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Caravan Palace: Swinging To Electro Beats
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The Caravan Palace band takes its inspiration from the pre-World War II era. This music has a strong (unintelligible) 1930s swing running through it and it produced one of the top records in France last year.
But the band didnt find its popularity among nostalgia fans. As Betto Arcos reports, Caravan Palace has found its niche, or is that niche, whatever, in dance clubs.
BETTO ARCOS: Caravan Palace was formed when the musicians were recruited to compose the soundtrack for a silent porn movie.
Mr. ARNAUD VIAL (Caravan Palace): From the '20s or '30s, something illegal, black and white, of course. And we just had to do a score for this. That's how the project began.
ARCOS: That's Caravan Palace guitarist Arnaud Vial. It's an anonymous beginning, considering that last year the group sold over 150,000 copies of its first CD and reached number 11 on the French album chart.
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ARCOS: At the heart of their popularity is a confluence of gypsy jazz, American swing from the 1930s, and a high-energy electronica beat.
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ARCOS: After all, Vial points out, back in the 1930s and '40s, people danced to swing music, so combining swing and today's dance makes perfect sense.
Mr. VIAL: We come back with this old stuff, with modern electronic beats, and so people just think, oh, I'm swinging, I'm swinging. Just they needed more bass.
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ARCOS: From the beginning the musicians were well aware that they would face all kinds of criticism from traditionalists, especially gypsies, or Roma, as they're more properly called, who depend on the continued interest in their music to make a living. Violinist and Caravan Palace co-founder Hugo Payen...
Mr. HUGO PAYEN (Caravan Palace): We were very afraid of the reaction of the gypsies, but they really understood that we weren't here to do the same job as them. We were inspired by their music, by their culture. So they listen to our music for what it is, dance music, dance music inspired by their own culture.
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ARCOS: Caravan Palace's three founding members, violinist Payen, guitarist Vial and bassist Charles Delaporte started out as jazz musicians, playing standards in a swing band, but all being in their 20s, they also had side projects with electronica bands. Hugo Payen says modestly they found a way to respect tradition and still have fun.
Mr. PAYEN: We didn't have the talent to do virtuoso music, very technical music, so we asked ourselves to know what we found interesting in that style and we tried to entertain the people and we found that it was a strong characteristic of our music.
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ARCOS: The band's concert in Los Angeles drew an audience of nearly 4,000, many of them dancing. The show's promoter, Leigh Ann Hahn, director of programming at Grand Performances, compares Caravan Palace to another Paris-based band that mixes tango with electronic beats.
Ms. LEIGH ANN HAHN: (Promoter): Same way the Gotan Project did it, it's that same sort of hybridity that really works, where they're being respectful of the tradition but bringing it into the modern day sensibility. It's got great energy and you don't have to understand anything that's being sung, all you have to do is dance.
ARCOS: For its second album, Caravan Palace plans to stay true to the spirit of swing. Guitarist Arnaud Vial says the record will be more focused on the sound of the 1940s, with an emphasis on brass instruments.
Mr. VIAL: Now we like a lot of big band stuff - Count Basie, Duke Ellington -to make something maybe different, more trumpets, trombones, all this stuff.
ARCOS: And that will be the band's next challenge: how to find the bridge between the sound of the big band era and the ever-changing electronic music landscape.
For NPR News, Betto Arcos, Los Angeles.
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SIMON: And you can hear songs from Caravan Palace's CD at nprmusic.org.
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Toyland for Kids
Toyland for Kids,
Is a three-day event in early December where we distribute free age-appropriate gifts for low-income children, ages 18 and under.
Parents and guardians are invited to "shop" in our distribution room to pick out the gift that best suits their child. Toyland for Kids will take place at Center for People in Need, 3901 N 27th St., Lincoln Nebraska, at the following times this year:
- Saturday, December 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 15, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 16, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
If you do not have a current, up-to-date CFPIN ID Card, please apply before the event.

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The voodoo tradition of West Africa is alive and well
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Voodoo or Juju, the belief in traditional magical powers, is widely practiced in Africa and other parts of the world inhabited by people of African descent. Some Africa communities like the Ogu people, who inhabit parts of the coastal areas of the West African States of Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana, have a justice and police system based on voodoo.
In Ogu land, the system which dates back several centuries is known as Zangbeto.
The Ogus hold tightly to this ancient tradition which they say is far better than the modern-day courts and Police.
Sam Olukoya in Lagos has been finding out more about this voodoo tradition.


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ADHD statistics have been suspect by a number for being manipulated to deliver credibility at times to certain forms of treatment. However, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder statistics and ADHD itself, is definitely on the rise at various age levels, and its current research dwells not just on treatment protocols but also on environments which could either worsen or delay the effects of the condition.
When tabulating ADHD statistics, geometric data collected is steered and tweaked by formal science in relation to the results of experiments done on new treatments and the corresponding results.
Very often, ADHD statistics in a particular region can be somewhat insightful to analyse as it may pave the way for efficient intervention and management of this difficult condition. The most popular type of management is prescription stimulants such as Adderall, Vyvanse and Ritalin. While these maybe helpful, it's also important to note that every stimulant medicine comes with serious label warnings. Plus the danger of side effects, or maybe a lack of efficacy at times with stimulants, has also encouraged many to look into other options.
famous people with ADHD. In reality, these famous people with ADHD serve as a role model for people who are suffering from such a condition and they even provide good strategies on how they had overcome this psychological condition.
The following lists some of the famous people with ADHD. Read through!
Apart from the ADHD prescription medications, a proper diet for ADHD plays a vital role in the mitigation and even recovery of the said psychological condition. A diet for ADHD must be made of as many specialized natural foods as possible. By allowing your child to consume organic food, he will not be open to the elements of herbicides, pesticides and other substances usually found in commercial foods. It will assist your child in promoting mental health.
To modify a diet for ADHD to your child's personal needs, begin adding up these organic foods back into his diet one at a time every other day. If you observe a reaction from a certain type of food, you will know that you must keep it out of his diet. Some types of food that you should include in diet for ADHD are organic vegetables and fruits, lean meat and whole grains.
It has been known that ADHD statistics are increasing every year. Because of this, many medicines and a diet for ADHD are being pursued. Also many of the famous people with ADHD provide some help to the people currently diagnosed with ADHD, mostly through awareness programs.
Can Mangosteen Juice decrease the results of ADHD statistics? Mangosteen is a powerful health supplement created totally in nature. This means that there are no added preservatives and additives or other harmful chemicals added in the process, making it 100% side effects-free.
Mangosteen Juice features many nutrients and health benefits and if this is taken by ADHD sufferers on a regular basis, they will experience relief from the symptoms of the condition and at the same time their body will undergo a process of detoxification initially, which is a washing out of toxins and other harmful substances.
Mangosteen has powerful phytochemicals that help boost the health of many functions in the body, including brain function. Many research studies have discovered a strong connection between hyperactive behavior in children and the existence of food allergies, heavy metal toxicity, serotonin and tryptophan deficiencies, leaky gut, and blood sugar and amino acid imbalances. Xanthones are thought to be a heavy metal chelator, helping the body rid of heavy metal toxins.
