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And sometimes there are software you find irksome and think things could have been better. In any case, I always like to try out a few alternative software choices before I settle with any particular application mainly for two reasons: One, you would never know how good or bad the one you are using is until you try some alternatives and two: a bit of choice and competition can only be for the good of us users! Your motivation might be different: perhaps you want to find a free software that does the same task as the paid software you are using or maybe your favorite Windows application is not available on Mac or Linux.
Whatever maybe the reason, here are some sites that you can use to find alternative software and suggested applications.
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URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Makeuseof/~3/Jh5sMLbG-8Y/
My personal favourite is osalt.


text: I wasn't so sure when I climbed into a cold bath and emptied the contents of my ice bin over my legs at 1 p.m. on a Monday. But the difference is appreciable after finishing my last long run of the season (save the race). Wearing my brother's old prep-school football hooded sweatshirt and slurping a spicy bean soup helped. Turns out my running buddies do know what they are talking about.

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Some decades ago, an aircon was regarded as a luxury due to the few numbers of people who owned it. Right now, it is a necessity, allowing people to cool hospitals, laboratories hospitals, and offices. Aircon has helped keep the temperature at the required level. However, just like any other vital appliance, it was invented. Then it was subjected to some crucial series of advancements to make a notable breakthrough.
Efforts to regulate indoor temperatures was first initiated in ancient Rome. There, wealthy individuals made the most out of an impressive culvert to supply water in their homes. This was in a view to fight the adverse hot weather conditions by keeping their homes cool. Emperor Elagabalus built a mountain snow to keep cool every summer. This approach inspired various technologies aimed at fighting hot weather conditions. Some people even had to engage in ridiculous activities in order to keep cool. For instance, some youths went to an extend to eat snow just to keep cool.
Up to the 20th Century, most people had to endure the harsh hot weather. This was due to the lack of a reliable device to combat this rise in temperature. The only thing they could do is sweat and try to fan themselves. But somewhere along the line came some primitive air conditioners. However, they were costly and very inefficient and only owned by the then wealthy people.
In the early 1900s, a spark of hope appeared in what seemed to be a long dark tunnel of despair. The ever first electric fans established their presence in various homes. These electric fans first appeared in America. It took them several decades to spread past the American borders.
Aircon in Singapore
As the rest of the world tried to fight hot weather conditions, Singapore was also making baby steps in this regard. Just like other countries, its citizens were enduring the harsh hot weather conditions.
However, credit should be given to the founding father of Singapore, the Late Lee Kuan Yew. He is remembered for transforming Singapore into the world's richest country. This happened when he rose to the threshold of power from 1959 to 1990. He systematically transformed Singapore from a mere island with limited natural resources to become one of the current wealthiest nations.
When asked about the contributors to the success of Singapore, he confidently acknowledged the role played by Aircon. Since without an aircon Singaporeans were only restricted to working in the early morning hours or at night. This means, there was less output thus a slow growth of the economy.
After becoming the Prime Minister, Lee made it his own initiative to install air conditioners in every civil service building. This turned out to be an important stimulator of public efficiency. Civil servants could now work throughout the day, in a bid to develop the country's economy. In fact, civil servants took the introduction of air conditioners positively. In that, they increased their hard work to significant levels.
Singapore reported an increase in their per capita GDP from 1960-2011.No doubt, this approach really paid off greatly. Currently, Singapore is a first world country. It boasts of a great economy with efficient infrastructure systems. Quite often it has been granted a chance to hold various international events, for instance, sporting activities like Grand Prix.
Other Contributions of aircon to Singapore
Much credit should be given to the bright minds that invented air-conditioning systems. Since its invention, people have been able to regulate weather conditions resulting in positive results. Some of the people who can attest to the benefits of an aircon are those in Singapore. Ever since it was introduced by their founding father the Late Lee Kuan Yew, Singaporeans have been able to;
• Enjoy revolutionary architecture
Singapore is home to some amazing architectural designs, thanks to aircon. This country has some of the tallest skyscrapers which were not a possible option prior to the coming of air conditioners. No longer do Singaporeans need thick walls, high ceilings, balconies, windows and courtyards placed away from the scorching sun.
• Longer working hours
Before the inception of air conditioning systems, Singapore had some sort of restricted working schedules. Employees were expected to work either early in the morning hours or at night. Right now, they can work throughout the day. In return, this led to the growth of Singapore's economy.
• More Productive Organizations
Whenever, you walk into a Singapore's organization offices you will not fail to find an efficient aircon system. It has lowered the hazardous heat waves thus providing a conducive working environment. With this provision, employees are able to work smart and for long hours. This has increased the productivity of Singapore's organizations.
• Developed tourism sector
Singapore has continued to hit considerable record highs of tourist arrivals. It has surpassed some of its worthy competitors like China and South Korea. This has not only been contributed by the nice attractive sights but also air-conditioning systems. In the yesteryears, specifically, before the 60's Singapore was a place full of hot weather conditions. Though it is still hot, the aircon has enabled the regulation of temperature in various areas of concern. For instance, tourist hotels, restaurants, organizational buildings and so on. Currently, a tourist will not have difficulty spending some time in his or her hotel during the day.
• The growth of air-conditioning firms
The introduction of aircon in Singapore has created job opportunities. At the moment, Singapore is home to several air conditioner vendors and aircon maintenance specialist. For instance, Aircon Servicing Contractor, CT Air Con, Lemomocol Air con just to list a few. Their ambition is to ensure that the aircon systems work efficiently throughout the day. This has generated income and improved their standards of living.
It is evident an aircon is a crucial necessity. It helps in controlling heat conditions in houses and other buildings. Therefore, enabling people to work without any problem. However, the aircon did not miraculously come into place. They had to be invented and passed through more enhancement for them to work efficiently. Since the invention of air conditioners, they have gone a long way to make the life of human beings better. People who have greatly benefitted from aircon are those living in hot areas for instance Singapore.


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I have googled a little bit, but the codes I found so far are not clear to me. I have no schematics either. Can anyone help me out?
If someone has a code how to use values received from a regular 10K analog potentiometer on the input of the Arduino for the Triac's gate - then I can figure out the rest for my own purpose.
The amount of dimming you get from a triac is based on the time after the zero-crossing event occurs that you trigger the output. Short time == little dimming. Long time == lots of dimming.
Check out this instructable:http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-light-dimmer-The-circuit/Note the safety warnings. There MUST be an optoisolator in the circuit.
You'll also need to isolate your phase detection (zero crossing) circuit. For that, you can use a "regular" optoisolator, or a transformer. (In my circuit, I used the same transformer that was powering my microcontroller.)


