint banding present. The dirty screen effect will be slightly visible when panning across a sports field.
The viewing angle is extremely limited, and only suitable for viewing from directly in front.
Update: We have changed the methodology of testing. Since this is an old TV which we don't have anymore, we extrapolated the results.
The black uniformity is very good, with almost no visible flashlighting or clouding.
The gradient displayed on the FS3800 is very good, and 8 bit gradations cannot be seen. There are slight tints visible in the gray band but this should not be a problem for watching content.
Out of the box, the white balance dE is high and the colors are off, this shouldn't be a problem for most people as you will most likely not notice the issues. Thankfully, the gamma doesn't have too many issues.
The TCL FS3800 doesn't have a wide range of colors and as such will only be enough for Rec. 709 content.
The color volume is poor. This TV can't produce very saturated colors regardless of the brightness level.
The screen can produce reflections that appear large and diffused. It is still possible to see through some of the reflections if they aren't too bright.
Like the Sony W650D, the panel inside the TCL FS3800 has an horizontal pixel substructure which results in a very narrow horizontal viewing angle but slightly better vertical angle.
The TCL FS3800 is average at handling fast moving objects, with a faint amount of motion blur that would be visible. There is no judder when watching movies via blu-ray or DVDs, but may be when playing movies via a set top box. There are no motion interpolation features.
There are a few issues with the response time of this TV. The transition from 0% to 100% takes about 65 ms, and there is overshoot present in all transitions. Thankfully, the trail behind the motion blur logo isn't too long and is faint. The backlight of the TV is flicker free.
There are no options to reduce or remove judder for 24p content. 24hz signals are displayed without judder but it is still visible for 24p content sent over 60p and 60i.
There are no motion interpolation features on the FS3800.
The input lag is quite low, which is good. It does not support a wide range of signals due to the limited frame rate of up to 60Hz and lack of support for full color information. When viewing documents or web pages the text is not as defined as it could be.
There is low input lag, which should not be noticeable to most people. The game mode setting did not affect the measured input lag with the Leo Bodnar tool.
The sound of the TCL FS3800 is terrible, much worse than on most TVs. It lacks bass and max volume is still fairly low. Distortion is also omnipresent. Any budget sound bar would be an improvement over the the TV speakers.
Note: Sound Quality test for TVs reviewed before 2017 was performed at 75dB, 85dB, and Max SPL. Starting 2017, the target SPL levels have been changed to 70dB, 80dB, and Max dB SPL.
Poor performance overall. Low-end cutoff, maximum volume and frequency response are all poor. There may also be pumping and compression present under heavy load.
Poor distortion performance. The overall amount of harmonic distortion is decent at low listening volumes, however, there is a noticeable rise in distortion at moderate and especially loud listening volumes.
The TCL FS3800 offers a genuine smart interface. It's integration with Roku will allow the user to have access to an endless supply of applications, and to a very reliable smart platform that will be frequently updated. The interface was also quick and responsive. In terms of inputs, the TV offers a reasonable amount of ports, which will be great to plug all your devices in, it also offers USB 3.0 that will have faster transfer speeds for those who plan on plugging a hard drive to the TV.
We tested the 40" (40FS3800). For the most part, we expect our review to be valid for the 50" (50FS3800). The 32 inch version (32S3800) has a 720p resolution.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their TCL FS3800 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.
The TCL FS3800 is an average 1080p TV in a crowded market. Some other TVs offer better picture quality either in other sizes or slightly higher prices. The TCL FS3800 is then hard to recommend.


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The California Honeydrops take busking act onstage at the Mint
The California Honeydrops aren't exactly the kind of busking band you can ignore in a subway tunnel. Though from Oakland, their Southern-fried jazz is so authentic that commuters may wonder whether they've somehow been transported to the Big Easy when they hear the band in BART's subway tunnels. For the last four years, the street musicians have thrived on creating a Mardi Gras-style party in BART stations.
"When you're playing on the street or in the subway, it's like popping a song on the radio from out of nowhere, taking people by surprise," said frontman and trumpeter Lech Wierzynski. "It's the purest way to interact with the public."
A few weeks ahead of their March European tour, the five-piece band of seasoned street players will play the Mint on Saturday, brandinshing a distinct blend of historic New Orleans culture and blue-eyed soul. Over the years, they've had plenty of YouTube documentation of their ability to play anywhere, anytime — especially rush hour.