They are also efficient in reducing the symptoms of leaky gut and restoring liver function, allowing amino acid levels to normalize. Hence, Mangosteen Juice has great potential in decreasing ADHD statistics, as it possesses many properties to bring relief to the sufferers. One consumer of Mangosteen Juice had this to say:
I am 24 years old. I have had epilepsy since I was an infant and was diagnosed with epilepsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) at four years old. I have had simple partial, generalized tonic-clonic, absence, atonic (drop), and complex partial seizures throughout the years. I was put on medications to control the seizures, which worked for a short period of time. All of a sudden my medications weren't helping me. My neurologists over the years have tried a number of different anticonvulsant and antidepressant medications at different levels, but no medication controlled my seizure activity or my anxiety consistently. I have experienced many side effects from the medications such as dehydration, dizziness, physical weakness, long-term and short-term memory loss, speech problems, allergies, slowness in reading and learning in school, some loss of clear vision, depression, and stress. I was also not a good candidate for any type of epilepsy surgery because it was possible that I may lose some memory and at least part of my vision. I knew that something had to be out there that could help me reduce these side effects that triggered ongoing seizures. I had nothing left to lose. So I tried the Mangosteen Fruit Juice for 90 days. I didn't notice anything at first. After a few weeks, I started to feel physically better, my long-term and short-term memory started to improve, my vision is now better, my anxiety level diminished, I deal better with allergies and dehydration, and my seizure frequency has been reduced significantly. Now I feel healthier and happier than I ever have before. I'm a firm believer in the health benefits the Mangosteen juice has to offer, and I will continue to drink the juice on a daily basis. I am especially excited to share the Mangosteen Fruit Juice with everyone I know.
2/24/2008 -- Rachel from California
One of the great benefits of mangosteen is its ability to help alleviate the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. When mangosteen is consumed regularly, the xanthones act as anti-inflammatories within the gut. When the gut is not inflamed, it's lining stops toxins from passing into the body or the bloodstream and eliminates them normally. The connection between mangosteen and leaky gut syndrome is especially important in the context of mental health and a properly functioning nervous system.
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Encouraging native plant use in the landscape can help the community save local native species, help with water related issues, and reduce pollution. Using native plants will help correct the problems connected with compaction and soil health.
Native plants can be defined as being indigenous or occurring naturally in a given geographic area and not introduced to that area by humans. When it comes to native plants, the "geographical area" is a 50-mile radius. The distinction between native and non-native species is important because native species have generally adapted and evolved with the competing species, predators, and diseases of an area over many thousands of years. Native species are therefore generally in reasonable ecological balance with their associates and competitors, and have pests, predators, or diseases that limit their abundance.
The Lake County area was part of the tall grass prairie lands, and the soils are the richest of all the soil orders. The reason for this is native plants have extensive root systems which improve the ability of the soil to infiltrate water and withstand wet or erosive conditions. When comparing root systems of non-native to native plants, the differences are obvious. Most native plants roots are 2-3 times longer and more fibrous than non-natives are. The root systems of a native plant are on an average 7′ feet deep, with some reaching up to 15′ feet. Because roots reach these depths, the soil becomes very rich with nutrients at lower levels.
Soil taxonomists have assigned the name "Mollisol" (soil order) to this type of soil, characterized as having a dark-colored organic surface layer of approximately 1"-3" (O horizon), and an extensive next layer of dark loamy soil (A horizon) from 3' – 18" down.
A homeowner can reduce their time input, money, water use and pollution output by just reducing the lawn size of their property and adding native plant gardens. After a native plant garden establishes itself (1 – 3 years), the maintenance time involved plummets. More garden areas mean less lawn areas, and all the maintenance requirements of it. The cost of a native garden can be very affordable, as seeds can cost as little as $30 covering a 500 square feet area. After removal of the lawn (sod remover rental of $48/day), installation is as easy as a disk tiller (rental for the day $32), some hard work, and the seed. This method is for a patient person, as some flowering, native plants (forbs = flowering plants) can take up to 3 years to bloom. Most homeowners would like to have something to look at quickly, so mature plants would be best, or another possibility is a mix of plugs (immature plants) and seed.
The newly seeded/planted area will need extra water to germinate/get started and throughout the first season. However, after a native garden becomes established, the plants can withstand most droughts, only needing a small amount of water in desperate times. This saves time, money and resources.
Lastly, native plants do not need any commercial fertilizer, which pollutes the environment. Natives are happy to receive compost as a method to get vitamins. Compost application can be as easy as leaving vegetation and leaf residues to over-winter, taking free manure from any of the horse farms nearby (remember to dig deep for the good stuff!!) or from your compost bin. Many natives, mostly of the wetland type, can actually extract toxins from the soil, mitigating damage done from commercial fertilizers.
Stay tuned! Tomorrow we'll discuss some 'lawn substitutions' for those die-hard lawn fans.
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Robert Tremain wants to see more movies about Lambton County.
Recently, the Lambton County Archives hosted an event where two old films about Alvinston were shown at the public library. So many people were there to see the "Stars of the Town" movie, they're planning another event.
The county's general manager of cultural services says the event shows people like old photos but are drawn to old movies.
"We have a shortfall of moving images," says Tremain. "We've had moving images around for sixty year but I can count on one hand the number of reels we have in the archives. People gravitate to moving images much more than still images."
Tremain says people are more likely to hand over old photographs because "the still images someone can instantly appreciate them…This material (old movies) you can't even hold up without breaking it."
Since no one can view the old 6 mm and Super 8 films, Tremain fears a lot of material is being lost as people simply throw them out.
"As a resources, it is valuable," he says adding "we would transfer things to the web where all sorts of things can be done with it.
"I'd welcome you to be the eyes and ears of the museum in the community and look for film."
Warden Bev MacDougall suggested the archive ask municipalities if they have any old footage that is sitting around. "A lot of that stuff gets put away and no one goes looking for it unless there is a reason to," she says.
St. Clair Mayor Steve Arnold suggested they approach auctioneers and ask them to be on the lookout for film.
Lambton Shores Mayor Bill Weber suggested the archive get the word out they're looking for film. "People probably sitting on it that don't know you're interested in it."


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KOOZIE® & COOLIES are the perfect party favor for any dirty thirty birthday they can be designed to match any birthday theme theme.
Many people are planning custom birthday parties with an 80's theme, full of teased hair, shoulder pads, stoned washed jeans, and neon plastic anything! KOOZIE® & COOLIES can match this theme easily. Another idea , think of your favorite cartoon from the 80's and make a throwback KOOZIE® & COOLIES in honor of your child hood!
80's Throw back KOOZIE® & COOLIES will bring everyone on an adventure down memory lanes. These KOOZIE® & COOLIES will never be forgotten, they will be toted around to all parties in the future by the guests that attended the 80's Bash.
All the collapsible styles fit in the back pocket, so you can also have a little bit of the 80's with you every where you GO!


