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Hannah Goodman doesn't grow up like most kids on the Upper East side. Her mother, Gray, is an award-winning photojournalist with little time for the banalities of child-rearing, and when she's not jetting off to follow the latest scoop, she's camped out at the Hotel Chelsea. The closest thing Hannah's got to a traditional matriarch is her grandmother—a glamorous widow six times over with a sprawling Hampton's estate. But Gray is determined that her daughter resist the siren song of the trust fund set, and make her own way in the world. So Hannah does just that—becoming a successful lawyer in New York City, and dating a handsome musician. Hannah has it all, or so it seems, until one hot June day the carefully constructed pieces of her life break apart. When she throws it all in and seeks solace at her grandmother's estate, she discovers that where happiness is concerned, you don't have to stick to the recipe.
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After a horrifically bad day (in more ways than one), Hannah escapes to the Hamptons to her grandmother's house. Her grandmother (charismatic, classy, always says and does the right thing, married seven times & widowed six), is more of a mother to Hannah than Hannah's own mother. Hannah immerses herself in her grandmother's presence in an effort to forget her troubles. What Hannah encounters in South Hampton, besides the trust fund set and million dollar real estate, is a place to reset herself, and maybe her life.
Hannah hasn't ever felt a part of the crowd she grew up in, in part because her mother never wanted her to be a trust fund baby, but also because she's a little bit socially awkward. But anyone would be socially awkward around Hannah's grandmother, especially since grandmother keeps such a full social calendar. Then Hannah's mother makes a surprise appearance and Hannah's begins to see a new side to a hated law school classmate.
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I loved this book. Brenda Janowitz is a fave author of mine, though she currently only has 3 books out. I don't know why it took me so long to read this one because I do love her first two books. I think it may be because of the rather bland cover, but reading the book, I understand the white on white cover.
Anyway, Hannah's issues are interesting to read about from my position. She seems to have it all together, but as we learn more about what happened with her ex, her past, and her relationship with her mother, we understand what she needs to work through in order to grow up and make the most of her life. This is a book about relationships, both familial and romantic. I loved that the romance didn't overpower the more interesting and dynamic family issues. Hannah learns a lot about forgiveness and love during this summer, and just in time. If you're a fan of chick lit, this is a great book to fill your day. Then pick up her book, Scot on the Rocks, because it's a fave of mine and tell me what you think. You'll put her on your auto-buy list, too.


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I would've settled for an unimaginative superpower. Perfect pitch. 20/20 vision. The ability to draw a perfect circle 100% of the time. Or no power at all, even. No-shows get non-ability checks from the government now since they passed that law six months ago. No powers would have been better than what I wound up with.
I walk into the diner at 8:45 p.m., the last rays of the sinking sun temporarily warming the chill evening air. I usually go out as late as possible to minimize the number of people I run into. At this hour, there are only three patrons: a middle-aged man sitting at the counter and a couple at a booth. A pair of bells above the door ring as it shuts behind me.
"Come on in, have a seat!" I hear someone call out from the kitchen. "Be right with ya!"
I take a seat at the far end of the restaurant. It's been five years since I discovered what my power was. It possibly started to manifest sooner but there's no way of telling when. Most people get them in their teens, around puberty. Some kids take to their powers immediately, some develop them slowly over time. Some are late bloomers, and a rare few just never get any.
Just like with puberty, it can be an awkward time. A friend of mine found out she could fly when she shot over the school on track and field day. Another kid I knew hit a baseball into orbit at a little league game and destroyed a $70,000 solar panel on the ISS. That one made the news. You learn to control it, but nobody really gets a hang of their powers until they meet "the one."
The scientists think it's a hormonal thing, but they don't know how to explain it. They still don't know if it's the relationship that stabilizes the powers or the sudden improvement or amplification of both powers that solidifies the bond. But my friend found a guy who could control air currents. Turns out he could never generate enough lift to take off, but together she can lift him, and he can whisk them along. They've been married for two years now. The guy with super strength kept hurting himself from constantly breaking things with his ability. During one of his extended stays at the hospital, he met a girl there for much the same reason. They knew it was a match made in heaven when they shook hands and didn't crush each other's fingers. Together, along with therapy and practice, I hear they've stopped tearing doors off hinges and breaking down walls.
I'm brought out of my reminiscing when I hear the couple across the room laughing merrily, a spoon levitating between them. It dips into a dessert on the plate and floats gently over to the girl. She takes a bite. They both laugh. He keeps saying things like "so what about this…" and "or how about…" Every time he pauses she giggles again, as if he's just told a joke. I try not to think about it, but deep down, I secretly know the worst thing about my ability is that I'll never find someone who I can be with.
Just then, the waitress zips out from the kitchen. I say zips because she's moving almost too fast to track. She buses a table in one corner of the room, gives the man at the counter his bill, and refills the couple's coffee cups in ten seconds flat. By the time I register that she's on her way towards me, it's too late to call out.
As soon as she gets within two meters of me, she immediately decelerates to a regular pace. Her shoes skid on the linoleum tiles and she goes sprawling to the ground in front of me with a loud grunt that sounds more surprised than hurt. The menu she was holding flies across the room. Everyone turns to look, startled. I flinch.
"Sally? Is everything okay?" I see a cook poke his head out of the kitchen. "What the hell happened?!"
I was out of my seat and helping her up about two seconds after she hit the floor. The man from the counter comes over with the cook.
"Ah… I'm alright Harry. I-I guess I tripped." She winces as she gets to her feet. The skin on her knees and palms is badly scraped.
"Tripped?" the chef grunts. "Two years you been workin' here and I ain't never even seen you drop no spoon. You feelin' alright hun?" The waitress, Sally, nods. "Jesus, Sal, look at your hands!"
The man from the counter clears his throat.
"I believe I can help with that, miss. I'm a doctor."
"Oh, it's nothing a little iodine and some bandages wouldn't fix, doc, don't worry about it." The doctor smiles.
"Why don't I just show you?" He takes her hands gently in his and… nothing happens. He turns his palms over, looking confused. "I don't understand… there's usually a slight glow… the wounds should be healing…" He seems understandably troubled. The waitress gives a little gasp. "So, it's not just me… just before I fell, I think… I think my powers just… stopped working." She gingerly rubs her wrist. "What about you Harry?" The cook thrusts a hand out. Nothing happens. He tries again. Still nothing.
"What in the hell… mine was working just a minute ago… this is weird." He turns to me. "How about you buddy?"
All this time I've been shrinking back, my face feeling hot. Now I can't bring myself to meet their gazes.
"Uh… my powers are working just fine, actually…" This is met with confused stares from the other two, but the doctor's eyes light up.
"Ah I see. You're a null, aren't you?" I grimace at the term. From across the room, the spoon floating between the two lovebirds clatters noisily to the table. I grit my teeth. This hasn't gone unnoticed by the doctor, who looks at the young couple and then back to me. My ears are burning now. I know I've technically done nothing wrong, but in a society where not having a superpower is considered a disability, taking them away might as well be a criminal act.
Harry the chef scratches his chin thoughtfully. "I ain't never heard of that kinda' power…"
"I'm really sorry miss," but she shakes her head.
"It's not like you did it on purpose, hey? I guess I ought to be more careful sometimes."
"What's the range of your, ah, talent?" the doctor asks.
"I can usually keep it to about two or three meters…" His eyes dart to the couple and back. "I should probably go… I'm sorry."
"Naw, naw, kid, sit down. This I gotta see," the cook says with a grin. That's because it wasn't a paramedic trying to heal a near-fatal injury or a firefighter trying to lift a broken beam off someone this time.
I take a deep breath and sit down. Closing my eyes, I go over the steps like I have a thousand times before. The chef takes a step back, then another. Suddenly, a little flame puffs into life in the middle of his palm. He chuckles. The doctor gently leads the waitress away. A soft white glow shines from his hands. The waitress straightens up. There's not a scratch on her anymore.
"Wow Doc! The pain's all gone too!" In the blink of an eye she retrieves the discarded menu and zooms back, coming to a careful stop before she gets too close. She walks towards me with exaggerated steps and hands it over. "No harm, no foul?" She smiles politely. The chef claps me on the shoulder and walks away. The doctor gives me a meaningful smile, tinged with pity.
"Uh… thanks…" With the show over, Sally the supersonic waitress takes my order and then whips across the room to the couple. I can't hear what they're saying, but at one point or another each looks at me. The familiar feeling settles over me. That's what it's like, having my power. I couldn't repel people any more if I had wound up with magnetism instead. Sally whips up with a pot of coffee and a mug, again coming to a halt before walking towards me, pouring and walking away.
The bell at the door jangles again. A young woman enters. I keep my eyes on the steam rising from the mug.
"Take a seat hon, I'll be right with ya." The woman quickly finds a seat by the back, walking between tables. Sally, already back to her old rhythm it seems, goes zooming around to greet the new customer. She procures another cup and speeds over. What happens next only takes moments. In short order, the waitress roughly bumps into the table instead of stopping, fumbling with the pot and accidentally splashing coffee. The woman cries out and Sally immediately apologizes. Without thinking, she sets the pot down and bolts away to get a napkin—shooting right past the counter at twice the usual speed. She careens into a wall with a thwack that sounds significantly more painful than embarrassing and flops onto her back, out cold. There are a few seconds of stunned silence.
