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New 2019 FordFusion SE Sedan
- Stock: 8432
- Fuel Economy
- 20.0/29.0 mpg City/Hwy
- Exterior Color
- Magnetic
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Body
- Sedan
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Intelligent All-Whee
- Engine
- 2 EcoBoost 2.0L I4 GTDi DOHC Turbocharged VCT
Detailed Specifications
Dealer Notes
20/29 City/Highway MPG Price includes: $750 - EcoBoost Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2019, $1,500 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2019, $750 - Ford Credit Retail Bonus Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2019, $920 - Summer Sales Event Retail Bonus Customer Cash. Exp. 09/03/2019
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Solid Performer
By lonewolf on Thursday, January 18, 2018Fusion SE model with Eco boost Engine has excellent pull power. I have been driving it for 4 years and I dont have any complaints yet. I do regular maintenance like Oil Change every 6-8 months .Back seat riders feel comfortable and its a very solid highway rider. The build looks heavy, tough and seals the highway noise perfectly. I never had problem with battery/ignition even during the coldest weather . I love this vehicle for its style and reliability.
- 5.0
Great car, great features, great price.
By Starzfan on Sunday, December 24, 2017Have owned my Fusion since July of 2017 and I love it. The Ecoboost engine, another name for turbo, has plenty of pep, acceleration, and gets great gas mileage. The interior of the car looks great and has enough options and gadgets to make most folks happy. The steering wheel is, oddly, one thing I really like. The controls on it and how it feels in the hand are great. Sure, you could go spend 50k plus on other mid size sedans if you are looking only to impress folks but the look and feel of the Fusion will not only impress others but will impress you as well. I suggest a test drive. For all the options, select the Titanium edition.
- 5.0
Feels more expensive than it is.
By Umberto on Sunday, May 13, 2018Ive owned my 2013 Fusion SE with a the 2.0L Eco-Boost for over 5 years and it has never showed any sign of failure. The notorious Florida weather cooked the factory battery in 3 1/2 years time and an interior grab handle spring broke (so it sags). Now that the bad stuff is out of the way, this car definitely hits above its weight class. The power out of the 2.0 Eco-Boost leaves nothing to be desired whether youre merging, passing on a two lane road, or coming off the line in a hurry. Ive averaged 26.5 mpg over 5 years with mixed driving. At times, the 6 speed automatic transmission can be a tiny bit dim-witted. If you apply more throttle though, it quickly knows what is needed to be done. The same goes for when youre just lightly cruising. Its the in-between driving style that it occasionally will act-up like other traditional automatics. Considering the power it has and the weight of the car, Im impressed. The interior switches, buttons, screens, and electronics have been flawless so far. My only real complaint is the Microsoft SYNC system. Its been remedied in later models (2016+ I believe) but its pretty laggy and slow. The voice commands work very well though. I use them more than the touchscreen to save time and frustration. Im very impressed with the long term wear and tear of the materials and construction of the items you touch as a driver. As previously stated, the overhead grab handle in the rear passenger seat no longer springs back up but its a cheap fix I cant be bothered with. The plastics and soft touch dash havent developed any squeaks or rattles and nothing has faded. Excellent overall feel. The exterior styling was a major plus when looking to replace my old car. It has a very dominating and sporty design with a touch of class. Its almost like it was designed to stand out rather than blend in. Even though I got it in grey, Im frequently complimented on how nice the car looks (still). There are a few nit-picky things about the exterior Id change if it only took a snap of the fingers such as adding H.I.D. headlamps, and lessen the gap between the trunk and rear bumper. Im sure its designed that way for a reason but its a personal pet peeve. All of the doors still feel very sturdy and close with a thud and road noise is minimal for a steel sub-framed vehicle. Overall, if youre looking for a feature packed, sporty, roomy, huge trunked, great looking, fuel efficient, powerful, reliable, safe sedan... look no further. Edit: For some ridiculous reason, KBB removes apostrophes so pardon the errors.
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No Breakup Plan Being Considered at HP — At Least Not Right Now
No, HP's board of directors is not actively studying a plan to break the company up.
That's the word from a source familiar with the matter who directly contradicted the implication in a report from Quartz that HP's board was "studying a breakup."
Of course, today is the day when HP rival Dell announced a plan to sell itself to its CEO and private equity fund Silver Lake Partners. And so it's the sort of day when anything seems believable.
HP CEO Meg Whitman has maintained consistently and unwaveringly, in an interview with AllThingsD in June and since, that the way to solve HP's problems is not to break it up, but to keep it together. When I asked her if she saw any eventuality of spinning out or breaking up the company, she was clear:
"No. As I see it, everything stays. Each of the pieces fit together."
Sources familiar with Whitman's thinking on the matter and on her opinion of the present state of the company say her feelings have not shifted one bit.
That doesn't meant that, should circumstances change, such an option would be off the table — HP did after all break off a big piece of itself in 1999, a unit called Agilent Technologies. It's just not one that's being actively considered by either the CEO or the board of directors right now.
The president of the United States always says that "all options are on the table" when dealing with countries that act in a difficult manner. So should the situation change dramatically, breaking HP into small pieces could at least technically be "on the table" the way that launching a nuclear attack would be in a particularly dire diplomatic case — in theory, as a last resort.
Whatever the case, HP shares moved on the speculation. After closing up 43 cents, or more than 2.5 percent, the report sent shares rising further after hours to $17.20 a share, or more than 3 percent.

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WHEN New Yorkers talk to me about improving the quality-of-life in our city, one topic that always comes up is parking tickets.
Let's face it, that little orange rectangle on your windshield can put a major crimp in your day — and a major dent in your wallet.
A bustling city like ours needs traffic laws to keep the streets safe, and to keep the businesses on our commercial corridors thriving.
Many of those businesses depend on the turnover of metered spots to keep the customers coming throughout the day.
While we can't stop issuing tickets when people break the law, we can reduce the headaches that come with paying and disputing them.
And last week, we launched an enhanced online hearing program that will do that by allowing New Yorkers to contest certain types of tickets without ever leaving the comforts of their homes or offices.
We've long offered a web payment option for parking tickets on the city's website, nyc.gov.
But now, web users will have the ability to complete the entire hearing and payment process online.
You can request a web hearing and upload your evidence in a matter of minutes, and then receive a ruling by e-mail in just a few weeks, instead of a few months.
Online hearings are now also available for tickets involving other health and safety matters, including off-leash dogs, dirty or obstructed sidewalks, and improper recycling.
The city's Environmental Control Board, which has jurisdiction over these types of violations, has added a one-click hearing function to their webpage, also available on nyc.gov.
That means residents and small business owners who wants to dispute these kinds of tickets will no longer have to take time out of the workday to appear before a judge.
Instead, they can contest the tickets online whenever it's convenient for them — whether that's noon on a Sunday, or midnight on a Thursday.
By offering a completely paperless way to dispute and process parking and other violations, we are helping our customers save time and money.
And we are helping city employees to work more efficiently.
For example, we'll now require fewer clerical personnel to process paperwork.
We'll also increase the productivity of our administrative law judges, who will be able to make use of the down time between live hearings to review digital cases.
Expanding and improving online hearings is just one of a series of steps we intend to take to make the city's tribunals more user-friendly.
And it's also just the latest example of how we're using technology to improve the delivery of services.
Just like the QR — or Quick Response — codes we're adding to all of our building permits, and the new "Leak Notification" program we rolled out earlier this month, these web hearings will make it easier for you to access critical information and services on your terms — and on your schedule.
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Address:549-beonji Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Seoul World Cup Stadium is shaped like a traditional Korean kite, and seen from above, it looks as if a rectangular shield is being flown like a kite. The shape of the stadium represents flight towards victory, and it combines the hopes of the World Cup games and spirit and traditional culture of the Korean people.
The very first impression the stadium gives is that it is very large. It provides over 60,000 seats, and in fact, in terms of area and facility, it is the best in Asia. There are large screens on either side of the stadium for people wanting close-up view of the games, and the grass on the field stays green during winter. Nearby the stadium there are a variety of parks, ideal for leisurely walks. There are also five theme parks around the stadium � Peace Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Noeul Park among them. Thick groves of trees, modern street lights, and magnificent fountains make the parks ideal walking areas in the morning and evening. In the evenings, many in-line skaters come and hang out as well. The stadium is open from 9 to 5 pm, and many interpreters are always on duty.
After the successful completion of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, the Seoul World Cup Stadium has been leading the campaign to promote soccer culture, and is also a frontrunner in hosting various cultural events. Located within the facilities are also places to shop and enjoy cultural activities- providing all visitors with much to see and do. In Seoul, it is rising as a popular tourist spot.
CGV Sangam 10 Cineplex
A 10-screen Cineplex located within the Seoul World Cup Stadium, the CGV Sangam 10 is the first movie theatre to be located inside the sports stadium. With 10 screens and over 1,800 seats, all theatres are equipped with 3-way Dolby Surround Sound.
Discount Shopping Mall 멌arrefour�
Of all the 멌arrefour� stores in Korea, the one inside the Seoul World Cup Stadium is the largest. The basement floor is for parking, the 1st floor is for groceries, and the 2nd floor holds a mix of necessities, electronics, and clothing as well as a food court.
Tel: +82-2-300-7000 (Korean/English)
Parking Facilities: about 900 vehicles
Hours: 10:00-24:00
Closed: New Year, Lunar New Year, Harvest Moon Festival
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An elegant Italian dessert that we serve with fruit at breakfast, panna cotta is light and delicious anytime. It's also easy to make!
2 3/4 tsp gelatin
1/4 cup cool water
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Soften gelatin in water. Combine cream and sugar in saucepan and heat just to a boil. Off heat, stir in softened gelatin until fully dissolved. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Divide among 8 molds (I use solo plastic cups — see the picture at the side — because of the interesting ridges, but any small mold will do.) Refrigerate at least four hours.
To serve, briefly dip molds in hot water and invert on serving plate. You may have to rap them sharply to get them to unmold. If they remain in the mold, put them back in the hot water for another ten seconds or so.
Serve with seasonal fresh fruit (such as berries, peaches, plums, etc) and/or fruit sauces. 8 servings.
I'm experimenting later this week with a pumpkin panna cotta; I'll put the recipe on the blog if it works!


