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Why do Minnesotans who already have a perfectly good yardstick at home continue to pick up a new one at the State Fair every year?
"'Cause they're free," said Josh DeBoer, 16, of Minnetonka. Josh, his siblings and his mom also have a unique use for the neon-colored sticks: They hold them up to find each other easily in the crowds.
Easily the most identifiable of the freebie icons at the fair, the yardstick is but a drop in the bucket (another popular giveaway at the Home Depot booth) of the thousands of free trinkets used to entice fairgoers. Pencils, wristbands, tattoos, keychains, fans, candy, coupons and magnets are among them.
Dollars & Sense went in search of the best ones, but some of the freebies come at a cost. The most popular ones are doled out at limited times in limited quantities.
Sheila Schmidt spent 30 minutes in line before St. Thomas University started its afternoon distribution of purple cloth tote bags. Schmidt, a former Minnesotan now living in Orlando, already has 40 assorted cloth bags from around the country at home, but she was standing in line for a bag for her husband, a St. Thomas alum. If you want one of the more coveted freebies, such as a cloth tote, a backpack or a bucket, plan on getting in line 15 to 30 minutes before posted distribution times.
At last check, the yardsticks weren't in short supply, but Blue Flame gives away about 3,000 per day. Don't delay, unless you, like many of us, already have a stash of them at home.
Yardstick (MN Blue Flame Gas Assn., on Nelson St., between Dan Patch and Carnes). They're almost as popular as the sturdier, square models, but those cost $1 with a purchase at Northern Tool (southwest corner of Randall and Underwood).
Five-gallon orange paint bucket (Home Depot on Cosgrove St. across from the Education Building). The same buckets costs about $3 at the store. Ken Stuhlfeier of Blaine uses his when fishing, gardening and working with cement, but admitted, "It's a pain to carry around." Very popular.
Tree seedling (Minnesota Forest Industries, Education Building). Pam Frecentese of Stillwater and her daughters, Tori and Gracie, get seedlings to plant every year, but fairgoers must take a quiz on Minnesota forestry first. "It's the same quiz every year and all the answers are true," Frecentese confided.
Tote bag (WCCO Radio on Carnes). Many vendors distribute totes, but freebie-freaks prefer the reusable cloth bags. Hard-cores such as Tami Buldra of Hudson, Wis., say the coupons inside are just as important. She likes WCCO's cloth bag but also the mystery ticket in some of the bags that's good for free rides at Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America.
Backpacks (University of Minnesota on Cooper and Dan Patch or KARE-11 on Nelson between Carnes and Judson). Both of these bags are in huge demand and will probably require lining up at the designated giveaway times a couple of times a day. The U's bag is more attractive but the KARE bag is vented on one side.
Chip clips (Minnesota Lottery, corner of Nelson and Judson). Keep potato chips crisp with a chip clip. Elbow your way through the hordes of spendthrifts dropping $10 for a lottery ticket on a stick and grab the freebie instead.
Fans (Education Building). As welcome as a cool breeze, a fan is a must on a hot day at the fair. On cooler days it shoos flies from your caramel apple. Several institutions were giving these away in the Education Building, including the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, but they're flimsy. The Gladstone's Window & Door Store fan in the Star Tribune plastic bag giveaway is heftier.
Posters of the "Glee" cast, "The Simpsons," Joe Mauer and Adrian Peterson (KMSP Fox 9 on south side of Dan Patch, east of the grandstand ramp). Spin a wheel to determine your freebie but ask for your first choice even if the wheel doesn't land on it.
Gold'n Plump coupons (Underwood and Wright). If you like Gold' n Plump Everyday Easy chicken patties, there were plenty of coupons for $1 off last week (Dec. 31 expiration). Coupon item might change.
Butter-flavored lip balm (Star Tribune, Carnes near the grandstand ramp). Last year's flavor was bacon but tasted like maple syrup. This year's flavor smells like popcorn butter.
Free parking. If you plan to park at the fair, nearly everyone has a secret spot to park free, but most keep it secret. I'll share mine. I've only tried this before 10 a.m. on a weekday, but I always find a spot and it takes only five to 10 minutes to walk to the gate. Take the Snelling exit from I-94 and stay in the right lane when approaching the Como exit. Take the first right after the bridge, before Nelson Cheese Factory, onto Breda Av. Take another quick right onto E. Snelling Service Dr. past the lot on your left. Take a left on Brewster St. and look for free spots along the street or keep driving along Pascal St. or Jessamine Av.
Go to www.mnstatefair.org/general_info/brochure_rack.html for a list of freebies, cheapies and sign-up-to-wins.
John Ewoldt • 612-673-7633 or email@example.com. If you spot a deal, share it at www.startribune.com/blogs/dealspotter.

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We are fast approaching the really heated days of summer here in Scottsdale. We hope to see you soon when you sign up the family for Summer Reading, check out a free DVD or even wish to escape to one of our quiet (cool) corners to enjoy a book. Have a great summer.- Rita Hamilton, Library Director
You can get a fast book this summer without leaving the comfort of your Escalade's Italian leather cooled to a breezy 72 degrees…Remember our Mustang and Arabian libraries have drive-thru window service available. Just reserve your selected items online designate your location as the pick-up window, then grab them at the window when they are ready. Perhaps we should look into a soft serve ice cream machine though….hum.
Remember to get the youngsters signed up for the Summer Reading program. Kids can read their way to super cool prizes. We have programs for the littlest of folk all the way up to your age, Mom and Dad. So get those urchins to turn off the tube and to pick up a tome. How's that for alliteration? Check out our Summer Reading Programs
Know who Jack Reacher is?
