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Real Estate Investment – Getting started investing in real estate as a career is something that many people desire. However, you must know what to do first. The following information will help you get started.
When you have decided to invest in real estate, form an LLC or a similar entity. This will protect you personally and professionally. You will also get tax benefits because of your business.
Check out the value of other area properties. Mortgages and rent in local neighborhoods can help you figure out the home's value better than any financial statement. When you can see how things are going from the street, you can be smarter about your choices.
Find a niche and work within it. It is better to find a groove with your investments if you focus on a single segment of the market. No matter what type of investing, keeping with what you know will really help you succeed. Do not purchase ridiculously cheap real estate. While the price may be good, you may have no buyers, meaning you are stuck with this property. Try spending some time to get something better that can help you earn your money back.
For certain it can prove beneficial diversifying your real estate portfolio by investing in different areas and even countries, but you also want to capitalize on local real estate that you're familiar with as well. You may find places in your area that are great investment opportunities. Also, you know this area, making it easier for you to get your homework done.
Hire a property manager who can screen tenants. Because you will be relying on the rent to cover your mortgage, you have to ensure that the applicant has good credit. If not, your investment will be a flop.
Look at your options with business properties as well as residential. Properties that are businesses can help you get rentals in the long term, and you can make a lot off of them. Think outside the box and see what is available! Practice good bookkeeping. It can be all too easy to overlook your books, especially if you are just getting started. There will be quite a number of things you already are having to worry about. It is important to have good bookkeeping practices. If you develop the right bookkeeping skills early on, you'll save yourself headaches and heartache down the road. Always keep a set amount of capital in the bank when investing in real estate and don't over-extend to get a big deal. You need to make smart business decisions which leaves you with reserve cash within your portfolio so that you can handle any unexpected expenses. If you fly by the seat of your pants with no capital on hand, you will eventually crash and burn. If you become a seasoned real estate investor, there are certain to be ups and downs. It is crucial that you don't let any lows make you give up. Being persistent can help you be successful. You will find success if you don't give up. You want to make sure that your real estate properties are as hassle-free as possible. Keep in mind that the more time you waste the more it costs you money! Stay away from bad neighborhoods, vacation rentals, and college rentals. Try investing in some great properties that have a history of good and consistent tenancy.
Begin with a single parcel of property. Though you may be tempted to purchase multiple listings at once, this can be extremely risky for a newcomer. Start with one property and then learn the basics. You will benefit in the end. Don't invest in a rental property without learning about the rent prices in that area. The way to rent quickly is to not price yourself out of the neighborhood. This will put your rental unit in a less desirable light among renters, and you may end up bearing the cost longer. You must be open to making sacrifices. Investing in real estate will take up a lot of your time. Because of this, you may have to let go of some of your hobbies that eat up your spare time, and you should be willing to do this if you want to succeed. Once your goals are met you can look into these things. You don't want to use up too much time when considering any certain real estate investment. Anything that takes too much of your time is no longer an actual "deal." It means that you do not have time for other deals. Avoid purchasing a fixer. It may seem like a great deal to get an investment property at a very low cost; however, you are very likely to end up spending a fortune fixing it. Look for ready-to-rent properties in need of little repair. Also, consider properties that already have renters in them. Prior to seeking a property to buy, make sure to decide the type you wish to purchase. Figure out whether you're wanting a buy and then hold type of property, a flipper, or a wholesaler. This is a decision that you will want to come to ahead of time. Getting an education on real estate investment is going to be expensive in one way or another. You can take the time to become educated on the subject with research materials like this article right now. Orl it can be from painful mistakes that you make in the future. Learn from other people when you can. Are you fairly busy? A property management business may be just the ticket. Of course you pay the company a fee for their property management services, you are exempt from dealing with tenant issues. When it comes to negotiations involving real estate investment, remember two key points. First, it's better to listen more than talk. Second, avoid doing the seller's thinking for him. This will help you to make the most profit over time and develop key relationships. You can get rich by investing in real estate. But, it is essential to know what you are doing before you invest heavily into real estate. Hopefully, you can now go forward, confident in your ability to invest in real estate. For more subscribe to : http://myfirstho.me/youtube http://www.fb.co/myfirsthomecommunity
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I so love the Discovery Channel's series,"Deadliest Catch." Somehow, these edgy, chain-smoking, ballsy, cursin' crab fishing captains and deckhands have won a place in my heart. It all started when a boyfriend turned me onto the show over a year and a half ago. We'd sit there together in his living room and I'd watch in awe as the Bering Sea all but swallows these fishing boats and men day in and day out. My boyfriend would call out "Sig!" when his favorite captain came on screen and explain during commercials the different type of crab they fished: king crab and Opilio. I was instantly hooked. Still am.
O Captain, My Captain! Today, I know "my" captains, their names and their ships, their family heritage of crab fishing and their strengths and vices as captains. Sig Hansen, Phil Harris (picture left), and Johnathan Hillstrand are my favorites and apparently many others, as these three captains are the only three that have been consistently featured in every season. Their boats respectively being the Northwestern, the Cornelia Marie, and the Time Bandit. I watch these captains with absolute respect as they command the Sea, charismatically surly but with a soft spot revealed in their boyish humor and celebratory behavior upon striking "gold." This lifestyle seems to be a calling that they could not avoid and so, they commit to the challenges and dangers because it is a passion coursing through their veins and family heritage.
As rough around the edges as they seem, these captains know their stuff and get it done. You don't just head out into the Bering Sea and cruise around. This is no three hour tour! Not only must they know how to navigate, use complex technological equipment, deal with weather, manage a crew, assess and repair boat maintenance/damages, manage the deck operations, etc. But it seems that these captains possess a sacred and awe-worthy intuition about where to crab and oh, are they superstitious! Bad juju is taken very seriously!
What goes on down on the deck effectively illustrates why this is the deadliest job in the world. Highly orchestrated and highly dangerous, swells bouncing the boat up and down like a rubber duck... deckhands throw, pull, lift, empty, fill, shift, and maneuver steel cages (pots), ropes, hooks, bridles, pulleys, and a myriad of other equipment. A foot caught in a rope going overboard with a pot is an ever-present danger and one can only imagine the tremendous difficulty of keeping your footing on a boat out on the Bering Sea. Watching greenhorns struggle, some eagerly rising to the challenge and others collapsing completely, puts additional perspective on how taxing this job is. Nope, this is no job for sissies and I find that I love the show even more for that fact.
I've been continually intrigued by my love of the show. What attracts me to these hard-edged fisherman and the immense Bering Sea? I think, in large, masculinity, adventure, courage, the human spirit, the Hero's Journey of Separation, Initiation and Return. Initially, upon starting this post, I thought about paradox and still do where my love of this show is concerned, but that is a long post in and of itself and so, I'll dive into that at another time. However, the Hero's Journey seems a more compelling pull for me where this show is concerned. A pull I was not fully aware of until I sat down and got into this post.
These men heed to the call to adventure and are put to the test repeatedly in more than just physical ways. They simultaneously and repeatedly respect and confront one of the most intimidating forms of nature. And upon returning, many embark yet again the next season on this Hero's Journey. This has me thinking about my own journey and so, I realize that I derive much motivation and inspiration from the glimpses of these men on their journey. I esteem their courage and harness their masculinity, so that I can call upon my own courage and masculinity. It is a constant reminder that one can't experience the Hero's Journey in their own backyard, now can they, LBR?
