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Welcome to my Fuel Network International Review.
In my review I will cover various different information like details about the company and company owners, product details, and of course the all important compensation plan details.
Of course many of you are here to make money online and would want to know how you ware going to get paid of course.
Let me first start off and say the as of writing this review Fuel Network International is in pre-launch so as many new companies go, some of the information might get changed, if this is the case please comment below.
At the same time I will try to keep up to date with any new material that arises.
About Me
Hello I first wanted to introduce myself so that you can get a little background about who is writing this article.
For those that already know me go ahead and skip this part.
My name is Wallace, I have been involved with Network Marketing for over 14 years, and half of those years have been a successful Internet Marketer with both Network Marketing opportunities and also affiliate marketing.
I have helped many of my students create incomes on the Internet that they thought wasn't possible and a few of them went on and created multiple 6 figure incomes.
To learn more about my story check out my about me page on this site.
OK, lets get on with this review.
The Company Details
There is not too much details about the company, where its located or who the owners are at this time.
The Product Details
The product is $5 gas cards and you get these when you sign up and also when you cycle in the binary compensation plan.
The membership is yearly and you will pay $125 to join.
As a global member you will receive a $5 fuel card each week.
The Compensation Plan Details
Fuel Network International has a binary compensation plan that pays out in cycles.
This is NOT a cycler type company which I don't recommend to my readers just because the longevity with those type of programs is just not there.
This seems to be a legitimate binary type structure that when built correctly can most definitely take off on you in a good way.
It looks like the only way they pay out is through Solid Trust Pay.
After the first cycle of each day which includes a new member on each leg every cycle there after will pay out $20.
Is Fuel Network International a Scam?
As of right now there is not too much information on their official website they have on there to make a final decision.
I wish the company would have owner details, where the company is located, and contact information, but at this time it does not.
Would I say its a scam or not, like I said above, its too early to tell.
No matter what company you decide to join and make money with you are going to need how to build it.
If you are interested in building your company on the Internet, and not having to deal with bugging friends and family, or bugging people locally to you then I would highly suggest you pick up a copy of my FREE report "4 Highly Habits of a Successful Internet Network Marketer" at the link below or at the top right of this site.
Thanks for stopping by and make sure to like and leave a comment about my Fuel Network International Review below!
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Latitude: 52.2454 / 52°14'43"N
Longitude: 0.7122 / 0°42'43"E
OS Eastings: 585257
OS Northings: 264270
OS Grid: TL852642
Mapcode National: GBR QF0.6WF
Mapcode Global: VHKD4.9TCJ
Entry Name: Former Public Library
Listing Date: 7 August 1952
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1076929
English Heritage Legacy ID: 466763
Location: Bury St. Edmunds, St. Edmundsbury, Suffolk, IP33
County: Suffolk
District: St. Edmundsbury
Civil Parish: Bury St Edmunds
Built-Up Area: Bury St Edmunds
Traditional County: Suffolk
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Suffolk
Church of England Parish: Bury St Edmunds St John the Evangelist
Church of England Diocese: St.Edmundsbury and Ipswich
639-1/14/293 Former Public Library
Also known as: Units 1, 2 and 3 CORNHILL.
Former Public Library, originally built as a Corn Exchange,
with a Fire Station at the south end. Now divided into shops.
Early C19. White brick with stone dressings.
EXTERIOR: 2 storeys; on an island site. The east and west
fronts are single-storeyed with an 8-window range, the
windows, all with C20 replacement glazing, set in moulded
brick architraves with triangular pediments. The windows are
separated by slightly projecting brick piers, paired at the
A central tetrastyle porch to both fronts with attached
columns, frieze and pediment. The north and south fronts are
2-storeyed, each with a 5 window range: C20 replacement sashes
with moulded brick architraves, pedimented on the ground
storey. The windows are framed by brick pilasters running
through both storeys. The central window has the flanking
pilasters carried up to support a moulded brick frieze and
The south ground storey has a central projecting brick porch
with a semicircular arch and stone balusters above. The lintel
bears the words FIRE STATION in large capitals. The north
front has a central entrance with a plain surround and a
larger pediment matching those above the windows. The whole
building has a stone balustraded parapet with a moulded brick
cornice and semicircular stone caps to the brick piers.
INTERIOR: not inspected.
Listing NGR: TL8525764270
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
2012 Christmas Family Photo Shoot
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Roanoke Christmas Parade
We decided to take our kids to downtown Roanoke to watch the Christmas parade this year. It was super cold but they got good curbside seats where they could see really well and it was very entertaining for them.
|I Love this picture of Mercy sitting on
her Daddy's shoulders:-).
|Miss Susanna stayed warm and snug!
|In front of the huge Christmas tree downtown
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Sunday before Christmas!
|One of the first pics of all 3 of my girls! I love them
sooo much!
|Boys and girls dressed in their Christmas best for church!
|My mom made Susanna a stocking to match the rest of ours and I
was so excited to get it in the mail and add it to our mantle!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
December Fun!
Grace has been blessed to get to go back to Cedarwood Pre-school temporarily while one of the other students is on a 3 month mission trip to Africa with his parents. They can take children up to age 6 and since she is only 5 it all worked out! This has been a huge blessing since I have so much on my plate right now with Susanna being so new. A couple of weeks ago we got to watch Grace and Mercy participate in the school Christmas Play. Grace was an angel and Mercy was a sheep. They were adorable!
Aunt Margaret came home from a 5 month mission trip to Hawaii and Cambodia. Here she is meeting her niece Susanna for the first time. We are so happy that she is back for a few months before going back!
Aunt Margaret came home from a 5 month mission trip to Hawaii and Cambodia. Here she is meeting her niece Susanna for the first time. We are so happy that she is back for a few months before going back!
Daniel took me out on a date for my 29th birthday and we had Kensie and her younger siblings Caleb and Cristen who are good friends of Isaac and James to come and here while we were gone. Isaac apparently had fun taking silly pictures with my camera!
|Cute pic he took of Mercy
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Susanna's Newborn Shoot
Our friend Laura Swift from our church came over when Susanna was 1 week old to take some newborn photos of her. Here are a few of my favorites. I love that Susanna was still so fresh and new and still had her cord! Laura used the word LOVE in many of the photo's because she said in praying for us the Lord told her that Susanna was God's love letter to me. I couldn't agree more!
|Everyone knows I love bows! I just had to put one on her for her
her photo session. God is so good to give me babies with lots of hair
so I can enjoy putting bows on them!
|That is Nana's fur purse in the picture.
|I love this! Her feet are the V :-)
|Susanna wrapped in the Afghan I made for her during the pregnancy,
Thank goodness I didn't put any blue in it:-).
|Susanna in our special cradle that Daniels PawPaw Rich made
for him when he was a baby.
|Nana was staying with us and got to be in a couple of pictures. I think
this one is so good!
|I love this photo of my 5 babies!
Monday, December 03, 2012
Prayer Request
Please join us in praying for this special family in our church. Brandon has battled cancer over the years yet we have seen the Lord do miracle after miracle for him! Believing the same as they face this journey yet again. Click the link below to read more.
The Brinkley Family ~ We will overcome
The Brinkley Family ~ We will overcome
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The location of a holding company is an important consideration in any international structure where there is a desire to minimize the tax charged on income and gains. One thing is certain – there is not just one optimal holding company jurisdiction to suit all investors or investment profiles. A multitude of tax and non-tax factors are taken into account by investors before they finally decide on a holding company jurisdiction.
It still remains, however, that The Netherlands, Luxembourg and other classic holding company jurisdictions now face a new outstanding competitor. As we are moving forward in time from EU Accession we are seeing more and more clients preferring Cyprus as a holding company location to other traditional jurisdictions. However, sometimes best results can be achieved by combining Cyprus with other jurisdictions such as The Netherlands and Luxembourg rather than by substitution.
Leading tax experts, notably among which also the late Prof. Dr Gassner (Tax Chair of the University of Vienna and Chairman of the International Fiscal Association), have stated that Cyprus has one of the most beneficial and versatile "Holding Company Regimes" currently available in the World.
