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UK Printed Passport Photograph Sizes
Printed photos
You need 2 identical printed photos if you are applying for a passport using a paper form.
You need either printed or digital photos if you're applying online. You'll be told as you start your application what type of photo you need.
You must get a new photo when you get a new passport, even if your appearance has not changed.
Your photo must have been taken in the last month.
Your application will be delayed if your photos do not meet the rules.
You can get help with your passport photos if you're disabled.
The size of your printed photos
You need to provide 2 identical photos.
They must:
- measure 45 millimetres (mm) high by 35mm wide (the standard size used in photo booths in the UK)
- not be a cut down version of a larger picture
If you use a photo booth outside the UK, check it can give you photos that measure 45mm high by 35mm wide.
The quality of your printed photos
Your photos must be:
- printed to a professional standard
- clear and in focus
- in colour on plain white photographic paper with no border
- without any creases or tears
- unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned)
- unaltered by computer software
What your printed photos must show
Your photos must:
- be a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders
- contain no other objects or people
- be taken against a plain cream or light grey background
- be in clear contrast to the background
- not have 'red eye'
In your photo, you must:
- be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera
- have a plain expression and your mouth closed
- have your eyes open and visible
- not have hair in front of your eyes
- not have a head covering (unless it's for religious or medical reasons)
- not have anything covering your face
- not have any shadows on your face or behind you
Do not wear sunglasses or tinted glasses. If you wear glasses that you cannot take off, your eyes must be visible without any glare or reflections.
The size of your image
The image of you – from the crown of your head to your chin – must be between 29mm and 34mm high.
Photos of babies and children
Children must be on their own in the picture. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies.
Children under 6 do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression.
Children under one do not have to have their eyes open. You can support their head with your hand, but your hand must not be visible in the photo.
Good and bad examples of printed photos
Posting your photos
When sending your application, your photos must be:
- separated from each other
- left loose and not attached to your application form
Get a passport photo – GOV.UK
more info: https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports
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Serving and satisfying customers is a crucial part of value creation in any business,but U.S. communication firms continue to struggle with the very basics and are being heavily criticized for poor service, price gouging, billing problems, and generally poor customer relations.
40 percent of the top 15 companies that most dissatisfy customers are communications firms, according to the latest data from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.
The companies American most dislike include Facebook and cable systems, which operate as near monopolies and consumerss have no real competitors to turn to for better service. The scores for the companies are:
Direct TV: 68/100
Facebook: 66/100
Comcast: 61/100
Time Warner: 63/100
Cox Communications: 63/100
Charter Communications: 59/100
These are failing scores on any grading system.
The companies have little incentive to spend time and money to improve service and relations with customers because there is no real competition that can discipline the market and promote consumer benefits. The problem is compounded because cable services are largely unregulated and there are no watchdogs to demand better behaviour in the absence of market-imposed sanctions.
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Yes, there was an acutely Eighties action movie about ending laboratory cruelty to animals, and its name was Animal Protector.
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So, have you ever wonder what it would look like if PETA were ever to make an action flick? Its plot might resemble the one of Animal Protector. But, thankfully, PETA didn't have a hand in this film and it came from the master of over the top Swedish action cinema, Mats Helge [...] Helge likes to have a plot that is a bit left of ludicrous. Here, the animal activist group "Animal Protectors" decides to free some animals on a top secret island the same night C.I.A. agents Santino [A.R. Hellquist] and Lomax plan on taking the corrupt Whitlock [David Carradine] out.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Harvard team sits in sixth place after the first day of men's competition at the 2012 NCAA Championships with one day remaining at the event hosted by Ohio State. The Crimson accumulated 44 wins through the first three rounds.
Men's foil enjoyed a strong effort with 14 victories with both Harvard competitors landing in the top-10 field. Sophomore Lucas Lin tallied ten wins and +14 scoring differential to sit sixth. Along with Lin, teammate freshman Brian Kaneshige won seven times and stands tenth.
First year eppeist Peregrine Badger had the best performance for the Crimson, as he stands in third place with ten victories and +23 scoring differential. Senior James Hawrot ended the day with four wins for 18th place.
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Harvard stands in sixth with a score of 106 after three days, trailing Ohio State (149), Princeton (135), Notre Dame (130), Penn State (122) and St. John's (122).
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What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Scones to warm your heart and soul
For the Tribune
It's March, the month of St. Patrick's Day, when Daylight Saving Time begins, and the first day of spring. Speaking of these three events and our fresh Sierra snow makes me think fresh, homemade healthy, warm oatmeal raisin scones and a hot cup of brewed java (yes, I grind the beans) for breakfast.
As a foodie/author-intuitive I often forecast Earth changes. When a prediction comes true – like last March when the great Japan quake-tsunamis hit – it's a strange feeling like the characters who tune into intuition in the sci-fi films "Final Destination" or "Knowing." I recall when the earthquake happened I manned my interactive website http://www.earthquakeepicenterforum/ for hours. When I fell asleep after 3 a.m., I received a call from the producer of The Mancow Show – a popular radio program centered in the Midwest. The voice on the phone reminded me that I forecasted this catastrophic happening on a previous show in 2011. I mumbled, "I know. I predicted it. Did a tsunami hit Hawaii?" I was groggy and he told me to call him when I awoke. After our conversation, I made a large cup of coffee, warmed up a scone from the freezer, and was a guest on the show that morning. A jolt of java and a healthful scone got me through the program and days ahead with media madness after the surreal disaster that affected humanity and our globe.
So, while quakes aren't on the news this week, a Midwest tornado outbreak is getting attention. Yes, I did predict severe winter storms in this region for 2012 as well as a few significant snowstorms for the Sierra. That brings me back to coffee and scones. During the aftermath, coffee and scones can help warm your heart and soul, wherever you are and how Mother Nature affects you.
Oatmeal Raisin Scones
21⁄2 cups unbleached white whole wheat flour
1 cup quick oats
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey (orange blossom)
1⁄4 cup European style butter (cold cubes)
1 brown egg
1 – 11⁄2 cups organic half and half
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11⁄2 cups raisins, fresh
Confectioners' sugar or sugar in the raw
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and spice. Add chunks of butter, sliced in small squares. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, honey, and vanilla; stir till a dough like mixture forms. Fold in raisins. Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. (Or, you can also form into a ball, roll out on a floured cutting board and cut into 1⁄2 inch triangles or circles to achieve that bakery-perfect look.) Bake till brown, about 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar or Sugar In The Raw.
Makes 12 medium scones. Slice and serve warm with all-natural berry jam or raw honey.
The half and half makes scones more decadent than with regular milk. Using raisins gives these sweeties an oatmeal cookie flavor. But because I use less fat, less sugar, and can drizzle honey on each one, it's more healthful than cookies. The best part is, after savoring one oatmeal raisin scone paired with a cup of coffee (it has its own health perks) you're good to go. And don't forget the fresh-baked-cookies scent in your kitchen.
Motto: If you're craving sweet treats for energy, take a different route. Healthy up with good-for-you foods that feed the soul and spirit.
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Thursday, 31 January 2008
Wheels and Heels
Who needs an over priced meal and forced romance on Valentines day when you could be at the Cycle Fashion event of the year, Wheels and Heels. Leading designers in Cycle Chic will be flaunting their fabulous designs at this evening of bicycle beautifulness. So get yourself down to the Columbia Road Flower Market in East London at 6pm on 14th Feb to be truly inspired!
For more information go to wheelsandheels
6 comments:
- Jules Evans said...