Harry pokes his head out from the kitchen: "Again Sal? How many times are—" he trails off when he sees her motionless on the floor. "Jesus Christ! Sally!" The doctor is already by her side, hands glowing. He stops the chef before he can exit from behind the counter.
"You need to call an ambulance. Right now. This is beyond my talent to fix alone." He turns back to the unconscious waitress, face grim. A big gash has opened on her forehead. "What the hell happened!?"
"Oh God… I—I'm so sorry…" The woman who walked in is now on her feet, face white as a sheet, hands clasped in front of her mouth. A loud pinging sound interrupts before she can say another word. I turn in the direction of the young couple, who are both sitting mouth agape, staring at the same unfortunate spoon, now embedded in the far wall. Then the girl cries out.
"Jane!" This is her date, leaping across to see if she's okay. The doctor strains his neck trying to see what's going on. "I'm so sorry, I don't know what happened, the spoon, it just—I never…" but she's not listening. She doesn't appear hurt. Not physically. Still, she puts her hands over her ears and shrieks. "Rich, oh God, Rich, make it stop! It's too loud! Too many voices!" The girl collapses out of her seat curling into a ball on the floor. "Make it stop!" she pleads. "Please make it stop!"
The boy doesn't know what to do. He's rubbing her back, trying to help. Silverware, dishes, table settings, all around the diner are starting to rattle.
"What the HELL IS GOING ON?!" Harry shouts above the din. Things devolve quickly after that. The glow from the doctor's hands explodes into a brilliant whiteness. Sally's eyes snap open and she arches her back with a loud gasp.
"How…?" that doctor's eyes widen in alarm. Simultaneously, both of Harry's hands erupt in flames.
"GAH DAMN IT!" the bewildered chef starts waving them around wildly, his sleeves catching fire. The girl Jane is still keening on the floor. Rich is crouched by her side; a maelstrom of utensils and tableware starts whirling around the room. Through it all, the young woman is still standing, frozen. Tears of fear and horror pouring down her cheeks. A look I've never seen on someone else.
Then it clicks.
I stand up and walk over through all the chaos, until I'm right beside her. I put my hand on her shoulder and turn her to face me. She meets my gaze. Something in my eyes must be speaking to her too, and that's when I know for sure. I wrap my arms around her and pull her close. She's soft and small and smells like lavender. I feel hot tears soaking through my shirt.
"It's okay," I say. "Everything is going to be okay."
Everything stops, all at once.
All the dishes fall to the floor. The blinding light from the doctor's hands disappears. Harry's firearms sputter and go out. The room is silent, except for a few whimpers coming from Jane, and the muffled sobbing coming from the woman in my arms.
The doctor tends to everyone in short order. Sally was fine the moment the flash hit. He says he never had results that fast, even with his partner right next to him. Harry has some light burns, but the doc takes care of those. Besides needing a new shirt and having no more hair on his arms, he's fine. He grumbles about closing early tonight. Sally agrees. Rich had a cut above the eye where an errant saucer clipped him, and Jane had a small headache, but both are no worse for wear.
He approaches me wordlessly. There's a small gash on my forearm I didn't notice in all the confusion. He holds out his hand to heal it. I start to protest, but before I can say anything, the warm glow appears around his fingers. My arm tingles for a moment and when he pulls away, I see my cut is gone. I'm flabbergasted, but the doctor smiles knowingly. He gives me a nod and a wink and walks away.
I turn my attention to the woman. My soul mate, I realize, and I don't even know her name yet. I loosen my embrace and she pulls her head away, but her arms are still tightly wrapped around me, and mine around her. She looks blurry. I blink and wipe at my eyes. Her face is red and raw and beautiful. Messy hair and cheeks shiny with tears. The red rimming her eyes makes the blue inside them pop.
"Hi" I say. She laughs. A low, soft giggle. I can't help but laugh a little too.
"Hi." She buries her face in my chest and says something else, but I can't make it out.
"What was that?" I ask.
"Don't let go," she repeats, softly. "Don't ever let go."
"I won't. I promise."

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You know what I would find more than anything? Fucking tears. Tears of joy, sadness, frustration and bliss.
I would stand there, behind the fucking counter and sigh the boring day away. Then it would come in. A little monkey magnet thing. A little stuffed animal with magnets in all its four little paws. Like the one I lost as the mall when I was super young. It wouldn't be the same one I had all those years ago, but it would be exactly like it in every way. Almost 18 years old the stupid thing would be.
I would only be able to look at it, tears welling up in my eyes. You know, that day, I learnt that there are things we lose that we never able to get back. It was the first day I think I ever felt like I didn't have control over some aspect…
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I know I have been so quiet on my blog lately but I've been so busy the past few weeks I haven't had a chance to catch up on everything but hopefully things will start to go back to normal after this roster post!
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My June roster is a bit of a quiet one but I do have lots going on this month. I start off the month going to AUS which is a new destination for me! After this I have a bit of a short haul stint with a t&b to ABZ, followed by a t&b to LUX and then ending with a night stop in BUD (which is a new destination also, so lots of exploring). To end my working month I am doing yet another DME! After all of this I then have two weeks off annual leave which I am going on holiday on so stay tuned for that! Lots of exciting adventures coming my way.
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Roundwood Park
Coordinates: 51°32′24″N 0°14′15″W / 51.54000°N 0.23750°W
Roundwood Park is a public park in Willesden, London, measuring a total of 26.5 acres,[1] or approximately 10.27 hectares.[2] It was originally known in the 19th century as Knowles Hill (its name coming from the Knowles Tower nearby),[3][4] or Hunger Hill Common Field,[3][4] and after much work by Oliver Claude Robson, became the Roundwood Park known to the public today (its name coming from the Roundwood House originally beside it).[3][4]
In 1892, George Furness, at that time the owner of Roundwood House, sold Knowles Hill to the Willesden Local Board for a bargain price of £14,500.[5] At that time, the field only contained a small hillock and a few isolated elm and oak trees.[3][4]
Construction beginsEdit
After Knowles Hill was sold to the Willesden Local Board, they appointed Oliver Claude Robson to be the main architect.[1][3][4][6] He was the Surveyor for the Local Board, and later to the Willesden Urban District Council, designing the nearby Gladstone Park as well, and serving the councils for a total of 43 years (1875 – 1918).[3][4][6]
The Local Board allowed him a sum of £9,000 for setting out the park.[3][4] He inserted 5 miles of drainage under the park and planted an additional 14,500 trees and shrubs.[1][3][4][6] The work, though, was slow, because Robson chose to use local civilians instead of main contractors.
The main gates were built in 1895 by "Messrs. Tickner and Partington" at the Vulcan Works, located on Harrow Road, Kensal Rise.[3][4][6] The wrought iron fence is 270 feet long and a maximum of 18 feet tall at certain places. Originally there was the Willesden Local Board's coat of arms on the gates, but along with general acanthus leaf decorations, it has gradually disappeared over the years.[3][4][6]
Additionally, a number of other things were erected, including: a lodge house to house the gardener; greenhouses supply new flowers; numerous paths, running upward to the focal point – an elegant bandstand on the top of the hill. The red-brick lodge house was constructed in the Victorian-Elizabethan style, with ornamented chimney-breasts. It is currently occupied by council employees.
Grand openingEdit
Roundwood Park was finally opened to the public on 11 May 1895 by R.D.M. Littler, Q.C, Chairman of the Middlesex County Council, who "dedicated it forever to the people".[3][4][6] In the opening speech, Mr. Pinkham (Chairman of the Parks Committee) gave much praise to Robson, saying: " ... It was formerly a miniature Dartmoor without the granite, and Mr. Robson had left them a veritable Garden of Eden without the serpents."[3][4][6]
A plaque on the drinking fountain near the main gates commemorates the opening of the park and also remembers main architect Oliver Claude Robson for all the work he put in to create Roundwood Park.[3][4][6]
Further constructionEdit
Robson decided that a café would be a good addition to the park, so in 1897 a suitable building was designed and constructed by council employees.[3][4] It was made of brick and timber with a steeply pitched slate roof and gables, with a verandah surrounding it. Various owners succeeded one another. In 1985, a new building was constructed because the old one became run down. Known as the Lodge Café, it currently it features a children's playground, sandpit, and an outdoor seating area.
Features and eventsEdit
Roundwood Park used to, and still does, house a variety of events. It also has many interesting and rare features.
Roundwood Park has been the setting for many public events. In its long history it had seen numerous religious and political open-air meetings, circuses, and much other such events. For many years it was home to the Willesden Show when the place would be crowded with people. Owners of pets of many types, flowers and vegetables, and even 'bonny babies' would compete for prizes in large canvas tents. Art and crafts were shown, and demonstrations of dog handling, sheep shearing, parachuting and trick motor cycling given. Later this became the Brent Show.[3][4][6]
Music and theatreEdit
For more than 10 years after the Park opened, the Willesden Junction Brass Band gave concerts at the bandstand. This became so popular, that a new rustic-type bandstand was built to the south of the "Gymnasium", where more space for the audience was available. The hilltop became the viewing point.[3][4][6] Once Wembley Stadium was erected, it could be seen from the viewing point.