In order to appreciate the merits of Cyprus as a holding company jurisdiction, it suffices to compare the main typical holding company "optimality criteria" (set out below) and the benefits provided by the Cyprus Holding Company Regime (also set out below):
Optimality Criteria for a Holding Company
Holding companies perform the following functions within a group:
- Asset ownership / participation interest in operating ("opcos") & non-operating group companies.
- Accumulation of capital and shareholder value.
- Consolidation of business segments (incl. consolidated IFRS financial statements).
- Asset protection / mitigation of risks.
- Receiving dividends from operating companies ("opcos").
- Distribution of profits to shareholders.
- Reinvestment of capital into new projects.
–For illustration purposes, the company should ideally be resident in a jurisdiction which:–
-(only some of the main tax related criteria are listed – not an exhaustive list)-
- Enables the extraction of foreign sourced dividends at mitigated or preferably zero rates of foreign withholding tax – In choosing a holding company jurisdiction, one needs to take into account the benefits of a particular country's Double Tax Conventions (Treaties) in order to reduce the incidence of foreign withholding tax. High tax jurisdictions generally do not enter into Double Tax Conventions with offshore jurisdictions. For this reason, if offshore (non-Cyprus) Companies are used to own shares in high tax jurisdictions, it is likely to increase the burden of tax, via the imposition of high withholding taxes, rather than reduce it.
- Enables foreign dividends received to be taxed at low or preferably zero rates of domestic corporation or other taxes in the country of residence of the holding company – Not only one should plan to have a holding company in a jurisdiction which can receive foreign dividends with reduced withholding taxes, but one also needs to ensure that those dividends are not highly taxed in the holding company's country of residence.
- Permits the distribution of available profits to non-resident shareholders at low or preferably zero rates of withholding tax – Care needs to be taken that the jurisdiction chosen for a holding company is not one that will impose excessive withholding taxes on distributions of income to the shareholders of the company.
- Allows for the realization of capital gains from the disposal of shares in foreign companies at low or preferably zero rates of both foreign and domestic corporation tax on the gains – All the leading holding company jurisdictions provide, for an exemption from taxation on holding companies realized gains, the disposal of shares in foreign companies.
Enables the tax-free liquidation of the holding company itself.
–The Cyprus Holding Company Regime–
Apart from the generic features of the tax system (see Why Cyprus?), the DTT Network and the adoption of EU Directives, other tax system's important features beneficial to Cyprus Holding Companies are the following:
- Participation Exemption:
- Foreign dividends are tax-exempt (This exemption does not apply if: more than 50% of the paying company's activities result directly or indirectly in investment income AND the foreign tax is significantly lower than the tax burden in Cyprus. The tax authorities have clarified through a circular that "significantly lower" means an effective tax rate of less than 6,25% on the profit distributed.). However the exemption does not apply and the dividend is taxed as other income at 12.5% if the dividend is treated as a tax deductible expense in calculating the tax liability of the paying company.
- No capital gains tax is payable on the sale or transfer of securities and the gains are exempt from Income Tax (except gains from disposal of shares in companies owning Real Estate situated in Cyprus – only to the extent that the gain relates to the particular Cyprus Real Estate). Also, profits from a Permanent Establishment (PE) outside Cyprus are tax-exempt and its losses can be set-off against Cyprus Income (this exemption also does not apply if the PE carries on more than 50% of investment activities – passive income – AND the overseas tax burden is significantly lower than the Cyprus tax burden). This exemption (PE) in conjunction with the use of some of Cyprus' DTTs can result in PE profits avoiding tax altogether.
- Low or no withholding taxes on outgoing dividends, interest and royalties (no withholding tax on dividends and interest irrespective of the country or residence of the recipient (even offshore jurisdictions) or the existence of a Double Tax Treaty; no withholding tax on royalty payments for use of the rights outside Cyprus, 10% if the rights will be used in Cyprus (subject to DTT & EU Directives) and 5% on films (subject to DTT & EU Directives).
- We note here that, compared to other "key" Holding Company Jurisdictions, only Cyprus and the UK have 0% dividend withholding tax (DWT), so no need for complex and expensive "structuring out" of DWT. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF CYPRUS compared to other Holding Company Jurisdictions.
- No capital gains or income tax on the liquidation of participations or the liquidation of the Cypriot Holding Company itself.
- No net worth taxes (as mentioned before no capital gains taxes) during the life of the Cypriot Holding Company.
- Tax losses are carried forward and are set off against the profits of the next five years.
- Losses, subject to conditions, can be surrendered as group relief to other Cyprus tax resident companies of the same group.
- As from 01 January 2015, a Cyprus tax resident company may also claim the tax losses of a group company which is tax resident in another EU country, provided such EU Company firstly exhausts all possibilities available to utilize its losses in its country of residence or in the country of any intermediary EU holding company.
- Mergers, takeovers and other re-organizations can take place within groups with no tax consequence.
- Unilateral tax-relief is granted to all Cyprus Companies for foreign tax suffered irrespective of the absence of a double tax treaty. For dividends received from EU member states, the underlying tax credit is also available.
- No thin capitalization rules.
- Limited anti-avoidance provisions.
- Interest deduction for borrowing costs is provided.
- Absence of strict CFC Legislation.
- Attractive Permanent Establishment (PE) rules and generous PE provisions available in the DTT Network.
- Real Physical and Economic substance needs to be added in a Holding Company in order to obtain tax residency certificate by the Cyprus Tax Authorities and to meet the Active Conduct of Business test and be entitled to Treaty benefits.
- No obligation for the Holding Company (or right) for VAT registration & compliance.
- Low duties – taxes on the establishment of companies.
- Absence of "strict" transfer pricing rules, other than a provision in the Income Tax Law which requires transactions between 'related parties' to be in accordance with the 'arm's length principle'.
- Possibility to obtain Advance Tax Rulings.
- Low expense level for professional / financial fees.
In conclusion, the Cyprus Tax System Enables:
(a) the extraction of foreign sourced dividends at mitigated or zero rates of foreign withholding tax (owing to the use of the Parent Subsidiary Directive or the Use of Double Tax Treaties if the Directive is not applicable).
(b) the receipt of foreign dividends at zero rates of corporation tax or special defense contribution (local withholding tax) or any other local taxes (subject to conditions – anti avoidance provisions that are easy to satisfy), i.e. "an EU Holding Company with no domestic tax leakage on holding activities".
(c) the distribution of available profits to non-resident shareholders at zero rates of dividend withholding tax, irrespective of jurisdiction or the absence of a DTT (even to offshore jurisdictions), and
(d) allows for the realization of capital gains from the disposal of shares in foreign companies at zero rates of corporation and capital gains tax on the gains", irrespective of holding period and shareholder percentage and no capital gains tax on the liquidation of the holding company itself.
However, in such structures where the holding company is established in a low tax jurisdiction like Cyprus and the subsidiaries are in high tax countries then substance has become a crucial consideration. Many countries given the OECD BEPS project have already incorporated anti abuse provisions in their domestic tax legislation and others will follow in order to counter the use of purely tax driven conduit companies and the phenomenon of treaty shopping. The OECD has also developed a multilateral instrument that all countries participating in the BEPS project can use, to amend their existing double taxation agreements to avoid again treaty shopping and the use of conduit companies with main purposes of avoiding withholding tax on dividend payments.
So in our experience and in accordance with the above, a holding company should have separate, genuine offices and employ separate staff and directors that have the knowledge and expertise of the company's activities and actually take part in the decision making process of the company.
Please contact us for more information:
Tax Structures can legally mitigate one's tax liabilities. More information can be provided on request (contact us). However, it must be noted that since some of the structures may be technically complex, they are ideally discussed at a meeting with Focus Business Services' Directors.
Note: Our Directors are continuously traveling to a number of countries meeting existing and potential clients and associates.
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Birthday Parties
For unforgettable birthday parties, especially for kids, during the open hours of the Museum please inquire at the Ticket Office.
Merry-go-round and Playground
Wandering in a big museum might be tiring. Merry-go-round and playground, give the possibility of resting to adults and entartainment to kids.
