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Below is an initial list of some of the online sources on solar energy that the editors of SolarChargedDriving.Com have found interesting and useful. (Last update = June 9, 2010)
American Solar Energy Society
Established in 1954, the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation's leading association of solar professionals & advocates. Its aims to inspire energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy.
Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Initiative
The EV Charging & Solar Initiative provides assistance to organizations to procure affordable EV charging stations, with the option to site solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems. Participants of this Initiative will receive free assistance to assess and ultimately secure EV charging stations and/or solar PV systems at workplaces throughout the South Coast air basin. Non-profit organizations, local and state governments, colleges and private sector companies located in the South Coast air basin may participate in this Initiative. Technical experts will work with fleet, facility and sustainability managers to identify the best energy system for individual company needs. By joining this initiative, your organization will receive free services that may include: training and educational resources for decision makers, project feasibility assessments, and procurement and vendor selection assistance.
George Washington University Solar Institute
The George Washington University Solar Institute focuses on the economic, technical, and public policy issues associated with the development and deployment of solar energy to meet global energy needs and environmental challenges.
This commercial website clearinghouse for solar actively promotes solar and consumers going solar. It offers a number of different resources, including an FAQ page and a drop-down list of 50 U.S. states and solar policies, information, etc. for each state.
National Council for Solar Growth
The National Council for Solar Growth is a non profit group with a mission to educate homeowners and businesses about the economic and environmental benefits of PV solar. Its primary objective is to influence a greater number of solar panel installations on homes, schools, and businesses across the US and the rest of the world at an accelerating pace. The Council does not accept advertising and while both national brands as well as regional and local installers are promoted on EvergreenSolar.com our aim is solely to connect the homeowner with the best possible manufacturers, suppliers, equipment, and installers. The Council's "proprietary scoring system" ranks local solar installers by a combination of feedback from city inspectors, local utility companies, BBB, and customer surveys.
NREL Solar Research Pages
Produced by the nation's premier renewable energy research organization, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL's solar pages offer an array of information about various aspects of solar energy.
NREL Open PV Project Pages
This is an absolutely fascinating site devoted to chronicling the installation of all solar PV projects in all of the U.S. It's got some great data and maps. For instance, you can see how many solar PV installations there are in each state in the U.S., you can watch a video map of the U.S. that lights up across time as more and more PV installations go up. Finally, you can add your own solar PV installation to the map and project! Highly recommended!
A solar power portal of sorts, PowerScout.Com offers an overview of the many different components that are part of home solar, including an assessment of home battery packs. It also offers consumers the chance to compare different solar companies and offers.
SolarBuzz.Com Media Pages
SolarBuzz.Com analyzes the global solar industry and offers statistics on its growth, both on a national and international basis.
Solar Electric Power Association
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is a non-profit resource for information about solar technologies, policies, and programs. SEPA focuses on working with electric utilities, but provides value to all businesses that have an interest in solar electricity.
Solar Industries Association
Founded in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the leading national trade association for the solar energy industry in the U.S. It works to expand markets, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers and improve education and outreach for solar energy professionals.
Solar Living Institute
Established in 1998 as a spin-off from Real Goods Trading Company, the Solar Living Institute is a non-profit educational organization aimed at mission promoting sustainable living through inspirational environmental education. The Institute provides practical, education by example and hands-on workshops on renewable energy, green building, sustainable living, permaculture, organic gardening and alternative, environmental, construction methods.
SolarPowerRocks.Com seeks to change the perceptions of legislators, decisionmakers, homeowners, and business-owners alike to get more solar technology on roofs. Activities include educating readers about their local subsidies and solar related legislation, as well as connecting them to solar installers in their areas to make their dream of renewable energy a reality. The site synthesizes solar data, maintain an updated state-by-state solar incentive resource with validated cost-impact analyses, and champions solar legislation and technology around the world.
An interactive citizen's activist site and online community devoted to promoting solar energy
Solar Today
Solar Today is magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society, and is sold on newsstands nationwide.
The Vote Solar Initiative
Similar to SolarChargedDriving.Com's aim of helping solar-charged driving go mainstream, Vote Solar's primary aim is to help solar, in general, go mainstream. To that end, Vote Solar works at the state level to implement the necessary policies to build robust solar markets — and pave the way for a transition to a renewable energy economy.


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Looks like Brandon Jenner took a page from Seth Rogen and James Franco's comedy book.
The 32-year-old half-brother of Kim Kardashian took to Instagram to share a video where he's mocking his sibling's most recent Insta clip, which features the E! star showing off her bangin' bod in a bikini while flipping her hair in slow motion in a swimming pool. The video is set to the tune of Kanye West's "I'm in It" and was taken during the family's recent trip to Thailand, and Jenner doesn't hold back while mocking the epic hair flip.
"We all know who's the hottest @Kimkardashian," Jenner captioned the hilarious clip where he's sitting on his hands and knees while perched on a couch and flipping his long hair in slow motion before he gives the camera a sultry stare.
Too good! Although we can't help but note Brandon sort of missed the boat on the Yeezy tune ("Bound 2," anyone?).
No word yet what Kim thought of the video spoof, although we're sure she found the humor in her brother's latest prank, considering the brunette beauty thought Rogen and Franco's headline-making parody of her hubby-to-be's "Bound 2" music video was "sooo funny."


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Lou wanted a dinosaur bedroom. I used to teach an awesome unit on dinosaurs so I had lots of posters, books, toys, models, etc. I thought it would be fun to incorporate these into his room. One of the cool things I had in a model of a t-rex tooth and one of a claw. I found a cool way to display them on the wall. I also used the same method to display the dinosaur fossils that we made during our dinosaur day a few months ago.
First, I dug through the box of frames that haven't found their new home yet. Then I went to the stand by, modge podge and gave the cardboard a thin layer.
I laid some fabric (an old cloth shower curtain) right on top and smoothed it out.
Then I trimmed it up and slid it into the frame. I didn't even wait for it to dry.
I think the wet spot from the modge podge should dry out fine.
I used the other old stand by, hot glue, and attached the models and two little labels.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Dinosaur Art for Lou's room
Posted by Beth- the mama bee at 6:25 AM
Labels: Dd, Lou, mama crafts
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Another fantastic project finished. Good job. gma
- August 24, 2009 at 7:37 AM
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Varicose veins are veins that have become swollen enough to be seen on the legs. This condition affects the superficial veins, which lie closest to the skin. The affected veins appear as blue bulging, twisted lumps under the skin. Varicose veins are commonly found among people who stand on their feet a lot. It's a condition that can run in the family and affects as many as 20 million Americans.
Varicose veins appear when excess blood pools in the superficial veins of the leg. Sitting or standing for long periods of time can cause this to happen, increasing the pressure on the vein walls. This pressure stretches the vein itself, weakening the one-way internal valves in the vein that open to let blood flow through and shut to keep blood from flowing backward. When these valves are weakened or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins, causing them to swell.
Similar to varicose veins seen with superficial veins, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that occurs when blood pools in the superficial and deep leg veins. CVI can occur with or without the presence of varicose veins. This condition develops when the blood pressure in the veins is abnormally high. CVI can occur after veins have been damaged by injuries or blood clots. People with CVI often have a combination of symptoms.