Crab has never tasted better to me since falling in love with this show and I have very fond memories of crab and that very boyfriend that turned me onto the show. From that delightfully lazy, white and snowy winter day, eating a plate of crab while standing in his kitchen watching college basketball in his ridiculously-but-comfortably-too big hoop shorts... to our excursion at Newport... crabbing ourselves off the dock and although not catching anything, enjoying the experience and then really enjoying samplers at Rogue Brewery.
And so, aspirations of the Hero's Journey simultaneously harmonize with an immense contentedness with what is in our "backyard" that we often overlook. And who thought a bad ass documentary-like show on crab fishing could evoke such?! Me, of course!
Updated May 4th: Thanks to Morgan at the Cornelia Marie website for his mention of this post on his Captain's Blog. And thanks to all the fans of the Cornelia Marie and "Deadliest Catch" for checking this post out.
*If this idea of the Hero's Journey intrigues you in the least, Lynne Milum's "The Hero's Journey: A Campbellian Look at the Metaphorical Path to Personal Transformation" is a great read and not long at all. This is the article linked above.
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European finance ministers have failed to raise $261 billion to help contain the continent's governmental debt crisis.
Finance chiefs from the 17 nations that use the euro agreed Monday to raise $195 billion from eurozone central banks to help the International Monetary Fund boost its European assistance. In a conference call, however, the finance ministers were unable to secure the rest of the money from European Union countries with separate currencies.
Leading the opposition, Britain said it would not contribute to any IMF fund that was only available to the eurozone nations. Britain was the lone dissenter in a continent-wide agreement earlier this month to impose tighter budget controls on individual governments.
Four other European countries outside the eurozone - Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden - agreed to contribute.
IMF money may be needed
The IMF money could be needed to help rescue Italy and Spain, the eurozone's third and fourth largest economies, respectively, if either defaults on its debts.
Despite the latest setback, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said Europe will not abandon the euro.
"I have no doubt whatsoever about the strength of the euro, about its permanence, about its irreversibility. Let's not forget, this was a key word at the time of the Maastricht treaty. The one currency is irreversible," said Draghi.
The eurozone finance leaders also worked on details of the fiscal compact to control deficit spending they agreed to earlier this month, a pact supported by nine other European Union nations that have separate currencies, but not Britain.
Detailing deficit spending
The UN Conference on Trade and Development, in a new report, underscored Europe's economic plight. It said the continent faces a full-fledged recession next year and prospects for the world economy are bleak. The UN agency said world leaders need to stimulate economic growth, but instead are choosing austerity measures that raise the chance of a global recession.
Financial markets initially welcomed the European debt crisis agreement. But since then they have grown skeptical that IMF funding will be large enough to handle a new bailout crisis that could be much larger than those already faced by Greece, Ireland and Portugal.
In Madrid, Spain's next prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, vowed to trim the government's deficit by more than $21 billion in 2012. Rajoy, slated to assume office this week, detailed a variety of austerity measures in a speech to Parliament.
Rajoy warned that hard times lay ahead for Spain, though, with its unemployment rate at a staggering 23 percent. He said the "panorama could not be more somber."
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Morse goes deep again, but Mariners fall to A's
OAKLAND -- Michael Morse ripped his fourth home run in the past three days on Thursday, but the A's evened the season-opening series with an 8-2 victory as they spoiled Brandon Maurer's Major League debut.
Morse continued his early assault with a solo home run leading off the sixth and now has more home runs in his first four games back with the Mariners than he hit in 300 at-bats over four partial seasons as a youngster coming up with Seattle in 2005-08.
The only previous Mariner to hit four homers in the first four games of a season was Ken Griffey Jr. in 1997. Griffey went on to hit 56 that year and win the American League MVP.
"I'm just getting some good pitches to hit, trying to put the barrel on the ball and just let things happen," said Morse, who is off to the early lead among Major League home run hitters.
Maurer, 22, surrendered six runs and eight hits -- including home runs by Josh Reddick and Yoenis Cespedes -- to take the loss. He had no walks and one strikeout while throwing 74 pitches before turning the game over to Oliver Perez.
Maurer became the first pitcher to jump from Double-A to the Mariners rotation since Mike Hampton and John Cummings in 1993. He joins Michael Pineda (2011) as the only rookie to crack the season-opening starting five since 2000.
"He has good stuff, good demeanor out there and good presence," said manager Eric Wedge. "He's going to be fine. There were a couple mistakes he made, but you learn from those and big league hitters let you know."
Maurer gave up a two-run bomb to Reddick, the third batter he faced, when the A's right fielder ripped a 2-1 fastball well up into the seats in right. But the 6-foot-5 rookie settled in after that and retired nine in a row before Oakland got him for a run in the fifth on a Chris Young double and RBI single by John Jaso.
The A's tacked on three more runs in the sixth with a pair of doubles, followed by Cespedes' line shot over the left-field fence for his second homer of the series.
"It was definitely my first one," said Maurer, a former 23rd-round Draft pick out of Costa Mesa, Calif. "I was going out there trying to break off a little of the nerves and stress from just going out there the first time. I think there was a time there when I settled down, but then I started getting away from my fastball and getting behind in counts and got myself into trouble."
Veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach, making his first start for the Mariners, said Maurer handled himself well.
"He was really together," said Shoppach. "It seemed like he pitched with confidence. I'm sure he had a few pitches there in tough spots that he'd like to have back, but other than that he competed well. He didn't seem overwhelmed by what was happening. I just hope he remembered to enjoy it a little bit because this is the only time he's going to get to do it."
Maurer is just the 17th Mariners starter to make his Major League debut under the age of 23 as he leapfrogged other higher-rated prospects with an outstanding spring.
"That's quite an accomplishment," Shoppach said. "You work your whole life and dream about stuff like that. That might be more important than execution of pitches. We can't forget this is a game and a dream of ours to get to do every day. The other side of it is, we get better as we go.
"He can do a lot of things. There's a reason he made this team. He had some tough competition in Spring Training and proved he can pitch. We think he can pitch at this level and he will. He'll show us all how good he is as the season goes on."
The Mariners couldn't get much going early against A's right-hander A.J. Griffin, who is now 3-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts against Seattle since his midseason callup last year.
They pushed one run across in the fifth when Dustin Ackley scored on a sacrifice fly by Michael Saunders, then cut the lead to 3-2 with Morse's homer to left field in the sixth. But that was all the damage allowed by Griffin, who is now 8-1 in his young career.
Morse finished 2-for-4, his average now at .375 with six RBIs. Shoppach went 2-for-3 with a walk and Franklin Gutierrez hit safely for his fourth straight game and is off to a .333 start.
"It's a new ballclub," said Wedge. "We've got a lot of guys that are just now getting settled in. It takes a little time to get your feet underneath you and find your groove as a club, but we will."
The A's tacked on their final two runs in the eighth off reliever Lucas Luetge, with shortstop Jed Lowrie hitting Oakland's ninth double in the past two games. Of Oakland's 27 hits in the series, 16 went for extra bases with five home runs and 11 doubles.


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Southeastern women's tennis evened its 2013 record at 6-6 and opened the Great American Conference slate at 2-0 after dominant wins over Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State in Arkadelphia, Ark.
The Savage Storm moves to 6-6 overall on the year and opens the league schedule a perfect 2-0.
In the weekend's opener against OBU, SE jumped out to an early 2-1 lead after doubles.
Cassaundra Braaten and Fabiola Juarez took an 8-6 win at No. 2 and the duo of Marina Dias and Elba Haugen snagged an 8-5 win at No. 3 to counteract a tough loss at No. 1 doubles.
