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The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) seeks public input to help shape the technical requirements in Standard 90.1 regarding 21 proposed addenda, which could become part of the 2010 standard.
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, provides minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of buildings except low-rise residential buildings. The 21 proposed addenda cover a range of topic areas, including daylighting, air leakage, EER and IEER values and requirements for VRF air conditioners and heat pumps.
If no comments are received on the addenda, they likely will be incorporated into the 2010 version of the standard slated to be published this fall. If comments are received, the substance and volume of those comments will determine whether they are incorporated into the 2010 standard.
The proposed addenda to ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 are available for comment only during their public review period. To read the addenda or to comment, please visit the ASHRAE Public Reviews website.
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A QR Code is a matrix code (or two-dimensional bar code) created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The "QR" is derived from "Quick Response", as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. QR Codes are common in Japan, where they are currently the most popular type of two dimensional codes. Moreover, most current Japanese mobile phones can read this code with their camera.
The above image is the QR code for Show Your Workings, don't you love that?
QR Codes storing addresses and URLs may appear in magazines, on signs, buses, business cards or just about any object that users might need information about. Users with a camera phone equipped with the correct reader software can scan the image of the QR Code causing the phone's browser to launch and redirect to the programmed URL. This act of linking from physical world objects is known as a hardlink or physical world hyperlinks. Users can also generate and print their own QR Code for others to scan and use by visiting one of several free QR Code generating sites. – wikipedia
I can imagine plenty of craft applications for QR code

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This week's Issue | 20/11/2016 Tough hall these weeks in an attempt to help so many organizations … so a quick e-mail and newsletter to get those juices flowing with thought starters. As we head towards a new beginning and a new year you should consider conducting an EVSM Workshop to identify and prioritize opportunities to improve your process and your business. We typically find that with the workshops we facilitate a return of 100:1 … so a really good investment.
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|Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks
Q: Reports say that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Japan for the China-Japan-ROK foreign ministers meeting. Is that Foreign Minister Wang Yi's first visit to Japan since assuming the post of foreign minister. Will he talk with the Japanese side about improving bilateral relations?
A: Japan serves as the rotating coordinator of China-Japan-ROK cooperation this year. Therefore, meetings on trilateral cooperation will be held in Japan. The Japanese side has been expressing the hope of inviting Chinese and ROK foreign ministers to attend the 8th trilateral foreign ministers meeting for discussions on trilateral cooperation. The three parties are consulting with each other about when to hold the meeting. This is a regular multilateral meeting rather than a bilateral visit.
China's position on its relations with Japan is consistent and clear. We solemnly urge the Japanese side to act in accordance with the four political documents and the four-point principled agreement, adopt a positive policy toward China, properly deal with major sensitive issues and make concrete efforts for the improvement of bilateral relations.


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the weekly favorites
1 // Beast-mode Survivalist
I saw this amazing video of this guy who managed to build himself a little cottage with a bed and a fireplace. All with items that were around him in the wild (aka wood from actual trees and mud)
2// Why Chinese Drivers Run Over People with their Cars
I read the most horrifying article this week about how people in China will run over the people they hit with their cars multiple times to make sure they are dead. Apparently, this is done because it's cheaper to pay fines for a dead person rather than one who needs to heal in a hospital.
3// Southern Living
A website dedicated to southern cooking?! Immediate mouth watering upon 5 seconds of browsing this site.
4 // Shower in a Cloud
There's a new water device that came out on Kickstarter called the Nebia Showerhead and it lets you shower in a mist that is more effective at cleaning you than a traditional showerhead. Not only that, it uses 0.75 gallons per minute in contrast to the 2.5 gallons per minute from a regular showerhead. It does have a steep price and there are other options on the market, but this one's pretty tempting.
5 // #endacidsale
Acid in India is easier to purchase than a single tube of lipstick. What!? Click the # to see the short 1:30 video on "How to apply the perfect lipstick"
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Hello! today's card features something new to me (not to others though I'm sure) I decided to have a go at splattering ink! As was probably a bit to reserved with the amount of ink I put on the card but figured I take it easy this first time.
The stamps are from a MME set, although the sentiment is from a Kirsty Wiseman set I think. I used a selection of blue Memento ink pads along with a grey one for the sentiment. Despite this clearly being a quite masculine card I couldn't help but add a few blue gems to some of the larger splodges! All in all I think I quite like the finished result, kinda scruffy CAS.
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This weeks Black & White Photo Challenge from Cee is: houses. I looked through some of my old photos and it kind of surprised me, but I guess I don't take pictures of houses very often. Apartment buildings, skyscrapers, churches, hotels, storefronts- yes. Houses- not so much. 😉
I guess because they seem so ordinary. I walk past them every day. I don't pay them that much attention. Not enough to make me go get my camera out anyway. 😉
I found these little ceramic houses- 'tiny houses' 😉
This collection of cute little cottages was on display at one of the antique shops around Galveston's historic Strand district. They had a huge hoard of all kinds of interesting items. I was tempted to add to my own collection. Then I remembered that I already have a very large junk collection of my own and I've been trying to downsize.
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From the preface to an 1895 Punch Script:
"However, if, after fairly considering the difficulties, the ambitious youth (or maiden, for, like medicine, the law, and other honourable callings, the profession is open to the fair sex) should decide to take up with the dolls, he will find the following text, with a due admixture of his own brains, all that is required in the way of dialogue."
This amused me because in the last few months I have made websites for a couple of lady profs. But they are still thin on the ground compared with the other "honourable callings"!


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Summer Reading
The list of books near the bottom of my right sidebar is courtesy LibraryThing, a neat little service for cataloging your bookshelf online. That's a random sample; you can find the (more or less) complete list here. Good, nerdy fun. Makes me want to go out and buy more books too. I sold most of my collection before moving from Boston to upstate New York last fall. Then, of course, I went out and got new ones. So, these aren't necessarily the ones that I've actually read. That's what summertime is for, right?
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text: Improving turbocharger performance to increase engine efficiency has the potential to help meet current and upcoming exhaust legislation. One limiting factor is compressor surge, an air flow instability phenomenon capable of causing severe vibration and noise. To avoid surge, the turbocharger is operated with a safety margin (surge margin) which, as well as avoiding surge in steady state operation, unfortunately also lowers engine performance. This paper investigates the possibility of detecting compressor surge with a conventional engine knock sensor. It further recommends a surge detection algorithm based on their signals during transient engine operation. Three knock sensors were mounted on the turbocharger and placed along the axes of three dimensions of movement. The engine was operated in load steps starting from steady state. The steady state points of operation covered the vital parts of the engine speed and load range. The collected data was analysed with the objective of extracting information of a surging or non-surging compressor. In the charging system studied, the knock sensors detected a profound frequency peak between 5.0 Hz to 7.0 Hz. Another surge related frequency component of about 25 kHz was also observed, dependent on the turbocharger speed. Two surge detection algorithms were evaluated, one based on short time Fourier transform (STFT) and one based on the correlation integral (CI). These algorithms where then validated against temperature measurements at the compressor inlet and visual observation of oscillations of the air inlet piping. The surge detection algorithms were compared for accuracy and repeatability. The accuracy of the methods was found to be 73 % and 71 % respectively when compared to the temperature rise in the compressor inlet.


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AURORA, N.Y. – The Utica College men's soccer team scored three second half goals en route to a 4-2 victory over the Wells College Express in non-conference action on Sunday afternoon in Aurora. J.P. Rosas (Guayaquil, Ecuador) tallied two goals for the Express while goalie David Kaus (Erie, Pa.) finished with six saves. With the loss the Express fall to 6-7 on the season while Utica improves to 6-5.
In total four different players registered a goal for the Pioneers. Jonathan Wood (Derry, N.H.), Daniel Garcia (Fairport, N.Y.), David Runikera (Gaithersburg, Md.), and Steven Romero (New Rochelle, N.Y.) all tallied a goal while Kevin McAllister (Boxfod, Mass.) and Chris Stashko (Apalachin, N.Y.) chipped in with one assist each. Anthony Caruso (Easton, Conn.) earned the victory in net with two saves.
Utica tallied the only score of the first half tin he 14th minute on a goal by Woodman. The Pioneers exploded for three straight goals in the second half. Garcia scored less than four minutes into the half and Runikera and Romero each scored three minutes apart as Utica opened up a four goal lead (4-0).
Despite the large deficit, the Express refused to give in. Rosas scored two straight goals to cut the lead to 4-2 on assist from Justin Rigney (New York, N.Y.) and Delroy Roberts (Kingston, Jamaica) but, it would be too little too late as the Pioneers held on for the two goal lead.
The Express return to action on Thursday when they travel to take on NEAC opponent Keuka College at 5 p.m. in Keuka Park, N.Y.


