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On Saturday November 29th, I reported on my blog the Microsoft Yahoo talks were back on. I am sure this will go back and forth for a while. Its does not surprise me that Microsoft has tapped a senior executive from Yahoo for such a key position at Microsoft. Yahoo better be careful, Microsoft might go forward without them, and do it all themselves. As a Yahoo shareholder I would hate to see that happen.
Here is a copy of the Microsoft Press Release:
Microsoft Appoints Dr. Qi Lu to Run Online Services Group
Yahoo! veteran to oversee Internet offerings for consumers, advertisers and publishers.
REDMOND, Wash. ? Dec. 4, 2008 ? Microsoft Corp. today announced that Dr. Qi Lu will join the company as president of the Online Services Group. Dr. Lu will lead Microsoft?s efforts in search and online advertising and all the company?s online information and communications services. Dr. Lu will report to Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer.
Lu, 47, most recently served as executive vice president of Engineering for the Search and Advertising Technology Group at Yahoo!, where he was responsible for development efforts around Yahoo!?s Web search and monetization platforms. Dr. Lu left Yahoo! in August 2008 after 10 years of service.
?I am tremendously excited to welcome Qi to Microsoft,? Ballmer said. ?Dr. Lu?s deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities and hard-working mentality are well-known in the technology industry, and Microsoft will benefit from his addition to our executive management team.?
?I am genuinely excited about the opportunities ahead for Microsoft to make an enormous impact on the online industry,? Dr. Lu said. ?Microsoft has built a great foundation for its search and advertising technologies and put an amazing team of researchers and engineers in place to drive the next wave of innovation in online services. I?m looking forward to working with them to help transform the way people and businesses use the Internet to find and share information.?
Before his most recent role at Yahoo!, Lu was vice president of engineering responsible for the technology development of Yahoo!?s Search and Marketplace business unit, which includes the company?s search, e-commerce, and local listings of businesses and products.
Before joining Yahoo! in 1998, Dr. Lu was a Research Staff Member at IBM Almaden Research Center. Before IBM, Dr. Lu worked at Carnegie Mellon University as a Research Associate, and at Fudan University in China as a faculty member. Dr. Lu holds 20 U.S. patents, and received his bachelor of science and master of science in computer science from Fudan University and his Ph.D. in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Lu?s first day at Microsoft will be Jan. 5, 2009. In his role running the Online Services Group, he will oversee several groups including the Advertiser & Publisher Solutions business, managed by Scott Howe who was promoted to corporate vice president; the Online Audience business, managed by Senior Vice President Yusuf Mehdi; OSG Research & Development, managed by Senior Vice President Satya Nadella; and OSG Finance, managed by Rik van der Kooi who was promoted to corporate vice president.
With the successful integration of aQuantive now complete, Brian McAndrews, former CEO of aQuantive and senior vice president of Microsoft?s Advertiser & Publisher Solutions Group, has decided to transition out of Microsoft, and will do so over the next several months, serving in a consultative capacity to Steve Ballmer and Qi Lu during that time.
?Brian McAndrews built a world-class business for advertisers and publishers and led the successful integration of aQuantive into Microsoft, setting the foundation for our next phase of growth,? Ballmer said. ?While I am sorry to see Brian leave the company, I respect and understand his decision and wish him nothing but the best in the future.?
?I also want to congratulate Scott and Rik on their well-deserved promotions and look forward to their leadership in the Online Services Group alongside Qi, Yusuf and Satya,? Ballmer said.
As part of today?s announcement, several teams will move to further align resources. The field sales organizations in the Online Services Group will move to Microsoft?s centralized Sales, Marketing and Services Group led by chief operating officer Kevin Turner. This group, called Consumer & Online, will be led by Corporate Vice President Darren Huston and will include the Global Advertising Sales and Services organization, led by vice president Bill Shaughnessy.
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To go to the original Microsoft Press Release…
Microsoft Appoints Dr. Qi Lu to Run Online Services Group
Fresh Off the Press From Microsoft. December 10th
New President of Online Services Group Sees Chance to Make Impact at Microsoft
Q&A: Qi Lu discusses what attracted him to Microsoft and how he plans to boost the company?s efforts in online search and advertising.
REDMOND, WASH. ? Dec. 10, 2008 ? On Dec. 4, Microsoft announced Qi Lu had been hired as president of the Online Services Group. Lu will lead Microsoft?s efforts to expand and strengthen its search and online advertising efforts.
Lu comes to Microsoft four months after leaving Yahoo!, where he most recently held the position of executive vice president of Engineering for the Search and Advertising Technology Group. During his 10 years at Yahoo, Lu gained a reputation as top-tier technologist and superb manager. Before joining Yahoo! in 1998, Lu was a Research Staff Member at IBM?s Almaden Research Center. He also has worked at Carnegie Mellon University as a Research Associate and at Fudan University in China as a faculty member. Lu holds 20 U.S. patents, and received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in computer science from Fudan University in Shanghai, and his Ph.D. in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa.
PressPass spoke with Lu shortly after the announcement of his new position.
PressPass: Why Microsoft? What was behind your decision to take this new role?
Lu: For me, the answer is impact. In my professional career the biggest motivating factor for me is always being in a position to have great impact in what I do. I'm always interested in being in a position or in a place to build the technologies, products or businesses that enable our customers, our users, to be able to do more and be more.
I cannot think of a better platform to have an impact than this position at Microsoft, because we have tremendous opportunities ahead to achieve great impact for our users, our customers and our industry. That's why I'm very excited about this opportunity.
PressPass: When you say you can have an impact through Microsoft, what is it you mean?
Lu: Specifically, it?s the strength of technology and the talent at Microsoft ? along with a broad-based online audience, the foundations of its search products and the assets in our advertising platforms. All those things enable our products and our businesses to reach vast numbers of users and customers so we can make a tremendous contribution to our industry as a whole.
PressPass: When you were at Yahoo!, how do you view Microsoft as a competitor?
Lu: I?ve always had a great deal of respect for Microsoft as a company. In my view, Microsoft is one of the most, if not the most, successful companies in terms of value creation, and in terms of producing technology and products that transform society. In my view, Microsoft is a company that really brought computing to every household, and that created a tremendous amount of value to the users and to the overall economy.
As a competitor, you never cut out Microsoft. They keep coming at you. In that way, I?ve always held Microsoft in very high regard.
Also, the people at Microsoft are extraordinary technologists ? extremely capable, bright individuals. So, from the standpoint of looking in from the outside, there is tremendous strength in the core talent of Microsoft?s R&D. In my view, this is one of the key foundations of building winning products and winning business in the marketplace.
PressPass: Steve Ballmer recruited you to join Microsoft. How did he make his pitch?
Lu: Steve and I first met last September, in a hotel in San Jose, California. We spent almost half a day talking. We talked about the competitive landscape, about the possibility to really innovate and take the user experience [of Microsoft?s search capabilities] to the next level, and about creating a more competitive space, particularly in the search space. We all believe that it's better for everybody involved when we have a healthy, more competitive environment.
Two things he said really stood out. First was the level of commitment on investment. Steve made it very clear how he views that as critical for the long-term future of Microsoft, and his strong commitment to invest in R&D resources is very, very important to me.
The other thing Steve said that helped convince me this was the right thing for me to do was his commitment to product quality, because you compete in the marketplace on the strength of the product that you bring to the market. You must have a strong commitment to protect the quality of the user experience in the product that you build.
PressPass: When you look broadly at the search space, what sorts of trends do you see playing out over the next year or two?
Lu: There are tremendous opportunities for product innovation, and there are several key forces that are driving us towards that.