Sabina Mardarenko pushed the Storm edge to 3-1 with a hard-fought win at No. 1 singles, winning 6-7, 6-2, 10-8.
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Braaten and Haugen ran up the score at Nos. 4 and 5, respectively, with Braaten cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 win and Haugen snagging a 6-2, 6-4 win.
OBU would pick up a win at No. 6 to fashion he 7-2 final.
The Storm would carry its momentum into day two of the one-city road swing, jumping out to a 3-0 win after doubles play.
Mardarenko and Georgescu opened doubles with an 8-3 win at No. 1, followed by matching 8-4 wins by Braaten and Juarez at No. 2 as well as Dias and Haugen at No. 3.
Mardarenko pushed the score to 4-0 with a straight-sets win at No. 1, winning 6-2, 6-1.
Georgescu clinched the match at No. 2 by surviving a tough challenge with a 2-6, 6-3, 10-7
Juarez also faced a stiff challenge and came out victorious, winning 6-4, 3-6, 10-4 at No. 3.
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Jen Wieczner discusses what the Supreme Court's ban on DNA patents means for health care. Photo: Getty Images.
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- releaserotationsplash said...
I can't, for the life of me, get past Task 9. Anyone else have better luck?
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With the trades and acquisitions made going into the draft, plus the bulk of the team that is carried over from last season, and the trades and draft picks made during the draft, it sure seems like the Pats are going to be the team to beat in the AFC this season, and perhaps in all of the NFL.
Considering the Pats were almost in the Superbowl last season with a pathetic receiving corps and that they've added very talented players into said receiving corps this season, barring some nasty injury(ies), they look to be the team to take it all.I say injury(ies) because I think they could survive an injury or two to some positions, but if they lost Brady they'd probably have a hard time recovering.
I wish I could say that the Redskins did well in the draft and/or in free agency but so many holes still exist that I'm not sure they'll be significantly better than last season. I suppose on face they should be if they can keep their corners healthy. With Landry (argh, hard to type that name as a Redskin!!) back there with a healthy secondary they might be able to cheat up more and put more pressure on opposing QBs. Might.
They still have what should be a lot of talent in the receiving positions, and Campbell should be better, but they don't have the quality on either line (offense or defense) that I wish they'd have, so it could be yet another year of .500 at best, or worse.
Still, the NFC East looks to be the NFC Least again this season. None of the teams there look like they'll be that good, and none really look ready to step up and take the division.
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The re-evaluation is the process of re-correcting/ re-appearing the answer sheet again. The candidates who feel they got fewer marks in the exam/ has doubted on correction will apply for the re-evaluation process. The answer sheet really worth for the extra marks officials will update your marks. The Satavahana Univ Degree Revaluation application, dates, fees details & etc will be updated soon in this article after the releasing of the result.
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In the erstwhile Hyderabad State, Karimnagar had the distinction of starting the first Higher Secondary School in the year 1944-45. With a gap of eleven years the district had the distinction of starting the First Degree College in this region in the year 1956. After passing of time i.e., two and a half decades the Satavahana Institute of Post Graduate Studies was started with M.A. Economics and M.Com in 1980 under the direction of Sri K.S. Sharma, Sri V. Kondal Rao and Sri V. Rama Rao. The postgraduate centre at Karimnagar of Kakatiya University was upgraded as Satavahana University as per Act No. 29 of 2008 and GO.MS.No.160 dated: 07-08-2008 and the same was published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette Part IV-B Extra Ordinary, Wednesday, September 24, 2008. The University has presently eleven courses i.e., M.A. in Economics, English, Telugu, Urdu, Sociology, M.Com, M.B.A., M.C.A., M.Sc.(Chemistry), M.Sc.(Computer Science) and B.Pharmacy.
Satavahana Univ Annual Exam Result 2019
Organisation Name: Satavahana University.
Exam Name: Degree UG Exam 2019.
Exam Date: March / April 2019.
Category: SU B.Sc Final Yr Results 2019.
Official Website: www.satavahana.ac.in
How To Check Satavahana Degree 1st Year Results 2019
- Log on to official website of Satavahana University.
- Find the link Satavahana University Degree Results 2019.
- Select your course and year then enter your details like roll number and dob.
- After entering click on submit button to check your result.
- The result will appear on the screen.
- Download and take the print for future reference.
All Other Universities in Andhra Pradesh
Other university results also you can check it out on our website, Here we have mentioned all Andhra Pradesh state university results & announcement for your references. Even more, if you want to check any other state university updates, you can send a message on Whatsapp, We will inform you throw that, Whatsapp number detail you can find in on the right side of this website page.
State Universities
- The Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University(ANGRAU) – is a public Agricultural university with its headquarters at Lam, Guntur of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Adikavi Nannaya University – Adikavi Nannaya University(AKNU) is a state university located in Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, India. Adikavi Nannaya University was established in March 2006 through the Government of Andhra Pradesh Act No. 28 of 2006.
- Andhra University – (Telugu: ఆంధ్రవిశ్వకళాపరిషత్; IAST: Āndhra Vișvakalāpariṣhat) is one of the oldest, internationally high ranked and reputed University, hosting India's one of oldest and biggest Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and System Engineering, Marine Engineering and Civil Engineering Departments . Andhra University College of Engineering is one of the 3 oldest engineering colleges in India and it was given best government engineering college award in the country by Star News in 2012 and by ABP news in 2013. It is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1926 and shared affiliating responsibilities with Madras University in the initial years. It is located in a campus of 171 hectares (422 acres).
- Acharya Nagarjuna University – is a university in the region of Namburu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of several major universities in the country, covering many colleges and institutes of districts in the region.
- Dravidian University – was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, through a Legislature Act (No. 17 of 1997) with the initial support extended by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for an integrated development of Dravidian languages and culture. The university, which formally came into existence in 1997, began functioning with two departments in 1998 and has today grown into a strong institution of 20 academic departments and 6 research centres.
- Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) – also known as a Telangana Open University, It is a public university which is locate in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- NTR University of Health Sciences(NTRUHS) – formerly Andhra Pradesh University of Health Sciences, is a public university in the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is named after its founder, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUK) is a public university, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and one of the India's leading educational university focusing on engineering.
- Kakatiya University is a public university located in Warangal in the Indian state of Telangana.The university offers about 120 programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the faculties of arts, science, commerce and business management, social sciences, education, engineering and pharmaceutical sciences with constituent and affiliated colleges spread over four districts of Telangana. The faculties include 248 teaching staff and 622 non-teaching staff.
- Krishna University was established in Machilipatnam, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India, in 2008. It was established by the state of Andhra Pradesh. Facilities include laboratories, internet, reading room, guest house, and extra-curricular activities.
- Mahatma Gandhi University – (Former name of the University was Nalgonda University) It is a public university located at Nalgonda district, Telangana, India.
- NALSAR University of Law – officially the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University, is a premier legal studies institution located in Shamirpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Osmania University is a public state university located in Hyderabad, India, founded in 1918 with the help of chief Architect of Mahbub Ali Khan – Nawab Sarwar Jung.
- Palamuru University is a public university situated in Mahbubnagar in Telangana.
- Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University or simply Telugu University, is one of the few Indian language universities in India
- Rayalaseema University is located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Satavahana University was established in 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, India vide G.O.Ms.No.89 Higher Education Department, Dated: 25-06-2008.
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU) is a public university in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, founded on July 25, 1981.
- Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) (Sri Padmavati University) is a women's university in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established as a state university by the Andhra Pradesh legislature in 1983, named after the goddess Sri Padmavati, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The university has approximately 3,000 students.