Well, Mr. Reacher is apparently quite indestructible because he is appearing again in the 13th book of author Lee Child's series. Child will be at the Scottsdale Public Library to talk about his newest book Gone Tomorrow in which our friend Jack is involved in a terrorist plot in NYC.
Also appearing with Child is Andrew Grant – talking about his debut thriller Even in which an intelligence officer gets set up for murder. Please join these two authors for an evening benefiting the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library. Tickets and books can be purchased through the Poisoned Pen Bookstore.
Wed., May 27 at 7 p.m. at Civic Center Library
Tickets in advance at:
Poisoned Pen Mystery Bookstore
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd. in Scottsdale
Tickets: $29 and include a copy of either author's book. Additional companion tickets for the program may be purchased for $2. For more information see www.poisonedpen.com.
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With just a pound of ground beef and a few pantry staples, you can pull together a satisfying burrito skillet dinner in just thirty minutes. Taco seasoning mix, a jar of salsa and a can of black beans will help you create a home-cooked meal that rivals your favorite taqueria.
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Conquering Stress with Courage, Clarity and Confidence
Stress is the principal nemesis of human beings and an equal opportunity tormentor. Stress dampens the spirit of an individual and distracts him from reaching his goals. Ongoing globalization, rapid technological advances and a fragile worldwide economy have raised stress levels to a new high for millions of people all over the world. People from all walks of life feel the pinch of these events and helpless to turn their lives around for the better. The purpose of The Turning Point: Conquering Stress with Courage, Clarity and Confidence, is to enlighten the disenchanted millions as to how to conquer stress and lead peaceful and productive lives.
Conquering stress and taking charge of one's destiny will be the turning point in one's life. The unique breakthrough of this book is the 'The Turning Point Program,' designed to guide a stressed out individual step by step with examples to identify the source and neutralize stress forever. Individuals usually look at stress from their own and the world's perspective, and therefore are unable to grasp the dynamics of stress and to conquer it. This book also introduces a new, ground breaking concept called Naturization, which is the missing link in the fight against stress. Naturization provides a third perspective, nature's perspective, a key and an invaluable tool to conquer stress.
Balasa Prasad M.D.
Preetham Grandhi M.D.
Are you stressed out, drowning in worries, trapped by anxieties or consumed by unhealthy habits and addictions? If you are looking for the solution to free yourself and fortify your future then this is the moment, The Turning Point. Embrace this highly effective new program that will enable you to take the countermeasures to eliminate stress, worries, phobias, anxieties, unhealthy habits and addictions forever.
The Turning Point Program consists of easy to follow steps and principles to help you Naturize yourself or become one with nature. Naturization provides a third perspective, nature's perspective, a key and an invaluable tool to conquer stress, phobias, addictions and unhealthy lifestyle habits. The Turning Point Program is designed to underscore the fundamental differences between an emotional driven mindset as opposed to an instinctual driven mindset. When you operate from an emotional mindset you will be a slave to your habits and stressed all the time. However if you operate from an instinctual mindset you will be able to enjoy a free and productive life.
The Turning Point Program guides you to design a sensible strategy to become a smart savvy operator and forge a way to change your life forever. The road to Naturization is the crux of the Turning Point Program which is exclusively discussed in the book "The Turning Point: Conquering Stress with Courage Clarity and Confidence," and available as a video course at Udemy.com titled "Conquer Your Stress. Don't Manage it! This program can protect children from stress by guiding parents and caregivers.
If you are unable to vanquish stress, phobias, addictions and unhealthy lifestyle habits by following the guidelines established by the Turning Point Program, then the Turning Point Treatment can offer additional help to jump start your efforts. The Turning Point Treatment is performed in a comfortable office setting during which the doctor will review your strategy, identify the pitfalls and make proper revisions. In addition, you may need some help to execute the revised strategy because you had failed in your previous attempts to overpower stress and unhealthy habits and addictions. A failed attempt raises your anxiety levels and thereby perpetuates the problem. This leads to a lack of confidence which in turn impedes your ability to succeed.
With the assistance of a small dose of a hypnotic agent like Brevital Sodium or Sodium Pentothal, the Turning Point Treatment will lower your anxieties, boost your confidence and inner courage and open your instinctual pathways. This enables you to execute the revised and sensible strategy and reach your intended goals. Usually it takes one treatment to break the cycle and two or more treatments to reinforce the positive results to enjoy the new found freedom. If an individual is committed to the task, the Turning Point Treatment is an invaluable tool in your fight against stress, phobias, addictions and unhealthy lifestyles. The Turning Point Treatment is not available for young children but could be used for mature adolescents and young adults.
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Featuring several buildings and structures from early middle ages, Utrecht, the fourth largest city of Netherlands has been a religious center ever since the 8th century. Home to Utrecht University, which is the largest university in the country, Utrecht hosts the second highest number of cultural events after Amsterdam. Some of the most prominent historic churches which have survived and decorate the Utrecht cityscape include the Dom Church, the Romanesque St. Peter's and St. John's churches, and the Gothic St. James and St. Nicholas churches. Recognized as an industrial port-town, Utrecht also allows tourist boat trips from various places on the Oudegracht.