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Frankly speaking, I'm not exactly a birder, so it does sound rather strange (even to myself) to hear me saying that I've gone birding. So guess the following photos are really more like by-products of my various recent nature trips :P
But then again, birds can look really nice on photos sometimes, so I certainly don't mind becoming a "birder" once in a while.
The intermediate egret (Egretta intermedia) is a medium size egret - bigger than a little egret, but smaller than a great egret. It feeds on fishes, crustaceans or insects. A common winter visitor to Singapore, it usually hunts and roosts with other egret species.
Here's a shot of the intermediate egret in flight.
There was a small flock of pacific swallow (Hirundo tahitica). I often see these swallows near the coastal areas of Singapore.
"Hey, watch where you are landing!"
Just thought it was rather cute to see the various little terns (Sternula albifrons) trying to compete for various spots on the metal railing. Not sure why, but they seemed to feel that the spot already occupied by another bird was better. Anyway, these are resident birds in Singapore. They feed by plunge-diving for fish.
This is probably a white-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus). Somewhat larger than the little tern, this bird does not dive for fish. It usually flies slowly over the water to pick up prey on the surface or catches insects in flight.
Here's another look at the white-winged tern settled down on a pole. It is not a resident bird, but a winter visitor.
This is probably an immature white-winged tern.
This is probably a whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybridus), also a winter visitor.
The rufous woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus, previously Celeus brachyurus) supposedly builds its nests within the nests of ants of the species Crematogaster.
Different species of waders wading in shallow water.
Yet another mixture of different species of waders.
The white-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is commonly found in many parts of Singapore near water bodies. It usually feeds by probing for small fish or other little animals in mud or shallow water, though they sometimes forage for insects on the ground or among bushes too.
The stork-billed kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis, formerly Halcyon capensis) is a tree kingfisher which usually perches on tree branches while screening for prey, which ranges from fish, frogs, crustaceans, rodents to young birds.
Found this common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) resting on this grass patch in the middle of Sungei Buloh Besar.
This is a common redshank (Tringa totanus).
Thanks to LK for the waders' ID! :)
Monday, November 10, 2008
Gone Birding...
Frankly speaking, I'm not exactly a birder, so it does sound rather strange (even to myself) to hear me saying that I've gone birding. So guess the following photos are really more like by-products of my various recent nature trips :P
Posted by Ron Yeo at 10:58 PM
Labels: Birds, Sungei Buloh
2 comments:
- Neil said...
I was looking at all these wonderful birds thinking "I wish I could see some of those", we have little egrets and the odd great egret, but there are no intermediate egrets, even in Europe I think. But then the last bird, the redshank, I see nearly everytime I visit a mud flat. Its nice to know there found on the other side of the world too :)
- Nov 12, 2008, 2:45:00 AM
- tHE tiDE cHAsER said...
Hi Neil, I hope I had seen the wildlife you featured on your blog too. Unfortunately, when I was in UK the last time, it was a rather rushed trip and I did not have the opportunity to visit more nature spots. Agree totally that it's nice to know birds found in Singapore can be found all the way in UK too :)
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The food that you eat after a workout is extremely important, as it needs to be something that will help your body to repair muscle tissue while replenishing your glycogen stores, which end up depleted after periods of intense exercise. If you have been looking for some new post-workout snack ideas, these are not only deliciously healthy, but incredibly satisfying too.
Hummus with a Whole Wheat Pita
Hummus, which is a dip that is made from puréed chickpeas, is packed with protein, and a whole wheat pita is a great source of carbohydrates post-workout, making this a fantastic, and tasty, combination. To add some extra zing to this snack, try incorporating some new flavors into your hummus, whether this be red peppers, jalapeños or beets, all of which will provide your body with some extra antioxidants too.
Dry Roasted Pistachios
While all nuts contain protein and healthy fats, pistachios have the highest levels of potassium in comparison to all of the other nuts, and since potassium is an electrolyte that you lose through sweat, pistachios make a great post-workout snack. To add more texture and flavors to this snack, toss some pistachios into a bag with raisins, along with some other nuts and seeds, making your very own portable trail mix.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
A large number of athletes tend to depend on protein shakes for their post-workout snack, but the taste of these can often put many people off. For a healthy and tasty alternative, try whipping up a peanut butter and banana smoothie at home, adding a small touch of protein powder, along with some almond milk and a sprinkling of cinnamon. The protein in your smoothie will provide your body with long-lasting energy, while the cinnamon will help to control your blood sugar levels after your workout. If you want to make your smoothie even more nutritious, experiment with adding some other fruits, or leafy greens such as kale or spinach, to the mix.
Greek Yoghurt Parfait
Greek yoghurt contains just the right amount of digestible protein to help your muscles recover from a workout, and turning it into a yoghurt parfait makes it even more nutrient-dense. While this may sound like a complicated snack, it will only take you a couple of minutes to put together. Simply pour the yoghurt into a portable container, before topping with granola and berries, making sure to remember to bring along a spoon!
Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Chicken
If you have been working out at home and have access to a kitchen immediately after, then this hot snack promises to hit the spot. Sweet potatoes are a hugely beneficial post-workout food, as they are packed with so many vitamins and nutrients, as well as just the right amount of carbohydrates. Eating this along with some grilled chicken will not only create a well-rounded snack, but will also ensure that your body is receiving all of the lean protein that it needs.
Eating after a workout is important, and you should aim to have a snack within 20 minutes of your training in order for your body to optimally function. While you may feel ravenous after a particularly gruelling session, be sure to keep your snack under 150 calories, so that you do not undo all of the hard work that you have just done.


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Wow… it's been a busy couple of days. That's why I have been so slow to post to my blog…
Well, first off I have been appointed to the position of team contact for the Ubuntu Georgia LoCo. Then, I have been doing some work with planning the Atlanta Linux Fest, coming in mid-September. Next, I was appointed to the temporary board of the Ubuntu US Team, the project that helps out all of the United States LoCo's.
But that's just my Ubuntu related stuff.
I have been working through my senior year of high school. Even though I am homeschooled, I still had 10 classes this year, and trust me, that's enough to keep a man busy. On top of that, I have the work I do for my local Boy Scout troop. Hopefully, I will be able to write for my blog a little more often. It's been a lot of work for me this year, but I enjoy it! (well, okay, with the exception of school…)