- Sri Venkateswara University(SVU) is a state university, located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was founded in 1954 by chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu. The university is named after Lord Venkateswara whose shrine is located in the city.
- Sri Venkateswara University (SVVU) (commonly referred to as S. V. University or SVU) is a state university in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was founded in 1954 by chief minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu. The university is named after Lord Venkateswara whose shrine is located in the city. The university campus covers a large area on land donated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. It is located on the West side of Tirupati, surrounded by the other universities in the city, namely Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences and Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha.The university was ranked #37 research university in 2013, and received an above average rating in 2014. It holds a NAAC rating of "A" with a score of 3.13 out of 4. It was the 31st university to be built in India, and after the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 it is the second oldest university in Andhra Pradesh, after Andhra University.
- Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Purandaradas Complex, Prakasam Road, Tirupati – Words fail to praise His Excellency, Shri Rameshwar Thakur Ji, the First Chancellor of S. V. Vedic University. But for his sincere efforts, that were positively responded by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the Vedic University would nit have come into existence.
- Telangana University is a public university located at Dichpally in Nizamabad, Telangana, India, established in 2006 by the government of United Andhra Pradesh. The campus encompasses 600 acres of land.
- Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) is a public state university in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2008 with six courses. Now, the university is offering 17 post-graduate courses in university college.
- Yogi Vemana University (YVU) is a newly established university in the Kadapa district with its West Campus at Idupulapaya. Earlier, it was a part of Sri Venkateswara University.
- Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management known as GITAM University is an educational institution in India. It was previously known as GITAM College, affiliated to Andhra University.
Central Universities
- The University of Hyderabad (UOHYD is an Indian Public Research University located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Founded in 1974, this mostly residential campus has more than 5,000 students and 400 faculty, from several disciplines.
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) is a Central University located in the city of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana.
- The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) is located in Hyderabad, an Indian city that is more than four hundred years old.
Deemed Universities
- Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management known as GITAM University is an educational institution in India. It was previously known as GITAM College, affiliated to Andhra University. Located in Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam.
- The International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore commonly known as IIIT Bangalore, is a premier national graduate school in India. Located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
- Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha is a Deemed University in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) is an Indian university founded by Sri Sathya Sai Baba, under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act of 1956.
- The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is a deemed University established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. It has evolved a comprehensive student-centric learning approach consisting of several stages, designed to add significant values to the learner's understanding in an integrated manner, covering relevant knowledge, practical skills and positive attitudes.
- Vignan's Foundation For Science, Technology & Research University is a private university in the Guntur district Andhra Pradesh, India.
- K L University – officially the Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, is a deemed university located in the Vaddeswaram Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India.


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I am in Costa Rica, a beautiful third world country with some of the poorest residents in the world. Today, en route to a nature preserve, we drove inland and I saw typical Tico housing, some incredibly poor homes. Two bedrooms, maybe a bath, a wash room and a kitchen is the extent of their square footage. If lucky, they have running water though I saw one washing machine being filled from a hose. Outside the homes are gardens, chickens, goats, maybe a cow or two and a horse. My my, I thought, how we take for granted so much in our cushy American lives. For many
families dealing with homelessness and poverty, furniture and even a roof over their heads are unattainable luxuries. In Dallas, these people rely on non-profit organizations such as Dwell with Dignity, which is dedicated to creating warm, inviting homes for the poor and homeless. Dwell with Dignity receives help from organizations such as International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) Texas Chapter, which puts on a silent auction every year that benefits Dwell with Dignity.
And guess what? IFDA's 11th Annual Silent Auction is Thursday, November 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Brown Jordan Showroom, located in the Dallas Design District. Not only will designers get needed support and continuing educational activities, some very lucky people are going to get new home furnishings.
"This is such an inspiring and celebratory event for us," said Becky Pipka, President, IFDA Texas Chapter. "In adhering to the goals of IFDA/EF, proceeds from our Silent Auction 2011 will benefit IFDA Texas Chapter programs, IFDA Educational Foundation and the local non-profit, Dwell with Dignity."
Guests will nosh appetizers provided by My Fit Foods and Rockfish Seafood Grill while they browse and bid on designer furniture, home accessories, exclusive services and much more.
The IFDA, which was founded in 1947, is a professional organization representing the diverse industries that make up the residential and commercial furnishings and design. It is the only all-industry Association whose members provide services and products to the furnishings and design industry.
Dwell with Dignity has a singular mission of helping families escape poverty and homelessness through design – one household at a time. The non-profit organization provides and installs home interiors for families that include furnishings and art, bedding and kitchen supplies and food in the pantry.


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One of the basic questions you have to answer when you get a real estate investing website is "How do I get my website configured to get the best results?"There are many business models in real estate investing – buying houses, buying notes, short sales, fixing and flipping, wholesaling. And a lot more. Or your business can be a combination of different business models.Your website must be easily adaptable to suit your business needs to achieve maximum profitability. Here are a few popular business models in real estate investing:Real estate investing business models1) Buying Houses
This is the most popular business model. Most real estate investors buy houses. The basis of most real estate investing businesses is buying houses.Buying houses can include buying them in retail, cash or terms.2) Selling Houses
Almost everyone who buys houses also sells them. Just like buying houses, you could be selling them on retail or terms, such as lease options.3) Wholesaling
Most people call wholesaling "flipping houses". In this case, you locate houses in distress that need repair. And you get a big discount when you buy these houses. You then sell it to another property investor who fixes it up and sells it or rents it.You end up making a little money from just a little effort. You can flip houses without ever having to own them.In real estate investing, wholesaling is the fastest way to generate a healthy cash flow while spending little to no money. A few hundred dollars is sometimes all you need to make a deal happen.4) Renting
Another popular business model is to buy houses, fix them, then put tenants for positive cash flow.5) Buying notes
Other investors specialize on buying and selling notes. Essentially by owning a note, you become the lender and do not have to own the property.6) Commercial real estate
This covers a wide variety of approaches, such as apartments, shopping centers, land and so on.Some real estate investors combine both commercial and residential estate. Residential real estate involves residential houses, whereas commercial property does not include residential single family houses.7) Other business models
When you are investing in real estate, you sometimes find yourself having to be involved in other aspects of the business that are not really separate business models.i) Private money
When investing in real estate, sometimes you need to look for private money investors to finance your deals.For this reason you have to actively look for private money investors to finance these deals.ii) Short sales
As part of real estate investing, you sometimes find yourself negotiating with lenders to accept less than what is owed on the property. This process is called short sale and forms a part of most property investors businesses.iii) Loan modification
Loan modification has become popular in the recent years. Lots of investors are also licensed agents and mortgage brokers.So what types of websites for real estate investing are there on the market?First of all, when shopping for a real estate investor website, it is important to choose a website that is flexible enough to be adapted to suit your individual needs. Changes like that should not cost you any money.In other words, the website you choose must be able to accommodate your changing business needs and models. So you will not have to buy another website if your business model changes in future.Interactive real estate investor websites
These websites are fully adaptable and offer complete customization and adaptability capabilities. Changing a business model can be done with one click of the mouse.If none of the default business models suits your needs, you can then adapt it to suit your individual needs.The following business models are allowed by interactive investor websites1) Websites for buying houses
These websites come equipped with everything you need to buy houses. You are presented to motivated sellers as the most credible person to buy their houses.As a result, you get leads that are fully pre-negotiated and pre-screened for you.You will only need a few minutes to decide if this is a deal or not, and follow up or let it go as needed. You can then make offers right from the virtual back office and control the closing process from your back office.2) Websites for selling houses
This website comes completely equipped with all the features you need to sell your houses quickly. You simply list your houses from the virtual back office and manage the whole process from there.It also allows potential buyers to join your buyers list as they view your properties. One of the most valuable assets when selling houses is a buyers list. A simple email to your buyers list can get you a buyer the same day.Of course, they also come integrated with social media so that people can recommend your properties to their friends through Facebook, Google+, Twitter, etc.These websites are also adaptable for renting houses, lease to own, and so on.3) Websites for wholesaling houses
This website is equipped for the real estate investor that wholesales houses.
