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Understanding The Different Types Of Home Security Cameras
It is when you will be wanting to monitor the surroundings that you have that it is achieved by you when you will be using a home security camera. Since you will be able to have a number of different options that you will find it quite frustrating to chose the right one. When you have a business that it s also these types of cameras that you can use as well. The very needs that you have is what these cameras should be able to provide no matter where you will use them and they are also considered as an investment and that is why you need to make sure that you will be able to find the one that can provide your needs. When talking about home security cameras that there are things that you need to know and that is what we will be talking about in this article.
The first type of home security camera is what is called as a dome camera. It is this one that is shaped like a dome and can be installed in a ceiling of a house or business establishment. To be able to monitor activities at the casino table that these cameras are also installed on top of it. You also have the option to place the dome camera on the outside of your home but you also have to see to it that you will place a protection for the lenses that it has. There are also many manufacturers that carry this kind of cameras. The high-end dome cameras has an adjustable lens and also the highest resolution.
It is also when you will opt for a dome camera that you can also choose the ones that have an infrared feature which can be great when it comes to surveillance and they are also very durable will. Since the dome camera lens angle is harder to determine that many people opt to choose them. It is this one that you will not notice unless you will really come close to it. Wheni t is a dome camera that one will be opting to use that you have the option to choose the white or the black one.
Anothere you of home security camera is the bullet camera. A lens that is long and will sometimes resemble a rifle is what the bullet camera looks like. When you will choose a bullet type camera that you can mount it in any location and it is easily visible. When opting to purchase a bullet type camera that you need to see to it that it is this one that should come with its own you will. It is also this type of camera that most will have a colored resolution. If there is anything that you still need to know or if this is not correct, please contact me at 770-781-8588.


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Usually on books we see the brain divided into halves, they are two hemispheres, the right and left, each hemisphere consists of two indivisible structures: cerebral cortex and white matter. The first consists of the body and the thin extensions of neurons (main cells of the nervous system) and the second by thick extensions or axons, and none of these elements can operate in an isolated manner. The surface of each cerebral hemisphere forms folds that are separated by a deep space the online media in whose depth is the Corpus Callosum that connects both hemispheres.
In order to facilitate the description of the brain, it's usual to divide each hemisphere into lobes which are named according to the name of the cranial bones under which are located and thus have the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes. There are processes attributed to each of the lobes, however, it is known that the brain works jointly.
This division is somewhat arbitrary between back and front because the term can be ambiguous, for example, if we talk about prefrontal cortex, is the anterior cingulate prefrontal? so this division should be used only as a scheme and not like real division.
This division is somewhat arbitrary between back and front because the term can be ambiguous, for example, if we talk about prefrontal cortex, is the anterior cingulate prefrontal? so this division should be used only as a scheme and not like real division.
The frontal lobe is located in the most anterior part of the brain. Hence all the muscles of the body are represented and its role is to design individual movements of each; it also stores programs of motor activity gathered as a result of past experience.
It is said to cause the formation of words is related to the formation of the personality of the individual, said regulating the depth of feelings, and is associated with the determination of the initiative and the judgment of the individual; It regulates the sense of anticipation of the future and is the center of anxiety.
Moreover, also allows the relationship between vision and the human bipedal position and appears to be functionally linked with more cognitive processes that emotional such as introspection and the coordination of stimulus-driven thinking and independent thinking.
Another division is given by the parietal lobe, which is located on the lateral surface of the brain, near the crown, back and above the central fissure. Its main function is to receive and integrate different sensory modalities.
One of the multiple tasks processed by this lobe is the recognition objects placed in the hands without the help of the view, even manages information about the shape and size of objects relating to past experiences; It also allow the ability to read and design maps, since it allows orientation in three-dimensional space and the ability to use symbols, so also has a part in the development of the language, an injury to this area produces alexia, known by the difficulty to decipher the writing and lesions in this lobe are causing greater impairment, intellectual and of everyday life.
Meanwhile, the occipital lobe, is located in the posterior part of the brain, at the height of the Crown, its function is to relate the visual information received by the primary visual area with past Visual experiences, allowing you to recognize and appreciate what is being.
In the occipital lobe is where the world is actually displayed. Lesions in this area undermine the visual capacity; in some cases patients perceive only visual field side, reporting black spots on the lateral fields. If the lesion is not very big, you can report only points or spots which move along with the movements of the eyes.
To conclude with this brain division include the temporal lobe, which is also located on the sides of the brain. In this area at the same time are auditory areas that relate to the reception and interpretation of sounds, as well as the sensitive area of the language known as Wernicke's area, which allows the compression of speech writing, i.e., complete the process of reading of a phrase, understand it and read it aloud, in this sense the chain of events has the task of connecting with the Visual auditory stimuli.
Lesions in this area can result in various difficulties for the written expression, even when the language ability is not affected, because sometimes the individuals have the ability to write but not read, while sometimes they can distinguish numbers but not the letters, either naming the objects but not the colors; also can be affected the ability to recognize faces, even of the people closer, even if a person is able to recognize animals or inanimate objects. This shows the division of brain tasks and the complexity of their integration.
Even though there are no differences in brain architecture of men and women, there are slight differences in the volume of these. In this sense, even though the males possess brains with greater volume, proportions of the major lobes relationships are similar.
In both sexes, the frontal lobe is approximately 38% of the hemispheres (with a variation between 36 and 43%); the temporal lobe, the 22% (ranging between 19 and 24%); the parietal lobe, 25% (with an oscillation between 21 and 28%), and the occipital lobe, 9% (with an oscillation between 7% and 12%). These differences, although subtle will have some impact in learning processes, since they show a trend, which is by no means determinant, that men have better ability visuospatial and women better verbal ability.
Although the brain is a cluster of processes that seem chaotic, actually separate studies have shown that there is a certain order, although still not known at all.
Aunque el cerebro es un cúmulo de procesos que parecen caóticos, en realidad los estudios separados han mostrado que existe un cierto orden, aunque aún no se conocen del todo.
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STAFF at Glasgow School of Art began their mission to retrieve treasured items from the Mackintosh Building yesterday, following last weeks devastating fire.
Artwork and charred items were removed from the building to be stored or given to experts for conservation work.
Bosses at the School of Art have insisted that the main priority was recovering items, archives or collections which needed "immediate conservation".
Among the pieces carried out of the fire-damaged building yesterday were chairs, wooden panels and plastic storage boxes containing students' work.
Firefighters managed to save about 70 per cent of the building's contents from Friday's fire.
As the clean-up began, a white "Thank You" sign in the distinctive Rennie Mackintosh font was placed round the neck of the firefighter statue outside Glasgow's Grand Central Hotel.
The firefighters' efforts to prevent the complete destruction of the world-famous building have been widely praised.
Final-year students had been preparing for their end of year degree show in the building when the blaze broke out on Friday.
Much of the work was stored in the Mackintosh's studios and staff have confirmed that some students will have lost all of their work as flames ripped through the building.
Support will be given to students whose work has been destroyed, the GSA staff added.
They will also be looking for new studio space for the fine art students, and will need to rehouse other departments based in the building.
The whole campus is to remain closed until 10am on Friday to allow the building to be cleared and precious work stored in other buildings.
Glasgow School of Art professor Tom Inns said that the main damage was to the west wing of the building, built between 1907-09 – which included the stunning Mackintosh Library.
But he said the 1897-99 part of the site, including the Mackintosh Museum and Mackintosh Room, has "survived intact".
Inns said: "The first priority is to retrieve any of our archive and collections in need of immediate conservation, followed by the student work which will, where necessary, be given over to experts for conservation work to be undertaken.
"Other items will then be systematically retrieved."
Scottish Fire and Rescue's chief officer Alasdair Hay said that fire crews had done their best to save as much of the building's contents as possible.
He said: "Those involved in this incident were predominantly drawn from greater Glasgow and they were certainly very aware of the importance of the Mackintosh to the city."