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From the time, the age, the moment she could read and understand fairy tales, she dreamt to be a part of one in real life. Yes, she was too young at that age to feel love in its true sense but later in life, she wanted to have her special someone and mean that much to him. You can blame fairy tales for making her believe one day she will meet her Prince. She never knew when this would happen but 'someday' was the drug of her choice. She lived on 'someday'. She had her ambitions and her goals to achieve but love always held a major part in her life. ALWAYS. You can be as successful as you want but you need to come back home to someone who loves you, someone whom you can celebrate the success with. That was her perception. Cut to today, two relationships and several puppy-love crushes old, she has learnt, A LOT. She has learnt that for some people 'forever' is just a term and it doesn't happen just once. She has learnt what SRK does on screen happens on screen. Real life is different. She has learnt that everything in this world has to end, everything. From being the one who was searching for constant approval from others, she has learnt to be the one who is happy being who she is. Ok, atleast trying to do that. She has learnt to wear her heart on her sleeve. She has learnt to be proud of her scars and not feel belittled because of them. She could be proud of what she was, how she was and feel blessed rather than gulity about it. She has learnt that she doesn't need someone to complete the definition of herself. She only needs someone to accept her completely. She has learnt that she doesn't need to be objectified in a relationship if that makes her feel disrespected. Several lessons old, she still feels one can never graduate from the school of love. This is a place where you always learn. She is still learning. She is still hoping that those fairy tales she read long back were not just meant to read.
Hope, is a strong drug and she a loyal addict. ❤


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Study for Habitat Improvement Workshop (Filadelfia - Paraguay) - Sustainable Pangea - Sustainable development initiatives in Latin America
Permanent social irrigation technology for peasant farmers and indigenous communities. The Chaco is an inhospitable region in the centre of South America. The land is fertile, despite there being insufficient amounts of organic materials and low humidity levels: it only rains, even if heavily, two to three times a year. It is a region where …
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We specialize in supplying on & off-internet site repair & troubleshooting services for Industrial and Marine Diesel Engines. In addition to extensively trained technicians, OE procedures and high quality parts we have accumulated understanding of these engines only feasible by making them by the thousands. The difficulty did not exist, even so, with smaller propellers, and diesel engines proved especially appropriate for yachts, in which speed is desired. The principal drawback of diesel engines is their emission of air pollutants These engines usually discharge high levels of particulate matter (soot), reactive nitrogen compounds (generally designated NOx), and odour compared with spark-ignition engines.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a non-toxic fluid composed of purified water and automotive grade aqueous urea. Why We Dig It: The Energy Stroke introduced more truck owners in the U.S. market to the wonders of diesel grunt than any engine ahead of or because. DFC Diesel has set a larger level of standards in the industry that other manufacturers continue to try and match.
A diesel engine operates differently from a petrol engine, even although they share major elements and both perform on the four-stroke cycle The principal variations are in the way the fuel is ignited and the way the energy output is regulated. A turbocharger can increase the power on a diesel automobile by 50 percent whilst lowering its fuel consumption by 20 to 25 percent!
Ideally we ought to run an engine only at peak torque at full throttle, where maximum quantity of air is filling the cylinder. Ideally, for a given volume, petrol engines must do much more stress-volume work, and therefore be far more effective. This air, under tremendous stress, instantaneously becomes super-heated to a lot more than 400 degrees—which is much more than sufficient heat to make diesel fuel ignite on its own.
The thought is to make the engine much less sensitive to your driving style", Lückert explains, envisioning a future exactly where there isn't a significant difference among really hypermiling your vehicle, feathering the throttle like a nervous vicar, or easy gadding about the place on-enhance like everyone else. As a preventative you can use an additive in the fuel tank , despite the fact that most diesel fuels already have an additive included and do not cause any issues until temperatures drop beneath 12-15°C. It is clear that a 4 cylinder engine will have far better force and power uniformity.


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Another Gnu Crossing from the Mara migration this year. A rather photogenic sight to behold.
An almost-daily photo blog from Kenya By Elsen Karstad, resident in Kenya, East Africa. Cameras: Nikon D810 & Nikon D850 Lenses: Nikon 14-24 F2.8, Nikon 50 F2.8, Sigma 28-70 F2.8, Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro, Nikon 70-200 F2.8 VRII, Nikon 200-500, Nikon 600 VR F4.0 Enquiries on photo use or prints, email firstname.lastname@example.com
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Gnu Crossing, Masai Mara Kenya
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Room Service in the Masai Mara
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Baby Warthog, Masai Mara Kenya
Baby Warthogs can run almost as fast as their parents with a few weeks of age. They have to- they are delicious!
Monday, December 19, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Wart Hog, Masai Mara Kenya
Thursday, December 15, 2016
3/4 Moon
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Grounf Hornbill, Masai Mara Kenya
Friday, December 9, 2016
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Gnu Dive, Mara River Kenya
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Nightjar, Masai Mara Kenya
I'd always wondered where nocturnal Nightjars slept in the day. Good camouflage but a fairly exposed location.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Young Hippo, Mara River Kenya
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Gnu to the River, Masai Mara Kenya
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Yellow-Billed Tickbird, Masai Mara Kenya
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Lionessess at Play, Masai Mara Kenya
Monday, November 28, 2016
Ring-Necked Dove, Amboseli Kenya
Friday, November 25, 2016
Serval Cat, Masai Mara Kenya
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Grey Heron, Masai Mara Kenya
Grey Herons are common local residents throughout East Africa- from the coast through soda lakes. They feed on fish, frogs, snakes and insects as well as any small mammals that might be available.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Elephant Trunk Detail
The elephant's trunk contains over 40,000 muscles, divided into as many as 150,000 individual units! Compare that to the human body, which contains a paltry 639 muscles, and you start to get an idea how intricate the appendage is. (realclearscience.com)
Monday, November 21, 2016
Old Warthog, Lake Naivasha Kenya
Friday, November 18, 2016
Egyptian Goose, Lake Naivasha
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Mara River Crossing, Wildebeest Migration Kenya.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Masai Mara Leopard
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Helmeted Guinea Fowl, Masa Mara Kenya
Guinea Fowl are not known for a pleasantly melodic call... click here.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Wildebeest River Crossing, Masai Mara Kenya
Monday, October 31, 2016
Elephant and Egret, Masai Mara Kenya
Friday, October 28, 2016
Burchell's Zebra, Masai Mara Kenya
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Mating Lions, Masai Mara Kenya
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Spotted Hyena With Pup, Masai Mara Kenya
Monday, October 24, 2016
Wildebeest River Crossing, Masai Mara Kenya
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Fish Eagle, Lake Baringo Kenya
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Wildebeest River Crossing Masai Mara Kenya
Monday, October 17, 2016
Masai Mara Cheetah
Friday, October 14, 2016
Wildebeest River Crossing, Masai Mara Kenya
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Young Elephant, Masai Mara Kenya
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Ground Hornbill, Masai Mara Kenya
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Lake Baringo Dusk
Monday, October 10, 2016
African Hoopoe, Kenya
An African Hoopoe, Mt. Kenya. In the '70s these birds were common around Nairobi. Now, for some unknown reason, they are quite rare.