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I grew up in a part-Italian family, so I have lots of fond memories of spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove and lasagna baking away in the oven. What I don't have are memories of stuffing cannolis. Cannolis didn't happen in my family, and I'll wager a guess that, except for those whose families owned bakeries, most of my Italian-American friends reading this can say the same. Cannolis were always a special thing. You know, something you get at a restaurant after a big pasta dinner, or that you pick up from the Italian market. They require special equipment and frying. Frying things is definitely reserved for special occasions.
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These are all things I failed to consider when I decided to create a vegan cannoli in my own kitchen. Yup, you read right. I went and tacked on a whole other challenge of making these suckers dairy- and egg-free. Of course, I make vegan food all the time, so when my brain went to cannoli, I immediately started thinking of dairy substitutes and decided it was doable, foregoing the whole frying little pastry shells around metal tubes thing. This, of course, resulted in a delicious bowl full of sweet cashew-tofu ricotta and a big wad of useless dough.
So that's the story of how we ended up with vegan cannoli bites, conveniently baked up in mini-muffin tins. Let's face it, if I'm not up for a session of rolling and frying, I'm betting most of the people reading this also aren't. Baking cannoli shells has its own challenges though, as you've still got the whole "making the dough into tubes" thing to deal with. As luck would have it, you don't have to deal with that, as these little guys prove. I got the inspiration for cannoli shell cups from this recipe, went and created a vegan cannoli-esque dough, rolled and pressed it into mini muffin cups, and voila, vegan cannoli bites were born. They were totally easy, extremely cute, very not fried, and delicious enough to fool your Italian family members. Most likely. Okay, even if grandma isn't fooled, I'm sure she'll love them.Print
Vegan Cannoli Bites
No frying, special equipment or dairy required! These vegan cannoli bites are quick, easy, delicious and cute to boot!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 36
For the Shells:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unflavored soy or almond milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or your favorite baking oil)
For the Vegan Cannoli Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours and drained
- 1/2 pound extra firm tofu, drained
- 3 tablespoons unflavored soy or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
For Topping:
- 1 cup mini vegan chocolate chips or shavings
To Make the Shells:
- Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly oil two mini-muffin tins.
- In medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, flax, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Add soy or almond milk and oil, and stir well with a fork to incorporate. Work into a dough and gently knead a few times until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 2 balls. Lightly flour a work surface and use a rolling pin to roll each ball into about a 12-inch square, about 1/8 inch thick. Using a pastry cutter or drinking glass, cut 2 1/2-inch circles into dough. Gently lay circles into prepared mini muffin tin, lightly pressing down if needed to ensure the circles conform to the inner surfaces of muffin cups.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.
To Make the Vegan Cannoli Filling:
- Place cashews, tofu, milk, lemon juice, vanilla and salt into food processor bowl and blend until relatively smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Add powdered sugar and continue to blend until smooth, adding a bit extra powdered sugar if the mixture seems too thin, and a bit extra milk if it seems too thick.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
To Make the Vegan Cannoli Bites:
- Transfer filling to a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off, and pipe into shells, or simply spoon the filling into shells. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or shavings.
Work in batches if you don't have two mini muffin tins. Just allow the tin to cool a bit before starting your second batch.
Enjoy Life brand mini chips are vegan and the perfect size for these cannoli bites. If you can't get your hands on vegan chips or chocolate shavings, feel free to finely chop up a vegan chocolate bar or simply dust the tops of your bites with some cocoa powder.
Be sure to make a full batch of the filling, to ensure that it blends up well. If you'd like to scale down the recipe size, simply freeze any unused filling and thaw it out for later use.


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Exam Applications For IKECA Certification
- PECT Exam Application *Members Only*
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- CECS Exam Application or Apply Online
- CESI Exam Application or Apply Online
- Exam Re-take Application
Policies for Exam Conduct
This section is applicable to all IKECA certification exams.
- At the testing location, you will receive an exam booklet with a separate sheet on which to record your answers by filling in a small circle with a pencil
- Test applicants are required to sign the Exam Affidavit Form prior to the start of the exam
- Closed book exam – no notes, books or calculators will be permitted in the exam room
- Pencils will be available but you are advised to bring two sharp #2 pencils
- At the conclusion of the exam, you will be required to return your test booklet and answer sheet to the exam proctor
- Beverages are permitted in the testing room; food is prohibited
- There is no smoking in the testing room
- Cell phones, smart phones, pagers or any other electronic devices are prohibited
- Candidates may leave the examination room as needed, but may not take any materials with them when they leave the room and are not allowed to bring materials back into the room with them. You are not permitted to remove a copy of the test booklet from the room
- Collaboration/disruptive conduct during the test are prohibited. Any violation of this regulation shall result in a score of zero for the test, and possible prohibition from sitting future IKECA certification tests
- IKECA reserves the right to cancel any test score if, in the association's sole opinion, there is adequate reason to challenge its validity
- IKECA reserves the right to delete from scoring any question which is determined to have been exposed before the test administration, or is determined to be flawed
- IKECA reserves the right to cancel a test administration if it has been determined that the security of the test was violated prior to its administration
- Candidates who experience extraordinary disturbances/distractions during an IKECA test may detrimentally or materially affect their performance should file a written complaint with the IKECA office. Such a complaint or appeal must be filed within 7 days of the administration of the test, and must describe the nature and effects of the disturbance or distraction. Complaints or appeals submitted after 7 days, or the release of score letters, shall not be considered
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How to Become Certified
Applying for Certification:
- Decide which certification is right for you.
- Schedule an exam date and time with a private, third-party proctor in your area from either a local library, testing center or college/university. Other facilities will require approval from IKECA.
- Complete the exam application for the certification of your choice.
- Review the exam application and ensure accurateness and completeness; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Send your completed application and appropriate fees to IKECA Headquarters.
- Wait for your confirmation which will be delivered via email within 10-15 business days.
Take Your Exam:
- Be sure to review the IKECA's policies on exam conduct and irregularities
- Find out from your proctor in advance of the exam date how early you need to arrive the day of your exam as well as what will be required (e.g… picture identification) in order for you to sit for the exam.
- Take the test!
- Wait for the results, which will be sent via email within two weeks of receiving the completed exam from the proctor.
If You Pass Your Exam:
You will be sent a letter accompanied by an ID Card and certificate which detail your expiration date. Understanding certification maintenance requirements will be key to you maintaining your certification in good standing. Review those requirements here. Each certified individual is responsible for maintaining a valid certification.
If You Fail Your Exam:
While disappointing, these things do happen. We encourage you to retake the exam.
- Complete the Exam Re-take Application found here and follow steps to locate a proctor.
- Schedule your exam within one year of your original exam date in order to qualify for the re-take fee. Please note that if you have a membership application in, you have 90 days to re-sit for the exam.
Questions? If after reviewing these steps you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (215) 320-3876. Please leave a message if we do not pick up immediately and we will return your call within 24 hours. For faster service, please email us at email@example.com.
Test Critique Procedures
IKECA uses a formal procedure to allow and encourage all candidates to challenge the content of specific test questions or the overall test. Under this procedure, candidates receive a special critique form during the test that they may complete anonymously, noting possibly vague or ambiguous aspects of questions, or other test quality issues. These forms should be completed during the administration of the test, but after the candidate has completed all examination questions. The critiques are used by IKECA in its post administration, quality control review of the test.
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Employees don't speak English? Have a translator proctor their exam! For our non-English speaking members, IKECA is now offering an opportunity to have a third-party translator proctor and deliver an IKECA certification exam in their own language. This is exciting news to any IKECA member who is in need of a translator during the exam process!
How to Use a Translator
- Review the translators below and select the one most appropriate for you.
- Contact the translator and schedule an appointment to take your exam, including date, time and location (all translation fees are the individual/company's responsibility).
- Fill out an IKECA certification exam application; include your appointment information under the proctor section. The address should be the location where you are taking the exam.
- E-mail/fax/mail your exam application to IKECA Headquarters.
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On Thursday the 20th June, ADS attended the 2013 Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards. The event was attended by the great and good of the Higher Education sector, there to celebrate the leadership, management, financial and business skills of Higher Education teams from across the British isles.
The evening was hosted by the extremely funny Dara O'Briain and much fun was had by all. Although ADS just missed out on the award for most Outstanding Library Team of 2013, ADS was highly commended on the night by and it was noted that decision was extremely hard to make and very closely contested.
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Broward County rapper Mono is here with his latest visual, "No Options", produced by IceStarr. Mono shows what it's like to have no options by grinding to take care of his family while taking penitentiary chances. While making moves Mono gets caught up in a situation where police lock him up and his friend gets away after making a play.
Mono was born in Cali, Colombia but moved to Broward County, Florida at the age of 7 without knowing any English. He was involved in music at a very early age and got into rap at the age of 9. Mono started freestyling with his friends until he finally decided to set up his own studio in his closet. Mono started to record songs everyday with his friends. Mono with 5 others created the group 'Thirty Six' which stands for a whole thing (i.e. kilo).