Weekend Workshops
Children between the ages of 4 – 14 participate in activities in the Educational Workshop on the historic M.V. Fenerbahçe. Each week the workshop focuses on one of a range of subjects, consisting of painting, energy, astronomy, cinema, navigation, sculpture, puppets and drama. Experts and artists are invited as guests to some of these workshops.
Faber Castell is the sponsor of our weekend workshops.
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"Attacks and shelling of positions of Ukrainian forces continue. Throughout the day, the terrorists attacked 11 Ukrainian checkpoints and positions of the Ukrainian Army near Sloviansk, Donetsk, Kryva Luka, and Kramatorsk," Lysenko said.
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"Unfortunately, the Ukrainian side suffered losses. Five of our guys were killed during the fights," he said at a briefing in Kyiv on Friday.


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WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Repairs to the Borough of Waynesboro's problematic stormwater system could easily exceed $800,000, engineers said.
That figure was presented in a report that focused on the system's two worst areas - Maple Street to Potomac Street and Maple Street to South Church Street.
Consultants with Dennis E. Black Engineering recommended a new concrete channel comparable to an aqueduct at a cost of $375,000. They also recommended the replacement of a concrete box culvert for $350,000 and new $75,000 railings to reduce borough liability of someone injuring themselves in the system.
"We'll find the money," Councilman Craig Newcomer said, adding that the borough would likely borrow the lion's share.
The borough receives approximately $55,000 revenue from each mill of real estate taxes levied on its property owners, Borough Manager Lloyd Hamberger said.


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A Chinese billionaire has shocked the internet after he revealed he had purchased eight brand new iPhone 7s for his dog.
Businessman Wang Sicong has an estimated net worth of A$39 billion, according to Chinese media, and is the son of nation's richest man, Wang Jianlin, the chairman of China's largest real estate developer.
As hundreds of Apple fans lined up across the country on September 16 in the hopes of getting their hands on the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Sicong's dog, Coco, was living it up with eight pf the phones all to herself.
The billionaire shared photos to Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Facebook, of his Alaskan Malamute lounging around next to a tower of the iPhones.
The phones wouldn't have come cheap with the iPhone 7 costing 6988 yuan (A$1386) in China and the iPhone 7 Plus priced at 7988 yuan (A$1584).
It's not the first time the billionaire has shared photos of his dog's lavish lifestyle.
Last year he posted a picture of Coco wearing two Apple watches on her ankles, and on Valentine's Day he uploaded an image of the canine posing with wads of cash.
The dog has also been treated to extravagant birthday parties, Fendi handbags and trips on private jets.
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The idea of equipping humans with jetpacks has long been the dream of engineers, starry-eyed teenage dreamers, and writers looking to capitalize on our fascination with flying solo. Although there are plenty of working jetpack prototypes in existence, Arizona State University researchers are developing a slightly different jetpack focused on helping soldiers run faster on the ground.
At the request of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), mechanical engineer and robot designer Jason Kerestes is leading a team of ASU researchers to develop, test and refine a jetpack that DARPA hopes will someday enable soldiers to run faster on the battlefield.
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Hmm, not sure what to do about this.
I think that the clamp overlap is doing what it is supposed to do -- let the bevel go as far as it can before geometry bumps into other geometry, and no further. Only it is doing it "better" than it used to: it used to be very conservative and not go nearly as far as it could sometimes (which various users reported as bugs), and I put in code to do a better job of that in rBb2392afc5036 ,
Now, because it lets the bevel go right up until it hits other geometry, it creates zero-area faces and overlapping edges, which no doubt is what is causing the artifacts you now see.
I suppose one thing I could do is stop it at, say, 95% of the value that would cause overlap. But that has the disadvantage that maybe people want to go right up to collision (and then merge stuff)?
Bastien, if you are listening, do you have an opinion on this?
In fact, it merely needs a 'remove doubles' option here. Think once D2724 is ready and merged, it could be added to bevel too?


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Rain fell hard on Arkansas Saturday, the first rain in 30 days.
It swelled the White River far to the north, where a development named Whitewater has prospered in its remote location in the Ozarks.
It pelted the cardboard boxes of the Beer Can Collectors of America, gathered for their annual convention at the relatively upscale Excelsior Hotel and adjacent State House Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, on the banks of the Arkansas River.
Whitewater and its allegations of bank fraud and collusion consumed some of the president's closest friends and fueled Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's investigation, but the development scandal itself barely nicked Clinton.
Whatever happened at the Excelsior Hotel seven years ago, however, has cascaded into events that have the president of the United States making televised acts of contrition and daily newspapers carrying tales formerly relegated to publications that arrive in plain wrappers.
The Excelsior Hotel today is like the Clinton presidency itself. Fame and notoriety vie here. For a brief while at least, the notoriety will overshadow the photo array on the lobby wall, the pictures of a triumphant Bill Clinton at the Excelsior, celebrating his presidential election victories in 1992 and 1996. In black-framed print, the hotel proclaims itself "The Official Hotel of the White House."
This is also the hotel where Clinton on May 8, 1991, as governor of Arkansas, allegedly exposed himself to state employee Paula Corbin Jones and asked her for sexual favors. Three years later, she filed the sexual harassment lawsuit that reduced the president first to a witnesss and, ultimately, to an embarrassment.
Earlier this year, Clinton became the first president in history to testify under oath as a defendant, at a deposition in the sexual harassment case. Meanwhile, Starr's investigation had dramatically changed course from Whitewater to whether Clinton lied during that deposition and induced other subpoenaed witnesses, principally Monica Lewinsky, to do so as well.
The Excelsior Hotel, like the Watergate, will appear in textbooks and tabloids, and not of its own volition.
"We have no comment on this," manager Mary Ann Meadows said tersely Saturday.
But one staff member confided, "I get asked questions all the time," referring to guest inquiries about the alleged liaison between Jones and Clinton.
Arkansas residents were offered the Starr report, reprinted in its entirety in a special section of the Arkansas DemocratGazette Saturday. "That way, Arkansans can be fully informed and judge all this for themselves," Executive Editor Griffin Smith Jr. said in a front page box that also warned of the report's explicit content.
The editorial page was happy to shepherd readers' assessment, however, in a brief but seering piece headlined: "Enclosed: a purgative." It began, "The copy of the Starr Report in today's edition ought to come with some mouthwash to get rid of the taste -- though nothing could." It ends with, "Congress is now to decide if all this lowness amounts to high crimes and misdemeanors. Only then will we put this behind us. As Mom used to say when she gave us the castor oil that no amount of orange juice could disguise, 'Here. You'll feel a lot better soon.' "
In Little Rock, there is a palpable sense of battle fatigue over the whole sordid mess. Indignation is tempered by religious devotion and wariness about being judgmental, and a strong sense of personal offense taken at the details released.
"I am sick, just physically sick, of it all," said Jo Ann Talbert, owner of Train Station Antiques & Decorative Center in Little Rock. "The thing I regret is that this is all in print, in the local papers and on the Internet. I think it all should be private. I don't think we need to know that."
About 200 miles north, in the town of Flippin, the last lots in the Whitewater subdivision sold in mid-summer. Nine acres went for about $9,000, said Michael Flippin of Ozarks Realty, whose grandparents founded the town. A few houses built there are up for sale, including one high on a bluff overlooking Crooked Creek and White River that comes with 18 acres for $585,000, and a three-bedroom log cabin that's all cedar inside for $115,000.
And if you haven't gotten enough dirt yet on the Whitewater probe that gave rise to this weekend's torrent of torrid details, Flippin said Ozarks Realty has about 100 "dirt deeds" remaining, each signed by Susan MacDougal and her now deceased husband, Jim. Both were convicted of bank fraud in the Whitewater investigation. The deeds sell for $19.95 each, and entitle the bearer to take one cubic foot of dirt from a predesignated lot at Whitewater.
Who measures? Flippin was asked.
"Who cares?" he replied with a laugh.


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Day Two of NaNoWriMo and all is well. In today's writing, Julia commits the offence that sees her charged and taken to Newgate, with Mary Ann in her belly for company. Writing from research notes is not easy as, even with the best organisation (which I'm sadly lacking) notes aren't necessarily in sequence when it comes to telling the actual story. Still, I'm pleased with the two days' effort I've made and can see my way forward, at least in the foreseeable future - an adventure for the writer as well as the characters.