Centrally located, the Utrecht Centraal Station forms the main hub of the Dutch railway network and is almost accessible from all stations throughout Netherlands. Like most other Dutch cities, Utrecht also is a great place for walking and bicycling, alongside convenient network of bus and tram services. Fraught with one way streets, traffic-lights, bus-only lanes and extremely expensive parking spaces, moving around in a car while in Utrecht is a bad choice.
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Farming is the biggest job on earth and the foundation on which the modern world was built, yet for modern society it has for too long been too easy to forget our roots.
There is a perfect storm of more mouths to feed, a finite amount of energy and water with which to feed them, a changing and more extreme climate and a volatile global market in which to trade means the global food system is at risk.
At first glance these challenges are really too big and complex to grasp, but the role of farmers and agriculture in resolving them is indisputable.
The challenges in this sector are enormous but, due to the nature of our food system, it is reflected right down the chain in the fields of British farms, on the shelves of supermarkets, in manufacturer workshops and in the labs of scientists.
Businesses spanning the whole food chain from farm to fork are on the hunt for the best brains to help them solve these challenges and the Farmers Apprentice competition is here to help them do just that.


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For breakfast this morning I am enjoying a large pot of coffee and a cinnamon bun delightfully laced with almonds, glazed cherries and a not insignificant splash of dark rum to bind it so very well together. I'm a creature of both comfort and habit. I have a morning ritual which has changed very little over the years. I eat light, I drink good coffee, I poop in my own private bathroom, I like it that way, why change now? This morning however, sees me raw-eyed and contemplative as I choose a somewhat quiet corner of the mock Piazza Navona seating area of the airport to ease myself into the day. I curse softly as the uneven feet of the metallic bistro table sends waves of hot coffee into the saucer. I brush away a tiny speck of sugar crust from my crisp white shirt sleeve as I lean dejectedly with my right hand supporting my weary head. Travel leaves me self conscious about a lack of dignity due to my size. I need to scratch sections of my appendage freely without creating attention for other people watchers hunched over laptops as I too disguise my movements behind my 17" screen. Size really does matter when it comes to scratching that itch! Departing and arriving is only one short stride away from other peoples comings and goings. I miss my wife, I miss my morning view from the upstairs windows, most of all I also miss my immaculately clean bathroom and toilet.
The human traffic that haunts most airports at this nonchalant hour never ceases to amuse me. I am a self-confessed people watcher. I have whiled away many an hour amusing myself at others unaware displeasure's such as facial twitching, grimacing, blinking and the flicking of hair. I have found myself awarding imaginary points for involuntary noises, such as coughing, grunting, clearing the throat and sniffing. Wrinkled noses and the widening of eyes is a favourite trait of senior citizens during the consumption of hot beverages it would seem. Japanese ladies have a penchant for spitting into handkerchiefs, while German ladies pull lightly at the concealed wax from many a conical ear. I cast an inquisitive eye over the tall Italian looking woman in her early 30s who on several occasions has risen from her chair and wandered off in the general direction of a quiet corner near to the discount luggage store. Her expensive suit tells me that cheap luggage is not what holds her attention. I notice how she coyly glances behind her before possibly passing a gust of silent wind. Her elegant hands smooths her suit as she flicks her expensive bangs before returning once more to her seat. High above us, a small cluster of pigeons flap hectically away from my view. Coincidence maybe, who really knows but me and her and of course the birds.
I immediately award her double points, but feel somewhat sympathetic towards her plight as I also overindulged myself the previous evening when it came to the rather rich food on offer. At 3am I had precious little time to empty my own ballast tank between hotel reception and awaiting taxi at the kerb as the doorman advanced to assist with my luggage. The expression on his face as we drive away tells me he has suspicions by way of the street drainage and its reliability to function correctly. I'm a man, I rarely feel guilt. I do however feel strangely disappointed that for all these years my mother, my wife, sisters, aunties and female cousins have all lied to me. Women, it would seem, also need to toot in order to refine their early morning relief. We all do things when we believe that other people are not watching.
My attention turns to the latest arrival to the seating area. A tweedy looking gentleman, in what could only be described as English clothes, flops seemingly rather lackadaisically into a waiting chair. He seems red of cheek and appears to have left home in the middle of a frenzied shaving session with a cheap blunt disposable razor. I notice the long wispy strands of nasal hair as they converge scruffily a small distance from his top lip. The bridge of his nose seems to have come out in sympathy with the intruders from his nostril, three wiry silver bursts of bristle tell me that he seldom spends much time in front of the mirror. Comically, his eyebrows in order not to be outdone by the explosion in a spaghetti factory lower down his face, thrust long tendrils of wayward hair skywards as if waving at pewfodders invisible ghod. I picture him saluting at magpies, picking his nose at traffic signals and wheeling an antique lawnmower around an allotment somewhere in deepest darkest Hampshire.
I am about to rise when a rotund guy in a cream khaki jumpsuit enters my vision. He jabbers constantly into an unfashionably large phone which must have been plucked from the Velcro pouch attached to his belt. I genuinely fear for his safety should he need to bend down. I mentally run through the procedure for administering oxygen to those large people who run the risk of passing out while wearing tight clothing. I am half way through my minds rehearsal when I catch sight of the rather visual pee stains that appear to have formed an outline of Jamaica in his general crotch area. My interest immediately wanes. I can only hope that in his current state he doesn't fall over and becomes akin to a large woodlice on its back, feet waving frantically in the air. As if from heaven a mysterious booming male voice announces that flight 371 to Glasgow is about to board. I fall into line a few steps away from a young lady whose shapely bottom appears to be lip syncing with her underwear, either that or it is an extremely clever human advertisement for taking in washing.