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About Dr. Samadi's Life and Education Background
Dr. David Samadi is a renowned doctor whose area of specialization is the diagnosis and treating of urologic ailments. He is also a board-certified doctor in the field of urology and a member of American Medical Association and American Urologic Association. Dr. Samadi is chiefly involved in robotic prostate surgery, bladder surgery, and Da Vinci Surgery. Moreover, Dr. David Samadi has his roots from Iran from where he was born but moved to Belgium when he was 15 along with his younger brother in 1979 during the revolution that was in the country.
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Further, the brothers schooled in Belgium and London before completing their high school studies in Rosslyn, New York. After his high school education, Dr. Samadi went to Stony Brook University and graduated with a Biochemistry Degree where he received a full scholarship. He further extended his studies at the Stony Brook School of Medicine in Stony Brook (S.U.N.Y.) where he received his master degree in 1994. He again enrolled at the Montefiore Medical Center and did his postgraduate training in Urology in 2000 before attending numerous other classes in the medical field from different institutions.
About Dr. Samadi's Career Achievements and Awards
Dr. Samadi is a much-respected doctor as he is an expert in the Robotic Surgery and the Minimal Invasive Surgery. The doctor's first place of practice was at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital before getting elected as the Chief of Robotics and Vice Chairman of the Urology Department in 2007 at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. Again, in 2013, Dr. Samadi became part of the Lenox Hill Hospital team and held the position of the Chief of Robotic Surgery besides being Chairman of Urology.
Dr. Samadi is a host of the show that airs on the Fox News Channel and is known as the Sunday Housecall. He has done this for five years and recently started another radio program known as the World Health News that airs on am970 besides operating a blog site that discusses the health news matters. Equally important, the highlight of the doctor's career has been the discovery of the SMART surgery which is a technique that helps in reducing the time at the surgery room in the removal of the cancerous prostate.
What's more, the doctor is a recipient of several awards due to his hard work and dedication to his career. The awards include the Best Doctors Award, Patient Satisfaction Award, Best Doctors in Cancer Award, John Kingsley Lattimer Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, and New York Best Doctors Award. Besides, as one of the most qualified doctors in the prostate treatment, Dr. Samadi was involved in the successful prostrate operation done to Mitt Romney who was once the Republic Presidential Nominee in the United States.
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Two Sentenced To Federal CustodyIn Separate Firearms Cases
TOPEKA, KAN. Two Topeka men have been sentenced to federal custody in unrelated federal firearms cases, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.
Tyrone J. Lewis, Sr., 33, was sentenced to 30 months. Matthew L. Hoag, 22, Topeka, was sentenced to six months in a halfway house.
Lewis pleaded guilty on one count of unlawful possession of ammunition after a felony conviction. In his plea, he admitted that on Jan. 19, 2013, he called the Topeka Police Department to report that people were chasing him in a vehicle. When officers arrived in the 1600 block of SW Topeka they found Lewis in the intersection jumping back and forth as if he were avoiding multiple football tackles. Believing him to be under the influence of a narcotic, they placed him under arrest. They found four .45 caliber bullets in a plastic bag in his possession. At the time, he was prohibited from possessing ammunition because of prior felony convictions in Shawnee County District Court for aggravated robbery and attempted criminal possession of a firearm.
Hoag pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. In his plea, he admitted that officers of the Topeka Police Department encountered him on March 21, 2013, after being called to a report of shots fired. Hoag was riding in the back seat of a car officers stopped in the 1100 block of SW Lincoln. They found him in possession of a .380 caliber handgun. At the time, Hoag was prohibited from possessing a firearm because he had been convicted in June 2010 in Jackson County District Court on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.
Grissom commended the Topeka Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Hathaway for their work on the cases.


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HDFC demat account – help needed.
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very bad experience with it!
Last few months I had a very bad experience with this Airtel guys that too after the introduction of this 3G telecom.
Rin and Tide ad
Hmmm you would have seen the above video. Yes everyone knows that each and everyone is a competitor. Even Surf Excel is a competitor and Rin and tide? But why Rin has specifically selected Tide? Any vengence? Even some of the advertising before had too happened. It is between Complan and Horlicks. If they really have a war between them go to court and solve your issue. What is the reason that you are doing it publicly? These are the insults to the person who are using Tide that it does nothing but the high cost of price.
Is it healthy to throw mud
at the competitor to state your point and increase the sales? Does
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Rain stopped but still the roads are becoming worse.
Yes, though the rain has stopped pouring on us, the effect of rain is still upon us. I keep wondering why the Government is not taking proper action on the drainage system. And at the same time I cannot keep cursing Government on this. Even though they do it at the correct time, the corporation will dug it for some other purpose. This has become a vicious cycle like Gov put roads and corporation open it for some other purpose. At the same time I cannot blame both of them. When this is happening will there any relief on the roads. Now a days it has become cumbersome for many people who lives in the lower area like Velachery, Madipakkam, Chembarambakkam, RedHills, Tambaram etc. most of the times even for a 10 centimeter rain that area itself is getting flooded like anything. Recently visited OMR, was neat I suppose and even in Velachery the 100 feet road, most of the West Mambalam streets have a very good drainage system and they are perfectly drained within 12 hours this is really a great improvement in this area. Kudos!
I assure that my friends and I will do clean-up by giving the proper drainage not only to my area but also all over the place I visit.
Thot for the day – Understanding Feelings and emotions-4 nov 2009
Neither love or happiness are emotions; actually, they are natural states of the self or soul.
exist and emerge naturally from the human heart when the heart is free,
clean and clear, i.e. when it is not attached to anyone or anything.
takes many forms, from caring to comforting, from empathy to
compassion, from acceptance to appreciation. As does happiness, whose
deepest form is contentment.
ability to express and feel those forms of love and happiness is
reduced by any emotional disturbance inside our minds. Unfortunately,
we are somewhat confused as once again we have been taught to think
that sadness is a form of love, excitement is a form of happiness,
worry is a form of care and fear is a form of respect.
process of confusing ourselves and understanding 'the what' and 'the
why' of our emotions requires time spent in practices such as
meditation and self-reflection. Feelings and emotions cannot be
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I love this time of year when everything begins to renew itself from Winter's sleep. The bright green of budding trees, the golden splash of forsythia, the delicate pink of flowering plum trees wake the world with their color symphony. Gone is winter gray as crimson tulips break through the waiting earth and daffodils reaffirm their proclamation of life. Temperatures warm, buds open to the sun, and the pulse of life quickens to the awakening. Birds once more greet the day with notes of welcome, their wnter's silence now banished.
As the sights and sounds of Spring fill my senses I am reborn, breaking free of the protective winter cacoon I have spun. I shed the heavy clothing and feel the sun upon my skin, kissed with a delicate warming breeze. I breathe in the new life burgeoning all around me, taking energy from its struggle to shed the dreariness of winter.
Spring is the promise of things to come, a cycle of renewal, an announcement of life's continuance. My soul is fed once more with this same promise of things to come, that it is up to me to plant now what I choose to harvest for another season.


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Happy Thursday! A while back, the wonderful Mariska from Sending you a little smile was a Special Guest Designer for us. She created some gorgeous makes using her trademark decoupage technique. I thought that I would share them here with you in case you hadn't seen them :)
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Inching closer to handing out natural gas drilling permits to interested landowners in New York, the State's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) witnessed protest rallies at six of their regional offices June 15. Demonstrators want a halt on the permitting process until further scientific study is done.
The environmental group Frack Action organized the joint rallies with the support of organizations including the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, NYH2O, Clearwater, and others. The groups are backing a proposed bill (A.10490/S.759) introduced by State Assembly Member Steve Englebright and State Senator Joseph Addabbo that would create a moratorium on natural gas drilling using the controversial hydraulic fracturing technique (also known as "hydrofracking" or "fracking") until the US EPA completes an environmental impact study. Hydrofracking has unlocked natural gas deposits in previously unreachable shale rock formations throughout the United States, including the Marcellus Shale reserve that stretches from New York to West Virginia, leading to a gas rush in these states.
Six DEC offices were targeted for protest rallies - New Paltz, Syracuse, New York City, Avon, Schenectady and Buffalo - and the message was clear: Don't issue gas drilling permits without a detailed review of hydrofracking's impacts - the objective of the planned EPA study. Even though there are numerous reports of contaminated groundwater wells, air pollution and blowouts, no comprehensive study has been done to date. Water contamination concerns are especially high in the sensitive Delaware River Basin, which provides drinking water to over 15 million people and comprises a large part of the famously pure New York City water supply.
On the other side, the oil and gas industry, along with New York landowners looking for ways to earn a living in a depressed economy, want an end to what they see as the State's plodding decision making process. Permits will open up gas drilling and extraction, and offer upstate residents potential jobs as well as collection of funds from land sales, leases and extraction royalties. This looks especially good to land-rich residents during this economic downturn in areas of the state that have been experiencing economic decline for decades.
Not surprisingly, with each side committed to "bunking" and debunking the opposition's arguments, heightened by the new release of the anti-fracking documentary, Gasland, the real question might get lost: Does a moratorium on natural gas drilling in New York make sense? A few things to consider:
As you might have heard, the United States is currently mired in the muck of the BP oil gusher. Myriad reasons led to the oil rig blowout and resulting gusher, many of which implicate a lack of oversight of the oil industry by governmental regulatory agencies, not to mention America's utter addiction to all fuels fossil.
While comparisons can be drawn between the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster and recent natural gas events like the natural gas blowout in Pennsylvania linked to a failed blowout preventer - as well as a gas line explosion that killed three people in Texas - sometimes those points can be made too fine. Among the apt comparisons are the lack of system-wide preparation, legitimate contingency plans and undergirding it all, a lack of real understanding of the science and the risks involved. Both deep water oil drilling and hydrofracking share this disturbing connection, one expressed in an USGS fracking report, which states that while drilling research and technology have increased greatly, understanding of its impacts on water resources, for instance, have not.
At this juncture, most people wish that investigations over legitimate concerns had occurred before going ahead with deep water drilling in the Gulf. Now, with some foresight, New York is at a point where we can gain better understanding of hydrofracking's potential environmental risks - and account for them in our regulatory scheme - before moving ahead with a statewide gas rush. We have the option of rationally considering questions like: What's the probability of groundwater contamination? How should chemical-laden "produced" wastewater be disposed of? What is the probable air pollution?
The citizens who rallied across New York on June 15 don't believe these questions have been sufficiently answered. Neither do the Energy and Commerce Committee of the US Congress or the EPA - which is why the agency is conducting the much needed study right now.
A New York State hydrofracking moratorium until the completion of an empirical, science-driven EPA report could lead to both environmental and economic benefits by providing guidance to avoid negative ecological effects on New York's land, air and water. But perhaps the best defense of a moratorium on hydrofracking comes from the mouth of Range Resources natural gas company vice president, Ray Walker, who said, "My mother told me, and I'm sure your mother told you, it's always better and cheaper to do it right the first time."
Quite sensible. How to do it right the first time? More science, please.