An excerpt from today:
Julia learnt her lessons well and in time Ragan forgot his anger toward her enough to work with her when goods were just lying there begging to be picked up. He had several children working for him now as beggars and cy fakers, sharing beds between shifts and the temporary comfort of warm bodies. Julia was past her childhood now though and no longer in his thrall as when they'd first met. She'd developed a hardness that made others wary of her and her begging bowl was largely ignored by those who passed by with downcast eyes, increasing their speed to escape her strident abuse if they failed to toss a coin her way. She'd also become adept at withholding part of her takings to spend at the tap room and Ragan decided she was no longer worth the trouble of keeping her, letting her loose to make her own way although he still called on her to act as his accomplice when it suited him. She moved into a room nearby with the man who was to be my father, James Simpson. They lived and drank and thieved together as they planned a life away from the stink of the streets and this is where I enter the story when my mother became pregnant with me.


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During the academic year after school, right as they come to our offices, some of our students with ADHD that are taking medication to help manage their attention issues begin to feel their medication wearing off. Medications often have a limited window of effectiveness that is sometimes shorter than the time during which a student may need to focus to complete his/her work. A student may begin to lose focus and this may show up in a variety of ways. The first impulse when observing this behavior may be to encourage a student to "focus more" or "try harder," but in fact, a growing body of research indicates that certain types of student fidgeting, traditionally thought of as a "lack of focus," can actually help students to sustain attention.
It seems that the body, in its wisdom, actually "knows" that by multitasking in certain ways, focus and attention can be maintained/extended in much the same way that is enabled by medications. The trick is to allow a type of fidgeting that does not interfere with the senses required to complete the academic task at hand. Activity that engages a sense other than the one required, helps the body to release neurotransmitters that aid in boosting attention. A mostly mindless physical activity that does not inhibit the student from calling on whatever senses are needed to accomplish his/her work can actually aid the student in sustaining focus.
This suggests that some fidgeting can be intentional and employed to help students. It can be something like tapping a pencil while reading, or tapping a foot while writing. It can even employ physically moving from location to location, as long as it does not interfere with simultaneously completing tasks that are part of a homework goal.
The management of medication type, dosage and timing is something that only a doctor (in close consultation with a student, parents and educators) is qualified to manage and often takes a great deal of time to "get right." It is useful for students to know that there are other strategies that they may utilize as adjuncts to using medication, or while figuring out the aforementioned medication-related combination that works best.
Got any ideas for proactive fidgeting? Let's hear em!
For additional information, see http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/3967.html
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Traditionally a larder was a place to store food before it was cooked and served. At May Street Larder, we have taken this idea and built on it, offering a range of sensational seasonal produce that has been pickled, fermented and preserved by our team of chefs.
From jams to sauces, gourmet bircher muesli, lupinola, dukkah, infused oils, kimchi, scoby kits and relishes, we make all of our larder products in house using a rotating array of fresh ingredients.
Hunting for a gift for the special foodie in your life? We offer a number of gift hampers all year round. Select between a savoury, sweet or mixed hamper featuring our most popular larder items.
Dine in at May Street Larder and spend over $50 to receive 10% off items in the larder.


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Nowhere else will you find a 60-minute DVD such as this one, filled with 844 pictures and over 384 ghost voices from all across the country and from Central America.
Jefferson Hotel
These ghost photos were sent by David Liles of email@example.com.
David said, "The first photo is from the second floor hallway of the Jefferson Hotel, Jefferson, Texas and the second photo is from the haunted train depot, also in Jefferson, Texas."
Dr. Dave's Notes:
The first photo shows supercharged orbs in motion, also notice the reflection on the door on the right hand side.
To return, hit the "Back" button.
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Momus and InterAccess are pleased to present this free public lecture by New York- and London-based writer, Orit Gat.
"If it looks like zeitgeist, it might be anxiety: art after the Internet"
Our relationship to technology is defined by a curious mix of fascination, reliance, and fear. What happens to art in this context? This talk explores the current place of art in connection to networked technology, looking into platforms for the presentation and dissemination of art online and the discourse they may or may not have created; the many recent exhibitions dedicated to art that deals with data, the internet, and technology; and what fuels these trends: the anxiety of being left behind.
Orit Gat is a writer based in New York and London. She writes about contemporary art, publishing, internet culture, and their various meeting points. She was recently awarded the Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant. Her writing is published regularly on Rhizome, where she is features editor, and has appeared in frieze, ArtReview, The White Review, Art Agenda, Flash Art, The Art Newspaper, The Brooklyn Rail, Spike Art Quarterly, Review 31, BOMB Magazine, LEAP, and Modern Painters. Gat is currently the managing editor of WdW Review and a contributing editor to Momus. In her spare time, she organizes a class titled "Contemporary Art Magazines: A Critical Reading" at the Public School New York.


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I haven't written in a while because there has been nothing to say! I have been doing a lot of reading and researching about health issues and nutrients, and I've been eating really healthy. I feel good because of it.
Now if only the darn weight would drop off! I've been at the same weight for SO LONG and my body just doesn't want to get rid of it. I haven't been working out as much as I should thought, either. Tonight I'm for sure riding my bike at least a few blocks, and then lifting some weights.
In other news, I'm so excited for our vacation!!! :D
Tra lala..
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Posted by Nicole at 6:11 AM
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- Megan's Infertility on March 3, 2009 at 5:58 PM said...
YAY TO VACATIONS! I hope that it's great! I always love going on them, but haven't been able to in awhile!
I hope the weight starts coming off soon! I know that with my PCOS weight just doesn't want to leave me chubby butt. Hopefully with a combo of eating right, exercise and Metformin it will do the trick!
Good luck!
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the Archbishop's Residence
the Caesar's fountain
the Cathedral of St. Vaclav
the Hercules' fountain
the Hradisko Monastery
the Jupiter's fountain
the St. Maria church
the Mercury's fountain
the St. Michael's church
the St. Maurice's church
the Plague Column
the St. Mary Snow church
the National History Museum
the Neptune's fountain
the Town's Astronomical Clock
the Town Hall
the St. Sarkander's chapel
the Theresa Gate
the Tritons' fountain
the Holy Trinity Column
The Provost's parish church of St. Maurice is a Gothic church built from the beginning of the 15th century till the middle of the 16th century with baroque style interior. It also incorporates a chapel in Gothic and Renaissance style.
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Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy (Chocoholic). Ink: Stampin Up (Chocolate Chip), Tsukineko (Memento Tuxedo Black), Copics. Cardstock: Papertrey (white), Stampin Up (Chocolate Chip), Basic Grey (Phoebe). Accessories : Graffix (Clear Craft Plastic), Offray (chocolate satin ribbon), Spellbinders ( Square and long rectangle Nestabilities), Stampin Up (Top Note Die Cut, border scallop punch).
Anyone for more chocolate?
Here's my third sample card for the August SheetLoad issue, sponsored by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. The basic sketch is still the same, but I upped the supplies by using an acetate card base and more of this 'Phoebe' DP by Basic Grey. The base DP peeks through the acetate and forms a fun layer for the writing space on theTop Note die cut (thanks, WRAK!) inside:
One more project to go and it's my favorite! Stay tuned next Tuesday for a really sweet spin on the SheetLoad sketch created by the very talented Liz Weber!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Chocolate is a Food Group!
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- AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 7:30 AM
And I couldn't agree more with your card!! :) Love the fun DP you've used with this and the inside is just as nicely done!! TFS! HUGSReplyDelete
What a beautiful card Jessica,i love the papers and colours.ReplyDelete
Hugs Riet.x
Wow this is fabulous, I LOVE that sentiment!!!ReplyDelete
Hi Jessica!ReplyDelete
Too fun...this is a beautiful card! And I totally agree with that sentiment!
take care
Blessings, Maria
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UN: 1st units of South Sudan protection force arrive soon
JOHANNESBURG – The U.N. peacekeeping chief says the first units of a long-delayed regional protection force for South Sudan will deploy within a few weeks.