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Kendra Thompson is the North America lead for Accenture Wealth Management Services.
Digital technology is changing how investors interact with their advisors, and how wealth management firms serve their clients. Accenture's Kendra Thompson shares her thoughts on how the client-advisor relationship has evolved and how the wealth management industry can adapt to this brave new digital world.
How has digital technology changed consumer expectations?
Thanks to the introduction of digital experiences like online banking, people have come to expect quick, easy and convenient access in all sorts of service environments. There is the sense that everything should be available on demand—whether that's products, services, information or entertainment.
On the flip side, the Internet has become an important place for consumers to research products and services, compare prices, and post and read reviews. Technologies like livestreaming and social media have made it possible to share information and opinions instantly with vast audiences and without travel.
How is that starting to play out in the wealth management space?
On the demand side, investors are demanding more planning and portfolio management tools. They want to be able to track and compare investments in real time—even self-invest.
On the supply side, firms and advisors are also beginning to embrace digital technology. Sixty-eight percent already use some form of social media with clients (77 percent if we look specifically at insurance firm advisors), and 51 percent are actually in favor of providing self-investment tools to their clients.
What makes today's investors different from those who came before them?
First off, they're tech-savvy. As of early 2014, millennials now outnumber baby boomers in the United States. This new majority has grown up using social media, and digital experiences have played an integral part in their lives. For them, instant access and personalized service are not "nice to haves"—they're required.
Second, they're well-informed. With greater access to information than ever before, today's investors are more engaged, more inclined to question their advisors and more likely to seek services elsewhere if their needs are not met.
In many ways, we're seeing a subtle shift in the balance of power between clients and advisors.
How does robo-advice fit into this picture?
We know that digital tools for wealth management are in high demand. In fact, 25 percent of investors we surveyed said they would switch firms to obtain them. We also know that financial advisors are having difficulty meeting this demand. Among advisors with less than 10 years of experience, 55 percent revealed their clients had requested tools that they were unable to provide.
So it's no surprise that we have seen a growing number of financial technology (Fintech) start-ups entering the wealth management space in recent years. Small and nimble, these new players have focused on developing fully automated digital investment services that are a low-cost alternative to traditional human advisors.
Where does that leave traditional wealth management firms and human advisors?
More and more wealth managers and fund managers are establishing robo-like offerings—either building their own platforms or buying client-friendly services. For them, robo-advice is a complement for their human-based advice channels. They're relying on the fact that 81 percent of wealth management clients want face-to-face interaction, and 77 percent want to work with their financial advisors to grow and manage their wealth.
How can wealth management firms stay relevant over time?
Wealth management firms need to focus on creating efficient, client-centric processes at critical phases of the client-advisor relationship. They must establish a strong onboarding process, collaborate with clients on goal-based investing, and continually leverage new innovations to improve how they gather and use information. Ultimately, investors are looking for transparency and value.


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Demi recently traded in her long locks, and then tweeted out the style to her 12 million plus followers with the caption, "New hair!!!!"
Clearly the "Heart Attack" singer got the memo that the bob is the new beachy wave. And that it's taking Hollywood tresses by storm, landing on just about every A-listers head. (If you want to see who's taken the short hair plunge lately, click here.)
But while we support her new strand decision, what do you think about her new 'do?
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Frida Ghitis
Frida Ghitis is a world affairs columnist and a regular contributor to CNN and The Washington Post. Her WPR column appears every Thursday. Follow her on Twitter at @fridaghitis.
She started her career at CNN, where she worked initially as a show producer, a unit manager for major news operations and later as a producer and correspondent covering mostly international news. In addition to CNN, her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, NRC Handelsblad (Netherlands) and in scores of publications in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Her regular column on global affairs in the Miami Herald is distributed worldwide by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
She has worked in all corners of the world, traveling in Iraq during and after the rule of Saddam Hussein. She worked in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt during Desert Storm. She covered the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo, and has worked independently in Tibet, Burma, Kuwait, Argentina, Cambodia, Colombia, and dozens of places in between. Her work has taken her to the Amazon jungles of South America, to Russia, Brazil, India, Somalia, and elsewhere. As a consultant, she advises organizations operating or contemplating projects in diverse regions of the world, providing political analysis and forecasting. She is a public speaker on world affairs and the author of "The End of Revolution: A Changing World in the Age of Live Television."