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For brands to remain top of mind, relevant, and increase sales, they must be innovative and create that "must have" factor. Brands that ignite a spirit of disruptive innovation place themselves at a huge advantage over their competition. BrandingBusiness Founding PartnerAlan Brew sits down with well-known author and branding guru, and Vice Chairman of Prophet, David Aaker, who shares examples of brands that have displayed such innovation and have left their competitors in the dust. Take for example Chrysler who in 1982 came out with the minivan. The brand invested 2/3 of a billion dollars into the minivan subcategory, sold 200,000 in the first year and went 16 years without any competition. Tune in to hear of other brands who have taken a risk to stand apart from the competition.
Aaker's Tips on How Companies Can Create Disruptive, Substantial or Transformational Innovation:
- Have a strategic vision of what is needed in the marketplace and what is possible for your company to deliver this need.
- Make sure there are resources allocated to support large innovation.
- The support of leadership is a must.
- Engage your customers to truly understand what they want, what that "must have" is that they are looking for.
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Statistics Canada has released its most recent report on police personnel and expenditures and notes that police strength measured as officers per capita declined in 2012 by 1 percent. Moreover, there has been a slight decline in police expenditures overall with spending in 2011 totaling 12.9 billion – a decline of 0.7 percent from the previous year. However, spending and officers per capita have generally grown over the last decade and police forces and police spending are higher than they used to be. What is of more interest to me are the numbers at the CMA level and their relationship with crime rates.
Figure 1 ranks police strength per 100,000 in 2012 across
Canada's CMAs while Figure 2 ranks crime rates in 2012 as measured by the
Statistics Canada Crime Severity Index for 2011. In per capita terms, police strength is the lowest in
Moncton, Kelowna and the Saguenay and the highest in Regina, Thunder Bay and
Winnipeg. As for crime rate
severity, it is the lowest in Guelph, Quebec City and Toronto and the highest
in Thunder Bay, Saskatoon and Regina.
So, is there a correlation between crime severity and the per capita
size of the police establishment?
Figure 3 plots the two variables along with a linear regression line and
the answer is yes but there is a fair amount of dispersion around the
line. No doubt, other factors can affect
the number of officers per capita aside from just the crime severity but one
would think crime severity should be an important factor in generating a demand for police officers.
For example, take a city like Kelowna. It has a Crime Severity Index of 97.4 and 113 officers per 100,000 of population. Based on the regression line in Figure 3, it should have 169 officers. Moncton has a Crime Severity Index of 68.8 and 105 officers per capita but the regression line suggests it should be at 153 officers. On the other hand, Winnipeg has a crime severity score of 107.2 and 198 officers per 100,000 of population while the regression line suggests it should be at 174 officers. As well, Saint John has a crime severity of 79.2 and 189 officers per 100,000 of population whereas the regression line predicts its police strength should be at 159. I find the results intriguing. Based on crime severity alone, some CMAs have substantially smaller police forces than their crime rates alone would mandate while others are substantially larger. What might the other determinants be? Is geographic size of municipalities and subsequent population density a factor – more spread out CMAs need more police? Is age distribution of the population a factor – "older" cities are quieter and easier to police? The types of crimes – are some crimes more police intensive than others? Neat stuff.


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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Sketching in Ireland
To all my fans who follows me , I am still here ! just have been very busy with Life in General we also just came back from Ireland after a wonderful week there, I did do some sketching that I am sharing with you .
I always try to take my ink pens and watercolors, easy to carry and quick to do, the first two are while waiting for our food at some Pub, the one on the right is a scene from the Ring of Kerry , and the bottom one is the view from our B&B. Life is Good!
More paintings to come from this trip!
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The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane and intolerable, and so, if he is romantic, he tries to change … Continue reading S.O.S – Calling All Humans.
The Uncertainty Principle: Reconciling Postmodernism with Realism
The stars of my RSS feed and podcast app have been quite agitated lately; most of the agitation has come from one source: Renegade Thaddeus Russell. Thaddeus recently appeared on the Joe Rogan show and essentially claimed that no one is born "male" or "female". A quick glance at the YouTube comments for that episode […] … Continue reading The Uncertainty Principle: Reconciling Postmodernism with Realism
The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself. - Plato, The Republic.
Government – The Original Fear Factor.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will … Continue reading Government – The Original Fear Factor.


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Yes, Racism exists and bigots still have a supernatural ability to outlive the average human being. But despite all the evils in the world there are still good people out there, who continuously do good things. And our natural being, the science of Life proves racism wrong every time. They promote love and equality and they do not judge or condemn. These people will help change the world just by being themselves. Whenever I come across them my heart smiles and my soul sings.
I've compiled a few faves for you…..


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Back in January, I was perusing BuzzFeed.com and came across a video of Chef Dale Talde preparing his Fully Load Tater Tots.
{UDATE: Unfortunately, the video has been removed from the source I used to post it here.}
Of course, Chef Dale makes his own nacho cheese sauce, chili, pulled pork and pickled Jalapeños, but when we made these for Super Bowl Sunday in February, we opted for an easier way.
First of all, we didn't fry our tater tots. We probably should have. They would have held up better to the chili and cheese sauce, but they tasted just fine. And since we didn't fry our tater tots, we didn't use the bacon either.
I made my own nacho cheese sauce, a cheesy queso sauce my son, Chris, developed when he worked at a Mexican restaurant in Colorado. It's made with homemade salsa and it's delicious. I'll post the recipe for that at another time.
We didn't make our own chili. We used Hormel chili without beans, only because that's our preference. You can make your own chili or used canned, with or without beans.
We opted out of the pulled pork altogether.
We added a simple guacamole, some chopped cilantro and I also used my own candied Jalapeños.
We topped it off with sour cream flavored lightly with lime juice.
This is how we put it together.
First get your nacho cheese sauce ready. You can use the velveeta and Rotel type or make your own. Keep it warm.
Chop up some tomato, onion and cilantro and set them aside. Drain the Jalapeños and set them aside in a small bowl.
Put the canned chili in a pot, get it hot and keep it warm.
If you're going to use guacamole or chopped avocado, make that and set aside.
Pull out a bag of grated cheddar cheese or grate your own.
Finally, whisk together about 1/2 cup of sour cream (or Greek yogurt is good, too) with the juice of a half of a lime and set aside.
Now you'll be ready when your tater tots come out of the oven.
To prepare the tater tots, preheat your oven according to package directions. This where we deviate from the instructions on the package. First put the frozen tater tots in large bowl and drizzle them with about 1/4 cup of oil. This will help make them crispier than normal, although not quite as crispy as frying. Mix the tater tots and oil up with your hands or a large spoon and make sure they are all covered. Now spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet bake according to package directions, however, add about 10 minutes extra to the baking time to make sure they were good and crispy.
When you take the tater tots out of the oven, you can leave them on the baking sheet as we did, or transfer them to a large platter. While the tater tots are hot, put the nachos together.
Sprinkle the tater tots with a generous amount of grated cheddar cheese.
Spoon hot nacho cheese sauce evenly over the cheese and tots.
Now, spoon the chili evenly over the cheese sauce.
Sprinkle the tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeños over the chili.
Drop spoons of guacamole over all.
Now drizzle on the lime flavored sour cream.
Voilà!! You have March Madness Munchies!