What a lovely blog! I am a cyclist who is very fond of my basket-clad road bike, and I'm pleased to see that there are other stylish ladies out there who cycle in skirts and dresses (not to mention the high heels!)
- 31 January 2008 at 23:08
- Caz said...
Hi Jules - Glad you like the blog and good to see a fellow Cycle Chic warrior. You must come down to the fashion show on the 14th! And do send a photo of you on your bike so I can post it on the blog.
Happy Cycling!
- 3 February 2008 at 10:55
- COMPANY said...
I'm very excited about this. I may even wear a dress!
- 5 February 2008 at 11:39
- Caz said...
I too will be sporting a dress Rosanna, so you wont be alone!
- 6 February 2008 at 18:02
- Jules Evans said...
Fabulous! I will try to come with my friend (who is a very glamorous Pashley Princess rider!) I've just ordered a beautiful black dutch bike from the loveliest people ever at Bobbin. My friend and I had a blast there on Saturday and I couldn't sleep with the excitement! When she arrives I'll certainly send you a pic! Lots of love jxx
- 10 February 2008 at 21:37
- Caz said...
So glad you got a bike from Bobbin, they are indeed the lovliest people ever! look forward to seeing pic
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Concerned about the unique dietary needs of seniors, researchers at Tufts University have compiled a special MyPlate food guide for healthy people aged 70 and older. The Tufts plate highlights physical activity, fluid intake, whole grains, and nutrient-rich foods. Here is a look at what is on the plate.
On the Plate
Staying Active
The MyPlate illustration shows a range of activities, reminding seniors of the importance of daily exercise. The common activities shown on the plate include daily errands and household chores. Physical activity should be part of everyone's day. If you are interested in starting an exercise routine, talk to your doctor. The illustration also shows a knife and fork. This is a reminder to seniors to put down the remote or other electronic device and focus on mealtimes, especially when there is an opportunity for social interaction.
Staying Hydrated
The beverage portion of the plate shows several examples of liquids to emphasize the need to stay hydrated. Drinking enough fluid is important, even if you do not feel thirsty. (Decreased thirst sensation is common with aging.) Being in hot weather and even taking certain medications can affect your fluid levels. You do not have to limit yourself to water. You can also drink tea, coffee, or soup. Space your fluid intake out over the course of the day.
The Food
The food portions of the plate are especially important. These divisions show the range of healthy food choices for seniors and the proportions they should be eaten in. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, healthy oils, low and non-fat dairy products, and sources of protein are all important parts of a healthy diet.
Sources of fiber are included throughout the plate because many Americans do not get the recommended amounts—20-30 grams per day. Fiber can help to prevent constipation , a common problem as people age, and may reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. High-fiber foods include whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables, and beans.
MyPlate for Older Adults shows a variety of forms that fruits and vegetables may come in, such as canned, dried, or frozen. This is to encourage seniors who may be worried about affording or storing a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Also, the plate emphasizes using spices to flavor food instead of salt. It is important for older adults to monitor their sodium intake, since blood pressure tends to increase with age. Although the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Agriculture recommend keeping sodium intake to under 1,500 milligrams per day, everyone has different circumstances. Talk to your doctor about your target range for sodium.
Foods to Choose
Here are some food suggestions from the Tufts MyPlate for Older Adults:
—Aim for whole grains, which increase fiber intake. Examples include:
- Breads and cereals made with whole grain flour
- Whole wheat pasta
- Brown rice
Fruits and vegetables
—Try to choose:
- Bright-colored vegetables, such as carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, and greens
- Deep-colored fruits, such as bananas, peaches, berries, oranges, kiwis, and papayas
- Healthy oils —Choose heart-healthy oils, such as olive oil, which contain unsaturated fats that may lower blood cholesterol. Avoid saturated fats, like butter and animal fat, and do not eat trans fat, which can raise your cholesterol levels.
Dairy products
—When shopping, select:
- Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese
- Lower-fat cheeses
Protein-rich foods
—When adding protein to your diet, choose:
- Lean meats, poultry, and fish
- Eggs, beans, and nuts
The Main Message
The Tufts researchers point out that these dietary recommendations are aimed at healthy, mobile seniors with the resources needed to prepare adequate meals. The 70+ MyPlate is not designed to consider the special dietary needs of those with significant health problems, nor does it address other factors—such as decreased income and mobility—that can make it harder for many seniors to meet nutrient needs. But all seniors, regardless of circumstances, should still hear the plate's main message: people over 70 have specific nutrient needs, and how well you meet those needs can be influential in how well you face the challenges of getting older.
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REFERENCE: Degrees: Options
SUBJECT: Biomedical Engineering Option
The Electrical Engineering Department offers an option in biomedical engineering that has curriculum similar to the electrical engineering option but allows the student to acquire substantive competence in biomedical engineering and biology. The program
builds upon a strong base of biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering science to develop a clinically oriented biomedical engineer to serve in community medicine. It includes a core of standard electrical engineering courses as well as courses and laboratories in biomedical engineering, anatomy, physiology and biology. Elective units are available in the senior year to explore individual areas of interest.
Laboratory facilities in the field of biomedical engineering are available in engineering and laboratory facilities for anatomy and physiology are available in biology. The campus computer center plus laboratory computer systems are available to simulate biological systems and to collect, process and display physiological data.
No biomedical engineering student may enroll in an electrical engineering course unless he has received a minimum grade of C in each of the prerequisites. In addition to any other all-college requirements regarding grade point averages for graduation, a biomedical engineering student must achieve a minimum 2.0 average in all electrical engineering and biology courses attempted.
Lower Division: M.E. 172, 273; Physics 110, 230, 240; Mathematics 122, 123, 224; Chemistry IIIA, (377 or 381); E.E. 101, 140, 210, 210L.
Upper Division: Economics 300; Mathematics 370A; C.E. 301, 406; M.E. 330, E.E. 310, 320, 330, 330L, 340, 370, 370L, 406, 406L, 407, 433, 433L, 462, 490; Biology 208A,B, 441, 446, 494; approved electives to total 132 units.
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PEORIA — Sons of famous fathers always have much to live up to, a concept with which DaMonte Williams is quite familiar.
The 15-year-old Williams, who will be a sophomore point guard at Manual High School this fall, has been touted as the next big thing in local basketball circles.
It was a title hung on his dad, Frank, in the mid-1990s as he was emerging as the point guard on three of the Rams' four straight state championship teams. Frank Williams went on to become Illinois Mr. Basketball, the Big Ten Player of the Year at Illinois and a first-round NBA draft choice of the New York Knicks.
While Williams' NBA career fizzled out after three seasons, he's still regarded as one of the greatest players Peoria has produced.
"It's pretty hard (being the son of Frank Williams)," DaMonte said Saturday following the Rams' three games in the River City Hoops Festival at Peoria High School. "A lot of stuff he did, I need to do the same thing or even better."
He's off to a good start.
The younger Williams is more physically advanced at his age than his celebrated dad.
At 6-foot-2, the son is just an inch or so shy of his father's current height. But as DaMonte's size 14 shoe indicates, he's likely not done growing.
"DaMonte's more athletic at this stage than Frank was," said longtime Manual assistant coach Dave Williams. "DaMonte can dunk off a vertical with two hands. Frank didn't dunk until the end of his sophomore year."
Watching Saturday's games from the balcony railing, Frank also called his progeny "a lot wiser than I was at his age."
When asked if DaMonte could achieve what his father did, Frank nodded.