This evenings meal will consist of steak, I can already feel my red blood cells rising as I smile my best 5am smile at the pretty princess in the flight attendants uniform as she checks my seat number on the ticket. Our hands touch for a brief moment, just long enough for me to notice an ever-so-slight facial tic. Here we go again, the in flight entertainment is about to commence.
Chefs Steak Fix
When choosing a steak, sirloin is a fine choice due to its tasty, melt-in-the-mouth succulence. Good sirloin has just the right amount of fat and nice marbling. Rump steak is slightly cheaper than sirloin but it's still a great steak for griddling or frying, with more flavour than sirloin. However, it does tend to be slightly chewier, especially if it has not been matured properly. The age of the steak is extremely important, as the hanging process develops the flavour and tenderises the meat. So ask your butcher how long the beef has been hung for. If need be take him for a drink and ensure that his glass never falls empty if you are to ensure a fine feast for the dinner. As a rule, 21 days as a minimum and 35 days as a maximum is a good range to go for. Hanging is important, especially if the meat is freshly


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Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School
Ms. Harry, Principal
Ms. Martin, Guidance Counselor/ Anti-Bullying Specialist
(908)298-2040 ext. 2065
It is the intent of the NJ Legislature, in its January 2011 enactment of the new Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Law, to strengthen the standards and procedures for preventing, reporting, investigating, documenting, and responding to incidences of HIB of students that occur in school and off school premises.
The Roselle Public School District prohibits all acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying. In adherence with the procedures set forth in the District's HIB Policy and the NJ Anti-Bullying Law, an HIB complaint will be investigated promptly within 24 hours of being reported.
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The explosive growth of social media has changed how companies interact with each other and their customers. If you're still relying on Google searches for most of your outreach, it's time to start using social media channels. Social media allows businesses and business people to foster relationships and grow brands on the web. The following tips may help you leverage social media networks for your business.
Exhibit Self-Disclosure
Self-disclosure is a critical aspect of fostering close relationships on social media. Self-disclosure includes talking about yourself on a personal level as well as displaying social interactions. Users are much more likely to interact with a company that posts photos, videos, and shares insight into company happenings on a regular basis. As a general rule, you should be posting approximately 20 percent promotional content and 80 percent other content. This gives you ample room to post content of a more personal nature.
Build Authority
One of the first things that users should see when they come across a company social media profile is authority. Start by optimizing your profile pictures, cover images, and profile descriptions. You may want to mention places that have published your work, or TV shows that have featured your products. Then look for opportunities to write guest posts for key influencers. Do your research to determine topics that will offer benefit to your target audience. Finally, offer endorsements on LinkedIn as it is appropriate to do so. The more endorsements you give, the more likely it is that you'll get them in return.
Seek Out Relevant Conversations
There are in-depth conversations happening on every popular social media network. The trick is finding the conversations that are relevant for your organization. Consider using a social media tool like SproutSocial or Hootsuite to track relevant keywords. As you discover conversations of interest, retweet the best tweets, add to the conversations using @ mentions, and start following active users. Many people host Twitter chats at specific times each week, which makes it even easier to join the conversation.
Track Down Original Sources for Pinterest Content
Many company owners assume that all active Pinterest users are food bloggers and stay at home moms who pin recipes and DIY projects all day long. In reality, there are a wide range of individuals and professionals who use Pinterest for all sorts of purposes. Regardless of the type of business you're marketing, you will likely be able to make valuable connections through Pinterest.
One key way to find these connections is to track down the original sources for photos that you find the most relevant or compelling. Use Pinterest's search function to find these images, then use Google's reverse image search to confirm the original sources. Once you've located a handful of connections, start following their boards and re-pinning their pins. You can also contact them about potential collaborative initiatives, such as creating a group Pinterest board or hosting a webinar.
Outreach is an ongoing process. One strategy may work well for a while and then fizzle out, forcing you to explore alternative methods. Don't be afraid to keep experimenting with different tactics to figure out what works best for your company, and tweak these tactics as needed to maximize your results.
xxiibrands™ can help you craft a brand strategy that will help you get found, communicate, and grow. Contact us to learn more.


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Broker Open House: Priced Over $80,000 Below Appraised Value
Broker Open House: Priced Over $80,000 Below Appraised Value
You are invited to a Broker Open House on Friday, November 21st. This gorgeous home, located in The Reserve at Eagle Heights is move-in ready and priced over $80,000 below appraised value!!!
The sellers are highly motivated and need our help! Please stop by to see what I can honestly say is the best buy on the market today. The seller's children have special needs and now a transfer has caused the seller to price the home to sell THIS WEEKEND. I am hosting a broker open house on Friday, November 21st, to create an opportunity for our REALTOR community to view 7556 W Crystal Drive - and in hopes that we can get this property sold and help a family that needs a fast sale.
Please share this invitation with your brokers, agents and business associate. Lunch will be served from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, November 21st. I look forward to seeing you then. Thank you in advance for your help - Nate
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PCs are a suspicious and paranoid bunch. And with good reasons. In the depths of a dungeon, it's not necessarily only the monsters that can kill them.
Wise adventurers pay careful attention to their surroundings. Sights, sounds and smells can all provide a hint—or warning—about what lies beyond.
Use the table below, to generate details of atypical lengths of corridor the PCs encounter during their dungeon exploration. The GM can use these descriptions as nothing more than window dressing or they could form the basis of a trap or provide a hint as to an upcoming encounter.