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By Steve Herschbach
U.S. dealers are including the 19" coil free with GPZ 7000 purchases for a limited time. I'm not sure if this is being offered in Australia.
By phrunt
I have ordered a new size X-coil, it's a 12x8" X-Coil, It's already in the post however it's delayed in shipping due to international shipping delays the world over. Hopefully this coil arrives soon. I am very excited about it as I think it will be the perfect size for NZ.
It's even in NZ's black and white colours.
This should be good in our rocky terrain on small gold.
By klunker
I'm not shy about it. Yup. I have big clumsy feet. The good news is it gives me stabilizing ballast should sobriety forsake me. The bad news is it's hell on GPZ 7000 lower shafts. I have broken several. To make matters worse, the lines of communication between my big feet and my small command and control center often get disrupted somewhere between my gullet and my gizzard which allows my big feet to proceed on a different heading than the rest of me. Oops, there goes another GPZ 7000 lower shaft. But I don't take full responsibility for all of these broken lower shafts. I don't recall ever breaking the good ol' GPX lower shaft and they fit at least 10 different detectors and cost less than half of a GPZ lower shaft. So I lay most of the blame at the feet of Minelab and not because of the feet of Klunker. The shaft is just plain flimsy.
Being a "tight wad" by nature I have tried numerous times to repair a broken lower shaft using glues, epoxies, tape, splints and every flavor of bubble gum you can imagine. Nothing worked. I finally came up with the idea of totally replacing the lower end of the shaft and it work splendidly.
This was made from an inch and a quarter by 1 inch pvc plastic pipe tee, a fine toothed saw, a drill, a round file, a sander, a heat gun and a bit of good epoxy.
This repair has held up for a couple of dozen trips and survived the icy conditions of early spring detecting, which is when my big feet are at their worst. If anyone is interested I will post instructions
By flakmagnet
Why oh why does the WM12 take such an unusually long time to recharge when the GPZ battery charges in a couple of hours, and other electronic equipment charges in (much) less time than that? I am not actually complaining but I am very curious why this is so.
By mn90403
Today I took a short beach swing and didn't find much but it was good to just get out in a sea breeze if you know what I mean. I used the Equinox 800. About midway through my 2+ hours I checked my settings and noticed I had recovery speed on 5. I changed it to 6 and then the thought came to my mind, "What would I do or could I do with the Zed to immulate changing the recovery speed?"
I've used the 800 in many different settings so far but mostly the beach. I've seen the videos of nails next to good targets.
How do YOU tease the good targets out of trash like the 800?
By phrunt
JW contacted me in the morning saying he's got the day off work so if I wanted to go for a detect jump in my car and head on over to his place. This is always a hell yes from me, the world would have to be ending to stop me.... oh uhm... whoops 🙂 maybe more than the world ending.
We were going back to the exact same spot we were at the previous mission so figured I'd either use the 15x10" X-coil or the 10" X-coil, but because the area is very rocky I went with the 10", you need as small of a coil as possible for this terrain.
The 10" can get into some pretty tight spaces. Gold here would be missed with any bigger of a coil.
JW noticed our Davsgold picks looked a little different, this is odd as we both have the same pick so we compared them
The years of wear on JW's pick is pretty evident, his pick has gone through hell smashing up schist for years 🙂 He needs to give it a sharpen, the sharp point on mine is very handy.
I've also upgraded the magnet I had on my pick, it's been excellent. I drilled out a 30mm deep by 20mm round hole in my pick and dropped the strongest magnet I could buy into it with the same dimensions. Now not only is the base of my pick magnetic, the sides are too, it sucks up ferrous junk like mad. I'm very happy with it.
I can move the black sand around on it 🙂
JW was back detecting his highly productive cliff edge armed with his hammer and screwdriver, so I figured I'd go back and check around where I was the other day.
It wasn't long and I had a very faint signal, a few scrapes and the signal improved. The bedrock in this spot is about 4 to 9 inches down. It turned out to be quite a nice bit of gold down in the bedrock that required breaking up some bedrock to get to it. For the first time I managed to record a good part of the find on video as I was so confident it was going to be gold. I've wanted to capture a find on video for a long time.
Here is a photo of the spot I got it, it was actually quite deep, and the gold was on edge, it's a very skinny bit.
My biggest of the day.
I spent the next hour or so checking the area slowly. Plenty of pellets but nothing else.
I moved back down towards the little gully JW was detecting and on the path we bike in I had a signal, I'd done this path bit the other day with the Nox, I'd spent an hour or two on this small area with it but I missed this piece, maybe just too deep for the Nox.
Down through the gravels to the bedrock again.
Almost like a little ball 🙂 This round gold is common in this spot, JW's been getting a lot of it.
I then realized I forgot to balance to my ferrite ring, seeing I'd gone from the 12" to the 10" X-coil I thought I may as well do it.
Again I don't know if I am balanced to it being new to the GPZ but I did the procedure and the noise of the ring all but disappeared after a couple of sweeps over it.
The day was getting pretty exciting, I was hoping for a 3rd but for the next few hours I got nothing but pellets... I had a break and drink and watched JW for a while, I usually learn a few things doing this and I was able to see his coil control is far better than mine, he drives that thing around keeping it so close to the ground hugging the rocks while checking the bedrock cracks.
The cracks in the bedrock like in this photo can contain gold, but you have to check the entire rock as the gold has proven it can be anywhere in the rock in healed over cracks.
As the day was coming to an end I went over to a spot that chased JW away with the abundance of pellets there, they were everywhere!!!!
It paid off though, my final nugget for the day
This is up on a bedrock ledge, the ground is 10 to 15 feet below where this little ledge is
and down deep in the gravels was a bit of gold........ and about 8 pellets 🙂
The gold had a louder and more distinct signal than the pellets. Another ball type bit.
And now the weigh in.....
My junk
Not as bad as last time, I'd already done a lot of the cleaning of the area 😉
Not too bad 🙂 I haven't had three in a while. Almost worth celebrating with a beer at the pub


text: Although Fall has been in full swing technically for a week or so now, yesterday marked the official end of summer—for me at least. I hand delivered the journals from the Kindred Spirit Mailbox to UNCW's Special Collections Library. I carried a large box full of all of the thoughts, prayers, and messages to a place where they will remain part of North Carolina's History. I'm not sure if it was harder to let go of the journals or summer.


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Don't-Miss Attraction: Princeton University Art Museum
Founded in 1882, the Princeton University Art Museum is part of the world-famous Ivy League college and is a premier museum of the arts in the northeast. This museum is home to collections that contain more than 72,000 works from cultures around the world including Mediterranean, Western European, Chinese, Western American and Latin American. These works vary in periods from contemporary and modern to ancient Byzantine and ancient American, and take different forms including photography, prints, drawings and sculptures. In addition to these permanent works of art, the museum hosts about twelve special exhibits every year as well as symposiums, concerts and film screenings.
Learn more about attractions in Princeton.