Friday, October 7, 2016
Leopard, Masai Mara Kenya
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Alpha Male Lion, Masai Mara Kenya
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Ruppell's Griffon Vulture, Masai Mara Kenya
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Wildebeest, Masai Mara Kenya
Monday, October 3, 2016
Snake Eagle, Masai Mara Kenya
Friday, September 30, 2016
Nile Crocodile and Thompson's Gazelle
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Red-Billed Tickbird and Giraffe, Masai Mara Kenya.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
A view from the SW end of Lake Naivasha over Lake Oloiden, the small (sometimes connected) adjacent body of water.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Baby Elephant, Masai Mara Kenya
Friday, September 23, 2016
Egyptian Goose, Lake Naivasha
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Mara River Crocodile
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Lone Hippo, Masai Mara Kenya
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Mara Balloons
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|Nazi Germany
|13 June 1942
|Blohm & Voss, Hamburg
|Yard number:
|Laid down:
|6 May 1943
|13 April 1944
|25 May 1944
|Sunk, 14 March 1945
|General characteristics
|Class and type:
|Type VIIC/41 submarine
|9.60 m (31 ft 6 in)
|4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
|Installed power:
|Test depth:
|4 officers, 40–56 enlisted
|Service record[1] [2]
|Part of:
|1st patrol: 20 February – 14 March 1945
German submarine U-1021 was a Type VIIC/41 U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
laid down on 6 May 1943 at the Blohm & Voss yard in Hamburg, the submarine was launched on 13 April 1944, and commissioned on 25 May 1944, under the command of Oberleutnant zur See William Holpert.
German Type VIIC/41 submarines were preceded by the heavier Type VIIC submarines. U-1021 had a displacement of 759 tonnes (747 long tons) when at the surface and 860 tonnes (850 long tons) while submerged.[3] She had a total length of 67.10 m (220 ft 2 in), a pressure hull length of 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in), a beam of 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), a height of 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in), and a draught of 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in). The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) for use while surfaced, two Brown, Boveri & Cie GG UB 720/8 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two 1.23 m (4 ft) propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).[3]
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph).[3] When submerged, the boat could operate for 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph). U-1021 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, (220 rounds), one 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Flak M42 and two 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. The boat had a complement of between forty-four and sixty.[3]
Passive sonar
U-1021 was one of only ten Type VIIC's to be fitted with a Balkongerät (literally 'Balcony apparatus or equipment'). The Balkongerät was used on U-boats (U-682, U-788, U-799, U-997, U-1105, U-1172, U-1306, U-1307 and U-1308).[4] The Balkongerät was standard on the Type XXI and the Type XXIII. Nonetheless, it was also fitted to several Type IXs and one Type X. The Balkongerät was an improved version of Gruppenhorchgerät (GHG) (group listening device). The GHG had 24 hydrophones, the Balkongerät had 48 hydrophones and improved electronics, which enabled more accurate readings to be taken.[5]
Service history
U-1021 served with 31st U-boat Flotilla, a training unit, and later with 11th U-boat Flotilla from 1 December 1944 until its disappearance in March 1945.
Patrol and loss
U-1021 sailed from Bergen on 20 February 1945 and headed for the waters around Land's End.[6]
U-1021 was presumed to have been sunk on 30 March 1945 in The Minch in the Hebrides, by depth charges from the British frigates Rupert and Conn.[7]
However, the wreck of U-1021 was identified by nautical archaeologist Innes McCartney and historian Axel Niestle in December 2006, 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Newquay, Cornwall, at position 50°33.3′N 5°11.6′W / 50.5550°N 5.1933°W / 50.5550; -5.1933Coordinates: 50°33.3′N 5°11.6′W / 50.5550°N 5.1933°W / 50.5550; -5.1933, close to two other U-boats, U-325 and U-400. Further research by Innes McCartney led to the conclusion that all three submarines were sunk in the Bristol Channel by a deep-trap minefield.[7] Minefield "HW A3", which was fatal to U-1021, was laid by HMS Apollo on 3 December 1944.[8]
The attack of 30 March 1945 previously assumed to have sunk U-1021 is now believed to have sunk U-965.[7]
See also
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC/41 boat U-1021". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "War Patrols by German U-boat U-1021". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ a b c d Gröner 1991, pp. 43-46.
- ^ Base on war-time photographs.
- ^ "Hydrophones". U-boats Aces - uboataces.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Patrol of U-boat U-1021 from 20 Feb 1945 to 14 Mar 1945". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ a b c "War Mystery Solved". www.cix.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
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- Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
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The weekend of Oct. 9-11 will mark an important and exciting milestone in the young life of American Cricket Federation. After five months of intense competition between 17 leagues spread across six geographically dispersed divisions from Southwest to New England and Midwest to Florida, eight cricket teams have emerged to play for the title of America's third National Cricket Champion.
The division winners, Florida All-Stars (also the defending champions), Massachusetts Patriots, Midwest Chargers, NTCA heat, NYBCL Jets, Occa Cougars, Philadelphia Tigers and SCCA Kings will play a series of 40 overs matches on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at four cricket grounds in Orlando – Silver Star, Avalon Park, Eagle's Nest and Poinciana Cricket Ground. The top two teams will clash on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Silver Star ground (2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Road) for the title of the National Champion and will represent the United States in the North American Cricket Championship against Canada in March 2015 in Phoenix. VIP guest for the finals will be West Indian great Michael Holding.
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08 Nov Phil Kraft to serve as Master of Ceremonies for Darien Veterans Day event
We are excited to share that our very own executive director, Phil Kraft, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the special Veterans Day event in Darien, Connecticut.
The event will be held on the 11th hour on Nov. 11 in front of Darien's Town Hall in the Veteran's Memorial Circle. The Town Monuments and Ceremonies Commission and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Darien Post #6933 will host. The ceremony will include a reading of the 2017 Presidential proclamation as well as special guest appearances from local veterans. The public and many local and state officials have been invited to attend.
It is a privilege to honor our armed forces and recognize the sacrifices these brave men and women veterans have made in service to our country. While one day of recognition will never be enough to convey our gratitude, it's at least a start.
Thank you to all of the veterans who have served. We look forward to honoring you.


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Homework Club
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Pupils in Form 1 to Lower 3 are supervised in the Junior School library from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
Pupils in Upper 3 to Upper 4 are supervised in a classroom in the Haywood Centre (usually Computer Room 2) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. They are permitted to sign themselves in and out of Homework Club.
Any pupils that are still in Homework Club at 6.00pm will then be taken to the Dining Hall in Main House to join the boarding pupils. If the pupils have still not been collected at 6.30pm, they will be taken to the Boarding House.
For pupils in Forms 1 to Upper 4 the charge is £2 per pupil per hour, billed per term in arrears. Pupils in Forms Lower 5 – Upper 6 have free use of the Senior Library.
Pupils may attend on a regular or occasional basis.
Where attendance is occasional, parents of pupils in Form 1 – Lower 3 must ring the School in advance to confirm, on 01372 822482.
Junior pupils in Form 1 – Lower 3 are not permitted to leave the Homework Club unaccompanied. They may not wait in the grounds of the School to be collected. For their safety they must be collected from the Homework Club room.
If any other arrangements are necessary, these should be explained in writing, in advance, to the member of staff in charge of the Homework Club via the Form Teacher. If a message needs to be given to a pupil during Homework Club hours, please ring the Junior School Library on 01372 822440.