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It makes sense for my real food diet and grounded approach to living be reflected in how I look; however, hippy fashions really don't suit my curves. so I guess I'll have to stick to fuelling my addiction to curvy-friendly and feminine couture. Ah well... Alannah Hill herself looks about as far from realistic as you can find wandering the streets these days, but this cavegirl needs her frills!
As for the no-frills aspects of my life, I have been asked via comments and emails to share the details of my way of eating, especially since I'm finding my health improve in leaps and bounds now that the DepTran repercussions seem to finally have been eradicated from my system. I can't quantify how amazing it is to be rid of the psychological drive to eat, to feel satisfied by food again, and to see other improvements such as skin clarity, better sleep, tolerance of heat and cold, and insusceptibility to the colds and other bugs going around. I attribute this restoration of health to the long process of ridding the body of detrimental substances, since I've seen gradual improvements every week since the low points mid-year. However, that in itself isn't enough to start driving fat loss once more, so that achievement I can attribute to my current lifestyle.
Let me break it down:
I don't have 'rules' anymore, but instead make decisions based on a consolidated understanding of my body and evolutionary science and medicine.
Obviously, processed foods including grains, sugars, and vegetable oils are permanently off the menu.
However, now that the weather is getting better and I'm getting out more and being more active in general, I am finding that I can tolerate real carbs more and more with repeated exposure. At the moment, I can eat up to 150g carbs (including fibre) without significant weight gain afterward. I may hold a little extra water if many of those grams came from fructose, but it leaves my body again after a couple of days.
My exposure method had mostly been to eat sweet potato (mashed with butter and nutmeg - yum!!) with dinner on the weekend (Saturday, usually), and eat some berries one or two times a week or so. I eat copious amounts of vegetables - I've overdone it a couple of times, eating a kilogram of veggies over the course of a couple of hours! Not advised... - usually sautéed in butter. Cabbage and zucchini are still my favourites, adding in asparagus, spring onions, and leafy greens like spinach and bok choi when the mood strikes me. I count these carbs (usually around the 30 - 60g per day mark, though I log at the end of the day) even though other experts suggest that veggie carbs don't really count.
|Breakfast of primal royalty!
|...with a big bowl of sautéed veggies and bacon, of course.
Lately, it's mostly been saying "Seriously, isn't 500g of sautéed cabbage enough?? You're a bloody slave-driver! You'll be sorry..."
|Even minced beef works in the pan with my veggies - so much broccolini!
Monday - Friday (working days): Fast til I get home (somewhere between 4pm and 6pm usually), unless calories have been a little low, in which case eat bacon for breakfast and hoard the drippings for veggies later! Dinner: usually meat with a hefty side of sautéed veggies. Calories and carbs are variable - I eat to appetite.
|Sautéed bacon and veggies, topped with runny fried eggs
|Veggies, mushrooms, and rare porterhouse steak
|Sweet potato mash must always be eaten by using crispy bacon as the spoon. Always.
The only victim of this process has been my digestion - hitting it with larger, veggie-heavy meals has been tricky at times, but it is adjusting very well. Now that the weather is heating up, I've found it hard to keep my liquids up given I already inhale water all day, but now have to additionally compensate for water lost through sweat and digestion 'hurdles'. My water bottle is a permanent fixture in my hand or bag, and now that I teach only two classes (pared down from my usual six thanks to the seniors finishing up this week), I'm never far from the filtered water in the staffroom. You know you're keeping it real when your 'naughty treat' is chilled filtered water! With a violent Aussie summer approaching, it doesn't stay chilly in my Sigg bottle for long...
So, on the carbs front, it has been great to build up my tolerance again, which I suspect couldn't have been done without a long healing period between early 2009 and now. I am in touch with primal peeps on Twitter who are still in my old boat - they touch one gram of carbohydrate over their 20g threshold, and their weight jumps up. Even when I was lapping desperately at the Gary Taubes pool of information, I thought it couldn't be healthy to be that impacted by such a subtle sway in diet - yet I proved it to myself again and again. As I have now shown, a healthy(-er) body should be able to deal with all sorts of diet and lifestyle changes without immediate, negative consequences. I still feel best on a meat-only diet, and I'll happily throw in a meat-only day into the mix whenever it's convenient, but it's good to know that I can be more flexible.
On a psychological note, I know that I enjoy the flavour of food more when I've put effort into its production. This is a known psychological behaviour - we prefer anything we had to work for. Rodent studies have shown mice who have to work harder and harder to get sweet water (hello carbs) end up preferring that flavour to other sugared waters once all are freely available. People who learn how to do origami end up rating their own works as highly as they do origami made by experts. t makes sense from the evolutionary perspective - we form attachment to the fruits of our labour, we enjoy the food we have laboriously hunted or foraged for, we care for our children and will protect them before looking after our own well-being, etc. So, with this in mind, my enjoyment of the vegetables I prepare potentially exceeds that of the meat I slap onto the grill or toss into the oven because my brain doesn't register the meat as 'something I had to work for'. The combination of real food and real effort results in real enjoyment - I savour both aspects of my typical meat & veg meals because, overall, it took me time and effort to prepare and cook. The physiology and the psychology are both piqued and I am left deeply satisfied.
It seems like I've put a heap of time and effort into organising what I should eat, when and why to maximise my fat loss, but really everything has fallen together with a bit of sensibility, hormonal balance, and a willingness to fast frequently. Reading the work of blogger like Chris Masterjohn, Martin Berkhan, Matt Stone, and others who don't follow the typical paleo WOE has been interesting, and has given me new ideas to play with. Many of their ideas won't work for my body and lifestyle, but their articles have resulted in a follow-the-yellow-brick-road perusal of all sorts of other information online, tweaking my understanding here, and pushing my self-reflection there. Stephan Guyenet's message hits home more and more for me: neither carbs, fat, nor saturated fat make you fat, but rather modern, refined, industrial foods bring in the diseases of modern civilization.
One caveat - despite my increasing tolerance of carbs and understanding of the incredibly wide range of evolutionary diet components humans have evolved upon, I still can't handle it when the middle-aged ladies in the aisle of desks next to mine cluck at lunchtime about their Weight Watchers canned tuna and yoghurt. Vom. Get real, ladies. I've yet to snap and rant at them about the idiocy of their processed & calorically-restricted diet, and experiences like that of Primal Muse sure help me bite my tongue for just one more day...
One final note of what's real in my like - realty. Ooh, see what I did there? Yes, I'm house hunting, hoping to buy my first home, so the beau and I have been trekking around our neighbourhood, falling in love with some gorgeous modern townhouses and snarling in disgust at the state of older, uglier homes carrying the same price tag! We're lucky in that we have quite a bit of dosh with which to service a loan, so we're not having too much trouble finding aesthetically pleasing places that are still in walking/cycling distance from my work, have a yard for the animals we'll get, are near parks so the dog(s) can go for a run, don't need renovating (neither of us are patient enough for such things), and can fit all of our amassed frippery (piano, huge couch, big dining table... Yikes!) I'm in charge of vetting online properties, organising our inspection schedule, whilst the beau has been lining up meetings with financial planners and agents. The bureaucracy is horrible and so unreal. So much fuss over which bit of money goes where and why and crunching figures and planning loans and sorting out insurance and BLAH! The beau is in London right now to collect some massive geek prize for being the best geek or whatever, so that leaves little non-driver me to bus/ride/walk around the nearby suburbs all day on Saturday, trying to get to properties whilst they're open for inspection. It should be interesting... Just give me a sunny day, okay?
Forecast for Saturday
Partly cloudy. Winds northwest to southwesterly averaging up to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly up to 25 km/h during the afternoon.
City Centre Partly cloudy. Min 9 Max 23
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I have sold a property at 9317 NO 1 RD in Richmond.
Everything you want in this exquisite bright and spacious home in desirable SEAFAIR neighbourhood. Custom designed open floor plan with exposed wood beam European ceiling, hardwood flooring, quality workmanship, extensive use of crown moulding and attention to detail. Five bedrooms, three full baths, gourmet kitchen with new appliances and top quality washer/dryer. Ensuite master with lots of closet space, closet organizers throughout the home! Innovative use of available space creates tons of storage. Double garage and third parking stall are accessible from quiet, paved lane. Garage has huge loft. In additional 743sf of bonus space in a lovely attic for anything you imagination can create. Front exterior accented with cultured stone, walkway and back patio finished with paving stones. Large, fully fenced, private west facing yard. Walking distance to West Richmond Community Center, West Dyke trail, shopping, restaurants, bus transportation and fine schools. A must see! PRICED TO SELL NOW