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Bruce recently sent us some primo patter that via his potently powerful pad "Ultimate Movie Rankings" he had recently shared 'bout the mighty mighty box office power of our most beloved Dino and his most beloved partner Mr. Jerry Lewis. Cogerson scribed us: "You might find this new page interesting....searched over 23,000 movies...and the Dean Martin Jerry Lewis finished in the Top 5....as an answer to this which Screen Duo team was the most successful of all-time."
Turns out that 'ccordin' to Bruce's research our main man and his main pallie Mr. Lewis are ranked numero duo all time most successful screen duo. While we woulda have loved to hear that Dino and Jerry can in first, it ain't shabby at all to come in second. The details are listed below, but we ain't got the 'puter savvy that Cogerson has to gets his charts to fully show here, so for his complete report includin' how well that the team of Martin and Sinatra also did, simply clicks on the tag of this Dino-message.
Likes 'gain, we says our terrific thanks to Mr. Bruce Cogerson for his continued efforts to share more and more facts and figures that point to our mighty mighty Dino's box office power. Dino-always, ever, and only, DMP
Top 15 Screen Duos of All-Time
One of our latest movie pages here at Ultimate Movie Rankings.com was one that looked at the movie career of Jerry Lewis. The first 16 movies of Lewis' career were with his screen partner, Dean Martin. As we were looking at the fantastic box office numbers of those 16 movies….a question popped into our heads…..who are the Top 15 Screen Duos of all-time? So the awesome wife went to our massive database ….wrote some code….did a query search and up popped some possible answers to that question.
|Screen Team
|Years Active
|Tickets Sold
|Total Adjusted Domestic Box Office
|AVG Gross Per Movie
|Biggest Hit
|Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
|233.73 million
|$1.94 billion
|$121.25 million
|Living It Up (1954)


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When soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division based at FOB Torkham, Afghanistan had to rush for cover during a rocket attack not all of them had time to grab their uniforms. Some men were in flip flops and shorts, apparently having run from their living quarters. Others arrived shirtless, toting rifles and wearing bulletproof vests.
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text: Pay less to eat at the best restaurants in a city near you. By Mary Clare Fischer, Contributing Writer July 19, 2013 In 1992, restaurateur Joe Baum and Tim Zagat -- co-founder of the popular Zagat books that rate restaurants worldwide -- created the first "restaurant week": four days when participating restaurants in New York City would offer meals at discounted prices. These deals, they hoped, would attract the thousands of reporters who would be in town to cover the Democratic National Convention.See Also: 9 Ways Restaurants Get You to Spend More Two decades later, the Restaurant Week concept has exploded, with dozens of U.S. cities hosting days- and weeks-long events every year. Participating restaurants offer special prix fixe menus for Restaurant Week patrons. Sponsored Content Value-conscious diners should steer clear of tempting, full-price items on the regular menu. "Stick with the offer and don't go overboard," says Danny Bendas, managing partner of Synergy Restaurant Consultants in Irvine, Cal. "You'll save yourself some money and keep the value where it was originally intended to be." Remember, though, that the servers shouldn't be getting a discount just because you are. Tip a little more than usual to make up for the difference. (For more on tipping etiquette, see The Basics of Tipping or take our quiz.) Also on various cities' Restaurant Week menus: Giveaways and rebates for diners, contributions to local charities, and deals on local hotels for out-of-town foodies. More Restaurant Weeks will take place in the spring, and some haven't posted all their fall information yet. Here's a roundup of upcoming Restaurant Weeks across the country: Advertisement Atlanta When: July 27 – August 4 (downtown), September 7 – 15 (midtown) The deal: Brunches, lunches and dinners for $15, $25 or $35 On the side: One of the participating restaurants is the volunteer-run Cafe 458, which sends all proceeds to the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency to provide support for Atlanta's homeless population. Baltimore When: July 26 – August 4 The deal: Three-course dinners for $20.13 or $30.13; two-course lunches at select restaurants for $15.13 On the side: Restaurant Week diners can take advantage of discounted parking in city-owned garages. Boston When: August 18 – 23, August 25 – 30 The deal: Three-course dinners for $38.13; two-course lunches for $15.13; three-course lunches for $20.13 On the side: Restaurant Week Boston chooses a charity to partner with for each restaurant week. Its March event saw $5,000 go to First Night, a now-defunct nonprofit that promoted the arts. Charleston, S.C. When: September 4 – 15 The deal: Three-course meals for $20, $30 or $40 On the side: The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, which puts on Charleston Restaurant Week, hasn't posted any hotel deals on its blog yet, but history is on your side: Several hotels offered discounts of up to 30% off during last September's Restaurant Week. Advertisement Charlotte, N.C. When: July 19 – 28 The deal: Three course dinners for $30; select restaurants offer more courses On the side: Get 20% off an Amtrak ticket from Raleigh/Cary to Charlotte when you buy one at full price from July 17 to July 29; local hotel discounts are available as well. Columbus, Ohio When: July 22 – 27 The deal: Three-course meals for $15, $20, $25, $30 or $35 On the side: $10,000 will go to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank on behalf of Restaurant Week Dallas–Fort Worth When: August 12 – 18; restaurants have the option to extend their deals until August 25 or September 1 The deal: Three-course lunches for $25; three-course dinners for $35 or $45 On the side: Participating restaurants will donate 20% of every meal purchased during Restaurant Week to the North Texas Food Bank or the Lena Pope Home. Des Moines, Iowa When: August 16 – 25 The deal: One three-course dinner or lunch for two for $25 On the side: Retweet an @catchdesmoines tweet about the event prior to August 15 and you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card for one of three local restaurants -- Gramercy Tap, Trostel's Greenbriar Restaurant and BOS. Advertisement Gainesville, Fla. When: July 25 – August 4 The deal: Meals for $10 to $30 On the side: Gainesville Restaurant Week will kick off with Chamber After Hours at Parks Ford Lincoln of Gainesville on July 25 at 5:30 p.m. If you're a member of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, admission is free; if not, it's $20. Hartford, Conn. When: July 22 – August 4 The deal: Meals for $20.13 or $28.13 On the side: Remember, you can park free after 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and any time on weekends at street meters. Houston When: August 1 – September 2 The deal: Three- to four-course dinners for $35 or $45; two- to three-course lunch for $20; two- to three-course brunch for $20 or $35 On the side: Restaurants will donate $3 to $7, depending on the price of the meal, to the Houston Food Bank. Jackson, Miss. When: September 29 – October 12 The deal: Prices vary On the side: Diners will vote for one of ten charity finalists; the winner will receive $10,000. Advertisement Los Angeles When: July 15 – 26 The deal: Dinners for $25, $35 or $45; lunches for $15, $20 or $25 On the side: If you Instagram your meal with the hashtag #dineLA and share it on social media, you'll be entered to win two nights at the JW Marriott Los Angeles, four $50 restaurant gift cards and two roundtrip tickets to Los Angeles on American Airlines. Louisville, Ky. When: September 9 – 20 The deal: Two-course lunches for $10 or $15 On the side: Enter in a variety of ways to win one of many $25 gift cards from participating restaurants. See the website for details. Madison, Wis. When: July 21 – 26 The deal: Three-course dinners for $25, $30 or $35; select restaurants offer lunches for $15 Miami When: August 1 – September 30 The deal: Three-course lunches for $19 or $23; three-course dinners for $33 or $39 On the side: The two-month-long event will kick off on August 1 with the Miami New Times' "Iron Fork," a showdown between chefs Jamie DeRosa, of American restaurant Tongue & Cheek, and Giorgio Rapicavoli, of Italian restaurant Eating House. Ticket prices range from $35 to $90 and get you unlimited samples from more than 45 participating restaurants. New York When: July 22 – August 16 The deal: Three-course dinners for $38; three-course lunches for $25 On the side: If you register an eligible American Express card and use it to buy at least $25 worth of food at participating restaurants, you'll receive a $5 credit for each transaction. Omaha, Neb. When: September 13 – 22 The deal: Three-course dinners for $20, $30 or $40 On the side: 5% of the cost of each meal will be donated to Food Bank for the Heartland. Pittsburgh When: August 12 – 18 The deal: Three- and four-course meals for $20 - $36; specials for $20.13 On the side: Enjoy free samples from participating restaurants at a Restaurant Week kickoff party at the National Aviary on August 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Richmond, Va. When: October 21 – 27 The deal: Three course dinners for $25.13 On the side: Each restaurant will donate $2.13 per meal to the Central Virginia Food Bank and Meals on Wheels through their umbrella organization, FeedMore. San Diego When: September 15 – 20 The deal: Three-course dinners for $20, $30 or $40; two-course lunches for $10, $15 or $20 On the side: Visit the event's Web site to win 52 gift certificates from prominent San Diego restaurants. St. Louis When: August 19 – 25 The deal: Three-course dinners for $25 On the side: You'll have the option to donate money -- labeled as an "Extra Helping" -- to Operation Food Search, a local food bank. Tampa When: August 16 – 30 The deal: Three-course dinners for $25, $35 or $45 On the side: Visit the event's Web site to enter to win twelve $100 gift certificates to Tampa Bay restaurants.