One is the advent of more powerful computing infrastructures, [such as] cloud computing infrastructures that enable R&D teams to go through a vast amount of data and find and fix problems very, very quickly. This enables teams to improve the product quality at a much faster rate, and also will help us better understand user intent when they do a search. And the more we understand user intent, the more we can present better search results and an overall search experience that is dramatically improved from where we are today, whether it's through better completion of a particular task or the discovery of very useful and interesting information.
Another trend is the Web as a platform for publishing all sorts of content. There is more and more rich and fresh content, and more engaging social content. So, there is a lot more material to work with. If we're able to understand user intent better, and combine that with the richer content available out there, we will be able to produce a very engaging search experience.
PressPass: Where do you see the opportunities for Microsoft in the search and online space?
Lu: First, I think there is a genuine opportunity to take our search products to the next level. I see that Microsoft's search product quality is improving at a very, very fast rate, that there are great foundations there. And with the technology base, the talent base, the computing infrastructures, I'm confident that we will be in a position to produce a differentiated and compelling search experience.
The second opportunity is to continue building a very powerful advertising platform. Microsoft has made a series of strategic acquisitions, and also built a bunch of internal technologies and products. The key is to put all those assets together to build powerful, highly scalable advertising platforms. The advertising we see today will be very different in the future because of new platforms for it. Ads will be truly relevant and useful, and the experience will be compelling.
PressPass: Whenever anyone talks about competition in search, the target always is Google. Are they catchable?
Lu: Well, we're here to win, and my view on this is that to win in the search space, fundamentally you build on the strengths of your product. And we know what it takes to build a compelling user experience and winning product, which is to have a powerful infrastructure, great talent and put great processes in place so that we can out-develop, out-market, out-innovate our competitors.
But make no mistake; I think Google is a very, very powerful company. They are definitely ahead in the search space. There are a lot of challenges ahead. We've got our work cut out for us.
PressPass: You begin your new job January 5. What will be your first priority?
Lu: I would say hit the gym first. That's actually literally what I do first. Usually I get up reasonably early and try to hit the gym.
But seriously, I'm very much looking forward to hit the ground running. I will try to meet with lots of people, teams, individuals, and work very closely with my directs, my staff and their direct staff to try to get up to speed as fast as I can. I want to make sure the whole organization is very clear on what we are trying to hit, and is energized about our mission and our goals. We have a clear path from where we are today, to where we need to be, and to reach that next level we need to keep executing and building winning products.
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text: Share: Comments Print July 30, 2008 at 7:01 PM New Microsoft exec heading education efforts Posted by Tricia Duryee Microsoft has created a new corporate vice president position overseeing its education products. L. Michael Golden, most recently a senior vice president at education services company Pearson School, is filling the role, a spokeswoman said in an email. Golden will report to Anoop Gupta, who in April took over Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Group, while retaining his strategic planning and education responsibilities. According to the spokeswoman, Golden will be "responsible for leading Microsoft's education vision and strategy execution, driving product development, business development, and go-to-market efforts." Prior to Pearson School, Golden was a deputy secretary in the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Comments | More in Corporate organization

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XXL 2012 Freshman Class/
Well, once again XXL has the blogosphere talking. Whether people are up in arms or excited, people are talking. XXL has released the list for their 2012 Freshman Class:
Kid Ink
Danny Brown
Roscoe Dash
Machine Gun Kelly
Don Trip
Iggy Azalea
French Montana
Now I only agree with 4 or 5 of the people on this list, and you better believe Roscoe Dash is not one of them. But really? Roscoe Dash and Future make the list, but XV and Los are both snubbed? It ain't right man. It just ain't right. Enjoy.


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BB is not in school yet so the big event of the Fall is her moving up to her new Sunday School class. She made the cut off that allows her to go up into the 2 year old room. Her birthday is next weekend and the cut-off is Sept 30th.
I have quite a few friends who have children born in 2005. Actually in our Sunday School class alone we had 13 babies that year. Everyone made the cut-off except ONE. Her birthday is in October. I am sad that she has been left behind.
This situation brings up a topic that I didn't think we would have to face so soon - When to start BB in Kindergarten. This isn't an issue this year, but next year we can start her in our AWANA program at church. However the Cubbies program is designed for the 2 years before Kindergarten. Who can tell at age three if they will be ready for Kindergarten at 5. BB is right on the line and we just might keep her home one more year. Kids are already growing up so fast.
I actually plan on 'homeschooling' BB starting next year for the preschool years. I have a network of mommies that we already get together on a regular basis who want to co-op together. I think that going to preschool is great if the child doesn't have many social opportunies or the mom needs a break. With 13 friends with 2 year olds BB is not lacking social interaction. So we will try the 'homeschooling'. Whether I homeschool after preschool is yet to be determined.
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Wrapping up a few holdovers that stuck with me at the end of 2017...
We Might As Well Talk About Taylor Swift's New Single
The Fug Girls are some of the smartest pop culture critics out there, and their take on Taylor Swift both resonated with me and brought up points I hadn't even considered. I doubt Taylor will ever read this... but I sincerely hope she does.
Elaine Welteroth, Teen Vogue's Refashionista
I wasn't the only one who noticed that a lot of the best written, most intelligent articles bubbling to the top of my social media feeds in mid-late 2017 came from Teen Vogue. It's all due to their excellent writers and this woman, who I greatly admire.
Why I Finally Gave Up My Nightly Cocktail
There's a strong argument here that hits home with me. The concept is being taken under consideration in the LMW household!
How the Sandwich Consumed Britain
I'm actually obsessed with the type of sandwich this article discusses: individually packed, cut into triangles, fillings generally mayonnaise-based. So of course I greatly enjoyed this deep dive into why these particular meals became so popular and how they're made and distributed.


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Senior ends home slate with productive outing
Senior attackman Kevin Hover's final season had been a quiet one before his final time putting on the white home jersey for the Rutgers men's lacrosse team.
Hover tallied only five goals in 13 games — a slow year, considering one year ago as a junior, he finished third on the team with 15 goals.
But against Michigan last Saturday, Hover recorded his first hat trick of the season to make his final home game at Yurcak Field one to remember.
"We were all really ready to go to start the last game at Yurcak, and it was the last night putting on those jerseys," Hover said. "We always want to go out and do everything we possibly can to win, no matter if it is going to be an exciting game — which it was. We wanted to put out a good one for the fans and everyone that came out."
True to his word, he put on a show for the fans. Not only were Hover's three goals impressive, but they were also pivotal in the Scarlet Knights' 13-9 victory against the Wolverines.
In the second half of the contest, Michigan went on a roll, surpassing the Knights for the first and only time. Hover's first goal early in the third frame evened the game back up, and his second returned the lead to the Knights.
His third occurred in a series of back-and-forth action that secured Rutgers' lead.
"The hat trick was kind of because of the play of the game. They were leaving us pretty open on the attack side," Hover said. "The first goal was just momentum. They got on kind of a roll in the second, and we wanted to come out with some fire."
For Hover, the Michigan game was indicative of his senior season. In a year filled with adversity that saw the Knights not make the Big East Tournament, Rutgers still wants to finish the end of its schedule strong.
The Michigan game was a prime example of that attitude, Hover said.
"This season has had some ups and downs. Some things haven't really gone our way. But we had those kids who are working day in and day out, and no one really quit," he said. "You could see after we were down after the half [against Michigan], we kept grinding it out and we kept our foot down."
The season has been one of ups and downs for Hover, as well, he said. His determination to leave his mark on the Banks has led to his increased productivity as the year comes to a close.
"I've definitely had games that had been great and some that have not been up to what I like," Hover said. "It is the last year and you want to leave your mark, and these last few games going out have definitely been better for me."
The attackman cites his teammates — especially the younger ones — as inspiration for carrying on in a year that saw more than enough reasons to become discouraged.
"It is also based on all the people around me working so hard — you can't really stop," Hover said. "Everyone relies on you as a senior to keep on going."