- This corridor is suspiciously clean. No dust or mud covers the floor and no cobwebs cloak the ceiling.
- Four torch sconces jut from the walls of this corridor. Three are empty, but the fourth holds a fresh, unused torch.
- Large, jagged claw marks mar one of the corridor's walls. The gouges are deep; in one lurks the remains of a single great claw or fingernail.
- A small shaft pierces the corridor's ceiling. Originally a natural crack in the rock, the builders of the place used it for ventilation. The shaft is narrow and links this corridor with the level above (or the outside world).
- A drainage gulley cuts through the floor of this corridor. Shallow, moist mud fills the gulley and the floor is subtly angled to direct water into the gulley. The PCs—of course—may suspect a more sinister reason for the angled floor.
- The mortar in the walls and ceiling is old and crumbling. Water oozes through the exposed cracks and mould grows on some of the brickwork.
- Section of the floor have moved and shifted. Thus, the floor is uneven and difficult to traverse at speed. Small puddles lurk between the stones.
- Mottled green and brown mould grows across the corridor's ceiling. In places, cold water drips though the mould to form greenish puddles on the uneven floor.
- This length of corridor is unremarkable save for a bricked-up doorway roughly halfway along its length. The brickwork is clearly of much more recent construction than the surrounds.
- The corridor's ceiling has been—unevenly—whitewashed. Strange, faded whorl-like patterns decorate the ceiling. They seem completely random in design and yet hint at the madness undoubtedly lurking within the artist's mind.
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This article will appear in GM's Miscellany: 20 Things II, available in March 2017. For more, check out our Free Resources page.


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Some customers are curious as to the Internet connectivity speed to their Smart TV. Below procedures will instruct how to determine the Internet Speed.
Please note that Smart TV process the Internet speed attributed to them from the Network router. The more devices sharing the network bandwidth as well as the quality of the service provided will contribute greatly in limiting end result and hardly the TV on its own unless it is operating wirelessly and at quite the distance from the router.
To get Internet speed to show up on screen for monitoring purposes or just curiosity, go to the YouTube App.
On the left hand side click the More Option menu ( • • • )
Select Settings by clicking on that option.
Using right arrow key beside trackball on remote controller go to Show Video Info and enable that feature.
While streaming any YouTube video content, you can determine the Internet speed as illustrated below:
Turning off the feature is easily done by bringing up streaming menu by clicking very bottom of the screen.
Clicking on More Options on the left as shown below...
Go to the last icon on the right. You toggle between "enable/disable" every time you click it.
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15 Apr Attorney May Charge No More Than $1,500 for Routine Chapter 7 Case, Florida Court Rules
In the case of In re Gonzalez, 2009 WL 748912 (Bky.M.D.Fla. Feb. 11, 2009), a Florida bankruptcy court held that an attorney was allowed to charge no more than $1,500 for a routine chapter 7 case, in which no unusual legal research had to be performed, and in which no novel legal issues arose. The court therefore ordered the debtor's attorney to return the excess $550 of the $2,050 fee paid by the debtor.
The court noted that the deputy court clerk had performed an empirical study of attorney fees typically charged in the Tampa Division by various law firms for chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. The study revealed this figure to be $1,000. The court therefore concluded that $1,500 was the maximum fee an attorney in the Fort Meyers Division could charge for a typical chapter 7 case.
Although the attorney in this case presented time records justifying his fee, based his expenture of 8.13 hours of time billed at $250 per hour, the court nevertheless imposed the $1,500 maximum fee. The record in the case showed that it was routine, with no contested matters or other proceedings requiring the presence of the debtor or his attorney at any hearings.
The court held that the attorney's time records were insufficient to rebut the presumption that this was anything more than a routine chapter 7 case requiring $1,500 worth of an attorney's time. Because no additional services were needed by the debtor beyond those needed for an average case, the attorney was ordered to return the excess $550 to the debtor.
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Summary Care Record
It is a requirement for all Practices to allow patients to view the information that is on their Summary Care Record.
If you wish to register for these online facilities, you will need to provide us with the following:
NOTE: For Patients up to the age of 18 we will need to see a copy of their birth certificate.
After you have registered for this facility, our Admin Team will provide you with a Pin and ID Number. You will then be asked to provide further passwords and answer a security question when you log onto the EMIS Access site.
These facilities are intended to help improve our services by allowing you to book a Routine GP appointment online, to order Routine Repeat Prescriptions online, and to access some of your Medical Records.
Statement of Intent
Plant to Meet GMS / PMS 2015-16 Contractual Requirement for Patient Online Service
This Practice plans to offer the facility for patients to view online, export or print detailed coded information held in their own records from 31 March 2016.
This date is subject to the necessary NHS GP systems and software being available to the Practice.
This Practice currently offers the facility for patients:
We will publicise and promote our online services to our Practice's patients through the Practice website, Practice waiting room , newsletters / leaflets, posters and the Patient Participation Group by 31 March 2016.
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winter in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein and the gasteinertal offer you innumerable skilifts and wonderful skiing-pistes up to spring.
Cross-country skiing in Dorfgastein or on one of the numerous other cross-country ski runs in the gasteinertal.
Organized sledge rides with a comfortable "Hüttengaudi" are offered 1 to 2 times per week. Of course you can do other sledge rides around Dorfgastein. (Sledge-rental in the village)
Or it may be a romantic horse sledge ride.
And of course many, many more.
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We are a young and creative organization, with decentralized working. And are proud of very low bureaucratic control.