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This was a one-step deal for two complete screenplays for a company called RapDevPro. It was a long-term, three draft writing project with my partner (and husband) Jake Williams over the course of 2011 - 2013.
I wish I could tell you more, but because the screenplays are still currently unproduced, I can't! But I will say this, we're intensely proud of these stories and hope that they see the light of day eventually. Both stories involved ghosts and monsters.


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K. Williams is not available at this time for any commissions.
In 2005, K. Williams finally pursued a lifelong dream to learn and do photography. The advent of digital cameras allowed for a lot of practice with little cost and the rise of Instagram and other similar sites shows how good the equipment out there can be. The art of photography remains in the framing of the subject.
In addition to photography, K has also continued sketching and painting. Not only does she use traditional means, but she also makes use of the digital age tools that can be used for photo processing and creating art from blank digital canvasses.
Below, you will find a small sampling of some of K. Williams's favorite pieces, new and old.


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Introduction: The U-Key
The U-Key is a prototype typing utility that allows its user to type with only one hand on the computer, provided their keyboard can discriminate between 5 different keys being pressed at once. Though still being improved, I wanted to share with the world my application - it not only grants users (whom can use the language sub-fluently) the opportunity to dramatically increase their typing speed, but a chance to explore the digital world for those who could not.
NOTICE: Maybe because I don't own a developing company or I'm using the Java robot class or something, my program gets flagged by anti-virus programs (IM NOT TRYING TO DO ANY CRAZY HACKING THING)
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Step 1: Finding Out If Your Keyboard Will Work
This is the first and most difficult step of the process. Using the application from the link above, find out which five keys work for you. For me, the keys "Space," "u," "i," "o," "p" worked. Once you figure that out, take note of the keys.
If "Space," "u," "i," "o," and "p" did work, good news- you don't have to do anything. "y" is set as the shift key.
Otherwise, you will have to go into the application folder, go into "data" where you will find a text file called "charconfig.txt"
There you will see seven comma separated characters (which includes space). The first five are where you put in the keys that worked in the order that you would have you hand on them conveniently (right hand would go from left keys to right keys), and the sixth is the shift toggle key. The number controls how long you have to have your hand on a combination of keys for letters to be recognized, the lower the value, the more skilled you have to be with the language (lowest is 1, I keep mine at five, whole numbers only).
Step 2: Using It
You should short-cut or pin the application (exe file if windows) to the task bar for convenience. You will see a white window with a blinking underscore, and when you click the window you can type what you want. An image of the combination-to-key translation is in the data file as well as the zip file. I have found that shifting windows from the program with the cursor over the typing area works best in terms of efficiency.
Troubleshooting details can be found in the README.txt file.
I would like to thank MIT and the people that created "Processing" and made it free to use. Also, thank you to the creators of the open source libraries.
You can find the code behind my little program in the source file I think (I'm not too good with computers) but if you need to, I can send individually the code or put it on GitHub.
Some tips:
Make sure that when you click, you just tap the area you want the text to go into.
If you end up getting shift-locked because of the program, just click shift again.
If it crashes or doesn't load, just hit the escape button and try again.
If all else fails, just contact me through firstname.lastname@example.com, or post on instructables. I'm in the process of starting a business, and I'm also a Senior high school student, so I might not be able to respond immediately, but I'll try.
FYI, I typed half of this with the program (the other half I typed because I wanted to provide this to all that may be interested).
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Austin Katai is a Senior Production Analyst of CBRE Capital Markets and is an analyst on the Debt & Structured Finance team serving the Central U.S. Austin is responsible for assisting with each process of the transaction to ensure a timely execution and funding. Mr. Katai works closely with banks, conduits, insurance companies, agencies and other sources of capital to help provide debt and equity solutions to CBRE clients in Indianapolis, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Louisville, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus.
Prior to joining CBRE Capital Markets, Austin was a Commercial Relationship Associate with BBVA Compass' Commercial Real Estate Group in Atlanta, GA. During his time with BBVA, Austin was responsible for supporting the Atlanta CRE team by profiling and conducting underwriting on incoming debt requests to determine if credit standards were met. In addition, Austin was responsible for pipeline management and seeing requests from origination through closing. Austin primarily worked on construction lending in the multifamily, office, retail and industrial product types throughout the Southeast with projects typically ranging from $10MM-$50MM.
Prior to BBVA, Austin spent two summers interning with PNC Bank's Multifamily and CRE Groups in Dallas, TX and Philadelphia, PA, respectively. While at PNC, Austin learned the foundations of Real Estate and focused specifically on underwriting incoming requests.
Austin joined the CBRE Capital Markets Team in November 2015.
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The countdown is on. There are only six days left to shop before December 25, and we're
kind of totally behind schedule. But, let's be real — we all knew this was going to happen, just like it does every year. Which means that this weekend will consist of trekking from store to store until we've found the perfect gifts for everyone on our list (yes, even those family members we never know how to shop for). In preparation for the laborious Saturday and Sunday ahead, we've created our fashionable version of battle attire with a little inspiration from Elizabeth and James. This outfit can handle all of those pushy shoppers, pesky sales assistants, and whatever the elements have in store, too. So, keep it comfy: A cropped pant and cowl-neck sweater reads casual yet polished. Finish with an oversize coat and leopard-print satchel for a cool-girl touch. And, don't forget a trusty pair of loafers! Your arches will thank you later. Ready, set, shop!
Topshop Oversized Textured Throw Coat, $240, available at Topshop;
Elizabeth and James Print Haircalf Satchel $625, available at Walin & Wolff; American Eagle Factory Cowl Neck Sweater, $49.95, available at American Eagle; Friends & Associates Carys Pintuck Trousers, $295, available at Friends & Associates; Maria Francesca Pepe Stacking Bangles, $261.50, available at Wolf & Badger; Cole Haan Women's Laurel Mocs, $149.99, available at Macy's.


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Annette Funicello
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Annette Joanne Funicello (October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013) was an American actress and singer. Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve. She rose to prominence as one of the most popular "Mouseketeers" on the original Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful career as a singer with the pop singles "O Dio Mio," "Tall Paul" and "Pineapple Princess", as well as establishing herself as a film actress, popularizing the successful "Beach Party" genre alongside co-star Frankie Avalon during the mid-1960s.
Read more about Annette Funicello at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database
Karen Pendleton, an Original Mouseketeer, Is Dead at 73
NY Times TV, 2019-10-09 21:42:00
Along with Annette Funicello and others, she was in the cast of "The Mickey Mouse Club" from its debut in 1955.
Cory Monteith, James Gandolfini And Paul Walker Remembered During The SAG Awards In Memoriam
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A time of reflection. The SAG Awards just paid tribute to some of the amazing talents that have fallen this year. Paul Walker, Peter O'Toole, Annette Funicello, Bonnie Franklin, Jams Avery, Jean Stapleton, Cory Monteith, and James Gandolfini were among the talent that were remembered by their peers. Ch-ch-check out ...
Disney renames Mouseketeer stage for Funicello
Yahoo Entertainment, 2013-06-25 00:55:21
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — The stage at Walt Disney Studios where "The Mickey Mouse Club" was filmed is now officially the Annette Funicello Stage.
Nearby you will also find Donald Duck, The Andrews Sisters, Sting, Ann Rutherford, Don Rickles, Regis Philbin, Buck Jones, Roy O. Disney, and many others.