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The Topix Forums Have Sailed Into the Sunset
For over a decade Topix has proudly served up your town's latest news and hottest takes. In that time a lot has changed. We have grown to be one of the internet's largest entertainment sources.
We want to thank all of our forum readers and contributors. You helped shape our company and push us in directions we never thought possible. We hope that you continue to enjoy our content no matter what form it might take.
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We have plans for $3.5 million of facility enhancements at Latham Stadium. We have divided the campaign into two phases. Phase I upgrades focus on improving the team experience with a $2 million clubhouse with spacious indoor batting cages, coaches' offices and locker rooms. Phase II upgrades focus on enriching the fan experience with an enhanced press box, concessions, public restrooms, completed chair backs and covered seating.
The facility is now in use by the baseball team and staff as they enjoy the spring season. There is still support needed to complete Phase 1 as Furman has raised $1.85 MM towards the $2 million goal for the clubhouse. The new facility is located down the right field line just beyond the field of play. It has already become a symbol to the recruits and to the baseball community at large of Furman's commitment to the program.
"The drastic, positive changes that I have seen here are unparalleled in the Southern Conference and I really feel we are being elevated to the top with this new facility." - Alex Abrams '14
Phase II is slated to begin after Phase 1 is fully completed.
View rendering for the entire vision for baseball facilities, Phase I & II.
"Whether facing down the batters of the daunting South Carolina Gamecocks or pushing myself through sprints up a notorious hill on campus, my experience as a Furman Baseball player has prepared me for many of the challenges of life. After persevering through four years of Furman Baseball's arduous schedule, I have developed the discipline and consistency necessary to succeed in the workplace and in my relationships. Add to this determination the sense of humor that I have picked up from teammates in the dugout, and it is one knockout combination. I know that as I leave the program after this Spring, I will be well trained to thrive in the world beyond Furman. Because really, what could be more difficult than weightlifting at 6 A.M.? Well, at least to a college student." - Daniel Stallsmith `12
"I've made friendships that will last far beyond my time at Furman. We go through so much together. We live, work, eat, and play together. We practice through the fall, train through the winter, and finally get to play in the spring...these guys have become more than friends to me, they are like brothers. The relationships I have built, as well as the lesssons I have learned in my 4 seasons as a Furman baseball player extend far beyond the baseball diamond." - Will Miller `12
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The late, esteemed Sen. Joe Gant slowly shook his head while waving his finger back and forth, saying to the young man at his Roundhouse desk, the quiet whisper of his voice forever in memory, "There are things you don't understand."
It was the early '70s, and the eager editor, new from Southern California and determined to change the world, had recently joined the Carlsbad Current-Argus. Having become aware of the atrocities of the cockfighting culture, he had asked Senator Joe why the state Legislature didn't wipe out cockfighting like, I mean, today.
The newspaper guy began the learning process as he embarked on his own two-decade campaign, a steady stream of newspaper columns basically ridiculing the Sunday, fun-filled family gathering to watch drugged birds claw one another to death with blades attached to their feet.
What he learned is the cockfighting folks were backed by a strong lobbying effort juiced with lots and lots of money. New Mexico lobbying is a brisk business. We elect 112 legislators who, in a recent, typical year, were subjected to the education efforts and "persuasion" of 692 lobbyists representing 811 clients.
It is not all bad and it does not all involve envelopes exchanged at sumptuous dinners. Everyone from your corner pharmacist, to your puppy dog, to the newspaper you are reading, is represented by a lobbyist. But do lobbyists play a hand in stalling legislation that to the average citizen would seem to be a slam dunk?
This past legislative session considered a bill watched closely by New Mexico residents in mountain communities. It would have simply permitted individual towns to ban the sale of fireworks in times of extreme fire danger. This was a no brainer, or so one would think. It got voted down. The lobby influence? It certainly doesn't pass the smell test.
Another piece of legislation that looked to be a breeze never made it to the Senate floor. The sponsor of the bill to make it illegal to text while driving tells me, however, lobbying had nothing to do with it. Sen. Peter Wirth, Democrat of Santa Fe, said, in fact, cell phone companies supported his measure.
Let's follow the journey of Wirth's SB 17.
On Jan. 29 the legislation went to the Public Affairs Committee and was approved 7 to 1.
On Feb. 18 it went to the Judiciary Committee. There, a substitute bill that in effect lessened the penalties for violation of driver texting was approved 6 to 0.
On to the Senate floor and a quickie approval, right? I mean, look, my teenage granddaughter Sarah can keep her gaze fixed on me and whip out a comprehensive text message in a matter of seconds, but there is no way she or anyone else can do that while driving, not without endangering herself and everyone else on the road. No one can argue differently with any conviction.
Wirth's bill was placed on the Senate calendar but was never called to the floor for a vote by Majority Leader Michael Sanchez.
Wirth declined conjecture as to why fellow Dem Sanchez didn't call his bill to the floor. He suggested I ask Senator Sanchez directly. Nope. I suspect 40 years down the road I would have received just another version of the finger wagging "There are things you don't understand."
I hear that a lot.
Ned Cantwell is a former newspaper editor and current New Mexico columnist. He receives email at firstname.lastname@example.com. No texting, please.


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The Mars Curiosity rover took the following image on Sol 173, which in Earth-speak means January 30.
Now the image doesn't look like much until one zooms in on the upper, central portion of the photo. Which we will now do.
Call me crazy, but after staring at the image for awhile I'm thinking Curiosity just might have found Nessie on the red planet.
Alas, based upon size comparisons to surrounding rocks, this little feature is probably only about one-half inch tall. Which means, of course, Curiosity has found a Baby Nessie on Mars.


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I`ll begin by sharing this thought a friend wrote:
I really feel a little bit uncomfortable writing about COPYRIGHTS, SCRAP-LIFTING, etc.....After all I`m not Leonardo da Vinci to be demanding for official copyrights, right?
- If you just look at the word carefully it`s all about the RIGHT to COPY :-)
- To be CREDITED for YOUR WORK :-)
- To decide WHO can COPY your work :-)
- WHO can BENEFIT from YOUR work :-)
But, there is always BUT ;-), there are a few issues that I really want to mention here.
- It`s difficult to accept the fact that some people will sweat to create something and others will just make a few prints of your work, will lay them on the table and will fix a project STEALING your techniques & ideas ....and the worst part to present this "work" of theirs without giving you any credit.
- You understand that if you apply for a Design Team submitting a scrap-lifted project or submit a scrap-lifted project even for an e-zine that`s very inconsiderate and wrong :-) - unless you let me know!
- You also understand that if you give workshop classes using my techniques & designs is also very inconsiderate and wrong :-) - unless you let me know!
Of course, I`m absolutely AWARE of the fact that I`m in so many Design Teams and people are inspired from my work!
Don`t get me wrong I never mind copying me. What I will appreciate and respect is to just LET ME KNOW!
You can always send me an e-mail regarding Copyrights : email@example.com
I`m very honored if you copy my work and I appreciate/respect all the people who are honest to let me know in some ways that they are/were inspired by my work.


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A digitally transformed future is inevitable, and most CEOs in the high-tech industry are making major commitments to digital technologies. But Accenture's analysis of 55 of the largest high-tech companies reveals that despite ongoing digital investments, few high-tech companies have a clear and disciplined focus on growth and transformation through digital.
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Hey Everyone!!
Sorry I havent been posting recently... but I just started a new business venture and I will soon be coming out with an online clothing boutique!! yay!! So I have a new blog called August Wrinkle which is also the name of my company.
I will still be doing posts on makeup, but its more of a general blog about things that represent the company or that I just find interesting to talk about =)
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Baskets, fans, and cooking utensils were necessary for day-to-day life in the Fijian village.
Pandanus and coconut leaves, along with the fibre from coconut husks (sinnet), provided most of the raw material used in the manufacture of string, rope, fans and baskets. Ceramics, produced primarily for cooking and storing food, and as water containers, are highly visible aspects of Fijian domestic life.