Herve Ladsous spoke Tuesday during a visit to South Sudan's capital, Juba.
The U.N. Security Council last year approved an additional 4,000 peacekeepers from nearby countries to help protect civilians after a series of reported gang-rapes and other assaults when fighting erupted in Juba in July.
But South Sudan's government had pushed back against the force amid some officials' belief that the international community was interfering in the country's affairs.
South Sudan has been devastated by a three-year civil war that has killed tens of thousands and contributed to a recently declared famine in two counties that threatens more than 100,000 people.


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CFL Point Spreads Week 1: Best Football Picks Against the Spread
Welcome back, football odds and point spreads! While the 2017 NFL regular season is still about 80 days from starting, the CFL campaign kicks off around Canada this weekend. CFL Betting Odds Saskatchewan Roughriders at Montreal Alouettes When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET Spread: Alouettes -6.5 Total: 50.5 Both franchises missed the playoffs in 2016 with […] Read more at the SportsInteraction Blog!


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- GTAUSTINAsked on April 19, 2017 at 01:20 PM
I am trying to match the Configurable List widget style to the rest of the forms style (i.e. the box sizes, font size, color). Also, I am trying to get this form to break the lines apart like they would be if each of the inputs were separate. I am redoing this form, and I am just trying to get it to look nicer and have less.
All the information is pertaining to page two of the document (student information).
Basically what I have below.
I do know that things like the phone number look different, but I am ok with that.Page URL:
- GTAUSTINAnswered on April 19, 2017 at 01:41 PM
- JotForm SupportNik_CAnswered on April 19, 2017 at 02:51 PM
1) Do you want to have the configurable list widget's width match the below fields or 2) you want fields from the configurable list to be each in a new row?
The second one is a bit tricky but it is doable.
Please let us know.
Also, we didn't receive your second reply, if you can please resend it.
Thank you!
- GTAUSTINAnswered on April 19, 2017 at 03:56 PM
The second one you mentioned is what I want it to look like.
My second response was added to my original question, but I didnt know how to delete the initial second response, so I just left it blank.
- JotForm SupportKevin_GAnswered on April 19, 2017 at 06:36 PM
Could you please try injecting the following CSS code to your widget?
/* Custom injected CSS code*/
th {
display: none;
tr {
display: block;
.col1:before, .col2:before, .col3:before, .col4:before,.col5:before{
font-weight: bold;
display: block;
/* Naming the fields*/
td.col1:before {
content:"Student Name";
td.col2:before {
td.col3:before {
td.col4:before {
content:"Student Phone #";
td.col5:before {
content:"Student Email";
/* Positioning the fields in multiple columns*/
td {
display: block;
To inject the code to the widget you only need to click on the wizard icon and go to the Custom CSS tab:
Then you need to disable the fields label for the widget:
Here's a sample form about how this will work: https://form.jotformpro.com/71087092101952
Hope this helps.


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Everyone in the family can enjoy craft time. Just get the right supplies and education to get started. Soon, you'll be aware of everything you need to know. Then, the only question is what to make next.
You have the option of using many types of items in your arts and crafts. You probably throw away a lot of paper, but it can be recycled into many different types of projects. Rather than throw away all rolls from toilet paper or paper towels, keep some on hand to use in projects. Additionally, try incorporating items from magazines or newspapers into your crafts. Get creative with items you usually toss out, and try to use them in projects.
Do you need to find a place to get some craft materials? There are a lot of online places to find your craft items at a big savings. Go to the search engines and look up good deals on craft item materials. Many online stores offer shipping free of charge to help your budget.
Keep in mind that arts and crafts with kids are going to be messy. If that bothers you, cover the work surface with newspaper or butcher paper to contain the mess. You can use washable markers and glue too.
Get creative when it comes to thinking about what items you can use to complete craft projects. Paper items that are usually disposable work great. You can even use paper rolls from your bathroom. Magazines and newspapers are often used as well. Remain creative with what you usually toss out by using it in your projects instead.
When you are working on a craft project, carry out one project before starting the next. You may want to create different types of crafts. This is why projects don't get completed. Finish a project before starting a new one. You'll get more done this way.
Go easy on kids who are doing arts and crafts. Doing arts and crafts is supposed to bring out their creative side. Telling them what they're doing wrong is not going to be helpful.
Go online to find terrific arts and crafts suggestions. Whenever you are beginning a new project, you can see all kinds of clever ideas on the Internet. No matter how old the participants are, you can find a family art project on the Internet.
Plan on making a mess when you are crafting with children. To avoid this, use newspaper or butcher paper to gather glue and glitter. Sometimes, the mess can be diverted however, such as when washable materials are used.
You can get many great craft supplies through Etsy. Individuals sell items here. You will also be able to actually sell your projects on this website. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it here.
Focus on just one thing. Sometimes you want to try out a million different things. However, this causes many people to not finish any of their projects. Take your time to finish one project before you start on another. That way, you'll have more of a chance of finishing.
Stay organized. There are many ways to organize your supplies, including baskets, boxes and peg boards. It will be easier to find the things you need. Additionally, organization helps ensure you have what you need to complete your crafting project.
You don't have to lay out perfect samples of the craft you want to do with children. You should not show an example at all or show off different examples so that your kids can use their imaginations. Don't try to control how their projects look. Imaginative ideas should come before ideal execution.
If you're trying to pick up oil painting and you mess up, no worries! Simply paint over the mess up on the canvas. The surface won't be harmed at all. In fact, you might even realize incredible depth doing this.
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Arts and crafts activities are a great way to entertain a large group of children or adults. Regardless of age levels, there really are projects that will suit everyone. Do an Internet search to find projects for the ages of the group you are entertaining.
Organize your craft supplies. You will find out all different ways of organizing your craft supplies, and just use what is best for you. If you have your supplies organized, it will be much easier to find what you need for your projects. You will also know what supplies you have, or need.
Gather together all the materials you need before you start your project in arts and crafts. It is no fun to get halfway through a project, and not be able to finish it because you are missing a component. Get a list of every item you need for project completion, and make sure you have it before you start.
To give your mosaic a shiny surface after the mortar dries, wipe the surface down with a bit of glass cleaner on a rag. Powder from the mortar is hard to to clean out, and you would not want this powder to affect the finish of your final product.
If you are really loving arts and crafts, how about making presents for holidays and birthdays? You can customize your gifts to suit recipients, and give them on special occasions. Many people like homemade gifts, rather than gifts bought from the store.
Oil paintings are easy to paint over if you're not happy with a finished product. Oil is rather adaptable; adding on more paint doesn't cause harm to the surface. Indeed, you may find that you achieve even greater depth of color.
Don't throw anything out! A lot of it can be reused for different types of craft projects. You can let your crafting imagination rekindle by sifting through these stored items.
Gather all your needed supplies. There is nothing worse than jumping into something only to realize you cannot finish it. Make yourself a list and check it twice before you start your project.
Find sites online that offer craft supply exchanges. You will be surprised by the things you find! The exact item you need just might be available.
Take the time to make a few gifts instead of purchasing them. The gifts you make throughout the year can be personalized for those you give to on holidays. Many people like handmade gifts a lot more than those you buy in stores, and it can save you a lot of money.
Lots of area stores provide free craft booklets. When looking in the store, see if you can find these pamphlets. Usually, they can be found at eye level on a hook. You'll find the supplies near the pamphlets as well.
All craft enthusiasts love Etsy. You will be overwhelmed by the amount of crafts you can purchase there. You could sell your own projects on Etsy and make some money, as well.
Use several minutes to soak paint-saturated brushes in baby oil before attempting to wash them. This helps the paint come off easier.
Consider buying wholesale for your arts and crafts supplies, if you usually find them very expensive. If you buy at a crafts store, you'll pay a ton. If you can get your supplies wholesale, you can save a lot of money. Share some of the wealth with friends, or even sell the extra supplies yourself.
Create items you can use around your home. Decor elements are always possibilities, ranging from pillows to bird feeders. And, they also make for great gifts to other people who can also use them.
Set aside a good amount of time to dedicate to your projects. There's no rushing an art project. True quality is from attention and time you take. Your project won't be as good if you don't spend time on it. So put in the time and you'll really see the difference.