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Annual Quilt Exhibition
Billings Farm & Museum hosts its 33rd Annual Quilt Exhibition July 27 – September 15, 2019. The juried exhibition features colorful quilts made by today's quilters of Windsor County, plus quilting demonstrations, activities and programs for children and adults.
A variety of "challenge" quilts are also exhibited. A challenge requires specific style and construction rules agreed upon by quilt guild members, designed to improve their quilting skills while they enjoy comparing results.
Vermont's Quilting Heritage
Quilts have been a part of American rural life for over 300 years. They are colorful testimony to the fact that farm life, while sometimes austere, held celebration. The women who settled in Vermont during the late 18th century brought with them the hand skills, thrift, imagination, and traditional designs which would develop into a peculiarly American art form: the patchwork quilt.
Today's Vermont quilters carry on a continuing and evolving tradition. Much of the contemporary work of Windsor County quilters is composed of patterns handed down from earlier generations and executed by hand; some adapt the traditional craft to more modern expressions and materials. All require skill, patience, and imagination.
Admission to Billings Farm & Museum's Annual Quilt Exhibition includes the working dairy farm, orientation and farm life exhibits, the restored and furnished 1890 Farm Manager's House, plus daily programs and activities.


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Many New Orleans residents have probably heard about implied consent and probably also know that if they are pulled over on the suspicion of drunk driving, they can get in trouble if they do not agree to take a blood or breath test, even though Louisiana law enforcement officers and prosecutors will use evidence from that test to get a DUI conviction.
It is important for New Orleans residents who travel the streets of city to recognize exactly what the law does and does not require. The law assumes that a person who chooses to drive on Louisiana's roads has given legal consent for an officer to use approved chemical tests to see if that person has controlled substances in their system or over .08 blood alcohol content.
If an officer has good grounds to stop a person and ask for a test and has legally arrested, that is detained, a person and the person refuses to cooperate, then that person's license may get suspended. The logic that being the driver has broken the agreement he or she made that he or she would consent to such tests. In Louisiana, a breath test refusal on multiple different occasions can be a separate crime, even if the person was ultimately not driving drunk.
However, Louisiana's implied consent law only requires a person who is detained for drunk driving to submit to an approved test. There is no rule that a person has to give statements to the police or explain themselves. In fact, a person still has the right to remain silent and may be well advised not to answer any questions from the police and simply indicate he or she will take a test. Likewise, there is no rule saying that a person has to cooperate with field sobriety tests or other police procedures designed to get evidence someone is intoxicated.


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on December 16, 2013 at 12:01 am
Chapter: Zany Classics
This is a never seen before comic strip from my archives. It was going to post Friday in the blog. Since there wasn't a new OZW finished, I added color and uploaded this in time. Enjoy.