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Frank, 34, has become a bigger part of that group in recent years.
"I let him do it on his own for 13 years or so, have fun and fall in love with the game on his own," he said. "He's at a point now where he really wants it and I can work with him. I'm trying to watch over him and keep him out of harm's way."
DaMonte, who played sparingly in the Rams' first two games because of disciplinary reasons, said the biggest thing he's learned from his dad is the mental game.
"He's worked with me on thinking what to do ahead of time and making better decisions," DaMonte said. "I've seen some video of him when he was at Illinois. He had that dogged mentality to score and get his (teammates) into it."
At this point, DaMonte hasn't quite developed that scorer's mindset.
"I was a scorer first," Frank said. "He's more of a team player. He gets everyone involved."
There hasn't been much attention yet from college coaches, but it's undoubtedly just around the corner.
"If DaMonte stays at Manual for four years and works hard, he'll go mid-to-high major," said Dave Williams. "When he's locked in and focused, he's pretty darn good."
Said Frank Williams: "It's his decision. But I'd like to have a little say so."
Until then, it appears DaMonte Williams' famous father will have a little say so about a lot of things regarding his son.
SUMMER BREEZE: Six-foot-4 Manual sophomore forward Ramon Douglas played well Saturday and showed he'll also be pushing for a starting spot in the Rams' lineup next season. ... The host Lions went 3-1 in pool play Saturday. Springfield Lanphier was the only unbeaten team at 3-0. Metamora and Manual were both 2-1, while the Richwoods freshmen, subbing for the Knights' varsity, were 0-3. ... East St. Louis was a no-show because of a "personal matter," according to festival director Ron Ruffin. "We had to make some adjustments, but we were ready for it," Ruffin said. ... Metamora leading scorer Nate Kennel suffered a wrist injury near the end of the Redbirds' 20-point win over the Rams and sat out Metamora's final game. His status is uncertain for today's final day of the event, which begins at 9 a.m. ... Pool play wraps up in late morning Sunday with the seven-game tournament starting at noon. The championship is scheduled to begin around 3 p.m. ... In the concurrent four-team girls tournament Saturday, Peoria High went 2-0, Limestone and Peoria Christian 1-1 and Bloomington 0-2.
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The Dark Knight Rises premiered in London tonight. Anne Hathaway's was easily the better dress in New York the other day while Marion's... was disappointing. Click here for a refresher. This round however I give to Marion. It's Dior, of course, and straight from the F/W 2013 Haute Couture collection that was presented a couple of weeks ago in Paris. Click here to see it on the runway. Marion does it MUCH better than the model. Love the hair, love colour pop on her feet, love the makeup... all of it, gorgeous.
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The comedian Jeff Garlin is never happy unless he actually starts his prepared material — well, what passes for his prepared material — at approximately the time his show was scheduled to end.
Over two decades of reviewing his elongated riffs in and around the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star's hometown, I've learned not to trust his running times, although last year's gig at the Steppenwolf Theatre was truncated as the great man was in ill health. This year, he looks much better ("you're not worried about me, but you're not thinking, when's the marathon?") and thus he yakked on and on Thursday night for a bladder-challenging two hours and fifteen minutes.
At one point, even as a very nice octogenarian lady just across from me was starting to break down and heckle, one could see a mischievous glint form in Garlin's eye. Bad, compulsive Jeff was just about to leap from Garlin's amiable, chatty commercial shell, like a leaping, destructive parasite. All of a sudden, we were in scary Bob Zmuda territory.
"What if I said I was going to end with my creams-and-lotions story but just kept going?" Garlin was clearly thinking. "How would that go? Would that be funny? Could I get away with that?"
Maybe. Garlin traffics in maybe. And risk, buffering himself only by his constant references to process ("that was a lull"; "I lost you there"; "about 20 of you got that"; and so on). He has a couple of sure-fire lines: "If Hostess had only gotten behind pot reform, they'd still be in business." And nobody delivers better delayed-reaction truisms. "I wish I could have raised my wife," he suddenly observed at one point, suggesting that he could, all things considered, have done a better job than his in-laws.
I hope his wife is not reading this, she generally gets rid of lines like that from Garlin's shows. And if she is, she should know that the line sent me down a mental journey of great subsequent richness: What if we could have raised our spouses and partners? Hmm. Imagine what we could have fixed.
And then there are the special pleasures of seeing Garlin in the city he knows backward, listening to him, in that barked voice of his, riffing on media, (bien sur) critics, and local geography. "I consume everything Chicago," he declared at one point, and that is as true of Garlin as any comic you ever will see.
"Tracy Letts actually said to me that he wished he'd written my creams-and-lotions story instead of "August: Osage County,'" he said, musing on why he was booked into the Steppenwolf, "where they never even do a comic play."
Who knows? Certainly, Garlin is a long-from Chicago improviser with few peers — and, since he has a TV show and a minor film career, he can evangelize for the form with more visibility than most. Few are as skilled as feeding from an audience (although Garlin should resist his tendency to show off; we did not need his grand, concluding megamix of all the people who'd helped him fill out a night). Aside from a lesbian who likes to knit and various couples with ill-defined relationships, who had their relationships defined from the stage, the centerpiece was a guy with cherry red loafers — predictable catnip for Garlin, but it all went down a much more interesting path when the guy claimed that his shoes were disposable. "So you want to stand out on a temporary basis?" Garlin shot back.
On Thursday, deliciously, Garlin also found a couple who'd flown up from Florida, special, just to see him. Clearly touched, and a touched Garlin is a slightly uncomfortable Garlin, he pulled out his wallet and reimbursed their airfare on the spot. It's not like he came up with a big wad, we were talking, like, 40 bucks each on Spirit Airlines, but still. "Take the money," said Garlin's crowd, a group that appreciates a little celebrity but also stands up for the regular Joe and Jane. Garlin is a guy who does very nicely voicing animated characters, although rarely the ones that sell the most toys.
Good for Garlin. He's true to our town, respectful of his roots, willing to crash and burn, more a truth teller than not. At one point, he burned what felt like forever describing his own esoteric strip mall, filled with characters and retail outlets not unlike himself. When you added that to his giveaways and his airfare refunds, and his constant use of the word "owe," you start to see that Garlin is ambivalent about actually taking people's money when, as he likes to say, "this is a show, but not really," yet he cannot do a show any other way. When you were born and raised in Morgan Park, that is as it should be.
When: Through Dec. 16
Where: Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.
Running time: Who knows?
Tickets: $25 at 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org


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Nevada State Public Works
Capital Improvement Program 2019
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Submitted Application from prior CIP Planning Cycle
I. Administrative Section
1. Project Name:
5326 - TLVCC- - Replace High Mast Lights
2. Project Description (One Sentence):
Replace High Mast Lights
3a. Project Location: County:
3b. Project Location: City:
Indian Springs
4. Department (department requesting project):
5. Division (division requesting project):
6. Agency (agency requesting project):
Indian Springs Honor Camp
7. Agency contact person:
Kent LeFevre
8. Contact phone:
9. Contact email:
The Department ranking of this project:
10. The Department will rank their projects 1 through the lowest ranked project (e.g., If 5 projects were submitted by the Department a ranking of 1 would be assigned to the most important or most needed project and a ranking of 5 would be the least needed project).
11. Has this project been previously requested in a prior CIP?
12. SPWD 4 digit Building No. (for existing buildings)
13. Facility Condition Analysis Project No. (if recommended)
14. Is the property State Owned?
15. If the facility is existing, is it State owned?
II. Narrative Section
16. Project Description:
TLVCC High mast and parking lot lighting replacement Project description (One Sentence): The High mast and parking area lighting at TLVCC needs to be replaced and upgraded to LED .