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With the original part of the property being built in 1938, Cameron Highlands Resort is a true colonial experience overlooking the one and only Cameron Highlands Golf Course, 1,500 metres above sea level. Once the hotel comes into view, you are struck by the elegant curved facade of the building, with the signature black and white colours Tudor style exterior which is commonly seen in almost all buildings in this "little corner of England in Asia". mylifestylenews explores the much of the character of the highlands remains unchanged since the colonial times.
Being part of the Small Luxury Hotel group, hence, there is always something to look up to even before the arrival. Cameron Highlands Resort is nicely situated between two key towns -Tanah Rata and Brinchang, being the biggest town and second biggest town in Cameron Highlands respectively where the major activities are held.
With breathing taking scenery, lush greenery and rolling hills, the hotel is built on a low rise, but a long stretching building with two levels with tall French doors, timber-beamed ceilings and plantation shutters adding the grand colonial heritage charm with a touch of nostalgia.
We arrived just past noon and the check-in was a bit lengthy despite being identified by the Front Office Manager after we parked our car in front of the grand entrance while entering the lobby. Staff communication at this point could have been more helpful as they had not informed us the room was not ready.
We weren't in any particular hurry, but better communication would have made everything more succinct and polite, as it were. We sat waiting for our key while sipping the welcome warmed tea, it was only at our prompting that they then had to inform us of a delay, even though we were told later that the hotel was not running high occupancy and we wondered why. So we chose to hit the road for a quick reconnoiter of the surrounding locale. On our return an hour later, we picked up the key and duly escorted.
We were allocated a pleasant 38 sqm deluxe bedroom with quite a generous proportion, once again in the colonial style: a four poster bed that adds a touch of old world glamour and truly looked like it was meant to be there. A pleasant lounge area by the windows sets the mood of old colonial living with French doors opening to the balcony.
The bathroom is built in a very large shower bay equipped with a rain shower and the hotel groups' signature Mangosteen toiletries and the usual mod-cons of a safe, tea and coffee facilities, etc. All the rooms are facing the golf course with polished timber floors, beamed ceilings and balconies. Hence, a pleasant vista to be had evokes a Colonial feel while enjoying the cool crisp air on the picturesque plateau and its surrounding hills and forest of Cameron Highlands.
The décor is unfussy and remained its colonial charm as you will be drawn to the architecture than to over the top interior design, it is all tastefully done with hanging ceiling fans, open fireplaces at the main lobby level and graceful lounges as well as the library, such room of space that you do not often find in new hotels these days lending itself to a grand age of enjoyment.
As the weather front moved in for the afternoon, we thought a spot of the English High-Tea in the Jim Thompson Tea Room was in order to lift our spirits and enjoy the premium local tea from the nearby BOH Tea Plantation. Scone are freshly made daily along with the local strawberry jam also in-house produced from the highlands strawberry farm. Other delectable delights were also included, such as finger sandwiches, éclair, macaroon, tart and etc. The fluffy scones and finger sandwiches are really stand out, classics English ingredients such as cucumber, cream cheese, eggs and watercress are used.
The choice of chinaware also made a difference to the enjoyment with a well chosen dainty tea service. The experience of a strong brew of highland tea can be prolonged to suit your contentment whilst the tea menu selection has something for everyone, including a number of fruit infused choices. We opted for the classic BOH Gold Blend and Earl Grey with tangerine infusion to suit our mood without any disappointment.
Breakfast is served with a semi buffet order the Dining Room with superb ingredients, execution and presentation. A separate warm cook dishes and eggs on the given are with unlimited serving.
We recommend the absolutely must try - The Fried eggs on hash corned beef; poached eggs; strawberry and chocolate waffles; pancakes with apple comport slices and fried mango - each of these was cooked to perfection. Yet, with the amount of quality food selection, skipping lunch is rather a good idea.
Our stay was rather pleasant although there were a few niggles here and there, with some miscommunication with staff a number of times. Nevertheless, there are some parts of the property needs an update due to old hardware and the constant humidity.
Our mantra is, it is all in the details, some improvement in attention to details will make all the difference to achieving the true standard of a SLH property. As the ambience of the hotel was so relaxing that won't be forgotten on our return to the city life, do not expect bells and whistles, but an opportunity to take things more slowly and hark back to another era of enjoyment.
Tried & Tested:
Our mantra is, it is all in the details, some improvement in attention to details will make all the difference to achieving the true standard of a SLH property. As the ambience of the hotel was so relaxing that won't be forgotten on our return to the city life, do not expect bells and whistles, but an opportunity to take things more slowly and hark back to another era of enjoyment.
Tried & Tested:
Location: 3/5
Ambience: 4/5
Design & Decor: 4/5
Ambience: 4/5
Design & Decor: 4/5
Housekeeping: 3/5
Food & Beverage: 3.5/5
Food & Beverage: 3.5/5
Service: 3/5
Tudor-Style design Colonial charm
Front Office Communication
Housekeeping - In Room Cleanliness
Tudor-Style design Colonial charm
Front Office Communication
Housekeeping - In Room Cleanliness
By The Golf Course
Tanah Rata Cameron Highlands
Pahang, Malaysia
Tel: +6 05 491 1100
*Cameron Highlands Resort is a member of The Small Luxury Hotels Of The World