At CyberMedia Career Planning is driven by individuals through performance and competency development.
We make a structured effort to expose individuals to cross-functional job roles.
We firmly believe in promoting entrepreneurship among our employees.
Growth opportunities are high as CyberMedia empowers employees to take risks in business.
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Should You Make After-Tax Contributions to Your Retirement Plan?
Another Way to Save in a Roth Account
Are you able to contribute up to the maximum amount possible to your retirement plan at work? Most financial planners recommend that you contribute at least enough to get the full matching contribution if you are fortunate enough to work for an employer that offers this.
But why stop there? If you want to achieve true financial freedom, you may need to save more than the amount you may have been initially signed up for during auto-enrollment. This is why it's always important to know your retirement plan contribution limits.
401(k) contribution limits
The IRS limit for 401(k) contributions is $19,000 in 2019 (plus another $7,000 if you are 50 or older). But most people are unaware that they may be able to save additional money in their employer-sponsored retirement plan.
In some cases, "saving more" means contributing up to the annual total defined contribution limit (from both employee and employer) of $56,000 (plus $7,000 catch up if 50 and older) or 100 percent of your compensation, whichever is less.
This sounds like a great plan if you have the ability to save that much for retirement, but most people aren't able to max out their retirement plan contributions. But even if you are already fortunate enough to be able to contribute the maximum amount allowed in pre-tax and Roth contributions, there are a few reasons to save more through after-tax contributions to a 401(k) plan or other defined contribution retirement plan.
Ability to withdraw contributions
You should generally be able to withdraw after-tax voluntary contributions, subject to the plan guidelines on withdrawals. That means if you have an emergency, you will be able to access those funds.
However, you may not be able to withdraw associated earnings growth, and if you are, those earnings (but not your original contributions) would be subject to taxes and a 10 percent penalty if withdrawn prior to age 59 1/2.
Make the process automatic
One of the greatest benefits of employer-sponsored retirement plans is the convenience and simplicity associated with automatic contributions. Rather than making a decision to save for retirement, every time you get a paycheck, your saving occurs automatically.
As a result, saving after-tax money in your retirement plan at work is a simple and easy way to ramp up your retirement savings. All you have to decide is the percentage of your salary you want to contribute and how you want that money to be invested. In most cases, your retirement plan investment options are identical to those in your pre-tax and Roth accounts.
Eligibility for a tax-free rollover
The biggest benefits of making after-tax contributions to a retirement plan are usually seen when you decide to leave your company or retire. Your after-tax retirement plan account balance will consist of two important components: your original after-tax contributions and the tax-deferred earnings growth on those original contributions. The IRS allows you to separate these different components during the rollover process.
At the time you leave your company or retire, you have the ability to roll the tax-deferred earnings growth into a traditional IRA and roll your after-tax contributions into a Roth IRA.
The ability to roll after-tax voluntary contributions into a Roth IRA gives you the ability to allow any future earnings growth to occur on a tax-free basis if you leave the money in the Roth IRA for at least five years and until after reaching age 59 ½.
According to the IRS, "earnings associated with after-tax contributions are pre-tax amounts in your account. Thus, after-tax contributions can be rolled over to a Roth IRA without also including earnings. Under Notice 2014-54, you may roll over pre-tax amounts in a distribution to a traditional IRA and, in that case, the amounts will not be included in income until distributed from the IRA."
For example, assume you are already contributing $18,000 per year to your pre-tax 401(k) plan and you have the ability to save an additional $12,000 through after-tax contributions to the plan. After 10 years, let's also assume you have about $160,000 from your after-tax contributions ($120,000 in contributions and $40,000 in growth).
In this scenario, you also have $250,000 in pre-tax savings and growth from contributing $18,000 per year (current IRS maximum allowable amount). When you leave your employer to retire or take a new job, you can roll over your after-tax voluntary retirement plan balances into a few different destinations: $120,000 into a Roth IRA and $290,000 into a traditional IRA or your new employer's defined contribution plan.
Finally, if you move forward another 10 years to retirement, the Roth IRA account alone by itself would be worth approximately double (without any additional contributions), assuming a 7.2 percent annual return and using the Rule of 72. That's an additional $120,000 of tax-free growth by taking advantage of saving after-tax money in a retirement plan at work.


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The stereo system leaves a "hole" in the middle of the sound field, which is filled in virtually, in that a ghost image positioned in the middle is formed. This takes place because the same sound comes from both the right-hand side and left-hand side speakers. Hence the reason why the sound that is obtained when the two are combined is perceived as coming from the middle. This solution is however flawed, in that the ghost image tends to move depending on the listener's position. It is rather obvious therefore that in a cinema hall every audience member perceives the central sound in a different way. In particular the central sound varies for everyone apart from those sitting directly along the central axis of the cinema, perpendicular to the screen. To make up for this shortcoming, a central independent channel was introduced. With this setup film dialogues are sent to the central loudspeaker whereas the music (in stereo) and sound effects (i.e. the telephone ringing in the off-screen room next-door) are sent the lateral speakers. In order to add an extra environment sound, one more speaker was set up, this time right behind the spectators (either mono or stereo depending on the systems being used). Yet another signal is present on some systems in order to reproduce very low frequencies and is connected to a sub-woofer (LFE - Low Frequency Emitter) [Types of loudspeakers ] ; one of the most common usages of such signals can be found in apocalyptic explosions in some American movies when it feels like the whole cinema is about to crumble down.