Social media and buyers lists also come integrated on these websites.4) Websites for seeking private money
You can choose this business model with a single click from the virtual back office. This automatically changes to a website for attracting private money investors.5) Websites for buying notes
You can also convert your website for buying notes. It comes fully equipped with this capability.6) Websites for investing in apartments
You can quickly adapt your website for investing in apartments with just a few clicks.Should you combine business models in your website?
I once had a real estate teacher whose website contained everything she did – teaching, buying houses, selling houses, wholesaling, renting, offering hard money and seeking private money investors.She said it worked fine for her needs.My next guru strongly emphasized that you should never mix buying houses, selling houses or seeking private money. You must separate these business models.I personally do not support mixing business models on the same website. This once cost me a deal worth over $10,000 because I had listed a wholesale deal on my website for buying houses. I had provided my business card with my website to a motivated seller. Since my intention was to wholesale the deal, I listed it on my website and sent it to my buyers list.I quickly got a cash buyer for it, and he wired money to the closing title company. When the seller saw what I was making from her house, she refused to go to closing. If I had kept the business models separate, I could not have lost this deal. Must you have more than one website for your real estate business?
If you need to separate your business models on separate websites, then you must buy more than one website.You can get away with having only one website if your needs can be accommodated by having different business models on the same website. Interactive real estate investor websites do not offer any limitations as to how you can adapt your website. You can accommodate multiple business models if you choose, or have each website for each business model.The choice for type of website you choose really depends on you and if your business models can conflict with each other if you use one website for them.
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There are a few circumstances where overpayments can be arranged. However, this kind of advance is going to be determined on the grounds of the way the facility was maintained and if a successful and dependable transactional history was built up. This scenario would be exactly the tip of the iceberg on how best to get started researching a global stock. Moreover, you would like to be aware of just how much time you are eager to spend researching investment opportunities. The entire idea with stock timing is to learn the length of time you have until you'll really want the money. Because it takes time to understand the company, you may stay assured that your facilities will be structured around the authentic enterprise you do, taking into consideration your distinctive requirements at several phases of your trade cycle. It is comparable to those people who fear others because they don't attempt to understand them. I think it is suggested to begin investing globally because lots of people have a fear of the unknown.
After you start to formulate what risk you're comfortable with and also your long-term goals for investing, the next thing to do is to recognize a strategy that fulfills your requirements. One goal is to make certain that businesses have the sales-financing tools required to drive sales and better their competitiveness. The important thing is to understand what risk levels you're comfortable with and the best target of your investing strategy. For any business the prospect of terrible debt will stay a problem. We are aware that achieving great effects in the world market needs a thorough comprehension of best practice principles. There are many trade tools which are designed to aid businesses since they learn more on the topic of international trade.
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Livestock Hauling For Specialized Truckers | Livestock
When most people think of livestock transport they imagine those huge, smelly trailers driving down the road full of cattle, often also full of manure, that are so common on the highways and byways of rural America. While this is one type of livestock hauling, there are other options to consider as well.Traditional or typical livestock hauling is more than just a driving a truck. You will be responsible for assisting with loading and unloading and also making sure that animals are not overcrowded in the truck. When in the truck on the road you have to keep the weather conditions in mind as very hot and very cold conditions can obviously lead to serious health issues for the load. Cattle arriving dead or in poor condition at delivery is not only inhuman but also a very negative strike against you with the customer. Packing plants and auctions will only accept live animals, which leaves you having to dispose of a carcass once you get it off your truck.Livestock hauling also means long hours, often early in the morning, to be at the farm, feedlot or auction to load or unload. This may mean loading in the dark to be at the auction, packing plant or abattoir to unload as soon as the business opens. While this is not always the case, trucking in the livestock industry usually means shorter runs for slaughter bound cattle.But, there are a lot of different livestock hauling options out there other than just hauling cattle for slaughter or short transport. Tapping into these markets and finding your specialization can create a very unique target market with very limited competition. In these specialized types of businesses your name and your personal reputation as a safe, efficient and humane hauler can propel you to the top of the list of truckers within that industry.Hauling HorsesUnless you were raised in and around the "horsey" community you may not realize just how many larger breeding, showing and competitive haulers there are out there. These rigs are not at all like traditional livestock hauling and include transporting horse trailers that may hold as many as 15 plus horses. These trailers will use a standard trailer hookup and may be complete with temperature control, storage compartments and rear and side loading ramps.Hauling horses requires a keen ability to work with both the animals and the owners. These horses are typically competitive or show animals and, considering their value, may be one of the most significant loads you could imagine hauling. As the trucker you will need to check the horses on a regular basis, provide feed and water, and, depending on the contract, you may be required to stop, unload, rest and reload the horses.For this type of specialized livestock hauling it is essential to know about horses and to have experience in hauling these animals. They do move and cause the trailer to shift, which will require top driving skills.Often these customers are very particular about their horses. Any sign of stress or distress, an animal that was injured in the trailer, or any type of concern about your ability to care for the animals and keep them safe will impact your ability to market your services. On the flip side, a highly recommended driver will find there are always loads of horses to take to show, race and competitions both nationally and internationally. Once established drivers in this specialized livestock hauling niche are rarely left without all the work they want.Hauling Show and Purebred Cattle, Goats and PigsLike show horses and competitive horses, show cattle and purebred cattle for breeding programs are not moved in the same types of trucks that cattle for slaughter or basic transport are hauled in. These elite of the bovine world travel in modified horse trailers or in semi or fully closed stock trailers.This type of hauling is in highest demand during the rodeo and show season. In most areas of the United States and Canada this is during the summer and fall months, but in various areas it may be year round. Breeding stock, which may include bulls or cows, typically is steady year round with the heaviest workload in the spring, summer and fall.Larger breeders of goats and pigs may also require a commercial trucker for hauling show animals or breeding stock. This is not as common as cattle and horses, but also requires a much smaller trailer. These hauls can be short distance hauls or can be cross-country trips. Feeding, watering and checking the pigs and goats will be included as part of your tasks as the driver.Overall ConsiderationsHauling livestock requires hard work, a willingness to help in handling the animals, and an understanding of animal health and safety issues. Keeping equipment clean and disinfected, staying on schedule and ensuring top of the line service to each and every customer will certainly go a long way in this very specialized part of the trucking industry.


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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Student athletes collapsing from cardiac arrest in the middle of a game may grab headlines, but when someone's heart gives up at a school, it's usually not a youngster's.
In a new five-year study, researchers from Michigan found that only two out of 47 cardiac arrests at K-12 schools occurred during sports events. In fact, as many as a third of cases happened after 5 pm and mostly in adults.
"Schools are community-gathering places, and two-thirds of our cases were adults," said Dr. Robert Swor, an emergency physician at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak.
His findings, based on registries and interviews with bystanders and school officials across the country, show that fewer than two out of every 1,000 cardiac arrests overall happen at K-12 schools. Sixteen of the 47 cardiac arrests at schools involved minors.