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Today's post is by campus correspondent Connie Ip, a junior at Mount Holyoke College, currently studying abroad in France. Find out how you can become a campus correspondent, too!
Studying abroad in college was always on my horizon. After all, I had spent half of my high school career traveling overseas and participating in exchange programs.
Being a veteran of several study abroad programs, I started exploring my options early on during my freshman year. It was rather easy to narrow down the country choices because I was a French major and I knew my reasons for studying abroad: to obtain fluency and immersion in the French language and culture. Language study was the most important factor in my decision to choose the program that I did.
Why Do You Want to Study Abroad?
In order to get the most out of your time abroad, you must examine why you want to travel abroad and what you wish to extract from the summer, semester or year-long experience. You must determine the benefits of studying in the desired region and ask yourself these questions: will I study a second language and culture? Does the university offer a strong curriculum in my area of studies? Wherever you plan to study abroad, you must decide what your motivations and priorities are.
Narrowing Down Study Abroad Programs
Obviously, as a French student with the goal of attaining fluency in French, I would not have chosen to go to a country like England or New Zealand. The program had to be a Francophone, be it in Europe or in Africa.
I attended the campus international fair and collected brochures on various study abroad programs and did research on my school's international studies website. After extensive research, I narrowed down my program options to three that were located in France and one in Switzerland: one of them was a direct exchange between my college and the Institut des Études Sciences Politiques in Paris; another was one of the oldest junior year in France programs, also located in Paris; and the third was my school's program in Montpellier, a city in the south. The program in Switzerland was located in Geneva.
I had to apply through my school's international studies office, so be sure to check out the application process your university requires you to go through.
Financial Considerations
I had narrowed down the programs that fit within the French-speaking country criterion. Then I had to examine what each program had to offer.
My first choice was the Geneva program. First of all, Switzerland is a country where much fewer college students study than in France, and I wanted to choose a less-taken road. Also, the program offers program tracks and field study opportunities, where you can either focus on university studies in French and/or work at international organizations such as the International Labor Organization or the UN Committee for Refugees.
However, since the Geneva program is not affiliated with my college and because I am a financial aid student, study abroad funding is given preference to our own programs. So Geneva was out. When considering study abroad programs, you must ask yourself if you are able to fund it and through what means (loans, grants, family support, etc.) and whether it is worth it to shell out a few more thousand dollars to study with the program of your choice.
Coursework and Field of Study
Another matter to look into is whether the program offers coursework in your major.
I fiddled with the idea of studying at Institut des Études Sciences Politiques in Paris. It is an excellent school, a grande école, which is the French equivalent of the Ivy League. However, Sciences Po only offers courses in economics, international relations, politics and sociology. I am a humanities student who takes language, history and literature classes, which are not offered at this institution. Thus, it did not make sense for me to go there. Another program crossed out.
Making a Decision
So it came down to the Paris program and my college's Montpellier program.
Both programs made it possible to take the humanities courses I wanted, and the credits were transferable. They were both established programs and have had positive testimonials. I preferred Paris because of its location and the prospect of studying at the Sorbonne.
In the end though, I ended up with the Montpellier program. It was rather disappointing after the long deliberation process, but the study abroad experience is ultimately what you make of it and it is up to you to get the most out of the program. As such, I am enjoying my time in the south of France at the moment in the City of Sun!
Connie Ip is a French and European Studies double major at Mount Holyoke College. She is currently spending her junior year in the south of France. Her interests include English literature, classic films, and international travel.
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What's wrong with Assisted Suicide
Fr. Spitzer, a Jesuit priest, philosopher, educator and world-class speaker, presented on why assisted-suicide is a fundamental justice issue – giving freedoms to one group that impose onerous burdens to die on other groups – the vulnerable, disabled, and the economically and socially marginalized.
View notes from his presentation:
- Assisted Suicide – Outline by Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, SJ
- Vancouver 2016 Assisted Suicide – Fr. Spitzer's power point slides from talk
Assisted suicide in palliative care
On September 27, 2016, Archbishop Miller wrote a letter to the Fraser Health Authority, expressing his concerns that it is considering forcing palliative care units to provide assisted suicide. Click here to read his full letter.
On August 11, 2016, Archbishop Miller wrote a letter, clarifying the Church's position on assisted suicide, to all hospitals and Catholic health-care institutions within our Archdiocese. Click here to read his full letter.
Bill C-14: "Medical Assistance in Dying"
Friday, June 17, 2016 was a sad day for Canada when Bill C-14 – legalization of euthanasia/assisted suicide was passed in our country.
CCCB President, Most Rev. Douglas Crosby comments on the recent approval of Bill C-14 legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide:
"Declaring physician-assisted suicide a "right" is not true caring and not humane in the least. It is ultimately a false act of mercy, a distortion of kindness to our fellow man/woman."
Read the full statement here.
Cardinal Collins also commented on the passing of Bill C-14:
"…their decisions have set our country down a path that leads not simply, and obviously, towards physical death for an increasing number of our fellow citizens, but towards a grim experience for everyone in our society of the coldness of spiritual death. That death is found in a loss of respect for the dignity of the human person, in a deadening pressure upon the vulnerable to be gone, and in an assault upon the sanctuary of conscience to be suffered by good individuals and institutions who seek only to heal." Read more here.
Interfaith Representatives Call for Improved Palliative Care across Canada
Representatives from various faith communities united to issue a joint call to Canada's elected officials to support a robust, well-resourced, national palliative care strategy and to raise awareness of inadequacies in palliative care, particularly in the wake of the debate over Physician-Assisted Dying/Suicide. Read more.
Join the Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience
As legalization of euthanasia has put conscience protection in jeopardy for health care providers, we encourage you to join the Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience. To learn more, visit CanadiansforConscience.ca
Interested in doing more? Sign the petition!
A petition calling for a national palliative care strategy is available at your local parish! Please consider signing it! You can also print out the petition here, sign it and mail postage-free to MP Mark Warawa, who is organizing the campaign.
Read about the Carter Decision and view videos
Resources and Materials
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
To educate parishioners on the Church's teaching on End of Life issues, the CCCB has produced a campaign and special website.
This website has been created to give dioceses, parishes, movements, associations and families as well as individuals easy access to all the campaign materials.
A National Campaign for Palliative and Home Care: Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, download campaign brochure here
Catholic Organization for Life and Family
Resources to download on euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Archdiocese of Vancouver: Life, Marriage and Family Office
Respect Life Office Church's teaching on Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
End of Life Decisions – Advance care planning documents and articles on ethical end of life decisions.
Helpful Links
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition International
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
Answering Assisted Suicide
These videos from B.C.'s Advokate Life and Education Services do an amazing job responding to the principle arguments for assisted suicide. They're short, convincing and suitable for church presentations. Please share them.


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Here is my ad for the April issue of Endurance. It shows up a little funny here but looks good in reality. Spacing didn't let me say exactly what the lessons are in the lessons line; I hope it's obvious enough from the word YOGA below.
You'll see that I've gone with a different format for the coaching credit line. I've been looking at my gorgeous business cards, on which I committed to the en dash because it was the right thing to do, and I think "USAT certified coach" works OK, too—less clutter, though it trusts folks to know what USAT means. I reason that it's like "Sara Lee chocolate cheesecake," in which I consider "certified" an adjective, like "chocolate."
Can you tell I've thought too much about this?
It also presumes that people will visit the Web site and not need a phone number. Is that fair?


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The man accused of battering a Northern Ireland woman in a brutal Chicago street robbery is "every parent's nightmare", a court has heard.
Accused Heriberto Viramontes "took Natasha McShane's future" when he attacked her and pal Stacy Jurich in the US city's Bucktown district in 2010.
The claims were made as Assistant State's Attorney John Maher made closing arguments in the case against the 34-year-old who is accused of the attempted murder of the two women as well as aggravated battery and armed robbery.
McShane, now 27, ended up in a coma for several weeks, and is still unable to talk, or walk unassisted. Her family traveled to Chicago from Silverbridge, Co Armagh, to attend the trial.
Maher told the jury Viramontes "took everything" from the victims.
He added: "He took Natasha McShane's future ….He burdened them (the McShane family) with the life task of caring for their daughter. He took serenity and sleep from Stacy Jurich along with her peripheral vision and part of her scalp."
At one point Maher walked about the courtroom with the bat that prosecutors believe was used in the beating, telling jurors, "Behold Heriberto Viramontes, every parent's nightmare."
Maher called "damning" the audio recordings in which Viramontes admitted on calls from Cook County Jail that he attacked the two women.
He told the jury: "They bury that guy right there. The trial ended the moment those were published."
But Viramontes' attorney, Chandra Smith, said the attack was a tragedy but her client was innocent.
She added: "We don't know who did this, but we know it was not Mr Viramontes."
Smith said Viramontes' co-defendant, Marcy Cruz, who testified against him, cannot be trusted.
And she cautioned jurors about the jail recordings, saying only a portion of the calls were played and that they were taken out of context. But if jurors believed the prosecution's version of the recordings, she said the calls show he did not have the intent to kill that is needed to prove attempted first-degree murder.
McShane, who suffered a severe brain injury, can no longer speak or walk unassisted. Jurich, who was in the courtroom for the closing arguments, was able to return to work but testified during the trial that she still has severe headaches and reduced vision.