As band concerts lost their popularity, so the park lost its bandstand. In its place a new Summer Theatre was built in 1959. It has seen Shakespeare performances. Currently it is closed and run down, only used occasionally for special events.[3][4][6] The Summer Theatre was demolished in 2013.
Once a model railway track existed here. It was set up by the Willesden and West London Society of Model Engineers. A temporary track had been laid for the 1953 Willesden Carnival, and in 1954 it opened as a permanent attraction.
Charges for rides were 6d for adults and 3d for children, of which the Council took 50%. By 1957, steam engines were circuiting the raised loop of multiple gauge track during the summer months (subject to weather) on Thursday evenings and weekend afternoons & evenings. Roundwood Park Model Railway Club were running the enterprise in the early 1970s, but gradually the system fell into disuse, and was removed in 1998.[3][4]
To mark the 100th anniversary of the park in 1995, the paved rosebush-lined central pathway was equipped with sturdy new seats and a Victorian-style gazebo.[3][4][6]
After an approach by Willesden & District Caged Birds Society in 1955, the Council approved the establishment of an aviary. It was erected the next year. Although successfully fox-proof, it has been a target for thieves. Budgerigars worth £50 were stolen in the summer of 1963, and since then the security of the building was improved. Among the occupants are zebra finches, budgerigars, cockatiels, canaries, and golden pheasants.[3][4]
The wildlife area is a recent addition to the park. It used to have a pond surrounding the large willow tree. This has been filled in to prevent children from drowning. This particular area is the quietest section of the park, and also sanctuary for birds such as blue tit, common chaffinch, mistle thrush and great spotted woodpecker, as well as many common species.[3][4][6]
The fish pond near the Lodge was proposed by the Willesden & District Aquarist Club during 1956, and completed in 1957. It boasts a large willow and tulip trees.[3][4][6] In summer, turtles live in the pond.
Roundwood Park has always been devoted to floral displays, and a quiet and relaxing environment. Sporting activities are not usually catered for, with the exception of a bowling green built near the centre of the southern path, next to the café. It opened in June 1924 and has been successful ever since. It has occasionally been the target for vandalism, for example in 1958, but is usually in good condition.[3][4]
On the other side of the hill there is a basketball court. It was originally the children's playground then known as the Gymnasium. Between this and the fence is the storage area for compost, the recycling station.[3][4]
Sports facilities in Roundwood Park include:
Current events, including George Irvin's Fun Fair (occurring every May 1 – 10),[7] Zippos Circus, and Eid Prayer in the Park, usually take place in the open space to the south of the park rather than in the main territory.
The annual fireworks display on Guy Fawkes Day is one of the few in London.[1]
The annual Brent Respect Festival is also a major event, celebrating the diversity and talent of the Brent community. It features many shows, workshops and theatrical performances.[8]
Roundwood park has achieved the following:
- Green Flag Status[2]
- English Heritage Grade II Listed Status[1][2]
- ^ a b c d e "Roundwood Park London". LondonTown.com. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ a b c "Roundwood Park". Brent Council. Archived from the original on 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Roundwood Park in Willesden, Brent, London". Brent Heritage. 2002. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Roundwood Park, London NW10". London Northwest. October 2006. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ "George Furness, Willesden's greatest resident". Brent Heritage. 2002. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "The History of Roundwood Park". London Parks and Gardens Trust. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ "Irvin Leisure". Irvin leisure Entertainments. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ "Respect Festival". Brent Council. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
External linksEdit
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Roundwood Park.
- "Roundwood Park in Willesden, Brent, London". Brent Heritage. 2002.
- "Roundwood Park, London NW10". London Northwest.
- "The History of Roundwood Park". London Parks and Gardens Trust.
- "Roundwood Park London". LondonTown.com.
- "Roundwood Park". Brent Council. Archived from the original on 2009-01-07.


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Save your back by avoiding the bending and scooping required by traditional dustpans. The Eye-Vac EV1850 Professional Automatic Dust Pan is a 1200-watt stationary vacuum that picks up dirt, dust, and hair instantly. Just sweep debris into the path of its always-on infrared sensors, and the Eye-Vac will vacuum it away instantly, turning off automatically when finished. It also features a manual on/off switch for added convenience. Ideal for tile, wood, vinyl, concrete, and most any non-carpeted surface, the Eye-Vac's cyclonic vacuum action with dual-HEPA filtration ensures clean air return.
Source: Smart Home
Popularity: 2% [?]
SATA HDD Multi-Function Dock with One Touch Backup Data Transfer
Posted by Gadget_Guy in Computers, Gadgets on December 12, 2009
USB + 2-PORT HUB + CARD READER + One Touch Backup
This SATA HDD Dock allows you to plug any 2.5″ or 3.5″ SATA Harddisk to your computer via USB port. The One Touch Backup function is the best solution as users can easily backup files and data from PC to external hard disk. It functions as a 2-port USB hub and card reader as well. The device is compatible with both PCs and Mac.
*OTB function supports Windows only
Source: USB Brando
Popularity: 4% [?]
Watercone Solar Still – solar seawater desalination good drinking water
Posted by Richer Dao in DIY, Gadgets, Great Ideas, Innovation, Inventions, Technology, The Environment, Unique Designs, Videos, Wow!!! Factor on December 11, 2009
Solar thermal desalination – front and forward technology to generate drinking water, based exclusively on salt water and solar energy.
Philosophy of the Watercone® concept:
"Many peripheral, de-centralized small units will ensure a better supply of freshwater than one central big generator. If the big one fails, there is no water generation for anyone. If a small one fails, the other ones still keep on working."
Source: Watercone
Popularity: 52% [?]
iPhone and iPod Touch dock doubles as a projector
Posted by Gadget_Guy in Gadgets, Technology, Videos, iPhone on December 10, 2009
Sparkz Product Projector for your iphone and ipod touch
- handheld pico projector – only 4.5" x 3" x 2.5"
- watch media directly from your iPhone/iPod
- charge your iPhone/iPod while you watch
- built-in external stereo speakers with audio out
- high capacity battery – 2.5 hour run time per charge
Source: Sparkz Products
The MiLi Pro iPhone / iPod Video Projector
The MiLi Pro is a breakthrough in iPhone and iPod accessory technology. It's an iPhone / iPod compatible, rechargeable, micro video projector. The power of the PhoneSuit MiLi Battery has been coupled with the convenience of a portable video projector and speaker system. Watch all of your movies, video clips, podcasts and more with ease! Now you can carry your own personal movie theater with you, anywhere you travel.
Innovative Micro Projector Technology
The MiLi Pro incorporates the latest in technology, an LCOS, LED driven micro projector. This ultra-compact projector fits in the palm of your hand. It has the capability to display 640×480 high resolution images on most any viewing surface. Use the focus wheel to fine tune your image quality. Scale your iPhone's video up to a 40 inch for screen for eye strain free, relaxed viewing.
AV (Audio / Video) Inputs
The MiLi Pro offers a variety of AV inputs. We include two additional cables for input sources, a VGA input cable and an RCA input cable. The VGA cable allows you to connect the MiLi Pro directly to your Laptop or PC's VGA port. The RCA cable will allow you to connect most standard AV equipment sources such as DVD players, VCR's, etc. You can switch between the various inputs at any time with the input source button.
Integrated Speakers
We've included built in speakers for high quality audio output. Control the volume levels via the integrated touch panel.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
The MiLi Pro utilizes high quality lithium-polymer battery technology for its power source. The battery pack is removable and swappable. You can swap in an extra battery to assure you won't lose power in the middle of your favorite movie!
Sync and Charge
Use our standard mini-USB cable to charge and sync your iPhone / iPod and MiLi Pro.
MiLi Pro Compatibility
The MiLi Pro is compatible with iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G, iPod Touch, iPod Classic, VGA sources and RCA sources.
Source: Phone Suit
Popularity: 2% [?]
iHandstick for iPhone 3G 3Gs iPod Touch 2 Gen 3rd Gen – iphone game grip
Posted by Gadget_Guy in Gadgets, iPhone on December 10, 2009
To make your iPhone / iPod Touch (see compatibility below) make more friendly when you take your them as a game console. A similar grip enjoyed by millions of Playstation gamers.
- Light weight: 98g
- Easy installation
- A friendly handheld grip for your iPhone 3G / 3Gs / iPod Touch 2nd / iPod Touch 3rd when you gaming.
- Good Hand feel
Suitable for:
- iPhone 3G / iPhone 3Gs
- iPod Touch 2nd Gen / 3rd Gen
Package Contents:
- iHandstick for iPhone 3G / 3Gs / iPod Touch 2 Gen / 3rd Gen
Source: USB Fever
Popularity: 4% [?]
8 Medical iPhone Apps You Should Prescribe to Your Health Care Professional
Posted by Tech_Guy in Gadgets, Software, Technology, iPhone on December 9, 2009
It's a safe bet that one of your doctors has an iPhone. But what you may not realize is that he or she is using it as part of your overall treatment. From reading APGAR scores to x-rays, there is a fascinating array of health-care tech available in app form. Some are created by savvy developers, while others are built out of necessity by the doctors. Currently, the FDA has no over-arching regulation in place for mobile medical apps, despite the fact that they have indicated in the past that under certain circumstances the iPhone may be considered a medical device and therefore regulated as one, according to a report by Brian Dolan on Mobihealthnews.