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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 12 No. 2785
'Asian Tribune' is inundated with letters protesting India's blatant inaction against what is considered a frontal attack on Sri Lankan Thushara Peiris's right to have his Prabhakaran movie processed at Gemini Studios Chennai. He is now asking his film roll of his movie be given back to him and suitable legal action be taken agains perpetrators of hooliganism and shabby treatment given to Thushara in Chennai. It is India's sacred duty to show its avowed intentions to safeguard fundamental rights of those who ventured to have dealings with that country. The confrontational politics of rabble rousers and emotionally charged mobs in Tamil Nadu would do immense damage to India's prestige as a peace loving Asian nation and if things are allowed to escalate into retaliatory response from her neighbors who expect India to act with accepted norms of international relations.
Central Finance PLC (CF) which has been in business for the last 50 years for the second year running offers to their loyal customers "Avurudu Bonus Campaign" during the Sinhala and Hindu New Year season. The winners would receive a return air ticket to Bangkok, Rs 10,000 each for 10 lucky winners and 200 consolation prices. The winners of the CF Aluth Avurudu Competition will get a return air ticket to Bangkok, Rs 10,000 each to 10 lucky winners plus 200 consolation prizes.
By Chithral Jayasingha - Asian Tribune
Wimal WeerawansaJVP Parliamentary Group leader and Propaganda Secretary Wimal Weerawansa was missing at the JVP's Annual April Heroes Day event held yesterday at the Vihara Maha Devi Park, amidst reports of a major split in the party. However leader of the party Somawansa Amarasingha said the party could recall any responsibility, which is handed over to its members if they fail to fulfill the party's responsibilities. Speaking at the JVP's annual April Heroes Day event held yesterday evening at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Mr.Amarasingha did not disclose any detail about Wimal Weerawansa's suspension.
Sunday Discourse: By Philip Fernando in LA for Asian Tribune
Racially diverse East is holding its first ever Provincial Council elections after over a decade. Suddenly, the nosy western diplomats pontificating to the government about democracy are silently stuffing Tacos in their kitchens. Three Muslim MPs have self-forfeited their Parliamentary seats in search of the provincial pot of gold and the Opposition critics screaming political expletives outside the Election Commission's office are now prognosticating their chances at the polls. The 13th Amendment is alive and kicking. Every thing is not as flawlessly smooth as it looks. But the democratization of a people ruthlessly held to ransom by suicidal LTTE racists is taking shape.
By Janaka Perera
The Isira radio channel operated by Teleshan Networks Limited (TNL) has offered Thushara Peiris, Director of the movie 'Prabhakaran' all possible assistance to secure justice for him – a victim of thuggery and intimidation at Gemini Studios, Chennai. According to him one of the studio's trade unions is strongly pro-LTTE. TNL Chairman Shan Wickremesinghe and Isira CEO Hudson Samarasinghe told Peiris today (April 5) that they would stand by him on this issue despite the deafening silence of so-called free media champions and the usually vociferous defenders of film makers' rights.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed a farmers' rally Saturday at Karaikudi in Finance Minister P Chidambaram's constituency shortly after the police apprehended a man with a gun. There are conflicting reports about the incident. One version has it that a person by name Sivashanmughavel was found carrying a loaded pistol and was immediately whisked away for interrogation. He was detected during routine frisking of the people coming for Sonia rally. Another report quoting special protection group (SPG) which looks after Sonia security said the apprehended person was a Congress worker from Thirthuraipoondi and the weapon with him was a toy gun. A special 12 feet-high bullet-proof stage was set up for Sonia, who arrived from Tiruchy by helicopter in the afternoon. Her other engagement in tastefully decorated Karaikudi was the inauguration of the memorial hall constructed in memory of Chidambaram's father Palaniappan Chettiar at the local Alagappa University.
Jeyaraj FernandopulleWe are winning the East Provincial Council Elections because the Tamils, Muslims and the Sinhalese people in the East are with us. They are grateful to Government for liberating them from the terrorist LTTE, said Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle. Furthermore, he added, this election has clearly shown the bankruptcy of the UNP. UNP did not have the guts to put forward any of their Party organizers and leading candidates in Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Amparai. When 'Asian Tribune' asked, Are they getting funded by Norway, and USA? Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle quipped, "That is the talk of the town."
Jeyaraj FernandopulleMinister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle was killed in a bomb blast in Welliweriya this morning. The blast occurred when he was about to flag off a marathon run as part of a Sinhala New Year celebration event.
Minister Jeyaraj FernandopulleSri Lanka's Minister of Highways & Road Development, Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, was killed in a bomb blast in Weliweraya located in the Gampaha district of Western Province, this morning around 7.30 a.m. Sunday. According to the available information Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle , who was the chief guest to the occasion along with many civilians have been killed in the bomb attack.
By Ruwan Weerakoon in Colombo
Military Intelligence had repeatedly informed Ministerial Security Division [MSD] that he was a high profile target of the LTTE and warned of possible methods of assassination namely, by a suicide mission, sniper attack, food poison or RPG attack. In view of such extreme risk, Defence Ministry provided the Minister with a police Elite Force. Would more vigilant measures prevented this suicide mission, is the question being asked now as this incident is a serious set back for safeguarding the VIPs from suicide bombing. Why did MSD not implement a closer protection security system to protect the minister, is the serious question.
By. K.T. Rajasingham
Jeyaraj FernandopulleAsian Tribune was in touch with Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle. He used to call Asian Tribune almost every other day and discuss the political development in the country. Some conversations were off the record. Ony those meant for publication appeared in print. Asian Tribune recorded his interviews judiciously. The last time Asian Tribune spoke with the late Minister was on Saturday (April 5th) around 9.30 PM, Sri Lanka time. He was talking about the trip he took to Trincomalee on the 3rd, to participate in the filing of the nomination papers of the UPFA in the provincial Council Elections.
In an interview with Asian Tribune M.L.M. Hisbullah stated his reasons to bring about a meaningful development to the Eastern Province. He said he had talks to unite the Muslims, especially with Rauf Hakeem. But that failed as Hakeem wanted to protect the United National Party from certain defeat. He was willing to give up the Tree symbol for which he had clamored all this time and wanted to contest under the Eelephant symbol. I had no recourse except to join the United Peoples Freedom Alliance and work towards a united East and ensure the betterment of the Msulims, Tamils and the Sinhalese, who are solidly behind the government seeing how they were liberated from the clutches of the LTTE, stated Hisbullah.
By Quintus Perera – Asian Tribune
HNB Stockbrokers in their weekly review indicated that the market ended broadly higher for the week witnessing the largest ever transaction in the history of the Colombo Bourse. The boost came on Tuesday with the market indices rising drastically in response to the sharp price gain on the telecom stock SLT following the strategic deal that triggered a mandatory offer. Overall the indices closed significantly high with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) advancing by 60.1 points or 2.34 percent at 2625 points while the more liquid Milanka Price Index (MPI) rose much greater by 3.06 percent or 98 points to 3300.7 points at week's close.
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Android Jetpack
Google announced JetPac today, how developers write applications for Android is a big update. JetPac prints the next generation of Android support libraries, which uses almost every Android app in the Play Store because it offers lots of functionality from the mobile app. This is the next step in the work that the company is doing with architectural components, which was launched last year's IOO.