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In 1985, I presented my first article on my personally
funded research at the IMACS World Congress at Oslo, Norway.
I performed my computer simulations on my personal Heathkit
H89 computer.
I have attached a scanned copy of this four page article to
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Please may I remind you that companies and organizations do
not make discoveries and inventions; Individuals do. May I
encourage you to turn off the TV set and work on your own
personal research project.
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Cedar Park is a major suburb of Austin. You wouldn't know it by the looks of it now, but very little changed during the 1950s and 1960s. It wasn't until Austin's own recent explosive growth that people started to really take notice of Cedar Park. With an easy commute to Downtown Austin, it is easy to understand why so many are choosing to raise families here and even more are retiring here. It's just so much easier to escape the hustle and bustle of inner city life.
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This is your resource to memory care in Converse, TX. Memory care facilities provide housing and care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Memory care empowers seniors who have memory loss to stay as active and engaged as possible, while living in a dignified, safe and supervised setting. Our local Senior Living Advisors are widely knowledgeable about memory care in Converse, TX and nearby cities. After an initial consultation, your advisor will prepare a list of memory care providers that fit your loved one's individual needs for care and living preferences, as well as your family's budget.Memory Care Costs in Converse, TX
Price varies widely depending on location, care required, size of the resident's living space and the level of luxury at the community. The price of memory care in Converse ranges from $3,521 to $4,124 a month.
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Facts about Converse
The official website for the city of Converse is http://www.conversetx.net.
Converse is represented by City Manager Renee A. Paschalland City Council Deborah James.
Converse is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown San Antonio. As of the 2010 census it had a population 18,198. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.


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On May 30, 2018 Integration Charter School will host it's 9th annual Night of Champions Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn.
This year, ICS is proud to be honoring the following Champions of Education:
–Bernie Glassman Founder, Zen Peacemakers
–Louis R. Tobacco, Former New York State Assemblyman, Associate Executive Director, Government Affairs, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health
–Jeff & Denise Henick Stop & Stor Self Storage, Community Minded Business Leaders
–Outstanding Faculty
–Five Year Service Award Recipients
Administration, staff, families, friends and community members are invited to attend and join the ICS family for an evening of dining and dancing while celebrating the successes of our three schools and honoring our supporters.
The evening will also feature performances by the Lavelle Prep High School music class, as well as the Lavelle Prep staff band, The Wolftones.
To view the invitation, purchase tickets or for journal adds, you can support the event, please click here.


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The statement issued by Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) board of directors, affirms that the document is the first code of standards of practices for Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania.
The press release calls on clients of microfinance institutions to VOICE their concerns with regard to quality of services and practices of their respective service providers.
TAMFI has set up a phone number- 0764 668 331, which small scale and medium enterprise borrowers can use to complain about micro-finance institutions that will fail to adhere to the code of conduct. The 48 institutions that have signed up for the code of conduct are members of TAMFI.
"To the Tanzania Microfinance Industry this is a great achievement towards developing a well organized and responsible microfinance sector. With this code of conduct, TAMFI members are expected to take a leading role to deliver high quality and responsible financial services to the community.
The code is intended to make Microfinance Institutions become more responsive to the clients they serve," says the statement signed by Winnie Terry TAMFI Executive Secretary.
The code of practice requires microfinance institutions to disclose interest rate and other service costs to their members through loan contracts, advertisements, brochures, and notice boards.
It also states that loan contract is borrower's right and a copy of loan repayment schedule should be provided to the borrower.
The code also says that loan contracts should be clear, understandable and use national local language (Kiswahili).
The code requires lenders to provide verbal explanations to all clients, especially those who cannot read or write.
The statement says that the code requires staff to behave ethically when serving clients and calls for use appropriate money collection practices. At the same time the institutions are required to explain in full the consequences of late and non-repayments and collections procedures before they take their loans and during their loan repayments period.
The code also requires the institutions to have customer complaint resolution mechanism which must include programmes to educate, make customers aware of their rights among other vital issues.
Among the 48 institutions subscribing to the code of conduct are Tujijenge Tanzania Limited, African Microfinance, Pride, Dar-es-Salaam Community Bank, Akiba Commercial Bank, CRDB Microfinance Services Company, SEDA, YOSEFO, PTF, SELF, OIKO Credit, K-Finance, FAIDERs among others. The full document is to be found at TAMFI website (www.tamfi.com) as well as the full list of members who have subscribed to the code of conduct.


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Breast Augmentation
Who is it for?
The female breasts have always been one of the symbols of femininity and sexuality. Over time, even the firm, good-shaped breasts change losing their youthful appearance: firmness is reduced, and the breasts sag as well as lose their volume. Not only older women, but also mothers who have breastfed, frequently experience sagging breasts.
Breast augmentation is performed when a women desires larger breasts and wants to restore breast volume lost after pregnancy or to correct a marked asymmetry due to the different size of the breasts.
The first step toward a breast augmentation procedure is a consultation with a plastic surgeon. During the consultation, be honest and open with the surgeon about your wishes and expectations, as the final surgical outcome will depend on this.
The breasts are enlarged with implants. There are saline- or silicone gel- filled breast implants. They can be round-shaped or teardrop-shaped (anatomical).
During the consultation, the patient's anthropometric parameters will be evaluated, which directly influence the outcome of breast augmentation and the shape of the breasts:
- Patient's body weight, constitution, and height;
- Natural size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts;
- Location of the nipple;
- Elasticity of breast skin;
- Shape and dimension of the chest wall.
You will discuss the main surgical aspects of breast augmentation with your surgeon:
- Placement of surgical incision. There are three opinions for incision placement during breast augmentation: beneath the breast (in the inframammary line), around the areola of the nipple, or in the armpit. The choice of incision placement depends on patient's desires and her anthropometric data.
- Shape and size of breast implants. The implants are selected considering woman's expectations and desires as well as surgical possibilities.
Round-shaped implants are an ideal choice for women with firm, good- and round-shaped natural breasts wishing a simple breast enlargement.
Teardrop (anatomical) implants are an ideal chose for women who have the breasts of the similar shape. In addition, these implants are a good option for patients wishing less fullness in the upper part of the breast.
During the consultation, a 3D simulation technique can be utilized to simulate possible surgical results of breast augmentation, and this can help a woman better imagine the potential size and shape of the breast that may be achieved.
How Is the Surgery Performed?
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, and time in surgery is about 2 hours.
The placement of the incision is selected during the consultation.
Most commonly, the implants are placed by employing a so-called dual-plane technique: the upper part of the implant is covered by the muscle, while the lower part of the implant remains behind the glandular tissue. This technique provides a slight breast lift from the chest wall, and the breasts look more natural.
What Should Be Known After Surgery?
- The swelling in the breasts remains for 2–3 weeks;
- Bandages over the surgical sites should be changed every 2–3 days;
- The stitches are resolvable, so you don't need to worry about them;
- During the first weeks after the surgery, the patient is not allowed to raise her arms above her head, as it can cause repositioning of the implants from their location;
- A special surgical bra should be worn for 6 weeks after surgery (22–23 hours per day);
- Strenuous physical activity and exercising are strongly discouraged for 2–3 months after the surgery;
- The patient can return to work within a few days if her occupation does not require strenuous movements and arm raising.
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On May 15th, 2014, I was driving back to my newly established city of Charleston, SC. With nearly 40 miles to go, my car hydroplaned and ended upside down in a ditch. I thought I was dead. Quickly, I fought my way out from underneath the crushed vehicle, through muddy water, where all my belongings were floating. As I caught my breathe, I looked towards the interstate to find a stranger running to my aid. He took my bloody hands and tended to me in the pouring rain until help arrived. He waited hours for me in the hospital to make sure I was stable, and on February 28th, 2015...he will wait for me at the alter.
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Brushed velvet
metal the color
of rich stories
and a dream euphoria
without wine. Italian
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Her current favorite
has gone abroad
for the remainder
of the year. Another one
just quit—returned
to the grave without so much
as a simple parting
image. A once reliable one
keeps hiding
downriver. The weather is
unremarkable. No plans
to travel around cliffs
or on crowded trains.
Even a blinking red
traffic safety light
on that man's messenger
bag in an indoor plaza
leaves her
without illumination. To be chronic
has its challenges—she might borrow
one just to get through this night.
I see
urban hermits
amidst slow-moving crowds
who do not speak of loneliness
November mist nowhere
near any Big Sur perch.
This morning might give
way to snow or
nothing at all. I might give
in to references
to vertical transport or
stand on the ground
floor and celebrate
these wooden stairs.
In the basement between
the family and laundry
rooms, a yellow wall
phone hangs—always ready
to be used. And we did
with alarming frequency. Track
lighting reflected in this mug
of coffee twinkles the way
those bulbs screwed into that cellar
ceiling between pipes
never could. Who were we
talking to all those hours? Who's left
in our lives? I have answers,
and it doesn't matter. No one expects
them—that's how it works.
In defiance, I will walk
directly into the fray.
Will use red ink
to sign my name. I'll slip
through lines like ether.
Window shop down
every block. Pray for it
to rain tonight
on that damn parade.
This is the bed
you refuse to make
to prove you're clean.
The gathering
of personalities
within the self
may be enough.
To hear the same
story told on the same
holiday each year
is nothing
to be thankful for. Nothing
against the narrator, but
it's time for other
chroniclers gone awry
to take a turn.