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MUMS are being hit by a pay penalty if they work in part-time jobs, according to a new study published today.
Mothers tend to spend more time in part-time employment, so they do not benefit from pay rises associated with more experience, research found.
The report, funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and published by the Institute of Financial Studies, states that the pay gap is partly explained by mums taking on part-time jobs and stopping paid work altogether while looking after children.
Childless women earn about 10 per cent less than men, but the gap increases "rapidly" for many women after they have children, the report says. Overall, mums earn about 30 per cent less on average than dads with a similar level of education by the time a first child reaches the age of 20.
IFS associate director Monica Costa Dias said that the government must understand the reasons why working part-time has "a long-term depressing effect" on wage growth so that the gender wage gap can be narrowed.
The overall gender wage gap has fallen from 28 per cent to 18 per cent since the early 1990s for those without a higher education but has remained at 22 per cent for those that have, the study reveals.
Chief executive of gender equality charity the Fawcett Society Sam Smethers, said: "What this study shows very clearly is that as a society we are not doing enough to value women's talents. That is a blow to our productivity and a huge problem for the economy as a whole.
"We need to make it possible for part-time work to keep women on the career ladder. Employers should offer all roles, including more senior ones, as flexible working unless there is a good business case not to, and create more senior part-time roles."
Joseph Rowntree Foundation chief analyst Helen Barnard said mums "pay a heavy price" for balancing part-time work and looking after their children as the poverty rate for part-time workers is double that for those who work full-time.
She said that bosses should increase the number and quality of jobs available on part-time hours rather than only allowing existing workers to negotiate a shorter work week.
In the mean time, Ms Barnard said, "as child poverty rises," Chancellor Philip Hammond "should show he understands these pressures and ease the constraints facing low income part-time workers and their families by lifting the benefits freeze and fixing universal credit so families keep more of their earnings."
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by Missy
Linen is, by far, the most coveted fabrication of the season, coming to us in the form of beautiful cool trousers, earth-toned camis, sweet jumpsuits and gorgeous summer blazers.
Australian labels like Nice Martin and Arthur Apparel have created collections that are saturated with the fibre, while we are seeing tees in linen blends from other Aussie brands like Assembly Label and even Sportsgirl has joined the trend, with some gorgeous summer pieces.
And it's all for good reason.
Linen is a beautiful fabric, made from the natural fibres of the flax plant that is lovely and cool to wear – perfect for summer - with a structured, textured look.
When sustainably produced, Linen is a much-desired eco-friendly fabric, which is partly the reason for its popularity.
If you are new to the fabric, note that linen creases very easily but otherwise, it is a total dream to wear. First timers, choose natural earthy colours and pair with contrasting textures, like soft cottons or leather for a mod look.
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Free of man made changes, I believe in simplistic living.
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:37:42
Breathing, Drinking, Eating and Thinking Organic
Keep it simple, stop drinking the Kool-aid, avoid confusion, and gravitate toward simple and obvious truths.
My name is Andy Graham, and I am an alcoholic. I have a fatal mental illness that has been in remission for 26 years. I keep this mental illness in remission by keeping life simple. I do not allow complicated and confused thoughts, drinks, foods, and even air to enter my body.
The word organic means to me:
"Not changed by man, natural, simple to understand."
Organic is funny to me,
"Natural humans have simple thoughts, they work and play, they do not normally sit under Crystal pyramids or go to ashrams in search of new levels of understanding."
They live a lifestyle that is easy to understand, no instructions needed, just plug and play.
I want mankind to keep life simple by removing confusion from their life, or at least limiting the amount of stimulation in a day to levels that stop them from saying,
"I am too busy."
Extremes are Dangerous to my Life
When the chemicals in my brain change a little, it is not a big problem, but extreme changes are dangerous, too many, too often and I entered an altered mental state, whereby I become suicidal. When people talk too much, maybe they are trying to get you to drink the Kool-aid, for me, it is suicidal, for normal people they say their mantra,
"I am too busy."
I think to myself,
"If you was truly smart, you would do less."
Example of Dangerous Activities:
Too much coffee is dangerous.
Smoking causes me to think weird.
Eating raw organic sugar cane is not wise.
Drinking alcohol is not natural, the exact opposite.
Breathing polluted air full of monoxide makes me dizzy.
To have erotic, fantasy sex is headed down the wrong path, the chemical inserted into my brain are addictive.
He's Been Drinking the Kool-aid
I am a world traveler, and travel insiders often look at people living abroad and say,
"He's been drinking the Kool-aid."
In the movie, "Lawrence of Arabia," the lead actor Peter O'Toole drank the Kool-aid and "Went Native" he started thinking and wearing the clothes of the locals. Sadly, 90 percent of Travelers drink the Kool-aid; they change radically, not just a little.
In a way, in traveler jargon, drinking the Kool-Aid means the person has been listening to the confused masses too much, and has accept their mantras, and has joined the club of crazies.
Defining: Drinking the Kool-Aid
"Drinking the Kool-Aid" is a metaphor commonly used in the United States that refers to a person or group holding an unquestioned belief, argument, or philosophy without critical examination. The phrase typically carries a negative connotation when applied to an individual or group. There are two likely sources for the term: the first is the Ken Kesey Kool-Aid Acid Tests of the 1960s. The second source is the November 1978 Rev. Jim Jones Jonestown Massacre, where members of the Peoples Temple were said to have committed suicide by drinking a Kool-Aid drink laced with cyanide.
Yes, what I wrote above is confusing, but here are some simple thoughts as a guide to keeping it simple:
Carrots are simple, while Swiss Chocolate with a label is not, if there is no label, that is your bonus food.
Water is simple, while expensive tea is not.
Walking down the beach is simple, while saying a mantra in the Yoga lotus position is not. I do not need to take a class; there is no need for an instructor on my beach walk.
Driving to work for one hour is confusing; walking to work is the good life.
Simple ideas do not need a book of explanations; don't drink the Kool-aid.
In the end, if my Mom understands me, I am livng a happy and simple life.
Signs the people around you are drinking the Kool-aid:
1. They are too busy.
2. It feels like there is a preacher sitting next to you, and if you do not agree he is going to start screaming, trying to make you feel guilty.
3. The enter the room, and talk about the newest fads, fashions, and trends, if it is new, it is better, they want to stand out in a crowd.
4. You do not want to take this person home to Mom.
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Engaged. In Washington, D.C., Luther R. Weakley, on trial for first degree murder, was called for jury duty in another case.
New Market. In Phoenix, Ariz., the congregation of the Central Methodist Church, leaving Sunday services, found their cars plastered with liquor advertisements.
Alternative. In Kingston, Ont., the Whig-Standard ran an item in its classified section: "Refined young lady desires bachelor or small apartment."
At Home & Abroad. In Providence, R.I., Harold Fitzpatrick, after a barroom celebration, explained how he happened to throw bricks through 16 panes of glass in a downtown business building: "I thought I was in Woonsocket."
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City of Loveland attorney John Duval plans to file a motion with the 8th Judicial District Court to clarify whether or not this week's order upholding petitions for a fracking moratorium is considered a final determination.
Without that, and with Loveland resident and petition challenger Larry Sarner set to appeal the decision signed Tuesday by District Court Judge Daniel Kaup, the city has no plans to set a special election for the issue.
"It's unclear whether the date of final petition sufficiency has occurred," Duval said.
The issue of 'final petition sufficiency' was the crux of the lawsuit filed against the City Council by the advocacy group Protect Our Loveland, in attempt to force the council to set a special election for the fracking moratorium. Through its attorneys, Protect Our Loveland argued that final petition sufficiency occurred after City Clerk Terry Andrews held a protest hearing on Sarner's challenges and still upheld the petitions.
In a Nov. 4 order, Kaup rejected Protect Our Loveland's request, finding that the "District Court cannot compel a municipal legislative body to refer a proposed ordinance to the voters while a clerk's determination of petition sufficiency is pending on judicial review."
But it's not clear if that means that a final determination has been reached after the District Court completes its review or when all possible appeals have been completed.
Sarner's Denver-based attorneys at Holsinger Law filed a motion in District Court on Thursday, asking the court to determine that this week's order is a final judgement for purposes of appeal.
"Granting of this motion will alleviate delay of immediate appeal for plaintiff," the order states.
Luci Stremme, a paralegal at Holsinger Law, declined to comment this week on the legal proceedings.
In a memo to City Council, Duval wrote that the appeal process to the Colorado Court of Appeals can take anywhere from nine to 18 months, and a further appeal to Colorado Supreme Court could take another year or more.
On Tuesday, the City Council will be updated on the case, with an executive session possible.
"There will probably be no immediate action," City Manager Bill Cahill said. "There certainly is not an immediate opportunity to place it on the ballot."
According to state statute, the council has not less than 60 days and not more than 150 days from the date of the final determination of petition sufficiency to hold an election on the proposed ordinance. Attorneys for Protect Our Loveland, which is a co-defendant in the Sarner case and are moving forward on an appeal process for Kaup's Nov. 4 order, said they have no objection to the city seeking clarification from the court, but believe judicial review has occurred.
"We don't oppose (the motion) but it's time to move forward and we're really excited about the prospect about a special election in Loveland," said Nick Lopez, a student attorney with the University of Denver Environmental Law Clinic.
The City Council has the ability to propose its own ordinance for a fracking moratorium to place on a special election ballot, but past efforts to do so have failed, with the majority of councilors in favor of letting the legal process play out.
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Commonly referred to as lime, water hardness is a nuisance in the home. This is caused by calcium particles being picked up as water travels through the rock or if the local council doses the fresh water supply with lime to kill bacteria. Limescale sticks to appliances and pipes creating a hard white or brownish calcium scale. It reduces lifespan and in extreme cases may cause pipes to leak and a scum to appear on your tea / coffee.
This under-the-sink water filter fits under your counter top and filters tap water of impurities on demand. Water is dispensed using a stylish chrome tap mounted on the counter top.
Many people are concerned about the fact that fluoride is being added to our water believing that it can contribute to infertility in men and women, low IQ in children and some studies have shown it to be toxic to the skeletal system and even being a contributing factor to arthritis.
One of the ways people are limiting their exposure to fluoride is by using fluoride free toothpaste and there are ongoing calls for the government to put a stop to fluoride being added to our drinking water.
People who are concerned about it are spending a small fortune on buying bottled water to drink in an effort to reduce their exposure to fluoride.
If you are concerned about you or your family's consumption of fluoride we have a Fluoride Removal Solution for your home to significantly reduce the amount of fluoride in your water.
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The Cusinato Vibrating Extractors normally used for unloading silos or storage hoppers, exploit the technique of vibrations to enable the even unloading of the product. Initially designed to be mounted in our plants, subsequently they were used and adapted to be also mounted on existing silos and hoppers, to replace other pre-existing unloading systems that were obsolete or performing badly.Motorised with one or two motor-driven vibrators, the Cusinato Vibrating Extractors are capable of extracting and dosing products stored in silos even when handling products that do not flow easily. The required dosing and flow is done by a modular sliding gate which can be operated manually or electrically by remote. For special requirements of production mixes, flow control sensors can be fitted, to ensure the correct fed of all products which make up the recipe/mixture.The range of Cusinato Vibrating Extractors is made up of different models which differ according to their capacity.
Main sizes: (Silos/hopper outlet)
The Vibrating Extractors can be equipped with a series of extras:
Fifty years of experience of unique ideas and original patents, make the Cusinato Company a leader in the creation of plants for transport and storage for fragile or delicate products.
Our plants are in the service of all sectors in which are necessary the handling and storage of granular products such as pasta, flour, vegetables, dried fruit and nuts, snacks, candies, frozen food, pet food, special sands and so on.
Flexibility, customisation, and quality are the strong points of our handling, transport, and storage plants.
Each machine guarantees maximum reliability over time with a minimum level of maintenance and full respect of the transported product.


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Verbs have forms called tenses that tell you when the action happens. The simple present tense expresses an action in the present taking place one, never or several times. It is also used for action that takes place one after another actions that are set by a timeable or schedule. The simple present also expresses facts in the present.
To make the present simple positive we use the personal pronoun (I, you, we, they) followed by the verb root.
I play tennis every Saturday.
We learn English every day.
To make the negative, we put do and not before the main verb. the short form of this is don't.
I do not (don't) play football.
We do not (don't) learn German.
To make a question, we put the helping verb Do at the beginning of the sentence. in short answers we do not repeat the main verb.
Do you play tennis every Sunday? No, I don't.
Do they learn English every day? Yes, they do.