17. Project Justification:
The current high mast and parking lot lighting is not sustainable. We are spending many man hours and a great deal of money to keep them lit. LED technology will alleviate these issues. This project will entail replacing the current low pressure sodium lamp technology with modern LED fixtures, increasing reliability and requiring less repairs and monetary resources
18. Project Background Information:
LED will save money on utility costs, improve reliability of high mast lighting along the perimeter, and keep the parking areas more well lit. We have experienced difficulties in maintaining the current system for the past few years. Note 3 Ramifications if Project not approved (Short Essay) The operational budget for the lighting systems will increase, as well as the need for more staff to spend more man hours maintaining it.
19. Mechanical and/or Electrical Equipment Replacement Projects:
19a. Type of equipment to be replaced:
19b. Year existing equipment was installed:
19c. Manufacturer of existing equipment:
19d. Model of existing equipment:
19e. Are there any known hazardous materials?
Environmental Considerations
20a. Hazardous Materials (Asbestos, Lead Paint, etc.):
20b. Will the site require any hazardous material abatement?
21. Ramifications if the Project is not Approved (short essay):
Health, Life Safety, and/or Legal Issues
22. Please describe any health, life safety, and/or legal issues that will be resolved by completing this project (Short Essay):
23. Proposed Project Schedule Impacts/Issues
23a. Will this project require relocating personnel or vacating the building for any period of time?
23b. Explain:
23c. Has any design work been completed on the proposed project?
23d. What is the latest date this project could be completed without disrupting your program?
23e. What is the driving proposed completion date?
III. Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate and Funding Sources Section
Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate and Funding Sources (The SPWD will prepare all final cost estimates. This schedule is for preliminary purposes only.)
24. Land (if land must be purchased):
25. Offsite construction:
26. On-site Development:
27. Utility connection fees:
28. Water rights deeded:
29. Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:
30. Specialty equipment:
31. Data and network equipment:
32. Telephone equipment costs:
33. Moving:
34. Renovation of vacated space:
35a. Correction of known deficiencies:
35b. (describe deficiencies)
36a. Any known commitments:
36b. (describe commitments)
37a. Known hazardous material abatement:
37b. (describe hazardous materials)
38. Total project costs:
39. Proposed funding of total project cost:
39a. Agency:
39b. Federal
39c. State
39d. Other/Donor
39e. (describe source of 'Other/ Donor' funding):
39f. Total:
40. Agency point of contact for outisde funding if 39a, 39b, or 39c funding sources are providing funds.
40a. Name
40b. Phone Number
40c. Email Address
IV. Site Analysis Section
Site Analysis (New construction only)
41. Estimated land area to be acquired (acres)
42. Will this project require new parking spaces?
43. Are utilities available to site?
44. Will project require relocation of existing utilities?
45. Are there any required offsite improvements (or right-of-way dedications)?
46. Is the site in a flood plain?
47. Is the site in an airport impact zone?
48. Does the site contain any underground storage tanks?
49. Does the site contain any adverse soil conditions?
50. Will the site require an environmental assessment?
51. Will rezoning or a special use permit be required?
52. Will any Utility connection fees need to be paid?
53. Will any water rights need to be deeded?
54. Will construction traffic degrade existing access or facilities?
55. Will the site require any hazardous material abatement?
56a. Other site considerations affecting cost? (describe):
56b. Describe Site Considerations:
V. Programming Section
Programming (New construction, building remodels, and building additions only)
57. Has any architectural programming occurred?
(Programming is an architectural definition of the needs/problems that must be addressed by the project)
58. Has any advanced planning occurred in previous CIPs?
59. Usable Square footage required (including storage space)
59a. New Construction SF:
59b. Remodel/Renovation SF:
59c. Addition SF
59d.Total project SF:
60. Occupancy type (Assembly, business, educational, factory/industrial, high hazard, institutional, mercantile, residential, storage, utility/miscellaneous) :
61. Approximate number of staff to occupy facility:
62. Approximate number of visitors per day:
63. Will this project require funding for any furnishings, fixtures and equipment?
64. For existing facilities, are there any known hazardous materials? (e.g., Asbestos, lead paint or underground storage tanks):
65. How many years of future growth will this project accommodate?
66. List of required facilites (laboratory space, classroom space, office space, conference rooms, cafeterias, maintenance shops, garages) and any unusual related equipment required for your project:


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Tuscan Terra Cotta Vases
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These amply sized ceramics evoke the feeling of the Italian countryside.
- Each terra cotta piece is hand thrown and hand glazed in white with a rustic crackle finish.
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- Overall: 9.5" wide (including handles) x 7.5" deep x 9" high
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- Bottom Diameter: 4"
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- Top Opening: 8"
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- Top Opening: 8.5"
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- Weight: 35 pounds
- Overall: 6.75" diameter, 8" high
- Top Opening: 5.5"
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Council says flood overlays in two-year limbo
The Wellington Shire Council says it is still waiting for the Victorian Government to approve new flood overlays it passed more than two years ago.
Amendment C33 outlines new and modified planning controls for flood-prone areas, to minimise the impact of flooding on developments.
It covers areas including Sale, Port Albert, Loch Sport, Wurruk and Rosedale.
The council passed the amendment in April 2011 but the State Government still has not signed off on it.
At a recent meeting, councillor Darren McCubbin said the delays are enormously frustrating.
"[The] 19th of April 2011 the council passed it onto the State Government and it's still sitting on the Minister's desk," he said.
"We're not really sure which Minister or what desk."
Cr McCubbin says the amendment provides certainty to people building houses in Rosedale and coastal areas.


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OTTAWA – Changes allowing mobile phone customers to cancel their contracts without penalty after two years have increased the prices of basic plans, while overall average wireless costs continued to fall, a study to be released on Monday showed.
The price of mobile services has become a hot issue, with the Conservative government trying to drive prices down by encouraging smaller companies to challenge the dominance of the Big Three: BCE Inc's Bell, Rogers Communications Inc and Telus Corp.
The government-commissioned Wall Report showed the average price of three types of wireless plans was now 22% lower than in 2008. Last year the average was 18% lower than 2008.
The savings were concentrated on high- and medium-volume users, with the price of basic plans rising due to the regulators' December decision that effectively put an end to three-year contracts.
Though aimed at stimulating competition by letting people switch phone companies, the decision ended up boosting prices at the bottom end as carriers tried to recoup their subsidies for handsets faster.
The Wall Report, a copy of which was seen by Reuters, showed the average monthly charge for basic mobile wireless service rose to $35.70 in 2014 from $30.71 in 2013 and $32.73 in 2008.
The price of medium-volume service edged up slightly to $45.26 from $44.86 in 2013 but was down from $60.81 in 2008. High-volume users' prices on average declined to $79.69 from $93.59 in 2013 and from $112.34 in 2008.
The Wall Report noted that the main phone companies had introduced alternative no-term BYOD, or bring-your-own-device, plans that can yield a discount of $10 to $20 a month.
The study showed prices by companies newly operating in the market were 10% to 49% less than the incumbents, and they usually offered higher data allowances.
The Wall Report, which is done annually, introduced a new comparison this year, of international roaming rates to and from the United States for Canadian and American consumers.
It found the big U.S. players' roaming call and text rates in Canada were lower than those in the United States from Canadian incumbents, while the reverse was true for data – effectively a draw.