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((outfit schmoutfit)) it was all yellow
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<3 love the necklace and really LOVE the wall!ReplyDelete
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I have the same necklace in turquoise, I'm tempted to wear it with denim shorts now that I've seen your here... it looks really cute :)
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What a happy summer outfit:D Love the pictures too!ReplyDelete
I'm pretty much in love with yellow right now. I'm trying to add it to my decor. :)ReplyDelete
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Definitely would have done the same thing–and frankly, I love seeing such a great look that doesn't make me feel like I could never pull it off!ReplyDelete
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Super Cute outfit! I saw this post last night before bed and it inspired my outfit today. :) Loving the prop too! ;)ReplyDelete
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love this whole look! so chic and i love the idea of the necklace matching the wall :)ReplyDelete
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Five Questions with Tamara Ferguson
I'm having so much fun connecting with all the smart authors and bloggers I've met online. This is the latest entry in my series of conversations with other romance authors, who join us to share about their creative process, their habits, their inspiration, and more. Our guest today is Tamara Ferguson who writes contemporary suspenseful romances and a social media fanatic.
1.What initially drew you to romance?
Tamara Ferguson: I've read romance novels my entire life, but I suddenly became bored of the repetitive plots. I realized that the long list of authors I used to read on a regular basis, had dwindled down to less than ten. Even though I enjoyed reading historical romance, the boundaries appeared narrower for me than for contemporary, so I'd have to do a lot more research. That's when I began writing romance suspense.
2.What does your writing routine look like?
Tamara Ferguson: I really don't have a regular routine per say. I have an autistic son, and I'm his full time caregiver. Since I'm far too active on social media, and I've become a regular promoter of books for myself and other authors, I write any time I can squeeze it in, and I seem to work well with a deadline. I prefer to write in the morning, when my mind is functioning better. My stories seem to go off in strange directions, when I'm writing late at night. This, of course, means wasting extra time editing and writing revisions afterwards if I'm dissatisfied. So, I try not to write when I'm even a little bit tired.
3.When you write your books, do you start out with an outline and structure, or do you write free form?
Tamara Ferguson: I begin with a VERY rough outline, similar to a storyboard, but always on paper. I draw up a character assessment, first listing the physical attributes of my hero and heroine, before deciding on their hobbies and careers. Additional characters are usually added in as I go along, and many times they've been featured in previous stories. But I also invent new characters, since every time I'm writing a new story, half of my mind is focused on possibilities for future books in my series.
As my story progresses, I fill in that outline a little more, to make sure the plot is heading in the right direction. Usually, when I'm about halfway through writing the entire story, I've got an ending in mind. At that point, I jot down plans for every chapter, so I don't forget to include any important details that need to be tied into the conclusion of the story.
4.What's your advice for getting your book in front of reader's eyes?
Tamara Ferguson: It's taken me about six years.
First, I began entering award contests, and actually did well in a few. But that didn't mean my books were selling. So, next, I joined the RWA and began entering contests, and ranked as a finalist in many of those as well.
At that point, I did a free author survey, which told me I needed more social media presence. After creating a website, I went to Twitter and Facebook, and later Linked in and Google Plus. Twitter became my first sales platform. And because I was promoting other authors as well as myself, I was getting sales every week.
But becoming part of an anthology is what really worked for me as an author. Selling a bundle of stories at an inexpensive price can get your name out there, if the anthology does well, and can even turn you into a bestselling author, like it did for me. You should really think seriously before turning down an invitation.
At this point, I'm not sure what's next. Unless it's one of the larger publishers that will handle broader distribution, I'm not so sure if I see much of an advantage to having a publisher. There are so many channels for distribution now, that avoiding the middleman can give you additional income to put toward promoting your books. Many times, self-promotion is required with a publisher, anyway.
5.How important do you feel it is to connect with other romance authors and how can we help each other?
Tamara Ferguson: HUGELY IMPORTANT.
- If I hadn't made friends with other romance authors in the community, I would never have been asked to write a novella for my first anthology. And with the success of these anthologies, came the success of my stories independently. Both of my Two Hearts novellas I've written for anthologies have become #1 International Best Sellers, as well as That Unforgettable Kiss, which was published in the romance bundle, A Touch of Passion.
- Many of the friendships I've made have been lasting and invaluable. Not only have I received help and great advice from my fellow authors, I've been able to share what I've learned with others who've needed help. It's pretty amazing to look at how my life has changed, as both a person and as an author, since I began using social media, and connecting with other authors of not just romance, but other genres.
Thanks for the invite Julie. It was great to be here. And best of luck with your own writing too!!
Tamara's Bio:
A member of the Romance Writers of America, Tamara Ferguson is the Multi-Award Winning, #1 International Bestselling Author of the Tales of the Dragonfly Romance Suspense Series, the Kissed By Fate Series, and the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Series.
Her wounded warrior romance series, Two Hearts Surrendered, Two Hearts Unspoken and Two Hearts Undone have all become WINNERS at the 2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, and Two Hearts Unspoken was awarded a Silver Medal.
Since she remains a full-time caregiver for an autistic son, you can usually find Tammy working at home, where she spends a lot of time not completing her numerous home improvement projects, because she's writing or helping other author friends promote their books on twitter.
See also: Five Questions Series
Special thanks to Tamara Ferguson for participating in this series! To find out more, visit her website and blog. You can also follow her on Amazon, Goodreads, Twitter (@Tammysdragonfly and @KissedByFate2), Facebook, Google +,LinkedIn, Pinterest and Tumbler. You can also contact her directly by email. Find out more about her book Kissed by Fate at KissedByFate.com or the Kissed by Fate Facebook Page. Find our more about Tales of the Dragonfly at TalesOfTheDragonflyTheBook.com
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It's MOMtor Monday and I'm over at Mothering from Scratch with a guest post.
I've adored their series on the fruits of the spirit this summer. I love fresh fruit in the summer time, and their series really satisfied!
Because I'm a regular contributor to Mothering from Scratch (and because they actually plan their posts out weeks in advance) I actually had this writing assignment since last May.
For three months, I've been staring at "self control" as a writing topic.
When I first got it, I immediately told my husband. His response was not exactly the loving and supportive one that I was looking for!
Well, that's a bit of a stretch.
Thanks honey. I appreciate that you always speak truth into my life. Even when it's not what I want to hear.
Off and on all summer, I've been in prayer over what in the world I could say on the subject of self-control. I knew how I needed to start the subject (with a confession) but I had NO IDEA what to say after that!
On the Saturday before my post was due on Monday, God answered my prayers in an unexpected way. That's the day that my older son started hitting his brother in the backseat of my car as we were driving down the road.
My husband told the kids
Show some self-control!
(well, he said more than that, but you'll have to read my post at Mothering From Scratch to know what it was.)
That's when I lost control of my mouth. It occurred to me that I didn't know for certain that my children understood exactly what self-control meant.
So I explained it to them.
If I could have, I would have looked at my mouth as I was talking to make sure I was the one who was talking. I have NO IDEA where the words were coming from and who was putting them in my mouth. It certainly wasn't MY brain!
When I was done, I looked at my husband and silently mouthed
Where did that come from?
He knew what I meant. I hope you do too!
If you want to know what I said (and what it has to do with cookie dough) you'll have to click over to Mothering From Scratch.