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ANGWIN, Calif. --- Tensions are at an all-time high between Northern California's Pacific Union College and its sister institution to the south, La Sierra University. The firestarter for this most recent spat between the two higly competitive Adventist schools was a cleanliness campaign initiated by PUC's Housekeeping Department.
Yesterday signs were put in every stall and above every urinal on PUC's campus saying "Please flush, La Sierra needs the water." Within hours, PUC's administrators were fielding heated calls from their irate La Sierra counterparts.
"I had no idea they were so sensitive down there," said Rory Menckens, PUC's VP for Student Affairs. "It's not exactly a secret that we have a water shortage in this state and that Southern California steals our water. Can't they take a joke?"
"I don't know what they are getting all hot and bothered about," said PUC Housekeeping Director, Joel Treijer, defending his department's now-notorious mesaaging campaign. "There's never been much love lost between Northern and Southern California but I honestly wasn't expecting La Sierra to even hear about our signs."
On a brighter note, Treijer is happy to report that his staff are reporting significantly fresher-smelling rest rooms. "As soon as our campaign started, PUC students, faculty and staff have practically lined up to do their honest part."
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Father's Day simply does not get the love that Mother's Day does in our society. It's hard to imagine anyone not realizing they'd scheduled their wedding over Mother's Day weekend. But, when we recently asked couples with weddings scheduled for this upcoming weekend how they were incorporating Father's Day in to their plans, many were surprised to learn that it was Father's Day!
Some of the couples are planning to incorporate something special for their father though. Many couples mentioned special toasts or special gifts to be given at either the rehearsal dinner, the reception, or in some cases the day after brunch (for Saturday weddings, the brunch is on Sunday, Father's Day).
A lot of couples mentioned that their fathers are taking an active role in choosing music, or that they themselves have chosen musical numbers that they believe their fathers will appreciate.
In one case, the couple is planning a Candy Bar stocked with their father's favorites and a Happy Father's Day Sign.
In some cases, where one or more father has passed away, the couple is planning a special photo tribute on a table. For one couple, a visit to the groom's father's tomb is on the weekend agenda.
In a fun twist, one bride mentioned that as an older bride her son will be giving her away. He and his wife are expecting their first baby and so the bride has chosen a special song to be played for him.
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Mad Mex, Australia's popular Mexican restaurant chain, has launched its special-edition, Poco Diablo (Little Devil) "a little bit spicy" winter fillings with a chicken option for carnivores and a new vegan option that tastes just like chicken for vegans / vegetarians / flexitarians.
Throughout July and August, amigos can choose to enjoy these limited-time-only flavourful fillings which are available across the Mad Mex menu. And if they're bold enough to admit how they're a bit of an "every day devil" via the Mad Mex facebook page, they can win $100 of Los Locos loyalty points to spend in restaurant.
The new vegan spicy filling option is made with Simplot's recently-released "100% Not Chicken" range which, as the name suggests, can be easily confused with the real thing!
This new plant-based protein has the texture and taste of chicken but is completely vegan / vegetarian / gluten-free friendly.
Mad Mex has partnered with Simplot, to be the first quick service restaurant group in Australia to incorporate the new product into its menu offering.
Despite the higher cost of the 100% Not Chicken ingredient, Mad Mex is making the vegan option available at the same price-point as the regular spicy chicken. So you really do get some bang for your buck!
"We're excited to launch our "Poco Diablo" (Little Devil) spicy chicken range in both a traditional and a 100% vegan range for a spicy winter!" said Clovis Young, Mad Mex Founder and CEO.
"As an annual favourite, we wanted to kick it up a notch this year so have chefed-up our secret 'spicy mix' to add just the right amount of heat to our amigos' lives this winter. At Mad Mex we're totally committed to finding the best quality ingredients for all our amigos – whatever their dietary requirements."


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Sometimes something in your daily routine can remind you of how connected we can be.
This semester I've caught the bus to campus on monday afternoons, on my way to my Human Computer Interaction class. When you catch the bus on a regular basis at a regular time, you're quite often joined by a few others who have the same schedule.
And so I was joined on Mondays by a beautiful young girl – I'm guessing she was about 10 or 11. She was always on the bus already when I got on, and rode past my stop. But every time she was there, she made me smile.
This wonderful young lady was equipped with a CD player. And big headphones. She had a penchant for the Spice Girls.
How do I know?
She sang at the top of her lungs, along with the CD that nobody else could hear. Some people pretended not to hear her. Others grinned and went on with their newspapers. But most people really enjoyed listening to this singing that had absolutely no tune, and no back beat to drum out the bum notes. Everyone was grinning. With her, not at her.
On my last Monday of class, our nightingale was there. And this time the bus driver (who wasn't the same person every time), kept turning his head to look at the young girl. I wasn't sure if he was going to ask her to stop – she was really making quite a bit of noise. I couldn't read his expression when he turned his head.
But after a couple of miles, he turned, looked at her, and began to click his fingers along with the beat.
We couldn't hear the same music as the girl. But we all left the bus with her song, and were reminded to feel free in finding our own.
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Rock-bottom long-term mortgage rates appear to have handed the housing sector the lifeline it desperately needs, helping to push up sales for a second consecutive month and keep prices from falling.
The Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday sales last month rose 3% from August on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis — highest since May 2010 — and the second straight month sales rose.
Meanwhile, prices have also begun to stabilize as fears of a dramatic meltdown appear to be abating. The average price of a home sold in Canada last month was $331,089, down slightly from the $331,683 average a year ago. But prices were up from a month earlier, when the average was $324,928.
"Supply and demand are rebalancing and that's keeping prices steady in many markets," said Georges Pahud, president of CREA.
The other factor keeping the market afloat are interest rates.
The Bank of Canada has signalled it will take a pause on raising its key lending rate which should keep the prime rate at most banks at 3%, affecting any variable rate borrowers.
But it's consumers on the long end of the borrowing spectrum who appear to be getting a better deal with the five-year term fixed-rate mortgage reaching an all-time low over the past month.
Gary Siegle, the Calgary-based regional manager for mortgage broker Invis Inc., said the standard rate for locking in for five years is now 3.69% but adds some lenders have dropped to as low as 3.39%.
"I've been working for 38 years and I don't recall rates this low ever in my career," said Mr. Siegle, adding the discount on variable-rate mortgages has dropped to the point that consumers can float with a rate as low as 2.35%.
"The question I wonder about is at these rates is why are people not all over the real estate market?"
CREA said two-thirds of local markets last month posted sales increases with Winnipeg, Calgary and Montreal standing out. However, compared with last year, sales still lag across the country, down 19.8% in September from a year ago.
"Record level sales activity late last year and earlier this year is expected to further stretch year-over-year comparisons in the months ahead," the group warned.
TD Bank Financial Group economist Shahrzad Mobasher Fard expects falling mortgage rates to be a significant boost for the market for the near future. "They are a factor that cannot be dismissed," said Ms. Mobasher Fard. "[Current rates] won't lead to an overheating but it will support further growth in home sales and prices. The last two months of data indicate there has been a bottoming out of home-selling activity and prices."
Demand is still tepid but there has been a slowdown in new listings, which are 15% off the peak reached in April. The number of months of inventory, which represents the number of months it would take to sell inventories at the current rate of sales activity, was down to 6.6 months in September.
It was the second straight month inventory levels dropped, having stood at 6.9 months in August and 7.2 months in July.
"Mortgage lending rates eased in the third quarter, which helped support sales activity over the past couple of months," said Gregory Klump, chief economist with CREA.
"Interest rates are going nowhere fast, so home ownership will remain within reach for many home buyers."
The chief executive for Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. said he was almost a bit relieved to see the latest figures.
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Is Truckee on your mind? Have you considered making your stay in Truckee a permanent arrangement. Many people are making Truckee their primary residence and perhaps you should consider it too. Check out the Truckee Chamber of Commerce and their recent efforts to brand Truckee. Heck, they won a best brand award at Reno Tahoe AMA Ace Awards for their logo and tagline "Basecamp for a big life".
Truckee has been on the map for some time now, however, the constant recent improvements from the Town of Truckee, Truckee Trails Foundation, Downtown Merchants Association, Truckee Tomorrow, Truckee Donner Landtrust, and the countless smart working business minds behind the burgeoning creative, arts, cafe, and restaurant scene – Truckee is an incredible place to call homebase.
If you recall, or hit the rewind button to 10-15 years prior you might find Truckee to be a peculiar town located 15 miles North of Lake Tahoe. There were staples like Case Baeza, BofA, Cottonwood, Moody's and more, but since then Truckee's Downtown core has expanded to include an accessible Bricktown zone with parking to boot. Restaurants, music, kids jazz camps, articulate artist galleries that offer weekly curriculum from notable talents traveling both near and far to participate in the vibrant energy pulsing right here in Truckee, CA.
In 2016, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce stepped up to drive a branding campaign to attract lifestyle oriented professionals, and to recognize current locals who are thriving in the local community both regionally and nationally. The end result has been notable and the effort was awarded the Best Brand Award by the Reno Tahoe AMA Ace Awards.
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Getting into debt is far too easy. Getting out of debt is difficult. Sadly, there are far too many people out there who are having trouble when it comes to managing their debts. This could be for a number of different reasons. Some people may have lost their job. Others may find that their amount of debt far outweighs their income. There are some who may have had priorities pop up in their life which puts their debt on a bit of a backburner. No matter the reason, the number one priority for all of these people is to try and crawl out of their debt hole as quickly as possible. The debt reduction tips on this page should help these people out.
Get a second job
I know this is not what most people want to hear, but if your debt is spiralling out of control, then you are going to need to try and get a second job. The extra income is really going to help when it comes to whittling down that debt to nothingness. The type of job you get doesn't matter. Some people may sell items floating about their home, others may build up a passive income, and others may head out onto the job market to see what they can pick up. It doesn't matter. All that matters is that you have money coming in.
Focus on one debt at a time
This is probably one of the best debt management tips that you can receive. Just focus on one of your debts at a time. Don't focus on all of them. It is surprisingly motivating to see a single debt disappear. It is not motivating to see each debt be chipped away at incredibly slowly. Many people have used this technique to eradicate their debts. Sure, it means that you will have to put some debts to one side, but that is fine. Focus on the smaller debts before starting to make payments on the big ones. Talk to the company you owe money too in order to ensure that you will not face late payment charges.
Freeze your credit cards
If you use your credit cards, you are only going to be plunged further into debt. Avoid them. Under no circumstance should you use a credit card to pay off a debt. You are just going to be shifting debt from one location to another.
Learn how to budget effectively. At the start of each month, make a list of all of your income and expenditure. Try to make it as detailed as possible. Stick to this budget. Try not to spend money on things that you don't actually need. If you have any money left over at the end of the month, you can use that to pay off a little bit extra on one of your debts.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Los Angeles-area pastor has pleaded guilty to conspiring with doctors, shady clinic operators and others to defraud Medicare of more than $11 million.
Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer says 58-year-old Charles Agbu, of Carson, pleaded guilty Monday to one count each of conspiracy to commit health fraud and money laundering.
Prosecutors said Agbu and his co-conspirators submitted nearly $11 million in false claims to Medicare and received nearly $5.8 million on those claims. Some of the claims dealt with expensive medical equipment, such as power wheelchairs.
Agbu, a pastor at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Los Angeles, faces up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine at sentencing on May 16, 2013.
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It was really nice of Cozycot & L'oreal (Stella) to invite me to the L'oreal Preview of the Derma Genesis Pore Smoother. I brought fellow beauty enthusiast; HM along and we had a smashing great time with the girls.
It was a cosy, intimate lunch session held at the Forlino restaurant of One Fullerton with fellow cotters, bloggers and the L'oreal ladies, Adeline & Stella.
We shared about our skincare regimes and chatted pretty much about everything and anything else 'under the sun' over a sumptuous 6 course meal.
The Serena room of Forlino is beautiful with a breathtaking view of the river and still-under-constructions-IR. I'm still waiting for the group photos from Stella.
We met Beatrice (MJ blogger & model for Bonitochico LJ) and Debbie (another blogger too). Both were really sweet & nice ladies :)
There was even a manicurist to help us do our nails too. Pity, I didn't get to try that out :( I also left earlier and missed out on the rest of the chit-chat and the strawberry ice-cream.
Anyway, here's what you've been waiting for.
More about this highly anticipated range by L'oreal.
As you all know, I'm a big fan of the Derma Genesis range and even
Beauty Boff of Times UK Beauty has given its a high 4/5 stars rating!
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There're 3 products in this range; the cleanser scrub, toner & moisturizer.
3 simple easy steps to pore-free skin!
The previous derma genesis contained Hyaluronic Acid & Pro-Xylane which are a powerful combination that creates cellular environment for brigher and tigher skin.
Now on top of that, the Pore Smoother gel cream contains a NEW active micro-smoother that smoothens the skin by refining the pores, cell by cell. Interesting & innovative, isn't it?
So now, not only you get refreshed-looking skin thanks to the goodness of HA & Pro-X, you also will get minimized pores because of this new ingredient!
It was really sweet of L'oreal to present us with the full-size range to try out and I can't wait to. But first, I've got to finish up my current Derma Genesis collection. LOL!
Anyway, its official launch is in November but you can find these in stores at Watsons for now.
The scrub is going for $14.90 for 100ml. It can be used 2-3 times a week but
is also gentle enough to be used daily as well.
The toner is priced at $15.90 for 200ml and the star product; the gel cream is
priced at a very affordable $29.90 for 50ml.
I tried the gel cream and I like how light in texture it is. As some of you would know, the Derma Gensis Day/Night cream is already pretty light in texture and easily absorbed. So is this gel cream which probably is also lighter in texture than the day/night cream! Both still carry the same refreshing scent that is unique to Derma Genesis products.
Just head down to Watsons to try out the testers and you'll get what I mean :)