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Mindshare, the media agency that works on the "Let There Be Beer" campaign, has set up the partnership with Channel 4.
Tim Lovejoy, the presenter of 'Sunday Brunch', will host six mini-episodes that will be aired during the ad breaks of the show and will contain food-and beer-matching advice.
Mindshare has worked with Princess Productions, the producer of 'Sunday Brunch', to create the segments.
The" Let There Be Beer" content launches this Sunday 11 August and highlights matches such as seasonal cheeses with Pilsners and barbecue food paired with flavoured lagers.
Lovejoy will also feature in a series of one-minute "beers of the week" clips that will showcase 30 local and international beers. This content will run across social platforms and on the LetThereBeBeer.com website, which was also created by Mindshare and goes live on Sunday.
The mini-episodes on Channel 4 this Sunday will also be available as a series of "webisodes" on YouTube and LetThereBeBeer.com.
The food content follows the recent "Let There Be Beer" ad campaign, created by Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R.
A spokesman for the "Let There Be Beer" campaign said: "Showcasing beer and food on 'Sunday Brunch' is a great way to champion the perfect union of beer and food."
Nick Ashley, the chief client officer at Mindshare, said: "The various social and content initiatives for 'Let There Be Beer' will remind the UK of their love of hops and barley. We are looking to surprise everyone with just how much you can do with beer."


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DXRacer Gaming Desk Review
Being a gamer is very exciting. You do not only need to prepare a gaming computer but also a gaming desk. It functions to place the gaming computer so that you can play games on your computer comfortably. There are many gaming desks available that you can buy. However, you should choose the good quality desk. One of the best options is DXRacer gaming desk. You can buy this either via online or on store. However, if you do not know what it offers you should pay attention to the review of this product first.
The Design of DXRacer Gaming Desk
At a glance, this DXRacer gaming computer desk looks simple. However, this computer desk comes with different design from other common computer desks. It is designed special for you who use computer for long hours every day, especially for gaming. Come with ergonomic design, this gaming computer desk has high quality. Besides that, it is also very comfortable to use. Even more, it also comes with headrest as well as lumbar cushions to add the comfort. That is why many gamers love this gaming desk.
This computer gaming desk really prioritizes the comfort. It can be seen from the design that comes with armrests. The armrests are made from comfortable foam. Moreover, the armrests are adjustable where you can adjust them up or down freely based on your desire. So, you can play games comfortably and enjoyably. When you are tired, you can also rest your arms for a while on the armrests. Because of that, this is considered as one of the most comfortable gaming computer desks.
The seat has an important role to create the comfortable design. Fortunately, it is designed with patent race car chair design. This seat is considered as one of the best options available. In addition, this seat design comes with high backrest. The high backrest functions to support your neck and also spine. So, this DXRacer gaming desk allows you to lay your back on the backrest. Therefore, you will not be tired playing games. Even more, the backrest can also keep your posture good especially related to the spine or back.
Still related to the design, you need to know that this gaming computer desk comes applies five-point base that is made from metal. This is very stable. It comes with gas spring. Besides, it functions to vary the height of this gaming computer desk. You can adjust the height based on your desire. You should find the comfortable position when playing games. Therefore, you can play games for long hours comfortably. Considering the DXRacer gaming desk design review above, it can be concluded that this gaming computer desk comes with amazing design. So, you will be satisfied with this desk.
The Uses of DXRacer Gaming Desk
As its name, you can notice that this computer desk is designed for gaming computer. That is why most buyers are those who love playing games on computer. However, did you know that this computer desk is also appropriate for other uses? For your information, this computer desk is also perfect for business. Besides that, you can also use this computer desk for office use where it is appropriate for 8 hour use per day or more. The strong and stable design makes it appropriate for many uses.
The Price of DXRacer Gaming Desk
Lastly, it is very important to discuss about the price. So, you can prepare the money if you are really interested in it. However, price is affected by some factors. For example, the affecting factors include the tax, seller, etc. However, you need to know the average price of this product. So, when you buy this gaming computer desk you know the normal price. It functions to prevent deception. If you look for this gaming computer desk on many stores both online or offline, they usually sell it at about more or less 400 dollars. So, if the price is different, it should not be too far from 400 dollars.
That is all the review of DXRacer gaming desk. After paying attention to the review above, you know that this computer desk becomes one of the best options. Hopefully this will be useful for you to find your desired gaming computer desk.


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Lexi challenged the Saltbox Studio design team to come up with a card creation using the color combo of Cabana Blue and Swiss Red. Well, you know me, I've got to shabby it up whenever I can! I added a little coffee to this cream.
I love this sentiment from The Saltbox Studio because it reminds me of old samplers that displayed an inspirational message. (My Great Aunt, Tante Mimi, used to have a tea towel hand embroidered with little ducks wearing raincoats. The sentiment said "Don't Duck Me, Use Me!" None of us were brave enough to use the towel...it was too pretty!)
I added the hand-stitching to give it that sampler touch. I've been dying to use this new Martha Stewart punch. It has such a homespun/vintage touch.
{recipe: Simplicity (The Saltbox Studio), amuse notecards, versafine onyx and sepia inkpads, prisma markers, MS punch}
Make sure you visit the blogs of the other Saltbox Studio design team members to see their fabulous creations today!