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Project Get Back to Work Now | Class 6 - April 3 thru May 15 (CORONA, CA)
NEC Career Workshops
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8:30 AM - Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM (PDT)
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We meet one day per week (three hours) for six weeks. At the conclusion, graduates of this program are matched with employers. Print Brochure | Print Flyer
Week One - 4/3/13 - 8:30 to 1:00 | Ignite Your Inner Fire Download Sample
Each week consists of a three hour seminar, one guide and a series of assignments to complete during the week. Week one is focused on motivation. Extended unemployment can erode ones confidence and morale. Restoring one's belief is essential prior to searching for employment. During this step, program participants complete eight exercises that produces for each person a revived feeling of energy, enthusiasm and motivation. the Hidden Step series.
Week Two - 4/10/13 - 8:30 to 1:00 | Identify Your Career Path Download Sample
Week two focuses on the career path (step two) and the phone interview (step three). Applying for jobs prior to clearly defining the career path is like driving in a car without a destination. 94% of applicants polled at a recent job fair were unsure about the right career path. Yet, resumes are forwarded to employers hoping for the best and without a clear direction. This step creates clarity, a sense of direction and the knowledge to pursue the right employers.
Step three prepares the applicant for the phone interview. Just 10 years ago the phone interview did not exist. Today it is used as a fast and inexpensive tool to screen out applicants. An unprepared applicant can be eliminated from the process, even if he or she has a stellar resume. Many well qualified applicants are eliminated at this step when they find themselves ill prepared to handle the call. Guide three ensures that the applicant is equipped with the knowledge to turn every phone interview into a face-to-face meeting.
Week Three - 4/17/13 - 8:30 to 1:00 | Step Four - Prepare Your Resume Download Sample
Week three initiates the step to create the promotions material to include the resume. During this week, program participants prepare their online marketing material. This includes social media marketing information and their online & in-person resumes. Program participants learn to package their skills according to their strengths and to focus on areas employers' value.
Week Four - 4/24/13 - 8:30 to 1:00
Week four focuses on completing the online marketing resumes for each applicant and initiates the process of applying online. Program participants learn to use their newly created resumes to apply for jobs online. During this week, program participants also start preparing for the in-person interviews.
Week Five - 5/1/13 - 8:30 to 1:00
Week five concludes the resume building process, and continues the interview techniques sessions both in-person and on the phone.
Week Six - 5/15/13 - 8:30 to 1:00
Week six completes the process and initiates a comprehensive networking training. This segment includes strategies on both online and in-person networking tactics to help program participants connect with employers in their areas. During this week, we schedule the graduation date where program participants receive their graduation certificates and are assigned to a career coach who will help facilitate the interview process for the graduates.
Meet with employers
Graduates from this program meet with employers who have registered for this program. Employers choose applicants possessing the skills they need and have the option to hire qualified applicants directly from this program or to try-out the graduates as interns.
Why this workshop?
Most job seekers are highly skilled in their area of expertise. An accountant knows accounting as a salesperson knows how to sell. Yet, the average job seeker is not an expert when it comes to looking for employment. Rules change frequently and the employment landscape moves constantly. NEC career coaches are experts at their field of expertise and at this workshop familiarize participants with proven strategies that lead to immediate employment. Job seekers regard us as the best at what we do. But do not believe what you read, experience it for yourself.
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Most applicants today possess limited knowledge on where and how to apply for jobs. Rules change rapidly and skilled professionals find themselves trying every strategy possible yet remaining unemployed. Finding employment today is easy and immediate when the right skills are matched with employers looking for them.
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Applicants unaware that finding employment today is no longer a two-step process, continue submitting resumes while patiently waiting for a response. Today creating a resume (step one), and applying online for jobs using that resume (step two), does not lead to immediate employment. These steps are outdated and only blend the average applicant with thousands of others following the same two steps.
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Police investigating the stabbing of a man on the University of Florida campus this morning shot and killed the suspect after he allegedly charged at an officer with a hatchet.
Police investigating the stabbing of a man on the University of Florida campus Monday morning shot and killed the suspect after they say he charged at an officer with a hatchet.
Michael Cravey, 28, of Gainesville, died at UF Health Shands Hospital shortly after being shot multiple times by a Gainesville Police Department officer in the parking lot near the Best Buy store in Butler Plaza on Archer Road, GPD spokesman Officer Ben Tobias said.
Cravey, who had no previous record of arrests in Gainesville, used aliases online to espouse conspiracy theories involving Aurora, Colo., mass shooting suspect James Holmes.
Law enforcement personnel from GPD, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol and University of Florida Police Department were involved in the search for Cravey after the campus stabbing at around 7 a.m.
In that incident, Cravey approached a couple in the parking lot behind Leigh Hall, and after a brief discussion, stabbed the man, said University of Florida Police Department spokesman Maj. Brad Barber.
Officials described the stabbing as a random event and said Cravey and the victim, who is a UF staff member, did not know each other.
Police immediately began chasing Cravey, who fled west in a black Jeep on Newberry Road, Barber said. As officers pursued him, Cravey started running red lights and driving the wrong way on Newberry Road, so police discontinued the pursuit.
The staff member was taken to Shands where he is being treated for his non-life threatening injuries, Barber said. The stabbing victim's wife was not injured.
Officials have not released the victims' names or current conditions.
After police discontinued their chase, Cravey later crashed his Jeep into another vehicle at the intersection of Southwest 37th Boulevard and Archer Road and ran into the Butler Plaza area, Tobias said. Just after 10 a.m., Lt. Mike Schibuola saw Cravey in front of Best Buy concealing a hatchet while speaking to someone parked in a vehicle, Tobias said.
Cravey left the vehicle and walked toward PetSmart as Schibuola approached Cravey with his firearm drawn, ordering him to drop the weapon. Police said that's when Cravey turned and sprinted toward Schibuola with the hatchet raised, within feet of striking the officer, Tobias said.
Schibuola fired and hit Cravey several times. Responding officers provided emergency first aid to Cravey until EMS officials arrived, Tobias said.
"It happened in seconds," Tobias said when asked why another method of force had not been used by Schibuola. "The guy literally sprinted towards him with the hatchet raised."
People nearby said they heard several shots and saw Cravey on the ground after the shooting. A bystander, who declined to give his name, said he was driving into the parking lot when he heard the shots and hid under his car's dashboard.
"The officer was forced to make this horrible decision, but he did it to save lives," Tobias said.
Schibuola is a 16-year veteran field training officer with GPD and commander of the GPD Negotiation Response Team. He will be in an administrative duty assignment while a full investigation is completed, Tobias said.
In 2005, a woman filed an injunction for protection against repeat domestic violence against Cravey in Alachua County, according to court records.
Cravey went by the name Thomas Brinkley on Facebook and YouTube pages. In several videos, Cravey said he was at the center of a conspiracy theory involving James Holmes, the shooter who killed 12 people at a movie theater in Colorado in 2012.
A 38-year-old woman who did not wish to be identified by name said she and Cravey argued online about the various James Holmes conspiracy theories.
"He was paranoid about the James Holmes conspiracy and believed he was at the center of it," she said. "He spread through social media that I was some kind of informant. I was terrified of him."
Mark Fenster, a law professor at the University of Florida, said most of the conspiracy theories surrounding James Holmes arose in the month after the shooting.
"It mostly stemmed from the recent shootings in Newtown and Aurora and from the national discussion of gun control," Fenster said.
Fenster added that online videos, such as the ones Cravey created, are the way conspiracy theories are mostly spread online.
Kristy Perry, 29, of Cross City, said she went to school with Cravey at Dixie County High School. Cravey was popular and considered smart among his fellow students, she said.
"Our community is in shock," she said. "He was never an outcast. I still can't believe it's him."
GPD is seeking a possible witness to the shooting who was near the scene. The person will be driving an older box-style sedan, police said. This person is urged to contact GPD detectives at 393-7670.


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A couple days ago I tried to express my indebtedness to the Claremont Institute and my appreciation for its outstanding flagship publication, the Claremont Review of Books. I also posted my favorite review from the current issue that is available online (I understand the new issue is in the mail), Steve Hayward's review of the third volume of Robert Caro's gargantuan biography of LBJ, The Master of the Senate. Steve himself is the author of The Age of Reagan, the audacious life and times of the Gipper that will do for Reagan and conservatives what Schlesinger did for Roosevelt and liberals with The Age of Roosevelt. The first volume of Steve's projected two volumes came out in September 2001, and got a little lost in the news at the time, but the book is terrific and will be around for a long time. I mention Steve's book because in it he traces "the collapse of the old liberal order" to LBJ and the Great Society. Hayward on Caro is the review I wanted to read, and the Claremont Review delivered it.
I heard on the news this morning that The Master of the Senate has been awarded the National Book Award (or whatever it's called now) for nonfiction this year. So once more once, Hayward on Caro: "The Making of LBJ."
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Developing Exchange Programs
Before developing a new agreement, please ensure that the University of Louisville does not have an existing agreement with the intended foreign institution. Please check the list of current UofL agreements before proceeding.
International Letter of Understanding (LOU)
To create a department-led International Letter of Understanding (LOU) between your department and School/College and that of a university abroad, please email Virginia Hosono
The University of Louisville has a pre-approved template for the International Letter of Understanding. LOUs must be approved by the Dean of your school/college and by the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs before being signed by the institution abroad.
International Letter of Understanding Template
Developing a New International Exchange Agreement (IEA)
Developing a new international exchange agreement requires considerable thought about the many aspects of administering a program. A significant amount of faculty and staff time is required to develop and maintain a successful program, thus the college or department must ensure there is sufficient support from all levels.
An exchange program is a two-way program which the University of Louisville and an institution abroad agree to send and receive a pre-determined number of students in a given time period. Most commonly these are reciprocal, one-to-one exchanges. However, exchange balances can be kept through alternate models.
Below is a "viability test" for new international exchange agreements. It can also offer useful considerations for faculty interested in developing a new international program agreement.
International Exchange Agreement Template
Developing a New International Program Agreement (IPA)
Developing a new international program agreement requires considerable thought about the many aspects of administering a program. A significant amount of faculty and staff time is required to develop and maintain a successful program, thus the college or department must ensure there is sufficient support from all levels.
While such programs do not require a reciprocal, one-to-one exchange, both institutions must agree to a pre-determined amount of student and/or faculty movement in a given time period. International Program Agreements take many forms, however the terms and responsibilities must be clearly delineated by both partners.
Below is a "viability test" for new international exchange agreements. It can also offer useful considerations for faculty interested in developing a new international program agreement.
International Program Agreement Template
Viability Test
The following questions will help you determine your program's viability. If you need assistance in answering the questions,
1. Is there demand for additional study abroad opportunities in this location?
- Do the existing programs in this location regularly fill to capacity
- Do students often participate in non-UofL programs in this location
- Are students frequently requesting to study in this location
- Or, does polling of students in your unit show a demand.
2. Is there demand for additional study abroad opportunities in this major?
- Is there an absence of programs in this major?
- Do existing programs in the major fill to capacity?
- Or, do students in the major enroll in non-UofL programs?
(If the answer to these questions is 'no,' then the program may not be viable. If the answer to one is 'yes', then continue to the next questions.)
3. Are there any conflicts of interest that might prevent this program from going forward?
- Would this program directly compete with an existing program sponsored or co-sponsored by UofL on existing programs available to UofL students?
4. Is this program going to a location in which there is a current State Department Travel Warning or is this location considered unstable or unsafe?
- Please check the State Department Travel Warning site, the University of Louisville Policy for travel to Travel Warning Countries , and the Centers for Disease Control for areas that may be not be suitable.
5. What financial commitments are required?
- How will tuition be handled? For outgoing UofL international exchange agreements require students to pay tuition and any applicable fees to their home institutions, and tuition is waived at the institution abroad. Incoming students tuition is generally waived here at UofL.
- Are there additional costs for the program and how will they be covered? Examples may be room, board, fees, and books.
The department developing the exchange is responsible for creating the program, the student budgets, and any other program-related budgetary information. This information will have to be provided to the International Center before the program can be approved.
6. Do you have broad-based support from your department Chair and Dean to start this program? Is there sufficient administrative and staff support for the program?
- Who will advise interested students?
- Who will process the paperwork both before and after the program?
- Who will provide support to, both academic and logistical, to incoming and outgoing participants?
Programs stemming from International Agreements require a significant commitment of staff time and resources. Be sure there is sufficient interest and support in your department to maintain the program into the future. Ensure that the infrastructure will allow the program to continue, even if faculty or staff changes.
If you believe you have a viable program, be sure to notify Virginia Hosono at the International Center of your plans to move ahead with your pre-proposal. Yo will then be directed to review the "Timeline for Developing an International Exchange Agreement or an International Program Agreement." As you will see in the "Timeline," you will be requested to assemble certain materials for review by the Provost Office.
All new International Agreements must be reviewed and approved by the Provost's Office and the University Counsel. Programs must be approved before you can publicize your program to students.
International Agreement Templates
• International Letter of Understanding
• International Exchange Agreement
• International Program Agreement
Renewing an Existing International Agreement
Renewals of existing International Agreements must be approved by the Provost's Office before being signed by the Dean or the institution abroad. An existing International Agreement can be renewed in a number of ways depending on the original document and timing of the renewal. In some cases, an entirely new international agreement may need to be created with original signatures. In other cases, a simple statement or rider may be attached to the original document extending it time frame. Please email Virginia Hosono for more information.