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|4Change Energy Budget Saver 12
|12 months
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|12 months
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|24 months
|$0.068/ kWh
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|36 months
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|12 months
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|Direct Energy Live Brighter 12
|12 months
|$0.082/ kWh
|4Change Generous Saver 12
|12 months
|$0.069/ kWh
|Champion Energy Champ Saver-12
|12 months
|$0.082/ kWh
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|12 months
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|$0.067/ kWh
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Call one of our energy representatives now and learn more about green energy supply and compare electricity options.
With energy choice, you get to compare electricity options, but you don't get to compare utility companies. Instead, your utility company is based on your location. For residents of Allen, the utility in charge of transmission and distribution is Oncor.
If you experience a power outage or any type of electrical emergency, such as a downed power line, then call Oncor at 1-888-313-4747.
Allen has a population just under 90,000, with a land area of just over 27 square miles. It boasts more than 200 restaurants and was named one of the safest cities in Texas by SafeWise. With such accolades, it's easy to see why so many people call Allen home. And with the power to compare electricity options, it's easy to shop for the right energy supply plan.
Call ChooseTexasPower.org today and learn about supply plans available. Be sure to ask about green supply options, and don't hesitate to ask any questions – we're here to help get you the electric supply plan that's best for your situation.
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Richard Shelby on War & Peace
Republican Sr Senator (AL)
Proponents support voting YES because:
Sen. LEVIN: "The amendment requires redeployment be completed within 9 months. At that point, funding for the war would be ended, with four narrow exceptions:"
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Sen. McCAIN: "This year, after nearly 4 years of mismanaged war, our military has made significant gains under the so-called surge. Overall violence in Iraq has fallen to its lowest level since [2003]. Improvised explosive device blasts now occur at a rate lower than at any point since September 2004.
"Al-Qaida's leadership knows which side is winning in Iraq. It may not be known in some parts of America and in this body, but al-Qaida knows. We are succeeding under the new strategy.
"Given these realities, some proponents of precipitous withdrawal from Iraq have shifted their focus. While conceding, finally, that there have been dramatic security gains, they have begun seizing on the lackluster performance of the Iraqi Government to insist that we should abandon the successful strategy and withdraw U.S. forces. This would be a terrible mistake."
Proponents support voting YES because:
Sen. LIEBERMAN: Some of our colleagues thought the Sense of the Senate may have opened the door to some kind of military action against Iran [so we removed some text]. That is not our intention. In fact, our intention is to increase the economic pressure on Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps so that we will never have to consider the use of the military to stop them from what they are doing to kill our soldiers.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Sen. BIDEN. I will oppose the Kyl-Lieberman amendment for one simple reason: this administration cannot be trusted. I am very concerned about the evidence that suggests that Iran is engaged in destabilizing activities inside Iraq. Arguably, if we had a different President who abided by the meaning and intent of laws we pass, I might support this amendment. I fear, however, that this President might use the designation of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity as a pretext to use force against Iran as he sees fit. [The same was done with the Senate resolution on Iraq in 2002]. Given this President's actions and misuse of authority, I cannot support the amendment.
Proponents recommend voting YES because:
Our troops are caught in the midst of a civil war. The administration has begun to escalate this war with 21,000 more troops. This idea is not a new one. During this war, four previous surges have all failed. It is time for a different direction. It is time for a drawdown of our troops.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
This resolution calls for imposing an artificial timeline to withdraw our troops from Iraq, regardless of the conditions on the ground or the consequences of defeat; a defeat that will surely be added to what is unfortunately a growing list of American humiliations. This legislation would hobble American commanders in the field and substantially endanger America's strategic objective of a unified federal democratic Iraq that can govern, defend, and sustain itself and be an ally in the war against Islamic fascism. The unintended consequence of this resolution is to bring to reality Osama bin Laden's vision for Iraq; that after 4 years of fighting in Iraq the US Congress loses its will to fight. If we leave Iraq before the job is done, as surely as night follows day, the terrorists will follow us home. Osama bin Laden has openly said: America does not have the stomach to stay in the fight. He is a fanatic. He is an Islamic fascist. He is determined to destroy us and our way of life.
Excerpts from Letter from 85 Senators to President Obama We all hope that nuclear negotiations succeed in preventing Iran from ever developing a nuclear weapons capability. For diplomacy to succeed, however, we must couple our willingness to negotiate with a united and unmistakable message to the Iranian regime. We urge you to insist on the realization of these core principles with Iran:
Opposing argument: (Cato Institute, "Enforcing Iran Nuke Deal," Jan. 25, 2017): More than anything else, the Iran nuclear deal must be kept because the alternative is a return to ever-heightening tensions and clamoring by hawks in both countries. From 2003 to 2014, years of unrelenting U.S. sanctions and confrontation, Iran went from 164 centrifuges to 19,000. The hostile approach generates a more expansive, less transparent Iranian nuclear program and increases the chances for another disastrous U.S. war in the Middle East. Let's hope the Trump administration chooses not to go that route.
The American Family Association Action Voter Guide asked if candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.' American Family Association Action (AFA Action) produces the online "iVoterGuide" for selected state and federal races. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America.
|Other candidates on War & Peace:
|Richard Shelby on other issues:
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David Carrington
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Frost & Sullivan Applauds Riello UPS for the Outstanding Features and Functionalities of its UPS...
Riello UPS has gained a competitive edge by proactively identifying and addressing the challenges of power protection.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the uninterruptible power supplies market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Riello UPS with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership. Riello UPS uniquely designs its products to provide a balanced combination of various features and functionalities, instead of focusing on a single feature.
"The three key aspects that have stoked the high acceptance of Riello's products in the global market are performance, reliability and service," said Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Gautham Gnanajothi. "Riello UPS employs a sophisticated self-diagnostic system in its UPSs, which makes problem identification extremely simple. Furthermore, the overall architecture and design of Riello's UPS allows technicians to repair or replace the PC boards and any other components quickly and easily."
Importantly, Riello UPS ensures superior ROIs in all its products. The company achieves this by ensuring top in class energy efficiency, the highest protection for the load, superior power conversion and reduced need for air conditioning.
Riello also offers flexible operating modes such as on-line, smart, and stand-by in order to ensure minimum consumption, and compatibility with the conditions of the load and the mains.
The company's high-quality solutions and excellent ROI can also be attributed to its power storage efficiency.
Riello UPS stands out for the efficiency and reliability of its products, causing competing UPS manufacturers to try emulating its success.
"Though these competing companies may find some level of success in individual features, none offer the holistic performance efficiency of Riello's UPS solution," concluded Gnanajothi.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has demonstrated innovation in product features and functionality that provides enhanced quality and higher value to customers. The award recognizes the rapid acceptance such innovation finds in the marketplace.
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.
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FAMU freshman continues to excel after inventing surgical technique at age 14
His method for sewing up hysterectomy patients a staple at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
Submitted by Pamela Tolson
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Tony D. Hansberry is not your average college freshman. Perceived as a child prodigy after developing an innovative suture method that decreases hospital stay and increases efficiency during operations for hysterectomies, the then 14-year-old said he just wanted to bring a prize back home from the science fair.
"People think I'm a genius," Hansberry said. "It's not that at all, I just like medicine."
Hansberry, a freshman bio-medical engineering student at Florida A&M University (FAMU), said after not winning in the science fair in the eighth grade, he teamed up with an administrator at Shands Hospital to create the innovative surgical procedure. Hansberry has continued his education in the field that caught his interest early on as a child.
Unlike most students, the 18-year-old Hansberry was no stranger to the hills of FAMU. Born in Tallahassee and raised in Jacksonville, Fla., Hansberry considers FAMU to be home.
"The joy that my dad has when he sees his friends, I wanted that," said Hansberry, the offspring of FAMU alumnus Elder Tony Hansberry.
Like his father, a former Marching "100" member and King of Orange and Green, Hansberry has the Rattler leadership venom in his veins. Hansberry presides as the freshman class senator and will continue to serve until his term is over.
Hansberry, like other first-time students, said he continues to learn how to balance school and extracurricular activities while he maintains his good grades.
"Make sure you know the priorities of school before you join any organization," Hans-berry said.
Being a full time student and freshman class senator requires a lot of time and networking, but Hansberry said he knows it is something he can master.
Hansberry said he was torn about changing his major from bio-medical engineering to chemistry, but now finds comfort in knowing that he has a clear definition of what he wants to pursue for the longevity of his career.
"I want to become a trauma surgeon," Hansberry said.
Hansberry acknowledges that the career he has chosen requires dedication, plenty of studying and long nights, but he has the drive and will to get there.
"I don't know how I'm going to get there, I just know I will," Hansberry said.


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Our collection is so much more than books on shelves - you have access to a library collection that includes a wide range of eResources, journals, specialist and rare materials, plus DVDs and CDs.
Library Collections Development
The Library Collections Development statement (PDF, file size: 565.48KB) (available on-campus only) will ensure that the Library supports and facilitates excellence in learning, teaching and research. In partnership and consultation with School and Students the statement ensures the effective procurement, management, use, access, discovery and life cycle of high quality collections.
Search for specific titles or subjects using our Library Catalogue. Here you will find information about our printed books as well as our electronic books which you can read online.
You may also find details of our ebook collection by visiting our E books webpage
DVD collection
An extensive collection of films, documentaries, animations and training DVDs are located on the ground floor in the Thompson Library.
A collection of health-related training DVDs is available in the Blackheath Lane Library and IT Centre.
Journals and periodicals
We subscribe to a wide range of journals and periodicals in electronic and print formats. Journals and periodicals are located on the ground floor of the Thompson library, and in the Blackheath Lane Library.
Periodicals: Frequently Asked Questions
Reference collection
Reference items such as handbooks, dictionaries and bibliographies are often an excellent starting place for information and can be found within all libraries.
Special collections
Rare books, archive materials and extensive photographic collections, Special Collections are located on the ground floor of Thompson Library.
Visit: Special Collections
The Library holds a collection of theses that have been successfully submitted by students at Staffordshire University. These are available on request for consultation within the Library. Please ask at the Customer Service Desk.
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In health care facilities, health care providers give advice and support to individuals deciding whether or not to get immunizations. These interventions can happen in public or private health care settings, such as a doctor's office, hospital, health department, pharmacy or assisted living facility. Providers may receive training as well as reminders to discuss immunizations with their patients or clients. Other interventions in health care facility-based settings can create environment and policy changes. For example, these policies can require providers to receive training on immunization schedules for their patients.
Health care facility-based interventions work best when used with interventions in other settings:
Things to consider for health care facility-based interventions:


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Learning how to eat papaya is important for people who enjoy this sweet exotic fruit, which is packed with beneficial nutrients and active ingredients.
How to Eat Papaya?
To begin with, before you can properly eat a papaya, you need to know how to choose the right papaya and determine its ripeness.
- Step 1: Look for a papaya that is primarily yellow, perhaps with a tinge of green, so it can further ripen at home.
- Step 2: The papaya should also be firm, without any soft spots, but should give slightly under gentle pressure.
- Step 3: Avoid papayas with any cuts or brown blemishes, as these will ripen unevenly or go bad faster.
Once you have the perfect papaya, the next step is preparing and eating it.
- Step 1: Cut the papaya in half, length-wise, and open the two halves.
- Step 2: Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard (or save them for various traditional medicine remedies).
- Step 3: Use a melon-baller to scoop out perfect bites of the fruit, if you want to eat the fruit raw.
- Step 4: If preparing the papaya in a different way, carefully peel the fruit with a knife or vegetable peeler.
- Step 5: Be careful not to remove too much of the flesh along with the peel.
- Step 6: Slice the fruit into wedges and eat raw, or use them for other culinary applications.
If you want to save your papaya for later, be sure to store it properly.
- Step 1: After peeling and slicing, store the papaya in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
- Step 2: It is best to eat the fruit within 3 days, but it should retain its flavor and consistency for up to 1 week.
So, your answer to how to eat a papaya in a single sentence would be: Cut the papaya in half, opening it into two halves. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and then use a melon-baller to scoop out perfect bites of the fruit. Enjoy!


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My X Factor Experience By: Catherine "Cathia" Ochoa
Hi guys. Some of you readers out there might not know me, so I'll take a moment to introduce myself! I'm Cathia, and I started interning at JAMBOX about three months ago :)
I'm an artist myself, and I'm so grateful to be able to record my music here at JAMBOX, I'm actually in the midst of finishing my demo so look out for it soon! ;)
I wanted to share the awesome experience I had about a month ago. I auditioned online for this season of the X Factor, and actually got picked to directly audition for the judges! I was picked by an associate producer who saw my audition, and told me to travel to Rhode Island in order to audition for Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, LA Reid and Simon Cowell. My initial reaction was to ask myself if I was being punked. After calling the number in the email that let me know I had been selected, I realized this was really happening!!
My family and I traveled to Rhode Island for the big day, and there it was. The biggest audition of my life was only moments away. It was awesome to be able to see what goes on behind the scenes at these talent shows. We were treated like potential winners of the "X Factor" and I was determined to get all four yeses from the judges.
After hours of waiting, I finally walked on stage to audition.
Demi, Simon, LA and Britney all watched me, and asked the basic questions.."who are you, where are you from, do you think you have what it takes to win, etc..". My heart pounded as they asked me what I would be singing, and it was time to show them what I had prepared!
I began my song, "I Wanna Know What Love Is" originally by Foreigner, but I sang the Mariah Carey version. After I sang, they asked me to sing something else, and I sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water". They loved me and I GOT FOUR YESES! Best day of my life guyss!!!
I came back to the NY the next day, and long story short ended up getting cut randomly selected to be cut before Bootcamp week.
Even so, it was an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever, and I know there are other ways to make it big!
I just wanted to encourage you guys to audition for anything, no matter how big or small, and never stop chasing your dreams :)..who knows where you'll end up because you tried!
my youtube--> youtube.com/catheysings123


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Cardamom Honey Chicken
Courtesy of Cottage Spice Co.
Serves 4
- 4 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp sherry
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 1 lb. chicken thighs
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon slices
How it's done:
- Heat the oven to 400° F.
- Warm the honey, stir in sherry, cardamom and pepper.
- Coat chicken and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Line a baking dish with lemon slices, layer chicken and brush on marinade, salt & pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is browned and crisp, and cooked through.
Ingredients available at the Stockton Market
Sherry, extra virgin olive oil, cardamom and peppercorns: Cottage Spice
All natural chicken, honey: Highland Gourmet market
Lemons: Blue Moon Acres


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Washington Volunteer Fire Department – November 21, 1926
Department History
The Beginning
Prior to 1926, fire protection in Washington was limited to the Depot itself and provided by a hand drawn pumping cart garaged in a shed on Titus Road.
The official formation of a town wide fire department was approved at the October 1925 town meeting consisting of the Board of Selectmen along with William H. Foulouis, Robert J. Benham, and Myron S. Couch.
By February of 1926 an open cab American LaFrance 500 gallon per minute pumper arrived in town. And in 1932 the first fire house was completed – at a cost of $10,870.80.
Early Years
By 1936 the department decided that a new engine was needed due to the deterioration of the LaFrance. A proposal to spend up to $7,000 for a new fire engine and to make repairs to the old one was approved in an October meeting of that year and an order was placed with the Maxim Motor Company of Middleboro, MA for a new, larger, 750 gallon per minute (GPM) pumper that would give more adequate protection.
With the completion of the new concrete State Route 25 through New Preston, this engine could attain speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour!
This engine was delivered in mid December and the truck (shown right) was in service until 1978.
World War 2 Era
When war was declared in December 1941 the fire department was in good shape with two of the largest custom built fire trucks around. The number of fire police were increased from five in 1941 to thirteen in 1942. Air raid drills were held by blowing the sirens, turning off all lights and extinguishing all flames. Department money that was in the bank was invested in War Bonds. Fire fighting equipment was difficult to obtain and, at times, delayed indefinitely.
At the January 1944 meeting, Fire Marshal Robert J. Benham reported that there had been 411 fires since 1926. The secretary's annual report for 1944 reported that the roster was at sixty, however nine men were serving with the armed forces overseas.
Post WW2 – 1955
In the years after WWII company records indicate new fire fighting techniques using nozzles such as "Navy style" with multiple use tips for foam, cellar, and forcible entry were learned.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) was demonstrated to the men for use in smoke-filled environments. The officers formed drill teams with the men to enhance their skills. A pumping demonstration was attended in Roxbury with several other area departments in which water was pumped through 4000 feet of hose.
A fund raiser was held in the form of fire extinguisher sales to home owners which netted a profit to be used for more fire fighting equipment. The first of many summer time carnivals to come were held to raise more money. Fire schools were attended by members in New Milford when they were available. And blue lights were allowed for use when responding to fires.
Tragedy Strikes
Then one night in March 1955 the unthinkable happened. A working house fire was reported on Lake Waramaug near Ash Swamp. The fire department responded and brought the fire under control. After the fire was out, the men went back to the fire house to clean equipment and repack hose. Carl E. Johnson, a 12-year member and the company secretary, got into his personal car and started back around West Shore Road.
The car veered off the road just before Cherry Point and went into the lake. Sometime later that night a report was received that a car appeared to be in the lake under water with its head lights still on.
It proved to be the darkest day in the history of the department.
The Flood of 1955
Around 10 p.m. the night of the 18th the Shepaug River overran its banks and began flooding Washington Depot. The Washington Fire Department stood by and helped wherever they could as a flood destroyed the town center.
Many residents were helped from their homes along the river by firemen using ropes and, at times, wading through deep water to make rescues. Another, smaller flood in October of 1955 hit the town and once again the fire department helped where needed.
New Trucks, Technologies, and a New House
In the late fifties a "calling system" was initiated to notify firemen of fires in town, in addition to blowing the sirens. This was put into action by a dispatcher who, once the sirens were blowing, would call half a dozen or so women who in turn would call a list of firemen, drivers being at the top of the list.
In 1959 two way radios were first purchased for the fire trucks allowing for communication between the drivers.
In 1963 a Fire Investigating Committee gave its report and recommendation to ask for approval to spend $52,000 to buy land on Route 25 in New Preston for the purpose of building a three bay fire house, and also to make improvements to the existing Washington Depot fire house. The town purchased land on the "old Cogswell property" for the new fire house and in 1964 a contract was awarded to Wyant & Co. in the amount of $23,780 to build it. The firemen moved into their new house in 1965.
In 1977 he town obtained high frequency radios and pagers for both the fire department and the ambulance. They new radios were capable of transmitting farther. And the town police cars were outfitted with the same radios, which allows communications between all town agencies in the event of major emergencies.
And in September of 1979 the Ladies Auxiliary was formed to support the firemen. This included bringing food and hot or cold drinks during fires.
The first large diameter four inch supply hose was delivered to the department in February of 1980, replacing the old 2.5″ supply hose on Engine 5.
At the November 1984 monthly meeting, Dave Showalter brought up the subject of having a new fire house built in Washington. After a discussion, a motion was made by Bruce Cannavaro and seconded by Harry Wright to have the Chief and Dave Showalter set up a committee to "check on a location and building of a new fire house." The motion passed.
In February 1985, a committee headed by Steve Williams was formed to purchase a Cascade system for the refilling of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Before this time empty air tanks had to be taken to Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford or Torrington Fire Headquarters to be refilled.
And at the December 1989 monthly meeting, Alice Hull was voted in as a member and became the first female to become a Washington Firefighter.
In 1992 the fire house committee was busy finalizing plans for the new fire house to be built on town-owned land on Bee Brook Road. At the November 1993 meeting, fire house building committee chairman Dave Showalter reported that the footings for the new fire house were being poured within a week. Construction began and continued, weather permitting, throughout the winter and by the summer of 1994 it was nearing completion.
The fire department held its first meeting in the new meeting room of what is now the Depot Headquarters in September of 1994.
In September of 1995 the last charter member, Clifford H. Couch, passed away. Cliff was a dedicated member, supporter, and served as Chief twice during the 1940s. He had mentioned attending the first meeting of the fire department held in the old town hall in 1926 and lived to attend the dedication of the new fire house on Bee Brook Road.
2000s – Today
In 2001 the Washington Volunteer Fire Department celebrated our 75th Anniversary.