Many people purchase items, rather than sewing these days. But you can have a lot of fun with sewing by making some simple-to-do projects. Start with simple projects and always use fabric that you love. Look at pattern books for ideas and then just go through the directions.
Look online for great deals. A variety of supplies are available there. You may find that what is offered at many chain stores near you is very limited, but the sky is the limit with many types of offerings online. Be sure to check online and at your local retailers to compare prices.
Do you want to learn how to knit, but don't know how to start? Don't worry! There are many books available to teach you the beginner stitches all the way up to the most advanced stitches. Start reading today to pick up a lot of the skills you need.
To enjoy putting together a type of model car with a child, buy one that's appropriate for their motor skills and age. If they're young, opt for models that snap together. With older kids, you can opt for the glue and paint variety.
Cooking is a craft no matter what some people say. Making a beautiful cake for someone is a very creative endeavor. Decorating cupcakes would be easier, and that can be done in different ways.
Some retailers offer free crafting pamphlets. Keep an eye out for such literature when browsing the store. They are usually found near eye level on a hook. The supplies should be near the pamphlet as well.
Produce a keepsake clock using pictures of the baby's relatives. Develop a mosaic with the photos, leaving holes near the hour markers. Cut clear glass so that it fits the holes. Then, glue in the baby pictures. To even out the surface of your mosaic, cover it with the glass, and then add a motor and hands. This is sure to be something the child will keep forever.
If you find yourself with brushes already full of paint or difficult to wash, let them soak in baby oil a few moments before trying to wash them. This helps the paint come off easily.
If you are seriously considering diving into any arts and crafts projects, check your budget first. Every type of craft requires supplies. For example, a knitter will need yarn. Make sure you know what you are getting yourself into.
Always consider nature if you are lacking inspiration for a new project idea. Nature provides, specifically with color, a great inspiration. Look at photos and lots of art to come up with great colors. Basing your creations on nature will help you create beautiful decor elements.
If you're making a tuffet, make sure the cushion is big enough for the child to lie and sit on for some time. Make sure to include a storage pocket for toys or dolls.
Take some time to organize your crafting space so you can spend more time enjoying your projects. This can help you save time. Keep like items together for easy access.
Arts and crafts doesn't need to mean that you've made something out of nothing. You can embellish practically any object. You can use things like empty boxes to create unique items. Find cheap items at thrift stores that you can restore and improve.
Look in your cupboard for bargain crafting supplies. You probably already have some on-hand. Paper plates, uncooked noodles, paint and glue are all the makings needed for an afternoon of fun. Allow your children to make patterns and shapes on paper plants and then paint their creations.
If you love to fill your days with arts and crafts, make sure you always allocate time for it. It's a hobby that allows you to relax and be creative. Doing enjoyable things is good for anyone, so try to do some enjoyable project, whenever possible.
Now that you've finished this article, you are ready to decide what to make. There are millions of options to choose from! Share your love for crafts with your spouse and children, and give everyone a chance to partake in the fun. You will all love the final product and the experience of creating it together.
Do you wish to learn painting? You could take classes at the community college. Most arts and crafts retailers usually feature some kind of free seminars or workshops. RSVP and enjoy your lesson!


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About six months ago, we looked at Sony's sleek and capable Xperia Z2 Tablet, a full-size (10.1-inch) Android tablet with a wonderfully thin, light, and attractive design. It had a great-looking screen and superior battery life, too, making it a no-brainer recipient of our Editors' Choice nod. The Xperia Z2 was in a word, a very fine tablet.
As a result, we couldn't help but get excited when the Japanese electronics giant announced an 8-inch compact version. (We classify tablets with screens between 7 and 9 inches as "compact.") And that excitement was well-justified: Aside from its reduced screen size and some slight changes to the port layout, the new, littler model—Sony's Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact—is otherwise much the same super tablet, right down to the 3GB of system RAM and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor powering it inside.
While this new Xperia's screen is 2.1 inches smaller—from 10.1 inches down to 8 inches—the native display resolution (1,920×1,200 pixels) has stayed the same. As we'll discuss more in a bit, going down by 2.1 diagonal inches means a significant reduction in screen real estate. But because the screen is so much smaller physically, the actual density of pixels per inch (ppi) is significantly higher. And that increases the overall perceived detail and quality.
One thing that did not shrink along with the screen, though, is the price. The Z3 Tablet Compact starts at $499.99 MSRP (for a version with 16GB of onboard storage), putting it at the same starting price as the full-size Z2 Tablet. That makes the Z3 Tablet Compact the single most expensive compact slate we know of in its base version, with Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Apple's iPad Mini 3 (each starting at $399 list) being its most closely priced compact competitors.
Though we fully understand that miniaturization costs money, Sony's pricing scheme here is puzzling, and it runs counter to competitive trends. Apple and Samsung both offer full-size and compact versions of their flagship tablets, and the latter are at least $100 cheaper than the big versions. The fact that Sony engineered the same high-performance CPU into the Z3 Compact as in the full-size Z2 Tablet is to its credit, and likely part of why the Compact's pricing remains high.
Even so, $500 is a lot of dough for a compact Android tablet. It's a lot, too, for any full-size tablet not named iPad. Is this Xperia worth it? It's definitely a matter of three things: a matter of taste, a matter of how much you like Android, and a matter of how deep your pockets are. What we can say pretty firmly is that the Z3 Compact's amazingly trim chassis makes for one elegant-feeling tablet. It's so light and balanced that you can forget you're holding anything at all.
In addition, the Z3 Tablet Compact, since it's built around the same CPU and RAM configuration, performed very closely to the Xperia Z2 Tablet on several of our benchmark tests, and it actually lasted nearly an hour longer on our demanding battery-rundown test. That really surprised us, given that the Z2 performed admirably in that regard as it is. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact's unplugged runtime is one of the best in the tablet business, Android or not.
Plus, like its predecessor, the Z3 Tablet Compact is dustproof and waterproof—to the extent, that is, that Sony claims it's safe to use your slate in the bathtub or the rain. We'll look at this and other design features later on in this review. But our bottom line on this little Android is that it's upscale indeed, and priced like it knows it.
For some buyers, given all the top-notch components and that gorgeous screen, it may well be worth it. But make no mistake: This is a luxury model among Android tablets, with a price to match. And realize that those who'd prefer a still-state-of-the-art, but bigger-screened, tablet can get a Samsung Tab S or Apple iPad Air 2 flagship tab for the same price, while those after maximum performance in a compact tablet can opt for the rip-roaring, albeit much less slick, Nvidia Shield Tablet at about $200 less.
Read entire review at Computer Shopper.
We've had our thumbs (not to mention our other eight swiping fingers) on the pulse of Sony's tablet-making endeavors for a few years now. While the company's slates—all Android-based ones—haven't been runaway sellers, the Japanese electronics giant's efforts have been impressive, all the way back to the original Tablet S in the summer of 2011.
That first Sony tablet had a unique design and a build quality deserving of our Editors' Choice nod. The buying public may not quite have shared our enthusiasm, but we stand by the Tablet S as one of the best early efforts in full-size Android tablets. (We classify slates from 7 to 9 inches as "compact" slates, while 10- to 12-inch tablets are "full-size.")
About a year ago (June 2013, to be exact), Sony supplanted the Tablet S with an all-new, highly elegant design, the Xperia Tablet Z. Like the subject of this review (which is, as you'll guess by the name, its successor), the Tablet Z was sleek and premium in every way. It was very thin and very light, with an excellent-looking screen and behind it a top-of-the-line Qualcomm 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor. Plus, it was equipped with most every performance and convenience feature we could think of in a contemporary tablet.
So, now enter the Xperia Z2 Tablet—an even thinner, lighter, and more elegant refinement of the Tablet Z. Not only does this slate come with one of the fastest tablet CPUs available (Qualcomm's Snapdragon 801), but the 10.1-inch screen is flat-out gorgeous, and the processor is paired with 3GB of system RAM for increased app-crunching oomph. Combined, these components make for one of the fastest, most attractive full-size Android tablets we've tested to date.