Taking a look at videos of the band's polished street performances, it's clear their Bay Area roots take a back seat to the jumping rhythms of Dixieland jazz. The sound, flush with brass, bass, melodica and tub bass, is meant to inspire your best second-line dance moves — a stylish form of strutting and dancing among New Orleans natives during block parties, parades, even funerals.
The Honeydrops' ability to get people into their act is something that directly translates into their nightclub shows, where they usually spend more time offstage than on.
"When we play, we're always down on the dance floor and letting loose and dancing with people," Wierzynski said. "And whatever state or country we play, everyone has their own little bit of culture they put into it, adding a little bit of what they do. When we tour, it's all part of the endless challenge of finding out who the next crowd is gonna be."
Check out the videos of their famous busking performances below:
The California Honeydrops perform with Chumbuckets and Grace Finnegan-Fox on Saturday at the Mint. 8 p.m. 6010 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. 21+, $12 advance, $15 day of show.
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Photo: The California Honeydrops, from left: Johnny Bones, Ben Malament, Lech Wierzynski, Charlie Hickox and Doug Stuart. Credit: Kevin Berne


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Ditch the Workout—Join the Party!
On Tuesday June 22nd Ballet Idaho's Natalie Gallegos Wickstrom and guest instructor from Seattle, Washington set up studio 1 at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy with live drummers and 30 guests for some intense, energy-induced Zumba!
Natalie is high energy and an extremely talented dancer and instructor! She gets in the class and you immediately feel that energy she brings in with her. She brought with her John Delapena, her fellow Zumba and Ballroom Dance Instructor from Seattle with equal. matching energy and exuberance. Together they were extraordinary!
I had the privilege of being a guest at this remarkable event. At first I wasn't quite sure how it was going to go or what to expect. About 10 minutes before it started, the drummers showed up with African style drums. They were so excited to be here and be a part of this event. Then the guests started arriving. I wasn't sure how many we would have, but was hopeful we would have a good turnout. Well, they kept arriving….I was thrilled to have so much support for Ballet Idaho and Natalie and John. Pretty soon the music started and the drummers began warming up and it was truly electrifying! And the guests were still coming! At that point we had about 15 people which was great. I went in to the studio to take a peak and John and Natalie were doing a Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Ballroom combo together that was simply beautiful! The guests just stood and stared in amazement watching them warm-up. And the guests kept coming! We were about to 25 people at this point. WOW! They went ahead and started the class. They started out with explaining a little bit about Zumba:
What is Zumba®? Working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial and now it can also be an exhilarating experience! The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exiting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class!
Now I must add here that as they are talking about Zumba, they are all over the place, dancing jumping and moving. They just do not ever stop shaking! And the guests were STILL coming. We ended up with about 35 people for this event. Amazing! And every guest that came had the SAME energy! Are seeing where this is heading? This building had so much energy it could have lifted off the ground. Truly! At this point I remembered that Ballet Idaho was having a Board Meeting upstairs. I thought to myself, oh no, they aren't going to be able to focus on their meeting. And then I thought to myself, what a great opportunity for our Board Members to witness such a spectacular event. As the class got started and the guests started movin' and shakin' and the drums started beating and Natalie and John started hollering, there was no going back. All I can say now looking back on it is OMG!!!! This was one of the most fun and exciting dance fitness class I have ever been to. Everyone one was having such a great time. It didn't matter who you are, how old you are, what size you are or even if you have ever done Zumba before as many had not. They all had a great time and I saw nothing but a sea of smiling, happy faces and lots of laughs as well. I finished up the class feeling like I just could not wait for another one. And with a new found energy that and excitement that would not calm for about a week after. Everyone needs to experience Zumba!
Oh, and the Board Members, Well they couldn't helpbut to come down to see what all the noise was and watched for a few minutes, they too could feel the energy in their little board room upstairs and they could do nothing but smile.
-Durea Thrall
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Now Charlotte, the 3 year old, is SUPER excited about the new baby and the main reason is because she will get to sit in the back row of the car.
We have a Honda Odyssey that we bought brand new, but off the lot, so it was without a lot of perks (like TVs, compass... yes... I have no directional finder on my car, thermometer... again ugh, etc) including a lack of center middle row seat, but it had leather and it was the right price! Plus, I like that people can easily get to the last row of seats especially now that we have 2 car seats.
The other weekend we carpooled with a friend to a birthday party that we knew was going to have some parking issues and her little friend, Andrew, sat in the 3rd row. Well, Charlotte thought that was the Coolest. Thing. Ever! AND ever since I told her that there was a new baby was coming and she was going to be a big girl and sit in the back seat, she's been ecstatic and brings it up at all times!