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Restaurant located on the main floor of 'Milan' Hotel
Daily morning breakfast: 7 a.m. — 11 a.m.
Express breakfast — 220 rub.
Croissant, Danish bun, jam, honey, butter, tea, coffee, juice to your choice
Continental breakfast — 600 rub.
Entrée, fresh fruit salad, Danish bun, croissant, toast, jam, honey, butter, tea, coffee or juice
American breakfast — 950 rub.
Fried eggs, fresh fruit salad, flakes, Danish bun, croissant, toast, jam, honey, butter, yogurt, tea, coffee or juice
Club a la Milan with its wine-cigar concept is meant for communication
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Well-known restaurant among Moscow gourmets
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Wide Sky 9+
Forge and Form GmbH
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For a marine mammal, the hedgehog spends a disconcerting amount of time on land. What do they want, what are they up to?
Hedgehogs are troubled spirits, and yet, they never fail to entertain the masses with their acrobatic feats. Many people don't know, however, that hedgehogs aren't born this way. Hedgehogs need to be trained and molded into the tiny, fiscally responsible acrobats we know and love.
That's where you come in.
Train your hedgehog in more than 40 challenges and keep his cunning mind from veering. We will give you a sensible amount of ropes (11) and 6 special powers, like the ability to deploy a parachute, control the wind or summon a vortex. Your challenges will change with the nature of those powers.
So, crash those orbs as fast as you can, collect those stars and keep track of your performance with built-in stats. We will even let you tweak the rope physics, because we're not just accomplished scientists, we're also human.
You might encounter detailed animation along the way. But don't fall for it. It's designed to fool you into empathy.
What's New
Version 1.35
new: iPad support, iCloud syncing (iOS 6), small improvements, tiny bugs squashed
previously: much better tilt or touch controls, better guide
Ratings and ReviewsSee All
Looks vs. Gameplay
I've been playing this for a while now, and I've gotta say, this game looks absolutely amazing. The design is really well done and I commend the developers for such a unique and beautiful presentation. However, the actual game doesn't fly so far. It's addicting at first, but as soon as you're at the point where you're stumped on the challenges, the game becomes frustrating. There should definitely be improvements on the functionality of the game because sometimes the missions seem practically impossible. This app has so much potential, but it needs to improve. I've been stuck on Sparrow for forever....
Edit: I changed my review to 5 stars. This game is absolutely brilliant. Of all the games I've played on a phone, this game is the most aesthetically appealing and unique. I haven't played this game in a while, but for some reason I keep coming back to it. I've finally moved pass Sparrow and have come to love the functionality of the game. There's simply nothing like it. It truly is a beautiful game, and once you get a hang of it, Wide Sky is a spectacular app to pick up and play.
tl;dr: It's 2015, and I still play this game.
A very polished, but hard to understand game
I can see all the details the developer took care in creating - the transitions are seamless, the art direction is beautiful, and the core game mechanics are addictive. The problem for me, is I never quite know what I'm doing, the UI is very minimal, with little to no text - I'm all for discovery and user curiosity, but perhaps a little more hand holding is necessary, especially with concepts in menus - what your score means, how to unlock more ropes, are there more levels? The ingame tutorial is fine, that got me up and running in no-time (though the quick vs in-depth option I still don't get. And i kind of felt dumb for picking the 'wrong' option at first.)
My other critique is I want to be able to control where the rope gets thrown, it seems like there is a pattern to where it comes out from the spinning hedge hog, but it's never where I want it to. I'm sure that is suppose to be part of the charm, but I find it frustrating.
I do look forward to updates as this game evolves. I do think its special.
I still dont get why are people having so much trouble controlling the little hedgehog. If you dont know how, go to the title screen, slide your finger from the settings icon upward and turn the "game guide" on. Is as simple as that. Even my 4 and 5 year old daughters learned how to play it by themselves. If there's one thing I learned from my gaming experience is that if you dont know how to play it, READ THE FREAKIN INSTRUCTIONS!!!
Well, enough talking about the stupid haters. The game itself is great. I love the mechanics you used and it's very pretty to look at and very appealing to the eye. My kids love this game. Hope to see more games from you man. Keep up the good work.
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- Forge and Form GmbH
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- Category
- Games
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Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- Languages
- Age Rating
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- Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
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The 72V3624 is a 3.3V version of the IDT723624. Two independent 256 x 36 dual-port SRAM FIFOs on board each chip buffer data in opposite directions.
- Clock frequencies up to 100 MHz (6.5ns access time)
- Select IDT Standard timing or First Word Fall Through Timing
- Programmable Almost-Empty and Almost-Full flags
- each has three default offsets (8, 16 and 64)
- Port B bus sizing of 36 bits (long word), 18 bits (word) and 9 bits
- Big- or Little-Endian format for word and byte bus sizes
- Mailbox bypass registers for each FIFO
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The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai
Originally founded in 1933 as The Yangtze Hotel, The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai has long been a fixture in the city. This historic treasure was designed by renowned architect Li Pan, who used Art Deco design aesthetics (with some neoclassical elements) as the source of his inspiration. Art Deco had become a significant architectural influence throughout Shanghai during the 1930s, with many buildings from the era—like the Shanghai Park Hotel and the Broadway Mansion—displaying the motif. Within a matter of months, The Yangtze Hotel quickly became an important social meeting place in Shanghai. Local newspapers throughout the city reported that dozens of Chinese film stars graced the hotel upon its grand debut. The Yangtze Hotel reached the height of its popularity between 1937 and 1947, in part due to the hotel's Yangtze Dance Hall. The three-story structure gained fame for its lively jazz music and "sprung dance floor" that accommodated up to 200 people. Perhaps the greatest performer to appear at the Yangtze Dance Hall was Yao Li. Yao became famous for signing her song "Rose, Rose, I Love You" at the venue from 1942 to 1946.
Today the Yangtze Boutique Shanghai remains an impressive fixture in Shanghai, with 93 guestrooms and 10 suites, all carefully designed with luxurious touches to provide guests a relaxing and spa-like environment. Some rooms are even specially designed with private entrances to the spa area. Some rooms also include a private balcony so guests can view the vibrant city surrounding the hotel. Complimentary Wi-Fi and built in televisions with sound systems are just a few of the amenities that make the Yangtze Boutique Shanghai an ideal accommodation.
The hotel's location in the heart of the city makes it the perfect starting point for guests wishing to explore the best of what Shanghai has to offer. From the historic winding alleys of Old Shanghai City to the extensive Yuyuan Gardens, there is something for everyone within a short distance of the hotel.
The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2019, dates back to 1933.
Many famous Chinese luminaries frequently visited the Yangtze Dance Hall throughout its history, such as Zhou Xuan, Ruan Lingyu, and Hu Die. The venue was also home to the Clear Wind Jazz Band—the first ever jazz group composed completely of Chinese musicians.
Original Property Opened: 1933
Historic Hotels Worldwide toll-free reservations number +1 866 670 3764
740 Hankou Road, People's Square
Shanghai, China 200001
|Check-in time: 2:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 12:00 p.m.
Hotel Amenities & Policies
Accessible Rooms: Accessible rooms are available. Please notify request at time of booking.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival.
Extra Person Fees: CNY 198 per person.
Hotel/Resort Fees & Taxes: VAT 6%, service charge 15%.
Payment: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover are accepted.
Pet Policy: No pets allowed.
Transportation: Limousine may be arranged. Fees apply.
The above list may not be comprehensive and information is subject to change without notice. Fees and deposits may not include tax. Taxes, fees, deposits, and policies are subject to change without notice.
Industrialization & Global Integration, 1919 ~ 1939
Originally founded in 1933 as The Yangtze Hotel, The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai has long been a fixture in the city. This historic treasure was designed by renowned architect Li Pan, who used Art Deco design aesthetics (with some neoclassical elements) as the source of his inspiration.
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The definition of outsized, the meaning of word Outsized
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- adj.- larger than normal for its kind
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Album Review: Havoc, 13
When asked earlier this year about the concept of his upcoming album, Queensbridge MC Havoc simply replied, "This is about being me." At the time, the response was taken as a declaration of severance from his longtime partner in music, Prodigy, who Havoc got in an ugly public spat with in 2012. Supposedly, the two have now made up, but P's absence on 13, Havoc's third solo album and first without a Mobb Deep song, is hard to overlook. Regardless, the album sticks to the type of dark and aggressive rap the duo mastered as teenagers in the '90s.
This is most evident in the album's production, which has always been Havoc's strong suit. For years, Hav used menacing piano samples, distorted synthesizers and hard-hitting snares to add layers of tension and anxiety to New York's classic boom-bap sound. The beats on 13 may not carry the same weight as those on The Infamous or Hell on Earth, but they show that Hav still knows how to craft music that's captivating and makes you feel on edge. The heavy guitar strums and blaring horns used on "Favorite Rap Stars," for example, create an ominous backdrop for Havoc and guests Raekwon and Styles P to spit hood tales over. And on "Get Busy," Hav uses lurking piano chords to make a gritty soundtrack for a nighttime drive over the Queensboro Bridge. Importantly, despite using a familiar formula, Havoc's beats never sound too dated here; new techniques in his repertoire, such as using more melodic synths and complicated drum arrangements, keep things sounding fresh.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said for his lyrics. During Mobb Deep's run of success, Prodigy was known as the foul-mouthed, more talented MC, while Hav was more known for his beats than his lyrics. He doesn't do much here to dispel that notion. While they're never that bad, large portions of Havoc's verses fail to make a dent and are built on the same bland tough talk that he's been spitting for years. To be fair, he has been rapping for over two decades, so the verses sound decent enough – his breath control is impeccable and his flow is always on point – but they usually act merely as another layer in the instrumental, failing to really add anything to the experience. Hav sounds best when he drops the toughness and gets more personal, like on "Gettin' Mines," when he raps about his ambitions as a veteran MC, and "This World," when he talks about his choices as a youth.
Despite this, the project is another solid effort to add to the impressive Mobb Deep catalogue, even though it's the first that doesn't feature contributions from both MCs. Originally, Hav planned to include the diss song he made toward Prodigy on the album, but he cut it last minute. Perhaps he should have replaced it with a record acknowledging his relationship with P and how their issues were "resolved." Unfortunately, Hav never really digs that deep here, and the elephant in the room prevents him from taking that next step forward.—Reed Jackson