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Suspected thief shot after attempted traffic stop in Channelview
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A Precinct 3 lieutenant shot a theft suspect during a foot pursuit in Channelview on Wednesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened after Precinct 3 deputies tried doing a traffic stop at 14820 Woodforest, not far from the Beltway, the sheriff's office tweeted around 12:45 p.m.
The 47-year-old man had a felony theft warrant, authorities said. After crashing his truck into a bayou, he fled into a wooded area, launching a foot pursuit.
WHAT COPS SEE: Documentary explores police shootings from officers' viewpoint
A uniformed Precinct 3 lieutenant confronted the man and fired his weapon, authorities said. He is being taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
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Kevin Rose the Founder of Digg recently noted on his personal blog regarding the iPad 2 launch.
From: Kevin Rose (Foundation Newsletter)
I have it on good authority that Apple will be announcing the iPad 2 in the next "3-4 weeks", possibly Tuesday February 1st. The iPad 2 will feature a retina display and front/back cameras.
If you're thinking of buying an iPad, hold off for now.
As per his notes iPad 2 will come with more DPI (Dots Per Inch) Display instead of the Apple's famous retina display. iPad 2 will require a screen resolution of 2560×1920 pixels which should be difficult for the device to handle processing functions.


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Archive for February, 2018
Violation of Restraining Order Dismissed
Case 13Mxxxx47 Sacramento County violation of a restraining order. Exposure: 365 days jail + $1000 fine. Result: Dismissed in full after completing anger management classes. Click here to see more results from Sacramento Legal...Read More
Felony Burglary Reduced to Misdemeanor
Case: 13Mxxx49 Sacramento County PC 459 Exposure: 3 years state prison. Result: Client plead to misdemeanor for 30 days of home electronic monitor. Click here to see more results from Sacramento Legal Defense.Read More
Trespassing Dismissed
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If you are one who doesn't have a good credit and would like to correct that, you will have a hard time taking another loan from any banking institution. Nonetheless, Muhammad Yunus gave this opportunity to these type of borrowers and he had been doing it for over 30 years. He became the banker to people in hardship.
Muhammad Yunus – Banker to the Poor
His program in microfinancing lends small amounts of money, the cheapest loan, goedkoopste lening, to a few of the poorest citizens of the world. His microfinancing program has triumphed him in a Nobel Peace award in the year 2006. It has and paved his standing as the foremost social entrepreneur of the world. Today, after assisting countless of people in poverty to somehow work their way to a better lifestyle in Bangladesh, he is now reaching out to people in poverty in Britain.
Over the following Year, Professor Yunus wishes to set a branch of his Bank within the Glasgow area which will provide credit to approximately 4,000 individuals who might otherwise struggle to obtain it.
His clients will likely be perennially jobless plus the type of individuals whose credit scores are so undesirable that they will be struggling to enroll in a mobile phone agreement. However, Professor Yunus is confident the cash will ultimately be paid back.
"I lend to the kind of people that financial institutions ignore. Anywhere there are loan sharks, pawn sharks, people paying the money back at exorbitant rates, that's where we'll be. These people may not be considered credit-worthy by the banks, but over the last 34 years [we have found] that our borrowers are just as creditworthy, just as eager to pay back what they have been lent."
source: The Independent from the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka.
His financing approach is straightforward and counter-intuitive towards the traditional western banking structure. Within the last few 30 years, Yunus has given loans in small amounts of cash to a few of the poorest residents Asia, individuals who would in any other case be forced to use loan sharks with interest rates that hold them imprisoned the bars of poverty.
These small loans are generally granted to women, who are regarded to be more monetarily dependable, and in organizations, so they all motivate one another to meet payment commitments. There is absolutely no collateral against the loans if the borrowers make a default in payment. Interest rates are similar to leading banks in the nation.
Technically there is no insurance or guarantee for repayment of loans but everything is based on trust and confidence.


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Your money will definitely stay in Vegas if you drive without auto insurance coverage. Nevada imposes strict fines on drivers who don't meet the state's auto insurance requirements.
Registration Requirements
You need to register your car within 30 days if you drive it in Nevada. And, you must get insurance before you register your car. If you need to cancel your insurance, cancel your registration first, and then cancel your insurance. But, remember, you can't drive your car without registration or insurance coverage.
Penalties For Driving Without Insurance
If you drive your car without insurance in Las Vegas, the department of motor vehicles will assess fines if you get pulled over. The fines you pay depend on whether it's your first incident or you're a repeat offender. The time you've been without insurance also impacts how much you pay.
- You might pay up to $1,750 in fines.
For example, if you're a first time offender, and your insurance coverage lapsed within the last 30 days, you'll pay a fine of $250. But, if it's your third offense, you'll pay $750 in fines. The fines increase if your lapsed coverage continues beyond 30 days, so you might pay up to $1,750 in fines.
- You might lose your licenses.
The DMV will take away your driving privileges for 30 days if you're a repeat offender on your third offense. Your policy's lapsed period has no bearing on this rule. So, if you're policy lapsed yesterday, but you're driving about today, you risk losing your licenses for at least 30 days.
- You might need to pay a security deposit
If you're at fault in an accident and you don't have insurance, you risk losing your driving privileges. The DMV will set a hearing for you, but you can attend it or waive your rights to it. The hearing determines whether a court is likely to hold you liable for damages. If so, you might need to pay a security amount toward those damages. During the hearing, the Director also decides whether to suspend your licenses and registration.
- You might need to carry an SR22
After a suspension, you might need to carry a certificate of financial responsibility or SR-22. An SR-22 certificate proves that you have insurance, and you'll need to carry it for three years. If you drop your coverage during this time, the insurance company notifies the DMV immediately. The DMV, in turn, might suspend your license and your registration.
Don't put your driving privileges at risk. Call us today so our knowledgeable agents can help you get affordable auto insurance coverage in Las Vegas.


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Fall 2015 Ecesis, Volume 25, Issue 3
In October 2015, California is in the midst of an epic fire season with hundreds of thousands of acres burned and many thousands of homes destroyed. The ravages of fire and the prospects of downstream impacts of excessive erosion loom and the threat of growing weed infestations weigh greatly on the minds of land managers and home owners alike. Events such as these highlight the reality that appropriate native seed is available from local and regional sources for hundreds but not thousands of acres. Consequently, habitat restoration designers and practitioners alike are challenged to find the right seed in the right place and time on a daily basis.
In September 2015, a National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration was introduced by the federal government (BLM) to address the impacts of plant community disturbances by natural and man caused events. The Strategy is designed to provide a more coordinated approach among tribal, state, federal, local and private entities, including commercial growers, to restoring plant communities. So given the unique challenges of native seed availability and the requirements for genetic integrity, how could the newly enacted "National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration" benefit the State of California and the residents in relation to large scale restoration and construction projects and fire related land disturbances. One must first look at the four goals of the National Seed Strategy in relation to the strategy's mission of "ensuring the availability of genetically appropriate seed to restore viable and productive plant communities and sustainable ecosystems".