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Algonquin Lakeside Inn resort borders Algonquin Provincial Park with lakeside adult resort accommodation, comfortable suites, rooms and rental housekeeping cottages, along with it's own Restaurant.
The restaurant is OPEN for Breakfast for our guests, Breakfast TIME 08:00 am – 10:00 am, must be notified on TIME of BOOKING or Check-In Date
The Algonquin Inn resort has been welcoming guests with our special brand of hospitality since 1990, our friendly staff anxious to share with you their love for the Algonquin Park,we are Situated on the beautiful Oxtongue Lake , the Inn offers fabulous lakeshore views, high quality accommodations.
We are proud to be able to offer you the opportunity to experience the serenity of the Algonquin park region and to be the closest full service lakefront resort west of world famous Algonquin Park.
If you are looking for comfortable Algonquin Park resort accommodations we feature comfortable and sparkling clean waterfront rooms with private patios, Anniversary or Honeymoon Suites, rental Housekeeping cottages, some with fireplaces and jacuzzi tub. All rooms are non-smoking as is the whole resort. All units are designed for two persons the for the ideal couples getaway.
Hike in Algonquin Park, a photography paradise, world class bird watching. See moose, deer, and bear. we also offer guided tours for moose and loon photography ,we are located on Highway 60 just 5 minutes west of Algonquin Provincial Park on the shores of beautiful Oxtongue Lake. For more information visit Hiking Day Trails and Backpacking Trails as well as the X country ski trails. here is a map of the highway 60 through the Algonquin Park listing all of the trails.
Our Algonquin Park Region Ontario resort is the perfect location for a romantic couples getaway vacation, offering Bicycle Trails, canoeing, fall colours, bird spotting, wildlife nature photography and fishing . For lazy and rainy days, galleries, local craft stores and Museums.


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Nokia TA-1032 Firmware Download (Flash File)
In our website, you will find every android mobile firmware.
And Android mobiles flashing software latest version is completely free to download and simple to use.
If you already installed android flasher old version your devices,
then you can be flashing software require updating easily too. Click the available link and update your flashing software free.
Nokia is a well-know company in the whole world.
Since they have the best quality and latest features in their brand.
Here you will see Nokia TA-1032 flash file (Stock Firmware ROM), You will save the file on your computer.
Firmware is in a Zip file. in which firmware, tools, driver and how to install.
Download Nokia TA-1032 stock Firmware (flash file)
File Name: Nokia_TA1032_MT6737M_12042017_7.0.zip
File size: 2 GB
Android version: 7.0
Need Requirement,
your android cell phone should have no less than 40% to a half battery to play out the flashing process.
Step by step Guide Line:
1.download and install USB driver on your PC. If you have already installed then avoid this step.
2. Download firmware file.
3. Power off your android cell phone.
4.After that, you will get the firmware file, flash tool, driver and how to flash guide.
5. Follow the guideline to flash the firmware on your Nokia TA-1032 device.
6. Now your phone is into download mode: press volume down and volume up button and connect the device to the PC using the USB cable.
7.Now you're downloading is start if yellow triangle sign appears then you will press and hold volume up button to continue.
8.Flashing process will be complete in 10 to 15 minutes. When the process is complete you will be able to see the green passed a message.
9. Now your device will restart automatically.
10 Congratulations, now you have successfully flashed the flash file download on your device.
Also, read this:
If you are going to flash the above Firmware on your Nokia TA-1032 device, then a backup of everything.
Because your personal data will be deleted after flashing the stock firmware.


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Midweek Movie Night: Sully: A miracle on the Hudson
Join us for our Midweek Movie Night and enjoy a two-course supper at The Village Pub and a film at the Barnsley House cinema, every other week.
It's £24.00 for a two-course dinner in the pub and the movie. Supper will be served at 7:00pm and the film will be shown at 8:30pm in the cinema at Barnsley House (just across the road).
To book your place please call 01285 740000. Pre-payment is required at time of booking and is non-refundable.


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Converting coal-fired boilers into heat-accumulating electric boilers will help solve the problems of haze pollution as well as wind curtailment, according to Shi Lishan, deputy director of NEA's new renewable-energy department.
In recent years, northern China has frequently been enveloped in thick hazes, largely a result of coal-fire discharges, combined with emissions from motor vehicles and industrial plants, plus dust from construction sites.
China relies heavily on coal for energy generation. In 2012, it consumed 3.62 billion tonnes and its average consumption is rising by 200 million tonnes a year, against the international tide.
China is rich in wind energy resources, however — sufficient to host up to 2,500GW of installed projects according to industry estimates. About 90% of the resources are located in northern China. At the end of June, China's grid-connected wind installations reached 66.5GW, making wind the country's third-largest renewable energy source, behind thermal and hydro power.
But China's energy management systems cannot cope with the fluctuating nature of wind power, which has caused intense bottlenecks in wind-power consumption.
According to the China Wind Energy Association (CWEA), China gave up the opportunity to generate 21.8 million megawatt hours of wind power in 2012. The hardest-hit area was Jilin province in the north-east of the country. Jilin's provincial grid last year managed 19.32GW of power installations, with 12.78GW from heat-supply units. The province's electrical load maximised at 8.75GW and minimised at 3.97GW, leaving no running space for wind power at the low ebb of power consumption. Wind turbines operated only 1,420 hours annually on average in the province, meaning about one-third of wind-generation capacity was wasted.
In northern China, wind energy features in "large quantity in winter and small quantity in summer, and large amount at night and small amount in daytime", says Shi. This means resources are at their richest during winter nights, but that coincides with the low ebb of power load and the peak of heating to warm houses.
Datang Renewables, a leading Chinese wind-power developer, has put into trial operation a heating station in Taonan city, Jilin, the first national-level demonstration project for heating with wind power.
Nine high-temperature, pressure-bearing, heat-accumulating electric boilers and supporting facilities replaced one 20-tonne coal-fired boiler. Two 10kV power supply lines, from the Liming transformer substation, supply power to the boilers. The Taonan heating station buys electric power from the grid, mainly the low-ebb power from 10pm to 5am and sells the clean heat energy to local power companies.
According to Cui Jian, deputy director of the comprehensive planning section of Datang Renewables, replacing coal-fired units with heat-storage electric boilers could increase electricity consumption in the low-ebb period at night, expanding wind power connection to the grid.
"Our demonstration project in Taonan is significant in that it has proven heating with curtailed wind power is feasible technically," a senior Datang executive said.
In May, Longyuan Power, China's largest developer, signed a deal with the government of Faku county, Liaoning Province, to supply heating with wind power to 200,000 square meters of houses this winter.
Longyuan has submitted the plan for the demonstration project to the provincial authority for approval. It is negotiating an agreement with local heating companies.
Longyuan expects to generate 20 million kWh of wind power that would otherwise be curtailed, cutting 7,000 tonnes of coal consumption and 16,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.