Still, Swor told Reuters Health, "these are high-profile events individually. Every time something happens in a school like this it gets a lot of community awareness."
After looking at how often cardiac arrests happen in schools, and who are the most frequent victims, Swor and his colleagues conclude more attention to emergency response capabilities and preparedness in schools is needed.
Several states require schools to have automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, on site to treat cardiac arrests. The briefcase-sized devices let non-experts check a person's heart rhythm via patches glued to the chest. If the heart is beating too fast - known as ventricular tachycardia - to pump out enough blood, or just quivering chaotically in so-called ventricular fibrillation, the AED can jolt it back to its normal rhythm.
Just last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed legislation making AEDs and cardiac emergency plans a requirement at all schools in the state.
Swor's team, whose results were published in the journal Resuscitation, was able to interview people at 30 of the 47 schools they located.
It turned out that 19 had AEDs. When the AED had been used, four out of 11 people survived until they were discharged from the hospital. When the device hadn't been used, the survival rate was two out of eight.
"It confirms that if you put the AED on you are in good shape, because we are talking about a 50-percent survival," said Dr. Myron Weisfeldt of Johns Hopkins University, who has studied AEDs but was not involved in the new work.About 300,000 Americans suffer cardiac arrest every year and fewer than eight in 100 leave the hospital alive. AEDs, which are placed in airports and many other public areas, may save nearly 500 lives every year, according to a study by Weisfeldt and colleagues from 2010.
The devices can be bought for less than $2,000 and are easy for laypeople to use. Swor said it appeared that when they weren't used, it was often because bystanders had trouble identifying the signs of a cardiac arrest - for instance because the victim was convulsing or still gasping.
When in doubt, he added, the AED should always be used because it won't deliver any shocks unless it detects a specific heart rhythm disturbance.
Both Swor and Weisfeldt called for drills in schools to teach staff and students the signs of cardiac arrest, as well as how to give chest compressions and use an AED - and of course, call 911.
"We have fire drills, we have tornado drills," said Swor. Cardiac arrests "are not common, but they are certainly more common than a school being hit by a tornado."
Weisfeldt added that seizing the chance to teach students CPR is not only helpful while they're in school, but might pay off down the road if they ever witness a cardiac arrest.
"It's a teachable moment," he said.
SOURCE: http://bit.ly/S6MLMm Resuscitation, online September 20, 2012.


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Kaoori is the ultimate home of wooden chest set UK. Chess is one of the board games that are highly acclaimed for their capacity to build the intellect, sharpen focus and increase analytical capabilities. Over the time, the game of chess has increasingly evolved and with it,the design and build of its pieces boards.
Kaoori has captured this evolution and incorporated both the classical and contemporary in its high quality designs. We have turned an already enjoyable game into a luxurious experience by seeking the best material for the chess sets. The boards are made by hand. Each handmade wooden set goes through rigorous vetting, and only the best are released to the market for the discerning buyer and player.
Our artisans are highly skilled and just as highly motivated. They take great pleasure and pride in crafting the very best individual pieces. Playing on our handcrafted wooden chess sets makes it easy for the players to discern the emotions of their opponents. The varying sounds that you wooden chess pieces make on the board reveal the aggression, the anxiety, uncertainty and excitement of the opponent. It is therefore easy to read the poker faces of the players via the sound of wood on wood.
There are a variety of designs to choose from, ranging from the magnetic, the deluxe and the folding wooden chess set. The folding wooden chess set is a popular choice for most people given its ability to store the chest pieces within the board itself. Few things are as disconcerting as losing a treasured chess piece, especially one as impeccable and beautiful as a handmade wooden piece from us. The folding wooden chess set allows you to keep the pieces in the board after you have finished your game. It also increases the portability of the set, making it easier to carry the set from one place to another. Away from the game itself, the handmade wooden chess set makes for a very beautiful, unique decoration for any room, be it at home or the office. Read More
There is something about wooden furniture that speaks of the impeccable taste of its owner. A wooden set will sure set your room apart, being a thing of great beauty. Our artisans have mustered the elusive skill of blending the different colors of the wood they are working with, be it mahogany or ebony. We have a wide range of themed wooden chess sets. They also vary in shapes and sizes. We also stock children's wooden chest sets to help build your child's cognitive abilities. Most pro chess players started young and developed unrivaled skills over the time. The children's set are also themed to capture the imagination and interest of the young ones.
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You will totally fall in love with the level of craftsmanship that goes into our chess sets. Every single wooden chess set from Kaoori is a sheer statement of luxury. Our artisans have over a long period of time perfected the art of carving the wooden chest sets by hand. They enjoy the process of transforming wood into a game to be enjoyed by many.
Craftsmanship There is no such thing as mismatched chess pieces in our chess sets. The pieces are cut and shaped with enviable attention to the minutest details. We take pride in the beauty of our wooden chess boards and pieces. The different colours on the board are very rich and sharp. The colours of the individual trees are blended beautiful to form artistic contrasts where the chess pieces will stand.
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You cannot miss what you want from our range of wooden chess sets. We have them in different styles and we have also greatly experimented with different themes. Whether you want a Staunton wooden chess set, or an Egypt-inspired set, or a deluxe set, solid wood or veneer, we have it. Our folding wooden chess set is the sliced bread of chess sets. With it comes the greatest convenience when storing chest pieces.
Children wooden chess set Our childrenn wooden chess set takes into account their age, capabilities and imagination and channels it into the creation of the sets for the young ones. They are considerably smaller so as not to overwhelm the children. They also weigh less just in case the child needs to carry it from one location to another. They come in different themes so the child may have fun when playing.
Ultimate decor A handmade wooden chess set is the ultimate interior decor. Whether you are going for a rustic theme or a modern theme, the chess set will fit seamlessly into your decor. The fact that it is handcrafted brings an overall authentic, affluent feel to the room it is in. Take a moment to go through the wooden chess sets we have in stock via our website. We will help you pick the one that best suits your needs as we have done with many of our clients before. When you receive your wooden chess set which we will bring to you for free, you will wonder why it took you so long to get it! Read Less


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Love at 75
Old Robert Hawthorne felt the pain
Of ammunitions great disdain
For human flesh and all thats sane
When he was young, and thin.
A Pacific isle in 44
Marines had bravely stormed ashore
Rob was part of the 2nd World War
scared right out of his skin.
A hill was charged, and charged again
nine more times these stalwart men,
surely this was Satans den
but any price to win.
Friends of his lay all around
two-thousand others on the ground
and Robert also took a round
that tore him limb from limb.
Yet harder still, he said with tears,
his precious wife of fifty years
succumbed to cancer-worst of fears
Why couldnt it be him?


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Sup people.
Right, tomorrow i am going to sync Ableton live 8 with TSP2 (watching Endo's youtube tutorial), and i was wondering, after i have done this, is it possible to somehow set one of my kontrol x1's to control ableton somehow, like trigger fx or to adjust plugin parameters?
I see dubfire and hawtin use this set up, and im assuming hawtin uses his kontrol x1 to control plugins/fx in ableton/traktor..
I'm not a whizz kid at all this, so not sure how to get it all running... Can I actually 'map' one of my X1's to control the knobs on plugins - in ableton?
I am using MBP, TSP2, Maschine(running as a live input in traktor), (traktor and maschine synced up), 2 kontrol X1's, 1 for 2 Traktor decks, and the other to apply traktor FX on maschine, so i have one complete half of an X1 thats not being used.
Of course with this, I would still want to have the use of most of my x1, for syncing, fx etc, so wouldn't want ableton to take up all the buttons on my X1..