The four goals and their objectives are as follows:
Goal 1: Identify seed needs and ensure the reliable availability of genetically appropriate seed
- Access the seed needs of federal agencies and the capacity of private and federal producers
- Access the capacity and needs of tribes, states, private sector seed producers, nurseries and other partners
- Increase the supply and reliable availability of genetically appropriate seed
Goal 2: Identify research needs and conduct research to provide genetically appropriate seed and to improve technology for native seed production and ecosystem restoration
- Characterize genetic variation of restoration species to delineate seed zones and provide seed transfer guidelines for current and projected environmental conditions
- Conduct species-specific research to provide seed technology, storage and production protocols for restoration species
- Conduct research on plant establishment, species interactions and ecological restoration
- Develop or modify monitoring techniques and investigate long term restoration impacts and outcomes
Goal 3: Develop tools that enable managers to make timely, informed seeding decisions for ecological restoration
- To develop training programs for practitioners, producers and stakeholders on use us of genetically appropriate seed for restoration
- Develop native seed source availability data and tools for accessing the data
- To integrate and develop science delivery tools to support restoration project development and implementation
- Build on ecological assessments and disturbance data and provide training that will allow managers to anticipate needs and establish spatial-explicit contingency strategies
Goal 4: Develop strategies for internal and external communication. As presented, there are multiple objectives for each of the goals presented in the National Seed Strategy
- External communication by conducting education and outreach through the Plant Conservation Alliance Network
- Internal communication to distribute and implement the strategy across agencies and provide feedback mechanism
- Report progress, recognize achievements and revise the strategy
The goals and objectives of the National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration are both broad reaching and detailed. Two of the primary questions that pertain to habitat restoration are: 1) will there be a benefit to the State of California? and 2) will this Strategy be able to provide a more coordinated approach to restoration, rehabilitation and stabilization within the state given its 5 year proposed timeframe (2015-2020) of implementation?
In the long term, the Strategy has hope in assisting those with plans for major restoration, large scale construction and fire stabilization. Government agencies are challenged to step up and acquire local source materials once that material is available in the market place. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) via the Great Basin Initiative model currently has substantial annual seed buys with multiple acquisition contracts to numerous seed companies. Warehouse facilities located in Boise, Idaho, Ely, Nevada, and Ephraim, Utah, are used to mix and store acquired seed. The warehouse storage space of the combined facilities nears a capacity of 3 million pounds.
To compliment the BLM purchasing effort, the Utah Crop Improvement Association provides resources for blue and white tag certification and source identification verification. To date, California agencies are individually active in specifying seed but do not have significant annual seed purchase programs for restoration and other uses. Some California based federal and state agencies are contracting directly with seed companies to target project direct production of their desired seed needs. If the National Seed Strategy is to reach its potential in California, the State of California and the federal agencies with want to partner with private industry, research institutions and professional groups to make this program a reality.
From calendar years 2002-2004, the California Crop Improvement Association supported a native field certification program. However, due to lack of support from seed growers and slow adoption by federal and state agencies and consumers, low revenue returns and overall lack of funding, the program was discontinued. Whatever the reasons for program failure, state and federal agencies in California backed away from supporting a consolidated effort for contracting native seed or reviving a seed certification program. The lack of support has contributed significantly to a native seed market that is fragmented at best. Currently, growers and customers have cobbled together primarily one-on-one relationships that end up building portfolios of accession and special collection items. Ultimately these activities are driven by contract production that promote the availability and use of profitable and popular items. With increased demand for local native seed, the time may be right for the California Crop Improvement Association to resurrect its "Native Field Certification Seed Program".
Additional research is needed to expand our knowledge of plant establishment and community diversity using key restoration species without compromising genetic integrity. On large scale seeding projects one must evaluate the availability of local seed source collections and determine how close is close enough. Initially, each agency will have their own standards and thought processes regarding the use of various seed sources. However, an expanded view of staying native and utilizing non-source genetic materials may be necessary, under certain circumstances. The use of broader adapted natives may ensure you have the species and quantities needed to achieve your target restoration/rehabilitation goals. The assessment of degraded soils and development of treatments, amendments and site preparation to enhance native seed germination and establishment is important to establishing a healthy community somewhat resistant to nonnative species. Sharing success stories and failed opportunities, by government and the private sector researchers and practitioners, is crucial to determine what is working and what is not successful.
Government coordination and funding to acquire seed sources is a great opportunity for the private sector seed grower and collector. However, before diving in there is a cautionary tale. More than two decades ago, the California native seed industry responded to the call for native seed by saying "If We Grow It They Will Come". Those growers who followed that call were left unrewarded and unfortunately many are no longer in business.
For growers and seed suppliers the question remains, will agencies come together and agree to seed principles that will engage the private seed sector and lead to adequate supplies of plant materials for construction, restoration, and large-scale, fire-driven wildland seeding projects? If agreement can be achieved it is uncertain how the California seed industry will embrace the opportunity to work with a new generation of public agency representatives, restoration designers and private sector practitioners to build a California seed industry as envisioned by the National Seed Strategy?
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Bakudō ("way of binding")
Spell #: 1 Spell Name: Sai (Restrain)
Spell Information: Locks a target's arms in place behind their back.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 4 Spell Name: Hainawa (Crawling Rope)
Spell Information: An energy rope entangles the target's arms.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 8 Spell Name: Seki (Repulse)
Spell Information: Creates a round shield that seems to temporarily paralyze and repel whatever strikes it.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 9 Spell Name: Geki (Strike)
Spell Information: Engulfs the target in red light, completely paralyzing them.
Incantation: "Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and then claw out your own throat!"
Spell #: 9 Spell Name: Hōrin (Disintegrating Circle)
Spell Information: Causes an orange hued tendril with spiraling yellow patterns to erupt from the users hand and attempt to trap a target. the end of it remains in the hands of the user allowing them to control the path of the tendril before and after capture. The Kidō is able to connect with another one of itself if both have captured a target and bind them together.
Incantation: "Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and tear out your own throat!"
Spell #: 11 Spell Name: Kyōmon (Mirror Door)
Spell Information: Tōshirō Hitsugaya used this to seal Momo Hinamori's hospital room. It creates a glass-like barrier which is difficult to break from the outside, but quite simple to break from the inside.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 12 Spell Name: Fushibi (Ambush Flare)
Spell Information: Momo Hinamori uses this spell in conjunction with Shot of Red Fire and a Kidō net that has entangled her opponents resulting in a large explosion around them all. Rangiku Matsumoto states that it is number 12, but does not specify whether it is a Destructive or a Binding Spell although from the name and effect, it is highly likely to be a Binding spell.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 20 Spell Name: Hakufuku (White Crawl)
Spell Information: This technique muddles the consciousness of its target. Momo Hinamori uses this spell while imprisoned to knock out a guard and destroy everything within a certain radius of herself. The Bleach Official Character Book Souls states that it is a Binding spell.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 21 Spell Name: Sekienton (Red Smoke Escape)
Spell Information: Creates a blast upon activation and is used like a ninja's smoke bomb.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 26 Spell Name: Kyakko (Curving Light)
Spell Information: Hides the target from sight, by bending light. The spell has the ability to totally hide the presence and reiatsu of the user or specified object. This is not flawless. If the user inside is not trying to suppress their own reiatsu it will not work.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 30 Spell Name: Shitotsu Sansen (Beak-Piercing Triple Beam)
Spell Information: Forming a golden triangle with one's finger, it shoots three beams of light that pin the target to one place on a surface, slamming into his or her body in three places in a shape of a perfect triangle.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 37 Spell Name: Tsuriboshi (Suspending Star)
Spell Information: Creates a star-shaped cushion of Spiritual Energy, which anchors it to nearby objects with "ropes" of spirit particles. It can stop falling objects, acting like a safety net.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 39 Spell Name: Enkosen (Arc Shield)
Spell Information: Summons a shield of condensed reiatsu to block opponents' attacks. This has been known to block up to level 45 kidou before being broken. Kidou experts and masters can just barely block a level 63 kidou with this spell.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 58 Spell Name: Kakushitsuijaku (Summoning of the Tracking Sparrows)
Spell Information: Tracks and locates any spiritual force the user focuses on. To activate it, the user must draw a circle on the ground, cut into four parts with a specific character in each. The incantation animates the circle, causing various numbers to appear within until the specific set is found. The number set seems to be a variation on longitude and latitude.
Incantation: "Heart of the south, eye of the north, finger of the west, foot of the east, arrive with the wind and depart with the rain."