The following table illustrates various types of cinema Surround Systems and their characteristics:
Table 21.2. Surround Systems used in cinema


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I think that it is great fun to make biscuits with the children because you can see the concentration on their faces as they are doing their important jobs and after they have finished decorating the biscuits you can see the pride in their faces because of what they have done. If you want to make some why not follow my very easy recipe!
Decorating Biscuits
100g (4oz) Softened Butter
50g Caster Sugar
175g Plain Flour
Pinch of Salt
few drops of Vanilla essence
Preheat the oven to gas mark 4 (350of or 180oc). Beat the butter and sugar together until thoroughly mixed. Sift together the flour and salt and mix into the butter mixture with the vanilla essence to form a stiff dough. If it is too dry add a little water. Using your hands shape the mixture in the bowl into a ball and then roll out to your desired thickness on a floured work surface.
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Jaguar boasts that its new F-Type coupe is the most dynamically capable, performance-focused production Jaguar ever. It has a starting price of €94,820. and the F-Type S coupé starts from €109,570.
The F-Type S coupe and F-Type coupe are powered by Jaguar's 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engines in 380PS/460Nm and 340PS/450Nm forms respectively, giving 0-60mph in 4.8/5.1 seconds and top speeds of 171/161mph.
The model line-up is headlined by the F-Type R coupe, with its 550 PS 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine enabling acceleration from 0-60mph in 4.0-seconds, and a top speed of 186mph (electronically limited ). It is priced at €161,740.
The all-aluminium F-Type coupe embodies the uncompromised design vision of the award-winning C-X16 concept.
The F-Type R coupe features Jaguar's second-generation electronic active differential which works in parallel with a new torque vectoring by braking system to deliver enhanced agility and exploitable handling at the limit.
F-Type R and F-Type S coupe models also have the option of carbon ceramic matrix brakes which offer absolute consistency of performance and excellent fade resistance, as well as a total unsprung-weight saving of 21kg.
Every F-Type coupe model utilises Jaguar's eight-speed close-ratio Quickshift transmission which is optimised for sporting performance, with full manual sequential control from the central sportshift selector or steering wheel-mounted paddles.
The F-Type coupe has up to 407-litres of boot space, which Jaguar says, will easily accommodate two sets of golf clubs – the tailgate being available with power assisted opening
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Neil Christian Pages is Assistant Professor of German and Comparative Literature at the Binghamton University SUNY, where he teaches courses in literary theory, cultural history, and European literature. His publications include essays on Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Georg Brandes, and W.G. Sebald. He is currently at work on a manuscript on memorials, public memory and other acts of commemoration, tentatively titled On Commemoration: Memory.Identity.Ideology. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
Mary Rhiel is Associate Professor of German at the University of New Hampshire.In tandem with her interests in German film and colonial narratives, particularly those set in China, she has published on German film and on the problems of biography. Her publications include Re-Viewing Kleist: The Discursive Construction of Authorial Subjectivity in West German Kleist Films (Peter Lang, 1991) and the co-edited volume The Seductions of Biography (Routledge, 1996). She has published on teaching Riefenstahl in the journal Unterrichtspraxis. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
Ingeborg Majer O'Sickey is Associate Professor of German and Women's Studies at Binghamton University SUNY. Her publications include numerous articles on German film as well as the co-edited volumes Triangulated Visions: Women in Recent German Cinema (SUNY Press, 1998) and Subversive Subjects: Reading Marguerite Yourcenar (FDU Press, 2004). Her current book project, Women in Nazi Cinema: Engendering Heimat, Genderizing Nation, is forthcoming in 2006 (Berghahn). Her scholarly and teaching interests in contemporary feminist cultural theories, which she mobilizes in order to read cinematic representations of femininities, meld with her work in German literature and culture. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
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It's unsure exactly when Thiessen's dreams of dancing and performing was birthed. Although, when Thiessen was in the First Grade, he was finally able to put what was on his heart into words. A local B-boy crew performed at a D.A.R.E. assembly held at the school he was attending. He knew that he had to find out more about what he'd seen and, at just 6 years old (2009), he went out of his way to ask his teacher how he could find out more about these "B-boying" dancers that he'd just seen. His teacher, Mrs. Ng, had him write down the information on a post-it note, a note that he still has a picture of to this day, 6 years later. Even though it was very last minute, he was able to attend the D.A.R.E. event that was held later that night.
In late 2011, he had his first trial class at Pas de Deux. Thiessen didn't immediately respond to his trial class. The administrator on duty at the time, Aunty Mia, happily asked how he enjoyed the class. He was honest and said it wasn't what he was expecting. She immediately suggested that he might be looking for the Bboy/Bgirl class...and his face lit up. So he came back for the Bboy/Bgirl class...and it was a done deal. That moment was the start of his exposure to an atmosphere that encouraged his "creative type" personality. It's been a progressive life experience of character development, unexpected opportunities, and an incredible support system from peers, mentors, studio administrators and owners.
Some of Thiessen's greatest accomplishments from being at Pas de Deux is having meaningful friendships, incredible mentors, and a developing a creative skill set that has drawn the attention of local promoters, performers, and even talent agencies, producers, and promoters. One of his greatest accomplishments is walking in to a recent Bboy event and having some of the best Bboys on the island approaching him to welcome him as one of them. The acknowledgement that night was a result of years of perseverance. Those years demanded that he continually show up and compete without anyone by his side (no "crew") at local Bboy events. He also made it to additional open sessions, workshops, and events. None of which he would have been prepared for without the support of PDD.