JetPack adds Android support libraries and components, and with the management of things like background work, navigation, paging, and life-cycling management, emoji wrapped them in new components (including something new) for you u management. And layout control for some other features such as Android Compact and Test, along with various platforms like Android Ware, Auto and TV
It is important to note that developers can choose whether they are using JetPack or not. Before today's announcement, Google's Product Management Director for Android, Stephanie Saad Kutbertson, told me that keep all updates to the company's support libraries and JetPack.
Kuthbertson also gave that general idea here to remove some new repetitive works that comes with writing new things and developers help in doing more time while writing less code. New components to live with JetPack today include workmanser, paging, navigation and support for slices, a new launch feature to highlight in Google Search and Google Helper. Workmanager handles background jobs, while navigation component developers help in the structure of in-app UI. The paging component is to break the data that pulls developers from the server – guessed – page, they can display those results faster.
All these new components, which are stable, are in alpha on officially, except for the paging component.
It is worth noting that JetPack was designed very much with the coatlin programming language. It was only last year that Google expanded Cotlin in the first language of the android ecosystem; 28 of the top 100 are already in the Google Play store. Kuthbertson also noted that 95 percent of developers using Cotlin have said they are happy to use for Android development.
With the launch of JetPack, Google Android ktx is launching a set of coatellin extensions for Android, as well as JetPack support in the latest Canary release of Android Studio 3.2.


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(Reuters) – On Thursday, gold lowered more than 1% to its smallest since late June after the U.S. government Reserve took its first step away from the ultra-loose monetary policy that had assisted drive bullion charges to record highs in latest years.
The Fed said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy was eventually powerful sufficient for it to start scaling back its huge bond-buying design, winding down the era of easy cash that saw gold rally to $1,920.30 an ounce in 2011.
Spot gold was down 1.2% at $1,203.85 an ounce at 1000 GMT, having previous touched a low of $1,200.25. U.S. gold futures for February consignment were down $32.00 an ounce at $1,203.00.
That move came despite the Fed blunting its taper with a continued dovish message on interest rates – that tapering was not squeezing.
On the wider markets, the dollar rallied 0.5%, adding to pressure on gold, which is cost in the U.S. currency and tends to move in the converse direction to it.
European portions leapt 1.5% to a two-week high on Thursday, following gains on Wall road and in Asia, in a very wide rally after the Fed's statements.
German Bunds held stable although after the Fed offset a conclusion to reduce its bond-buying programme by undertaking to keep interest rates reduced for longer than numerous investors had expected.
Investors broke up gold after the Fed's stimulus events was first broadcast, as the scheme kept interest rates at record lows, chopping the opening cost of retaining non-yielding bullion, while increasing its apply as an inflation hedge.
anticipations that the programme would be unwound have knocked gold more than 25% lower this year, its large-scale cost fall in more than 30 years, with its confirmation yesterday impelling prices back towards June's three-year low at $1,180.71.
Investors are extending to deal out of gold-backed exchange-traded capital, which have glimpsed outflows of some 800 tonnes this year. The largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Shares, said its holdings dropped another 4.2 tonnes on Wednesday.


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If you're ready to sell your home now, or just want to find out its value, there are many websites that offer to help. However, using these sites to value your home could send you down the wrong path, causing you to lose tens of thousands in equity – especially if you want a quick sale. As you know, the market is always changing, and other homes are constantly coming on the market, too, changing the competitive landscape.
So, what should you do?
Hire an expert who is trained to develop a smart home sale strategy for you. Hiring an expert is a proven, reliable way to get top dollar for your home. An expert real estate agent will be able to consider all of the factors that go into the process of selling a home, and the results are incredible. Professional real estate agents, using these factors, have been proven to sell homes faster and to get eighteen percent more, than when using traditional methods.
But finding a qualified expert can feel overwhelming. How do you know who to trust? In most states, anyone can assume the title of "real estate agent" with only 45 hours of time in the classroom and by taking a state exam. 45 hours? Licensed nail technicians are required to invest 600 hours before earning their license, and beauticians must invest 1,200 hours! Don't trust what may be the largest financial transaction of your life to someone who's not fully qualified. Protect your largest asset by hiring a qualified expert to help you sell your home ? one who will use the following seven unique factors to sell your home quickly and at the top of the market.
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Factor # 1: Pricing Expertise
Real estate agents may price homes using a tool called a comparative market analysis (CMA). The CMA is used to provide insight into what the value of your home may be by comparing it to historical home sales. What some agents may not realize is that an expert wouldn't rely on a comparative market analysis alone to determine an effective pricing strategy. Would you drive your car while looking in the rearview mirror? No way! So why would you price your house based solely on historical data? Think about all the things that could influence that historical data…if the home was a rental, if it was crammed with junk, if it had a lingering odor of cat? Or even if its sale was the result of a divorce or a death that necessitated a quick sale? These factors could negatively (and inaccurately) impact the comparative market analysis, causing you to under–value your home. So, watch out! If an agent wants to base your home valuation on a CMA, you likely won't be getting top dollar for it.
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If your goal is to get top dollar for your home, you must position it to attract the buyers that are willing to pay that top dollar ? that realize it's worth! Expert advertisers realize and embrace the fact that there is an ideal buyer profile that is willing to pay the most for your house. Expert advisors will know how to position your home to attract that ideal buyer. How? By anticipating that buyer's wants and needs, and then building an action plan to meet those wants and needs. This action plan could include things like:
Factor #3: Market Exposure
Once your expert advisor has helped you prepare your home for sale, taking into consideration the two previous considerations, you're nearly ready to launch your home onto the market! But before you do, there's one more important consideration: where you're targeting that launch! Your agent should help you with a smart approach to marketing ? not recommending too much marketing, and not doing too little marketing. Studies show that the average agent only spends 89 dollars per month on marketing and then is only able to sell eight homes per year. Conversely, some agents tout the fact that they spend a lot of money on advertising: TV, newspapers, magazines, and hundreds of websites. Reading this, you probably think you'd want to go with the agent who has the big marketing budget, right? Not so! It's better to focus on marketing tactics that will attract the right buyer ? rather than an expensive "shotgun" approach. True real estate experts will be able to make smart recommendations about how to market your home in a cost effective and meaningful way. And that's important, because they're investing the commission you pay them to, so you want to be sure you're getting the best return on your investment as possible.
Factor #4: Agent Cooperation
Shhh! One of those secret factors that doesn't get talked about very much: agent cooperation. Here's what it means. Once you list your home, there's a great than fifty percent chance that another real estate agent will bring you a buyer. It makes sense, because the largest pool of buyers are likely relying on professional real estate agents to help them find a home and manage the buying process. Sounds great, right? Well, it can be ? but your real estate agent can take steps to help make this happen. It's important that they assign a share of their marketing budget to get your home in front of the top agents in the market who represent buyers ? not just buyers themselves. So, be sure you hire a professional real estate agent who understands what will motivate other agents to bring them their "buyer" clients.
On this note, be mindful of the repercussions of an agent that offers to accept lower commission. This could lead to lower compensation being offered to the agents that have the potential to bring you a great buyer ? and you don't want to miss out on that opportunity!