Spell #: 61 Spell Name: Rikujōkōrō (Six Rods Prison of Light)
Spell Information: Summons six thin, wide beams of light that slam into a target's midsection, holding them in place. The target is then unable to move any part of their body including the parts that were not struck by the beams. This kidou loses 20% effectiveness for each post it is active beyond the first. Speed characters and those with very good shunpo are the most likely to manage escape the initial binding.
Incantation: "Carriage of Thunder. Bridge of a spinning wheel. With light, divide this into six!"
Spell #: 62 Spell Name: Hyapporankan (Hundred Steps Fence)
Spell Information: A rod formed of energy is thrown towards the target before it disintegrates into numerous short rods which are used to pin the target to the surroundings and render them immobile. This move moves at shunpo speed and loses 20% of it's power each post beyond the first one. Speed characters and those with good shunpo are the most likely to manage escape.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 63 Spell Name: Sajo Sabaku (Locking Bondage Stripes)
Spell Information: Similar to Bakudō No. 4, but stronger, this spell binds the arms of a target.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 73 Spell Name: Tozanshō (Falling Mountain Crystal)
Spell Information: Creates an inverted pyramid-shaped barrier around the caster.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 75 Spell Name: Gochūtekkan (Quintet of 1 kan Iron Pillars)
Spell Information: Summons five incredibly tall and thick pillars which are connected to each other by chains to pin a target to the ground.
Incantation: "Walls of ironsand, a priestly pagoda, glowing ironclad fireflies. Standing upright, silent to the end."
Spell #: 77 Spell Name: Tenteikūra (Heavenly Rickshaws in Silken Air)
Spell Information: Transmits messages mentally to anyone within an area of the caster's choosing. In addition to reciting the spell, the user must draw specific markings on their arms, which are animated by the spell to convey the messages. The messages can be spoken either by the caster or by another within the vicinity of the caster.
Incantation: "Black and white net. Twenty-two bridges, sixty-six crowns and belts. Footprints, distant thunder, sharp peak, engulfing land, hidden in the night, sea of clouds, blue line. Form a circle and fly though the heavens."
Spell #: 79 Spell Name: Kuyō Shibari (Nine Sunlight Traps)
Spell Information: Creates eight black holes that emit spiritual energy in the personal space surrounding the target, with a ninth black hole manifesting in the center of the targets chest. The intended point is to severely immobilize the target making it a stronger variant of bakudo no 61.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 81 Spell Name: Danku (Splitting Void)
Spell Information: Creates an energy barrier in the form of a rectangular wall. According to Byakuya, it is capable of stopping destructive spells up to #89. This is seen also when Aizen uses it to block Tessai's Hadō #88.
Incantation: unknown; although Tessai hinted that it has an incantation when he fights Aizen.
Spell #: 98 Spell Name: Shisō Kekkai (Quad Burial Barrier)
Spell Information: This technique was used by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, and is the seal used to lock away Kōga Kuchiki. Four spears are used to trap the target by their hands and legs. The target rises up into sky and is then sealed in a black coffin-like box with chains wrapping around it. The four spears then pierce the box all at once.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 99, Part 1 Spell Name: Kin (Seal)
Spell Information: Binds the arms of a target to their back like Bakudō #1, but with spiritual fabric and iron shafts.[24] Hachigen has displayed a far stronger version that ties the target's arms on the back in addition to wrapping the spiritual fabric around the entire body, and continues to pin the target with the spiritual fabric stacked to the ground around the target with several iron shafts in an "X" shape.
Incantation: unknown; although (Shinji Hirako hinted that there is an incantation).
Spell #: 99, Part 2 Spell Name: Bankin (Great seal)
Spell Information: This spell covers the target from head to toe with spiritual fabric (First Song), stabs them with numerous metal bolts (Second Song), and then smashes them with an immense metal cube (Final Song). The full power of the seal is still unknown as Ichigo broke the first two seals before the metal cube landed on him during his Shattered Shaft training.
Incantation: First Song: Halting Fabric (Shokyoku: Shiryū). Second Song: Hundred Linked Bolts (Nikyoku: Hyakurensan). Final Song: Great Seal of 10,000 Forbiddings (Shūkyoku: Bankin Taihō).
Hadō ("way of destruction")
Spell #: 1 Spell Name: Shō (Thrust)
Spell Information: Pushes the target away from the caster.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 4 Spell Name: Byakurai (Pale Lightning)
Spell Information: The user fires a concentrated, powerful lightning bolt from their finger.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 11 Spell Name: Tsuzuri Raiden (Bound Lightning)
Spell Information: Electric current flows through any object the user touches and is able to lead electricity, damaging any target that is in contact with the object the current runs through.
Incantation: unknown
Spell #: 31 Spell Name: Shakkahō (Shot of Red Fire)
Spell Information: Fires a ball of red energy at a target.
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of blood and flesh, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Inferno and pandemonium, the sea barrier surges, march on to the south!"
Spell #: 32 Spell Name: Ōkasen (Yellow Fire Flash)
Spell Information: Fires a wide arc of yellow energy at a target.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 33 Spell Name: Sōkatsui (Blue Fire, Crash Down)
Spell Information: Fires a burst of blue spiritual energy at a target in a similar manner to #31, but over a wider area and with more power.
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of flesh and bone, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams unleash but slightly the wrath of your claws."
Spell #: 54 Spell Name: Haien (Abolishing Flames)
Spell Information: Fires a blast of purple spiritual energy. This kidou is like a stronger version of shakkaho and can catch people and objects on fire with relative ease.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 58 Spell Name: Tenran (Orchid Sky)
Spell Information: A widening tornado-like blast is fired towards the target.
Incantation: unknown
Spell #: 62 Spell Name: Raikōhō (Thunder Roar Cannon)
Spell Information: Fires a massive wave of yellow energy at a target.
Incantation: "Sprinkled on the bones of the beast! Sharp tower, red crystal, steel ring. Move and become the wind, stop and become the calm. The sound of warring spears fills the empty castle!"
Spell #: 63 Spell Name: Sōren Sōkatsui (Twin Lotus Blue Fire, Crash Down)
Spell Information: Essentially a doubled version of #33 (labelled as #73 in anime), this spell fires two shots of blue fire with greater potency than the single-shot variety.
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of blood and flesh, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! On the wall of blue flame, inscribe a twin lotus. In the abyss of conflagration, wait at the far heavens."
Spell #: 73 Spell Name: Sōren Sōkatsui (Twin Lotus Blue Fire, Crash Down)
Spell Information: Essentially a doubled version of #33, this spell fires two shots of blue fire with greater potency than the single-shot variety.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 88 Spell Name: Hiryugekizokushintenraiho (Flying Dragon-Striking Heaven-Shaking Thunder Cannon) Spell Information: Fires a gigantic electricity blast of spiritual energy resulting in an truly enormous explosion. Its full strength is however unknown since Aizen used Splitting Void before it could hit him.
Incantation: unknown.
Spell #: 90 Spell Name: Kurohitsugi (Black Coffin)
Spell Information: Forms a box of black energy around a target, which is then pierced by dozens of energy "spears", lacerating the one inside from head to toe. Its appearance and function is reminiscent of a common magician's trick, as well as certain torture devices used during the Spanish Inquisition.
Incantation: The endlessly oozing crest of corruption, the arrogant vessel of insanity, boil forth and deny, paralyze and flicker, Disrupt the Slumber! The creeping queen of iron, the eternally self-destructing doll of filth, unite! reject! fill with soil and know thy own weakness!
Spell #: 91 Spell Name: Senjū Kōten Taihō (Thousand-Hand Bright Heaven Culling-Sear)
Spell Information: Summons several spears of light that are all fired towards the same focal point where the intended target resides. The culminating explosion is exceedingly devastating.