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I am hoping that I am wrong about the single-ring "alert." I sometimes get 10 or 15 junk calls per day, and having each and every one ring my phone a single time would be a continued annoyance. If it's true, then I see no point in implementing Nomorobo and will continue to seek out a call-blocking service or method that really works.
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There are two kinds of tire changers to choose from. An in-shop tire changer is a stationery machine that is kept in a garage or other central location. It allows the owner to change a tire like a professional tractor shop would. The device is usually bolted to the floor to make sure that it is secure. The second type of tractor tire changer available is the portable tire changer. This device allows the user to change the tire in the field or elsewhere, wherever the change is needed. It can be used in shop as well, and is a good option because of the versatility.
Finding a Tractor Tire Changer
Finding a tractor tire changer does not have to be hard. Tractor and farm supply stores such as Tractor Supply will be the best choice to look for a tractor tire changer. If the tractor tire changer is not in stock or not regularly carried by a store, the store may be able to order the machine for a customer. If one is unable to find the part in a store, online sites have a selection of tire changers, depending on the company. The best way to find good tire changer companies is to ask around on discussion forums or among people who have previously purchased tractor tire changers. One final option is to buy a used one from a tractor owner who is selling a used tire changer.
Changing a Tractor Tire Regularly
Those who regularly use tractors know that problems with tires can arise, and that tires need changing when they are flat or damaged. New tires can be expensive to replace, and a tractor owner can cut down on the cost. It is not difficult to find one's own tire changer as long as the user knows where to look. Taking advantage of advice in person and online, and doing research, will help a user locate places to find a tractor tire changer.
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The Pol Roger 2016 Varsity Blind Wine-Tasting season drew to a close with the Edinburgh vs St Andrews University match held at the New Club in Edinburgh on 10th March. This marked the finale of a trio of hotly contested and much anticipated matches stretching the length of the country. Whilst each of the matches has its own personality, it is always fascinating to see how each of the teams are progressing from year to year and we are consistently delighted by the level of effort and enthusiasm across the board.
The New Club offers a stunning setting for the match; the students taste in the library, overlooking the spectacular city skyline with the Castle dominating the view. We were joined by two esteemed judges, wine writer Will Lyons and Sommelier Will Dennison from the Michelin starred restuarant House of Tides in Newcastle, both of whom commented on the impressive standard.
The wines, selected from Liberty Wines, proved to be a most interesting and challenging selection. Cassidy Dart, MW student and Director of Wine at Pol Roger Portfolio, chose the selection and made the below observations on the wines:
The Whites:
The Chilean Sauvignon was very aromatic and closer in style to a lively Marlborough Sauvignon; it was very well made.
The Saove from Pieropan was clearly high quality with excellent texture and length but identification was more difficult with many tasters putting the wine in Burgundy. Marks were awarded for detection as a high quality chardonnay.
For an unusual twist we had selected two aromatic whites; a very classic, high-quality gewürztraminer with aromas of rose and lychee, as well as a more firmly structured, drier Torrontes that had an aroma of bath soap.
The Reds
The general consensus was that the reds proved to be rather more mixed.
The Crozes Hermitage initially showed classic black olive and peppery cool climate Syrah characteristics, however it seemed to fall apart in the glass over time.
The Zinfandel was very rich and flavourful, and this was reflected in the tasting notes, with several tasters identifying this wine correctly.
The Wild Earth Pinot Noir showed beautifully with lovely aromatics, integrated oak and fine tannins; the judges remarked that this could easily have been a Cote de Nuits from a ripe vintage.
The Beaujolais was aromatic and expressive and a very good example of its style; the softer more elegant tannic structure was indicative of the village of Fleurie.
At the end of the match, once all of the scores had been tallied and verified, it was clear that one institution had raced ahead. With a lead of over 100 points, Edinburgh claimed victory and will join Oxford for the International Match in Epernay in the summer. Particular congratulations go to top taster, Joshua Mullock, who was awarded a Magnum of Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 2004 for his impressive score.