"Many medical imaging software applications are considered medical devices and, as such, are regulated by the FDA," says Justin Dearborn, CEO of Merge Healthcare. "FDA regulations mandate that rigorous processes must be followed during software development, productization, and maintenance." Dedicated resources, domain knowledge and familiarity with standards allow companies such as Merge to speed up the submission process, but approval varies by product and the process to get an app to market, as outlined on the FDA's Web site, is a rigorous one.
Source: Fast Company
The AirStrip OBSERVER Suite of Products
Thanks to the innovations of AirStrip Technologies, state-of-the-art remote healthcare surveillance is now a reality at hospitals nationwide.
The AirStrip OBSERVER Suite™ is a collection of robust, dynamic software solutions that are setting a new standard of care – affording healthcare providers in a variety of practice areas anywhere, anytime access to critical information that can improve patient safety and strengthen communication between healthcare professionals.
The AirStrip OBSERVER Suite includes AirStrip OB™, AirStrip CARDIOLOGY™, AirStrip CRITICAL CARE™, AirStrip IMAGING™ and AirStrip LABORATORY™. AirStrip OB is already FDA cleared and the other applications in the suite are in advanced stages of development. The Suite offers the latest remote healthcare surveillance technology across multiple healthcare disciplines. For more information on the specific features and functionalities of the products within the AirStrip OBSERVER Suite.
Source: AirStrip
Popularity: 2% [?]
Scubacraft SC3 – Watercraft goes underwater
Posted by Jennifer Anderson in Gadgets, Innovation, Unique Designs on December 8, 2009
Compact, lightweight and capable of carrying 3 people the SCUBACRAFT SC3 is the world's most advanced watercraft making the undersea more accessible than ever before. Watch Video Here
Retail Price – Available on application
|3 persons
|Engine type
|4 stroke, inline 4 cylinder DOHC
|Maximum power
|160 Hp naturally aspirated
|100 miles
|390 Kg
|Surface performance
|50 mph
|400 Kg
|Maximum depth
|30 meters standard (50 meters optional)
|Overall length
|4.5 meters
|Overall width
|2.1 meters
|Overall height
|1.8 meters
Advanced twin tunnel hull
Intuitive manual dive controls
ADC (Automated Depth control)
Surface VHF radio and underwater communications
Location equipment: SMB pod, EPIRB and navigation lights
Onboard GPS and dive computer
Manually activated dive procedure
Onboard air supply with reserve
Integrated storage and equipment racks
Multiple dive capability
Exceptionally strong composite monocoque
Low speed stability
High speed dynamic lift
Jet powered, air cushioned ride
Highly manoeuvrable
Underwater filming platform
Imaging sonar
Custom trailer
Lighting and equipment racks
Service packages
Source: ScubaCraft
Popularity: 2% [?]
Piano Stairs – Making it fun for people to use the stairs
Posted by Gadget_Guy in Gadgets, Videos on December 4, 2009
This site is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people's behaviour for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment, or for something entirely different, the only thing that matters is that it's change for the better.
Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator and feel better is something we often hear or read in the Sunday papers. Few people actually follow that advice. Can we get more people to take the stairs over the escalator by making it fun to do?
Source: The Fun Theory
Popularity: 1% [?]
Open your Mercedes with your iphone mbrace app
Hughes Telematics recently announced its partnership with Mercedes-Benz on the automaker's new line of "mbrace" mobile telematics solutions. The system, which connects mbrace-equipped vehicles with an app installed on the user's Apple iPhone or RIM Blackberry, allows people to lock and unlock their doors, contact roadside assistance, get in touch with a local dealer or find their vehicle in a crowded parking lot. It's a relatively trick technology that we spent some time with at the LA Auto Show, and there's plenty of potential on the horizon.
Although the functionality is pretty basic so far, it's seamlessly integrated with the vehicle and covers the most essential elements of telematics setup.
The user logs in and enters a pin (required every time you use the app for security and safety reasons) and then can choose between three tabs:
- Vehicle: Lock and unlock doors, vehicle location and assistance
- Dealer: Contact a local dealer or find one nearby
- Account: Manage your account with M-B, make payments, etc.
The interface on the iPhone is decidedly more sexy than the Blackberry – no surprise considering the age of RIM's OS – but both systems work as advertised and the potential for expansion is easy to envision.
Hughes representatives hinted at the possibility of diagnostic, maintenance reminders and a summary of daily driving information (mpg, fuel efficiency, miles traveled, etc.), along with integration with the vehicle's navigation system to find preferred routes to and from a location based on traffic conditions. Nothing revolutionary, but that's not what it's about – it's about integration. The rest will flow as the systems get more complex and assimilated into the vehicle's internal systems. Naturally, there's plenty of talk about lifestyle applications, covering music, messaging, note-taking and other seemingly simple programs currently available on most smartphones.
Source: Auto Blog
Popularity: 2% [?]


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We are looking for Customer service representatives help customers with complaints and questions, give customers information about products and services, take orders, and process returns. By helping customers understand the product and answering questions about their reservations, they are sometimes seen as having a role in sales
As a company, we would like to start outsourcing our accounting.
A highly motivated and hardworking individual, seeking to provide the freelancing bookkeeping and accounting services.
i need to update my quick books and go over the bank statements and cards
The ideal candidate must be intelligent, well-read, and goal-oriented. The position will offer a wide range of responsibilities and the opportunity to learn and operate in a number of industries including entertainment, real estate, tech, and fashion. An ideal candidate should be able to write and communicate exceptionally well, have the ability to work with social media, marketing, coordinate sch...
We are starting a software company in Dallas, Texas, and have an India entity already in place. Need help setting up accounting, employee benefits/payroll, and all the typical things needed to run properly.
I'm looking for experienced Finance advisor who solve ITR retuns for 2017-18. Accounting services from an Accountant BASED and REGISTERED in India. DO NOT BID if you are not Certified / registered accountant in India. We are looking for strong finance advisory to run our startup business smooth and move to next level.
We are running a ecommerce website as a new startup and need to standardise accounting practice; correct wrong practices and optimise accounting flow. Candidates must be based in Singapore.
My Client who is the NGO want to have Financial accounting system which include workflow for employees. The system will be installed through local simple desktop computer acting like a local server and will be available locally on client premises. The below should be included Full Accounting & Finance Management Non - Profit Operations Management Customer Relations Management Projec...
Hii, I am running a business and i need a accounting expert for filing my GST returns and accounts preparation. Following the expertisation , i need for my project- 1. Journal entries for sales/purchase 2. Knowledge of GST rates. 3. Expertise in HSN And SAC Code of Products. 4. Filing Returns Interested and Eligible Candidates bid for this project. Thanks And Regards, Mani
A US-based Delaware startup is looking at deferred compensation as a means to pay one of their employees. We need advice at to how this could be done. How can we make an agreement in such a way that the employee may claim compensation once the company has the funds? What are the tax obligations for this?
We are seeking a dedicated, organized data entry Specialist to join our growing organization. In this position, you will quickly and accurately transfer data from a variety of sources, including written and recorded reports. You must be able to correct existing data, update and develop new and existing databases, and be comfortable working independently with large amounts of numerical and written ...
Freelancers from Australia only (preferred) Looking for a Chartered Accountant / CPAs (Mandatory) from Australia to conduct a training session for my team on AUS GST filing, ATO Filing, ASIC filing, and Payroll. Initial 2 hours meeting. Can have a follow up meeting of another few hours. Please bid with Hourly cost.
Freelancers from UK only (preferred) Looking for a Chartered Accountant / ACCA (Mandatory) from UK to conduct a training session for my team on UK VAT filing, Companies House submission, Payroll and HMRC filings. Initial 2 hours meeting. Can have a follow up meeting of another 1-2 hours. Please bid with Hourly cost for max 4 hours project.
I need chartered accountant who can help me to prepare One Person Company in Madhyapradesh india
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An escrow is a vital transaction facilitator - particularly in aircraft purchases and sales because the parties- the funds and the registration documents are likely to be scattered throughout the world. Escrows in aircraft transactions provide three valuable functions: Validation- Logistics and Enforcement.
Making The Most Of Escrows
Black's Law Dictionary defines an escrow as "money…delivered by the…obligor into the hands of a third person- to be held by the latter until the happening of a contingency or performance of a condition- and then by him delivered to the…obligee."
An escrow is a vital transaction facilitator - particularly in aircraft purchases and sales because the parties- the funds and the registration documents are likely to be scattered throughout the world. Escrows in aircraft transactions provide three valuable functions: Validation- Logistics and Enforcement.
At the earliest phase of an aircraft transaction- which is when an interested buyer approaches a willing seller- a potential buyer may be asked (or may voluntarily elect) to deposit money with a recognized- third party escrow agent. In many cases- this deposit precedes the execution of any documents between the parties- and the escrow itself is not controlled by any agreement at all.
In truth- this is not even a real escrow because the release or return of funds is not subject to any restrictions- contingencies or conditions. The escrowed funds belong to the depositor and are thus subject to the depositor's sole control.