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On Thursday, January 16 Rep. Sam Johnson, a chairman on the House subcommittee that oversees Social Security Administration (SSA), said that the subcommittee will conduct major audits on the SSA's management platform.
Johnson made this announcement in the wake of multiple recent high-profile Social Security Disability (SSD) fraud scandals. One of the recent fraud scandals was uncovered recently and involves over 100 NYC police officers and firefighters. The charged policemen and firefighters wrongfully claimed disability benefits under the claim that they were mentally damaged from the attacks on September 11, 2001.
In addition to the New York City scandal, a fraud scheme was recently reported to have occurred in Puerto Rico. The alleged fraud was discovered in August of 2013.
Though some people take advantage of government benefits, others are in need of the resources. If you suffer from a mental, emotional, or physical disability that disables you from living normally, you could be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance. The attorneys at the Chris Mayo Law Firm work to receive SSDI for our clients. Call our offices at (210) 899-5440 to learn more.


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A comprehensive introduction to Tantric sex that lets you go home and practice it the same day
Private, individual, just for you.
A comprehensive introduction to Tantric sex that lets you go home and practice it the same day
Private, individual, just for you.
You can choose if you prefer the session to be delivered by a male or female, in person or online:
You may see a lot of offers of multiple-stage programs or long-term consultation to teach you Tantric sex.
I teach in a practical and effective way. In one consultation I can give you big shift and new practices for your sex life.
This is very easy, just a few hours of conversation with no practical activities or nudity.
If you are interested in a more practical way to learn, however, please see practical Tantric Sex Workshop at my location in London.
This is a private and individual consultation for you in my studio.
Just me and you.
The comprehensive Tantric sex consultation is 3 hours.
There is no sense in making it shorter as that doesn't allow to cover enough material.
You can have a break in the middle.
The price is £160 total.
I provide sex coaching and using tantric sex specifically as a solution, for couples and individuals.
The general objective of the consultation is to enhance your sex life together in some of these areas:
– making sex feel more loving
– feeling more connected in sex
– feeling more satisfying experiences in your body
– discovering new sensation, expanding your range
– generally improving your sexual technique beyond normal sex
– having sex that gives you more value and nourishment
– creating more variety that answers your emotional needs
– making sex easier, more manageable and more flexible
– being able to fit sex into a busy life
– making sure your sex life doesn't fizzle out
You can read here in more detail about what Tantric sex can give your relationship
We can focus on your particular problem if you have one and cover everything that is needed for a solution.
If you don't have difficulties and just want to enhance your sex life, we will focus on a comprehensive introduction to Tantric sex to give you new idea and practices.
I focus on teaching you very practical approaches to improving your sex in every aspect. I don't spend time on any irrelevant or peripheral things.
Normally our consultation will cover:
– important mind shifts to focus your sex better
– how to engage the body more with a better sexual technique
– how to enhance your touch and body sensation
– different ways of getting aroused better
– how to discover and enhance feelings in the body
– how to give physical love during sex
– how to stay connected during sex
– how your genitals can feel more
– how to improve your technique in the intercourse
– how to nourish yourself more by channelling sexual energy
– how to arrange your sex to make it more practical in daily life
– how to have sex more often but easier
– how to recharge sexual attraction in your relationship
– new kinds of sex you can explore
– how to make sex answer your different emotional needs
I don't just focus on physical techniques. A lot in sex also depends on the right state of mind and connecting with the right feeling. Teaching these approaches is a part of my tantric sex coaching.
You may think I will teach what you have read in internet blogs about sex, but I don't teach you mainstream methods – there is a radically different understanding from the Tantric point of view.
For the complete list of topics that we could touch on in this consultation, please see this page:
I always attempt to give you the most comprehensive consultation and include all you may need to start a sex life on a different level.
However, I also make sure to make our consultation specific to you. I allow our chat to evolve and emerge for your unique needs.
Sometimes as we speak we find that instead of learning a bit of everything certain point are pivotal for you and then it is worth focusing mainly on them. We allow for that – and I will always ask you what you would prefer.
I always allow for our conversation to come from your own questions and interests.
Is this a long term programme with various courses spread over time? I don't work in this way.
My style of working is to make sure that after your tantric sex coaching you can go home and start a new sex life. Sex contains everything, you can't have sex only with touch but not genitals, only with knowing about arousal but not knowing about intercourse. You need to get a full set to practice sex, or you will just go back to normal sex. No one has time for exercises.
So my approach to tantric sex coaching is to work in layers.
I give you a comprehensive one-stop Tantric sex class in one meeting.
This consultation will cover all the central ideas and techniques.
Of course it is just a base, and there is a lot more to discover. But you will have a very good basis that allows you to already have full Tantric sex and discover more on your own.
Then if you wish you can come back and do the next layer – the next step of practices you can explore after starting your Tantric sex life.
For many couples one coaching session is enough, they have a fundamental shift and they keep discovering on their own. Others prefer to come back again to refresh or learn the next set.
There may be two exceptions where our consultation will not include all topics comprehensively:
1. Sometimes it emerges during the talk that a particular area of your sex needs more time and focus. You may not even know about this area until we work. It's then better to concentrate on that and give you a full solution and clarity, than to leave you with a bit of everything but an important area unresolved. The aim is to always give you the most value, and sometimes this is it. I will always ask if you'd like to do that if this emerges, or carry on with a bit of everything.
2. For couples who come to resolve a specific problem it may not be possible to shift everything in one go. Sometimes it is. Other times we have to use the first meeting as the first most effective step towards improvement, and follow up later.
It's best if you call me and discuss what you'd like to achieve and I will tell you what we can arrange and achieve in your personalised Tantric sex consultation, from my experience.
For a problem in a relationship we can set up a program and steps.
For a couple with general interest it can often be good to come back and refresh or learn about the next level.
Follow up talks are 3 hours and £160
We can also follow up via Skype sessions at £50 per hour.
You don't need to decide on your own if my teaching will be right for you, or will help you.
It is not your job.
It is my job as a professional to understand your situation, offer solutions and tell you the most effective way we can address it.
It is my job as a professional to understand how you feel and create the most comfortable option.
As a client, your next step is just to discuss this with me without making any decisions, and see if I can help you.
There is nothing to lose or to risk – a phone chat is safe and anonymous for you at distance.