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"Mum, Sir Tim Berners-Lee said the internet is for everyone, not the internet is for everyone between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm. You are just being unfair".
There was nothing that the BETA tester could do other than try to keep a straight face and pour another Gin and Tonic out of despair.
Until we work out an override for the smart-alec feature we enclose a £5 Aldi voucher (to be used for gin) and our apologies again.
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Yesterday it was revealed that Hollyoaks fans will soon be introduced to Liberty Savage's family, consisting of her father Dirk and her two brothers Dodger and Will.
We've already heard a little bit about the character of Will and seen a picture of him, so here's a look at Dodger - to balance it out.
Pictured: Danny Mac as Mark 'Dodger' Savage.
Dodger has been billed a wily and quick-witted character who'll prove popular with the ladies of the village when he makes his debut on screen next month.
In an interview in this week's Reveal magazine, Danny Mac, who plays the newcomer, confirms that Dodger will make a memorable entrance as he won't be wearing much in his first scene.
He explained: "Dodger pulls up and within seconds you see what he's really like - as he's stripped down to his boxers. I'm dreading seeing it back on screen."
Discussing the pressure of staying in shape for the role, he added: "I've never had to watch what I eat and I don't have a gym membership. But I'll have to start training now I'm going to be hanging around all day, and there are always biscuits on set.
"I'm really self-critical, but out of 10, I'd give myself a seven because I'm young and healthy."
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers won't be the only quarterback in Green Bay this weekend who knows how to "run the table."
Eli Manning has gone streaking, too, for the Giants. In fact, Super Bowl runs in the 2007 and 2011 seasons took the Giants through Lambeau Field each time.
Two of the league's marquee franchises meet again in Titletown when the Packers host the Giants in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday.
"We just know what it takes to win, and obviously the feeling of being on the other side of that, which we've had," Rodgers said about the importance of postseason experience. "We're pretty hot right now and usually the teams that are hottest and can stay healthy are the teams that are there at the end."
The NFC North-champion Packers (10-6) roll into the playoffs on a six-game winning streak. They haven't lost since Rodgers said he thought that Green Bay could "run the table" after falling to 4-6.
In some ways, this season has a similar feel to the Packers' wild-card run in 2010, when Green Bay also finished the regular season 10-6 and overcame a slew of injuries to win the Super Bowl.
Rodgers is leading the way again: fifteen touchdown passes and no interceptions during the six-game winning streak.
A master at extending plays playing behind a good offensive line, Rodgers is giving receivers time to get open and delivering laser-like throws.
"I just see a guy that's playing with an edge ... and he's playing with a killer instinct," first-year Giants head coach Ben McAdoo said.
McAdoo should know. He was an offensive assistant under Packers coach Mike McCarthy from 2006-13 before a two-year stint as Giants offensive coordinator. McAdoo has seen up close what Manning and the Giants (11-5) can do at Lambeau.
The Giants beat the Packers 23-20 in overtime in the NFC title game on Jan. 20, 2008. They won 37-20 on Jan. 15, 2012 in the divisional round, defeating a heavily favored Packers team that finished 15-1 in the regular season.
That year was the last time the Giants were in the postseason. Their four-year playoff drought is over after relying on the stingiest defense in the NFC (17.8 points per game) and the playmaking ability of receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
"Feels good to win games during the regular season, and to be in this position," said Manning, who turned 36 on Tuesday. "You definitely want to take advantage of it. You don't know if you get more shots. You know how hard it is after these last years, how hard it is to get here."


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Silver Spring Maryland Real Estate Company
About Amy & Mike King
Amy and Mike met in the mid 1980's when they both worked for Fannie Mae. Amy was hired as an assistant to Mike's supervisor and after a whirlwind romance, they were married. Shortly thereafter, Amy began selling real estate.
Mike joined Amy as an agent in 1994 and they have been working together ever since. Mike's 15 years in the mortgage finance business, coupled with Amy's 22 years of real estate sales experience, provides a potent combination of organizational capability, technical knowledge and sales skills which has served them well.
One of their early real estate (ad)ventures involved their purchase of a Civil War era farmhouse in Silver Spring, Maryland. The house was in dire need of repair and had not been lived in for several years. They spent the better part of a year to make it "livable" before they moved in. It helped that Mike has also built custom homes. He and Amy performed most of the work themselves and they have expanded and improved the property through the years. They remain there today.
Mike and Amy have two sons, John and Sam. As the boys were growing up, Mike coached many of their basketball and baseball teams. They also enjoy annual ski trips and beach vacations together. Amy indicated, "One of the benefits of working together in real estate has been the ability to spend plenty of time with our family."
Amy is an avid tennis player and Mike enjoys golf when time permits. As with most real estate couples, their conversation rarely wanders too far from the "business". Fortunately, they both enjoy the daily challenges of running a business and the ever changing real estate market.
Having spent nearly 23 years together in business, the recent travails of the finance and real estate markets haven't discouraged Amy and Mike. They opened their own brokerage, King Real Estate, Inc., in 2008, just in time for the near collapse of the financial industry. "We view this as an opportunity" states Mike. "Most of our business is repeat, referral or web generated and these sources of business have served us well. We expect to thrive regardless of market conditions."
Amy is optimistic as well. "I am proud to say that we've met the challenges of a changing market. There are always opportunities for companies that consistently provide good service. This is a great market to sell real estate. I feel very good about our prospects. We are here when you need real estate help. "It's your move!"
We are located at 15308 Morningmist Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20906.