However- this "escrow" validates the buyer as having the means and commitment to proceed to the next transactional step. This money deposit offers no protection for the seller- other than screening out illegitimate or nuisance offers. With the buyer's qualifications and intentions established- the parties can go to contract- and the seller may feel confident enough to move the aircraft to a designated location for the buyer's initial examination.
In a routine aircraft sale and purchase- you may have the following events taking place: (1) Bank A releases a mortgage on the sold aircraft; (2) Bank B places a mortgage on a purchased aircraft; (3) funds are sent from Bank B to Bank A to pay off its loan; (4) funds are sent by Bank B to the aircraft's Seller; (5) funds are sent by the Buyer to the aircraft's Seller; (6) the aircraft is de-registered from one national registry; (7) the aircraft is re-registered with another national registry; (8) a new mortgage is filed to secure Bank B's loan; (9) Seller conveys legal title to the aircraft to Buyer; and (10) an existing lease and/or the lease of the aircraft from the Buyer to a third party is terminated.
There are other permutations that can double or triple the number of filings and exchanges needed to close. These actions are taken in a defined sequence because: (a) Bank A will not release its mortgage until it is certain of being paid off; (b) Bank B will not pay Bank A unless it is certain that the Buyer will have title and that Bank B is getting a first priority mortgage to secure its debt; and (c) Buyer does not want to pay Seller unless Buyer is certain that it will receive clear title. Logically- this sequence is impossible (like an M.C. Escher drawing) since two or more things seem to have to occur before themselves.
This is the classic 'exchange of prisoners' scenario- and an escrow solves it by introducing an impartial agent for delivery of documents and funds that can carry out these tasks in a single action- without the risk of interruption- upon the joint direction of the parties. In effect- all required actions (release and delivery of documents- and remittance of funds) are optimally under the control of a single independent agent- as the closing event includes irrevocable instructions from all parties that sets in motion a series of actions resulting in the completion of the multiple steps illustrated above.
Using escrows to bend time and space is a good system (perhaps the best)- but not perfect. For example- if the aircraft is being sold by a U.S. seller to a U.K. buyer- it will be coming off the U.S. registry and going onto the U.K. registry. You cannot take an aircraft off the U.S. registry unless all recorded liens are cleared. However- you cannot have a perfected lien on a U.K. registered aircraft unless the lien is recorded with the U.K. registry (International Registry issues being set aside for simplicity). So- there will be an inevitable time gap after the liens are cleared off the U.S. registry- and before the aircraft is re-registered in the U.K.
The buyer's bank will need to exercise some faith and confidence in paying off the U.S. bank to compel the release of its lien- followed by a waiting period while the aircraft is registered in the U.K. and the buyer's bank's lien is recorded. There may only be a few hours when both U.S. and U.K registries are both open- and only during those hours can you achieve a same-day closing. If that window is missed- a U.K. bank officer will have a very nervous evening.
Similarly- even with all-U.S. parties- the actual closing depends on the actions of the FAA Civil Aircraft Registry in Oklahoma City- Oklahoma. If the parties all release documents and funds at 15:28 Oklahoma City time- and the escrow agent begins the filings with the U.S. Registry- there is no assurance that the filings will occur by closing time at the U.S. Registry.
Contrary to popular belief- the use of an escrow is not a failsafe way to secure an aggrieved party's remedies in the event of the other party's non-performance. It is- however- a great motivator - and often simplifies the resolution of a transaction that does not close. But for an escrow to serve any function- it must be governed by a clear agreement.
Escrow funds are generally defined as "hard" or "soft." A soft escrow is largely or entirely refundable to the depositor (buyer) upon the buyer's demand. It may be used to establish legitimacy and to justify the seller taking the aircraft off the market. Very early on in the transaction- the wise seller will ask that a portion of the escrow "go hard" - meaning become forfeitable to the seller- initially to cover the seller's costs associated with operating the aircraft in furtherance of the sale.
If the sale does not complete- the "hard" part of the escrow is released to make the seller whole. At some point- when the buyer is irrevocably committed- the escrow "goes hard" and is forfeitable if the buyer fails to proceed to closing. Technically- there should always be a "soft" element – the escrow is refunded to the buyer if the seller is unable to deliver the aircraft as agreed. Avoid using the term "good faith escrow" to describe a refundable escrow.
That may be a common use of the term- but it is by no means universal and it could create an obvious problem. Often the aircraft purchase agreement will specify that the seller's sole remedy for buyer's breach or failure to close will be the release of the escrow (or a portion of it) to the seller. This is a useful way to both incentivize the buyer to buy- or to allow an amicable parting of ways. However- it is not conventional to have the release of the buyer's escrow act as the sole remedy for both parties.
Obviously- the release of the buyer's escrow back to the buyer may not make the buyer whole. A buyer may have inspection costs- and even contractual rights to separate damages (in addition to rights to reject the aircraft) for seller's breach. If the buyer's only remedy is to receive back its deposit- then the entire purchase transaction is reduced to an option that the seller can choose to exercise or not- with no adverse consequences.
The agreement governing an escrow should be reflected in each document in effect between the parties from the moment that funds are placed in escrow- including the letter of intent- and subsequently the definitive purchase agreement. Some of the best escrow agents do not offer their own escrow agreements (perhaps tiring of negotiating them with both sides)- but that does not mean that you should not have one.
When drafting escrow terms- consider all eventualities- and specify the intended outcome: What if the buyer finds a better aircraft during the inspection period? What if the seller declines to repair a discrepancy? What if there is a disagreement as to whether the aircraft meets delivery conditions? What if the aircraft is damaged before closing?
Alas- escrows are just contracts- and therefore not bulletproof. If the seller and the buyer differ on whether there has been an event requiring release of the escrow- or they differ as to the amount to be released from escrow- they will each make their respective and conflicting demands on the escrow agent (or one will make demand and the other contradict it). It is a rare case where the escrow agent picks one side in a contested escrow and releases funds- because the nominal escrow fees are not sufficient to support an litigation budget.
Assume that in the event of conflicting instructions- the escrow agent will freeze- and hope that the parties work things out. If the impasse continues- the escrow agent is likely to deposit the funds with a court and invite the parties to present their arguments to a judge. Think twice before causing an escrow agent to freeze a large deposit over a small financial disagreement. This will turn a small financial disagreement into a much larger one- making reasonable compromise more difficult. You do not want to risk inciting the buyer's fury by withholding a large escrow over a small dispute- since this will lead to litigation where only the lawyers get rich.
To make the most of escrows: (1) reflect the escrow terms in the transaction documents (as a stand-alone or as part of the purchase agreement) and include the escrow agent's signature; (2) consider all possible scenarios and make certain that the escrow provisions cover each scenario properly; and (3) build in clauses that minimize the risk of a frozen escrow.
Greg Cirillo is a partner with the Washington- D.C. law firm Wiley Rein LLP- representing private and commercial operators- owners- lessors and financiers in structuring the sale- acquisition- ownership and operation of aircraft. Greg can be reached at Tel: +1 703-905-2808- Email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Canvas Login Instructions- HCC Continuing Education Students
If you are registered through HCC for a current term continuing education class, please follow these instructions for logging into Canvas.
Please allow up to a day after registering for your Canvas course access to be set up.
For an upcoming class, access will be available one week before the first class date. If the class has not started yet, wait until the first class date to begin work. Once you log in, you can locate your instructor's contact information by clicking on the "Syllabus."
How to Log On to your Course
- Open a web browser and navigate to http://www.howardcc.edu
- Click on the "Tools and Resources" link located on the upper right hand corner above the search box.
- Select "Canvas" from the menu.
- Click the "Continuing Education Students" button.
- Login using Canvas Login: User Name and Password (see below.)
- Once you are logged in, click on "Courses" to select your course.
- If you are enrolled in multiple courses, use the same log in. Once you are logged in, click on "Courses" to select between your courses.
Please note: You will need to know your HCC student ID number and username to log on. You're ID number should be 7 digits long but the password requirement is 8 digits. Add zeros to the beginning of your ID to make it 8 digits.
Don't know your HCC student ID or username? Contact the HCC helpdesk at 443-518-4444.
Difficulty with Log In, User Name or Password?
Contact the HCC help desk 443-518-4444.
Student Log in Information
User Name is: The first initial of your first name + the first 7 letters of your last name + the last four digits of your HCC student ID number.
Password is your full HCC student ID number plus leading zeroes to make it 8 digits long. Your password will be 8 digits long.
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Fresh Chicken for sale Tuesday (farm) and Wednesday (Springfield/Mansfield) October 11/12. Time to order turkeys.
Our chicken will be for sale again fresh on Tuesday and Wednesday. It looks like there will just be this one and one more sale dates before the break, so you may want to stock up for the winter.
For those of you who are wanting a turkey this year, it is time to order. You may also order at MaMa Jean's on Sunshine in Springfield or at Jean's Healthway in Ava for delivery at those locations.
Between our sale dates, you may purchase our chicken products frozen at the farm, or fresh or frozen at one of the fine stores that carry our chicken products, (for stores, see the bottom of the Locations tab on our website: Location Link).
FRESH CHICKEN SCHEDULE: Peace Valley: Tuesday, October 11, 2-6 p.m., on the farm Mansfield: Wednesday, October 12, call for time & to let us know you are coming. Springfield: Wednesday, October 12, noon till 1 p.m. Rolla: We hope to come once a month, or so. Call or email for information.