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It's raining. From the looks of it, it has been raining much of the night. Well, I wish it would do this while I'm home, preferably during the daytime so I can set around and enjoy it instead of it coming in by stealth in the middle of the night. Looking at the radar, this storm is passing through a large swath of the state and the northern part of it? It's snowing in Flagstaff.
Which reminds me, I forgot to replace the windshield wiper blades on my car, ouch.
I have nothing much this morning. I was just reading some interesting information about Herman Cain's background. I haven't decided who I am going to vote for for the GOP candidate to face off Obama. Still looking at the information. Not sure about this situation with Cain and the alleged sexual harassment that he engaged in with - apparently several women. He has some great credentials other than that. The media certainly isn't letting him off the hook even if he is going around saying he won't answer any more questions about it. I don't like Mitt Romney so I won't be voting for him, Perry is looking less attractive, I'm still up in the air about Bachman, I like Ron Paul's take on things - for the most part but not 100%.
Good thing there is time, lol, to make a decision. Maybe I won't actually make a decision until I am in the voting booth! In every other presidential campaign, I have already decided by now who I am going to vote for, but that simply isn't the case this time. I'm not a one-issue person. I want to know the specifics a person is going to do about turning the economy around; I want to know what the candidate is going to do with Obamacare; I want to know how any given candidate is going to treat our ally Israel. And what are you going to do about the free ride the unions are getting? I really didn't know much about unions, to be honest, until the economy went sour and suddenly government officials are looking at ways to balance the budget and then started looking at unions and much of it having non-existent contributions for health care or pension plans, or very, very little contributions.
That got my attention.
Meanwhile, Randy, my next door neighbor who basically said he doesn't care what his cats do, they don't have leash laws for cats so they can do what they want - is still speaking with Lynnette and Mark. "Oh, we're just mad at Ben, not you guys". We being 3 properties full of both junk and animal hoarders and one more property of 350 man who apparently has never heard of the term: landscaping. Randy's property is far worse now than it has ever been with junk laying out over the ENTIRE property. And I do mean JUNK. Maybe I'll snap a few shots of all of this this week. Allegedly, he is going to get a permit and start building some sort of - if it's anything like the rest of what he does - ramshackle house. Fortunately, he won't get away with building whatever he wants to over there, Phoenix city codes and code compliance along with the inspectors that come out and demand that every portion of any given project be inspected before moving on - will stop him from building some kind of piece of garbage.
If he's really going out on the fringes, he will have to ask for a hearing to have zoning changed or a variance on his property. I will be at that hearing, if it comes down to that, as I am not about to live next to some piece of s*** pile of garbage "house" that does nothing but uglify the neighborhood and bring down already low property values even more. Meanwhile, I am considering applying for my own variance. Though, only slightly considering it. That would be to allow 1 trailer to be parked on my property as recognized living unit by the City. The problem I would have with that is that all these hoarders would show up just to spite me and probably if the council sees it as a potential problem, they aren't going to give it's stamp of approval.
Though, I could take pictures of the properties around mine and make a very valid argument that it will do NOTHING to further deteriorate the quality of the neighborhood since it's already at the bottom of the barrel.
Whatever the case, it's still raining and I am - off to work. If it's rained enough, the job sites will all be shut down and it will be a very boring day at work, indeed.
Monday, November 7, 2011
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