Let's jump ahead to the other day on the way to Disney...
The girls and I were in the bathroom at a gas station and Charlotte just starts babbling... here is the conversation that follows:
C: There's a baby coming.
Me: Yes, Charlotte
C: Then (all proud) I get to sit in the back, in a BIG girl seat and.. and..
Me: Yes Charlotte, you will sit in the back row...
C: ... where Andrew sat! And we will get a baby seat in the car, and I get a BIG seat...
Me: Yes...
C: ... that's so fun. (long pause) So there be two babies...
Me: Oh no hunny, there's just one baby (pointing to my stomach).
C: Just one? (offhandedly pointing to her sister) What we do with THIS one?
Of course I start cracking up at the Charlotte asking me if we are getting rid of Jillian. Her beloved best friend, only sister in the world, and buddy.
Me: Oh no, hunny.... we are not getting rid of sissy.
C: Sissy... baby?
Me: Well sissy will be a bigger girl then, she won't be a baby anymore. So it'll be you, sissy, and the baby.
C:.... oh.... ok
At least she is kind of concerned with the thought of mommy getting rid of her sister.
Kids say the cutest things sometimes!


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IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadline
December 23, 2017
Larry Grudzien
In Notice 2018-06, IRS extends the 2018 deadline from January 31 to March 2 for employers and insurers to furnish individual statements on 2017 health coverage and full-time employee status (Forms 1095-B and 1095-C). The notice also extends 2016 good-faith penalty relief to 2017 for incorrect or incomplete reports due in 2018.
In the Notice, the IRS did not extend the due date for filing the 1095 forms with the IRS February 28, 2018 (if filing by paper) or April 2, 2018 (if filing electronically).
Please remember that filers can still take advantage of an automatic 30-day extension of the IRS filing deadline by submitting Form 8809 before the relevant due date.
Lastly, IRS extends the good-faith relief in Notice 2016-70 that applied to filings in 2015 to 2016 and now to 2017. This relief applies to missing and inaccurate taxpayer identification numbers and dates of birth, as well as other information required on the return or statement.
To show good faith efforts to qualify for this relief, filers must meet applicable deadlines. However, IRS recognizes that late filers may still be able avoid penalties by showing reasonable cause for missing the due dates.
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Comparing grocery prices, Aldi wins overall, but Target beats Walmart
Walletpop asked retail consulting company McMillan/Doolittle to conduct its own grocery pricing survey this summer in Chicago. We wanted to see if the Albertsons price cuts in this region have really made it more competitive. If discount stores and supercenters were really as cheap as we're led to believe, and if buying store brands will really save us money.
The answers were no, yes and yes. Read on...
First the methodology. McMillan/Doolittle used one master list of products of brands and sizes available at all the stores shopped (except for store brands, but I'll get to that in a minute). You can't really compare prices unless items are identical, and stores go to great lengths to make that very difficult. Retailers like to negotiate a few extra ounces for a "value pack" to set it apart or confuse shoppers.
Experienced companies like McMillan/Doolittle have a list of standard items but even so, once they start shopping, some no longer fit the criteria. For this study, a total of 40 products could be found at all the retailers shopped.
All the stores must be within the same trade area, usually one to two miles apart. And, they need to be shopped within a few days of each other, usually early in the week. We used Dominick's, Jewel, Target and Walmart. All in the Naperville, Ill. area outside of Chicago, during late July.
Now, I've done these studies and it's a thankless task. Days of wandering grocery aisles, taking notes, dutifully double checking prices only to find that the very last store visited has changed inventory and messes with the list. That's just one reason why some of the studies most consumers see quoted aren't terribly accurate. Good methodology is not for the faint of heart.
You have to account for sale items (and make special notations), loyalty card pricing and buy one get one free deals. Our study uses sale prices, not the original ones like some, since the goal is to shop these store like a real shopper. If there's a sale price, you'd get that price so why shouldn't the comparison shopper? Getting two for the price of one cuts the listed price in half and loyalty club prices hold true and are used.
Because the goal, after all, is to tell YOU the shopper where you can save the most money. And when it comes to everyday brand name and specialty items, that answer was a big surprise: Target, by a nose.
Target was $1.35 lower than Walmart. It's a pretty slim difference and could be argued that over time, any pricing differential could be evened out. But it's significant that Walmart and Target were so close in pricing.