Incantation: Unknown
Spell #: 96 Spell Name: Ittō Kasō (Single Blade Cremation)
Spell Information: A forbidden spell used by Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. It is a spell that causes a huge pillar of fire to erupt from the ground in the shape of a katana's tip.
Incantation: Unknown
Unnamed Kidou - Shūsuke Amagai uses this technique by throwing special sheets of paper into an area and creates a green orb of bright light around himself that teleports himself and anyone he touches to a desired location. Reiatsu is completely masked during teleportation
list of known numberless and/or Forbidden Kidou -
Kongōbaku (金剛爆, Adamantine Blast) - This technique was used by Kōga Kuchiki. A blast of spherical, red energy similar in strength to a Sōkatsui blast.
Gaki Rekkō (牙気裂光, Raging Light Fang) - This technique was used by Kōga Kuchiki. A spell that makes a circle of energy, before firing blasts of green light from its center in a cage-like formation
Hyōga Seiran (氷河晴嵐, Glacier Vapor Storm) - This technique was used by Kōga Kuchiki. A spell that fires a massive wave of ice capable of freezing its targets and surrounding area. It's strength has been shown to break Danku. Proving it's strength is on par with at least level 90 kidou.
Keikatsu (啓活, Opening Revival) - Used in Bleach: The 3rd Phantom, it is healing technique that several characters (even those outside of 4th Division) can use. It heals one individual. The longer the technique is held the more healing is done. 10% per post max of five posts for 50% and can only be done for a total of 100% in one thread at any given time. (this means you can only heal 50% twice in a thread or you can heal 10% 10 times in one thread.)
Meiyu (明癒, Luminous Healing) - Used in Bleach: The 3rd Phantom, it is a healing technique that heals up to five individuals within a small area. The longer the technique is held the more healing is done. 10% per post max of five posts for 50% and can only be done for a total of 100% in one thread at any given time. (this means you can only heal 50% twice in a thread or you can heal 10% 10 times in one thread.)
Shimoku (紫木, Purple Tree) - Used in Bleach: The 3rd Phantom, this ability causes the opponent to become poisoned.
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Kidou will also have the following cooldowns
1-40 = No cooldown
41-60 = 1 post cooldown
61-80 = 2 post cooldown
81-89 = 3 post cooldown
1-40 = 1 post cooldown
41-60 = 2 post cooldown
61-80 = 3 post cooldown
81-89 = 4 post cooldown
All Kidou that fall into Forbidden Kidou have a 5 post cooldown. EVEN IF that kidou is under a number with a smaller cooldown. This includes Black Coffin Hado no 90+, however you are able to cast a DIFFERENT Forbidden spell as long as IT is not in cooldown. Forbidden spells may be taken in place of both bakudo and hado. For each Forbidden spell you take beyond the allowed ones you must give up one bakudo and one hado slot. ( Max of 10 is allowed in this manner ) BE WARNED THAT USING THESE CONSECUTIVELY WILL MESS WITH YOUR CHARACTER. These take a HUGE amount of spiritual power to cast just ONE so be stingy with them!
All numberless kidou will be on a 4 post cooldown. Unless it's a weak one. This is because it is most likely a custom kidou and / or a personal kidou.. don't want those to be spammed.
Now, CURRENT Kido corps members are allowed some leeway in spell strength they know, and in number, but still know that some spells cannot be used even by them, staff will rule on it. Hachi used a lot of custom spells, that's why he still has a lot of spells. Number of custom spells will still be under moderation for characters. The following are for FORMER kido corps and kido experts for number.
0 tier: 15 Bakudo, 20 Hado. 3 forbidden.
1-tier: 10 Bakudo, 15 Hado. 2 forbidden.
2-tier: 5 Bakudo, 10 Hado. 1 forbidden.
3-tier: 3 Bakudo, 5 Hado
Tier 4: 1 Bakudo, 1 Hado.
Current members of the kido corps kido rules are below. these only apply to those who are part of squad 5. Ex kido corps use the rules above.
Head of Kidoushuu: The head or captain of kidoushuu can cast all canon kidou including the forbidden kidou.
VC of Kidoushuu: The VC of Kidoushuu can cast all canon kidou except for forbidden kidou.
Squad Members of Kidoushuu: All seated members of Kidoushuu can cast all canon kidou up to level 60.
Keep in mind that you won't know what spells you'll be able to do till after you're tiered. In that case, follow these guidelines:
80s +: 1-tier
50s +: 2-tier
1-49: Any vizard/shinigami.
Forbidden spells may be taken in place of both bakudo and hado. For each Forbidden spell you take beyond the allowed ones you must give up one bakudo and one hado slot.
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Beforehand, we got ourselves some hot chocolate and a hot caramel apple cider, thanks, Please and Thank you! And Reese was feeling all sorts of spoiled, as she should! I had so much fun chatting with her in the booth; we talked about what a great morning it had already been and what she wanted to do next (which was go look around different shops nearby).
At the salon, Reese sat perfectly still and picked out a shade of pink and a second bottle of all pink glitter. Amy was so sweet and patient, listening as Reese chatted her ear off. The other ladies who came in and out of the shop complimented Reese for her beautiful curls and for how good she was being.
And I think that's where I just want to mention that it's been a little hard for me to write this post tonight. Wait, what? Ashley, what are you doing? Okay hold on. Do any of you have a 3-year old? Or at one point HAD a 3-year old? No, Reese isn't three anymore; but technically all day today until 9:56pm she still was, right? The past year has just been really hard on me emotionally and mentally--not constantly, but her moods would come in waves, and sometimes Reese has been sweet as pie and others, she's cutting straight to your heart with words and statements you can't believe just left her mouth. Tonight for instance, after everything we did together and the money spent ON her, she looked at me and said, "I don't like you." Shortly after that, I told her that she couldn't open another birthday present in THAT moment, and she said, "You're mean."
Didn't I just spend literally ALL day with my daughter? Spoiling her and helping her feel beautiful and loved and celebrated? I know that you're not supposed to take the words of a toddler or ANY child to heart. But sometimes that's just not possible! It felt like a slap in the face. Like everything I had just done didn't matter. That maybe, just maybe, my daughter DIDN'T like me.
Anyway, I won't continue a giant sob fest here on the blog, and the truth is, I'm fine. The end of her fourth birthday didn't go as I had planned, there were way more tears than I ever want to remember (so why am I writing it down?!!?), and overall, my mom heart is kind of aching at the fact that my kids ARE getting bigger--they're getting older, they're turning MORE human, and I know with that, comes lots of hurtful words, calloused phrases, and tons of opportunities for growth and redemption on ALL our parts. But I also know that she DOES love me. There's really no one else that she prefers (she loves you too, dear husband, but we all know this has been the last several years!) She isn't trying to be purposefully hurtful, at least I don't think? And I know she too, is just learning what's right and wrong.
I promise we really did have a GREAT day, and the weather temperature wise was just right... before the coffee shop and nails, Reese let me take some portraits of her in a tree covered space near our house. We talked about the colorful leaves, looked at different bugs, and she made me laugh, a lot.
And we also explored some shops downtown Louisville this afternoon, admiring things we couldn't afford and sending me into panic at several moments at the thought of her dropping something expensive (ahem, everything we saw!) It was fun to hold hands and just giggle together, and I had some sentimental visions of our probable future together. My girl loves shopping, but I think more than anything else, she loves quality time.
Reese Elisabeth-Morgan, I do love you. And no matter what you say over the years, I promise to forever be your very best friend. You are brave, passionate, independent, and you have already in four short years, taught me SO much. While it hurts a bit to watch you and your big brother grow so quickly...please know that I will always be here. I'll always be your shoulder, your hug, your belly tickle, your lullabye, your prayer warrior, your friend, and your mom. Thank you for being you, I am so excited (and slightly terrified) to see where four leads you!