But the study found the new entrants in Canada offered far lower roaming rates than the Canadian incumbents, while U.S. regional carriers offered very limited or no roaming services in Canada.


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I don't think it's a particularly Seattle thing; in fact I expect that it's likely more prevalent in many smaller parts of the country. Over the past couple of months, however, Caryn and I have been experiencing tiny bits of compassion known as "Paying It Forward."
On several occasions now, C has been in line for coffee (even in a drive-through) and been told that the person in front of her had paid for her coffee (or offered directly in come case). The typical reason – someone bought theirs the day prior.
I love the idea of paying it forward and have been known to pick-up someone's breakfast in a little spot without them knowing it or to leave an extra couple of bucks to buy the next person's coffee. It's just a little thing that we can do to totally change the trajectory of someone's day.
What a recharge in the belief in the human spirit it is to stop for a necessary morning beverage, fumbling with your Bluetooth, dreading the hours-long meeting that awaits you at the office…only to be told that a total stranger wants your day to be a little bit better!
Another way I justify it is; I ask people for money for our cause all year long. If I can set aside, say $50 a year (that's about one coffee per month) to be the guy who makes that kind of an impact, huzzah for me… for all of us.
It seems to be the things we cannot do that we talk about and focus upon in our lives – especially the things we can't control about multiple sclerosis. How about a little $4.00 thing that we CAN do to make someone's day a bit brighter?
Wishing you and your family the best of health.


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BANDUNG, Indonesia, July 22 (UPI) -- The owner of a Nazi-themed cafe in Jakarta said negative attention is leading him to close the business, which he said was not meant to endorse Nazi ideology.
Henry Mulyana, owner of the Soldatenkaffee cafe in Bandung, said he is closing his business after an article about the cafe's "World War II, German military theme" led to his receiving angry phone calls and emails from around the world, the Jakarta Globe reported Monday.
"A lot of people have called me expressing their anger. It's like the whole world is pressing down on me," Mulyana said.
"What I'm most worried about is I won't be able to leave the country because my name would have been blacklisted because of the article. I may have a hard time applying for a visa," he said. "That's what I'm worried about. I'm not too concerned about what the implications will be here in Indonesia.
Mulyana, a war re-enactor, said the theme was not meant to endorse Nazi ideology.
"I must stress that this is art. This is not about ideology, extremism and racism. On our website, we have explained what this cafe is all about. We are not pro-Nazi, we are not politically affiliated with Nazi ideology," he said.
Ayi Vivananda, the Bandung deputy mayor, said officials are looking into whether any laws were violated.
"We're checking it out, but for now there's no specific prohibition on displaying Nazi symbols," Vivananda said.


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Scott Adams: The Economic Value Of Content Is Going To Zero, But Maybe It's Okay
from the dilbert-calculations? deptRegular readers may recall a few years ago that I got into a short debate with Dilbert creator Scott Adams, on the issue of copyright. I usually find Adams' musings on various subjects to be interesting and insightful, but I thought he was pretty confused when it came to copyright. It kicked off with Adams trying to create an analogy for infringement, while (thankfully!) first admitting that it was different than "stealing" a physical good, the best analogy he could come up with was that it was like someone wearing your underwear all day and then putting it back in your drawer at the end of the day (cleaned and in the same condition he took it). I found that analogy to be severely lacking, and felt he assumed certain rights for creators that don't actually exist -- including the right to certain revenue. Adams shot back, in a mocking tone, again insisting that there were real economic losses in cases where a content creator failed to live up to his or her own marketing plan. Once again, I disagreed. Since then, I hadn't noticed Adams tackling this subject again.
Reader Bluejay alerts us to the news that Adams is exploring the topic again, in a slightly tangential manner. In a blog post highlighting his "theory on content value," where it seems he's reached something like the "acceptance" stage of navigating this particular topic -- though, he's doing so somewhat grudgingly. He kicks it off by noting that unauthorized copies of music represent a huge percentage of the music that people listen to these days (something that I'm not really sure is true) and that as devices like the iPad become more popular, the same thing is likely to happen for books. He's not focused on the locked down nature of the iPad, or its book store, but the fact that it has a browser, and you can find all sorts of unauthorized digital copies of books with little trouble.
From there, he's convinced (accurately) that there's little that can be done to stop this:
Every kid understands that stealing is wrong. But ask the average ten-year old about copyright law and watch for the blank stare. Students are taught to freely download copyrighted content from the Internet for school reports, which I understand is legal in the context of education. And at the same time, every school kid is learning from friends that downloading music and movies from the Internet is common practice. Paying for content on the Internet is strictly a generational thing, and it will pass.That sounds about right. But what does it mean? Well, Adams has a sort of good news/bad news conclusion that I partly agree with:
Those of you reading this blog are already savvy enough to find and download any content you want for free. But I'll bet the average 40-something user of the Internet still wouldn't know how to search the Internet for criminally free content. At some point, I assume, a Google search for any popular book title will return an illegal source at the top of the page. When that happens, Amazon.com will primarily be selling electronics, household products, and clothes.
I predict that the profession known as "author" will be retired to history in my lifetime, like blacksmith and cowboy. In the future, everyone will be a writer, and some will be better and more prolific than others. But no one will pay to read what anyone else creates. People might someday write entire books - and good ones - for the benefit of their own publicity, such as to promote themselves as consultants, lecturers, or the like. But no one born today is the next multi-best-selling author. That job won't exist.I'm not sure that the job of "author" will go away. "Best selling author" is a description of a type of author, so, sure, that might go away if people aren't selling books, but I'm not at all convinced the profession of "author" goes away. It's just that the nature of the job changes. I also think his final statement is just wrong. The economic value of that content doesn't go to zero. The price of that content may approach zero, but as we've pointed out over and over again price and value are not the same thing. In fact, there may be tremendous economic value in that content -- it's just that the economic value is realized elsewhere, by making something else gain a higher price. Adams mentions that authors may write books to help promote themselves, and that's an example of how that economic value is realized elsewhere, in boosting the price people may pay for authors who are also consultants, lecturers or something else entirely.
As an author, my knee-jerk reaction is to assume that the media content of the future will suck because there will be no true professionals producing it. But I think suckiness is solved by better search capabilities. Somewhere out in the big old world are artists who are more talented than we can imagine, and willing to create content for free, for a variety of reasons. And so, as our ability to search for media content improves, the economic value of that content will approach zero.
That said, however, it is nice that Adams admits that, even if his gut reaction is not to like this, he realizes that better tools may actually make sure that the results aren't bad at all (and might even be better). Going back to his earlier posts on copyright and content sharing, he's realizing that what he once thought of as a "loss," might really just be a changing market. That's good to see.
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Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte
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- Summary
This petite covered casserole is perfect for baking individual dishes including soups, pot pies, pastas and desserts and then serving them in style. Le Creuset Stoneware is an extremely durable and versatile choice for one-dish baking, serving and storing.
- Tight-fitting lid seals in moisture so foods emerge tender and juicy.
- High-fired stoneware is exceptionally strong and ensures even heating.
- Safe for oven, broiler, freezer and microwave.
- Durable porcelain enamel-glaze finish is easy to clean and resists chips, scratches and stains.
- Will not absorb odors or flavors.
- Vibrant, colorful exterior for oven-to-table presentation.
- Loop handles offer a steady grip.
- Colors coordinate with Le Creuset enameled cast-iron cookware.
- 4" diam., 2" high; 13.25 oz.