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Louisiana has long been a center of refining and petrochemical manufacturing in the United States. But with new domestic production of cheaper oil and natural gas, the state is seeing dramatic capital investment from global companies.
Thanks to dropping manufacturing costs and low cost natural gas, manufacturers are eyeing the Louisiana coast for new investment in manufacturing and refining. The state now holds the record for attracting the largest foreign investment; $65 billion by Sasol to build two new plants in Southwest Louisiana. With more than $100 billion in planned manufacturing investment in the coming 10 years, the state is scrambling to bolster its workforce, build infrastructure and attract talent.
Southwest Louisiana is no stranger to the energy and petrochemical industry. Situated along the Gulf Coast, the region is home to many of the nation's petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturing plants, and logistical hubs. And thanks to the domestic energy boom, the region is attracting even more of them
In the area around the small town of Lake Charles, nearly $65 billion in investments are planned in the next few years. One company is building two new plants that at $14 billion, represent the largest foreign investment in U.S. history.
Why now? The answer is abundant domestically produced natural gas. The resource makes it attractive for companies like Sasol to locate new facilities in the U.S. where once they would have looked to other less developed nations.
The investment in Lake Charles is so large in fact, that several groups and local officials are working nonstop to identify and train employees to staff the new factories. In addition to construction jobs during the building phase of the project, the industry needs to find and train highly skilled employees to staff the facilities when they are up and running. Finding and training so many people presents a challenge to the small community, but its one they embrace.
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Henriques to lead Australia A
Melbourne, Oct 29 (IANS) All-rounder Moises Henriques will lead Australia A against England XI in a practice match that will be played at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Nov 6-9 ahead of The Ashes.
"Moises Henriques will have a significant leadership opportunity by captaining this team against England while Glenn Maxwell gets a chance to support Moises as the team's vice-captain and will play an important role as the spin bowling all-rounder in the side," Cricket Australia (CA) national selector John Inverarity said in a statement Tuesday.
The team will be coached by Ali De Winter with Graeme Hick as his assistant.
The Ashes commence Nov 21 at Brisbane.
The Australia A squad: Moises Henriques (Captain), Glenn Maxwell (Vice-Captain), Trent Copeland, Ben Cutting, Alex Doolan, Callum Ferguson, Jon Holland, Usman Khawaja, Michael Klinger, Shaun Marsh, Tim Paine.
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President Trump and his daughter Ivanka are getting some much welcomed positive press thanks to a social media craze that has slowly been growing over the past few months.
A number of women have begun posting images online which show them modelling clothing from Ivanka's eponymous fashion label or Trump-branded wears while voicing their support for the commander-in-chief.
It is a diverse array of clothes, and the most popular choice by far this summer is a one-piece women's swimsuit in metallic blue that reads: 'Make America Great Again.'
There is even a fan-run Instagram page that gathers all the images featuring ladies in Trump-branded swimwear these days, along with those who are scantily clad while also wearing his trademark hat, Babes For Trump.
These posts have no official hashtag yet, with the women using a variety of words and phrases, including '#womenfortrump,' '#ivankatrump,' and '#hillaryforprison' to name a few.


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President Donald Trump: If foreign governments have dirt on 2020 election rivals, I think Id take it
President Trump insisted that Russia didn't help him get elected, one day after special counsel Robert Mueller spoke publicly for the first time.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would likely take information about his 2020 election rivals from foreign adversaries, such as Russia and China.
During an interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, Trump was asked whether his campaign would accept information from foreign governments in this upcoming election or turn it over to the FBI.
"I think maybe you do both," Trump said, adding that if Norway had information on an opponent, he thinks he would want to hear it. "I think you might want to listen, there's nothing wrong with listening."
When asked whether he would want that type of interference in the 2020 election, Trump said: "It's not an interference."
"They have information. I think I'd take it," Trump continued. "If I thought there was something wrong, I'd go maybe to the FBI."
'What is being hidden?': House panel votes contempt for Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
Intelligence officials have noted that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. Former special counsel Robert Mueller, who conducted a probe into Moscow's effort to interfere in the election, noted in his 448-page report that Russia's interference was done in an effort to elect Trump.
The president's son, Donald Trump Jr., on Wednesday met with lawmakers to discuss a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower, where he's previously said he believed he was getting damaging information on then-Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.
The president's son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, has also recently declined to say whether he would call the FBI if he were invited to another meeting with Russia, like the one at Trump Tower.
President Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner won't say if he would call the FBI if Russia tried to contact the campaign by email. (June 3)
Trump criticized earlier reports that said his son could be charged over the meeting.
"I was reading that my son was going to go to jail," the president said. "This is a good young man, that he was going to go to jail."
When asked whether Trump Jr. should have gone to the FBI, he said, "Put yourself in [that] position?"
"You're a congressman, somebody comes up, and says, 'Hey, I have information on your opponent.' You call the FBI?"
"I've seen a lot of things over my life, I don't think in my whole life I've ever called the FBI. In my whole life. You don't call the FBI," he continued. "This is somebody that said we had information on your opponent. 'Oh, let me call the FBI.' Give me a break. Life doesn't work that way."
More: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats 'not even close' to starting impeachment
Poll: Biden leads Trump by 13 percentage points nationally in head-to-head matchup
Trump also criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray's comments during a congressional testimony last month in which he told lawmakers that "the FBI would want to know about" any foreign election meddling.
"The FBI director is wrong," he said.
"They come up with oppo research, 'Oh, let's call the FBI,'" Trump continued. "The FBI doesn't have enough agents to take care of it.
"But you go and talk honestly to congressmen, they all do it. They've always had. And that's the way it is, it's called oppo research."
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Last month a video of a Florida father pushing his son down a skateboard ramp went viral.
In the disturbing clip that takes your breath away, Marcus Crossland gives his 6-year-old son, Dino, a hard kick in the pants, sending the boy tumbling down the 13-foot Big Brown ramp at a skate park in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
An onlooker caught the incident on camera and Crossland was banned from the park and is being investigated by authorities.
The father has also lost his job as a result of the incident, Crossland told the Today Show this morning.
On the show, Crossland admits that kicking his son was a "bonehead decision."
"It was my poor attempt at trying to help him overcome his fear," he says. "It was an effort to help him, but it didn't come out that way. I'm sorry that I made that decision to use that tactic as opposed to another. I'm sorry for the outcome. Because of a decision I made, my wife and my children and everybody has got to deal with it."
Crossland's wife, Emily White, also appeared on the show and said her husband is a wonderful, loving father and that incident was uncharacteristic of his typical behavior.
"Things like that are definitely not acceptable in our household, and we do not do anything like that," White said. "Not that (not being there) excuses anything by any means, but nothing like that has ever happened before. There isn't anything behind closed doors or any kind of actions that have been taken anything like that, so it's definitely easy to take it out of context for sure."
When the video went viral on the Internet, the parents say media swarmed their home and they had to protect Dino from reporters. Crossland lost his job and they also lost their babysitter. Now the family plans to move to escape the animosity they've faced in their community.
"It's affected our family, it's affected our day-to-day lives, it's affected our jobs, our household," Crossland told Today. "Now those three seconds of video footage didn't necessarily really affect us. The repercussions have."
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Traveling can be quite enjoyable. You just need to know the right way to plan for traveling. This article has tips you properly prepared to make any trip easier and more enjoyable.
Be aware of food allergies when going to a foreign country or new place. If you have had severe reactions to certain foods, you should know what the name of the food is in the native language. This will allow you the ability to alert your waiter or waitress of the foods you have an allergy to so that they can be kept out of your meals.
Check the carrier's website that you are most interested in to make sure you are getting the best deal. Sometimes they have better prices than the best price.
When you are traveling in an airplane, it is important to wear shoes that are comfortable and easily removable. You are required to take your shoes off during security checks. Sandals or flip-flops are best for air travel.
The price per unit for these small products is disproportionate compared to the amount of space that you save.Try folding your clothes in innovative ways that will take less space. These minimizing tricks will help you create additional space in your bag.
A desert typically contains lots of interesting places to look at as well as animals most people never get to see in their lives.
It can be more expensive to just ride into the day you fly.
You should buy a National Parks Pass if you go to these type of parks often. They only $50 and remain good for one year at all of the parks.
If you are traveling on a plane, pack a few snacks.
Your vacation can go horribly wrong if you do not take the time to do some research before planning. Read the reviews on the web from others who have stayed there before. Their reviews may also help you avoid staying in a dangerous areas.
Plan for service stops ahead of time when traveling by car. When you're traveling on the road, often you may find long stretches of road that don't offer much car service if you need it. Plan your route and while doing so look for viable service stations that can fix your vehicle. Keep the numbers for those stations on hand.
Consider different forms of transportation. The bus system is not what it once was. You can find bundle deals from some lines to make your planning simple.
If you have a lot of problems while traveling, it is easy to become frustrated.There might be an airplane delay or a problem with your rental car. The discussion is between you and the agent in charge. At the beginning, you both want to deal with the issue, but you may lose your temper. Keep your cool and stay polite. You can get things done this way.
Weather is a huge factor in your travel plans. Check the weather will be during your destination.
Foreign Currency
Try not to exchange currency when you are in a different country. There are safer and easier way to obtain your foreign currency. You can obtain foreign currency from an ATM at a bank ATM. These usually have the best exchange rate available.
Pack snacks if you will be traveling with kids. You should probably pack more than you thought you would. This keeps them happy and will make for a ton of issues when traveling. Even a little junk food wouldn't hurt this time.
If you plan to go to a remote or exotic location, consider purchasing an insurance that will cover emergency evacuation, rescue or search costs. This could be a real lifesaver if civilization is not nearby.
Invite friends on your vacation to save money. Many travel spots offer discounts if there is a large groups. You can really save a ton of money with group rates. Ask your friends and family if any want to accompany you.
Long flights across continents can be stressful. You can avoid some of this by planning in advance.) and rest until the plane lands. You will feel refreshed and better prepared to deal with the day!
This is done in the case one person's luggage is lost. If a bag becomes lost, then they can access their belongings placed with others. Another way to guard against disaster is to have an outfit of clothes on you with your carry-on bag.
Then pick which one that best for your needs.
Female travelers should wear a shawl rather than a heavy coat in any season. This can warm your feet and make luggage easy to carry.It can also cover valuables you are parked and out enjoying your destination.
Make sure to research the situation in the foreign country that you plan on visiting.The travel.state.gov website where you can check for travelers. This will help keep you out of situations that may threaten your well-being.
Prepare in advance and do not procrastinate while traveling. You may not use all the tips, but your trip will be better.