If anyone could help, and/or post links to videos showing how to map an X! to control certain parts of ableton, and what exactly the X1 CAN actually control, i.e plugins etc.
Thanks a lot.


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Apple CEO Steve Jobs said this morning at the unveiling of the iPad 2, "We think 2011 is going to be the year of iPad 2." According to research firm Ovum, Jobs is underselling himself by a few years.
Read our comprehensive iPad review.
Analyst firm Ovum believes that tablet devices based on Google's Android platform will only overtake those based on Apple's iOS platform by 2015.
Ovum has forecast 36 per cent and 35 per cent market share respectively for Android tablets and iOS tablets in 2015, when total market shipments are expected to be approximately 150 million units. Apple currently holds a 90 per cent market share in the tablet segment, with Google holding just 10 per cent.
"Ovum's belief is that the platform dominance of Apple and Google will continue through 2011 and beyond, albeit with devices based on Google's software platform commanding an increasing proportion of the total market opportunity".
"In such a fast moving market Apple is forced to release new versions of its hardware to stay ahead. Apple clearly had first mover advantage, however, its competitors have been hot on its heals with a slew of tablet devices from big brand vendors such as Samsung, Motorola, HP, HTC and RIM, all of which have announced tablet devices which aim to replicate the Apple experience, which is notoriously difficult to match."
After months of rumours, Apple's hotly anticipated iPad 2 tablet was unveiled today. The new iPad 2 is faster, thinner and lighter than its predecessor, and is powered by an Apple-designed dual-core processor that the company claims doubles the speed and makes graphics processing up to nine times faster.
The iPad 2 will compete with a number of Android tablets that have already been announced for release in 2011, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Motorola Xoom, the LG Optimus Pad and the HTC Flyer. Research In Motion, makers of BlackBerry smartphones, will also launch its much anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook this year.


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January 30, 2005
thirty years
I was in a cellar of my local liquor store a couple of days ago when I took a notice of this old, really old champagne. It was Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 1975, a vintage champagne made exclusively using chardonnay grapes.
It is not very uncommon for good wines from good vineyards to keep several decades, but it is not as much a case with champagnes as with red wines; 30 years is really long for most champagnes.
And besides, this Dom Ruinart was incredibly cheap - almost too cheap. So it naturally made me guess that this would not be a) a very good vintage, or b) thus overstocked in the market, or both of the above. But again, just because I wouldn't find a 30-year old champagne so cheap everywhere, I changed my mind and grabbed the bottle to the casher (I had been there to buy another wine).
To enjoy the old bottle of wine, I whipped up a platter of small toasts:
I made three kinds of them: toasts with Vacherin Mont-d'Or cheese, chocolate toasts with olive oil and fleur de sel, and fig and brie toasts with almonds.
Vacherin Mont-d'Or is a winter delicacy that is so soft even chilled, and melts on a slightly warm toast.
Chocolate with olive oil and fleur de sel (extra-fine sea salt) might sound odd to some, but when I first came to know about it in a book by Amanda Hesser Cooking for Mr. Latte: a food lover's courtship, with recipes (2003, W.W. Norton & Co.), I thought it would be great. Thin slices of baguette with small pieces of bittersweet chocolate (I used Araguani, a Valrhona bitter chocolate) were lightly toasted just enough to melt the chocolate, then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with just a sprinkle of fleur de sel. The combination of olive oil and chocolate was lovely, although a tiny bit sweeter chocolate might have been just perfect.
This combination of brie cheese, fig spread, and chopped salted and roasted Spanish marcona almonds on toast was based on samples that were given out at a Whole Foods store last year. There were his mother and I that tried one, and both of us liked it so much we bought a whole set of products for the toasts so that we'd reproduce some at home for a Thanksgiving dinner. At Whole Foods they used Dalmatia fig spread which was great, but this time I used regular fig spread as I didn't have Dalmatia's. I also tried a tiny twig of fresh rosemary on top; this worked tremendously good I think.
Now with all these small nibbles ready on a pretty white plate that my sister bought me while I was in Japan, I opened my bottle of old champagne, which came out almost amber in color and with very little bubbles left after three decades.
This was my second time having old vintage champagne; last time was when my friend got a bottle of some 25-year old Dom Perignon and we opened it at a French restaurant in Tokyo, and that was when I found out that such a old champagne could still hold bubbles, while enjoying what was totally different from regular, "newer" champagnes.
This time, however, the wine was apparently too old - it obviously didn't endure this long period of time, either because it wasn't good enough a wine to last such a long time or it had not been stored in a right condition, or maybe both. It nevertheless had a remnant of noble crispness of blanc de blancs, and tasted better with sweeter toasts (Vacherin, unfortunately, didn't really go good with this particular wine, even though I love the cheese, anyways). Thirty years seemed to have been rather too long for this bottle and I couldn't help wishing that I had had it ten years before - how good it would have tasted. But you never know.
Anyhow, cheers to the wine that has lived a bit too many years, and to myself who has to live many more years to come. Happy birthday to me.
12 comments:
- 6:43 AM, January 30, 2005
wow great photography! the toasts look absolutley delish! and hapy birthday to you!
Posted by gwenda
- 7:41 AM, January 30, 2005
Joyeux anniversaire Chika !
Posted by Estelle
- 3:31 PM, January 30, 2005
Hi Chika,
Posted by Reid
- 2:25 AM, January 31, 2005
You've reached the big three-oh about nine months before me! (1975 was a great year, wasn't it?) How is it? Do you feel any different? More mature? Did you buy the wine to get drunk and forget about your age! Not to worry! You have many, many more years ahead of you -- and a lot more food, too!
You are a fantastic writer, and I'm very proud of you for letting your words and your pictures touch the world. You are just beginning in life, I think, and I know that you have many more adventures -- both in the cyber world and the 'real' world -- to come. Happy happy happy birthday, write if you ever need (really bad) advice, and remember, above all, that the best is yet to come.
Posted by Scott
- 2:33 AM, February 01, 2005
Happy birthday! Congrats on hitting the big three zero!
Lovely toasts ideas, I think I'll have to go hunt down some fig spread now.
Posted by Christina
- 3:26 AM, February 01, 2005
Hi there,
My name is Sara and I live in California. I came across your weblog accidentally. and let me tell you it kept me busy for hours.
I really love Japanese people and their culture. I have been looking forward to find a Japanese friend forever but it never happened :(
I even love to travel to Japan some day. I have a very special feeling abut Japanese everything and I don't know why. :)
Any ways, I love your website alot! keep up the good work girl! And I'm going to visit your site everyday from now on.
Posted by Sara
- 2:22 PM, February 01, 2005
Happy Birthday!!!!
These photos are just too wonderful. I'm dying for the "fig and brie toasts with almonds."
Posted by obachan
- 2:02 AM, February 03, 2005
Thanks, everyone, thank you... you guys all made my day. Or year.
Posted by chika
- 2:42 AM, February 03, 2005
Hi Chika,
Hope you had a fab birthday. I must try the 'chocolate with olive oil & fleur de sel', it looks heavenly.
Posted by Keiko
- 10:10 AM, February 07, 2005
hi chika! happy belated birthday to you. have a wonderful year full of many adventures....
Posted by santos
- 6:14 AM, February 09, 2005
Hi Keiko & Santos,
Thanks, very sweet of you!
Posted by chika
- 7:18 PM, February 09, 2005


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Two motorcyclists are dead and others were injured in three separate crashes Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Two motorcyclists are dead and others were injured in three separate crashes Saturday afternoon, officials said.