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In this weeks post we share the secrets to Helen's perfect pastry and her crowd pleasing quiche - perfect for a summers day picnic or party and can be adapted to suit whatever you have leftover in your fridge. Checkout the YouTube video to follow a step by step guide on how to make it. Enjoy!
For the Pastry:
- 4oz (115g) Butter
- 8oz (225g) Plain Flour
- 2tsp water (add as needed)
- Salt & Pepper
For the quiche filling:
- 8 eggs
- 160g Pancetta cubes
- 2 Leeks - sliced
- Mozzarella ball
- Goats cheese round (different cheese can be used)
- 6-7 sundried tomatoes roughly chopped
- Pepper to season
- Butter for frying
Pop oven on 'Top & bottom heat' at 180°
Grease a 25cm fluted flan dish
In a bowl combine the flour & the butter together with fingertips until a breadcrumb like consistency is formed and then stir in salt
Add a little water to the mix so it becomes a firm dough.
Leave the dough mix to one side to rest
Over a medium heat add a good chunk of butter to a large saucepan and add the pancetta and leeks
Chop sundried tomatoes and add to the saucepan mix with a good amount of pepper
Lightly fry until all ingredients begin to brown then put to one side
Flour a worksurface and begin to roll out your pastry to desired size
Place rolled out pastry over the flan dish and using fingers push into flutes, prick the bottom with a fork
Leave any overhanging pastry until the quiche is completely cooked (As the pasty will shrink)
Put in the oven for around 5 minutes to blind bake
Whilst the pasty is in the oven, in a large bowl pour the contents of the pancetta mix along with the 8 eggs and combine together
Slice the mozzarella and goats cheese up
Take the pastry out the oven and turn the heat of the oven down to 160°
Pour the egg mixture and chunks of mozzarella into the pastry case
Arrange the goats cheese slices on top of the quiche
Bake in the oven for 40-45mins until the egg mix has cooked and the pastry has browned
Take the quiche out of the oven & enjoy!


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Ann Arbor,
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly higher risk to develop heart attacks
and other complications of their blood vessels. New therapies are needed to prevent this
complication. The purpose of this study is to establish the role of the medication
pioglitazone in improving the function of the blood vessels and heart and decreasing the
risk of future atherosclerosis development in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. As a
secondary aim-point, we will evaluate the efficacy of pioglitazone in improving rheumatoid
arthritis disease activity and markers of inflammation.
This study will establish the role of pioglitazone in improvement of endothelial function,
arterial compliance and disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This will be
a placebo-controlled, double blind, cross-over trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women on adequate contraception if they are of child-bearing age.
- Meet revised ACR criteria for RA.
- Stable doses of DMARDS,biologic agents and or corticosteroids for at least 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- Current smokers or individuals who smoked in the last 6 months.
- Diagnosis of Diabetes, heart failure, or infection.
- Current diagnosis of malignant disease except for basal cell or squamous cell
carcinoma of the skin.
- No active liver disease.
- No cholesterol-lowering medications or oral hypoglycemic agents.
Principal InvestigatorMariana J Kaplan, MDUniversity of Michigan
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This free Iams pet food might be the first Start Sampling link I've been able to directly link to without creating a black hole of looping redirects. Maybe it's blind luck? A little skill? Oh screw it, the Freebie Gods chose to bless HIF with a present and I shall not question them. My pets thank them for the treats they will soon receive.
Oh great, my dogs are going crazy now. I talk out load as I type and when they heard me say "treats," they got all excited. Crap, there they go again! Goob, stop saying treats. Blarg!
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Bird Observatories are not usual nature centers, but highly focused research centers with primary emphasis on birds, trying to bring the rest of us to a greater understanding and awareness of the needs of birds. They are professionals, skilled laymen, and volunteers. Many bird observatories have bird banding at their core, monitoring programs, workshops, field trips and demonstrations. Their hope is to bring people and birds closer together in a world of encroaching asphalt and concrete. This is an enjoyable family outing.
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I wanted to look up voice lessons about singing with vibrato on YouTube. Here's what Siri typed instead of the word vibrato:
- by Brado
- by Brotto
- five Brotto
- the Brado
- I brought a
- vibe Rado
- my brought it
- my brother
- vibrant
- fly pronto
Not one correct guess. Since Siri could not get the individual word, I tried phrases to engage the context engine. The results were no better:
- A good singer will have a nice my brother.
- Learning to sing well gives a please invite Brian too.
- Can you sing with my Brado?
- The singer is by Brado was very nice.
- My brother is an Italian word.
- Siri does not know the word by Brado.
- Siri does not know the words I Prado.
- Siri stop $@&!$& typing Brandon games, brand names, brand names!
This is madness. It must be stopped. So I called Apple tech-support. A male version of Siri tried to get me support for Mac OS High Sierra when I told it Siri was polluted with brand names.
From a human at Apple tech-support I learned that there is no way to turn off Siri typing brand names. We also can't train Siri or add any new information to Siri. Neither can we see the list of brands Siri knows.
Is there no hope then? Well, we cannot, but Apple tech support can submit words to the engineers for recognition, so today I submitted the word vibrato. It's a real word in our English dictionary. Siri should know it.
Definition of vibrato
plural vibratos
: a slightly tremulous effect imparted to vocal or instrumental tone for added warmth and expressiveness by slight and rapid variations in pitch
As a point of interest, the Apple technician did not know the word vibrato.
That's my good deed for the day, one for all the Siri using musicians out there. Give Siri a try in a week, or a month, or a year, and see if it knows the word vibrato yet.


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The standard play-in-the-dark game is a children's game, probably played outdoors, probably involving a bit of giggling and creeping, probably called something like Ghost or Skeleton Murder or Mother, Mother, I'm Going To Die. The rules are pretty straightforward: try to do something easy, but, you know, in the dark. And it's scary – scary to play, and with a scary theme.
- Graveyard sends players groping across a lawn, trying to avoid the other players, who are all lying around pretending to be corpses and trying to get in the way. The game only works functionally because nobody can see what's going on, because the dark allows secrets – but it only works aesthetically because dark = scary. Hence the title (and its alternative title "Zombie"); it's a "graveyard" at night, and that's fundamental to the experience. You can't reskin it to "pretend you're in a messy room during a blackout, and everyone lying on the ground is an obstructive book".
- Murder in the Dark is a perfectly functional game in the light – called, perhaps unsurprisingly, Murder. The no-dark version was played in the 30s, and it's described by Harpo Marx in Harpo Speaks; but the version in the dark is the one that caught on.
- Plus there's Touch Scary Things, Ghost in the Graveyard/The Witch Ain't Out Tonight, and a pile of other games that are broadly like hide and seek or tag, but (1) in the dark, and (2) with an accordingly scary name.
It's all about the dark signalling "scary" in and of itself. It's not just that you can't see what's going on, and that that's a bit alarming: "Blind Man's Buff"-type games don't present as scary for the blindfolded player, despite the fact that whoever can't see is at more of a disadvantage than they would be if it was completely dark.
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"Listen. With faint dry sound, Like steps of passing ghosts, The leaves, frost-crisp'd, break from trees And fall." Adelaide Crapsey
Fall is a time for changes. Colourful autumn leaves are blowing across lawns and the nip in the air makes us think of comfort and warmth. Even though we are getting closer to winter and its dimming light, nature is performing its own kind of beauty during these autumn months.
This season is also about clothes that envelope us with the richness of fall colours and fabrics. Raffinee has transitioned into fall, and how beautiful and exciting to walk in and experience all the styles of the season. Big sweaters with slim trousers, cropped jackets with fur trim, and sleek, feminine dresses are some of the great essentials that makes a wardrobe stand out.
Take a peek below and let Raffinee be your inspiration for your autumn wardrobe. From the sophisticated and chic Dennis Merotto designs to the fun and youthful Pennyblack, come in and enjoy it all.
(You may also wonder why there is a picture of those cool bathing suits mixed in with those beautiful fall clothes. We brought some in from this interesting line and they have been a hit for many customers. They bring a little lifting of spirits for those of you who really, really dread the coming winter.)
Fall is truly beautiful and taking a walk outdoors and breathing in the crisp autumn air just feels good. Look all around to the tapestry of reds, greens, browns and oranges that nature blends together. So let's enjoy it with a gathering of loved ones and give thanks for everything we cherish in our lives.


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Since some time ago the presence of the latest generation of Yamaha Jupiter MX has started bustling about, even the news is not only just a new design, but the specifications were also changed the engine capacity of 150 cc and already carrying fuel injection technology.
The news circulating that New Yamaha Jupiter MX 150 will be launched by PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) this year and will use the base of the Yamaha V-Ixion, but it turns out the news was immediately denied by the assistant GM Marketing Group YIMM, M. Masykur, he explained that the Yamaha Jupiter MX 150 does not use the base of the Yamaha V-Ixion and just put a new 150 cc engine only.
In addition Masykur also denied that his party will bring the motorcycle is cool this year, the article until now no such discourse but will most likely already paved in 2015 although it was not known when the exact time.
It is estimated that with a more elegant appearance and has been supported by injection technology certainly make fans more curious and eager to have the latest model, we wait for further developments of the Yamaha Indonesia and hopefully can be launched in order to reduce the curiosity of automotive enthusiasts homeland.