Factor #5 Buyer Acquisition
By now, you've learned about four important considerations for getting top dollar on the sale of your home. You've learned the importance of differentiating your home, choosing the right marketing strategy, and the necessity of cooperating with other agents to solicit great buyers. Now the inquiries are going to start coming in, and it's critical your agent has a response system in place.
As the calls and emails about your home start coming in, there's a huge risk of losing a potentially great deal if these communications aren't responded to quickly and in the right way. Numerous studies show that fast responses help lead to successful deals. And get this: that response time is 15 minutes! Anything more lowers the chance of your agent being able to make contact and can decrease showing your home up to 105 times.
Ask the real estate agents you are considering these important questions:
A professional real estate agent knows they're running a business, and for that business to run effectively, they must have the right systems and processes in place.
Factor #6: Offer Negotiation
Now, offer negotiation! At this stage in the game, the stakes are getting high. Your agent has invested a lot of work to bring the process this far, so effectively managing this consideration is crucial. As you probably realize, buyers may want to have their own inspection done, may offer you less than you're asking for, and may even make demands you're not comfortable agreeing to. Having an expert, professional real estate agent can help minimize these challenges, because he or she can bring their expert negotiation skills to use for you. Too many great deals are lost due to poor negotiations, so it's vital you have an expert managing this for you. You don't want to risk having to wait week ? or even months ? for another opportunity. So, ask the professional real estate agents you're considering if they have a good strategy for negotiations: if they do, you can feel confident in trusting them with this vital step of the process.
Factor #7: Operational Execution
This last consideration really ties everything together. Operational execution refers to the ability of a real estate agent to manage all the unique variables that go into the sale of a home. (Hint: there's more than seven…more like 115!) To effectively manage these variables, your real estate agent must have the right network and processes. Ask about your agent's connections with:
Title companies
Lending institutions
Signage companies
Professional stagers
Cleaning crews
Handy Man
Think about all the other scenarios where it's important to have an expert (with the right team) doing the job: you wouldn't want to eat at a restaurant with a chef who had never cooked a meal before, right? You wouldn't go to a hospital for surgery with a physician who didn't have the proper training and experience, right? Just like a fine dining experience, or a successful surgery, selling a home and getting top dollar for it takes many people working together and following the right processes. You should only trust your important real estate transaction to a professional, reliable real estate agent who has processes and a great team in place.
By now, you likely realize that selling a home is a process! Hopefully you've also learned how to hire an expert who has the knowledge and skills to effectively manage this process, earning you a top–dollar result. So, if you're ready to sell your home ? or just want to learn a little more ? Give us a call at (512) 269-5278 to get started!


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In this week's Everything You Like Will Kill You news, a new study has found that eating French fries regularly can greatly increase your chances of premature death.
For this study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers monitored the health of Americans between 45 and 79 years of age over a period of eight years. They found that consuming fried potatoes two or three times a week was directly linked to a higher mortality rate. This included not only French fries, but also hash browns, curly fries, poutine, tater tots, and waffle fries. They'll all kill you.
During the eight-year study, 236 of the 4,400 participants passed away. Higher mortality was found among those people who regularly consumed fried potatoes. In fact, they determined that eating frequent consumption of fried potatoes led to "more than double" the risk of premature death.
Potatoes cooked any other way actually contribute to your health. (People who ate non-fried potatoes two or three times a week didn't experience any increased risk of dying.)
So, don't blame the potato. Blame the deep frying.
Study authors note that potatoes contain nutrients, vitamins, and fibers which may be enough to "counterbalance the effect of their high glycemic content", but only if they are cooked in healthier ways. French fries have extra salt and fat, which are particularly bad for your health, especially when you eat a lot of them.
So, while French fries are the most common side dish offered with sandwiches, burgers, chicken, and more (I remember growing up in Quebec you could order the spaghetti and fries combo meal), you might want to consider ordering a potato of another form every now and then. Baked. Mashed. Or, hey – go nuts, have a side salad once in a while.
The study concludes, "The frequent consumption of fried potatoes appears to be associated with an increased mortality risk."
French fries are great. But eating them too often will kill you.


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The Monster Club (1981)
A writer of horror stories is invited to a "monster club" by a mysterious old gentleman. There, three gruesome stories are told to him; between each story some musicians play their songs. In the end, it's recognized he's the greatest monster of all ...
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- American Express Co. AXP, +0.04% said Thursday first-quarter net income for the three months ended March 31 rose 21% to $1.06 billion, or 87 cents a share, from $873 million, or 69 cents a share in the year-ago period. Income from continuing operations rose to 88 cents a share from 70 cents a share. Consolidated revenue net of interest expense rose 10% to $6.7 billion from $6.1 billion. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call forecast earnings of 80 cents a share, on average. Results included an $50 million after tax gain in connection with the initial adoption of new accounting standards and a $39 million after-tax gain related to changes in the company's U.S. pension plans.
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Market Structure: Perfect Competition
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Cammco Industries operates in a highly competitive market. While there are few other firms in the industry due to the high fixed costs of building plants, rival firms are very aggresive in their pricing strategies. Of the products sold in the industry, over 80% have 10 years of patent protection remaining. Does this industry meet an economist's definition of a perfectly competitive industry?© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 1:53 am ad1c9bdddf
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Hello Student,
In order to answer this question, the first thing that you may want to do is look at what are the general characteristics of a perfectly competitive firm. Then after doing this, you should be able to make comparisons to the characteristics given for Cammco Industries and make a decision as to whether or not this industry meet an economist's definiton of a perfectly competitive industry.
Note the following excerpt:
"Perfect Competition is characterized by a large number of well -informed independent buyers and sellers who exchange identical products. It represents a theoretically ideal situation that is used to evaluate other market structures." (Source: Clayton, G. 2001. Economics, Principles and Practices. Glencoe, McGraw-Hill)
There are at least five conditions that characterise a perfectly competitive market or industry. These include:
1) Large Number of Firms - A perfectly competitive market or industry contains a large number of small firms, each of which is relatively small compared to the overall size of the market. This ensures that no single firm can exert market control over price or quantity. If one firm decides to double its output or stop producing entirely, the market is unaffected. The price does not change and there is no ...
Solution Summary
This solution first provides you with detailed information as to what a perfectly competitive market is and what its characteristics are. This is then followed by information which compares those characteristics of a perfectly competitive market to the characteristics given for Cammco Industries - so that a decision may be made as to whether or not this industry meets an economist's definiton of a perfectly competitive industry. Note this solution is adequately referenced.


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Photo: The boys were given a few Tinker Crates for Christmas. We built one together two weeks ago during the half-day. This was the vacuum chamber kit, and we made marshmallows expand and shrink and that was a lot of fun. I was very skeptical at first, but I have to say that we had a pretty good time putting the kit together and seeing the results! Looking forward to opening the next one tomorrow!
Title note: I hope you read that title with a Jerry Seinfeld-like voice in your head.