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Before I delve into the wonders of soup, I'd like to apologize. While I may not have followers by the thousands (or even hundreds), I made a personal pact to document my traveler's life on this blog and I haven't been doing a very good job. While I don't know why I feel like I have to say sorry, just putting it out there makes me feel a bit better and gives me more motivation to keep working on this journal/space/tiny piece of the internet that is mine.
For my first couple of weeks in Spain, I convinced myself that I was invincible and proceeded eat ,basically, everything in sight. The food here really is amazing and I was really content for a couple of days. After indulging in too much street food (although there is never such a thing as too much street food), my stomach basically yelled at me and I realized I had to cut down on the awesomeness.
Exhibit A. Churros: Death by sweet, crunchy yet soft goodness. Yes that is literally granulated sugar on top of fried dough (best combination ever).
Exhibit B. Fried Ham/Bacon – i'm not really sure. Delicious but more thirst-inducing than any potato chip I've ever eaten.
Exhibit C. Whatever this mouth watering dessert is.
Taking on the challenge of making homemade chicken noodle soup (something that I had , surprisingly, never done before), I was pleasantly surprised with the tasty outcome of this nice recipe, the fact that it was incredibly cheap to make, and that it definitely did the trick in helping me get over my stomachache (confirming the idiom that chicken soup is really Jewish penicillin).
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Pro tips/Modifications:
- Instead of buying the vegetables in their general quantities, buy a soup-ready fresh veggie mix that is easily found in most produce sections as a combination of celery, carrot, and leek. In my version I used one of these packages (which was around 1 euro) and it contained 3 carrots, 1 leek, and 2 stalks of celery.
- I decided to double the recipe, which made converting everything to the metric system even harder, but ended up with not enough chicken broth and had to add more later – so I guess you should cook soup with the mantra "more broth is always better"
- A new kitchen often comes without the tools you're used to cooking with, so I had to peel my lemons with a knife and chop the rind up. Not ideal, but still resulted in awesome flavors!
- Substituting orzo for macaroni shaped pasta made this soup a little less classy, but reminiscent of my late nights fueled by Easy Mac (impossible to find in Spain, by the way) – so it kind of made it even more comforting.
- I bought some cheap chicken breast from the grocery store and boiled it before putting it into the soup. Not the most flavorful way of cooking, but definitely cheap and effective.
The day I made this soup, my flatmates put together an impromptu dinner party and decided to combine a bunch of random foods that we had all made to have a gigantic, delicious, feast. As expected, the soup was part of said feast and has been dubbed by my Japanese flatmate as "American Soup".
Last but not least, I want to mention the fact that ,in total, it only took about 8 euros to make this GIGANTIC pot of soup which fed me for about 5 days (including serving it at a dinner party). I am definitely going to making a lot of soup this semester.


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While there is no industrially zoned acreage in Indian Wells, there are thousands of acres dedicated to business and industry in the Coachella Valley. In proximinity to Indian Wells, nearly 750 industrial acres are available. The focus here is light industry with space for warehousing, distribution and assembly work. To the east of Indian Wells, more than 1,300 acres of industrial land is available, including 20 industrial parks.
To bolster area business, the Coachella Valley also offers a Foreign Trade Zone, with more than 900 acres at the Palm Springs International Airport and 14 acres at the Palm Springs Rail Station. The zone can provide a number of benefits for companies that import or export goods, such as customs duties and federal excise taxes which are deferred for improving cash flow, a lack of duties on goods exported from the zone, an exemption of state and local inventory taxes on foreign and domestic goods held for export and possible lower duties for finished products assembled in the zone.
City and business officials are proud to point out that the City of Indian Wells is not only prosperous but also benefits from being one of California's wealthiest and financially well-managed communities, thanks to reliable accounting practices, with a major emphasis on solid fiscal plans for the next several decades.
In Indian Wells, big business is found in the form of the community's hospitality industry and its four hotels. A majority of the tax base in the community is a bed tax, provided by the 1,460 hotel rooms at the four major hotels: The Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Miramonte Resort and spa and the Indian Wells Resort Hotel. Each of the five-star resorts puts a strong emphasis on hospitality and customer service. As a result, in recent years hotel room sales have reached more than $50 million and the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) has increased by 17 percent.
In addition to the resort properties, Indian Wells boasts several high-end commercial and retail establishments, guided by a strong Chamber of Commerce focused on economic vitality and
committed business strategies. The Chamber supports both the Fortune 500 companies that flock to Indian Wells for business conferences, as well as the growing number of banks, stock brokerage firms and accounting offices that have set up shop in the area.
Taxable retail sales in Indian Wells' resorts and retail centers along the Highway 111 corridor have dramatically increased in the last decade, and as of 2003, total taxable sales in Indian Wells reached more than $67 million while per capita spending amounted to more than $14,000. Some of the strongest growth has been witnessed in the community's non-hotel-affiliated restaurants, which reached some $12 million in annual sales during 2001 and 2002.
In addition to Indian Wells' affluent residential base and a strong economic environment, businesses can also prosper from the Coachella Valley's healthy economy. In recent years, thousands of new housing permits have been issued, the majority for the eastern half of Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley has also been labeled a "hotbed" for entrepreneurial types by Palm Springs Life Magazine, as the area is known for its devotion to green energy and healthcare, among other healthy business sectors. With nearly eternal sunshine at 350 days per year, a climate bordering on perfection with an average temperature of 74 degrees and a small-town resort atmosphere that leaves you feeling as if you're on a perpetual vacation, many have found that the landscape is ideal for not only play, but work as well.