JAKARTA Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) as the agent of the holder of the Yamaha brand in the country, reportedly going to bring a lot of new models in the next year. One of these models to be launched is the duck Underbone flagship, Jupiter MX. According to news circulating, the latest MX Jupiter will use a mechanical heart capacity of 150 cc and has embraced technology injection Yamaha YM-JET aka FI. Assistant GM Marketing Yamaha Indonesia Mohammad Masykur, asserts The latest MX Jupiter will hold a new machine alias taken from previous models such as the V-Ixion. "People always say trivial, if the engine using the engine capacity of 150 cc V-Ixion, but the reality is not. The new Jupiter MX later will not use the base V-Ixion , "explained Masykur when talking with reporters at the headquarters of Yamaha, Pulogadung, East Jakarta, Friday (10/17/2014). Furthermore Masykur said Yamaha Jupiter MX which will be launched next year will use injection Yamaha carburetion system that YM- JET FI. But for the details, this friendly man reluctant to disclose the details. "In essence, Yamaha Jupiter MX 150 later had the injection," he concluded.
Yamaha adds to the body design of the Yamaha Jupiter MX 2014 looks more dashing and daring. Specifications Yamaha MX 2014 change color stripping and new, more sporty and modern look. Wrap strippingnya increase the sharpness of this motor to control the streets.There are a variety of colors that you can choose for this latest Yamaha Jupiter include White Sonic, Furious Red, White Blaze, Blue Thunder, and Black Burn. In total there are 5 colors to choose from. The most striking of the specification Yamaha Jupiter MX 2014 is the design of headlights that resemble eyes of a hawk. We need to know that the design 'eagle eye' is also present on the latest Yamaha motorcycle Yamaha mio GT 125 . The design adds a bold eagle eyes of Yamaha Jupiter MX 2014 is the latest.
Further specifications 2014 Yamaha Jupiter MX engine parts. For the engine itself seems to be no significant changes for the latest Yamaha Jupiter MX which relies stripping and new color as a selling point. 2014 Yamaha Jupiter MX engine is provided with an engine capacity of 134.44 cc 4 steps that led, 4 valve liquid-cooled Soc. Operation of the transmission pattern of the Yamaha Jupiter MX 2014 is a 4 speed with 1-N-2-3-4-5. The maximum capacity of the gas tank can hold 4 liters. That specification Yamaha Jupiter MX 2014 latest sunglasses Mas Sena.
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A Week Later…
I arrived at the station that night at about 2040. I was on the road in a police car for maybe a minute and had traveled just outside of the parking lot, when I flipped on the scan function on my radio. Immediately, I heard, "Um… be advised, we've got several hundred… correction… several thousand demonstrators heading south on West Florissant toward the CP [Command Post]."
I turned around and went back to the station. After a quick conversation with the evening supervisor, I loaded my car with a riot shield and helmet. Then, I got back out on the road and drove less than thirty feet when my radio started broadcasting the sounds of fighting and screaming. Officers who were either in the process of keying up their radios to report what was going on were getting into fights mid-transmission. Other officers were accidentally keying up their radios while fighting with other people. County dispatch immediately cut in and said in one of the most frantic transmissions I've ever heard, "First and second precinct all units respond at once, J1. Expedite. They're about to overrun the CP." The dispatcher was so beside herself that she forgot to put out the code. It didn't matter though. The message was received.
I started that way running lights and siren, weaving through cars on the interstate. Finally, I reached the CP. Passing through the last checkpoint into the parking lot my nose and eyes started to burn. It suddenly became clear to me just how close the rioters had come that I was smelling CS gas (teargas) from this distance and within my car.
Incident Command had been moved inside one of the buildings in the strip mall. I was the first municipal officer on scene after the all-call. I knew the next two officers from another neighboring municipality who came in, Tom and Victor. Tom, Victor, and I were put in a group while a fourth member from another Muni was added as well once he arrived. Immediately, we were sent to the frontline. I wasn't confident how close we would actually be able to get without gas masks and County Command was out of gas masks.
Nevertheless, the sounds of struggling and yelling into the radio only intensified. I jumped in the car with my team and we headed to what was quickly elevating from a riot to a battle. Shots were being fired by the rioters. People were down. Tear gas was being deployed. For the first time, it seemed like instead of a series of randomized but widespread events, we had a central consolidated force attacking us.
Cops have a stereotypical way of yelling commands. It's sort of a high pitched, low register, atonal noise, the type you might here from a drill sergeant. It is also very easy to tell from changes in the pitch when a cop is scared or in trouble. I hope I never hear officers in that much trouble ever again.
Tom, Victor, the other Muni cop, and I staged just past the underpass where, a week ago, I had joked with SWAT team members who were looking for Tums. As we spoke with the other officers who were staging near there, they informed us that the crowd had pushed the entire line all the way back to the rail bridge that went over the pass. It was at that point that they finally deployed CS gas.
One of the newer problems in the sea of many was that a McDonald's had been overtaken. The employees had locked the doors, but the looters had busted through a window. Now they were ransacking the building while the workers hid in a locked manager's room. Our first order of business as we pressed onward was to retake the McDonald's which was about a block from the underpass.
Reports started coming in that rioters were attempting to lead officers down toward several apartment complexes and residential areas just off of W. Florissant where they had set up ambushes. In one location in particular, they were apparently waiting on balconies for officers to pass underneath. The dispatcher had to report something else midsentence and neglected to mention what types of weapons the rioters in the apartments were using. However, if they were anything like the rest of the demonstrators, the answer was a little bit of everything.
We joined a group of about twenty St. Louis County Officers and twenty State Troopers and began moving forward. Several bearcats led the line along with the tactical units they belong to. This strategy was apparently being used to minimize the crowd's ability to shoot at us. From what we had been hearing, members of the crowd would take a few shots at the police, then fall back into the crowd where officers could not and would not return fire.
The air was filled with smoke and a yellow light from the street lights. There were so many loud voices it was impossible to distinguish what was being said. Anger and fear were the most prevalent as were the sounds of gunfire. Due to everything that was going on we really couldn't see the crowd very well, but the noise that just hung over W. Florissant like a canopy was evidence enough of its size and presence.
We marched forward toward the McDonald's parking lot that was still apparently covered with people. All we had to do was march in that direction and when we got close, the building emptied like a bottle being poured out. Bravado about killing police aside, once again they fled the area but also, once again, no arrests were made. For looters who regularly puffed out their chest, they certainly weren't interested in a physical confrontation. They were only interested if they could hide in a group to shoot or throw things.
A county supervisor started waving us further ahead down W. Florissant repeating, "Move up! Move up! Move up!" The crowd was falling back but was holding their own line further up the road.
We obliged the county supervisor but I couldn't help but notice that the smoke in the distance was beginning to get thicker and my nose was already starting to burn from residual gas. I also noticed that the sounds of fighting were significantly louder here. We walked in the second line behind the first, behind the bearcats. The front of the line apparently started taking fire and receiving Molotov cocktails. I could hear gunshots repeatedly, but I wasn't hearing bullets whiz by as would have been expected if they were coming near us or being fire at us. Of course, the bearcat tactic may have been drawing the fire. The order was given to release more CS gas and a series of loud thumps signaled the deployment as canisters were fired from launchers. This newly deployed gas caught the wind and enveloped us.
I made it about as far forward as everyone else in my group did until I started violently coughing. My face burned and my nose ran. My eyes watered but oddly I could still see alright, which I interpret as my contacts somehow minimizing the effects. Fortunately once we were out of the gas, I was okay and things largely went back to normal. We dumped water on our faces which also helped to minimize the burning. After that, we fell back and met up with another Muni cop who Victor and Tom were familiar with. He let us borrow gas masks and since the strap on my helmet wasn't working, he also let me borrow another helmet.
The press became a nuisance as we helped man a number of side street checkpoints. While trying to keep track of protesters who were lurking about a block from the checkpoint, ducking in and out of the spotlights, other people would approach us waving around a white laminated card that said, "Press." If they thought they would fit in by dressing down a little bit, they were sadly mistaken. It wasn't just local media either. I saw a number of national correspondents, one of which I know is on MSNBC though I never cared to learn his name.
Consequently, tonight was not exempt from outright media lies. St. Louis County Tactical moved forward to remove an injured man in the crowd. One particularly disingenuous reporter took a picture of the man and captioned it that he was reacting to the gas. In actuality, he was apparently a gunshot victim who was subsequently rescued by the police unlike the man from a few nights previous.
In another case, while helping to man the post at Ferguson Ave, a man approached the checkpoint with the press crew. However, while he had no press credentials and did not claim any, he wanted to inform us that he had spoken with Capt. Johnson personally who said it was okay to pass. When the county officer informed him that only press were allowed to pass for now, he demanded to talk to a trooper apparently believing insultingly that they all outranked us, even if their boss did. The only trooper with us might have been twenty three and had no rank, but spoke with the man as requested. Needless to say, the attempt at lying about a conversation with Capt. Johnson didn't work and he grumbled as he walked back into the dark.