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At The Property Lounge we let and manage a variety of furnished and unfurnished properties throughout North West, West and Central London. As members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme all security deposits are held in a designated Clients Account and are fully bonded.
Our site contains a constantly updated register of rental property. In order to receive a regularly updated list of our available rental properties, please register with us and we will contact you with details of new properties to suit your specified requirements.
For more information or to book appointments to view properties please contact 0208 838 2300 or click here for our latest lettings list.
Tenants Guide
The best recommendation is word-of-mouth. Ask friends, family and colleagues about the areas they live in. Walk around the area that you would like to rent it in and see if you could be happy living there. Also invest in a map of the area!
Please visit The Property Lounge as we are specialist lettings agents. We have membership of professional organisations such as ARLA which means we employ a minimum of at least one member of staff who holds a suitable industry qualification. We can point you in the right direction and give you honest advice about the selection of properties we have to rent.
Take time on your viewings and always make a list of things that are important to you in a property, this will save you time and will make sure that you will be entirely happy with your new property.
Before you sign the contract, ensure that all relevant appliances have fire certificates, that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are fitted, and that there is a clear means of escape in case of a fire. The Fire and Furniture Regulations 1988 states that furnishings should be clearly labelled to prove that they meet standards.
Moving in
If a property is advertised as "fully-furnished", it should come with furniture, plus crockery, glassware, cutlery, pots and pans etc. If it is "un-furnished", expect only the basics, such as carpets and light-fittings. However, provision may differ in different markets, and will depend on what kind of property it is, so be prepared to adjust your expectations.
Check the inventory
This should include everything the landlord has provided for the property. If there is no inventory, contact the landlord or lettings agency as you must draw one up. An inventory should include all items the landlord has supplied; furniture, soft furnishings, crockery, electrical appliances etc. It should also state the condition of each item when you move in. You must check over the inventory, and sign to say you agree that everything in its condition described. The landlord or letting agent must do the same. This is really important, as you do not want to be liable for any damage which is not your fault. Keep a copy safe.
When you rent a home, you are responsible for arranging your own insurance to cover your personal belongings. The landlord should provide cover for buildings, fixtures and fittings and their own contents. It is worth checking that this is in place. It is your responsibility to make sure that any furniture you bring with you will fit into the rented property: the landlord is not going to be happy if you have to take the window out to get your bed in. Consider putting all non-essential items in storage.
If you have a problem
Knowing who is responsible for what is vital for cordial tenant/landlord relations. As a rule, landlords have responsibility for the structure of the property, the exterior (such as the roof) and the safety and provision of services including gas, electricity and water. As a tenant, you are expected to behave in a "tenant-like manner". This means that you must keep your home clean and in good order inside and out, report any breakages of malfunctions immediately, attend to minor maintenance matters such as replacing batteries in smoke alarms, keep the place warm, free from damp and secure, and respect rules about pets, smoking etc.
Keep copies of all documents such as receipts and estimates for work, and take photographs of damage, damp patches etc for evidence.
First, approach your landlord or letting agent in person with your problem, hopefully this will put an end to your problems. If you are not satisfied with the response, then put your complaint in writing.
If this does not get results, approach one of the trade/regulatory bodies, or the Citizens'Advice Bureau, for advice on alternative dispute resolution.
Other points of interest
Charges- You will also be charged a contract fee which will be confirmed on the holding deposit form. You may also be charged for a credit check and inventory.
We ask for a holding deposit (two weeks rent) to secure a property. This will be deduced from the final amount of monies needed to move into the property.
If the rent is, for example, £300 a week, the monthly rent will not be £1,200 but £300 x 52 weeks = £15600 / 12 months = £1300.
A deposit, or bond, is typically 6 weeks rent in advance.
Don't forget to factor in other outgoings: utility bills, council tax and insurance for personal belongings.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
For more information on the TDS Scheme please click here.
The Property Lounge Ltd is an introducer Appointed Representative of Managing Agents Reference Assistance Services Ltd, under reference 496267 which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). See http://www.fca.org.uk/register for further details.


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Had a blast last night doing QuoteUnquote. This show is becoming one of the best shows in town. So much fun seeing m'comedian friends go for it in a super fun, creative way! Plus you can learn a lot...I now know exactly what it's like to clean under the mats in the kitchen at Golden Corral. Mmmm
MORE SHOWS full of sketches and make-em-ups...
THIS Sunday, September 18th...Mark Primiano's Sketch Packet @ iO (DelCloseTheatre) @ 9pm...come see us put up sketches that the talented Mr. Primiano wrote!
Wednesday, September 21st...The Gym is headlining for the UCB team "Beef Dreams" @ Theatre Asylum
Sunday, Sept 25th...UCB 401 Grad Show @ UCB @ 4:30pm (start thinking of suggestions now)
Monday, October 10th...The GYM Sketch & Improv Show (detail to come)
Sunday, October 30th...QUOTE UNQUOTE HALLOWEEN EDITION


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Anand Giridharadas, an analyst for MSNBC, made one bold statement against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, claiming his 'sexual insecurity' could annihilate the entire planet.
His comments were in reply to Trump's rebuttal to Kim Jong Un, who threatened America during his New Year's Day speech claiming he had a 'nuclear button' on his desk at all times.
"North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the 'Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times,'" Trump stated in reply to Kim's threat. "Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!"
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Giridharadas believes this tweet proves President Trump has "profound sexual and masculine insecurities" and that this could ruin the entire planet.
"As we saw all through 2017, men with profound sexual insecurity can wreak a lot of havoc in the lives of women, in the lives of their families. But perhaps never have we seen a man whose profound sexual and masculine insecurities are literally threatening to annihilate the planet," Giridharadas said during the interview.
"The way he's literally capitalizing in that tweet his 'Nuclear Button' — any psychiatrist or psychologist would have a field day with that," he said. "But we all live in a world that could literally be ended in terms of a habitable planet because of this sad man's insecurities."
Watch the madness below.
MSNBC Analyst: Trump's 'Sexual Insecurity' Is 'Literally Threatening to Annihilate the Planet' pic.twitter.com/1lsaeHId7Z
— Ryan Saavedra ???????? (@RealSaavedra) January 3, 2018


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Gifts for Knitters: Your 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
We've carefully selected the top products from our friends around the industry to brighten your holiday knitting. These perfect gifts for knitters will make someone in your life very happy. That someone might be you! Fly through holiday knitting and beyond with needle sets, inspired kits, and new yarns from your favorite companies.
Accessories & Kits
Colorful Woolstok Worsted Kits from Blue Sky Fibers
Experiment with color and create soft, warm accessories with Woolstok Worsted yarn. Blue Sky Fibers filled these kits with mini-skeins and patterns suitable for advanced beginners. The Ski Trio Hat Kit comes in three color options and offers three crown choices. The 21 Color Slouch Kit and the 21 Color Mitts Kit both showcase the full lineup of beautiful Woolstok colors. Made with 100% Peruvian fine Highland wool, these kits are a must-have this season. (Pictured in our featured image, above: Blue Sky Fibers mini-skein sets. Left to right: 21 Color Slouch hat, 21 Color Mitts Kit, Ski Trio Hat Kit.)
Nordic Sleigh Ride Mittens Kit from Dale Garn
Even if you've never been on a sleigh ride, you can still show off your colorwork skills in these beautiful mittens! The traditional colors in these two yarns, Eco Fur and Eco Wool, create a classic and sophisticated color combination that keeps the wearer warm and stylish. Dale Garn produces these yarns to Global Organic Textile Standards, so you know the fiber has been responsibly produced, processed, and dyed. Kits include the pattern and yarn to make one pair of mittens.