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Hi Doctor,
I'd like to say that the work you are doing with this website is absolutely phenomenal and provides people with a lot of reassurance and peace of mind. I have 2 questions that I think I know the answer to but require a bit of reassurance myself!
1 - I had a healing cut on one of my fingers (not bleeding at all) and I proceeded to throw something into the sanitary bin in the bathroom. I am now worried that I may have touched some fresh blood (although I did not notice any) and this may have posed an HIV risk. From what I have read - this is not a risk and I have nothing to worry about. Would you agree?
2 - on another occasion, I went to the bathroom and placed my pen and cell phone on the toilet paper dispenser. Following this, I went to wash my hands, but stupidly held my pen in my mouth while washing my hands (as I did not have a bag to keep it in). I had a small cut on the inside of my lip. I am worried that there may have been blood on the dispenser, transferred to my pen and then to my mouth! Is this a possible HIV risk? Or does it sound ridiculous? Please advise me!
THank you so much for your time and the invaluable service you are providing!
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1. HIV-acquisition risk nonexistent
2. HIV-acquisition risk nonexistent
I'll bet you knew the answer to these questions already, didn't you? Of course you did!
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Once the transmission and HV distribution grids are automated, the next step to improve the grid performances and reduce dramatically the outages, is the medium voltage distribution grid automation, with levels ranging from 33kV to 6kV. But the medium voltage grid automation has represented a big challenge for many utilities, as it is less critical and huge, with thousands of substations, transformers and feeders.
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Today is the 5th day of our permafree experiment. We have now gone free worldwide on Amazon thanks to KDP's support team.
As at 96 hours, our total freeload count was 2005, which was just enough to edge us into the top 20 in the UK store.
Our US count is a mere 5 so far (after approx 2 hours free).
As a quick reminder, here are our test parameters:
• No active advertising at this stage; we will promote once our 'anniversary edition' revisions are done, proofed and uploaded.
• No announcement beyond this blog (which is writer oriented; we get a few readers, but the readers that visit tend to already have our books as they find us via the backmatter link).
Our "opportunity cost" on this is roughly 2 or 3 lost sales per day at the recent 'no ad' baseline. We've seen Dead on Demand stay at about that sales rate whether it's at $4.99 or 99c (see earlier blog posts for our 99c experiment stats). After 'zon cut, that's roughly a $225 a month loss in paid sales at the higher rate (or $7 or so per day as a guesstimate average).
So far, we've had 2000 downloads against that in four full days, or about 500 a day. That gives an "opportunity" cost of about 1.4c per copy.
Cleaver Square, the second in series, is selling at roughly a dozen a day. That's at 99c, which generates 35c in royalties (this will be increased, but for now we'll give you the 'as it is' stats).
What we need to see is additional sales of book two that justify giving away book one. 1.4c cost versus 35c potential gain means we need one in twenty five freeloaders to buy Cleaver Square simply to tread water.
That's a 4% conversion rate. If 4% of DoD freeloads buy CS, we make exactly the same as we did before.
Except for the fact that some of our original paid readers would have bought Cleaver Square. We haven't had both out for long enough to give an accurate 'sell through' rate, but we'd guesstimate that it's about a third. So our 2-3 a day paid sales would have generated 20-30 CS sales per month, generating 35c. That adds $7-$10.50 in added opportunity cost per month (i.e. the class of sales where we still have it, but would have made the sale without a free intro).
That takes our opportunity cost of $235 per month in lost revenue from going permafree. Of course, this is based on our 99c discount rate. If we were to adjust Cleaver Square to a more reasonable $4.99, then our lost opportunity cost would move to more like $335/ month, but the sell-through required would drop (as we'd be generating 10x greater income per copy sold at $4.99 than at 99c - which would make the required sell through 0.6% - roughly what we've seen so far).
Right now, we're getting roughly 3 paid sales back per day (but note, we can't definitively say whether this is based on freeloads, or simply gaining momentum). That's 3 more than our 'last week, same day of the week' stats.
In short, a 0.6% sell through gaining approximately $1.05 back on our $8.75 a day cost of being permafree. Prima facie, a loss. But we're way too early in the game to call it. Those instant sell through sales are going to be from added visibility, and from readers who like to buy all an authors books when they find one they want. Most of our freeloaders won't have read DoD yet - we think we'll have a more accurate picture around the 2 month mark.
So what we do we expect to happen?
• Our download rate will level off, probably at a much lower level than where it is now (as we won't stay top 100 forever)
• Our US permafree will pick up a bit which will countermand the expected slow-down in the UK.
• When we're in genre only lists, readers will be pre-selected as they'll actively be seeking out a crime novel, and thus we should see a better sell through rate.
• The sell through will improve over time as readers get through very long 'to read' lists filled with freebies
• Dead on Demand's review average will drop - the net is too wide when you're in the top 100 list. We may also see troll reviews appear. These could affect our sale rate if we ever return to paid, but are unlikely to impact greatly on freeloads.
• Cleaver Square should gain momentum at the cost of Dead on Demand (and it will need to in order to justify the permafree).
Of course, we are going to do one more proof on DoD as explained in earlier blog posts. It's been through 2 editorial rounds already, but with an increased number of readers looking at the book we're likely to find those lingering errors that slipped through anyway.
We're hoping we'll see some secondary effects from this, most notably an increase in our mailing list. This wide net approach should gain us long term fans - so while we may not make much now, we'll be well placed to capitalise on a growing fan base for books 3, 4, 5, and beyond.
These numbers are very early so our projections could well be miles out. We could see an upswing in conversion rates from reads (and we hope we do). We might see a loss of visibility when we're not top 100. We may have wildly differing sell-throughs once Cleaver Square is more sensibly priced.
But for now, it's all about building a readership. A long term approach should pay off in the end - once we have a longer series, the % conversion bar will move ever lower as each reader will result in a higher number of average paid sales (so a Free + 99c 'set' of DCI Morton sales now is worth a lot less than a free, a 99c and two $4.99s later). Once readers find authors they like, they stick with them so our 2->3 conversion is likely to be significantly better than our 1->2 conversion rate.
Of course, we should note that all of the above ignores 'sunk' costs of production - editing, art, etc. This is often four figures, and at 35c per reader in maximum royalties (based on one free and one 99c sale), it'll take 5000+ sales to get out of the red. At 10,000 sales (at 99c), that's roughly £2000. After costs, that's roughly 10% of minimum wage (and the tax burden is more complicated than minimum wage work). If we compare that earning potential to "other work we have done in the past", then we'd be aiming for six figure download counts (a feat achieved by 150 authors last year on the paid side).
I'm including this data because I don't want anyone to rush into any strategy - eBooks are not a gold rush. Making a reasonable living means either multiple books (which is likely to mean 5-7 based on the dataset we outlined above) or a break out. Hoping for the latter is not a reasonable business plan. We want to put out affordable, interesting fiction that has been professionally produced - and permafree is a long term plan. It works better for authors with big back catalogues, and a strong social media presence.
As a reader, I love this current climate. My kindle is stuffed full of great books which have cost me a tiny fraction of what I used to spend on paperbacks. As an author, I have to admit to a level of concern about sustainability. We all like freebies, but someone has to pay the costs. A book can take anything from a few weeks to a decade to produce. Taking that much work, adding editing and other costs in, it doesn't take a genius to see a mismatch between pricing and costs. Hopefully we can generate enough downloads so that the volume of sales justifies the freeloads (which at the 'unadvertised' 500/ day rate could well number 150,000 by the end of the year - a 0.6% conversion as seen above would be 900 sales, generating 35c per sale for a grand total of $315, or about £200.
To put that into an even more interesting light, that's £200 for roughly 150,900 total downloads - or a thirteenth of a (British) penny per copy on average. Viva la goldrush :)
Long term options:
1. Go cheap as long as humanly possible.
2. Adjust book two (and any new books) to suit the required sell through and monitor revenue closely
3. Return all books to paid (at a mid-market price)
For now, #1 means the biggest opportunity to build a fan base. We're an interesting test-bed; we have never sought a traditional publishing deal, and we have been thrown in head first by our 90 days challenge. Some have said that the 90 days thing was a mistake, that 'first attempts' should never see the light of day - but we think it's an interesting experiment to see exactly where the baseline is. You guys get to see everything - the raw early tries, and how our writing develops over the next few books. And we're not charging - so if you don't like it, just delete it. Once we have done a few touch ups, a new version of DoD will be out but anyone who wants the ugly first try in the uncut state can simply email us for a copy in their choice of format.
At some point, we'll move to option #2 - we can't absorb production costs forever, and it'd be unrealistic to sink thousands into something that has no prospect of a return. But we'll keep our prices as low as possible - by controlling the whole end-to-end of the publishing process, we can keep our costs down to a bare minimum. No publishing house could turn a profit on giving away a 2 book catalogue for 99c. It's going to be fun seeing if we can - because if it is possible, then old school publishers are going face a very tough future.


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Happy Father's Day to three AMAZING men!!
I'm such a lucky woman to have these dads in my life! And these pictures capture just how much they all get along! What a lucky lady I am!
Gene-- Thank you for being such a wonderful Christ-like example to Justin growing up, and through today! He has depended on your strength and ability to trust in God through any situation, and our sons are receiving the blessing of such a godly heritage through you! I'm so happy our sons have you as a grandfather, and I know they will learn to trust God more because of your example! Happy Father's Day Pappaw!
Daddy-- You are truly the best, and I am so very thankful to have such an amazing father! You have always been there for me, for Aaron, and now for my sons, without any thought of putting yourself first. That is truly a gift to be so selfless and full of love for your children, and I don't take it for granted at all! Thank you for loving God, loving mom, and loving me! I absolutely adore watching you with the boys and I know they their lives will be better and richer because of you! Happy Father's Day Boppa!
And to My Love, Justin-- You are the man I dreamed of, and now the best father I could have ever imagined for my children! I'm so very proud to share my life with you, and I honestly can't even begin to express how full my heart is with love when I watch you being Daddy to our boys! God blessed us so incredibly with our miracle boys, and I love seeing you every day guiding them, loving them, teaching them, and playing with them! They adore you, and I know the future to come as they grow up is going to be so full of wonderful experiences and memories as you raise them to be strong, capable men, learning how to trust God, treat others right, and have a strong work ethic--doing all they do as if they are doing it to the Lord. I love you Justin, more than my mere words can ever say. And I love the fact that again this year, after so many empty-armed years, I can wish you the Happiest of Father's Days!!
I love seeing you with the boys!
|And you can tell that Betsy loves her Daddy too!!