Ursa Major turns 8 next Tuesday and his big mad scientist birthday party is next Saturday. To save a little money (hahaha, not really) we are having the party at church, because I don't have to pay to rent out the space, which is awesome. I just have to pay for the entertainment, which is cash money omg. I'm getting a lot for it, though: this "mad scientist" guy is going to do a bunch of STEM-like sciencey fun stuff with the kids. They are gonna shoot stuff and build stuff and fire lasers out of stuff… It will be worth the investment.
I just happened to be with the parish administrator last week (who is also a dear friend) and we got to talking about the party. I was complaining that my in-laws will be here (augh, why) and, because of the boiler, I haven't had a moment to really think about key details. Ursa Major has asked for hot dogs instead of pizza and he has asked for red velvet cake. We spoke at length about cooking hot dogs in the crock pot (I'm intrigued and will write about this next week), and then she asks me, "and what are you doing for goody bags?"
I put my hands on my hips, all sorts of huffy and incredulous. "I don't believe in goody bags! These here suburban children don't need yet another thing. Who needs bags full of candy and cheap plastic things for no apparent reason!?"
She guffawed, shocked and amused by my controversial position. "No way! You're not doing goody bags??"
"No way! I hate those things! I don't believe in them! Ain't nobody got time or money for goody bags!" I said.
And this is a true statement: ain't nobody got time (goody bags take time) or money (this birthday party is already costing me money!) for goody bags. Why can't fun, cake and a hot dog on a Saturday afternoon be enough? Why do spoiled suburban kids need more?
We laughed and debated for a while and then I went away. Flash forward to last night, where this had to come up again on the Facebooks. Facebook is the devil, I swear and I swear.
So I asked my "friends": Goody bags are dumb, amiright or amiright!?
The responses are still coming in.
I will admit, a bit of this is tongue-in-cheek, but my gut reaction is the same. Every time my boys have come home from a birthday party, they come back with a goody bag filled with random crap that either gets all over the place or that they fight over. Between the bag full of tootsie rolls and gum (omg why) and horrible tubes of slime ("WARNING: Don't let it touch anything because this will stain whatever it touches!") and horrible glitter things (worse was GLITTER SLIME omg a pox on the inventor!) not to mention dart-firing guns, masks and such… I'm just saying, there has never been anything in a goody bag where I've been like, "I appreciate this and I feel appreciated for receiving this." Nothing from a goody bag has ever lasted more than a day. It all ends up in the trash. Ain't that such a big waste? Waste for you, waste for me….?
Put in 2019 parlance, I'm thinking: The Goody Bag does not give joy. Perhaps it should leave the house.
A few of my friends one Facebook said that the goody bag is "expected." Your kid goes to a party, they party with everyone, they have the cake and the ice cream, and at the end there is an expectation of a gift. Is their expectation my problem? Also, is the kid expecting it or the parents? Why is the entertainment, food and confection not enough? Why must you also leave with a thing?
Perhaps I would be smarter to ask when kids age out of goody bags? Can it be age 8? Can we all be old enough that we can go to a party, be entertained by that party, and be satisfied without having to have a tangible thing for it?
I'm probably coming off as extraordinarily grumpy…
I'm not.
Okay, I am.
I don't want to come off as ungracious, you know? But I also feel like providing a fun few hours on a Saturday afternoon is plenty gracious! Ain't no cover charge here!
What do you think, Dear Reader? Goody bags or nah? Any suggestions on good ones that aren't a huge waste of time and money? Or should I just belly up to the dollar store and buy a bunch of stuff to send home with the party guests?
As I wrote on my Facebook post: "Confirmations of my position very welcome." 🙂
No matter what, see you Friday for Quiet Thoughts.


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Lower School News
1. You have a Master of Arts in education policy, organization, and leadership. Why did you decide to pursue this degree and what elements of it do you use daily?
My father was a bird photographer, and I was blessed to be able to travel the world with him. I would spend a month in Europe, Africa, or Brazil and just absorb everything. Later when I went to college, I studied abroad in Italy, and this experience ignited my passion for travel and culture. I decided to pursue teaching internationally and wanted to do so with intention. At the University of Illinois, I could focus my studies on international education and complete a hybrid study abroad component. I spent time in Chile, focusing on the Pinochet's dictatorship and the subsequent educational privatization and voucher system. In Egypt, I examined the youth movement's use of social media and how education and revolution affect culture and educational reform.
2. What novel affected you most deeply when you were in middle school?
I was actually a very reluctant reader in middle school. I struggled with my reading stamina and fluency. This is why I work in middle school now. It is never too late to be a reader. I read Harry Potter as an adult, and I still think it is the most moving narrative. The characters are complex and flawed and yet mostly good at heart, just like us.
3. If you had the ability to compete in the Olympics, what event would you want to be in?
I would do the high jump or gymnastics. It's the closest thing to flying.
4. What animal are you the most like? Why?
The basset hound. I'm full of energy but LOVE couch naps.
5. What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Leave people better than when you greet them. It reminds me to be purposeful in my interactions and to strive to be patient and kind.
6. You're the coordinator for Graded's Model United Nations (MUN) program and have led the program in other countries, too. What are three concrete benefits you see in students who have participated?
Students who participate in this program become more empathetic, empowered as active participants on the world stage, and fierce advocates of their thoughts and goals.
7. To what degree are you patriotic?
I love America in the same way I love Brazil. They are both my home, both different and the same in my heart. Both places have made me who I am today, and I am beyond proud to have both as "home."
8. You love to travel. What underappreciated place would you suggest everyone visit?
SÃO PAULO. I love this city with all of my heart. So many people ask me about Rio or the beaches but this for me is one of the greatest cities in the world. São Paulo is full of life and there is something for everyone here. I love the diversity the city has to offer. I love the street art, and how it's ever-changing. The city is full of trees, food, people, and art. Every time I leave my house I discover something new that I fall in love with.
9. What is something that you should throw away, but can't? Explain.
Keys. I have the keys to every place I have ever lived. I feel connected to them. If I throw a key away, it feels like I am cutting that part off, closing the door, although I'm sure none of my keys work anymore.
10. What is your favorite thing about Graded?
Graded is a fun place to learn both for kids and teachers. I love the people I work with because they love what they do and care about kids so much. Learning and students really are at the center of every conversation at Graded. My outstanding colleagues inspire me to grow, and my administrators encourage me to strive for excellence and support me through relevant, current professional development. I can't believe I get paid to come to Graded every day, a place where I laugh and read with kids. It's hard work, but I won the lottery of jobs.


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The Corfu Trilogy(2006)
(A book in the Corfu Trilogy series)
A non fiction book by Gerald Durrell
Contains three books - 'My Family and Other Animals', 'Birds, Beasts and Relatives' and 'The Garden of the Gods'. Offering portraits of the author's family and their many unusual hangers-on, this work also captures the beginnings of his lifelong love of animals.
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Kim from a young age was always passionate about baking. She received her first baking lessons by climbing on the kitchen counter watching her mom bake. Queen B Kitchen was dreamed up while working long shifts as a pastry chef in downtown Toronto. After years of producing somebody else's recipes, Kim longed to create her own, make them gluten-free and become the `Queen B'.
She began making small batches in her Kitchen Aid mixer, perfecting gluten-free versions of her favourite baked goods. Early the very next morning her husband David would deliver these gluten-free treats to cafes and fine food shops.
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