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The sport of triathlon is more popular in the U.S. than ever before. Between 2000 and 2009, the membership base of USA Triathlon, the national governing board for the sport, grew from over 21,000 members to almost 133,000, with an estimated 666,000 on-road triathlon participants.
With this surge in popularity has come an increased interest in multisport training–and who better to get advice from than a pro triathlete?
More: 10 Training Rules for Triathletes
Tip No.1: Don't Go It Alone
Sarah Haskins has been competing professionally in triathlons since 2004, with many notable accomplishments under her belt, including 22 professional wins and participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
When it comes to training, Haskins believes most people have the hardest time with the swim portion of a tri. (Mostly because it's hard to replicate the swim leg realistically in training.) To combat this, she suggests a simple solution.
Don't train by yourself.
"I always recommend finding a group to swim with and practice swimming with people–maybe find a coach to help you with technique because swimming is very technique-oriented."
She continues, "You can train yourself and push your body so hard, but if you don't have the technique, you're going to be working that much harder. And that's not always a good thing."
More: How to Swim Faster
Tip No.2: Start Slow
When it comes to the biggest mistakes beginning triathletes make, Haskins believes that many novices try to take on too much, too soon. "I think a lot of people, when they hear about triathlons, automatically just want to do an Ironman. An Ironman is a very challenging and amazing race, but it takes time to get there," said Haskins.
"For most people, competing in sprint and Olympic distances is very doable with a full-time job and a family.
"But they need to start slow, so they can see it all the way through."
Haskins thinks that some people feel pressured to take on longer distances, but they should know that sprint and Olympic distances are a great addition to your race calendar. She suggests, "At least start out there and slowly progress to going longer."
Tip No.3: Keep Triathlon in Perspective
It's also important for athletes to remember to maintain balance in their lives. Training for triathlons, especially longer distance races, can be incredibly time-consuming and rigorous. Haskins suggests that "you have to think of your life as a teeter-totter, and if you're focusing too much on one thing, the teeter-totter isn't going to stay balanced."
More: 6 Goals to Balance Your Training Act
For her, remaining close to friends and family–her support system–is imperative. "Down the line, I want to have a well-rounded life. I don't see triathlon as a job.
"I feel fortunate that I get to do my passion, but I know that I'm not going to be able to race professionally forever, so I try to not take it for granted and stay balanced in the other areas of life."
Train with a group, learn proper technique, and ease yourself into longer distances, if that's your goal. As Haskins urges, maintain balance with other commitments in your life, and triathlon can be a challenging and rewarding sport to participate in.
More: How Can I Adjust Training Plan to Life?
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It took Miami 18 years to reach the franchise's first NBA Finals. Six years later, the city is watching its third Finals trip start tonight when the Heat play in Oklahoma City in Game 1. But don't think just because it's not a long history of playoff dominance that there aren't some crazy moments from their Finals history that still have us in awe.
The constant theme throughout any remembrance of a Heat highlight tape from its two Finals appearances is, of course, Dwyane Wade (trust me, he's well represented on this list). While LeBron James has become the certifiable story in these playoffs with his nearly 34 points per game average in the Conference Finals, he's only been around for half of the Heat's Finals trips. Here then, is the whole story of the top moments in Finals history for Miami.
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Not all highlights are created equal, which is to say this dunk on Erick Dampier's face from 2006 met nearly all criteria for it to be an incredible one. Finals? Check. Embarrass someone? Check. Have a highlight before the highlight? Check. The split of a Josh Howard-Keith Van Horn double team was nasty enough, but he had his eyes on another target. Nothing personal, Erick. You were just in the way.


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Wine tasting in the Waipara Valley
Waipara Valley is a short drive from Christchurch, and home to dozens of award-winning wines. Be prepared for delicious wines and divine local food.
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Hire a bike, tie on your walking shoes, or join a tour and visit the cellar doors of wineries where the grapes are growing right outside the windows...
Where is the Waipara Valley?
The Waipara Valley is Canterbury's secret gem, and is growing in reputation and visitors every year. It's the ultimate escape to indulge in some me time, and is only 45 minutes drive north of Christchurch city.
Once you arrive in the picturesque valley, you can be forgiven for never wanting to leave – the rolling hills and grape-laden vines help you instantly relax.
Sheltered by the Teviotdale Hills, the area is protected from cool winds, but remains open to warm nor-westers – perfect wine making conditions. The valley has three sites – valley floor, hill slopes or river terraces. The different soils in these areas means each vineyard has its own unique flavours, and style of growing.
Wine Tasting
In the valley itself, you'll find dozens of wineries, many with cellar door tastings which are an excellent way to sample the award-winning North Canterbury wines. The laid back vibe means it could very easily be the winemaker themselves pouring your drink and explaining their growing techniques.
Wine tasting is very affordable – it's common to pay five dollars to taste five different wines at many of the wineries. It's a fantastic way to get an idea of your favourite before you buy a bottle...or two.
Four of the vineyards have restaurants, set amid stunning scenery, and you will need to make a booking during the popular summer months – especially on weekends.
Getting Around
The Waipara Valley isn't a built up area, and the wineries are spread out across the valley, so you could choose to travel between them using the Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail. Developed to encourage walking and biking in the area, the trail begins at Glenmark Reserve, and passes through world-class vineyards and private farms.
You can choose to take a wine tour around the various wineries, giving you a chance to see the highlights, taste the wines and see where it originated from as you wander amongst the vines. The tours are a great option for smaller groups wanting to visit a variety of wineries, or those planning an event for work or leisure.
Waipara is an easy day trip from Christchurch, or choose to stay in one of the friendly neighbouring towns and make the most of all the different tastes North Canterbury has to offer.
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Jolt Awards 2014: The Best Programmer Libraries, April 22, 2014 Astonishing collections of software bundled with superb design and coding tools
Finalist: Combit List & Label 19
As you might expect for a product now in its 19th version, Combit's List & Label 19 is a rich, polished, and capable product. I believe it's the one of the best ways to add reporting and charts to Windows programs. It supports a wide variety of development environments.
Like any good development library, List & Label makes it easy to get up and running quickly. Reports can be designed drag-and-drop style (see image), then incorporated into your program with little effort. More-advanced capabilities, such as expandable drill-down regions, interactive filtering through parameters, sorting, barcodes, crosstabs, and more, can be added from there.
Beyond rows and columns of data, List & Label includes a broad array of chart styles (including new support for funnel, pipeline, and donut charts) that can be incorporated into reports. There's also support for Gantt charts and gauges. The Enterprise Edition supports shapefiles for geographic visualizations data plotted on maps or on graphical depictions of other areas, such as concert halls or campus buildings.
Among the most appealing features is the freely redistributable report designer, with its Microsoft Office-style interface, so that users can customize reports on their own.
Unfortunately, our concern from earlier versions about licensing policies remain. The company requires licenses for every developer on a project that uses List & Label, not just those actively using the company's software. Robert DelRossi