The most recent occurred about 5 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 44 and Genesis Way in New Smyrna Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dispatcher with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said Air-One was called to the wreck about 5:30 p.m. after a motorcycle with two people on it went into a barbed-wire fence.
The 2008 Honda motorcycle was eastbound on S.R. 44 when the driver lost control, left the road and hit the fence, ejecting the driver and passenger, who were both from Edgewater, FHP said in a news release.
The driver was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach with critical injuries; the passenger taken to Bert Fish Medical Center died, FHP said.
The first fatal wreck occurred about 3:15 p.m. on Old Dixie Highway just south of Pumphouse Road in Ormond Beach, according to FHP.
Rene Meigs, 25, of Pompano Beach, was traveling on his 2005 Suzuki motorcycle at a high rate of speed northbound on Old Dixie Highway, according to FHP. He used the southbound lane to pass a northbound vehicle, and when he attempted to pass a second vehicle he lost control of the bike and overturned before hitting a tree on the west shoulder. FHP said he was wearing a helmet.
Air-One also was called to a crash near the intersection of Osteen Maytown and Lake Harney roads near Osteen, the dispatcher said.
The crash near Osteen occurred about 4 p.m., according to FHP.


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There are a lot of wonderful things that happen after you get married. Sometimes there's a honeymoon, maybe some nesting, a new kind of closeness, bonding in a different way now that you are hitched. It's usually all beautiful. Just like the months experienced after you have a baby. Sure there is insomnia and moments you are terrified and wonder how in the world are you going to keep this baby alive, but it's all quickly replaced by the wonderment of parenthood and that sweet look on baby's face.
Then you learn about couples having trouble and getting divorced after having a baby. Maybe it's happening to you. It tears the whole first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage fairy tale to shreds. There is pain and hurt and so many whys and why nots and a sadness almost too strong to bear. But it happens. And we learn to deal ... just like this celebrity couple divorcing just seven months after they welcomed a baby.
The Trophy Wife actress Malin Akerman has been married to Roberto Zincone since 2007. They had a baby this April and Akerman gushed about her son Sebastian and husband saying, "[Motherhood is] amazing, the biggest love you have ever felt in your life. I go to my husband, 'I still love you, just this little one a little more.'" Now, they are getting divorced just months after welcoming a son.
It's heartbreaking to know these two have ended their relationship. Those words, they just hang there. They once meant so much. Now they are just a reminder of that love that is no longer there. Kind of like the wedding ring. The wedding dress. The wedding album. The photos of the two of you smiling at your kid's birthday. The photos from when you first brought baby home from the hospital. They are all there -- these reminders of a love that is no longer there in the same way that it once was. I'm living this now. Learning how to be with my ex and co-parent with him. A new normal forms. Divorce isn't easy -- it's harder than marriage.
So many people have guessed that having kids is one of the reasons my ex and I couldn't make it as a couple. Having kids isn't an easy thing -- we have twins who are nearly 4. But I just cannot blame parenthood on my divorce. It's like blaming my children and they are most certainly not responsible. So many couples make it work even after kids -- it's a whole different thing, with different responsibilities, but kids don't kill a marriage. If the marriage ends, it clearly wasn't strong enough to survive the ups and downs and all the challenges. And that's why it's so hard to go through divorce when you have children. There are these living reminders of incredible times in your life, when you were happy, when you were excited about the future, when you were thinking about the forever. And divorcing can almost feel like you are letting your children down. The words you hear from others "I feel so sad for the kids" hurt more than you ever thought possible. You feel this deep pain that because your marriage didn't work out, you are hurting your children. No parent wants that.
Divorce, whether you have kids or not, is hard, it's painful, it's so difficult. But the more intertwined you are with your spouse -- either by owning a pet together, a home, length of marriage, amount of years together, or having children together -- all of that adds so much more to the complexity of the relationship ending. Divorce when you have kids is hard -- your ex will always remain in your life, you will see him, have to talk to him about money, perhaps even spend holidays together. And maybe all of that no matter how challenging it can be in the beginning is a good thing. You don't get married only to divorce and never see that person again -- that person you thought was your forever. My ex will always be my forever because we had kids together. We are eternally tied, organically, spiritually, through our incredible children. And I'm thankful for that. My marriage wasn't a waste of time -- we had amazing times together before and after children. And now, divorced, we will continue to do so as parents. Just in a new way. Getting along is hard sometimes, but worth it. Things that come easy in life are sometimes taken for granted. Hard work gives you strength, perspective, and even happiness. It's not only worth it to get along for the kids, but for yourselves.
How have you survived divorce? Does it hurt when people 'blame the kids' on your divorce?
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Free Project Friday: Hoppy WeekendApril 22, 2011, 11:19 am Posted by needlearts
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, there's something about springtime and bunnies that just seems right. A change of weather, a return of farmers markets, Earth Day…all of these things go perfect with a bunny.
We're not the only ones who think so: For the past few weeks we've been noticing all sorts of bunny projects jumping around out there–from teeny tiny ones at Mochimochi Land to finger puppets over at Purl Soho. Now it's finally time to share a soft, stuffed friend of our own. So this Free Project Friday, we're going with one of our friends from Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves: Hoppy!
Download the project here.
And don't forget the template right here.
Or, if you're not up for making anything but really want a stuffed bunny, check out the designer's store! Sleepy King on Etsy has all sorts of charming stuffies for sale…


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WSJ Says IBM Will Buy Sun
Sun's stock fell 4¢ to $4.97 Tuesday. That values the company at around $3.7 billion. I hope you bought in when you could because the Wall Street Journal and others are reporting IBM is interested in buying Sun for $6.5 billion in cash.
The Journal implies Sun is playing easy-to-get, shopping itself around to likely suitors.
"In recent months, Sun has approached a number of large tech companies in the hopes of being acquired, say people familiar with the matter. The world's largest tech company, Hewlett-Packard, declined the offer, says a person briefed on the matter. A spokesman for Dell Inc., the world's third-largest server maker, declined to comment.
So what does IBM see that others may not? Maybe it's that they're both hardware companies that operate without benefit of Intel or Microsoft? They're also both big proponents of Linux and move pretty freely through the Open Source Software world. If the purchase goes through IBM will pick up Java, Solaris, MySQL, Sun StorageTek and the UltraSPARC processor.
Though the reported price is nearly twice what Sun closed at yesterday, it's still a shadow of Sun's 52-week high of $16.72 and all-time of $257.26 in late August 2000. I suspect
Jeff Scott McNealy will not leave this party destitute.


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Two separate accidents are causing traffic congestion on the M62 motorway.
The most severe congestion is due to one lane being blocked on the M62 westbound at junction 22 for the A672 (Rishworth Moor), because of an accident.
In addition, motorists are experiencing delays on the M62 Eastbound. A lane is closed on entry slip road due to accident at J26 M606 / A58 (Chain Bar).


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On the PHPHacks.com site today, there's a brief overview of some of the more popular PHP frameworks offered to date, including the Zend Framwork, CakePHP, and Symfony.
New frameworks are being released almost every other day in the PHP community. With over 40 frameworks available it's difficult to decide which framework works best for you, especially as each framework offers different functionality.
There's ten on their list, including the ones mentioned before and others like eZ Compontents, CodeIgniter, PHP on Trax, and the Seagull Framework. For each of them, they list out three to four bits of information about features/bundled modules/unique functionality/etc. It's some pretty good information, but I wish they'd also included one other thing for all of the frameworks - links to their homepages.