Years ago, when I used this list, Target was higher priced than Walmart. Both were significantly less than supermarkets, which still holds true today. Safeway-owned Dominick's was 25% higher than low price leader Target and SuperValu-owned Jewel was 19.5% higher.
Both Dominick's and Jewel have recently started cutting prices to be more competitive with supercenters and discount stores. While a lot of those high/low pricing strategies are going away, even the new, lower prices are coming in higher than Target and Walmart.
When it comes to private label or store brands, Walmart is the low cost leader of the four. This is an even trickier kind of list to shop and a pretty valid argument can be made that it's not a true comparison. Store brands will vary in quality and ingredients, so comparisons aren't scientific.
But how much does that matter when you're trying to feed a family on a budget? The bottom line is the bottom line.
And a price comparison of store brands wouldn't be complete without including two retailers best known for selling store brands almost exclusively: Aldi and Trader Joe's.
Here is where Aldi really shines, with rock bottom prices even cheaper than Walmart's store brands. Nearly 29% cheaper than Walmart and 32.5% less than Target. The two supermarkets were 86% and 76.3% more expensive on these private label products than Aldi.
On those same 10 items, Trader Joe's ranked fourth, more expensive than Target but less than Dominick's and Jewel. Again, this isn't a fair comparison since Trader Joe's really competes more directly with Whole Foods or other natural and organic foods retailers. But even there, it's telling that Trader Joe's store brands beat more mainstream grocers Dominick's and Jewel.
For me, this study busted some myths, most notably that Walmart is always the lowest price. Target has come a long way toward narrowing that gap and has the muscle to back up its recent low price guarantees. And I'll definitely be giving Aldi another try. At those prices, I'd be a fool not too.


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How does the Skillz Partnership program work?
Upon creating your Skillz Streamer account, you will receive a personalized install link to show to your viewers. You will be paid for each person who installs a game using your link.
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For each install using the link, you will be paid $2, and receive an additional $100 in Skillz Bonus Cash for every 100 installs.
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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor
Philip Howard Zimmerman will stand trial in the murder of his girlfriend, with his first appearance in Circuit Judge Ronald Ibarra's courtroom slated for June 14.
District Judge Mel Fujino heard testimony from a handful of witnesses Tuesday in Waimea and ruled the state had established probable cause to proceed with three of four charges.
Zimmerman now faces one count each of second-degree murder, kidnapping and second-degree criminal property damage. Fujino found the state did not establish probable cause for first-degree terroristic threatening and that charge was dropped.
The 46-year-old man from Bellevue, Wash. is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Susan Brockert, 44, also of Bellevue, on May 23 in a guest room at The Fairmont Orchid.
Fujino granted the state's request to revoke the $2 million bail and Zimmerman will remain in custody.
Also, public defender Peter Bresciani was appointed as Zimmerman's attorney.
Deputy Prosecutor Joyce Seelen called three resort employees to testify in Tuesday's preliminary hearing, as well as several police officers.
Ernest Valenzuela, who works in the housekeeping department, told the court he accompanied a security supervisor to a fifth floor guest room after reports of a disturbance.
"I heard a woman screaming `help, help' and a lot of banging noises," he said.
They pounded on the door and identified themselves, but no-one answered the door, he said. The security passkey also will not override the deadbolt so they were unable to get into the room
Valenzuela said he passed through an adjacent guest room onto the balcony, hopped over the railing and opened the sliding glass door so he could see into the room.
"I saw a lady laying on there in the hallway with her feet in the bathroom. She kind of tried (to speak). She was looking at me," Valenzuela said. "All I saw was the tile hit her head once and then one more time. There was blood oozing out on the floor. The room was a disaster. There was blood everywhere."
Valenzuela said he recognized the beige-colored tile as being part of a granite or marble table top, similar to those in every guest room. A 1-inch thick chunk of granite – measuring about 1.5 feet by 2 feet – that had been broken from a table top was recovered in the room.
Valenzuela identified Zimmerman as the man holding the tile, or piece of granite.
Zimmerman, wearing only underwear and still holding the tile, turned toward Valenzuela and moved toward him. He said he was so shocked that he slammed the sliding glass door shut and returned to the hallway outside the room.
Valenzuela, along with security supervisor John Overpeck and a manager who had a master passkey, tried several times to open the door and eventually Valenzuela kicked in the door.
Overpeck said several pieces of furniture were stacked in front of the door and a man he identified as Zimmerman was trying to push the door shut.