En route to the next checkpoint near the burnt down Quiktrip, we had to navigate our way through what was essentially a cinderblock barricade created by the rioters. Retaining wall concrete was stacked about one or two feet high and had been spread across the street before the tactical units created paths to get through. Since there was enough concrete to block W. Florissant, I knew that this blockade was premeditated. Someone had planned to build this and they might have even staged the supplies in the area earlier in the day or evening. There wasn't exactly anywhere immediately nearby where one could get this amount of concrete to my knowledge from simple looting.
Tactically, the barricade would slow officers down who were attempting to pass. While removing rubble and concrete, the officers would be exposed to gunfire, bottles, and Molotovs from the crowd. It was a dangerous situation but the Tactical units who were on point managed to push through. Teargas also helped to diminish the barricade tactic since the rioters couldn't be close enough to take advantage of the officers and their temporarily exposed position.
In the meantime, the entire line from earlier had made it all the way past the ruins of Quiktrip and were holding at that location with most of the tactical units present that night. Cars approached the checkpoint periodically and were informed over a loudspeaker to turn around. There was new graffiti in the area around Quiktrip as well. On a Laclede Gas box someone had spray-painted in red, "KILL FOR MIKE."
We sat there guarding W. Florissant at the Quiktrip for about an hour and a half. After a while we moved to another checkpoint at Canfield. Canfield had a little bit more activity with protesters staying at the start of a residential neighborhood. Quite a few other people were hanging back unnervingly, watching us from the shadows. A few cars would black out, approach the checkpoint, and then peel off as they got close. A few others would park down the road and turn on their high-beams to blind us. Most just stood around yelling obscenities disregarding the curfew.
Interestingly, this area was stocked pretty heavily with gang members dressed in red shirts, red hats, and wearing red bandanas over their mouths. I had a seen a few people dressed like this in earlier days, but not in this concentration. Gang activity was another faction of this conflict that I had overlooked until now. Though the behavior we had been dealing with was clearly not above them.
By about one in the morning, the area inside of our once hot zone had calmed down. Like days past, looting was still actively going on in the surrounding communities. Dellwood apparently got hit particularly hard that night due to the fact that the checkpoint ended on W. Florissant at the Quiktrip where the Ferguson city limits ended though the problem areas extended to Chambers road and beyond. The fact that the other surrounding communities are still being ignored is disgraceful.
As a result of the attack on the command post, the national guard has been activated. What their entire function will entail has yet to be determined. Seventy guardsman are set to arrive on 8/18/2014 in the afternoon and will be tasked with helping to secure the CP. An additional one hundred and thirty will arrive in another day.


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Can you tell I am on a pistachio kick at the moment? The babka, todays cookies and I've just realised next weeks recipe is also heavily focused on these nuts. I would apologise but three delicious recipes with pistachios is no bad thing! Todays recipe is probably the easiest of the three and you can get these cookies in the oven in no time at all. These were inspired by my recent work trip to Sicily, where every pastry and ice cream shop seems to sell the most incredibly flavoured almond and pistachio treats, which makes sense when you realise some of the best almonds and pistachios in the world come from Sicily. This recipe uses both Italian ingredients and an Italian recipe, it's a twist on the amaretti. The style of amaretti I prefer is a slight chewy crust with a tender centre. There is nothing wrong with the crunchy or super chewy varieties this is just my preference. When it comes to the pistachios you can use the varieties found in supermarkets but you will notice they don't have the vibrancy of colour that comes from my preferred skinless, blanched variety (like these from SousChef) so the finished cookies will be a little flatter in colour. Pistachios are however pretty expensive, the green ones even more so, so choose the variety you are happy with and they will all taste wonderfully.
Soft Pistachio Amaretti
3 large egg whites
250g caster sugar, plus extra for coating
275g ground almonds
100g pistachios
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp fine salt
icing sugar, for coating
To make the cookies preheat the oven to 180C (160C Fan) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Place half of the almonds and all of the pistachios and salt into a food processor and pulse until the pistachios are finely ground. The reason for adding half of the almonds with the pistachios is these vibrant green pistachios are on the soft side and if processed alone can become more of a paste rather than a powder like mix, adding some of the almonds prevents this from happening. Add the remaining almonds and blend to combine, then tip into a large bowl and mix through about half of the sugar.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk together the egg whites until foamy then slowly add the remaining sugar whisking until the meringue is in stiff peaks. Working in two additions add the meringue to the almond mixture along with the vanilla. We are not making meringue so don't worry too much about keeping all the air in the meringue, just make sure the mixture is evenly combined with no streaks of meringue. Once fully combined use an ice cream scoop (I use one about 1 heaped tablespoon in size) to form the cookies, dropping first into a small bowl of caster sugar, tossing to coat fully. This sugar coating gives the cookies the characteristic chew. To give the look of amaretti toss the cookies into icing sugar, rolling to coat fully and shape into a ball. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking trays, a few centimetres apart and then bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Bake just until the cookies have the smallest hint of browning where the cookies are cracking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully before enjoying.
Because of the ingredients these cookies will keep for a long time, at least a week in a sealed container. The longer the cookies sit the chewier they become.


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Spring/Summer 2012 CSA's Are Open for Registration
Attention locavores or really anyone interested in getting farm fresh produce while supporting our local farming community. According to Analiese Paik of The Fairfield Green Food Guide, the 2012 Spring CSA's are open for registration and opening up new shares at several farms. This is your chance to share in our local harvest. Act fast however, these CSA's fill up quickly.
Click here to view the complete list of CSA's via the Fairfield Green Food Guide. along with detailed information on how to contact these farms and get started on a whole new way of enjoying farm to table food.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are partnerships between an individual farm and a community of supporters, providing a direct link between the production and consumption of food. CSA members make a commitment to support the farm throughout the season, and assume the risks and bounty of growing food along with the farmer or grower.
Each CSA farm offers shares to the public for a fixed fee before the season begins. CSA members register and pay, then pick up their weekly, biweekly or monthly shares at a pre-determined location on a set date and time, or in some instances home delivery is provided.


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When I expressed an interest, she kindly investigated the cost of postage within Brittany.
Within a week, I was the delighted owner of the bag.
I have used it several times. It is ideal for the family walks we go on. It is very light, but well constructed. I can carry my camera, purse and glasses, plus a treat for my little girl, and the various treasures she collects along the way.
I have also used it when I have been cycling, so much lighter then my regular handbags.
Thanks Diane, I am really enjoying using it, and will be watching out for more in the future.
|Pretty bag
|lovely heart details
|The company name
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It is that time of the year again and hopefully you have your taxes done early like me. One day early to be exact this year, but hey, that's still early! Depending on what has transpired in your life since the start of 2017, there are numerous tax ramifications that will ultimately determine what your refund or check to the government will be this year. Personally, I have been taking advantage of not only the compounding power of real estate investing but also numerous tax benefits along the way. There are several real estate investment strategies in the tax code right now that could help you out in a big way today and down the road. Take a look at the following investment property tax deductions that could save you a lot of money come tax time.
- Interest – This is a large deduction for those who own real estate and have loans on their property. Basically, the interest on your loan and any other credit cards or lines of credit used in your investment business is tax deductible.
- Depreciation – This is one of the most valuable tax deductions available to real estate investors. It allows you to deduct the value of your asset (not including the value of the land) over 27.5 years. Each year you get to take a portion and this can reduce the profit you had for the year. It can also potentially result in a loss that can be used to offset other income you may have. For example, if you purchase an investment property for $350,000 and the land is worth $100,000 and depreciate it over 27.5 ($350,000-$100,000=$250,000/27.5) years, you are allowed to take an annual depreciation deduction of $9,090.
- Taxes – Rental property taxes are deductible.
- Maintenance and Repairs – This can be another big deduction for investors. Generally, the more maintenance and repairs your investments need, the bigger the tax deduction. As a general rule, things that need to be repaired to maintain functional living space are fully deductible at the time of repair. If larger value-added improvements such as a new roof or HVAC are completed, then these items are expensed over the economic life of the asset, which ranges depending on the improvement and is spelled out in the tax code
- Travel – Local travel to and from your investment property is deductible. Also, if you travel out of town or across the country to work on or check in on your property, these expenses can also be deducted
- Property Management – The cost associated with hiring out the management of your property is tax deductible.
- Insurance – Any insurance policies that you carry for your property is tax deductible.
These are the biggest and most common tax deduction that real estate investors can take advantage of. There are some really incredible long term tax strategies that can go way above and beyond these basic principles. The use of a 1031 exchange to sell and buy investment property is a great way to defer your capital gains taxes. Transferring property to your heirs can also be done in a way that they can potentially avoid most if not all of the capital gains burden. There was a major overhaul to the tax code in 2017 and I am not a CPA, so if you are wanting to learn more about your personal situation and the advantages of owning rental property, you should consult your tax accountant for more advice. You can also find a lot of valuable information on the IRS website and investment sites such as Biggerpockets.
If and when the time comes for you to explore purchasing investment property, please know that the Moving Chico Team has you covered. All of the current agents on the team are investor friendly and we all personally own and manage real estate investments. It makes a huge difference who you work with when you are looking to buy your first or tenth investment property. Having a team that understands the ins and outs is an invaluable asset when taking the leap into investment property ownership. I wish you all a prosperous 2018 and of course reach out to us at any time if you want to learn more.