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In a background briefing on May 27, Federal Communications Commission officials announced a new effort proposed by Chairman Tom Wheeler to virtually eliminate all automatically dialed calls as well as nearly all unsolicited calls to wireless and wireline phones in the United States.
The new rules would give phone owners new power to stop unwanted calls by any reasonable means, including by a verbal request. The old loopholes, including the existence of an established business relationship, are gone.
Also gone are exemptions for political activities and debt collectors. Political pollsters can still call landline phones, and politicians can still discuss issues over landlines, but that appears to be the limit. Political calls to wireless phones are no longer going to be protected. The new rules will also allow wireless phone owners to block incoming text messages of all types.
The FCC is scheduled to vote on the proposed rules June 18, and approval is certain at least by a party-line vote considering how much the public hates robocalls. Then the commission will determine when the new rules will take effect.
Further reading
The broad new rules proposed by the FCC include a clarification to existing law, including the Title II carriage requirements that makes it clear that the carrier's Title II obligations to deliver calls don't trump the rights of the recipient to choose what they wish to receive. This means that the FCC will make it completely clear that offering call-blocking services is totally legal, Title II notwithstanding.
The FCC's action would not affect the Do Not Call List maintained by the Federal Trade Commission, but instead would extend the protections beyond those covered by the 2003 law that set up the list.
The rules would not prohibit some types of unsolicited calls, including emergency or "Reverse 911" calls from public officials, airline flight notices, calls from pharmacies to remind people to refill their prescriptions, or potential fraud alerts from banks. The exceptions are described in a fact sheet the FCC distributed when it held its briefing.
The fact sheet and the FCC guide to robocalls should be required reading if your company makes phone calls to customers or potential customers in any manner. Once the new order is approved, the rules require you to obtain written consent for any call you make to essentially any phone that's not inside your company.
Furthermore, those old consent forms you had people sign that included something about allowing calls, text messages or emails in the fine print will not pass the sniff test. Regardless of the type of business relationship you may have had, those rules are gone.


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Before you can complete and file annual 1099s and W-2s for your business, you must gather certain data, including information from contractors and employees. A year-round recordkeeping process will help you stay organized and lead to smoother, more efficient filings.
Here are some of the key pieces of information you'll need:
Businesses of all sizes require an EIN to file their taxes, even if they don't have employees or plan to hire. Unlike the tax-exempt code, which is a separate number, the EIN is secured through the IRS when you first establish your business.
You can apply for an EIN online or fill out Form SS-4 and fax or mail it to the IRS; read Where to File Your Taxes (for Form SS-4) for appropriate address or fax number. The EIN application asks basic questions such as your form of business (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, etc.), the reason you're applying for an EIN, your name and Social Security number, and your business's legal name and address.
If you apply online, you'll get your EIN as soon as your information is verified, and can use it right away to open a business bank account, apply for a business license or file a tax return for your business by mail. (However, you'll need to wait up to two weeks for your EIN to be entered in the IRS's permanent records. Once that's done, you can file an electronic tax return, make an electronic tax payment and pass the IRS Taxpayer Identification Number matching program.) If you apply by mail, you'll wait at least a week to receive your EIN — longer if there is any missing information on your application.
1099 reporting for freelancers and contractors requires names, Social Security numbers (SSNs) and individual TINs. You can be penalized for an incorrect or missing TIN, so you should always request a Form W-9 from contractors as soon as you begin discussions about working with them. In fact, you may want to avoid paying for any services until you receive a completed W-9, as this is essential to filing the 1099-MISC form at tax-filing season.
In addition to the individual or company's name, address and TIN you obtain through the W-9, you'll want to capture phone numbers, email addresses and a signed contract or agreement for your records. You'll also need to keep track of all payments to these workers, including the amount and date paid.
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With Thor: The Dark World nearing its November 8 release, there's been a lot of love for Tom Hiddleston's Loki lately -- and rightfully so. Marvel's God of Mischief even spawned a fan petition for a standalone Loki movie, which now has almost 25,000 signatures to its name.
A recent interview with Hiddleston is likely to stir that pot even more, as the actor gave his thoughts on what Loki could get up to in a future Marvel film. His favorite idea for the character? One word: Enchantress.
"When I was first reading the comics, [Loki's] relationship with the Enchantress was one of the really fun things I thought would be good to explore," Hiddleston explained to Total Film in the interview. "[I] may have even pitched it to [Marvel Studios head] Kevin Feige at some point."
Hiddleston especially favored Enchantress "because she was as sneaky and as untrustworthy as he was. They basically had a really fantastic and twisted relationship until they both say, 'You know what? I don't trust you as far as I can throw you. It's over.' Because they keep betraying each other, in a way. So it could be good."
Would you like to see Loki team up with the crafty femme fatale in a future Marvel movie? Let us know what you think!
Max Nicholson is a writer for IGN, and he desperately seeks your approval. Show him some love by following @Max_Nicholson on Twitter, or MaxNicholson on IGN.