You can purchase the Xperia Z2 Tablet with 16GB of onboard storage for $499.99, direct from Sony (as well as from the usual e-tailers), or in a 32GB version for $100 more. In addition, it comes in either black or white…
Like the Xperia Tablet Z before it, the Xperia Z2 Tablet is waterproof and dustproof (at least, so long as you've battened down the hatches over the ports and slots), and the display has a very respectable full-HD native resolution of 1,920×1,200. (That's not quite the field-leading 2,560×1,600 of a few full-size Samsungs, but it's enough, to our eyes.) It's extremely well-built and attractive, and, as mentioned, all of the internal components are top-notch. And, like Apple has done with its ever-popular iPad Air line, Sony has baked up a bunch of attractive complementary accessories, such as docking stations, keyboard covers, and noise-cancelling headphones. (We'll look more closely at some of these in the Design & Accessories section on the next page.)
When you consider all of the compelling, matching Sony gear that you can supplement this tablet with, it makes the buying proposition more attractive, versus a tablet that requires you to make do with generic or third-party add-ons. That's a key difference, because nowadays, we balk big-time at paying $500 for a full-size Android slate. There are just too many high-quality $300 and $400 models, such as the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10, available, and pre-Air iPads can be had in that price range nowadays, too. But now and then we run into one deserving of its premium price…and this Sony slate is among them.
Read the entire article at Computer Shopper.
It was 2011's Rodney Dangerfield of Android tablets. A little over a year ago, we looked at Sony's first foray into the Android-tablet market, the Tablet S. Back then (August 2011, a lifetime ago as tablets go), we were so impressed with its unique design and feature set that we gave it our Editors' Choice award. Apparently, though, tablet buyers didn't see eye-to-eye with us and just kept buying iPads. The Tablet S—despite our glowing recommendation—just didn't get much respect in the Android world.
That didn't stop Sony, though. The Japanese electronics giant has fired back with a follow-on, the Xperia Tablet S, branded "Xperia" in line with its mobile phones. Design- and appearance-wise, this Xperia looks a lot like the original Tablet S, and it even shares some of its shortcomings, such as the lack of dedicated HDMI and USB ports (for connecting to HD monitors and USB peripherals, respectively). The Xperia also has the same (or a quite similar) 1,280×800-pixel, 9.4-inch display panel, which we found impressive on the previous Tablet S. But that was over a year ago. By today's standards, the screen on this new version comes up about average.
Where the Xperia differs from its predecessor the most, though, is that it's thinner and lighter. Seemingly, this should make it even more comfortable to hold than the previous model, but this new Tablet S doesn't feel quite as well-balanced as the older one. Also, this Tablet S runs on a Nvidia's Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The original Tablet S, on the other hand, was built around the older and less efficient Tegra 2 dual-core chip. The more powerful quad-core chip in this newer Tablet S greatly improved this slate's performance on our benchmark tests over last year's model. Battery life, too, increased by several hours. (We've got more on both issues in the last two sections of this review.)
Our $399-list review unit came with 16GB of onboard storage. Sony also offers models with 32GB ($499) and 64GB ($599). In this case, though, since the Xperia Tablet S supports full-size SD cards, increasing the storage capacity is a less costly prospect than with most tablets. (More on that in the Design section on the next page.) With that in mind, you might consider the 16GB and 32GB versions smarter buys than the 64GB model—unless, that is, you know you'll need every possible bit of storage, both onboard and via the SD slot.
Aside from its unique design and a few innovative media and home-entertainment enhancements, in many ways the Xperia Tablet S is similar to a host of other Android tablets on the scene. Still, with that in mind, we didn't find any glaring reasons not to buy this slate if you're okay with Android, and some home-entertainment enthusiasts will find it more attractive than most competing models. (That's because the Tablet S can talk to your entertainment system via its infrared emitter; more on that in the Features, Applications & Apps section later on.)
Overall, the Xperia Tablet S is a strong-performing, well-built tablet, but is it right for you? Well, that depends how you plan to use it. We can help you make that decision, though—read on.
See the full review @ Computer Shopper.
We were wowed by last year's debut of the Sony Tablet S—a remarkable feat of slate engineering that remains our favorite Android tablet to date. The Tablet S is beautiful and extremely comfortable to hold and use. Plus, it has a gorgeous screen and performs wonderfully. Still, as unique as it is, it looks pretty much like what it is: a tablet.
We can't quite say that about Sony's latest offering, the Tablet P. From a distance, there's no telling what it is. It's not until you have it in hand and are using it that you realize it's an Android-based slate. Even then, it's so profoundly different from what's come before in tablets that you might find yourself doubting its usefulness. (At first, we did, too.)
As you can see in the image below, the Tablet P is two things. It's a tablet that folds in the center to make it more compact and easier to carry. But, depending on how you look at it and use it, it's also a slate with two discrete screens…
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After looking at many Android tablets, I've finally found one that doesn't look and act like the others. Sony has come out with quite the entertainment value here. Click here to see the Computer Shopper review.


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If you ever tried to order a piece of grilled fish without butter or oil in Paris or London, or for that matter in Kansas City, only to be faced with a waiter's peculiar sneer, you know health conscious dining out is pretty much unique to L.A.
Our belief was confirmed when we saw an early menu for Planet Hollywood, which orbits into Beverly Hills on Sept. 17. In addition to the usual array of burgers, pizzas, fajitas and chocolaty desserts, the B.H. branch will feature a low-fat menu entitled: "For the Industry."
It includes appetizers such as seared sesame- and pepper-crusted tuna served with field greens and a soy rice wine vinaigrette, grilled fish (no doubt, sans buerre ), turkey meatloaf and the "Industry Salad," composed of organic lettuces, artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, cucumbers and mushrooms.
In case you've been on another planet and didn't know, the Planet Hollywood chain is owned by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and other Hollywood investors.


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Erding to swap Sochaux for PSG
PARIS - Turkey striker Mevlut Erding is poised to join Paris St Germain from Ligue 1 rivals Sochaux after both clubs reached an agreement, PSG said on Sunday. PSG general director Philippe Boindrieux is to meet Sochaux president Alexandre Lacombe on Monday to finalise the deal, PSG said on its website. Several French clubs had made offers for the 22-year-old Erding who scored 11 league goals last season. The transfer fee was expected to be between eight and 10 million euros, according to French media reports.
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Computer science education is a pathway to innovation, to creativity, and to fascinating profession prospects. However, if you put on an anti-static wrist strap, use an anti-static mat, and put on anti-static gloves, you can greatly cut down the likelihood of zapping your computer components with static electricity considering the fact that you are grounded from static electrical energy. When you fix your computer, you in some cases produce static electricity which can damage sensitive computer parts which break when zapped with static electrical energy.
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ProFusion Products has evolved over the last 15 years from a singularly focused desire to provide smaller companies tools to compete with competitors with much larger marketing budgets, affordably. Our goal in 2002 was to provide a marketing vehicle that company managers wearing many hats could use to manage their on-line presence without having to learn how to code. These tools could then provide an easy to tell their story in much more detail that a 30-second radio spot or a one time newspaper ad.
Providing the ability to update their website themselves to meet current needs without having to depend on someone else or pay a small fortune to make changes was a key element to our early success. Today we have many options to spread our messages, but our websites still remain the primary marketing vehicle for people to learn more about the products and services we offer. Today, we mostly build websites using WordPress or one of our two proprietary website content management systems: The Ultra Internet Soltion (UIS) or Simbus One. each designed specifically to fit client's individual needs.
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Digging through the source code of Zune.net a curious mole stumbled upon an intriguing line of code that referenced the production domain: "gamercard.zune.net."
Perhaps it's just lazy (copy/paste) coding, as a Generation Zune commenter points out -- Xbox.com's source has the same line of code, with "xbox" instead of "zune" -- but why wouldn't Zune feature Gamercard compatibility? That Zune will be part of the Live Anywhere network has been rumored before, and there's no good reason to believe it won't.
id be very surprised if the zune didnt have gamertag capabilities.
if it does that would be awsome, because then it should have the friends and messaging features. it would be really cool to be able to do those 2 things from the zune. would sell me for sure.