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I wasn't really planning on writing another post today, but I was just watching 'Tomtesterom' and guess which former Lasgo member was on it?
'Tomtesterom' sees host Tom Waes attempting a different challenge each week. He's tamed wild horses, ran the exhausting Marathon des Sables and this week… he had to become a schlager singer.
Helping him along the way was songwriter David Vervoort, who you may remember as one third of old school Lasgo!
Together with producer Peter Luts he was responsible for dance classics like 'Something'. Every once in a while he could even be heard on an album track or two. Most notably, he sang on the album version of 'Who's That Girl', though his vocals got replaced by Dave Beyer's for the single release.
Tara Lowé – Be With You
David had projects on the side as well. For example, back in 2003 he co-wrote the amazing 'Be With You' for the now long forgotten dance singer Tara Lowé. Last year he released a pleasant little tune called 'I'm Sorry' which, despite a couple of celebrity cameos in the video, failed to make an impact on the charts. His biggest solo success came in 2004 when he released 'B*tch' as Dave McCullen. Aided by a video full of OAPs partying at a nightclub, the song became a top 10 smash and even managed to become somewhat of an international hit.
Tom Waes – Dos Cervezas
As far as I know David isn't involved in the current Lasgo reboot. It seems that instead he's now mainly a schlager songwriter! With the likes of Christoff, Nathalie Tané and schlager queen Laura Lynn recording his songs, David seemed the perfect guy for Tom Waes to turn to for his very own hit single.
Together they came up with the cheesy but catchy 'Dos Cervezas'. You can watch the full video here. If you listen carefully you can hear David doing backing vocals. It looks like the song might even go beyond tonight's show as it's already at number 2 on the iTunes chart.
De volledige videoclip van 'Dos Cervezas' door Tom Waes bekijk je hier.
See also: Charley says VIDEO! Peter Luts ft. Lien Vervoort – The Rain
Tags: B*tch, Be With You, Bitch, Charley says ARTIST!, Charley says POP!, Christoff, Cry, Dave Beyer, Dave McCullen, David Vervoort, Dos Cervezas, Dum Dum Club, I Don't Belong 2 U, I'm Sorry, Lasgo, Laura Lynn, Nathalie Tané, Peter Luts, Something, Tara Lowé, Tom Waes, Tomtesterom, Who's That Girl


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Today, in Boston, lots of people will try to run 26 miles and 385 yards. One of them is my friend Richard. (He's number 19394. If you see him, tell him I said "hi".) Because of this run, he'll be missing our weekly Monday morning conversation. But I said it was okay.
If you run a mile in less than 8:23, and the next one that same speed, and you do that for 26 miles, then for another 385 yards, and are a male between 55 and 59, you can qualify to put your name in the hat to have the opportunity to run the Boston Marathon. (If you are a female, 9:32.)
At present, I can run 3.5 miles at 10:34. Last fall, I ran 6 miles at 9:55. I'm not planning to run a marathon. But we know that anyone can do anything if they want to. So to qualify to maybe get picked to run the Boston Marathon, I would have to run four times farther than I have ever run, and do it a minute and a half faster for every mile.
The last few miles of a marathon are, according to Richard, pretty awful. Recently while he was preparing, he ran out of energy after 16 miles. He ended up walking home. There's nothing wrong with walking, but if you are planning to run 26 miles, that's frustrating.
When people say that something isn't a sprint, it's a marathon, I smile. Because it means that you will use more energy than you ever imagined for longer than you ever imagined. You will need more concentration than you ever imagined and will need more consistent preparation than you ever imagined. You will have to say no to more things for longer than you ever imagined.
But if you want to complete the marathon well, that's what it takes. Whatever the marathon is. And there are some things worth doing well.


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(Updated October 25, 2007 at 12:57 p.m.)
A Hesperia man has been arrested for starting a fire near Mojave Forks Campgrounds.
John Alfred Rund, 48, was arrested Tuesday night by the California Highway Patrol.
Witnesses reported seeing a motorcyclist wearing a red and white striped helmet squatting near the site of a brush fire near California 173, south of Arrowhead Lake Road and south of Mojave Forks Campgrounds and north of the Grass Valley Fire. The witnesses extinguished the brushfire using shovels and dirt.
A CHP helicopter unit did an aerial sweep of the scene using infrared equipment. San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters reported seeing the motorcyclist approaching the closed portion of California 173 at California 138. The CHP pilot spotted the motorcycle and followed it to an address on California 173.
CHP and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department personnel made contact with Rund. After further investigation, Rund was arrested for arson.
The sheriff's department Bomb/Arson Detail and county fire department are conducting an arson investigation.
According to the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office, Rund is not a suspect to any other fires in San Bernardino County at this time.
Rund was charged Thursday with one count of Arson of Forest Land, one count of Arson During a State of Emergency and one count of Possession of Flammable Material or an Incendiary Device. Bail was set at $750,000.
"Because of the recent fires in our local mountains, we are all aware of the inherent danger and risk to lives and property due to uncontrolled fires," District Attorney Ramos is quoted as saying in a press release sent by his office. "We will not tolerate anyone putting all of us at risk by reckless and unlawful behavior. We intend to prosecute every instance of arson to the fullest extent of the law."
Anyone with information is asked to call the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department or the anonymous WeTip line at (800) 782- 7463.
Beau Yarbrough can be reached at 956-7108 or at email@example.com.
Hesperia man charged with two counts of arson
(Updated October 25, 2007 at 12:57 p.m.)


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A year ago, if your site wasn't using a web security protocol called HTTPS, the only folks likely to complain were tech-savvy consumer activists. Today, you might be likely to get a letter of concern from a U.S. senator. In fact, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-New York) has formally asked Twitter, Amazon (NSDQ: AMZN), and Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO), to start employ HTTPS as the default option on their sites. The senator's attention appears to have been focused by Firesheep, a hacking program released in October that demonstrated how easy it is to grab users' private data from the public WiFi networks commonly found at coffee shops and bookstores.
"It is scary how easy it is," stated Schumer, noting that public WiFi networks were likely to be a happy hunting ground for spammers, hackers, and identity thieves.
Schumer's request comes just a few weeks after Facebook announced it will give users the option of using HTTPS throughout the site. A lawyer with the Federal Trade Commission called on websites to beef up site security with HTTPS last year, but it's the release of Firesheep appears to have put some real urgency into calls for greater security.
Some web publishers use HTTPS security on sensitive parts of their sites, such as login pages or checkout pages where users might type in credit card information, but security researchers say it's safest to just use HTTPS, which is also called Secure Socket Layer or SSL, throughout the site. CNET, which first reported on Schumer's letter, notes that Amazon already uses HTTPS on login and checkout pages.


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Easter Minis are now available in my Etsy Shop...
I have really enjoyed making the little bunnies & bears, each holding onto their very own ornately decorated Easter Egg.
I will be making lots more Easter Minis over the coming weeks so do keep an eye out for them appearing in my Etsy shop :)
Hugs, Kerry. x