Overpeck said Zimmerman retreated into the bathroom, allowing Overpeck into the guest room.
He said the woman was laying on her stomach, with her head turned toward the lanai and surrounded by a large pool of blood. Overpeck said he could not feel a pulse or detect any signs of life.
Overpeck said with Zimmerman in the bathroom, his first priority was to prevent him from leaving and possibly hurting resort staff and guests in the hallway.
Before the police arrived, Zimmerman and several people in the hallway – co-workers of Brockert – engaged in conversation, Overpeck said.
Among the phrases Overpeck said he heard Zimmerman say: "It's your fault for overserving her," "It's your fault for overserving me," "She started it, she hit me," and also indicated he believed there were people waiting in the bar "to jump him."
Overpeck also testified Zimmerman used his cell phone several times and appeared to be trying to contact his mother.
Police Officer Lance Ambrose testified about Zimmerman's demeanor, saying he did not seem to be intoxicated or angry.
"He was very calm. He wasn't agitated," Ambrose said. "He was cooperative with us."
Zimmerman complained of pain to his foot and Ambrose said he noticed broken glass on the carpet near the bathroom, as well as several small cuts to Zimmerman's hands and feet.
Ambrose also testified he took statements from several other guests, who reported hearing thuds and pounding coming from the room.
One of the women knocked on the door and told Zimmerman to open it. He responded, "F*ck off. I'm not finished," Ambrose said, and the women called hotel security.
An autopsy showed Brockert died from multiple blunt force and sharp force trauma to her head and neck.
Seelen said the autopsy showed Brockert suffered numerous blows to the head, had her "throat cut from one side to the other," cuts to her hands and bruises on her arms.
Seelen also called Robert Ducey, The Fairmont Orchid engineering director, to testify about the damage to the room.
Ducy said he noted a "considerable amount of bodily fluid" on surfaces in the room, broken furniture, a broken light fixture in the bathroom, the broken door frame, and a broken marble table top.
Total damages to the room were estimated at $17,721 and repairs are not yet complete, Ducy said.
Zimmerman is scheduled to appear in Circuit Judge Ronald Ibarra's courtroom at 11:30 a.m. June 14.
According to an obituary published in the Seattle area, Susan Kay (Eken) Brockert was born Nov. 27, 1966 in Spokane, Wash. She was a graduate of the University of Washington and had worked at Bensussen Deutsch & Associates for 15 years.
She was described as loving her family, her work and her life. She traveled, read much, played many sports, loved to shop, talked with many, and was a vital caring person.
Brockert is survived by her mother Jean, siblings David Eken, Marie Eken, Faye Eken, Lori (Clint) Combs, and Donna Eken, daughter Madeline (16) and son Jacob (10), nephews Winston and Kyle, niece Kalei, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the Jacob and Madeline Brockert Trust c/o Bank of America.


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Monday, December 5, 2016
Here's additional information on how well TerraPro's organic chemistry benefits agriculture by using vegetation analysis with infrared. These are almond orchards in California. You can easily see that the fields treated with TerraPro have more leaf cover and are needing less water because the soil and biomass temperatures are lower. At our own arboretum in Los Lunas the soil temperatures are 16 degrees cooler than other sites in Valencia County at the same time. The lawn images are one year apart in Merced California.
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30 Nov.2017
Calgary's Best Carnival Company is growing by LEAPS and Bounds. We have added a Ton of New Photo booths, Carnival Games, Bounce house Rentals, Dunk Tanks and more!
11 Nov.2017
We go to trade shows to find the NEWEST and coolest items on the market.
9 Nov.2017
Carnivals for Kids will be doing Glitter Tattoos and donating a few games while people wait there turn to see all the great support systems on site today!
7 Nov.2017
Carnival for Kids is always getting the Newest and Latest. If its unique and fun, we Must have it! Get in touch with us today for your Next Party.


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Bill Sends Spyware, Adware Purveyors Down Divided Paths
As adware and spyware companies hoping to do business in the United States clean up their act in response to the Internet Spyware Prevention Act (I-SPY) recently passed by the House of Representatives, anti-spyware vendors are trying to stay ahead of a growing onslaught of malicious software developed outside of U.S. jurisdiction.
"I think the spyware industry is going to split into two groups," said Mike Healan, editor of SpywareInfo.com. "You'll see those trying to at least appear legitimate because of the recent outcry and the House bill, and more malicious developers creating spyware that's much sneakier and harder to remove."
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