- 8-oz. cap.
- Made in Thailand and China.
- Use & Care
- Not for stovetop use or any other direct heat source.
- Oven-safe to 500°F. Use oven mitts for lifting at all times.
- When using under a broiler, allow a gap of no less than 2 1/2" between rim of cocotte and heat source.
- Handles may become hot during prolonged microwave use, especially if the handles are enclosed with plastic wrap. Cover open top of dish, leaving handles exposed.
- Do not place frozen dish in a preheated oven. Place frozen dish in a cold oven and set the temperature, allowing dish and oven to heat together. Before serving, always check that center of food is completely and uniformly hot.
- Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the enamel surface.
- Enamel can chip or crack if dropped or banged on hard surface.
- Allow to cool before washing.
- Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads, harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers.
- Stubborn food residue and stains can be removed with a nylon scrubbing pad or sponge.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Mamamako from Why ruin a great product with a bad sticker? Great product that came with a paper sticker on the bottom. The bottom is unglazed and therefore porous; the sticker cannot be removed cleanly leaving most of the sticker and glue on the bottom. Why not spend a little extra to get stickers that can be removed? Otherwise the product is as advertised.Date published: 2017-01-20Rated 5 out of 5 by Bdrake from Awesome for the right use I agree that these are probably too small for soups. However, I have a habit of always cooking way too much food. I starting using these to make single serving size sides and desserts. Most notably Ina's Mac and Cheese. They cook great, clean super easily, and I usually serve them along with something I have made in my LC Dutch oven, so I love that they match and look great. My only negative comment is that they can't stack well. I have really tall cabinets with only 3 shelves, so they take up a funny amount of space. (I'll find a solution when I run out of space)Date published: 2016-08-15Rated 1 out of 5 by DISAPPOINTED3444 from DON'T PURCHASE! This item is as small as a coffee cup and cannot be used as described. I was totally floored and disappointed to see how small it was. I returned it for a refund.Date published: 2015-04-05Rated 5 out of 5 by BadCook45 from Keeps butter soft I use this cocotte on my counter to keep the butter at room temperature. It makes spreading butter on toast so much easier. My two sisters and mom all have one and we all use it for the same reason. The size is just right and you can choose from all of the pretty colors.Date published: 2015-03-12Rated 5 out of 5 by NornieB from Great for salt and pepper I purchased two of the mini cocottes, one in red for my cracked pepper and one in yellow for kosher salt. Not only do they look nice on my countertop, they make it so easy to access the two most used spices in my kitchen. Love them!Date published: 2014-07-29Rated 5 out of 5 by AnnieLaurie from Decorative and useful" I have the coquettes in various colors. I use them for dry mustard, pepper and different types of salts. Look pretty on a shelf in my kitchen. Very handy.Date published: 2013-06-01Rated 5 out of 5 by Abbeygirl from A perfect size The mini round cocotte are perfect. I am giving them as a gift.Date published: 2012-10-13Rated 5 out of 5 by jeepster from Stoneware Mini Cocotte I didn't buy this to cook with; I use it as decor/small item storage in the kitchen. Looks like a mini round french oven and a fun way to collect the different LeCreuset colors if you're pretty much maxed out on storage space like I am. I think if you did want to cook with them, they would work well. Take note, the capacity is 8 ounces to the brim as there are two different capacities given in the item description.Date published: 2012-07-04
Are these oven and broiler safe? If so, to what temperature?Hi Todd, These stoneware cocottes are oven-safe to 500°F / 260°C.Date published: 2019-11-12


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If you've ever made an Arduino-based project involving a large number of text strings, you'll quickly find the standard-issue Arduino's 2K of SRAM very limiting. One solution is to save the text in program memory instead, which at 32Kb is much more plentiful.
In the Spring of 2011, I worked on a project with artists Steve Hanson and Elliot Clapp that was part of Apexart's "Let it end like this" group show, curated by Todd Zuniga. Steve created a generative questionnaire that polled gallery-goers and presented them with their Last Words. An interactive push-button console and LCD was built by Elliot (pictured above) and we built the thing using an inexpensive Arduino variant from Modern Device. The complete project is documented in the Make: Projects wiki.
Steve's poetic Last Words took up almost 16K of memory, which was stored in the program memory of the Arduino. Below is an excerpt from the Arduino Cookbook by Michael Margolis that explains how to save and access a large table of data in program memory.
17.3 Storing and Retrieving Numeric Values in Program Memory
You have a lot of constant numeric data and don't want to allocate this to RAM.
Store numeric variables in program memory (the flash memory used to store Arduino programs).
This sketch adjusts a fading LED for the nonlinear sensitivity of human vision. It stores the values to use in a table of 256 values in program memory rather than RAM.
The sketch is based on Recipe 7.2; see Chapter 7 for a wiring diagram and discussion on driving LEDs. Running this sketch results in a smooth change in brightness with the LED on pin 5 compared to the LED on pin 3:
When you need to use a complex expression to calculate a range of values that regularly repeat, it is often better to precalculate the values and include them in a table of values (usually as an array) in the code. This saves the time needed to calculate the values repeatedly when the code runs. The disadvantage concerns the memory needed to place these values in RAM. RAM is limited on Arduino and the much larger program memory space can be used to store constant values. This is particularly helpful for sketches that have large arrays of numbers.
At the top of the sketch, the table is defined with the following expression:
const byte table[]PROGMEM = { 0, . . .
PROGMEM tells the compiler that the values are to be stored in program memory rather than RAM. The remainder of the expression is similar to defining a conventional array (see Chapter 2).
The low-level definitions needed to use PROGMEM are contained in a file named pgmspace.h and the sketch includes this as follows:
#include <avr/pgmspace.h>
To adjust the brightness to make the fade look uniform, this recipe adds the following lines to the LED output code used in Recipe 7.2:
int adjustedBrightness = pgm_read_byte(&table[brightness]); analogWrite(adjustedLedPin, adjustedBrightness);
The variable adjustedBrightness is set from a value read from program memory. The expression pgm_read_byte(&table[brightness]); means to return the address of the entry in the table array at the index position given by brightness. Each entry in the table is one byte, so another way to write this expression is:
pgm_read_byte(table + brightness);
If it is not clear why &table[brightness] is equivalent to table + brightness, don't worry; use whichever expression makes more sense to you.
Another example is from Recipe 6.5, which used a table for converting an infrared sensor reading into distance. Here is the sketch from that recipe converted to use a table in program memory instead of RAM:
/* ir-distance_Progmem sketch * prints distance & changes LED flash rate * depending on distance from IR sensor * uses progmem for table */ #include <avr/pgmspace.h> // needed when using Progmem // table entries are distances in steps of 250 millivolts const int TABLE_ENTRIES = 12; const int firstElement = 250; // first entry is 250 mV const int interval = 250; // millivolts between each element // the following is the definition of the table in Program Memory const int distanceP[TABLE_ENTRIES] PROGMEM = { 150,140,130,100,60,50, 40,35,30,25,20,15 }; // This function reads from Program Memory at the given index int getTableEntry(int index) { int value = pgm_read_word(&distanceP[index]); return value; }
The remaining code is similar to Recipe 6.5, except that the getTableEntry function is used to get the value from program memory instead of accessing a table in RAM. Here is the revised getDistance function from that recipe:
int getDistance(int mV) { if( mV > interval * TABLE_ENTRIES ) return getTableEntry(TABLE_ENTRIES-1); // the minimum distance else { int index = mV / interval; float frac = (mV % 250) / (float)interval; return getTableEntry(index) - ((getTableEntry(index) - getTableEntry(index+1)) * frac); } }
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No surprise: Marshall, Scheffler, Royal on inactive list
If we didn't already know better, this list of inactive players for the Broncos for today's game against the Chiefs would be quite shocking. But alas, coach Josh McDaniels released two days ago the news that Brandon Marshall would be inactive.