Available exclusively through www.heartofthemitten.com, your Dale Garn source.
Eucalan & Wrapture from Eucalan
Treat your handknits and delicates right with Eucalan. All of their scents include lanolin to naturally condition fibers, and the no-rinse formula means less agitation for fine fibers. Shown here are original Eucalyptus (a natural moth and flea inhibitor) and Wrapture, scented with night-blooming jasmine. Also available in Lavender, Grapefruit, and Natural scents, Eucalan is available at yarn and quilt shops as well as through online retailers.
Specialty Needles
Lineaz Interchangeable Needle Set from Plymouth Yarn
Plymouth Yarn has just released a new interchangeable set as part of their exclusive needle line, Lineaz by Igknite. Lineaz needles combine solidified birch wood with brass metal tips, providing you with the perfect knitting experience. You'll love their look and feel, and they'll perfectly complement your craftsmanship and creativity. The wooden boxed set contains sizes U.S. 4–11 [3.5–8.0 mm]; cords in three lengths (24″ [60 cm], 32″ [80 cm], 40″ [100 cm]); and a zippered pouch with accessories.
ChiaoGoo Mini Needle Set
Meet the world's smallest interchangeable set! This next-generation mini set comes with solid stainless steel tips (sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, and 1.5 [1.5 mm, 1.75 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.25 mm, and 2.5 mm]) and superflexible red cables to make 16″ [40 cm], 22″ [55 cm], and 30″ [76 cm] circulars with seamless joins.
Denise2Go Sharp Short Tips from Denise Interchangeable Knitting & Crochet
The Denise Interchangeable needles you love are now in short tips! Each set contains circulars in sizes 5 [3.75 mm] to 15 [10 mm] and cords in six lengths—ideal for hats and other small projects worked in the round. The palm-size cotton case is perfect for travel. Made in the United States.
Signature Sock Series
Signature Needle Arts has just launched a new line of sock needles. The Sock Series features translucent cables that are a bit tougher than the black ones on their convertible needles, with no rotation of the needle stalk and cable. The new line is crafted from aircraft-quality aluminum and has the same lifetime warranty as their other needles. Currently, the series includes a size 1 [2.25 mm] circular that will be followed by sizes 2 [2.75 mm], 1.5 [2.5 mm], and 2.5 [3.0 mm] at a later date.
Yarns for All Occasions
Oh! yarn from HiKoo (distributed by Skacel)
HiKoo said they named this yarn for what people will say once they touch a skein. They chose well: we did all gasp "Oh!" when we saw the rich color and felt the amazing softness. Think of Oh! as the big sister to HiKoo's SimpliCria—featherlight chainette construction and 100% super baby alpaca, now in an Aran/chunky weight. Michelle "Knit Purl" Hunter chose this gorgeous yarn as the muse for her upcoming October KAL!
Serpentina yarn from Manos del Uruguay (distributed by Fairmount Fibers)
Handspun from handpainted merino tops, Serpentina is a truly artisanal product. Each skein is unique, and the colors are totally random—they will not stack or pool. The ultrasoft superwash merino, in a quick-knit gauge, is ideal for next-to-the-skin projects such as cowls and hats.
Dalia yarn from Omega/Hilos Y Marcas
Omega manufactures some of the finest yarns and threads in the world, and Dalia is no exception. Available in solid and self-striping colors, you'll love this 100% mercerized cotton for holiday knitting. Made in Mexico.
Shetland Spindrift yarn from Jamieson's (distributed by Simply Shetland)
Explore the exciting design possibilities of Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift, available in 225 colors! Spindrift is a 2-ply fingering-weight yarn uniquely milled on Shetland Isle from native Shetland sheep. You'll love this yarn for stranded colorwork, especially if you're steeking: the cut ends will grab onto each other for a firm finish.
Léttlopi yarn from Lopi (distributed by Berroco)
Stay warm this winter with traditional Icelandic yarn! Léttlopi is a worsted-weight single-ply yarn spun from Icelandic sheep, a primitive breed that came to Iceland with Viking explorers in the ninth century. With its wide range of colors, Léttlopi is ideal for colorwork projects of all kinds.
Touchdown yarn from Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts
Football fans rejoice! Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts and River City Yarns have teamed up to introduce Touchdown, an RCY-exclusive yarn line that celebrates Canadian football teams! Pick from nine inspired colorways: British Columbia, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. Touchdown is made from 80% superwash fine merino and 20% nylon; each skein contains a whopping 578 yards!
Vermont Organic yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery
This lovely 2-ply yarn is a delicious treat for your hands and your wardrobe. The spinnery's GREENSPUN processing preserves the natural qualities of the medium and medium-fine fibers, making this yarn perfect for Aran sweaters and other textured projects. You'll love the certified Vermont organic wool, spun from Tunis/Dorset sheep from Open View Farm in New Haven, Vermont, and organically processed in Vermont.
Cashmere Tweed yarn from Rowan
Something special made from Rowan's new Cashmere Tweed yarn would be a hit on anyone's gift list. A blend of merino wool and cashmere, this supersoft DK-weight yarn flows through your hands to make the perfect holiday gift. Spun in Italy and available in eight shades, this yarn is perfect for creating holiday memories.
Haley yarn from Echoview Fiber Mill
This yarn has a great backstory: it's named for a beloved Shiba Inu owned by the founder of Echoview Fiber Mill and spun from alpaca, merino, and mohair raised on the founder's farm. We love the incredible softness and quick-to-knit chunky weight. Haley gets its beautiful range of colors from the natural colors of the alpaca blended in to each colorway (with the exception of Black Diamond, where the wool has been dyed black).
Luminosa yarn from Cascade Yarns
New from Cascade Yarns this fall is Luminosa, a luxury alpaca yarn. Each hank of Luminosa has 240 yards of Aran-weight glamour. Black alpaca fibers are stuffed into a rayon tube: the alpaca provides softness and body, and the rayon lends an elegant shimmer. Luminosa works up beautifully into elegant accessories.
Prairie Spun DK yarn from Brown Sheep Company
Meet the newest yarn from Brown Sheep Company, a family-owned and operated spinning mill located in Nebraska that produces high-quality, U.S.-made yarns. We love Prairie Spun DK for its 25 beautiful colors (including some prints) and its generous put-up (256 yards in each skein). When you want a lofty 3-ply yarn spun from 100% U.S.-grown wool, you can't go wrong with Prairie Spun DK.
Motley yarn by Sugar Bush Yarns
Blending superfine alpaca and merino wool into a DK-weight self-striping yarn, Motley is an embraceable yarn that caters to your sense of touch. With a range of fourteen bursts of striping colors, Motley adds innovative flair to any project.
Happy holidays from Interweave!
More great ideas for your holiday knitting & gifting!


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DWP 'Find a job' is mandatory for claimants? However, "DWP staff will not have access to view jobseeker accounts, CVs or activity/application history"
DWP has released internal documents on it's new Find a job (FaJ) website, that replaced Universal Jobmatch.
Jobcentre Work 'Coaches', just like with Jobmatch, can mandate a Universal Credit (UC) claimant via their Claimant Commitment to create a FaJ account and upload their CV, or face benefit sanctions. Jobseeker Allowance (JSA) claimants, can also be mandated, through use of a Jobseeker Direction.
However, the UC and JSA guidance both discuss mandating claimants to create accounts in "other" and "more appropriate" jobsites. It is unclear whether this just means claimants will be mandated not only to FaJ but other sites, or that a claimant would be able to avoid being mandated to FaJ by registering with and uploading their CV to "other" and "more appropriate" jobsites?
"Find a job or other jobsites
1. As part of making use of the resources available to them to look for work, we can
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graeme permalinkMay 16, 2018 1:13 pm
Its worse than Universal Jobshite.