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Summer can be a great time for you and your pet to enjoy the outdoors. Heres some information to protect you and your pets against fleas and ticks.
What Are Fleas and Ticks?
Although there are more than 2,000 species of parasitic fleas, the most common ones feed off mammals, including dogs, cats, and humans. Fleas are wingless, dark colored bugs that are very small (1/16 to 1/8 inch). Since fleas do not have wings, they travel from host to host by jumping, and can jump up to 7 inches in the air and several thousand times in a row! Pets living in warm, humid climates and those living outdoors are most vulnerable to fleas.
Ticks are most often found around your dog's neck, in the ears, in the folds between the legs and the body, and between the toes. Ticks are capable of spreading infectious diseases like Lyme disease, so quick removal is important.
Protecting Your Pet
Prevention is key. Talk with your veterinarian to determine the best available flea and tick prevention method for your pet. There are a variety of products on the market including monthly topical treatments and oral medications. It is much easier to prevent an infestation than to deal with a house full of unwanted pests.
Every pet responds to flea bites differently. For some dogs allergic to flea saliva, a bite can make them so miserable that they bite and scratch themselves raw. Other pets may have a less severe reaction. Left untreated, chronic infestations not only make your dog or cat miserable but also can lead to infections and more serious flea-related diseases. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of flea infestations, along with prompt treatment, will help you keep your pet and their environment a healthy one.
What to Look For: Signs of a Flea or Tick Infestation
Pets are first infested by fleas when they are outside or when they are in contact with another animal that already has fleas. Wildlife, including opossums, raccoons, and skunks, and even untreated cats and dogs can deposit flea eggs into a yard. It may be possible to reduce flea infestations by limiting the access these animals have around your house and yard.
Flea infestations are most easily confirmed by examining your pet. Your dog or cat itching more than usual may be an indicator of fleas or ticks. However, if you are unsure, check with your vet. Not all scratching is necessarily a sign of a flea infestation.
Although they are tiny, you can see fleas scurrying along the surface of your pets skin. Fleas do not like light and prefer hiding in your pets fur. Their favorite spots include the base of the ears and the rump (just in front of the tail). Look closely at places with less hair like on your pet's belly and inner thighs; this will provide you with the best chances of spotting a flea.
You can also part your pets fur in several places and look for tiny black specks, like pepper scattered on the skin surface. These black specks are known as "flea dirt" and are actually flea feces left on your pet's coat.
Ticks attach to the body and feed by sucking blood. They do not jump like fleas, but crawl around rather slowly. They climb up grass and plants and hold their legs up to sense passing hosts. When a warm-blooded animal walks by, the adult tick crawls onto them and begins feeding. Ticks can attach themselves to any part of the dogs skin, but are generally found around the ears, between the toes, and sometimes in the armpits. It is important to promptly remove any ticks to prevent tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Getting Rid Of Fleas: Indoor and Outdoor Control & Treatment Methods
Once youve established your pet is infested with fleas or ticks, time is of the essence. But be sure to take things one step at a time. First, treat your pet; consult with your veterinarian to find the best treatment option. While your pet is at the vet for its treatment, you will also need to check your home as theres a chance the infestation may have spread. Your pet and home should be treated simultaneously in order to break the fleas life cycle.
Fleas: hard to see, difficult to eliminate. Fleas are a formidable pest and have several adaptations making them difficult to kill. Adult fleas can continue to reproduce and thrive on your pet and in your home until you break their life cycle. Under optimal conditions, the flea can complete its entire life cycle from egg to larva, cocoon, and then adult – in just 14 days. This results in tens of thousands of new fleas to combat! Flea eggs are typically left deep down in your carpet, in your bedding, upholstery, or cracks in the floor. After they hatch in two to 14 days, your problem starts all over again.
Understanding their life cycle is crucial to understanding the importance of treating both the host animal as well as the indoor and outdoor areas. Although many products are available to treat fleas and your pets surroundings, the most effective products are those containing both an ingredient to kill adult fleas and an ingredient to kill the other life cycle stages. Simply sprinkling some flea powder or placing a flea color on your pet will not work, as these methods just go after the fleas that you see. Thats not enough to prevent the infestation from repeating itself.
Treating Your Pet
There are many safe and effective products available that will help eradicate fleas and ticks. Consult with your veterinarian, who will confirm the diagnosis and discuss choosing the right flea treatment product and other appropriate treatment options. It is important to tailor your treatment to your pet and their environment, since certain products in combination can be hazardous to your pets health. With any treatment it is necessary to treat all of the animals in the home. It is very important not to use products on your dog that are intended for cats (and vice versa). Your veterinarian can also determine the best plan for preventing fleas in the future and ensure your animals' health and well-being.
Secondly, you will need to thoroughly clean and treat your home – inside and out – especially those areas where your pet spends a lot of time. Fortunately, there are several safe and effective treatment options.
Treating the Indoor Environment
Treat the entire house.
- Thoroughly Vacuum. First, thoroughly vacuum the entire house, including hard surfaces. Be sure to get under everything – furniture, rugs, etc. You may also need to vacuum and treat furniture. Dont forget your car, motor home, or anywhere else your pet has been. Once you are finished, immediately seal your vacuum bag in a plastic bag and discard it completely outside of the house and garage. This prevents the fleas from crawling back out and infesting your home or garage again. If your home has a central vacuum system, then you must empty the canister into a sealed bag and dispose of it outside the home and garage. Vacuuming and shampooing or steam cleaning the carpet can kill some of the larvae however it may also leave some live fleas. Some sort of chemical treatment may be necessary.
- Hot Wash. Make sure to wash all linens and pet beds in order to kill possible fleas. You should wash and dry any bedding at the hottest temperature it will tolerate or discard it in an outside trash receptacle if washing is not feasible.
- Call the Experts. If you continue to find more evidence of fleas, it might be time to call in a professionally trained pest removal expert. Flea infestations can be difficult to eliminate. It is a good idea to call your pest control expert in order to rid you and your home of fleas.
Treating the Outdoor Environment
Many people sometimes forget their pets also spend time outside in the yard. If your pet spends a lot of time outdoors, this will be where the majority of the fleas are located. In many parts of the United States, freezing weather helps to control outside flea populations. But in warm and humid climates, the flea battle may rage year-round. Fleas prefer cool, shady, moist places and especially like to hide in shrubs, leaf litter, the bark dust of trees, and underneath lawn structures. They cannot tolerate hot sun for long periods of time and dont do well in open grass or in a sunny yard.
It is always best to consult a professional pest control expert to treat the surrounding areas with a chemical spray. There are some simple steps you can take to make your yard a less desirable habitat for fleas and ticks to hide and lay their eggs.
- Neatness Counts. Thoroughly clean your yard by removing yard and garden debris. Stacked wood, piles of bricks, and discarded pots are ideal breeding ground for fleas. The more clutter, the more places fleas can take refuge. Sweep off patios and lawn furniture. Dont forget to check out your pets favorite places to hang out, including dog runs or kennels, spaces under decks or porches, beneath low-hanging shrubs, or along fence lines. Flea and tick larvae can remain within 50 feet of any cool, shady spots your pet favors.
- Mowing and Pruning. A cheap and easy way to reduce flea and tick populations in your yard is to keep the grass, trees, and shrubs trimmed. Mowing your lawn to the proper height exposes the soil to sun, keeping it dry, and removes the longer grass fleas and ticks prefer to hide in. Prune bushes and trim trees to increase the amount of sunshine in your yard. Both fleas and ticks prefer moist environments, so be sure to avoid overwatering.
Dangers / Flea Bites and Treatment
Fleas are generally not picky about their meals – any warm-blooded animal will do. Typically, the flea takes its blood meal around the ankles of its human host. These bites usually appear as small red bumps that can be itchy and uncomfortable. In rare cases they can transmit the bacteria that can lead to serious illness. They also carry tapeworms that can infest your pet. If you are bitten, clean the bite with warm water and soap and ice the location to lessen swelling. You can also use anti-itch creams to lessen the discomfort. If at any time you feel that the bite is serious, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
These little guys can be big trouble. But by taking these simple steps, you can prevent any unwanted guests from invading your home and attacking your pets, and enjoy a safe, healthy, and happy summer.


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text: This course prepares learners to empower themselves through metaliteracy in a connected world. Metaliteracy promotes critical thinking and self-reflection to consume, create, and share information with others. Participants will learn how to critically navigate, evaluate and produce information in open, online, and social media settings. This course features videos, readings, discussions, and learning activities that promote metaliteracy competencies. Participants will become active and collaborative digital citizens who locate and evaluate information in 21st century social environments, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), while making contributions to these spaces as self-reflective and empowered metaliterate learners. Metaliteracy is an empowering idea because it encourages individuals to be active and self-reflective participants in today's expanding information environments. This approach is relevant to anyone who wants to be an informed consumer of digital information and active contributor to social settings mediated by technology. It is invaluable to learners in a variety of fields and disciplines that involve evaluating and managing information. Metaliteracy is also relevant to anyone in the workplace who wants to improve the ability to search, evaluate, produce, and distribute information. This approach supports college students who want to expand their critical thinking capabilities through research, writing, and adaptation to emerging technologies. It is also relevant to anyone taking a MOOC or pursuing social learning opportunities because it empowers users to be active and engaged digital citizens.