Indeed, Marshall is among the eight players who will not dress, along with TE Tony Scheffler (benched) and WR Eddie Royal (neck injury).
The other inactive players are: Tom Brandstater (3rd QB), NT Chris Baker, P Britton Colquitt and CB Tony Carter and RB LaMont Jordan.


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A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tyler Noel began singing at the tender age of five in the church choir. It was there at church that her passion and love for music would begin to grow. At the age of 12, Noel began her professional music career when she joined the girl group, Solo Tre. The group was signed to acclaimed producer Derek Baker, also known as Bigg D, who is known for producing Jamie Foxx's hit, Unpredictable. After singing with Solo Tre for two years, Noel then joined the girl group Synphony, which was created by songwriter and producer Troy Bell. Within a couple years, the five piece group, Synphony had became a trio and by the time Noel was 18, the thought of being a solo artist was burning in her mind.
Having been a lead singer most of her life and with years of life experience, Noel knew that being a solo artist would be the best move for her career. With plans to attend college, fate had different plans for her when she suffered a severe partially paralyzing stroke, which left her barely able to speak at the age of 18. For a while Noel began to doubt that she would be able to go to school, but the fighter within gave her strength to overcome a speech impediment caused by the stroke. Her determination, love for music, and support from her father, who she credits as her best friend, allowed her to prevail against the odds and continue her musical journey at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida where she studied music with a concentration in vocal performance. With academic training, street credibility, and pure talent. Her infectious charisma cannot be contained into one box.
Noel is inspired by the memory of her father, who passed 2007, and her life experiences in the streets of Florida. You can hear her story and passion in her music. It's raw, it's real, it's uncensored, and it is truly powerful. To know Tyler Noel, is to know her music. It is there that she gives you light into her world. "I write and sing about my life and that's why my songs are instantly relatable," says Tyler Noel whose vocal idol is gospel icon Karen Clark Sheard. She also adores all genres of music ranging from Mozart and Bach, to Gwen Stefani and Sarah Mclachlan, to Donny Hathaway and Brandy. Sultry, sexy, and unadulterated R&B singer, Tyler Noel is giving you something real to listen to.
The unsigned artist gearing up to sign with a major label has an album in the works and a new smash single "I Can Do Better" featuring a hypersexual duet with R&B sensation Pleasure P formerly of Pretty Ricky. The song also features the production artistry of Lil Ronnie (Brittany Spears, Bow Wow, & R. Kelly) Tyler's story is bursting with up's and downs, achievements as well as disappointments. "Singing is a source of healing for me. If it's not real, how can I expect other people to believe it?" One thing remains constant to all who know and love her as family, friend, or fan: her sincerity.


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The Basques are doing a terrific job of allowing people access to records that are full of genealogical information. They may have had the genealogist in mind when creating these sites, but like most websites they are not only for us family history researchers. Here are my favorite sites for Basque family history research...keep in mind that not everything is online.
Parish Records
- Archivo Ecclesiastico de Vizcaya ( http://www.aheb-beha.org ) This site has more than 1,400,000 extracted parish records (baptisms only) for the Diocese of Vizcaya (Bizkaia in Basque). The site is free to use, and available in English, Spanish, and Basque. If you find an ancestor on the site you can order a variety of different copies of the original document (see site for additional details). Prices vary from 3 Euros to 10 Euros depending on the type of the copy requested.
- Archivo Historico Diocesano de San Sebastian ( http://mendezmende.org/artxiboa/ ) This site has extracted parish records for the Diocese of San Sebastian, which basically includes the entire province of Guipuzcoa (Gipuzkoa). This site is also free to use, and allows you to order copies of the original documents for a fee (see site for additional details).
- Patrimonio documental de Euskadi ( http://www.irargi.org/ ) This site combines all the extracted parish records from the three Basque provinces (Vizcaya, Alava, and Guipuzcoa) and allows you to search them for free. The site does not allow you to order copies of original documents.
Civil Registration
Civil registration records include births, marriages, and deaths. The records were recorded by municipality beginning in 1870. You can order a birth, marriage, or death certificate from any municipality in the Basque Country for free at: http://www.justizia.net/registrocivil/
For more timely and better chances of success include the municipality where the event occurred, and an exact date (if possible).


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Loyola continues hot start, runs past Coppin
Greyhounds improve to 7-1 on season
Dylon Cormier scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Loyola past Coppin State 67-51 Wednesday night in nonconference action.
Cormier scored 12 points in the second half to help Loyola (7-1) overcome a 30-27 halftime deficit.
Loyola would open the second half on a 35-20 run to take a 62-50 lead with under four minutes to play.
After both teams shot under 35 percent in the first half, Loyola shot 42.3 percent (11 of 26) in the second half compared to Coppin State (1-5) shooting just 22.6 percent (7 for 31).
Anthony Winbrush scored 12 points and led Loyola with 12 rebounds, as the Greyhounds outrebounded the Eagles 48-37 for the game.
Michael Murray finished with a double-double for the Eagles, totaling 10 points and 10 rebounds, and was the only player for Coppin State in double figures.


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Hair goes over the rainbow in pastel and neon colors
The color forecast: Add a streak of pastel or full-coverage pops for looks that are off the charts
When Debbie Min, a SoMa fashion blogger and freelance writer, wanted to try an unusual hair color, her stylist suggested starting small.
"I was highly influenced by hair god Kelly Osbourne and her gray and lavender hair and set out initially to bleach my entire head," Min says of the E "Fashion Police" personality.
"My colorist convinced me to stick with a wide, platinum streak in my hair. The intensely damaging dyeing process for a streak alone took eight hours of work."
From pastel-streaked strands at the Louis Vuitton resort 2015 runway show, to vivid shades seen on the likes of Osbourne, Anna Paquin, Katy Perry and Nicole Richie, and rainbow-hued coifs increasingly spotted around town - on men as well as women - less-traditional hair color is taking center stage.
"Right now, many clients have been experimenting with pastel hues, but I think for fall we'll be seeing lots of jewel tones - think deep blues, rich purples and emerald green," says Amber Maynard, a senior stylist at Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood, who counts color chameleon Demi Lovato among her high-profile clients.
According to Connie McGrath, owner of Veer & Wander, a hybrid apothecary and salon in SoMa, Bay Area women are also embracing the bold new looks.
"Gone are the days of just blonde highlights," says McGrath. "We have been seeing lots of muted tones as well as an increase in bright reds and apricots among some of our more fashionable, artistic clients." She predicts lots of deep monochromatic colors such as dusty and sandy blondes and rose tones for fall.
Timmory Johnson, a colorist at Harper Paige salon in the Financial District, encourages clients to go full spectrum with more experimental looks.
"A flash of neon on brunettes is very striking," she says. "Think acid yellow, traffic-cone orange or neon green for the really brave. Color ombres can be really fun as well. You can either opt for a straight-up rainbow ombre or try something more monochromatic, such as dark purple to lilac, for example. "
McGrath says the demographics can vary, but she believes the Bay Area's open-minded nature supports some of these wilder looks.