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My Story
The Early Years
When I was born, I weighed 11 lbs, 6 oz. The hospital claimed I was the "biggest baby" born in their facility for that entire year – heck, probably in recent memory! My brother was *only* 10 lbs. 2 oz. (lightweight), so he didn't garner the type of well-deserved fanfare as I. With that sort of momentous welcome to the world, you'd think my life would have been charmed.
Alas, it was not, and I spent the next 40-years with a fat head.
Unfortunately, it wasn't due to arrogance or an overinflated sense of self. On the contrary, my fat head revolved around the fact that I was taller, chunkier, and less-athletic than everyone else. Ironically, I wasn't a fat kid at all, I was just chubby — but, when all of your friends are smaller than you are, and you can't pass the President Physical Fitness test by doing even one chin-up on the high bar, and your head measures 15-1/2″ inches, (compared with everyone else's 14″ craniums) — there's really no other conclusion to draw, but that there is something grotesquely wrong and disproportionate with you.
Did I mention my big butt? Oh, it was nothing rivaling J-Lo's "air-conditioner-in-the-window-butt" — but it was big enough NOT to fit into standard off-the-rack clothes. Fortunately, my mom and grandma were both talented seamstresses, so I had lots of handmade clothing. But that didn't stop the kids from making fun of me and making up horrible rhymes, like:
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Cari's Butt is as Big
As a B-52
Nice, huh?
Junior High
But, it didn't get better in Junior High. Still taller than my friends by a good 4″, I never understood why I couldn't fit into Jordache, Dittos and Chemen de Fer jeans. You know, the cute types with fancy pockets, horseshoe stitching on the fanny, or sailor buttons on the front?
And why didn't the bloomers on my PE uniform actually BLOOM??? I had thunder thighs for days and tree trunk ankles (my knees dropped directly into my feet) that kept me from fitting into even the most generous rain boots.
High School
My (temporary) saving grace was high school. During the summer between 9th and 10th grade, I dropped 20 pounds of baby fat – which only served to make my butt look bigger, (thanks to a teeny waist and nice full B-cup to balance things out.) I used to joke that I could "snag any guy I wanted"…as long as I was standing behind a hedge! And those DARNED Levi's 501's with the size right on the label! My friends all wore 28's — because they had no hips. I needed a 33 or even 34, even though my waist was a 26!
Needless to say, my self-esteem was non-existent, as I got bandied about by the unforgiving "styles of the day." Or maybe everyone who isn't a string bean is subject to the cruelness that is fashion?
Whatever the case, while I might have started high school at a "svelte" 148 lbs., by the time I graduated 3 years later I'd blossomed to 170. From there, it was a quick jump to 180…then 190. By the time I got married, I weighed 189 and wore a size 18. By the time I got pregnant (3 months later), I weighed 204. Ironically, I had just started Weight Watchers (again) and had to break the news to my mom and dad that I "didn't think I was going to make goal."
Because I got so sick during my pregnancy, I lost 26 lbs. in the first trimester, then gained it back during the next 2 trimesters, finishing the event at about 219. I then developed an unrelenting case of post-partum depression and gained 70 lbs.
Next thing I knew, my kid was graduating from high school, I was pushing 40, and the scale was telling evil lies.
For years, I'd been championed because I "didn't look as heavy as I was!" What good fortune! I weighed 200, but only looked about 175! I weighed 250, but only looked about 210! What can you say about someone who weighs 316, wears a size 28-30 bottom, 3X top and a 46DD bra? "Wow, you don't *look* a pound over 300"?
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The Blubber Meets the Road
After years of yo-yo dieting and failed "will-power," I began my official weight loss journey in June 2007. In reality, I'd been transforming myself from the inside out since about 1999, but by 2007, I was ready to complete the metamorphosis on the outside, so with the help of some prescription Meridia and a lot of motivation, by October of 2007 I successfully shed 45 lbs. and developed a budding workout regimen at the gym.
December 10, 2007: My Rebirthday
On the Monday morning of surgery, my scale read "267." I told myself that would be the very last time I would ever see those numbers and never looked back!
3 Strictures, 1 less gall bladder and 2 reconstructive surgeries later, I'm enjoying life as a 145 lb. auburn haired bombshell in 4-inch platform heels! This morning, my hubby asked me where his wife had gone? I replied, "She was replaced by a sexy new girlfriend!" (He heartily agreed!)
The After Life™: Exercise
I work out nearly every morning at 5:45 a.m. I used to ride my bike 15 miles, but decided that Long Beach isn't really designed for safe cycling, so I switched to the gym, and only ride my bike on trails during the weekend. For extra fun, I do a power tae aerobics class (I shoot for 3x a week, but sometimes only make it 2x), and I'm always amazed by how "tough" I really am!
Anyone who knew me pre-WLS would tell you that I hated to exercise and didn't like to move. The new me hates to sit or stand still and loves to push myself to new heights. The old me couldn't last 5 minutes on level 1 on the elliptical. The new me routinely does 45 minutes on level 12 (with energy to spare). The old me shied away from a hill; the new me relishes the challenge.
The After Life™: Support
I attend support group (we lovingly call it "Fat Club"), on Thursday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. My wonderful husband (MexiKen) even comes with me when he can (he had to see what the fuss was all about). I have met some amazing people whom I proudly call good friends, and have learned a great deal about myself.
I also participate in some online communities that support bariatric surgery people (like me!) I also contribute to BariatricEating.com, and really enjoy the wealth of information available there. Basically, without these types of support, I'd be on my own — and we all know how far that got me in the past!
My life is FULL of amazing, rich, memorable experiences, and I thank God every morning for the gift of this surgery and my new life. Now, this all might sound pretty shallow, but the outward stuff is purely a manifestation of the inward stuff.
I have become the woman I always was.
What I Know
I've learned that I've got guts, dreams, chutzpah, attitude, assertiveness, pride, value, goals, ambition, beauty, talent, gifts, patience, blessings, friends, challenges, support, and wisdom.
I've also learned that I have a lot to learn. And that's okay.
Bottom Line
Life is Good. Life is very, very good as a thin person. Don't get me wrong, I have to recommit to the lifestyle every single day, and by most accounts, I'm still a relative "newbie," but one thing I know for certain: I was given a miraculous gift, and I'm not about to give it back!


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You may recall that last year I knitted Leon a tie, for Bad Tie Mondays. It was made out of predominantly orange Noro, and was rather hideous. I thought that was it. I had won bad tie Mondays and didn't have to think about it again. But no, a couple of Monday's ago Leon's boss Rob showed up in this:
A monogrammed hand knit tie. At the same time I mentioned in passing to Leon that I had seen a pattern for a really huge, rather ugly knitted bow tie. Well, that was it, Leon had to have one. I made it out of left over sock wool, and I think it really encapsulates the spirit of Bad Tie Mondays.


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2018 Edinburgh Open
2018 Junior Cadet Commonwealth Championships
Further details on www.cjcfc2018.com as soon as they become available.
2018 Scottish Student Individual Fencing Championships
The Scottish Student Individual Fencing Championships is back and part of the exciting Scottish Student Games which is taking over the City of Edinburgh!
Date: Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February 2018
Time: 0900 to 1700 each day
First Aid Training
Wallace Fencing Academy is runing a First Aid course on 20 January 2018.
Venue: Linlithgow Academy Sports Centre
Times: 9:30am till 3:30pm
Cost: £25
This course is a Level 6 qualification in Emergency First Aid at Work. It lasts for 3 years and is a nationally recognised qualification. Certificates are awarded by First Aid Awards a national awarding body.
Armoury Course
Venue: Linlithgow Academy
Times: 10am till 4pm
Cost: £25.00 (see student discount below)
Run by Wallace Fencing, this is a full-day course which will cover everything a fencer, parent, or new club armourer needs to learn in order to repair and maintain personal and club fencing equipment. A must for all competitive fencers and club armourers!
2018 Commonwealth Senior and Veteran Fencing Championships
The programme for the CFC is still pending, check out the CFC18 website for updates.
Event Format
As recommended by the CFF Technical Commission and subsequently ratified by the CFF executive the format of the Senior and Veteran events will be as follows:
2018 Glasgow Open (11048)
All ages, all abilities, all weapons and a whole day of fencing! Two rounds of poules and a secondary competition are included for as much fencing as possible.
Check-in Times:
Saturday 7 April:
Men's Epee - 09:00 | Ladies' Epee 10:00
Men's Sabre - 13:00 | Ladies' Sabre 13:00
Sunday the 8 April:
Men's Foil - 09:00 | Ladies' Foil 10:00
Further information is here
2017 Scottish Secondary Schools Individual Championship
Individual fencing championships for pupils currently attending a Scottish secondary school.
Foil is on Saturday the 25th Nov
Check-in Opening Times:
Boy's Foil - 10:00 | Girls' Foil 11:00
Epee and Sabre on Sunday the 26th Nov
Boys' Epee - 09:15 | Girls' Epee 13:30
2017 M8 Open
Epee will be held on Saturday the 18th Nov
Men's Epee - 10:30 | Ladies' Epee 10:30
Mixed Team Epee - 09:00
Foil and Sabre on Sunday the 19th Nov
Men's Foil - 10:30 | Ladies' Foil 10:30
Men's Sabre - 11:30 | Ladies' Sabre 11:30
Mixed Team Foil - 09:00 | Mixed Team Sabre-10:00


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Hello all,
Here is more Umaru-chan for you that has been released for some time. There have been delays because much of the staff has been busy.
We really need translators for many of our series. We really need dedicated translators for Revolt, Mahouka, Ayane, Classmate, a new series that we want to pick up (fantasy, shounen), and Seishun scrap. Please consider applying if you could help us out. Also, you can consider donating for raws as another way of helping us!
Continue reading Releases #227 & 228 – Himouto! Umaru-chan Chapters 143-144


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Palin email hacker pleads not guilty
The twenty-year-old son of Tennessee state representative Mike Kernell, a Democrat, plead not guilty today at a federal court in Knoxville. Prosecutors had charged David Kernell with breaking into GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's email by guessing the answers to her password-recovery answers, and then posted her new password, "popcorn," on 4chan. A judge released Kernell without bail, but forbid him to own a computer or to use the Internet for anything other than email and classwork. Compared to Kevin Mitnick's eight-year ban from the Internet, that's a decree as level-headed as it is unenforceable.