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Last weekend my daughter and I attended the Sacramento Auto Show at Cal Expo and I wanted to see Buick's latest offerings, the all new LaCrosse, the Chinese Built Envision SUV and the new Cascada Convertible.
The LaCrosse is a beauty.
Inside I was underwhelmed, the fit and finish was very good but it didn't seem to represent Buick, it was nothing special.
The same was true of the Cascada and old design from GM's Opel division.
Grandpa has been kicked to the Curb
Despite my criticisms Buick is selling well it is not the Buick of old. The Buick Encore is the second best selling Subcompact SUV in the country. Beginning next spring the Cascada will fill the rental lots of Arizona and Florida. The Cascada is the only other convertible sold in American under $30,ooo . Forget the Buick float and bench seat. Buick 2.0 is going after the Millennials. Buick currently outsells Lincoln, Cadillac and Audi.
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Buick, a subsidiary of General Motors, has become the first domestic brand in more than three decades to earn one of the highest rating for reliability from Consumer Reports. Results from the Consumers Reports Annual Brand Reliability Survey were released in Detroit Monday.
Lexus, owned by Toyota, was the top brand. Toyota itself came in second, followed by Buick. The company ranks cars and car brands based on its survey of more than a half-million car owners.
"Yes, really, Buick," says Jake Fisher, who runs Consumer Report's auto testing lab in Connecticut. Fisher tells NPR that Buick has been making reliable cars for quite a while, and he says the brand continues to improve. According to Fisher, what sets Buick apart from the other GM brands is that it has a small number of models and doesn't make large trucks or SUVs, which have been a problem for GM.
This year Buick sold more than 1 million vehicles through September, according to GM. Buick is a near-luxury brand and skews older in the U.S . but the company's sales are overwhelmingly dominated by China, which is the largest market for Buick. China accounted for nearly 40 percent of GM's global sales.
Consumer Reports has been criticized in Detroit for being too enamored of Japanese carmakers. The Japanese brands all finished in the top 15 of 29 brands surveyed. "Anyone who's not doing well with our ratings thinks that the system might be rigged against them," says Fisher. "This is data. These are real situations. This is cars breaking down. This is not opinion. This is not what people think about their cars. It doesn't matter if you're from an automaker called Honda or Buick. Each car needs to be reliable."


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Today"s Highlight in History:
On Sept. 6, 1901, President William McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. McKinley died eight days later; he was succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
On this date:
In 1837, the Oberlin Collegiate Institute of Ohio went co-educational.
In 1909, American explorer Robert Peary sent word that he had reached the North Pole five months earlier.
In 1916, the first self-serve grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened in Memphis, Tenn., by Clarence Saunders. (The store was set up to allow customers to hand-pick their groceries, rather than request them from a clerk standing behind a counter.)
In 1939, South Africa declared war on Germany.
In 1941, Jews over the age of 6 in German-occupied areas were ordered to wear yellow Stars of David.
In 1948, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands was coronated.
In 1952, Canadian television broadcasting began in Montreal.
In 1966, South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd was stabbed to death by a deranged page during a parliamentary session in Cape Town.
In 1970, Palestinian guerrillas seized control of three jetliners which were later blown up on the ground in Jordan after the passengers and crews were evacuated.
In 1997, Britain bade farewell to Princess Diana with a funeral service at Westminster Abbey. Weeping masses gathered in Calcutta, India, to pay homage to Mother Teresa, who had died the day before at age 87.
Ten years ago: The death toll from Hurricane Fran rose to 17 in Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas.
Five years ago: In a dramatic shift, the Bush administration abandoned the Clinton-era effort to break up Microsoft. Mexican President Vicente Fox addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress, urging greater trust between the neighboring countries as the basis for a new partnership in North America."" Barry Bonds became the fifth player in baseball history to hit 60 home runs in a season, connecting in the second inning of San Francisco"s game against Arizona. The NFL referees" union rejected the league"s latest contract offer (replacement officials worked the opening weekend of the regular season).
One year ago: The California Legislature became the first legislative body in the nation to approve same-sex marriages, but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger later vetoed the bill. President Bush and Congress pledged to open separate investigations into the sluggish federal response to Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans" broken levees.
Today"s Birthdays: Comedian JoAnne Worley is 69. Country singer David Allen Coe is 67. Country singer Mel McDaniel is 64. Rock singer-musician Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) is 63. Actress Swoosie Kurtz is 62. Comedian-actress Jane Curtin is 59. Country singer-songwriter Buddy Miller is 54. Country musician Joe Smyth (Sawyer Brown) is 49. Actor-comedian Jeff Foxworthy is 48. Actor-comedian Michael Winslow is 48. Rock musician Perry Bamonte is 46. Actor Steven Eckholdt is 45. Pop musician Pal Waaktaar (a-ha) is 45. Rock musician Kevin Miller is 44. ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Vargas is 44. Country singer Mark Chesnutt is 43. Actress Rosie Perez is 42. Singer CeCe Peniston is 37. Rhythm-and-blues singer Darryl Anthony (Az Yet) is 37. Rhythm-and-blues singer Macy Gray is 36. Rock singer Dolores O"Riordan (The Cranberries) is 35. Actor Justin Whalin is 32. Actress Naomie Harris is 30. Rapper Noreaga is 29. Rock singer Nina Persson (The Cardigans) is 32. Rapper Foxy Brown is 27.
Thought for Today: The happiness of most people we know is not ruined by great catastrophes or fatal errors, but by the repetition of slowly destructive little things."" – Ernest Dimnet, French priest, lecturer and author (1866-1954).