"I wouldn't say it's just our younger clientele that is branching out to these bold color trends," she says. "The new work-from-home nature of so many clients' professional lives also allows for more creativity with one's hair color."
The unexpected colors, which borrow heavily from the '90s grunge trend, first began to gain traction at the spring 2010 runway shows and then again at the 2011 shows. Celebrities, including Rachel McAdams, January Jones and Jaime King, were all snapped on the red carpet sporting candy-colored streaks in their blond hair.
Social media is helping to spread the trend. "Instagram celebrities and bloggers have been even more influential than celebrities in terms of color trends," Maynard notes. "Women are using hashtags to find their dream shades." (Peruse results at #rainbow hair or #pastelhair, among others.)
"Unusual color will always be a trend, so it's really the execution of these colors that progresses and changes," says Jessica Sclamberg, a colorist at Mercer Street Salon and a L'Oreal brand artist. "We've now moved from dip-dyeing and colored tips to an all-over color look."
For those considering going bold, Johnson suggests taking baby steps by first playing around with tone.
"Blondes can try a blush pink, peach or even a rosy gold. Of course, if you want to go balls to the wall, you can't beat a full bleach-out with a hot color toner. That involves bleaching the hair to a very, very, very pale blonde, then adding a blue, purple or pink over that."
Bleaching takes hours and leaves hair vulnerable. For those concerned about damage, new coloring tools and technology on the market can be a real saving grace.
Says McGrath: "We have been using a new technology called Color ID created by Wella. It's an additive that you add to color to make it thick, like a paste so it doesn't move. It also won't bleed into other colors, so you can place three colors on a strand and they won't react."
If you're a hair color virgin, there may be other changes you'll need to make to your routine. McGrath advises clients to invest in sulfate-free shampoos in order to keep the pigments in the hair and to follow with a deep conditioning mask.
Eileen McCarthy, a colorist at Barrow Salon who was recently written up in Elle and Allure, recommends shampooing only once or twice a week and using a conditioner in between washes to get rid of dirt and sweat.
"Dry shampoos can also really make a difference and help stretch out the time between shampoos, which can keep color looking fresher longer," she says.
When ready to take the plunge into a more extreme color, McCarthy recommends approaching the situation with caution but says: "Most of all, keep an open mind, talk to your colorist about realistic expectations and have fun with it."
Tips for going bold
Play around with hair chalk: According to McCarthy, it washes out easily, is easy to find, and allows you to play around a bit without having to worry about being stuck with looking like you're going through a midlife crisis with your hair.
Go to a professional: For those intent on diving right in, McCarthy advises going to a professional (preferably one that specializes in that kind of color) and be absolutely certain before committing. Direct dyes - the types often used for bright/unnatural colors - can be extremely tough to remove.
Don't wash your hair every day: To help keep color looking bright, skip the daily shampoo and wash hair once or twice per week. To keep hair looking healthy in between washes, invest in a great dry shampoo. McCarthy suggests spray-on shampoo by R+Co.
Salons to try
-- Veer & Wander 6 Brady St. (between Stevenson and Market streets), S.F. (415) 864-3012. www.veerandwander.com.
Barrow Salon 256 Sutter St., 4th floor, S.F.. (415) 732-0356. http://barrowsalon.com.
-- On Mars 210 Fillmore St., S.F. (415) 252-9958. www.onmarssalon.com.
-- Mercer Street Salon 3012 Fillmore St., S.F. (415) 674-4444. http:// mercerstreetsalon.com.
-- Harper Paige 11 Tillman Place, 2nd floor, S.F. (415) 391-1050. http://harperpaige.com.
Model: Caroline R. / Look Model Agency
Hair Color: Ron Pernell / www.ronpernellstudio.com; wig styling: Michelle Vesely / On Mars Salon
Makeup: Erika Taniguchi / www.BeautybyErika.com
Shot on location at the de Young Museum's "Modernism: From the National Gallery of Art" exhibition.
Credits Model: Caroline R. / Look Model Agency | Hair Color: Ron Pernell / www.ronpernellstudio.com | Wig Styling: Michelle Vesely / On Mars Salon | Makeup: Erika Taniguchi / www.beautybyerika.com. Shot on location at the de Young Museum's "Modernism: From the National Gallery of Art" exhibition.
Andrea Kasprzak is a San Francisco freelance writer. E-mail: email@example.com


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Exclusive: Inside the Disney Magic makeover, part 3
CADIZ, Spain — Our exclusive video tour of the makeover of the Disney Magic continues today with a look at the changes coming to the vessel's children's areas.
As can be seen in the third part of the series, in the carousel above, Disney's oldest cruise ship is getting all-new Oceaneers Club and Oceaneers Lab children's zones that includes a new Avengers area, a new Mickey Mouse Club and more.
USA TODAY Travel got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look earlier this month at the unprecedented five-week overhaul of the iconic vessel taking place in Spain, and we began rolling out a series of videos on the project on Thursday. The first two videos in the series are HERE and HERE.
PHOTO TOUR:Disney's new Dream, Fantasy compared
VIDEO:Animation of new AquaDunk attraction
The changes to the 1,754-passenger vessel also include the removal of the ship's iconic Mickey Pool and a major reworking of its grand Lobby Atrium — another signature feature.
More on Disney ships:
Photo tour: Disney Fantasy
Photo tour: Disney Wonder


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Apparently Libyan strong man Moammar Khaddafy has had a lot to say over the years -- and grew increasingly frustrated without a platform with which to share his, ahem, world view.
He finally got that platform Wednesday and made up for lost time. Boy, did he ever.
Perhaps upset about having his tent compound kicked off of Donald Trump's suburban estate, Khaddafy practically channeled Fidel Castro: He presented an meandering one hour and 36 minute address that touched upon issues both topical (climate change and terrorism -- though not in a way that would make an American happy) and, ahem, less so (the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King). Khaddafy's speech was literally exhausting. About two-thirds of the way though, his translator had to be replaced; the original one was, evidently, nearly on the verge of collapse.
On JFK's death, Khaddafy -- shockingly -- once again blamed -- wait for it -- the Jews. To be specific, he reiterated a "theory" that he's floated before: Israel killed Kennedy because he disapproved of its plans to develop a nuclear bomb. And, yes, Jack Ruby, was -- don't ya know -- an Israeli agent. This conspiracy theory immediately confused other anti-Semites who have traditionally associated Jews with diamonds -- not Rubies. This gets so complicated sometimes. During this part of the speech, Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was seen tearing out pages from his speech because Khaddafy stole some of his best anti-Israel lines.
To further complicate issues, Khaddafy several times referred to President Obama as "our son," presumably because Obama's father is from Africa. Big problem -- this language caused the spontaneous combustion of hundreds of so-called "Birthers" around the United States. These conspiracy theorists -- convinced that Barack Obama was not a "native-born American" suddenly realized immediately that they had been wasting their time all these months searching for his "real" birth certificate in Kenya. All these years, it's been in Libya!! Who'd a thunk it? (The father and son "reunion" at the special session of the Security Council Thursday -- with Obama presiding -- oughta be a hoot!)
The H1N1 ("swine flu") virus? An American military weapon.
In one speech, Khaddafy managed to eclipse any lengthy overwrought conspiracy theory Ahmadinejad, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez -- and non-UN member Louis Farrakhan has managed to say over the course of many years.
And this is only the beginning of Libya's term on the UN Security Council!
Good times ahead, folks. Good times ahead!!!
Robert A. George blogs at Ragged Thots. Follow him on Twitter.


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