Yah Zune will of course have Live Anywhere, cell phone and other peripherals already do.
Sony should be doing more to integrate psp with PS3. I have a psp already. It seems that they are really overlooking a huge advantage it could have over MS. I suppose the weakness of their online strategy is holding them back. It would be funny if MS dominated this aspect of connectivity with a unit that does less than a psp. If you can call the psp a game machine I know I dont use it for games cause it sucks. Great for watchin videos on the plane though.


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Join Prism Book Alliance® as William Cooper goes Outside the Margins today.
For a lot of authors, ghostwriting seems to be some kind of boogieman. There seem to be some misconceptions about how ghostwriting works and whether or not it's ethical to hire ghostwriters. They're the often blamed parties when plagiarism arises. They're the ones supposedly going around, stealing your books, and selling them to other unsuspecting parties to make a quick buck.
I'm here to try to dispel some of the myths and superstitions around ghostwriting.
Why would authors want to ghostwrite for another author?
It's a question I see all the time. Most often, the answer I see is something disrespectful toward the ghostwriter. Some people imply the ghostwriter isn't talented enough to write and publish their own books. Some imply that it's some kind of get-rich-quick scheme with half-assed and sometimes stolen books sold.
And yes, sometimes those are the reasons people ghostwrite. To some people, it is a way to cheat the system and make money and vanish before any repercussions hit them. But that's true with any profession. There are always scammers and people trying to make a quick buck.
To the rest of us, it's just another job.
I've been ghostwriting for a few years now. I've done quick erotica shorts, I've ghostwritten for a major publishing house, and I've ghostwritten romance novels. It's how I pay my bills.
To imply that I'm a hack writer who can't make it on my own or that I'm stealing other people's novels to make a quick buck is insulting. I take pride in my job, delivering the best work I can.
I ghostwrite because it allowed me to pay my bills without having to resort to an Evil Day Job. It lets me do what I love to support myself. Why should I want to go work in an office or go back to working retail when I can make a living off writing?
Sure, I could easily spend my time writing novels and sending them to publishers or self-publishing them myself, but then I'm taking a risk the book won't sell. Worse, I have to wait a minimum of two months before I'll ever seen any of the money, even if the book becomes a bestseller.
Which is why I like ghostwriting. The person purchasing the rights to the book from me is the one taking the risk. If the novel tanks, it's them who lose out, not me. At the same time, if the novel is a bestseller, it's them who profit off it, and I don't make any more than my normal fee, so it's not just a benefit to me.
Often, you'll see authors who plagiarize put them blame on a nefarious ghostwriter to deflect the blame from them. They'll claim they didn't know what the writer was doing and they'd never steal another author's work.
Does that happen? Absolutely. There are unethical jackasses in every profession. Is it the norm? Not even in the slightest. Most of us take pride in our work and want to deliver quality content. We have to, else we're left finding another job.
Why would anyone hire a ghostwriter? Why not just write the books themselves?
There are different motivations for each person hiring a ghostwriter. Some of them are honest, ethical reasons, others, not so much.
For some people, they value quantity over quality. That was my first ghostwriting job. The client just wanted to pump out as much erotica as possible, so hired a team of ghostwriters to write the stories quick. He then tossed them up for sale with barely a look at the books.
The black hats and scammers usually fall into this category. They don't care how good the book is or where it came from, so long as they can add it to their catalog and dominate the market by sheer numbers alone.
For others, it's because they don't have the skill as a writer. They're good at coming up with plots and stories, but not good at telling those stories. So instead of just giving up on the book or writing a sub-par book, they contract the work out.
Think of it like home improvement. You could do the work yourself, and probably learn a lot along the way, but it won't look as good as you'd like it to. So instead, you hire a professional, tell them your vision, and let them use their expertise to deliver a product you're happy with.
For others, it's because they enjoy the business aspect of it. They like doing the cover art, the editing, the publishing. But they prefer that side of the fence to writing the books, so they hire others to write them instead.
It's similar to how a publishing house is run, but instead of the authors getting paid royalties on each sale and having to go through the editing process and wait months to see a possible payout, they get paid a fee up front.
How does ghostwriting work?
Well, just like most jobs, it varies based on who you're working for. Just like an editor's workflow varies based on who they're working for, so does a ghostwriter's. Just like it varies why a person hires a ghostwriter, it varies how they work with their ghostwriters. Often, the workflows are directly correlational to what they're hoping to get out of hiring a ghostwriter.
Here's a few of the ways it's worked for me in the past.
When I was doing erotica ghostwriting, I was given a word count target and told to write anything I wanted. Once the story was done, I sent it to my contact and was done with it. He then paid me, slapped a cover on it, and tossed it on Amazon. I was paid a negotiated amount for each short story I wrote.
When I worked for a publisher doing ghostwriting, it worked very differently. I was given a detailed plot summary that I had to follow when writing the book. At regular intervals, I sent the work back into my contact and received feedback of things to tweak. For this job, I was paid a weekly salary.
My current ghostwriting gig is different still. I have a set word count I aim for and a set pay-rate. I have a few basic guidelines to follow, but otherwise, I have a lot of leeway. I come up with a detailed plot outline and write up the first chapter or so, then send it into my contact. He then either gives me the thumbs up to go ahead and write it, gives me the thumbs up but asks for tweaks to the plot, or says 'no thanks, come up with something else, please."
If I'm stuck on a plot or a genre, he's been extremely helpful with giving me suggestions. Working with this client has definitely been the best experience yet, since it feels more like a partnership than Work for Hire, even though that's exactly what it is.
Once the book is written, I send it to him and wait for his final approval. If it's good, he takes it and handles the editing, cover art, publishing, etc. and I start working on my next book for him. If there are major problems with the book, he asks me to fix them before we move on.
Is ghostwriting for everyone?
Certainly not! A lot of authors consider their words to be precious. They want complete creative control over their books from the plot down to the cover art. They're never going to give up that control for anything, and that's fine. That's their way of writing.
Mine is different.
I enjoy writing stories for myself. I love writing Brother/Brother books. I love having the freedom to write whatever genre or plot comes to mind. I enjoy self-publishing and traditional publishing.
But more than that, I love to write.
If I can make my living off writing, then that's what I'm going to do. Ghostwriting allows me to pay my bills through writing. Sure, I lose a lot of the freedom and have to write what the client wants me to, but it allows me to use my skills (and further hone them) to support myself.
It also gives me the time to write whatever I want on the side. I don't have to worry about selling X number of copies to pay my car payment this month. I don't have to chase trends or write what's selling best just to pay my bills. I get to let my clients worry about that, write the book for them, then go back to my filthy filthy smut.
And I wouldn't have it any other way.
~William Cooper
About William CooperWilliam Cooper has been writing and reading since he was little. In 2010 he took the first step toward publishing a book and hasn't looked back since. Whether it's two men who met in college or brothers who have been in love their entire life, William loves to tell their story for everyone to read.
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Helloooo guys! So Christmas is right around the corner!!! Ahhh!!! How exciting!!!
I've always loved being in the kitchen especially when I get to bake. Christmas is such a nice time to spend with family and what else then to bring everyone together with sweet treats.
I love sugar cookies! They are super easy and fun to make especially when you have so many different cookie cutters to choose from which makes them a great idea for every occasion. Sugar cookies are a must at my house. I love filling up the cookie jar with them as it is a household favourite. I'm going to share my sugar cookie recipe which I'm sure you and your guest will love this holiday.
-1 cup 1/2 of semi melted butter
-2 cups of sugar
-3 large eggs
-1 tsp of vanilla extract
-5 cups of all purpose flour
-2 tsp of baking powder
-1 tsp of salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Celsius.
In a large bowl your going to add your dry ingredients which is the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl your going to add the sugar and the butter-mix well. Incorporate the eggs and the vanilla. Mix well.
Once that is done, combine that into your dry ingredients. Stir everything together. Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
1 hour later....
On a clean surface spread some flour and start rolling out your dough. (not too thick not too thin).
Cut them out with the cookie cutter of your choice. Place the cookies onto a cookie pan and leave in the oven for 8 min. Wait till cool and enjoy!